Grape day parade, festival on for saturdayThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 8:06AMA stomp on a quarter ton of purple grapes, a parade, games, contests, food and live music are in store for visitors to the annual Grape Day Festival on Saturday.
Greek-American Festival: Come for the baklava, stay for the cultureThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 6:18AMBy DANIEL NEMAN BLADE FOOD EDITOR There used to be a problem with the baklava. It’s not that the iconic Greek pastry wasn’t delicious. It’s that the Greek-American festival, like so many festivals celebrating ethnic heritage, was held entirely outdoors. “We had so many bees, we brought all the pastries inside,” said Ann Mulopulos, one of the festival’s many volunteers. The 40th Annual Greek ...
Things to doThursday, September 9, 2010 @ 4:02AMADULT EDUCATION Hunter education safety course, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, Lemon Lake County Park, 6322 W. 133rd Ave., Crown Point, adults encouraged to take this class with their young hunters, registration required, 947-7275AN EVENING OUTMusic in Nature with Me and the Boys, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Taltree Arboretum and Gardens, 450 W. County Road ...
Model workersWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 11:06PMForeign models party like rock stars for three months while on assignment in Shanghai but claim "China is the sweatshop of modeling". Matt Hodges looks behind the bright lights. In a residential com .....
Model workersWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 10:52PMForeign models take to the catwalk at the China (Dalian) International Costume Festival held recently in Dalian, Liaoning province. Chen Hao / For China Daily
Elma woman competing for NW rodeo queen titleWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 9:09AMWith a big goal in mind, every day this summer Brandy Young has practiced her riding skills with her thoroughbred horse Misty.
Police Blotter: Obscenity painted on homeowner's garage door in Lake ParkWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 8:40AMPolice Blotter: Obscenity painted on homeowner's garage door in Lake Park
Gonzo: Andrews brothers fleeced the EaglesWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 3:11AMLocal and federal authorities recently released this All-Points Bulletin: Be on the lookout for two large males carrying satchels stuffed with millions of dollars. The suspects are in their late 20s. One is 6-foot-7, 340 pounds. The other is 6-foot-4, 335 pounds. They are believed to be brothers. They were last seen fleeing fro
BriefsWednesday, September 8, 2010 @ 12:34AMJapanese folk dance lessons The Slidell branch library will host traditional Japanese folk dancing lessons instructed by Sugai Barker, who has taught the art of Japanese folk dance for many years and has recently been recognized for her skill by the Japanese Consulate in New Orleans.