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The Belalie Arts Society celebrates the Winter Solstice Picnic as a tribute to South Australia’s Bundaleer Forest
For 20 years, a group of artists and art lovers have gathered in Bundaleer Forest, 220 kilometers north of Adelaide, to pay homage to the winter solstice. Key points: The Bundaleer Reserve is considered the birthplace of Australia’s logging industry, from 1875 The Belalie Arts Society held an annual festival in the forest from around …
A celebration of 75 years in preparation at Faith Lutheran Church
June 5 marked the 75th anniversary of Faith Lutheran Church in Glen Ellyn. Over 300 people filled the lawn for a joyful celebration that included delicious food, games, a bouncy house, a fun trip down memory lane and a glimpse into the future of this thriving congregation. The day began with worship services that spanned …
Glastonbury Festival 2022: full line-up, set times and weather forecast
The Glastonbury Festival makes its highly anticipated return this week after a three-year delay. Like many big events, the iconic music festival was canceled during the coronavirus pandemic outbreak. Now it’s back in full force to celebrate its 50th anniversary, with the doors to the Worthy Farm site opening tomorrow, Wednesday June 22. The Glastonbury …
With the solstice on Tuesday, summer officially arrives in the region – Daily Local
KENNETT SQUARE – Summer returns to the Northern Hemisphere on Tuesday. Nature is abuzz with beauty, birds are singing at dawn every day and thundering thunderstorms are also coming.Of course, for young people, and perhaps most importantly, school is out of session. Sure, there’s plenty to do this summer in southeastern Pennsylvania. “Soak up the …
Munsey Church Celebrates 150th Celebration | Living
For more than 150 years, Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church has been an active presence in Johnson City. The church has had three sanctuaries, all on East Market and South Roan Street, held countless Vacation Bible Schools, worship services, and served the community for decades. It is home to the longest active accredited kindergarten in …
I went inside the Amazon smart warehouse in Swindon where robots help deliver orders to your doorstep
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see inside one of commerce giant Amazon’s smart warehouses? After opening last year, we took a look inside their fulfillment center in Swindon, where robots help deliver orders to your doorstep. At 550,000 square feet, the size of nearly seven football fields. Swindon Amazon uses …
Fort Langley Jazz and Arts Festival Nominated for Canadian Live Music Industry Awards – Aldergrove Star
Celebrating Canada’s exit from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fort Langley Jazz and Arts Festival will feature a 98 square foot outdoor mural in collaboration with Kwantlen First Nation. Members of the public will also be able to participate in the collaborative “paint by number” mural, which will be a centerpiece of the festival on July …
After 2 years of waiting, the Wallingford Jubilee begins with a massive parade
WALLINGFORD – Thousands of marchers and floats marched through the city center and beyond during the Wallingford 350+2 Jubilee Parade on Saturday afternoon. The floats featured grape walkers from the vineyards of Gouveia, ghouls from the Path of Terror, a tree created by the library to represent the growth of the city, and even a …
It’s strawberry season, but where are all the berries in western Washington?
A cold, wet spring delays the annual harvest. MARYSVILLE, Wash. — As organizers staged the first Marysville Strawberry Festival in three years on Friday, vendors found themselves pondering the unthinkable. “Well, hopefully there are enough strawberries for people to come around and eat them. That would be good,” said Joe Sahli, who operates Faultline Rocks …
More than 1,000 artists will perform at the national dance and music festival | Culture – Sports
The National Festival of Dance and Music creates a platform for artists working in the fields of song, dance and music. (Photo: VNA) Dak Lak (VNA) – More than 1,000 artists from 22 professional artistic troupes across the country will participate in the National Festival of Dance and Music 2022 is expected to take place …
Dunnell Fire Department is planning an event | News, Sports, Jobs
WELCOME — This weekend the Sherburn Festival is scheduled as well as the Sherburn High School reunion. Most of the festivities take place at Sherburn City Park. The Welcome Summer Festival is scheduled for July 15-16. There are usually sellouts all over town and if anyone wants their sellout on the map which …
Pilgrimage in different religions – IslamOnline
The pilgrimage is an allegory of human life on earth. It is the externalization of an inner journey towards truth, or an adventure of spiritual discovery. Pilgrims from distant countries converge on a center, attracted by a spiritual magnetism. Thus, the pilgrimage is seen as a means by which man tries to connect to the …
Things to do on the weekend around Denver and beyond: Renaissance Festival, Denver Greek Festival, Mile High BBQ, Juneteenth in Five Points, ‘Friends’ | Denver Gazette
