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Makeover series comes to the Wilmington library Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:15AM Fashion consultant Emily Neill, author of “Closet Smarts,” will provide realistic advice about dressing according to your shape that you will not hear about on magazines or TV shows.
Mother Goose is on the loose at the library Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:10AM The library has won a grant called Mother Goose on the Loose which is an award-winning program which incorporates music, movement, ritual, repetition, positive reinforcement, developmental tips, nursery rhymes, illustrations, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading.
From chess to cinema, lots of free stuff to do at Tavares library Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 3:14AMThe Tavares Public Library, 314 N. New Hampshire Ave., offers a variety of free activities.
St. Lucie County Community Calendar: Jan. 5 Sunday, January 4, 2009 @ 11:06PMAll the fun things to do in and around St. Lucie County.
Books: The Best Of 2008 Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 11:20PMGot Book Gift Cards? Consider Buying These Titles This holiday, you got a bookstore gift certificate. That means two things: one, that somebody knows you well and knows you love books. And two, you have to get to a bookstore, pronto! So many books, so little time, right? To make it easy, here are my top picks, the books you can’t miss, have to read, shouldn’t pass up. Of the over-300 books I ...
Portsmouth area religious services Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 5:09AM Portsmouth
Wobblers Welcome Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:22AMSpecial to The Villager Beginning on Jan. 5, The Climbing Tree Child Development Center of Christ Church United Methodist will be opening a new class — the Wobbler Class. As the name implies, wobblers are young children just learning to use and control their bodies. Wobblers are children who are not yet toddlers but who are also just past the infancy stage. The Wobbler stage is for the child who ...
Pathless in Gaza Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 10:11PMCeasefire, reoccupation, pulling up Hamas by the roots - none of these options offers a solution
Lakewood drum major is bowl bound Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 6:06AMOnly three days until the Fiesta Bowl, where the Buckeyes will take on the Longhorns. Josh Halter will lead the Ohio State band on the field in his usual way, strutting high and proud as the drum major.
Hardy revelers ring in 2009 in Reading Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 11:33PMBraving arctic weather, diehard revelers rang in the new year with festivities at the Pagoda and the Sovereign Center in Reading.
Imaginations can come to life Thursday, January 1, 2009 @ 1:40AMMUSCATINE, Iowa — This weekend children will have the chance to play musical chairs with the Mad Hatter, a character from “Alice in Wonderland,” and challenge the Big Bad Wolf to a game of tug of war.
Retiring librarian sees technical changes, but circulation remains the same during 20-year career Wednesday, December 31, 2008 @ 3:02PMDespite predictions a decade or so ago that television, video games and the Internet would destroy youth literacy and render libraries obsolete, the Anacortes Public Library’s Children’s Library…
I’m Going to Really Enjoy Being a European Monday, December 29, 2008 @ 9:51PMI was just complaining the other day about how Europeans put a splash of cheap red wine in sippy cups for fussy toddlers; apparently, that’s taboo here in the States. Fortunately, by the time Thea turns three I’ll be able…
LIBRARY NOTES Sunday, December 28, 2008 @ 4:16AM1298 Theodore St., Crest Hill, 815-725-0234. Story time: 6 to 6:45 p.m. Mondays; 10 to 10:45 a.m. and 1 to 1:45 p.m. Tuesdays. Toddler time: 9:15 to 9:45 a.m. Tuesdays; 10 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays.
Be thrifty at the Fergus Falls Library Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 3:58PMDuring a time when everybody seems to be pinching pennies the library is the best bargain in town.
Entertainment Calendar: 12/26/2008 Friday, December 26, 2008 @ 8:36AMItems for this calendar must be received by the Record-Eagle at least 10-14 business days in advance. All calendars are published on a space available basis.
Registration ongoing at Parks and Recreation Department Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 12:12PM With the busy holiday season upon us, the Parks and Recreation Department has been busy putting together its schedule of classes and offerings for the winter and spring, with registration having started Friday, Dec. 12. The department mailed a copy of the winter and spring brochure to all residents before the start of registration, and a copy of the brochure also is available on its Web site ...
2008 in review: March Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 3:23AMA group of Croydon TA soldiers returned from a six- month stint in Afghanistan to the open arms of their loved ones.
Wobblers Welcome Wednesday, December 24, 2008 @ 3:50AMSpecial to The Villager Beginning on Jan. 5, The Climbing Tree Child Development Center of Christ Church United Methodist will be opening a new class — the Wobbler Class. As the name implies, wobblers are young children just learning to use and control their bodies. Wobblers are children who are not yet toddlers but who are also just past the infancy stage. The Wobbler stage is for the child who ...
Spreading job for Christmas Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 11:01PMFind joy in our children.
Santa visits kids at Calimesa senior center Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 2:29PMCALIMESA - Santa and 15 of his elves brought an early Christmas to about 200 Calimesa and Yucaipa children Saturday at the Calimesa Norton Younglove Senior Center.
Teens give up; charged Monday, December 22, 2008 @ 5:56AMTwo New Iberia teens wanted for attempted murder in a money dispute that turned violent earlier this month have turned themselves in to the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Holidays provide perfect time to engage children in language Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 8:30AMWEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. | The holidays offer many opportunities to share the gift of language with infants and toddlers, says a Purdue University language development expert.
Teacher honor roll Sunday, December 21, 2008 @ 2:19AM School: Snider High School, Fort Wayne Community Schools Grade/subject teaching: Freshman Block, English 11 and social skills Education: Graduated from Bishop Luers High School then went on to the University of Saint Francis with a bachelor degree in education. Photo caption: Wysong
Portsmouth area religious services Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 5:08AM Portsmouth
Great young authors Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 9:37PMSTUDENTS at Busselton Senior High have produced a selection of story books suitable for pre-schoolers. The group of Year 10 students wrote, illustrated and bound their stories as part of their english studies course.
