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Harrison High School Magazine Wins National Award HARRISON, N.Y. -- Harrison High School's Imagine Magazine received a Superior Distinction award from the National Council of Teachers of English for its 2014-15 edition.The magazine consists of nearly 70 pages of ninth, 10th, 11th and 12th-grade student poems and essays, as well as student drawings and photographs. Returning Editor-In-Chief senior Amr El-Azizi was recognized as well as two editors – Sydney Mueller and Alexandra Franco -- who graduated in 2015 last year and are pursuing their writing at the collegiate level. Imagine Magazine advisers Jacob Brill and Kimberly Grogan help ov…

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04/01/2016

Neighbors

Danbury's Youth Volunteer Corps Wins Top Honor DANBURY, Conn. -- Youth Volunteer Corps of Western Connecticut in Danbury was named a 2016 Gold Level YVC Affiliate, one of less than 15 YVC programs throughout the U.S. and Canada awarded this honor.The youth service program, hosted by United Way of Western Connecticut, offers volunteer opportunities for more than 150 youth who serve nearly 4,000 volunteer hours every year. “YVC of Western Connecticut is paving the way for YVC programs all over the U.S. and Canada,” said David Battey, founder and president of YVC’s headquarters in Kansas City, Mo. “The program has had such a profound impac…

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04/01/2016

Events

Rutherford Library Organizes Edible Book Festival RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Friends of the Library of Rutherford once again will host the Edible Book Festival at the Rutherford Public Library Saturday, April 2. Any person, family or group may enter by designing a cake or confection inspired by a book. The entire community is invited to enjoy refreshments, buy raffle basket tickets and then buy and cast votes for their favorite creations. Winners will be announced at the conclusion of the festival. Entry forms can be found at the main circulation desk at the Rutherford Public Library. All entries must be submitted to the library by Monday, …

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04/01/2016

Events

Lewisboro Land Trust Lecture Features 'Backyard Foraging' Author LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- Lewisboro Land Trust's annual Leon Levy Environmental Lecture will be held Sunday, April 10, at the Katonah Village Library.The lecture, which is funded by the Jerome Levy Foundation, will feature author Ellen Zachos, who wrote "Backyard Foraging: 65 Familiar Plants You Didn’t Know You Could Eat." Zachos is a Harvard graduate and longtime instructor at the New York Botanical Garden. She writes regularly for the National Gardening Association and Edible magazine. On Saturday, June 25, there will be a follow-up to this lecture -- a hands-on, in-field hike with Ste…

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04/01/2016

Events

New Westchester Symphony Plays Intergenerational Concert In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The New Westchester Symphony Orchestra will present its second Intergenerational Concert on Sunday, April 17, at White Plains High School.The ages of the performers will range from 8-88. Students from area middle schools, high schools and colleges join the rest of the orchestra onstage for a performance of Williams' Theme from "Schindler's List," Fauré Requiem, and Beethoven Symphony No. 6. NewWSO held its first Intergenerational Concert in October 2014. The Walter Panas High School Chamber Choir, which joined NewWSO onstage for that concert, will once again p…

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04/01/2016

Events

Westport Library To Screen Domestic Violence Film WESTPORT, Conn. -- There will be a screening of the documentary "Telling Amy's Story," a true account of a domestic violence homicide in central Pennsylvania at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 in the Westport Library’s McManus Room.The program, offered in partnership with the Westport Domestic Violence Task Force, is free. The film is narrated by actress and activist Mariska Hargitay, and told by Detective Deirdri Fishel of State College Police Department, the detective who led the case review. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with family violence victim advocate Lil…

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04/01/2016

Events

Closter Nature Center Organizes Spring Break Mini Camp CLOSTER, N.J. -- Looking for something for the kids to do during the break? Bring them to the Closter Nature Center.The winter break program was such a success that the center decided to do it again in the spring with its spring break mini camp. The topics will depend on the weather, but they definitely will be fun and educational. The program is for four days, but kids can sign up for one, two, three or all four of the days. Participants in the program will spend time outside each day, so please dress for the weather. The program dates and times are April 11-14 from 9-11:30 a.m. for f…

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04/01/2016

Events

East Rutherford Library Organizes Earth Day Poster Contest EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The East Rutherford Memorial Library is hosting an “Earth Day Poster Contest.”The library is looking for posters that emphasize Earth Day and celebrate our environment. The contest will be judged by East Rutherford Mayor James Cassella. The deadline for all entrants is 4 p.m. Saturday, April 16. The winning artist will meet Cassella, take a picture with him and be awarded a special certificate Friday, April 22. Their poster will be framed and displayed in the library for one year. Students in kindergarten through fifth grade are eligible to enter; only one student p…

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04/01/2016

Events

Gerard, Diane Barros Bring 'One Fine Tapestry' To Hawthorne Library HAWTHORNE, N.J. -- Gerard and Diane Barros will perform their hit show "One Fine Tapestry" Saturday, April 9 at the Louis Bay 2nd Library & Community Center in Hawthorne. The husband-wife duo will sing many of Carole King's classics, as well as the hits she co-wrote for other groups, such as the Drifters, Beatles, Shirelles, Monkees, Chiffons, James Taylor and more. Visit the online calendar at hawthorne.bccls.org to register for the event, which is from 2-3 p.m.. For more information on Gerard and Diane Barros, visit barrosmusic.com. The library is at 345 Lafayette Ave., H…

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04/01/2016

Politics

Lawmakers Planning Legislative Update at Easton Library EASTON, Conn. -- State Rep. John Shaban (R-135) and State Sen. Tony Hwang (R-28) will be hosting a legislative update on Monday, April 4 at the Easton Public Library to discuss 2016’s major issues and how they might affect the community. This event will be free and open to the public. If you have any questions or are unable to attend but would still like to connect with your legislator, call Hwang at (800) 842-1421 or Shaban at (800) 842-1423. Check your legislator’s website for any cancellations prior to the scheduled meeting date. Shaban represents the 135th district of Easton, Redding a…

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04/01/2016

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