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Community Calendar for July 19, 2011 Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 3:10AMMEETING
In Tough Times, Irish Call Their Diaspora Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:56PMThe Ireland Reaching Out organization is tracking down descendants who left the Galway area and inviting them back to help the economy.
Megan Smolenyak: 6 Degrees of Separation: Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon Are Cousins Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:57PMKyra Sedgwick describes the discovery that she and her husband Kevin Bacon are 10th cousins once-removed as "a little upsetting," but it shouldn't be. Here's why.
Family Ancestral Search Steers Me to Orchard Lake Schools July 18 Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 10:03AMI'm hoping the Nowakowski, Koolwick and Wichlacz families will accompany me in my on line visit to Poland Monday July 18 and participate in the Grandparents Project headed by Cecile Wendt Jensen, a genealogist, and director of the Polish American Research Institute (PARI) at the Orchard Lake Schools' Polish Mission.
Happening Today Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 2:14AMSATURDAY, JULY 16
Asheville genealogy column: Maybe you're a little Melungeon? Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 12:03PMMelungeon girls from Vardy, Tenn., in front of their Asheville boarding school about 1916. From about 1874 until the late 1920s, Melungeon children were sent to Asheville to be educated.
Grandparents Project at Orchard Lake unites generations of Jewish, Polish and German grandchildren Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 10:30AMSome grandchildren, among others, have questions for their grandparents regarding their genealogy and Godly beginnings. And, their paying attention to the admonition of Cicero: "To be ignorant of what occurred before you were born is to remain always a child. For what is the worth of human life, unless it be woven into the life of our ancestors by the records of history?"
Investigating the artistic process Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 9:06AMDalhousie Art Gallery exhibits play with conceptual and textual art
Clifford Wall Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 12:25PMDecember 1, 1926 – June 17, 2011 Clifford Wall, 84, of Pine Grove, died peacefully at home on June 17, 2011. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Dorothy, son Larry and daughter-in-law Kathleen Russell of Seattle, daughters Beverly Hopper and her husband Martin Hopper of Pine Grove, Catherine Burr and her husband Timothy Burr of Pine Grove, grandchildren Timothy Burr Jr., of San ...
DEXTER: First Civil War Days recreates history with living re-enactments Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 7:32AMThe success of some events can't be measured by attendance or fundraising metrics, and Civil War Days at Gordon Hall is one such event.
A Native American tribe lives among us Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 9:40AMThis is a story about a people who, like most of us, came to the Inland Valley and Southern California for a new start. However, for this particular group, its arrival here was a lot more about safety and necessity than it was for the nice weather.
Roots & Branches: More exhibitors dealing with genealogy photo products Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 3:21PMI think it s a good sign when more and more genealogical vendors are looking at the "graphic" side of family trees.
Genes Reunited Releases Ship Passenger Records Online Monday, June 20, 2011 @ 11:52AMLONDON, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ Genes Reunited, the family history website, has announced that people will now be able to view passenger lists online. The lists include people onboard ships departing British ports for long-distance voyages …
Heritage Center celebrates anniversary Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 9:43PMBryse Record, 10, of Benton, Ark. plays checkers with stern focus during the Cherokee Jubilee: Celebrating Cherokee Life in the 1890s event on Saturday at the Cherokee Heritage Center. Record happily ended the day undefeated.
Exhibits recall villages past Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 4:20AMTwo new exhibits at the Anderson Barn History Center of the Ephraim Village Museums are bringing the stories of local historic figures to life.
Highland Games celebrate Scottish heritage Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 9:21AMFor the 25th anniversary, the Annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games are going bigger and better.The festival has moved to a new location, at Hamilton Lakes in Itasca, gaining about 20 additional acres of land. It will be held from 4-10 p.m. June 17 and 8 a.m.-9 p.m. June 18. Hosting organization the Chicago Scots invite everyone — regardless of ancestry — to be Scottish for a weekend.The ...
Mother, daughter keep history alive Tuesday, April 5, 2011 @ 12:14AMSummary: Elaine Maples ran her finger over her National Society Daughters of the American Revolution ribbon, heavy with about 65 pins representing her membership and ancestry. Elaine Maples ran her finger over her National Society Daughters of the American Revolution ribbon, heavy with about 65 pins representing her membership and ancestry. She pointed out 35 of them, each gold pin representing ...
