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      <title>Top 25 Popular Sherwin Williams Paint Colors</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;My apologies if anyone else has posted this information.&amp;nbsp; Sherwin Willliams is my favorite paint, and my Account Executive Nubia Heinz recently shared their most popular colors.&amp;nbsp; Thought I would pass it on, as some of these are my staging stand-bys also!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Color Name&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;td height="12"&gt;1&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;6385/1648&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DOVER WHITE&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td height="12"&gt;2&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;6106&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;KILIM BEIGE&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td height="12"&gt;3&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;6119/1137&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;ANTIQUE WHITE&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td height="12"&gt;4&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;6126/1123&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;NAVAJO WHITE&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td height="12"&gt;5&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;6141&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;SOFTER TAN&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td height="12"&gt;6&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;7008&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;ALABASTER&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td height="12"&gt;7&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;7005/1004&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;PURE WHITE&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td height="12"&gt;8&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;6108&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;LATTE&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td height="12"&gt;9&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;6107&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;NOMADIC DESERT&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td height="12"&gt;10&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;6105&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;DIVINE WHITE&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td height="12"&gt;11&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;6142&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MACADAMIA&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td height="12"&gt;12&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;6113&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;INTERACTIVE CREAM&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td height="12"&gt;13&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;6140&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;MODERATE WHITE&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td height="12"&gt;15&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;6120&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;BELIEVABLE BUFF&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td height="12"&gt;16&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;6112&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;BISCUIT&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td height="12"&gt;17&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;7012&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;CREAMY&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td height="12"&gt;18&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;6127&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;IVOIRE&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td height="12"&gt;19&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;6128&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;BLONDE&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td height="12"&gt;20&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;6099&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;SAND DOLLAR&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td height="12"&gt;21&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;7004&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td height="12"&gt;22&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;7036&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td height="12"&gt;23&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;6121&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;WHOLE WHEAT&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td height="12"&gt;24&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;6114&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;td height="12"&gt;25&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;6122&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;CAMELBACK&lt;/td&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.StagingSmartNSold.com"&gt;www.StagingSmartNSold.com&lt;/a&gt; provides Houston home staging expertise to facilitate a rapid and profitable house sale for area Realtors and homeowners.&amp;nbsp; Staging fees start as low as $150!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-STAGING SMART NSOLD (STAGING SMART N SOLD)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:53:28 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1170200/top-25-popular-sherwin-williams-paint-colors</link>
