Christmas Lights Nov 21, 2009
Holiday festivities get underway this weekend with the lighting ceremony Friday night at McCorkle Park and the Cameron Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade Saturday afternoon ... Math_Teacher wrote on Nov 19, 2009 4:48 PM:" Someone with an eye for color should straighten out the varieties of blues and greens used in the candle decorations hung from the street lights. The green candles are more suitable for Christmas.And while mentioning the decor, they should talk the snowman, santa and tree... (Cameron Observer, MO)
Help is available Nov 21, 2009
Ruth and Ray Bartholomew go over applications for the Salvation Armys Christmas Assistance program in the Milton office ... Salvation Army program assists at Christmas ... Each holiday season, Salvation Army gears up its Christmas Assistance program that provides food for families in need as well as toys and gifts for the children of those families. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Bake sale Saturday Nov 21, 2009
Christmas Tree skirt by Oasis Christian Bookstore ... Christmas Wreath by Ivy and Twigs ... Christmas Wreath by Country Memories. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Salvation Army bell ringers hit the streets Nov 21, 2009
The Red Kettle Christmas Campaign enables the Salvation Army to provide food, toys and clothing to more than six million people during the Christmas season and helps more than 34 million Americans recovering from all kinds of personal disasters nationwide ... The funds raised help support many of the 37 million people in poverty who turn to the Army for food and toys at Christmas, utility and homeless assistance, senior and child care, drug abuse treatment and many other social service needs. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Sandcrab sendoff set for Saturday morning Nov 21, 2009
The 11th annual Christmas Benefit for underprivileged children of Calhoun County will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, at Rita Jo s Bayview Tavern ... Calhoun High School Choral Department will present its annual Christmas concert, Festival of Carols at 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7 ... Northside Baptist Church will present its annual Christmas pageant, Silver Bells, Monday, Dec. 7, through Sunday, Dec. 13. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Shoppers look to celebrate holidays on a slimmer budget Nov 21, 2009
Palo Alto Online News. Uploaded: Friday, November 20, 2009, 8:48 AM. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Cornerstone Christian School Student Council officers and representatives deliver boxes for Operation Christmas Child to Southern Pine Electric Co-Op. From left are Coale Jordan, Secretary Treasurer, Connor Rush, eighth grade representative, Allie Rush, President, Lauren Smith, seventh grade representative, and Anna Brown, reporter. Nov 21, 2009
Cornerstone Christian School Student Council officers and representatives deliver boxes for Operation Christmas Child to Southern Pine Electric Co-Op ... Published: Friday, November 20, 2009 9:06 AM CST Southern Pine is packing shoe boxes filled with small toys and necessities for distribution to children overseas for the annual Operation Christmas Child project ... One of the most well-known projects of Samaritan s Purse is the annual Operation Christmas Child. (Brewton Standard, AL)
NIGHTLINE: Zhu Zhu Pets: Can Hamsters Save Christmas? Nov 21, 2009
Zhu Zhu Pets: Hamsters to Save Christmas ... Retailers like Ken Levinsohn, owner of the Learning Express toy store in Scarsdale, N.Y., hope they'll be the hamsters that save Christmas. (ABC News)
When pets don't share our sense of humor Nov 21, 2009
I wonder about the people who spend time and/or money making or buying animal costumes for Halloween, Christmas, Easter and other occasions ... Both books could be great Christmas gifts for animal lovers. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Blueprint: Ex-Marines answer call for Toys for Tots Nov 21, 2009
This year, active-duty Marines will show retirees in the league the ins and outs of running the Toys for Tots campaign, then turn it over to the league next Christmas season. The Corps started the first national Toys for Tots campaign in 1948 to provide toys for less fortunate children. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Black Friday deals already available Nov 21, 2009
Some are bringing out bargains usually held back until after Christmas. And although there are signs the country is coming out of its worst recession in decades, unemployment is high and many consumers remain skittish about spending. (AZCentral -- News)
The Parenting Place Nov 21, 2009
Our little boss wrote on Nov 1, 2009 2:08 PM:" What a great Halloween ... tons of kids in all kinds of costumes came to our door, and Ella went out and really appreciated and understood the tradition of trick-or-treating for the first time. For us, the biggest lesson learned was that 330 pieces of candy is not enough -- will have to remember to buy a fourth jumbo bag next year.Hope you all had a great holiday -- on to Thanksgiving (I'm one of those people who don't want to talk Christmas until... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Quilt fair draws large crowds, offers prizes Nov 21, 2009
