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Hershey, Pennsylvania

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FEBRUARY 14 - Thursday

HERSHEY'S 100th Anniversary Kissmobile at the Antique Auto Museum at Hershey
Come celebrate 100 years of Hershey's Kisses with the 100th Anniversary Hershey’s Kissmobile Cruiser at the Antique Auto Museum at Hershey.
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

"Chocolate Through History" aboard the Hershey Trolleys during Chocolate-Covered February at the Hershey Trolley Works
Enjoy a truly memorable trolley-tour through the town of Hershey aboard the Hershey Trolley boarding at HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD Visitor's Center.
Tour times vary.

Daily Chocolate Drink Specials in the Lobby Bar and BEARS DEN at HERSHEY LODGE
HERSHEY LODGE invites you to enjoy some very special drinks designed with "chocolate" in mind.
Available during all regular hours of operation

Daily "Dessert" Features during Chocolate-Covered February at HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD
A HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD featured dessert available each day, all February long!
Sunday-Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Daily "Milk Shake" Features during Chocolate-Covered February at HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD
Scrumptious, special flavors of our famous shakes available everyday of February in honor of Chocolate-Covered February!
Sunday-Friday: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Chocolate-Covered Inspired Breakfast at HERSHEY LODGE
HERSHEY LODGE invites you to a Breakfast designed with "chocolate" in mind!
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Chocolate Dinner & Drink Specials during Chocolate-Covered February at THE HOTEL HERSHEY
THE HOTEL HERSHEY welcomes you to come celebrate Chocolate-Covered February with us!
Seating times vary. Reservations required.

CHOCOLATE THE EXPERIENCE during Chocolate-Covered February at HERSHEY'S CHOCOLATE WORLD
Learn the art of chocolate tasting, as our Chocolatier guides you through an interactive discussion of chocolate lore!
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

"Love Chocolate and Orient" Special Menus at HERSHEY LODGE
Come to HERSHEY LODGE for a unique dining experience!
Seating times vary

HERSHEY LODGE Valentine Surprise "Playing With Food"
HERSHEY LODGE invites you to share a special Valentine's Day with us.
5:30 PM

Ralph Dekemper Entertains in IBERIAN LOUNGE for Valentine's Day
THE HOTEL HERSHEY welcomes Ralph Dekemper for your listening and dancing pleasure!
Entertainment 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight 

Donna Hufford Tapped as Interim CEO of Redwood Parks Lodge Company

ORICK, Calif. - February 13, 2008 - Redwood Parks Lodge Company, the leading lodging, hospitality and entertainment company serving the coastal region of northern California, today announced that Donna Hufford has been named Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following the unexpected death two weeks ago of John Russavage, former chairman and CEO.

Hufford's appointment was made by the company's board of directors, and the company has begun a  search for a permanent CEO.   

For the past five years, Hufford has been Chief Financial Officer of Redwood Parks Lodge Company, as well as one of the company's first shareholders. She is a business manager for (and a partner in) Hufford Construction, and she currently serves as Secretary, Treasurer and CFO of Redwood Creek Builders, a building construction company in Orick. Hufford has also previously served as the president of the Orick Chamber of Commerce.

Hufford graduated from Oregon College of Education (currently Oregon State Western College) with a Bachelor of Arts Degree.

"As a long-time officer and shareholder of Redwood Parks Lodge Company, as well as a native and long-time resident of the northern California coastal region, Donna has the background and experience, as well as the support of the local community, needed to continue to help drive the company forward as we identify an qualified permanent CEO candidate," said Gerald Niesar, counsel to Redwood Parks Lodge Company and partner of Niesar & Whyte, LLP.

As previously announced by the company, John ("Johnny Redwood") Russavage, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Redwood Parks Lodge Company, died unexpectedly Friday, January 25, 2008 at his home in Trinidad, California. Since its founding in 2002, the company began its efforts to become the premiere lodging, hospitality and entertainment company serving the coastal region of northern California, particularly the area in and around Redwood National and State Parks.

