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'Magic' of the bells will ring on at school - Nelson Mail

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 03:02 PM PST

Nelson Mail

'Magic' of the bells will ring on at school Nelson Mail He was a great bell enthusiast and would often play around the Nelson area at various churches, she said. He taught singing and piano, led the Anglican choir at Foxhill, established a harmonic society and eventually formed a company of bellringers. He ... and more »

Rockin' around the Christmas tree - TheChronicleHerald.ca

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 01:40 PM PST

TheChronicleHerald.ca

Rockin' around the Christmas tree TheChronicleHerald.ca Vince Clarke's bright keyboards and Andy Bell's soaring voice find the right tone for original tunes, traditional carols and standards such as Silver Bells and White Christmas. Everything sounds ... Now they have finally added to their seasonal ...

It's Christmas time and city churches are gearing up - Times of India

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:33 PM PST

It's Christmas time and city churches are gearing up Times of India The two bells on top of the tower ring simultaneously to announce the birth of Jesus. "They are more ... "Preparations are already underway and we have started with practice of the choir," informs Rev Satish Kumar Nanda, the priest in charge ...

“No More Silence” Event this Saturday to Honor Newtown Victims - TheAlternativePress.com

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:03 PM PST

“No More Silence” Event this Saturday to Honor Newtown Victims TheAlternativePress.com The church is located at 326 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell. First Presbyterian Church, located at 326 Bloomfield Avenue, ... All events will include a communal bell-ringing to honor the first anniversary of the Sandy Hook tragedy along with a promise to ... and more »

The Bars of Irony - CounterPunch

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 11:03 AM PST

The Bars of Irony CounterPunch It was all those things and more, and yet, when all is said and done it was just a simple protest. The Action ... On Monday before Thanksgiving, Guinn and I began our vigil on the steps of the Capitol, choosing the replica of the Liberty Bell as our ...

Ski destinations where apres-ski is no afterthought - Newsday

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 10:06 AM PST

Ski destinations where apres-ski is no afterthought Newsday The fifth-story Bell Tower overlooks the city and faces west for a perfect sunset view. We suggest the bell ringer margarita, with Tanteo jalapeño-infused tequila, jalapeño juice, Patron Citronge liqueur, and lemon and lime juice. It's served in a ... and more »

Salvation Army major sets world record for handbell ringing - Fontana Herald-News

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 10:04 AM PST

Salvation Army major sets world record for handbell ringing Fontana Herald-News Despite very cold temperatures, Salvation Army Major Butch Soriano set a new world record for the longest continuous hand bell ringing by an individual -- 105 hours -- at a store in Colton last week. Beginning on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 9 a.m., Soriano ... and more »

Local need 'is not just something we read about' - North Kitsap Herald

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 10:00 AM PST

Local need 'is not just something we read about' North Kitsap Herald Fortunately, giving to the Poulsbo Lions/Raab Foundation Bellringer Fund enables the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to meet human needs not just during the holiday season, but year-round. Money donated to the Poulsbo ... 19, 4-7 p.m., at St. Olaf's ... and more »

Bells to toll for Nelson Mandela - Western Advocate

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 09:35 AM PST

Bells to toll for Nelson Mandela Western Advocate “This very talented choir has a number of songs that have been inspired by Nelson Mandela's service to his country, as part of their performing repertoire,” bell tower captain Chris Bacon said. The choir will sing for around 15 minutes before the bells ...

Church is to re-open - Harborough Mail

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 07:42 AM PST

Harborough Mail

Church is to re-open Harborough Mail St Peter and St Paul in Great Bowden will celebrate the completion of the work withcarols on the Green from 6pm, followed by refreshments in the church and bell ringing. The Rev James Shakespeare is inviting people ... The vicar, who abseiled down the ... and more »

Where après-ski is no afterthought - Newsday

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 07:12 AM PST

Where après-ski is no afterthought Newsday The fifth-story Bell Tower overlooks the city and faces west for a perfect sunset view. We suggest the bell ringer margarita, with Tanteo jalapeño-infused tequila, jalapeño juice, Patron Citronge liqueur, and lemon and lime juice. It's served in a ...

Many Christmas activities are on-going in the local region - TriCities.com

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 07:07 AM PST

Many Christmas activities are on-going in the local region TriCities.com 15, 3 p.m. Dr. Seuss's How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Frosty the Snowman and Rudolph the Rednosed Reindeer, $5, 276-783-6092 or www.thelincoln.org. ROCKY MOUNT CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS: Piney Flats, 200 Hyder Hill Road, Dec. 13, 14, 4:30-8 p.m. Rocky ...

