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DISPATCHES » Wine and art – Noblesville Cultural Arts Commission is once again hosting the reception for “Friends of the Arts” on Friday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the City Building. Wine and refreshments served throughout the evening as part of the cost of the ticket ($10 pre-sale, $15 at door). Strings will play throughout the evening as you browse through the art exhibits. For details, visit www.noblesvillearts.org. » August gardening tips – 1. Compost should be watered during dry periods so that it remains active. 2. Prune only to retain the shape. Do not prune spring-flowering shrubs such as azaleas and rhododendrons. 3. Lawns or bare spots reseeded with grass now will have a chance to get established before winter sets in. Water often and mulch with hay. -www.almanac.com » Sandwiches that won’t stink up the office – Remove meat and cheese from the fridge 15 minutes before – they fold better at room temp. Lightly broil one side of each slice of bread, halve them (cutting makes lettuce weep and tomatoes bleed), and make the sandwich toasted-side in. Spread condiments and stack meat and cheese in alternating folds, like loops of a bow, on all
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four sides. Layer wet stuff (lettuce, tomatoes, pickles) in the middle and close. For lettuce, try flat, flavorful red oak (romaine holds moisture). Baggies make sandwiches sweat, so wrap each half snugly in wax paper and then wrap the entire sandwich in deli paper or a brown bag. -Esquire » Money back after booking – Alaska, along with a handful of other airlines, does reward those who find lower rates after booking. It’s really a credit that can be used towards future flights. While Alaska and other airlines (like Southwest and Airtran) don’t have a printed policy, they do allow customers to rebook without incurring fees; any credit is issued to the customer’s account. Savvy JetBlue customers know to give reservations a ring; if it all checks out, the airline will credit the difference to use for future flights, stored in your account for use within a year. -www.msnbc.com » Circus under the stars – The Indianapolis Art Center will host its annual fundraiser on Aug. 20. This year’s theme is Circus Under the Stars. Admission includes food, drinks and live entertainment. The night begins at 6 p.m. for those who purchase VIP tickets while general admission ticketholders will be admitted at 7 p.m. For details and tickets, visit www.indplsartcenter.org.
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