Is Your Garage a Danger Zone?
Posted on 11/19/24
Steve Prezant/Getty Images/Image Source
A garage isn’t just a place to park your car or store rarely-used items. It can be one of the most dangerous areas of a home. After all, it’s where we often store yard and power tools, and hazardous chemicals. And clutter that often overtakes many garages can be a hazard!
The good news is there are practical steps you can take to minimize risks associated with garages. For example, you can:
· Add a fire extinguisher and smoke detector so any blaze can be quickly doused.
· Organize with secure shelving, bins, and racks to minimize tripping and falling hazards. And while organizing, toss or donate what you don’t need to reduce clutter.
· Improve ventilation with an exhaust fan to enhance air circulation and reduce the buildup of toxic fumes from chemicals or running engines. Also, be sure to keep the garage door open for proper ventilation when working with chemicals or running engines.
· Install an automatic opener to makes the garage door easier and safer to use. With a professionally installed door, sensors can prevent the garage door from closing on anything in its path, including people and pets.
Even though your garage can be perilous, awareness and proactive steps can substantially reduce risks. Be sure to check out The AARP HomeFit Guide, a free resource with many more ideas for improving garage safety. It also provides low- and no-cost ideas to make your entire home safe and comfortable for years to come.
Notice (8): Undefined index: state [APP/Model/Event.php, line 325]Code Context$aggregate = [];$EventRadius = ClassRegistry::init('EventRadius');$towns_list = array_values(array_merge($EventRadius->getTownSefs(Globals::$currentTownUrl,'aarp'),[$national, strtolower(Globals::$currentTown['state'])]));$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1734760800 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array() $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null }Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 325 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136
Notice (8): Undefined index: state [APP/Model/Event.php, line 338]Code Context'$ne' => ['$state',Globals::$currentTown['state']$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1734760800 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$in' => array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array( (int) 0 => array( '$match' => array( 'start' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), '$and' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'town_sef_url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null } $towns_list = array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' )Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 338 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136
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Warning (2): include(/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html) [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242]Code Context<?php // if (!$nowrapper) (Globals::$language == 'es') ? include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer_es.html") : include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer.html"); ?><?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . 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It can be one of the most dangerous areas of a home. After all, it’s where we often store yard and power tools, and hazardous chemicals. And clutter that often overtakes many garages can be a hazard!<br><br>The good news is there are practical steps you can take to minimize risks associated with garages. For example, you can:<br><br>· <b>Add a fire extinguisher and smoke detector </b>so any blaze can be quickly doused.<br>· <b>Organize </b>with secure shelving, bins, and racks to minimize tripping and falling hazards. And while organizing, toss or donate what you don’t need to reduce clutter.<br><br>· <b>Improve ventilation</b> with<b> </b>an exhaust fan to enhance air circulation and reduce the buildup of toxic fumes from chemicals or running engines. Also, be sure to keep the garage door open for proper ventilation when working with chemicals or running engines.<br><br>· <b>Install an automatic opener</b> to makes the garage door easier and safer to use. With a professionally installed door, sensors can prevent the garage door from closing on anything in its path, including people and pets.<br><br>Even though your garage can be perilous, awareness and proactive steps can substantially reduce risks. Be sure to check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/home-fit-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The AARP HomeFit Guide</a></span></span>, a free resource with many more ideas for improving garage safety. 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'' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>325</b>]<div id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $aggregate </span><span style="color: #007700">= [];</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $EventRadius </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">ClassRegistry</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">init</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'EventRadius'</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $towns_list </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_values</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_merge</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$EventRadius</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getTownSefs</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTownUrl</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'aarp'</span><span style="color: #007700">),[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$national</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">])]));</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1734760800 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array() $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 325 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>338</b>]<div id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$ne' </span><span style="color: #007700">=> [</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$state'</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">]</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1734760800 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$in' => array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array( (int) 0 => array( '$match' => array( 'start' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), '$and' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'town_sef_url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null } $towns_list = array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 338 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12212024-fqnh33cf6nj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-mi-disrupt-aging-book-club-12232024-pdntlrhxqrl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DISRUPT-AGING-BOOK-CLUB">Disrupt Aging Book Club</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. EST</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fitness-virtual-yoga-fusion-class-12232024-ncn3ps5vdjn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ONLINE-CLASS-ENHANCE-YOUR-WORKOUT-WITH-YOGA-FUSION">Online Class: Enhance Your Workout With Yoga Fusion</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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It can be one of the most dangerous areas of a home. After all, it’s where we often store yard and power tools, and hazardous chemicals. And clutter that often overtakes many garages can be a hazard!<br><br>The good news is there are practical steps you can take to minimize risks associated with garages. For example, you can:<br><br>· <b>Add a fire extinguisher and smoke detector </b>so any blaze can be quickly doused.<br>· <b>Organize </b>with secure shelving, bins, and racks to minimize tripping and falling hazards. And while organizing, toss or donate what you don’t need to reduce clutter.<br><br>· <b>Improve ventilation</b> with<b> </b>an exhaust fan to enhance air circulation and reduce the buildup of toxic fumes from chemicals or running engines. Also, be sure to keep the garage door open for proper ventilation when working with chemicals or running engines.