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Volunteers sought for park garden Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 1:01AMJoin your neighbors and students of environmentally sound gardening to help transform 2,500 square feet of High School Park in Elkins Park into a native plant demonstration garden of native grasses, plants and wildflowers.
New Parent Center opens tomorrow Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 12:44AMA new, welcoming and inviting room designated as the Pine Grove Parent Center will open tomorrow. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be performed at 9 a.m. by Principal Christine Kneeland. "Parents, we feel, are our partners in the important job of educating the children of this community," Kneeland said. "We value frequent contact between parents and staff to ensure a connection with all aspects of ...
Irish are third biggest charity givers Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 12:44AMIreland is among the top 10 most charitable countries in the world, a study revealed today.
HILLSBOROUGH: Principal, student share South Africa experience Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 12:34AMWoods Road Elementary School Principal Jody Howe and Hillsborough High School freshman Andy Sutton just don’t have ordinary summers.
HILLSBOROUGH: Firefighter stayed for the company he kept Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 12:32AMWilliam Melenchuk Jr. recognized for 60 years volunteering
Oreland Lions' president sets goals for coming year Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 12:32AMThe Fourth of July marked Estelle Bayer’s official start date as the new president of the Oreland Lion. She became a member five years ago, shortly after moving into the community, she said.
Needles Downtown Business Alliance signs on as sponsor of Renaissance Faire Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 12:28AMNEEDLES - The Renaissance Faire continues to gather steam with the additional sponsorship of $200 by the Needles Downtown Business Alliance. Members approved the sponsorship during a regular business meeting Sept. 2. There was a general consensus of wanting to help and to continue growing the event.
Psychics to raise money for Luke Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 12:23AMPSYCHICS are to raise money for a little boy with autism. Clairvoyant mediums Jayne Flintoff and Gray Davies were touched after reading our article about the plight of Luke Firth, eight. His family need to raise £10,000 for pioneering treatment.
Fire leaves Palo Alto library group looking for home Wednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 12:11AMOne month after a fire damaged a building leased by the Friends of the Palo Alto Library, the group is still looking for a new space to store, sort and sell thousands of donated books.
Qualified Research Institution to Carry Out a Study “Understanding the Impact of Volunteerism on Socio-Economic ... Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:44PMObjectives of the research are to: 1. Generate improved information and understanding on activities implemented by volunteers and VIOs in Vietnam 2. Elicit information and deepen knowledge and understanding on how volunteerism has contributed to socio-economic development in Viet Nam; 3. Identify key challenges and opportunities to enhance role of volunteer actions for development; 4. Provide ...
Work with youth brings public service honor for Katherine Godwin Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:38PMKatherine Godwin, 81, is retiring from Calvary’s staff after 50 years, so the church took time to show its appreciation.
Push for Kalamazoo Public School volunteers takes off this week: Group is aiming to register 600 people to tutor ... Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:35PMA sweeping effort to recruit Kalamazoo Public Schools volunteers goes public this week as organizers take to the Internet, radio, television, church bulletins, local bookstores and other venues to spread the message: "Make the Promise to Volunteer."
United Way reaches out to local youth Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:33PMThe Butler County United Way refocused its efforts toward local youth during its yearly Impact Summit Aug. 19.
Democrat contenders for lieutenant governor say the state needs more good jobs Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:31PMDemocratic primary contenders for lieutenant governor differ most sharply on social issues
Working mom finds it hard to kick the school volunteer habit Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:29PMI remember the day I hit bottom: I was a wreck. My body ached. My head hurt. I felt like I did after that college weekend in Ensenada. Family - Volunteer - South Sumatra - Cigarette - Indonesia
After son’s tragic death, Tabernacle family strives to help others (VIDEO) Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:24PMTABERNACLE—Gail and Andy Clegg of Tabernacle are not ones to dwell on the negative. When their 14-year-old son Sean was hit and killed by a car while he was biking on Hawkins Road in 2008, the grieving parents made the conscious and united decision not to dwell on the darkness of their loss.
Volunteers needed for ADV & SAS Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:45PMA Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Service will host a volunteer informational night to recruit people dedicated to ending violence. ADV & SAS offers an atmosphere where survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence can find support, resources and
Cheshire Fire Department Recruits New Volunteers Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:32PMThe Cheshire Fire Department doesn't need volunteers but it wants young people in the community to think about becoming volunteer firefighters. So, the department has put up this billboard... Volunteer fire department - Fire department - Philanthropy - Volunteering - Emergency service
Democrat contenders for lieutenant governor say the state needs more good jobs Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:31PMDemocrat primary contenders for lieutenant governor differ most sharply on social issues
Heartland: King's Kids nurture and teach preschoolers Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:27PMChildren in the neighborhood around Peoria's South Side Mission live in one of the 100 poorest areas of the country, but they benefit by a remarkable legacy nurtured for 85 years by five generations of one Peoria family. People living in these city blocks are in the lowest 3 percent of income nationwide. Average household income is below $22,000 a year, yet every child in the 61605 ZIP code is ...
7.1 earthquake: Christchurch suburb evacuation Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:19PMParts of the Christchurch suburb of Bexley are being evacuated this afternoon as their houses have been deemed unfit for habitation by officials.
Most claim a stake in 9/11 site Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:18PMNEW YORK -- It is a place of sacrifice. A place of mourning. A place people pass by on their way to grab lunch. It's a place where tourists crane their necks to snatch a glimpse around barriers walling off an enormous construction site -- which is also what it is. Ground zero. Dep...
Everybody pitches in to make courtyard bloom Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:14PMThe Oley Valley Middle School courtyard, once just dirt and weeds, is blossoming into an environmental classroom thanks to some TLC from students and staff.
