The Addison Gateway would like to share a little history on popcorn. On January 19th, National Popcorn Day pops onto the scene with a crunch we all love to enjoy! The annual celebration recognizes a treat that satisfies munchies, day or night. This time-honored snack can be sweet or savory, caramelized, buttered or plain, molded …
Nature lovers, bird lovers, and bird watchers across the country annually recognize National Bird Day on January 5th. It’s also one of several designated holidays celebrating birds. Born Free USA emphasizes the importance of National Bird Day and lists it as a day to shine a spotlight on issues critical to the protection and survival of birds, …
Get ready to mark your calendar! On December 21, 2020, a RARE “CHRISTMAS STAR” will appear in the sky for the first time in 800 years. A rare conjunction of Jupiter and Saturn will make them look like a single point of light in the sky. Four days before Christmas, the sky will offer a sight that hasn’t …
National Cookie Day on December 4th serves up a sweet treat. Bakers across the country warm up the ovens for holiday baking, and we enjoy giving tins of cookies to friends and family all season long. We can thank the Dutch for more than windmills and tulips. The English word “cookie” is derived from the Dutch word koekie, meaning …
Thanksgiving Day is observed each year in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November. The Addison Gateway would like to share a few Thanksgiving fun facts. In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more …
On November 17th, homes will fill with warm, comforting aromas reminding us to slow down and enjoy National Homemade Bread Day. Yeast bread calls for us to slow down. We need to spend time with each other as we work the dough and let it rest and rise before baking. Quick breads allow a special treat …
Construction is underway at The Addison Gateway a 323 luxury apartment community that broke ground in September of 2019 developed by ContraVest Development Partners. It will consist of a mix on 1/1, 2/2, and 3/2 (bed/ baths). The amenities include an approx. 9,000 sf luxury clubhouse, Wi-Fi business center, a pet spaw and run, resort-style …
The Addison Gateway would like to share great tips when going to vote. You have rights when you go to vote at the polls. If the Location Is About to Close If you’re waiting in line when polls close, you have the right to stay in line as long as it takes to be able to …
National Frankenstein Friday, on the last Friday in October, recognizes author Mary Shelly, the novel Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus, her characters, Dr. Frankenstein and the monster. Dating back to the 1800s, Frankenstein’s monster is one of the best-known horror characters of all time. The Addison Gateway encourages you to read the novel by Mary Wollstonecraft …
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