Bellydance Lessons Highlight River City Workshop Weekend
Isalang Studios instructor Taren Hill notes belly dance takes about ten years to master for a solid show. Stephanie Kinney, dancing since the 1970s, performs in traditional Egyptian style. Workshops on shimmying and drum solos run today with event details at origins evolution.eventbrite.com.
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Peachtree keeps the spirit of '45 alive at anniversary event
Peachtree Village Retirement Community hosts Spirit of ’45 event honoring WWII veterans. Mayor Del Jurney proclaims the occasion as residents and families gather for wreath laying, Battle Hymn, and Taps. Eight remaining WWII vets are remembered with wall photos and bronze star doors.
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VA shrinks backlog as Obama unveils PTSD plan
The backlog of veterans claims drops to about 496000 backlogged after a 20 percent cut, with 780000 claims pending. VA steps include overtime for 56 regional offices and moving to computerized processing. Obama pledges 2015 goals and releases a national plan to prevent diagnose and treat PTSD and TBI and reduce suicides.
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Festival attractions draw families to Epic Events park
Gannuso and eight year old Kaylee Notterman and seven year old JD Turgeon joined grandma Turgeon at the festival to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southeastern New Mexico. Children sprayed hoses, lined up for face painting, explored a police car, and played with a National Guard inflatable ball game. Special appearances included Scruff McGruff Alvin and the Chipmunks Ironman Spider-Man and the Ninja Turtles as families enjoyed food and activities at the park.
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Smith Prefers Parade and Interview For Miss Teen America
Smith looks forward to a statewide parade where girls display state flags and tap dance. She fears the interview but believes talking helps her relax. The competition runs all week with America’s Choice voting at mapteen.org until Aug 15 for $1 per vote, supporting the scholarship fund. The final is Aug 17 at 4 p.m. EST online.
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