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Veterans Day 2018

Veterans Day

Sunday, November 11

Observed date:

Monday, November 12

Veterans Day, a U.S. federal holiday, is a time to honor and thank those who are serving or have served in the military and are still with us.
On Veterans Day, think about how you can show a veteran extra appreciation. Attend a Veterans Day parade or event in your area. Ask a veteran about their service and really listen. Visit a VA hospital. Display the flag to salute our veterans!

Unique November Celebrations

November is a month loaded with weeks of opportunities for celebrating almost anything that interests your family.

Month-Long Observances

Week-Long Observances

  • Geography Awareness Week – Always falls during the month of November
  • National Young Reader’s Week – Second full week of November
  • American Education Week – Week before Thanksgiving
  • National Family Week – Week containing Thanksgiving
  • Game and Puzzle Week – Third full week of November

Special Days and Holidays

This Week

  • November 8 National Parents as Teachers Day
  • November 8 National Young Readers Day (second Tuesday)
  • November 8 National STEM/STEAM Day
  • November 10 Marine Corps Birthday
  • November 10 Sesame Street Day
  • November 11 National Origami Day
  • November 11 Remembrance Day
  • November 11 Veterans Day
  • November 14 Loosen Up, Lighten Up Day
  • November 14 National American Teddy Bear Day

Voters approve Prop 126, banning taxes on services

The voter-approved measure will change Arizona’s constitution to prohibit sales taxes on any service, such as haircuts, pet grooming, banking and doctor visits that were not already in effect by Dec. 31, 2017.

Pork Chops with Pear and Apple Chutney

Total: 30 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min

Ingredients

Chutney:
1 shallot, diced
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 1-inch piece peeled fresh ginger, cut into coins
1 cinnamon stick
Kosher salt
Pinch crushed red pepper
2 pears & 1 apple, peeled, cored, and cut in large dice
2 tablespoons dried cranberries
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Chops:
8 thin bone-in pork chops, each about 4 ounces
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

1. For chutney: In medium microwave-safe bowl, stir together shallot, vinegar, brown sugar, butter, ginger, cinnamon stick, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and red pepper. Cover and seal with plastic wrap and heat in microwave oven on HIGH for 1 minute. Carefully remove plastic wrap and stir in pears, apple and cranberries. Re-cover and microwave for 10 minutes more. Carefully poke holes in plastic wrap to release steam and set aside.
2. For pork chops: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Pat pork chops dry and season with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan and heat until shimmering. Lay 4 chops in pan and sear until golden on one side, about 3 minutes. Turn and cook 1 more minute. Remove from pan; set aside and keep warm. Repeat with remaining oil and chops. Add chutney to pan and, scrape up any brown bits from bottom using a wooden spoon. Simmer until slightly thickened. Stir in cilantro. Serve chops with chutney.

Did You Know?

What is the origin of the donkey and elephant as the symbols of the Democratic and Republican parties in America?

Cartoonist Thomas Nast is credited with making the donkey the recognized symbol of the Democratic Party. It first appeared in a cartoon in Harper’s Weekly in 1870, and was supposed to represent an anti-Civil War faction. But the public was immediately taken by it and by 1880 it had already become the unofficial symbol of the party.

Political cartoonist Thomas Nast was also responsible for the Republican Party elephant. In a cartoon that appeared in Harper’s Weekly in 1874, Nast drew a donkey clothed in lion’s skin, scaring away all the animals at the zoo. One of those animals, the elephant, was labeled “The Republican Vote.” That’s all it took for the elephant to become associated with the Republican Party.

Payson ART League Fall ART Show

Sat Nov 10th 10:00am – Sun 11th 4:00pm
Julia Randall Elementary School
600 S Green Valley Pkwy

Veterans Day Program

Sun Nov 11th 10:00am – 11:00am
Sun Nov 4th 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Payson High School Auditorium

PATS Hike

Boulders Loop from Monument Loop

Sat Nov 17th 8:30am