The Elves donate more than 200 toys to Santa's Express each Christmas. For more information call 795-1464 or e-mail. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Hastings Entertainment Announces Must-Have Christmas Gifts of 2009 Nov 21, 2009
AMARILLO, Texas, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Hastings Entertainment, Inc. (Nasdaq: - ) announced today a list of Must-Have Christmas Gifts for the 2009 holiday season ... With Christmas only 35 days away, Hastings Entertainment is pleased to announce its annual predictions for what will be the most sought-after gifts in 2009 ... Non Fiction Book Must-Haves Mike Huckabee - A Simple Christmas: Twelve Stories that Celebrate the True Holiday Spirit Timothy Egan - The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The 2009 WIRED Store Debuts This Weekend - Presented by American Express and Chevy Nov 21, 2009
The Store will be open to the public from November 21, 2009 through December 27, 2009, from 12pm to 9pm Wednesdays through Sundays (the Store is closed Mondays and Tuesdays, as well as Thanksgiving and Christmas Day). WIRED Store partners include: Acer, Activision, Alessi, Andrew Marc, Areaware, AriZona, Asus, BBC, Beck's, Behance LLC, Biomorph, Bluelounge, Built, Bulova, Caf Bustelo, Delta Faucet, DNA 11/Canvaspop, Dolby Laboratories, Dynamism, Dyson, eBay, Epilog Laser, Eye-Fi, Inc.,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Heres the point: Ho, ho, humbug Nov 21, 2009
Politically correct liberals on school committees across our commonwealth have begun their seasonal attacks on the holidays, namely Thanksgiving and Christmas ... Last week, seeking to promote diversity and tolerance, the Byam Elementary School in Chelmsford banned Christmas items from its annual Christmas gift shop ... Normally, students and parents would donate seasonal arts and craft items they purchased or created to the gift shop, the proceeds from the sale then going to the PTO. But school... (Kingston Mariner, MA)
Where the Holiday Deals Are Right Now! Nov 21, 2009
Before Black Friday: Holiday and Christmas Gift Shopping Deals, Sales and Savings from Mellody Hobson - ABC News ... Get ready -- Christmas is less than six weeks away. (ABC News -- Business)
Al's Angels distribute holiday meals Nov 20, 2009
They will repeat the process again for Christmas, and will also distribute thousands of toys to kids in the tri-state area. They go to numerous hospital clinics, shelters, church basements, even a home for severely disabled kids abandoned by their families. (Westport Minuteman, CT)
Holiday pop-up stores goupscale Nov 20, 2009
17: A new survey says holiday shoppers plan to use cash, not credit, this Christmas ... For two months this holiday season, an empty jewelry store in midtown Manhattan has been magically transformed into a toy train shop, complete with a Christmas tree and electric engines chugging along miniature tracks ... Over the past few years, pop-up shops have become a fixture for Halloween and Christmas, with their endless racks and shelves of costumes or ornaments sold in bare-bones, warehouse-type... (MSNBC -- Business)
CAN-do attitude Nov 20, 2009
Students on her campus have taken part in several food drives, sponsored children who are in the custody of Child Protective Services and soon will go Christmas caroling at local nursing homes. At Cameron Elementary School, students have been participating in a food drive, as well as donating spare change for the Leukemia oma Society s Pennies for Patients campaign. (Cameron Herald, TX)
Community needs your help to make the holidays bright Nov 20, 2009
Now is a time to donate even more to make sure everyone in need gets a Christmas basket ... It expects more people than ever will sign up for a Christmas basket, said Tina Hintz, housing manager at the agency ... You can give a gift at Christmas and that gift will be used all year long, Shippy said. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Salvation Army fund-raising luncheon sets a record by collecting $227,000 Nov 20, 2009
The money will provide toys and food to needy families in Modesto, Riverbank and Ceres for Christmas and will help fund The Salvation Army's other programs. The Army helped more than 3,300 families last year with Christmas toys and food and the number is expected to grow this year. (Modesto Bee, CA)
You can make a difference for their Christmas Nov 20, 2009
At several locations throughout the Brainerd-Baxter area there will soon be Salvation Army Angel Trees filled with tags representing nearly 500 area children ages infant to 16 years who are seeking new clothing items for Christmas ... When this occurs, the Salvation Army purchases those gifts but the organization has yet to receive any donations for its Angel Tree program and Christmas food baskets ... The tags represent a Brainerd lakes area child in need of new clothing for Christmas. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Click to read:The Perfect Pet? Zhu Zhu Hamsters a Hit Nov 20, 2009
