April 22: Earth Day, Good Friday, Jenna Rose

Happy Friday!

1. It's Good Friday, the day in which Christians commemorate Jesus Christ's crucifixion. It is not a federal holiday, however, so post offices and banks are open.  

2. Today is also Earth Day. Are you doing something earth-friendly to celebrate? If you do, take some photos and send them to us and we'll feature them on the site. 

3. And...it's also "Follow Patch on Social Media Sites Friday!" That one is also not a federal holiday, surprisingly. Click here to follow us on Twitter and here to like us on Facebook.

4. Patch is looking for outspoken members of the Half Hollow Hills community to  about the school budget and school board elections leading up to the May 17 vote. If you have something to say, we’ve got the platform to make sure your voice is heard. To participate in writing columns, call or send an email to Patch editor Ryan Bonner at (516) 984-9121 or ryan@patch.com.

5. Click back on Patch later today to hear about the latest adventure for West Hollow Middle School's Internet sensation Jenna Rose Swerdlow. We'll also have a special recycling challenge for readers in honor of Earth Day.