Jul 15th 09 Posted by Bob Jones

Arkansas Bingo at Hot Springs, Arkansas

by Mara Hernandez-Capili Bingo is an all time favorite pass time game in our town. Usually grandmas and grandpas are the players of this classic game. Bingo is a very exciting game; one can never guess who’s bringing home the prizes. Bingo requires a very easy mechanics, making it easier to play. Bingo is just one way of bonding with folks. The game is very engaging because it draws participation and... read more

Jul 15th 09 Posted by Bob Jones

Yard Sales, Mardi Gras And More

by Ian Kleine Alabama is not the run-of-the-mill state some folks put it to be. You have a lot of festivals and hangouts to go around with, and this is something that most folks in Alabama can be quite happy with. Insert a grin here of course. A major attraction is the Mardi Gras, an internationally renowned festival of highlights, beats and bacchanal revelry; this festival actually originated in Mobile.... read more

Jul 14th 09 Posted by Bob Jones

Mansfield Village: Cornbread

by Ian Kleine The village of Mansfield has been known to celebrate some of the good things of life, like the earlier festival of mushrooms during the last few weeks of the month of April. But this time, during the fall months of September, they celebrate another food classic in a simple festival dedicated to its no-nonsense approach, versatility and timelessness; the simple cornbread. Welcome to the... read more

Jul 14th 09 Posted by Mara Hernandez-Capili

Cheap Treasures for sale

by Mara Hernandez-Capili It is indeed a lot of fun going to flea markets. Every visit to a flea market is always a new experience for any part of the family. At flea markets there are a wide variety of goods to be purchased at considerably low price, some even for 50% discounted rate! Flea markets are great venues to find an interesting curio or two or something that you have been waiting for to buy but... read more

Jul 14th 09 Posted by Ian Kleine

How It Started With Temecula’s Festival

by Ian Kleine The Temecula Valley Chamber of Commerce started and pushed through these lists of festivities way back when it started during 1983. The main man behind the idea of the balloon festival was a certain Mr. Walt Darren, a commercial airline pilot who had a side hobby of being a professional hot air balloonist. He was the first to have started the idea of having hot air balloons race through the... read more