Garage Sales Could Land You In Jail Sep 12, 2009
However, these shoppers shouldfeel a sense of pride that they are participating in a patriotic mission to protect our nation syoung people from such horribly dangerous things as clothes with zippers or appliques (both included on the list of items best not to resale that iscontained in the handy-dandy CPSC Handbook ). Don t expect relief any time soon. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
To the Mall ... and Beyond Aug 29, 2009
Plenty of other theme arrangements abound: corporate, sympathy, Grandparents' Day, patriotic, wedding and new baby, to name just a few. 453 Waverley St., Palo Alto; 650-321-5390. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
JUST AMONG FRIENDS Aug 13, 2009
Five chaplains were presented with a set of four banners each: a Christmas banner, an Easter banner, a patriotic or Thanksgiving banner, and a banner featuring a non-seasonal scriptural inspirational theme. The banners were on display at the final concert at First Church, Jackson. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Big Bear kicks into the holiday mode Jul 9, 2009
The Bear Valley Community Chorus sings patriotic favorites like America the Beautiful, Grand Old Flag, The Stars and Stripes Forever and Unsung Hero. The show also features a special salute to the armed forces that features all five hymns while flags stand prominently and veterans and those still serving in the military stand while being honored. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Rain postpones events including Pantagraph's Celebrate America Jul 5, 2009
"As long as there's not lightning on the Fourth of July, we're game for anything. "It (the rain) doesn't bother the kids or ruin the patriotic day," said Amy Keaton of Mahomet, who helped her children decorate scooters for the 11th annual Children's Independence Day Parade at Clearwater Park in Bloomington. She and her father, Mike McGaughan of Bloomington, watch-ed her sons Robert, 3, and Ryan Keaton, 8, walk in the rainy parade. Amy Keaton's husband and the boys' father, firefighter Sean... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Roundup of Independence Day festivities in western Montana Jul 3, 2009
An old-fashioned ice cream social follows from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Conrad Mansion, 330 Woodland Ave., with patriotic music ... Southgate Mall's Fireworks Spectacular begins at 9 p.m. with the presentation of colors and the Missoula City Band performing patriotic favorites ... Patriotic speeches and songs in front of the museum, 11:30 a.m. Ovando Volunteer Fire Department barbecue, noon. (Missoulian, MT)
Fourth of July festivities around the area Jul 3, 2009
Music starting at noon with Uncle Sam s Patriotic Jazz Band, Southern Rail bluegrass band and the Concord Band ... The celebration will conclude with a patriotic sing-a-long. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Arthur gets jump on patriotic celebrations Jun 23, 2009
There were people who live a few miles away and they said it looked like Arthur was under siege, said Jones, Arthur fireworks commissioner and a tireless promoter of the patriotic pyrotechnics ... The events at Jurgens Park include helicopter rides, starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, and the vendors and fundraising stands open at 5 p.m. Other events through the evening before the fireworks include T-shirt tosses, aircraft flyovers, paramilitary sky divers and patriotic music. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Retiring Town Clerk Fabiano is grand marshal of June 27 Braintree parade Jun 19, 2009
Sullivan is enthusiastic about what he calls a fabulous patriotic program that all ages can enjoy. I commend the members of the Friends of the 4th committee and the parade committee for doing such great work in bringing together our town s 36th annual Independence Day celebration, he said. (Braintree Forum, MA)
Community Calendar May 23, 2009
Memorial Day Patriotic Singspiration 1 p.m., City Park, on the square, Kahoka, Mo. Montrose Memorial Day Parade 3 p.m., Montrose. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Fort Worth Postcard and Paper Show to Showcase Unique Collections from Pretty Artisan Cards to Rough Old West Cowboys May 17, 2009
A Fort Worth woman, renowned in the home decorating trade for her extensive collection of beautiful Victorian paper and cards, will be exhibiting beautiful calendars, paper dolls and artisan cards with patriotic themes and scenes like adorable children pulling wagons and ladies in pretty gowns ... "Whether you are a collector, are doing genealogy research, or want unique images for decorating or scrapbooking, it's a lot of fun hunting for treasures." The wide variety of topicals includes... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Composed With Love and Loyalty to Country, Big Fuss Records, Miss Kristin Rings Her Bell Strong With Her Latest Release, "March On" Mar 25, 2009
"March On" is the immediate and timely patriotic collection of new music from Miss Kristin of Big Fuss Records ... "March On" is the immediate and timely patriotic collection of new music from Miss Kristin. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
China targets Christie's over Qing bronzes auction Feb 26, 2009
The government is generally wary of student demonstrators, even patriotic ones. But online, Chinese people blamed France, not just Christie's. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Renovated house turns back time Feb 15, 2009
"It's humbling to be in the same house that Abe Lincoln was in. It makes me feel more patriotic," he said. The renovated structure "is spooky," given that Mr. Lincoln actually stayed there for about 25 hours, said John B. Horner. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
