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April 22nd – Vol 4 – 22

Retired flavors: Ben & Jerry’s, renowned for its offbeat ice
cream, adopts a unique approach to discontinued varieties with
their “Flavor Graveyard.” Located at the Ben & Jerry’s Factory
in Waterbury, Vermont (U.S.) and also pictured on a dedicated
page on the company’s website, the Graveyard features granite
headstones with epitaphs honoring the legacy of “dearly depinted”
flavors. The Graveyard started in 1997 with only four
flavors but now lists 35 like Wavy Gravy, Dublin Mudslide,
Economic Crunch, and Holy Cannoli. The Flavor Graveyard
attracts visitors from across the world, allowing ice cream
enthusiasts to pay respects to retired recipes. Recently, the flavor
What a Cluster was laid to rest with an actual ceremony.

Furry heirs: One wealthy woman in China seems to love her
pets more than her three children. The Shanghai woman, with
the surname Liu, has an estate worth $2.8 million and wrote a
will to leave her fortune in the care of a local veterinarian appointed
as the will administrator. The vet is responsible for the care of
her pets. The woman was motivated to make the unusual choice
because she claimed her offspring seldom contacted her and
didn’t visit or care for her when she became ill. Liu had wanted to
leave her money directly to her pets, but that was illegal.

Big find: A diamond about the size of a candy gumdrop was
discovered by a French tourist visiting the Crater of Diamonds
State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas (U.S.). The man had experience
panning for gold and searching for ammonite fossils, so he
knew how to go about things. He rented a diamond hunting kit
from the park and set to work. A recent rain had washed away
dirt and uncovered heavy rocks, leaving minerals and diamonds
lying near the surface and making the search a bit easier. He
intends to have the brown, 7.46-carat rock cut into two diamonds,
one for his fiancée and another for his daughter.

Lost wallet: A Chicago woman who lost her wallet during
a visit to Arizona had it returned, 29 years later! A man from
Mesa, Arizona (U.S.), was diving and kayaking in the Salt River
not far from the Goldfield Mine in Apache Junction. He was
with six family members when he found the wallet, about 15 feet
(4.5 m) below the surface. Spending time on the water is the
family’s favorite pastime and they often find rings, jewelry, and
fishing rods. But this time they were glad to see that the wallet
included a driver’s license, which allowed them to search online
for the owner, and eventually return the wallet to her.

“If we could be twice young and twice old, we could
correct all our mistakes.” —Euripides
“The action is best which procures the greatest happiness
for the greatest numbers.” —Francis Hutcheson

To submit something to the free community What’s Happening section, email us at [email protected] a paragraph summary of your event at least three weeks prior to the event date:

Learn to Play the Bagpipes or Drums – Branch 58 Royal Canadian Legion (East Hamilton) Pipe Band invites new members of all ages to join the band. No experience is necessary. All instruction is free. Call 905-664-4086 or email [email protected] for more information.

St Mary’s Catholic Secondary School DREAM program – (Dominican Republic Education and Medical Support) is seeking donations for a major fundraising event, which is taking place on Friday May 3rd at Thomas the Apostle Church Waterdown at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $60.00.

Knights of Columbus Perogie & Sausage Dinner – Ukrainian Church of Resurrection, 821 Upper Wentworth St.,Hamilton next to Limeridge Mall. Take Out Only on Thursday, Apr 25, 2024 from 3 to 6 pm. Preorder at 905-385-9462. $15.00 per order.

Harmony in the Hammer – The Duet Club of Hamilton’s 135th Anniversary Concert showcasing Women of Song with guests Rosewood Consort. Sunday, April 28, 2:30 p.m. Melrose United Church 86 Homewood Ave. (At Locke St. S.) Tickets general $20, Student/senior $15, 12 and under free. Refreshments following concert.

The Shawshank Redemption” in Hamilton – April 25th to 27th, The Zoetic Company Ltd, 526 Concession Street, Hamilton. Join Playful Fox Productions for an unforgettable experience as they bring The Shawshank Redemption to life in Hamilton! This highly anticipated event will take place at The Zoetic Company Ltd. April 25th to 27th. Please note: This play deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. Tickets at http://ShawshankHamilton.eventbrite.ca

Spaghetti Dinner – Saturday April 27th, @ Case United Church 6180 White Church Rd. E., Mount Hope. All you can eat spaghetti, with special meat sauce, salad, rolls, pickles, beverage & fabulous pies. Served at 4:45 pm & 7 pm. Tickets: Adults $20, Children 6 – 12 $10, Children 5 & under free. Call 905-679-6184 or 905-692-3198

Spring Penny Sale – Sat. April 27 Doors open at 11 am Draws at 1:00 pm St. Paul’s United Church42 Tragina Ave. N. {East of Kenilworth off Main)Baking, Treasures, Lunches, Draws and Prizes Free admission, Wheelchair accessible

Rummage & Yard Sale – Sat. May 4^th: 9:00-11:30 am. Delta United Church, 47 Ottawa St. S. @ Maple Ave. Everyone Welcome

1. The Forbidden City is located in the capital of what country?
2. In 1975, Angola won independence from Belgium, Portugal,
or Germany?
3. How many squares are usually on a bingo card?
4. Elisha G. Otis invented the escalator, passenger elevator, or
home blender?
5. A coral reef is a plant—T/F?

