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Baseball’s penthouse is again decorated with hand-painted silk pinstripe wallpaper. Nine years after their previous World Series title, the Yankees copped No. 27 last night when they spanked the

 defending champion Phillies, 7-3, in Game 6 at Yankee Stadium as a record gathering of 50,315 that didn’t include George Steinbrenner watched.

Friday morning the Yankees will celebrate with a ticker-tape parade up lower Broadway.

“Right where we belong,” Derek Jeter bellowed from a stage in the middle of the $1.5 billion Stadium.

And they looked very comfortable. Alex Rodriguez, who doesn’t have to answer any more questions about choking in the postseason, let loose with a river of victory tears and promised the parade will be a huge party.

 
Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera look at the championship trophy after winning the World Series against the Phillies.
Mariano Rivera held a copy of The Post’s front page with the No. 27 on the cover.

Hideki Matsui, who went 3-for-4 with a homer and six RBIs that tied the single-game record, was named MVP and took the occasion to lobby for a return.

“I hope so,’’ when asked if he would be back. Matsui can become a free agent in 15 days. “I hope it works out. I love New York and I love the fans.’’

From 1996 to 2000 the Yankees won four Series titles and three straight (1998-2000). They came within two outs of winning in 2001, were bounced from the Series in six 2003 games, and didn’t make it back until this year when they spent almost a half-billion dollars of Steinbrenner’s fortune to import CC Sabathia, A.J. Burnett and Mark Teixeira to successfully plug gaping holes in the rotation and lineup.

The YANKEES Won AGAIN

Source: http://www.ctvisit.com/thisweekend.aspx

With August in full swing and the end of summer quickly approaching, this weekend is the perfect time for a family getaway at unforgettable Connecticut events. Make your way to downtown Milford Friday evening and all day Saturday for the 35th annual Milford Oyster Festival. On Friday, go on a Schooner cruise across Long Island Sound or enjoy an oyster and wine tasting. The fun continues Saturday along the harbor with canoe & kayak races, live entertainment, a food court serving up several varieties of oysters originating from Maine to Virginia and oyster eating and shucking competitions. Saturday, bring your family to Dinosaur State Park in Rocky Hill for a prehistoric adventure during Dinosaur State Park Day. Guests have the chance to meet Dilly the Dilophosaurus, play games, experiment with arts and crafts, dance to the live music and enjoy good food and the indoor and outdoor features of the park. All weekend long, visit the Lyme Grange Fairgrounds to experience an old-fashioned country fair with farm exhibits, amusements, food concessions and more. The family fun at the Hamburg Fair includes pie and watermelon eating contests, face painting and pony rides. Also, don’t miss the 1800’s western reenactments and blacksmith demonstrations happening each day! Waddle your way to the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk this weekend for a chance to get up close and personal with the Aquarium’s African penguins during the “Penguins on the Loose” event. Visitors can sit and stand around a special mat, while the penguins are invited out to wander, explore, preen and generally do what penguins do.

A trip to CoCo Key Water Resort in Waterbury is the perfect close-to-home getaway for your family this summer! The Get Wet Away package gives you two full days of access to the Water Resort and plenty of amenities to make your trip memorable. Fly to Mars, forecast a blizzard, test your own inventions, harvest solar energy or construct wind turbines with the Science Center Stay Package from the Crowne Plaza in Cromwell.

For more values on lodging and visit packages around the state, click on Specials.

Unforgettable Experiences Await at Connecticut Events This Weekend!

Peach Fest, Middlefield (860) 349-6015
Celebrate the beginning of peach season in Connecticut at Lyman Orchards this weekend. Family fun activities will line the grounds including Frisbee golf, face painting, horse drawn wagon rides, scavenger hunts, a sunflower maze and much more. Lyman Orchards is cultivating fun this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Topical Illusions & Teddy Bear Fest, Bridgeport (203) 394-6565
Head to the Beardsley Zoo for a weekend of fun that includes two major events. All weekend, the Zoo will spread the important messages about endangered species, animal habitats, extinction, rainforest destruction, our environment and what we all can do to save the planet during the Topical Illusions event. On Sunday, children under age 12 who bring their teddy bear to the “Teddy Bear Clinic” and are accompanied by a paying adult will receive free admission. The clinic will include crafts and storytelling focusing on bear awareness and facts about real bears. Get your teddy bear ready this Sunday between noon and 3 p.m., then go green during the Topical Illusions event Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Riverfront Dragon Boat Festival , Hartford (860) 713-3131
Make your way to the Mortensen Riverfront Plaza in Hartford for a weekend of excitement and family fun. Colorful and competitive dragon boat races will begin at 8 a.m. followed by a day of entertainment and activities. Join in on the festivities with Asian entertainment, martial arts demonstrations, a table tennis tournament, Asian games for kids and more! Be a part of the celebration Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., with Dragon Boat races starting at 8 a.m. each morning.

These highlights represent just a sampling of the many exciting events taking place across Connecticut this weekend. For more information about these and other entertaining activities, click on Events. Connecticut residents should also take advantage of this summer’s Staycation program that offers them discounts and specials at accommodations, attractions, and restaurants throughout the state.

