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What are your pumpkin carving secrets? What are your favorite designs? Share your pumpkin creations with us! And here is some Halloween history to get you in the mood:
Without a doubt the most recognizable symbol of Halloween is a pumpkin carved into a jack-o-lantern. To understand the origins of how pumpkin carving began and what it really means we must first take a look at the holiday itself. How long has Halloween been around? Have there always been pumpkins carved? Here are some answers!
It was the end of the Celtic year, starting at sundown on October 31st and going through to sundown November 1st. It was a night to honor loved ones that had passed on since the veil between their realm and ours is at it's thinnest on that night…
On this magical night, glowing jack-o-lanterns, carved from turnips or gourds, were set on porches and in windows to welcome deceased loved ones, but also to act as protection against malevolent spirits. Burning lumps of coal were used inside as a source of light, later to be replaced by candles.
When European settlers, particularly the Irish, arrived in American they found the native pumpkin to be larger, easier to carve and seemed the perfect choice for jack-o-lanterns. Halloween didn't really catch on big in this country until the late 1800's and has been celebrated in so many ways ever since!
Pumpkins are indigenous to the western hemisphere and were completely unknown in Europe before the time of Columbus. In 1584, the French explorer Jacques Cartier reported from the St. Lawrence region that he had found "gros melons", which was translated into English as "ponpions," or pumpkins. In fact, pumpkins have been grown in America for over 5,000 years. Native Americans called pumpkins "isquotersquash."
Check out the whole story here: http://www.pumpkincarving101.com/pumpkin_carving_history.html
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Are you looking for a unique way to celebrate Homecoming Weekend? Why not dance the night away at the Golden Order Sock Hop!
Join fellow classmates at the "Golden Order Social" held at the Streetsboro Hampton Inn & Suites. Enjoy an evening of socializing and rekindling of friendships. No RSVP required. Food and beverage (including alcohol) is permitted in the banquet facility. The Gold Order Planning Committee will be providing some light snacks and refreshments. If you wish to bring a side dish or refreshment feel free to do so, but do not feel obligated. The hotel has reserved a block of double-bed rooms available at a group discount rate of $89 + tax per night. Advance hotel reservations are required and must be completed by Friday, September 23, 2011. Be sure to mention the Kent State Golden Order 50th Reunion when contacting the hotel for reservations. For more information contact Lisa Mascellino at lmascell@kent.edu or 330-672-5368.
The event starts at 6pm, so get your saddle shoes on and don’t be late! For more information on Homecoming events, check out the Kent State Alumni website here.
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Columbus Day is this Monday. While everyone know Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 1492, there are a lot of misconceptions about him Here are some facts any myths about the man:
- Many historians believe Columbus was born in the Italian port city of Genoa -- but others think he was born on the island of Corsica -- as was Napoleon!
- Columbus was a fervent Catholic who believed God had chosen him for a great destiny -- but his folks may have been "conversos" -- converted Spanish Jews!
- Columbus wrote in Spanish -- not Italian! -- his entire life!
- Other experts believe Columbus's family tree included Vikings -- which goes a long way to explaining the gutsy explorer's skill with a mast!
- At age 14, while many American kids are thrilling to Treasure Island, Columbus was a real-life pirate! -- yo-ho-hoing to Greece and Iceland!
- Columbus never wanted to prove the Earth was round! -- because everyone already knew it! His goal was to find an overseas trade route to India and China -- because Arab bandits made land travel risky!
- In 1484, Columbus gave Portugal -- not Spain! -- first crack at his plan to sail West to China -- but Portugal's King John II rejected Columbus's plans as too vague!
- King John was right! Portugal's own Vasco da Gama discovered an easier sea route to India -- by sailing around Africa -- six years after Columbus found the New World!
- Contrary to popular myth, Spain's svelte but thrifty Queen Isabella never sold her jewelry to pay for Columbus's voyage! She and hubby Ferdinand financed the trip partly through investors -- Italian investors!
Read more fun facts here.