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      <title>Bay Area Pet Adoptions Needs Volunteers For Shelter Grounds Maintenance</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bay Area Pet Adoptions is a limited admission nonprofit group dedicated to the lives of the homeless companion animals that it accepts.&amp;nbsp; Its facilities can accommodate a group that would help with weeding and mowing the shelter grounds.&amp;nbsp; For more information, call Volunteer Houston Bay Area at 281-282-6035 or visit &lt;a href="http://www.volunteerhouston.org"&gt;www.volunteerhouston.org&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.StagingSmartNSold.com"&gt;www.StagingSmartNSold.com&lt;/a&gt; provides Pearland home staging expertise to market a house for increased buyer appeal.&amp;nbsp; The owner is also a volunteer in the Houston Bay Area.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-STAGING SMART NSOLD (STAGING SMART N SOLD)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 15:32:41 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1085519/bay-area-pet-adoptions-needs-volunteers-for-shelter-grounds-maintenance</link>
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      <title>The Heart of Sailing Foundation of Greater Houston Needs Volunteers</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Heart of Sailing Foundation of Greater Houston is a nonprofit organization that introduces sailing to children with developmental disabilities.&amp;nbsp; Volunteers are needed as skippers and crew members, or administrative, and fundraising help.&amp;nbsp; Contact Volunteer Houston Bay Area at 281-282-6035 or &lt;a href="http://www.volunteerhouston.org"&gt;www.volunteerhouston.org&lt;/a&gt; .&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.StagingSmartNSold.com"&gt;www.StagingSmartNSold.com&lt;/a&gt; offers Houston home staging solutions to market a house for increased buyer appeal.&amp;nbsp; The owner is also a volunteer in the Houston Bay Area.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-STAGING SMART NSOLD (STAGING SMART N SOLD)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 15:27:00 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1085505/the-heart-of-sailing-foundation-of-greater-houston-needs-volunteers</link>
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      <title>Star Toyota Fill The Truck Food Drive in Houston Bay Area June 12-13</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bay Area Turning Point needs volunteers to accept food donations at Kroger stores in Clear Lake, Friendswood, and League City for the Star Toyota Fill the Truck Food Drive.&amp;nbsp; Three and four hour shifts between 9 am and 7 pm on June 12, and 9 am until 4 pm on June 13 need teen or adult volunteers.&amp;nbsp; Donated food will support victims of domestic violence and the homeless.&amp;nbsp; Please call Volunteer Houston Bay Area at 281-282-6035 or visit &lt;a href="http://www.volunteerhouston.org"&gt;www.volunteerhouston.org&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.StagingSmartNSold.com"&gt;www.StagingSmartNSold.com&lt;/a&gt; provides League City home staging expertise to market a house for increased buyer appeal.&amp;nbsp; Prices start at only $150. The owner is also a volunteer in the Houston Bay Area.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-STAGING SMART NSOLD (STAGING SMART N SOLD)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 15:21:48 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1085494/star-toyota-fill-the-truck-food-drive-in-houston-bay-area-june-12-13</link>
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      <title>Houston Bay Area Food Pantries Need Supplies</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Individuals or groups can collect and donate nonperishable food, paper products, personal hygiene items, baby supplies, clothing, linens, and detergent to Houston Bay Area agencies providing supplies to families and children.&amp;nbsp; Call Volunteer Houston Bay Area at 281-182-6035, or visit &lt;a href="http://www.volunteerhouston.org"&gt;www.volunteerhouston.org&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.StagingSmartNSold.com"&gt;www.StagingSmartNSold.com&lt;/a&gt; offers Houston home staging solutions to effectively market houses to appeal to more buyers.&amp;nbsp; Home staging fees begin at $150. The owner is also a volunteer in the Houston Bay Area.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-STAGING SMART NSOLD (STAGING SMART N SOLD)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 17:40:55 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1078111/houston-bay-area-food-pantries-need-supplies</link>
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      <title>Galveston Bay Marsh Mania on May 30, 2009</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Galveston Bay Foundation needs help to clean up Galveston Bay on May 30th from 9 am until noon.&amp;nbsp; This annual effort involves cleaning up and planting grass to provide homes for wildlife, protect the shoreline, and improve water quality. Call Volunteer Houston Bay Area at 281-282-6035 or visit &lt;a href="http://www.volunteerhouston.org"&gt;www.volunteerhouston.org&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.StagingSmartNSold.com"&gt;www.StagingSmartNSold.com&lt;/a&gt; provides Galveston county home staging expertise required to effectively market a house to appeal to more buyers.&amp;nbsp; The owner is also a long time volunteer in the Houston Bay Area.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-STAGING SMART NSOLD (STAGING SMART N SOLD)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 17:35:20 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1078104/galveston-bay-marsh-mania-on-may-30-2009</link>
