"Ranches belonging to the Apple Hill® Growers Association are showcasing their blooming orchards, Christmas tree and vineyards on April 17th with a trail run to kick off our 2010 Apple Blossom Festival, sponsored in a partnership with Whole Foods Market.
A portion of the proceeds from the Apple Hill® Blossom Trail Run will benefit Hope House of El Dorado County. Hope House is a not for profit, transitional living program for homeless women with young children."
For more on the event, click here.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Secret millionaire donates fortune to Lake Forest College
"Like many people who lived through the Great Depression, Grace Groner was exceptionally restrained with her money.
She got her clothes from rummage sales. She walked everywhere rather than buy a car. And her one-bedroom house in Lake Forest held little more than a few plain pieces of furniture, some mismatched dishes and a hulking TV set that appeared left over from the Johnson administration."
Click here for more on how a frugal woman has made a big difference to Lake Forest College.
She got her clothes from rummage sales. She walked everywhere rather than buy a car. And her one-bedroom house in Lake Forest held little more than a few plain pieces of furniture, some mismatched dishes and a hulking TV set that appeared left over from the Johnson administration."
Click here for more on how a frugal woman has made a big difference to Lake Forest College.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Seek Social Justice: Foretastes of Heaven
"Want a foretaste of heaven? Love your neighbor and seek justice. Find out what it’s all about."
Click here for more on Mark Earley's perspective on social justice.
Click here for more on Mark Earley's perspective on social justice.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
SNL 'presidents' unite in clip urging financial reform
"The comedians who played presidents on 'Saturday Night Live' have gathered for a comedic summit in a new Web video on FunnyOrDie.com.
The video, posted Wednesday, stars Fred Armisen as President Barack Obama. During the night he is visited by the ghosts of presidents past, who urge him to push for financial reform."
To learn more and view the video,click here.
The video, posted Wednesday, stars Fred Armisen as President Barack Obama. During the night he is visited by the ghosts of presidents past, who urge him to push for financial reform."
To learn more and view the video,click here.
Waiting by the Phone: 'Avatar' and Salvation from Beyond
"This year’s Oscar race is being billed as duel between ex-spouses—Kathryn Bigelow, the director of the critically acclaimed war film about Iraq called The Hurt Locker, and her ex-husband, James Cameron, director of the phenomenally lucrative 3D blockbuster, Avatar.
But Avatar is part of another, more important, competition—one between competing accounts of where salvation is to be found."
Click here for more of Chuck Colson's commentary.
But Avatar is part of another, more important, competition—one between competing accounts of where salvation is to be found."
Click here for more of Chuck Colson's commentary.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Roger Ebert debuts new 'voice' on 'Oprah'
"Four years ago, one of the most famous voices in the entertainment industry was silenced.
On Tuesday's 'Oprah Winfrey Show,' film critic Roger Ebert's voice was finally heard again."
For more on this triumph of science and the human spirit, click here.
On Tuesday's 'Oprah Winfrey Show,' film critic Roger Ebert's voice was finally heard again."
For more on this triumph of science and the human spirit, click here.
US Marines land on Iwo Jima to mark anniversary
"Hundreds of U.S. Marines landed on the remote island of Iwo Jima on Tuesday to prepare for the 65th anniversary of one of World War II's bloodiest and most iconic battles.
The Marines flew in trucks, water and food from Washington to support Wednesday's commemorations of the 1945 battle that was a turning point in the Pacific theater. It claimed 6,821 American and 21,570 Japanese lives in 36 days of intense fighting. A drill team also arrived on the island."
Click here to read more about the commemoration.
The Marines flew in trucks, water and food from Washington to support Wednesday's commemorations of the 1945 battle that was a turning point in the Pacific theater. It claimed 6,821 American and 21,570 Japanese lives in 36 days of intense fighting. A drill team also arrived on the island."
Click here to read more about the commemoration.
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