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President’s Day: What’s open, closed this upcoming Monday

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Just near the corner, President’s Day is rapidly nearing this coming Monday Feb 19.

Celebrated on third Monday of February President Day originally and still federally recognized as George Washington birthday was established as a day to recognize the US President.

Now here is what you want to know what is and what is not open on Monday.

This Monday Feb 19 marks Presidents Day which is celebrated every year on third Monday in February. The day is a federal holiday meaning many schools government services and schools will be closed.

The holiday was first establish in 1879 and officially recognized as Washington Birthday to honor the first US president George Washington. It was observed on Washington birthday on Feb 22 until 1971 Uniform Monday Holiday Act which mover several holidays to Monday to give federal workers three day weekends.

Section 6103 a of Title 5 of the US code which classifies federal holidays still the third Monday of the month as Washington Birthday.The date change the day known as President Day.

Retail stores and shopping malls

Most retails stores and shopping malls will be open on Monday.

Some mega retailers like Macy Nordstrom, Best Buy, Walmart are having special President’s Day sales. Amazon has entire section on its home page dedicated to President’s Day sales.

Double Check with local businesses. Big box stores like Walmart Target and Costco will be open. Most supermarkets H E B will be open regular hours on Presidents Day.

Movie theatres

Movie theaters will be open on President’s Day.

Restaurants

Restaurants and Fast food will be open on President’s Day.

Auto repair shops

Auto repair shops will be open on President’s Day

Schools and universities

Various private and public schools close on President’s Day some schools may opt to use the holiday to make up for a snow day. College, Universities cancel classes for holiday and are closed.

Some district reserve the date as makeup weather day. If there is an uncertainly check your schools calendar or social media feeds

Government Offices

Various federal, state, local government offices will closed on Monday in observance of the holiday including County Clerks office and courts.

Nonessential government offices at the federal state county and city levels will be closed Monday. This includes like Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and Social Security offices.Public libraries and city hall offices will be closed.

Banks

All Federal Reserve Banks and Branches as well as Wells Fargo will closed on Monday ATMs will be available for other monetary services.

Post offices and Mail services

The United States Postal Service would not be delivering mail on the holiday.FedEx and UPS location and shipping services will continue to operate with modified service for FedEx Express and Ground Economy options.

Stock Markets

The New York Stock Exchange, Bond markets, NASDAQ will be closed on President’s Day.

Libraries and Museums

Libraries may be closed on Monday or as long as entire holiday weekend while others remain open with modified hours.

Museum remain open on President Day. You can check your local museum and library.

Pharmacies

Pharmacies like CVS Pharmacy, Rite Aid and Walgreens will be open on President’s Day. Check your pharmacy website for more data.

Doctor’s offices

Doctor’s office will be open on Monday they may observe modified hours of operation. Emergency clinic will open.

Grocery stores and convenience stores

Most convenience stores and grocery stores will be open on Monday

Restaurant

Restaurants and Fast food will be open on President’s Day.

FedEX

The following Fed Ex services will be operating as usual: Ground, Freight, Custom Critical and Home Delivery.

FedEX Express may early on call and drop box pickups in few areas. FedEx Ground Economy deliveries may be delayed due to UPS observation of holiday.

FedEx office locations will be open regular hours.

United States Postal Service

The United States Postal Service will be shut on President Day. Post offices will be closed and there will be no residential or business delivery.

USPS service will resume on Tuesday Feb. 20

UPS

UPS pickup and delivery services will be available as usual.UPS SurePost and UPS Mail innovation deliveries will require one extra business day due to the USPS observing the federal holiday

UPS store location will be open regular hours.

Our 2024 guide to Twin Cities fish fry

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The days are getting longer and Easter is around the corner. It is fish fry time

Most place hold their first fish fry that week on Friday Feb, 16. Lent ends March 29 the Friday before Easter

Here is annual list of organization and restaurant who abide by the Midwestern Friday ritual. Do not see your fish fry on the list?

Organizations

328 Grill at American Legion Post 98

When 4-7 pm Fridays during Lent

Food Fried or baked cod mac and cheese au gratin potatoes green bean and pudding

Location 328 broadway Ave St Paul Park

Cost All you eat dinner $18

Church of St John Vianney

Address 840 N 19th Ave South St Paul

When 4-6 30 pm Friday Feb 16 March 22

Food Fried Fish Fries or bake potatoes choice of dessert

More Information 651 451 1863

Cost Adults $15 kids 5-12 $10

B Dale Club

Location 2100 N Dale St Roseville

Whe 3-8 pm Friday during Lent

Food Shrimp or Cod bake potato dinners roll and green beans

Cost Combo $16.50 Shrimp $17 Cod $15

More information 651 489 5386

Church of St Matthew

Location Social Hall entrance is at back of 510 Hall Ave St Paul Curbside to go entrance is off Humboldt Avenue onto Robie Street

When 4 30 to 7 30 pm Fridays during lent

Cost Fish Dinner, adult $15, children 5-12 $7 spaghetti

Guardian Angels Catholic Community

When 4-7 pm Friday Feb 23 March 8 and 22

Location 8260 N Fourth St Oakdale

Food Bake or fried haddock coleslaw red potatoes mac cheese green beans roll dessert

