Center stage Nov 21, 2009
The drive will run until June 1, with plaques expected to be in place by July. McMahon said the goal is to raise $25,000 with more than $4,700 in early commitments. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Veterans Day events planned around the BasinEvents to honor veterans begin Wednesday morning Nov 11, 2009
-- The Tulelake Chamber of Commerce will host a dedication ceremony at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Tulelake Veterans Park for bronze plaques dedicated to World War I and World War II homesteaders, and two statues in the park. -- The Lake County Chamber of Commerce, Lake County Veterans Service office, VFW Post No. 4050 and Lakeview Elks Lodge No. 1536 will host a Veterans Day free dinner at 5 p.m. Saturday at the Elks Lodge, 323 F. St. Space is limited. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Research and Markets: Quarterly Report on China's Import and Export of Art Works, 2009Q2 Oct 28, 2009
Collages and similar decorative plaques. Original engravings, prints and lithographs. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Community Notes Sep 10, 2009
The event will include food, Best of Cruise awards, dash plaques, 50/50 drawing and door prizes. PHS band alumni. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Gifts for Dog Lovers Aug 18, 2009
T-shirts, hats, towels, mugs, glasses, pins, necklaces, cuff links, plaques, mouse pads, Christmas ornaments, and even socks are some of the options. There are garden flags, decals, cookie jars, videos, CDs, DVDs and much more. (Suite101.com)
DARE Fair will show off planes, cars and bikes Aug 7, 2009
Dash plaques will be awarded for cars and planes. Registration for any is $10 with a riders fee of $5 for bike passengers. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Grave offence Jul 19, 2009
While games and dining are out - touching headstones and plaques is acceptable, says Mr Francis. "[They] were made to be read and looked at - to commemorate lives. It is just a case of knowing when to draw the line.". (BBC News -- UK)
Big Bat Bill's excellent baseball adventure (8) Jul 1, 2009
Bill has had little trouble getting baseball greats to sign his plaques, just as he had little trouble having a good time during this year's celebration of Minnesota's 1956 championship. t has been fun, he said. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Classic car show to be held this weekend Jun 6, 2009
Dash plaques will be available for the first 100 entries, more than 20 trophies and a mayor's choice award will be given, The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday June 7 at the park on Elm Street (Route 160). Rain Date is June 14. (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
Art.view: Piling in May 24, 2009
So there was much excitement when the ancient jades amassed before the second world war by a German/South African couple, Baron and Baroness von Oertzen, was consigned to Sotheby s. Blades, discs, plaques and pendants stretching back as far as the neolithic period quickly superseded even the highest estimates, with two carved pendants, one green and the other pale and creamy, fetching 37,250 compared with an estimate of just 1,500-2,000. You had to pay considerably more on a blue-chip piece,... (The Economist)
Antebeullum homes in Washington, Ga. Apr 18, 2009
Look for historical plaques on some buildings, noting what businesses previously occupied them and other facts. Favorite stores include Art Gallery LaPlace (), featuring paintings and pottery by Georgia artists, and Petal Pushers (). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Many ways to remember Stadium opener Apr 16, 2009
There are prints, plaques, jerseys, photo mints, caps, sweatshirts, iTunes downloads and much more available right here -- in addition to all the collecting that is about to happen at the ballpark during Thursday's opener against Cleveland. Including that shirt, here are 20 examples of how to preserve some history. (MLB.com -- NY Yankees Yankees)
Relics of a former life Apr 7, 2009
It contained a number of plaques honouring my mother's charitable work. One of them had her photo mounted between two acrylic plates. (Globe and Mail)
'Dream home' filled with fun touches Mar 13, 2009
In 6-year-old Isabelle s room, striped wallpaper, circular plaques on the walls and striped, wooden balls on the ceiling add whimsy and dimension ... Striped wallpaper on one wall meshes with circular plaques on others and striped, wooden balls on the ceiling for whimsy and dimension. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Leisure Calendar: Feb. 18, 2009 Feb 18, 2009
It s been patched a number of times but the current effort is to replace it with a weatherproof design while reusing some of the original stonework and bronze plaques. The memorial commemorates veterans of World War II to Vietnam and recognition of service in more recent conflicts will be added. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Renovated house turns back time Feb 15, 2009
Parlors, dining rooms and bedrooms on the first and second floors contain informational plaques and video screens to tell the story of Mr. Lincoln and Mr. Wills. The Wills House is open free today and tomorrow. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
