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Kindergartners Get Their Own Book Club At Kent Public Library KENT LAKES, N.Y. -- The Kent Public Library in Kent Lakes now has a book club especially for children in kindergarten, called Kinder Reads Book Club. The program will include fun crafts and activities centered around books that the club members read and discuss. The book club meetings will be held on the third Monday of the month. The November meeting is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 16, from 5:15 to 5:45 p.m. Registration is required. Click here to register. If you need any help with registration, please call the library at (845)-225-8585. The library is at 17 Sybil's Crossing, Kent Lakes.…

by Ken Davis

10/30/2015

Schools

Seventh-Graders Practice Their Spanish Skills At Irvington IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- Seventh-graders at Irvington Middle School in Angela Druzic’s Spanish class demonstrated everything they’ve learned so far by having conversations with each other in Spanish.Students paired off to practice greeting each other and asking questions, such as what is your name, what is the weather like today and what day is it. They then gave presentations in front of their classmates, who also had to answer questions to show their understanding of the language. The activity was part of the seventh-grade review unit of “Greetings, Salutations and –AR Verbs.”

by Ken Davis

10/30/2015

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Kent Library Invites Cooks To Culinary Book Club KENT LAKES, N.Y. -- Calling all of those who love to cook -- all cooks are welcome, no matter their age. The Kent Public Library is exploring the wonderful world of cookbooks this fall by holding The Book Club for Cooks.The book club will be held every third Wednesday of the month. The next meeting is Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. This group is for those who love to cook and try new foods, or the same old foods you love, made in different ways. The meetings will also be themed. The November theme is "A twist on a traditional Thanksgiving dish." You may end up trying a new fa…

by Ken Davis

10/30/2015

Neighbors

Peekskill Girl Gets Her Wish Through Kids Wish Network PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Kids Wish Network made 8-year-old Peekskill native Angelina Rios’ dream a reality by arranging for her to meet her favorite actors and gospel music sensations, David and Tamela Mann. The "It’s a Manns World" and "Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns" television stars spent the afternoon with Angelina at the Doubletree by Hilton in Fort Lee, N.J. The Manns took a break from the production schedule for their television show to spend quality time with Angelina. The couple, accompanied by their daughter Tia, shared stories from their everyday lives as well as thei…

by Ken Davis

10/30/2015

Schools

Valhalla Seventh-Graders Travel Back To Colonial Period SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- Seventh-grade students at Valhalla Middle School were transported back to the Colonial Era on their recent visit to Philipsburg Manor in Sleepy Hollow.To further enrich their unit on Colonial America, the social studies classes visited the historic house and estate based in Sleepy Hollow. The trip’s main goal was for the students to learn how people lived in New York and in Westchester County during the 17th and 18th Centuries. “This was a great way to tie in what we are learning in class,” said Valhalla Middle School social studies teacher Nori Lustig. “The kids had …

by Valhalla School District

10/30/2015

Events

Fort Lee's Jitney Tour Will Take Riders Back To Past FORT LEE, N.J. -- The Fort Lee Film Commission & Fort Lee Historical Society Present the "Ghosts of Fort Lee" Jitney Tour on Sunday, Nov. 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees are invited to tour several locations throughout the borough and get a look at some historical sights. Sign up at the plaza of the Fort Lee Community Center, 1355 Inwood Terr. or at the Fort Lee Film Commission table at the Farmer's Market each Sunday through the event. Admission is free, but seating is limited and available as space allows. MORE INFO: (201) 693-2763 or visit www.fortleefilm.org.

by Ken Davis

10/30/2015

News

Pompton Lakes Welcomes New Firefighter POMPTON LAKES, N.J. -- Pompton Lakes Volunteer Fire Department officially welcomed Reinaldo Solis, Jr. to its ranks on Wednesday night, Oct. 28, when he was sworn in. Solis joins firefighters who have protected Pompton Lakes and its surrounding areas for 114 years. The department was formed in 1895. MORE INFO: http://pomptonlakesfd.com

by Ken Davis

10/30/2015

Events

Cliffside Park High School Holding Third Annual Zombie Run CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. -- Cliffside Park High School's Drama Club will hold its third annual Zombie Run on Friday, Oct. 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. on the school grounds as one of the group's annual fundraisers.For more info about the event, call (201) 313-2370 or email tserritella@cliffsidepark.edu. Cliffside Park High School is at 64 Riverview Ave, Cliffside Park.

by Ken Davis

10/30/2015

Schools

Byram Hills Welcomes Newest Members of the Cum Laude Society ARMONK, N.Y. -- Twenty-three students from Byram Hills High School were recently inducted into the Cum Laude Society for their stellar academic achievements. The student inductees are Erica Bank, Sela Berenblum, Rebecca Cawkwell, Kevin Chang, Andrea Cornelius, Sarah Crucilla, Jolie Feldman, Jackson Harrower, Ryan Infante, Marisa Kaplan, Nicole Kim, Miriam Lachs, Stuart Robbins, Dominick Rowan, Chad Schwam, Carly Schwartz, Kohro Shimizu, Lyndsay Siegle, Rebecca Simon, Danielle Skelly, Sarah Tang, Bailey Winston and Alexander Wurm. English teacher David Hubbs was the faculty inductee. Music te…

by Ken Davis

10/29/2015

Events

Take Courses At Westchester Adult Jewish Education WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Westchester Adult Jewish Education (WAJE) is offering a broad range of Jewish topics for study in classes that range from single sessions to multi-sessions. WAJE welcomes learners at all levels. Upcoming classes: Muslims and Jews: A Historical Perspective well be held three Wednesday mornings -- Nov. 11, 18; Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Congregation Kol Ami, 252 Soundview Ave, White Plains. Shakespeare and Torah will be held four Tuesday mornings -- Nov. 17, 24; Dec. 1, 8 from 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Young Israel of Scarsdale, 1313 Weaver St., Scarsdale. F…

by Ken Davis

10/29/2015

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