Christmas parade Dec. 5 Oct 31, 2009
The Thorndale Masonic Lodge will again help the TACC by installing the downtown lights. Anyone interested in food booths should call Trey Felton at 898-2514 or Brian Morton at (512) 658-5378. (Thorndale Champion, TX)
Friends of the library book sale is next week Oct 17, 2009
Port Lavaca Chapter #373, Order of the Eastern Star will meet at 6:30 p.m. for light refreshments followed by a meeting at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Oct. 19, at the Masonic Lodge Hall on Six Mile Highway. The chapter will be celebrating its birthday. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Obits: Finley, Johnson, Moeckly, & Richter Oct 15, 2009
Darwin was a member of the Lake City Lutheran Church, Britton Post #80 of the American Legion and Marshall Post #3507 of the V.F.W. He also belonged to the Masonic Lodge, the Shrine and the Marshall County Sportsman's Club. Darwin had a fondness for all animals and liked to collect antiques. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Sept. 18: Travel Briefs Oct 9, 2009
Other sites featured on the Washington Lost Symbol Web page include an early 20th century Masonic stone temple at the corner of 16th and S streets, and the George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria, Va. Yellowstone seeing record visitors this year. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Fanfare and fireworks planned for Town Night and Town Day Sep 24, 2009
The Brethren of Mystic Valley Lodge will be hosting an open house at the Arlington Masonic Temple, 19 Academy St., and all friends of the town are cordially invited to attend. Come tour the building and feel free to donate any clean towels, washcloths or other textiles to make bedding for the animals, as well as latex gloves and cleaning products, which will be turned over to New England animal shelters. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Focus shorts Sep 19, 2009
Hillsboro Rainbow Assembly No. 24 will hold an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast Saturday, Sept. 19, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Hillsboro Masonic Hall, 176 NE Second Ave.. The menu will include pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, coffee, oange juice and milk. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
Miller, Tommie D. Sep 12, 2009
Tommie was a member of the V.F.W. and a member of the Dickenson Texas American Legion, member of New Salem Masonic Lodge, Western Illinois Tractor Club, Trike Riders International, GWRRA (Goldwing Road Riders Association), and the Brick Masonry and Cement Finishers Local in Jacksonville. Tommie's hobbies included, go-karting, collecting tools, tractors, old cars and trucks, old toys, antiques and riding his trike. (Pittsfield Pike Press, IL)
Sampler for August 13 Aug 14, 2009
13) in Union Common beginning at 7 p.m. This performance is sponsored by the United Brethren Masonic Lodge. The concert is part of the Marlborough Summer Concert Series which are held in Union Common, located on the corner of Main and Bolton (Rte. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Tons of Fun on the Town Green Aug 1, 2009
" Tom Rapella garnered the $500 second prize; Karen Pavlik, $300 for third; Mollie McDonald, fourth, and Jenn Kopec, fifth, each received gift certificates. The contestants were judged not only their singing but their delivery and choice of song. And the judges, too, entertained-Vin Nolan, the town's economic development supervisor; Phil Spillane, a local attorney; and Fran Babbino, a former Fair Days co-chairman; and Mr. Thoennessen-singing a medley of Motown songs. "Fran also sang a song with... (New Milford Times, CT)
COMMUNITY and AREA EVENTS Jul 16, 2009
The Frostproof Masonic Lodge holds a monthly BBQ fundraiser every third-Saturday of the month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 46 W. Wall St. Cost is $5 and includes sandwich, chips and beverage. Heartland Horses & Handicapped Inc. now offers pony rides every Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. (weather permitting). (Lake Wales News, FL)
Summer Fun events 2009 Jun 4, 2009
Job s Daughters Craft Fair: Racine Masonic Center grounds, 1012 Main St., Racine. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Obits: Sanderson, Bush, Herman, Waletich, Lee, Pettersen, & Janisch May 28, 2009
He was a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Scottish Rite, and was a member of the Britton Masonic Lodge for over 61 years, where he was a Life Member and Past Master. He had served as a 4-H Leader, and in his younger years Cliff enjoyed pitching horseshoe, hunting and fishing. (Marshall County Journal, SD)
Woodbury 350th Committee Seeks Volunteers, Donations May 27, 2009
Mr. Strong is hoping to arrange for shuttle buses to transport people from the Masonic Lodge to Bethel Rock. Tentatively, after the church service has ended, the Masonic Lodge will be open for refreshments. (Voices, CT)
Variety of events happening in Marlin May 14, 2009
The Marlin Masonic Lodge #152 will sponsor a citywide garage sale for residents of the City of Marlin. The sale will headquarter at the Lodge building at 204 Virginia Street from 8 a.m. till 3 p.m. Homeowners are invited to participate and have their own sale at their home. (Marlin Democrat, TX)
Letters to the editor May 6, 2009
Tue May 05, 2009, 03:00 PM EDT. Another view of regional dispatch To the Editor: Regarding the letter from Danvers BOS Chair Keith Lucy printed in the April 23 Ipswich Chronicle, allow me to correct a number of inaccuracies regarding the regional dispatch initiative. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Weekend Events Apr 17, 2009
Bargain hunters should head over to Masonic Lodge #347, 8 Penn Avenue, Girard, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., for their annual rummage sale. Cost: Free. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Community Briefing (9) Mar 29, 2009
Benson Elks Lodge resumes Tuesday night spaghetti dinners, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Masonic Lodge, 623 Foothill Dr. All-you-can-eat dinner includes spaghetti, sauce, salad, and garlic bread for 6. Profits benefit charity. (Benson San Pedro Valley News Sun, AZ)
Obituaries for Thursday, March 26, 2009 Mar 26, 2009
He was chief of the De Soto Fire Department for 30 years, a first responder, taught hunter safety, a clown with the Firehouse Jesters, a member of the Frontier Badger Masonic Lodge 45 FAM, 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, and a member of the Genoa American Legion ... Masonic services will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at De Soto Community Center in De Soto. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
AROUND THE COMMUNITY Mar 7, 2009
DeKalb Masonic Temple. Fairview Drive and Fourth Street. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Obituaries for Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 Feb 22, 2009
He was a 60-year member of Onalaska Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite. Gene received Jesus Christ as his personal savior on June 29, 1998, and was a member of Gospel Hall of La Crosse. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Portsmouth area community calendar Feb 17, 2009
n "LIFE AND DEATH IN THE PISCATAQUA": a lecture symposium, will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 at the Masonic Temple, 351 Middle St., Portsmouth, with lunch and refreshments provided throughout the day. The cost is $10 in advance and $15 the day of the event, with lunch included. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Needham Briefs (Feb. 12) Feb 11, 2009
On the morning of March 14, the Scouts will pick up the bags and take them to the Masonic Hall on Highland Avenue (next to the Public Library) ... All residents who would like to see the Scouts in action or who would like to drop off bags they forgot to put out are welcome to stop by the Masonic Hall on Saturday, March 14. (Needham Tab, MA)
November 16-30, 2008, Obituaries Feb 9, 2009
He was also a life underwriter representing several major companies and held memberships with several organizations including life member of the Retired Officers Association, charter member of Local Chapter of Retired Officers Association, life member of the Disabled American Veterans, American Legion Post 95, emeritus member of Rossville Masonic Lodge 397 Farles Martel Commandery No. 29, Royal Arch Mason Rossville No. 149 and Scottish Rite of Free Masonry Valley of Chatta-nooga. He was a... (Catoosa County News, GA)
