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Mount Vernon Library Offers Program On Gardening In Small Spaces MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The Mount Vernon Public Library will hold the program Gardening in Small Spaces on Tuesday, May 17, in the library's Grace Green Baker Community Room. Krys Mernyk from Cornell Cooperative Extension will discuss maximizing small space for successful gardening. Topics to be covered will include valuable tips and techniques for terrace, patio, balcony and windowsills, as well as growing annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetables. The program is made possible by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Speaker's Bureau. For additional information, email resteere@wlsmail.org. The …

by Ken Davis

04/15/2016

Schools

The Arts at Mount Vernon Presents High School Production of 'Dreamgirls' MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The Arts at Mount Vernon will stage the musical "Dreamgirls" on Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30, at 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 1, at 3:00 p.m. in Mount Vernon High School’s auditorium. The production will be produced and directed by Evelyn Collins, Mount Vernon School district's director of Arts & Gifted and Talented Education; it will feature 30 students from Mount Vernon, Thornton and Mandela/Zollicoffer High Schools as cast and stage crew. “There are tremendous benefits in providing children an opportunity to perform in theatrical productions,” …

by Ken Davis

04/15/2016

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Port Chester Hosts 'Evening of Dance' PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Carole Alexis and her Ballet des Amériques will hold an Evening of Dance in Port Chester on Saturday, April 30. Guests will be treated to a dance performance at Ballet des Amériques. The suggested donation at the door is $20. RSVP at admin@balletdesameriques.com. The dance performance will begin at 7 p.m. Ballet des Amériques School & Company, Inc. is at 16 King Street, Port Chester.

by Ken Davis

04/15/2016

Schools

Prospect Hill Students Gear Up For State Tests With Morning Exercise PELHAM, N.Y. -- Prospect Hill Elementary School fourth-graders enjoyed a morning of robust activity to get their cognitive juices flowing before sitting down for state tests last week.

by Ken Davis

04/14/2016

Events

Audiobook Actor to Appear at Wheeler Memorial Library in Monroe MONROE, Conn. — Ever wonder who that voice on your audiobook belongs to? R.C. Bray, Audie Award winner for his performance as Mark Watney in Andy Weir’s “The Martian,” returns to the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library on Sunday, April 24, for another inside look at the fastest-growing medium in entertainment. All ages welcome. Please register online at ewml.org or call 203-452-2852. The program begins at 2 p.m. The library is at 733 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe.

by Ken Davis

04/14/2016

Obituaries

Michael E. Takacs, 65, of Poughkeepsie POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Michael E. Takacs, of Poughkeepsie, died Sunday, April 10 at home. He was 65. Takacs was born Sept. 18, 1950 in Poughkeepsie. He was the son of June (O'Neill) Takacs and the late Ernest S. Takacs. He was employed by HD Supply Waterworks in Poughkeepsie as a senior estimator and was a local resident all his life. Takacs was a graduate of Arlington High School, class of 1968, and was also a graduate of Dutchess Community College. Takacs was a member of the Dutchess Pistol Association. He loved to golf, ski and shoot. Family was always first and he loved his dog Sadie an…

by Ken Davis

04/13/2016

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Suffern Wild & Scenic Film Festival Returns to Lafayette Theater SUFFERN, N.Y. -- The Suffern Wild & Scenic Film Festival will return to the historic Lafayette Theater in downtown Suffern for the third time on Wednesday, April 20, to celebrate Earth Day 2016. The evening will include a program of 12 short films that kicks off at 7:30 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. Guests are encouraged to come early to enjoy the old-school Wurlitzer organ music. Dine in the theater with finger friendly takeout from a wide variety of local participating Suffern restaurants. This fundraiser supports local volunteer nonprofits and includes a raffle and free d…

by Ken Davis

04/13/2016

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'Really Terrible Orchestra of Westchester' Performs In Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- "The Really Terrible Orchestra of Westchester" will perform at the Ossining Public Library's Budarz Theater on Sunday, April 17."The Really Terrible Orchestra of Westchester" is a 35-member classical symphony orchestra and a not-for-profit ensemble of musical amateurs who do not let rusty skills or fear get in the way of philharmonic fun. It is the county's first no-audition orchestra since 2009. All are welcome to attend this free concert. For any questions, please call the library at 914-941-2416 ext. 327. The event will be from 2 - 3 p.m. The li…

by Ken Davis

04/13/2016

Events

Start Saving Your Documents, Wyckoff Shredfest Coming WYCKOFF, N.J. -- The Township of Wyckoff has scheduled a mobile paper shredding vehicle from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday at the recycling center, 476 W. Main St. This event is for residents who wish to bring their confidential personal paper documents and paper correspondence for shredding at no charge. Residents will be limited to four bags or boxes weighing no more than 10 pounds each on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents should bring their confidential paper documents and correspondence in their own containers so they can take home and reuse them for the next shredding event. Recycla…

by Ken Davis

04/13/2016

Events

Hudson Valley Community Center Schedules Live Jazz Series Concert POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Hudson Valley Community Center in Poughkeepsie will present its next monthly live jazz series concert on Wednesday, April 20. The concert will feature Latin jazz percussionist Tomas Martin Lopez and his band, Rhythm Rising. The live jazz concert series offers a midweek escape performed by talented artists on the third Wednesday of every month. The cover charge is $7, which includes light refreshments. For additional information, call 845-471-0430. The Hudson Valley Community Center is at 110 South Grand Avenue, Poughkeepsie.

by Ken Davis

04/13/2016

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