http://www.yourstreet.com/news/christmas YourStreet collects the latest local news and information from around the web. Find out what's going on in your town. en-us Ann Bailey of Cary won 1st place in this year's National Gingerbread House competition at the Grove Park Inn. Go HERE to see Bailey's amazing edible Christmas scene.  Be sure to click through the photo gallery. My favorite is the gingerbread windmill in a sea of... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756498/cary-woman-wins-1st-place-in-gingerbread-house-contest Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:13:08 -0800 Handmade Holiday The Cupcakery will be bringing these adorable felt ornaments to Handmade Holiday!Always Midnight will be bringing some very Christmas-y fascinators! http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756494/handmade-holiday-sneak-peeks Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:10:08 -0800 The Christmas Cassia is currently in bloom and makes a great spot of color in an autumn garden. Florida's fall foliage may be a little different than that up north, but we still get a pretty... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website fo... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756381/more-florida-fall-foliage-christmas-cassia Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:11:08 -0800 If a turkey makes an appearance at your house for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any other day of the year, food safety experts at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center say there are a few critical ... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756355/safety-tips-to-enjoy-turkey Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:22:08 -0800 Saints Cyril and Methodius Byzantine Catholic Church in Cary is hosting its annual European Christmas market. You can pre-order pierogies for $6 a dozen; nut, poppy or apricot rolls for $10; kielbasa for $6 a pound; and stollen for $10.  Pre-orders should be sent to... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756506/get-your-orders-in-pierogies,-stollen,-nut-rolls-and-more Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:00:08 -0800 During the Canes' long winless streak, general manager Jim Rutherford said a goal for the team would be to get back to .500 by Christmas time. That would be the first step, and a big one, toward getting back in position to contend for the playoffs. At 5-12-5 after... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756509/monday-debate-500-by-christmas Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:01:08 -0800 Since I’ll be shopping online for my Christmas presents, reading holiday gift guides helps me to decide on what to buy and to get ideas for unique gifts for my family and friends. My blogging friends have posted some holiday gift guides that I think you should... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756393/holiday-gift-guides Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:11:08 -0800 Regular readers of my blog over the past several years know that this is the time of year when I don’t do a lot of posting because of a heavy work schedule up until Christmas. So, before I go on hiatus, I just wanted to thank everyone for reading and... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756573/happy-thanksgiving-and-merry-christmas Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:17:08 -0800 Violinist Viviane Hagner As you might expect, there is not all that much to hear this week, with the Thanksgiving holiday and all. But you can give thanks for the chance to hear a few good concerts. MONDAY: >> Catch the final performance of Mozart's La Finta... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756324/classical-music-agenda Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:05:08 -0800 Tulsans are putting up Christmas lights and decorations on everything that is flammable. Following some simple tips and cautions can keep the home fires low, however. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756366/deck-the-halls-with-care Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:13:08 -0800 The Tulsa County District Attorney's Office is inviting those affected by violent crime to decorate a Christmas tree this holiday season. http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756372/survivors-asked-to-decorate-tree Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:52:08 -0800 Photo by m hoek BREAKING now: an arrest has been made in the Nov. 7 slaying of liquor store owner Rufina Hernandez, D.C. police are saying. More on this to come after a 7:30 p.m. news conference. [ WJLA/ABC7 ] The U.S. Postal service has declared its own War on... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756345/go-home-already-what-lies-beneath Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:15:08 -0800 To the delight of South Bay audiences, the San Jose Repertory Theatre is bringing back the much loved A Christmas Story this winter. They are also offering more ways for families to enjoy the play. A Christmas Story runs from November 21 – December 20, 2009, at the... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6756479/a-christmas-story-comes-to-san-jose-repertory-theatre Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:19:08 -0800 According to a new audit, a host of high-profile Fisherman's Wharf spots (Alioto's, Tarantino's and Fishermen's Grotto) have been pulling some major money shenanigans with the city, including pocketing $600K in parking revenue and charging $30Kfor a Christmas tree.... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6752609/when-restaurateurs-do-bad-things-according-to-a-new-audit,-a- Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:03:08 -0800 Have a hot tidbit for EaterWire? The tipline is always open for business. NAPA—Speaking of The Kostow, Meadowood's annual 12 Days of Christmas lineup has been announced, and it's even more star-filled than in years past. It takes place the... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6752623/eaterwire-meadowood-s-insane-12-days-of-xmas,-morrone-with-k2 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:05:08 -0800 Augusten Burroughs is back with another books of essays, this time focusing on Christmases past and present. To celebrate the book, titled You Better Not Cry: Stories for Christmas , Burroughs will be at the Music Box Theatre for a reading and signing. Tickets are $5... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6752474/augusten-burroughs-music-box Sun, 25 Oct 2009 14:51:33 -0700 Montclair Township Animal Shelter is participating in the national "Foster A Lonely Pet For the Holidays" pet fostering program. Across the country, over 13,000 pet rescue organizations are trying to empty their kennels for Christmas, by encouraging animal lovers to... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6752179/home-for-the-holidays Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:20:08 -0700 SouthernFriedInfidel said... I got to thinking the other day... Some of you may know that my wife and I started a family tradition last year, of going on a short vacation for relaxation at either end of her company's vacation blackout. We head out in October to rest... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6752311/travel-advice-request Fri, 23 Oct 2009 10:57:08 -0700 · Yogurtland on Bleecker is now Phileo [Yelp] · Looking for a Superb Non Shitshow Halloween Meal [CH] · Has Mermaid Inn EVill Gone Downhill? [CH] · How Much do I Charge for my New Bootleg Catering Outfit? [SE] ·... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6752098/board-wrap-planning-for-halloween,-christmas Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:58:08 -0700 * The seasons, they are a-changin’, and Bob Dylan is ready with his 47th album and his first traditional Christmas collection. After you get over the initial shock of hearing Dylan rake “Winter Wonderland” and “O’ Little Town of Bethlehem” with his g... http://www.yourstreet.com/news/6746808/yule-see-dylan Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:26:08 -0700