Potomac Confidential Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 2:36PMPotomac Confidential fills the midday lull with discussion by Metro columnist Marc Fisher who looks at the latest news with a rigorous slicing and dicing of the issues that define who we are and where we live.
Bridge of books strengthened Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 12:56PM Millstone Township Girl Scouts helped teach the importance of reading to toddlers to kick off a larger literacy project. The 11 members of Girl Scout Troop 9 visited with Moms Club of Millstone Township children Dec.
News briefs Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 9:50AMThe N.C. Department of Transportation will salt fewer roads this winter in response to the price of salt tripling, according to a DOT official.
familycalendar Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 4:38AMHoliday pajama story time: 7 p.m. Dec. 17 at Frankfort Public Library District, 21119 S. Pfeiffer Road. Call (815) 469-2423. Holiday craft: 6 to 7 p.m. Dec. 18, Manhattan Public Library, 240 Whitson St. For first-fifth grades. Registration is required. Call (815) 478-3987.
Fuss-free vacation Tuesday, December 16, 2008 @ 6:39PMA well-planned holiday can be fun and educational for junior.
Physicians Give Toys Safety Tips for Christmas Monday, December 15, 2008 @ 3:29PMLoyola doctors warn some toys contain dangerous lead, magnets; could pose choking, injury hazard.
JIB schools to offer more courses in 2009 Monday, December 15, 2008 @ 9:14AMJOJI-Ilagan Bian, chair of the Joji Ilagan Career Center Foundation Inc. (JICCFI), announced that JIB e-Academy plans to offer anew its Speech Works and English Language Proficiency courses next year.
Calendar and FYI 12/15 Monday, December 15, 2008 @ 2:09AMTuesday
1215 calendar & fyi Monday, December 15, 2008 @ 2:03AMTuesday
BRIEFS: NEWS NEAR YOU Sunday, December 14, 2008 @ 11:12PMThis daily column features short news items from the 20 localities that make up the greater Richmond area.
St. Lucie Community Calendar: Dec. 15 Sunday, December 14, 2008 @ 11:12PMSt. Lucie Community Calendar: Dec. 15
Plan to rate day cares falls victim to economy Sunday, December 14, 2008 @ 10:30PMWashington suspended work on its new child care rating program this month, as the deepening recession forced Gov. Chris Gregoire to halt one of her boldest proposals to improve the care of infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
EDUCATION UPDATE Saturday, December 13, 2008 @ 11:09AMDec. 22-Jan. 2: Christmas break, no classes. Jan. 5: Classes resume. Foot locker pass proceeds go back to the school.
VIDEO from Medialink and Your Baby Can Read: Early Literacy in Children ... Proven Path to Success Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 4:54PM For every parent who wants the very best for their children, there is one gift designed to provide higher self-confidence, better academic results and life-long achievement -- early learning skills.
Updated 12/12: Calendar Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 12:29PMWinter Wonderland: Great Holiday Songs in the Movies Tea Time Talk will take place at 1 p.m. Dec. 18 at Elmhurst Historical Museum, 120 E. Park Ave. Get in the holiday spirit with clips from some of the all-time favorite holiday movies.
Around Annapolis: Friday, December 12, 2008 @ 12:23PMJunior League of Annapolis volunteer Jennifer Macris reads to children at the Eastport Recreation Center. The “Talk, Play, Read” program targets children from infants to age 5 in Annapolis public housing to help prepare them for kindergarten.
Christmas Wish Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 12:43PMEditor’s note: The Main Street Mission publishes all Christmas Wish letters on their Web site at mainstreetmission.org, and letters will also be published in today’s and in upcoming issues of The Courier. If you wish to adopt a family, call (479) 567-6660.
Community Calendar Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 5:49AM Deadline for calendar items is 10 days in advance of the desired publication date. Send information on clubs, lectures, community events, religious events, reunions, support groups and singles to: Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; fax to (847) 486-7451 or e-mail to glenview@pioneerlocal.com.
Electronic age and many new services draw hundreds daily Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 5:32AMA library is thought of as a place of quiet and peace — where one can read a book, complete homework, accomplish research or simply browse. Having come into the ‘electronic age,’ nowadays, it is much more. It is a place where people of all ages can while away an hour or two.
Life with Children • Holiday rituals roll with the ages Thursday, December 11, 2008 @ 2:08AMWith little kids, the holidays are easy. To them it’s all wondrous and amazing: There’s a tree in our house?! Reindeer can fly?! A man in red suit is going to bring me presents?! The bright lights, the shiny packages, the spontaneous singing … it all seems magical to very small ...
What happened when JACI STEPHEN went to live with the stars in Hollywood Wednesday, December 10, 2008 @ 6:28PM The plane was simple - go to LA, do a scriptwriting course, write a hit movie and sell it for at least $2million - but alas, life in Tinsel Town is not so easy.
Community update Monday, December 8, 2008 @ 2:00AM“DECKING THE HALLS WITH YOUR OWN BOUGHS OF HOLLY.”
NYA library hosts fall events Sunday, December 7, 2008 @ 8:53AMThe Norwood Young America Library is hosting several events this fall. Family story times. Sept. 15 to Nov 18 on Monday nights at 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m.
LIBRARY NOTES Sunday, December 7, 2008 @ 4:18AM1298 Theodore St., Crest Hill, (815) 725-0234. Why animal rights?: 7 p.m. Dec. 8. Presented by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).