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Martin County Community Calendar: Updated Sept. 7 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 11:40AMFind the latest in arts and crafts events, fundraisers, children and families events, dancing, exercise, music and more.
What's Happening in Oroville Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 2:15AMCountry dance tonight, Sept. 3, from 7 to 10 at Oroville VFW Hall, 1901 Elgin Street. Dance features Sarah the Country Sweetheart.
Register for 8th annual Laughlin Senior Games by October 22 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 2:26AMLAUGHLIN - The five-day eighth annual Laughlin Senior Games, for persons age 50 and older, will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, through Sunday, Nov. 7, with a Friday, Oct. 22, registration deadline.
Community Calendar: Aug. 31, 2010 Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 10:15PMLOWER RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1969-1971: Multiclass reunion, meet and greet, 7 p.m. Sept. 24, Jillian’s, 800 Gervais St.; dinner and dance, 6:30 p.m.-midnight Sept. 25, Leaside, 100 E. Exchange Place, $50 per person; RSVP by Wednesday. Make checks payable to LRHS Reunion. Mail to c/o Rick Reed, 2127 Long Trail Road, Hopkins SC 29061. (803) 776-3252; e-mail: reedhopkins ...
Outdoors Calendar Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:33PMSubmit items one week in advance for the Outdoors Calendar, a weekly listing of hiking, mountain biking, paddling, running and other activities in Western North Carolina.
Register for 8th annual Laughlin Senior Games by October 22 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:26AMLAUGHLIN - The five-day eighth annual Laughlin Senior Games, for persons age 50 and older, will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, through Sunday, Nov. 7, with a Friday, Oct. 22, registration deadline.
Community Calendar: Aug. 25, 2010 Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 8:07PMLEXINGTON COUNTY ARTS ASSOCIATION’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: musical revue, 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, matinees, 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Village Square Theatre, 105 Caughman Road. Tickets: $18, with discounts for seniors, students and military. (803) 359-1436; www.villagesquaretheatre.com
Community Calendar: Aug. 24, 2010 Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 7:32PMHISTORIC COLUMBIA FOUNDATION’S “EVENING ADVENTURES”: 8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month through Sept. 28. Moonlight cemetery tours of Elmwood Cemetery and lantern tours of historic homes. Admission: $10; with discounts for children and members. Reservations required. (803) 252-1770, ext. 24; e-mail: reservations@historiccolumbia.org; www ...
Southern stories Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:48AMThe South is full of stories that are imperceptible by just looking at a house, a forest, a bridge, a church, a neighborhood.
Sports Calendar Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 7:02AMThis list is updated at least weekly. A short version including imminent events appears on Fridays in the sports section.
Register for 8th annual Laughlin Senior Games by October 22 Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 2:12AMLAUGHLIN - The five-day eighth annual Laughlin Senior Games, for persons age 50 and older, will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, through Sunday, Nov. 7, with a Friday, Oct. 22, registration deadline.
On the Go Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 11:06PMChildren's Movie: "Disney's Alice in Wonderland" will be shown at 2 p.m. Tuesday at St. Andrews Regional Library, 1735 N. Woodmere Drive. 766-2546. Back-to-School Carnival: The Main Library, 68 Calhoun St., will have a back-to-school carnival at 3:30 p.m. Thursday. 805-6930.
In Maine, geography tourists are drawn to this lighthouse like moths Sunday, August 15, 2010 @ 12:10AMLUBEC, Maine — At the easternmost point of the United States, it stands sentinel. West Quoddy Head lighthouse is striped like a candy cane. It looks a lighthouse in a children's book. Twenty thousand people visit every year, not too bad for a lighthouse on the edge of forever. "That's pretty good for where we are. We're not on the way to anywhere," says Debora Bridges, manager of the West Quoddy ...
Community Calendar: Aug. 14, 2010 Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 7:14PMCAMDEN HIGH SCHOOL CLASSES 1977-1981: Reunion , 7 p.m.- midnight, Sept. 25, Camden Country Club, 111 Knights Hill Rd., Camden. Tickets: $25 per person until Sunday. After Sunday: $35 per person. After Sept. 1: $50 per person. Limited number sold at the door. www.CamdenHigh1980.com
Community Calendar: Aug. 13, 2010 Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 8:38PMCOMMUNITY FARMERS MARKET: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, Brookland Baptist Church, 1066 Sunset Blvd. Will feature locally grown produce and other products. WIC, USDA Senior Citizen and SNAP vouchers accepted. (803) 463-1588; (803) 467-1974
What's happening on Cape August 13 - August 19 Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 1:17AMA complete listing of events, activities and happenings on Cape Cod this week from fundraisers to hikes, stage shows to things to do for kids.
