ENCHANTED FOREST NOW OPEN AT MENARDS

Post by Erin on November 4, 2010 in Gifts,Holiday Events

Menards is your Christmas shopping headquarters with a wide selection of
gifts, displays, decorations, stocking stuffers and gift cards. Known for high
quality, name brand merchandise and tools for any job, Menards has great
gift ideas for everyone on your list!

The beautiful Enchanted Forest is NOW OPEN at Menards with decorations
displayed by product category for guest convenience. Menards has always been
known for its big selection of Christmas trees and outdoor displays, all at the
lowest prices in town. The Enchanted Forest offers several unique tree themes
including Christmas Past, Rustic Noel, Comfort & Joy, Blue Christmas and more.
Menards also carries a wide assortment of energy-efficient Energy Star LED holiday
lights to complement any desired theme. Energy Star LED holiday light strings use
75% less energy than a standard light string and can save you $10 over the lifetime
of the lights. Whether looking for indoor/outdoor lighting, ornaments, displays,
novelties, villages, icicle lights, wreaths, air-blown inflatables, trees or more, the
Enchanted Forest has it all this holiday season.

OUTDOOR DISPLAYS
Once again, Menards has a unique selection of battery-operated outdoor “Cordless
Christmas” displays for your home’s exterior. These energy-efficient, outdoor displays
do not require extension cords as they will run on batteries throughout the holiday
season and can be set for up to six hours per night while turning on and shutting off
automatically. Whether it’s for your lawn or windows, Menards has a variety of
cordless items on hand including Santas, snowmen, penguins, bells, candy canes
and more. Go “cordless” with Menards and your gift-giving can include a gift to
the environment, too!

GREAT GIFTS AT MENARDS
When it comes to Christmas gifts, Menards is your one-stop shopping destination.
Tool chests, gas grills, power tools, electric fireplaces, patio furniture, small
appliances, Shop vacs and cordless drills make a great gift, plus Menards has toys,
games, train sets, and holiday treats for the kids. Menards has an expanded line of
holiday gift cards and numerous stocking stuffer ideas including batteries, gloves,
DVDs, thermal socks, book lights, flashlights, small hand tools and much, much
more.

SAVE BIG MONEY AT MENARDS
Menards is known throughout the home improvement industry as the low price
leader; it’s no wonder their famous slogan – “SAVE BIG MONEY” is so widely known
and easy to remember. Menards does things right – the company’s strength and
success can be seen in the well-stocked and maintained stores, the lowest prices in
town and the way guests are always treated like family in a hometown hardware
store atmosphere.

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Holiday events – week of Dec. 31

Post by jim on December 31, 2009 in Holiday Events

Area holiday events for the entire family.
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First Night showcases sober fun

Post by jim on December 31, 2009 in Holiday Events

Malcolm X Abram, Beacon Journal music writer

– Alcohol-free events offer family entertainment featuring local talent, two fireworks shows –

For 14 years, First Night Akron has offered New Year’s Eve entertainment for families and anyone who doesn’t want to spend the last night of the old year and the first morning of the New Year drinking and cavorting.

The alcohol-free event commandeers downtown Akron and gathers an array of largely local talent including musicians, artists and others for seven hours of activities all leading up to the big firework finale at the stroke of midnight. There is also a Kids Fireworks Show at 9 p.m.

Over the years, First Night officials have constantly tweaked the format to maximize the fun all while trying to take into account the mercurial nature of Ohio weather.
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Party with mashed beans, crumbled cheese and honey

Post by jim on December 30, 2009 in Food

J.M. Hirsch, Associated Press

If the holidays have you scrambling for party-worthy grub, consider crostini (Italian for bread with stuff piled on it).

The beauty of crostini is that the components often can be prepared ahead of time. The bread, for example, can be sliced, drizzled with olive oil and toasted up to a day in advance. Just let the slices cool completely and store them in an airtight container until needed.

All you need to do is sort out what to put on it. You can go the easy route and smear some soft goat cheese over each slice, then sprinkle them with fresh thyme leaves and drizzle them with honey.

Or you could top each with a folded slice of prosciutto and a sliver of Parmesan cheese. Pop them in a 300-degree oven for 5 minutes, or until just warmed through (but don’t let the cheese melt).

Sweet and savory work well, too. Try a smear of cream cheese topped with pepper jelly and thinly sliced scallion. Or substitute a bit of smoked salmon for the jelly for a bagel and lox treatment.
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Eat your lucky pork and sauerkraut

Post by jim on December 30, 2009 in Food

Lisa Abraham, Beacon Journal staff writer

– Tradition says it will bring you prosperity in the new year –

Southerners eat black-eyed peas, Italians serve lentils, but in Northeast Ohio, the most popular way to ring in the new year is by smelling up the kitchen with a steaming pot of sauerkraut and pork.

There are plenty of reasons why sauerkraut and pork is considered the traditional New Year’s dinner here. Most of them are tied to folklore or ethnic traditions — all of which claim that eating sauerkraut (or cabbage) and pork will bring good luck and prosperity in the new year.

A Pennsylvania Dutch tradition says that it’s good luck to eat pork for the new year because pigs forage forward for their food and don’t look back.

Immigrants from Germany and across Eastern Europe brought the sauerkraut and pork tradition to Northeast Ohio. The practice probably has more to do with harvest and slaughter times than predicting good fortune.
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Red Kettle Campaign reaches goal

Post by jim on December 29, 2009 in Volunteering and Charity

Katie Byard, Beacon Journal staff writer

The Salvation Army of Summit County’s Red Kettle Campaign raised $406,841 exceeding the $400,000 goal.

The campaign wrapped up Dec. 24.

Capt. James Betts had hoped to not have a repeat of last year, when lagging donations prompted the charity to extend the campaign from Dec. 24 through Dec. 31.

”We are delighted to have a successful end to the campaign in this challenging year,” said Capt. James Betts of the Summit Salvation Army.
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Volunteer opportunities – Dec. 27

Post by jim on December 28, 2009 in Volunteering and Charity

The United Way of Summit County Volunteer Center recruits and refers volunteers to area nonprofits and other organizations required to incorporate volunteer programs for accreditation.
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Tokyo residents dress up their dogs for Christmas

Post by jim on December 24, 2009 in Holiday Events

Tokyo residents dressed up their dogs in festive attire on Christmas Eve





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Holiday events – Week of Dec. 24

Post by jim on December 24, 2009 in Holiday Events

Upcoming area Holiday events for the entire family.

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Kwanzaa festivities to begin Saturday

Post by jim on December 24, 2009 in Holiday Events

Beacon Journal staff report

– Local events planned at library branches, KSU and churches –
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