UPDATE: I got word late this afternoon that Sara was found safe. I don't know the details, but I'm just so happy she's home safe. THANK YOU to everyone who retweeted and reposted! It's wonderful to know there are some good people out there still.



Everyone, I got word this morning that my friend’s daughter is missing. Here was the original posting on Facebook by Michael’s stepmom:



“ATTN Los Angeles County! My friends daughter is missing. She did not come… Continue

On October 17, 2010, over 15,000 walkers will participate in CHOC Walk In The Park. And you can have your name seen by thousands of those walkers.

I'll be designing a special walk shirt for our family team, Mikk's Kid Krusaders. We're also going to have a small banner or sign with our team name. Each shirt and banner will have a list of our donors, and…

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As many of you know I'm participating in the Operation Gratitude Scarf Collection Program, the “Sharon Howard Scarves for Troops Project”.



August kicks off the Operation Gratitude Holiday Drive. Let us also be inspired by Sharon Howard’s** (see below) support for our Military and her dedication and passion for her Scarves for Troops Project.



2010 Holiday Drive

We want to include a scarf or cap inside each one of the care packages we send this winter to… Continue

The Long Beach Press Telegram Amazing Women Awards program is looking for Amazing Women to recognize in the following areas:

Arts and culture ~ Education ~ Community Service ~ Health and Wellness ~ Business ~ Family ~ Youth ~ Sports ~ Environment

And I'm actually asking you, my friends, family, and readers, to nominate, but not for reasons you may think :-)

Getting nominated, not even winning, would bring big publicity…

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Community Rally: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.



Where: Bixby Park, Junipero & Cherry Avenue at Broadway Street

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When: Evening of the Federal Court's decision (TBA) (***We expect the decision to come down any day now, but cannot know exactly when -- so be prepared to join us at last minute's notice!***)



What: Rally. Speakers will include: CA and local politicians, couples affected by the Prop 8 decision, local organizations and grassroots organizers. Signs are… Continue

Today was our first Kids Craft Corner at the Long Beach Sunday Market. It was a success! We nearly sold out of our craft kits!



The parents thought it was a great idea, and the kids loved being creative. We made wooden bookmarks, journals, and mini scrapbooks, ranging 50 cents to $1.



Make sure you join us next month when we make necklaces and bag tags.



Big thanks to the LB Depot For Creative Reuse, Brianne’s Basics, and Matt and Juls from 562citylife.com for the… Continue

Friday, July 31, was the first day of Relay For Life Long Beach. It wasn’t my first time participating, BUT it was my first time volunteering. I ran the Survivor Booth, and somehow got everything together in three weeks. People absolutely loved my gift bags, yay!



The Opening Ceremonies were fun. I even had to get onstage, eek! They announced the Committee Members. Despite all of my volunteer work, I am not a fan of getting onstage LOL Then the Survivors took their lap, and we lined… Continue