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“The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not.” - Mark Twain
All joking aside, having good health is important at any age. So why not join us in the Community Center on Saturday, October 1st from 2PM - 6PM for our first ever Portage Pointe Health Fair!
Come visit us at the Community Center for a variety of health-related activities and services! We will have volunteers from The American Red Cross along with a Bloodmobile Bus taking blood donations. A pharmacist from Walgreens will be here distributing flu shots. Representatives from Comfort Keepers in collaboration with Accessible Home Health Care will be on hand doing blood pressure checks as well as glucose screening. Giant Eagle will be here sampling products from their "Nature's Bin" organic line of foods. A representative from the organic line of beauty products Miessence will be demonstrating how their products work. All that and much, much more!
What a great opportunity to spend the afternoon being healthy. Do not miss this awesome event! (Charges may apply for some services listed.)
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Today is the first official day of Fall! Have you heard about the myth that on the fall and spring equinox, you can balance an egg on its end? The Chinese are thought to have originated this practice, and modern superstition because of a more “equalized” gravitational pull on this day.
It turns out this is not true according to snopes.com, the internet rumor buster. You can balance and egg on any day if you are skilled enough! Why not put your skills to the test today!
Check out some real-time myth busting here: http://dsc.discovery.com/videos/mythbusters-busting-the-egguinox-myth.html
Happy Autumn, everyone!
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Just a reminder: we are holding our KidSafe ID event this Saturday at 2pm in the Community Center! Kurt Dickinson from Nationwide Insurance is offering complimentary KIDSAFE ID to all of our little ones at Portage Pointe Apartments. Join us to get yours and learn some valuable safety information!
And in honor of our KidSafe ID Event , here are a few safety tips for your family:
1. Help your children memorize their full names, address and telephone number.
2. Teach your children how and when to use emergency telephone numbers such as 911.
3. Insist that your children don't talk to strangers or accept food or rides.
4. Instruct your children never to tell anyone that they are home alone.
5. Go over the safest routes between school and home. Point out safe places en route as well as spots to avoid.
6. Point out the signs to your children and explain their significance…
7. Point out the homes of trusted neighbors to which your kids can go in an emergency if you are away.
8. Talk to your kids about violence, and teach them to settle arguments with words or to walk away from a fight.
9. Have open discussions with your children about drugs and their dangers.
10. Encourage your children to speak to a trusted adult if something doesn't seem right.
You can find the whole article here. And to learn more about our upcoming KidSafe event, check us out on Facebook!
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College football season is here! On Saturday, September 10th, at 7 p.m., the Kent State University Golden Flashes, along with new head football coach Darrell Hazell, host their first home game of the season versus Louisiana! So get your Gold on and come down to the Dix Stadium. For tickets and more information, check out the Kent State FanZone.
Check out this video of the team gearing up for their winning season!
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Labor Day is this Monday, September 5th. But do you know why we celebrate it? Check out this historical tidbit:
Labor Day: How it Came About; What it Means
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
Founder of Labor Day
More than 100 years after the first Labor Day observance, there is still some doubt as to who first proposed the holiday for workers.
Some records show that Peter J. McGuire, general secretary of the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners and a cofounder of the American Federation of Labor, was first in suggesting a day to honor those "who from rude nature have delved and carved all the grandeur we behold."
But Peter McGuire's place in Labor Day history has not gone unchallenged. Many believe that Matthew Maguire, a machinist, not Peter McGuire, founded the holiday. Recent research seems to support the contention that Matthew Maguire, later the secretary of Local 344 of the International Association of Machinists in Paterson, N.J., proposed the holiday in 1882 while serving as secretary of the Central Labor Union in New York. What is clear is that the Central Labor Union adopted a Labor Day proposal and appointed a committee to plan a demonstration and picnic.
The First Labor Day
The first Labor Day holiday was celebrated on Tuesday, September 5, 1882, in New York City, in accordance with the plans of the Central Labor Union. The Central Labor Union held its second Labor Day holiday just a year later, on September 5, 1883.
