Elisa's Daily ScoopW2GW - Makin' Plans for Fleet Week 2015Happy Hump Day and W2GW!!  How is your week going so far? I cannot complain on this end. The weather has been great - sunny, warmish and very productive! Today I'm doing a little beautifying - hair color. I hate to complain, but I feel like I'm always at the salon getting my "roots" done. Anyone else relate?? Ugh - aging gracefully, is not easy!  Vajdahunyad Castle, Budapest, Hungary (courtesy wikipedia.org) I have a fun afternoon planned. After the girls get out of school, we are going to head over to Panera to meet my friend Marta and her son. While the kids enjoy eating and hanging out together, Marta and I will be all about "Budapest!" Marta hails from Hungary is going to give me the inside skinny on the best things for me and Tanya to do during our three days in Budapest this summer on our Milestone Birthday Trip to Eastern Europe. I can't wait to hear Marta's thoughts on the itinerary that Tanya and I put together and actually talk to someone who knows this city as well as she does! Other than that, I'll be making a trip to the paint store to pick up some swatches to show to Denise for her upstairs rental apartment, which we will be painting this coming weekend. She wants to get it rented by the summer, so we are going to get things in shape.  So, where to go?? Fleet Week New York is approaching quickly - May 20th - 26th, in The Big Apple. You may be wondering what this event is all about. Well, now in its 27th year, Fleet Week celebrates the sea services - Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen! During this weeklong celebration throughout the New York City area, it's an opportunity for citizens to see firsthand the latest developments and capabilities in modern maritime services. Now, although the official dates are May 20-26, there are a number of happenings leading up to the official start several days prior to the kick-off. I've listed the events around the city, Long Island and New Jersey during this week currently listed on the official Fleet Week website: (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION)  (Courtesy newyorkied.com) Monday, May 18, 2015 Event: Navy Band Concert Time: TBD Location: TBD | Brooklyn, New York Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Event: Navy Band Concert Time: TBD Location: Bryant Park | Manhattan, New York Thursday, May 21, 2015 Event: General Public Visitation Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Pier 92, Manhattan; USS The Sullivans Pier, Staten Island Event: General Public Visitation Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Pier 86, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Manhattan Event: Larchmont Memorial Day Parade Time: TBD Location: Larchmont, New York Event: General Public Visitation Time: 8 am. - 5 p.m. Location: Pier 92, Manhattan; USS The Sullivans Pier, Staten Island Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Pier 86, Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, Manhattan Event: Military Band Concert Time: TBD Location: Military Island | Times Square, New York Saturday, May 23, 2015 Event: General Public Visitation Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Pier 92, Manhattan; USS The Sullivans Pier, Staten Island Time: TBDLocation: Eisenhower Park | East Meadow, New York Time: TBD Location: Military Island | Times Square, New York Event: General Public Visitation Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Pier 92, Manhattan; USS The Sullivans Pier, Staten Island Time: TBD Location: American Legion Post #519 (Leonard St.) Brooklyn, New York Event: College Point Memorial Day Parade Time: TBD Location: College Point Blvd. & Mac Neil Park | College Point, New York Time: TBD Location: Military Island | Times Square, New York Time: TBD Location: Grand Ave. & 72nd St. | Maspeth, New York Time: 2 p.m. Location: Warburton Ave. and Main St. | Hastings-on-Hudson, New York Time: TBD Location: Flagship Brewery (40 Minthorne St.) | Staten Island, New York Event: General Public Visitation Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Location: Pier 92, Manhattan; USS The Sullivans Pier, Staten Island 147th Kings County Memorial Day Parade Time: TBDLocation: 101 St. & 4th Ave. | Brooklyn, New York Time: TBD Location: Bayville Ave. | Bayville, New York Time: TBD Location: Town of Pelham, New York Time: TBD Location: Hudson Park | New Rochelle, New York Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Day Observance Bogota Memorial Day Parade Time: TBD Location: 375 Larch Ave. | Bogota, New Jersey Time: TBD Location: Ridgewood/Glendale | Queens, New York Time: TBD Location: Forest Ave. | Staten Island, New York Time: TBD Location: City Island | Bronx, New York Time: TBD Location: Northern Blvd. & Jayson Ave. | Great Neck, New York  (Courtesy wsj.com) I haven't decided what events and which days I will participate in Fleet Week. I know I have to be in the city on Sunday May 24th to see Gigi, but I'd rather dedicate a specific day to Fleet Week participation. I'll keep you posted!! Hope your day is as special as you are!! -E xoxo  | Tanya's Daily ScoopWhat day is it again???Well... I woke up today thinking it was Tuesday!  