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Key Club crafts gift baskets for chemotherapy patients Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:31PMThe project, originally scheduled for February, was pushed back two weeks due to inclement weather.
Community briefs - March 8 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:11PMAround the community
On Tap: community calendar Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:45AMONGOING EVENTS: USED BOOK SALE The Labyrinth Used Books and Gifts, First United Methodist Church, 414 High St, Pottstown. There is a wonderful selection of secular and religious books available for bargain prices at the Labyrinth. Many popular authors are available. There are also self help, reference and travel books, cookbooks, and children’s books. Small gift items are also available at a low ...
Women activists present condoms to Philippine bishops Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:27AMMANILA (AFP) - Philippine Catholic bishops, already waging a bitter battle with the government over birth control, received an unwelcome gift Monday when female activists delivered them two baskets of condoms.
New frontiers Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:18AMMILTON — A Milton Area High School junior is preparing to embark on the trip of a lifetime.
South Lyon group takes joy in helping bring Easter to the community Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:59AMEvery March Michelle Murphy's basement turns into an Easter extravaganza.
Basket raffle to support Heart Association Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:31AMThe Lourdes Hospital Heart Walk Committee will sell raffle tickets for chances to win a variety of gift baskets. The baskets will be on display and tickets will sold March 27 and 28 at Center Court in the Oakdale during regular mall hours.
Mobile Food Pantry Pulls through for Hundreds in Need Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:10PMThe unstable economy has a lot of people trying to figure out where their next meal will come from, but a group called "Thanks a Million West Michigan" is hoping to change all that by sending hundreds of families home with their arms full.
Oscar Losers Can Take Comfort in African Safaris, Crystal-Studded Cat Collars [Gift Baskets] Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:30PM# giftbaskets PR firm Distinctive Assets is a philanthropic organization dedicated to comforting the world's most bereft and deeply afflicted: Millionaire Oscar nominees who lose. They get vacations in Monaco and Fancy Feast meals for their cats. More »
Broomfield upcoming events -- March 7 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:00PMSpecial events Night of the Stars Youth Talent Show Youth from Broomfield and Erie will participate in the show at 6 p.
Twin Lakes Food Bank seeks help for Easter meals Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:58PMThe Twin Lakes Food Bank is seeking assistance with its annual Easter ham and children's Easter basket events.
Carnival raises spirits - and funds Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:58PMBREEZY POINT - When Pequot Lakes Schools PTA members learned last month that one of their co-treasurers was arrested and charged with allegedly stealing more than $10,000 from the PTA fund, they worried about not having enough money to support the many school programs and activities they fund, including spring field trips.
Hope blooms anew Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:41PMA beautiful bouquet of yellow daffodils can do more than provide a much-needed hint of spring — it can help save someone’s life. Through the American Cancer Society’s Daffodil Days, Jackson County residents and businesses can purchase the...
Children find what they want at Stella's Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:07PMLAND O' LAKES - Sunlight glinted off Toni Masse's gift baskets. Although she is a former amateur boxer, Masse's hands are equally adept at softer pursuits. She recently opened Little Stella's Children's Consignment in a small shopping plaza on the east side of U.S. 41.
Fun and funky Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 11:04PMDecorating with a mixture of modern, vintage and eclectic furnishings offers an atmosphere of versatility and fun, said Tamara Dillard, 32, owner of Sophie's, a gift shop on North Market Street.
First Baptist youth auctions, dinner Saturday Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:54PMAugusta, Kan. — Augusta First Baptist Youth will hold their annual Auction and Dinner Saturday in the Christian Life Center of the church at 1501 State.
All Dates for this Event: Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:39PMANNOUNCEMENTS UNITED WAY GRANT APPLICATIONS: Souris Valley United Way in Minot is now accepting grant applications for 2011 grant funding consideration. The deadline to apply is March 31 by 3 p.m. Non-profit organizations serving social and human service needs in Ward County may apply.
Home and Patio Show brings celebrity advice Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:35PMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – This years Home and Patio Show at the Prime Osborn is bigger than ever.
CCS has talent Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:26PMThe Cooperstown Foundation for Excellence in Education (CFEE) is hosting a talent show on March 12 in the Sterling Auditorium.
Community briefs - March 5 Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:11AMAround the community
Coming up Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:55AMRight Now A scholarship of up to $500 is being offered by the Rockaway Valley Garden Club (RVGC) to a graduating senior who attends Boonton High School or Mountain Lakes High School.
sun calendar Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:13AMMother/Son Dance and Game night: The Plainfield Park District will host a Mother/Son Dance and Game Night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 5 at Heritage Grove Middle School, 12425 Van Dyke Road. A DJ will play music, games will be played, refreshments will be available, and photos will be taken.
State's new managed care program raises concerns Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:10AMJoan Price likes her days at the Planjery Workshop in Downers Grove. "Well, yeah, I do. In a way I do," she said. She spent a recent Friday morning learning about Booker T. Washington for Black History Month, then celebrating Valentine's Day with cupcakes and punch. Price, 59, has been at Planjery most of her adult life.
Town Center unites for Haiti relief effort Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:07PMWINTER SPRINGS - Out of adversity often comes strength. The mass devastation produced by an earthquake more than 800 miles away has inspired Winter Springs merchants to work collectively to make a difference. This Sunday, participating restaurants ...
Students succeed with a little help Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:55PMIt takes Jessica Bryant more than an hour to get from her Del Puerto Canyon home to school each day, while Jose Jovonni Luna attends school in spite of a painful disability in both of his arms. Both students face life’s challenges head-on.