Register for 8th annual Laughlin Senior Games by October 22 Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 2:26AMLAUGHLIN - The five-day eighth annual Laughlin Senior Games, for persons age 50 and older, will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, through Sunday, Nov. 7, with a Friday, Oct. 22, registration deadline.
Community Calendar: Aug. 11, 2010 Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 8:52PMTOWN THEATRE’S “WHITE CHRISTMAS”: auditions, 7 p.m. Aug. 29 and Aug. 30, Town Theatre, 1012 Sumter St. All roles open; complete descriptions available online. (803) 799-2510; www.towntheatre.com
Sports Calendar Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 1:16AMThis list is updated at least weekly. A short version including imminent events appears on Fridays in the sports section. Submit items by e-mail to sports@timesfreepress.com, by fax to (423) 668-5049 or by mail to Sports Dept., Chattanooga Times Free Press, 400 E. 11th St., Chattanooga, TN 37403.
Fishing Calendar Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 3:37AMNOW-JULY 31: Second Annual Ocean County Garbage Fish Tournament. Cash prizes in three trashy categories, sea robin, skate and dogfish. $2,500 in cash prizes. $20 per angler. Registration available at garbagefish.com.
Senate votes for fracking moratorium Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 8:21AMALBANY, NY — The New York State Senate passed a bill to place a moratorium on hydrofracking in drilling for natural gas in a midnight vote taken on Tuesday, August 3. The moratorium would be put in place until May 15, 2011, “to afford the state and its residents the opportunity to continue the review and analysis of the effects of hydraulic fracturing on water and air quality, environmental ...
Local Dispatches Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 1:15AMLifeguards at Old Orchard Beach have been busy, with two-dozen rescues in a single day.
Sports Calendar Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 12:31PMThis list is updated at least weekly. A short version including imminent events appears on Fridays in the sports section. Submit items by e-mail to sports@timesfreepress.com, by fax to (423) 668-5049 or by mail to Sports Dept., Chattanooga Times Free Press, 400 E. 11th St., Chattanooga, TN 37403.
Register for 8th annual Laughlin Senior Games by October 22 Wednesday, August 4, 2010 @ 2:12AMLAUGHLIN - The five-day eighth annual Laughlin Senior Games, for persons age 50 and older, will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, through Sunday, Nov. 7, with a Friday, Oct. 22, registration deadline.
Missoula in transition Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 6:11AMMISSOULA — Sabrina Smith opened a second location for her Green Light store in July on the corner of Higgins and Broadway in downtown Missoula.
Classic cars a real treat Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 5:08AMThe suggestion by a friend to see an outdoors auto show on the scenic grounds of Meadow Brook Hall was too good to pass up on a hot, sun-soaked Sunday.
Outdoors car show too good to pass up Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:37PMThe suggestion by a friend to see an outdoors auto show on the scenic grounds of Meadow Brook Hall was too good to pass up on a hot, sun-soaked Sunday.
Door County, Wis., is home to lighthouses, cherries and more Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:16AMWith its abundance of activities for almost everyone, the area is a veritable treasure trove for vacationers.
Register for 8th annual Laughlin Senior Games by October 22 Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:12AMLAUGHLIN - The five-day eighth annual Laughlin Senior Games, for persons age 50 and older, will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2, through Sunday, Nov. 7, with a Friday, Oct. 22, registration deadline.
Around the Towns 7/18/2010 Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 6:41AMBlakelyValley View High School senior Jenna Mazzie will kayak down the Susquehanna River this week to raise money for spinal cord-injury research.The Peckville resident is participating in the July 24-25 fundraiser for her senior project and hopes to r
Some Businesses Growing Despite Spill Saturday, July 17, 2010 @ 8:43AMFrom day one of the oil gusher nearly three months ago, the spill has been a nightmare, but some Gulf businesses are seeing unexpected growth despite the disaster | | DAY 89 BP May Revise Test Timeline 'A Whale' a Bust in Cleanup LIVESHOTS | FULL COVERAGE
BEST BETS this weekend Thursday, July 15, 2010 @ 10:20AMBest bets this weekend on Cape Cod
The Absolute Best of Tulsa | Revenge of the Winning Machine Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 1:38AMOur city is at the crossroad for change. Despite the spat between the mayor and the council, as destructive as it appears and could be (but probably won't), it shows us somebody cares about something around here. Shake it up and make something happen. That wasn't always the case around here. Tulsa u...