THURSDAY – SATURDAY You can spot these beloved Ford Mustangs statewide this weekend at the 34th Annual Rally of the Rocky Mountain Mustangs in Colorado Springs. They were 400 here last year, and even more are expected this year. It starts with a Mustang Mountain Tour on Wednesday. Then there is an Open Track day …
CFPB official flags concern over ‘Rent-A-Bank’ consumer loans
By Jon Hill (June 15, 2022, 5:35 p.m. EDT) – A senior Consumer Financial Protection Bureau official hinted Wednesday at a potential review of whether certain non-banks engage in cost lending. raised inappropriately through fictitious partnerships with banks, claiming that the agency is looking into the phenomenon of “bank leasing schemes”. Speaking at a Consumer …
Here’s how you can take part in Victoria’s biggest arts festival next month
(AGGV / Paint-In) Welcome after a two-year break! The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is looking for your help make Victoria’s favorite art event bigger and better than ever! We’re talking about the long-awaited TD Art Gallery Paintingof course, which will return for its 33rd year next month. One of Victoria’s best-loved festivals, it all …
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United Through Food Iraqi cookbook launched on Iraqi Day of Dialogue and Peace [EN/AR/KU] – Iraq
Attachments Baghdad, Iraq, June 15, 2022— The United Nations Development Program (UNDP), in partnership with the Community Dialogue and Peace Committee of the Office of the Prime Minister, organized the Iraqi Day of Dialogue and Peace in Baghdad yesterday, which aims to celebrate the unique diversity of Iraqi communities. The celebration brought together cultural and …
Hoosier Valley offers rail tours | The star
NORTH JUDSON – The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum is running special excursion trains this weekend in conjunction with Father’s Day and the North Judson Mint Festival. The Mint Festival takes place June 17-19 in North Judson, located in Starke County. The HVRM will have special excursion trains on Saturday and Sunday. Passengers travel in the …
Luminato Woodbine Weekend is a free festival coming to Toronto in June
There are endless ways to soak up the summer in Toronto this month, one of them being a free festival on the beach! Luminato Woodbine Weekend kicks off this Friday and will be filled with concerts, art showcases, food vendors and more. “Kick off your summer with two fabulous free days of music, art, conversation …
A complete guide to help you choose the right personal loan – Forbes Advisor INDIA
Today, we are seeing an increase in the number of people opting for a personal loan, especially to finance their major purchases. A personal loan simply refers to the unsecured loan taken out by an individual from a bank or a non-bank financial company (NBFC) to meet their personal needs. A personal loan, unlike a …
Lenny Henry “still surprised” by the lack of black and Asian faces at Glastonbury | Lenny Henry
Sir Lenny Henry said he was “still surprised” by the lack of black and brown people at Glastonbury, as he called for better representation of ethnic minorities in all facets of British society. The actor and artist, whose new BBC documentary exploring identity and belonging is out later this month, said festivals were one area …
Pride month jump the shark
Pride Events started decades ago as part of an activist effort to combat the stigma attached to homosexuality. Now stretched across the entire month of June, it looks more like an effort to do the opposite. Last weekend, social networks abounded videos from a Pride event at a gay bar in Dallas called Drag the …
Castlelake Reaches Purchase Agreement for Home Improvement Contract Claims Issued by Credibly’s ProApprove Program
Transaction continues Castlelake’s strong momentum in specialty finance MINNEAPOLIS, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Castlelake, LP (“Castlelake”), a global alternative investment manager with 17 years of experience investing in asset-rich opportunities, today announced an agreement with ProApprove to acquire up to ‘at $350 million receivables relating to new installment renovation contracts. ProApprove is a wholly …
Taste of Italy comes to Noosa
Chefs Andrea Ravezzani and Adriano Zumbo will bring all things Italian to Noosa. Photo: Rob Maccoll Italians are renowned for their love of cooking and family, so it only makes sense that a group of notable and award-winning, mostly local, Italian chefs are bringing a celebration of Italian culture to Noosa with the Italian Food …
Just north of New York, warm weather delights in Westchester County
I’ve lived in Westchester County for over 30 years, so I’m familiar with the delights of this wooded, hilly and sophisticated county. Flanked by Long Island Sound and the Hudson River. Westchester is made up of big cities, towns, villages, farms and miles of natural beauty. Just 30 miles north of downtown New York, it …
Meet Amy Wendel, Queen of Bowlegs LXVII
