November 12th, 2009
Five year-old Noah Biorkman is in hospice and we need your help to make this the best Christmas ever by sending him Christmas cards! His family will be celebrating Christmas this weekend.
Noah was diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroblastoma in February 2007. He went into remission in August 2007. In September 2008, Noah relapsed with lesions in his right arm and right leg. After going through six different trials, the cancer continues to spread.
Please help to fulfill the Biorkman family’s wish to make this the best Christmas ever for Noah. You can send your Christmas cards to:
Noah Biorkman
c/o 99.5 WYCD
2201 Woodward Heights Blvd.
Ferndale, MI 48220-1511
[via: wycd.com]
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November 12th, 2009
Over Thanksgiving weekend Baytowne Wharf will be ringing in the holiday season!
Friday, November 27
Experience a magical fireworks show over the lagoon as Santa makes his grand entrance at 6pm. Help Santa light the Christmas tree and stick around to give Mr. Claus your Wish List. ??They will have a choir to get you in the holiday spirit as they sing your favorite Christmas songs on the Events Plaza stage.
Saturday, November 28
Begin your Christmas season at the Village with a movie at 7pm. Polar Express will be showing in 3-D! Grab a blanket and go enjoy a holiday favorite at the Village!
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November 11th, 2009
We would like to extend our deep gratitude to the men and women who have served and are currently serving our country in uniform. We appreciate your sacrifice and honor your commitment to our nation. Happy Veterans Day!
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November 11th, 2009
This weekend, November 12- 15, be sure to check out the Junior Service League’s annual Holly Fair at Boardwalk Beach Resort for some early holiday shopping and photos with Santa!
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November 11th, 2009
‘Tis the season to give and receive and who couldn’t use some free jewelry around the holidays? In celebration of the fast-approaching festivities, McCaskill & Company is hosting their first ever ‘Grand Giveaway’ promotion on Saturday, November 14th. The premier jewelry and watch retailer will give away a $1,000 gift card to one lucky guest! Doors open at 10:30 a.m. and the drawing for this special one-day giveaway will take place at 5:30 p.m. (There is no purchase necessary to participate.)
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November 11th, 2009
The jovial Destin Commons Santa is ringing in the season this year on Saturday, November 21, at 6 p.m. with a remarkable transformation to unveil a nostalgic and memorable Norman Rockwell Holiday throughout the center. America’s favorite artist, Norman Rockwell, branded the American Christmas tradition with his nostalgic art gracing the covers of Saturday Evening Post magazines for over half a century.
In his annual high style, the Destin Commons Santa will arrive at 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, in a fire truck accompanied by a police escort into Center Plaza. Santa will magically light the enormous 50’ Christmas tree along with a live song and dance show. “Dreams Come True: A Fairy Tale Christmas”, features professional Broadway actors from New York City in Holiday costume as Snow White, Cinderella, Peter Pan and Aladdin.
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November 11th, 2009
Sister Schubert’s recent trip to Huntsville, Alabama was an amazing success! Over 900 women attended the Christian Women’s Job Corps Circles Luncheon at the Von Braun Civic Center where Sister Schubert was the guest speaker on November 6, 2009. The event celebrated the achievements of women in the community who have overcome difficult circumstances to improve themselves, their families and those around them.
The following day, Sister conducted a cooking demonstration and book signing to a sold-out crowd of 95 people at the 25th Annual Under the Christmas Tree Market presented by Randolph School. This was a special treat for Sister since not only did she get to raise funds for a great school, but she had the opportunity to cook with her daughter Chrissie of Chrissie Schubert’s Homemade Treats for the event!
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November 9th, 2009
Sister Schubert was recently interviewed on Pensacola-based NPR affiliate WUWF about her new cookbook, Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters and her Ukrainian orphanage, Sasha’s Home, which her book sales benefit through her charitable organization Barnes Family Foundation. In addition to sharing her love of baking, Sister also discusses her decision to use local publishing and printing companies for her book in order to support businesses in the COLA 2 COLA region. Click here to listen to the full interview.
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November 5th, 2009
Congratulations to the Big Bend Scenic Byway, which has just achieved National Scenic Byway status by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration! The coastal route along US Highway 98 in Franklin County and the forest trails through Wakulla, and Leon Counties link Florida’s Gulf Coast with the capital city Tallahassee.
The National Scenic Byway program was established to help recognize, preserve and enhance selected roads throughout the United States. There are currently 125 such designated Byways in 44 states. The program awards National designation based on the road’s important scenic, natural, historical, cultural, archaeological or recreational qualities.
Pam Portwood, Program Coordinator said, “The Big Bend Scenic Byway features over 200 miles of forests, wildlife, historic forts, battlegrounds, museums, beaches, fishing villages, historic towns and rural communities.”
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November 5th, 2009
On November 13, 2009 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Good News United Methodist Church in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida will be hosting internationally known speaker and novelist and New York Times best selling author Andy Andrews for a special speaking engagement.
Andy Andrews has spoken at the request of four different US presidents and ever single minute one of his books is sold somewhere in the world! He has helped corporations, associations, civic groups and even entire cities that have invited him to address their group. His impressive client list includes the US Air Force, AAA, AT&T, Bank of America, Microsoft, Honda, OnStar, Wachovia Securities, Publix, Wells Fargo and many more. Throughout his career, Andy Andrews has spoken to over 5,000,000 people and now he is coming to our community. The New York Times has hailed him as a “modern-day Will Rogers who has quietly become one of the most influential people in America.” The presentation he will give, which is specifically geared for service organizations, was recently called “Stunning! Simply stunning!” by a TV Guide report.
The event is free and open to the public on a first come basis. Childcare will be offered during the event and refreshments will be offered after the event.
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November 5th, 2009
Our favorite Southern cook and roll-maker extraordinaire, Sister Schubert, is once again gracing the Gulf Coast. On November 13 at 6:00 p.m., Sister will be signing copies of her new book, Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters, at Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. As the special guest for Grand Boulevard’s Restaurant Week, Sister will be announcing the winner of the $1,000 shopping spree at 7:30 p.m. in Grand Park. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Advocacy Center. You won’t want to miss this wonderful event!
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November 3rd, 2009
We know you’ve all been anxiously awaiting the announcement of our VIEcation winners for the fall 2009 issue of VIE – People + Places. Well, the wait is finally over! And the winners are…(drumroll please)…
The Grand Prize winner of a three-day/two-night stay for two in a Beach-view Deluxe Junior Suite at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, and a $100 gift card to use at any of the hotel’s outlets is Jennifer Neal from Burbank, California.
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