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Children and Teens needed to perform in Best Christmas Pageant Ever

ANDERSON, IN - Kidz Take the Stage (KTS) Performing Arts Studio is in need of children and teens to fill parts in their upcoming production "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever." 

A few boy character roles are still available for boys between the ages of 5 and 18.  Cost for these character parts is $90. 

Breakfast With Santa Tradition Continues for Highland High School Music Fundraising

ANDERSON, IN - Highland High School Choral Boosters and Choir members are seeking community support for the 3rd annual "Breakfast with Santa" event to be held on Saturday December 6th, 2008 from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. As last year, the event will be held at Madison Park Church of God, 67th and Columbus Ave.

First of 2 New Dunkin' Donuts in Anderson to Open this Week

ANDERSON, IN - The first of two new
Dunkin' Donuts coming to Anderson before the end of the year is
scheduled to open at 5 a.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2008.

The newly opening Dunkin' Donuts is
located at 14th and Jackson in downtown Anderson. The second
restaurant at 4431 S. Scatterfield Rd. is scheduled to open
mid-December.

Veterans' Commons Bricks Again Available

ANDERSON, IN -  In honor of Veterans Day, the City of Anderson Department of Parks and Recreation is again opening the Shadyside Park Veterans’ Commons area for brick sales.  Around 850 inscribed bricks, sold in 1998 and 1999, now fill the Veterans’ Commons. Approximately 100 more spaces for bricks have been made available; bricks will be offered for sale by between Veterans Day and December 31.  The bricks will cost $125 each and may be purchased through the Parks Department. 

Noble receives National Endowment for Humanities grant

ANDERSON, IN - Associate professor of English, Zola Noble recently received a grant from National Endowment for the Humanities to study at Ferrum College’s institute’s "Regional Study and the Liberal Arts: Appalachia Up-Close."

The institute seeks scholars who are interested in how regional perspectives comment on wider national and global issues, and how regional material can enhance the undergraduate curriculum.

Madison County Prosecutor Broderick Presents Women’s Self Defense Class

ANDERSON, IN - October is the month for Domestic Violence Awareness, and on Tuesday, October 28, Thomas Broderick, Jr., Prosecutor of Madison County, sponsored a free women’s self-defense class, for the residents of Madison County to help promote awareness about domestic violence and to provide practical information to assist in crime prevention.

Anderson University to Young Alums: "U Matter"

By David Hynds

AU recently launched its young alumni initiative, titled U Matter, as an integral part of the "Dreams. Discovery. Direction." campaign.

 

U Matter
engages young alumni by encouraging them to relive their college
experiences and recognize the effect those experiences have had on
their lives.

From a Concerned Herald Bulletin Newspaper Carrier

By Anonymous

I am a paper carrier (maybe yours). I am part of a movement to get a union in for the paper carriers and bundle haulers here in Madison county. Currently, an in town carrier makes .076 cents per daily paper that they deliver (yes, less than eight cents each). On a Sunday we make .32 cent per paper. This adds up to a little over $41.00 a year for each 7 day a week customer.

Anderson Trick or Treat Hours Set

ANDERSON, IN - Little ghouls and boys will soon be knocking at your door with the expectation of tasty Halloween treats. Anderson Police Chief Darron Sparks has set Trick or Treat hours for the City of Anderson for Friday, October 31 from 5-8 p.m.

Motorists should be especially vigilant on Halloween, and parents should plan to review trick or treat safety rules with their children before the big night, keeping in mind that an illuminated porch light is the owner’s signal that trick or treaters are welcome at that home!

Brian McLaren visits AU during Spiritual Emphasis Week

ANDERSON, IN - Anderson University will welcome Brian McLaren to the campus for Spiritual Emphasis Week (SEW), October 21-23. McLaren is an author, speaker, pastor, and networker among innovative Christian leaders, thinkers, and activists. He is a frequent guest on television, radio, and news media programs. The Anderson University office of Spiritual Life and Counseling Services sponsors SEW once each year to offer students and the community an opportunity for worship and study with an off-campus speaker.

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