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Schools

Westwood Eighth-Graders Utilize Chromebooks WESTWOOD, N.J. -- Ross Kreb’s eight-grade science classes at Westwood Regional Middle School utilized Chromebooks to learn how to use an online educational database for science research. Using a Google Doc research organizer, media specialist Peter Richter demonstrated the database Science Online as a source for the latest news, articles, diagrams, animations and video clips regarding the planets. Pre-screened by educators, the database is updated monthly to provide timely science information. With project guidelines provided by Krebs, students were asked to pick one planet and describe …

by Ken Davis

04/24/2016

Events

Powerlifting Meet Scheduled in Pleasantville PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Athletes Warehouse and Westchester Barbell Coalition in Pleasantville will host the first powerlifting meet in the Westchester area on Saturday, May 14. The meet, which was originally planned to be capped at 110 lifters, sold out so fast that there will now be 127 men and women competing in the event. Two platforms will be simultaneously used on Athletes Warehouse's 6000 square feet of turf space. The event will include the back squat, bench press and dead lift. Admission is $10 for spectators. For additional information, call Athletes Warehouse at (914)-741-1802. Vi…

by Ken Davis

04/22/2016

Schools

Montrose's Frank G. Lindsey Elementary School Celebrates 60 Years MONTROSE, N.Y. -- Frank G. Lindsey Elementary School in Montrose will celebrate its 60th birthday at its annual Children's Fair on Saturday, May 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All alumni and former staff from the school are invited to attend and celebrate the occasion. The fair will feature raffle baskets, carnival games, inflatables, a children's raffle, a live DJ, photo booth, bake sale and a food tent. Wristbands for children wishing to go on the inflatables will be for sale at the door. Commemorative T-shirts will also be for sale the day of the fair. “Alumni and former teachers and sta…

by Ken Davis

04/22/2016

Events

Wolf Conservation Center Offers 'Nature Play For Toddlers' SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem will offer the program "Nature Play for Toddlers" on Tuesday, April 26. This program is appropriate for children ages 2-5. During the hour-long session, children will play games and partake in activities to connect to nature in a fun, new way. Each session will include outdoor exploration and a chance to meet the center's nature-loving ambassador wolves. Admission is $12 for adults and $10 for children under the age of 12. Pre-registration is required. Information and registration are available at www.nywolf.org. …

by Ken Davis

04/22/2016

Events

Putnam Yoga Plans Open House in Baldwin Place BALDWIN PLACE, N.Y. -- Putnam Yoga will hold an open house on Saturday at its new Baldwin Place studio.The open house will have raffles, free consultations, discounts on classes, free merchandise, local crafters and more. Guest will also have the opportunity to meet Putnam Yoga's teachers. For additional information about the event, call the studio at (845) 494-8118 or email putnamyoga@gmail.com. Visit its website. The open house will be from noon - 2 p.m. Putnam Yoga is at 30 Tomahawk St., Baldwin Place.

by Ken Davis

04/21/2016

Events

Lake Mahopac Rotary Club Plans Annual Rock, Doo Wop Oldies Show MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- The Lake Mahopac Rotary Club will present its Fourth Annual Doo Wop Rock and Roll Oldies Show on Friday, May 6, at Mahopac High School. The oldies show will be headlined by Shirley Alston Reeves, who was the original lead singer of the Shirelles. Other performers will include Bob Miranda and the Happenings, and a return appearance by Larry Chance and the Earls. Tickets for the show are $35 each ($30 in advance) and can be purchased at PCSB Bank (Mahopac Branch), Bucci Brothers Deli and Tompkins Mahopac Bank (Mahopac branch). For additional information, visit www.lakemahop…

by Ken Davis

04/21/2016

Schools

Briarcliff Students Earn First Place At Westchester Engineering Expo BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Briarcliff Middle School’s Science and Engineering Team, Toy Squad, earned a first-place finish at the Westchester Engineering Expo at White Plains High School on April 3. “The kids did a fantastic job of making a machine out of toys that opened an umbrella in 11 steps,” said team adviser Jodi Shearer. The team competed in the Rube Goldberg Machine Contest (Division II, Middle School Level) and accepted its first-place award from Goldberg’s granddaughter.

by Ken Davis

04/21/2016

News

Lewisboro Land Trust Gains State Funding LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- The Land Trust Alliance and Basil Seggos, the state Department of Environmental Conservation's acting commissioner, recently announced that the Lewisboro Land Trust was one of the winners in the 2016 round of funding from the New York State Conservation Partnership Program.The Lewisboro Land Trust received funds to fully underwrite its 2016 Access Nature Program, which is a collaboration with local towns, schools and community partners, including a local organization that provides individualized care for people with disabilities, to provide inclusive and educational, commun…

by Ken Davis

04/21/2016

Events

Spotlight Arts Performs 'Alice In Wonderland Jr.' in Brewster BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Spotlight Arts will present the children’s classic Disney’s “Alice In Wonderland Jr.” on Saturday, May 7 at the Bluestone Farm Arts Center in Brewster. This production will take audience members on a fast-paced adventure as they travel down the rabbit hole and join Alice, one of literature’s most beloved heroines. It will feature updated songs from Disney’s animated motion picture, Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland Jr.” Tickets are $10 and may be purchased online at Sparts.Booktix.com or at the door. For more information, visit www.spotlightartsinc.com or call (845) 444-ARTS. …

by Ken Davis

04/21/2016

Sports

John Jay High School Athletes Celebrate 'JayFest' CROSS RIVER, N.Y. -- John Jay High School celebrated its 19th annual "JayFest" spring event on April 15 and 16 (Friday - Saturday) with a lineup of home-athletic contests that brought out school spirit all weekend long. Friday’s events included the John Jay Spring Track Invitational and a varsity men’s tennis match. On Saturday, fans enjoyed junior varsity and varsity men’s and women’s lacrosse, junior varsity tennis, junior varsity and varsity baseball, and junior varsity and varsity softball matches throughout the day.

by Ken Davis

04/21/2016

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