Diamond Bar High helps Haiti Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:41PMIt wasn't a "We Are the World" concert with superstar singers. It was more "We Are Diamond Bar High" with super students. But it was just as entertaining.
TSO family fun carnival March 12 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:38PMThe Teacher Support Organization is gearing up for fun and games with its annual family fun carnival set for 6 to 8 p.m., March 12 in the high school gym.
Eco Couture "Diamantine" Selected for 2010 Oscar® 'Celebrity Swag Bags' Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:54PMDiamantine is a Celeb's Best Friend -- at the Oscars
Faith events Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:04PMFaith events going on in the area.
Fashion show to debut a few new wrinkles Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:34PMThe ladies of the New Albany Women's Network are getting ready to show off the spring's hottest fashions.
Celebrity Chefs To Cook Up A Successful Fundraiser For Kids Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:13PMForties swing music and a night of delicious, fresh food and fun will set the tone for an evening to benefit children in the community. The Counseling Center’s Second Annual Celebrity Dinner and Au...
Music Boosters benefit ensures special clinics at North Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 5:57AMThe strains of the student's symphony orchestra flowed through the North Farmington High School auditorium as a concert began Thursday night.
Would you pay 5 cents for a plastic grocery bag? Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 2:44AMWASHINGTON — For decades the standard question at U.S. grocery store check-out counters has been “Paper or Plastic?” But since January, consumers in the U.S. capital have faced a different question: “Will you pay 5 cents for a bag?”
From Taking Stock Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:36PMLast year, Procter & Gamble ran a very successful campaign called Year of Savings. It worked kind of like a rebate, in that you made a qualifying purchase and mailed in your receipt.
Giants' Aubrey Huff aims to prove he's a capable fielder Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 11:12PMThe former American League DH believes he can do the job at first base for the Giants.
LCHRC festival benefits seniors activities Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 9:11PMIt’s Mardi Gras time in Paris. The Lamar County Human Resource Council’s Mardi Gras fundraiser kicks off at 7 p.m. today at Love Civic Center.
Edinburg school bus driver commended for leading students to safety Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 7:25PMEDINBURG — Hernan De La Rosa said he stayed “cool, calm and collected” when he began to see smoke and flames pop out from under the hood of the school bus he was driving the morning of Dec. 17. De La Rosa, who has been driving a school bus for...
EIU student organizes silent auction for Orphanage Outreach Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 1:32AMCHARLESTON — Jackson Avenue Coffee will host a silent auction Monday through Friday to raise money for Orphanage Outreach, a nonprofit group that assists children in the Dominican Republic.
Naismith to live on in bronze Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:48AMJames Naismith rests in peace at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lawrence, but a bronze likeness of the inventor of basketball soon will live on near the place the game was born.
Wal-Mart urges higher standards Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:23PMAs pollution threatens China's growth, firm urges suppliers there to pay attention to "sustainability."
Lee's layup with 1.6 seconds left in OT breaks Knicks' losing streak, 118-116 in OT Wizards Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:24PMWASHINGTON - David Lee's layup with 1.6 seconds to play in overtime gave the New York Knicks a 118-116 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.
Credit Card Crackdown Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 8:45PMNew credit card rules went into affect this week, and one of the biggest changes is that credit card companies can no longer target college students. Some say that's one of their biggest markets and some students say they have no business signing on the dotted line anyway.
USF Bulls say basketball turnaround begins on defense as Providence Friars come to town Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 7:50PMWreaking havoc on defense is the best way for the Bulls to ignite their transition game.
Black-Tie Affair funds local scholarships Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:28PMThe Kiwanis Club of Pahrump Valley will host the fifth annual Black-Tie Affair next Saturday evening, March 6, in an effort to raise money for its scholarship program.
Thomson School group to host dinner, auction Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 11:20AMThe Parent Teacher Advisory Committee from Thomson Primary School will host a sloppy joe dinner and auction to help generate funding for various educational materials and programs.
Things to Read While I Bask in the Infinite Beauty of My Snowy Place...and Dig [Casaubon's Book] Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 10:17AMThree feet and counting so far. The prediction for the "upper elevations" (that would be us) is that we could get another 1-2 feet before tomorrow night. So while I am lost in meditation of the stunning beauty that surrounds me and trying to locate my woodpile, our car and the dog, all of whom are largely encompassed and hidden by snow, I leave you with some alternate reading. First of all, in ...
On Tap: community calendar Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 9:39AMONGOING EVENTS: USED BOOK SALE The Labyrinth Used Books and Gifts, First United Methodist Church, 414 High St, Pottstown. There is a wonderful selection of secular and religious books available for bargain prices at the Labyrinth. Many popular authors are available. There are also self help, reference and travel books, cookbooks, and children’s books. Small gift items are also available at a low ...
In D.C., nation’s 1st bag charge being tested Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 6:42PMWASHINGTON — For decades, the standard question at U.S. grocery store check-out counters has been “Paper or Plastic?” But since January, consumers in the U.S. capital have faced a different question: “Will you pay 5 cents for a bag?” Europeans have long accepted the idea of providing their own baskets, bags or nets to carry [...]
News in brief Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 6:12PMHere are a selection of brief news items from this week’s paper edition, and possibly a few news briefs that didn’t make it in the paper.
SafeHaven event Wednesday Monday, February 22, 2010 @ 3:10PMAn earlier story had an incorrect date for De-Sex in the City