In 1884 the first Monday in September was selected as the holiday, as originally proposed, and the Central Labor Union urged similar organizations in other cities to follow the example of New York and celebrate a "workingmen's holiday" on that date. The idea spread with the growth of labor organizations, and in 1885 Labor Day was celebrated in many industrial centers of the country.
Check out the full story here.
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Why not celebrate Labor Day with some Eighties nostaligia. “Jessie’s Girl”’s Rick Springfield is coming to Akron this Labor Day weekend:
Onward Promotions will present a Rick Springfield concert on Labor Day weekend in Akron, with two special opening acts, The Motels and Kasim Sulton.
Rick Springfield is a singer-songwriter, Grammy Award-winning musician, actor and best-selling author. With 17 top 40 hits, Springfield is best known for the Grammy-winning, 1981 #1 single "Jessie's Girl", which became a blockbuster of 1980s pop rock music and helped establish the emerging music video age. As an actor, Springfield is known for playing Dr. Noah Drake on the daytime drama General Hospital. He originated the character from 1981 and then returned to play him again from 2005. Springfield also recently wrote and released his autobiography, Late Late at Night, which topped many best seller lists, including the New York Times Best Seller List.
Doors open at 5:30pm with a 6:30pm start time. Tickets will be available from Ticketmaster & the Akron Civic Theatre box office.
Find tickets and more information here.
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Don’t miss out on the Portage County Randolph Fair this weekend! Enjoy a whole weekend of family fun with a little something for everyone. Check out Saturday and Sunday’s schedule:
Saturday, August 27, 2011
9am
Garden Tractor Pulls - FREE Grandstand
following Garden Tractor Pulls will be a Exhibition Mini Horse Sulky Race - FREE Grandstand
Jr. Fair Dog Agility Show Draft Horse Ring
Jr. Fair Horse Intermediate Riders Show Horse Ring
9:30am
Jr. Fair Small Animal Auction (Buyer Registration begins at 8:45am) Hamilton Arena
1pm
Cloud Nine Dance Studio Entertainment Center
2pm
Horse Pulling Contest - FREE Grandstand
3pm
Jr. Fair Market Goat & Market Lamb Auction Hamilton Arena
3:30pm
Ben Risney Wood Sculptor Auction Implement Row
5pm
Jr. Fair Market Steer Auction Hamilton Arena
Jr. Fair Horse Versatility Class Horse Ring
7pm
OSTPA Sanctioned Tractor & Truck Pulls
7:30pm
Circulator’s Square Dance Club Entertainment Center
8pm
“ARRIVAL“-The Journey Tribute Band Corner Stage
Sunday, August 28, 2011
9am
Church Services - Father Jim Lang Entertainment Center
Dog Demonstration Hamilton Arena
10am
Jr. Fair Horse Fun Show Horse Ring
11am
4-H Baking Contest Entries Accepted Entertainment Center
12pm
4-H Baking Contest Judging Entertainment Center
12:30pm
Jr. Fair Rooster Crowing Contest Mansfield Bldg.
1pm
Dairy “Dress A Cow” Costume Contest Hamilton Arena
Jr. Fair Human Rooster Crowing Contest Mansfield Bldg.
Windham High School Band Inside Main Gate
2pm
4-H Bake Sale & Auction Entertainment Center
Beef Adult Alumni Showmanship Hamilton Arena
Dog Demonstration South Arena
2:30pm
The Portage Community Chapel (Christian Music & Variety) Corner Stage
3pm
Jr. Fair Small Animal Cloverbud Show Mansfield Bldg.
3:30pm
Rough Truck Contest Grandstand
4pm
Jr. Fair Goat Fun Show South Arena
4:30pm
Buckeye Dance Steps Entertainment Center
6pm
Jr. Fair Small Animal Trophy Presentation Mansfield Bldg.
Release of Sale Steers to Major Truckers
7pm
Release of Sale Swine, Steers & Lambs to Major Truckers
8pm
Release of Livestock Sale Animals to Individual Truckers
For more information, check out the official website here!
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If you don’t have renters insurance yet, read this article. It’s cheap and can be a life saver.
