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9/11 ten year anniversary events in the Tennessee Valley

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Thursday, September 8th, 2011, 3:15pm

9/11 ten year anniversary events in the Tennessee Valley

Below is a list of 9/11 memorial events in the Tennessee Valley. To submit an event, email news@waff.com.

Friday

Community Ceremony held by Woodmen of the World Lodge 514 in Athens. Begins at 10 a.m. at the Limestone County Department of Human Resources Building at 1007 W. Market Street.

Saturday

Redstone Arsenal 9.11k Road Race - Team Redstone's and Family Morale Welfare and Recreation Sports and Fitness road race begins Saturday at 7:30 a.m. Race starts at the Sparkman Complex building 5302, Martin Road.
Cry Out America - 9:30 a.m. until Noon at the duck pond in Big Springs Park in Athens.

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Provide military heroes brighter holidays with Sears

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, September 6th, 2011, 2:02pm

Provide military heroes brighter holidays with Sears

Thousands of active-duty soldiers will be away from home this holiday season, and Sears wants to help bridge the miles and make the holidays a little easier for the men and women who serve our country.

Sears has launched its 4th annual Heroes at Home Wish Registry(SM) encouraging customers and associates to donate in-store or online at sears.com/heroesathome now through November 19th.

The Wish Registry, a seasonal extension of the Sears Heroes at Home program, gives deployed service members a chance to send their love home by providing the means for them to purchase practical gifts such as clothes, toys, and holiday decorations.

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Sand Mountain Disaster Relief Concert

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Thursday, August 25th, 2011, 4:25pm

There will be a Sand Mountain Disaster Relief Concert on Sunday, September 4 from 4 - 7 p.m. at the Ider High School Football Stadium.

There will be free admission, but donations are welcome.

All proceeds to disaster relief for Sand Mountain, Jackson & Dekalb Counties.

Checks should be mailed to Ider Town Hall (P.O. Box 157, Ider, AL 35981). Make Checks payable to Ider Area Relief Fund.

Concert features: Bryan White, Buddy Jewell, Aly'An, Due West, Lewis Copeland, Leon Venerable, Chris Shepard, Robert Keele, and Jason Lee Wilson.

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Blood drive in honor of Buddy Phillips

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Friday, August 12th, 2011, 10:51am

There is a blood drive today, Friday, August 12 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at In 2 Wireless on Highway 72 in honor of Buddy Phillips.

Buddy Phillips has been battling Leukemia since April 2010.

Those who donate will receive 25% off a photo package from Life's Mirror Images and a chance to win several prizes!

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Students: White Night party at Northeast Alabama Community College

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Thursday, August 11th, 2011, 12:16am

Students: White Night party at Northeast Alabama Community College

The NACC SGA presents a dance party in the Student Center on Friday, August 19 from 8 p.m. - 12 a.m., the White Night Black Light Party.

This dance party is like no other: Dress to impress in neon or your brightest whites!

There will be a live DJ and the T.O.Y.S. are the featured act, a dance crew from Huntsville.

Don't miss it!

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Commercial space available at Jackson County Fair

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011, 3:32pm

Commercial space available at Jackson County Fair

The Jackson County Fair is coming up on September 6-10. Commercial Exhibit Space is available for 5 nights for $125.

Contact Jane Stump at 256-437-8280 or email stumpjane@chapter.net.

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NACC offers tuition waver for qualified students

Submitted by Lonnie Liebner, Community Web Producer

Thursday, July 28th, 2011, 1:25pm

NACC offers tuition waver for qualified students

The Alabama State Board of Education has authorized Northeast Alabama Community College to assist students who were adversely affected by the storms of April 27. Northeast will provide a 50% tuition waiver for students to either enroll or re-enroll and who demonstrate a significant loss.

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