Carberry News Express Ltd. - Printers, Newspapers, Colour Separations, Photo Engraving, Classified Ads, Local ... Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 4:02PMMany small prairie towns exist today only in memories — memories in the minds of the founders whose memories died with them and were buried in nearby cemeteries or churchyards.
Brecksville resident offering genealogy program at Human Services Center Monday, April 4, 2011 @ 12:03PMGenealogist and Brecksville resident, Wally Huskonen has created a program to help residents trace their family heritage.
Across The Generations -- The end can also be a beginning Sunday, April 3, 2011 @ 1:18AMThe beginning of these weekly genealogy columns began on April 4, 2002, in the Brandon Shopper. Today will be the last! In the years between I hope I have been able to help some of you find your way along the path in your family research.
Greater Cleveland Calendar April 1-April 21 Friday, April 1, 2011 @ 7:06AMCharitable, fundraising, educational and entertainment events; competitions; and exhibitions of community-wide interest.
Indian River Community Calendar updated March 31 Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 2:19PMNEW LISTINGS
Chase Elliott starting to put excitement back in little Dawsonville, Ga. Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 12:59PMThey're getting ready to sound the sirens again in Dawsonville, Ga. The latest in a long line of legendary racers, Chase Elliott is starting to make his mark.
Loudoun Kicks Off Civil War Sesquicentennial Events Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 10:09AMThe county's roster of special events gets going this year as 2011 marks the 150th anniversary of the civil conflict that tore the nation in two.
Comedy, Norwegian dishes add flavor to Station Dinner Theatre 'Church Basement Ladies' Wednesday, March 30, 2011 @ 11:12PMYou won't find Dana Carvey on stage at the Station Dinner Theatre this weekend; he was the Church Lady.
North Central Community Calendar – March 31 Tuesday, March 29, 2011 @ 5:04PMshare: digg facebook twitter Send your North Central public event notices (including recreational sports) for free to Edmond Ortiz at eortiz@primetimenewspapers.com; by fax at 250-3350; or by mail to him in c/o North Central News, P.O. Box 2171, San Antonio, TX 78297-2171. North Central Baptist Hospital hosts support groups and free educational programs: couples ...
Scottish & Celtic Heritage Festival features music, dancing, artisans Saturday, March 26, 2011 @ 11:45PMPARKERSBURG - Traditional Irish and Scottish dancing and music, Celtic tales, Celtic fiddlers, bagpipes, artisans and genealogy will be featured at the 2011 Scottish and Celtic Heritage Festival 10-6 p.m.
No headline - Paid_Obits Saturday, March 26, 2011 @ 5:38PMMichael Glen Phillips
Community Events Saturday, March 26, 2011 @ 4:19PMJoin the Easter Bunny and other characters on Sunday at Fraser River Heritage Park (7494 Mary St., Mission) for an Easter egg hunt at 1:30 p.m. Open to kids 10 years and under only. Games, rides, jugglers and more start at 10:30 a.m. and prizes for costumes and Easter bonnets.
Next Brecksville Bicentennial event focuses on genealogy Friday, March 25, 2011 @ 2:35PMOne thing that has become evident as Brecksville moves further into its bicentennial year is that a number of residents have deep roots in the community and a strong interest in their families’ ancestry.
Megan Smolenyak: Susan Sarandon: Who Do You Think You Are? Friday, March 25, 2011 @ 11:36AMSusan, who comes from a large family, has always been interested in researching her genealogy. She was curious about her mysterious grandmother, Anita, who disappeared when Susan's mother, Leonora, was only two.
Greater Cleveland Events, Competitions, Exhibits Calendar - March 24-30 Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 8:11AMCharity events, speakers, learning opportunities, competitions, exhibits open to all Greater Clevelanders.
African heritage the focus at LaGuardia CC Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 5:08AMLaGuardia Community College will kick off a weeklong celebration of African heritage today, March 17, with a book reading from NY1 anchor Cheryl Wills.
Greater Cleveland Events/Competitions/Exhibitions Calendar Thursday, March 24, 2011 @ 12:08AMGreater Cleveland area-wide events, March 24-April 9, plus current competitions and exhibitions
Genealogy and the digital world Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 12:34AMAccording to the Collin County Genealogical Society, genefunalogy is the “insanely addictive study of family histories and ancestry.” The term is the second step toward taking the first step into genealogy, in which Professional Genealogical Consultant Paula Perkins knows a thing or two.
