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Students At Bronxville's Chapel School Bring 'Science to Life' BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Matthew Martinez’s middle school students and Jean Ambroselli’s fifth-graders at Bronxville's Chapel School recently utilized technology to bring their textbooks to life in some exciting projects. The middle school students demonstrated some cool new tools and were great guides to help teach the fifth-graders about the human body systems, according to a release from The Chapel School. Students were exposed to augmented reality, an emerging technology with educational benefits. Together the students looked at two-dimensional illustrations that came to life using specific …

by Ken Davis

12/23/2016

Business

Fairfield Rotary Says Hats Off To Economic Development Director FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Fairfield's Community and Economic Development Director Mark Barnhart was honored with the Paul Harris Fellowship by members of the Fairfield Rotary Club at a recent noontime meeting at the Gaelic American Club. The Rotarian Foundation presented Barnhart with the Fellowship to express its appreciation for his contributions to the town and the Foundation's humanitarian and educational programs. The award is named for Paul Harris, founder of Rotary International, the world’s first service club, established in 1905. The certificate the honoree receives states, “You have b…

by Ken Davis

12/23/2016

Schools

Paralympian Inspires Pelham Students PELHAM, N.Y. -- Students at Colonial Elementary School in Pelham recently received a visit from athlete Jaclyn Smith, who helped Team USA win a silver medal in para-rowing at the 2016 Paralympic Games. Smith, a Long Island native who is legally blind, was welcomed into the Colonial School gym with chants of “USA, USA. . .” from students in grades K-5. Following a video presentation about the Paralympic Games, Smith explained to students how she overcame her disability both in school and in athletic competitions. She said while she had difficulty with some sports, such as softball, volleyb…

by Ken Davis

12/22/2016

Schools

Registration Opens For Winter, Spring Courses At Housatonic In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Registration is underway for winter and spring terms at Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport. Winter term classes will begin Tuesday, Dec. 27, and end Friday, Jan. 13. Spring 2017 classes will start on Thursday, Jan. 19. Weekend classes will start on Saturday, Jan. 21. Winter session classes are accelerated with classes generally held Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon. Laboratory time for science courses is immediately after the class. Students can earn three to four credits a course. Courses are open to continuing HCC students, new students and st…

by Ken Davis

12/22/2016

Neighbors

Women's Group With Bronxville Church Raises Funds For 'We Care Tubs' BRONXVILLE, N.Y. - The Village Lutheran Church, Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, in Bronxville recently led a successful drive to raise money for "We Care Tubs." Nearly $800 was collected for the tubs, which come packed with items that residents might need as they clean up following the flooding in Baton Rouge, La. "There are thousands of families that need help after the Baton Rouge flooding, and the need is growing with the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew in the South East,” said one member of LWML. The tubs are a cost-effective and easy way to assemble all the kitch…

by Ken Davis

12/22/2016

Schools

New Rochelle Schools Embrace Recycling Program NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Schools in the City School District of New Rochelle are joining forces in the battle to protect the planet by vowing to recycle with the future in mind, the district announced. William B. Ward Elementary School recently launched the We Future Cycle source-separation program, a countywide initiative focused on reducing student waste. With Ward's inclusion, all elementary schools in the district have embraced the program, along with Isaac E. Young Middle School, according to a release from the district. Albert Leonard Middle School and New Rochelle High School are ex…

by Ken Davis

12/22/2016

Police & Fire

CSI Darien: Teens Invited To Learn Ins And Outs Of Police Work DARIEN, Conn. - Citizen Police Academy — better knowns as CSI: Darien — a six-week program run by Youth Division Detective Mark Cappelli in conjunction with The Depot Youth Center, will be offered in January. The program is designed to give students a better understanding of police officers' duties, responsibilities and training requirements. Officers from different departments will participate in the program, providing students the opportunity to become acquainted with them in a friendly, interactive environment. Traffic enforcement, accident investigation, criminal justice, Internet …

by Ken Davis

12/22/2016

Neighbors

Shelton Veteran, 80, Stays Warm This Winter Thanks To Fuel Program SHELTON, Conn. -- Vietnam veteran Burton Wellons of Shelton was recently awarded $750 worth of heating oil through Economy Fuel's Heat for Heroes program. Mike Gill, managing director of Economy Fuel, honored Wellons’ military service as this year’s Heat for Heroes recipient during a ceremony on Wednesday, Dec. 7, at the Greater Valley Chamber of Commerce's headquarters in Shelton. Invited guests included Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti and Greater Valley Chamber President Bill Purcell. Every year, Economy Fuel’s Heat for Heroes program gives heating oil to a deserving Fairfield County or New …

by Ken Davis

12/22/2016

Neighbors

Village Lutheran Church Youth Group in Bronxville Donates Gifts BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Members of the Village Lutheran Church Youth Group, grades 3 through 8, joined together on Thursday, Dec. 8, in Bronxville for a night of service to the community. Each young person brought in a Christmas present that will be given to a child who is at-risk or in foster care in Westchester County. Together they wrapped the toys, games, books and other gifts, which will help brighten another child's Christmas morning. Approximately 30 children participated in this annual tradition, and together they wrapped more than 50 presents, according to a release from Village Lut…

by Ken Davis

12/21/2016

Events

South Salem Arts Center Presents 'Putnam County Spelling Bee' SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The Spring Street Arts Center at St. John's Church in South Salem will present a production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” performed by the Infinity Repertory Theatre Company on Friday and Saturdays, Jan. 13, 14, 20 and 21. The musical comedy has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor, according to a release from the Spring Street Arts Center. An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens…

by Ken Davis

12/21/2016

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