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A Note from History – March 4

1861 – First national flag of the Confederate States of America (the “Stars and Bars”) is adopted.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/March_4

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Cruisin’ on Main Street

Cruisin on Main Street is held on the fourth Saturday (January 23) of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in downtown Mesa. With classic cars lining the streets and parking lots, this is a car lover’s dream.
For more information, contact Lance Baker at (480) 229-5691 or blown1969camaro@cox.net or http://www.hotrodplanet.com/.
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A Note from History – January 29

1845 – Edgar Allan Poe’s famous poem “The Raven” is published on this day in the New York Evening Mirror.
Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=4229

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A Note from History – December 4

1954 – The first Burger King is opened in Miami, Florida, United States.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/December_4

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Samaritan’s Purse Collection Week through Nov. 23

Samaritan’s Purse Collection Week happens this week through Monday November 23rd. To find a drop off location and collection times in the Southeast Valley, please call: 1-800-579-8091 or go to www.samaritanspurse.org.
This year…you can follow your box now by submitting your shipping and handling cost online. Go to: www.samaritanspurse.org/ezgive to donate. Use the special [...]

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Fulton Homes Kicks-Off “Books and Toys for Girls and Boys” Drive

Fulton Homes and radio station KEZ 99.9 have teamed up to brighten the holidays for children. From November 16 – December 14, people are encouraged to drop off toys and books at the radio station or any one of the events held throughout the valley, with all donations benefiting the children of Phoenix Children’s Hospital. [...]

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A Note from History – October 19

1781– At Yorktown, Virginia, representative of the British commander Lord Cornwallis handed over Cornwallis’ sword and formally surrendered to George Washington the comte de Rochambeau.
Source:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_19

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A Note from History – October 15

1917 – Mata Hari is executed by a French firing squad at Vincennes, outside of Paris for the crime of espionage.
Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=51433

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A Note from History – October 13

1884 – Greenwich is established as universal time meridian of longitude.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_13

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A Note from History – October 8

1871 – The Great Chicago fire breaks out in a barn belonging to Patrick O’Leary.
Source: http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history.do?action=Article&id=4300

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