Every year, there seems to be one hard-to-find toy that tops children's Christmas lists. This year, Anthony Mason reports, the must-have toy is a pet for kids who want one and parents who don't. (CBS News)
Sistas in the Hood giveaway Nov 20, 2009
Friday November 20, 2009. Sistas in the Hood members outside PS. 20 in Flushing. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Istanbul Goes Shopping in Eminonu Nov 20, 2009
Come October, an entire street is given over to Christmas decorations that makes Chinatown look lacklustre and monochrome. Fill a garden with cyclamens and marigolds, purchase a rattan chair and select any number of toys banned under EU consumer protection laws. (Suite101.com)
Join UNICEF Ambassadors and World Renowned Photographers to Make a Photo-Pledge for Children's Rights Nov 20, 2009
"As he grew, he spent many years drifting around and although he stayed out of trouble with the police, he was just surviving and always on the edge. One night, while defending his sister from her ex-boyfriend, Jesse somehow got a hold of a gun and shot and killed the ex-boyfriend. He plead guilty and is now serving a 9-year-sentence. When I contacted him last Christmas to see if I could send him anything, he said all he wanted was a photograph". Ewan McGregor. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Wearing just a bikini? Nov 20, 2009
If you're not sure how you're going to stretch the budget this Christmas, it's time to get some money-saving tips from savvy EB members. Increase your chances of getting pregnant by determining when you are most fertile with Essential Baby's Ovulation Calculator. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Georgia, Georgia Tech set to play in club tournament Nov 20, 2009
More than 200 toys were delivered as Christmas gifts to children in hospitals through the Children's Healthcare Network thanks to the donations received at last year's tournament. Admission to Saturday's Georgia-Georgia Tech game will be $5 for adults and $1 for children. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Outback Toy Run makes kids Christmas brighter Nov 19, 2009
Outback Toy Run makes kids Christmas brighter. 11/18/09 By Helen Barrett. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Bake sale Saturday Nov 19, 2009
Christmas Tree skirt by Oasis Christian Bookstore ... Christmas Wreath by Ivy and Twigs ... Christmas Wreath by Country Memories. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Seven Toys Cited For High Lead Levels Nov 19, 2009
"It is definitely a safer Christmas than it was two years ago," Green observes. MMIX, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News -- Health)
Quilt fair draws large crowds, offers prizes Nov 19, 2009
The Elves donate more than 200 toys to Santa's Express each Christmas. For more information call 795-1464 or e-mail. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Toys for Tots Nov 19, 2009
Updated: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 3:59 PM EST. This year, with the economic challenges facing our community, we need your help now more than ever. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Macomb Charitable Foundation seeks contributions (2) Nov 19, 2009
The foundation assisted 360 children last Christmas by linking sponsors with needy families. Children received essentials, food, toys and many other items from their own handwritten wish lists. (Shelby Twp Advisor & Source, MI)
Jump on board Santa’s Met Express Nov 19, 2009
While visiting with Santa they will receive the first gift of Christmas. The program will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 per child. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Toys for Kids drive underway Nov 19, 2009
Help us share the joy of Christmas this year and know the joy of giving to a child in need. Copyright. (Cameron Herald, TX)
Target, Walmart Black Friday ads leaked; Target rolls out holiday price matching for the first time Nov 19, 2009
Best deals for your Christmas list. Half-off games at Dave and Buster s | Save up to 50% on Hawks, Thrashers | $15 All You Can Eat. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Obama's diplomatic dance with America's banker Nov 19, 2009
M&S Christmas TV ad 'offensive ... M&S Christmas TV ad 'offensive. (BBC News -- Americas)
Teaching Kids to Give at Christmas Nov 19, 2009
Make this Christmas about creating family traditions where kids learn the importance and great feeling that comes with giving to others. Make Christmas more meaningful and less material this holiday season for the family ... Make Homemade Christmas Gifts with Kids. (Suite101.com)
Operation Christmas Child seeks donations Nov 19, 2009
