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Meet the Peekskill School Board Candidates, Peekskill Common Council Meets

Five things you should know for today, May 13.

1.) The Peekskill Common Council Meets Tonight The Peekskill Common Council has work session scheduled tonight at 6:30 p.m. and a meeting at 7:30 p.m.  at city hall. Agendas are attached to this story. 2.) The Town of Cortlandt has a Work Session Tonight The Town of Cortlandt meets tonight at 7 p.m. Go here for more information. 3.) Meet the Candidates for the Peekskill School Board Tonight The Peekskill School District PTO Council, along with the League of Women Voters, will be hosting a question and answer forum with the BOE candidates. All are welcome to attend. Teachers and residents are encouraged to come and ask questions so that everyone is aware of the candidates views on important issues. The following people will be running in this year's election: Maria Pereira, Adriana Ariza, Jillian Clausen, Shannon Casiano, Rolv (Nick) Nicolaysen and incumbent Michael Simpkins.The Budget Vote and School Board Elections will take place Tuesday, May, 21 from 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. at Peekskill High School. 4.) Ganesha Spa to Host Kundalini Meditation The Ganesha Spa is hosting a Kundalini meditation created by enlightened master OSHO tonight from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. The meditation is designed to remove energy blocks. Ganesha Spa is located on 15 Depew Ct. in Peekskill. Call 914-906-7238 to register. 5.) Hudson River Toastmasters Meets Tonight The Hudson River Toastmasters are meeting 7 p.m. today at the Sisters Maryknoll 10 Pinesbridge Ave. in Ossining. Guests are welcome to attend and learn to overcome their fear of public speaking. Call Karen (201) 247-0556 or visit http://hudsonriver.toastmastersclubs.org  for more information.

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