Cost All you can eat dine in 11 $18 seniors $8 curbside and carryout $16

More information Order online at guardian angels.org/fish fry

Holy Family Maronite Catholic Church

Wehn 4 7 pm Feb 16 23 March 1, 8, 15,22

Location 1960 Lexington Avenue Mendota Heights serving inside the social hall

Food Bake fish green bean in tomato sauce serve over a bed of Lebanese rice fried cabbage, flat bread sauce, homemade desserts

Cost $15

More information 651 291 1116 holyfamilymaronitechurch.org

Immanuel Lutheran Church

When 4-7 pm March 2

Location 16515 Luther Way Eden Prairie

Food Cookies, Hush puppies, baked beans, coleslaw, Pollock

Cost All you can eat dinner adults $18 kids 7-10 $7 under 5 free

Knights of Columbus and St joseph of the Lakes Mens Group

When Feb 23 and March 1 8 and 15

Location 171 Elm St Lino Lakes

Cost Adults $15 Children 5-10 $7 children under 5 free $45 per family dine in or takeout

Food Pan Fried or baked cod , rosted potatoes, green beans, creamy coleslaw, bread

Knights of Columbus Council 4967

When 4 -7 pm Feb 16 23 March 1, 8, 15

Location Church of St Peter 2600 N Margaret St North St Paul

Food Deep fried or bake gluten free cod green beans, bread sticks

Knights of Columbus St Croix Council 1762

When 4 30 6 30 pm Feb 16 March 1, March 22

Location St Patricks Catholic Church 1500 Vine Hudson Wise

Food Baked or deep fried Atlantic cod dinner roll cookie

Cost Adults $17 seniors 65 + $15 children 5-12 $10

Lino Lakes American Legion Post 566

Lino Lakes American Legion Post 566

When: 5-8 p.m. Fridays during Lent

Jason DeRushas Fish Fry Favorites for 2024

From restaurant to churches these are the superb choices for fis during Lent

Gabes in St Paul Gabe is one of our legendary spots for fish fry. The last two years they have paired up with Brad Glynn from Lift Bridge Brewing. Brad is a mega chef in own right and he has worked with team at Gabes to incorporate.

Lift Bridge Farm Girl into the batter. Brad grew up in Milwaukee where his family ran one of the mega fish fry restaurants.

GroveLand Tap

Freehouse all the Blue Plate restaurants do a fish fry every day, during Lent. Groveland Tap gets in on the action. They use the Freehouse No. 1 in the beer battered cod.Walleye dinner with asparagus is a good choice for those of us watching our figures too.

Yankee Tavern

This is a $13 fish fry 2 pieces of hand breaded deep fried Icelandic cod plus French fries.

My Burger

I love My Burger and you can not defeat a $9 fish sandwich that includes fries.

Kendalls Chophouse

Twelve ounce fillets of hand battered haddock are served with French fires and coleslaw for $22

TATTERSALL RIVER Falls

You get $3 off the walleye sandwich and fish and chips every Friday starting Feb 16 and going through March 20.

Ukranian Community Center

Dine in back at the UCC. I have done the drive thru for fish dinners over the past years. Order online for takeout. That is $15 for fish and pierogi dinner or $15 just the pierogis.

ST Albert the Great

The $15 fish fry has returned along with church former pastor Joe Gillespie. Twin Cities best church fish fry serving baked and fried fish bread and array of desserts on Fridays during Lent.

The Lexington

They have fish fry but i love the smelt basket. These tempura battered smelt fries go for $18.

328 Grill

You can eat fish fries are not common. The buffet goes for $18 on Fridays during Lent.

Fish Fry Fridays 7 Twin Cities locations for Lent

Lent is back and that means fish fry special have back for Catholic meat free Fridays.

Luckys 13 Pub

Two pieces for $17 or three for $19. Burnsvill, Mendota, Bloomington Riseville

The Yankee Travern

2 Pieces of cod, coleslaw, fries, cod$13 Eagan.

Obbs Sports Bar & Grill

All you eat for $18 St Paul

Church of St Albert

Baked or fried fish potatoes, coleslaw, bread, desserts, $15. Minneapolis

Fireside Lounge

Battered cod, fries, dinner roll, vegetables and you can eat after 5 pm. $14 for lunch $17 for dinner St Paul.

The Anchor Fish & Chips

Wild fries and Alaskan cod Tuesday Saturday $16 Minneapolis

Ukrainian American Community Center

Fish coleslaw, french fries, dessert $15 Mineapolis

Kuka says its augmented reality makes robots easier to start up

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The mobile app displays tools and interference geometries to enable detection of potential hazards so users can reduce them before a robot starts.

Augmented Reality enables intuitive robot startup, It concert real and virtual worlds to enrich enviroment of the robotic cell with clear uncomplicated digital data.

User can correct and detect errors

Users can detect and correct errors quickly, which accelerates installation and increases safety. For example, the software can simulate robot motion with a virtual gripper.

To prevent damage to the robot or gripper, any potential collisions that show up in the AR environment can be prevented early in the real environment.

Kuka Mixed Reality makes robot installation more safe and friendly. This benefits consumers all level of experience in field of automation.