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      <title>Volunteers Needed for Arthritis Walk at UH Clear Lake on May 17, 2009</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;The Arthritis Foundation has an annual event to raise funds, and this year's event is at the University of Houston Clear Lake on May 17 from 8 until 11 am.&amp;nbsp; Volunteers are needed to hand out goodies, Operate the Kid and Dog Zones, offer food and drinks, help the VIP tent, setup and clean up.&amp;nbsp; Call 281-282-6035 or visit &lt;a href="http://www.volunteerhouston.org"&gt;www.volunteerhouston.org&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.StagingSmartNSold.com"&gt;www.StagingSmartNSold.com&lt;/a&gt; provides Houston home staging expertise necessary to market a house to appeal to more buyers.&amp;nbsp;Home&amp;nbsp;staging prices start at $150.The owner is also a volunteer in the Houston Bay Area.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-STAGING SMART NSOLD (STAGING SMART N SOLD)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 17:29:46 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1078094/volunteers-needed-for-arthritis-walk-at-uh-clear-lake-on-may-17-2009</link>
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      <title>Horse Rescue Ranch Has Volunteer Openings in Hitchcock, TX</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Habit for Horses is a nonprofit horse rescue and education center with openings for volunteers at a ranch in Hitchcock.&amp;nbsp; Adults will be trained in feeding, grooming, and providing medical attention for the horses.&amp;nbsp; Other volunteer opportunities are ranch maintenance, fund-raising, advertising, and clerical duties.&amp;nbsp; Work is available from 8-11 am and 2-4 pm daily.&amp;nbsp; Visit &lt;a href="http://www.habitforhorses.org"&gt;www.habitforhorses.org&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.StagingSmartNSold.com"&gt;www.StagingSmartNSold.com&lt;/a&gt; provides Galveston county home staging solutions for increased buyer appeal and marketing for home sellers and Realtors in the Houston area.&amp;nbsp; The owner is also a volunteer in the Houston Bay Area.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-STAGING SMART NSOLD (STAGING SMART N SOLD)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 17:02:34 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1067297/horse-rescue-ranch-has-volunteer-openings-in-hitchcock-tx</link>
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      <title>Boys and Girls Harbor Requests Volunteers</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Boys and Girls Harbor in La Porte, TX is a shelter for abused, abandoned, or neglected children ages 5-18. The 62 bed residence facility is in need of volunteers to promote healthy lifestyles for children.&amp;nbsp; Volunteer host families are also needed to allow children to visit their homes for weekends or holidays.&amp;nbsp; Background checks are required for all volunteers.&amp;nbsp; Call Volunteer Houston Bay Area at 281-282-6035 for more information.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.StagingSmartNSold.com"&gt;www.StagingSmartNSold.com&lt;/a&gt; offers Pasadena home staging solutions designed for increased buyer appeal for area Realtors and home sellers.&amp;nbsp; Prices for home staging start at $150.&amp;nbsp; The owner is also a volunteer in the Houston Bay Area.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-STAGING SMART NSOLD (STAGING SMART N SOLD)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 16:53:51 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1067283/boys-and-girls-harbor-requests-volunteers</link>
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      <title>Blood Center in Clear Lake, TX Has Opportunities For Volunteers</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center in Clear Lake needs "Thank You"&amp;nbsp;volunteers to maintain donor schedules, answer inquiries, observe donors in the canteen area after donation, serve refreshments, and distribute promotional information.&amp;nbsp; The Speakers Bureau needs volunteers with excellent communication skills, and office volunteers are needed also. A minimum time commitment of ten hours every three months is requested, and training is provided.&amp;nbsp; For further information, please call Volunteer Houston Bay Area at 281-282-6035.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.StagingSmartNSold.com"&gt;www.StagingSmartNSold.com&lt;/a&gt; provides Houston home staging expertise to increase buyer appeal for area Realtors and homeowners.&amp;nbsp; Prices begin at $150. The owner is also a long time volunteer in the Houston Bay Area.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-STAGING SMART NSOLD (STAGING SMART N SOLD)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 16:46:40 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1067279/blood-center-in-clear-lake-tx-has-opportunities-for-volunteers</link>
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      <guid>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1059470/hospice-care-team-offering-volunteer-training</guid>
