Pelham Bay Split Rock Golf Event

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HAVANA NIGHTS - Global artists’ work, including an original silkscreen by Cuban artist Mauricio Trenard entitled El Gallo Rojo, will be among the featured live and silent auction items at “Havana Nights”, tonight at Pelham's Art Center’s 37th annual spring benefit. Other items include an official NFL Super Bowl football signed by winning quarterback Eli Manning GIANTS. The event takes place at Pelham Bay & Split Rock Golf Courses. It will also feature live Cuban music, salsa dancers, cigar rolling in addition to Cuban-style appetizers, drinks including Mojitos, a Cuban favorite and dinner.

Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum

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Easter Egg Hunt Postponed‏ Easter Egg Hunt Postponed‏ Easter Egg Hunt Postponed‏

This annual event takes place this year from 10:30 a.m, to 1 p.m. Children ranging from ages 2 to 12 are welcome to attend. The cost of the event is $10 for members and $12 for everyone else.

There will be be nine Easter hunts for three different ages —2-3 years, 4-6 years and 7-12 years. Hunts will be run every 15 minutes from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Bring your own baskets. Refreshments will be offered.

NYC WEATHER FORECAST

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Today: Periods of rain, mainly before 3pm. High near 44. East wind between 10 and 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northeast wind between 6 and 10 mph.

Sunday: A chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. North wind at 9 mph becoming south. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Headlines 3/31/12

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MEGA MILLIONS. Illinois, Kansas and Maryland Winners.

MARCH MADNESS. Final Four Basketball Games.

AFGHANISTAN WARNING. Exit Strategy.

CITRUS GREENING. Growing Disease.

CRUISE SHIP FIRE. Shipwrecked.

“BRONX FATHERS TAKING ACTION”

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Yesterday, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. held the first ever “Bronx Fathers Taking Action” conference. The an open group discussion was led by Borough President Diaz along with psychologists, educators and social workers, as well as fathers of all ages and social groups.

The purpose was to emphasis the importance of a father’s involvement in their children’s life and to help empower their children's growth, development and education.

To watch a video of this event, click the link bellow:

https://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inbox/136659671f2b7c64

State of City Roads To Be Examined

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Next week, NYC Transportation Committee Chair James Vacca will convene a committee hearing to discuss road conditions around New York City. The winter of 2010-2011 saw a dramatic spike in the number of potholes, and while the number of potholes is down this year, it still takes nearly a week--6.8 days--to fill a single pothole, according to the Preliminary Mayor's Management Report.

The Committee also expects to discuss the merits of using recycled asphalt to pave city streets, as the Department of Transportation expands recycled asphalt operations at its new plant in Queens.

SUPREME COURT ON HEALTH CARE

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This week, the Supreme Court held three days of oral arguments on the multi-state lawsuit challenging the 2010 health care law. Justices sat for a combined six hours to determine the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. The case is officially known as Florida v. Department of Health & Human Services.

Anti-Injunction Act

VALUABLE NETWORKING TIPS

Remember that networking is always a two way street. We aren't just there to get something; we're there to learn what we can give. This is a gift for everyone involved. What can we contribute?

Tell your story. You will be asked who you are and why you are in attendance. Have your elevator speech ready, and give it with energy.

Know what to say. Sports events, major news cycles, the success of the event, the beauty of an item of jewelry, the quality of the hors d'oevres. Even owning your nervousness. Can be endearing.

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