<br><br>· <b>Install an automatic opener</b> to makes the garage door easier and safer to use. With a professionally installed door, sensors can prevent the garage door from closing on anything in its path, including people and pets.<br><br>Even though your garage can be perilous, awareness and proactive steps can substantially reduce risks. Be sure to check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/home-fit-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The AARP HomeFit Guide</a></span></span>, a free resource with many more ideas for improving garage safety. 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'' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>325</b>]<div id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $aggregate </span><span style="color: #007700">= [];</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $EventRadius </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">ClassRegistry</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">init</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'EventRadius'</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $towns_list </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_values</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_merge</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$EventRadius</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getTownSefs</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTownUrl</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'aarp'</span><span style="color: #007700">),[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$national</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">])]));</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1734760800 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array() $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 325 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>338</b>]<div id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$ne' </span><span style="color: #007700">=> [</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$state'</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">]</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1734760800 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$in' => array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array( (int) 0 => array( '$match' => array( 'start' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), '$and' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'town_sef_url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null } $towns_list = array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 338 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12212024-fqnh33cf6nj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-mi-disrupt-aging-book-club-12232024-pdntlrhxqrl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DISRUPT-AGING-BOOK-CLUB">Disrupt Aging Book Club</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. EST</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fitness-virtual-yoga-fusion-class-12232024-ncn3ps5vdjn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ONLINE-CLASS-ENHANCE-YOUR-WORKOUT-WITH-YOGA-FUSION">Online Class: Enhance Your Workout With Yoga Fusion</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 242]Code Context<?php // if (!$nowrapper) (Globals::$language == 'es') ? include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer_es.html") : include(APP . "/Resource/aarpe_footer.html"); ?><?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Is Your Garage a Danger Zone?</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 11/19/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/9a/c1/e5eceb214e849edda2124e75e3b5/garage-gettyimages-676864783.jpg" alt="Portrait of senior man standing in garage holding broom" width="800" height="533"/> <div class="Figure-credit">Steve Prezant/Getty Images/Image Source</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>A garage isn’t just a place to park your car or store rarely-used items. It can be one of the most dangerous areas of a home. After all, it’s where we often store yard and power tools, and hazardous chemicals. And clutter that often overtakes many garages can be a hazard!<br><br>The good news is there are practical steps you can take to minimize risks associated with garages. For example, you can:<br><br>· <b>Add a fire extinguisher and smoke detector </b>so any blaze can be quickly doused.<br>· <b>Organize </b>with secure shelving, bins, and racks to minimize tripping and falling hazards. And while organizing, toss or donate what you don’t need to reduce clutter.<br><br>· <b>Improve ventilation</b> with<b> </b>an exhaust fan to enhance air circulation and reduce the buildup of toxic fumes from chemicals or running engines. Also, be sure to keep the garage door open for proper ventilation when working with chemicals or running engines.<br><br>· <b>Install an automatic opener</b> to makes the garage door easier and safer to use. With a professionally installed door, sensors can prevent the garage door from closing on anything in its path, including people and pets.<br><br>Even though your garage can be perilous, awareness and proactive steps can substantially reduce risks. Be sure to check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/home-fit-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The AARP HomeFit Guide</a></span></span>, a free resource with many more ideas for improving garage safety. It also provides low- and no-cost ideas to make your entire home safe and comfortable for years to come.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>325</b>]<div id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $aggregate </span><span style="color: #007700">= [];</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $EventRadius </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">ClassRegistry</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">init</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'EventRadius'</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $towns_list </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_values</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_merge</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$EventRadius</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getTownSefs</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTownUrl</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'aarp'</span><span style="color: #007700">),[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$national</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">])]));</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1734760800 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array() $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 325 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>338</b>]<div id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$ne' </span><span style="color: #007700">=> [</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$state'</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">]</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1734760800 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$in' => array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array( (int) 0 => array( '$match' => array( 'start' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), '$and' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'town_sef_url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null } $towns_list = array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 338 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12212024-fqnh33cf6nj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-mi-disrupt-aging-book-club-12232024-pdntlrhxqrl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DISRUPT-AGING-BOOK-CLUB">Disrupt Aging Book Club</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. EST</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fitness-virtual-yoga-fusion-class-12232024-ncn3ps5vdjn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ONLINE-CLASS-ENHANCE-YOUR-WORKOUT-WITH-YOGA-FUSION">Online Class: Enhance Your Workout With Yoga Fusion</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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It can be one of the most dangerous areas of a home. After all, it’s where we often store yard and power tools, and hazardous chemicals. And clutter that often overtakes many garages can be a hazard!