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Thursday, May 26, 2011

5 Things to Know Today, May 26

Here's some things you might want to know as you go about your day.

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  • D'Ann White
  • Thursday, May 26, 2011

1. Pick up your pooch and head on over to Joia Fabulous Pizza & Martini Bar, 10475 Gibsonton Drive, Riverview, tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. for Yappy Hour. Dr. Kimberly Tyson of Four Paws Veterinary Hospital hosts a monthly Yappy Hour to benefit a different animal-related charity each month. This month's charity is G.R.E.A.T. Greyhound Rescue. The event will feature drink specials and raffle prizes. 2. While you're out and about, drop by the "Lights, Camera, Fashion" fashion show taking place at 7:30 p.m. at the Winthrop Barn Theatre. Tickets are $5 and will be available at the door. The fashion show will feature 21 teen models wearing clothing from Downtown Divas, Royalty X Three,  and Hut 8, with hair and makeup by makeup artist Brandi Lynn …

Thursday, April 21, 2011

5 Things to Know Today, April 21

Here's some things you might want to know as you go about your day.

  • THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
  • D'Ann White
  • Thursday, April 21, 2011

1. Happy Holy Thursday, also known as Maundy Thursday. Holy Thursday is part of Sacred Triduum that includes the three days before Easter. It falls on the Thursday before Easter and commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. For many Christians, this day holds special meaning because it commemorates the institution of the Eucharist, or Holy Communion, by Christ. According to the New Testament, on this day Jesus gave at his Last Supper to do in his memory what he did when he gave his disciples bread, saying, "This is my body," and wine, saying, "This is my blood." 2. Churches throughout the Bloomingdale Patch area will commemorate Maundy Thursday with special services. St. Stephen Catholic Church, 5049 Bell Shoals Road…

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