Haitian Choir Performs in Staunton

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Andre

A famed choir from Haiti called Les Petits Chanteurs, which means “The Little Singers,” performed in Staunton Monday night.

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Haiti Still Shaken Months After Earthquake

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Andre

It’s been more than eight months since a devastating earthquake destroyed the capital of Haiti. Host Liane Hansen talks with NPR’s Jason Beaubien, who’s returned to Haiti to assess recovery and rebuilding efforts months after the capital, Port au Prince, was flattened by a 7.0 earthquake.

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Haiti holds 2nd presidential debate

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Andre

Associated Press PETIONVILLE, Haiti — Haiti held its second presidential debate ever Saturday, a sparsely attended event that was short on detailed responses from the candidates and disrupted by multiple power blackouts.

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Haiti Holds Second Presidential Debate In History

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Andre

Haiti held its second presidential debate ever Saturday, a sparsely attended event that was short on detailed responses from the candidates and disrupted by multiple power blackouts. South Florida’s Haitian community gathered at a watch party to see who their homeland’s next leader might be.

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Jennifer Kingsley Neighbors: Haitian artist brings art, charity work to Elmira

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Andre

Haitian artist Jhonson Augustin was a schoolboy when he began learning the art of cut metal work.

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Religion Notes: Cancer group to hold interfaith healing service

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Andre

The Women Living with Cancer Support Network will host its second Community Interfaith Service of Healing and Wholeness at 4 p.m. Sept. 26 at Lake Shore Presbyterian Church, 2270 Blanding Blvd., in Jacksonville. The service of music, story, prayer and remembrance is open to the community and all who have been or are touched by cancer, including survivors, caregivers, friends and family. A …

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MMWD sponsors Mt. Tam watershed workshop

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Andre

The Marin Municipal Water District invites fellow Marin residents, conservationists and Mount Tamalpais enthusiasts to discuss the future of the watershed and to help chart a course for this invaluable community asset by participating in a free workshop on Sept. 22.

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Word Play: Pictures for the fall

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Andre

A roundup of children’s picture books this season include more adventures from Knuffle Bunny, Marla Frazee’s pushy little “boss baby” (pictured) and more. In “Knuffle Bunny” and “Knuffle Bunny, Too,” readers fell in love with the highly expressive Trixie in her pre-verbal and preschool states. Along with her, we experience the drama of (temporarily) losing her beloved stuffed Knuffle Bunny, and …

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M. Prozzo, Auctioneer Saturday September 18th, 2010 – 10:00 A.M. 1381 Howland Road, Hubbardton, Vt.

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Andre

ON-SITE AUCTION Comment: Pat and Liz Carvey, Life long collectors, have decided to prepare for retirement and are selling many of their valuable possessions that they have accumulated over their lifetime together. There are no additions, plan for a long day. Bring your own chairs and packing.

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Disaster brings hope Local woman returns from helping kids in Haiti

Posted on September 18, 2010 by Andre

BRATTLEBORO — Spending roughly two months in the poverty-stricken nation of Haiti gave Brattleboro resident Mariam Diallo a new perspective on life and hope.

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