Sunrise Community Charter School closes its doors
Sunrise Community Charter School shut its doors Wednesday-possibly forever-after being forced out of two different locations, school officials said.

Bill Keller joins Community Bank of the Bay
William Keller, former executive vice president and chief operating officer of Diablo Valley Bank in Danville, has joined Community Bank of the Bay in Oakland as a senior manager.

Community Calendar
The Parks and Recreation Commission will hold two hearings this month on naming or renaming two parks. The commission will meet at 6 p.m. Jan. 14 in the Beaver Brook Community Building on renaming Winslow Park. Its naming subcommittee will meet at 6 p.m. Jan. 22 in Meeting Room A, 50 Skyline Drive, on naming Rockwood Field.

Johns Creek community group seeks leaders
The Johns Creek Community Association, an influential homeowners group in the new city, is soliciting names for five of nine leadership positions. The organization, made of 65 homeowners associations in the city, frequently advises city officials about policies and procedures, particularly relating to zoning, government relations, community education, and transportation. Mayor Mike Bodker, who ...

Search efforts continue for community leader
Authorities are still searching for a Chandler businessman and community leader six days after he went missing from his family's vacation home in Forest Lakes, east of Payson.

Community 2009 "Black Tie" Inaugural Celebration
Presidential Inauguration and Community Networking Ball, hosted by local community organizers. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. with a reception featuring steel drum musicians. Dinner, dancing and live performances begins at 8:00 p.m. Special Feature: Inauguration news coverage from Washington, D.C.

Creation of Life Exhibit expanding at Chelsea Community Fair
After a successful trial run at the Chelsea Community Fair last year, the Nature's Creation of Life Exhibit is expanding for this year's five-day event. Cheryl Quinn, chairwoman of the exhibit, is looking for people to help plan this year's...

Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center to hold open house
BRIDGEWATER -- The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center will be holding a membership, pre-school and camp open house from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 11 at 775 Talamini Rd., Bridgewater. Guests are invited to speak with the staff,...

Defense helps Tacoma Community College post victory
Maybe the early season return ride at Tacoma Community College had been too easy and enjoyable for coach Carl Howell in his second stint as the men?s basketball coach.

Teens charged in community centre arson
Four 15 year old boys were arrested in connection to damage inflicted upon a community centre on Sanford Fleming Road in Transcona last April. It's alleged the teenagers set fire to the players' boxes of an outdoor hockey rink.

Pioneer High School student heads up successful clothing drive for Ann Arbor Community Center
Leisa Thompson, The Ann Arbor NewsPioneer High School junior Nick Kern, left, gets some help collecting clothes for the Ann Arbor Community Center from seniors Jennifer Wei, center, and Kelsey Raver Tuesday after school. Kern recruited local businesses to contribute...

Community High School taking applications for next year's freshman class
Ann Arbor's Community High School has announced the freshman application process for the 2009-10 school year. The deadline to apply for a spot at the school is 4 p.m. Feb. 20. Packets will be available Friday at the district's administration...

Randolph-Macon Academy teacher inspires students to reach out with community service
Whether it's baking cookies, recycling used cell phones, collecting money for relief efforts in Haiti, or driving students to K-Mart for makeup, Stephanie Portillo does it all in the name of community service.

S.J. basketball community saddened by Llanos' death
The South Jersey basketball community is in deep mourning following the death last week of Shayla Llanos, a 2008 Salem graduate.

Clarksville Community Schools Corp. gets half of tax revenue
Clarksville Community Schools Corp. will not have to take out an additional $1.6 million in loans as previously expected, thanks to receiving some property tax revenue from the county just before the start of the new year, said Superintendent Steve Fisher.

Community boards face lean times - Budget cuts hit home hard
Community boards are already among the leanest of city agencies.

Hinds Community College Extends Registration Hours
Hinds Community College is extending its hours for registration.

Northampton Community College grant to further history studies
$800,000 will help fund a humanities endowment. An $800,000 national grant awarded to Northampton Community College will help bridge the growing divide between Lehigh Valley residents and the history of the region, officials said Wednesday.

Ortega new community services director
Del Rio native Eduardo ?Eddie? Ortega will start the new year as the city?s new community services director.

Veterans' Roll Call moving to the community section
Beginning Friday, the weekly Veterans' Roll Call column will appear in the Community section of The Spectrum & Daily News.