FAIRS AND FESTIVALS: Dec. 13 - Wicked Local Plymouth

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 07:03 AM PST

FAIRS AND FESTIVALS: Dec. 13 Wicked Local Plymouth A charming Christmas story unfolds as you tour the mill and discover some traditions of long ago; the holly and the ivy, sugar plums, warm cider and gingerbread, roasted chestnuts, carol singing and ringing sleigh bells. Tours begin at 4 p.m. .... 13 ... and more »

Newtown massacre anniversary brings fresh call for gun curbs - South China Morning Post

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 06:27 AM PST

Newtown massacre anniversary brings fresh call for gun curbs South China Morning Post Reverend Gary Hall, dean of the Episcopal cathedral, called on the nation's elected leaders "to find the moral courage and the political will" to enact tougher gun laws. Find the moral courage and the political will to enact tougher gun laws ... and more »

A look back in wonder - Sydney Morning Herald

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 04:41 AM PST

Sydney Morning Herald

A look back in wonder Sydney Morning Herald Watching the tide gurgle through the streets was fascinating and, even under water, Venice was splendid with floating palaces and churches adrift. I finally gave in to a ... Two o'clock in the morning may seem a strange time to climb 5200 steps but Sri ...

Great George tolls to celebrate life of Mandela - University of Bristol

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 04:40 AM PST

Great George tolls to celebrate life of Mandela University of Bristol Matthew is the newly elected chairman of the Bristol branch of the Gloucester and Bristol Diocesan Association of Church Bell Ringers, and is encouraging the ringing of other bells in the city at the same time. Great George is usually quiet except for ... and more »

Cathedral bells ring at school's carol service - Watford Observer

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 03:44 AM PST

Watford Observer

Cathedral bells ring at school's carol service Watford Observer ... as hush descended when Maximilian Mollenhauer-Starkl, a Year 9 pupil, began to sing the first verse of 'Once in Royal David's City' as a solo." Before the service pupils were able to ring the bells with the help of well known campanologist Mr Austin.

MacGillvray to enter Order of Canada - Cape Breton Post

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 03:15 AM PST

MacGillvray to enter Order of Canada Cape Breton Post The tower's carillon will ring out a special noontime performance featuring the music of famed Cape Breton singer/songwriter Allister MacGillivray who is being invested as a member of the Order of Canada at Rideau Hall today. "To be honest, it is every ... and more »

Christmas tree festival lights up Cuckfield - Mid Sussex Times

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 01:59 AM PST

Mid Sussex Times

Christmas tree festival lights up Cuckfield Mid Sussex Times A congregation of Christmas trees glittered in a church as Cuckfield enjoyed the run up to the festive season. Crowds enjoyed 77 ... And the wedding dates of couples were recorded on the Cuckfield Bellringers romantic Wedding Bells Tree. In a busy ... and more »

Hospital gets into the festive spirit with charity Christmas fair - Norfolk Eastern Daily Press

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 01:40 AM PST

Norfolk Eastern Daily Press

Hospital gets into the festive spirit with charity Christmas fair Norfolk Eastern Daily Press Father Christmas and his helpers meet patient Logan Fowler-Leader who came down from the ward at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) Christmas Fayre. PHOTO BY SIMON FINLAY. Father Christmas and a flock of alpacas made ... Entertainment was ... and more »

Mourners prepare for Newtown vigil - Independent Online

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 01:36 AM PST

Independent Online

Mourners prepare for Newtown vigil Independent Online “As Christians, we follow one who died at the hands of human violence,” said the Episcopal cathedral's dean Gary Hall, noting that more than 30 000 have died this year in firearm-related incidents. “We call our elected leaders to find the moral courage ...

2013-12-13T01:40:00Z Entertainment Calendar Twin Falls Times-News - Twin Falls Times-News

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:50 AM PST

2013-12-13T01:40:00Z Entertainment Calendar Twin Falls Times-News Twin Falls Times-News Includes free-standing and wall-mounted flowers and artworks, fire pit, Eiffel tower model, floral cross, truck bike rack, wall tent heater, tables, smoker, coat racks, clocks and yard swing. Proceeds go to the welding program and for scholarships ... and more »

Cantigas has holiday concert - The Jersey Journal - NJ.com

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:46 AM PST

Cantigas has holiday concert The Jersey Journal - NJ.com ... Aurora Sarumida from Japan; and audience sing-a-longs of “Deck the Halls” and “Ocho Kadelikas.” Collectively, the choir will perform songs like “Wir Eilen Mit Schwachen,” “Carol of the Bells,” “Ding Dong Merrily on High,” and local composer and ...

