Home and garden competition to be held at Longstreet Farm

HOLMDEL — Enjoy time outdoors while experiencing 1890s rural farm life as the Monmouth County Park System celebrates the annual Harvest Home Festival. This old-fashioned country fair allows visitors to experience a time when neighbors gathered not only for work, but also to spend time enjoying one another’s company. read more

Stilettos, gladiators, wedges ...for the well heeled!

Planning to wear a little black dress? Don't forget to put on a pair of gladiator heels. Or if you prefer a backless gown, go for stilettos. Women can discover a whole world at their feet - with the right kind of heels!

What's Going On

The Ambleside Orchestra of West Vancouver rehearses Wednesdays at 3:15 p.m. in the Community Music Hall at West Vancouver Recreation Centre. All strings welcome. Needed are french horns and double bass. Info: 604-926-4814.

Contemporary sampin wins 2nd prize in Asean contest

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 — A contemporary sampin, the sarong worn with a Baju Melayu, woven by Sukma Kipli has made Malaysia proud by winning the Silver Prize Award at the Asean Silk Fabric and Fashion Competition last month. Twenty-year-old Sukma is a weaver at the Royal Terengganu Songket, a heritage brand under Yayasan Tuanku Nur Zahirah. The ...

Rosson: East Tennessee origins may plump up value of quilt

Dear Mr. Rosson:My husband's aunt (born in 1899) made this quilt when she was 16 or 17. It was made in East Tennessee and I call it a "crazy quilt." What is the value?

Thinking Of Ideas For Tailgating

Thinking about tailgating this fall for high school sports, Rams Football or possible Cardinals Post Season play? Chesterfield Mall has several specialty stores that can help you have a great tailgating experience. William-Sonoma This Stainless Steal Smoker Box with tray is a great accessory to perfect that steak; it turns any outdoor gas or electric grill into a wood smoker. Just add these ...