<br><br>The good news is there are practical steps you can take to minimize risks associated with garages. For example, you can:<br><br>· <b>Add a fire extinguisher and smoke detector </b>so any blaze can be quickly doused.<br>· <b>Organize </b>with secure shelving, bins, and racks to minimize tripping and falling hazards. And while organizing, toss or donate what you don’t need to reduce clutter.<br><br>· <b>Improve ventilation</b> with<b> </b>an exhaust fan to enhance air circulation and reduce the buildup of toxic fumes from chemicals or running engines. Also, be sure to keep the garage door open for proper ventilation when working with chemicals or running engines.<br><br>· <b>Install an automatic opener</b> to makes the garage door easier and safer to use. 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'' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>325</b>]<div id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $aggregate </span><span style="color: #007700">= [];</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $EventRadius </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">ClassRegistry</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">init</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'EventRadius'</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $towns_list </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_values</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_merge</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$EventRadius</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getTownSefs</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTownUrl</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'aarp'</span><span style="color: #007700">),[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$national</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">])]));</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1734760800 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array() $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 325 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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'' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>338</b>]<div id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$ne' </span><span style="color: #007700">=> [</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$state'</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">]</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1734760800 usec => 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'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array( (int) 0 => array( '$match' => array( 'start' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), '$and' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'town_sef_url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null } $towns_list = array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 338 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12212024-fqnh33cf6nj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-mi-disrupt-aging-book-club-12232024-pdntlrhxqrl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DISRUPT-AGING-BOOK-CLUB">Disrupt Aging Book Club</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. EST</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fitness-virtual-yoga-fusion-class-12232024-ncn3ps5vdjn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ONLINE-CLASS-ENHANCE-YOUR-WORKOUT-WITH-YOGA-FUSION">Online Class: Enhance Your Workout With Yoga Fusion</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Warning (2): include(/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html) [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Is Your Garage a Danger Zone?</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 11/19/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/9a/c1/e5eceb214e849edda2124e75e3b5/garage-gettyimages-676864783.jpg" alt="Portrait of senior man standing in garage holding broom" width="800" height="533"/> <div class="Figure-credit">Steve Prezant/Getty Images/Image Source</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>A garage isn’t just a place to park your car or store rarely-used items. It can be one of the most dangerous areas of a home. After all, it’s where we often store yard and power tools, and hazardous chemicals. And clutter that often overtakes many garages can be a hazard!<br><br>The good news is there are practical steps you can take to minimize risks associated with garages. For example, you can:<br><br>· <b>Add a fire extinguisher and smoke detector </b>so any blaze can be quickly doused.<br>· <b>Organize </b>with secure shelving, bins, and racks to minimize tripping and falling hazards. And while organizing, toss or donate what you don’t need to reduce clutter.<br><br>· <b>Improve ventilation</b> with<b> </b>an exhaust fan to enhance air circulation and reduce the buildup of toxic fumes from chemicals or running engines. Also, be sure to keep the garage door open for proper ventilation when working with chemicals or running engines.<br><br>· <b>Install an automatic opener</b> to makes the garage door easier and safer to use. With a professionally installed door, sensors can prevent the garage door from closing on anything in its path, including people and pets.<br><br>Even though your garage can be perilous, awareness and proactive steps can substantially reduce risks. Be sure to check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/home-fit-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The AARP HomeFit Guide</a></span></span>, a free resource with many more ideas for improving garage safety. 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'' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>325</b>]<div id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $aggregate </span><span style="color: #007700">= [];</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $EventRadius </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">ClassRegistry</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">init</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'EventRadius'</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $towns_list </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_values</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_merge</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$EventRadius</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getTownSefs</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTownUrl</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'aarp'</span><span style="color: #007700">),[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$national</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">])]));</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1734760800 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array() $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 325 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>338</b>]<div id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$ne' </span><span style="color: #007700">=> [</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$state'</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">]</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1734760800 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$in' => array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array( (int) 0 => array( '$match' => array( 'start' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), '$and' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'town_sef_url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null } $towns_list = array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 338 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12212024-fqnh33cf6nj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-mi-disrupt-aging-book-club-12232024-pdntlrhxqrl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DISRUPT-AGING-BOOK-CLUB">Disrupt Aging Book Club</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. EST</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fitness-virtual-yoga-fusion-class-12232024-ncn3ps5vdjn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ONLINE-CLASS-ENHANCE-YOUR-WORKOUT-WITH-YOGA-FUSION">Online Class: Enhance Your Workout With Yoga Fusion</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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It can be one of the most dangerous areas of a home. After all, it’s where we often store yard and power tools, and hazardous chemicals. And clutter that often overtakes many garages can be a hazard!