This Weekend in Connecticut
August 14, 2009

SOMERS
August 14 – 16 – Hartford County 4-H Fair – Four Town Fairgrounds, Egypt Road (off Route 190), Somers, CT 06071. Time: Fri. 10 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Enjoy a full weekend of fun with 4-H animals, project exhibits, demonstrations and activities, amusement rides, barbecue dinners, live bands and a classic car show. Admission: Adults $5, children (12 and under) free. Phone: (860) 570-9074

MIDDLEBURY
August 14 - 16 – Kent Family Magic Circus – Quassy Amusement Park, Route 64, Middlebury, CT 06762. Time: Daily shows at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.; Fri. and Sat. 7 p.m. Feel the force of one of Quassy’s roller coasters and water park slides or take a ride on all 20 rides and attractions located throughout the park. Then, enjoy fantastic family entertainment with magic, juggling, fire eating and more. Admission: $5 parking fee. Phone: (800) FOR-PARK

EAST CANAAN
August 15 – Blackberry River Iron Heritage Walk – Beckley Furnace, Lower Road, East Canaan, CT 06024. Time: 9:30 a.m. The guided walk celebrates the 1734 - 1923 iron industry in Northwest Connecticut. The walk will include talks, demonstrations and a look at historic documents, paintings and artifacts describing and celebrating iron-producing heritage. Admission: $5 suggested donation. Phone: (860) 435-9183

WILLIMANTIC
August 15 – Steeple Chase Bike Tour– Windham Mills, 320 Main Street, Willimantic, CT 06226. Time: Registration 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. Participate or cheer on participants during a 20, 35, 50 or 100-mile bicycle ride through scenic Northwestern Connecticut. Rest stops along each route will offer free refreshments and food to keep participants and visitors motivated throughout the ride. Admission: From $25, Free to spectators. Phone: (860) 450-7122

HARTFORD
August 14 – 16 (Thru August 22) – “Yesterdays – An Evening with Billie Holiday” – Hartford Stage, 50 Church Street, Hartford, CT 06106. Time: Fri. and Sat. 8 p.m. Matinees Sat. and Sun. 2 p.m. With a set of 16 unforgettable classics including My Man, Strange Fruit and God Bless the Child, woven with stories of the legendary singer, Yesterdays is an unforgettable night of music and an intimate look at the stunning career of Billie Holiday. Admission: $26-$65. Phone: (860) 527-5151

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 Road Sage: Rabbis Cruise For A Cause with a Dodge Sprinter Van

The Dodge Sprinter on its way from New York to LA

At a stop in Massachusetts

A local Jewish day camp greets the rabbis

Doing a mitzvah . .
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Children inside the van

 
NEW YORK — (July 16, 2009)

(lubavitch.com) The decorated Dodge Sprinter promises to be a traffic stopper this summer as it makes its way from New York to California, three Chabad rabbis in tow.
 
On a road trip that will take them through 22 states, Rabbis Dovi Barber, Meir New, and Levi Dubrawsky may be headed to popular places, like art festivals, sporting events, and concerts, but this is no leisure trip.
 
The rabbis are cruising with a cause: to reach out to Jews who might never consider exploring their own heritage.
 
If you see them, flag them down and hop into the van for a bite of kosher food, a mitzvah, a chance to talk.
 
“We just want to get out there and go to places where you might not expect to find a rabbi, and give Jewish people a chance to connect,” says Rabbi Dubrowsky.
 
Dubbed “Road Sage,” with a website to boot, the trip is a project of Lubavitch Youth Organization, the innovator of the Chabad mitzvah mobiles introduced in the summer of 1974, to promote the 10-point mitzvah campaign of the Lubavitcher Rebbe. 

To learn more, go to http://theroadsage.org/

Checkout the Chanukah Posting about Chabad Mitzvah mobile parades

Sprinter Van Trip

Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
 It’s just not the Fourth without it. More than 80,000 dazzling explosions�Flickering Butterflies, Glittering Gems, Giant Silver Swallows, and Bursting Comets�light up the sky over the East River while millions of New Yorkers catch the show from rooftops, in parks, along the river, at the Promenade, on boats, and on NBC.
 � When: 9 p.m.
 � Musical accompaniment: Bring a radio wherever you decide to watch for a synchronized musical program on 1010 WINS.
 � More info: Call 212-494-4495 or visit macys.com
 
 � Manhattan viewing: East River Park, South Street Seaport, FDR Drive (enter at 23rd, 38th and 42nd Sts.); the FDR between 14th and 42nd Sts. and from the ferry terminal to the Pearl Street exit ramp is closed to traffic from 7-10 p.m.
 � Brooklyn: Greenpoint, Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Empire Fulton Ferry State Park Queens: Hunter’s Point, Queensbridge Park, Rainey Park
 � Jersey City: Liberty State Park
 � Roosevelt Island: If you want to beat the Manhattan crowds, head to the other Island for the East River fireworks display. It’s not free, but a

ticket will get you a seat with a view, live music and entertainment for the kids, including clowns, jugglers and face painting. Grab a hot dog or hamburger from the food court, sit back in your folding chair (they’re provided for all ticket holders) and watch the show. Leave the coolers, backpacks and alcoholic beverages at home; they’re not allowed.
 � 5 p.m.; adults, tickets $18 available at Manhattan Tram Station (2nd Ave. and 60th St.), online (rioc.com) or at the site on July 4; Southpoint, southern tip of Roosevelt Island; 212-832-4540 or rioc.com