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BMMS Moving Up; Welcome Branwen; Graduation Week

Five things you need to know today, June 19.

Peekskill farmer’s market shopper and active community member Branwen has joined our team of Local Voices bloggers. Her first two posts about the Peekskill Farmer’s Market are complete with some delicious recipes for white-bean garlic scape, crunchy ginger-peanut salad and more! Let her inspire you to shop local, eat healthy and enjoy what Peekskill has to offer. Welcome Branwen!

2. Daisy Jopling Loves Peekskill

Check out the Journal News’ video and article about rock violinist Daisy Jopling and her thoughts on Peekskill’s character, people, nightlife, hanging out, restaurants and shopping in Peekskill.

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3. CHOP Wins $1,000

Caring for the Homeless did not win the Toyota 100 Cars for Good contest last Friday, but it did still win $1,000 for the organization.

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4. Moving Up Day

Eighth grade students at BMMS will be moving up tonight at the Moving Up ceremony at 7 p.m. in the BMMS gym.

Congratulations and good luck in high school!

5. Graduation Weekend

This weekend Lakeland, Peekskill and Hen Hud school districts will be holding their high school graduations.

Peekskill High School’s graduation is at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 24 at Parade Field in Peekskill.

Hen Hud’s graduation is at 1 p.m., Sunday, June 24 at Suny Purchase.

Walter Panas’ graduation is at 2 p.m Saturday, June 23 at the Westchester County Center.

Congratulations Graduates! 

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