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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
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Parrot Heads Beach Bash returns to Amelia Island
The Florida Alzheimer's Association announced on Tuesday, the Annual A1A Parrot Heads Club Beach Bash is back this year. This will be their 29th Beach Bash and is happening now on Amelia Island. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< The music fest will run from June 12–14 at SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Fernandina Beach. A bonus performance wraps things up June 15 at the Green Turtle Tavern. The public will be able to see live Trop Rock bands, poolside fun, and indoor concerts all weekend long. This event will help raise money for the Alzheimer's Association and the Walk to End Alzheimer's in Jacksonville this November. Read: Sporting JAX offers free soccer training series to help students join school teams Organizer Kelly Connerton says the cause is personal. Her Aunt Sally passed away from Alzheimer's, and she hopes this event helps bring awareness and support. It's all part of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Morgantown holds WV Cupcake and Craft Beer Fest
MORGANTOWN, (WBOY) — Downtown Morgantown held the WV Cupcake and Craft Beer Fest on Saturday, where attendees could try some local craft beers and enjoy some cupcakes that were baked to complement them. Along with the cupcakes and beer, attendees could enjoy live music or stop by the other vendors to take a look at some jewelry or eat a pepperoni roll. Proceeds for the event go to Main Street Morgantown and the Walk to End Alzheimer's. WVU to host Agritourism Conference in Canaan Valley Cupcakes and craft beer may seem like a strange combination, but former owner of The Cupcakerie and the organizer of the festival Janet Williams maintains that they do go together. 'I mean, chocolate stout goes with stout beer, and there's Big Timber has a coffee logger, but we have a coffee cupcake,' Williams said. 'And then red velvet goes with everything.' This is the eighth year of the festival, and the cupcakes and beer brought out decent traffic even despite the weather. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Business
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Executive Home Care's Senen Cabalfin Named 2024 IFA Franchisee of the Year
Franchise Owner Honored for Excellence in Franchising and Commitment to Community Service LAS VEGAS, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Franchise Association (IFA) has named Senen Cabalfin, RN, MSN, CNOR, owner of Executive Home Care franchises in Freehold, Somerset, Tom's River, and Bergen County, NJ, as a 2024 Franchisee of the Year. Cabalfin was honored at the 65th IFA Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, for her exceptional leadership, business success, and dedication to serving her community. The IFA Franchisee of the Year awards recognize the top franchisees from IFA member brands across the country and the world. Nominated by their parent company, honorees are selected for their leadership, commitment to fostering a strong workforce, community service, and support of fellow franchisees. As a Registered Nurse and a Master's in Skilled Nursing, Cabalfin brings invaluable healthcare expertise to her franchise operations. Over the past decade, she has expanded her Executive Home Care business across multiple territories, providing top-quality in-home care improving the lives of countless families. Beyond her business success, Cabalfin is a passionate community advocate. She has led numerous initiatives, including: Serving as Team Captain for the Walk to End Alzheimer's, leading her franchise to be the #1 fundraiser in New Jersey and earning the Elite Grand Champion 2023 title. Receiving the 2024 Humanitarian Award for her franchise's outstanding service during the COVID-19 crisis. Being honored as the 2024 Grand Marshal of the Phil-American Friendship Community event in Jersey City. Organizing dental and medical missions for abandoned seniors, scholarships for nursing students, and relief efforts for disaster victims, including those affected by the Maui wildfires. Cabalfin has also been recognized as one of the Most Influential Women in the Tri-State Area and was the first woman Grand Marshal of Fiesta In America's 26th-anniversary celebration. "Senen's passion, integrity, and dedication to service make her an outstanding leader within Executive Home Care and the franchising community," said Paul Tis, Brand President of Executive Home Care. "Her commitment to both her clients and the greater community is truly inspiring." Executive Home Care is a leading in-home care franchise and member of Evive Brands dedicated to helping seniors and individuals in need of assistance live safely and comfortably at home. For more information on Executive Home Care and its franchise opportunity, visit Media Contact: Rhonda Grundemann 602-739-8810 rgrundemann@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Executive Home Care
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Forever ‘galentines:' 50-year friendship prevails despite Alzheimer's diagnosis
WATERFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Whether you're celebrating Valentines Day or Galentines Day, love is in the air and friendships are being celebrated. Two women in Waterford have a 50 year friendship which has stood the test of time and then some. Litchfield woman arrested for working for state and town simultaneously News 8 was able to listen in to some of their conversation during Alma Falvey's recent visit with her friend Joanne Rubin, who now suffers from Alzheimer's Disease. 'Can I have my hug?' asked Alma to her friend Joanne. 'Are you doing it for me?' asked Joanne. 'Yes. Love you,' said Alma. 'Thank you,' said Joanne. Joanne and Alma first met five decades ago, when Joanne saw Alma's 9-year-old son at the bus stop. He was being bullied. 'She said… 'I found your son getting off the bus and he was crying and he told me where he lives so I'm bringing him back home,'' Alma said. After that, the two women became fast friends and that friendship has never wavered. These days, their visits are in the Alzheimer's Wing at New London Rehab & Care of Waterford, where Joanne now lives. 'She's my very best friend and I feel you don't just leave someone because they have a problem,' Alma said. Kristen Cusato, communications director for the Alzheimer's Association of Connecticut, said that conversations with loved ones who develop Alzheimer's are not the same as when they were more lucid. She said that involves a lot more eye contact, smiling and just showing them that you care. She says Alma, alongside Murry, Joanne's husband of almost 60 years, raised the most money in New London during the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's in September. The money provides support for caregivers and funds research. Their conversations may not always make sense, and Joanne may not know Alma's name, but she does know what's most important about her. Staff at the care center say there are 37 patients in this Alzheimer's wing, and visits from family and friends really make a difference in brightening many of their days. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