User can view the configuration parameter of spaces or tools. Interested parties can test the free application and download. The integrated demo mode enable function testing without a real robot.

The Kuka.Mixed Reality Assistant app graphically displays all variables directly on the robot in real time including Cartesian or monitoring spaces, tool spheres, safety oriented tools.

The software can used to simulate robot movement with a virtual gripper. If potential collision are detected in the AR enviroment they can be prevented at early stage in the real enviroment so neither robot nor gripper is damaged.

Kuka. Mixed Reality consist of the Kuka.MixedReality Assistant app and addition KUKA.MixedReality Safe technology package which is installed on robot controller.

Kuka. MixedReality is easy to set up and operate. User install free Kuka.MixedReality Assistant on tablet or smartphone via the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

All information about robot transmits directly to mobile end device via WLAN through a router or access point and displays visually on the mobile device.

No AR headset is required.. Install Kuka.MixedReality Safe technology package on the robot controller as a data source along with one of Kuka.SafeOperation technology packages to use with Safe functions.

The Kuka.MixeReality Assistant app graphically display all relevant variable directly on robot in real time including monitoring spaces or cartesian tool sphere and oriented tools.

Taylor Swift fans surprised by awesome acto of kindness from singer’s dad at Melbourne concert

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Seriously luck and how generous is Papa Swift. Fans at Taylor Swift Friday night concert at Melbourne MCG have reported act of kindness by the singers father.

An unknown mother of a Taylor Swift fan expressed she experienced an incredible moment as fans awaited the star arrival on stage.

A good news story out of the MCG. My friend and her daughter had cheap restricted seats from yesterday release and rocked up as soon as gates opened the woman expressed.

” Sat down and Taylor Swift dad went around and handed them wristbands and entry into VIP section apparently about $2000 in total value.

Seriously lucky and how generous and kind is Papa swift

” I asked if i could at least get her cheap seats since she got upgraded because I have almost sold my soul to get tix.

The post garnered over 9000 likes with Felgate writing

When Felgate posted the same message on Instagram followers flocked to comments section to express their delight.

This is the best feelgood story. Amazing.

While the news was unconfirmed various followers said similar things had happened at Taylor Swift concerts.

” Her parents have doing this for years”

He seem like best guy imagine being able to do this for people one person added

The reported sweet act comes amid very sour heart break for some fans who were scammed out of tickets hour just before the concert was due to start.

Melbourne mother Sarah had been looking forward to taking her daughters aged 10 and 13 to Friday concert however discovered she had inadvertently acquired stolen tickets.

The person who owned the tickets had their account hacked and tickets sold to 3rd party who on sold them Sarah added.

Swift fan sophie Le 33 had 4 concert ticket but she discovered on Thursday that her account had been hacked and her tickets sold.

The audience across 3 nights in Melbourne is expected to about 260,000 fans and Ticketek said it was working around the clock to assist people with ticket issues.

GWEN Stefani open up preparations for Coachella Going to be Bizarre

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GWen Stefani shows excitement to perform with her band at Coachella

Gwen Stefani is thrilled to getting back together with her No doubt bandmates for Coachella, she acknowledges that she need to finish some research before they perform in Indio, California in April.

Almost ten years far away the singer discussed the No doubt reunion with Adrian Young, Tony Kanal and Tom Dumont during appearance of Jimmy Kimmel Live on Wednesday night.

Stefani acknowledged that even though music event would not start for few months the trio has not begun practising for their performance. She is conscious though she have to re lear some of the rock group earlier classics.

Stefani swiftly covered her mouth in amazement as audience started yelling with joy I m not surprised to . Later on she made effort to right herself and said. We might do that one.

Different people was a song from Tragic kingdom the band third album released in 1995. No doubt last go back together for their album push and shove in 2012. and recent live performance was in 2015.

The ensemble will be headlining this year Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival alongside Lana Del Rey. Tyler the Creator and Doja Cat.

The ensemble will be headlining this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival alongside Lana Del Rey, Tyler, the Creator, and Doja Cat.

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The 2024 Met Gala theme has been announced along with 4 superstars co chairs

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Fashions mega night of the year is around the corner and the Met Gala red carpet theme has been announced along with superstars Zendaya Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth, Bad Bunny as this year co chairs.

Organizers revealed that the official dress code for even which take place on May 6 is ” The Garden of Time”. The theme takes its title from 1962 short story written by British author JG Ballard set in a garden filled with translucent time manipulating powers.

Ballard who is associated with New Wave science fiction often set his searingly relevant dystopian stories in eras of ecological apocalypse or rising dissenting technologies.

The years co chairs alongside Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour include Meta Gala debuts and mainstays. Hemsworth will make his first appearance at the occasion while Zendaya will return for the first time in many years. Honorary chairs include Loewe creative director Jonathan Anderson and TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew.

The Ballardian theme accompanies The Costume Institute exhibition ” Sleeping Beauties Reawakening Fashion” which will run at the Metropolitan Museum of Art from May 10 through September 2.

The showcase consist of 250 items and garments from the Mets extensive archive various are too fragile to be staged on mannequins. The most delicate historical pieces will instead flat in suspended glass coffins like Princess Aurora in fairytale ” Sleeping Beauty if you will.

met gala 2024 theme

The complex conceptual nature of this year dress code stand in contrast to last year commemorative nod to Karl Lagerfelds Legacy.

