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Military Ridge State Trail bike trip is Aug. 17
Get ready to explore two of the Town of Verona’s natural areas on a 15-mile guided bike ride this Saturday: the Military Ridge State Trail and Sugar River Savanna. The Military Ridge Trail is a prime example of a “rails-to-trails” conversion and provides an easy, pleasant bike trip. Participants will ride out to the west and stop at the beautifully restored Sugar River Savanna with hundreds of different native species.
Annual pig roast set for Aug. 30
It’s nearly time for the Verona Senior Center’s annual pig roast!. The senior center’s highly anticipated pig roast will take place indoors from 4:30-7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30. Everyone is invited to enjoy food, dance along to live music and get to know senior center staff and other members of the community.
Just Revealed: the Most Popular Cocktails in Washington & Oregon
I can't recall the last time I went out for a cocktail. Does anyone do happy hour anymore?. According to Forbes.com, Aperol Spritz is THE most popular cocktail in Washington. Honestly, I've NEVER had an Aperol Spritz. After googling, I found out the cocktail is 3 parts Prosecco, 2 parts Aperol, 1 part soda water. It's best served with ice, in a wine glass. Add a slice of orange to garnish the glass and you're good. Washington's other favorite cocktail is the Negroni, another 3-ingredient drink. A classic Negroni is the original 1:1:1 cocktail (equal parts gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari). FYI-Aperol Spritz is also the #1 cocktail in Oregon.
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