Brenwood II March 2018

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
starts MARCH 11, 2018
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.
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is often wrongly referred to as “Daylight Savings,”
with an “s” at the end. Other common variations are “Summer Time” and “Daylight-Saving
Time.”
The term “Daylight Savings Time” is very commonly used, especially in Australia,
Canada and the United States. It’s likely that the incorrect term “savings”
entered the popular vocabulary because it’s so often used in everyday contexts,
like “savings account.”
At the beginning of the DST period in the spring, clocks are moved forward,
usually by 1 hour. When DST ends in fall (autumn), clocks are turned back again.
DST does not add daylight, but it gives more usable hours of daylight. In that
sense, DST “saves” daylight, especially during early spring. Standard time refers
to time without DST.
spring forward !!!
4 March 2018 | Community Newsletter