What a Weekend: Events in Indian River County, March 18-March 21 Thursday, March 17, 2011 @ 1:20PMThe springlike weather we've been enjoying for a few weeks becomes legitimate on Sunday, officially the first day of spring. You've got lots of opportunities to take advantage, including a better-late-than-never St. Patrick's Day parade and the annual celebration of local environment at the Pelican Island Wildlife Festival. There's even a concert at the library for you lovers of the great indoors.
What a Weekend: Events in St. Lucie County, March 18-March 21 Thursday, March 17, 2011 @ 1:18PMThe springlike weather we've been enjoying for a few weeks becomes legitimate on Sunday, officially the first day of spring and appropriately the date of the Spring Explosion of the Arts at the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens. Spring means better weather for birding; learn all about it at the Oxbow Eco-Center. And for you lovers of the great indoors, there's a concert at St. Andrew Lutheran ...
What a Weekend: Events in Martin County, March 18-March 21 Thursday, March 17, 2011 @ 1:16PMThe big deal this weekend is ArtsFest, which you can read all about in today's paper. (You electronic readers can find it here on TCPalm.com, too.) But this, the first weekend of spring, is going to be too nice for just one event. So before or after you peruse the art in downtown Stuart, make your way to one of these.
Texting ‘bout my generation Monday, March 14, 2011 @ 10:10PMLook who’s iPadding and facebooking like teenagers
Midland residents celebrate at Irish-Scottish event Saturday, March 12, 2011 @ 8:48PMHundreds of Midland residents wore their Irish-Scottish pride Saturday at the ninth annual heritage fair.
Bishop cousins gather for annual ScrappleFest tradition Friday, March 11, 2011 @ 3:39PMLast Saturday, a long-standing Bishop cousins debate entered its sixth year: which goes better on scrapple, apple butter or syrup?
Amherstburg readying for War of 1812 Bicentennial events Thursday, March 10, 2011 @ 3:08PMAMHERSTBURG — Celebrations commemorating the War of 1812 Bicentennial are expected to take Amherstburg by storm and will continue later this month. "Amherstburg will be your Bicentennial connection," said Anne Rota, the town's manager of culture and tourism.[...]
Community Calendar Tuesday, March 8, 2011 @ 2:29AMCommunity Calendar listings are published as space allows each week. E-mail listings to news@thecommunitypress.ca. Deadline for inclusion in Thursday's paper is Monday at 9 a.m. 8-Week Caregiver Group March 3 - Group starts March 3 and is free of charge.[...]
St. Lucie County Community Calendar, Updated March 7 Monday, March 7, 2011 @ 10:20AMSt. Lucie County Community Calendar
Cookbook serves up generations of love Monday, March 7, 2011 @ 8:52AMCOAL GROVE — If the quickest way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, then the late Betty Jane Thompson Hite was dishing out a lot of love to her family. It was said that she expressed love for her family through her cooking.
Bulletin Board: Published March 6, 2011 Saturday, March 5, 2011 @ 4:06PMBallston Spa Senior Citizens dance
Knowing your medical history can save your life Friday, March 4, 2011 @ 8:50PMI recently attended the Pinellas Genealogy Society's Annual Seminar to hear Megan Smolenyak's pesentaion on DNA testing for genealogy research.During a "break-off" session, which gave Megan a lunch break, I had the opportunity to attend another presentation. Since my interest...
Things to do! Some of the Valley’s best events over the next seven days. Friday, March 4, 2011 @ 4:57PMAcoustic Lunch — 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Musician Rocky Zharp performs an “All Acoustic Lunch” Fridays at The Pink Cup Coffee House, at 312 N. San Jacinto in Hemet. For information, call The Pink Cup at 929-0015.
Bulletin Board: Published March 5, 2011 Friday, March 4, 2011 @ 4:48PMA.L.L. Spring study |groups to begin
Norwegian heritage Friday, March 4, 2011 @ 11:11AMRe: your March 1 article, “ Family helps Norwegian roots spread in Thousand Oaks”: We are pleased that you featured the Norwegian language classes at the Scandinavian Center at California Lutheran University in your March 1 paper.