At The Library: Florida Book Awards AnnouncedTuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:42AMVic Nunez The Florida Book Award is the most comprehensive state book awards program in the nation. The award committee announced the 2009 winners last week. Here are the gold medal winners; view other medalists at floridabookawards.wordpress.com:
No winners seen if WABC goes dark on CablevisionFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:58PMMatthew Flamm - In the battle between the Walt Disney Co. and Cablevision Systems Corp., both sides stand to lose if WABC-TV's signal goes dark this weekend and the cable operator's 3.1 million subscribers have to find a bar in Manhattan to watch the Oscars Sunday night. But both sides can also withstand the costs—for a while. Cablevision has been down this road before. In its fight with Scripps ...
Events CalendarMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 12:39AMCalendar Tip: Click on a date to see what's happening in your community! Add An Event Tip: Keep the community up to date with our shared Events Calendar. You can have your event up and posted in just a couple of minutes with our easy to use Event Information form.
10th Anniversary Children’s Day Bigger Than EverSunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:48PMWith seven free family events organised across Hamilton this weekend, this year’s 10th annual Children’s Day will be the biggest yet for the city. For the past decade Children’s Day has been putting quality family time back on our agendas, says neighbourhood advisor Andy Mannering.
Community Fund seeks to raise $25,000Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 5:06PMThe 2010 Upshur County Community Fund drive begins Monday, March 1 and continues through March 31. The goal this year is to raise $25,000, which will be used to help fund worthy causes in the county.
There is a whole lot of shakin’ going on in Healy area this weekendWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 2:37AMSome Healy residents are singing with the Winter Gospel Choir this week, and will perform at the Choir’s first outreach performance in Healy at the Winterfest Celebration on Saturday from 5-6 p.m. ...
Washington County library eventsFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 4:16AMEvents and programs scheduled the week of Feb. 21 at the Washington County Free Library's central library in downtown Hagerstown and its branches:
Community CalendarThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 5:35AMFind out what to do this week and beyond.
No school Things to do todayMonday, February 15, 2010 @ 8:03AMMardi Gras Party, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Students kindergarten through grade six Snacks, crafts and games Call 422-5131 for more information Winter reading program, Go for the Gold kicks off today, also Children from babies through age 12 can participate Check with the childrens librarian for more information. McMillan Memorial Library, 490 E. Grand Ave.
Todays to-do: Pirates and Princess PartyFriday, February 12, 2010 @ 8:13AMTonight is the Central Wisconsin Childrens Museums annual Family Sweetheart Dance at the Stevens Point Holiday Inn and Convention Center, 1001 Amber Ave. This years theme is A Pirates Princesses Party. The event will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and includes music, dancing, dinner, crafts, dance contests, door prizes, raffles and more. Participants are invited to come dressed in their favorite ...
Preschool Story Time program stimulates childrens reading skillsThursday, February 4, 2010 @ 5:57PMCamp Pendleton libraries are currently offering Preschool Story Time, a free program that helps children learn more about literacy in a safe and caring environment.The program consists of organized sessions that include book and poetry readings, sing-alongs, arts and crafts and other literacy-related activities that allow children to interact with each other and form early friendships.Research ...
Dr. Toon: War and PiecesThursday, January 28, 2010 @ 6:03PMAt some point during 1956, the same year in which the above cartoon featuring the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote made its debut, a North Vietnamese commander named Ho Chi Minh led his Cong-san forces against South Vietnam for the first time.
Community CalendarThursday, January 28, 2010 @ 5:22AMFind out what to do this week and beyond.
Valentines Day Kids Club event at Great Northern MallWednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 10:29AMAt 10 a.m. Saturday Feb. 6, Kids Club members are invited to help create special valentines that will be delivered to the Golisano Childrens Hospital. Kids can also make heart
Historical touch to CNY extravaganzaSaturday, January 23, 2010 @ 12:12AMA STAGE play depicting the four Chinese core moral values — faithfulness, loyalty, piety and courtesy — will be the highlight of the Penang state-level Chinese New Year celebration to be held on Feb 20 at the George Town heritage enclave.
Obituaries - Jan. 15, 2010Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 4:53PMEugene "Gene" Conway , 82, lifelong Greenwich resident, died at his home on Jan. 11, 2010. He was the son of Gertrude and Howard Conway. Conway worked for more than 20 years for E.W. Widener Boat Company as a builder of wooden sailboats.
In & Around Roxbury TownshipFriday, January 22, 2010 @ 6:39AMFRIDAY, Jan. 22 Franklin Elementary School is hosting a “Bingo Night,” with a snowdate of Jan. 29. It will be held at the Roxbury High School on Bryant Ave off Hillside Ave in Succasunna. Doors open at 6 p.m. Proceeds help support the effort to raise funds for a childrens playground at the school. Tickets are available now and at the door that evening. For more information, contact Elaine Honig ...
No headline - CC_MC_Looking_AheadWednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 8:02AMLOOKING AHEADNew ListingsPancakes In The Park: Breakfast, music. Kiwanis Park, Colorado Avenue, Stuart, 7:30-11:30 a.m., Feb. 27. Ticket: $5. Benefits Kiwanis community programs. nancyjohnsoon13@comcast.net; (772) 382-0554.Chinese New Year: Celebration, activities, crafts, snacks. Children’s Museum, Indian Riverside Park, Stuart, noon-4 p.m., Jan. 31. Free-$6 ...
