Absecon

Clothing/linens drive: Enphront Veterans Services, Atlantic City, sponsored by American Legion Auxiliary Unit 28 is collecting gently-used mens suits and new twin-size bedding. Donations may be dropped off from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays through March 25 at American Legion Post 28 Hall, 560 New Jersey Ave. For information, call 609-618-1250.

Atlantic City

Boardwalk Committee meeting rescheduled: Residents, civic associations, Boardwalk businesses and other groups are invited to meet 9:30 a.m. on the revised date of April 8 when the committee reconvenes for its first meeting of the year to discuss community improvement ideas. The group meets in Room 150, Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, 2301 Boardwalk. Light refreshments will be served. For information, call 609-335-4932.

Bridgeton

Teen Tuesdays: Ages 12 to 18 are invited to join the teen library council from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays to discuss library programs and future activities at the Free Public Library, 150 E. Commerce St. New members are welcome. For information, call 856-451-2620.

Brigantine

Prescription drug drop box: Residents may bring their old and unused medications to the Police Department and dispose them at the new drop box in the lobby at 1417 W. Brigantine Ave.

Buena Vista Township

Historical Society meets: The Buena Historical Society meets 7:30 p.m. third Wednesdays at Town Hall, 890 Harding Highway/Route 40. The group covers the history of Buena Vista Township and Buena Borough. Meetings are free to attend and open to the public. Refreshments are served. For more information, call Debra Casazza at 856-466-4654.

Egg Harbor Township

Childrens Easter Egg Hunt: Children ages 2-10 years are invited to participate in the free annual Easter Egg Hunt from noon to 1 p.m. April 5 at Greentree Church, 125 Schoolhouse Road. The event will be held rain or shine. Children should bring a basket to collect eggs. All children are welcome, but must be accompanied by a parent or adult. For information, call the church office at 609-927-3838 or visit greentree.org.

Estell Manor

Volunteers needed: The city seeks residents interested in helping with Sustainable Jersey programs and special events in the community. To volunteer, call the Municipal Clerks Office at 609-476-2692.

Folsom

Free rabies clinic: Residents may bring their pets from 9 to 11 a.m. March 21 to the borough garage at 1461 Backline Road. A previous proof of vaccination is requested. For more information, call Patti Gatto at Borough Hall at 609-561-3178 or visit folsomborough.com.

Galloway Township

Democratic Club meeting: The Galloway Port Republic Democratic Club meets 7 p.m. third Tuesdays at the Atlantic County Library branch at 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road. New members are welcome. For information, call 609-652-9559.

Longport

Art at the library: The Public Library at 2305 Atlantic Ave. hosts exhibits of local artists. Any artist wishing to display work should call 609-487-7403 or visit library@longport- publiclibrary.org.

Lower Township

Safe exchange zone established: The Lower Township Police Department has established a safe exchange zone in the front police parking lot of the Public Safety Building in the Airport Complex at 1389 Langley Road in the Erma section. There are two parking spots, located in front of the visitor lot. The parking spots have posted signs and are painted yellow. The marked area is video recorded by security cameras. The zone has been set up as a courtesy to and for the protection of residents involved in online transactions, such as a Craigs List. For more information, visit lowertownshippolice.com.

Margate

Concerned Citizens meeting: All citizens are invited to the next meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Public Library, 8100 Atlantic Ave.

Mays Landing

Republican Club meets: The Hamilton Township Republican Club meets 6:30 p.m. third Wednesdays at Cousin Marios Italian Restaurant and Pizzaria, 5401 Harding Highway. New members are welcome. For more information, visit Facebook.com/HTGOP.

Middle Township

American Legion recruitment campaign: Thurston Elmer Wood American Legion Post 198 seeks new members. Membership is open to anyone who served during a time of active military conflict. Membership is also available in the Sons of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary. For more information, email adjutant198@gmail.com.

Millville

Poetry workshops: Local author and poet R.G. Evans facilitates poetry nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m. third Wednesdays at the Public Library, 210 Buck St. Ages 18 and older are welcome. The event is free to attend. For information, call 856-825-7087.

Northfield

FDU offers scholarships to area teachers: Northfield area teachers are invited by Fairleigh Dickinson Universitys Center for Dyslexia Studies to apply for full-tuition scholarships leading to a nationally accredited Orton-Gillingham Teacher Certificate in multisensory reading instruction. Twelve scholarships are available for fall 2020. The scholarships cover the cost of the 12-credit graduate-level program. Credits also can be applied toward a full masters degree. Participants take all classes and complete their required practicum at the Childrens Dyslexia Center in Northfield. For information, call Grace Hottinger at 201-692-2816 or email dyslexia@fdu.edu.

