offers more than barbecues By Franรงoise Rhodes For many Labor Day is sometimes confused with Memorial Day. The confusion is not about the holiday itself, but about which one comes first of these two Monday holidays. Celebrated on the first Monday in September, here in the Coachella Valley Labor Day does spell the
end of summer and hopefully the end of the heat. As Labor Day celebrates the American labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of workers, it also constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of
their country. The celebration for Travel! Analysts predict this many is simply taking the day off. Labor Day weekend will break records as families take to the However get ready for more than highways for one last trip. lazing by the pool or enjoying a family barbecue, as we pay tribute the American labor movement, here are some things you might not know Labor Day also represents.
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Community Spotlight - pg.3
Shopping! Labor Day has become an important sale weekend for many retailers across in the United States.
BLT Bites - pg.6
Did You Know? - pg.8