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Guest Contributor: Miss Cozy
You’re probably putting your shorts and dresses away and breaking out those jeans, pants, leggings (or jeggings) and tights. Even though you cannot see the dry skin on your legs, it exists and will probably get worse as the weather gets colder. This is an ideal time to exfoliate.
Prepare a scrub from 1/2 cup cooked, pureed pumpkin and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Apply to your body using gentle, circular motions and then rinse off with warm water.
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If you have the chance, try to stop by one of these great events this weekend:
Huntsville, Alabama - Who is the angry ghost in the courthouse? What is the story behind the haunting tune phantom children singing while playing on Walker Street? Does time still stand for these spirits? From October 22nd through October 23rd, at 6 pm, enjoy the Huntsville Ghost Walk at Harrison Brothers Hardware, 124 South Side Square, Downtown Huntsville. For more info, call (256) 509-3940 or Click here.
Orlando, Florida – Park Avenue’s Fourth Annual Fashion Week will include luxurious runway shows and a swanky VIP event. Stores will host trunk shows and welcome the designers for meet-and-greets throughout the week. Admission for the Fashion Show: daytime $20, evening $30 – Enjoy Fashion Week in Florida, which will be celebrating local Fashion Boutiques and the Design Community until October 23rd 2010 – For more info call (843) 478-0396 or click here.
Louisville, Kentucky – This Sunday, October 24th at 1pm is the the Louisville’s American Cancer Society’s 13th annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K walk. “We’ve made great strides against breast cancer, but our crusade won’t end until we find the cure. Join us in making strides toward a world with more birthdays!” “Each step you’ll take is personal. And each step will help save lives.” Stop by Waterfront Park to participate. Click here for more info.
Detroit Michigan - Beer-related activities at local breweries and bars can only mean Detroit Beer Week is here. This includes a charity beer event at St. Andrews Hall, a multi-chef beer dinner, beer & cheese event, pub crawl, and a bike tour. The week culminates with the 2nd Annual Detroit Fall Beer Festival at Eastern Market on October 23rd, an event that showcases more than 200 Michigan beers and includes entertainment by Alison Lewis and the String Ponies, Ceremonial Firkin Tapping, and The Octopus. Click here for more info.
Memphis, Tennessee - Calling all artists to the RiverArtsFest 2010 this Saturday, October 23rd and Sunday, October 24th with the opportunity to experience:
- Expanded Artist Market with more than 185 fine artists from across the country – the market features painting, photography, ceramics, glass, wearable art, toys, jewelry, and more.
- Hands on Art, a station for artists of all ages to express their creative energies. Last year’s interactive project of hand-painted discs will decorate this year’s festival.
- Four musical stages featuring acts by known regional artists, and dozens of strolling street performers. Acts range from rock, jazz, blues, dance, R&B, jug band, Latin, Motown, country, folk, and classical.
- Artist in Motion stations featuring demonstrations on glass blowing, paper making, watercolor painting, and more.
- Great food and beverages from area and regional restaurants.
- Special art exhibits in the galleries and shops of South Main.
This Saturday October 23 from 10 am – 6 pm and Sunday, October 24, 2010 10 am – 4:30 pm at the Historic South Main Arts District, Main Street between Huling and Webster
Click here for more info.
