The Days Charity Events for 2010 have been announced on the Days Charity Event website, so time to start making your plans! Next year, one of the events will take place in Dallas, Texas, which is thrilling news to me since that city holds a special place in my heart. I might just have to attend! The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 17 at the Grand Hyatt DFW, 2337 South International Parkway at the DFW airport. So far, Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe) is confirmed to attend the event in Dallas, and more stars will be posted as they are confirmed.

This event will help raise money for the Alzheimer's Association - Greater Dallas Chapter. Days Charity Events have arranged a special room rate at the Grand Hyatt DFW for $139.00. Just make your reservation by March 26, 2010 and mention that you're with Days Charity Events.

Rundown of the events:

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Q & A Session, in which you ask your favorite DAYS stars questions. ($25.00 per person)

3 - 5 p.m. - Autograph Session - Get your autographs and photographs from the DAYS stars. Limit two autographs and one photograph per person. Doors open early for the first 50 tickets purchased. ($50.00 per person).

8 p.m. - 12 a.m. - Cocktail Reception, and the best part of the whole day! Mingle with the DAYS stars over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. ($100.00 per person).

Visit the Days Charity Event website to purchase tickets to any or all of the above events.

Just like last year, there will also be a Days Charity Event in Boston, which is scheduled for Saturday, August 21, 2010 at the Sheraton Colonial Boston North, One Audubon Road in Wakefield, Massachussetts.

This event will help raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Days Charity Events has arranged a special room rate of $99.00 at the Sheraton Colonial Boston North. Just make your reservations by July 31, 2010 and mention that you're with Days Charity Events. More information on this Boston event will be posted as it becomes available, including which DAYS stars are attending.

For more information on the Days Charity Events for 2010 or to stay up to date, visit the Days Charity Event website, follow them on Twitter, or you can become a fan on Facebook.

Pictured: Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe)

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Days Charity Events Announced for 2010 originally appeared on About.com Days of Our Lives Fans on Friday, November 20th, 2009 at 21:45:12.

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Wednesday night on Twitter, Casey Deidrick and Molly Burnett (Chad and Molly) posted their "Dance Off" video, which is a short music video they made featuring some of the DAYS cast members just showing off their dance moves and having fun on the set. They apparently had a blast dancing to "Put On," by Young Jeezy featuring Kanye West. It was a nice change of pace to watch, considering all the heavy, emotional drama that's been on the show lately. You can watch the "Dance Off" video on Youtube, which was posted by Casey. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Pictured: Casey Deidrick and Molly Burnett (Chad and Melanie) at the 'Day of Days' event on November 7, 2009

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DAYS Cast in Dance Off Music Video originally appeared on About.com Days of Our Lives Fans on Thursday, November 19th, 2009 at 15:19:26.

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For those of you who have been anxiously awaiting the premiere of Venice the series, mark Friday, December 4 on your calendars. The highly anticipated Web series is produced by Daytime Emmy Award-winning actress Crystal Chappell (Carly), and also written and produced by Crystal's friend Kim Turrisi.

The popularity of the same-sex romance between Olivia and Natalia, or "Otalia," on CBS's Guiding Light prompted Chappell to create Venice, which takes places in Venice Beach, California. The lovely actress/producer/creator describes it as "a show about families, and life, and all the simplicity of it, and the turmoil of it. We're going to be following a character named Gina who is a designer, and she is a gay woman."

DAYS fans may also be aware that Galen Gering (Rafe) and Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe) have been cast in Venice. Galen portrays Owen, Gina's brother, and Nadia portrays Jenna. Other cast members of Venice include Chappell's former Guiding Light co-stars Jessica Leccia as Ani, Jordan Clarke as John, Gina Tognoni as Sami, and Tina Sloan as Katherine. Additionally, the Web series stars Hilary B. Smith as Guya, Lesli Kay as Tracy, and Crystal's real-life husband Michael Sabatino (Lawrence) as Alan.

You can catch the Season One teaser on the official Venice the series website, or watch it on Youtube. Judging by the teaser, the series looks like it will definitely a winning success! Don't miss the series premiere on Friday, December 4.

Pictured: Crystal Chappell as Dr. Carly Manning

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Venice the Series Premiere Date originally appeared on About.com Days of Our Lives Fans on Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 16:40:02.

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I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the 2nd Annual 'Day of Days' event in Los Angeles on November 7, 2009. NBC was gracious enough to invite the online media to take a tour of the DAYS set on Friday, November 6, and for the press to interview the stars in the "green room," or Samba Café at CityWalk. Unfortunately I was not able to make it to Los Angeles in time for the DAYS set tour. However, I did take one of my dearest friends with me to the event and it was nothing short of an amazing experience, meeting many of the DAYS stars. Take a look at my photo gallery from the 2nd Annual 'Day of Days' special fan event and enjoy!

Pictured: Alison Sweeney and Galen Gering (Sami and Rafe)

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2nd Annual Day of Days Special Event Photos originally appeared on About.com Days of Our Lives Fans on Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 at 22:44:17.