ARIES
(March 20 – April 19)
Have you not been entirely
truthful about something,
either to yourself
or to others? Now may
be a good time to correct
the situation and put it
behind you. Lucky numbers: 4, 13, 14,
20, 43, 45.

TAURUS
(April 20 – May 20)
The potential exists, early
in the week, for you to
uncover an opportunity.
This may come to you
out of the blue or may
require you to take a leap
of faith. Lucky numbers: 1, 11, 32, 35,
37, 44.

GEMINI
(May 21 – June 20)
Are you having trouble
making a choice about
something important?
The answer may become
apparent if you use your
belief system to examine
the situation. Lucky numbers: 13, 16,
18, 28, 40, 48.

CANCER
(June 21 – July 22)
Your head and heart
may be out of sync at
the end of the week. Try
not to let the dissonance
negatively impact you,
since this phase could
pass in a few days. Lucky numbers: 5,
7, 22, 37, 43, 46.

LEO
(July 23 – Aug. 22)
At the start of the week,
your unconscious may
reveal information that
may be upsetting to your
self image. How can you
integrate rather than
fight this insight? Lucky numbers: 1,
3, 8, 24, 41, 46.
VIRGO
(Aug. 23 – Sept. 22)
Your natural work and
communication style
may be “slow and steady
wins the race.” But this
week, the energy might
help you pick up the
pace with success. Lucky numbers: 2,
12, 23, 30, 32, 47.

LIBRA
(Sept. 23 – Oct. 22)
Your feelings may be
particularly intense early
in the week. Is an under –
lying issue begging for a
resolution? How can you
use these emotions to
facilitate change? Lucky numbers: 10,
18, 21, 26, 30, 45.

SCORPIO
(Oct. 23 – Nov. 21)
If you set new goals
during your birthday
month, this may be a
good week to consider
completing projects that
support those objectives.
Lucky numbers: 11, 13, 18, 25, 27,
38.

SAGITTARIUS
(Nov. 22 – Dec. 21)
A few weeks ago, you
may have experienced a
challenge to your belief
system. If needed, the
energy at the end of this
week could help you
support your beliefs. Lucky numbers:
9, 15, 17, 26, 31, 37.

CAPRICORN
(Dec. 22 – Jan. 19)
If you have been working
hard and are running out
of steam, hang on for a
little bit longer. At the
end of this week, help
may be on the way for a
few days. Lucky numbers: 15, 16, 39,
42, 43, 47.

AQUARIUS
(Jan. 20 – Feb. 18)
Are your endeavors out
of sync with your highest
ideals and values? Now
may be a good week to
forge a new path that
gets you back on track
and in alignment. Lucky numbers: 16,
18, 19, 33, 38, 39.

PISCES
(Feb. 19 – March 20)
Translating ideals from
the ethereal realm onto
this plane can be a challenge
for Pisces. The
energy this week may
help you, so try to take
advantage of it. Lucky numbers: 3,
10, 12, 13, 21, 33

Lucky numbers this week: This week’s odds favor Taurus
winners with the luckiest number being 11.

Hawaiian dessert: Anyone visiting Hawaii (U.S.) should try
its famous Haupia pie. This decadent, layered dish starts with a
pie crust, usually followed by coconut and chocolate pudding,
topped with whipped cream.

Peace prize: Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu is better known as
Mother Theresa. Born in 1910 in what is now North Macedonia,
she became a nun at 18 and worked in the slums of India, which
earned her the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.

Waiting for visitors: During Canada’s 1967 centennial,
the town of St. Paul, Alberta, celebrated by building the world’s
first UFO landing pad. No extra-terrestrial visitors have been
sighted, but thousands of humans have taken a look.

Indoor plant: Indoor gardeners might want to try growing
a bamboo plant. These attractive plants like indirect light and
don’t need much water. Avoid using water with fluoride and
chlorine. Bottled is the best choice.

Crispy snack: A traditional Portuguese dish is bolinhos de
bacalhau, also called pastéis de bacalhau. These are fritters
made with cod, potatoes, onions, eggs, parsley, and spices,
then deep fried.