Ocean City

Colony Club fashion show: The Colony Club, a womens civic organization, will hold a fashion show luncheon and scholarship fundraiser from 11:30 to 3 p.m. March 28 at Greate Bay Country Club, 901 Somers Point Mays Landing Road, Somers Point. The show will feature fashions from Tah Dah, raffle baskets, a 50/50, door prizes, jewelry grab bags and more. The seated luncheon will offer a cash bar. Tickets are $40. For information, call 609-247-1332.

Pleasantville

NAACP meeting: The local branch of the NAACP meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. third Thursdays of the month at the Atlantic County Library, 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. The public is invited. Its free to attend and new members are welcome. For information, call 609-415-0275 or visit MLPNAACP.org.

Sea Isle City

Free rabies clinic: The Municipal Clerks Office will host a free rabies clinic for cats and dogs from 10 to 11 a.m. March 21 inside the former public school building at 4501 Park Road. Visitors are asked to use the north Park Road entrance. The clinic is open to all local residents, visitors and members of surrounding communities. Dog licenses also will be on sale during the clinic for any dog that resides in the city. For more information, call 609-263-4461, ext. 1216.

Stafford Township

Southern Regional Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony: The 31st annual High School Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. March 28 at Calloways Restaurant, Route 9, Staffordville. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 at the door. Appetizers and a buffet are included; there will be a cash bar. RSVP by March 20 to Sue Spaschak at sspaschak@srsd.net or call 609-597-9481, ext. 4319.

Vineland

Business meet and greet: Main Street Vineland will sponsor its next Mix, Mingle & Meet event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Vegans Are Us, 636 E. Landis Ave. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Main Street Vineland office at 856-794-8653 or visit TheAve.biz.

West Cape May

Community Shred Day: The borough will host a free Community Shred Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday May 9 at Borough Hall parking lot at 732 Broadway. Services are provided by ProShred Security. The event is also open to residents outside the community.

Woodbine

Free tree seedlings available to residents: Woodbines Sustainable Jersey Green Team will again distribute tree seedlings as part of the New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign. Residents are invited to come from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 28 to the gazebo on the bikepath at Washington and DeHirsch avenue. The seedlings are available on a first come, first serve basis, with an initial offering of five trees per resident. Several varieties will be available. For information, call 609-861-2153.

Galloway Township

Democratic Club meeting: The Galloway Port Republic Democratic Club meets 7 p.m. third Tuesdays at the Atlantic County Library branch at 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road. New members are welcome. For information, call 609-652-9559.

Longport

Art at the library: The Public Library at 2305 Atlantic Ave. hosts exhibits of local artists. Any artist wishing to display work should call 609-487-7403 or visit library@longportpubliclibrary.org.

Lower Township

Safe exchange zone established: The Lower Township Police Department has established a safe exchange zone in the front police parking lot of the Public Safety Building in the Airport Complex at 1389 Langley Road in the Erma section. There are two parking spots, located in front of the visitor lot. The parking spots have posted signs and are painted yellow. The marked area is video recorded by security cameras. The zone has been set up as a courtesy to and for the protection of residents involved in online transactions, such as a Craigs List. For more information, visit lowertownshippolice.com.

Margate

Concerned Citizens meeting: All citizens are invited to the next meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Public Library, 8100 Atlantic Ave.

Mays Landing

Republican Club meets: The Hamilton Township Republican Club meets 6:30 p.m. third Wednesdays at Cousin Marios Italian Restaurant and Pizzaria, 5401 Harding Highway. New members are welcome. For more information, visit Facebook.com/HTGOP.

Middle Township

American Legion recruitment campaign: Thurston Elmer Wood American Legion Post 198 seeks new members. Membership is open to anyone who served during a time of active military conflict. Membership is also available in the Sons of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary. For more information, email adjutant198@gmail.com.

Millville

Poetry workshops: Local author and poet R.G. Evans facilitates poetry nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m. third Wednesdays at the Public Library, 210 Buck St. Ages 18 and older are welcome. The event is free to attend. For information, call 856-825-7087.

Northfield

FDU offers scholarships to area teachers: Northfield area teachers are invited by Fairleigh Dickinson Universitys Center for Dyslexia Studies to apply for full-tuition scholarships leading to a nationally accredited Orton-Gillingham Teacher Certificate in multisensory reading instruction. Twelve scholarships are available for fall 2020. The scholarships cover the cost of the 12-credit graduate-level program. Credits also can be applied toward a full masters degree. Participants take all classes and complete their required practicum at the Childrens Dyslexia Center in Northfield. For information, call Grace Hottinger at 201-692-2816 or email dyslexia@fdu.edu.

