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Outdoor events in Sonoma County, April 3-12, 2022

A paddleboarder rows around Spring Lake in 2018. Come out for a group hike on Sunday, April 3, at Spring Lake Regional Park to see how the area burned by the 2020 Glass fire is recovering. (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)

April 3

Santa Rosa: Come out for a 1- to 2.5-mile fire ecology hike. Hike to Frog Pond and explore the area burned by the Glass fire in 2020 and see how the area is recovering. Heavy rains, smoke or extreme temperatures will cancel the event. Bring water and snacks. Parking is $7 or free with a Sonoma County Regional Parks membership. 10 a.m. to noon. Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Road. Meet at Shady Oaks parking lot. Registration is required at bit.ly/3NLh8H5.

April 7

Santa Rosa: It’s spring and wildflowers are emerging. Explore the “Flora: The Joy of Flowers” exhibit in Pepperwood Preserve’s gallery featuring flower photography by Gerald Corsi. This exhibit is a visual celebration of springtime and an homage to the beauty of Sonoma County. 5 to 8 p.m. Opening remarks begin at 5:30 p.m. RSVP requested, through bit.ly/3qQvs77. Pepperwood Preserve, 2130 Pepperwood Preserve. For more information, email Sloane Shinn at sshinn@pepperwoodpreserve.or call 707-591-9310, x133. Exhibit open through Aug. 7.

April 9

Santa Rosa: Celebrate Bill Myers and Dave Chalk’s 20 years of leading hikes across Sonoma County. Bratwurst, veggie hamburgers and condiments will be provided at the event. After the meal, attendees will take a shorter hike around Spring Lake. Dress in layers and bring a hat and sunscreen. Heavy rains, smoke or extreme temperatures will cancel the event. Please register, bring a dish to share and beverages. Parking is $7 or free with a Sonoma County Regional Parks membership. Noon to 3:30 p.m. Spring Lake Regional Park, 393 Violetti Road. Meet at Shady Oaks picnic area. Register at bit.ly/36CeeUi.

Santa Rosa: Ready for a game of corn hole? Care for hula hooping? Bubbles, even? Come out for lawn games at the park. Registration isn’t required. Parking is $7 or free with a Sonoma County Regional Parks membership. Heavy rains, smoke or extreme temperatures will cancel the event. This is a bilingual event. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Andy’s Unity Park, 3399 Moorland Ave. For more information, visit bit.ly/3iNgiv9.

Glen Ellen: Come for a wildflower treasure hunt at Jack London State Historic Park. Find the wildflowers that are blooming now by looking for their various characteristics using a guide provided by the park. Jack London park provides a regularly updated “Blooming Now” list of names, photos and recently spotted locations for the wildflower hunt. Continues to May 31. Free, plus parking for $10. Jack London State Historic Park, 2400 London Ranch Road. For more information and to find the flower list, visit bit.ly/3D2nXz2.

You can reach Staff Writer Mya Constantino at mya.constantino@pressdemocrat.com. @searchingformya on Twitter.

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Church Events around Delaware County: April 1-7, 2022

Church Services around Delaware County: March 18-20, 2022

Note: Due to the ever-changing coronavirus pandemic, check with your church to see schedules have changed since our deadline. All notices for church events and services must be emailed to vcarey@delcotimes.com by Wednesday at noon. We will not accept faxes or hard copies. All notices will appear online. Print is based on a space-available basis. Thank you.

Spring Fling at Holmes Presbyterian Church: On April 30 (raindate May 7) from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Holmes Presbyterian Church (375 Holmes Road) will hold a Spring Fling. There will be flowers, garden flags, baked goods and hoagies for sale, vendors selling gifts just in time for Mother’s Day, and a yard sale corner. The youth group will have a cereal box race supporting Loaves and Fishes, kids can choose from a variety of crafts to make, and entertainment and stories will occur throughout the day. For questions, please call the church office 610-532-0346.

Community Flea Market/Craft Fair and Slavic Food Festival: May 14. Summer is right around the corner and now is a good time to plan getting that “extra stuff” out of or for your living area. To help you, everyone is invited to Holy Myrrh-Bearers Church, 900 Fairview Road, in Swarthmore (Ridley Township) to a community-wide Outdoor Flea Market/Craft Fair on Saturday May 14t from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. If you or your family have non-food items to sell or if you are a non-food vendor, spaces are now being offered for only $25. Call (610) 544-1215 or email us at HMBChurch@verizon.net to reserve your space by May 7. Event is rain or shine.

Open Mic Night: April 10, Held at: Norwood United Methodist Church, 315 Chester Pike, Norwood, 610-532-0982 www.norwoodumc.org / norwoodumc@gmail.com Get ready for the first ever open mic and Talent Night at Norwood UMC! Bring your instruments, art, voice, or self and perform or watch in this artistic community event. Dinner served at 5:30, performances at 6:30; sign up here: bit.ly/norwoodopenmic Bring a friend. All are welcome.

