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9 Memorial Day History Facts You Probably Didn't Know
Amid the barbecuing, beach trips, blockbuster movie releases, and other unofficial-start-of-summer hoopla, it can be easy to forget what Memorial Day is actually all about. Observed on the last Monday of May, you’re probably aware that the holiday honors the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military. But how much do you actually know about the holiday and its origins?
Memorial Day 2018: Check These Events In The Hudson Valley
Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, originated in the years following the Civil War. It became an official federal holiday in 1971, and many Americans observe it by visiting cemeteries or memorials, at family gatherings and by participating in parades. It marks the unofficial beginning of summer. Here are just some of the local events marking Memorial Day 2018
3 Easy Memorial Day Desserts
Cutaway Blueberry Pie 5 cups blueberries 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1T lemon juice 1/4 tsp salt DIRECTIONS Make dessert early so your pie cools completely (at least two hours at room temp); that way, when you slice into it, the filling won’t run. Make...
Solve Memorial Day Grilling Qs With LongHorn Steakhouse Hotline
Are you going to fire up the grill over the Memorial Day weekend? Of course you are. But do you have questions about how to turn out the perfect steak, ribs or barbecue chicken for your friends and family?
Well, if you do, the Grill Masters at LongHorn Steakhouse can help you out.
How to Protect Yourself From Mosquitoes and Ticks
Just when you thought it was warm enough to venture outdoors again, health officials are warning that the number of Americans infected by mosquito, tick and flea bites has more than tripled in recent years.
FILMMAKERS TO PRESENT MAKING OF NEW IMAX MOVIE “BACKYARD WILDERNESS” – MAY 24 AT MARITIME AQUARIUM
The local filmmakers behind the new IMAX movie “Backyard Wilderness” will reveal secrets of how the gorgeous film was made – working with wild ducks, raccoons, mice and other creatures – at a special evening screening on Thurs., May 24 at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk.
Macinspires Open House Night!!! Greenwich & Larchmont
May 16, 2018 | | Announcements , Enrichment Programs , STEAM Education OPEN HOUSE NIGHTS! MacInspires Open House You’re invited! Wednesday May 30th, 6-8PM 37 W Putnam Avenue Greenwich, CT or Thursday May 31st, 6-8PM 1923 Palmer Avenue Larchmont, NY We are excited for...
Join us for a breakfast discussion of ART SMART
Roughan Interior Design presents a breakfast discussion of ART SMART, a guide to living with and loving art. Wednesday May 30th, 10:30 am
These Westchester High Schools Rank Among Best in the Country
Rankings giant U.S. News and World Report just released their 2018 list of the top high schools in the country — totaling more than 20,500, nearly 1,300 of which are located in New York. Two Westchester County high schools broke the national top 100, with nearly two-dozen making the state rankings.
What Should a Person Look for on a Sunscreen Label?
Not all sunscreens are created equal. They come in a variety of different formulations — from lotions to gels to powders to sprays — and may contain a number of different ingredients, which do not all offer equal protection against the sun’s harmful rays.
BEST HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION GIFTS 2018: PART 1
We have gathered a list of high school graduation gifts that look forward and backward. Gifts that have been in the family for generations or quilts made of T-shirted memories recall so much of what our kids are leaving behind. With these, they will have a bit of home...
Bicycle Sundays 2018
Bicycle Sundays on the Bronx River Parkway, one of Westchesters longest-running and popular recreational programs, starts Sunday, May 6. The program is held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The program runs May 13 and 20, June 3, 10, 17 and 24, and September 9, 16, 23 and 30....
Little Nomad
Meet the Creator of Little Nomad, Elizabeth Granados How did you come up with the idea for Little Nomad? I started Little Nomad when my daughter was just 5 months old but the idea came long before that. I had my “AH-HA moment” when my super stylish BFF invited me...
Climbing for Wishes to benefit Make A Wish Hudson Valley
With the blessing of Make A Wish Hudson Valley, we have teamed with Boundless Adventures Park to bring you “Climbing for Wishes” a family fun afternoon of climbing, zip lining, music & great raffles on May 20 from 4pm-7:30pm. Please see the attached flyer and the...
Vehicle Fair – May 20, 2018
Exciting vehicles to climb, ride and explore!
Discovering the Benefits of Cognitive Fitness Fit Learning’s Top Reasons Why Every Child Should Get Evaluated
Discovering the Benefits of Cognitive Fitness Fit Learning’s Top Reasons Why Every Child Should Get Evaluated What is the Fit Learning Method? Fit Learning is an outcome-driven, mastery-based method of instruction. It combines 20 years of experience with...
This guide to weight and body image from the Girl Scouts is freaking amazing.
The Girl Scouts’ guide to help parents talk to their daughters about weight and body image is kind of amazing. A quick and simple look at fighting negative body image.
Taste of Port Chester 2018
HOSTED BY THE TAMARACK TOWER FOUNDATION DETAILS: Date: Sunday, June 3rd, 2018 Noon to 3:00pm Tickets: $30 per Adult/ $15 for children 5-12 years old (children under 5 are free) Tickets may be purchased prior to the event by contacting Denise Quinn...
WHAT I WOULD TELL #MYYOUNGERSELF
Every day in May, The Child Mind Institute is sharing honest stories from public figures about growing up with a mental health or learning disorder.
Meet Jaime and her very special daughter Rachel!
To most people, Rachel is a typical 6th grader-she likes to hang out with her friends, play soccer, takes guitar lessons and loves the NY Rangers. In the summer, she finds her home at Camp Chipinaw where she likes to swim, cook, horseback ride and ride ATVs. However,...