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The Chicago Sinfonietta annual tribute to Dr. King holds more historical significance this year
The Chicago Sinfonietta annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tribute concert has more historical significance this year as it takes place a day before the first inauguration of an African-American president of the United States. The orchestra, under...Tags: River Forest, Dominican University
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Charles Morgan Jr., 1930-2009: Civil rights-era attorney represented Julian Bond, Muhammad Ali
Associated PressMONTGOMERY, Ala. — Charles Morgan Jr., a civil rights-era lawyer from Alabama who represented Julian Bond and Muhammad Ali and argued for the "one man, one vote" principle that redrew political maps, died Thursday. He was 78. Family members said...Tags: Diseases, Muhammad Ali, Lower House, International Military Interventions, Julian Bond
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MANCHESTER: MLK Holiday Closings
Town offices and libraries will be closed Jan. 19 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but normal trash collection will take place that day. The Manchester High School jazz band will perform during a 6:30 p.m. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration...Tags: Jazz Music
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BLOOMFIELD: MLK Remembrance
The Bloomfield Interfaith Clergy Association will hold its annual Martin Luther King remembrance celebration Jan. 19, beginning at 7 p.m. at Beth Hillel Synagogue, 160 Wintonbury Ave. The association is made up of religious leaders from the many local...Tags: Christianity, Judaism, Anglican
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Timeout: DJ Skribble on Clematis, and a timely Mockingbird
"Great expectations are better than poor possessions," goes the Argentine proverb. Fitting words to live and carouse by, especially these historically expectant days. Seems like a good time to celebrate the dreamer, audacity, hope ... and Argentina, too....Tags: Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Music, Dancing, Political Systems, Dining and Drinking
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MANCHESTER: Tax Payments Due Feb. 2
The second installment of tax payments for the 2008-09 fiscal year are due by 6 p.m. Feb. 2. Residents who don't pay their bills by the deadline will incur a 1.5 percent monthly interest charge. Some taxpayers will receive supplemental bills for motor...Tags: Alliance Bank Corporation, State Budgets
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Bulletin Board: A listing of events in Broward County
Today's highlights American Czech and Slovak Friends luncheon, 11:30 a.m. at Collins Community Center, 3900 NE Third Ave., Oakland Park. $9. Call 954-564-5571. Broadwalk Friday Fest, featuring The 18 Wheelers, 7-10 p.m. at Hollywood Beach Theatre, 100...Tags: Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Rivers, Colleges and Universities, Wilton Manors, Dining and Drinking
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Ranked teams to play
South Florida Sun-SentinelCredentials for the 13th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Basketball Classic are impressive. Four competing teams are defending FHSAA state champions, Pine Crest's Brandon Knight and American Heritage's Kenny Boynton Jr. are considered among the top...Tags: Basketball
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Palm Beach high school results and schedules
Staff reportsJunior guard Brooke Garmon scored her 1,000th career point and finished with 26 points, 11 rebounds and six steals to guide host King's Academy past Westminster Academy 53-43 in non-district girls' basketball game Thursday. Senior point guard Charissa...Tags: Booker T. Washington, Imperial and Royal Matters, Philadelphia Eagles, Basketball, Soccer
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Top-scoring players in slot tournaments go home with big prizes
South Florida Sun-SentinelIt doesn't take a lot of skill, and it doesn't take a lot of time. Perhaps that's why area slot players continue to flock to slot tournaments. Basically, casino patrons push on a slot machine button for a set amount of time, and the person with the...Tags: Pompano Beach, Gulfstream, The Seminole Tribe, Casino and Gambling Industry, Gaming and Lotteries
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School news
Rita Keith has received a $1,000 scholarship from the Lylton L. and Augusta Inettie B. Edwards Scholarship Fund. The money came from the $30,000 endowment given by the Edwards in December 2006. The fund requires that the Board of Trustees for the C....Tags: Awards and Prizes, Financial Aid
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Community events
Bluebird Gap Farm, 60 Pine Chapel Road in Hampton, will host a country hay ride from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday. People attending should meet at the Bluebird Amphitheater. Free. Information: 727-6739. Sandy Bottom Nature Park will host a Nature Hike/Meet...Tags: Christianity, National Government, Recreational and Sporting Goods Industry, Government, Baptist
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