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Need a long Saturday? Tonight, timekeepers add a second to clock – latimes.com.

Oakland Lake, Bayside, NY – A jewel in the city

Originally posted on Materials for the Arts:
SPARC: Seniors Partnering with Artists Citywide is a City-wide initiative of the Departments of Cultural Affairs and Department for the Aging which brings unlikely populations together while improving the quality of life for many New Yorkers. An arts engagement program, SPARC has placed 50 artists-in-residence in 44 senior…

Originally posted on foodiefromflorida:
First time I ever made this.  It smells delicious!

Greenmarkets are opening in Queens!

Queens Greenmarkets 2012 Queens Greenmarkets are opening for the season! Pick up fresh, locally-grown summer vegetables, orchard fruit, berries potted plants and flowers, honey, fresh seafood, breads, pastries and more. Looking forward to see you at the market! Astoria Greenmarket 14th St – 31st Ave & 31st Rd Wednesdays July 11-November 14, 8am-3pm http://www.grownyc.org/astoriagreenmarket Jackson … Continue reading →

Double Rainbow

After a heavy rainshower, Mother Nature graced us with a spectacular double rainbow. First time I’ve every seen one in my entire life, so I feel very fortunate. Anyone every see a triple rainbow? Is there such a thing?

Stop ‘n’ Swap at the Central Queens Y

Upcoming Events Stop ‘n’ Swap at the Central Queens Y Date: June 10, 2012 Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm A Greening Initiative event!   FREE!  Bring clean, reusable, portable items you no longer need and take home something new to you. There’s no need to bring something in order to take something.  No furniture or large items, please. For more information, … Continue reading →

APEC Annual event

SPECIAL EVENT AT APEC ThursdayJune 14 Sustainability and YOU: Meet and Greet with the Big Green Bus What do worm composting, solar panels, bamboo countertops, and an engine that runs on waste vegetable oil have in common? You can find all of these wonderful things at Alley Pond Environmental Center on June 14th! Join APEC … Continue reading →