Specifically, under Russavage's direction, Redwood Parks Lodge Company

• Acquired three parcels of commercially zoned land adjacent to or near the Redwood Parks system; 

• Completed the first phase of its development by  totally refurbishing six existing sawmill employee houses into luxurious, 1,200-square foot vacation cabins at Redwood Adventures Village surrounded by Redwood National Park;

• Secured permission to conduct guided tours, hikes and excursions throughout the Redwood Parks system and Humboldt County, as well as hold special events/festival services within the parks system;

• Launched Redwood Adventures TV, a 30- and 60-minute series launched in January 2008 by the company and broadcast in the region on CBS KVIQ (Channel 6) and Access Humboldt (Channel 12);

• Initiated the planning and development of an 80-room Holiday Inn family resort hotel in Orick, expected to open for business in late 2009;

• Laid the ground work for a world-class resort lodge on its northern-most property, a lodge that would (when completed) match the scope and majesty of the lodges in Yellowstone and Yosemite National Parks; and

• Launched a guide service for visitors to Redwood National and State Parks and the surrounding areas.

"I am humbled and honored to accept this position as Interim CEO of Redwood Parks Lodge Company," Hufford said. "Johnny was truly a bigger-than-life man with an amazing vision for Redwood Parks Lodge Company, and he had a fantastic drive to help get this company so far in such a short period of time. I promise to do all I can to ensure that we continue to move this company forward towards the dreams that John had for both Redwood Parks Lodge Company and for this region."

About Redwood Parks Lodge Company
Based in Orick, California and formed in 2002, Redwood Parks Lodge Company, Inc. is poised  to become the leading lodging, hospitality and entertainment company serving outdoor lovers, vacationers, adventurers and travelers visiting Redwood National and State Parks in the coastal region of northern California.

In the future, Redwood Parks Lodge Company plans to develop a luxury lodge, resort hotels/meeting centers, restaurants, stores and recreational facilities on its three properties adjacent to/surrounded by Redwood National and State Parks. For more information, please visit www.redwoodparkslodge.com or www.redwoodadventures.com or call 866-733-9637.

Óptimo Hatworks and Timeless Attire Bisbee, AZ

Óptimo Hatworks and Timeless Attire

H A N D - C R A F T E D H AT S , L E AT H E R J AC K E T S A N D V E ST S ■ BY A . ST E E BY

ÓPTIMO HATWORKS AND TIMELESS ATTIRE offers custom hats and leatherwear—all

of which are expertly made by hand to last for decades.

With regard to hats, Óptimo is one of only a few traditional milliners still in existence.

Proprietor S. Grant Sergot painstakingly hand-shapes each one using vintage tools.

“Historic equipment is the best for sculpting a hat by hand,” Grant explains, “but I use

them to create contemporary looks for both casual or dress.”

To make an Óptimo hat, Sergot starts with a hat body of either straw (hand-woven

in Ecuador) or beaver felt (hand-crafted in Tennessee). He manually steams and shapes,

teasing the hat body into the desired style and fitting the client’s specific head contours.

Grant believes that an ideal hat fits both the head and the personality of the owner.

For his line of “travel leathers”, Grant designs the entire collection and personally works with skilled leather artists from Ecuador to achieve his high standards of quality. “I chose Ecuadorian artisans because their tradition of craftsmanship is—bar none—the best in the world,” he says.

Grant’s travel leathers offer maximum wardrobe flexibility: The jackets and vests

look great duded-up for dress occasions yet remain perfectly at home in casual settings.

With construction that includes thoughtful placement of snaps, closures, and pockets,

these garments are appropriate for weekend jaunts and international travel alike. Prices

are surprisingly affordable, with vests starting around $100 and jackets going up to $300.

“I’m pleased to offer hats, vests, and jackets that surpass both functional and aesthetic

needs,” Grant says. “As I like to say about the collection: To see it is to smile; to touch it is to feel good; to wear it is to know... Óptimo.”

Óptimo Hatworks and Timeless Attire is located at 47 Main Street in Bisbee, AZ.

Dorsett Inn Special Event

Hook Away The Winter Blues

Thursday-Friday Feb. 28th and 29th.

