Unusual Holiday Gifts

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  • Deltaville Farmers’ Market this Saturday Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:32PMThe Deltaville Farmers’ Market ends its summer season in style this Saturday, August 28, with all the vendors pulling out the stops to make this the best market of the summer.
  • Dover and Sherborn community notes (Aug. 26) Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:28PMHere are the latest Dover and Sherborn community notes.
  • Halloween Time Returns Sept. 17 as Mickey and Pals and Disney Villains Transform Disneyland Resort for the Season Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:16PMDisney villains will invade Disneyland park along with Mickey Mouse and his friends in Halloween costumes when Halloween Time returns to Disneyland Resort Sept. 17 through Oct. 31. Â Highlights of the Disneyland Halloween season include the return of Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy â the thrillingly "haunted" version of the popular Tomorrowland attraction â and the longtime favorite Haunted Mansion ...
  • Dover-Sherborn Community Notes (Aug. 13) Wednesday, August 11, 2010 @ 2:25PMEvents from Dover and Sherborn
  • On the Waterfront: Analysts predict early peak for port cargo this year Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 10:06PMIn an unusual shift in trade patterns, economists are predicting an early peak in shipping volumes this year as retailers scramble to stock warehouses well before the typical holiday rush.
  • Operation Christmas Child helps kids year-round Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 1:12PMKids in the Newnan area are learning something surprising about back-to-school shopping—it is not just a time to fill their book bags and closets, it is also a great opportunity to fill shoe boxes to help children in need around the world. read more
  • Christmas in August? Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 12:44PMOperation Christmas Child says back-to-school shopping trips are the perfect chance to help needy kids around the world
  • Popular Buckler’s Arts & Craft Show to return to Lee Civic Center Aug. 14 and 15 Tuesday, August 3, 2010 @ 11:09AMOn Saturday Aug, 14 and Sunday, Aug. 15, the popular Buckler's Arts & Craft Show will return to the Lee Civic Center, for the 18th year. "We love Fort Myers," said Buckler's owner Margaret Buckler. "There are many crafters from all over the state and a surrounding four state area that attend.
  • Dover and Sherborn community notes (July 29) Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 1:00PMHere are the latest Dover and Sherborn community notes
  • Time is ripe for making watermelon rind pickles Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 4:18PMThe pinnacle of my mother's canning and preserving heyday was when she made watermelon rind pickles. I so loved them that a holiday relish tray without those beloved pickles still violates tradition.
  • Dover and Sherborn community notes (July 22) Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 10:47AMHere are the latest Dover and Sherborn community notes.
  • Making small talk Tuesday, July 20, 2010 @ 6:41PMFOR most people, barbecues, parties, lunches and weddings conjure up images of mouth-watering food, interesting people and a relaxing time. For some, such social events resemble nightmares.
  • Mendham Township's Cioppettini helps bring joy to special children Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 3:34AMMENDHAM TWP. – June Cioppettini was thrilled when her son went to a very special prom last month.
  • Dover and Sherborn community notes (July 15) Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 1:03PMHere are the latest Dover and Sherborn community notes
  • Mendham Township's Cioppettini helps bring joy to special children Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 7:21AMMENDHAM TWP. – June Cioppettini was thrilled when her son went to a very special prom last month.
  • Dover and Sherborn community notes (July 8) Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 12:32PMHere are the latest Dover and Sherborn community notes.
  • Weather likely dampened tourism impact Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 12:54AMRaindrops and ominous gray clouds moved across the Daytona Beach shoreline Sunday as the O'Connor family dipped spoons into ice cream cups. On vacation for about 10 days, Mary Ann and Tony O'Connor and their daughter had just checked into a beachfront hotel Sunday and found the weather wasn't much different than their hometown of Savannah, Ga.
  • Cleveland Orchestra re-celebrates Independence Day at Blossom Music Center Sunday, July 4, 2010 @ 12:09PMBy no means was Thursday's performance on Public Square the end of the Cleveland Orchestra's Independence Day celebrations. In fact, the festivities continued Friday at Blossom Music Center with an "American Spectacular."
  • Dover and Sherborn community notes (July 1) Wednesday, June 30, 2010 @ 10:52AMHere are the latest Dover and Sherborn community notes.
  • David Burge: Thinking of taking the bus? It's not a bad idea Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 1:09AMEL PASO -- The sun was beating down and steam was coming out of my ears.Yeah, it was a typically hot El Paso summer day last July, nothing unusual there.
  • Ann Beattie's 'The Rock': Narrative Magazine's Friday Feature Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 7:28AMWhat's Your Reaction? Narrative Magazine : Ann Beattie, whose novella "Walks with Men" has just been released, is a master writer who, along with Raymond Carver, inspired a contemporary renaissance for the short story in particular and for fiction in general.
  • Briefly: June 16 Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 9:08AMRead about what's happening in and around Plymouth.
  • Nine-year-old Collects Presents For Local Children On Her Birthday Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 11:00PMIn lieu of receiving gifts, Claire Pearce collected gifts and donated them to low-income children.
  • What do you think of BP's action? Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 8:14PMBP will place $20bn (£13.5bn) in a special fund to deal with compensation payouts after the Gulf oil spill. Are you happy with this response?
  • This week's music reviews Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 9:00AMReviewed: Crowded House, LCD Soundsystem, Andy Clockwise, Jazzhead, The Dead Weather
  • Bebe Chandler, St. Petersburg shop owner and trusted friend Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 7:25PMST. PETERSBURG Shoppers flocked to B. Chandler's, a small and densely organized store in the shadow of the Bond Hotel, in part for the fine merchandise they could not get anywhere else.
