Archive for: May, 2009

Christians should return to the Garden

Christians should return to the Garden

When I see someone in church experiencing God’s grace and mercy and presence, I am thrilled. When I see that same person turn his or her back on God and return to a sinful lifestyle, I am shocked. How could someone who has known Jesus ever leave him? How could someone who has experienced His [...]

Reading program at Prattville library kicks off for the summer

Reading program at Prattville library kicks off for the summer

Prattville – Many events will be held to emphasize the Summer Reading Program at the Prattville Public Library. Events in June are: Every Monday – Adult brown bag lunch 12:00-1:00 PM. Topics each Monday are: Story of quilts and their patterns; Keeping your car healthy; Homeschooling 101; Prattville K9 Unit; and TBA. June 2 – [...]

Summer activities abound in Prattville

Summer activities abound in Prattville

Prattville – The City of Prattville will be offering several free events over the summer months of interest to the entire family. “Prattville’s Free Family Fun Summer” will include movies, parades, and a street party. “This summer’s Free Family Fun events are a great way for citizens to connect with family and friends. The free [...]

Wetumpka Depot Players have come a long way

Wetumpka Depot Players have come a long way

Wetumpka, AL – Located in historic downtown Wetumpka is a community theater where the likes of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, The Odd Couple, Arsenic and Old Lace, and Father of the Bride are performed night after night to citizens all around the state of Alabama. The theater began as [...]

At the Movies: May 29, 2009

At the Movies: May 29, 2009

Terminator Salvation: Action/Science Fiction, show times are 12:30, 1:00, 3:05, 4:00, 5:40, 7:00, 8:15, and 9:35, rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and language. Film stars Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, and Moon Bloodgood – After Skynet has destroyed much of humanity in a nuclear holocaust, a group of survivors led by [...]

Review – Dogs: Funny Side Up by Nola Kelsey

Review – <em>Dogs: Funny Side Up</em> by Nola Kelsey

Blending personal accounts of her work around the world as a dog rescuer with candid, humorous tales of her canine gang at home, Nola Kelsey’s Dogs: Funny Side Up is undeniably funny and equally insightful. Kelsey’s humor leads this pack of personal stories, ranging from her work in Thailand where dogs seek refuge in ancient [...]

New Orleans: A city steeped in history and cultural diversity

New Orleans: A city steeped in history and cultural diversity

New Orleans, LA – In 1718, Jean Baptiste La Moyne, Sieur de Bienville, established New Orleans as the capital of Louisiana. At that time the city consisted of a military-style grid of seventy squares called the French Quarter. Bienville thought that area would be safe from tidal waves and hurricanes. Little did Bienville know that [...]

Braves edge Barons in Rickwood Classic

Braves edge Barons in Rickwood Classic

Birmingham, AL – Baseball fans from across the South took advantage of a sunny afternoon to visit America’s Oldest Ballpark Wednesday for the annual Rickwood Classic. This year’s contest between the Birmingham Barons and Mississippi Braves marked the 99th year of baseball in Birmingham and the teams provided everything a fan could want including a [...]

Two fishing events to be held at Pratt Park

Two fishing events to be held at Pratt Park

Prattville – The City of Prattville Leisure Services in conjunction with the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division are holding two upcoming fishing events at Pratt Park Pond in Prattville. First up is the Senior Fish Fest on Wednesday, May 27, from 7:00 AM-3:00 PM. On Saturday, June 6, it’s the Kids Fish Fest which [...]

Palm Pre finally sees the light of day

Palm Pre finally sees the light of day

Palm and Sprint ended months of speculation on May 12 by announcing the upcoming release of Palm Pre, the latest entry into the “iPhone killer” market. The long awaited release date comes with a couple of surprises; first, it is a Saturday, June 6, and secondly, it will be available from a variety of retail [...]

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