Temple hosts East County gathering
August 31, 2010
Members of Temple Emanu-El gathered for the fourth annual East county Jewish Gathering at Summerfield Park Aug. 28. Attendees enjoyed socializing, face-painting, a picnic-style dinner, ice cream and a special havdalah service, which marks the separation between the Sabbath and the week ahead.
St. Mary's launches galactic adventure
August 13, 2010
St. Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church transformed its sanctuary into space-themed control center for the church's special Galactic Blast Vacation Bible School this week. Children enjoyed arts and crafts, snacks, Bible stories and other "cosmic adventures in praising God."
Braden River saddles up for VBS
August 8, 2010
The Church at Braden River took a trip back to the Old West during this year's Vacation Bible School. The Western-themed event included fun, faith-based activities. Participating children also raised money for the church's food pantry.
Bayside pastor to brave heights for backpack drive
July 28, 2010
Pastor Charles Young is hoping to collect more than 1,000 backpacks as well as other school supplies.
Joseph's story inspires VBS
July 24, 2010
Children at Faith United Church of Christ brought the Bible story of Joseph and his journey from prison to the palace to life during a special Vacation Bible School July 22-24. VBS children finished the event with a cookout with their families this afternoon.
Theme days highlight Bayside VBS
July 23, 2010
Nearly 40 kindergarten and first-grade students gathered at Bayside Community Church for Vacation Bible School July 19-23. Participants enjoyed praise and worship, games and arts and crafts, among other activities. The children also enjoyed dressing up for each day's different theme, including animals, space, superheroes, royalty and water day.
CAMP SPOTLIGHT: Bayside VBS
July 23, 2010
Kindergarten and first-grade students at Bayside Community Church share their favorite parts of Vacation Bible School.
Children rope in fun at Saddle Ridge Ranch VBS
July 23, 2010
Hundreds of children enjoyed a cowboy-themed Vacation Bible School July 19-23 at Woodland —The Community Church. Participants enjoyed arts and crafts, playtime in bounce houses and other activities during the weeklong event.
Peace members enjoy kayaking trip
July 20, 2010
A women's fellowship group at Peace Presbyterian Church recently enjoyed a day kayaking on Sarasota Bay.
Jewish community gathers for wine tasting
July 19, 2010
More than 120 people came out for the special event at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall.
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9 3rd Annual Women in Business Program
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Sep
10 Bradenton Christian Women's Connection Luncheon
10:30 am - 1:00 pm - Sep
10 Hope Floats Sidewalk Sale
11:00 am - 6:00 pm - Sep
10 Hope Floats Sidewalk Sale
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
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UPCC, Fit2Run to host 9/11 event
09/08/10
University Park Country Club and Fit2Run will host the second 9/11 4-Miler Cross Country Run at 7:30 a.m., Sept. 11, at University Park Country Club. -
Sizzling couple needs your vote
09/01/10
One East County duo is hoping to earn the title of America's Hottest Culinary Couple. -
Ranchers endure Ironman Timberman
09/01/10
Nicole and Nick Clark, owners of Fitness Together in Lakewood Ranch, recently competed in and finished the Ironman Timberman 70.3 triathlon Aug. 22 in Gilford, N.H.