St. John Fisher Parish Lenten Series: 4225 Chichester Avenue in Boothwyn welcomes all to share the Lenten Journey. Each refection will be on Thursdays at 7 p.m. in church. Mr. Massimo Paris will bring a life sized replica as he helps us understand the spiritual meaning of the Shroud of Turin on April 7. Refreshments will follow. Free will offerings are appreciated. Journey together as the Family of Faith on the path of the Cross with Jesus.

Designer Bag Bingo: April 2, at 5 p.m., doors open at 4:30 p.m. Event will be held at: Norwood United Methodist Church, 315 Chester Pike, Norwood. $25 in advance / $30 at the door. For advanced tickets call 267-438-4161 or mhps1@hotmail.com. Presented by Marcus Hook Preservation Society. All proceeds help with the restoration efforts of the Historic Plank House / The Plank House, circa 1720, 221 Market St, Marcus Hook, PA 19061; www.marcushookps.org. 501c3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible.

Chambers Memorial Presbyterian Church: in Rutledge is celebrating Spring April 9 (9 a.m.-2 p.m.). We are inviting vendors and friends to come check out what our vendors have for spring. Maybe Easter, Mother’s Day, Graduation, Weddings just leave winter behind! Contact Mert by text or call 610-999-5489 to reserve your space $25 check or vermo @Chambersmemorial-church please arrange a set up time Friday or 8 a.m. Saturday with Mert. We have room on our parking lot for yard sales also @ $25 if that what you want with a table.

Norwood United Methodist Church: On the “Second Sunday” of the month (OCT to MAY, not DEC) we host a FREE community event. ALL events begin with a free meal served at 5:30 p.m., followed by FREE various events that begin at 6:30 p.m. Visit our website www.NorwoodUMC.org and FaceBook bit.ly/FacebookNUMC for featured monthly activities and other church information. The meal & activity will be held in the Social Hall. Please enter by using the Ridley Ave single glass doors, which is also handicap accessible using a chair lift, designated by signage. Parking is available on Chester Pike, Ridley Ave., and Cavanagh’s Funeral Home (provided no funeral services are scheduled). There are two designated handicap parking spots on Ridley Ave.

Nativity B.V.M. Church: 30 E. Franklin Street. Lenten Confessions (Sacrament of Reconciliation) Wednesdays of Lent, March 23, 30, April 6 7–8 p.m. Saturdays of Lent, March 19, 26, April 2, 3:30–4:30 p.m. April 16, 3 – 4:30 p.m. Holy Week, April 11, Noon– 2 p.m. April 13, 7– 8 p.m. Form for Confession and Examination of Conscience available

Trainer Trinity United Methodist Church: 3705 W. 9th St., Trainer: Food Cupboard available. April 16, 9:30-11 a.m. Donations of food items joyfully received throughout the week, for Food Cupboard distribution.

Prospect Hill Baptist Church and Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry: 703 Lincoln Blvd, Prospect Park. Sunday Worship (in-person and online): 11 a.m., prospecthillbc.sermon.net. Pantry serves all of Delaware County with frozen meat, produce, and canned goods. Hours: Tues. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Thurs. 1-4 p.m. More info at facebook.com/prospecthillbc and facebook.com/delcoloavesandfishes; (610) 532-9000

The Foundry Church: 25 Cedar Road, Wallingford, New hours, Tuesday 6-8 p.m. we offer fresh and frozen food, canned and dry goods. Visit our website www.the foundry church.org or arts programs studio4:10 Facebook page. Our pantry number is 610-872-3344

Evangelist Outreach in Chester: Are you an individual, group, church or organization that have a desire to share the Gospel in our community with the opportunity to receive a $500 stipend. If so, email prayingfriends@mail.com for more information and register to participate.

First United Methodist Church: 350 W. State Street,Media, The church is home to the Media Food Bank which serves 75-100 families each week and is supported by individuals, area churches, and local businesses. The Food Bank is open Thursdays 7-8 p.m .and the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 10-11 a.m. The church also serves the community through its Clothing Closet which is open Thursdays 7 – 8 p.m. and every Saturday from 10 a.m. – Noon The Transition Town Media Free Store is located at FUMC and serves as a place to donate used items and take (for free) items that can be used or repurposed. First Church offers free Beginner Yoga Classes Wednesday at 10 a.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. There is no charge, but donations are welcome.

Middletown Presbyterian Church: 273 South Old Middletown Road, Media. Just GRIT – Fridays, 7-9 p.m. Teen activities. Bible study with pizza. Adult Bible Study – Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m.

