Winter

It’s a really big shoe

It’s a really big shoe
Washington County Parks visitors can burn off holiday calories and learn the ancient art of snowshoeing with snowshoe lessons at county parks throughout the winter. The next lessons are 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Warner Nature Center instructors will help participants trek through the snow and provide the snowshoes, so all participants need to do is dress for the weather …

Wealthy start shopping again

Wealthy start shopping again
N ow that her law practice is picking up again, Kristin Nailos is feeling better about hitting the mall.

On Tap community calendar

On Tap community calendar
ONGOING EVENTS: CELEBRATE RECOVERY Are you doing things that hurt others? Is there something that you keep doing even though you want to stop? This Biblically based recovery program supports people who struggle with hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We meet every Thursday at 7 p.m. in Room 205/207 at New Hanover United Methodist Church, 2211 Swamp Pike, Gilbertsville. For more information on this …

Delano area calendar

Delano area calendar
Photo exhibit THROUGHOUT MARCH. -The Friends of the Delano Public Library will sponsor an exhibit of work of area amateur and professional photographers during the month of March at the Delano Library, 160 Railroad Ave. E. The exhibit will open Tuesday, March 1, with an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. The Friends invite the public to view photos and meet photographers at the open house.

Ottawa’s new Convention Centre: A glass spaceship on the Rideau Canal

Ottawa’s new Convention Centre: A glass spaceship on the Rideau Canal
Designed with gusto and flare, the exciting new building, by local architect Ritchard Brisbin of BBB Architects, brings a charge of alien energy to a city long known for its Victorian primness

Paisley meets beach at 2011 bash

Paisley meets beach at 2011 bash
The North Platte Telegraph Boots, spurs and Hawaiian shorts? Organizers of the 33rd annual Buffalo Bill Birthday Bash guarantee this year’s party will melt away the winter blues.

Wearing Vintage: The Vintage Advantage

Wearing Vintage: The Vintage Advantage
The hit television show “Mad Men” has inspired a new appreciation for vintage clothing. Louis Vuitton’s fall/winter collection featured ’50s-inspired dresses, and the spring 2011 runways are filled with fashions reminiscent of the groovy ’70s.

Accessories are industrial and tribal at the same time

Accessories are industrial and tribal at the same time
Dark and dream-like, the Chanel Spring/Summer 2011 collection floats and glides along the monochromatic imaginary French garden. SYIDA LIZTA AMIRUL IHSAN is enthralled

North Central Campus Briefs — March 10

North Central Campus Briefs — March 10
share: digg facebook twitter North East Independent School District participated in Go Red for Women, the American Heart Association (AHA) initiative to bring awareness to the No. 1 killer of women — heart disease. The San Antonio City Council District 10 College Scholarship Program is open to all high school seniors that live in District 10 and are planning to attend a two-year or four-year …

Defense had Rebels back in playoff hunt

Defense had Rebels back in playoff hunt
BY TIM MORRIS Staff Writer On the first day of practice for the 2010-11 season, Howell High School hockey coach Bill Daley and his assistant coaches sat down with the Rebels’ three captains to discuss what the team needed to do to be successful. read more