It's the latest fashion fad for Earth-conscious ministers: a stole made of recyclable materials and plastic snack-food bags. ...more

October 24, 2009

Thousands of congregations and other groups worldwide will take part in the Global Day of Climate Action to draw attention to climate change. ...more

October 23, 2009

The idea of crashing and burning when giving a speech in front of a packed room may be the most frightening experience some people can imagine. ...more

March 18, 2009

Efforts to rename the New Tampa Regional Library took a hit Thursday. The Tampa-Hillsborough County Library Board accepted the recommendation of its policies and bylaws committee not to change the name of the library at 10001 Cross Creek Blvd. The review committee decided neither candidate met the criteria to have a library named in their honor. ...more

December 5, 2008

Members of Congregation Beth Shalom of Brandon will welcome people of all faiths to their synagogue Dec. 21 to learn about and celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights. ...more

December 4, 2008

Congregation Beth Shalom will keep its name, but its temple and religious education facility at 706 Bryan Road will receive a new moniker. ...more

December 3, 2008

Members of Congregation Beth Shalom of Brandon will share treasured holiday traditions with friends and neighbors of all faiths during their annual celebration of the Jewish Festival of Lights. ...more

December 3, 2008

The Brandon Elks awarded trophies and treated the winners of the local Elks Hoop Shoot Competition to a spaghetti dinner at the lodge Nov. 12. ...more

November 26, 2008

The Village Players' production of "Noises Off," a three-act farce written by Michael Frayne, packed the historical James McCabe Theater during its recent three-weekend run. ...more

August 27, 2008

The observation of Congregation Beth Shalom of Brandon's "chai," or 18th, anniversary this year culminated in a family celebration May 18, during which members buried a time capsule full of memorabilia. In 2026, at the synagogue's "double-chai" anniversary, members will unearth the capsule. ...more

August 6, 2008