Temple Baptist Church: 736 W 7th Street, Chester will now have afternoon Bible Study on Wednesdays from Noon-1 p.m. Come out and share the joy of Gods love to his people. https://www.loc8nearme.com/pennsylvania/chester/temple-baptist-church/6148723/

The Christian Church of Chester: 308 W. 3rd St Chester. CCC Café will be open on Tuesdays from 6-7 p.m. – Come out and enjoy a free hot meal. Zumba is held every Wednesday at 6 p.m. – Come to fellowship and get fit for free. In the instance of inclement weather, please contact the church at (610) 874-9690 or check our social media pages to see whether an activity has been delayed, cancelled or rescheduled. Follow me to the CCC. www.thechristianchurchofchester.com

The Healing Rooms of Delaware County: Is a multi-church ministry with the goal of connecting people to God’s love and power. Location: New Hope Christian Church, 551 Paxon Hollow Rd. Broomall, (484) 422-8145. Hours of Operation: Monday, 7:30-9 p.m. No appointment Necessary Facility is wheel-chair accessible

Gateway Community Church: 708 S. Old Middletown Road, Media, For information and registration, contact Mary Campbell at 610-566-0131 or mrosecampbell@yahoo.com

Turning Point Ministries: 624 E. Eighth St., Chester, is collecting food as part of its endeavor to continually build up the city. Congregants are willing to pick up any and all donated nonperishable items that can be stored in the church’s pantry until the time comes to serve. The pantry is opened the first and third Wednesdays of every month. For information and to set up donations, call LeeVetta Smith at 267-475-7087 or email turningpointministries7@gmail.com

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Political and General News Events from April 1

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FRIDAY, APRIL 1 ** VIENNA – U.N. nuclear chief Rafael Grossi holds an afternoon news conference after returning from a trip to Ukraine and Russia aimed at ensuring the safety of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities in the midst of war. – 1230 GMT

** WASHINGTON DC – U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness at the State Department – 1315 GMT

** JAKARTA – Malasian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob visits Indonesia.

** BISHKEK – Uzbekistan’s Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov arrived in Kyrgyzstan on a working visit

TBILISI/BAKU/YEREVAN – The OSCE Chairman-in-Office and Poland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Zbigniew Rau will visit Georgia, Azerbaijan and Armenia for meetings with high-level officials (final day). WASHINGTON D.C. – Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to visit the United States of America (to April 2) GENEVA – 49th regular session of the Human Rights Council (final day). NEW DELHI – Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon will pay a two-day official visit to India (final day).

NEW DELHI – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will pay an official visit to India amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict (final day). BEIJING – At the invitation of Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi, Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai, Philippine Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin, and Myanmar’s Foreign Minister U Wunna Maung Lwin will pay visits to China separately (to April 3).

ASHGABAT – Indian President Ram Nath Kovind will be on an official visit to Turkmenistan (to April 4). VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis meets with Polish President Andrzej Duda at the Vatican – 0830 GMT

BEIJING – Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang will meet with European Union leaders. NEW DELHI – Prime Minister of Nepal Sher Bahadur Deuba is all set to embark on a three-day official visit to India. (To Apr. 3) BRUSSELS – The leaders of European institutions Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel hold a virtual summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

IRAN – Independence Day.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 2 ** BAKU – Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio will visit Azerbaijan. VALLETTA – Pope Francis meets Maltese President George Vella, Prime Minister Robert Abela and diplomatic corps in the “Ambassadors’ Chamber” of the Grand Master’s Palace in Valletta. – 0830 GMT

GLOBAL – World Autism Awareness Day.

BUENOS AIRES – Argentina marks 40th anniversary of start of Falklands war. NEW DELHI – Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett expressed delight over his first scheduled official visit to India. VALLETTA – Pope Francis to visit Malta (to April 3) – – – – – – – – – SUNDAY , APRIL 3 SERBIA – Serbia holds presidential and parliamentary elections

NEW DELHI – At the invitation of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, Naftali Bennett, Prime Minister of the State of Israel, will pay a visit to India. (To April 5) BUDAPEST, Hungary – Referendum Election. COSTA RICA – President election. – – – – – – – – – MONDAY, APRIL 4 ** ATHENS – Dutch Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra meets Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias in Athens

** BUENOS AIRES – Chile’s president Gabriel Boric arrives in Argentina for his first trip abroad after being sworn in. Boric will meet president Alberto Fernandez and human right organizations.

** BERLIN – German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock meets counterpart of Singapore – 1400 GMT

AMSTERDAM – Indian President Ram Nath Kovind to visit the Netherlands (to Apr. 7). BEIJING – Panamanian Foreign Minister Erika Mouynes will visit China. GLOBAL – International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action. BRUSSELS – Euro zone finance ministers meet on G20, banking union – 1300 GMT LUXEMBOURG – Eurogroup meeting. – – – – – – – – – TUESDAY, APRIL 5 ** ATHENS – Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias will meet his counterparts from Israel and Cyprus, Yair Lapid and Ioannis Kasoulides in Athens.

