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How can you help? Wish list from nonprofit agencies, May 9 Saturday, May 7, 2011 @ 6:49PMFollowing is a wish list of items and volunteer opportunities from nonprofit agencies in Racine County. They were provided by local nonprofit agencies.
Coming up Wednesday, March 30, 2011 @ 11:30AMBig Steps for Little Feet, sponsored by Agudas Achim Preschool, 7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7, at 2767 E. Broad St. A silent auction fundraiser will be held. Open to the public. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door, including hors d'ouevres, wine and chocolates. Call (614) 237-2747, ext. 28.
As the World Wonders What Future Solutions IBM's Watson Will Solve, Real Businesses Use EasyAsk Today Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 6:00AMIn the afterglow of IBM Watson's victory on Jeopardy!, EasyAsk, an industry leader and original innovator of natural language search technology, today discussed a number of real-world solutions using the intuitive EasyAsk Business Edition natural language technology. Â These solutions from suppliers Siemens, Personnel Data Systems, Ceridian and GenSource span a variety of solution areas ...
Fitness center site set for Evesham Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 2:55AMFitness center Club Metro USA will open its 11th location in New Jersey this summer in the former Borders shopping center here on Route 73 across from Promenade at Sagemore.
Modern quilters break the pattern Thursday, February 17, 2011 @ 9:25AMLauren Hunt is quick to point out that her quilts aren’t like your grandmother’s. And her quilting skills weren’t passed down through her family, either. The 27-year-old refers to a fictional Aunt June as her teacher, but the truth?
Jo-Ann Stores Announces Fourth Quarter Sales Results Thursday, February 3, 2011 @ 7:16AMHUDSON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. (NYSE: JAS) reported today that net sales for the fourth quarter ended January 29, 2011, increased 3.6% to $624.1 million compared to $602.2 million for the same period last year. Same-store sales increased 2.0% versus a same-store sales increase of 4.4% for the fourth quarter last year. Customer transactions increased 1.1% and average ticket ...
Jo-Ann Stores Announces Fourth Quarter Sales Results Thursday, February 3, 2011 @ 7:00AMJo-Ann Stores, Inc. reported today that net sales for the fourth quarter ended January 29, 2011, increased 3.6% to $624.1 million compared to $602.2 million for the same period last year.
Village Residents will be Rewarded for Recycling Friday, January 28, 2011 @ 5:50AMResidents of the Village of East Aurora have an opportunity to take part in a new program that promotes recycling while providing participants with discount coupons for national and regional merchants. The village, in partnership with Waste Management, launched “Think Green Rewards” as of Jan. 1.
Coming up Wednesday, December 22, 2010 @ 11:52AMTo add, remove or update a listing, e-mail editorial@thisweeknews.com.
Light of hope listings Monday, November 29, 2010 @ 12:13PM• BARB O'NEILL FAMILY & FRIENDS • CITY GATES MINISTRIES • FAMILY EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES • LEWIS MASON THURSTON AREA AGENCY ON AGING • SAFEPLACE
Comfort Station Brings More Than Just Comfort Monday, November 29, 2010 @ 11:07AM People from all walks of life are benefitting from the generosity and talents of a group of Ridgecrest ladies. Known as the Comfort Station, they are comprised of members of the Eastern Star, as well as volunteers from the community. The group of about 10 meets once a month at the Masonic Lodge to cut out the pillow shapes, stuff the ones already sewn, and hand sew the openings together.
No-Hair Care Sunday, November 28, 2010 @ 11:54PMBEMUS POINT - Kim Rambacher may be thinning up top today, but he says he had a full head of luxurious hair back in the 1970s.
"Where The Jobs Are" - retail and food industries Tuesday, November 9, 2010 @ 7:43PMWith California's unemployment rate near a record high at more than 12 percent, finding a job is harder than ever. So, this week KSBY News is hitting the streets to find job opportunities you may not have heard about. In part one of our three part series, "Where The Jobs Are," we focus on the retail and food industries. Target will soon be opening its third location on the Central Coast and it ...
Miracle Quilts delivered to wounded soldiers Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 9:07PMIn March 2009, Miracle Quilts, a group of quilters sewing for wounded soldiers, began meeting once a month at Independence Village in Oxford.
EasyAsk to Set New Direction as Private Company Wednesday, June 2, 2010 @ 10:14AMBURLINGTON, Mass., June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- EasyAsk, an industry-leading provider of natural language search and analysis software for e-commerce Websites and corporate applications, announced the company has separated from Progress Software and will continue doing business as an independent, private company.