The Met Gala theme often vacillates between straightforward retrospectives and more prompts and artful. One such fan was the 2018 theme of Heavenly Bodies which encourage guest to dive deep into the imagistic history of Catholicism and rich.

This year guests will have various reference points to interpret. In Ballard story Count Axel and wife are trapped in their walled garden as angry mob amasses outside their gates.

As time reversing blooms dwindles both are aware of fate that awaits them.

Out on the red carpet we see literal interpretation fo flowers with distinct stem like rods of glass and petals encompassing a crystal heart.

There is melancholic and dismal Ballard vision. Vogue instructs moody florals would not be enough so reams of black more gothic blooms.

Teen Mom Farrah Abraham gets cosmetic surgery after dressing up as a nurse in red miniskirt and suspenders

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Farrah Abraham has given a seen of her recent tweak and got dressed up for the event. The Teen Mom star shared a TikTok of herself undergoing a cosmetic procedure on Wednesday followed by Instagram story of her wild outfit.

In her TikTok post Farah 32 filmed herself as she laid on a table at a beauty parlor. The MTV alum was in middle of the procedure with orange dye layered over her brows covered by cling film.

Over on Instagram the star seemed to take inspiration from her procedure and shared a video of herself in a sext nurse uniform.

The reality tv star looked to have used an old clip with her eyebrows still a natural brown shade.

Farah had her red hair tied back into a ponytail topped with a headband.

She teamed the accessory with a plunging dress consisting of white top and tiny red skirt finishing the look off with bright red suspenders.

She was filmed Farah trained her companion to follow her turning to strut down the street and show off the back of her outfit.

For fans who wanted to see the complete video Farah clearly promoted her side hustle.

Farah reveal her butt injections she was forced to defend herself after fans accused the star of having undergone a Brizilian Butt lift due to very revealing shots from her December getaway to Caicos and Turk

That BBL is giving praised on social media.

Farah said that she had not undergone the but enhancing procedure.

Fans did nit believe Farah.

Hillslide slip threatening at Barboursville Target

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More slipping of the ground at the Barboursville Target is causing more threat to the building on Wednesday.

WSAZ first told you about the slip forcing the store to temporarily shut a couple of weeks ago.

Barboursville Mayor Chris Tatum says ground behind Target moved more during the last several days, overnight.

Damage has been done to the perimeter and roadway behind the building and the building itself.

One resident works at a massage business across from Target She says it was surprising to view the images of the damage Wednesday morning.

Another resident say it looks insane.

Tatum says Target has experts and engineers on site assessing the damage.

Utility crews are on site monitoring the sewer system. The mayor says all businesses in the plaza remain open and not believed to be in any threat.

He say safety is most important factor for everyone involved.

Residents are 3 homes behind the store received voluntary evacuation notices from Target before to this latest slip. The mayor expresses Target offered to cover relocating costs to those residents.

This latest slip will affect store future, the mayor said its too early to express , however he added the business will not be making any moves to open too soon.

Target expressed a statement on Saturday well before this latest slip saying the store was expected to closed for a prolonged period.

Power Outage in North Bend continues into Wednesday

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Thousands of consumers in North Bend were without power Wednesday morning after outage that start the night before.

The outage stretch from North Bend east along the Interstate 90 corridor.

Nearly 2600 consumers were still in dark. According to Puget Sound Energy power went out at 7 40 pm on Tuesday when 4000 consumers were at times without power.

Power was restored after 8 am.

According to PSE spokesman a high line switch needs replacement at North Ben Substation.

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Romantic replacement to red roses on Valentine’s Day

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If you want to give a dozen red roses to your loved one on Valentines Day?

The world is divided into those that desire red flowers and those who do not give a jot as desire have beautiful flowers.

The overprice blooms could be upstaged by romantic flowers whether it be heaven scented stocks, lilies, delicate lisianthus, with a famous snowy white filler gypsophila.

Fragrant Alternatives

If your valentine love scent freesias daffodils Tete a tete or Grand Soliel d will spell romance while a bunch of mimosa would lift heart of anyone.

Happy Valentines Day 2024 Best Quotes, Wishes, Images and Messages

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Happy Valentines Day 2024

Wish you a happy Valentines Day. As the season of affection and love is already. Let us share emojis, heart and true love laughter, gestures and tremendous love with our special. Every year Valentines Day is celebrated on 14th February with great passion.

If you are in love with your friend or search for a chance to show your love this day is super to show your true feelings.

We are going to share some best messages, quotes, images and wishes that can assist you spread your love romantically.

History of the Valentines Day

Multiple story tell the origin of Valentine Day. Some say its origin is on the name of person who was a bishop. On the other story Valentines Day is based on the person name who was the priest.

A decade age he forward a letter to the jailer daughter who became his friend. They both signed letter to stay together. The person was killed in 270 CE by emperor named Claudius II Gothic.

Happy Valentine’s Day 2024 Best Messages, Images, Wishes and Quotes

May our love become sweet like chocolate and lovely like stars. Lets celebrate Valentines together this time.