MONDAY MAN – Educator made of write stuff Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:07PMAfter spending about 41 years of his life in the education system, Donald Padmore, 62, retired effective January 1, 2008, but that did not stop him from offering his services to individuals who required it.
Ground zero holds meaning for everyone Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:06PMThe debate over plans for a mosque nearby shows just how many people lay claim to the site.
7.1 earthquake: more to come, scientists warn Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 9:04PMHistory suggests Saturday's destructive 7.1 Canterbury earthquake could be a trigger for a series of major earthquakes which New Zealand must prepare for, scientists say.
Englebright signs on as blood drive coordinator Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:22PMSARAH SCHMIDTsschmidt@parisbeacon.com
Dog walk brings together animal lovers Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:06PMThe Qatar Animal Welfare Society (QAWS) held a sponsored dog walk at the weekend to mark the first anniversary of the devastating fire that destroyed a shelter and claimed the lives of a number of animals living there.
'One With Courage' AG Abbott helping raise awareness Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:45PMTexas Attorney General Greg Abbott last month partnered with Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas (CACTX) to launch “One With Courage,” a public service campaign that will help raise awareness and prevent children from being sexually abused.
St John teams continue quake help Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:07PMSt John Ambulance volunteers are working around the clock to support those affected by Saturday's massive earthquake as the state of emergency is extended and more bad weather hinders clean-up.
Sikhs celebrate scripture Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:57PMSeveral hundred people paraded through downtown Winnipeg. In Memorial Park, there was a gathering that was open to all and offered Indian food, free, for anyone who came by.
Mayor’s Labor Day Picnic and 10K Race set for Morrisville's Williamson Park Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:47PMA baby crawl. A 10K and a Fun Run. And an auto show!!
Columbia group aims to control, care for feral cats Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:14PMCOLUMBIA — Three years ago, Christina McCullen and her husband, Atish Sen, were driving through a Wendy's drive-through when they noticed a cluster of kittens near the trash containers in the parking lot. The couple fed chicken nuggets to the cats, but they were skittish, keeping the couple at a distance. Intrigued with what they assumed were wild, abandoned animals, they went home and did some ...
Obituaries received today Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:04PMMilton O. Wood, age 87, of Ripon, died peacefully in his sleep Saturday, September 4, 2010, at his home in Ripon. Milton was born on June 11, 1923 in Brownsville, WI the son of Leslie F. and Margaret A. (McClean) Wood. He attended school in Oakfield, WI. On March 9, 1946, he married Dorothy L. Wilhems in Fond du Lac, WI. Milt served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1946 in the Pacific ...
Ground zero: Place of mourning, sign of resilience Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 1:02PMThe site of the attack on Sept. 11, 2001, holds a variety of meanings to the people who live around it.
Candidate endorses three in other races Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:43PMOne would have to be merely blind not to see the positive effects of the good work that hundreds if not thousands of Elko County volunteers do each year to make our county one of the best places to live.
NY Catholic, Jewish, Muslim police tour Holy Land Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:45AMNEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Brian Reilly's visit to Jerusalem had a special touch this year because Jewish and Muslim colleagues joined him at the site believed to be where Jesus Christ was crucified and buried.
S.Africa gov't and strikers brace for new wage talks Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:44AMJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - Striking South African state workers held small-scale protests on Friday as union and government negotiators prepared for bargaining next week aimed at ending the three-week walkout by about 1.3 million.
Volunteers needed to finish habitat home Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:32AMHARLAN -- Volunteers are needed for the final phases of construction on the Habitat for Humanity home currently being built in east Harlan.
High Holidays at home Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:21AMFor those who can't afford High Holiday tickets, what can be done to mark the holidays in their own home?
New this year to Long hill Community Day: the Plant Exchange, where you give five plants to get five Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:09AMLONG HILL TWP. – The Plant Exchange will be the newest attractions at this year’s Community Day, from 11 a.m. until after dark, this Saturday, Sept. 4, at Riverside Park, Gillette.
Literacy Council celebrates 35th anniversary with open house Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:03AMDelaware County Literacy Council (DCLC) will hold a special Open House next Wednesday which is National Literacy Day, to celebrate its 35th year of providing literacy services to local adults.
The Mobile Nurse: Rebecca Willner Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:50PMRebecca Willner never imagined she would spend her days treating Perths homeless.
Blog: Geo-based mobile apps skip check-in, go for direct rewards Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:34PMHas location-based advertising gotten over the check-in? Startups like Foursquare and Gowalla broke the big-brother barrier by convincing users to treat location as a game, but a cluster of New England startups is quietly wrapping up big-name customers and partners.
Students gearing up for Sept. 11 Shinerama Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:30PMOn Saturday, September 11th over 700 students, staff, and volunteers from Nipissing University and Canadore College will be participating in the nationwide Shinerama Campaign.[...]
Christmas festival organizers looking for help Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:20PMBENTON – Organizers for the Benton Christmas on the Square Festival are seeking community volunteers for this year’s holiday community event.
Families pitching in at Broomfield's Birch Elementary Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:18PMWith all the budget cuts in school districts in Broomfield and across the state, it has fallen on parents to prevent the opportunities they`ve come to rely on from shriveling because of a lack of funding.
County awaits word; prepares for storm Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:17PMMOREHEAD CITY — Local, state and federal officials continue to make preparations for the arrival of Hurricane Earl and are issuing recommendations to the residents bracing for the storm.
OBITUARY: Barbara Carpenter Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:17PMBarbara Carpenter Avid angler remembered for voice, love of outdoors
Heritage Day hoping to draw volunteers, visitors Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:11PMThe Oct. 2 Heritage Day will mark the final bicentennial celebration.