Carnival curtailed in wake of melee Tuesday, June 1, 2010 @ 11:12PMMall festival to close earlier this weekend By DENISE DICK denise_dick@vindy.com BOARDMAN An
Coming up Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 12:35PMTo add, remove or update a listing, e-mail editorial@thisweeknews.com.
Coming up Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 5:25PMParent Seminar, 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 28, at Brookwood Presbyterian Church, 2685 E. Livingston Ave. Ellen Wristen will present, “Stupid Things Kids Do to Get Expelled/Suspended from School.” The talk will cover the suspension/expulsion process, alternative disciplinary placements and special education interventions. Free. Reservations required. Call the church office at 235-3451.
EasyAsk Integrates EasyAsk eCommerce with NetSuite's Cloud Computing Platform Thursday, April 15, 2010 @ 10:04AMEasyAsk, an industry-leading provider of e-commerce search and merchandising software, today announced the integration of its EasyAsk eCommerce solution with the NetSuite cloud computing platform. Â EasyAsk eCommerce features natural-language search with enterprise-class navigation and merchandizing capabilities.
Head Start Preschool to Hold Open Enrollment Monday, January 18, 2010 @ 4:37AMOswego County Head Start Preschool will be holding an Open Enrollment Day on Thursday, January 28th from 10 am to 2 pm. Head Start is a preschool program for 3- and 4-year-old children with the primary goal of promoting school readiness by enhancing the social and cognitive development of children. The program includes nutritious meals and snacks, encourages parent involvement, and family support.
Wedding gowns with glamour Friday, January 15, 2010 @ 2:03AMFirst comes love. Then comes engagement. Then comes the frenzy of shopping for a dress. Read more and explore our photo gallery.
Independent Fashion Accessory Designers Celebrate Fashions Night Out New York with Exclusive Items and Discounts Tuesday, August 25, 2009 @ 2:13AMNolcha Retail Space - Manhattan home for emerging accessory designers - opens doors for late night shopping and private discounts. [PR.com - August 25, 2009]
Coming up Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 1:41PMImmunization Clinic, sponsored by the Franklin County Board of Health, 1-3 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of the month at Jeffrey Mansion, 165 N. Parkview Ave. From 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Zoster (shingles) vaccinations are available by appointment only. Required immunizations are $10 each for children ages 1 month to 18 years old, plus a $15 assessment fee per visit. Cost for adult vaccines varies. ...
Pekin quilter competes at expo Monday, August 10, 2009 @ 5:21PM“Antique Roses” is the name that Pekin resident Helen Duncanson gave to her masterpiece, which was created not with paint and canvas, but fabric, needle, thread, a pattern and her own design. “I saw this beautiful quilt pattern and decided I needed something new to challenge me. This was it,” she said. Next month, Duncanson’s masterpiece will compete against hundreds of other quilts at a contest ...
East Datebook 5/24/2009 Sunday, May 24, 2009 @ 12:13AMTODAYSAN JACINTOA lecture titled "The Case for Israel" by Raphael Freundluck, an Israeli living in Hemet, is set for 10:30 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Hemet-San Jacinto, 796 E. Main St. 951-487-6791.MONDAYSAN JACINTO
New Raley's store to open next week: Color it green Thursday, April 16, 2009 @ 5:04AMKirk Galick organizes a display inside the new Raley's store. Published: Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 3:00 a.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 at 4:28 p.m.
Teens update their rooms with bright colors, polka dots Wednesday, April 8, 2009 @ 7:29AMFor many teens, the opportunity to redecorate their bedroom can be both challenging and costly. With budgets getting tighter, it can be hard to find inexpensive ways to make your room suit your style. NeXt talked to Sandy Nelson, owner of Designs of the Times, to come up with easy and creative ways to update your room's look, without breaking the bank. “Kids' tastes change very quickly these ...
Missing manners? Tuesday, April 7, 2009 @ 9:42AMIn today's world, new technologies are constantly being developed to update and advance society. This has led to a generation of technology freaks addicted to its Blackberries and afraid to be out of range of a Wi-Fi connection for fear of a day without Facebook.
CoStar's Retail News Roundup: Apr. 5 to 11, 2009 Monday, April 6, 2009 @ 2:52PMThis week in the Retail Roundup, CoStar reports on expansions or new concepts at Gymboree, Topshop and Hibbett Sports; new retail development news in IN, MI, and VA; acquisition, merger, loan or sale activity at Inland American; closings, cutbacks, defaults...
