Ruden: Two teams made 2009 a special sports year in StamfordMonday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:17AMSTAMFORD -- It wasn't too long ago, back when the sport had legitimacy, that boxing seemed to have a Fight of the Century four or five times annually.
Thanks and farewells for flower show's PepperSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:00PMIn Philadelphia "green" circles, Jane G. Pepper is about as close as you can get to a celebrity. At the flower show, she can't walk five feet in any direction without somebody stepping up to shake hands, give her a hug, offer a hi, good luck, bon voyage, and "thank you, thank you."
Mainstreet's Chocolate Extravaganza benefit promises indulgent chocolate delights, and this year's event includes a ...Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 9:27AMThe fourth annual Mainstreet Waynesboro Inc. Chocolate Extravaganza is right around the corner, and tickets are going fast. Waynesboro’s most elegant affair is set for Saturday, March 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the ballroom at the Waynesboro Elks Club on West Main Street. Tickets cost $25 each for the organization’s largest fundraiser. This year’s goal is $4,000 and will be used for various ...
Church BriefsSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:14AMThe East Oakland Baptist Church first Saturday sing is set for 6 p.m. today at 3095 U.S. Hwy. 62 E.
Class 5A Region I: Plano West, FM Marcus in finalSaturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:24AMKHAMPHA BOUAPHANH / Special to DMNAfter a frenzied final 90 seconds that featured driving layups and flying bodies, calm won out in Plano West's 59-58 win over North Crowley in a Class 5A Region I semifinal Friday night.
Help plan next decadeFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:30PMEvery 10 years or so, Valley-Wide Recreation & Park District creates a master plan that guides the district into the future, and you are invited to participate.
What you need to know: Boys regional tournament previewsFriday, March 5, 2010 @ 10:10AMJOHN F. RHODES / DMNFriday night's regional semifinal between Arlington Bowie and Flower Mound Marcus pits the Volunteers' athleticism vs. the Marauders' youth. It's just one of a handful of intriguing matchups as the state playoffs roll on.
Nigeria : Pay Attention to All Round Sports Development - DVC, Babcock VarsityWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 3:03PMThe Deputy Vice Chancellor, Management service, Babcock University, Professor David Babalola has called on Nigerian sports leaders to also pay attention to the development of other sports such as athletics, swimming, boxing, basket ball among others the same way they are paying attention to the development of the game of football.
Calendar of local clubs and eventsWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:15AMSubmit notices via e-mail: arbutustimes@patuxent.com; fax: 410-997-4564 or mail: Arbutus Times, 10750 Little Patuxent Pkwy., Columbia, MD 21044. Include sponsor or host, date, time, address of event, contact name and phone number. Deadline is noon the Thursday before publication. Bingo My...
Around Smithsburg and RobinwoodWednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:52AMJim Powers will hold his ballroom dance party Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Maugansville Ruritan Building on Maugans Avenue.
West Cumbrian man denies drug and burglary chargesTuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 7:26AMA west Cumbrian man has pleaded not guilty to two counts of burglary, two counts of theft and possessing a class C drug.
Alexa Chung's fashion choices, day 26 (Vogue.com UK)Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:41AMMy shirt is Chanel, the shoes are Miu Miu, basket (Columbia road flower market for £3), trousers are Oak in Williamsburg, cardigan is Uniqlo and glasses are Moscot.
Contest gone to the birdsMonday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:46AMEntries for the Feathered Friends exhibit and silent auction can be dropped off the Plattsburgh Public Library, 19 Oak St., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, April 5, or Tuesday, April 6. The event runs April 7 through May 6.
Circling the Square in DanversThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:33PMMyrna Fearer talks about the people she has met and the places she has been since last week.
Spade and Trowel readies for flower showThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 8:58AMThe Spade and Towel Garden Club of Kennett Square is counting down to the start of the world-famous Philadelphia Flower Show, constructing a display so big the members had to find a special place to build it. To that end, they set up shop in the living room of longtime show official John Swan, whose Westtown Township living room has a vaulted ceiling high enough to accommodate their 12-foot-high ...
Ten Questions with Melanie JueThursday, February 25, 2010 @ 1:36AMThis week, dual-athlete Melanie Jue fields questions after coming off the women’s ice hockey team’s recent first-place finish in the ECAC. She explains why Canada is the best country ever, discusses her pre-game “Hoedown Throwdown” ritual and details her lunch date with Michael Phelps.
Zeta Chi is a triple threatWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 3:04PMLOWELL | While Tri Kappa sorority is more than 100 years old,Lowell's Zeta Chi chapter is a relative youngsters at just 34years. Yet this local chapter of the service sorority exclusive toIndiana is celebrating more than three decades of dedicated serviceand tens of thousands of dollars of charity to its community thisweek in honor of Tri Kappas Week, Feb. 21-27.
News BriefsWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 1:45PMPublic hearing on rate increase RADNOR – The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold a Public Input Hearing at the Radnor Township Building, 301 Iven Ave., March 3 at 1 p.m. to gather information from customers and other parties affected by the proposed rate increase and Aqua’s service quality. The PUC is the state agency that is investigating the proposed increase and will decide ...
So You (Don't Particularly) Want to Be a Farmer [Casaubon's Book]Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 11:10AMNote: 1 1/2 feet of snow so far and still falling - we may get more than three by the end (the words "in the higher elevations" are generally the ones you want to listen to when forecasts are made for my area). Power so far, but not expecting it to last. Smaller dog must boing around in snow to keep from being fully submerged. Snowballs are being made. We're getting ready for the arrival of our ...
