Archive for the ‘Programs’ Category

2010 Census – Having an Complete Accurate CountFriday, March 19th, 2010

By now you have received your U.S. Census forms for 2010 in the mail. You may be wondering why all the fuss about the importance of accurately completing the census? One of the reasons for it’s importance is establishing legislative districts. Another very important reason it is used in determining how certain Federal and StateRead More

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Charles Shultz still lives!Thursday, March 4th, 2010

The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz? 1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world. 2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners. 3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America pageant. 4 Name ten people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer Prize. 5. Name the last half dozen AcademyRead More

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Brevard’s Dancing With the STARS!Friday, February 12th, 2010

Feb 13, 2010 – Feb 13, 2010 8 pm – 11 pm Brevard’s Dancing with the Stars Hosted by Heart of Brevard Sweetheart Dancing with Our Stars – Valentine’s Weekend Dance Sponsored by Heart of Brevard Talent doesn’t just thrive in Hollywood, California. Western North Carolina has plenty of community celebrities who are willing toRead More

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Transylvania County Arts Council-Body & SoulWednesday, February 10th, 2010

Feb 12, 2010 – Mar 12, 2010 Monday – Friday from 10 am – 4 pm Gallery Exhibit: BODY & SOUL – by Transylvania Community Arts Council Location: 349 S. Caldwell Street Brevard, NC – View Map February 12 – March 12 BODY & SOUL: Gallery Exhibit at TC Arts Council The TC Arts CouncilRead More

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REMEMBER-Those STILL Missing in HAITI!Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

Over these last few days I have been following closely the desperate pleas of a fellow Rotarian and friend, Matthew Beck, as he tries to get word about his brother missing in the rubble of Hotel Montana in Haiti. Brendan, an engineer doing consulting work in Haiti, checked into the hotel for a night toRead More

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Q & A on Move-Up/Repeat Home Buyer Tax CreditMonday, January 4th, 2010

In researching to find answers to questions how the expanded Move-UP/Repeat Home Buyer Tax Credit works, I came across this lengthy piece that answers a lot of the ins and outs of how it works and who is eligible from the National Association of Home Builders. It really does give a complete run down onRead More

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Texting/Emailing While Driving? NO MORE!Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

It is amazing to me that we have to conduct studies and pass laws to determine texting while driving is dangerous. I have 3 children in their 20′s all with blackberries and it scares me to think they may be driving while texting or emailing. Transportation Institute found that truck drivers who were texting wereRead More

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5 Ways to Create YOUR Version of the Holidays!Monday, December 14th, 2009

I was reading a RISMEDIA article dated December 10, 2009 talking about creating our own version of the Holiday Season and it struck me so I thought I would share it with you and hope you can relate & benefit.  We all have from time to time experienced the stresses associated with the hustle &Read More

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Thank you to Great Folks Everywhere!Friday, October 30th, 2009

In this age of instant information – instant gratification – data overload – we at times forget the humanity behind the written word. So I would like to say a simple THANK YOU for following my Blogs. It’s nice to know what interests me also interests some of you. I enjoy connecting with great folksRead More

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Great Ideas on How to Reduce, Reuse, RecycleWednesday, October 14th, 2009

I found this article from RISMEDIA very interesting with great ideas we may not have thought about – enjoy the read. RISMEDIA, October 14, 2009—(MCT)—You’re committed to curbside recycling. Now how do you tackle the tough stuff? Check out these solutions for seven hard-to-recycle items. 1. Appliances – Most appliances can be tricky to dispose of.Read More

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