      <title>Hospice Care Team Offering Volunteer Training</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Volunteers with the non profit Hospice Care Team work with pediatric patients in their homes, bereavement volunteers counsel with families for the year after the death of a loved one, guardian team volunteers work with patients, and speakers bureau volunteers inform the community about services.&amp;nbsp; All volunteers are provided training. For further information, please call 281-282-6035 or visit &lt;a href="http://www.volunteerhouston.org"&gt;www.volunteerhouston.org&lt;/a&gt; .&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.StagingSmartNSold.com"&gt;www.StagingSmartNSold.com&lt;/a&gt; provides Houston home staging expertise designed to promote a rapid and profitable house sale for area Realtors and homeowners.&amp;nbsp;Prices start at $150. &amp;nbsp;The owner is also a long time volunteer in the Houston Bay Area.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-STAGING SMART NSOLD (STAGING SMART N SOLD)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 10:40:21 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1059470/hospice-care-team-offering-volunteer-training</link>
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      <title>Challenger Seven Park Community Garden Seeking Volunteers and Families</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Families can volunteer together at the community garden of Challenger Seven Memorial Park in League City to plant, tend and harvest the produce of organic fruits and vegetables which are donated to local food pantries. No experience is necessary and tools are available.&amp;nbsp; For further information call Volunteer Houston Bay Area at 281-282-6035 or visit &lt;a href="http://www.volunteerhouston.org"&gt;www.volunteerhouston.org&lt;/a&gt; .&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.StagingSmartNSold.com"&gt;www.StagingSmartNSold.com&lt;/a&gt; offers League City home staging expertise designed to promote a rapid and profitable house sale for area Realtors and homeowners.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;Prices begin at $150. The owner is also a long time volunteer in the Houston Bay Area.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-STAGING SMART NSOLD (STAGING SMART N SOLD)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 10:29:05 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1059454/challenger-seven-park-community-garden-seeking-volunteers-and-families</link>
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      <title>Friends of the Houston Bay Area Pet Adoptions Seeking Volunteers</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Volunteers are needed for dog socializers and walkers, kennel assistants, pet adoption specialists, trainers, foster care providers and clerical assistants for the shelter of Friends of the Houston Bay Area Pet Adoptions.&amp;nbsp; Additional help is needed with graphic design, photography, maintenance, groundskeeping, Website, and fundraising.&amp;nbsp; Call Volunteer Houston Bay Area at 281-282-6035 for more information.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.StagingSmartNSold.com"&gt;www.StagingSmartNSold.com&lt;/a&gt; offers Houston home staging solutions designed to promote a rapid and profitable house sale for area Realtors and homeowners.&amp;nbsp; The owner is also a long time volunteer in the Houston Bay Area.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-STAGING SMART NSOLD (STAGING SMART N SOLD)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 10:14:13 -0700</pubDate>
      <link>http://activerain.com/blogsview/1059438/friends-of-the-houston-bay-area-pet-adoptions-seeking-volunteers</link>
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      <title>Volunteers Needed May 16 for Houston Bay Day Festival </title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Galveston Bay Foundation and numerous community partners present the Bay Day Festival highlighting interactive exhibits that emphasize the multiple uses of the Galveston Bay system.&amp;nbsp; Volunteers are needed May 16 to help with check-in, T shirt sales and education activities.&amp;nbsp; Call 281-332-3381 or visit &lt;a href="http://www.galvbay.org"&gt;www.galvbay.org&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.StagingSmartNSold.com"&gt;www.StagingSmartNSold.com&lt;/a&gt; provides Houston&amp;nbsp;home staging expertise designed to promote a rapid and profitable house sale for area Realtors and homeowners.&amp;nbsp; The owner is also a long time volunteer in the Houston Bay Area.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-STAGING SMART NSOLD (STAGING SMART N SOLD)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 10:07:23 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Family Friends Volunteer Program for Children With Disabilities in Houston</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Family to Family Network helps families with a disabled child by providing information, training referrals and support.&amp;nbsp; The Family Friends Volunteer Program matches adult volunteers to visit a child with disabilities and their family once weekly to play games, read, and give encouragement.&amp;nbsp; Call for the next fun, interactive training for new volunteers at 713-466-6304 or visit &lt;a href="http://www.familytofamilynetwork.org"&gt;www.familytofamilynetwork.org&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.StagingSmartNSold.com"&gt;www.StagingSmartNSold.com&lt;/a&gt; provides Houston home staging expertise designed to promote a rapid and profitable house sale to area Realtors and homeowners.&amp;nbsp;Fees start at $150.&amp;nbsp;The owner is also a long time volunteer in the Houston Bay Area.