This is the central location for all the links and numbers you see when you are watching the news on Channel 16.
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Nov 20, 2009 - Riley Holiday Cards Buy holiday cards to help Riley Children's Foundation http://www.rileyholidaycards.com/ |
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Nov 20, 2009 - Vicks Nasal Spray Recall http://www.pg.com/en_US/index.shtml |
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Nov 20, 2009 - Power 95.7's "Freezin for a Reason" Click the link for more information on Power 95.7's "Freezin for a Reason" winter clothing drive! |
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Nov 19, 2009 - Ara Parseghian Medical Research Foundation Click here to learn more about Ara Parseghian's foundation to find a cure for Neimann-Pick Type C disease. |
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Nov 19, 2009 - Valley Screen Process Company Click for the website for Valley Screen Process Company |
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Nov 19, 2009 - Top 10 Worst Toys The top 10 worst toys to give your kids this Christmas http://www.bbb.org/us/post/10-worst-toys-to-give-your-kids-this-christmas-913 |
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Nov 19, 2009 - Take Charge Thursday: Thanksgiving help There are many different places you can celebrate Thanksgiving this year, even if you don't have the means to do so. Here is a list of some of the free meals throughout the community, that are open to absolutely everyone; there is no financial requirement, and nothing is checked at the door. If you don't see an option that works for you, call the United Way 2-1-1 hotline, because there are more possibilities out there. South Bend: Free Thanksgiving meal served at Hope Ministries in downtown South Bend Thanksgiving Day; 432 S. Lafayette Blvd. Starts at noon and lasts until all are fed (usually about an hour) A free Thanksgiving meal Monday, Nov. 23 from 4:00pm-5:30pm at the American Legion Post 303 in River Park; 2503 Mishawaka Ave. Hosted by Church Lady & Friends Ministry. Elkhart: Faith Mission will be serving a free Thanksgiving meal starting at 11:00am Thanksgiving morning until all are fed; 801 Benham Ave. The Matterhorn is hosting a free buffet-style Thanksgiving dinner from 11:0am–2:00pm. Thanksgiving Day, in cooperation with the Salvation Army; 2041 Cassopolis. Bus transportation to the Matterhorn from the Elkhart Salvation Army, 300 N. Main St., will also be provided by ADEC. Middlebury: Free Thanksgiving dinner at Middlebury Church of the Brethren, 507 W Bristol St.; Saturday Nov. 21, 11:30am-1:30pm. Bristol: Free Thanksgiving meal at New Life Christian Center, 15685 S.R. 120; Wednesday Nov 25th, 6:30pm-8:30pm. Call 848-1783 for more information. Milford: Chamber of Commerce is preparing a free thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving Day at Milford Community Building, on Main Street in Milford; 11:00am-1:00pm. Benton Harbor: Hands up Ministry food pantry will be providing food Saturday morning, Nov. 21st, as they do every week. 500 families have already signed up, but it is too late to register for this week. If you get in line at 11:00am at 1006 Fairplain Dr., they “try to make sure everyone gets some food.” |
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Nov 18, 2009 - Center for the Homeless Click on the link for more information on the South Bend Center for the Homeless. |
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Nov 18, 2009 - New South Shore Train Schedule Click on the link to learn more about the new weekend fares and schedule for the South Shore. |
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Nov 18, 2009 - Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals Click here to find deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. |
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Nov 18, 2009 - Elkhart Animal Control Ordinance The ad-hoc committee has drafted legislation and will ask for public comment on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 5 p.m. during its meeting at the council chambers. |
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Nov 18, 2009 - 2010 Top Vehicle Safety Picks The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released its list of safest vehicles for 2010, but not as any vehicles passed the test this year. |
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Nov 17, 2009 - Report: New guidelines for mammograms A new government report is suggesting new guidelines when it comes to who should get mammograms and how often. To read the study, click on this link. |
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Nov 17, 2009 - Do-It-Yourself Network Stud Finder 2009 Contest A Goshen man is one of five finalists. The winner will be revealed on November 20th. |
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Nov 16, 2009 - The Windshield Wonder Here is where you can buy the Windshield Wonder online. |
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Nov 16, 2009 - Swine flu vaccine clinic times, locations Here are the dates and times for swine flu vaccine clinics throughout the Michiana area. |
