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Wilton Library Opens Concert Series With Errante/Cho Trio WILTON, Conn. -- The dulcet sounds of violin, cello and piano will emanate from the Brubeck Room when the Wilton Library has its opening concert of the Connecticut’s Own series with the Errante/Cho Trio on Sunday, Nov. 1, from 4 to 5 p.m.No strangers to the Brubeck stage, Richard Errante on violin, Lois Errante on cello and Kyong Hee Cho on piano return to delight the audience. Their program includes selections from Johannes Brahms and Franz Schubert. Performing together since 2001, the Errante/Cho Trio is well-known to Connecticut audiences for its committed music-making and creative pro…

by Ken Davis

10/23/2015

Schools

Elmsford Rotary Club Donates Dictionaries To Third Graders ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- The Elmsford Rotary Club donated dictionaries to third-grade students at Alice E. Grady Elementary School in the Elmsford Union Free School Districton Oct.15.. Rotarians Barbara Eannazzo, village treasurer and past president of the Elmsford Rotary Club, and Syed Alirahi, vice president, visited the school to present students with dictionaries, part of The Dictionary Project that the rotary participates in each year with the district. The goal of the program is to increase literacy and help students become good writers, active readers, creative thinkers and resourceful lear…

by Ken Davis

10/22/2015

Schools

Larchmont Teens Excel At 'Battle Of The Books' OSSINING, N.Y. -- Westchester County's second annual "Battle of the Books" was held on Saturday at Ossining High School with teams representing 16 Westchester Public Libraries participating. "Battle of the Books" is a book-based trivia tournament for Westchester youth in grades fourth through ninth. The goal of the program is to promote a love of reading in kids and teens, to expose them to titles and authors that they might not encounter otherwise, to encourage them to think of their local public library as a resource for entertainment and to inspire teamwork and good s…

by Ken Davis

10/22/2015

Neighbors

Mahwah Farm Gives Back With Second Annual Hunger Project MAHWAH, N.J. -- Secor Farms will have its second annual Hunger Project from 2-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1.The goal of the event's organizers is to pack 20,000 healthy meals to be distributed around northern New Jersey in just one hour. This year, there will be a sign-up sheet at both of its registers so Secor Farms can get an accurate count of how many volunteers it will have. The cost is $2 per person to sign up, with all proceeds going toward the event. Please spread the word to any other groups that might be interested. Organizations are encouraged to sign up. Help Project Hunger make a d…

by Ken Davis

10/22/2015

Schools

Masuk High School In Monroe Honored As National Blue Ribbon School MONROE, Conn. -- Masuk High School in Monroe has been named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. The USED's Blue Ribbon School Program is an annual award bestowed on schools across the nation for high academic performance or greatest progress in achievement gap closure among subgroups. Masuk High is one of four schools in the state to be recognized this year. On Sept. 29, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and State Education Commissioner Dianna R. Wentzell celebrated the teachers, students and communities from the four Connecticut schools in New Haven, Monroe, Storrs and Wo…

by Ken Davis

10/22/2015

Events

John Legend Headlines At Multiple Myeloma Benefit in Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation's annual Fall Gala will be held Saturday at the Hyatt Regency in Old Greenwich from 6 to 11 p.m. Oscar and Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter John Legend will be the featured performer at the benefit. The evening’s Courage and Commitment honoree will be Professor Elie Wiesel, Nobel Laureate, and the Wiesel Family. Karen E. Andrews, MMRF co-founder and current member of the MMRF Board of Directors, will be honored with the Spirit of Hope Award. Both awards are the highest accolade presented by the Norwalk-based foundation…

by Ken Davis

10/22/2015

News

Rotary's Community Harvest Dinner Benefits Carmel HS Scholarships CARMEL, N.Y. -- The Carmel Rotary Club will host Community Harvest Dinner at George's Place in Carmel on Friday, Oct. 30, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. The dinner menu will include turkey, sausage and peppers or veggie wrap; and pumpkin pie will be served for dessert. There will also be hourly door prizes at the dinner. Proceeds from the dinner will benefit Carmel High School scholarships and community. The prices are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $10 for kids under 12. All are welcome. For more info, call (914) 806-3688. George’s Place is at 36 Gleneida Ave., Carmel.

by Ken Davis

10/21/2015

Events

Go For Some Laughs At Comedy Night In Croton Falls' Schoolhouse Theater CROTON FALL, N.Y. -- Enjoy a night of laughs presented by LoHud Comedy on Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Schoolhouse Theater in Croton Falls.Comedy night will offer a great lineup of comedic talent, including Jane Condon, Akash Bhasin and Adam Oliensis. General admission is $20. This series regularly sells out, so it's recommended that you purchase your tickets in advance. Click here to purchase tickets. LoHud Comedy was established in 2010 for the purpose of bringing stand-up comedy to the Lower Hudson Valley. Since then, LoHud Comedy has presented roughly two shows per month, headlining both…

by Ken Davis

10/21/2015

Events

Byram Hills Ptsa Plans Halloween Window Painting In Armonk ARMONK, N.Y. -- Byram Hills PTSA will hold its 29th Annual Halloween Window Painting event on Saturday, Oct. 24 in Armonk. The annual window painting is open to kids from grades K-5. They will be painting the windows of participating storefronts throughout Armonk. The cost is $20, which includes window, paints and brushes. The check-in will be held from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Participants are asked to bring water, cups, paper towels and newspaper for work areas. And please ensure that your space is cleaned up when you're finished. All participants must be supervised by a parent or guardian. …

by Ken Davis

10/21/2015

News

Stamford-Based AmeriCares Sending Aid To Philippines After Typhoon Strikes STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford-based AmeriCares is preparing to deliver emergency medicines and relief supplies for families in the northern Philippines affected by this weekend’s typhoon. Typhoon Koppu, known locally as Typhoon Lando, made landfall early Sunday in Aurora Province with wind gusts up to 120 mph, tearing off roofs, downing trees and drenching the region in several inches of rain. Massive flooding and widespread power outages have displaced thousands of families. The United Nations reported Monday that 104,300 people had been evacuated with 55,600 people staying in 255 evacuation …

by Ken Davis

10/21/2015

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