Mark Dacascos News

The curtain came down Saturday on the boisterous, laughter-filled life of a beloved teacher, humanitarian and perhaps Vineland's most prolific school play director.

The Bissell Blocktail Party is returning for its eighth year as one of the area's largest fundraisers for local animal shelters and rescues.

Zachary Phair and Tyanna Chadwick are proud to announce the arrival of their son, Brian Jayden Phair, who was born June 5, 2013 at Waldo County General Hospital.

Merle and Dianna Dutt were married by Pastor Paul E. Dobberstein at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Prospect on June 9, 1963.

Here are your entertainment best bets for Saturday, June 1, 2013: To have your event listed, send a description of the event with time, day, location, cost and contact information to tgif@floridatoday.com at least two weeks before the event.

Thirty-five years on, Manilla Road keeps its loins girded and sword loose in the scabbard on its 16th LP.

The Greater New Orleans Association of Fundraising Professionals Chapter will present its 2013 Fundraising Conference on June 13-14 at Holy Cross School.

Mark Duffield and Jennifer Hill, owners of Blackstone's on Beacon Hill and recipients of the 17th annual Beacon Award.