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.
Service with a Purpose
July 14, 2010
Seven members of Woodland, The Community Church, will be heading to Uganda July 18 to visit with orphans.
Bayside enjoys bash on Coquina Beach
July 11, 2010
Friends and families from Bayside Community Church enjoyed a day at the beach during the church's Family Fun Day and Water Baptism July 11. The congregation headed to Coquina Beach, where members dined on hamburgers and hot dogs before church leaders performed water baptisms.
- 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 - 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."