Operation Christmas Child. First Baptist Church of Port Lavaca is asking for donations for Operation Christmas Child ... Northside Baptist Church will present its annual Christmas pageant, Silver Bells, Monday, Dec. 7, through Sunday, Dec. 13. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Trinity Cathedral Bazaar set for Saturday Nov 19, 2009
One of the largest church bazaars in the Southeast, the event will feature bread and baked goods, pickles and jams, boutique clothing, books, needlework, gift baskets, Christmas items, books, and used clothing and toys ... Items available at the festival will include used books, household and miscellaneous items, Christmas ornaments and decorations, gift items, used children's clothing and shoes, furniture and toys, baked goods, chili and corn bread, cotton candy, popcorn, face painting,... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Here are 10 toys not to put under the Christmas tree Nov 19, 2009
The Disney-Pixar Wall-E Foam Rocket Launcher has made it to the worst 10 toys of 2009 list. Wed Nov 18, 2009, 12:54 PM EST. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
The Parenting Place Nov 19, 2009
Our little boss wrote on Nov 1, 2009 2:08 PM:" What a great Halloween ... tons of kids in all kinds of costumes came to our door, and Ella went out and really appreciated and understood the tradition of trick-or-treating for the first time. For us, the biggest lesson learned was that 330 pieces of candy is not enough -- will have to remember to buy a fourth jumbo bag next year.Hope you all had a great holiday -- on to Thanksgiving (I'm one of those people who don't want to talk Christmas until... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
10 most dangerous toys of 2009 Nov 19, 2009
18: Nadja Swarovski reveals the crystal star that will top the famed Rockefeller Christmas tree this holiday season. . (MSNBC -- Health)
Men Without Fear Nov 19, 2009
I am pretty much done with most of my Christmas shopping I have two gifts remaining no more than three. So I have the pleasure of treating myself to all of the things me like without feeling guilty. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Reading Reindeer starts its 3rd week Nov 19, 2009
Many boys and girls in West Orange County are counting the days until Christmas and worrying about being naughty or nice. Santa and his elves have slightly more than five weeks to finish up holiday toys and load up the sleigh for Rudolph and his team. (Winter Garden West Orange Times, FL)
Santa stands tall again (979) Nov 19, 2009
OK. Not the actual Santa Claus of North Pole fame, but rather a large fiberglass replica that for nearly 30 years stood outside the Fairplain Plaza shopping center during the Christmas shopping season ... Jannert said it's too late into the Christmas shopping season to plan a celebration for the fiberglass Santa ... Tim Fritz wrote on Nov 17, 2009 5:06 PM:" How wonderful to know he will back up and greeting us again! This is one of my fondest Christmas memories, as a child (and adult for that... (The Herald-Palladium)
DogSpeak!: Holidays can be a topsy-turvy time for your pet Nov 19, 2009
Do consider including your pet in your family Christmas picture ... If your child asked for a puppy, do not bring it home on Christmas day. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
One toy at a time Nov 18, 2009
Toys for Tots helps families have a good Christmas ... Last year a father went to the Toys for Tots office at a High Street church and asked for help providing Christmas gifts for his family ... Another child was in the military and would be back for Christmas. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Out O' Space Storage Partners With Marine Toys for Tots Nov 18, 2009
Out O' Space Storage will be hosting an open house and providing cookies and coffee to everyone who drops off unwrapped toys at their two locations each Saturday until Christmas. "We are pleased to be involved in the Marine Toys for Tots program and help give back to the community in this small way," commented Richard O'Brien, owner and operator of Out O' Space Storage. (Primezone Releases)
Christmas collection for children begins Nov 18, 2009
What: Operation Christmas Child When:Now through Nov. 23 Where:Drop off at Grace Lutheran Church, 205 S. Garner St. Details: Create shoeboxes filled with gifts for children living in poverty ... The power of a simple gift: That's what Operation Christmas Child hoped to show as it began its national collection week Monday ... Operation Christmas Child, a part of Christian relief organization Samaritan's Purse, distributes shoeboxes filled with gifts to children worldwide each year. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Around Madison: And the lights came on Nov 18, 2009
Hull Mayor Paul Elkins is asking residents to mark their calendars for next Tuesday to participate in the city's official opening of the Christmas season. Elkins said people will gather at 7 p.m. for the lighting of a large Christmas decoration that consists of a caroling family ... The cost is $20 per bike, with registration beginning at 10:30 a.m. and the ride at 12:30 p.m. The group hosts the annual ride to benefit needy area families for the Christmas season. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Angels to help MCHS reach its fundraising goal Nov 18, 2009
