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The West Texas Food Bank held its Annual Culinary Canvas tonight at the Commemorative Air Force Hangar. This unique charity event brings together food, entertainment and art to help alleviate hunger in West Texas. As if catered food from 13 different restaurants was not enough, there was a live auction, a silent auction and a band to keep the guests entertained. All proceeds will go to the West Texas Food Bank. .
Lake County school notes
The Lake County Health Department and Lake County Schools are offering free immunizations to students entering the seventh grade in 2008. Students are required to have immunizations for polio, DPT, tetanus, diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chickenpox) and hepatitis B. Immunizations are also available at the Health Department's Van Dee Medical Building in Eustis. Details: 352-357-1668.
*Oak Park Middle, March 26.
*Tavares Middle, March 27.
*Windy Hill Middle, April 10.
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G. L. Mezzetta, Inc. Has Inspiration for Father's Day Gifts
It's usually a challenge to figure out how to show your appreciation for your dad; this year, why not say it with olives? Just in time for Dad's Day, G.L. Mezzetta, Inc., producer of Napa Valley Bistro pasta sauces and specialty olives, is pleased to launch their newest olive offerings: four irresistible recipes showcasing premium olives from the Mediterranean marinated in Napa Valley wines and spice blends. G.L. Mezzetta is the number one producer of peppers and specialty olives in the U.S.* Napa Valley Bistro Olives appeals to the savvy consumer who enjoys effortless entertaining with wholesome and delicious food. Sourced from the Mediterranean and packed at Mezzetta's Napa Valley state-of-the-art production facility, these are the only olives marinated in Napa Valley varietal wines and special blends of herbs and spices.
2008 James Beard Foundation Awards Nominees Announced
The James Beard Foundation, the nation's preeminent recognition program honoring professionals in the food and beverage industries, announced today the nominees for the 2008 James Beard Foundation Awards during a press breakfast at the historic James Beard House in New York City's West Village. Nominees in 52 categories were announced in the Foundation's various awards programs -- Restaurant and Chef, Books, Journalism, Design and Graphics, and Broadcast Media. For the complete list of nominees, please visit www.jbfawards.com. .
She's the state's fastest grocery bagger
If you've ever tired of waiting for your groceries to be packed, go to Clements' Market in Portsmouth, which employs Lauren Stevens, fastest grocery bagger in the state. Ms. Stevens, 17, beat her co-workers to enter the state's bagging challenge where she took first place. Contestants were given the same groceries to pack in two paper bags. She'll head to Las Vegas next February for the national competition, staying at the Paris Hotel with $150 spending cash. She's a Portsmouth High School senior who turns 18 next month just in time for some gambling in Vegas. She said she'll probably take classes at CCRI after graduation. How was the competition scored? "Ten points for weight; under 35 seconds you gain ten points; ten points for structure (paper bag must stay up with food inside) and for weight which has to be within a half pound of each bag; five points for personality and five for appearance." What was your score? "Twenty-eight-and-a-half out of 30." Time? "I did it in 38 seconds.
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