<br><br>The good news is there are practical steps you can take to minimize risks associated with garages. For example, you can:<br><br>· <b>Add a fire extinguisher and smoke detector </b>so any blaze can be quickly doused.<br>· <b>Organize </b>with secure shelving, bins, and racks to minimize tripping and falling hazards. And while organizing, toss or donate what you don’t need to reduce clutter.<br><br>· <b>Improve ventilation</b> with<b> </b>an exhaust fan to enhance air circulation and reduce the buildup of toxic fumes from chemicals or running engines. Also, be sure to keep the garage door open for proper ventilation when working with chemicals or running engines.<br><br>· <b>Install an automatic opener</b> to makes the garage door easier and safer to use. 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'' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>325</b>]<div id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $aggregate </span><span style="color: #007700">= [];</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $EventRadius </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">ClassRegistry</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">init</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'EventRadius'</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $towns_list </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_values</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_merge</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$EventRadius</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getTownSefs</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTownUrl</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'aarp'</span><span style="color: #007700">),[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$national</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">])]));</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1734760800 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array() $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 325 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>338</b>]<div id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$ne' </span><span style="color: #007700">=> [</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$state'</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">]</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1734760800 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$in' => array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array( (int) 0 => array( '$match' => array( 'start' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), '$and' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'town_sef_url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null } $towns_list = array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 338 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12212024-fqnh33cf6nj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-mi-disrupt-aging-book-club-12232024-pdntlrhxqrl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DISRUPT-AGING-BOOK-CLUB">Disrupt Aging Book Club</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. EST</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fitness-virtual-yoga-fusion-class-12232024-ncn3ps5vdjn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ONLINE-CLASS-ENHANCE-YOUR-WORKOUT-WITH-YOGA-FUSION">Online Class: Enhance Your Workout With Yoga Fusion</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 243]Code Context<?php if (!$nowrapper): // MLW - Spanish wrappers TBDinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Is Your Garage a Danger Zone?</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 11/19/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/9a/c1/e5eceb214e849edda2124e75e3b5/garage-gettyimages-676864783.jpg" alt="Portrait of senior man standing in garage holding broom" width="800" height="533"/> <div class="Figure-credit">Steve Prezant/Getty Images/Image Source</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>A garage isn’t just a place to park your car or store rarely-used items. It can be one of the most dangerous areas of a home. After all, it’s where we often store yard and power tools, and hazardous chemicals. And clutter that often overtakes many garages can be a hazard!<br><br>The good news is there are practical steps you can take to minimize risks associated with garages. For example, you can:<br><br>· <b>Add a fire extinguisher and smoke detector </b>so any blaze can be quickly doused.<br>· <b>Organize </b>with secure shelving, bins, and racks to minimize tripping and falling hazards. And while organizing, toss or donate what you don’t need to reduce clutter.<br><br>· <b>Improve ventilation</b> with<b> </b>an exhaust fan to enhance air circulation and reduce the buildup of toxic fumes from chemicals or running engines. Also, be sure to keep the garage door open for proper ventilation when working with chemicals or running engines.<br><br>· <b>Install an automatic opener</b> to makes the garage door easier and safer to use. With a professionally installed door, sensors can prevent the garage door from closing on anything in its path, including people and pets.<br><br>Even though your garage can be perilous, awareness and proactive steps can substantially reduce risks. Be sure to check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/home-fit-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The AARP HomeFit Guide</a></span></span>, a free resource with many more ideas for improving garage safety. It also provides low- and no-cost ideas to make your entire home safe and comfortable for years to come.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>325</b>]<div id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $aggregate </span><span style="color: #007700">= [];</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $EventRadius </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">ClassRegistry</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">init</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'EventRadius'</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $towns_list </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_values</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_merge</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$EventRadius</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getTownSefs</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTownUrl</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'aarp'</span><span style="color: #007700">),[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$national</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">])]));</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1734760800 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array() $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 325 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>338</b>]<div id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$ne' </span><span style="color: #007700">=> [</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$state'</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">]</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1734760800 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$in' => array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array( (int) 0 => array( '$match' => array( 'start' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), '$and' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'town_sef_url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null } $towns_list = array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 338 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12212024-fqnh33cf6nj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-mi-disrupt-aging-book-club-12232024-pdntlrhxqrl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DISRUPT-AGING-BOOK-CLUB">Disrupt Aging Book Club</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. EST</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fitness-virtual-yoga-fusion-class-12232024-ncn3ps5vdjn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ONLINE-CLASS-ENHANCE-YOUR-WORKOUT-WITH-YOGA-FUSION">Online Class: Enhance Your Workout With Yoga Fusion</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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It can be one of the most dangerous areas of a home. After all, it’s where we often store yard and power tools, and hazardous chemicals. And clutter that often overtakes many garages can be a hazard!