Lost Creek March 2018

IMPORTANT DATES & HOLIDAYS IN MARCH 2018
MARCH OBSERVANCES & FUN FACTS
Birthstone: Aquamarine
March Flower: Daffodil
Astrological Signs: Pisces (2/19-3/20) and Aries (3/21-4/20)
The Anglo-Saxons called the month Hlyd monath which means
Stormy month or Hraed monath which means Rugged month.
March is observed as:
• American Dietetic Association Month
• National Nutrition Month
• American Red Cross Month
• Caffeine Awareness Month
• Epilepsy Awareness Month
• National Nutrition Month
• Nutrition Month
• Peanut Month
• Women’s History Month
Holidays:
3/11: Daylight Saving Time starts
3/17: St. Patrick’s Day
3/20: Spring begins!
3/25: Palm Sunday
3/30: Friday Good Friday
3/31: Passover
BUDGET FRIENDLY SPRING BREAK
FAMILY HOT SPOTS
A great spring-break vacation doesn’t need to break the bank.
Whether you’re exploring a cool city or lounging on the beach, you
can beat the winter blues with a budget spring break. Check out
these budget friendly hot spots:
Washington, DC: It doesn’t cost a dime to enjoy Washington, DC’s
culture and history, especially during the Cherry Blossom Festival
when the city is awash in delicate white and pink blossoms. Free
events during the 2-week-long festival in early April include cultural
performances, fireworks and a parade. There’s no charge for the
main event - the stunning trees framing the Tidal Basin and around
the Washington Monument.
Ocho Rios, Jamaica: Jamaica is a popular spot for the spring-break
party crowd, but families can find fun for a bargain at the Beaches
Boscobel Resort and Golf Club. This all-inclusive resort boasts 5
restaurants, 6 bars and 1 super cool water park with 9 twisting
slides and kiddie pools.
Sanibel Island, FL: Spring break falls during Sanibel Island’s high
season from February to April when the weather is perfect and
shelling along the sandy shores is at its best.
Seattle, WA: You can explore Pike Place Market with your wallet intact,
if you can exercise willpower at the nearly 200 shops and restaurants
and both admission and parking are free at the Frye Art Museum.
12 March 2018 | Community Newsletter