Harvest broadcasts game show-themed VBS
June 29, 2009
More than 200 children spent last week on contestants' row during Harvest United Methodist Church's Studio Go! Vacation Bible School June 22-26 at the Lakewood Ranch church.
Chabad of Bradenton to honor leader
June 22, 2009
Chabad of Bradenton will host an observance of the 15th anniversary of the passing of the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, obm, this week.
Summer heats up at Christian Retreat
June 18, 2009
More than 600 kids flocked to Christian Retreat for the annual Kids-A-Flame camp June 15-20 at the East County Christian center. The kids enjoyed a variety of water-themed games to beat the heat.
Sarasota Baptist rocks the dock
June 17, 2009
Children are rocking the dock this week at Sarasota Baptist’s Crocodile Dock Vacation Bible School, which runs June 15-18. Children are enjoying swamp stomp music, the Chadders dockside Drive-In, crafts, water games and other activities during the event, which runs from 9 a.m. to noon, daily.
Harvest welcomes pastoral intern
June 11, 2009
Juana Jordan, a student from Candler School of Theology at Emory University, is interning at Harvest United Methodist Church this summer.
Ministry stitches community outreach
June 2, 2009
The Loving Stitches Ministry of Our Lady of the Angles Catholic Community meet once a week to make items for organizations such as the Healthy Start Coalition, Manatee Memorial Hospital’s nursery and more.
Chabad celebrates Lag Ba'Omer
May 13, 2009
Members of the Chabad of Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch gathered at the picnic area at Summerfield Park from 6-8 p.m., May 12 to enjoy the Jewish celebration of Lag Ba’Omer. The celebration and family fun day included food and drink, cotton candy, an obstacle course, an 18-foot inflatable slide, a caricature artist, face painting, a raffle and other activities.
Hope Presbyterian hosts art show
May 1, 2009
Arts from throughout the state displayed their wares at Hope Presbyterian Church's art show and coffee house May 1. Folk duo Scone Train provided live music at the event.
Young Life loses area director
April 30, 2009
Steve Sipes founded the Christian organization’s East Manatee branch more than 10 years ago.
My View: Churches not immune from downturn
April 23, 2009
With donations falling, church leaders must examine every category of expenses and ministries.
- May
20 Braden River Soccer Club Pre-Tryout Camp
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - May
22 Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance May Morning Express Networking Social - SCF "How SCF Supports Local Business"
7:30 am - 9:00 am - May
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
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Ranch rallies against cancer
05/15/13
East County residents will rally to fight cancer Saturday, May 18, as the American Cancer Society hosts its annual Lakewood Ranch Relay for Life event at the Lakewood Ranch YMCA. -
Barista pours on fun for daughters
05/15/13
State Road 70 Starbucks barista and East County resident Cyndee Vanderford showed her daughters the world of lattes and mochas for Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day April 25. -
Troop plants Freedom's courtyard
05/15/13
Girls in Girl Scouts Junior Troop 181, at Freedom Elementary School, recently earned their Bronze Award by researching and planting the back of the school’s courtyard.
