Articles for category: Local

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Lehigh Valley Velodrome in Trexlertown, Pennsylvania

Little do most people know, but the Valley Preferred Cycling Center (aka Lehigh Valley Velodrome), in Trexlertown, PA, offers free track cycling classes for all kids 18 and under, that is, as long as he or she can ride a bike, without training wheels. Yes, I said free. If your child isn’t interested in track ...

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Ways to Volunteer in Seattle

Whether you live in downtown Seattle or in the suburbs, you know that there are a wide number of charitable organizations serving your community. Each of these organizations runs on donations and on the sweat equity contributed by locals. If you’re looking for ways to volunteer in Seattle, you’re in luck, and there are lots ...

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Live Jazz Venues in Boston, MA

Boston, MA, hub of New England, has a thriving and well-known music scene with small and large venues catering to every type of the taste from the symphony fan looking for a world class concert to the college freshman at any of Boston’s ten billion places of higher learning looking for the most loud, obnoxious, ...

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Sturgis Falls Celebration

The Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration in Cedar Falls, Iowa, takes place during the last full weekend of June. The 2009 34th Annual Sturgis Falls Celebration will be held on June 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th of June. The Celebration will have activities at Overman Park, Sturgis Park Island Park, Gateway Park and Tourist Park. All ...

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History Museums in Orlando Florida

While Orlando is primarily known for its theme parks, Orlando is also rich in history. There are several history museums in the greater Orlando area well worth visiting. So, if you want to take a break from the heat, and the endless miles of trekking at Disney, Universal Studios, or SeaWorld, visit one of the ...

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Movie Theaters in Raleigh,NC

Raleigh, NC has a variety of great movie theaters to choose from when decding where to catch your next film. Here are a few of the best theaters in the Raleigh area to help you narrow down your search. Raleigh Grande Cinema 16 4840 Grove Barton Rd Raleigh, NC 27613 (919) 788-9000 If you want ...

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The Magic Bag Brew ‘n View in Ferndale

Woodward Ave. in Ferndale, MI is home to some funky venues. Funkiest and funnest venue has to go to The Magic Bag, billed obliquely as an ‘old time elegant movie theater’ offers Live Nation/Clear Channel Promoted Shows at ‘Brew ‘n View’. What is Brew ‘n View? Well, the name sorta says it. Drink local microbrews ...

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4th of July Fun in the Tyler, TX Area

Lawn chairs, sparklers, hot dogs, laughter, and of course, fireworks! If you’re in the Tyler, Texas area, there are numerous places to make exciting 4th of July memories. So choose a venue, grab your sunscreen, and go celebrate American Independence! Tyler Jaycees 49th Annual July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza – $10 per vehicle The Tyler Jaycee ...

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Morel Mushroom Hunting in Illinois

Back in the Middle Ages the Mandrake root was prized for its magical properties and its reputation as an aphrodisiac. It was thought to have magical properties because the root grew in the shape of a man. The only problem was they were a little hard to harvest. According to legend, if you just walked ...

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Buzz Aldrin Elementary School – Reston, Virginia

Buzz Aldrin Elementary School (a Fairfax County Public School ) Aldrin Elementary School is nestled in a Reston, VA , a quiet suburb of Washington, D.C.. Click here for a map. With a population of about 60,000 people, Reston is proud to have Aldrin ES in their community. The school is named after Dr. Buzz ...