Sentences with phrase «from local contests»

Records from local contests were rarely saved.

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We do a little bit of everything from a gingerbread house contest to Hanukkah cookies to decorating the office tree and bringing in presents for the local Toys for Tots drive.

«Write to Play» heralded Playworld's first - ever social media giveaway, and the results are impressive: Not only did its Facebook fan base increase from 600 to more than 9,000 during the two months the contest ran, but as finalists rallied to gain community support for their campaigns, many local news outlets reported on their efforts, earning Playworld significant free publicity in the process.

Prizes from business contests run the gamut: A seemingly infinite number of local and business - school competitions offer small - change awards of $ 5,000 to $ 15,000; meanwhile, Rice University doles out six - figure prizes annually, as do accelerators MassChallenge and TechStars.

For the first time this year's contest, in which young chefs ages 8 - 12 from across the country create healthy recipes and show off their food know - how, included an emphasis on local and regional foods through MyPlate, MyState.

From waterfront docks to handheld forks, the Key Largo Stone Crab & Seafood Festival, set for Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 25 - 26, offers fresh local seafood, live musical entertainment, cooking demonstrations, contests and kids» fun.

So even though we might normally say a draw would be an okay result from a hotly contested local derby, I really think we need to beat Tottenham at the Emirates stadium on Sunday.

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There will be games and rides, treats from local businesses, a costume contest, face painting and more!

These students, and others from 14 local public high schools, were competing in Cooking Up Change, a healthy cooking contest in which teams were challenged to create nutritious school lunches on a tight budget — $ 1 per meal — and limited ingredients and prep work.

You'll find local events, contests and giveaways, mouthwatering new recipes, fresh ideas from our bloggers and practical parenting tips.

He said that his decision to contest was as a result of pressure being mounted on him by his supporters from the seven Local Government Areas under the district.

After the excitement of an unexpected leadership contest, a new leader, a surge in membership and fresh approach to PMQs, what can the party expect from its members and supporters when it comes to doing the less glamourous work of fighting a local election?

Perez Williams is in a hotly contested race with Ben Walsh, who has received support from some local Democratic elected officials in his effort to win as an independent candidate.

After the first round of election in seven out of the eight local government areas of the state, results from INEC have confirmed the contest as a two - horse - race between the Dickson and Sylva.

Local Election Update from Beverley I am delighted that across the West Midlands we have held 30 Council seats and gained one new seat in these recent, very toughly contested Council elections.

That's still a respectable number for a local congressional contest, but Rangel is facing at least two primary challenges, from state lawmaker Adam Clayton Powell IV and former Rangel aide Vincent Morgan.

C) Cause mayhem and disorder with your new boys; of course the idea is to make cash... and lots of it.c) You are now loaded, move through your ward, local and state government to get a stake and make sure one of those hiding in «villa» of course is on your back in case of civil implications.d) Source for ugly information from anybody who might contest against, whether he is from same party or not.Now your boys on the move.....

That's about average for off - year local elections, way short of predictions from advocates of single - member districts, who had argued that replacing multi-member districts with one - on - one contests voters would result in better - known candidates and greater voter participation.

Officials from several states criticized the scoring of the contest, which favored states able to gain support from 100 percent of school districts and local teachers» unions for Obama administration objectives like expanding charter schools, reworking teacher evaluation systems and turning around low - performing schools.

Early in The Florida Project, after a rambunctious trio of local kids stage a contest to see who can spit the biggest wad onto a car windshield from a second - floor motel balcony, the owner of the car in question and the mother of one of the children make conversation.

K12 will provide comprehensive wraparound services targeted to individual student needs and for the benefit of the school community: development of strong community within the virtual academy; access to the best and most current virtual instruction curriculum, assessment and instruction based on solid research; customizing each student's education to their own individual learning plan; academic success at the school and individual student levels resulting from teachers» instruction and constant monitoring of student growth and achievement with interventions as needed; national and local parent trainings and networking; frequent (i.e., every two to three week) teacher / parent communication through emails and scheduled meetings; establishment of unique settings for students and parents to interact; connecting students on a regular basis with students across the United States in similar virtual academies and across the world through networking and K12 national competitions (e.g., art contest and spelling bees) and International Clubs; access to the entire K12 suite of services and instructional curriculum (currently including K12, Aventa, A +, and powerspeak12) to include world languages, credit recovery courses, remedial courses, and AP courses; participation in a national advanced learners programs; a comprehensive Title I program that will provide additional services for students; school led trips, for example, visits to colleges, grade level specific trips such as student summer trips overseas, etc.; School prom; school graduation ceremonies; national college guidance through a network of K12 counselors; school community service opportunities; student developed student body council; school extracurricular activities: possibilities would include the development of a golf club, chess club, bowling club.

