Exercise Game Plans, Sparks Avenue Safety and Middle East Politics

Hooray for Hump Day and the five things Patch wants you to get today.

1. Get an exercise game plan

Eighty percent of resolution-makers quit the gym within six weeks of joining, Colleen Walsh of Sun and Moon Fitness told a very shocked Patch. To make sure you’re included in the 20 percent that sticks with its 2011 exercise vows, consider listening to what this personal trainer—who’s been working in the field for eight years—has to say about developing a solid cardio regimen.

7 p.m. at the Manor Club (1023 Esplanade) at 7 p.m. Members: free/non-members: $5.

2. Get informed about the Middle East politics

Conflicted about U.S.-Israel relations? launches its new lecture series on the topic tonight. Hear from Amy Spitalnick, the Press Secretary for JStreet, an organization that advocates for a two-state solution and broad debate on Israel and the Middle East in politics.

7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Pelham Jewish Center. RSVP to Ginny Herron-Lanoil: vherronlanoil@gmail.com or (914) 633-3205.

3. Get an update on Sparks Avenue’s safety

Because of the recent widening of the driveway in the lot behind Sparks Avenue, some residents have expressed concern about the increased traffic on their block. Read more about how to one Pelhamite’s request for speed bumps and stop signs.

4. Get art classes for President’s Week

Keep your kid busy—and learning—during February break at the where vacationers between the ages of 4 and 10 can learn how to craft projects from local talent.

Feb 22-25; 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.; one class $77/$69 members, all four days $234/$211 members

5. Get to a PTA meeting

Have a school issue you want to see addressed? Tonight’s your night. Head to the Pelham Parent-Teacher Association meeting at 7 p.m. at the library.