Local football standouts compete in military bowl games
The West fought their way to a 17-14 victory over the East in the inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl at Chase Field in Phoenix. Playing for the East included Homestead High School linebacker James Burgess, Miami Central defensive back Donaldven Manning and Westminster Christian quarterback David Thompson.

Niles Community Calendar for Feb. 9, 2012
Submissions for Community Calendar are required 14 days preceding the date of publication. Send to: Niles Managing Editor, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495 or emailed to mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Center of Concern The Center of Concern, 1580 N. Northwest Highway, Suite 310, Park Ridge, (847) 823-0453, calendar of events includes ...

Clackamas County and Southwest Portland events roundup: classes, concerts, plays
Good morning Clackamas County. Welcome to a new week and my roundup of events in Happy Valley, Milwaukie, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, West Linn, Wilsonville, on Mount Hood, and in other locales in Clackamas County, as well as Southwest Portland.

Clackamas County and Southwest Portland events roundup: concerts, games, plays and classes
Good morning Clackamas County. Check out my roundup of events in Happy Valley, Milwaukie, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, West Linn, Wilsonville, on Mount Hood, and in other locales in Clackamas County, as well as Southwest Portland.

GIVING BACK
GIVING BACK Be Kind to Animals poster and essay contest for children, Animal Protective Foundation, 53 Maple Ave., Scotia Cost: Celebrating Be Kind to Animals Week (May 6-12) by sponsoring the 10th annual children's poster and essay contest. Download an official entry form and instructions online. Low-cost and no-cost ways to save energy and reduce energy bills, linking consumers with programs ...