Ocean City

Colony Club fashion show: The Colony Club, a womens civic organization, will hold a fashion show luncheon and scholarship fundraiser from 11:30 to 3 p.m. March 28 at Greate Bay Country Club, 901 Somers Point Mays Landing Road, Somers Point. The show will feature fashions from Tah Dah, raffle baskets, a 50/50, door prizes, jewelry grab bags and more. The seated luncheon will offer a cash bar. Tickets are $40. For information, call 609-247-1332.

Pleasantville

NAACP meeting: The local branch of the NAACP meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. third Thursdays of the month at the Atlantic County Library, 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. The public is invited. Its free to attend and new members are welcome. For information, call 609-415-0275 or visit MLPNAACP.org.

Sea Isle City

Free rabies clinic: The Municipal Clerks Office will host a free rabies clinic for cats and dogs from 10 to 11 a.m. March 21 inside the former public school building at 4501 Park Road. Visitors are asked to use the north Park Road entrance. The clinic is open to all local residents, visitors and members of surrounding communities. Dog licenses also will be on sale during the clinic for any dog that resides in the city. For more information, call 609-263-4461, ext. 1216.

Stafford Township

Southern Regional Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony: The 31st annual High School Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. March 28 at Calloways Restaurant, Route 9, Staffordville. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 at the door. Appetizers and a buffet are included; there will be a cash bar. RSVP by March 20 to Sue Spaschak at sspaschak@srsd.net or call 609-597-9481, ext. 4319.

Vineland

Business meet and greet: Main Street Vineland will sponsor its next Mix, Mingle & Meet event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Vegans Are Us, 636 E. Landis Ave. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Main Street Vineland office at 856-794-8653 or visit TheAve.biz.

West Cape May

Community Shred Day: The borough will host a free Community Shred Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday May 9 at Borough Hall parking lot at 732 Broadway. Services are provided by ProShred Security. The event is also open to residents outside the community.

Woodbine

Free tree seedlings available to residents: Woodbines Sustainable Jersey Green Team will again distribute tree seedlings as part of the New Jersey Tree Recovery Campaign. Residents are invited to come from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 28 to the gazebo on the bikepath at Washington and DeHirsch avenue. The seedlings are available on a first come, first serve basis, with an initial offering of five trees per resident. Several varieties will be available. For information, call 609-861-2153. ved=2ahUKEwim6qnyqo7oAh}{div class=Z1hOCe}{div class=zloOqf PZPZlf data-dtype=d3ifr data-local-attribute=d3adr data-ved=2ahUKEwim6qnyqo7oAhWSmuAKHaX9DbUQghwoADAQegQIHBAB}Democratic Club meeting: The Galloway Port Republic Democratic Club meets 7 p.m. third Tuesdays at the Atlantic County Library branch at 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road. New members are welcome. For information, call 609-652-9559.{/div}{/div}{/div}{/div}{/div}{a}Longport{/a}

Art at the library: The Public Library at 2305 Atlantic Ave. hosts exhibits of local artists. Any artist wishing to display work should call 609-487-7403 or visit library@longportpubliclibrary.org.

Lower Township

Safe exchange zone established: The Lower Township Police Department has established a safe exchange zone in the front police parking lot of the Public Safety Building in the Airport Complex at 1389 Langley Road in the Erma section. There are two parking spots, located in front of the visitor lot. The parking spots have posted signs and are painted yellow. The marked area is video recorded by security cameras. The zone has been set up as a courtesy to and for the protection of residents involved in online transactions, such as a Craigs List. For more information, visit lowertownshippolice.com.

Margate

Concerned Citizens meeting: All citizens are invited to the next meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Public Library, 8100 Atlantic Ave.

Mays Landing

Republican Club meets: The Hamilton Township Republican Club meets 6:30 p.m. third Wednesdays at Cousin Marios Italian Restaurant and Pizzaria, 5401 Harding Highway. New members are welcome. For more information, visit Facebook.com/HTGOP.

Middle Township

American Legion recruitment campaign: Thurston Elmer Wood American Legion Post 198 seeks new members. Membership is open to anyone who served during a time of active military conflict. Membership is also available in the Sons of the American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary. For more information, email adjutant198@gmail.com.

