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2023 Pirate Plunge in CarlsbadSaturday March 26th     The popular Pirate Plunge, hosted by the Alga Norte Aquatic Center in the La Costa area of Carlsbad, is almost here. This fun aquatic event takes place next Saturday March 25th from 5 – 9 pm. Kids can enjoy a range of pirate-themed activities in the pool (e.g., Ship Raiders, Diving for Treasure), some floating obstacles, and plenty of photo opportunities. Plus you can walk the diving board plank!! There’s a pirate ship slide and a treasure hunt on land as well. The Splash Pad will be open for the younger kids. The Pirate Plunge ends with a movie on the big outdoor screen, beginning at dusk. Drinks and food will be available for purchase during the event. Admission and wristbands are $10 per person, with kids 3 or under free. The maxi... 03/17/2023

When I first moved to Florida 15 years ago I called Ocala, Florida home for 3 years and what a great place to start my calling Florida my home state.  I quickly fell in love with the community, the people and of course the weather moving to Ocala from Maryland in November, yes winter and gray skies were already setting, the day I moved it was 38 degrees and misting rain and clouds at tree tops.Ocala, Florida has so much to offer being the heart and soul of Marion County. The beauty of Equestrian Real Estate and ranches, The World Equestrian Center, shopping, dining and culture of the city.  The historic square is a great place to sit on the benches in the park like setting, the square also serves as a gathering place for concerts and community events like First Friday Art Walks.  The sq... 03/17/2023

Wholesaling Real Estate Tips at there Best with Todd Chunn / How to Get Started in Wholesaling Please Like Our Video and Subscribe to Our Channel Educational Video on Real Estate Investing plus copies of all our meetings Enjoy Like and Join: https://www.youtube.com/c/RalphMaupin/ The best funding source for all your investor's deals:http://nationalfundingagency.com/  Six Thousand Members - Our Meetup, Real Estate Investing, Wholesaling, Find-Fix-Sell, land-lording, lease options, Networking, Seminars, Workshops: Nation Real Estate Network  https://www.meetup.com/27monthlymeetup-com/  Michigan REIA FaceBook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/MichiganREIA  Michigan Real Estate Investors Association Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/3098303606934618  Michigan Real Estate Investorshttp... 03/17/2023

Wholesaling Real Estate Investors Tips on How to Get Started / Nation Real Estate Investors Group Please Like Our Video and Subscribe to Our Channel Educational Video on Real Estate Investing plus copies of all our meetings Enjoy Like and Join: https://www.youtube.com/c/RalphMaupin/ The best funding source for all your investor's deals:http://nationalfundingagency.com/  Six Thousand Members - Our Meetup, Real Estate Investing, Wholesaling, Find-Fix-Sell, land-lording, lease options, Networking, Seminars, Workshops: Nation Real Estate Network  https://www.meetup.com/27monthlymeetup-com/  Michigan REIA FaceBook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/MichiganREIA  Michigan Real Estate Investors Association Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/3098303606934618  Michigan Real Estate Investorsh... 03/17/2023

Happy John 3-16 Day!  You ask, what is that? Yes, March 16 is John 3-16 day. (March: Lena Helfinger, Pixabay)"For God so loved the world that he gave his  only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."John Chapter 3, Verse 16Photo: Wisconsin Pictures, Pixabay  03/16/2023

Adult Bike and Scooter Classes in April, May and JuneThe Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT), in collaboration with the Washington Area Bicycle Association (WABA), will offer adult bike classes in April, May and June. The classes include a learn to ride and a basic skills class. MCDOT also will offer four free scooter classes in spring.Participants in the bicycle classes will learn how to start and stop, balance, glide, pedal and steer a bike. Each student will progress at their own pace. The classes will be led by experienced WABA instructors.Advance registration is required to participate in the bicycle classes and cost $10 for Montgomery County residents. There is no charge for WABA or Capital Bikeshare For All members.The classes are open to residents 18 and over,... 03/17/2023

Paws in the Park in Gaithersburg, Sunday, April 30 The Paws in the Park Dogwalk and Festival will return to Bohrer Park at Summit Hall Farm in Gaithersburg from noon-4 p.m. on Sunday, April 30. After a three-year hiatus during the COVID-19 health crisis, the Montgomery County Humane Society will hold the event for the 22nd time to raise funds to help homeless cats and dogs.Bohrer Park is located at 506 South Frederick Ave. in Gaithersburg.Pets, dog owners and families will be able to enjoy a one-mile dog walk, an agility competition, contests and games. There will be music, prizes, vendors, food available for purchase and kids activities.Registration is now open. To register and for more information, go to https://www.mchumane.org/paws-in-the-park-2023.Registration in advance is $18 per... 03/17/2023