Harnischfeger Winterfest is Feb. 13Sunday, January 17, 2010 @ 10:03AMMark your calendar for Feb. 13 and come to Harnischfeger Park for the seventh annual Winterfest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Winterfest was created to raise funds to help Dodge County purchase the park in 2004, and has become a yearly
In & Around Roxbury TownshipFriday, January 15, 2010 @ 7:52AMFRIDAY, Jan. 22 Franklin Elementary School is hosting a “Bingo Night,” with a snowdate of Jan. 29. It will be held at the Roxbury High School on Bryant Ave off Hillside Ave in Succasunna. Doors open at 6 p.m. Proceeds help support the effort to raise funds for a childrens playground at the school. Tickets are available now and at the door that evening. For more information, contact Elaine Honig ...
Medfield Public Library lists winter scheduleSaturday, January 9, 2010 @ 9:18AMThe Medfield Public Library Children's Room is happy to announce its Winter schedule. All programs are available for free, thanks to the generosity of the Friends of Medfield Public Library.
Calendar is full of music, eventsFriday, January 8, 2010 @ 1:00AMThe decade is getting off to a brisk start, thanks to a busy spring schedule at the Multi-Purpose Events Center facilities and Memorial Auditorium. They’re brimming with almost a dozen country concerts, comedians, family events and sports entertainment events.B.B. King, who was at the auditorium Saturday, ushered in a busy season that will continue on the music side with Miranda Lambert and Wade ...
Bottom Shelf Bookstore - half price saleThursday, January 7, 2010 @ 7:28PMFALLBROOK The Bottom Shelf Bookstore will hold a half-price sale on Saturday, January 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All merchandise will be priced half-off (including hard and soft cover fiction, new releases and best sellers, biographies, history, cookbooks, classics and collectibles, childrens books, health, arts and crafts, travel, magazines, CDs and tapes and much more).The Bottom Shelf ...
No headline - Winter_Calendar_1-8Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 10:08AMJanuaryThrough Jan. 8: Exhibit by Luke Sides, Juanita Harvey Art Gallery, MSU’s Fain Fine Arts Center. All media. Free. 940-397-4264.Through Jan. 9: An exhibit of art by Mary Stephens, Kemp Center for the Arts, 1300 Lamar St., downtown. 940-767-2787 or www.kempcenter.org.Through Jan. 16: Exhibit of mixed-media paintings and lithographs by Catherine Prose, NorthLight ...
Family CalendarSunday, December 13, 2009 @ 2:07AMCommon sense parenting - Dutchess BOCES District, 5 BOCES Road, Poughkeepsie. 6-8 p.m. Monday. A program to provide parents with problem-solving techniques for managing children with moderate to severe behavior problems. $50. Call Donna Elkin at 845-483-3996.
YARD SALESFriday, December 11, 2009 @ 12:15PM511 First Street, Fri. and Sat. Dec. 5 and 6. Plenty of everything. 407 Alpine. In the alley. Sat. 7am - Noon. 2 Family Yard Sale. Sat. Dec. 5. 8am-? In the mobile home park, space #88. Furniture, crafts, Christmas items.
Culture calendarFriday, December 4, 2009 @ 4:17AMARTISTS/CRAFTERS
Dickens on the Square events start FridayThursday, December 3, 2009 @ 4:17PMThe holiday season in Macomb officially kicks off this weekend with the 15th annual Dickens on the Square two-day event.
Community NotesWednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 6:14PMThe 2010 Goose Pond photo calendars, priced at $10 each are now for sale.
Festival of Chimes & Lights Brightens Up DowntownMonday, November 30, 2009 @ 11:14AMPORT ORCHARD —Now in its 11th year, the festival on Saturday, Dec. 5 will feature a tree lighting at the City Hall, a visit by Santa, childrens activities, refreshments, a lighted boat contest, and a special treat — the world premiere of Debbie Macomber’s “Mrs. Miracle” film, screened for free. The movie is based on Macomber’s book and stars Doris Roberts (of “Everybody Loves Raymond” fame) and ...
Whitby Village Fair - Saturday 5 DecemberSunday, November 29, 2009 @ 4:38PMThe first Whitby Village Fair will be held on Saturday 5 December 2009, between the hours of 10am – 3pm, on the grass areas beside the Whitby Village Lagoon. A special feature of this event is the focus on quality stalls. Stallholders can only display ...
Orangeville council learns about new tobaccoTuesday, November 24, 2009 @ 12:05PMMayor Bart Cox opened the November meeting with an opening prayer and a pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.
Connections: Pete SeegerFriday, November 13, 2009 @ 8:32AMp2pnet news view | P2P | Music:- This Tuesday, I met Pete Seeger. Well, I didn’t actually meet him — he’s in New York and I’m in BC, Canada — but thanks to Bill Hudson, a friend of mine who knows him, Pete and I had a long, thoroughly enjoyable (for me, at least [...]
Soule Homestead hosts wreath workshopsThursday, November 12, 2009 @ 11:19AMMIDDLEBORO — Upcoming events at the Soule Homestead Education Center include the annual members meeting as well as the popular holiday fair and wreath-making workshops. The Homestead is also planning a children's vacation program for the holiday...
Community calendarWednesday, November 11, 2009 @ 3:53AMLittle Nature Lovers, 10 a.m., Central Wisconsin Childrens Museum, CenterPoint MarketPlace, 1201 Third Court. Free with museum admission. 344-2003, www.cwchildrensmuseum.org.
Looking for something to do this Halloween Click hereFriday, October 30, 2009 @ 11:22AMGhosts and goblins have made their way into central Wisconsin just in time for Halloween. Haunted houses, childrens activities, costume contests and trick-or-treating are just a few of the activities planned to celebrate this spooky fall holiday. Heres a listing of some Halloween-related activities for both children and adults that will be taking place in Portage County today and Saturday.
JOHNSON CITY PRESSThursday, October 29, 2009 @ 1:21PMTAKE NOTE: Please Do Not Post Garage Sale Signs on Public Utililty Poles or a Public Right of Way. Email | Print !!**It's yard sale season!