Millville

Poetry workshops: Local author and poet R.G. Evans facilitates poetry nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m. third Wednesdays at the Public Library, 210 Buck St. Ages 18 and older are welcome. The event is free to attend. For information, call 856-825-7087.

Northfield

FDU offers scholarships to area teachers: Northfield area teachers are invited by Fairleigh Dickinson Universitys Center for Dyslexia Studies to apply for full-tuition scholarships leading to a nationally accredited Orton-Gillingham Teacher Certificate in multisensory reading instruction. Twelve scholarships are available for fall 2020. The scholarships cover the cost of the 12-credit graduate-level program. Credits also can be applied toward a full masters degree. Participants take all classes and complete their required practicum at the Childrens Dyslexia Center in Northfield. For information, call Grace Hottinger at 201-692-2816 or email dyslexia@fdu.edu.

Ocean City

Colony Club fashion show: The Colony Club, a womens civic organization, will hold a fashion show luncheon and scholarship fundraiser from 11:30 to 3 p.m. March 28 at Greate Bay Country Club, 901 Somers Point Mays Landing Road, Somers Point. The show will feature fashions from Tah Dah, raffle baskets, a 50/50, door prizes, jewelry grab bags and more. The seated luncheon will offer a cash bar. Tickets are $40. For information, call 609-247-1332.

Pleasantville

NAACP meeting: The local branch of the NAACP meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. third Thursdays of the month at the Atlantic County Library, 33 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. The public is invited. Its free to attend and new members are welcome. For information, call 609-415-0275 or visit MLPNAACP.org.

Sea Isle City

Free rabies clinic: The Municipal Clerks Office will host a free rabies clinic for cats and dogs from 10 to 11 a.m. March 21 inside the former public school building at 4501 Park Road. Visitors are asked to use the north Park Road entrance. The clinic is open to all local residents, visitors and members of surrounding communities. Dog licenses also will be on sale during the clinic for any dog that resides in the city. For more information, call 609-263-4461, ext. 1216.

Stafford Township

Southern Regional Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony: The 31st annual High School Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. March 28 at Calloways Restaurant, Route 9, Staffordville. Tickets are $20 advance, $25 at the door. Appetizers and a buffet are included; there will be a cash bar. RSVP by March 20 to Sue Spaschak at sspaschak@srsd.net or call 609-597-9481, ext. 4319.

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Business meet and greet: Main Street Vineland will sponsor its next Mix, Mingle & Meet event from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Vegans Are Us, 636 E. Landis Ave. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Main Street Vineland office at 856-794-8653 or visit TheAve.biz.

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Local Girl Scout Troop 5327, along with the citys urban forestry staff, will co-host a tree seedling giveaway from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 14 at the Holcomb Gazebo near the Gary Hampton softball fields, located at 2900 N. Salem Road.

The Cookies, Trees and Bees event will also collect materials for the construction of insect hotels to be placed in Fayetteville parks. The troop will also be selling Girl Scout cookies during the event.

Seedling giveawayThe troop will give away 200 native tree seedlings (limit two per person), including redbud, bald cypress, deciduous holly, and northern red oak species. An urban forester will be on hand to answer any planting questions and inquiries about the tree species, according to a news release.

Insect hotel materials collectionMaterials needed include untreated scrap lumber, bamboo pieces, unvarnished slats, and other construction materials that can be used to build temporary nesting structures for insects, especially pollinators like bees, beetles, and ladybugs.

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Pernell Denson, Aaron Linder and Zachary Langley of M.L. Masonry work on the expansion project at the gazebo at Temple Avenue Park.

The small gazebo at Newnan's Temple Avenue Park, long a site for small weddings, is getting a major change.

Once the work is done, there will be a larger gazebo with a center aisle, and some built-in seating.

The existing base of the gazebo will be used as part of the expanded structure, said Mike Furbush, Newnan landscape architect. The new gazebo will be square and measure approximately 10 by 10 feet.

It will be able to serve as a space for various events and could even serve as an outdoor classroom.

The built-in seating will be wooden benches on concrete bases, with no backs. There will be permanent seating for about 30 to 40 people, Furbush said, and plenty of space to add chairs to expand the seating capacity.

Though the gazebo has been used for weddings over the years, it was never really set up very well for a wedding, Furbush said. Over the years, there were problems with erosion from the walkway that leads to the other section of the park, which caused flooding and mud in the area of the gazebo. There were also planting beds that obstructed entry to some parts of the gazebo.

Updating the area is something that has been discussed for a while. The work wont take long as long as there are enough stretches of dry weather to allow the work to be done.