<br><br>The good news is there are practical steps you can take to minimize risks associated with garages. For example, you can:<br><br>· <b>Add a fire extinguisher and smoke detector </b>so any blaze can be quickly doused.<br>· <b>Organize </b>with secure shelving, bins, and racks to minimize tripping and falling hazards. And while organizing, toss or donate what you don’t need to reduce clutter.<br><br>· <b>Improve ventilation</b> with<b> </b>an exhaust fan to enhance air circulation and reduce the buildup of toxic fumes from chemicals or running engines. Also, be sure to keep the garage door open for proper ventilation when working with chemicals or running engines.<br><br>· <b>Install an automatic opener</b> to makes the garage door easier and safer to use. With a professionally installed door, sensors can prevent the garage door from closing on anything in its path, including people and pets.<br><br>Even though your garage can be perilous, awareness and proactive steps can substantially reduce risks. Be sure to check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/home-fit-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The AARP HomeFit Guide</a></span></span>, a free resource with many more ideas for improving garage safety. 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'' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>325</b>]<div id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $aggregate </span><span style="color: #007700">= [];</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $EventRadius </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">ClassRegistry</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">init</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'EventRadius'</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $towns_list </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_values</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_merge</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$EventRadius</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getTownSefs</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTownUrl</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'aarp'</span><span style="color: #007700">),[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$national</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">])]));</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1734760800 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array() $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 325 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>338</b>]<div id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$ne' </span><span style="color: #007700">=> [</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$state'</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">]</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1734760800 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$in' => array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array( (int) 0 => array( '$match' => array( 'start' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), '$and' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'town_sef_url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null } $towns_list = array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 338 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12212024-fqnh33cf6nj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-mi-disrupt-aging-book-club-12232024-pdntlrhxqrl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DISRUPT-AGING-BOOK-CLUB">Disrupt Aging Book Club</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. EST</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fitness-virtual-yoga-fusion-class-12232024-ncn3ps5vdjn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ONLINE-CLASS-ENHANCE-YOUR-WORKOUT-WITH-YOGA-FUSION">Online Class: Enhance Your Workout With Yoga Fusion</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Warning (2): include(/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html) [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244]Code Contextinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Is Your Garage a Danger Zone?</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 11/19/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/9a/c1/e5eceb214e849edda2124e75e3b5/garage-gettyimages-676864783.jpg" alt="Portrait of senior man standing in garage holding broom" width="800" height="533"/> <div class="Figure-credit">Steve Prezant/Getty Images/Image Source</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>A garage isn’t just a place to park your car or store rarely-used items. It can be one of the most dangerous areas of a home. After all, it’s where we often store yard and power tools, and hazardous chemicals. And clutter that often overtakes many garages can be a hazard!<br><br>The good news is there are practical steps you can take to minimize risks associated with garages. For example, you can:<br><br>· <b>Add a fire extinguisher and smoke detector </b>so any blaze can be quickly doused.<br>· <b>Organize </b>with secure shelving, bins, and racks to minimize tripping and falling hazards. And while organizing, toss or donate what you don’t need to reduce clutter.<br><br>· <b>Improve ventilation</b> with<b> </b>an exhaust fan to enhance air circulation and reduce the buildup of toxic fumes from chemicals or running engines. Also, be sure to keep the garage door open for proper ventilation when working with chemicals or running engines.<br><br>· <b>Install an automatic opener</b> to makes the garage door easier and safer to use. With a professionally installed door, sensors can prevent the garage door from closing on anything in its path, including people and pets.<br><br>Even though your garage can be perilous, awareness and proactive steps can substantially reduce risks. Be sure to check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/home-fit-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The AARP HomeFit Guide</a></span></span>, a free resource with many more ideas for improving garage safety. It also provides low- and no-cost ideas to make your entire home safe and comfortable for years to come.</p></div> </div> </p></span> </div> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><script src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.c85a242a55150cd195e494cd6e5b9c77.gz.js" async=""></script> <link rel="stylesheet" media="all" href="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/resource/00000168-dd17-d487-a96e-df5fe3ee0000/styleguide/All.min.bfe6eb5a8301841feef3af4e9bd1e26d.gz.css"> <!-- bypass --> <style> a:focus, a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } h1.article-headline { margin: 0 0 1rem; } </style> <!-- <style> .Enhancement-item .Figure { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body ul { margin-bottom: 24px; } .RichTextArticleBody-body p{ margin: 12px 0; } .RichTextModule-items { clear: both; display: table; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 12px; } .VideoEnhancement>* { color: var(--primaryTextColor); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.4; font-style: italic; background: #f0efed } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement>* { font-size:14px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.47 } } .VideoEnhancement-title { padding: 20px } @media only screen and (min-width: 768px) { .VideoEnhancement-title { padding:30px } } .VideoEnhancement-player>* { position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.25% } .VideoEnhancement iframe { border: 0; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100% } [data-video-player] { display: block; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; margin: 0 auto; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="4x3"] { padding-bottom: 56.25%; } [data-video-player][data-aspect-ratio="16x9"] { padding-bottom: 56.25% } </style> --></div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="module-spacer tout-homefit-750"> <a data-formelementid="CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024" href="/guest/home-and-community/?intcmp=CSN-LOCAL-HC-NEWSSK-02272024"><img