Phoenix, Arizona – If you’re looking to expand your business and connections, stop by the Arizona Farmer and Chef connection this Monday, October 4th 2010. This is meant to be “a gathering designed to foster collaboration and wholesale direct market opportunities between local farmers, ranchers, chefs and other food buyers who are committed to expanding and strengthening local and seasonal food networks.” Check out their featured speakers, breakout sessions, networking, and a wine and cheese reception at the Intercontinental Montelucia Resort and Spa – 4949 E Lincoln Drive – Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 Click 
Los Angeles, California - Thanks to the LA County Fair, this rustic festival encourages us to forget those soy lattés and milk some cows, pet some horses, and enjoy some wine, beer and an array of food. Some extra features include the Budweiser Clydesdales, the all Creatures Barnyard Racers – a group of fast racing pigs run through the mud, live music performances from the Summertime Concert Series – some headlining performers have included Jessica Simpson and The Village People, special performances like the aerial high wire show put on by The Pirates of the Colombian Caribbean and Circus regulars like the Stars of the Peking Acrobats from China perform. Click 
Denver, Colorado – “Dust off your running shoes and set your alarm for Sunday, October 3 when 60,000 participants are expected for the 18th annual Komen Denver Race for the Cure. The race, which starts and ends at the Pepsi Center, has three events: the 5K Co-Ed Run/Walk at 7:00am, 5K Co-Ed Walk at 8:00am and the Family 1-Mile Fun Walk at 9:00am.” Click 
New Orleans, Louisiana – Oktoberfest is done New O’leans style.. Featuring live bands, German food and beer, wine and schnapps, and Souvenirs from Germany – it’s held every year at Deutsches Haus, which is located at 200 S. Galvez Street in New Orleans. The Haus opens at 5:00 PM each Friday and 1:30 pm Saturday through October 25th – Meals are available at 5:00 PM until 10:45 PM. Click 
St. Louis, Missouri – The best restaurants in town will be showing off their finest dishes at the 2010 Taste of St. Louis. This three day event features food, art, music, cooking demonstrations and more. The Taste of St. Louis is held at Soldiers Memorial at 12th and Market Streets in downtown St. Louis. Click 
Denver, Colorado – Now that Fall is officially here, the Denver Botanic Gardens has put together one of the most ‘attended’ corn mazes in the country! “Maze design is cut in the shape of a marmot (a large ground squirrel native to the Rocky Mountains that is also the mascot for the new Mordecai Children’s Garden at the Gardens’ York Street location).” Enjoy tasty fall treats from their food vendors, two observation bridges that provide a bird’s eye view to help you navigate, and Hayrides as well as pony rides will be available on the weekends for an additional cost. Click 
Washington, DC – September is known as Hispanic Heritage Month, so to celebrate traditions, this weekend – September 26th 2010, enjoy the Latino Festival hosted in Washington DC, also known as Fiesta DC. This is an annual celebration featuring highlights of the Latino culture with a Parade of Nations, a children’s festival, a science fair, a diplomatic pavilion for embassies and consulates, arts & crafts, and international cuisine. The free festival is huge and takes over the Columbia Heights neighborhood bringing together dozens of non profit organizations, community leaders, and members of the community. This Sunday, September 26th from 11 am til 7 pm Parade: 1:30 pm til 3:30 pm – Located at Mt. Pleasant St. NW, between Argonne Pl. and Park Rd., Washington, DC. Click 
Atlanta, Georgia – Fall couldn’t be a more perfect time of year to enjoy an outdoors-y afternoon with friends, without heat exhaustion! This Saturday, September 25th 2010, check out the Miller Lite Chili Cookoff Festival at Stone Mountain. Running from 10am until 7pm, stop by for a fun filled day of beer, music and chili from around 300 chili booths that will be providing free samples. Located at Stone Mountain Park, GA; Coliseum Meadow (Special Events Area) Click 
Great Neck, New York – Antique Cars for sale, international food and live music by the Meade Brothers – what more could you ask for from a Car Festival?? This Sunday from 12pm til 5pm, stop by the Great Neck Plaza Autofest/Festival. There will also be a petting zoo, pony rides and carnival rides. Classic cars like the Alco-6 Racer – winner of the 1909 and 1910 Long Island Vanderbilt Cup Race, will be displayed as well. Click 
Long Island, New York – Summer is officially over, fall means warm apple pie and apple cider.. Perfect time for apple picking! The 21st Annual Long Island Apple Festival is this Sunday, September 19, 2010 @ Sherwood Jayne Farm. Enjoy a fun filled day of apple picking, apple cider, and a baking contest. (Please submit application for contest by Friday, Sept. 17, 2010 (amateurs only) – ( Form can be download 
