In “The Funk & Wag from A to Z” \, originally curated by Ann Harithas for the Nave Museum in Victoria\, TX \, artist Mel Chin extracted images from all 25 volumes of the 1953 Funk & Wagnall’s Encyclopedia and re-edited them a collages\, unleashing the p otentiality of images trapped by historical context. Chin� �s inspiring piece is showcased alongside new configurations of more recen t works by the artist in this exhibition.

Holistic living expo - heatlh\, wellness and metaphysical bo oths and lectures featuring natural and holistic health produces\, intuiti ve redings\, enlightened art\, crystals\, massage and chiropractic. Body M ind Spirit Expo is the largest health and wellness expo in the U.S. Come e xplore over 100 exhibitor booths and 70 free lectures. Hours are Saturday\ , 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday\, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Weekend Admission cover s both days - $12 for adults and children under age 10 are admitted free. Visit the web site for a $2 discount coupon: www.bmse.net/

The inaugural Links for Lupus Golf Tour nament commenced in September of 2000\, on a green in Charlotte\, North Ca rolina. With the support of Little and RT Dooley\, our partners from incep tion\, the last twelve years of the tournament have raised more than $341\ ,000 for the LFA Piedmont Chapter\, which provides local education and sup port services to 15\,000 people in our region who are living with lupus. N inety percent of every dollar that has been raised has stayed in our area. Lupus is a chronic\, debilitating disease that affects one out of every 185 Americans.

Tournament Highlights & Benefits: All players wil l receive Lunch and Awards Dinner\, beverages during play\, official Tourn ament Gift\, Golfer Goodie Bag\, and a complimentary team photograph. Priz es awarded for 1st-3rd in low net and low gross categories.

Genera l Information: Cedarwood Country Club 4100 Pineville-Matthews Road Ch arlotte\, NC 28228

MAKE YOUR MOVE – REGISTER TODAY TO BE A PART OF THE LARGES T CHESS EVENT IN NORTH CAROLINA
2012 North Carolina Open to be held i n tandem with US Masters Chess Tournament\, which will bring some of the w orld’s best to the Tar Heel state

Calling all chess players\, of all levels of skill! A rare opportunity to compete at an event where mast er-level chess players will be competing simultaneously is coming to the P iedmont Triad. From Aug. 29- Sept. 3\, High Point University will be spons oring three separate chess events.

One of these\, the 2012 Nor th Carolina Open\, currently is registering players of all levels to compe te against other chess enthusiasts for cash prizes totaling $13\,000. Th e Open will take place Aug. 31-Sept. 2 and will be held at the Embassy Sui tes\, 204 Centrepoint Drive in Greensboro. To learn more about the tournam ent and to register\, visit http://www.ncchess.org/open/2012/ncopen2012.ht ml

For those who wish to observe rather than participate\, two opportunities are available during this unprecedented chess weekend.

The U.S. Masters Chess Tournament\, also being staged at the Embass y Suites\, is the first of its kind for the Triad. This tournament will host some of the best competitors in the world as they compete for the tit le of International Chess Master or International Grand Master. The firs t game will begin at 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening\, August 30\, and the comp etition will continue with two games each day through Monday\, September 3 .
The tournament hours will begin at approximately 10:30 am and last as late as midnight\, depending upon the pace of play.

Additi onally\, High Point University will kick off the long weekend by holding a “chess simultaneous” event featuring World Chess Grandmaster Giorgi M agvelashvili of the Republic of Georgia. This event will take place at 7 p .m. Wednesday\, Aug. 29\, on the university’s campus in the Plato Wilson School of Commerce. Chessboards will be set up so that Magvelashvili can compete against 20 different players at the same time. The chess simultane ous is fast-moving and one of the best events to observe for aspiring youn g chess players.

All three events are open to the public free of charge. For more information\, contact Dr. Walter High at 919-619-354 1 or Gary Newsom at 704-618-1259 or visit http://www.ncchess.org/open/20 12/USmasters2012.html.

Booth registration includes: table\, 2 chairs\, tablecloth\, electricity (limited quantity)\, wireless internet. For electricity\, ple ase select ticket at no cost. Booth Registration 40.00 Available until n oon August 23rd Reserve electricity - limited quantity Available until August 23rd by noon Purchase lunch 12.00 Available until August 15th at n oon/ E-mail file to joblinks.directory@gmail.com by 5 pm. Exposure to over 3500 people for this event. 0 0 Purchase a quarter-page ad in directory 5 0.00 REGISTRATION CLOSES AT 12 NOON - AUGUST 29TH. APPROXIMATELY 3500 DI RECTORIES ARE PRINTED FOR THIS EVENT. IF YOU PURCHASED DIRECTORY ITEMS\, E-MAIL FILES TO NO REFUNDS AFTER AUGUST 23rd. PARKING IS FREE. See Emplo yer directories from previous events at A CONFIRMATION E-MAIL WILL BE SENT ONCE YOU REGISTER.