Local Find: The Barn at Pine View Charlotte Co VA  Located in Historic Charlotte Co VA, is this new event venue located at 1230 Pine View Lane Keysville, VA. There you will find a gorgeous temperature controlled 9,000 sqft. barn that seats up to 300 and sets on a lake. It has a bridal suite and groom's cave for weddings, a PA system, bar area, full kitchen, indoor and outdoor fireplaces, large outdoor patio, stage and more.They offer packages that will suit your event.  Give them a call at 434-391-4708 or visit their website https://thebarnatpineview.com/  for more information. Looking to Buy in The Area? Call State Wide Realty Co at 434-392-6163 or visit www.VaStateWideRealty.com today!311 East Third StFarmville, VA 23901434-392-6163www.VaStateWideRealty.com  03/16/2023

  ST. PATRICK'S DAY BY THE NUMBERS: FUN FACTS How much do you know about St. Patrick's Day? The 2023 WalletHub St. Patrick's Day  study provides the following fun facts about St. Patrick's Day: 61% of Americans plan to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. 80% of Americans will wear green on St. Patrick's Day. 1737 was the year of the first St. Patrick's Day parade... and it was held in Boston, not in Ireland. $6.85 Billion (yes, billion with a "b") will be spent on celebrating St. Patrick's Day. 31% of Americans will cook a special meal on St. Patrick's Day. There are 31.5 million Americans of Irish ancestry (#2 behind those of German ancestry). New Hampshire is the state with the most residents of Irish ancestry. There are 10 cities in the USA named Dublin. St. Patrick's Day ranks as the #3 m... 03/16/2023

This post has it all! Bill    ST. PATRICK'S DAY BY THE NUMBERS: FUN FACTS How much do you know about St. Patrick's Day? The 2023 WalletHub St. Patrick's Day  study provides the following fun facts about St. Patrick's Day: 61% of Americans plan to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. 80% of Americans will wear green on St. Patrick's Day. 1737 was the year of the first St. Patrick's Day parade... and it was held in Boston, not in Ireland. $6.85 Billion (yes, billion with a "b") will be spent on celebrating St. Patrick's Day. 31% of Americans will cook a special meal on St. Patrick's Day. There are 31.5 million Americans of Irish ancestry (#2 behind those of German ancestry). New Hampshire is the state with the most residents of Irish ancestry. There are 10 cities in the USA named Dublin. St. Patr... 03/16/2023

 ST. PATRICK'S DAY BY THE NUMBERS: FUN FACTSHow much do you know about St. Patrick's Day? The 2023 WalletHub St. Patrick's Day  study provides the following fun facts about St. Patrick's Day: 61% of Americans plan to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. 80% of Americans will wear green on St. Patrick's Day. 1737 was the year of the first St. Patrick's Day parade... and it was held in Boston, not in Ireland. $6.85 Billion (yes, billion with a "b") will be spent on celebrating St. Patrick's Day. 31% of Americans will cook a special meal on St. Patrick's Day. There are 31.5 million Americans of Irish ancestry (#2 behind those of German ancestry). New Hampshire is the state with the most residents of Irish ancestry. There are 10 cities in the USA named Dublin. St. Patrick's Day ranks as the #3 most... 03/16/2023

If there is one thing The Villages, Florida is good at it is throwing a party!  Have a holiday if not make one up and plan a party.  Now if the official holiday is Mardi Gras and in this case Saint Patrick’s Day watch out!  This year The Villages’ official Saint Patrick’s Day Festival is being held in Spanish Springs which is one mile from my home.The Villages has planned six hours of merriment this Friday starting with a parade at 3:15 with plenty of groups marching and golf carts decorated for the occasion.  Next from 4:00 until 9:00 The Byrne Brothers which is an multi award winning group from Dublin featuring Accordion, Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar, Bodhran & Whistle, Uilleann Pipes, Bagpipes, Fiddle and Guitar take the stage. Oh, there is more, Victory Strolling Performers, Bag Pipers, ... 03/16/2023

How to Make Money in the Find Fix and Flip Business from Detroit Expert in Fixing, Rehabing"Everything you need to know about flipping houses and estimating repair costs" Please Like Our Video and Subscribe to Our Channel Educational Video on Real Estate Investing plus copies of all our meetings Enjoy Like and Join: https://www.youtube.com/c/RalphMaupin/ The best funding source for all your investor's deals:http://nationalfundingagency.com/  Six Thousand Members - Our Meetup, Real Estate Investing, Wholesaling, Find-Fix-Sell, land-lording, lease options, Networking, Seminars, Workshops: Nation Real Estate Network  https://www.meetup.com/27monthlymeetup-com/  Michigan REIA FaceBook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/MichiganREIA  Michigan Real Estate Investors Association Facebook Pagehttps://... 03/16/2023

