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  • Little Argus: Jan. 9 Friday, January 9, 2009 @ 4:36AMCARLSBAD — The Girl Scout Cookie Program will begin today (Jan. 9) and continue through March 21. During this time, the Gift of Caring Operation Cookie will also be in effect. Girl Scouts will be accepting orders of extra cookie boxes to be donated to soldiers overseas. Donations are tax deductible.
  • Aprons make a stylish comeback Friday, January 9, 2009 @ 4:31AMRachel Hart remembers her mother shooing her out of the kitchen, making sure she went to college, supporting her work in sales and marketing, applauding her aspiration to be a novelist.
  • Local libraries plug into the do-Wii decimal system Friday, January 9, 2009 @ 4:19AMA video gaming trend is popping up in public libraries across the country. Teen librarians in Tigard, Tualatin and Beaverton say it’s a new stage for library activities. It’s a progression to keep up with a generation of “digital natives” — kids who have grown up in ...
  • Group approves color palette for downtown buildings Friday, January 9, 2009 @ 4:00AMClassic revival stone gets a thumbs up. So does rockwood red, bottle green and rockwood amber. It’s a no go with power blue, burma jade and Caribbean coral.
  • The Greenville Adcoate Friday, January 9, 2009 @ 3:41AMHappy YMCA holiday campers show off their certificates and medals for posterity. From left, front row, Grace Johnson, Kendall Reed, Nicholas Sirmon, Brice Acreman, Michael Johnson and Jennifer Williams.
  • Museum to unveil 500 million-year-old specimen Friday, January 9, 2009 @ 3:30AMIf you’ve ever wanted to see something that is 500 million years old, you won’t want to miss Saturday’s Dino Day festival at the Virginia Museum of Natural History. The museum’s newest exhibit — a 500 million-year-old stromatolite specimen — will be unveiled.
  • The thrifty wintry charms of Santa Fe, New Mexico Friday, January 9, 2009 @ 3:28AMWith some creative choices, a couple can stay at immaculate adobe-style hotels, eat flavorful Southwestern cuisine and soak in a private Japanese hot tub — all for under $500.
  • Newly returned artist Jeffcoat opens show at Captiva Yacht Club Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 6:08PMA new exhibit at the Captiva Island Yacht Club features works by newly-returned Southwest Florida native Hollis Jeffcoat.
  • Horse events back at Albion Park Show Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 6:01PMEvery horse-crazy little girl dreams of venturing out of the paddock and into the show ring.
  • Longtime Amherst business closes Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 5:56PMAMHERST – Amandalinz Scrapbook Company is closing after 10 years. Located at the Carriage Depot shopping plaza in Amherst, the shop is now liquidating its inventory of hobby materials, toys and games.
  • Little Argus: Jan. 8 Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 5:50PMCARLSBAD — The Angel Food order deadline for January is 1 p.m. today (Jan. 8) at the Sunset Church of Christ office, 1308 W. Blodgett. Cash, checks and EBT cards are accepted. Menus are available at the office.
  • Culture Calendar Thursday, January 8, 2009 @ 5:45PMAuditions
  • Change in hours at Smyrna Public Library, new programs planned Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 6:26PM In the Library Corner column, Smyrna Public Library Director Beverly A. Hirt talks about the changes at the library for 2009.
  • Which Hazle? Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 6:21PM The fruitcakes have been throw away, the eggnog is spoiled, the big ball dropped, the champagne is gone and we’ve all had time to reflect on 2008. Now, chin up, sport — it’s time to start looking ahead to 2009 and what lies ahead for Cincinnati’s local music scene.
  • January calendar of events Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 6:12PMExhibit: “LA Woman: A Gallerist’s Eye.” Charlotte & Philip Hanes Art Gallery, Mezzanine Gallery. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday - Sunday.
  • MY RAMBLINGS... Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 6:02PMI never thought I would be glad to be normal. All throughout my adolescence, I rebelled against being normal, if everyone was going right, I would go left. I always made things that much more difficult. That’s just how I was. Now, I beg for things to be normal.
  • Gallery Briseño offers weekend art, seafood Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 6:00PMGallery Briseño will observe the first of First Weekends in Toledo, 2009 today (Saturday) and Sunday with a tidal wave of color and a splash of sensational seafoods to tempt visitors in out of the weather.
  • Updated 1/7: At The Gallery to close Wednesday, January 7, 2009 @ 5:49PM Oak Park Avenue shop At The Gallery will close up its operation at the end of this month.
  • Feeling crafty Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 12:58PMMore than 35 teachers from the Piecemakers Country Store in Costa Mesa showcased their skills at the group’s annual open house on Saturday.
  • The latke for Linda Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 12:48PMTemple Isaiah in Newport Beach will celebrate the beginning of Hanukkah today by making what they believe to be the world’s largest potato latke cooked with solar energy.
  • Pulse calendar Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 12:23PMStudent artists sought for art competition; Weinberg Center offers afternoon of cartoons; Summer play camps offered in West Virginia; Contestants needed for two international titles
  • Independent - January 5, 2009: Artisans invited to free marketing meetings Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 1:52AMGALLUP — Local artists and artisans are invited to attend free meetings in Gallup, Ramah and Grants to learn about a state sponsored arts and crafts marketing program.
  • Governor Livingston High School Super Saturday Jan. 17 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 1:22AMGovernor Livingston Super Saturday 1/17, 8am at Governor Livingston High School . There will be over 40 Vendors, an Arcade for the kids, Cake Walk where everyone wins and Athletic Match-ups throughout the day.