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It's the moment Sami fans have been waiting for, when she finally is reunited with her daughter Sydney. She returns home to find Nicole and literally slaps the truth out of her - twice! Nicole runs off after Rafe comes back with Sydney, and she runs into E.J. and confesses everything. How will E.J. react? It's the showdown of the year and a can't miss week on DAYS! More spoilers for next week include:

• Carly is shocked when Vivian shows up at Bo's door.
• Bo sees Justin and Hope embracing.
• Brady and Arianna get closer to the truth regarding the drug operation in Salem.
• E.J. realizes that Stefano knew about Nicole's baby-switching schemes.

Coming Up:

• Chad and Mia mourn Grace together.
• Kate stops E.J. from harming Stefano.

Pictured: Arianne Zucker as Nicole Walker DiMera

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Updated November Spoilers: Sami and Nicole Showdown! originally appeared on About.com Days of Our Lives Fans on Saturday, November 14th, 2009 at 16:37:57.

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Days of Our Lives stars James Scott (E.J.) and Kristian Alfonso (Hope) are among this year's special guests in the 83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, according to an NBC post made on Twitter. The parade will air on NBC Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26 from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. in all time zones.

This year's parade will span a 2.65-mile march in New York City beginning at 77th Street and Central Park West. The parade will travel down to Columbus Circle and continue onto Central Park South to 7th Avenue. After the parade reaches 7th Avenue, it will turn and march down 7th Avenue to 42nd Street. It will then travel east from 42nd Street to 6th Avenue and begin it's final march down the Avenue of the Americas to 34th Street. From 34th Street, the parade will end at 7th Avenue.

The 83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade will be co-hosted by Today's Matt Lauer, Meredith Viera, and Al Roker. Other special guests for this year's parade include Jane Krakowski, Jimmy Fallon, Gloria Gaynor, Emily Hughes, Tiffany Thornton, Mitchel Musso, Katharine McPhee, the cast and Muppets of Sesame Street, and much more!

The float roster for this year's parade includes 123 Sesame Street, Care Bears, Castle of Dreams, the Smurfs, Doodlebug, M&M's Chocolate Candies on Broadway, Pep Squad, Snoopy's Doghouse, Spirit of Liberty, Tom Turkey, and more!

For more information about the 83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, including parade viewing tips and directions, visit Pamela Skillings's About.com Guide to Manhattan page.

Pictured: James Scott as E.J. DiMera

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James Scott and Kristian Alfonso in the 83rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade originally appeared on About.com Days of Our Lives Fans on Saturday, November 14th, 2009 at 06:31:07.

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Daytime Emmy nominated actor and former Days of Our Lives star Jensen Ackles (ex-Eric Brady) is engaged to his longtime girlfriend and One Tree Hill actress Danneel Harris, according to Eonline and other various reports. News of their engagement came last weekend when Danneel was seen sporting her ring at the Breeder's Cup horse championships in California, which she attended with Jensen.

DAYS fans remember Jensen Ackles as Eric Brady, Sami's twin brother and Nicole's love interest. Jensen portrayed Eric from 1997 until July 31, 2000 and garnered three Daytime Emmy nominations in 1998, 1999, and 2000 for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series. He won a Soap Opera Digest Award in 1998 for Outstanding Male Newcomer. Jensen has portrayed Dean Winchester on the CW hit series Supernatural since 2005.

Heartfelt congratulations go out to Jensen Ackles and his fiance Danneel Harris. No word as of yet on a wedding date for the couple.

Pictured: Jensen Ackles (ex-Eric Brady)

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Former DAYS star Jensen Ackles Engaged to Danneel Harris originally appeared on About.com Days of Our Lives Fans on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 at 21:37:35.

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Celebrity mom, host of NBC's The Biggest Loser, and Days of Our Lives star Alison Sweeney (Sami) has partnered with Crest Glide Floss to help Americans glide through tight spaces every day and to emphasize the importance of flossing.

"I am excited to be working with Crest Glide because I believe in the power of a brilliant smile and understand the importance of keeping my mouth healthy. I use Crest Glide because unlike regular floss, it slides easily in the tight spaces between my teeth to remove food particles and plaque which can lead to gingivitis or even a more serious form of gum disease if not treated," explains Alison in a press release.

Alison hosted a Crest Glide Tight Spaces Challenge event on Tuesday, November 10 in New York City to benefit Feeding America, the nations leading domestic hunger relief charity. Alison encouraged the crowd to show their prowess at sliding and gliding through a specially designed Tight Spaces obstacle course. The actress also ran through the obstacle course herself, as shown in the photo. For every person who participated in the challenge events, Crest Glide donated $1 to Feeding America.

On Saturday, November 21, Alison will be hosting another Tight Spaces Challenge in Los Angeles in the center court of Hollywood and Highland from noon until 4 p.m. Along with this event, Crest Glide is encouraging others to tweet about tight spaces on Twitter. Crest Glide will donate $1 to Feeding America for every person who tweets with the hashtag #GlideTightSpaces through December 31, 2009. Crest Glide will make a guaranteed donation of $20,000 to ensure families across America will have food on the table this holiday season.

Pictured: Alison Sweeney (Sami) at the Crest Glide Floss Challenge event in NYC on November 10, 2009

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