Christmas trees go on sale at St. Mark's
The Men of St. Mark's 13th annual Christmas tree sale is now open. This is the men's clubs' biggest annual fundraiser, with the proceeds benefiting St. Mark Catholic Church and School and other charitable organizations. These include St. Mark Parish programs such as the new church building fund, the outreach ministry, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, the religious education department, an annual ...

Clubs & Organizations - 2008
AARP lobbies for senior citizen benefits at the national, statewide and local level and is a social group with service to others in mind. It meets 9:30 a.m. to noon the second Monday at the Community Room at the Fernandina Beach Police Department, 1525 Lime St. Call John Megna at 277-2143.

Festival revives cultural rebirth
BULLHEAD CITY - Crafters, swordsmen and dancers enjoyed unseasonably warm temperatures Friday and Saturday at the Tri-state Renaissance Faire held at Rotary Park.

Employers Encourage Workers to Volunteer
David McGinty spends five to 10 hours a week helping the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Washington with such projects as training staff to teach hundreds of kids computer literacy.

Millions for special projects might end
When the Boys & Girls Clubs of National City needed a new roof, San Diego County Supervisor Greg Cox stepped in and gave it $60,000 in taxpayer money. When the club needed a kitchen renovated, he sent them $32,000.

Food drive today at Dalton High
All this week, Dalton High School clubs and organizations have hosted a "Cats Care" school-wide food drive to benefit area community food banks during the holiday season. Today, Nov. 21, members of the community may participate by dropping off food at the school from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Local News : Food banks prepare for holidays - Frontiersman
MAT-SU ? Requests for food baskets is up in the Valley a Thanksgiving nears. Organizations contacted Friday said demand is up, but the reasons varied from the economy to more people moving to the Valley. For the most part, donations are keeping pace.

Christmas parade entries wanted for Dec. 6 event
PRINCETON ? The Princeton Lions Club would like to invite Bureau County businesses, clubs and organizations to enter a float or unit in the annual holiday Princeton Christmas Parade.

New toys collected for charity
The Women's Social Club is collecting new, unwrapped toys for Christmas to be distributed to children through local non-profit organizations.

Clubs & Organizations
Parents Anonymous Support Group: Meets every Monday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Community Presbyterian Church, 590 S. Huachuca in Benson. Desert Stitchers: Meets every Monday from 1-3 p.m. at the Sunsites Community Center.

State's two Masonic groups join
The two Masonic organizations -- one black, one white -- ended 138 years of mutual disregard Friday by signing a resolution recognizing each other as brother Masons.

Volunteer Opportunities: San Diego residents
Volunteer San Diego helps 36,000 individuals, families, corporate and community groups fill volunteer needs at 500 community organizations each year. To volunteer or post volunteer opportunities, visit volunteersandiego.org.

Local Sports Calendar
New Membership: Although all district clubs have started the new season, there are still a few accepting new membership. Visit the ODBA (Ottawa District Badminton Association) website www.badmintonottawa.com to find out where to play locally and which clubs are still accepting new members. There are about 40 adult and junior clubs affiliated with ODBA in the region. ODBA organizes monthly ...

Heights service groups getting into the spirit 11/23/08
DEARBORN HEIGHTS - As many local families gather around the table to give thanks for all they have this holiday season, several local service organizations are asking residents to remember those who are less fortunate.

Tax-credit donations vital to schools
Statewide, more than 211,000 taxpayers in 2007 donated nearly $44 million for public school tax-credit programs. Taxpayers get dollar-for-dollar credit on their state income taxes for the donations.

FNFG grants $500K for mentoring
Nonprofit mentoring organizations received $500,000 in grants from First Niagara Financial Group Inc. as part its 2008 Mentoring Matters program.

NDOT to offer sign support
The Nevada Department of Transportation will be installing new sign supports for the service clubs and churches in Pahrump. All service clubs and churches interested in the program should contact the Pahrump Valley Chamber of Commerce to complete an application.

Amateur Angst: Japanese officials angry over U.S. pursuit of pitching prospect
As far as Junichi Tazawa is concerned, the most rebellious acts in his 22 years have been ignoring his homework and sneaking home after sunrise.

Panel to focus on youth activity
Council acts to re-create commission Youths have a new advocate with the re-creation of the Harford County Youth Commission, a 21-member panel that will plan and coordinate youth activities, advance their issues and promote a wholesome environment for young people.

Pittsburgh's renaissance holds lesson for Cleveland
The city that once defined rust belt decay might show the rest of the nation how to weather a recession.