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Donna Christopher

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Events

Murder Mystery Unfolds At Town Players Of New Canaan NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- A murder mystery will take place in New Canaan."Getting Away With Murder," the Town Players of New Canaan’s 70th anniversary season opener, has all the elements of a superb murder mystery. There's a nearly abandoned Manhattan high-rise, the unexpected discovery of a dead body and seven suspects who decide to play detective. Written by Stephen Sondheim and George Furth, the show opens later this month at the Powerhouse Performing Arts Center in Waveny Park. While each character has a different back story, they have two things in common — a scandalous past and a…

by Donna Christopher

10/17/2016

Events

Teaneck Theater Stages Play On Racism On Election Eve TEANECK, N.J. -- The Garage Theatre Group is taking a look at racism in our culture with two plays on the eve of Election Day. The plays Monday, Nov. 7 at Puffin Cultural Forum include "White Cop/Black Kid," written and directed by Thom Molyneaux, which takes a look at systemic racism in our culture. "We Will Not Be Silent," written by David Meyers and directed by Michael Bias, is the true story of of Sophie Scholl, a German college student who led the only major act of civil disobedience during World War II. The play examines the role ordinary Germans played in the r…

by Donna Christopher

10/17/2016

Events

Walk To End Suicides Event In Saddle Brook County Park SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- A walk to end suicide is taking shape in Saddle Brook. It is the American Foundation Suicide Prevention's Out of Darkness walk Sunday, Oct. 23 at Saddle RiverCounty Park - Otto C. Pehle Park. It brings awareness and raises necessary money so the foundation can invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss, said a release. Online registration closes at noon Friday, Oct. 21. However, anyone who would like to participate can register in person at the walk from the time check-in begins until the walk…

by Donna Christopher

10/17/2016

Schools

Third-Graders Learn To Classify Dows Lane Garden IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- Did you know basil and oregano are members of the mint family of plants? Or that tomatoes and potatoes are classified as nightshade plants?Third-graders at Dows Lane Elementary School learn that and more at a school garden just steps outside their science classroom. The garden made possible by PTSA member Delina Codey is so students can learn about different botanical families. The lessons cover identifying similarities and differences between plants in the carrot, mint, nightshade, squash and aster families. They look at carrots, parsley, fennel and Queen Anne's la…

by Donna Christopher

10/17/2016

Events

Catholic Charities Marks 20 Years Serving Rockland Families HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- Four area organziations will be honored at Thursday's Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland 20th Anniversary Celebration Dinner.Awards at the dinner being held in Congers include two Community Service Awards to Stokes Farm and Alex Bursztein of the Legal Aid Society of Rockland Inc.; a Business Community Service Award to Curti’s Landscaping; and a Lifetime Volunteer Community Award will be given to Marilyn and Don Colucci. The Haverstraw-based Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland is an affiliate of the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Ne…

by Donna Christopher

10/17/2016

Events

Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber Kicks Off Fall Season CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber is ready for the new season. The chamber is hosting a "Breaking News in The Town of New Castle” event Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Crabtree Kittle House at 11 Kittle Road in Chappaqua. The opportunity is for new and existing chamber members to make new contacts, meet new friends, and hear about what is going on in New Castle as it relates to the business community. Speakers include Town Supervisor Rob Greenstein, Danielle Gootzeit from the Exceptional People Committee and Hala Makowska from Millwood Business and Development.

by Donna Christopher

10/17/2016

Police & Fire

Chalked Message Says 'Thank You' To Trumbull Firefighters TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Trumbull first responders recently returned from a call to a message of appreciation printed in chalk on the pavement outside Long Hill Station House, according to the Connecticut Post."Thank you for all you do" with drawings of a flower, sun and smiley face welcomed crews back to the one-story brick firehouse at 14 Meadow Road, according to the Connecticut Post report. To read the Connecticut Post report, click here.

by Donna Christopher

10/17/2016

Police & Fire

Police Investigate Easton Man's 'Suspicious' Death In New London EASTON, Conn. -- Police are conducting an investigation into the death of an Easton man found early Saturday in an apartment in New London, according to News 12 Connecticut. The man found in the Nautilus Drive apartment was Ricardo DaSilva, 33, police told News 12. Officials did not say how DaSilva died but called the circumstances "suspicious," said the News 12 report. The death is considered an "isolated incident," police told News 12 Connecticut. To see the News 12 Connecticut report, click here.

by Donna Christopher

10/17/2016

Lifestyle

U2 Tribute Band To 'Rock The Cure' At Pediatric Cancer Foundation Gala MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- A U2 tribute band will perform at the Wednesday, Nov. 2 Pediatric Foundation gala.The foundation, based in Mamaroneck, fights pediatric cancer. Rock The Cure Annual Gala at Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase will feature the legendary rock music performed by New York City's Unforgettable Fire. Live and silent auctions and food and drink are all planned. The gala is expected to draw hundreds of loyal supporters and rock ‘n' roll fans, young philanthropists and advocates for pediatric cancer awareness, said a release. The gala will raise money for research, equipment/ i…

by Donna Christopher

10/17/2016

Weather

Indian Summer Brings October Heat To Bridgeport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — It's going to be hot when October's Indian summer signals its warm and hazy arrival in Fairfield County early in the week.Monday's cold front will retreat to the north as a warm front moves in during the day, according to the National Weather Service. Above-average temperatures are expected as the clouds move offshore during the afternoon with highs in the mid-70s along the coast and upper 70s for the New York City metro area and interior locations, the Weather Service said. Unseasonably warm temperatures will continue Monday night and Tuesday. Tonight, under mos…

by Donna Christopher

10/17/2016

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