May Day, Last Chance; Folks ‘Carry the Load’ for Veterans; Poetry Slam

1. Veterans Supporters “Carry the Load” Through Peekskill

A group organized by non-profit group “Carry the Load” will start a 1700-mile relay from West Point to Texas today. They will walk through Peekskill this afternoon to remind people of the importance of Memorial Day and to raise awareness for veterans organizations and military family support. Read more .

2. Happy May Day, Last (and Only) Chance to Celebrate

May Day is a tradition that dates back to ancient Rome and Greece, with roots in Celtic and Germanic festivals of old. It is also associated with the old Pagan calendar as the halfway mark on the year. Traditionally, people celebrate with a Maypole, made from a tree and decorated so people can dance and play around the poll. For ideas on how to celebrate this day and teach your kids some fun and ancient traditions check out this archived article from Martha Stewart Living..

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May Day is also internationally observed as a day to celebrate labor rights. "Occupiers" in Westchester will take part in "Occupy May Day" in White Plains today as part of a national day of action. Read about their plans . 

3. Poetry Slam at the Field Library

Tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. award-winning slam poet Roger Bonair-Agard will perform at the Gallery in the . He is a two-time National Poetry Slam Champion and veteran of HBO's Def Poetry Jam. Bonair-Agard is also the author of two books, artistic director and co-founder of the louderARTS Project, and poet in residence with VisionIntoArt, an interdisciplinary arts ensemble. Refreshments will be served.

Check out last year’s Slam poet at the Field library .

4. Hen Hud Public Budget Hearing

The Hen Hud Board of Education is holding a public budget hearing at 8 p.m. at the Hendrick Hudson High School Wednesday.

5. Peekskill Board of Education

The BOE will hold a work session at 7 p.m. in the Administration Center.