2010 Pine Tree Festival and Southeast Timber EXPO plans announcedWednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:27AMSwainsboro/Emanuel County Festival Foundation, Inc. has announced plans for the 2010 Pine Tree Festival and Southeast Timber Exposition, which will be held this year from Saturday, April 24th through Wednesday, May 5th.
Garden Club to present gala Feb. 27Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 3:28PMA horticulturists dream come true is how members of the Pine Island Garden Club describes this year’s ninth annual Pine Island Garden Club Garden Gala. Staged at the Garden Club Nature Park just north of the center on Stringfellow Road, this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever.
Your Porter County briefsTuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:01PMFind out all the events going on in your community, and planyour week's activities with The Times.
Getting it Wright in the northwoodsSunday, February 21, 2010 @ 4:02AMFrank Lloyd Wright, America's globally famous architect, was flamboyant--some would say arrogant. He favored a cape (all the better for grand entrances) and flowing clothing he designed himself. He wore his hair long, creating a leonine look. In contrast, Wright's work is unobtrusive, his buildings, with strong horizontal lines, designed to work in harmony with the environment. Nature was an ...
QuirksSunday, February 21, 2010 @ 2:06AMA look at products and services around the Internet that go beyond the ordinary
St. Lucie high schools, IRSC preparing students for digital careersSaturday, February 20, 2010 @ 5:04PMST. LUCIE COUNTY — In a classroom with video screens and keyboards at every desk, new media technology teacher Joseph Randazzo has students create colorful images of a flower basket using computer-enhanced pictures from the Web.It’s the type of image that could find its way to an advertisement, a company letterhead or business card.“It isn’t just artwork for the sake of art,” Randazzo said. “We ...
High schools, IRSC preparing students for digital careersFriday, February 19, 2010 @ 4:29AMST. LUCIE COUNTY — In a classroom with video screens and keyboards at every desk, new media technology teacher Joseph Randazzo has students create colorful images of a flower basket using computer-enhanced pictures from the Web.It’s the type of image that could find its way to an advertisement, a company letterhead or business card.“It isn’t just artwork for the sake of art,” Randazzo said. “We ...
Weekly plannerThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 4:32AMADULT EDUCATIONHunter safety course, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, Feb. 25, Red Mill County Park, Smith Hall, 0185 S. Holmesville Road, LaPorte, Conservation officers and volunteers conduct classes, all classes must be completed to graduate, 325-8315; 874-5611, Ext. 2223 First-aid class, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Munster Town Hall, ages 16 and older learn how to respond to ...
Community CalendarThursday, February 18, 2010 @ 4:24AMFind out what to do this week and beyond.
‘Wild’ vegetables turn gourmet specialsWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 11:07PMIt has been a southern tradition for long that a wide variety of vegetables, leaves, buds and flowers are part of everyday meals, accompanying sausages, braised pork or other meat dishes in various preparations.
True to Its Savory RootsWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 11:46AMChelsea Market, on the ground floor of a building once part of the Nabisco bakeries, is a smorgasbord of food and retail shops.
Celebrate Chinese New Year with dishes that represent wealth, long life - Wed, 17 Feb 2010 PSTWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 2:05AMChinese New Year is the biggest holiday celebration in China. Each year is symbolized by an animal, based on the Chinese Zodiac. This is the Year of the Tiger. What’s unique this year is that the tiger met cupid because the 15-day celebration began Sunday, Valentine’s Day.
CRAVE: Easy EntertainingWednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 12:00AMGrowing up Catholic offered many fashion opportunities – from school uniforms (blue wool pleated skirt, white blouse, blue bow tie and navy blue beanie) to Easter Hats. In our day and time, which is a sure indication of age, females wore some type of head covering to church and when Easter rolled around, so did the elaborate headwear for ladies. I literally mean it rolled around.When I was 9 ...
A Wonderful One-Day Show: The 44th Tolland Antiques ShowTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 12:47PM:Thinking back over the years, some of our favorite shows have been the small, one-day affairs that traditionally attracted overflow crowds and were overflowing with great merchandise.
Sheriff's Valentine Day sting nets 15 arrests in countyTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 10:07AMTyrone Bryant opened the front door of his Glen Burnie home yesterday to what he thought was a delivery driver bringing him a Valentine's Day candy gram.
WNCC singers primed for a gala nightTuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 12:09AMMembers of the WNCC Varsity Vocalise practice one of the numbers they will perform as part of the 20th annual “A Gala Evening” Feb. 26 and 27 at the Gering Civic Center. Limited tickets are still available and can be purchased by calling the college at 308-635-6020.
Sweet Sting Nets Arrests in MDMonday, February 15, 2010 @ 10:38PMOnce the suspects signed for their Valentine's candy, they were cuffed.
Dinner with a side of murderMonday, February 15, 2010 @ 6:22PMEPHRATA — Residents from across the Columbia Basin took part in a murder mystery Saturday night. Columbia Basin Hospital hosted a mystery dinner, held at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic School in Ephrata, as a fund-raiser.
Tuscan House: Make yourself at homeMonday, February 15, 2010 @ 2:42PMThere's nothing like the anticipation of a new restaurant. You drive past, see the work being done and the "now hiring" sign, and anxiously await the site of cars in the parking lot and diners piling in. So it went with Tuscan House, an Italian restaurant that opened late last year on the site of the old Joshua Huddy Brewpub (and Ground Round before that), across from the Ocean County Mall. We ...
As Valentine's love blooms, business at florists boomsMonday, February 15, 2010 @ 11:43AMValentine’s Day is a busy time for florists — and when it falls on a Sunday, they pull extra duty. “We’ve been hitting it,” said Frank Smith, owner of Frank’s Flower Shop at 300 Fulton St., on Saturday.