Space is Still Available!

Join us for a two day workshop on rug hooking for beginners. Liz from Bennington, Vt's Mcadoo Rug Company will lead the workshop. The two days include a rug kit (you get to pick out the yarns), professional instruction, lodging, breakfast, boxed lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, tax and gratuities.

$375 per person.  Without lodging: $315 per person.

For information on the mcadoo rug company go to:

Visit www.mcadoorugs.com   

For More information contact Misse at the Dorset Inn.

www.dorsetinn.com   *  info@dorsetinn.com  *  877.367.7389

Rosalie & Alva Performance Gallery - San Pedro, CA

For all you live music lovers, here's what's coming up in the next few months at the Rosalie & Alva Performance Gallery. If you're interested in seeing any of the shows, you can make reservations by calling (310) 519-1314, ask for Sheava.

Rosalie & Alva Performance Gallery is at 1417 W. 8th St, San Pedro, CA 90732. Just around the corner from The Whale & Ale.

More information also available on cliquehear.com.

The Backbeats at The Whale & Ale, San Pedro, CA

The Backbeats are back on Sunday, February 10, 2008 at The Whale & Ale!

Two sets: 6 to 8 and 9 to 11. Southern California’s best Beatles tribute band, by far.

Sit back relax and enjoy a great evening at The Whale & Ale, San Pedro, CA.

Pick of the Vine at The Little Fish Theatre San Pedro, CA

Where can you see eight plays for the price of one admission? At the Pick of the Vine:- 2008's short play harvest. Directed by Mark Piatelli, Melanie Jones & Richard Perloff
Jan 11 - Feb 9
RUNS FRI & SAT @ 8PM; SUN 1/27 & 2/3 @ 7PM; THU 1/24* & 2/7 @ 8PM | Buy Tickets

A zany, poignant, winning bouquet of the choicest, new, short plays. There's something for everyone as POV 2008 journeys with hungry vegans, questioning monks, bugs in a jar, & people with secrets to reveal.

FEATURED WORKS: Normal by Jami Brandli - Unhealthy Appetites by Steven Korbar - A Case of Anxiety & In the Jar by Mark Harvey Levine - Maryanne by David Lewison - War Zones & Wal Marts by Chris Mandia - The Answer by Cary Pepper - Water Under the Bridge by Trevor Suthers - Bankin' On The Grand by Chris Shaw Swanson

Produced by Caroline Benzon.

Valentine's Night is Thursday February 14 at The Whale & Ale

Don't forget that The Whale & Ale in San Pedro, CA was voted most romantic spot (Daily Breeze Readers) & most romantic restaurant (Random Lengths Readers.) The Whale & Ale is a recipient of the Cuisine Awards from California Restaurant Writers & Zagat recommended for restaurant & for nightlife. Here are some of the dishes we are featuring;

Five onion Soup with sautéed scallops

Mesquite-grilled Shrimp with heirloom tomatoes

Linguini tossed in pinot grigio cream sauce
Grilled boneless leg of lamb with olive sauce
Grilled Filet mignon under melted blue cheese
Pepper crusted Scottish salmon
Chocolate cake with toffee raspberry center
More about this menu & pricing in our February Broadcast, which will go out around Jan. 30

Burns Night: At The Whale & Ale, San Pedro CA

Robert Burns is Scotland's best-loved Bard (Poet) & Burns Suppers have been held in his honor for over 200 years. The Whale & Ale always celebrates this great tradition. ROBBIE BURNS' NIGHT. Friday Jan 25, 2007 at 7 p.m. with bagpiper piping in the Haggis

Four course dinner menu, including Haggis, choice of entree, dessert, & Drambuie:

$29.25. By reservation, please.

Cock-a-Leekie Soup, then

Haggis wi' bashed Neeps and Tatties, then

Baked Scottish Salmon over Savoy cabbage, lemon-parsley sauce or
Boeuf ` la ficelle, creme de raifort: Filet mignon poached in broth to medium rare, poached leeks & horseradish cream and

Typsy Laird Scotch Whisky Cake wi’ a dram o' Drambuie on the side