A crew from M.L. Masonry of Villa Rica was out on the project Friday, with plans to pour concrete Saturday. The company did work on the Veterans plaza at the other end of the park, and the Greenville Street Park, as well as other projects around Newnan, according to Aaron Linder of M.L. Masonry.

Furbush said he expects the work to take six weeks at most. The project will cost less than $50,000, he said.

Once complete, the new pavilion and seating area can be reserved, just as other city pavilions are. There is no fee to use the area, but those reserving it do pay a $50 damage deposit.

Pavilions are reserved through the citys leisure services department. For more information call 770-253-2682, ext. 236 or email kmosley@cityofnewnan.org .

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As part of International Women's Month, Swindon Theatres will welcome Gazebo Theatre and their brand-new play, Wanted, to Swindon Arts Centre this March.

With a phenomenal all-female creative team exploring five extraordinary (yet sometimes overlooked) women, Wanted promises to share 'herstory' and celebrate diversity by embracing the 'lesser-known' stories of these historical figures.

Gazebo's innovative and unique approach makes Wanted a truly exciting, passionate, emotional and hard hitting play which will leave audiences thinking, debating and talking - as well as bucking the trend in an industry that still, in 2020, is male dominated.

Gazebo Theatre Artistic Director, Pamela Cole-Hudson said, "Gazebo Theatre are proud to have produced and be touring this important work which is educational, entertaining and most importantly thought provoking. Wanted may be by women and about women but we believe we have created a piece of theatre that truly is for everyone."

Writer and Performer, Tonia Daley-Campbell said, "We wanted to tell a story about women who have been 'Wanted', wanted by the police, by authorities and essentially locked up for acting upon what they believe is right. If you're interested in history, if you're interested in storytelling and if you are interested in female history - this is the show for you!"

Writer and Performer, Therese Collins said, "It is a collaboration and culmination of 5 people who all bring very special aspects, energies and life journeys. I would say this play is for anyone who is open minded and excited to learn. Expect an energised, empowering, beautifully written piece of performative drama"

Wanted is written and performed by Tonia Daley-Campbell, Therese Collins and Pamela Cole-Hudson; the trio wowed audiences in The Sistren and now return to the stage accompanied by two new talented performers to again explore how the past and the present collide.

Wanted will be at the Wyvern Theatre on Monday 16 March. Book tickets online at swindontheatres.co.uk

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For three decades, the Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show has been a great way to kick off the spring, especially for those who are thinking about doing some work at their homes.

On March 21-22, the event will again offer visitors from AnnArbor, Chelsea,Dexter, Grass Lake, Manchester, Milan, Saline, andYpsilanti and beyond a chance to connect with professional expertise as theythink about potential home projects.

Put on by the Builders and Remodelers Association of GreaterAnn Arbor, the event is in its 30th year. Organizers say its become a widelyknown event well attended by homeowners who are serious and ready to begin ahome improvement project.

It draws around 4,000 visitors.

BRAG Ann Arbor spokesman Pete Nowakowski said when it startedway back in 1990, we started this event in order for local building industryprofessionals to have a way to be available to meet people interested inbuilding a home or improving their homes.

Word of mouth has always been the main way many builders get clients, but we thought giving people a neutral place to meet would create opportunities to find folks they can trust to work on their homes, by communicating with them directly to see if they would be a good fit for the job, Nowakowski said.

He said so much goes into the planning, design, and selections for a remodeling job, it can be overwhelming.

We wanted to have many material choices in front of people in one place, he said. We also wanted to give them a variety of services so they could learn about different approaches and make more informed decisions about their improvements.

Another big reason, he said is that they, wanted folks to be able to explore specific interests, discover new technologies and learn about best practices if they do their own improvements.

The Home, Garden & Lifestyle Show has over 120 differentbusinesses exhibiting their products and services, mostly related to homeimprovement, Nowakowski said.

At the show are flooring stores, roofing and windows, lighting, furniture, landscaping and nurseries, the latest technology like appliances and electronics, and so on; to go along with talented local designers and architects that can look over photos visitors may bring in or offer advice on any ideas you have for re-shaping your living space, or building something new.

Nowakowski said the trades and technicians at the show can helpset up appointments or answer questions about plumbing, painting, homemaintenance, organization, etc.

Visitors will also find some vendors selling crafts,displaying bigger things like vehicles, offering financial services, orrepresenting local organizations that have programs to educate homeowners onvarious topics.

The event was first held in the U of M sports coliseum for afew years until moving to the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds because it neededto expand.