Steeped in Mardi Gras culture in New Orleans, Queen of Bow legs LXVII Amy Wendel wishes to honor the history of the Krewe of Bowlegs and respect its heritage. This year’s queen is from Pass Christian, Mississippi and graduated from Pass Christian High School. She then attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where she graduated …
Vaikasi Visakam 2022: Lord Murugan’s Birthday Celebration and Meaning
Vaikasi Visakam 2022: Vaikasi Visakam is the day dedicated to Lord Murugan. Vaikasi Visakam is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Murugan. This year it will be celebrated on Sunday, June 122022. Lord Murugan is the main deity of the ancient Tamils of South India. He is the Lord of beauty, wisdom and courage. He …
Games outreach venues set to bring the taste of the Commonwealth to communities
Raidene Carter and Councilor Mariam Khan pose with artists and live venue representatives at the launch of the festival venues. Photo: Shaun Fellows/Shine Pix Ltd The free venues are designed to bring a range of entertainment, food and drink to different parts of the region and provide a place where people can come together with …
Press Releases
City hall press release Mayor Sylvester Turner invites proposals for National Creative Places Grant The Contemporary Arts Museum Houston, in partnership with Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy, is the recipient of this year’s Our Town grant sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts. Photo by Rick Gardner. June 10, 2022 — Mayor Sylvester Turner calls …
Pride parade in Tel Aviv draws tens of thousands
Placeholder while loading article actions TEL AVIV, Israel — Tens of thousands of people attended this year’s Pride Parade in Tel Aviv on Friday, celebrating the LGBTQ community and calling for equality in the largest annual rally of its kind in the Middle East. The sprawling event in Israel’s seaside metropolis, which resembles a festive …
Dutchess County Fair Returns and Other Fairground Events | Holidays | Hudson Valley
This year, the Dutchess County Fair returns for its 176th incarnation from August 23-28. First held in 1842 as an agricultural fair to promote the region’s many agricultural producers, manufacturers and artisans, this six-day event continues to be one of the largest and oldest county fairs in New York State. During its long history, the …
Review of possible financing installment loans 2022 – Forbes Advisor
Although Possible Finance can quickly offer small loans to borrowers with bad credit (or no credit), it charges higher APRs than some other personal lenders. Here’s how Possible Finance’s installment loans stack up against competitors. Possible financing against upgrade Upgrade offers personal loans starting at $1,000, so it might be a better option than Possible …
Ed Sheeran in Manchester – Etihad Stadium food and drink prices
Over the next four nights in Manchester, some 240,000 music fans will flock to see Ed Sheeran at his huge gigs at the Etihad Stadium. For those unfamiliar with the city or venue, it’s always good to know what the food and drink options will be at the stadium itself. And luckily for those heading …
Top 10 festivals near Los Angeles this summer
Looking for fun local events this summer? There are some great festivals nearby that will make this day fun! Here are the ten best festivals near Los Angeles to start the summer off right! The first is the Old Town Music Festival which takes place June 11 and 12 in Temecula. There are 14 bands …
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All about the Odunde Festival 2022
Two years after going virtual, the Odunde Festival is back in person. Odunde is one of the largest African-American street festivals in the country, bringing together up to 500,000 people a year to celebrate African culture. As always, the festival takes place on the second Sunday of June. This year, music, street vendors, crafts and …
Home loan limits have been revised up to Rs 1.4 crore for Co-operative Banks – Check Details
RBI has increased existing limits on individual home loans by co-operative banks. The increased limits will apply to both Primary (Urban) Cooperative Banks (UCBs) and Rural Cooperative Banks (RCBs). Limits for Tier I or Tier II urban cooperative banks will be revised from Rs 30 lakh (Tier I) or Rs 70 lakh (Tier II) to …
The odds of being selected for the Maine moose hunt in 2022
By Pete Warner, Bangor Daily News Staff The annual Maine Moose License Lottery draw is scheduled for Saturday. Have you ever wondered – perhaps every year for a long time – what the odds are you’ll be drawn to hunting the biggest game in the state? It’s a complex formula, so we’ll get to some …
Experience live outdoor music at these Greenville-area favorites
NOMA Square North Main Street, Greenville Located on North Main Street, directly across from the Downtown Hyatt, this public outdoor plaza is a popular gathering spot for special events and a favorite spot for some of the best live and local bands. DON’T MISS: Experience great local music live every Thursday and Friday at these …
From festivals to family programs to concerts – Spend your summer at Artpark with these events and more
