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Irvington Senior Organizes Gender Equality Conference For Local Teens IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- Irvington High School senior Zachary Gallin, who became interested in the gender equality movement after taking an Advanced Placement World History class in his sophomore year, organized and hosted the first Westchester Youth Gender Equality Conference on Sunday, April 10 at Irvington High School. More than 100 students and adult representatives from 20 area high schools attended the conference, which featured lectures, workshops and discussions with a dozen guest speakers and local activists. They spoke about a variety of topics, including professional equality, politi…

by Ken Davis

04/27/2016

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Bronxville School Screens Documentary 'Most Likely to Succeed' BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- The Bronxville School will host a free screening of the documentary “Most Likely to Succeed" on Wednesday, May 11, in the auditorium.The event will be open to all parents, middle school and high school students, as well as faculty members. The film focuses on the story of a school in San Diego and illuminates that school's journey in rethinking what the experience of going to school in the 21st century looks like. It shows how the school is educating students who not only have solid content understanding, but also can think critically and apply their learning. "…

by Ken Davis

04/27/2016

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Lewisboro Land Trust Plans Kentucky Derby Viewing Party, Fundraiser LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- The Lewisboro Land Trust is hosting a viewing party/fundraiser for the 142nd running Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 7, at Vivien Malloy's Edition Farm in Waccabuc.Hearty hors d'oeuvres, wine and mint juleps will be served in the garden -- with big-screen TV -- at the Edition Farm, a thoroughbred breeding facility. Kentucky Derby dress is suggested, and there will even be a hat contest with awards in several categories. The event will help raise money for the Lewisboro Land Trust, which has helped protect more than 1,000 acres of open space, preserving the unique rural c…

by Ken Davis

04/27/2016

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Greeley Students Perform In 'Macbeth' CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The Horace Greeley High School Repertory Company will perform "Macbeth" on Wednesday and Thursday at Greeley's auditorium in Chappaqua. Admission is free on both nights. The performances will begin at 7 p.m. Visit the school's website for more information. Horace Greeley High School is at 70 Roaring Brook Road, Chappaqua.

by Ken Davis

04/26/2016

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The Arc Of Dutchess Schedules Partners At Work Breakfast In Poughkeepsie POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Arc of Dutchess, which serves nearly 1,000 people with disabilities in Dutchess County, will host its fifth annual Partners at Work Breakfast at the Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel on Wednesday, May 4. The business community is invited to learn more about opportunities to align themselves with the organization to provide jobs to individuals with disabilities. “We are looking forward to celebrating our 45th anniversary by honoring those who make a difference in our community through their support of the Partners at Work program,” said Linda Campbell, director of employment…

by Ken Davis

04/26/2016

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Tarrytown Hosts Rotary Rubber Duck Derby TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- The Tarrytown Rotary Club, in collaboration with the YMCA Healthy Kids Day, will hold its Eighth Annual Rubber Duck Derby on Saturday at Patriots Park in Tarrytown, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.The first race will begin at 11:45 a.m. with six races every half hour. The winners of each of the six races will compete in the final race for the grand prize of $1,500. Hope Hose Fire Dept is a critical part of the success of the Rubber Duck derby, according to the Tarrytown Rotary Club. It designed and perfected a guillotine that holds back the water to make each race run swiftly down th…

by Ken Davis

04/26/2016

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Pleasantville Schedules All-Day Blood Drive PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pleasantville High School and the Pleasantville Volunteer Ambulance Corps have once again teamed up to sponsor an All-Day Blood Drive scheduled for Tuesday, May 24, at Pleasantville High School.There is an unending need for blood, and supplies need to be constantly replenished, according to the Pleasantville Volunteer Ambulance Corps. The Greater Metropolitan Area alone requires 2,000 units of blood products daily to meet normal needs, according to the Pleasantville Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Both whole blood and red cells units will be collected from qualifying candi…

by Ken Davis

04/26/2016

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Madden Education Center In Carmel Plans Family Day CARMEL, N.Y. -- The Madden Outdoor Education Center in Carmel will host Family Day--a free open house where families can explore nature, science and local history--on Saturday, May 14. Attendees will have the opportunity to do the following: Explore the amazing world of science at the Mad Scientist Center Meet and learn about animals Enjoy nature sketching Take a hike on the Madden property Learn about local history Discover ways to preserve the environment Ongoing events will be held from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., rain or shine. At 10:30 a.m., attendees will learn about the history of Ken…

by Ken Davis

04/26/2016

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Join Nature Lovers For 'I Love My Park Day' At Old Croton Aqueduct CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Adults and families are invited to join volunteers for the Fifth Annual "I Love My Park Day" on Saturday, May 7 at the Old Croton Aqueduct. The rain date is Sunday, May 8.Volunteers will help preserve trees and native plants on the Aqueduct trail by removing invasive species, lopping tree-strangling vines, removing litter and rebuilding a historic stone wall. Experienced naturalists and arborists will offer instruction on plant identification and plant-removal techniques. A New York State Parks' crew will work alongside volunteers. Additionally, a stone mason f…

by Ken Davis

04/26/2016

Schools

Washington Irving School Plans Blood Drive TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Washington Irving Intermediate School in Tarrytown will hold a blood drive on Thursday in the school's cafeteria. Fifth-grade students will assist with donor recruitment and will be on hand to meet, greet and thank the donors. The school's music teachers will perform for the donor's listening pleasure. The event will be from 1:30 - 7:30 p.m. Please call or email Laura Cueva, nurse, to sign up to donate: lcueva@tufsd.org; (914) 631-4442. The School is is at 103 S. Broadway, Tarrytown.

by Ken Davis

04/26/2016

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