Vintage toys Nov 5, 2009
I don t catch episodes of Antiques Road Show too often, but the one I saw a few days ago was pretty amusing. Click here to predict the winners of 20 high school, college and NFL football games for a chance to win $10. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Go to Southeastern festivals Sep 1, 2009
Mobile BayFest, Oct. 2-4, is a music festival featuring performances by the Steve Miller Band, Chevelle, Ne-Yo, Stone Temple Pilots and more. The event also includes a 5K run/walk and children s activities. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Stars donate to Darfur aid sale Aug 20, 2009
One of Sir Elton John's suits and shoes signed by actress Sienna Miller are going under the hammer to raise cash for Oxfam's Darfur and Chad appeal ... He said: "Try to imagine living in a tiny shelter made out of straw, dry branches and plastic sheeting with the sun baking down on you at 45 degrees. For most of us that's beyond imagination. Sienna Miller has signed her gold-coloured designer shoes "Right now there are two million people living in camps in Darfur and on the border with Chad ...... (Yahoo News -- Philanthropy and Volunteerism)
Madison County police blotter Jul 15, 2009
Daris Miller Pope, 36, of Spring Valley Road, Athens, was arrested for DUI, having an open container and speeding ... Free stopped the car on Chestnut Drive off Glenn Carrie Road, where he observed the driver had glazed eyes, slurred speech and a Miller beer in the console. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Treasure Hunters to dig in Montrose Jul 14, 2009
Toys: All toys made before 1965, pedal cars, banks, push toys, tractors, Hot Wheels, Tonka trucks, Buddy L., Smith Miller, Nylint, robots, battery toys, Mickey Mouse and all others. Must be in B to A++ condition. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Chicken nuggets grow on trees May 15, 2009
Television chef Joey Altman will emcee the cookery of Antonio Ghilarducci of The Depot Hotel, Jameson Miller of Deuce, and Josh Silvers of Syrah Bistro in Santa Rosa. Sonoma High School Culinary Program students Alicia Armstrong, Thomas Connors and Jenna Freeman will serve as sous-chefs, and judges will be Carlo Cavallo of Sonoma Merit ge, Gordon Drysdale of Pizza Antica and myself. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Collectible button sales begin Thursday for Fulton Street Fair May 14, 2009
They are 1,000 in cash from Central Bank, a Wii Game system from Wal-Mart, an auto service package from Miller Chrysler, Dodge 30 movie tickets from Fulton Cinema 8, a digital camera and photo package from Walgreens, and power tools from Sutherlands Lumber. All daily drawing prizes leading up to the grand prize drawings must be claimed by July 17 or the prize will be forfeited. (Fulton Sun, MO)
• Events calendar Apr 17, 2009
Family Film Festival, 7 p.m APRIL 27 at the Burley Public Library's community room, 1300 Miller Ave. Featured movie is "The Freshman," a silent movie from 1925, starring Harold Lloyd ... "How to Keep Your Bison Cold - Archaeological Investigations of Ancient Freezers on the Snake River Plain," presented by Suzann Henrikson of the Burley Bureau of Land Management, 7 p.m. MAY 5 at the Burley Public Library, 1300 Miller Ave. The event is part of the Idaho State Historical Society's programs for... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
The big list of festivals Feb 20, 2009
Buckeye Helzapoppin' Rodeo Arena Miller Road and Bid Canal, Buckeye. $12; $10 for age 50 and older; $6 for ages 4-12; free for age 3 and younger. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Atlanta ranks No. 3 in vacant housing Feb 18, 2009
Updated: 6:42 p.m. February 17, 2009. Atlanta trails only Detroit, Las Vegas as emptiest cities. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
