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Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History Extends Opening Hours to 7 Days a Week

The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is now open seven days a week.

Pacific Grove, CA, May 15, 2019 — The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History is now open seven days a week.

The hours for the Museum, 165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, are 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., daily, and on Mondays will remain open until 7 p.m., during the summertime farmer’s market (Memorial Day to Labor Day).

The Museum is closed for major holidays. Please check the Museum’s event calendar (https://www.pgmuseum.org/museum-events?view=calendar&month=05-2019) for holiday information.

The Museum will be closed Thursday, July 4, 2019, in observance of Independence Day; at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, to prepare for the 135th Anniversary Gala; Thursday, Nov. 28, for the Thanksgiving holiday; Wednesday, Dec. 25, for the Christmas holiday; and Wednesday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day. The Museum is ADA accessible and a wheelchair is available upon request.

The reason the Museum elected to open for seven days is, as a well-used free resource for Monterey County, there will be more chances to accommodate families and field trips, and allow out-of-town visitors an extra day to visit the Museum.

For more information on the museum, call (831) 648-5716, email admin@pgmuseum.org or go to the website at www.pgmuseum.org.

About the Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

In 1883, our museum opened its doors among the first wave of natural history museums in America. Naturalists of this era, such as John Muir And Louis Aggasiz, began a national tradition of hands-on science education and nature preservation. The museum has continued this tradition for 130 years. The museum’s mission is to inspire discovery, wonder, and stewardship of our natural world. It envisions a community of curious minds, engaged in discovering the natural heritage and cultural legacy that exist today on the Central California Coast. The Museum is a catalyst for conservation and a valued learning resource in this region, facilitating active inquiry for all ages.

Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History

165 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove, CA, 93950

(831) 648-5716

Fax: (831) 648-5755

admin@pgmuseum.Org

www.pgmuseum.org

Contact:

Marci Bracco Cain

Chatterbox PR

Salinas, CA 93901

(831) 747-7455

http://www.pgmuseum.org

GiftWorksPlus Is Debuting New Occupational Picture Frames for Labor Day

GiftWorksPlus debuts a line of occupational picture frames for doctors, EMTs, teachers and more, just in time for Labor Day.

Waukesha, WI, USA — With Labor Day approaching, now is the time to be thinking about a way to appreciate those whose jobs make our lives easier. GiftWorksPlus is debuting a new line of custom frames featuring various occupations, including: firemen, nurses, police, EMTs and more.

Labor Day, which falls on the first Monday in September, was created to be a national day of tribute and appreciation to those who contribute to the country’s workforce. As far back as 1885, some form of observance took place for Labor Day. The bill to observe Labor Day was accepted state by state over the years, and in 1894, Congress passed an act making the first Monday in September a legal holiday.

Early Labor Day celebrations involved a street parade as well as festivals in cities across America. Later on, speeches were added to the festivities. Over the years, Labor Day has evolved into what we know it today – a holiday meant to take time away from jobs to relax.

However, Labor Day is still the ideal time to take a moment to say thank you to those whose work and labor makes the lives citizens better and safer. GiftWorksPlus has a line of custom occupational picture frames. These engraved wooden frames are an ideal and thoughtful way to say thank you to the nurses, teachers, lawyers and doctors in your life. The intricate engravings on these picture frame designs will stand out on any desk, wall, or office.

GiftWorksPlus offers free customization on all their frames, making these wooden frames an ideal customized gift. Many of these occupational frames feature multiple picture frames within it, perfect for highlighting a collage of photos. These frames would be a great gift for the head of a department, a manager, a principal or a gift from coworkers to an employee who is retiring.

So take a look through the wooden picture frames at GiftWorksPlus today to find the perfect gift of appreciation to a coworker, friend, or family member.

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Creative twists can add a “Wow Factor” to your Labor Day Menu

Suprising food pairings that are sure to excite the taste buds.

Parsippany, NJ, USA (August 31, 2013) — The stress of planning your Labor Day menu can turn the special holiday into a chore. But whether you’re barbecuing in the backyard or tailgating before the big game, adding a creative twist to your favorite dishes can instantly turn your social gathering into a memorable event – no extra effort necessary.

It’s all about bringing an unexpected ingredient into the mix. Have you ever thought about using powerful flavors in extraordinary new ways such as topping a cake with barbecue sauce, using jalapenos to make ice cream, or perking up deviled eggs with pickles?

Here are four favorite flavorful ingredients and some unpredictable new ways to use them for a Labor Day menu surprise:

1. Pickles – While you love them all year long, pickles are among the royalty of condiments. Why not let them hold court in dishes where you might not usually expect them? Start with pickles that celebrate the essence of freshness, such as Farmer’s Garden by Vlasic in Kosher Dill Spears or Zesty Garlic Chips. Made with farm-grown cucumbers, hand-picked garlic, carrots, peppers, herbs and spices, each jar is delivered fresh to your grocery store. Free of preservatives and artificial colorings, they’re naturally low-fat and low-calorie. Toss pickles on the grill or use them to add zing to favorite dishes like deviled eggs.

2. Barbecue sauce – Grilled goodies surely would not be the same without barbecue sauce. It makes burgers bodacious and wings take flight. But imagine that spicy, savory punch paired with the intense richness of dark chocolate for a startling culinary match made in heaven. Barbecue sauce adds moisture and excitement to your favorite chocolate cake or cupcake recipe (http://www.thedormesticgoddess.blogspot.com/2012/07/chocolate-barbecue-sauce-cupcakes-with.html).

3. Watermelon – Plenty of fresh fruits find their way onto your plate, but few carry the weight (literally and figuratively) of this staple. Watermelon is a great ingredient for everything from salads and salsa to cocktails and Asian-style stir fry. You can even toss a wedge on the grill. Simply brush the edges with oil first to prevent sticking, grill just enough to warm the melon and add some grill marks, and then top it with thinly shaved prosciutto and blue cheese crumbles for a sweet and savory appetizer.

4. Jalapeno peppers – You love them on nachos and they wake up any omelet, but have you ever thought of adding jalapenos to ice cream? The combination of heat from the peppers, sweet from other ingredients such as fruit, and the coolness of the frozen treat make for a stimulating and unique experience. Pull out your ice cream maker and whip up a batch of chocolate jalapeno ice cream or mango-jalapeno sorbet. It’s easy to find such recipes online and in no time at all, you’ll create a dessert that’s both hot and cold and will keep people talking until Christmas.

If you’re ready to get adventurous with your ingredients, try this deviled egg recipe from Vlasic, which marries two tastes into one blissful union of flavor:

DEVILED EGGS PICKLE BOAT

Ingredients:
– 6 eggs
– 1 teaspoon of mustard
– 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise
– 1 tablespoon of chives
– 1/2 a Farmer’s Garden Kosher Dill Half, finely chopped
– 2 pieces of red pepper from the Farmer’s Garden jar, finely chopped
– 1/2 Farmer’s Garden Kosher Dill Half, sliced thin into half moons for garnish
– Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Boil or steam the eggs for 13 to 15 minutes. Immediately remove the eggs from the hot water and place in ice water to cool. When eggs are cool enough to handle, peel the shells, and split the eggs in half, separating the yolks from the whites.

Place yolks in a bowl with mustard, mayo, salt and pepper, chives, chopped pickles and chopped red pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

Place two half-moon pickle slices in each egg white half. Fill remaining egg white with yolk mixture, using a spoon or a piping bag. Top deviled eggs with fresh parsley and chill until ready to serve.

Log on to http://www.farmersgardenvlasic.com/recipes for more great pickle recipes.

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Parsippany, NJ 07054
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