German Chancellor Helps French Mark End Of WWI Nov 11, 2009
France Turns Armistice Day Into Friendship Day By Inviting German Chancellor. Font size. (CBS News -- World)
Diwali a money-spinner for telcos Oct 19, 2009
Among the list of potential blackout days are New Year Day, Republic Day, Valentines Day, Holi, Ugadi, Vishu, Friendship Day, Independence Day, Mahasaptami, Dussera, Naraka Chturdashi, Akshaya Trithiya, Diwali and Christmas. Read business stories in. (India Times)
Canadian, Chinese "Thousand Islands" join hands Sep 14, 2009
A Red Maple tree and a Ginkgo tree, as symbols of friendship between the two countries, were planted on the lakeside while Kinsella designated Sept. 13 of 2009 as "Chinese Friendship Day.". Sunday's agreement marked a milestone in tourism cooperation between the two countries as the two Thousand Islands make up the first pair of "China-Canada Friendship Tourist Attractions," said Shan Gangxin, director of CNTA's Toronto Office, which put forward the idea. (Xinhuanet, China)
Teen raped by boyfriend, pals; commits suicide Aug 4, 2009
MUMBAI: Friendship Day celebrations turned sour for a 15-year-old SSC student who committed suicide on Sunday after being allegedly gang raped by her boyfriend and three of his friends ... She later met her boyfriend, Rajeev, as she wanted to celebrate Friendship Day with him ... Friendship Day celebrations turned sour for a 15-year-old SSC student who committed suicide on Sunday after being allegedly gang raped by her boyfriend and three of his friends. (India Times, India)
Can men and women be 'just friends'? Aug 2, 2009
- Friendship day - Specials - NEWS - The Times of India. . (India Times, India)
* Philippine friendship activities held in Taipei City today Jul 5, 2009
Taipei Citys Department of Labor will hold a Philippines friendship day today, giving residents a chance to share in the festive spirit of the Philippines Sandugo Festival and its rich culture ... As one of the city governments Southeast Asian Cultural Activities series, the Philippine Sandugo Festival 2009 X Friendship Day, will be held at the 228 Peace Park in downtown Taipei today, beginning at noon. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Tribute to Valiant Ladies at Church Women United's Friendship Day May 12, 2009
Published: Monday, May 11, 2009 3:30 PM CDT On Friday afternoon, May 1, the annual May Friendship Day, sponsored by Church Women United, was held at the First Baptist Church in Atlantic with five Valiant Ladies honored from local churches. Theme for the Friendship Day was, "Building on Our Stories," a journey through memories. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Religion Briefs May 2, 2009
The local Church Women United will hold their May Friendship Day celebration at 7 p.m. at St. Barnabas Chapel at Brevillier Village, 5416 East Lake Road. The theme is "Building on Our Stories," inspired by Joshua 4:1-9. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Valiant women honored at celebration May 1, 2009
As is the tradition on May Friendship Day, churches and the organization will honor Jeanette Stonebraker and Rosemary McLean. The program will focus on all who came before the leaders, guides and mentors that showed the way to all other women. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Church women's Friendship Day honors volunteers Apr 30, 2009
As is the tradition on May Friendship Day, churches and the organization will honor Jeanette Stonebraker and Rosemary McLean. Stonebraker from Faith Lutheran in North Bend is a church and community organizer. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Church Women United of Medford persent Friendship Day May 2 Apr 28, 2009
Church Women United of Medford will hold its May Friendship Day celebration on Saturday, May 2 at First Community United Methodist Church, 55 Otis St. The theme is Building on Our Stories. Men and women are invited. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Religion Calendar Apr 18, 2009
ERIE UNIT OF CHURCH WOMEN UNITED: May Friendship Day celebration, May 8, 7 p.m., St. Barnabas Chapel, Brevillier Village, 5416 East Lake Road, Harborcreek. Guest speaker is former CWU leader Caroline Wolff. (Erie Times-News, PA)
CWU hold board meeting Apr 15, 2009
A report on plans was given for the May Friendship Day, May I, at 1:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Co-chairmen for the event will be Carol Smith of the First Baptist Church and Eileen Johnson of S.S. Peter and Paul's Catholic Church. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Presbyterian Women Apr 14, 2009
Maundy Thursday Worship service, April 9 at 7 p.m.; Good Friday Worship Service, April 10 at 7 p.m.; Easter, Early Service at 7:30 a.m. and worship at 10 a.m.; May Friendship Day is May 1 1;30 at the Baptist Church- Our Valliant Lady is Margaret Magill. Next P.W. meeting is May 4, 1:30 p.m. a dessert meeting, serving and devotions by Faith. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Weekend Roundup: Jeans, jumpin', beans Feb 21, 2009
Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming host World Friendship Day from 1- 4 p.m., at the ARLC building, 2011 Fairgrounds Road. The cost for this global expo is 4 per Girl Scout member, an additional 10 for non-Girl Scouts, 2 for adults, and is open to the public from 3 to 4 p.m.. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
'We can come together' Feb 21, 2009
And the local women celebrate World Day of Prayer in March, May Friendship Day in May and World Community Day in November. The upcoming World Day of Prayer is a worldwide ecumenical movement of women of many faith traditions who come together for a common day of prayer. (Erie Times-News, PA)
