Ridgefield Newcomers Club helps other organizations – Amity Observer
The Newcomers Club of Ridgefield was among dozens of organizations taking part in this year s Festival of Trees to raise money for the Ridgefield Community Center, also known as Lounsbury House. It was just one of the community-minded efforts

Albany announces arts grants – Times Union
ALBANY — Nearly three dozen Albany arts groups will share in $348,000 in City Arts Grants funds earmarked for 2010. The total of the awards is about the same amount doled out this year by the city and Albany Local Development Corp. The amounts of

Frigid day doesn’t deter leapers – Wausau Daily Herald
TOMAHAWK — More than 200 people across central Wisconsin kicked off 2010 by removing most of their clothing and jumping into frigid water to raise money for charity or support local service organizations. Brave souls in Tomahawk, Wisconsin Rapids

S.F. getting its fill of ‘service animals’ – San Francisco Chronicle
Actually, Katz says, they don’t even need a permit. “The Americans with Disabilities Act doesn’t require the animal It is terrific that your hamster makes you feel better, but you shouldn’t get to take him on the bus. Simone says organizations

Important Debt Settlement Advice – How Credit Scores Can Affect Your – PRLog (free press release)
PR Log (Press Release) Jan 02, 2010 Important debt settlement advice is to have a look at your credit rating before you decide to use relief options. Relief alternatives and credit ratings share a negative relationship. If a loan taker uses