"Baker, formerly a board member with Mississippi Children's Home Services, has painted artwork for the nonprofit's annual Christmas card for two separate years.Last year's artwork of a single angel caught the eye of Jan Wade and Pam Turner of Everyday Gardener, who approached Baker about doing an original piece for their store.Baker was excited to be able to give back to a charity that has been very close to her heart."My mother's creed, which I adopted with my girls, is that 'Roots and wings is... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Black Friday Deals Nov 18, 2009
Dig a little deeper because there will be many children going without toys and other necessities of life this Christmas. Remember, others first and many times good things come your way. (CBS News)
Save on spending, not on cheer: ways to stretch your holiday dollars Nov 18, 2009
Remember the "Christmas Club" accounts that were so popular in the '70s. No. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
AT&T blue over ad Nov 18, 2009
Meanwhile, Verizon, with the help of ad agency McCann Erickson, has rolled out three more "Map" spots with a holiday theme, including a riff on "The Island of the Misfit Toys" from a classic Christmas special ... Meanwhile, Verizon, with the help of ad agency McCann Erickson, has rolled out three more "Map" spots with a holiday theme, including a riff on "The Island of the Misfit Toys" from a classic Christmas special. (New York Post -- Business)
Christmas for Kids 2009 to be Saturday night Nov 18, 2009
Published: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 11:43 AM CST Many family Christmases center around family traditions. Whether it's watching "A Wonderful Life" or getting to open one present on Christmas Eve, most everyone has traditions to follow ... In Fort Madison, there has been a tradition of making sure those who are less fortunate or have fallen on hard times can give their children a happy Christmas. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Kiwanis Club seeks toys for local kids in need Nov 18, 2009
Locations include The Grizzly, Big Bear Lake Fire Department, Big Bear City Fire Department, Grizzly Manor, Big Bear Senior Center, Kiwanis Christmas Tree Lot, Union Bank, both First Mountain Bank locations, Big Bear Library, Big Bear Discovery Center, Bear Belly Deli, B s Backyard Bar-B-Que, Phil s Automotive, Bear Valley Electric, Doucett CPA, Baldwin Lake Fire Department, U.S. Forest Service Big Bear Station at Juniper Point, St. Columba s Episcopal Church, First Baptist Church and the... (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
Wal-Mart confirms some Black Friday deals Nov 18, 2009
17: A new survey says holiday shoppers plan to use cash, not credit, this Christmas. NBC's Michelle Franzen reports. (MSNBC -- Business)
Food pantry in Bismarck gets ready for holidays Nov 18, 2009
Mayberry said on Dec. 15 the pantry will have its Christmas basket drive ... We would like to have anything that goes into the preparation of a hot Christmas dinner, Mayberry said. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
If you have to ask, you're probably too late Nov 17, 2009
Employees at the Toys R Us in Colonie say they're already finding Zhu-Zhu-seeking shoppers waiting outside in the morning -- and there are still more than five weeks until Christmas. And the pets, which retail for about $8 to $10, are selling online for $30 and up. (Albany Times Union)
Top Baby and Toddler Toys for 2010 Nov 17, 2009
CTTC Picks Best Toys Children Just In Time For Christmas Shopping ... If there is a baby or toddler on your Christmas list, the Canadian Toy Testing Council offers super purchasing guidance. (Suite101.com)
Wrap Up a Wish: Help for the homeless Nov 17, 2009
Larry Arce, executive director of the Fresno Rescue Mission on G Street in downtown Fresno, has not read the report but thinks the $100,000 figure "is about right Defense discounts competency report in Smart case Defense attorneys for the man charged in the 2002 abduction of Elizabeth Smart say a psychiatrist's report deeming him competent for trial is advocacy, not an objective evaluation of facts. In U.S. District Court filings released late Thursday, defense attorneys criticize Dr. Michael... (Fresno Bee)
AP TRAVEL AND LEISURE DIGEST for week of Nov. 16 Nov 17, 2009
NEW YORK This season's Christmas tree displays include trees made from feathers at a historic home in Indianapolis, a thank-you tree in Boston sent from Nova Scotia, and the Obamas' first National Christmas Tree ceremony in Washington ... NEW YORK It's not quite the warm and fuzzy crowd one probably imagines gathering around the Christmas tree, but Barneys New York is celebrating the holidays at its flagship store with a motley crew that includes Roseanne Roseannadanna, the Church Lady, Father... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
