Camp of love — Children with special needs find safe haven at summer camp

Camp Able abounded with love and joy the week of July 19. The camp is described as Christmas morning, summer vacation and a family reunion all rolled into five fun packed days for people with special needs. It is a place where disabilities are worked around and gifts are celebrated. It's a community of unconditional love, compassion and acceptance.


Gifts from above: The Lake Elmo Inn's tradition of exchanging a drink for an ornament

The Lake Elmo Inn's Christmas trees begin every year naked. The lonely twinkle lights that adorn their bare branches do little to help them stand out against the holiday decorations that will embellish the remainder of the restaurant once the season begins.


Wheaton radio station to play Christmas music in July

WETN Radio in Wheaton is feeling a lot like Christmas these days.


Money can work for a child's birthday present and as a donation

In Kathy Lynn's July 21 column, Consider Charitable Gifts Carefully, she says she was asked what she thought of a four-year-old being invited to a birthday party and being asked to bring money in lieu of a gift and that it would be donated to a local charity.


Clark's Hallmark Reader's Choice to buy gifts

Readers choose Clark's Hallmark as best place to buy gifts


Christmas market shows off Prudhoe to the full

LOCAL producers and businesses wishing to take part in a Christmas market at Prudhoe Castle are urged to come forward.


QVC Observes Largest CHRISTMAS IN JULY Event in 24-Year History

Leading multimedia retailer QVC observed its largest CHRISTMAS IN JULY® event in the company's 24-year history, with more than $46.5 million in orders â representing a 14 percent increase over prior year CHRISTMAS IN JULY results.


Buckingham Palace exhibition shows Queen's year

LONDON, July 30 — An exhibition running until October aims to provide visitors to Buckingham Palace with a rare insight into the Queen's many and varied day jobs. Marking the annual Summer opening of the palace's 19 state rooms to the public, “The Queen's Year” focuses on the 84-year-old sovereign's hectic calendar. It includes 10 hats she has ...


Summer UK palace exhibition shows Queen's year

LONDON (Reuters Life!) - An exhibition running until October aims to provide visitors to Buckingham Palace with a rare insight into the Queen's many and varied day jobs.


Ministry helps cut food costs

Each month, Angel Food Ministries offers people throughout the country a way to purchase produce, meats and other foods at roughly half-price.