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Religious revival Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 11:40PMBaptist chapel dating back to 1710 to reopen after 20 years
Girl Scouts to hold annual Open House Saturday, Sept. 11 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 11:04PMWhat did you do today? It’s a simple question, but think about it. Each day is filled with possibilities. Will you do something you’ve dreamed of today? Will you make the world a better place? Or will the day just pass…
Brautigam Named as MAC's Volunteer of the Month for September Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 10:04PMMAC’s Managing Assistant to the Director of Visitor Services, Dawn Brautigam, was recently recognized as MAC’s Volunteer of the Month for September for her dedication to MAC’s volunteer program.
Hometown Happenings 0908 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 9:00PMCommunity happenings
Our view: Days of caring Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 7:24PMLet's make sure no one need go hungry in Anchorage.
Bulls To Attend Chamber Barbecue on Wednesday and Thursday Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 2:51PMAMARILLO, TX - It was a busy Labor Day Weekend for the Amarillo Bulls in the Texas Panhandle, as they took part in a variety of activities.
Warrant Officers Association volunteers time in Iraq Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 3:25PMChief Warrant Officer 3 Arthur Dixon, the ground fleet officer-in-charge with the 103rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), and an Ames, Iowa, native, paints the top portion of the t-walls as he and his Warrant Officers Association peers volunteer their time at the United Service Organizations building on Joint Base Balad, Iraq, Aug. 17.
Optimism is rising with the season Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:25PMWhat is it about the Fall that makes us optimistic? Is it the crop of freshly-scrubbed faces in their new school outfits migrating back to our local schools? Is it the gradually-cooling weather that offers us relief from the heat? Maybe it's the start of a new football season with all the hopes and dreams that our favorite teams will finally have the right combination of offense and defense that ...
SG Cares launches online orientation programme Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 9:47AMSINGAPORE : SG Cares, an online initiative that provides flexible volunteering opportunities in Singapore, marks its one-year anniversary on Monday.
Sangre Chronicle > Angel Fire > Camp Elliott Barker entertains Girl Scouts again Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 7:09AMANGEL FIRE — Hailing from Fort Worth, Texas Camp Elliott Barker Ranger Michael Dean is happy to call Angel Fire his new home. Owned and operated by the Girl Scouts of New Mexico Trails, Inc., Camp Elliott Barker is undergoing some major updates and changes under Dean’s leadership.
Student volunteers get hospital's thanks for 1,000 contributed hours Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:42AMLEOMINSTER -- As summer draws to a close, HealthAlliance Hospital has recognized their student volunteers who gave freely of their time, energy and enthusiasm this summer.
Local sports calendar events, notices Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:58AMHomer High is seeking a boys' basketball head coach (potential teaching position included; www.homerschools.net). Interested applicants should send resume and references to Drew Bordner, Athletic/Curriculum Director, Homer Schools, 403 S. Hillsdale St., Homer, MI, 49245.
Military personnel make big catches Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:08AMThere are big fish in the Great Lakes, and then there is muskie. By comparison, there are strong military forces across the world, and then there are the U.S. armed forces
volunteers Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:08AMEveryday cancer patients in the area need a ride to local medical facilities for treatment. The American Cancer Society 's Road to Recovery program assists patients and their caregivers with these transportation needs. You can help save a life by volunteering your time as a Road to Recovery volunteer driver. To become a volunteer driver all you need is: a safe and reliable vehicle, proof of ...
'Empty nest' may offer a family opportunity Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 10:04PMJerriann Pratt will never forget the day three years ago when she and her husband, Paul, took their triplets off to college.
Jean Torelli: have friends, will travel Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 6:00AMFrom the time she was a young girl, Jean Torelli was taught the importance of serving others as well as her community. A 48-year resident of Brookhaven, Torelli took that lesson to heart and via her Brookhaven Travelers group, over the past 12 years, she has contributed more than $11,000 to the borough.
Learning Macomb Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:01AMFour fairs took place simultaneously on the first floor of the Western Illinois University Union Wednesday afternoon, all with a common goal of exposing students to what WIU and Macomb has to offer, both on and off campus.
Students seek ways to volunteer Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:24AMAgencies informed students about volunteer opportunities.
COMMUNITY NEWS: The Californian, Sept. 3, 2010 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:06AMWHAT'S HAPPENING
Wanted: Red Cross volunteers Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:59PMSussex County Chapter will provide training Newton Disasters can happen anywhere at anytime and the Sussex County Chapter of the American Red Cross is looking for volunteers to help if and when they do.
Camp brings miles of smiles Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:36PMThough Camp Acorn’s summer camp officially ended on Aug. 27, the Allendale-based program will still work throughout the school year to serve the area’s special needs children.
Senior Citizens Keep the mind as sharp as a tack — or a razor Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 10:35PMExploring and going on adventures are good brain-health activities. Adding a social component makes it that much better.
Hospice in turmoil Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:55AMHospice Orillia is undergoing change in an attempt to deal with a $30,000 deficit. In light of staff restructuring due to the deficit, the agency's board is contemplating joining an umbrella organization made up of local hospices, said Dee Cox, chair of the Hospice Orillia board.[...]
Members Project® from American Express Partners with FOX’s “GLEE” to Mobilize Fans for Charity Call to Action Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:44AMNEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Members Project® from American Express and TakePart have partnered with FOX’s award-winning hit series GLEE on a new, first-of-its-kind campaign
Members Project® from American Express Partners with FOX's "GLEE" to Mobilize Fans for Charity Call to Action Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 6:30AMNEW YORK----Members Project® from American Express and TakePart have partnered with FOX’s critically acclaimed, award-winning hit series GLEE on a new, first-of-its-kind campaign that provides fans with a passion for giving back an opportunity to take small steps to make a big difference – all with the lighthearted and inspirational voice for which GLEE is known.