class="img-responsive" alt="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" title="Explore the free AARP HomeFit Guide" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/touts/HomeFit_750x150.png"></a> </div></div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>325</b>]<div id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $aggregate </span><span style="color: #007700">= [];</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $EventRadius </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">ClassRegistry</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">init</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'EventRadius'</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $towns_list </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_values</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_merge</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$EventRadius</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getTownSefs</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTownUrl</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'aarp'</span><span style="color: #007700">),[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$national</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">])]));</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1734760800 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array() $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 325 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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'' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>338</b>]<div id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$ne' </span><span style="color: #007700">=> [</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$state'</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">]</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1734760800 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$in' => array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array( (int) 0 => array( '$match' => array( 'start' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), '$and' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'town_sef_url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null } $towns_list = array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 338 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12212024-fqnh33cf6nj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-mi-disrupt-aging-book-club-12232024-pdntlrhxqrl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DISRUPT-AGING-BOOK-CLUB">Disrupt Aging Book Club</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. EST</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fitness-virtual-yoga-fusion-class-12232024-ncn3ps5vdjn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ONLINE-CLASS-ENHANCE-YOUR-WORKOUT-WITH-YOGA-FUSION">Online Class: Enhance Your Workout With Yoga Fusion</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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It can be one of the most dangerous areas of a home. After all, it’s where we often store yard and power tools, and hazardous chemicals. And clutter that often overtakes many garages can be a hazard!<br><br>The good news is there are practical steps you can take to minimize risks associated with garages. For example, you can:<br><br>· <b>Add a fire extinguisher and smoke detector </b>so any blaze can be quickly doused.<br>· <b>Organize </b>with secure shelving, bins, and racks to minimize tripping and falling hazards. And while organizing, toss or donate what you don’t need to reduce clutter.<br><br>· <b>Improve ventilation</b> with<b> </b>an exhaust fan to enhance air circulation and reduce the buildup of toxic fumes from chemicals or running engines. Also, be sure to keep the garage door open for proper ventilation when working with chemicals or running engines.<br><br>· <b>Install an automatic opener</b> to makes the garage door easier and safer to use. 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'' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>325</b>]<div id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $aggregate </span><span style="color: #007700">= [];</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $EventRadius </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">ClassRegistry</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">init</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'EventRadius'</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $towns_list </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_values</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_merge</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$EventRadius</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getTownSefs</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTownUrl</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'aarp'</span><span style="color: #007700">),[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$national</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">])]));</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1734760800 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array() $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 325 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? 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'' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>338</b>]<div id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$ne' </span><span style="color: #007700">=> [</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$state'</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">]</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1734760800 usec => 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'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array( (int) 0 => array( '$match' => array( 'start' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), '$and' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'town_sef_url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null } $towns_list = array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 338 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12212024-fqnh33cf6nj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-mi-disrupt-aging-book-club-12232024-pdntlrhxqrl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DISRUPT-AGING-BOOK-CLUB">Disrupt Aging Book Club</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. EST</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fitness-virtual-yoga-fusion-class-12232024-ncn3ps5vdjn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ONLINE-CLASS-ENHANCE-YOUR-WORKOUT-WITH-YOGA-FUSION">Online Class: Enhance Your Workout With Yoga Fusion</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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Warning (2): include() [<a href='http://php.net/function.include'>function.include</a>]: Failed opening '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html' for inclusion (include_path='/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/lib:.:/usr/share/pear:/usr/share/php') [APP/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp, line 244]Code Contextinclude (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.footer.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.bodyTargeting.html");include (APP . "Resource/aarp2_master.resource.footer.root.html");$viewFile = '/var/www/vhosts/vcc_staging/app/View/Layouts/aarp_2023.ctp' $dataForView = array( 'content_for_layout' => '<div class="row twoColumnLayout"> <div class="col-md-8 left-rail"><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-basic-box"> <div> <div class="module-spacer"> <header><h1 class="article-headline">Is Your Garage a Danger Zone?</h1></header> <div class="posted-on"> Posted on 11/19/24 </div> </div> <div class="module-spacer"> <span class="blog-content"><p><div class="RichTextArticleBody"> <div class="RichTextArticleBody-body"><div class="Enhancement" > <div class="Enhancement-item"><figure class="Figure" data-alignment="center"> <img src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/9a/c1/e5eceb214e849edda2124e75e3b5/garage-gettyimages-676864783.jpg" alt="Portrait of senior man standing in garage holding broom" width="800" height="533"/> <div class="Figure-credit">Steve Prezant/Getty Images/Image Source</div> </figure> </div> </div><p>A garage isn’t just a place to park your car or store rarely-used items. It can be one of the most dangerous areas of a home. After all, it’s where we often store yard and power tools, and hazardous chemicals. And clutter that often overtakes many garages can be a hazard!