This article is a paid promotion sponsored by an SOB advertiser and designed to share valuable information with our readers. Photo courtesy of Artpark Looking to fill your summer with shows and new experiences? Located along the scenic Niagara Gorge in Lewiston, NY, Artpark is a center for creativity and artistic expression. Since its inception, …
ACAP’s 50th Anniversary Potato Plot to Help Fight Food Insecurity, Engage Artists in a Bag Design Contest, and Invite the Community to Help Harvest
A season-long project to bring attention to the importance of the agriculture industry and the county’s flagship culture, as well as to address food insecurity in the region, showcase the artistic talent of residents of ‘Aroostook and celebrating the 50th anniversary of Aroostook County’s most comprehensive provider of social services began in a roadside potato …
Chicago’s Best Outdoor Summer Festivals: Fun Music, Food, Dance
. Getty Joyful pleasures and summer treasures are already in the air! Across the United States, peak festival season kicks off now. In Chicago — the mecca of music, food, drink, crafts, art, dance — its 2022 outdoor festivities have kicked into high gear. Over the next three months, more than twenty major events, as …
Odunde is back after a two-year hiatus | Way of life
Odunde, one of the most anticipated festivals of the year, was postponed for two years due to the pandemic, but the gathering of folklore and community is back this year. Founded in 1975 by Lois Fernandez, the festival draws approximately 500,000 people from across the region to South Street. The festival may be the biggest …
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Most, but not all, of the Rays show their LGBTQ+ support
ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays’ organizational ethos of equality and inclusion extends to the LGBTQ+ community, as evidenced by Saturday’s 16th Pride Night celebration at Tropicana Field. “Our Pride Nights continue to grow in both visibility and attendance,” said Rays President Matt Silverman. “By doing this, we’re extending an invitation not just for this game …
Happy Shavuot 2022 Greetings and HD Wallpapers: Happy Weekends Wishes, Messages, Quotes and Images to Celebrate the Jewish Holiday
The Jewish holiday Shavut, also known as the Feast of Weeks, has both agricultural and biblical significance. This year, the festival will begin on the evening of Saturday June 4 and end on Monday June 6. Shavuot is observed on the sixth day of the Hebrew month of Sivan. It is believed that during Shavuot, …
How much money can I borrow for a car loan?
When applying for a car loan, the lender will require a few key documents in the application, including proof of income, bank statements, and details of existing debts. The lender will assess your income and expenses through these documents to determine your borrowing power. This is the amount you can afford to repay on a …
On the program: Exhibitions, conferences, festivals, summer cultural camp and more
VICTORIA FECCA CONFERENCE 2022 After a long hiatus, the FECCA 2022 conference will reconvene in person next year in Melbourne to hold a conference where multicultural communities, policy makers, service providers, academics and many more can delve into several topics of news. The initial list of excellent speakers includes Patricia Turner AM, Behrouz Boochani, Megan …
Live Jubilee updates: Elizabeth II to skip service at St Paul’s Cathedral
LONDON — With regimented lines of Scottish and Irish Guards, throngs of Union Jack-clad onlookers and waves of planes overhead, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated 70 years on the throne on Thursday, winning tributes from world leaders and ordinary people for a reign unmatched in British history. Shortly before 1 p.m., the Queen stepped onto the …
LEAF returns to New York
LEAF, New York’s Contemporary Flower Show, returns to the heart of Manhattan’s Meatpacking District for its second year in June – inviting all New Yorkers to come together and celebrate New York City’s revival as a tribute to its continued resilience and dynamic energy. A three-day, flower-filled affair, LEAF will take place Friday, June 10 …
Louisiana governor vetoes bill allowing high-cost installment loans
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards vetoed a bill that would have allowed consumer lenders to offer short-term installment loans with triple-digit interest rates. The bill sought to establish a new type of consumer loan of up to $1,500 and with terms of between 90 days and one year. Edwards, a Democrat, objected to the prices …
Top 15 things to do in Houston: June 2022
Celebrate Space and Our Journey to Mars at the Moon2Mars Festival | Courtesy of Space Center Houston Make the most of your month with our list of the 15 biggest and most notable festivals and events in Houston in June 2022. The official start of summer is near, which means there’s plenty of summertime fun …
How a 2-day weekend could add to the backlog of cases, impacting the delivery of justice
The Supreme Court has been trying for years to ease the burden of backlogged cases, some of which have been pending for more than five years. According to Monday’s data, there were 17,529 cases pending for more than two years and 4,819 cases dating back more than five years. There are nearly 29,991 files pending. …