So get this: I'm currently at my parents» house, waiting for a shipment of books from CreateSpace that I will be giving to winners of a GoodReads contest I'm holding, as well as my local library.

From widely recognized and established contests like the Writer's Digest International Self - Published Book Awards to local contests being held for members of small writing groups, published authors have a daunting list of contests and awards to consider pursuing.

... not sure where the above comments re self publishing costing thousands comes from... im delighted with Lulu and it did nt cost me a penny to publish my first book Maggie's Shadow and now available everywhere in print and electronic form... i did all the work myself and when stuck asked for help and Lulu's response was almost immediate and either the following day or the next providing invaluable insight on how to proceed ~ and free... i'm now marketing myself and have already agreed to place my book on consignment at one indie bookshop and with others ive yet to call... my library opened their doors to introduce me as a local writer and the local paper just printed the event... little by little its happening but it requires diligence and a willingness to promote one's work... i learn something new everyday and plan to submit my book to many of the self published contests that are now available... i would recommend Lulu to other authors tired of waiting for an agent

Conventions The Comic Book City Con in Greensboro, North Carolina, also had successful debut show, with guests that included Mark Waid and Jonathan Hickman, a cosplay contest, an array of panels, and even superhero - themed burgers from a local diner.

The event will feature a silent auction for art by talented, local artists, a dog Halloween costume contest, local bands, a photography booth for pups / owners, vendors, and raffle prizes from local businesses.

You may host contests or promotions from time to time that can raise the store's profile in the local market and gain new customers.

You may host contests or promotions from time to time that can raise the store's profile in the local market and gain

They also held a companion animal study break, where students lined up to cuddle with adoptable dogs and cats from local shelters, and raised more than $ 1,000 to support their projects through a companion animal photo contest!

The city showed the importance of working together to win the contest, rallying support from citizens, elected officials, animal lovers, pet professionals and animal welfare groups, local media outlets and others.

Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 7 am Pismo Pier, Pismo Beach Surf contest: $ 30 surfer entry Rise and shine on Saturday morning for the 805 Surf Classic presented by local non-profit Still Frothy at the Pismo Beach Pier featuring an invitational team competition with teams comprised of male and female surfers from the 805, an adaptive heat, women's shortboard, and a local Winemakers & Brew Masters heat.

There are a host of other contests from local youth organizations and surf clubs that take place around town, and specialty events for related sports like body boarding, bodysurfing and longboarding, all usually held on weekends in the summer.

Both locals and visitors alike can get in on the Fort Myers fun with shrimp eating contests and a good ol' southern shrimp boil from the Fort Myers Beach Lions.

The local boys from CSC were holding their contest on Echo Beach in some tubular waves.

Indie Prize has partnered with many local game contests from around the world.

Others contest the accuracy of the assumption that imports are what's diminishing the local economy, pointing out that cheap new clothing from China and India is also a factor.

The Justices» Clerks» Society and Magistrates» Association with the President's approval have just issued guidance which prohibits local authorities from drafting reasons in public and private law cases and whether the proceedings have been contested, agreed or unopposed.

Brown hits the pavement every day in search of stories ranging from feel - good stories about contest winners and local college achievements all the way to political scandals and real - life murder mysteries.

From 1 May this year, the fee paid by a local authority to go to court to protect a child at risk from abuse rose from # 150 to # 5,225 for a fully contested court cFrom 1 May this year, the fee paid by a local authority to go to court to protect a child at risk from abuse rose from # 150 to # 5,225 for a fully contested court cfrom abuse rose from # 150 to # 5,225 for a fully contested court cfrom # 150 to # 5,225 for a fully contested court case.

From now on thousands of incapacitated adults being adequately cared for in care homes and hospitals will be subject to routine scrutiny by local authorities and even more care arrangements will be contested in the Court of Protection.