** BERLIN – Moldova support conference with Foreign Ministers of Germany, Romania and France – 0700 GMT

BRUSSELS – NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg gives news conference as alliance foreign ministers prepare to gather in Brussels for a meeting to discuss the alliance’s response to the Ukraine crisis.

LUXEMBOURG – EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting. – – – – – – – – –

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6

** BRUSSELS – Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan meets with the European Council President Charles Michel and Azerbaijani President” Ilham Aliyev.

BERLIN – German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier welcomes Czech counterpart Petr Fiala at Bellevue Castle in Berlin – 0800 GMT

DUBLIN – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address joint sitting of both Irish houses of parliament – 0900 GMT.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 7 BRUSSELS – NATO foreign ministers gather in Brussels for a meeting to discuss the alliance’s response to the Ukraine crisis.

ATHENS – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to address Greek parliament via teleconference. – 0900 GMT

GLOBAL – World Health Organisation observes World Health Day. NAIROBI – Kenya’s Finance Minister Ukur Yatani is scheduled to present the government’s spending plan for the 2022/23 (July-June) fiscal year to parliament – 1100 GMT – – – – – – – – –

FRIDAY, APRIL 8

** SOFIA – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visits Bulgaria in relation to the EU’s coronavirus recovery plan.

** LONDON – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz travels to London to meet British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

WASHINGTON/MOSCOW – 11th anniversary of signing a bilateral treaty between Russia and the United States on the Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms, START-2 (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty).

GLOBAL – International Roma Nation Day. – – – – – – – – –

SUNDAY, APRIL 10 SMOLENSK, Russia/CRACOW, Poland – 12th Anniversary of the Smolensk Tragedy to be held in Smolensk, Russia, as well as in Poland. PARIS, France – Presidential election (First round) – – – – – – – – – MONDAY APRIL 11 BERLIN – German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier welcomes Albanian Prime Minister Ed Rama at Bellevue Castle in Berlin – 1300 GMT

FRANCE – 11th Anniversary of the French law banning the burqa and niqab.

ABIDJAN – 11th anniversary of the arrest of former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo by supporters of president-elect Alassane Ouattara with the help of French forces, thereby ending the 2010-2011 Ivorian crisis and civil war.

LUXEMBOURG – EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting. – – – – – – – – – TUESDAY, APRIL 12 GLOBAL – International Day of Human Space Flight. LUXEMBOURG – EU General Affairs Council meeting. – – – – – – – – –

FRIDAY, APRIL 15

BELFAST/NEW YORK – 109th Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 16

VATICAN CITY – 95th birthday of Pope Benedict. – – – – – – – – –

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 ** OSLO – Finnish President Sauli Niinisto on official visit to Norway (to April 22).

UNITED STATES – 12th anniversary of Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill. – – – – – – – – –

THURSDAY, APRIL 21 LONDON – Queen Elizabeth to celebrate her 96th birthday.

PARIS – 61th anniversary of the first manned mission to space. BRUSSELS – EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager speaks on artificial intelligence at a Politico event – 0700 GMT. – – – – – – – – –

FRIDAY, APRIL 22

GLOBAL – Earth Day.

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GLOBAL – U.N. World Book and Copyright Day. – – – – – – – – –

SUNDAY, APRIL 24 LJUBLJANA, Slovenia – Slovenian National Assembly election. PARIS, France – Presidential election (Second round) – – – – – – – – – MONDAY, APRIL 25 GLOBAL – World Malaria Day. NEW YORK, United States – Economic and Social Council, Annual Economic and Social Council forum on financing for development follow-up including the special high-level meeting of the Council with the World Bank, IMF, WTO and UNCTAD. (to Apr. 28) – – – – – – – – –

THURSDAY, APRIL 28

PORT ARTHUR, Tasmania – 24th anniversary of Port Arthur Massacre in Tasmania. – – – – – – – – –

FRIDAY, APRIL 29

LONDON – 11th wedding anniversary of Prince William and Catherine Middleton. – – – – – – – – –