WEEKEND: Voices, instruments to mix in Friday/Sunday Port Townsend concerts - Peninsula Daily

Posted: 13 Dec 2013 12:30 AM PST

WEEKEND: Voices, instruments to mix in Friday/Sunday Port Townsend concerts Peninsula Daily PORT TOWNSEND — The Wild Rose Chorale, the Port Townsend Youth Chorus, the Community Bell Choir and members of Ukuleles United will get together for concerts tonight and Sunday afternoon at First Presbyterian Church, 1111 Franklin St. The singers and ...

£3m bid to save bell foundry building - LoughboroughEcho.net

Posted: 12 Dec 2013 11:09 PM PST

£3m bid to save bell foundry building LoughboroughEcho.net LOUGHBOROUGH Bell Foundry is trying to raise around £3m to save its Victorian building after suffering a number of maintenance problems. Taylor's Bell Foundry, in Freehold Street, is renowned for making the biggest bell in Britain – the Great Paul bell ...

Towering task for bell volunteers - Bury Free Press

Posted: 12 Dec 2013 10:25 PM PST

Bury Free Press

Towering task for bell volunteers Bury Free Press Tower captain David Ward said: “The bell being lowered in the photographs was the third, which weighs about 200 to 250kg. The heaviest bell is about 550kg.” The bells also had to be steadied as they passed the tower's grand spiral staircase, cast in ...

Out & About Calendar - Macon Telegraph (blog)

Posted: 12 Dec 2013 09:46 PM PST

Macon Telegraph (blog)

Out & About Calendar Macon Telegraph (blog) Featuring Kim Meeks with songs of the season, Middle Georgia Youth Ballet, handbell choir from Highland Hills Baptist Church, magic, music and merriment. Tickets available at the .... 21: “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” (Jim Carrey version). Bring a ...

Keep on pressing for gun law curbs, crowd encouraged at Newtown vigil - Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Posted: 12 Dec 2013 09:02 PM PST

Keep on pressing for gun law curbs, crowd encouraged at Newtown vigil Pittsburgh Post Gazette Matt McClain/The Washington Post. Miranda Pacchiana, center, of Newtown, Conn., holds a candle at the conclusion of the vigil Thursday at the Washington National Cathedral to remember those who lost their lives because of gun violence ... and more »

Donna Reed's daughter to join in 'Wonderful Life' festivities - Finger Lakes Times

Posted: 12 Dec 2013 08:56 PM PST

Donna Reed's daughter to join in 'Wonderful Life' festivities Finger Lakes Times There will be Christmas carols at Trinity Church on lower Fall Street from 3:30 to 4 p.m. followed by bell ringing throughout the community at 4:15 p.m. A concert by the Seneca Singers will conclude the weekend at 5 p.m. at the Seneca Falls Library ... and more »

Newtown school shooting remembered with Washington vigil - NDTV

Posted: 12 Dec 2013 07:16 PM PST

NDTV

Newtown school shooting remembered with Washington vigil NDTV "As Christians, we follow one who died at the hands of human violence," said the Episcopal cathedral's dean Gary Hall, who noted that 32,000 have died in firearm-related incidents in the United States this year. "We call our elected leaders to find the ...

Few tickets remain for holiday concert, sing-along - Times Press Recorder

Posted: 12 Dec 2013 06:23 PM PST

Few tickets remain for holiday concert, sing-along Times Press Recorder 15, in the Clark Center for the Performing Arts in Arroyo Grande. //Contributed. A few tickets ... feature performances by the Village Carolers from Studio Sing, Sing, Sing and the Grande Bell Ringers from the First United Methodist Church of Arroyo ... and more »

First Congregational to Present Xmas Concert - Alameda Sun

Posted: 12 Dec 2013 06:15 PM PST

First Congregational to Present Xmas Concert Alameda Sun Janice Peterson, the church's music director, will conduct the Resounding Joy Ringers Hand Bell Choir and the Chancel Choir accompanied by Ron Jones, percussionist. Steel drums and congas will also accompany various guest soloists as they perform both ... and more »

New pagoda reveals Ninh Binh's soul - VietNamNet Bridge

Posted: 12 Dec 2013 06:12 PM PST

VietNamNet Bridge

New pagoda reveals Ninh Binh's soul VietNamNet Bridge It is 4.2m long and weighs 500kg. The bell, which is bronze mixed with gold, hangs high in a region of mountains and rivers. People can hear its sonorous vibrations from 10km away. From the bell-tower, visitors pass a lawn to arrive in a sanctum ...

