Jeffery Remedios with family on Field Trip.Rick Clifford/Handout Esme swayed in some hippie bubbles as the Violent Femmes took the stage. She wasn’t even 3 yet, and yet it was almost as if she had completely forgotten about me – everything. She just grooved to the music, trusting her surroundings — Fort York in the … Read more
ALTON — Diane Mize had quite an adventure driving to Alton Memorial Hospital for her first day on the job. But she didn’t let that discourage her from coming back. After all, that was 50 years ago. Mize has worked at the Digestive Health Center for 35 years. However, her full length of service dates … Read more
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – There will be no shortage of fun and activities this Independence Day weekend. The celebrations begin on Friday and last throughout the holiday weekend. Navasota kicks off its 3rd annual Freedom Festival on Friday. The following day, Lake Walk hosts its second Little Firecrackers event at the Stella Hotel in Bryan. … Read more
by Andrew Alonzo | kalender@claremont-courier.com What is happening at Claremont? Friday July 1st Today marks the beginning Shoes That Fit back-to-school backpack campaign. For more details on the campaign, see claremont-courier.com. Every Friday at 9:35 a.m active chair exercise group for adults meets at the Alexander Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury Rd. The group session … Read more
©ISTOCKPHOTO.COM: PINOSUB Now that summer is here, it’s the perfect way to spend a weeknight or weekend day at a fair or festival. Whether you and the kids enjoy eating your way through a carnival, visiting 4-H stands, or petting farm animals, there’s something for everyone at these fun outdoor events! 1st-4th JulyLEAD Fest State … Read more
Leah Walthery recalls kneeling in the dirt with a precocious five-year-old girl in Riverside Park to look at ants. The moment is particularly memorable for her because of the girl’s eccentric shoes. “She was wearing Christmas socks that were pulled up to her knees and these little sparkly sneakers, and we’re looking at these little … Read more
15th & Olive LIVE! To get presented The Calloway County Tourism Commission and Murray State University are sponsoring the first 15th & Olive LIVE! as part of the Freedom Fest from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Olive Boulevard is closed from 14th Street to the corner of 15th Street from 3pm-9pm. Also closed is 15th … Read more
events BosTen is your weekly guide to the best events and coolest things to do in and around Boston. People lie on confetti near the Hatch Shell along the Charles River Esplanade after the Independence Day celebrations. Keith Bedford/Globe Staff Welcome to BosTen, your weekly guide to the coolest and best events things to do … Read more
The Peachtree Road Race is back on Monday this yearPhoto courtesy Atlanta Track Club/Joaquin Lara Look for AtlantaWhen: On July 3rd, the fireworks start at around 9:30 p.mWhere: Centennial Olympic ParkCosts: $10-$40Details: Hosted by the Georgia World Congress Center Authority, this fireworks show also features a cast of musicians including America’s Got Talent runner-up Angelica … Read more
Richard Alicea The summer holidays are fast approaching as the school year is coming to an end. For some, this break is a relief from the rigors of school—a time for vacation and freedom. For others, this time can cause stress and food insecurity. More than 20 percent of multi-family households have children. Working parents … Read more