Large wildfire in Štefanská huta, Slovakia, (near Kluknava, Richňava, Gelnica)

Professional firefighters and volunteers overnight Thursday, managed to dispose of a large forest fire between Štefanská huta and Richňava, district Gelnica. 

"The fire engulfed the 46 hectares of grass and forest. Caused the damage at around 40 000 euros."

For more details, follow the story on www.topky.sk here.

Visit SEEP at the Slovak Mass & Easter Breakfast (Pittsbugh PA)

ANNUAL SLOVAK MASS & EASTER CUSTOMS BREAKFAST
Saturday, March 31, 2012

St. Adalbert Church
160 So.15th Street, South Side, Pittsburgh PA

Please note the earlier times:
9:45 a.m. Recitation of Rosary (in Slovak)
10:00 a.m. -- Slovak Mass
11:00 a.m. -- SAMPLE SLOVAK EASTER FOODS
paska (sweet bread) sunka (ham) sirek (egg cheese) hrin (beets & horseradish)
at Prince of Peace Parish Center 81 South 13th Street, South Side, Pittsburgh PA

• Homemade Baked Goods
• Craft Demonstrations
• Cultural Displays - (stop by the SEEP sro table and say "hello")
• Imported Slovak gifts
• Slovak "Auction" /Raffles

FREE ADMISSION - Donations Gratefully Accepted
For more information call (412) 481-8380

Gardening Concepts with Recycled Items

Some clever gardening concepts using repurposed items--great for small spaces.
http://www.good.is/post/10-diy-garden-hacks/attachment/20292/

Slovak Vegetable Soup with Semolina Dumplings (Video)

 For those wanting to get more fiber or maintain a vegetarian diet, try this Slovak vegetable soup with homemade semolina dumplings. Source: YouTube and http://recepty.rodinka.sk/.