Entries for Rock-Off

Entries for Rock-Off
The ninth annual High School Rock-Off will begin Jan. 7 at the Odeon in Cleveland. Entry forms are available on the Web at www.cleveland.com/rockoff. Bands need to complete the application and return it along with a three-song demo tape or CD and a $50 entry fee to Clear Channel Entertainment. The full registration fee will be refunded to bands not chosen to perform. Deadline to enter is Dec. 3. Band members must be in grade 12 or lower at the time of the competition.
Seventy-two bands will be selected, with three from each semifinal chosen to go to the Jan. 29 Final Exam, where a winner will be chosen.
Time is running outfor thrill-seekers
There are only two weekends left in the season at Geauga Lake amusement park. The season ends Sunday, Halloween night. Since it's that time of year, the park is offering a new Monsters and Magic show and lake tours aboard one of the haunted ferryboats.
The fearful times will come to a close at 10 p.m. After that, it's wait till next year.
Halloween show returnsto YSU planetarium
Nightlights, the popular Halloween program with music, talking pumpkins, strobe lights and laser light effects, returns to Youngstown State University's Ward Beecher Planetarium this weekend. Be warned -- it has some scary imagery. For information, call (330) 941-1370 or visit www.cc.ysu.edu/physics-astro. Shows are at 6 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 Sunday.
YouthFest to featureauthor, entertainers
NORTH LIMA -- Youth Fest 2004 will take place Nov. 19 at South Range High School.
Steve Russo, an internationally known communicator, best-selling author and host of the syndicated daily radio program, "Real Answers," will be the featured speaker.
Friends of JC will also be on hand. The group captivates audiences through juggling feats and balancing acts, which it combines with humorous and heartbreaking storytelling.
A local band will also perform. The cost is $5 and includes pizza and pop after the rally. For more information, call (330) 549-2333. Youth Fest is sponsored by Beaver Clergy Association.
Quote/Unquote
k"Would I trade one of my Emmys for the ability to golf? In a second. If I could be a pro, that would be my fantasy." -- Actor Ray Romano ("Everybody Loves Raymond"), in People.
"I was just never good at it. I remember in high school that this kid had cool hair that was parted in the middle and featured. I tried to do that, but I could never get a good haircut." -- Actor Jimmy Fallon ("Taxi"), about his messy hair, in TeenPeople.
"I have my keys, a little lip gloss, and I have pictures of my dog, a black Lab named Bubba. He is 5. He's a piece of heaven." -- Actress and singer Minnie Driver, listing what she's carrying in her pocket, in People.
Web site's message:Love is not abuse
Angela and Joe seem like the perfect couple. Everyone says how cute they look together, even parents and teachers. After eight months of dating, however, Angela has noticed Joe's been getting really intense lately. He criticizes her outfits and appearance in front of their mutual friends, and constantly accuses her of cheating on him. Joe's also become increasingly aggressive toward Angela, roughly grabbing her arm after an argument, even attempting to choke her after one heated exchange. He always apologizes after each incident, but they are becoming more and more frequent.
The story of Angela and Joe is the central focus of the Web site "Love is Not Abuse" (http://www.loveisnotabuse.com/home.asp). Produced by fashion clothier Liz Claiborne, Inc., the site educates teens about dating violence.
It features a list of 10 warning signs to watch for if you suspect you or someone close to you is involved in an abusive relationship. You can also test your knowledge of the issue with a quiz.
The site includes advice on how to talk to friends involved in this unhealthy situation and provides links to professional organizations for further assistance.