Tips from Todd Chunn on Wholesaling Real Estate / National Real Estate Investors AssociationTODD 248-497-9195 TEXT IS THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT TODD Please Like Our Video and Subscribe to Our Channel Educational Video on Real Estate Investing plus copies of all our meetings Enjoy Like and Join: https://www.youtube.com/c/RalphMaupin/ The best funding source for all your investor's deals:http://nationalfundingagency.com/  Six Thousand Members - Our Meetup, Real Estate Investing, Wholesaling, Find-Fix-Sell, land-lording, lease options, Networking, Seminars, Workshops: Nation Real Estate Network  https://www.meetup.com/27monthlymeetup-com/  Michigan REIA FaceBook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/MichiganREIA  Michigan Real Estate Investors Association Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/... 03/16/2023

Grumpy Goat Coffee will host its Sips and Bites tasting event on Thursday, March 23, 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. The lineup of local food and beverage artisans includes Kristi’s Key Lime Cookies, Pansardo Italian Food Specialties and Olde Naples Chocolate. Attendees can sample specialty coffee, key lime cookies, chocolates, cheeses and artisanal Italian tapas and wine. The open house style event is free to the public. Attendees can meet their local master coffee roaster and other local food and beverage experts at the tasting experience. The Grumpy Goat Coffee roastery is in Bonita Springs at the Causeway Commerce Park, 28280 Old 41 Rd, unit 11. For more details subscribe to email alerts at grumpygoat.com and follow Grumpy Goat Coffee on major social media channels including Nextdoor and Yelp.Grum... 03/15/2023

I recently found an online directory of Kalispell City ordinances and thought it’d be intriguing to see what some of the ordinances of the past were. If I can find enough interesting material, I hope to share one ordinance from each year. This week's post will cover a Kalispell ordinance I found from 1910 about vagrants. Ordinance #217 from 1910 addressed: Everyone ("except an Indian") who has the physical ability to work but does not seek or accept work Every healthy beggar who collects "alms" as a business Every person who roams around town doing nothing lawful Every idle person who is an associate of known thieves and roams around the streets late at night Every idle person who lodges in a shed, barn, outhouse, vessel or any place that's not meant for lodging without permission of t... 03/15/2023

Gaithersburg State of the City Address The Mayor and City Council will host the annual State of the City Address and Awards Ceremony on Thursday, March 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Rosborough Cultural Arts Center at Asbury Methodist Village. This year’s Distinguished Resident is Stacey Simon, the Outstanding Organization is Seneca Creek Community Church, and the Distinguished Friend is Jessie Chew, owner of Subway in Olde Towne.Invited guests include civic partners who serve on City boards, commissions and committees, community leaders, county and state representatives, and others whose involvement is invaluable to our community. Seating is limited. If you are interested in being placed on the waiting list should space be available, please e-mail patrice.payne@gaithersburgmd.gov.Thi... 03/16/2023

City of Gaithersburg Housing Element Draft The City has released the draft Housing Element for public comment. The Housing Element outlines goals and recommendations to address future housing needs, including workforce, low-income and other affordable housing options. Over the next two months, the City will be receiving comments from government agencies, specific stakeholders, and the public. A joint public hearing will be held on June 5. While comments will be accepted until Planning Commission and City Council records close, comments received by May 9 will be included in the public hearing packet. Review the draft element and read more about the project here. For questions and to submit comments,e-mail housingmp@gaithersburgmd.gov.  This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcemen... 03/16/2023

I recently found an online directory of Kalispell City ordinances and thought it’d be intriguing to see what some of the ordinances of the past were. If I can find enough interesting material, I hope to share one ordinance from each year. This week's post will cover a Kalispell ordinance I found from 1910 about vagrants. Ordinance #217 from 1910 addressed: Everyone ("except an Indian") who has the physical ability to work but does not seek or accept work Every healthy beggar who collects "alms" as a business Every person who roams around town doing nothing lawful Every idle person who is an associate of known thieves and roams around the streets late at night Every idle person who lodges in a shed, barn, outhouse, vessel or any place that's not meant for lodging without permission of th... 03/15/2023

Salt Lake City, Utah - As I mentioned in an earlier blog, a lot of people ask me why I help "deadbeat taxpayers" who have no money.  What I remind people is that if a taxpayer did not make much in the way of money then they are not a deadbeat taxpayer.  Why? Between the Earned Income Tax Credit and other tax credits under the Affordable Care Act, why would a taxpayer not making much money not file to get whatever tax credit is available.  As I remind individuals, these tax credits are IRS entitlement welfare.  It is almost always those with resources who have difficulty in paying taxes.  If a taxpayer's filing status is single, then income over $89,075 is taxed at 24% and quickly climbs to 37%. This is why they have tax problems.The above analysis is what brings me to payroll taxes.  Be... 03/15/2023