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-STAGING SMART NSOLD (STAGING SMART N SOLD)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 10:00:22 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Summer Volunteer Program for Teens in Houston Bay Area</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Volunteer Houston Bay Area offers The Commanders Program during the summer days for teens aged 13-17.&amp;nbsp; Participants will learn about volunteerism through classroom activities and community service projects.&amp;nbsp; Communication skills, teamwork, and volunteer opportunities in the nonprofit sector will be taught.&amp;nbsp; This program offers the community service hours for credit appeal, graduation requirements, and college applications.&amp;nbsp; A certificate of completion verifying 20 hours of service will be given for sessions June 20-24 and July 20-24, 2009.&amp;nbsp; The fee is $60 with scholarships available.&amp;nbsp; Call 281-282-6035 or email &lt;a href="mailto:jackieg@volunteerhouston.org"&gt;jackieg@volunteerhouston.org&lt;/a&gt; .&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.StagingSmartNSold.com"&gt;www.StagingSmartNSold.com&lt;/a&gt; provides the Houston Bay Area with home staging expertise designed to promote a rapid and profitable house sale for area Realtors and homeowners.&amp;nbsp; The owner is also a volunteer in the Houston Bay Area. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-STAGING SMART NSOLD (STAGING SMART N SOLD)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 09:49:01 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Boliver Peninsula Beach Clean Up on April 25, 2009</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;From 9 am until noon, rain or shine, volunteers are needed for the Adopt a Beach clean up day on Bolivar Peninsula.&amp;nbsp; Initiated by the Texas General Land Office, a catered lunch will be provided.&amp;nbsp; Children over 12 years of age are welcome if accompanied by an adult.&amp;nbsp; Sign up at &lt;a href="https://secure2.glo.state.tx.us/OC/aab/registration.cfm"&gt;https://secure2.glo.state.tx.us/OC/aab/registration.cfm&lt;/a&gt; and select Bolivar Peninsula as the volunteer site.&amp;nbsp; Further information can be obtained from Volunteer Houston at 281-282-6035.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.StagingSmartNSold.com"&gt;www.StagingSmartNSold.com&lt;/a&gt; provides Galveston county home staging solutions to promote a rapid and profitable house sale to area Realtors and homeowners.&amp;nbsp; The owner is also a longtime volunteer in the Houston Bay Area.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-STAGING SMART NSOLD (STAGING SMART N SOLD)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:19:42 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Greek Festival at Clear Lake Park Needs Volunteers for April 24-26, 2009</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Clear Lake Greek Festival, scheduled for April 24-26, is sponsored by St John The Theologian Greek Orthodox Church of Webster.&amp;nbsp; It will be held at Clear Lake Park on NASA Parkway, and two and three hour shifts are available for volunteers.&amp;nbsp; Visit &lt;a href="http://www.volunteerhouston.org"&gt;www.volunteerhouston.org&lt;/a&gt; or call 281-282-6035 for information.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.StagingSmartNSold.com"&gt;www.StagingSmartNSold.com&lt;/a&gt; offers Houston home staging expertise to promote a rapid and profitable house sale to area Realtors and homeowners.&amp;nbsp; The owner is also a volunteer in the Houston Bay Area.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-STAGING SMART NSOLD (STAGING SMART N SOLD)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:09:46 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Volunteer for Earth Day Event on April 25 at Armand Bayou Nature Center</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;From 10 a.m until 4 pm, volunteers are needed to commemorate Earth Day at Armand Bayou Nature Center in Clear Lake, Texas.&amp;nbsp; Activities needing volunteers are greeters, assisting with children's activities, act as a recycling guide, or help with clean up.&amp;nbsp; Visit &lt;a href="http://www.volunteerhouston.org"&gt;www.volunteerhouston.org&lt;/a&gt; for more information, or call 281-282-6035. &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.StagingSmartNSold.com"&gt;www.StagingSmartNSold.com&lt;/a&gt; provides Harris County home staging solutions to promote a rapid and profitable house sale for area Realtors and home owners.&amp;nbsp; The owner is also a volunteer in the Houston Bay Area.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-STAGING SMART NSOLD (STAGING SMART N SOLD)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:02:50 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Houston International Fest Needs Volunteers April 18-19, 25-26</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This year's International Fest will celebrate Ireland, and is need of volunteers in downtown Houston.&amp;nbsp; Volunteers must be at least fifteen years old, and will receive free admission, t-shirts, and a chance to win two free airline tickets.&amp;nbsp; Volunteers are needed for concessions, ticket sales, and helping with children's activities.&amp;nbsp; Visit &lt;a href="http://www.ifest.org"&gt;www.ifest.org&lt;/a&gt; to register.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.StagingSmartNSold.com"&gt;www.StagingSmartNSold.com&lt;/a&gt; provides Houston home staging expertise for a rapid and profitable house sale for area Realtors and home owners.&amp;nbsp; The owner is also a volunteer in the Houston Bay Area.