Tax Bill Reprieve, Big Bands and Feng Shui in Warren

It's the middle of summer, and the end of the month, so it may be the quietest time of the year for local activities and events. Here are some highlights of what's hapening this week in Warren:

Property taxes aren't due, sorta: Normally, the third quarter property tax bills are due on Aug. 1, but the county tax office has been running behind, not getting tax bills set until just a month ago.

Consequently, the township is giving residents a little more time to scrape the money together. Property owners have until Aug. 27 to make the quarterly payment without incurring a penalty—but if you miss the deadline, interest will be charged from Aug. 1. 

Understanding Feng Shui: Learn to bring peace to your rooms and yard utilizing the art of feng shui at a seminar set for 7 p.m. Tuesday at . Taught by Feng Shui Alliance graduate Michelle Zanoni, this is a repeat of an early presentation that's proven to be among the library's most popular. 

Return of the Big Bands: Still swinging to the sounds of Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society's performance at , Thursday? Keep it going with this week's Music Under the Stars (weather permitting) free concert by the Nostalgia Big Band. Last week's focus was on early compositions of jazz—this week moves into the '40s, the golden years of big band music and composers and more. It will be at , barring "Stormy Weather"—which may be among the selections.

They got the beat: will host anotherat 10:30 a.m. Friday, led by Sharon Silverstein. The circles are a blast and as it turns out, great exercise—try to think of an overweight drummer!