Pleasant Valley Masonic Center

‘I do.’ Rules relax on weddings as catering hall capacity increase to 150 people

Starting today, catering halls can operate at 50% capacity, and maximum guest capacity has increased to 150.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Do you play bingo?

17 places to play Bingo that you may not have known about

Bingo is a powerful entity, especially for--but not limited to--those in their twilight years. It is a way to gamble lightly without the potential risk of betting the deed to your house. Bingo is not just relegated to VFW halls either, as there are a handful of locations that have their games hosted by very funny and dazzling drag queens. There are plenty of places that host a Bingo game once in a while, but these are some locations that have games more…

Beer Experts Say These Are The 20 Best Beers In The World

Stanford TK calculated that expert users on RateBeer rated these 20 beers the best in the world.

How to Survive a Fancy Formal Dinner

It's that time of year. Office holiday parties are coming up, families get together for the holidays, and we slowly start to dread the fancy, formal parties that flood our calendars. Don't worry! As long as you know what to expect, formal affairs aren't difficult. With a little knowledge and some common sense, you can even enjoy them. Here's how.

Top 30 Wedding Food Bars You’ll Love

[tps_header] A food bar is a necessary thing at any wedding, so let’s see how you can decorate it and what food you are going to give to your guests. Everything

5 Signs and Symptoms You Need a Banquet Hall for Your Event

More and more people are opting for "cozy events" rather than full-on receptions. Having your wedding/birthday party/quinceanera or any other big event in your backyard close to home does sound more personable and less institutional than renting a banquet hall or rental space.

What are the current guidelines for personal gatherings, inside and outside?

Q: What are the updated guidelines for personal gatherings, inside and outside?

Can Sheryl Sandberg Change Silicon Valley?

She wants women to “lean in.” Will that change tech’s male-dominated culture?

Kind Postman Writes Personal Letters for a Dog Who Loves Getting Mail

How cute is this story? Pippa is a loving dog who simply can't wait to get out there each day and get the mail. She is so addicted to getting her mail that the mailman, who doesn't always have mail for her household, creates a hand written note so that he always has something to give her. It's a touching story that has made both Pippa's parents happy as well as the general online world, who all feel as though this kind, loving…

Overcoming Personal Adversity While Building a Real Estate Career

Learn how a real estate professional continued running her business in the face of hardship, which, in the end, taught her what's most important in life.

Masonic Building Roof Collapses

More than just hair, my longer strands told a personal story

After my sister died of cervical cancer, I had to do something dramatic for me. I grew my normally short hair long to donate. The hair will be used to make wigs for women with cancer.

What Are the Different Types of Roofing Valleys?

Roof valleys must be done correctly to keep the roofing system in good shape. Find out what makes closed valleys from open ones in this post.

This is Why the Valley is Filled with Pain

Only when I began to embrace the pain I experience in life did I start to see and to know what’s true, and the freedom it brings. But my goodness it's hard to go through the valley.

Personal branding for people who hate personal branding

Self-promotion might not come naturally for some, but less outgoing people can use their natural strengths to create an authentic online presence.

The personal stylists who are training the bots to be personal stylists

Can algorithms become arbiters of style? Amazon, Uniqlo and others are betting on it.

Find a Clinical Trial

Contact our Cancer Information Line nurse with your questions about open or upcoming clinical trials, second opinions, or patient referrals.

Find a personal trainer: hiring a personal trainer

Improve your fitness and health with our guide on how to find a personal trainer - from PT costs and coaching styles to the qualifications to look for.