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-STAGING SMART NSOLD (STAGING SMART N SOLD)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:55:54 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Houston Museum of Health Welcomes Teen Summer Volunteers</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Houston&amp;nbsp;students&amp;nbsp;aged fourteen to sixteen can gain experience as a summer volunteer at the Museum of Health and Medical Science.&amp;nbsp; Youths offer exhibit tours, greet guests and manage groups, plus present live science shows.&amp;nbsp; For an application or more information, visit &lt;a href="http://www.thehealthmuseum.org"&gt;www.thehealthmuseum.org&lt;/a&gt; .&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.StagingSmartNSold.com"&gt;www.StagingSmartNSold.com&lt;/a&gt; offers Houston home staging expertise to promote a rapid and profitable house sale for area Realtors and home owners.&amp;nbsp; The owner is also a volunteer in the Houston Bay Area.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-STAGING SMART NSOLD (STAGING SMART N SOLD)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:49:02 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Galveston Bay Foundation Marsh Mania on April 25, 2009</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;From 9 am until noon on April 25, volunteers are needed to help create more than 10 acres of habitat in the Galveston Bay area.&amp;nbsp; This annual restoration effort by Galveston Bay Foundation will clean up and plant cord grass and sea grass, thus help provide wildlife homes, protect shorelines and improve water quality. For locations and information visit &lt;a href="http://www.galvbay.org"&gt;www.galvbay.org&lt;/a&gt; or call 281-332-3381.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.StagingSmartNSold.com"&gt;www.StagingSmartNSold.com&lt;/a&gt; provides Galveston county home staging expertise to facilitate a rapid and profitable house sale for area Realtors and homeowners.&amp;nbsp; The owner is also a volunteer in the Houston Bay Area.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-STAGING SMART NSOLD (STAGING SMART N SOLD)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:39:04 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Clear Lake Families Exploring Down Syndrome Meets April 16, 2009</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Greater Clear Lake Families Exploring Down Syndrome will meet on Thursday, April 16 at the United Way Service Center at 1300 Bay Area Blvd, Room A.&amp;nbsp; Pizza and informal parent discussion will begin at 6:30 pm, and at 7 will be speaker Katie Tryon discussing Sign Language.&amp;nbsp; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.StagingSmartNSold.com"&gt;www.StagingSmartNSold.com&lt;/a&gt; offers Houston home staging expertise for a rapid and profitable house sale to area Realtors and homeowners.&amp;nbsp; The owner is also a long time volunteer in the Clear Lake area.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-STAGING SMART NSOLD (STAGING SMART N SOLD)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:14:44 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Clear Lake Shores provides Farmers Market on April 18, 2009</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Purchase freshly grown produce and other products at Farmers&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;Market at Clear Lake Shores beginning Saturday, April 18 from 8 am until noon.&amp;nbsp; The tents will be at 1020 Marina Bay Drive next to Skippers.&amp;nbsp; Future markets will be on the first and third Saturdays of each month.&amp;nbsp; For information, call 281-610-4371.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.StagingSmartNSold.com"&gt;www.StagingSmartNSold.com&lt;/a&gt; provides League City home staging expertise for a rapid and profitable house sale to area Realtors and homeowners.&amp;nbsp; Prices start as low as $150.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-STAGING SMART NSOLD (STAGING SMART N SOLD)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:06:22 -0700</pubDate>
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      <title>Animal-Assisted Therapy Group Has New Member Workshop in Clear Lake Area</title>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Faithful friends is an organization of volunteers who visit with their pets&amp;nbsp;to area nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, mental health facilities and special events in the Houston Bay area. If you do not have a pet, you can assist other volunteers who have&amp;nbsp;multiple animals.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;New members should attend a workshop on Saturday, April 18 from 8:30-10:30 am at the University Baptist Church Chapel 16106 Middlebrook&amp;nbsp;in Houston, TX 77059.&amp;nbsp; Please do not bring pets as appointments will be set during the workshop for pet temperament tests to be given later.&amp;nbsp; For more information, please call Julie Fernandez at 281-480-0638 or email &lt;a href="mailto:faithful-friends@hotmail.com"&gt;faithful-friends@hotmail.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.StagingSmartNSold.com"&gt;www.StagingSmartNSold.com&lt;/a&gt; provides Houston home staging expertise designed to facilitate a rapid and profitable real estate sale for area Realtors and homeowners.&amp;nbsp; Home staging prices start at only $150.&amp;nbsp; The owner is also a volunteer in the Houston Bay Area.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <dc:creator>Kathy Riggle Houston Home Staging-STAGING SMART NSOLD (STAGING SMART N SOLD)</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:58:20 -0700</pubDate>
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