SUNDAY, MAY 1 VATICAN CITY – 11th anniversary of beatification ceremony of late Pope John Paul II. – – – – – – – – – MONDAY, MAY 2 ABBOTTABAD, Pakistan – The day marks the 11th year since al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was killed in a U.S. special forces raid, ending a nearly 10-year worldwide hunt for the mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks. – – – – – – – – – TUESDAY, MAY 3 GLOBAL – World Asthma Day. GLOBAL – World Press Freedom Day. – – – – – – – – – SUNDAY, MAY 8 GLOBAL – World Red Cross Red Crescent Day. – – – – – – – – – MONDAY, MAY 9 MANILA, Philippines – Presidential election. – – – – – – – – – WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 TURIN, Italy, – 2022 Eurovision Song Contest (To May 14). – – – – – – – – – THURSDAY, MAY 12 GLOBAL – International Nurse’s Day. WEISSENHAUS, Germany – EU Foreign Minister meeting in Weissenhaus,Schleswig-Holstein (To May 14) – – – – – – – – – SUNDAY, MAY 15 GLOBAL – U.N. International Day of Families. – – – – – – – – – MONDAY, MAY 16 LISBON – 10th Anniversary of 78 billion euro bail-out of Portugal by eurozone leaders. BRUSSELS – EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting. – – – – – – – – – TUESDAY, MAY 17 GLOBAL – World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. BRUSSELS – EU Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) meeting. – – – – – – – – – WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 BONN, Germany – Germany hosts the finance ministers and central bank chiefs of the Group of 7 (G7) (to May 20) GLOBAL – International Museum Day. – – – – – – – – – FRIDAY, MAY 20 BRUSSELS – EU Foreign Affairs Council (Development) meeting – – – – – – – – – SATURDAY, MAY 21

BANGKOK – APEC holds Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) Meeting. (To May 22) – – – – – – – – –

SUNDAY, MAY 22 GLOBAL – International Day for Biological Diversity. – – – – – – – – – MONDAY, MAY 23 BRUSSELS – Euro zone finance ministers meet on fiscal rules reform, banking union – 1300 GMT BRUSSELS – Eurogroup meeting. – – – – – – – – – TUESDAY, MAY 24 BRUSSELS – EU Economic and Financial Affairs Council meeting. – – – – – – – – – THURSDAY, MAY 26 BISHKEK – President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev will make official visit to Kyrgyzstan. – – – – – – – – –

SUNDAY, MAY 29 BOGOTA, Colombia – Presidential election. – – – – – – – – – MONDAY, MAY 30 BRUSSELS – EU General Affairs Council meeting. – – – – – – – – – TUESDAY, MAY 31 GLOBAL – World No Tobacco Day. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – NOTE: The inclusion of diary items does not necessarily mean that Reuters will file a story based on the event.

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Watch the Sky: From Meteor Showers to Planet Conjunctions — Best Sky Events to Catch in April 2022 | The Weather Channel – Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com

Watch the Sky: From Meteor Showers to Planet Conjunctions — Best Sky Events to Catch in April 2022 | The Weather Channel - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com
Sky chart showing the close conjunction of Mars and Saturn before sunrise on April 4. (NASA/JPL-Caltech)

Sky chart showing the close conjunction of Mars and Saturn before sunrise on April 4.

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If you can tolerate the scorching temperatures, there’s a bright side to April’s summer days, especially if you are a star-gazer: stunning, clear skies.

They provide an impeccable chance to cherish the beauty of our cosmic neighbourhood, and this April has some big astronomical events in store — ranging from meteor showers to the conjunction of planets.

Here’s a complete list, so you can clear your calendars in advance and pin down the dates:

April 1

On this day, planets Mars, Saturn, and Venus will be positioned in a straight line in the southeastern sky.

Also, this day marks the New Moon phase, making it the ideal time to capture faint objects such as galaxies and star clusters with no interference from moonlight.

April 4

Saturn and Mars will make a close approach during the dawn and be visible in the same field of the telescope. The pair can be spotted in the constellation Capricornus before sunrise.

April 16

This would be the night of a fully illuminated Moon. Depending on which part of the world you live in, this particular Full Moon is also referred to as the Pink Moon, Sprouting Grass Moon, the Growing Moon, Fish Moon and the Egg Moon.

April 21-22

Sky-watchers can witness peak Lyrid meteor shower on these nights. Named after the constellation Lyra, it is regarded as one of the oldest recorded meteor showers.

The annual meteor shower is usually active between April 16 to 25, and produces over 20 meteors per hour on peak nights.

All you need to watch them is a clear sky, away from city lights.

April 25

Early risers will be able to spot Saturn, Mars, Venus, Jupiter and the Moon in the morning sky. The alignment can be spotted on the eastern horizon.

April 29

Planet Mercury will reach its Greatest Eastern Elongation of 20.6 degrees from the Sun. The planet can be spotted in the western sky just after sunset.

April 30

A partial solar eclipse will gaze the sky, but it will only be visible from southern South America, parts of Antarctica, and over the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.