  • Highlander Booster Club Super Saturday Event Jan. 17 Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 1:22AMGovernor Livingston Super Saturday Jan 17; 8 a.m. at Governor Livingston High School . There will be over 40 Vendors, an Arcade for the kids, Cake Walk where everyone wins and Athletic Match-ups throughout the day.
  • Deadline looming for 2009 Corn Festival entries Tuesday, January 6, 2009 @ 12:45AMThe Shippensburg Corn Festival committee is reminding vendors that their applications need to be in by Jan. 31.
  • Western Heritage offers audience an interactive lesson Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:11AMThere aren’t many places where children and parents can interactively walk through the last 160 years of Fort Worth’s history all while enjoying chuck-wagon food and a bowl of chili, but an event offering just that – The Western Heritage Trail Drive Celebration – is set for Jan. 19.
  • International ministry turns homeward after Ike Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 11:08AMGALVESTON — An international marine ministry that once called the island home has returned to help after Hurricane Ike.
  • Obama to detail economic vision Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 10:41AMAs important as the tax cut and new spending details is his plan to rebuild the broken relationship between the executive branch and the legislative branch.
  • ‘Moses’ is topic for Torah Tots at temple Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 10:29AMWARREN TWP. – “Moses” will be the topic for Torah Tots from 9 to 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 11, at Temple Har Shalom, 104 Mount Horeb Road.
  • Five candidates vie for Wisconsin superintendent of education Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 10:27AMMADISON Five people are vying to become the next superintendent of education in Wisconsin, a position that will help shape education policy in the state for the next four years.
  • Scouts will find unique programs at museum Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 10:26AMThe Museum of Early Trades and Crafts, 9 Main St. at Green Village Road, Madison can help both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts fulfill many of their badge, petal, arrow and achievement requirements, through the museum’s Boy Scout and Girl Scout programs.
  • Curl up with a good book by the fire at the library Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:31AMCan you believe it? The year 2009 is just around the corner and it’s shaping up to be an historic year already, especially here in Illinois.
  • New Year Brings Local Events Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:21AMWith the dawn of a new year comes local events and some changes across the community. The following are just some of the upcoming events: The Lone Star Conference, which will be held in March at the Bartlesville High School Field House, will be comprised of the top eight men’s and top eight women’s teams, according to the LSC regular-season standings.
  • Help your kids learn a foreign language Monday, January 5, 2009 @ 6:20AMSure, your little one can say “Hola” to Dora and “Ni hao” to Kai Lin, but where do you turn if you want to gain more exposure to a second language?
  • Area news in brief Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 3:06PMHOUMA - A Broadmoor home caught fire Friday afternoon when a resident left a grill unattended for about 30 minutes, the Bayou Cane Fire chief said. No one was injured.
  • Area news in brief Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 3:06PMHOUMA - A Broadmoor home caught fire Friday afternoon when a resident left a grill unattended for about 30 minutes, the Bayou Cane Fire chief said. No one was injured.
  • Sons of Norway offers scholarships Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 2:56PMNormanna Lodge 52 of the Sons of Norway is offering two $1,000 scholarships to people with grade-point averages of 3.5 or better who have completed at least two years of college and intend to enroll in a program that leads to a concentration in Norwegian studies.
  • Sons of Norway offers scholarships Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 2:56PMNormanna Lodge 52 of the Sons of Norway is offering two $1,000 scholarships to people with grade-point averages of 3.5 or better who have completed at least two years of college and intend to enroll in a program that leads to a concentration in Norwegian studies.
  • Program keeps kids occupied during break Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 2:45PMWhile schools were on winter break, more than two dozen children filled a classroom at Sundance Elementary School in Buckeye.
  • Program keeps kids occupied during break Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 2:45PMWhile schools were on winter break, more than two dozen children filled a classroom at Sundance Elementary School in Buckeye.
  • Fort Meigs will host two events this month Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 2:10PMPERRYSBURG - Two events are scheduled to be held this month at Fort Meigs on Ohio 65 in Perrysburg. Dr. Eugene...
  • Fort Meigs will host two events this month Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 2:10PMPERRYSBURG - Two events are scheduled to be held this month at Fort Meigs on Ohio 65 in Perrysburg. Dr. Eugene...
  • Garden lover celebrates her 93rd Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:41PMMae Friar is celebrating her 93rd birthday today with a card shower. Mae is a resident at Bethesda Care Center.
  • Garden lover celebrates her 93rd Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:41PMMae Friar is celebrating her 93rd birthday today with a card shower. Mae is a resident at Bethesda Care Center.
  • Obama urges Congress to pass stimulus plan Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:18PM President-elect Barack Obama urged congressional leaders Saturday to move quickly on an economic recovery plan, even as some Republicans are saying they want more time to review the details.
  • Obama urges Congress to pass stimulus plan Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:18PM President-elect Barack Obama urged congressional leaders Saturday to move quickly on an economic recovery plan, even as some Republicans are saying they want more time to review the details.
  • Frugal home life resurgence Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:00PMBABY boomers will feel the financial and emotional squeeze of supporting their children and parents as economic tough times deliver a double-whammy in 2009.
  • Frugal home life resurgence Saturday, January 3, 2009 @ 1:00PMBABY boomers will feel the financial and emotional squeeze of supporting their children and parents as economic tough times deliver a double-whammy in 2009.
  • Community Notes Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 1:58AMThe Greene County Commissioners will conduct a re-organizational meeting at 9:30 a.m. Friday in the third floor meeting room at the county courthouse in Bloomfield.
  • YEAR IN REVIEW: Tragedies dominate headlines Friday, January 2, 2009 @ 12:38AM Mansfield had its highs and lows in 2008, a year dominated by a historic presidential election nationally and ominous financial predictions locally.