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Daylight Saving Time
It’s that time again! Time to set your clocks ahead one hour at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 13, 2011 (before you go to sleep Saturday night). This is usually the time of year most people change the batteries in their smoke detectors. It may be a good idea to buy a carbon monoxide detector…
National Night Out & Ice Cream Social
Calling all Wood Streets residents!!!! Tonight (August 3, 2010) is “National Night Out”! It’s actually America’s Night Out Against Crime! National Night Out (NNO) is a unique crime/drug prevention event sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW). This year’s event is sponsored by the Historic Wood Streets Association (HWSA) and is gearing up for a…
Happy Labor Day 2015
In recognition of workers across our wonderful country, the 40 hour work week, and benefits, we celebrate Labor Day today. Were you aware that the first Labor Day Parade was held in New York’s Union Square in 1882? That’s 133 years ago! However, Labor Day didn’t become a federal holiday until 1894.
SPAGHETTI SAVES LIVES???
The 1st Annual Spay-ghetti Dinner Animal lovers and “foodies” alike are invited to a scrumptious spaghetti dinner for a great cause! The Mary S. Roberts’ LIFELINE Spay/Neuter Subsidy Program provides low income pet owners the opportunity to get their cats and dogs spayed or neutered at a very low cost. The more pets that are…
Our Independence Day was a BLAST!
On our Nation’s 234th birthday, Tara and I gathered a wonderful group of friends (for the 13th year in a row) and set out at 6:00 a.m. from my “Wood Streets” home to deliver approximately 2,000 American flags! Each of us grabbed a few bundles of flags, set out to different sections of the neighborhood, and carefully placed…
Easter Egg-stravaganza
Come on down to Main Street, between University and 5th Street on Saturday, April 16th, from noon to 4:00 p.m. for an Easter egg hunt, Easter egg contest with prizes, face painting, Easter Bunny and photo ops, live entertainment, shopping and dining, and more! Easter egg contest rules: Hop into a downtown business to collect…