Red Kettle money collected in Fallon stays in Fallon - Nevada Appeal

Posted: 12 Dec 2013 06:00 PM PST

Red Kettle money collected in Fallon stays in Fallon Nevada Appeal Francie Lee, left, and Samantha Lamb volunteer as bell ringers for the Salvation Army's Red Kettle program. ... He added that volunteers from other churches have also donated their time. ... He said volunteers staff the telephone around the clock ... and more »

Local Deaths- Dr. Michael David Dobbins - Alameda Sun

Posted: 12 Dec 2013 05:59 PM PST

Local Deaths- Dr. Michael David Dobbins Alameda Sun Funeral mass will also be at St. Joseph Basilica at 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14. A reception is to follow immediately after ... In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Golden Gate Boys Choir and Bellringers, www. ggbc.org. Holy Angels Sorensen ...

Competition winning images are revealed - Evesham Observer

Posted: 12 Dec 2013 04:12 PM PST

Evesham Observer

Competition winning images are revealed Evesham Observer Second place was awarded to Katarzyna Urbanik Pociask, for her impressive shot of Evesham's Bell Tower. “We received some fantastic entries, which made choosing a winner a difficult job,” said CT Wong, store director at Specsavers Evesham. “But we ...

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Fox Valley charitable giving making a comeback after economic downturn - Appleton Post Crescent

Posted: 12 Dec 2013 02:05 PM PST

Fox Valley charitable giving making a comeback after economic downturn Appleton Post Crescent “That's keeping donors home and also bell ringers,” said Robb Waugus, director of communications and financial development with the Salvation Army-Fox Cities. “With that, we still have the same number of match days each year, and that's really been the ... and more »

Middle Street Walk features art, music, and stories from the past - Wicked Local

Posted: 12 Dec 2013 01:06 PM PST

Middle Street Walk features art, music, and stories from the past Wicked Local Some of the highlights from the Middle Street walk included tours of city hall tower with Maggie Rosa, Gingerbread contest winners on display, trolley rides along Middle Street, Sargent House Museum tours, jazz performance at Sawyer Free Library: buoys ... and more »

Weekly entertainment calendar - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Posted: 12 Dec 2013 11:15 AM PST

Weekly entertainment calendar Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 5 O'Clock Club: Don Weast with Gary Meisner & Tom McGirr, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Dec. .... 15, DJ Publique, 10 p.m. Dec. 15, 932 E. Chambers St. Club Garibaldi: The Tire Buddys, Magma Dragon, Control, 7 p.m. Dec. 13, Valerie June, 9 p.m. Dec. 14, 2501 S ...

What's Happening - Willcox Range News

Posted: 11 Dec 2013 11:05 AM PST

What's Happening Willcox Range News Sacred Heart Christmas raffle. Sacred Heart Church is holding a Christmas raffle of a 24” x 32” portrait with Our Lady of Guadalupe and Blessed Pope John Paul II. Tickets are $1 per ticket or six for $5. Tickets will be on sale after Saturday and ...

The Incorrupt Corpse Of George Calciu - The American Conservative

Posted: 11 Dec 2013 10:43 AM PST

The Incorrupt Corpse Of George Calciu The American Conservative One night, Fr. George heard the joyful peal of many church bells: It was Easter. Early the next morning, the worst guard in the prison—who delighted in torture—entered the priest's cell. He should have turned his face to the wall. Instead, Fr. George ...

A Half Century Later, Burlington's Austin Handbell Choir Is Still Ringing - Seven Days

Posted: 11 Dec 2013 07:08 AM PST

A Half Century Later, Burlington's Austin Handbell Choir Is Still Ringing Seven Days The Austin Handbell Choir, of Burlington's First Congregational Church, has been performing for 50 years. You read that right: 50. Since the Beatles came to America. And the group ... Tower bell ringers' enthusiasm for practicing the complicated ...

Ukraine protests: US 'disgust' at heavy police tactics - Channel 4 News

Posted: 11 Dec 2013 04:53 AM PST

Ukraine protests: US 'disgust' at heavy police tactics Channel 4 News Protesters were equally vocal about their fear overnight, with figures from politicians to priests pleading with police not to shed blood. Some protesters held mobile phones in the air like candles and sang the national anthem, while church bells rang ... and more »

Ukrainian police battle for control of Kiev square - CANOE

Posted: 11 Dec 2013 02:28 AM PST

Ukrainian police battle for control of Kiev square CANOE KIEV - Ukrainian riot police moved in force early on Wednesday into part of the Kiev square where protesters are demonstrating agai