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Red Hook Library Undergoing Renovations, New Hours Starting Tuesday RED HOOK, N.Y. -- Red Hook Public Library will be undergoing renovations starting Tuesday, Jan. 19. During renovations, the library will have new hours. The new hours are: 4:30 - 8 p.m., Monday - Friday; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday; and noon - 4 p.m., Sunday. If you have any questions, call the library at 845-758-3241 or email: director@redhooklibrary.org. The library is at 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook.

by Ken Davis

01/19/2016

Schools

Wayne School Club Connects Kids With High Self-Esteem WAYNE, N.J. -- George Washington Middle School in Wayne recently announced a new club for students called Kids Connect.Sponsored by the Wayne Alliance and facilitated by school counselor Jackie Molina and Social Studies teacher Carol Schweighardt, Kids Connect is an after-school club consisting of motivated students in grades 6-8 are interested in raising their self-esteem, self-awareness and appreciation of others. This life skills program gives students an opportunity to reflect upon their lives and examine the quality of their relationships, which fosters a sense of connectedness and pro…

by Ken Davis

01/19/2016

Events

Lewisboro Library Screens Documentary 'Within Reach' LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- To kick off its new “Movies for Discussion” series, the Lewisboro Library will host a screening of the documentary “Within Reach” on Friday, Jan. 22.The Lewisboro Sustainability Committee is sponsoring the film, which is about one couple’s bike tour of the U.S. in search of a sustainable community. There is a suggested donation of $5 per person at the door, to fund viewing license fees. For more information about the screening, call the library at 875-9004, or email: lewisborolibrary@gmail.com. The screening starts at 7 p.m. The library is at 15 Main St, South Salem…

by Ken Davis

01/19/2016

Schools

Hen Hud Grads Share Lessons On College Life CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- How do you balance playing a sport and completing schoolwork? How do different meal plans work? And what are those shared bathrooms really like? A panel of Hendrick Hudson High School alumni, representing a wide variety of colleges, visited seniors in their Economics or Participation in Government classes throughout the day. Colleges represented included Duke University, Boston College, SUNY New Paltz and LIM College, among others, and included schools of varying sizes and settings.Organized by the high school guidance department, the visit was designed to help current seni…

by Ken Davis

01/18/2016

Schools

Westhill Football Star Pettiford Receives Ucan Inspire Award STAMFORD, Conn. -- Aaron Pettiford, senior running back for Westhill High School in Stamford, was given the UCAN Inspire Award by Generation UCAN and the Walter Camp Football Foundation on Thursday at the Breakfast of Champions Football Banquet.The UCAN inspire Award is given to a Connecticut High School Football Player who symbolizes the core value on which Generation UCAN was founded: The unwavering desire to find success in the face of a great challenge. Pettiford was also recognized earlier in the season as a 2015 recipient of the Heart of a Giant Award. According to Westhill head foo…

by Ken Davis

01/18/2016

Business

Music Company's Headquarters Moves From Garfield To New York City GARFIELD, N.J. — A 50-year-old music company recently closed its Garfield headquarters to prepare for its move to New York City. Latin Percussion housed its offices on Belmont Avenue before the move. "While USA production of many LP products ... will remain in New Jersey, the executive offices are being moved from Garfield to our new LP showroom located in Times Square," spokeswoman Elizabeth Lang said. Latin Percussion was first founded in New York City, making it a "coming home" for the company, Lang said. Anticipated to open in mid-February, the new LP showroom is i…

by Ken Davis

01/18/2016

Lifestyle

Glen Rock Library Launches Book Club For Third-, Fourth-Graders GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- The Glen Rock Public Library will host a book club for third- and fourth-graders Monday, Feb. 29.The club will discuss the book "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster. Club members can check out the book from the Glen Rock Public Library. The book should be read before the meeting date. Children must Glen Rock residents to attend. Come and learn to make your own dodecahedron. Don't know what that is? Come along and find out. (Or click here for an example.) Click here for the free online registration to the book club. For more information about the club, ca…

by Ken Davis

01/18/2016

Schools

Masquerade Fundraiser At Pompton Lakes School POMPTON LAKES, N.J. -- Lincoln Elementary School in Pompton Lakes will have its fifth annual masquerade ball beefsteak dinner fundraiser in March.Tickets will be on sale from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22 at Lincoln School, 40 Mill St., Pompton Lakes. Tickets will be on sale again Feb. 1. The dinner will be Saturday, March 19. The organizers encourage guests to wear masks to the dinner. The event includes a four-course dinner, beer and sangria, a 50/50, a DJ and dancing. Tickets are $50. For more information, contact Lise Morrissey at 201-874-6636 or lincolncardinalspta@gmail.com

by Ken Davis

01/18/2016

Schools

Paterson Student Honored With MLK Award PATERSON, N.J. -- Amanny Ahmed, a member of the JFK Robotics and College Prep Team in Paterson, recently was honored with the 2016 MLK Award.The NJ Community Development Corporation sponsors these awards for local students with high academic achievement, community service and strong character.

by Ken Davis

01/18/2016

Lifestyle

Hillsdale Library Launches Bookworms Club For Grades 1-2 HILLSDALE, N.J. -- The Hillsdale Public Library has started a new book club for first- and second-graders called "Bookworms."The club will meet from 4-4:45 p.m. the third Thursday of the month. Come and have a snack, meet new friends and discuss a great book each month. The first book the club will discuss will be "Mercy Watson to the Rescue" by Kate DiCamillo. Books will be available for pick up in the children’s room with your library card. Please call the library at 201-358-5072 or come in to register. The first "Bookworms" meeting will take place Thurs…

by Ken Davis

01/18/2016

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