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Five things you need to know today, Aug. 23.

Posted by Jeff Canning, August 23, 2012 at 07:06 am

1. Open Campus for PHS Juniors, Seniors

Peekskill High School juniors and seniors will be allowed to leave the campus during the coming school year if they are in good standing and have submitted a parental waiver, the Board of Education has decided. Coming later today on Patch.

2. Art Reception

"Moved By Summer," a two-woman art show at the Flat Iron Gallery in Peekskill, features new watercolors by Croton artist Doreen Pagano Halsall and Cortlandt artist Wendie Garber. Please click here to learn more.

3. Check Your Blood Pressure

Free blood pressure screening is being offered today at Hudson Valley Hospital Center. Please click here to learn more.

4. Clowning Around

Join the Field Library this evening for a live show of clowning and magic starring Franee the Clown. Please click here to learn more.

5. Weekend Planner

Looking for something to do this weekend? Patch’s Weekend Planner can help! Coming later today on Patch.

About this column: A roundup of events in Peekskill, Cortlandt and around.

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