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The Grapevine: Getting Ready for a Special Fourth of July and Reminding All to be Careful with the Weather

Posted on January 22, 2026

If you were to pick up a document and it started with the sentence, “when in the course of human events, we hold...

The Grapevine: Looking at Our Women of Distinction Program and Honoring African-American Women

Posted on January 15, 2026

On January 19 we will observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. February is designated as Black History Month and it is at t...

The Grapevine: The Relaxing Gift of a Warm Bath

Posted on January 08, 2026

Over the last several months, I have been thinking about what would make my life more peaceful. As I pondered about th...

The Grapevine: Thoughts on New Year Resolutions

Posted on December 27, 2025

As we approach a new year we wonder just what emphasis we should put on resolutions. Depending on just where we decide...

The Grapevine: Three Events Signifying Holiday Spirit

Posted on December 18, 2025

This past week I participated in three events that reinforced just what this time of year is all about. The best prese...

The Grapevine: Roz's Book Club's Blog New Review on Dr. Marc Siegel's "The Miracle Among Us"

Posted on December 11, 2025

This month I am reviewing “The Miracle Among Us,” by Dr. Marc Siegel. This is especially appropriate durin...

The Grapevine: A Beautiful Way to Help Furry Friends, Their Owners this Holiday Season and All Year Long

Posted on December 04, 2025

During this time of year most of us are in a scurry to get ready for the holidays. We are busy identifying gifts for t...

The Grapevine: Progressive Women's Association to Hold Pita Piata Sale

Posted on November 27, 2025

The ladies of the Progressive Women’s Association are getting ready to bake PitaPiatas to sale for Christmas. Although th...

The Grapevine: Unique Plate Collection Part of Show, Fundraiser for Progressive Women's Association

Posted on November 20, 2025

Due to the generosity of Scott and Mary Childers the Progressive Women’s Association will be offering a collecti...

The Grapevine: Breanna Starkey Talks about Being the Bridgeport High Band's Drum Major in Her Own Words

Posted on November 13, 2025

Editor's Note: This week we have a guest writer submitting a story. When Blogger Rosalyn Queen was speaking with Breanna S...

The Grapevine: Roz's Book Club Gives Looks at New James Patterson Book "Tiger, Tiger" on Tiger Woods

Posted on November 06, 2025

As promised, here is a book review from “Roz’s Book Club.” This month I have chosen Tiger, Tiger by...

The Grapevine: Sister Trip through Almost Heaven and it Features a Familiar Name, New Faces, and More

Posted on October 30, 2025

This past week I found myself on a little trip to have some sister time with my sister Joan. My sister-in-law Trina Pe...

The Grapevine: Basil Preserving Tips for the Winter

Posted on October 23, 2025

There is no denying that the season of Fall is upon us, and Winter will be right behind it. These d...

The Grapevine: Celebrating an 86th Birthday Looking Back at Cards from a Son who Refused to Buy Them

Posted on October 09, 2025

We are going to play a little guessing game this week in The Grapevine. When you look at the above photo, what do you...

The Grapevine: Rev. Denise M. Steffich to be Keynote Speaker for PWA's Women of Distinction Event

Posted on October 02, 2025

As the chairperson of the Progressive Women’s Association Women of Distinction event, I am pleased to announce w...

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