Nowakowski said the Washtenaw Farm Council Grounds have been flexible to allow people to have the better part of the week to set up more elaborate displays like water features, brick patios with fire pits, gazebos, etc.

There have been some changes over the years.

The Farm Council Grounds has added new technology such asWi-Fi and an overhead sound system throughout the seven buildings.

Now that we are offering hourly live presentations, we are able to have them announced for all the visitors to make their way to the presentation area in Building E, without having to watch the clock too closely, Nowakowski said.

There were some challenges over the years as well, such as the tornado that touched down in Dexter in 2012.

The event used to have an exhibitor that would bring farm animals, but that has since changed.

The event used to also be open on Fridays, but Nowakowski said theyve moved it to Saturday and Sunday only to ease the schedule of the exhibitors, many of whom have to set up and take down multiple shows per year.

This year Nowakowski said they have some new food trucks like Smokehouse 52 and RaysRed Hots, as well as returning favoritesBearClaw Coffee and the Girl Scouts making food in Building A.

One other big change we cant miss to mention is a big reason for the event.

And of course the trends! Nowakowski said. Homes look different now than in 1990. If they dont, then people probably should come to the show to look into making some updates.

This year there are also a few new exhibitors and a couple cool new things will be found in Building F, where they typically have the most elaborate outdoor displays and food trucks.

This year a custom built She-Shed to benefit the ChadTough Foundation will be on display, Nowakowski said.

He said it is sponsored by MANS Lumber & Millwork, and was built with the intention of auctioning it off at the ChadTough Champions Gala in May with proceeds being donated to ChadTough. (www.ChadTough.org)

Another cool thing will be the Ann Arbor Schools Student-Built Doghouse, which will be under construction in Building F. Visitors can meet some of the students who are now enrolled in the Ann Arbor Student Building Industry Program, which Nowakowski said is considered one of the best programs of its kind in the country.

They have built a new home every year for the past 50years, and we are talking about very nice homes, he said. The schools arealways looking for more young people interested in this experience, whichoffers highly-desired skills many employers are looking for, as well as amemorable experience learning from real contractors and excellentcoaches/instructors!

Details can be found atwww.AAStudentBuilding.org.

With all of that and more, Nowakowski said the event is reallya community one with a lot of cool things for different people.

He said youll find a lot of local companies that are world-class at what they do, who contribute back to the community and are investing time exhibiting at the show, so local homeowners have trustworthy professionals for their next project.

Its inspiring to come out to see the creativity of thedisplays, and see you neighbors getting ideas of what to add to their homes,Nowakowski said. We make it a fun event with live presentations, food trucksand concessions by the Girl Scouts, prize drawings, and interactive displays.Youll discover lots of new things and have a head start on many of yourprojects aftercoming to the Home Show.

More information, including an event program categorizingthe vendors and exhibitors, can be found atBRAGHomeShow.com.

The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday,March 21 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday March 22. Admission is $5, cash onlyand ages 12 and under is free. Enter at building G.

Its located at 5055 Ann Arbor Saline Road in Ann Arbor.

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OGDENSBURG -- With Major League Fishings Bass Pro Tour making its way to Ogdensburg June 26 to July 1, its planning committee will be offering a unique way to pay tribute to the citys past and present anglers in a special display that will take place during the events festivities.

The display, titled Fishing For Memories - A Tribute To Past, Present Anglers On The St. Lawrence River will be held at the gazebo in Library Park June 26-June 28 to be viewed by the public during its three days of planned festivities called Greenbelt Bass Bash. The plaques will be unveiled Friday, June 26 at noon.

Cost for an 8-inch bass is $20; 10-inch bass are $25 and 12-inch bass are $30. All proceeds will help offset costs associated with the MLF festivities.

Submission forms can be found at the Dobisky Center, 100 Riverside Ave., Ogdensburg, the City of Ogdensburgs website at http://www.ogdensburg.org or the Ogdensburg Parks & Recreation Department Facebook page at Ogdensburg City Recreation.

Forms with payment must be dropped off to the Dobisky Center Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. or be mailed to that location. Checks can be made out to Ogdensburg Parks & Recreation Department. Make sure that the forms are filled out completely and are legible.

Plaques can also be ordered online at the Ogdensburg Kiwanis Clubs website at https://www.kiwanisclubofogdensburg.org/user/programs/8904/registrants/new for an additional processing fee of $2. However, the only available option for online purchasing is the 8-inch bass. At the website, Kiwanis will ask buyers to create an account. When that is complete, buyers should go to registrations and click on Fishing Memories and fill out the form.

