Tag: restoration

  • “Home Made Simple” Looking for Some Raleighs

    From the City of Raleigh eNews:

    Cable Network Television Show to Film Episodes in Raleigh

    “Home Made Simple,” a show on the cable television network TLC (The Learning Channel) is in Raleigh to film six episodes.

    Producers are looking for Raleigh residents to feature on the show. The show features three types of people:

    * Volunteers who help others in the community;
    * People who have recently or are currently overcoming adversity and need a “little pick-me-up”; and,
    * People who need assistance organizing to homes to host a dinner party, book club meeting, fundraisers or other event.

    To nominate yourself or someone else to appear on “Home Made Simple,” email the following information to Andrea_Levine@discovery.com:

    * Name of the nominee;
    * Contact information for the nominee;
    * The nominee’s story (i.e., always giving to others, needs help planning an event, adversity faced);
    * Pictures of the nominee’s family and their home.

    If you are unable to email the information, Ms. Levine, the show’s casting producer, can be reached at (617) 777-3934.

    “Home Made Simple” airs on Saturdays at noon on TLC, which is cable Channel 39 on Time Warner Cable.

    I’ve never seen this show, but I’ll have to check it out now – especially when the Raleigh episode airs!

  • Vote for Bodie Island Lighthouse!

    Kudos to Barefoot in the Park for an awesome post/recommendation/heads up!

    Bodie Island Lighthouse

    Jeld-Wen Windows and Doors began the lighthouse restoration initiative in 2005. This year Bodie Island Lighthouse is a finalist (one of twelve out of 49 nominated lighthouses) for new windows and doors! Monies for restoration of this lighthouse has been pulled from the budget for the past several years. Please go cast your vote for the Bodie Island Lighthouse here!

    Your vote will help North Carolina preserve one of its coastal landmarks!

    OBVIOUSLY I immediately voted!