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Neighbors

Ridgefield Man Finishes Second In Maritime Aquarium Lighthouse Contest RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Ridgefield resident Brett Almstead's “fiery” Polynesian lighthouse was the second-place winner in the 14th annual “Festival of Lighthouses Contest” at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. Almstead took home $750 for receiving the second-most votes from aquarium visitors for his entry, “Tiki Island Lighthouse.” Almstead has entered the contest several times, taking home the fifth-place prize in 2007. His “Tiki Island Lighthouse” was a four-sided angry Polynesian godlike figure. Using a fan, reflective materials and colored lighting, Almstead created the impression of fire in…

by Ken Davis

02/23/2016

Schools

Holmes Kids In Darien Celebrate 100th Day Of School DARIEN, Conn. -- Students at Holmes Elementary School in Darien celebrated their 100th day of school on Monday, Feb. 8. The first-grade students designed their own shirts and then modeled them in a fashion show to celebrate the day.

by Ken Davis

02/23/2016

Neighbors

Kiwanis Club Funds Uniforms, Safety Gear For Fairfield Police Explorers FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Kiwanis Club of Fairfield recognized and made a charitable contribution of $500 to the Fairfield Police Explorers for their assistance at several events during the year that the Kiwanis Club hosted. The funds will be used to purchase uniforms and safety equipment for the youth participants in the Fairfield Police Explorer Program.

by Ken Davis

02/23/2016

Events

Greenwich Historical Society Announces History And Art Summer Camp GREENWICH, Conn. -- Winter winds may be blowing, but now's the time to plan summer fun for your children or grandchildren. The Greenwich Historical Society's History and Art Summer Camp, based at Bush-Holley Historic Site, headquarters of the Greenwich Historical Society, is just the ticket. The camp offers a highly interactive, two-week experience designed to utilize the fascinating artifacts and original art in Bush-Holley House, Greenwich's only National Historic Landmark. As a dual interpretation museum, the house illustrates two distinct time periods in history: first, the new nation er…

by Ken Davis

02/23/2016

Neighbors

Upper Saddle River Scout Goes For Gold UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- Jennifer Ranges, of Upper Saddle River Troop 1470, built a mediation garden for the Center for Hope and Safety (formerly Shelter our Sisters) for her Girl Scout Award project.The Center for Hope and Safety is the only safe haven in Bergen County for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. For her project, Ranges wanted to create a tranquil and safe outdoor space where residents at the shelter could relax. He work included plantings as well as building benches for the garden. Residents of the Center for Hope and Safety helped work on the garden,…

by Ken Davis

02/23/2016

Schools

Danbury's WestConn Redesigns Master of Health Administration Degree DANBURY, Conn. — With the health field in a state of continuous change, Western Connecticut State University has reopened admissions to its Master of Health Administration, a program designed to create leaders who will find opportunity in upheaval. Western has offered an MHA for 36 years, but the university suspended admissions for 18 months to examine courses and ensure the program offers an up-to-date outcome that applies to today’s multifaceted health care system. “Health care is the fastest growing sector of the economy,” said Professor of Management Dr. Gene Buccini, who worked with Pro…

by Ken Davis

02/23/2016

Events

Norwalk Senior Center Holds Meetings On Hearing Loss NORWALK, Conn. -- The Hearing Loss Association holds monthly meetings at the Norwalk Senior Center at 11 Allan Road in Norwalk. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 8 at 1:30 p.m. The topic will be how using humor can lighten the burden of hearing loss. Come learn about coping technique, how the Hearing Loss Association advocates for those who are hard-of-hearing and to socialize with members of the association. The meetings are captioned, and the association uses assistive devices to help the hearing impaired hear the speaker. For additional information, contact Peg at 203-656-2733 o…

by Ken Davis

02/23/2016

Lifestyle

Pequot Library Of Fairfield Offers Two Qigong Workshops FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- For those looking to get healthy through gentle exercise, the Pequot Library in Fairfield is offering two Qigong workshops taught by certified instructor Julie Moffat. The first lecture, Qigong and the Immune System, is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 26 from 9:30 – 11 a.m., and the second, Qigong and Sleep, takes place on Friday, March 11 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. The immune system workshop focuses on Qigong movements and routines to build the immune system and help prevent falling prey to the common cold or flu. Participants of the sleep workshop learn specific Qigong forms to …

by Ken Davis

02/23/2016

Events

Create Snowflake Art At North Salem's Ruth Keeler Memorial Library NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Make a 3D snowflake with things that are found in nature at the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library in North Salem on Thursday, Feb. 25. Join Charlotte as who is working on her Girl Scout gold award. You can bring things that you find at home or in nature for the workshop, which will be from 4 - 5 p.m. For additional information, call the library at (914)-669-5161. The library is at 276 Titicus Road, North Salem.

by Ken Davis

02/23/2016

Schools

Clarkstown South HS Senior Grace Chesterman Receives Philanthropy Award CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Clarkstown South High School senior Grace Chesterman was recognized in November with the "Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy 2015" award by the Rockland Development Council.Chesterman was a leader in establishing the Youth United Way Club at South and later planned fundraisers to benefit the organization. In addition, she orchestrates a dress drive each year for underprivileged teens in the county. The Rockland Development Council is a nonprofit association of fundraising professionals from 45 registered nonprofit agencies in Rockland County.

by Ken Davis

02/22/2016

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