  • Briefly: June 9 Wednesday, June 9, 2010 @ 9:25AMRead about what's happening in and around Plymouth.
  • America's Top Interior Designers Shop and Share Taigan.com Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 7:15AMWhen members of the American Society of Interior Designers pick places to shop, people follow.
  • Briefly: June 5 Saturday, June 5, 2010 @ 9:01AMRead about what's happening in and around Plymouth.
  • Eight vocalists wow crowd at Annapolis Opera competition Saturday, May 29, 2010 @ 9:57PMAnnapolis Opera closed its season May 16 with its annual vocal competition. At Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts, the audience heard eight vocalists selected from more than 80 applicants who vied for $10,000 in prize money plus a study trip to Italy's Amalfi Coast.
  • Briefly: May 26 Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 9:24AMRead about what's happening in and around Plymouth.
  • Musical kicks off local season in Belleville Thursday, May 20, 2010 @ 5:34AMWith the world a stage, the Brass Rail Players at Lindenwood University will step into the limelight in Belleville.
  • Briefly: May 19 Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 9:22AMRead about what's happening in and around Plymouth.
  • Discover ample selections at inexpensive prices inside Village Pottery Cafe in Republic Wednesday, May 19, 2010 @ 7:27AMWhen Richard Schaeffer tempted us with delightful eats in Republic at the Village Pottery Cafe, we responded for a delightful Dine on our Dime.
  • The Salvation Army: Working on its second century of service to Middle Georgians Friday, May 14, 2010 @ 6:53PMMore than just another nice group of people trying to help others, The Salvation Army has been in the business of restoring lives for more than a century.
  • Announcing the Results of the 2010 Independent Publisher Book Awards Friday, May 14, 2010 @ 6:26PMEntries into this year's 14th annual Independent Publisher Book Awards saw a dramatic increase in quality and diversity – and the writing and publishing exhibited great commitment and passion.
  • Hewitt on Europe Monday, May 10, 2010 @ 1:55PMStaggering gambit to see off eurozone speculators
  • Cornish pasties and cream teas Monday, May 10, 2010 @ 2:36AMA week in a cottage in Cornwall sounded idyllic. And it was.
  • Flowers remain big gift today Sunday, May 9, 2010 @ 1:26AMThe choices for Mother’s Day gifts has expanded in recent years, as products such as Teddy bears, pajamas, food, dinners and more have been pitched as the perfect way to celebrate Mom.
  • $700 billion vanishes in 8 minutes Saturday, May 8, 2010 @ 7:22PMNumber of the day 8 minutes That's the time it took to erase $700 billion in value from U.S. markets Thursday, when increased concern about Greece's credit crisis was compounded by unusual trading patterns to create a sudden and huge sell-off. About 1.3... Greece - United States - Credit crunch - Business - Investing
  • Discounters satisfy that gourmet taste Friday, April 16, 2010 @ 10:58AMSometimes you find bargains in unexpected places. Or unexpected items at bargain stores. I have long shopped at Marshall's, Ross and Big Lots for clothing, linens and other household items. But those stores can also be good places to find fine foods at bargain prices. The selection varies, but it's not unusual to find gourmet chocolates, fancy cookies, olive oil, coffee beans, tea and muffin ...
  • Fairfax shop serves up a taste of the 'good life' Wednesday, April 7, 2010 @ 11:00PMOff Fairfax's Popes Head Road, amid meticulously manicured lawns and multimillion-dollar mansions, sits a chronological and geographical anachronism.
  • Small country store in Fairfax caters to familiar crowd Tuesday, April 6, 2010 @ 11:37AMThe market off Popes Head Road focuses on serving hot to-go breakfasts and lunches -- Off Fairfax's Popes Head Road, amid meticulously manicured lawns and multimillion-dollar mansions, sits a chronological and geographical anachronism.
  • In Remembrance: Lura Fellows, aka Frosty, Kermit and the Easter Bunny Sunday, April 4, 2010 @ 12:26AMIt used to be that it wasn't unusual to see Frosty the Snowman or Kermit the Frog strolling the corridors at Mountain States Tumor Institute in Nampa.
  • Easter comes early to children in Grand River Hospital Friday, April 2, 2010 @ 4:49PMWhen two small girls walked gingerly down the hospital corridor toward a huge pile of Easter goodies, there was a decided smile on their faces.
  • Browse News Friday, March 26, 2010 @ 11:21PMWhether it be over college ba sketball , or vying for Google Fiber , there are some folks in the Triangle who just LOVE turning everything into a competition. That said, residents in Chatham County is leaving the rest of the Triangle in the dust when it comes to returning its U.S. Census forms.
  • Sixers give aid to an old team with win Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 12:15AMPHILADELPHIA — The 76ers have had a terribly disappointing season, one that could cause heads to roll.
  • Mardell's America Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:16PM'Open carry' activists do weekly shop with a gun
  • Great bargains, great cause Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:06AMFor Richmond-area residents, the Noon Kiwanis Club annual auction has represented for nearly a half century something akin to the after-Christmas big blowout sale.
  • Danville native Justin Ferrell works to break his family’s cycle Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:48PMJustin Ferrell’s mother once resorted to dropping her family out the window. He has spent his life on a mission to pick them up.