Community Corner

Paradise Fundraiser for Keon Center; Lakeland Budget Adoption; Shop Cortlandt

Five things you need to know today, April 12.

1. Help Elementary Kids Raise Money for Cancer

Hendrick Hudson Elementary school students are collecting money for the Hen Hud Leos Stay-Awake-A-thon in May, which will donate all proceeds to a summer camp for kids with cancer and the Hudson Valley Hospital Cancer Center. Read more in Hen Hud Leo’s blog .

2. Shop Cortlandt Information Bags Start Friday

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The Town of Cortlandt’s local business and Earth Day celebration starts April 20 and lasts until April 29. You can pick up “information bags” which unlock special deals around town at various locations starting Friday, April 13 and until the 27th. Read more here.

3. Lakeland BOE Will Vote on Budget Tonight

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The Lakeland Board of Education will vote on the 2012-2013 budget tonight.

4. Eat at Paradise for the Keon Center

Paradise Restaurant in Verplanck will donate 20 percent of all proceeds to the Keon Center today. Tell your server you are there for the Keon Center. Read more about Paradise .

5. Free Grinds for Your Garden

The is offering free grinds for your garden on a first come, first serve basis. 

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