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Drivers: Beware Road Closure Advisories In Bedford Area Drivers: Beware Road Closure Advisories In Bedford Area
Drivers: Beware Road Closure Advisories In Bedford Area BEDFORD, N.Y.. -- Motorists should avoid several roads and routes in the Bedford area on Saturday, Nov. 28, Town of Bedford police say. Drivers should avoid Greenwich Road, routes 21 and 172, as well as Route 121 by the Village Green.  The closures are to make way for Bedford's 11th annual 5K Turkey Trot race, which begins at 9 a.m.  Any questions about the closures, contact police, 914-241-3111.

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Events
Half Moon Theatre's 'A Christmas Carol' Debuts At Culinary Institute Half Moon Theatre's 'A Christmas Carol' Debuts At Culinary Institute
Half Moon Theatre's 'A Christmas Carol' Debuts At Culinary Institute HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- The Half Moon Theatre's production of "A Christmas Carol" will open Saturday, Dec. 5 at the Culinary Institute of America.  "'A Christmas Carol' is the perfect holiday show for the whole family,” said Half Moon Theatre Managing Director Kristy Grimes. “We’re delighted to discover this exciting adaptation by Patrick Barlow, which premiered at the Delaware Theatre Company in 2012. Barlow highlights the humor and spookiness of the tale, with lots of physicality as the actors have to continually ‘transform’ into different characters, but without losing the heart…

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Great Trains Holiday Exhibit At Wilton Historical Society Great Trains Holiday Exhibit At Wilton Historical Society
Great Trains Holiday Exhibit At Wilton Historical Society WILTON, Conn. -- The Great Trains Holiday Exhibit opens Friday at the Wilton Historical Society.  The Wilton Historical Society's historic buildings will feature eight different train layouts through tiny towns with various types of mini-buildings, cable cars, tunnels and two working Ferris Wheels.  New in 2015 are a Wilton-themed H.O. layout, expanded "O" gauge layout and a working Lego train set.  For younger patrons, a special train room will feature lots of interactive buttons to push, Thomas the Tank Engine and a Brio set.  The exhibit continues through Jan. 18 from 10 a.m.…

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Business
Frontier Sets Up Kiosk At Danbury Mall To Send Holidays Cards To Soldiers Frontier Sets Up Kiosk At Danbury Mall To Send Holidays Cards To Soldiers
Frontier Sets Up Kiosk At Danbury Mall To Send Holidays Cards To Soldiers DANBURY, Conn. -- Holiday shoppers at the Danbury Fair Mall can send cards to Connecticut troops serving overseas at a new seasonal kiosk. “We want our troops to know how much we appreciate and respect their hard work, and how much we are thinking of them this holiday season,” said Mark Brown, regional alternate channels manager at Frontier.  “If you find yourself at the Danbury Fair Mall over the coming weeks, we encourage you to stop by our Frontier kiosk and fill out a card – it only takes a few minutes, and will surely help brighten the holidays for these brave service members who are s…

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Events
'Mooseltoe' To Save Christmas At White Plains Performing Arts Center 'Mooseltoe' To Save Christmas At White Plains Performing Arts Center
'Mooseltoe' To Save Christmas At White Plains Performing Arts Center WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The White Plains Performing Arts Center will present "Mooseltoe, A New Moosical" on Friday.  "Mooseltoe" tells the story of a moose who wants to fly with Santa's reindeer and goes on a journey to visit Mooseking for advice. Along the way, Mooseltoe meets a cast of characters that teach valuable life lessons while trouble brews at the North Pole.  The "moosical" features a recorded score by George Kramer, narration by Al Roker and voices by John Cullum, Christopher Plummer and Carole Shelley. "Mooseltoe" begins at 11 a.m. and is …

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News
DCC Foundation Craft Fair Features More Than 100 Artists DCC Foundation Craft Fair Features More Than 100 Artists
DCC Foundation Craft Fair Features More Than 100 Artists POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Dutchess Community College Foundation Craft Fair returns for its 44th year on Saturday, Nov. 28 and Sunday, Nov. 29.  The craft fair will host works from more than 100 artists in time for holiday shopping.  Items include crafts such as metal work, pottery, candles and wood, as well as decorative items, textiles, basketry, dried flowers, stained glass, paper crafts, jewelry, hats, leatherwork, shoes, belts, handbags and more.  Admission is $6 and $4 for seniors, DCC faculty, staff, students and alumni. Children 12 and under are admitted for free.  For more informa…

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Events
Dickens Descendant Brings One-Man Show To Wilton Dickens Descendant Brings One-Man Show To Wilton
Dickens Descendant Brings One-Man Show To Wilton WILTON, Conn. -- Gerald Charles Dickens will perform a one-man show of his great-great grandfather's "A Christmas Carol" at Wilton High School's Clune Center on Nov. 27. "It's a wonderful show -- a great family tradition -- the best way I know of to kick off the holiday season," said Bob Byers, president of Byers' Choice Ltd., the sponsor for Dickens' U.S. tour. Gerald Charles Dickens is the great-great grandson of Charles Dickens. The Oxford actor will perform the holiday classic at 7 p.m. He will depict 26 characters with just a table, wing chair and hat rack.  Admiss…

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Lifestyle
The Westchester, The Galleria At White Plains Announce Holiday Hours The Westchester, The Galleria At White Plains Announce Holiday Hours
The Westchester, The Galleria At White Plains Announce Holiday Hours WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Westchester and The Galleria at White Plains will offer special hours as part of their "Spread Love" theme for the holiday season.  “Our extra festive holiday hours provides guests with the utmost convenience so they may celebrate the season in a way that meets their needs - from the early riser in search of the great deals to the last-minute shopper on a quest for the perfect gift to delight their loved ones,” said Paula Kelliher, area director of mall marketing for The Westchester and The Galleria at White Plains. “This is one of the myriad of ways we ar…

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Schools
New Canaan Country School Panel Discusses 'The Art Of Giving Back' New Canaan Country School Panel Discusses 'The Art Of Giving Back'
New Canaan Country School Panel Discusses 'The Art Of Giving Back' NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- New York Times columnist Paul Sullivan moderated a panel discussion on "The Art of Giving Back" at New Canaan Country School on Nov. 5.  The panel, which featured three Country School alumni, discussed their experiences giving "time, talent and treasure" in various ways and what "giving" means to them. They agreed that donors today want to invest in solving root causes of problems rather than addressing short-term fixes.  “It’s not about just charity and writing a check and checking off a to-do list. It’s about supporting an organization th…

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Events
Popular Nutcracker Tea Returns To Westport Woman's Club Popular Nutcracker Tea Returns To Westport Woman's Club
Popular Nutcracker Tea Returns To Westport Woman's Club WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Woman's Club will host its Nutcracker Tea fundraiser this year on Nov. 28 at Bedford Hall.  The Victorian-era Bedford Hall will feature giant snowflakes and winter wonderland decor. Guests can enjoy cocoa or tea, along with sweets and tea sandwiches from traditional silver service as they listen to Melody James read "The Nutcracker" story.  Costumed ballet characters from Westport Academy of Dance will promenade on cue. They will demonstrate the five basic ballet positions and pose with future dancers for individual keepsake photos. The fundraiser …

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