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Nov 16, 2009 - Rep. Mark Souder hosting Tele-Town Hall Ask questions live via the web or phone on Tuesday, November 17 beginning at 7:30 p.m. |
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Nov 16, 2009 - Operation Christmas Child Operation Christmas Child is accepting shoe boxes full of goodies across the country, including in Michiana, from November 16-23. |
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Nov 16, 2009 - Deer Reduction Efforts in Indiana DNR closes 17 state parks for deer reduction efforts Nov. 16-17 and Nov. 30-Dec. 1. |
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Nov 16, 2009 - Green Switch Learn more about a "green switch" that could help you save money on energy bills. |
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Nov 14, 2009 - Toys for Tots Learn more about the Marine Corps Leagues' Toys for Tots campaign. |
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Nov 14, 2009 - History of St. Joseph County Learn about the history of St. Joseph County, IN including South Bend co-founder Alexis Coquillard from the Center for History. |
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Nov 13, 2009 - Food Bank of Northern Indiana events Click the link for information on how you can help out the Food Bank of Northern Indiana. |
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Nov 12, 2009 - Hoosier Healthwise Click here to learn more about health insurance programs through Hoosier Healthwise |
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Nov 12, 2009 - Sled hockey fundraiser information Click here to learn about the sled hockey game between the Fort Wayne Turnstone Flyers and St. Joseph High School. |
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Nov 12, 2009 - Take Charge Thursday: Volunteering The Salvation Army has many different programs that need volunteers this year. Their bell-ringers can volunteer for shifts as short as two hours, anytime from Nov 12th – Dec. 24th. You can also help run their toy shop Dec. 16th-17th, in which families go through the building to pick out toys for their children. They also need volunteers and donations for their Adopt-A-Family program, and Food and Gift Delivery Program for seniors. Finally, the Salvation Army also needs volunteer screeners to help handle the applications from area families for the above mentioned programs. They take donations from 8:30-12:30 and 1:30-4:30 between Nov. 9th – Nov. 24th. If you’re interested in volunteering for the Salvation Army in any of these capacities, call Liz Kurtz at (574) 233-9471 extension 103, or email Liz_Kurtz@usc.salvationarmy.org. Meals on Wheels provides hot meals to the homebound five days a week, and also is in need of more volunteers. This entails delivering meals in your own vehicle for about an hour on a designated day. You are given a small stipend for gas money, but they stress it is not enough to cover your time and expenses; you are donating your time and some money. You can volunteer for Meals on Wheels or any number of other programs at Real Services by calling (574) 256-1649 or (574) 284-7138. RTS Computers in Elkhart is in need of old computers to be recycled into new homes as part of the 12 Days of Christmas Program. RTS can pick up the computers from your home, and ensures that the hard drives will be erased before they are refurbished, reprogrammed, and delivered to those in need for free. Right now people in need are being put on a waiting list, because there is a shortage of machines to be re-furbished. To contact RTS call (574) 970-3036. For more ideas on where you can help, contact the United Way 2-1-1 hotline, or follow these links: Northwestern Indiana Regional United Way: http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwpc/volunteer/ Volunteer Center of Southwest Michigan: http://www.volunteerswmi.org/new_site/opportunites/opportunites.htm NOTE: Detailed information on their "Family Volunteer Day" Nov 21st from 10:00am-1:00pm. Call (269) 983-0912 or (269) 683-5464. for more information. United Way of Elkhart County: http://volunteer.united-e-way.org/uwoec/volunteer/ United Way of St. Joseph County: http://www.uwsjc.org/volunteer.shtml Kosciusko County: http://www.volunteerkosciusko.com/volunteer-opportunites/index.cfm |
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Nov 12, 2009 - Are family dinners a thing of the past? Check out a new poll from the Associated Press and iVillage. |
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Nov 12, 2009 - Guinness World Records Day 2009 The 5th annual Guinness World Record Day is November 12, 2009. People around the world are celebrating by trying to break records. |
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Nov 12, 2009 - H1N1 help for Spanish speakers in Elkhart County Click on the link for information on Thursday's H1N1 program for Spanish speakers in Elkhart County. |
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Nov 11, 2009 - Free Wi-Fi for the Holidays Click on the link to learn more about Google's gift of free Wi-Fi service to the South Bend Regional Airport for the holiday season. |
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