May your day fill with romantic moments, waves of laughter and care for someone special this year. Our love goes deeper and deeper with passing day. Happy Valentines Day 2024.

Wish you a happy Valentines Day 2024. May god bless you with uncountable love and joy moments that keep you happy forever.

Lets make our love story more extraordinary this Valentines Day by making oaths and promises. Happy Valentines Day 2024.

May our love story create sweet memories and true promises to cherish every year. Let make our first Valentines Day more special by unfolding the enchanting moments. Happy Valentines Day 2024.

Here is day when we can enjoy beautiful love journey by creating beautiful memories.

Lets celebrate more Valentines Day together and live a happy life ahead.

Happy Valentines Day 2024 Quotes

Mother Teresa Quote Let us meet each other with a mega smile on our faces. A smile means start of love.

Rumi Quote Love is entire thing, We are only some pieces

Virginia Woolfs Quote If you forget me sometimes foolishly. I am not thinking about you.

Sam McBratney Quote I love you from top to bottom of the moon and even from back

Ann landers Quote Love is like a friendship that has caught on fire

Happy Valentines Day Messages

Wishing you a beautiful Valentine Day my love. MAy god give us countless days to cherish our entire life together. Can not live without you. Be with me forever and make my life full of love and shine.

Each and every passing day. I want to be with you and want to love only you. Thanks for being with me always. Happy Valentines Day.

On the occasion of Valentines Day. Let us share our love, true heart and even sorrow and make promises to stay together always Happy Valentine’s Day 2024.

Every and Each passing day. I want to be with you and want to love only you. Thanks for being with me always. Happy Valentines Day.

I am feeling very blessed to have a true love like you. Want to be with you in my entire life ahead. Happy Valentines Day 2024.

If you feel alone at night remember my name. If you feel sad call me anytime.Let us celebrate this Valentines Day together and help each other in every second.

Happy Valentine’s Day 2024 Images

Lets look at the Valentiness day image to share with your near and dear one on 14th February.

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Lent is approach near Here is a list of parishes in the Des Moines metro hosting fish fries

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The 6 weeks of Lent bring with them your annual window to grab a fish fry in the Des Moines.

This year Lent spans from Feb 14 to March 28. During that six week span most Catholics avoid eating meat on Fridays. Churches in their area host their annual fish fries offering a bounty of fried fish for Catholics and non Catholics alike

Here is a look some of The Des Moines area churches holding fish fries during lent in 2024.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church West Des Moines

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in West Des Moines plans to host fish fries every Friday during Lent. Each Fish fry begins at 5 30 pm and runs until 7 15 in the parish hall. It is $15 for adults, $5 for ages 6-11 and free for younger than 6 years old.

The church fish fry menu includes fried baked salmon, cheese pizza bake potato french fries mac and cheese beverages. Scouts will hold fundraisers.

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 7075 Ashworth Road West Des Moines 515 223 4577

Sacred Heart Catholic Church West Des Moines

Dine in and

Dine-in and takeout options will be available at Sacred Heart’s fish fry dinners. Fish fries will be held each Friday of lent from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Meals cost $14 for adults, $7 for kids ages 4 to 10 and free for those younger than 4. There is a family maximum of $45.

The Sacred Heart menu includes fried or baked cod, fish tacos, baked potatoes, curly fries, cole slaw, mac and cheese, pizza and dinner rolls. Desserts are also available for a free-will offering.

Sacred Health Catholic Church West Des Moines

Dine in and takeout choice available at Sacred Heart fish fry dinners. Fish fries will held each friday of lent from 5:30 to 7 pm Meal cost $14 for adults $7 for kids ages 4 to 10 and free of those younger than 4

There is family of $45.

The Sacred Heart menu includes fried or fish tacos baked potatoes curly fries cheese piza dinner rolls.

Deserts are available for free will offering. Sacred Heart Catholic Church West Des Moines

The Sacred Heart menu includes fried or baked cod, fish tacos, baked potatoes, curly fries, cole slaw, mac and cheese, pizza and dinner rolls. Desserts are also available for a free-will offering.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1627 Grand Ave. West Des Moines 515 225 6414

Sts John and Paul Catholic Curch Altoona

Sts John and Paul Catholic Church in Altoona will host fish fries every Friday during Lent. They will take place from 4 30 pm to 7 each Friday.

Adult plates cost $14 Children ages 6-12 cost $6 but kids 5 years old or younger eat free. Plenty of drinks like tea, lemonade are provided too long with dessert.

St John and Paul Catholic Church 1401 First Ave S Altoona 515 967 3796

Our Lady Immaculate Heart Catholic Church Ankeny

Our Lady Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Ankey will host 3 fish fries this Lenten Season Feb 23 March 8 and March 22.

Fish fry will begin at 5 pm and end at 7 pm. There is no cost the church does take free will offerings.

Hand battered fried pollock baked potatoes, dinner rolls grilled cheese all on the menu.

Our Lady Immaculate Heart Catholic Church 510 E First St Ankeny 515 964 3038

St Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church Ankeny

Ankeny St Lukes will host 3 fish fries during Lent Feb 16 March 1 and March 15. Eash fish fry run 4 30 7 pm. Free will donation are accepted.

The St Lukes menu includes baked or mac and cheese homemade potato chips desserts and coleslaw.

St Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church 1102 NW Weigel Drive Ankeny 515 964 1278

All Saints Catholic Church Des Moines

All Saints will host fish fries each Friday during Lent from 5 to 7 pm. Dinners are $11 for adults and $8 for kids ages 5-12. Children under 5 eat free.

Meals are available for takeout and include breaded Alaska pollock or grilled cheese sandwiches, option of potato mac and cheese coleslaw desserts drinks.

All Saints Catholic Church 650 NE 52nd Ave Des Moines 515 265 5001

Basilica of St John Des Moines

The Basilica of St. John will host fish fries on Feb. 16 and 23, and March 1, 8, 15 and 22. The fries run 4:45-6:30 p.m. Costs are $12 for adults, $5 for kids age 4-10 and free for kids under 3. There is a maximum of $50 per family.

The fry available for dine in or carryout includes fried fillets and nuggets egg rolls spanish rice and drinks.

Basilica of St John 1915 University Ave. Des Moines 515 244 3101 ext o

Holy Trinity Catholic Church Des Moines

There will be 3 fish fries at Holy Trinity in Beaverdale this Lent Feb 16 March 1 and March 22. Each fish fry is available from 5 30 – 7 pm in the gym

Holy Trinity menu includes bake tilapia baked beer battered cod mac cheese roll. Meals are $12 for adults and $6 for kid ages 5-11. Deserts are available for free will donation Holy Trinity Youth Group. Meals are $12 for adults and $6 for kid ages 5-11.

Holy Trinity Catholic Church 2926 Beaver Ave Des Moines 515 255 3162

St Ambrose Cathedral Des Moines

St Ambrose Cathedral in Des Moines will host Lenten Lunches on Feb 16 and 23 March 1,8, 15 and 22. The meals go from 11 30 am to 1 pm and cost $8 meals will be fish and chips.

St Ambrose Cathedral 607 High St Des Moines 515 288 7411

St Augustin Catholic Church Des Moines

St Augustin Catholic Church in Des Moines plans to host a couple of fish fries this season. Both will take place from 5 30 – 7 pm on Feb 16 and March 8.

St Augustin Catholic Church Parish 545 42nd St 515 255 1175

The Top 7 Beignet Spots in New Orleans

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Carnival season has commence in NOLA laissez les bons temps rouler. There is lot of dish gumbo, red beans,rice, king cake, muffulettas, shrimp creole and jambalaya you see during Mardi Gras that beignets.

Originally bring to Louisiana by the Acadian in 18th century, the little puffy fired pastries are dusted with snowfall of powdered sugar. They are greatest delicacies you can experience in The Big Easy and no trip is complete without one of them

The title of the best beignets in New Orleans remains one of the city huge talk where locals will strongly defend their favorites and sing their praises from the bread strewn rooftops.

When does America Idol Season 22 start? Premiere date how to watch judges and more

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Judges Lionel Richie, Kate Perry Luke Bryan and host Ryan all return to American Idol for 22nd season.

Get ready for another season of American Idol.

The 22nd season of the contest show will premiere on Sunday on ABC.Judges Kate Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan are returning along with host Ryan Seacrest.

The show will conduct a nationwide search to look the singers in Los Angeles, Tennessee, Nashville and Judges own hometown.

Judges and viewer votes narrow field of contestants a winner will emerge and get deal with a mega label and management contract.

American Idol brings in like Lady Gaga, Job Bon Jovi, Srevie Nick, Mariah Carey to perform alongside the contestant during season.

Here is how to watch the new season.

When will Season 22 of American Idol premiere?

American Idols will premiere on ABC on Sunday Feb. 18 2024 making its 22nd overall season.

American Idol episode schedule

American Idol will now air at 8 pm ET and 5 pm PT on Sunday nights on ABC.

American Idol Judges Season 22

The current judges of American Idol are Richie, Bryan and Perry. The original judges that people recognized the show with were Simon Cowell Paula Abdul Randy Jackson Seacrest continues to host show season after season.

Who will be guest mentors for American Idol’s newest season?

Jelly Roll and Tori Kelly will mentor on American Idol in Hawaii at Aulani A Disney Resort & Spa.

Roll 39 had a hit single Nedd a Favor on county and rock radio and was nominated for best new artist at Grammys.

Kelly 31 was a contestant on Season 9 of a show. She released her debut Album Unbreakable Smile. In 2015 which went gold. She has won 2 Grammy Awards and voice an animated elephant named Meena in Sing 2021 Universal Studios.

IHOP giving away free pancakes for its National Pancake Day Deal

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No one enjoy National Pancake Day like the International House of Pancakes which is giving consumers free pancakes all day Tuesday to mark the event.

The restaurant chain told earlier this month that IHOP National Pancake Day is set to make its yearly offering at participating restaurant locations nationwide from 7 am to 7 pm on Tuesday Feb.13.

IHOP has paired annual tradition with a month long fundraising campaign intended to help those suffering from food insecurity. Consumers have ability to add couple dollars or more to bills in restaurant or online February.

Ten melas will be provided to person facing hunger for every $1 donated.

National Pancake Day deal IHOP

There are things you might want to keep in mind before you run to your nearest IHOP to get your free stack of buttermilk pancakes.