Missouri River – St. Charles, Missouri – You don’t have to be Irish to enjoy their authentic food, music and drinks @ the annual Missouri River Irish Fest. It’s held in September, which is half way to St. Patrick’s Day @ Frontier Park. The air will be filled with live Celtic music and vendors selling plenty of popular Irish goods. Stop by this weekend – Friday, September 17th from 6 pm til 10:30 pm, Saturday, September 18th from 10 am til 11 pm, and Sunday, September 19th from 10 am til 4 pm – For more info, click 
Philadelphia, PA – Calling all artists.. Philly Fringe is an unfiltered festival where new and established artists present their work without stressing about the selection process. “Come one, come all..” Last year, 185 Philly Fringe shows were created by artists from around the region. This Saturday, September 18th 2010 marks the last day of the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe. Enjoy comedy, theater, dance, music, and other forms of art and expression. Click 
Washington DC - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a fiesta at the Zoo this Sunday, September 19, 2010 from 11 am til 5 pm @ the Smithsonian National Zoological Park. Enjoy a day filled with Hispanic and Latino music, costumed dancers, crafts, and Latin American authentic food. Click 
Denver, Colorado – Beer, BBQ and the outdoors?? Sounds like a commemoration of Summer.. This weekend, September 17th until September 19th 2010 from 11am until 10pm, the Appaloosa Grill and the Great Divide Beer Garden teamed up to offer a Beer Fest BBQ with live music, and will be hosted outside of the Great Divide’s beer garden. Click 
Atlanta, Georgia – Have you looked at today’s date?? Its 9-02-10! It shouldn’t go unnoticed! So SweetWater Brewery has created a 90′s themed event to celebrate. Hosted by Metromix and SweetWater, tonight the Peach Pit comes to Atlanta for an all out 90′s bash - to celebrate America’s favorite past time: 90210! Go big or go home and dress up like Kelly, Steve, David, Donna, Brandon, Dylan, Valerie or Andrea, because everyone in costume will receive half off their entrance fee. (You must be 21+ – Entrance is $8) The theme is original 90210, so the more 90′s the better: Jean jackets, gelled hair and mini dresses are not only appropriate, they are highly encouraged. Get some SweetWater goodies for the best dressed and best looking couple. SweetWater Brewery is located at 195 Ottley Drive Northeast – Atlanta. For more information visit 
Phoenix, Arizona – Kick off Hispanic Heritage month this Saturday, September 4th 2010 from 11 am to 6 pm, as the Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce sponsors the annual 21st Fiesta de Septiembre. The event takes place in Historic downtown Wickenburg, and includes Mariachi groups, folklorico dancers, salsa and margarita contests, outdoor mercado, food and beverage cantina, historic photo exhibits, and a food fair! Wickenburg Community Center 160 N. Valentine Street. For more information visit 
Boston, Massachusetts – If you’re in Boston this weekend, the one event to check out is their traditional Gloucester Schooner Festival. This 26th annual schooner festival takes place in America’s oldest seaport. Running from September 3rd until September 6th, close to 50 ships are expected to participate in two days of racing, celebration and events, including Sunday’s “Mayor’s Race.” Sponsored by Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, enjoy a full schedule of activities from sailing, tours, fireworks display over Gloucester Harbor, a festival party, and more! For more information visit 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Stop by the 45th Annual Polish-American Family Festival and County Fair to enjoy a three-day festival of all things Polish. Running from September 4th until September 6th 2010, this event is infused with the Polish spirit, featuring vendors, kielbasa, pierogi, loads of entertainment (yes, there’s polka), and much more. Located at 654 Ferry Road Doylestown, PA 18901. For more information vist 
Columbus, Ohio – The mission of the Native American Indian Center is to preserve, protect and promote Native American culture, spirituality and philosophy. This has been accomplished through traditional Powwow’s, as they are the greatest expression of Native American Indian art. Join them during their traditional Labor Day Powwow, to encompass the values, traditions and spirituality of many native cultures. This weekend, from September 4th until September 6th 2010, enjoy traditions including Native American dancing, singing, food and crafts. Located at Franklin County Fairgrounds, 4100 Columbia St., Hilliard – Weekend pass: $15, Adults: $7. For more information visit 
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