Do something good: Volunteering a great activity for CU-Boulder students Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 5:50AMVolunteering isn't just a way to fill up your resume with the good deeds you've elected to do or been forced into. There are many benefits to volunteering your time to organizations around Boulder.
Businesses hear applause Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:06AMHere is a list of awards presented Tuesday by the Clarksville Montgomery County School System to businesses and organizations involved in the system's Partners in Education program.
Schools, Chamber honor school partners Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:05AMEducation leaders and the Chamber of Commerce said "thank you" Tuesday to the 93 businesses and organizations that directly support the local school system through its Partners in Education program.
Innovative Greenwich couple win grant for web-based student employment software Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:21AMGreenwich couple Kate and Jim Hohorst and their company, Student Employment Software LLC, were recently chosen as one of 14 concerns in the nation to win the Department of Education 's coveted 2010 Small Business Innovation Research Award.
Back to school means falling into volunteering Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 1:58AMSeveral organizations are in need of volunteers this month. Read on to find a place to share your talents: -Go green at paper shredding, recycling event: The Division of Solid Waste Services, Department of Environmental Protection, is looking for volunteers to help at a paper-shredding and recycling event from 11 a.m. to noon Sept. 11 at Montgomery College, 850 Hungerford Drive, Rockville.
Who wants to be a sports reporter? Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 3:28AMAspiring journalists or those who simply love sports take note: there are sports reporter positions available at the tips of your fingers.
Local sports calendar of events/local sports notices Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:13AM• Homer High is seeking a boys' basketball head coach (potential teaching position included; www.homerschools.net). Interested applicants should send resume and references to Drew Bordner, Athletic/Curriculum Director, Homer Schools, 403 S. Hillsdale St., Homer, MI, 49245.
Saratoga Race Course volunteers’ efforts applauded Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:12AMSARATOGA SPRINGS — As the first waves of patrons made their way through the gates of Saratoga Race Course Monday, about 20 volunteers gathered in The Post bar and dining area for a brief ceremony marking the first annual Backstretch Employees Service Team (B.E.S.T.) Volunteer Appreciation Day.
School briefs: Win a meeting with CEO of Ford Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:03AMTen high school students throughout Lee, Charlotte, Collier and Hendry counties will have a chance to meet business leader Alan Mulally as part of...
Candidates vie for mayoral seat: Thomaides vs. Guerrero Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:12AM Mayor Susan Narvaiz is stepping down at the end of her third two-year term and not campaigning this year. Two candidates are competing for her seat in the Nov. 2 election. The University Star was able to speak with Councilmember John Thomaides, Place 6, and alumnus Daniel Guerrero about their campaigns and what they believe is important to the City of San Marcos. Q: If your campaign was ...
Caswell Center bids farewell to longtime director Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:09PMPlaques line the walls of Danny Rice’s office in the Caswell Center, nearly all of them awarded for dedicated service over the years. Rice retires as the director of specialized services from the Caswell Center today after 25 years, which is a good...
YWCA seeks advocates for assault victims Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:09PMENID — YWCA Crisis Center is seeking individuals interested in becoming Sexual Assault Response Advocates (SARAs). SARA training will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. today at the YWCA. Interested individuals must call the YWCA by noon today if they plan to attend. Dinner will be provided.
Former NFL player to attend block party Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 2:29PMDevin Wyman, a former NFL football player for the New England Patriots, is to keynote the Paris Diversity Task Force Block Party on Saturday at the Lamar County Fairgrounds.
Staff sergeant settling in Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 1:39PMA new addition to K division means another 23 years of experience for the Drayton Valley RCMP detachment.
EDITORIAL: Citizens play major role promoting youth activities in Marion County Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:52PMThe summer will soon be in the rear view mirror and children in the area are into the third week of the new school year. Getting the year off to a great start takes a collaborative effort from school officials, staff members and parents. So far the trip back to school has been a blast, thanks to caring individuals and partnerships that are providing fun, entertainment and learning opportunities ...
Foster grandparents make a difference Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:58AMA program that reaches across intra-generations can help tie those with interesting life experiences with children.
UNI-CUE seeks volunteers Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:50AMUniversity of Northern Iowa students can benefit their community by becoming part of the UNI Center for Urban Education tutoring program. The program gives UNI students the opportunity to tutor students in grades 1-12, working with them one-on-one...
Community Food Bank to join September "Hunger Action Month 2010" Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:29AMTUCSON - The Community Food Bank and its five branch food banks are asking the citizens of Southern Arizona to join "Hunger Action Month 2010" in September.
News in brief Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:10AMHere 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.
Winnetka, Northfield teens hit the books as library volunteers Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:54AMAs the start of the school year approaches, Winnetka teens are dusting off their books after a long vacation. But some students never put down the books to begin with.
Goodwill manager seeks local collaboration Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:56AMBENNINGTON -- Revenue is the bottom line for most retail organizations. But for Goodwill Industries International, it's all about the donations. "You get the donations up, you get the revenue up.
Personal growth through volunteering Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 8:27AMThis week's column was written by our summer student, Kirsten, with the hope of giving a perspective on what volunteering can mean to an individual. Sometimes, all a person needs is to be given an opportunity to grow and learn.[...]
Fulford reflects on DSBN political career Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 5:53AMWhen Liz Fulford decided to run for school board trustee 22 years ago, her campaign wasn't based on any issues. She didn't have an agenda and she wasn't trying to change something she didn't like.[...]
North Central Massachusetts Community Calendar Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:59AMSunday, Aug. 29 Dance2Swing: Swingin' Sundays at Leominster Elks, 134 N. Main St., featuring Compaq Big Band.
Law school grads: the lost generation Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 3:04AM10% fewer legal jobs last year