The promotional offer limits and exclusion are outlined below.

  • The free short stock can be ordered between 7 am and 7 pm
  • Limit of one short stack
  • Particiapation and hours may vary. 

Million of people are working hard to provide for themselves and families yet nearly 1 in 7 people in US are unable to access the food they need to struggle.

Tackling food insecurity is not something we can do alone and we are thrilled to have companions like IHOP join us in movement to end hunger to support our communities.

Pancake Day What is Shrove Tuesday and when is it celebrated?

In 2024 Pancake Day will fall on Tuesday 13 February around a week before than last year. Pancake Day is annual celebration enjoyed by many across the world in the lead up to Christian festival of Easter.

  • IHOP is celebrating National Pancake Day on Tuesday Feb 13 the official foodie holiday is Feb 28
  • The restaurant chain is raising funds for Feeding America guests are invited to donate via their check or at site throughout February
  • Pancakes will be out on festive force on Feb 13

The day before Valentine Day is Galentine Day of course when we shine some well deserved sweetness on friend we hold so dear.

IHOP is observing National Pancake Day 2024 on Feb 13 . Completely pancaking out over a popular food holiday one tha IHOP has celebrated for few years.

Filing us with Cheer hope and all good and loving emotions that middle of February is said to bring? Feeding America an organization devoted to ending hunger in country is beneficiary.

You are invited to donate at IHOP after you enjoy your short stack or online.

IHOP has designated The Month of Giving as February so go to site through Feb 29 and give what you can.

IHOP free pancakes are a dine in treat more about free pancakes on Feb 13.

Veteran Morning Edition host Bob Edwards dies at 76

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Longtime morning National Public Radio Host Bob Edwards has died according to NPR. He was 76 years veteran.

Edwards was the host of radio stations Morning Edition show for 24 and half years. NPR said adding people knew him as the voice we woke up to.

He left NPR in 2004 and interview one of his radio heroes Charles Osgood during his last show.

Osgood was the first person Edwards interviewed for Morning Edition.

Edwards went on to host his own show at Sirius XM Radio. He could be heard on Bob Edwards Weekend through Public radio channels

NYC schools going remote Tuesday due to snow threat

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New York City public schools will go remote Tuesday city officials revealed monday before a winter storm estimated to dump up to 8 inches of snow on five boroughs.

It will be a test of asynchronous learning for the nation mega public school district. The city had for all intents and aims done away with snow days after Covid 19 pandemic forced more innovative learning.

That said the city has not moved fully remote for snow day to this point. The New York City has suspended alternate side parking regulations for Tuesday.

When is Presidents Day 2024? Whats open/closed and why we celebrate the federal holiday

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There is a three day holiday around the corner for some. Presidents Day is a federal holiday celebrated each year in the middle of February to honor past US presidents.

We celebrate President Day and Why

When is Presidents Day?

This Year Presidents Day falls on Monday Feb. 19, 2024. The federal holiday is observed the 3rd Monday of February each year.

What is Presidents Day?

Officially known as Washington Birthday the first federal holiday of the year was meant to honor the country first president George Washington.

Washington was born in Virginia on Feb 11 1731 according to used Julian calendar. In 1752 Britain and all colonies adopted the Georgian calendar which moved birthday a year and 11 day to Feb 22 1732.

The holiday included honoring President Abraham Lincoln whose birthday is Feb.12. The position of holiday between birthdays of Washington and Lincoln gave hike to famous name of Presidents Day.

Why do we celebrate Presidents Day?

The country celebrated the founding father birthday before Congress revealed it a federal holiday according to National Archives.

Congress established a joint committee to overlook festivities to honor the former president nationally. On Feb 22, 1832 the committee recommended Congress Washington memory and in commemoration of his birth.

The House and Senate commemorated the 130th anniversary of Washington birth by reading his farewell address. This event became a tradition in the Senate that is still observed to this day.

Washington Birthday did not become a legal holiday til Jan 31, 1879 when congress added Feb 22 to the holidays to be observed by federal employees in District of Columbia. This does not become a paid holiday for federal employees until 1885.

What is open on President’s Day?

The post office, stock market, banks and schools will be closed on Presidents Day. Most grocery and retail stores will be open.

Who is off for Presidents Day?

Federal holidays are those observed by the federal government so anyone who works for federal government has the day off. Federal holidays may be observed on Monday or Friday if they fall on weekend.

Taylor Swift chugs beer cuddles Blake Lively and Chiefs play 49ers at the Super Bowl

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Taylor Swift strolled into Allegiant Stadium for the Super Bowl surrounded by friends. She cuddled with Blake Lively during Post Malone performance of America the Beautiful and won what appeared to be a beer chugging competition slamming her cup down to a noise from fans.

Swift little to cheer during the match. The pop superstar flew halfway around the globe to see her boyfriend Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and team play the San Francisco 49ers.

Defending Super Bowl Champion struggled with first half filled with miscues, dropping passes, and Chiefs trailed 10 -3 at halftime.

Swift completed her trip from Tokyo Dome to Allegiant Stadium for the match walking through security along with Lively, Ice Spice and her mother. She was seen talking to Kelce brother Philadelphia Eagles Jason Kelce and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in private boxes that cost more than $1 million.