EPA declares L.A. River 'traditional navigable waters' Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 2:24AMThe designation is crucial to applying Clean Water Act protections to the concrete-lined waterway often regarded as little more than a flood-control channel. U.S. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson on Wednesday declared the entire concrete-lined Los Angeles River channel "traditional navigable waters," a designation crucial to applying Clean Water Act protections throughout its 834-square-mile urban ...
Bars, concert, comedy, attractions and misc. listings Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 11:02PMBARSSARASOTABACALAO SPORTS GRILL BAR: Karaoke, 6:30 p.m. Thurs. / Hip-hop, 10 p.m. Thurs. /
Weekend storms: fire, hail and kayaking in the streets Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 11:46AMWeekend storms: fire, hail and kayaking in the streets By Max Sparber | Mon., June 28 ALSO: Electrical fire at Jason DeRusha's house; the Gay Pride festival and evangelical protests; improv in the Twin Cities; The Onion on Joe Mauer.
sidelines Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 6:10AMFalcons golf outing The Farmington High School Football Backers will have a golf outing and fund-raiser Sunday, Aug. 1, at River Back Golf Club in South Lyon. The fee to participate is $90 per golfer; all proceeds will help fund the Farmington football program. To participate, contact either Joe Pesci at (734) 730-7872 or Jim Clark at (248) 224-4020. All entries are due by Saturday, July 17 ...
Community Calendar Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 4:13AMFind out what to do this week and beyond.
Washington Island column: Kayakers flock to Island for weekend Saturday, June 19, 2010 @ 4:17AMParticipants began arriving Friday for Washington Islands second annual Canoe and Kayak Event. Event central is Gislason Beach and the Red Barn on the south side of the Island.
Residents Fight to Keep Spring in Cold Spring Harbor Thursday, June 17, 2010 @ 9:08AMIt’s barely noticeable unless you know what to look for. A steady flow of water gushing day and night in the center of town, just off the sidewalk, before the thick of tall grass and sand that slopes down to the harbor. Gravity pulls the cool water from the ground and a man-made hose makes [...]
Coming Up Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 12:18AMBEER SALES IN BERKELEY: 6 p.m. in the administration building at 1003 Highway 52, Moncks Corner. Berkeley County is considering Sunday beer and wine sales county-wide. A proposal for a referendum to allow Sunday alcohol sales is on a council committee's agenda.
Port Richey considers annexing Werner-Boyce Salt Springs Park Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 2:46PMIt could be quite a growing season around here; by the end of summer, the city could be roughly twice the size it is now.
Today's calendar Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 8:41AMToday, June 9 Woman’s Club Silver Tea: 3 to 4:30 p.m., Woman’s Club, corner of College and Academy Streets. Public invited. Donations accepted at the door. Marie Miller, past club president and historian, to speak on history of building. Proceeds benefit restoration projects.
POLICE BLOTTER: June 9 Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 4:32AMWATERFORD TWP.
sports briefs Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 6:24AMCollege sports news The Albion College women's tennis team completed its season with a fourth-place finish in the MIAA tournament. The Britons had a 12-10 record in all matches. Senior Morgan Watler, a graduate of Farmington High School, will receive a fleece jacket as her second-year varsity award. Watler posted a 13-3 record at No. 5 singles and teamed up with Marissa Messenger at No. 3 ...
Community Calendar Thursday, June 3, 2010 @ 5:35AMFind out what to do this week and beyond.
Coeur d'Alene Press Sunday, May 30, 2010 @ 2:36AMDAVID GUNTHER/HNN Sandpoint-area resident Dr. Nancy Copeland-Payton has written a book about how losses, both great and small, are accompanied by gifts that quicken our awareness of life in the moment.
Door County Parks Spotlight: Percy Johnson Memorial County Park Saturday, May 29, 2010 @ 6:53AMA quiet shoreline park on Washington Island, Percy Johnson Memorial County Park offers a beautiful view as well as a shady picnic spot. Five hundred feet of sandy shoreline on Lake Michigan make the park ideal for sunbathing and provide access to the water for swimming and kayaking.
Five Ws, Jen Edmiston Saturday, May 29, 2010 @ 4:11AMWhat is it you do?
Sports Calendar Friday, May 28, 2010 @ 2:37AMThis list is updated at least weekly. A short version including imminent events appears on Fridays in the sports section. Submit items by e-mail to sports@timesfreepress.com, by fax to (423) 668-5049 or by mail to Sports Dept., Chattanooga Times Free Press, 400 E. 11th St., Chattanooga, TN 37403.