Stories tagged with "Christmas"

I am a Peanuts Junkie by JulieYoung

Can I just say I am super excited about Charlie Brown and Rudolph tonight? My sons and I commented the other day (while watching Rudolph’s Shiny New Year on Family Channel)... – Dec 30, 2008 at 9:36 AM in TV & Radio

Kids got cabin fever? Museum helps parents survive season by Tania E. Lopez

Parents and school aged children have only one week to go before the winter break is over.For some parents, the break represents an opportunity to spend time with the kids and... – Dec 28, 2008 at 5:32 PM in Communities

$11,000 check in kettle is charity's 2nd in 2 years by indystar

LAFAYETTE Salvation Army officials are celebrating a big donation found in one of their red kettles: a check for $11,000.The check was found Wednesday night after workers... – Dec 27, 2008 at 2:13 AM in Communities

Charity finds need to aid others keeps rising by Chris Sims

Good Samaritan Network of Hamilton County helped meet the needs of at least 13,973 people during its annual Christmas giveaway Dec. 13 at the Hamilton County 4-H... – Dec 27, 2008 at 2:11 AM in Communities

Control your destiny with positive thinking by indystar

It is Christmas Day, and I am sitting here thankful to have food, my health, my wonderful child and a roof over my head. It has not been easy for me for a long time, but I know... – Dec 27, 2008 at 2:07 AM in Opinion

$11,000 check left in Salvation Army kettle most recent comment by JohnScott

So THAT’S where I left it. Hey, I really... – Dec 26, 2008 at 5:36 PM

Billy Keller to host hoops clinic beginning Monday by indystar

FISHERS — Former Purdue University and Indiana Pacers star Billy Keller will host a clinic next week.The Billy Keller Basketball Christmas Clinic will be from 8:30 to 11:30... – Dec 26, 2008 at 2:29 AM in Communities

King of Glory prepares 12th Night Madrigal Dinner by indystar

King of Glory Lutheran Church invites the public to its first 12th Night Madrigal Dinner.Singers and entertainers from the church will re-create the festivities of the English... – Dec 26, 2008 at 2:27 AM in Communities

FFA staff gathers food for Gleaners by indystar

The National FFA headquarters on the Northwestside responded to Mayor Greg Ballard’s request to help Gleaners Food Bank stock its shelves in the holiday season.FFA employees... – Dec 26, 2008 at 2:24 AM in Communities

Indiana ski slope opens earlier than usual by indystar

PAOLI, Ind. — The recent cold snap has allowed a southern Indiana ski slope to open up earlier than in many recent years.Ski Paoli Peaks opened for the season last weekend, with... – Dec 25, 2008 at 4:33 PM in Communities

CBS sued over 'Two and a Half Men' by The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "Two and a Half Men" has spawned one major lawsuit.Warner Bros. Television sued CBS in Los Angeles on Wednesday, claiming it is owed nearly $70 million... – Dec 24, 2008 at 3:03 PM in Entertainment

Iran leader's Christmas message decries bullies by The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) -- Iran's president is offering season's greetings to Christians in a British TV address and suggests that if Jesus were alive, he would oppose "bullying,... – Dec 24, 2008 at 7:33 AM in Entertainment

Turkey or Ham? by JulieYoung

The other day I was in the grocery store looking for a Christmas turkey. My family is small enough that a turkey breast pretty much covers us, but I was horrified to see not one... – Dec 23, 2008 at 9:59 AM in Arts

The worst Christmas? by JulieYoung

What was the worst Christmas you ever had? Did someone regift something to you that you originally gave them? Did you suffer a bad break up on Christmas eve? Tell about the worst... – Dec 22, 2008 at 7:41 AM in Arts

Today in history by indystar

On this date:In 1864, during the Civil War, Union Gen. William T. Sherman wrote a message to President Abraham Lincoln that said in part: "I beg to present you as a... – Dec 22, 2008 at 2:09 AM in Living

S. African gold Krugerrand ups total for Salvation Army by Jason Thomas

GREENWOOD, Ind. — The Salvation Army of Johnson County is more than $800 richer, thanks to an anonymous donor.For the second straight year, a man plunked a gold Krugerrand... – Dec 20, 2008 at 9:03 AM in Communities

Dec. 26th: THE REV. PEYTON'S BIG DAMN BAND and their BIG DAMN HOLIDAY SHOW! by ASquared

Friday, December 26th 2008 8:00PM The Vogue Theatre (21+) 6259 N. College Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46220 Butler Scion and A Squared Industries Present: The Rev. Peyton’s Big... – Dec 19, 2008 at 10:15 PM in Music

Wallace & Gromit pirated on YouTube by The Associated Press

LONDON (AP) -- It's a whodunit for the info age.The animators behind Wallace & Gromit say they have quashed a pirated recording of a Christmas special leaked on... – Dec 18, 2008 at 11:16 AM in Entertainment

Baseball clinic, basketball camp are set by Michael Pointer

Franklin College baseball coach Lance Marshall and his staff will host a series of indoor clinics at the school for ages 7-18 during the Christmas break.A two-day hitting clinic... – Dec 18, 2008 at 2:09 AM in Communities

Santa Claus readies for work by indystar

Phil Brua, 83, has been Zionsville’s Santa Claus for the past 18 years, listening to wishes from throngs of children who visit him, hoping to get a special gift on Christmas... – Dec 18, 2008 at 2:09 AM in Communities