San Diego County Fair 2016
Mad About the Fair is the theme of the San Diego County FairFriday, June 3, 2016:All DayHands-on Activities (until 6pm) CA GrownKids Market Place (unt
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Summertime is the perfect opportunity to let loose and release your inner daredevil. Hit any amusement park and you’re likely to find the kind
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A special weekend is planned for Vietnam Veterans who live in the Maryland area. LZ Maryland is an effort to create a Landing Zone or safe space where
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It’s one thing to want to protect and defend your country. It’s another to be thousands of miles from home, enduring debilitating physical conditi
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View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: Growing Health with Senior-Friendly Gardens
What A Waste Gardens Provide Fresh Produce for Local Seniors Through the What A Waste™ project, made possible by the Walmart Foundation, NFESH
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John Cena was already a hero. In fact, he usually plays a hero on the big screen. He is also a hero for the work he does for the Make A Wish Foundatio
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View ArticleEarth Talk: Lead Poisoning in U.S. Cities
Dear EarthTalk: I find it hard to believe that Flint, Michigan is the only city or town in the U.S. with lead contamination of its water system. Has a
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Brighter Bites Serves the Community with Fresh Produce
While it might be hard to keep up with the latest health advice, adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet could be a step in the right direction
View ArticleRooftops Newsletter: What a Waste University
It's that time of year again. School days are almost upon us. It is time to start thinking about lining up supplies and choosing classes. It's that t
View ArticleAmericanTown's Heroes: Jason Barnes Rescues Woman Trapped in Car
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View ArticleSophia Sawyer And School Mates Support Monarch Butterflies
You have probably seen or heard reports about the decline of the honey bee and the effect that has on the environment. One study suggests we have the
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