If you're renting for the first time, or have been renting for years without insurance, you'll want to consider purchasing some insurance. MSN.com debunks four myths about renters insurance, which just might persuade you to buy a plan:
Renters insurance and 4 reasons you need it - MSN Real Estate
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We just wanted to give our residents a heads up that pest control will be here this Friday, August 5th. We want to make sure we keep the creepy crawlers away!
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Help rename the Akron Aeros for a chance to win Aeros tickets for life!
Final Ballot
The Akron Aeros invites you to vote for ONE new name for our hometown team!
One entry per person per day.
Enter to Win Akron Aeros Tickets for Life!
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The NFL lockout is finally over, just in time for training camp! The Browns have already added 22 undrafted rookies to help fill out the roster for camp.
In a normal offseason, teams sign those players immediately after the draft in late April. The league’s lockout, however, kept the usual process from unfolding and left undrafted free agents in limbo.
NFL teams were finally allowed to sign undrafted rookies Tuesday. The Browns agreed to deals with 22, a team spokesman said. The Browns have yet to announce the names of the undrafted rookies with whom they have agreed to terms. The following is an unofficial list of 17 compiled from several reports:
Browns agree to terms with 22 undrafted rookies - Browns - Ohio
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“You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy, and the flies die from happiness. You may think you have overeaten, but it is patriotism.”
-Erma Bombeck
We wish everyone a Happy 4th of July!
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We are having a community yard sale on Saturday, June 25th for 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Residents are required to bring their own tables and change. We are running ads and preparing signage. Please set up around the flag pole at starting at 7:00 AM.
Even if you don’t have anything to sell, be sure to stop by. Don’t miss your chance to find some great gems at an awesome price and get to know your neighbors!
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“It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived.” – General George S. Patton
We would like to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day and extend a sincere thanks to everyone who serves or has served in the United States Military! Check out some of this great Memorial Day history:
http://www.usmemorialday.org/backgrnd.html
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Check out the Rockin on the River concert event this Friday featuring Frontiers, the nation’s only full time touring tribute to Journey. This year is the 25th Anniversary of the area’s longest running and highest attended outdoor concert series.
Frontiers is the nation’s only full time touring tribute to Journey. Frontiers features vocalist Jeremey Hunsicker, who was briefly tapped as a replacement vocalist for Journey in 2007, and was a contributing songwriter on Journey’s platinum-selling “Revelation” CD. The band performs over 150 shows a year at some of the most prestigious music venues in the nation. www.journeytributeband.com
Rockin on the River: Concerts
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Pretty awesome way to use some recycled items and help animals get a much needed “Second Chance.”
The ''Second Chances'' event was designed and choreographed by the school's art students, under the capable tutelage of Sherrine Selzer, professional artist/art instructor. It was quite the production.
Showcased by student models and designers were 25 garments you'd be hard-pressed to find at any store, fashioned from what Selzer termed ''found'' or recycled items. Everything from garbage bags to duct tape, Bubble Wrap to balloons to butcher paper, cereal boxes, sheet music, pop cans, gift-wrap ribbons, cellophane, sheer curtains and bed
sheets.
Ohio.com - 'Second Chances' are always in style
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Portage Pointe is hosting a dog show this Saturday May 21st at 5:00 PM. If you want to enter your pooch, registration begins at 4:30. Even if you don’t plan to participate, be sure to come check it out and meet all your canine neighbors!
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We want to wish all the mothers a Happy Mother’s Day! Tell us how you are honoring your mom this year.
Also, check out some of these interesting Mother’s Day facts:
Here is a collection of amazing Mothers Day trivia. You'll find that most of these Mother Day trivia are hard to believe yet true. Just for your ease we have segregated these Mother's Day facts and trivia into various sections. You may use these Mother's Day Trivia to amaze your friends or put them as questions in any Mothers Day Quiz programme.
Mother's Day Trivia,Mothers Day Facts,Mothers Day Trivia
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Be happy you don’t have to live with any roommates like this!
