A Goalie Should Never Dance With a Moose

Hope Solo helped the United States defeat Costa Rica on Friday night, but her availability had been in doubt, and “Dancing With the Stars” may have been to blame.

On the Scene: The Year Off to a Good Start

Self Help For the Elderly kicked off the Year of the Dragon with the South Bay Dinner Fundraiser on January 8 at the Dynasty Restaurant Ballroom in Cupertino. Honored that evening for their volunteerism to the Kwok Yuen Assisted Living Center in San Jose were Ken and Mabel...

Seniors are welcome on ‘Love Boat’

JOLIET — The Senior Services Center of Will County invites seniors to get into the spirit of Valentine’s Day on its Love Boat of Excitement. Guests can come aboard Feb. 9 at the Jacob Henry Mansion Victorian Ballroom, at 15 Richards St. in Joliet.The event will begin at 11:30 a.m. and will be followed by a sit-down luncheon at noon. Following lunch, from 1 to 3 p.m., The Sandi Haynes Trio will ...

2012 is the year of the Champion at the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center

This new year began with greatly appreciated support in response to our year-end appeal. The handwritten notes of goodwill and encouragement were appreciated in equal measure to the generous donations you sent in or donated online.

Best Of Jackson 2012: Urban Living

Best Annual Event, Best Outdoor Event: Mal's St. Paddy's Parade Downtown Jackson, 601-948-0888, http://www.halandmals.com/Parade.html When someone first said the words Mal's St. Paddy's Parade to me, I must admit I had never heard of it. So my first parade was a special treat.