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Near & Far Aid In Fairfield Hosts Spring Gala To Fight Poverty Near & Far Aid In Fairfield Hosts Spring Gala To Fight Poverty
Near & Far Aid In Fairfield Hosts Spring Gala To Fight Poverty FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Near & Fair Aid will host its 21st annual spring gala at 7 p.m. Friday at the flagship Mitchells store in Westport.The event will raise money granted by Near & Far Aid to Fairfield County's poverty-fighting organizations. As part of the ongoing theme of "Voices of Hope," the gala also will focus on the stories of the individuals served and the agencies that Near & Far Aid aids throughout the year. “The Near & Far Aid Gala at Mitchells is going to be a fabulous party this year with a great band, dancing, delicious food and drinks and the best a…

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Schools
View Children's Art In Show At Vassar College In Poughkeepsie View Children's Art In Show At Vassar College In Poughkeepsie
View Children's Art In Show At Vassar College In Poughkeepsie POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.-- An outpouring of more than 200 artworks by local nursery, elementary and intermediate school students will be displayed in the exhibition, “A Celebration of Children’s Art,” at Vassar College’s 31st annual John Iyoya Children’s Art Show. The exhibition will be on view from Sunday, March 13, through Friday, March 18, in the James W. Palmer Gallery of the Main Building. The exhibit is free and open to the public, as is a March 13 reception in the gallery beginning at 2 p.m. Sponsored by the college’s Department of Education, the show highlights young children’s interest i…

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Start Saving Your Documents, Wyckoff Shredfest Coming Start Saving Your Documents, Wyckoff Shredfest Coming
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, April 16 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…

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Fairview Library Schedules New Jersey Makers Day Fairview Library Schedules New Jersey Makers Day
Fairview Library Schedules New Jersey Makers Day FAIRVIEW, N.J. -- New Jersey Makers Day will be a special day Saturday, March 19 at the Fairview Public Library.On that date, the library will have three different free programs. Here's the program schedule and registration information: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Lego Robotics Interactive Demo (For registration and program details: http://bit.ly/1​WwHCtU). 1-2:30 p.m.: Kids Knit (For registration and program details: http://bit.ly/1​Vt2LF3). 3-4:30 p.m.: Adults Knit (For registration and program details: http://bit.ly/1​mMPH1l). Registration is required for each program. You can call or v…

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Westlake Places Fifth At Science Olympiad Westlake Places Fifth At Science Olympiad
Westlake Places Fifth At Science Olympiad MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- Westlake Middle School’s Science Olympiad team placed fifth out of a field of 25 schools from Westchester and Rockland at the regional science competition held at Scarsdale Middle School on Saturday.This was Westlake’s best showing at regionals. Team members were paired off for the knowledge-based and building events, which they had been preparing for since the fall. Placing at the competition were: First place: Matheus Louzada and Olivia Cartano — Write It, Do It (A technical writing exercise where one student writes a description of a contraption and other studen…

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Learn To Raise Chickens At Putnam Valley Grange Learn To Raise Chickens At Putnam Valley Grange
Learn To Raise Chickens At Putnam Valley Grange PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- Putnam Valley Grange will hold a workshop on how to raise chickens on Saturday, March 12. Whether you'd like a big flock or just a few as pets, this workshop will cover all the basics of raising chickens on almost any amount of property. Learn how to start chicks successfully, about different coop designs, predators and deterrents, types of feeds and supplements to keep your chickens healthy, local regulations regarding keeping chickens on residential property, and much more! The class will be taught by Putnam Valley Grange’s own Nancy McDaid, backyard farmer and ch…

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Lifestyle
Trattoria ‘A Vucchella In Bridgeport Plans Wine Dinner Trattoria ‘A Vucchella In Bridgeport Plans Wine Dinner
Trattoria ‘A Vucchella In Bridgeport Plans Wine Dinner BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Trattoria ‘A Vucchella in Bridgeport will hold a Veneto Wine Dinner and Pairing on Thursday, March 3. Tickets are $60 person (tax and gratuity not included). For reservations, call (203) 383-2837 or visit www.avucchella.com. The menu for the dinner: Aperitivo: Finger food, Bellini Antipasti: Carpaccio con formaggio, Soave Pieropan Primi: Pasta e fagioli — homemade pasta & beans, Valpolicella Rosso Allegrini Secondi: Stracotto di Manzo — beef stew, Palazzo Della Torre Allegrini Dolce: Tiramisu The dinner will be from 6 - 11 p.m. Trattoria ‘A Vucchella is at ​27…

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'Hidden Treasures Of The Hudson Valley' Author Featured At Kent Library 'Hidden Treasures Of The Hudson Valley' Author Featured At Kent Library
'Hidden Treasures Of The Hudson Valley' Author Featured At Kent Library KENT LAKES, N.Y. -- Author Anthony Musso will discuss his two-volume book, "Hidden Treasures of the Hudson Valley" on Monday, March 7 at the Kent Public Library.Each volume features 55 sites throughout the region that have significant ties to, among other things, the American Revolution, early American Industry and local and national politics. Registration is required for this program. Register online by clicking here or call the Kent Public Library at 845-225-8585. Musso was born and raised in Brooklyn. Following a tour of duty in the U.S. Army, he attended Nassau Community Col…

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Rye Boy Scout Leader Named Chairman Of Greater NY Scouts Council Rye Boy Scout Leader Named Chairman Of Greater NY Scouts Council
Rye Boy Scout Leader Named Chairman Of Greater NY Scouts Council RYE, N.Y. -- Rye resident Ray Quartararo has been named chairman of the Greater New York Councils of the Boy Scouts of America (GNYC), which provides services to some 47,000 youths in New York City’s five boroughs. Quartararo is a managing director, real estate executive, at JPMorgan Chase & Co., and previously served as a vice chairman and international director at Jones Lang LaSalle. He was volunteer board president for GNYC for three years, and has served as an executive committee member for GNYC’s board of trustees for five years. Quartararo is a former Boy Scout and a current Scout…

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Pleasantville's Jacob Burns Center Previews 'The Little Prince' Pleasantville's Jacob Burns Center Previews 'The Little Prince'
Pleasantville's Jacob Burns Center Previews 'The Little Prince' PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville will hold Viewing & Doing: An Afternoon of Film & Family Fun on Sunday.The event will include a preview screening of director Mark Osbourne's 3-D stop-motion-animated adventure fantasy film "The Little Prince." Following the film, there will be an intergenerational and interactive party throughout the entire Media Arts Lab inspired by the animation, technology and story of "The Little Prince." Featured activities will include: Green Screen Dance Party, Sound Effects Design, Animation Stations and…

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