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Psychologist Explores The Brain At Haworth School Psychologist Explores The Brain At Haworth School
Psychologist Explores The Brain At Haworth School HAWORTH, N.J. -- Psychologist Dr. Tamar Kahane, founder of the Kahane center, will explore the brain's executive functioning skills Wednesday at the Haworth Education Parent Advisory Committee event at Haworth Public School's multi-purpose room.Kahane's presentation will explore the brain's executive function skills to understand why a student can struggle with starting, completing or turning in an assignment on time, prioritizing, planning, carrying out multi-step problems, organizing or misplacing backpacks, binders, cell phones or their rooms, remembering directions and maintaining stamina…

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News
Master Sailor, Author Rich Wilson Speaks At Southport's Pequot Library Master Sailor, Author Rich Wilson Speaks At Southport's Pequot Library
Master Sailor, Author Rich Wilson Speaks At Southport's Pequot Library SOUTHPORT, Conn. -- Author and sailor Rich Wilson will speak Saturday at the Pequot Library in Southport's auditorium and reading room.Wilson will discuss his book, "Race France to France: Leave Antarctica to Starboard: An American in the Vendée Globe, Racing Solo, Non-Stop, Around the World." The discussion will be followed by a question-and-answer session. The free event also includes a book signing, refreshments and book sales Wilson grew up in Boston and learned how to sail as a young boy.  He recently received an honorary doctorate in public administration from the Massachu…

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Events
Ridgewood Offers Touch Of Nature With Live Animals Ridgewood Offers Touch Of Nature With Live Animals
Ridgewood Offers Touch Of Nature With Live Animals RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Ridgewood Parks and Recreation Department will present "A Touch of Nature" show with live animals visiting the Anne Zusy Youth Center Wednesday, Feb. 17. The 1 p.m. show is geared toward kids in kindergarten through the fifth grade. There is a $5 fee and seating is limited. The center is at 131 N. Maple Ave., Ridgewood.

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Events
Saddle Brook Senior Center Schedules 'Chicken Bingo' Saddle Brook Senior Center Schedules 'Chicken Bingo'
Saddle Brook Senior Center Schedules 'Chicken Bingo' SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- The Saddle Brook Senior Center is hosting "Chicken Bingo" Sunday, Feb. 28. The cost of $12 includes lunch, coffee, dessert and bingo boards. “Specials” can be purchased separately. Doors will not open before 11 a.m. For more information or to make reservations, call Joe Lecce at (201) 845-4594. The event starts at noon. The Caldwell Senior Center is at 8 Caldwell Ave., Saddle Brook.

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Neighbors
Closter Opens Improved Nature Trail System Closter Opens Improved Nature Trail System
Closter Opens Improved Nature Trail System CLOSTER, N.J. -- The Closter Environmental Commission invites all its residents and neighbors to enjoy the newly improved Closter trail system.Fresh boardwalks enhance the safety of Hagen Park, and there is a new accessible entry on Demarest Avenue, between Stop and Shop and Harvest Church. New trail markings and log borders delineate the trails at Hagen Park and the newly laid trails at Schauble Park. The commission is presently working on trails at Buzzoni Park. Future plans include trails in the Temple Emanu-El conservation easement, trails in Blanch Woods and a connection between Mollic…

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Schools
Stamford Public Schools Chosen To Participate In Training Program Stamford Public Schools Chosen To Participate In Training Program
Stamford Public Schools Chosen To Participate In Training Program STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford Public Schools announced that it has been selected by the Department of Children and Families to participate in a yearlong intensive training program in the use and implementation of Cognitive Behavioral supports for Trauma in Schools. CBITS is a nationally recognized evidence-based group intervention program for students who have suffered from traumatic experiences. “We are so excited to partner with the state in providing this wonderful program to our students,” said Joe O’Callaghan, SPS Department Head of Social Work. “This opportunity will help us develop our…

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Events
Ridgefield's Founders Hall Offers Backstage Look At Broadway Ridgefield's Founders Hall Offers Backstage Look At Broadway
Ridgefield's Founders Hall Offers Backstage Look At Broadway RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Actors Denise Pence and Steve Boockvor will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the world of Broadway on Friday at 1 p.m. at Founders Hall in Ridgefield. These Broadway veterans have worked with some of the best-known directors and creators in the business, including Michael Bennett, Bob Fosse, Hal Prince, Stephen Sondheim and Stephen Schwartz in shows such as "Annie," "Cabaret," "Follies" and "Pippin." They were the inspiration for the characters ‘Al’ and ‘Christine’ in "A Chorus Line," and Boockvor was nominated for a To…

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Schools
Wyckoff Education Foundation Spring Fling Tickets On Sale Wyckoff Education Foundation Spring Fling Tickets On Sale
Wyckoff Education Foundation Spring Fling Tickets On Sale WYCKOFF, N.J. -- The Wycoff Education Foundation's Annual Spring Fling Fundraiser Auction and Dinner Dance Party will take place Saturday, March 12 at Indian Trail Club in Franklin Lakes.The foundation is requesting support as it begins a special and long-term journey with the Wyckoff School District on a Makerspace movement. This year's 2016 Spring Fling fundraising money and all proceeds will go to supplying key fixed and consumable materials to the district's first STEM Space (aka Makerspace) at Eisenhower Middle School. Tickets are now on sale for the event. Click here to purchase tick…

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Politics
Newtown's Bolinsky Celebrates Program To Help Long-Term Unemployed Newtown's Bolinsky Celebrates Program To Help Long-Term Unemployed
Newtown's Bolinsky Celebrates Program To Help Long-Term Unemployed NEWTOWN, Conn. -- State Rep. Mitch Bolinsky (R-Newtown) celebrated the kickoff and orientation of a program that aims to help the long-term unemployed get back to work. Bolinsky, who spoke Jan. 6 to the new class at the Burroughs Community Center in Bridgeport and shared his own experience with job loss and how it impacted his family, said: “Platform to Employment is the absolute best example of partnership between the state and experienced, capable, long-term, displaced workers. The results are simply remarkable.” The Platform to Employment kickoff event included welcoming newly enrolled p…

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Lifestyle
Cricket Tell The Weather String Band Performs In Dutchess Cricket Tell The Weather String Band Performs In Dutchess
Cricket Tell The Weather String Band Performs In Dutchess PAWLING, N.Y. -- Cricket Tell the Weather, a songwriter-based string band from New York City, will bring its original take on folk and bluegrass to Daryl's House Club in Pawling on Thursday.Winners of the 2013 FreshGrass Award and 2011 Podunk Songwriting Competition, Cricket is slated to release its second album of original music this summer. The collection is composed of original, contemporary songs with an independent bluegrass and old-time aesthetic. The band has recently released an album preview video of the original song "Photographs" written by front woman Andrea Asprelli.…

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