In a rough economy, taking on a roommate can be a sensible thing to do. You'll save a little money and possibly gain someone who can help with upkeep while providing a little company. That's the bright side.
If you’ve ever had a roommate, you probably know that sharing space with even the nicest person can be difficult. But some roommates can make your life miserable in a very particular fashion. We take a look at the worst offenders and share some expert tips on how to deal with them. Are any of these nightmare roommates living with you?
19 nightmare roommates - MSN Real Estate
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We hope everyone had a great Easter Weekend and is winding down from all the sugar!
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Follow these tips to minimize the chance of damage to your car and theft:
Your car is likely one of the most important — and expensive — possessions that you own. Because a car is such a big investment, it’s a good idea to know how to safeguard your car against damage and theft.
Follow these tips for keeping your car safe in the apartment community lot, and you’ll decrease the chances of costly (and inconvenient) break-ins and accidents.
Help Safeguard Your Car in Your Apartment Community -- Parking Lot Safety Tips | Apartment Guide
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Before you rush to file your taxes today, remember that you actually have three more days to get your forms turned in to the tax man.
Instead of being due on April 15, which is typically the filing deadline, your taxes are due Mon., April 18 this year.
The three bonus days come thanks to Emancipation Day, a little-known Washington, D.C., holiday that celebrates the freeing of slaves in the district.
Emancipation Day falls on Sat., April 16, but it is observed in D.C. on Fri., April 15. That prompted the IRS to extend the tax filing deadline to April 18 this year. Under the tax code, filing deadlines can't fall on Saturdays, Sundays or holidays.
Tax Day extended to April 18 - Apr. 15, 2011
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Don’t let your relationship with your roommate get out of hand. We hope these tips will help you deal with it and have at least a manageable relationship with your roommate:
We’ve all had them — roommates that flipped out, went silent or drove us slowly crazy. When you have an apartment roommate, you benefit from sharing rent and having instant company — and you also have someone around who might occasionally make you feel miserable.
So what should you do when roommate drama rears its ugly head? We’ve got some ideas on how to deal with it.
How to Deal with Roommate Drama – Living Together in Peace with Your Apartment Roommate | Apartment Guide
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Obviously you’d love to save money and move yourself, but don’t overlook any of the details! We hope you will find this checklist helpful:
A do-it-yourself move can save you money, but staying on top of all the important details can be a challenge. That’s where this handy self-service moving checklist comes in.
Use our checklist throughout the entire self-service moving process to help keep your moving efforts organized.
This checklist is separated into sections according to a timeline. If your timetable is faster than this, simply adjust your to-do items to meet your schedule.
Checklist for a Self-Service Move -- Do It Yourself Move Checklist | Apartment Guide
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Check out these great tips for finding your new apartment home and all the factors to consider beyond the cost of rent:
When looking for a new apartment home, you’ll have a lot of factors to consider — much more than just the cost of rent. You’ll want to make sure to set your priorities early on to help you narrow your selection quickly to apartments that will meet your expectations. Here are some tips for setting those priorities in your search for your next apartment home.
Set Priorities for Your Apartment Home Search | Apartment Guide
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If you don’t already have renters insurance, be sure to read this article from MSN Real Estate. It is very inexpensive and could save you a ton of hassle and money some day!
If you're renting for the first time, or have been renting for years without insurance, you'll want to consider purchasing some insurance. MSN.com debunks four myths about renters insurance, which just might persuade you to buy a plan:
Renters insurance and 4 reasons you need it - MSN Real Estate
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THURSDAY is the last day to submit your email adresses for the contest!
FRIDAY the contest winner will be selected. Also, a friendly reminder, rent is due and pest control will be coming.
SATURDAY's yoga classes are canceled.
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Don't forget to send us your email address this month! Even if we already have it, send it to us again! All email addresses received by 3/31/11 will be entered into a drawing to win $100.00 off of your April 2011 rent! Send your email address to us at leasing@portagepointe.cc.
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Please note there is no Yoga tomorrow, 3/26. Sorry for any inconvenience. It will resume as usual on Wednesday from 7-8 PM.