Sunday\, Sept ember 2\, 2012 at 12:00 PM

1st Annual Freedom Today Beach Conf erence

FreedomToday.TV is hosting an anointed Bible & Worship Conference FOR WOMEN... and men!

Come experience radical\, lif e-changing\, solid biblical teaching that offers solutions for life's ever yday trials. This conference encourages personal growth and intimacy with Jesus Christ!

Keynote speakers include: Tracey Mitchell\; Rob in Betram\; Deborah Ross
Breakout speakers include: Trudy Simmons\; Bruce Patterson & Lynne Drysdale Patterson

Worship Leader: D eidra Hughs
Men's breakout sessions & golf outing: Jay Ross\; Ken B ertram
More... TBA

HURRY!!!
To register:

1) Pay for your conference ticket on this web page TODAY!
2) Res erve your room and food pass with the Sea Trail
3) If you plan to b e a Group Leader\, Vendor\, Worship Artist\, Golfer\, Host Church or a Min istry Leader applying for an interview\, please follow the instructions be low. (Note: The Vendor Fee and golf fees are additional.)

EAS Y!

A conference/retreat that you don't want to miss! See Sho rt Video: http://youtu.be/tw2MQbA-5vE

Hotel:
Sea Trail Golf and Resort at http://www.seatrail.com
Freedom Today 2 Night Conf erence Accommodation Package Includes:
*Friday and Saturday nights lo dging
*Friday Night Snack (Included)
*Full Southern Breakfast B uffet (Magnolias) - Saturday & Sunday
*Magnolias Lunch (Included) - S aturday

Rates
Greatly discounted conference package rates listed below:
Rates based on a two-night stay in Premiere Champion Su ites
Reservations Department at 1-800-624-6601 and ask for Freedom Today Conference Package
One attendee (bring family along)
$109.00 all inclusive (per night)

Two Attendees < br />$129.35 all inclusive (64.68 per night\, per person)

Three attendees
$149.70 all inclusive (49.90 per night\, per person)

Four Attendees
$170.05 all inclusive ($42.50 per night\, per person)

Local Attendees: Those local to the Sea Trail at S unset Beach should contact the hotel directly for the conference meal pack age if you would like to join us during meals. Be sure to register on-li ne NOW for your conference tickets.

Husband's Golf Outing: Sign up for the golf package with Jay and Ken through the Sea Trail Resort whe n reserving your room conference accommodation package as listed above by July 31st for discounted rate of $35.00. Rates may change after this dat e. Contact the Sea Trail for more information. Fill out the form below and send one copy to Sea Tral and one copy to Deborah@DeborahRossMinistri es.com

BONUS:   MEN'S BREAKOUT SESSION'S in the boardroom & S PECIAL WORSHIP SERVICES - Free! (This is for men who are with a register ed spouse. Men attending the conference without their wife may do so at the full conference fee ticket price.)

Extended Stay Discount All Freedom Today guests are eligible to receive special extended stay con ference room rates upon request at the time of booking. The extended sta y room rate is only $79.00 per night\, plus tax. So feel free to extend your retreat vacation and relax on the beach\, but remember\, this is Labo r Day Week so you must make your reservations early!     (Note: The di scounted conference accommodation prices above are only available up until ten days prior to the Freedom Today Conference. After that date\, rooms a re subject to the regular rate for Labor Day weekend. See the Sea Trail we bsite for more information.)

Join Focus On The Coast magazine thi s Labor Day weekend 2012 as we bring the 1st Annual Juried Coastal Fine Ar ts & Crafts Festival to Wilmington\, North Carolina. From the best local t alent\, to regional and nationally recognized artisans and craftspeople\, the finest works of art will be juried in for presentation and sale at thi s special three-day event.

Art collectors and enthusiasts can p review the show during an opening reception Friday evening. Enjoy light bi tes and refreshments as you peruse the array of arts and crafts in mediums from paintings to photography\, glass to jewelry\, mixed media and more.< br />
A portion of the ticket proceeds from the opening reception wil l benefit DREAMS of Wilmington\, a non-profit that brings the arts to the children of our community.

Artist Information

The Co astal Fine Arts & Crafts Festival will take place in historic downtown Wil mington at the Best Western Plus Coastline Conference & Event Center (503 Nutt Street\, Wilmington\, NC 28401).

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The NC Comedy Arts Festival was created in 2001 to showcase Chicago-style improvisation to Southern improvisers and Carolina audiences . The NC Comedy Arts Festival — formerly Dirty South Improv Festival � � invited four improv acts to perform and take workshops on the campus of the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill\, NC) Sept. 1-3\, 2012. This small invitational quickly became one of the most talked about events on the improv festival circuit and the largest festival of its kind in the co untry.

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