Lemonade Gang Fundraiser July 24 at OwenegoWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 3:12AMA remarkable 12 years have passed since the kids of The Lemonade Gang first sold lemonade, then began putting on shows to raise money for research to cure childhood diseases.
In the area (July 20)Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:36AM•Grant County Family Coalition, El Refugio presents with meal at 7 p.m. and free baby-sitting; 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at the Wellness Coalition, 409 N. Bullard Street, Silver City. For more information, call: (575) 313-9335.
High-end items for Detroit office bought with money for poor peopleWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:09AMMore than $210,000 intended for poor people but instead used to furnish a City of Detroit office paid for numerous leather chairs, a $3,000 mahogany-finish conference table and at least three stainless steel trash cans with motion sensor lids and a price tag of $315 each, records show.
COMMUNITYWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:06AMWhiteaker Neighborhood River Festival — 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Maurie Jacobs Park behind the River House at 301 N. Adams St. sponsored by city of Eugene’s Outdoor Program; a chance to try kayaking, play on a slip-n-slide, try circus arts and enjoy music; for all ages; free; …
briefs 7.20Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 1:33AMCedar Fort
Pitt has yet to announce where budget cuts will goWednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:24AMPitt has to cut $42 million from its budget, but Pitt officials have not said exactly what will...
As Life Passes by, Venezuelans Are Always Standing in Line to WatchTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 11:39PMCARACAS, Venezuela --Revolutions come and go. Construction frenzies reshape this city's skyline and then go bust, leaving white elephants as testament. Oil prices rise and fall, and rise again. But one thing, at least, endures: the lines.
California’s new citizen-led redistricting panel could force two Jewish Democrats into a face-offTuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:34PMOver the past two months, political observers have been keeping close watch on draft maps being released by California’s new, citizen-led redistricting panel.
Ex-Legislators: Why Go Home?Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 7:24PMOne of the essential selling points of California's move toward term limits for legislators two decades ago was that, by serving shorter terms, more citizen legislators would be elected who would do their time in Sacramento and go home. But … Continue reading »