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Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival events begin April 8

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The 20th annual Plunkett Maine Poetry Festival at the University of Maine at Augusta is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, April 29, at the Susan and Barry Farber Forum, 46 University Drive. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

The event features Reginald Dwayne Betts, the 2021 MacArthur Fellow and an award-winning author, poet, lawyer and outspoken advocate for criminal justice reform as its keynote poet.

The participation of Betts, as well as other festival programming, will connect the Plunkett poetry festival to UMA’s academic theme, Race and Social Justice. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required at uma.edu.

The festival also will offer a poetry workshop on Friday, April 8, a panel discussion on Friday, April 22, and an in-person keynote address by Betts on April 29.

Betts’ most recent work is largely concerned with effects of incarceration, including homelessness, drug abuse and domestic violence, as well as fatherhood and the possibilities of grace and love. As a man who experienced the criminal justice system as a teenager and transformed his life upon his release, Betts has lived a life that speaks to redemption, attending law school and working in public defense and advocacy, according to a news release from the university.

A poetry workshop with Maine Poet Laureate Julia Bouwsma is set for 4-5:30 p.m. April 8 via Zoom. This event will be limited to 15 participants. Those interested in participating in the workshop can email Ellen Taylor at [email protected] for details.

Bouwsma is the sixth Poet Laureate of Maine and an off-the-grid homesteader, poet, librarian, editor and teacher. Bouwsma is the author of two poetry collections, “Midden” and “Work by Bloodlight.” Honors she has received include the 2019 and 2018 Maine Literary Awards for Poetry Book, the 2016-17 Poets Out Loud Prize, and the 2015 Cider Press Review Book Award. She is director of Webster Library in Kingfield, and teaches in the creative writing department at the University of Maine at Farmington.

A panel discussion on Literature and Social Justice will is scheduled from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 22. Panelists include Bouwsma; Samaa Abdurraqib, poet and Maine Humanities Council educator; Jaed Coffin, memoirist and essayist; and Joseph Jackson, poet and director of Maine Prisoners Advocacy Coalition.

This event will be held via Zoom. Those interested in attending should register to receive the webinar link at uma.edu.

In accordance with University of Maine System COVID-19 protocols in place at this time, face coverings are required for anyone attending events in UMS facilities.

For more information, contact Taylor at [email protected] or 207-621-3114.


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Pokemon GO – All April 2022 Events

Pokemon GO Research Breakthrough box for the Alola season

The Season of Alola is now one-third over, but there are still plenty of seasonal events on the way to Pokemon GO in the coming two months. April is up next and the official calendar of events is jam-packed with activities and special events that should help keep players busy in the coming four weeks, so get ready to celebrate the beginning of spring…

Now that the April activities have all been confirmed, players can start looking ahead to find out what bonuses, spawns, Battle Raids, and events are on the way. The Pokemon GO activities aren’t wasting any time and will kick April with some find of surprise April Fool’s celebration. After that, it won’t be long before a string of other events begin unfolding to take players through the rest of the month’s planned activities.

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The established Season of Alola spawns and bonuses will continue in April, but there will also be some special events unique to this month. According to the calendar, players should start planning ahead for an early month Team GO Rocket takeover attempt, which means lots of grunts and Team GO Rocket leader battles are likely on the way early next week. Looking further ahead, players will have a few events to help celebrate the offical start of spring and a Sustainability Week event.


Pokemon Go Season of Alola
Pokemon Go’s Season of Alola.

April Fools’ 2-Oh?-22

We’ve heard some odd whisperings that a mysterious event will be happening on Friday, April 1, 2022.

All-Hands Rocket Retreat

Additional sources report the potential for heightened Team GO Rocket activity from Sunday, April 3, 2022, to Thursday, April 7, 2022. Stay alert!

Spring into Spring

From Tuesday, April 12, 2022, to Monday, April 18, 2022, get ready to jump headfirst into spring with this themed event.

Sustainability Week

From Wednesday, April 20, 2022, to Monday, April 25, 2022, Trainers will be able to reflect on the importance of sustainability while another Pokémon originally discovered in the Alola region makes its Pokémon debut!

Spotlight Hours

In the month of April, Pokémon Spotlight Hour will take place every Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, and each will spotlight a different Pokémon and a special bonus!

  • April 5: Stunky | 2× Candy for transferring Pokémon
  • April 12: Bunnelby | 2× XP for evolving Pokémon
  • April 19: Oddish | 2× Catch Stardust
  • April 26: Sunshine Form Cherrim | 2× Catch XP

Raid Hours

Every Wednesday in April, a Raid Hour event will occur from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time. The following Pokémon will be featured:

  • April 6: Therian Forme Thundurus
  • April 13: Tapu Bulu
  • April 20: Tapu Bulu
  • April 27: Therian Forme Landorus

This month isn’t quite as action-packed as the last few months, but it may be the calm before the storm. Pokemon GO is known to kick into high gear as soon as the warm weather arrives, so players can expect May and June to be in high gear when they arrive. As always, be sure to keep an eye on the today view to stay up-to-date on an ongoing bonuses or challenges that pop up throughout the month.