Deadline for submissions with payment will be May 22 at 4 p.m. to allow the plaques to be produced in time for the event. Once the festival is over on June 30, the plaques can be picked up at the Dobisky Center.

More info: Matthew Curatolo, Ogdensburg Parks & Recreation Department, 315-393-1980.

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Whether it's the feeling of space, the beautiful old timbers or the fact that they generally come with great outdoor areas, converted barns are perennially popular. James Fisher picks out some of the finest for sale across the country right now.

Hidden down a long driveway at the foot of the Cotswold Hills, Peasebrook Farm is the perfect barn for the equestrian-obsessed owner. The facilities would make Paul Nicholls blush, with extensive lorry parking, a mirrored outdoor arena, a mirrored indoor arena, a lunge ring and 23 stables.

Inside, the house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, which surround a 47ft reception room and open-plan kitchen.

For sale with Strutt & Parker. See more pictures and details about this property.

Whats better than a barn conversion? Well, a barn and grain-store conversion, naturally. Situated in a private, gated development in the village of Little Wymondley, The Granary was converted in 2005 to provide 2,600sq ft of accommodation on two floors.

The highlight is surely the grain store, which, on the ground floor, has a bespoke rounded kitchen, with a circular sitting room on the floor above. Four bedrooms and bathrooms sit either side of the double-height family room that occupies the middle of the property.

For sale with Michael Graham. See more pictures and details about this property.

Would you like to arrive at your property by driving over a bridge? Of course you would, and The New Barn near Hever, Kent, provides just that opportunity. Formal and informal entertaining are the key features, with large open-plan sitting and dining rooms complemented by terraces within the landscaped gardens for warmer months.

The New Barn comes with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, and the master suite has a roll-top bath from which to enjoy views over the countryside.

For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.

This barn near Chorley dates back to 1832, but the refurbishment job has only just been completed this is on a small development of new homes. And while that might cut down the romance of the place, it makes up with it in other ways.

The space inside is beautifully-finished, but its the outdoor areas which really grab the attention particularly the enormous patio area with a large, timber gazebo.

For sale with Regan & Hallworth. See more pictures and details about this property.

There are some barn conversions where, after stepping over the threshold, its hard to imagine that the place was anything other than a home. Thats emphatically not the case at Church Barn, in thethe pretty village of Waltham St. Lawrence, where the original structure has been made the star of the show.

The huge vaulted reception room really is something else and underfloor heating should keep it feeling warm, despite the height of the ceiling. There are three further reception rooms, five bedrooms and a pool in a huge house which boasts almost 5,000 sq ft.

For sale with Savills. See more pictures and details about this property.

Lavenham has long been a jewel in Suffolks crown and the delightful timber-frame Priory Farm Court must surely be one of the reasons why.

Standing within well-maintained and picturesque gardens, the property offers three bedrooms and three bathrooms over two floors, with a magnificent double-height dining hall, kitchen/breakfast room and study, all finished to a high specification.

For sale with Jackson-Stops. See more pictures and details about this property.

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A EUROMILLIONS winner walked free from court today despite attacking her ex - after saying her win had been a "mixed blessing".

Gillian Bayford, 47, yanked toyboy Gavin Innes off the stairs at her mansion believing he had not looked after her children properly.

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The EuroMillions winner who shared the record-breaking win in 2012 with ex-husband Adrian was originally accused of battering domestic abuse campaigner Gavin Innes, 46, three times while they were dating in 2017.

The mum-of-two man-handled Gavin, pushing and shoving him before one of her friends drove him home.

Firey former hospital cleaner Gillian flipped again just four days later shoving her then lover inside her Audi Q7 as they continued to row over the babysitting.

The mum admitted the attacks today - taking her from one of Britains biggest ever jackpot winners to a criminal conviction in just seven years.

She could have faced up to 12-months in jail and a 5,000 fine but instead was let-off with no punishment.

The court heard how Gavin had conducted "a vendetta" against her - including a horrific campaign of online abuse, which he denies.

Bayfords solicitor Murdo MacLeod QC dominated the hearing, using his mitigation to claim Mr Innes had targeted Gillian for her fortune.

In an extraordinary attack on the attack victim, he claimed Mr Innes had treated Gillian as his pension fund and had put HIS client through hell on Earth.

The QC also hinted a harsh punishment could harm super-rich Mrs Bayfords charity work.

Mr MacLeod added: My anxiety in the conviction is that there may be some impact on the extent to which these charities are allowed to have some relationship with her.

He said the lottery win had been "a mixed blessing" for her adding: "It placed a great strain on her marriage and she split up from her husband in 2013.