<br><br>The good news is there are practical steps you can take to minimize risks associated with garages. For example, you can:<br><br>· <b>Add a fire extinguisher and smoke detector </b>so any blaze can be quickly doused.<br>· <b>Organize </b>with secure shelving, bins, and racks to minimize tripping and falling hazards. And while organizing, toss or donate what you don’t need to reduce clutter.<br><br>· <b>Improve ventilation</b> with<b> </b>an exhaust fan to enhance air circulation and reduce the buildup of toxic fumes from chemicals or running engines. Also, be sure to keep the garage door open for proper ventilation when working with chemicals or running engines.<br><br>· <b>Install an automatic opener</b> to makes the garage door easier and safer to use. With a professionally installed door, sensors can prevent the garage door from closing on anything in its path, including people and pets.<br><br>Even though your garage can be perilous, awareness and proactive steps can substantially reduce risks. Be sure to check out <span class="Enhancement" ><span class="Enhancement-item"><a class="Link" href="https://local.aarp.org/home-fit-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The AARP HomeFit Guide</a></span></span>, a free resource with many more ideas for improving garage safety. 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'' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>325</b>]<div id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $aggregate </span><span style="color: #007700">= [];</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $EventRadius </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">ClassRegistry</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">init</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'EventRadius'</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $towns_list </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_values</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_merge</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$EventRadius</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getTownSefs</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTownUrl</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'aarp'</span><span style="color: #007700">),[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$national</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">])]));</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1734760800 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array() $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 325 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>338</b>]<div id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$ne' </span><span style="color: #007700">=> [</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$state'</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">]</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1734760800 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$in' => array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array( (int) 0 => array( '$match' => array( 'start' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), '$and' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'town_sef_url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null } $towns_list = array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 338 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12212024-fqnh33cf6nj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-mi-disrupt-aging-book-club-12232024-pdntlrhxqrl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DISRUPT-AGING-BOOK-CLUB">Disrupt Aging Book Club</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. EST</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fitness-virtual-yoga-fusion-class-12232024-ncn3ps5vdjn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ONLINE-CLASS-ENHANCE-YOUR-WORKOUT-WITH-YOGA-FUSION">Online Class: Enhance Your Workout With Yoga Fusion</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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It can be one of the most dangerous areas of a home. After all, it’s where we often store yard and power tools, and hazardous chemicals. And clutter that often overtakes many garages can be a hazard!<br><br>The good news is there are practical steps you can take to minimize risks associated with garages. For example, you can:<br><br>· <b>Add a fire extinguisher and smoke detector </b>so any blaze can be quickly doused.<br>· <b>Organize </b>with secure shelving, bins, and racks to minimize tripping and falling hazards. And while organizing, toss or donate what you don’t need to reduce clutter.<br><br>· <b>Improve ventilation</b> with<b> </b>an exhaust fan to enhance air circulation and reduce the buildup of toxic fumes from chemicals or running engines. Also, be sure to keep the garage door open for proper ventilation when working with chemicals or running engines.<br><br>· <b>Install an automatic opener</b> to makes the garage door easier and safer to use. 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'' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>325</b>]<div id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $aggregate </span><span style="color: #007700">= [];</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $EventRadius </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">ClassRegistry</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">init</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'EventRadius'</span><span style="color: #007700">);</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> $towns_list </span><span style="color: #007700">= </span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_values</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">array_merge</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$EventRadius</span><span style="color: #007700">-></span><span style="color: #0000BB">getTownSefs</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTownUrl</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'aarp'</span><span style="color: #007700">),[</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$national</span><span style="color: #007700">, </span><span style="color: #0000BB">strtolower</span><span style="color: #007700">(</span><span style="color: #0000BB">Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">])]));</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e00c1d-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1734760800 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array() $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null }</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 325 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><pre class="cake-error"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none');"><b>Notice</b> (8)</a>: Undefined index: state [<b>APP/Model/Event.php</b>, line <b>338</b>]<div id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-trace" class="cake-stack-trace" style="display: none;"><a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Code</a> <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context').style.display = (document.getElementById('cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context').style.display == 'none' ? '' : 'none')">Context</a><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-code" class="cake-code-dump" style="display: none;"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$ne' </span><span style="color: #007700">=> [</span></span></code> <code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> </span><span style="color: #DD0000">'$state'</span><span style="color: #007700">,</span></span></code> <span class="code-highlight"><code><span style="color: #000000"><span style="color: #0000BB"> Globals</span><span style="color: #007700">::</span><span style="color: #0000BB">$currentTown</span><span style="color: #007700">[</span><span style="color: #DD0000">'state'</span><span style="color: #007700">]</span></span></code></span></pre><pre id="cakeErr6766a68e027f2-context" class="cake-context" style="display: none;">$count = false $grouped = false $national = 'usa' $start_cond = array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) { sec => (int) 1734760800 usec => (int) 0 } ) $query = array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( (int) 0 => 'espanol' ) ), '$and' => array( (int) 0 => array( 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$in' => array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' ) ) ) $geo = array() $geonear = array( 'near' => array(), 'distanceField' => 'distance', 'distanceMultiplier' => (float) 3963.2, 'limit' => (int) 5000, 'spherical' => true, 'query' => array( 'start' => array( '$gte' => object(MongoDate) {} ), 'tags' => array( '$nin' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ), 'maxDistance' => (float) 0.011354461041583 ) $sort = array( 'featured' => (int) -1, 'start_utc' => (int) 1 ) $pipeline_group_count = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ) ) $pipeline_group = array( '_id' => array( 'title' => '$title', 'venue_name' => '$venue_name', 'city' => '$city', 'state' => '$state' ), 'city' => array( '$first' => '$city' ), 'cvent_id' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_id' ), 'cvent_status' => array( '$first' => '$cvent_status' ), 'date_string' => array( '$first' => '$date_string' ), 'distance' => array( '$first' => '$distance' ), 'end' => array( '$first' => '$end' ), 'event_id' => array( '$first' => '$event_id' ), 'event_url' => array( '$first' => '$event_url' ), 'cost' => array( '$first' => '$cost' ), 'featured' => array( '$first' => '$featured' ), 'geo' => array( '$first' => '$geo' ), 'group_key' => array( '$first' => '$group_key' ), 'image_url' => array( '$first' => '$image_url' ), 'location_string' => array( '$first' => '$location_string' ), 'repeat_id' => array( '$first' => '$repeat_id' ), 'search_text' => array( '$first' => '$search_text' ), 'sef_tail' => array( '$first' => '$sef_tail' ), 'start' => array( '$first' => '$start' ), 'start_utc' => array( '$first' => '$start_utc' ), 'timezone' => array( '$first' => '$timezone' ), 'format' => array( '$first' => '$format' ), 'state' => array( '$first' => '$state' ), 'tags' => array( '$first' => '$tags' ), 'tags_slugs' => array( '$first' => '$tags_slugs' ), 'title' => array( '$first' => '$title' ), 'town_sef_url' => array( '$first' => '$town_sef_url' ), 'venue_name' => array( '$first' => '$venue_name' ), 'dates' => array( '$push' => array( 'start' => '$start', 'date_string' => '$date_string', 'sef_tail' => '$sef_tail' ) ) ) $aggregate = array( (int) 0 => array( '$match' => array( 'start' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'tags' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), '$and' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'town_sef_url' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) ) ) $EventRadius = object(EventRadius) { primaryKey => '_id' useDbConfig => 'mongo' useTable => 'events_radius' default => (int) 45 id => false data => array() schemaName => null table => 'events_radius' validate => array() validationErrors => array() validationDomain => null tablePrefix => '' plugin => null name => 'EventRadius' alias => 'EventRadius' tableToModel => array( 'events_radius' => 'EventRadius' ) cacheQueries => false belongsTo => array() hasOne => array() hasMany => array() hasAndBelongsToMany => array() actsAs => null Behaviors => object(BehaviorCollection) {} whitelist => array() cacheSources => true findQueryType => null recursive => (int) 1 order => null virtualFields => array() __backAssociation => array() __backInnerAssociation => array() __backOriginalAssociation => array() __backContainableAssociation => array() __safeUpdateMode => false useConsistentAfterFind => true findMethods => array( 'all' => true, 'first' => true, 'count' => true, 'neighbors' => true, 'list' => true, 'threaded' => true ) [protected] _schema => null [protected] _associationKeys => array( 'belongsTo' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasOne' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ), 'hasAndBelongsToMany' => array( [maximum depth reached] ) ) [protected] _associations => array( (int) 0 => 'belongsTo', (int) 1 => 'hasOne', (int) 2 => 'hasMany', (int) 3 => 'hasAndBelongsToMany' ) [protected] _insertID => null [protected] _sourceConfigured => true [protected] _eventManager => object(CakeEventManager) {} [protected] _validator => null } $towns_list = array( (int) 0 => 'usa', (int) 1 => '' )</pre><pre class="stack-trace">Event::create_search_condition() - APP/Model/Event.php, line 338 EventsController::aarp_events_rhs() - APP/Controller/EventsController.php, line 483 ReflectionMethod::invokeArgs() - [internal], line ?? Controller::invokeAction() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 491 Dispatcher::_invoke() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 193 Dispatcher::dispatch() - CORE/Cake/Routing/Dispatcher.php, line 167 CakeObject::requestAction() - CORE/Cake/Core/CakeObject.php, line 104 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 17 Modules::load() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 29 Localize::getModule() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 294 Localize::replace() - APP/Lib/Localize.php, line 219 Modules::render() - APP/Lib/Modules.php, line 9 include - APP/View/Elements/display.ctp, line 13 View::_evaluate() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 971 View::_render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 933 View::render() - CORE/Cake/View/View.php, line 473 Controller::render() - CORE/Cake/Controller/Controller.php, line 963 AppController::renderPage() - APP/Controller/AppController.php, line 136</pre></div></pre><div class="module clearfix"><!--default--> <!-- module_RHS - AARP Events --> <div class="ar-basic-box module-spacer"> <header> <div class="pull-right"> <a href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS"> <img style="width:30px;" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/template/icons/aarp_event_icon.png" alt="Upcoming AARP Events" /> </a> </div> <h2 class="visible-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> <h2 class="hidden-lg">AARP Events for Your Community</h2> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="ar-listing snippet"> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-wy-holiday-harmony-qigong-and-nonviolent-communication-with-nate-12212024-fqnh33cf6nj.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-HOLIDAY-HARMONY-QIGONG-AND-NONVIOLENT-COMMUNICATION">Holiday Harmony: Qigong and Nonviolent Communication</a></h2> <p class="time">Saturday, Dec 21, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-mi-disrupt-aging-book-club-12232024-pdntlrhxqrl.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-DISRUPT-AGING-BOOK-CLUB">Disrupt Aging Book Club</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. EST</p> <p class="venue"></p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h2 class="title"><a href="/aarp-event/aarp-nm-fitness-virtual-yoga-fusion-class-12232024-ncn3ps5vdjn.html" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-EVENTS-ONLINE-CLASS-ENHANCE-YOUR-WORKOUT-WITH-YOGA-FUSION">Online Class: Enhance Your Workout With Yoga Fusion</a></h2> <p class="time">Monday, Dec 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. MST</p> <p class="venue">Zoom</p> <p class="loc">Online Event</p> </li> </ul> <p><a class="link-red" href="/guest/aarp-events/" data-formelementid="LOCAL-BTN-CLK-SEEALL-EVENTS">View All AARP Events<i class="ml-1 fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a></p> </div> </div> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); } </script> </div> </div> <div class="card-tout card-dark membership-tout" style="margin:0 0 30px 0;"> <img class="img-responsive image" title="image of two AARP membership cards" alt="image of two AARP membership cards" src="https://cdn-aarp.americantowns.com/img/tout-two-cards.png"> <div class="title">Only $12 your first year with Automatic Renewal</div> <ul class="list"> <li>Immediate access to your <a href="https://www.aarp.org/benefits-discounts/">member benefits</a></li> <li>Discounts on travel and everyday savings</li> <li>Subscription to AARP The Magazine</li> <li>FREE second membership</li> </ul> <div class="action"> <a class="btn" href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UAJFT3&intcmp=LNK-CSN-AARPLOCAL-JRTOUT-RR-A--">Join AARP</a> <div class="body">Already a member? 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