That should be just about everything players know about the upcoming month, but we should learn more about other upcoming events during the coming days of the Season of Alola. Be sure to check back in the near future for more Pokemon GO strategy guides, news, and updates. Until then, good luck out there, trainers!

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Wilton church plans April events to support Ukraine

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WILTON — The mission committee of the First Congregational Church will be hosting numerous events in April with all proceeds going to Ukrainian relief efforts.

On Sunday afternoon, March 27, Janine Winn of Temple was at the church to share experiences as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ukraine, the impact the current situation is having on her and those she knows there, and possible ways to help.

Winn’s presentation may be viewed on the church’s Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/search/posts/?q=first%20congregational%20church%20of%20wilton.

There will be a grand re-opening of The Church Mouse Thrift Shop 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 2. The shop, located in the church basement will then be open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday and Tuesday. All items available in the shop are by donation.

“There are tons of women’s clothes, we’re shifting from winter to spring and summer items,” committee member Pam Brown said Tuesday, March 29. “There are lovely children’s things, clothing and shoes.”

A large variety of kitchen “stuff” is stocked, she said. Should there be an emergency need for items – such as after a fire, call Brown at 645-2091.

“Please go through your attic and closets to see what you have and don’t need,” Dawn Girardin, committee chair said Wednesday.

Anyone wishing to donate items for the thrift shop may leave them on the covered porch at the church or call Brown.

A church member who wishes to remain anonymous will match all funds raised in the thrift shop during April.

A bake sale will be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 16. “There will be lots of goodies for Easter Sunday,” Girardin said.

From 5 p.m. until food runs out Saturday, April 30, a potluck supper is planned. Cooked ham will be included and there will be take-out or eat-at-the-church options, committee member Al Kaplan said Tuesday. Meals are by donation. To reserve meals call the church at 645-2535 or Girardin, 585-2130.

“We’re asking the community to pull together, we need to raise as much money as quickly as we can,” Girardin said. “We want to try to feed displaced people, the resistance fighters lacking resources.”

Research is underway to determine the best, fastest way to get the funds to those in need, she noted.

“I hope we can raise a lot of money,” Girardin said. “I am sick about this, really.”


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What’s Happening In Midlothian, TX: April Events

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The warmer weather arrived this weekend and many of us are looking for fun activities and things to do before the 90+ degree temperatures are the daily norm.

Midlothian residents have a lot to choose from this April with events ranging from the Easter Egg Hunt for children, Midlothian’s Annual Kids Fishing Derby, Spring Clean Up Day, the annual wine & arts festival in downtown and more. Bookmark this page and make plans to get out and have some fun.

Midlothian Band Boosters is hosting a Spring Craft Fair on Saturday, April 2, 2022

Location: Frank Seale Middle School in Midlothian, TX.

Come shop first with our early bird entry from 9-10am, cost is $5.
10-4pm cost is $2.

They will have 90 amazing vendors such as handmade jewelry, woodworkers, handmade quilts, handmade pet items, crochet, candles and more!

The Band Boosters Silent Auction is now live! Visit https://www.biddingowl.com/Auction/home.cfm?auctionID=29980
and see the awesome items we have up for auction! YETI cooler, Whataburger gift basket, new viola, 7 prom dresses, many many gift cards to restaurants and local businesses, sports memorabilia, etc.!!! THE AUCTION ENDS SATURDAY, 4/2/22 AT 3 PM at Frank Seale Middle School in Midlothian, TX and items can be picked up by 4 at the event or you can pick up locally until April 8. You pay via paypal through the bidding owl site. The sports memorabilia items are shipped directly to the winning bidder after they choose their item.

There will be a raffle and bake sale as well. All benefiting the Midlothian Band Boosters, which supports the MHS Panther Regiment Band, Dieterich and Frank Seale Middle School Bands.

Also, the MHS band, local dance studios and karate studios will put on performances throughout the day.

April 9: Spring Cleanup Day 8am-Noon

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Citywide cleanup event allows Midlothian residents to dispose of or recycle bulk items (appliances, furniture), off-rim tires, electronics, and more. No hazardous waste or chemicals allowed. Proof of residency (driver license or utility bill) required. Visit the city’s website for list of items accepted https://www.midlothian.tx.us/721/Cleanup-Day-Events

April 9: Midlothian Community Easter Egg Hunt 10 am

Midlothian Annual Community Egg Hunt for children age 10 and younger on Saturday, April 9, at 10 a.m. at the Sports Complex softball fields, 1000 S. 14th Street.