Swift who has been dating Kelce first few weeks of NFL season flew on private plane across nine times zones and international date line from last 4 shows at Tokyo Dome in Japan to arrive 2 hours before start.

The time change allowed her to land in Los Angeles and make last hop to Las Vegas.

The 14 time Grammy winner walked in wearing a black outfit with red jacket over shoulder getting the memo from Kelce and many of the chiefs.

He wore a shimmering back suit, quaterback Patrick Mahomes wore a sharp black suit of his own and Chief coach Andy Reid wore a black blazer as Chiefs leaned into role of villians.

Swift became a regular at games both away and homes sitting with Brittany Mahomes the wife of Kansas City quatterback Patrick Mahomes.

Swift brought friends including Ryan Reynolds and Lively.

Swift start dating Kelce after he said on his New Heights podcast that had tried and failed to give her a friendship bracelet during her performance at Arrowhead stadium. Kelce invited her to watch him perform at home of the Chiefs

Kelce and Swift wont have whole lot of time together instead how the games gone.

After winning a record breaking 4th album of year award at the Grammy for Midnights where she declared her next album will drop in April.

Swift is due back across the Pacific later this week. The international leg of her Eras Tour resumes Friday night in Australia win the first three shows at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

There was star power besides Swift for the NFL marquee night. Usher performed the halftime show with guest including Alicia Keys. Reba McEntire sang the national anthem.

Missed Usher’s 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show performance? Here’s how to watch it on demand

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The 2024 Super Bowl halftime show starring Usher was splendid event. Held live at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, NV during the San Francisco 49ers vs Kansas City Chiefs game.

Usher was joined by Alicia Key, H E R william Lil Jon and Ludacris in performances of the singer blast hits.

Here is how to watch Usher Super Bowl LVIII halftime show on demand roller skates and all.

When was the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show?

The 2024 Super Bowl will be played between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Feb 11 2024 at 6 30 pm ET (3:30 pm PT)

The Super Bowl halftime show starts about 90 minutes to 2 hours after start or between 8-8:30 om ET (5-5:30 pm PT)

How to watch the Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime Show on demand

The Super Bowl LVIII halftime show may be over however there are 2 streamers that will allow you rewatch the match, even it is over. Fubo and NFL+.

Watch the 2024 Super Bowl halftimes show free with Fubo Lookback

You can catch the Usher Super Bowl halftime show on demand on Fubo. The sports streaming service has a lookback feature enables you to watch previously aired content for up to 3 days past its original airtime.

To watch the show without cable start 7 day free trial of Fubo. You can start watching on Your TV phone tablet or computer.

You can access to NFL Football, MLB, NBA, MLS, NHL and international football games Fubos Pro Tier is price at $80 per month after your free 7 day trial.

Top features of FuboTV Pro Tier

  • There are no contracts with Fubo You can cancel at any time
  • The Pro tier includes 188 channels including NFL Network
  • Fubo includes all channels you need to watch college and pro football including CBS
  • All tiers come with 1000 hours of cloud based DVR recording
  • Stream your TV phone, tablet and other devices

Relive the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show with an Usher playlist

If you desire to relive the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show at gym or on go check out the Usher playlist at Apple Music.

You can listen to official set list listen to Usher new album in spatial audio listen to interviews. Super Bowl LVIII Dance Party mixes.

The music streaming services is offering a one month free trial. You will pay $10.99 per month. Download the latest Usher playlist and check out Usher halftime show trailer.

What are Usher’s most popular songs?

Famous for swoon worthy hits like U Remind Me and iconic dance hits like Yeah. Usher has 9 Billboard Hot 100 number one singles. Often called The King of R&B the 45 year old crooner has been performing live since he was 15 years old.

Usher top hits include Nice & Slow You Make Me Wanna U Got IT Bad U Dont Have To Call Burn MY Boo Alicia Keys

How long is the Super Bowl halftime show?

While halftime in a NFL game lasts 13 minutes the Super Bowl gets a supersize halftime to allow for moving the sets on and off the field. You should expect Usher performance to be 13 minutes long.

Watch the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show on your phone with NFL+

You desire to watch the Super Bowl LVIII halftime show on your cell check out NFL+. The NFL+ Premium tier of the streaming service includes access to full game replays on demand.

NFL+ Premium includes NFL RedZone which permits you to watch up to eight Sunday NFL games at same time.

The NFL+ Premium streaming services is $15 per month but NFL+ has promotion where you can get a premium subscription through September 3, 2024 for $40.

Top Features of NFL+

  • You get access to all NFL preseason games
  • NFL+ let you watch steam local and primetime regular season games on your phone or table but not your TV.
  • NFL Network is a good choice for those who are looking to stream football on go

Who is Usher?

Born Usher Raymond IV the 45 year old singer dancer actor producer is famous to fans as Usher. Usher is father of four children

Usher went on to become a top recording artist who has won 8 Grammy Awards 18 Billboard Music Awards 12 Soul Train Music Awards and 8 American Music Awards.

Usher has been introduced into Georgia Music Hall of Fame and Hollywood Walk of Fame and has get both the Freedom Award and President Volunteer Service Award for his philanthropic work.