My days are generally so smashed and smushed together that it almost doesn't matter where I am - I'm not gonna know what day it is off the bat! Heck - at least I was only a day off! LOL So today is Wednesday after-all and I already had a pretty busy day planned out - which only just got a bit switched around and added to! But alas that is LIFE! The kids (especially Cosette) are looking forward to seeing the new Avengers Movie - The Age of Ultron to start the summer movies off with a bang!  It opens nationwide on Friday, but they use to have a midnight show on Thursdays - now they offer showings earlier in the evening on the Thursday prior to the opening. But tomorrow is Chaplin's birthday and we don't want to miss a beat of her 4th birthday celebration! So a few days ago when I was searching out showtimes for this action packed film I surprising found showtimes for TODAY! Well that was going to work out just perfect... But then when I looked again at the showtimes again today, all of those listings were removed! It must've been a typo. UGH. Guess we're gonna have to go catch an early matinee on Friday before my mani/pedi, and before heading out of town on the ROAD TRIP! I managed to get a lot of packing done yesterday, I'm not quite 100% done, but I'm well on my way and looking pretty good! With a lots left to do this week and a few things left to throw into our luggage, hopefully I should be Golden as long as I keep to my schedule!    I took Cosette to her horseback riding lesson yesterday and it was another scorcher! I was super HOT and drained from the heat and I was watching from the shade! There were also a couple of cute little minis that I was keeping an eye on who were taking a stroll in the arena. I can hardly imagine doing the riding or being the horse on these hot days. Speaking of horseback riding, our horseback ride tour in Bryce Canyon National Park was finally booked last night! Talk about last minute! Anyhow this ride has received rave reviews and I'm looking forward to a close-up look at the beautiful rock formations that have been thousands of years in the making!  Bryce Canyon Road Trip (2008) And since it's Wednesday that means it's W2GW (Where to Go Wednesday) here at Travelin' Cousins! Here are some fun ideas:  WHAT: SPRING CITRUS FAIR WHERE: La Habra Boulevard between Euclid and Cypress Streets WHEN: MAY 1-3, 2015 La Habra is having their annual Spring Citrus Fair full of period charm — showcasing the history of the La Habra Valley. The event will include entertainment, carnival rides, local food, exhibits & character mascots. Free Admission FOR MORE INFO: CLICK HERE  OR WHAT: SOKA UNIVERSITY'S 14TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL WHERE: 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 WHEN: 10:30A-5PM / MAY 2ND, 2015 Soka University will celebrate the 14th Annual International Festival. Enjoy over 900 musicians and dancers performing on three stages and over 250 non-profit, craft and business exhibitors! There will be lots of international food, children's Adventure Land with games and inflatable rides, art exhibitions, ceramic sales and demonstrations. FOR MORE INFO: CLICK HERE  How about? WHAT: 25TH ANNUAL CINCO DE MAYO FIESTA WHERE: Max Berg Plaza Park - 1100 Calle Puente San Clemente, CA WHEN: 12PM-6PM / May 2nd Don't miss the 25th Annual Cinco De Mayo Fiesta …This event is in its 25th year of celebrating Mexican culture in our Spanish Village by the Sea. The program features live entertainment from the traditional Mariachi’s and Ballet Folklorico to Cumbias, Tex Mex, and Salsa dancers. Community groups serve up authentic Mexican food fare. Other activities include a juried Art Contest, Carnival Game booths, mini attractions, and a vendor area. FOR MORE INFO: CLICK HERE  At the 2014 Chalk Festival  Or Maybe... WHAT: Arts Alive & Street Painting Festival WHERE: Norman P. Murray Community Center 24932 Veterans Way at La Paz Rd, Mission Viejo. WHEN: MAY 2ND & 3RD Artists from all over transform and capture amazing beauty of art using pastel chalk as the medium to blend onto asphalt as their canvases! The chalk art at the Festival is a favorite for all ages, everyone loves to see the black top come to life with vibrant color. Artists can choose to create artworks that reflect the theme of the 1980s or do a rendition of a masterpiece. FOR MORE INFO: CLICK HERE *Elisa has also complied a great list for those of you who are on the East Coast and interested in going to Fleet Week. Check it out! For now that thing that got added to my day needs my immediate attention and I've gotta run! Catch ya tomorrow! -T  |
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1 Comment
Abby
4/29/2015 04:14:31 am
Thank you for posting the events connected to Fleet Week. Looks like a lot to do! Looking forward to it. Leave a Reply. |
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