Harbor Kitchen will host a fundraiser on Sunday to benefit the Pony Up Rescue for Equines.

Shrubs and trees are often used in the landscape to create barriers. Privacy screens are the most common, either to prevent other people from seeing into an area, or to physically keep them out.

Here in the United States, we call sweet potatoes yams. But the sweet, tuber-shaped potato with its orange-colored flesh is not related to the yam at all; they are found in the tropics and seldom seen in American supermarkets.

A message on my cousin’s kitchen dining area wall, where prayers are offered over meals, says, “There is always, always, always something to be thankful for.”

Operation Christmas Guild will collect toys for needy children from 2 to 3 p.m. Nov. 16-23 at Believer’s Fellowship, 4112 Hunt St. NW in Gig Harbor.

Julie Evans and Greg Day have announced their engagement.

Air Force Airman Shaylee N. Pizana has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.

Thanksgiving is a time when many families gather for a day of thankfulness, feasting and football.

One of the best Chinese chicken salads I’ve had in a restaurant was at Bagel Cafe, a Jewish delicatessen in Las Vegas. That makes sense. The only places where you can buy the giant almond-flavored Chinese cookies with the little dab of chocolate on top are Jewish bakeries and delis.

In last month’s column, I began to introduce you to Jewish authors who I believe have great spiritual depth. I did so because many of my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ tell me they know very little or nothing about Jewish authors who have commented on the Bible or Biblical themes.

Peninsula Subaru Suzuki Triumph is forging ahead on two wheels . Motorcycle wheels, that is. The automobile dealership recently added motorcycles to its inventory in conjunction with Triumph motorcycles’ increasing popularity in the United States.

A group of doctors made national news this fall as they caravaned across the country to spread the word about the benefits of health care reform.

Use wild Alaska canned salmon to make these patties in order to provide calcium and heart-healthy Omega 3s, which are essential fatty acids.

Sara Myron considers herself a traveling chef. Her Gig Harbor business as a personal chef takes her to clients’ kitchens, where she prepares healthy meals for individuals and families. But this summer, she literally took her show on the road.

The Gig Harbor Arts Commission has announced plans for the 2010 Arts Commission Grants Workshop. While funding depends on the city council’s approval of the 2010 budget, the GHAC will host a workshop to help applicants properly fill out grant applications and assist with other questions.

I left on vacation Sept. 24, and it was still summer in Gig Harbor. I returned on Oct. 12, and it was winter. I seemed to have missed fall in my three-week absence.

The First Saturday Art Walk in Gig Harbor is scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m. this weekend.

When it comes to food, some people have peculiar ideas. I once knew an otherwise intelligent guy who wouldn’t eat beans or cheese (and a number of other foods) simply because he didn’t like the way the words sounded.

Baha’is are often asked if we follow the Bible or some other Book of God. There are two simple answers to this question, and both are, “Yes!”

Sometimes the little guys get big recognition out of the blue. So when Sunnycrest Nursery appeared on Komo News’ “Best places to buy new garden plants” it’s owners were a little surprised.

Try this delicious-tasting, cholesterol-free, low-sweet, lowered-fat pecan tart with a cookie dough-type crust.

Naaman was an important man — the head of the Syrian armies — but he had a big health problem.

If the sound of potstickers, caramelized chicken wings or crispy fried prawns makes your mouth water, you can find them at Lele Thai and Vietnamese Cuisine at Uptown Gig Harbor.

It’s that time of year for all adults to become children. At least, that’s what Tracy and Daniel Perkins believe. The Gig Harbor couple has been decorating their front yard with tombstones and other ghoulish beings for All Hallows Eve for the past seven years. Each year, a little bit more is added.

I’ve never seen shrimp de-veined and cleaned as thoroughly as the black tiger shrimp sold at Costco, nor can I recall ever tasting shrimp as fresh and sweet.

I grew up in a traditional Christian home with two wonderful parents who loved me and provided a good education. Being Christians, our family and church never discussed or explored the Jewish roots of our faith. We never mentioned that Jesus (Yeshua) was Jewish and that all of the Apostolic Scripture (New Testament) was written by Jews (with the possible exception of Luke/Acts).

Harbor Covenant Church will host a lecture by Dr. Hugh Ross on the Reasons to Believe organization from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at 5601 Gustafson Drive NW in Gig Harbor.

With a hint of fall in the air, clam chowder is a taste-pleasing meal that you can serve to the whole family.

Peninsula Lutheran Church offers both traditional and contemporary Sunday worship classes, youth and family ministries and high school ministries.