Victim Mr Innes, who had been due to give evidence, had no representation in court. It meant he was given no opportunity to respond to the claims.Property tycoon Bayford, of Broughty Ferry, Tayside, had been due to face trial at Dundee Sheriff Court but instead admitted a lesser offence following negotiations with prosecutors.

Sheriff Lorna Drummond refused to grant an absolute discharge.

The mum admitted a domestically aggravated statutory breach of the peace -- by struggling with him, shouting at him, and pushing him on two occasions on the 1st and 5th of October 2017.

Bayford met Gavin in school and they embarked on a relationship after he asked her to help with a charity he was starting for male victims of domestic abuse.

He still campaigns on Facebook and Twitter to raise awareness of the problem.

Gillian then fell for convicted fraudster Brian Deans,who once pinched 13,500 from Tesco.

They married near St Andrews, in August 2018 - six years to the day after landing her lottery jackpot.

Gillian scooped 148million with then hubby Adrian, 47, in 2012 and the pair celebrated the staggering win with Dominos pizza.

But the couple separated 15 months later after nine years of marriage with the cash split equally between them.

The ex-hospital cleaner moved back to her native Scotland from Suffolk with their two children and launched a property business.

She spent millions buying homes to rent out, and bought a cafe, "Sugar and Spice", in Arbroath.

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But the cafe shut in 2016 - putting 21 staff out of work - after reporting a 129,000 loss.

Last month it emerged she has forked out almost 1.2million on a Victorian mansion with six bedrooms and a footie pitch-sized garden.

The lavish home near Dundee also boasts Tay views, three reception rooms, a gazebo, triple garage and greenhouse.

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A memorable wedding day ensures that you have a long and healthy marriage right from the start. Thus perfecting your wedding to the very last details is quintessential. The venue, decorations, catering etc. everything needs to fall in place if the moment has to be extra special. Along with all these things, you also have to make sure that your arrangements dont leave a gaping hole in your wallet as you have a life to plan after the wedding.

In this regard, I find it a little weird that people opt for wedding plazas and banquets when they have big beautiful lawns in their own backyards. A wedding gazebo tent can create the perfect ambience and at the same time provide more breathing room. These canopies are weatherproof and have an ultra-luxurious feel to them. Here are a few reasons why you should use a wedding gazebo tent for your wedding.

Dont worry, the wedding gazebo tents have you covered.

Be it rains, snowfalls or sunshine, Wedding Gazebo tents are well equipped to tackle any weather-related adversity so that your wedding day remains a hassle-free affair.

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Not just the decorations, with wedding gazebos you can also design the layouts as these are not pre-defined as they would be at a pre-defined venue.

This gives you additional freedom to decide where youd want your guests to sit, where you would want your dance floor to be etc.

And these issues can be so daunting at times that you may not feel it.

Wedding gazebo tent comes to the rescue again. With Wedding Gazebos, you can have a party any time of the year. Sidewalls that come with the marquee will also ensure complete protection from unwanted pests and provide privacy for certain parts of the ceremony that you want.

Professional marquee makers provide accessories which can help you sort out things such as tables, seating, linens, and lighting at one go.

Now that is what you call a proper one-stop-shop.

They provide the extent of customization that no plaza or church can.

You can always find a tent that is just the right size for your wedding and then customize it things such as flooring, sidewalls, etc. that align with your wedding plans.

Who does not want the most memorable wedding day photos?

Ill be honest in saying that it does depend a lot on the photographer, but the setting or the background is not something that he/she can always control.

Hence coming up with a picturesque setting for your wedding is very critical.

Wedding gazebo tents come to the fore even in this regard. You place to position your gazebo in the backdrop of a mountain or at the banks of a river or a serenely calm beach.

This could result in some amazing wedding day photographs. It will be a literal trip down the memory lane.

You can for formal or informal when you decide to opt for a wedding gazebo tent.

The entire decoration and customization are up to you, and hence you can decide on a tie and trouser formal affair or an outdoor barefoot intimate affair.

After all, it is YOUR WEDDING.

You risk a host of problems because of this venue fiasco like:

With a wedding gazebo tent, you will face none of it. As a matter of fact, most marquee providers take all these factors into consideration and help you get the highest value for every penny you spend.

Wedding is an intimate and celebratory event, and we all want it to be as special as it can. Wedding gazebo tents help us achieve that objective with leaving a hole in our budget. So if you are looking for the best deals that on these big party tents, call 1300 850 832 or visit https://www.extreme-marquees.com.au/.

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