Make this: DIY Snuggie Tuesday, March 17, 2009 @ 1:55PMWhether you call it a Snuggie, a Slanket, or just a blanket with arms, you can’t escape the many infomercials for this cozy backwards robe that...
Writing on the wall Saturday, March 14, 2009 @ 1:44AMMary Lou Aguirre The saying "the writing's on the wall" has taken a literal turn with vinyl wall lettering. Whether you prefer a serious tone ("Life is a journey and only you hold the map") or silly ("Drop your drawers here" for the laundry room), you can likely find a sentiment to fit your home's personality.
Ready-made vinyl lettering makes rooms pop Wednesday, March 4, 2009 @ 2:38AM The saying "the writing's on the wall" has taken a literal turn. Some homeowners now personalize their homes with phrases using vinyl wall lettering.
Writing on the wall: Ready-made lettering makes rooms pop Tuesday, March 3, 2009 @ 7:22AMThe saying "the writing's on the wall" has taken a literal turn. Some homeowners now personalize their homes with phrases using vinyl wall lettering.
Magic Give Project: Warm Fuzzies Friday, February 13, 2009 @ 11:38PMGrace Strand and Chelsea Horner are both tenth graders at Central Campus High School. The girls don`t try to call attention to themselves and could be easily lost in a crowd.
Local calendar, February 14 Friday, February 13, 2009 @ 10:39PMClubs American Sewing Guild Sew-In: The Riverside/San Bernardino Chapter will host a community service sew-in and will make jeans for small children.The group meets at 10 a.m., Feb. 26, JoAnn's Fabrics, 4470 Ontario Mills Parkway, Ontario. Information: (909) 784-5455.
Crime Blotter Thursday, January 15, 2009 @ 6:24AMMira Vista Avenue in Montrose, a 2002 Suzuki Bandit motorcycle was stolen from a carport in the 2300 block; reported at 5 p.m. on Sunday. Foothill Boulevard in La Cañada, a 1991 Dodge Dakota truck was stolen from the parking lot at Joann’s Fabrics in the 2100 block overnight, Thursday-Friday.
Coming up Wednesday, December 17, 2008 @ 1:24PMHoliday Open House, sponsored by Jewish Family Services, Thursday, Dec. 18, 1070 College Ave. Two sessions: 9-11:30 a.m. and 4-6:30 p.m. Kosher refreshments will be served. The open house is a way for JFS to thank the community for their continued support. E-mail bshkolnik@jfscolumbus.org or visit the JFS Web site at www.jfscolumbus.org.
Northern Notes: Thanks to kind rescuers Monday, December 8, 2008 @ 8:55AMDottie LeSueur of Elk Rapids would like to thank all the caring and helpful people who came to her rescue when her car "died" as she was backing out of a parking space in front of JoAnn Fabrics in Traverse City. Dottie wrote that a very nice gentleman from Roscommon and a lovely lady from Traverse City named Sue, plus two young men, managed to get her car into an out-of-the-way area.
Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores Anticipates A Home-Made Holiday Wednesday, December 3, 2008 @ 11:09AM Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores, the leading fabric and craft specialty retailer in America, is experiencing a trend in home-made holiday gifts this year.
SUV Crashes Into Building Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 11:16PMAn SUV crashed through a storefront window Friday morning.
Weingarten Realty Announces Third Quarter 2008 Results Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 3:47PM Weingarten Realty announced today the results of its third quarter ended September 30, 2008.
Scary cost of Halloween costumes? Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 8:04AMBUFFALO. N.Y. (WIVB) - Is it cheaper to buy or make a Halloween costume?
Finding perfect biker jeans no longer a stretch Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 12:21AMWith its plentiful sunny days, pleasant temperatures and stunning natural vistas, Florida is heaven for motorcycle riders.
Jo-Ann Stores, Inc. (JAS): Zacks Rank Buy Tuesday, October 28, 2008 @ 12:00AM Jo-Ann Stores is bucking the gloomy retail outlook as sales remain strong for sewing and craft products.
East Datebook -- 10/26/2008 Sunday, October 26, 2008 @ 1:58AMBEAUMONT A performance by The Kry is set for 10 a.m. at The Well Church in Oak Valley, which meets at Tournament Hills Elementary School, 36691 Champions Drive.