Festivities light path for spirit of Hanukkah
December 2, 2009
From menorahs and dreidels to music and hockey, Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch is ready to celebrate.
Teens upload computer assistance program
December 2, 2009
Teenagers from Our Lady of the Angels are helping senior citizens learn how to use computers as the Meek Squad.
Cornerstone launches jail ministry
December 2, 2009
Members of Cornerstone Church of Lakewood Ranch will be volunteering in a new jail ministry for families of inmates.
Peace Presbyterian holds Peace in Park event
November 17, 2009
About 40 children attended Peace in the Park on Veterans Day.
Chabad Men's Club rolls with bowling outing
October 28, 2009
The Men's Club at Chabad hit the lanes at AMF Lanes in Bradenton for its first outing of the year Oct. 18. The men and their families enjoyed some great games of bowling.
Harvest hosts kids' day at pumpkin patch
October 24, 2009
Harvest United Methodist Church held a special Kids Day at the Patch from 10 a.m. to noon, Oct. 24, during the church’s annual pumpkin patch event. Activities included face painting, games and time to hunt for the perfect pumpkin.
Harvest completes West Wing expansion
August 19, 2009
The $3.4 million project adds 15,000 square feet to the Lakewood Ranch Methodist church.
Woodland hosts wellness expo
August 14, 2009
Woodland — The Community Church and the Manatee County School District partnered Aug. 13 for The Wellness Expo 2009. Hundreds gathered at the church to get information about health-related products and services, participate in door prizes and listen to Dr. Nick Yphantides.
Young Life students conquer Sharp Top Cove Camp
August 12, 2009
About 50 East County students headed to Sharp Top Cove Camp in Jasper, Ga., July 25 to Aug. 2 for a summer camp with Young Life. Students enjoyed activities such as rock climbing, repelling, ropes courses, zip lines, hiking and more.
St. Barbara completes iconic installation
August 10, 2009
The church has photos of the installation and the finished work on its Web site.
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26 Tribute to Heroes Parade - Main St LWR
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm - May
28 Braden River Soccer Club Try-outs
6:00 pm - May
29 LWRBA May Membership Lunch
11:30 am - 1:00 pm - May
31 May YLA Breakfast "Legendary Leaders"
7:30 am - 9:00 am
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Gullett student wins speech contest
05/22/13
Gullett Elementary School student Hailey Wahlers took home top honors May 11, after placing first in the Tropicana District Speech Contest. -
Girl Scouts give cookies a new cause
05/22/13
Local Daisy Scouts from Troop 180 are helping Feeding Empty Little Tummies feed homeless school children in the area. -
Dancing group to host fundraiser
05/22/13
Members of KC and the Sunshine Dancers, a group of Manatee County dancers ages 8 to 20, will show off their dancing skills in jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance from 7 to 9 p.m. May 28, as the group holds a show titled "Breaking Ground."