This is a fun scramble for toy-filled eggs and prizes. Children will be separated by age group. No reservations are needed for this free event, but families are encouraged to arrive early to allow time to park and find the field for the proper age group. Bring baskets to collect eggs. Photo opportunities with Mr. and Mrs. Bunny will be available after the hunt. In the event of rain, the event will be held Friday, April 15.

April 16, 2022: Wildflower Walk at Mockingbird Nature Park 9am-10am

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A 1/2-mile nature walk guided by a member of the Indian Trail Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists. The event is free and you do not need reservations. Closed-toe shoes and comfortable outdoor clothing are recommended. In case of rain, the event will be cancelled

April 16, Midlothian Market Opens

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The Midlothian Market happens every Saturday from 9am-2pm and features local farmers, producers, artisans, crafters, and more in an open air setting located in Heritage Park. Come out each Saturday morning and enjoy a stroll around the park while you shop. The park has added chairs and cornhole boards this year.

April 23, 2022: Midlothian Annual Kids Fishing Derby 8:30-11:30 am

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Midlothian’s Annual Kids Fishing Derby is scheduled for Saturday, April 23, 2022, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Midlothian Community Park’s fishing pond. Kids will compete in three age divisions, 4 to 6 years old, 7 to 9 years old, and 10 to 12 years old. First, second, and third place will be awarded in each age division and awards will be given for Biggest Fish and Overall Champion. Pre-registration is required and space is limited, so don’t delay. This event is made possible by the support of our volunteers and sponsors, Midlothian Community Development Corporation, Methodist Midlothian Medical Center, In-N-Out Burger, Legacy DeMolay of Texas, Texas Game Warden Association and Midlothian Fishing Team. To register, visit https://www.midlothian.tx.us/447/Kids-Fishing-Derb

April 30: Annual Wine, Arts & Craft Brew Festival

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April 30th in Downtown Midlothian for our annual Wine, Arts & Craft Brew Festival! Sample 15 wines from Texas Wineries across North and Central Texas! There are 10 beers available to sample from the best Craft Breweries in North Texas! Plus shop aand support local artists and vendors.

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Carrboro celebrates Earth Hour, looks forward to environmental events in April

Carrboro celebrates Earth Hour, looks forward to environmental events in April

The Town of Carrboro encouraged residents to go dark for an hour on Saturday to celebrate Earth Hour. 

Residents who took part were asked to turn off any electric, non-essential lights — except for ones that affect public safety — in order to support awareness about climate action on a global and local scale.

This is Carrboro’s 12th consecutive year participating in Earth Hour, a global effort organized through the World Wildlife Fund. Cities across the world join in at 8:30 p.m local time to show that collective action can bring about positive change. 

“It’s a global movement just to unite folks on all these environmental issues and how we can continue to protect Mother Earth,” Carrboro Town Council Member Barbara Foushee said.

This year’s resolution to recognize Earth Hour was brought forth by Carrboro Town Council Member Randee Haven-O’Donnell during a regular meeting on March 22. The matter passed unanimously.

They noted how Earth Hour has been historically practiced in individual homes but hope to see the event evolve to include more community-oriented action. 

“It’s more about how we’re going to incorporate Earth Hour going forward to make it more robust,” they said.

Beyond the event

Earth Hour is part of larger efforts from Carrboro to educate residents on sustainable and healthy living.

Carrboro Town Council member Barbara Foushee said it can oftentimes be challenging to lead an environmentally-conscious lifestyle due to financial and time constraints. 

“Everybody doesn’t have that same opportunity to focus on climate change everyday, because they’re focusing on life stuff,” Foushee said. “They’re focusing on paying the rent, having enough food, having enough money to meet those everyday, basic needs.” 

Foushee noted that she wants to focus on education and conversations surrounding climate change for individuals in these situations. 

To provide educational resources, the Town of Carrboro plans to hold several events throughout April. 

Keep Carrboro Beautiful, which is set to take place on Earth Day on April 22, will encourage individuals to pick up trash across Carrboro. 

“I think it’s important anywhere you live to make sure the place is clean and nice for the community and the citizens who live in it,” Galen Poythress, the recreation supervisor at Carrboro Recreation, Parks, & Cultural Resources, said.

Carrboro will also celebrate Earth Day through an event at Town Commons, where tables from environmental advocacy groups will provide education resources to attendees. In addition, there will also be food trucks serving plant-based options. 

“It’s like a show and tell, so people don’t feel alone,” Haven- O’Donnell said. “So they see ‘Oh my goodness, all of this is going on in community and I can be a part of it or I can help others be a part of it.'”

O’Donnell said they look forward to increased participation in local events like Earth Hour.

“It just helps bring the focus back to the window that is closing for climate change and climate change mitigation, and every little thing that we do collectively helps,” Foushee said.

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