April Fools' Day or All Fools' Day, though not a holiday in its own right, is a notable day celebrated in many countries on April 1st. The day is marked by the commission of hoaxes and other practical jokes of varying sophistication on friends, enemies and neighbors, or sending them on fool's errands, the aim of which is to embarrass the gullible. In some countries, April Fools' jokes (also called "April Fools") are only made before noon on April 1st.

Now that the cooler weather is leaving and the warmer weather approaches more and more kiddos will be playing outdoors. Please remember the community rules:

• Children should be supervised at all times
• There are designated play areas (playground and basketball court)
• No one under the age of 16 is permitted in the pool area without a parent or legal guardian
• Children should not play or ride their bike in the parking lots

Lets have a safe and enjoyable spring!

Irish colonists brought Saint Patrick's Day to what is now the United States of America. The first civic and public celebration of Saint Patrick's Day in the 13 colonies took place in Boston, Massachusetts in 1737.


During this first celebration The Charitable Irish Society of Boston organized what was the first Saint Patrick's Day Parade in the colonies on 17 March 1737. The first celebration of Saint Patrick's Day in New York City was held at the Crown and Thistle Tavern in 1756, and New York's first Saint Patrick's Day Parade was held on 17 March 1762 by Irish soldiers in the British Army.


In 1780, General George Washington , who commanded soldiers of Irish descent in the Continental Army, allowed his troops a holiday on 17 March. This event became known as The St. Patrick's Day Encampment of 1780.


Today, Saint Patrick's Day is widely celebrated in America by Irish and non-Irish alike.Americans celebrate the holiday by wearing green. Many people, regardless of ethnic background, wear green-coloured clothing and items. Traditionally, those who are caught not wearing green are pinched.


Some cities paint the traffic stripe of their parade routes green. Chicago even dyes its river green. Savannah dyes its downtown city fountains green. Indianapolis dyes its Central Canal green. University of Missouri Rolla - St Pat's Board Alumni paint 12 city blocks kelly green with mops before the annual parade. Many parades are held to celebrate the holiday. Details vary, however Savannah, Georgia is a usually a prime location for revelers.

National Poison Prevention Week, the third week in March each year, is a week nationally designated to highlight the dangers of poisonings and how to prevent them. In honor of this week check out these simple year round tips:

Ten Ideas For Keeping Kids Safe While Cleaning

1. Take a tour of your home. Making sure your entire home is safe for children can help avoid unnecessary trips to the emergency room later on.


2. Install child-proof locks on cabinets that house cleaning supplies. Never assume a cabinet is too high for a curious, climbing toddler.


3. Keep all household products in their original packages. Packaging includes useful first aid information in the event of accidental exposure or ingestion.


4. Read and follow the product-label directions.


5. Don’t leave cleaning buckets unattended. Even those with a small amount of liquid pose a danger to "top heavy" toddlers. If the child falls into a bucket, it may not tip over and he or she could drown.


6. Schedule cleaning during "down times" such as nap time or when children are in school, or on a play date.


7. Take out only the amount of cleaning product needed for the job at hand. Store the rest away securely so there’s no chance that small explorers will get their hands on it.


8. Immediately clean up any spillage.


9. Avoid distractions or interruptions when children are present during cleaning. If you answer the door, take the child with you. If the phone rings, let the answering machine do its job.


10. Post the Poison Control Center phone number (1-800-222-1222) by every land phone in your home and save it on your cell phone.

For more prevention tips visit: http://www.poisonprevention.org/.

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