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We want to wish all our fans a Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Check out the link below for some fun St. Patricks’s Day facts:
St. Patrick’s Day is observed on March 17 because that is the feast day of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. It is believed that he died on March 17 in the year 461 AD. It is also a worldwide celebration of Irish culture and history. St. Patrick’s Day is a national holiday in Ireland, and a provincial holiday in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
The actual color of St. Patrick is blue. Green became associated with St. Patrick's Day during the 19th century. Green, in Irish legends, was worn by fairies and immortals, and also by people to encourage their crops to grow.
Fun Facts about St. Patrick's Day
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With Spring right around the corner, now is a great time to get in shape. Portage Pointe can help with our Yoga and Zumba classes. Yoga is Wednesday and Thursday from 7-8 PM and Saturday at 9 AM and 12:30 PM. Zumba is available Sunday and Monday evenings from 7-8 PM. Come join us and have some fun while working out!
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Be ready for pest control this Friday 3/18. Please contact the leasing office if you have any questions.
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Daylight savings time is coming up this weekend. Don’t forget to set your clocks forward!
Every year, daylight savings time seems to take people by surprise. In the United States, daylight savings time begins on March 13 at 2 a.m. local time except in parts of Arizona and Hawaii. As the popular saying goes, clocks need to "spring forward" to observe the change. In other words, clocks need to be set ahead by one hour when the clock strikes 2 a.m.
Daylight Savings Time Begins on March 13 in the U.S. - Yahoo! News
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This weekend is a great opportunity to help Partners With Youth. You can help in many different ways, so please read all the details at the YMCA website below:
Biking miles in place, to put a smile on a face. The Riverfront YMCA's annual, indoor bike-a-thon is an excellent opportunity to bring a friend, be a friend and help support Partners With Youth. Be part of the excitement by collecting pledges and riding with us, or by sponsoring a rider or a bike. There are raffle prizes, great giveaways, and refreshments for the whole family.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
from 8:00am - 12:00pm
Riverfront YMCA - Wellness Circle
Akron Area YMCA - Annual Events - Pedal with a Purpose
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Be sure to watch out for the flooding from the recent storms. The roads are still dangerous and some are still closed. Read all the details below:
Several roads remain closed in Portage and Stark counties because of flooding, the Ohio Department of Transportation said Tuesday.
The affected roads are:
• State Route 303 between Hudson and Streetsboro.
• U.S. Route 62 just south of Mount Eaton Street in Brewster, and between Stoneford Street and Colwood Street north of Wilmot.
• State Route 93, just south of Route 62 near Wilmot and at the split with Route 62 at Brewster.
• State Route 183 between state Route 43 and Broadford Road in Waynesburg.
• State Route 236 between Strausser Street and Portage Street in Lawrence Township.
Detours for all road closures are posted.
Ohio.com - ODOT: Flooded roads remain closed in Portage, Stark counties
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We want to wish everyone a Happy President’s Day. Enjoy the day off for those of you lucky enough to get it. Also, be sure to check out some interesting facts you may not already know about President’s Day at the link below:
The third Monday of February celebrates the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln (Feb. 12) and George Washington (Feb. 22). Most Americans refer to this day as President's Day.
Here are some interesting facts about the day and the two presidents it honors.
Presidents Day Fun Facts - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com
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Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Check out the Akron Zoo! If you have a First Night Admissions button, you can get free admissions. Check out the link for the full details:
Monday, February 14-Sunday, February 20
Free Admission to the Akron Zoo
Akron Zoo, 500 Edgewood Ave., Akron, 44307
Get nose-to-nose with over 700 animals from around the world including snow leopards, jaguars, lemurs and many more. Feed the penguins only in the winter.
15 Year Events
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It is tax time! Make sure you take advantage of every deduction you can. Check out this article from News Net 5 for 6 commonly missed deductions.
Jennifer Palmer and her partner run a small business called Classroom Corner. She helps customers find treasures for children in her shop, but relies on her Certified Public Accountant to help find the treasure of every tax break she's due.
6 tax deductions many people overlook
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