Terri Rimmer has 25 years of journalism experience, having worked for ten newspapers and some magazines. Currently she writes for http://associatedcontent.com. She has a daughter, McKenna, whom she placed for adoption in August 2000. Ms. Rimmer published her e-book "MacKenzie's Hope" on http://booklocker.com under the family heading. It's also listed on http://adopting.com. She resides in Fort Worth, TX. In 2007 she won a Media Award from Associated Content and in 2005 she received a grant from Change, Inc. If you find yourself in the south, splurge on the five-course, wine-paired French-fusion menu in an antebellum city.
A Vida Restaurant and Wine Bar in Savannah, Georgia is nestled among sensual sleeps in the form of inns and an expansive beach. Located at 113 W. Broughton Street in the historic district, the eating and pub establishment is known for great Continental food in the form of sandwiches.
According to restaurants.uptake.com, A Vida has one of the best and exciting wine lists.
For more information, go to avidarestaurant.com or call 912-232-8432.
If traveling to Bermuda, from March through November dance under the stars at Hammerhead’s Bar and Grill at the Royal Naval Dockyard (441-234-6989). It specializes in tropical favorites and a unique menu. Positioned in the beautiful Snorkel Park in the Dockyard, it offers good Island music and the sounds of the ocean where you can unwind on a stretch of sand. Hammerhead’s also plays host to a variety of night time events.
For information, access bermudatourism.com/clubs_and_bars.aspx.
Oct. 30-Nov. 1 check out “Shining Good Time,” a feast and Tarot card reading at Hotel St. Germain, 2516 Maple Avenue in Dallas, TX. The award-winning facility is known for exquisite service and fantastic food and features seven luxury suites, two parlors, two dining rooms, and a New Orleans-style courtyard. It was voted "Most Romantic Dining Room" by Gourmet Magazine. The historic hotel set in a dapper white mansion in the city’s uptown neighborhood is perfect for a cozy getaway with a multilingual staff and butler service. It’s a charming old-world inn and restaurant.
Seating for the event begins at 6:30 p.m. and more information may be obtained by calling 214-871-2516. (Source: Donna Harris).
Goldwaves Salon in Fort Worth, TX will have their annual Halloween Open House also on the 30th featuring 20 percent off all merchandise including all of their brand new holiday goodies.
The address is 5137 El Campo Boulevard and contact number is 817-731-8888.
On Halloween the 2nd Annual Ghouls Night Out kicks off in Austin, TX from 8:30-11:30 p.m. at 13 Reese Drive. It’s a women’s festive party and benefits Equality Texas.
For tickets, call 512-474-5475 or email marianne@equalitytexas.org. RSVP by Oct. 30 at noon Central Standard Time.
Nov. 9 Best Friends Club in Fort Worth at 2620 E. Lancaster Avenue will have their annual Humane Society Show and Food Drive at 8 p.m. and will once again be serving Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 27 at 7 p.m.
For details, call 817-534-2280.