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Obama’s New Chef Skewers School Lunches

Obama’s New Chef Skewers School Lunches Before he agreed to cook for the Obama family in the White House, Chicago chef Sam Kass was already talking about changing the way American children eat. During weekly Tuesday gatherings at the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum in Chicago, Mr. Kass hosted “Rethinking Soup,” which he described as “a communal event where we will eat delicious, healthy soup and have fresh, organic conversation about many of… Read More

Category: Food, Health, Nutrition, Press This, Schools Tags: National School Lunch Program, Nutrition, NY Times Article, Obama, Sam Kass, School Lunch

Suggested Events 01/24/09-01/30/09

SUGGEST AN EVENT If you have a family-friendly event or educational program happening in Western Massachusetts that you’d like to let us know about, post your event on our “Suggest An Event” page. FEATURED EVENT There are so many great events happening this weekend, with many great reasons to visit our local museums. On Saturday, the Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield is hosting a free day with opening day festivities for the exhibit,… Read More

Category: Hilltown Families, Suggested Events Tags: Berkshire Museum, Inaugural Address, Obama, Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, The Harmonica Pocket

What Happens on Inauguration Day? A Historical Perspective.

Inaugural History For more than two hundred years America’s citizens have witnessed the Inauguration ceremonies of the President and Vice President of the United States. From the first Inauguration of George Washington, in New York City, in 1789, to today, as we prepare for the 56th quadrennial Presidential Inauguration, the swearing-in ceremony represents both national renewal and continuity of leadership. As each president has offered a vision for America’s future, we reflect… Read More

Category: History, Press This, Resources Tags: inaugural, Obama, President

Communities Gearing Up for Massive Day of Service on King Holiday

Communities Gearing Up for Massive Day of Service on King Holiday Communities and nonprofits across the country are gearing up for a record number of volunteers on the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal holiday, fueled by President-elect Obama’s call for Americans to serve on King Day and throughout the year. Organizers of the annual service day say momentum is building in the wake of the President-elect’s call and the timing of the… Read More

Category: Holidays, Take Action Tags: Corporation for National and Community Service, Martin Luther King Jr., Obama

Obama Elected President as Racial Barrier Falls – NYTimes.com

Barack Hussein Obama was elected the 44th president of the United States on Tuesday, sweeping away the last racial barrier in American politics with ease as the country chose him as its first black chief executive. READ MORE: Obama Elected President as Racial Barrier Falls – NYTimes.com