Memorial Day, while not the official start of summer, feels like the beginning of the season. To make the most of the holiday, we've gathered 25 recipes that are perfect for enjoy outdoors.

Setting the Scene. Start with the basics: clean your backyard or patio and set up enough seating for everyone. Folding chairs, picnic blankets and even lawn cushions give guests a variety of spots ...

Carter Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church: 635 W. 49th St. — The church will have coffee & conversation every Tuesday and Thursday each week from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more ...

The ceremonies will conclude with a Memorial Day community picnic at the VFW Post 3783 at 2247 Kelly Ave. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be served and attendees can bring a dish to share, ...

The VFW hosted a Memorial Day weekend picnic for veterans on Saturday. It was held at Lake Wheeler, next to the Zablocki VA Medical Center. Also on Saturday, hundreds of volunteers placed flags at ...

Memorial Day, while not the official start of summer, feels like the beginning of the season. To make the most of the holiday, we've gathered 25 recipes that are perfect for enjoy outdoors. These ...