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JCC On The Palisades Features Sephardic Film Screening TENAFLY, N.J. -- Kaplen JCC on the Palisades will screen "Flory's Flame" on Nov. 18. "Flory's Flame" is a documentary on 90-year-old Sephardic music legend Flory Jagoda. The documentary interweaves a 2013 celebration concert at the Library of Congress with her life story growing up in Bosnia and Croatia. The screening is free to the community and begins at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be available. Kaplen JCC is located at 411 E. Clinton Ave. in Tenafly.

by Frank Mojica

10/30/2015

Events

Stamford's Palace Presents 'Beauty And The Beast' STAMFORD, Conn. -- Disney's Broadway musical smash "Beauty and the Beast" will play at Stamford's Palace Theatre on Oct. 30 and 31. The award-winning musical is part of the Palace's Theatre Series and is produced by NETworks Presentations. A pre-show party with "Beauty and the Beast" activities and crafts will precede the play an hour before showtime. Participants are welcome to walk the red carpet in costume and pose with cut-outs of their favorite characters. Performances will be held at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit PalaceStamford.org.

by Frank Mojica

10/30/2015

Events

Person-To-Person Collecting Food In Election Day Drive In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- Person-to-Person will collect nonperishable foods on Nov. 3 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. to stock its Food Pantry in Norwalk. “Any nonperishable food donation is most appreciated, but the items needed most right now include beans, canned fruit, hot and cold cereal, pasta, pasta sauce, canned vegetables and hearty soups," said Norwalk Site Manager Callie Jayne. P2P donation boxes will be at the following Westport polling locations: Coleytown Middle School Gymnasium, Greens Farms Elementary School Auditorium and Gymnasium, Long Lots Elementary School Gymnasium, Saugatuck Elem…

by Frank Mojica

10/30/2015

Events

See 'Oklahoma!' In HD At Ridgefield Playhouse RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Ridgefield Playhouse will screen the Academy Award-winning musical "Oklahoma!" on Nov. 1. The high-definition screening of the fully restored film will feature a pre-show featurette starring Kristin Chenoweth singing numbers from the musical. "Oklahoma!" was originally released in 1955 as a film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II. Screenings will take place at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $15.

by Frank Mojica

10/30/2015

Events

Learn Tricks To Climb Your Family Tree At Danbury Library DANBURY, Conn. -- Genealogist John O'Donnell will lead his "Tricks to Scare Up Your Ancestors" program at Danbury Library on Oct. 31. O'Donnell will share tricks and trips on overcoming obstacles that family researchers may encounter on their search. Halloween treats will be provided. Advance registration is requested by visiting danburylibrary.org or calling (203) 797-4505. The event takes place from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

by Frank Mojica

10/30/2015

Events

Paramus Burger Joint Offers Deal For Students PARAMUS, N.J. -- Garden State Plaza's Shake Shack will offer a free burger to students Monday as part of "Burger Study Buddy Monday." Students must present their high school or college identification card. Upon buying a burger and presenting their school ID, the student will receive a second burger for free. There is a limit of one offer per order.

by Frank Mojica

10/30/2015

Events

Artisan Restaurant Chef Dishes 'What's Cooking' At Fairfield Public Library FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield Public Library's "What's Cooking" series continues Nov. 2 with Artisan Restaurant executive chef Frederic Kieffer. Kieffer grew up in the countryside west of Paris and discovered a passion for cooking working in local restaurants in the summer. The "What's Cooking" series features guest chefs sharing the stories of their cooking lives, running a restaurant and a favorite cookbook or recipe. Advance registration is required by calling (203) 2256-3160. "What's Cooking" takes place at 7 p.m. in the Main Library's Rotary Room.

by Frank Mojica

10/30/2015

Police & Fire

Man Charged With DWI In Yorktown Following Accident YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Anthony P. Isola, 40, of New Fairfield, Conn., was recently charged with driving while ability impaired drugs and unsafe backing. According to the Yorktown Police Department, on Oct. 20, Isola backed out of a driveway onto Route 100 into traffic and collided with another vehicle while operating a 2015 black Toyota under impaired ability by drugs. Isola was released on $100 bail to a family member and is scheduled to answer the charges in Yorktown Court on Nov. 24.

by Frank Mojica

10/29/2015

News

Kent Library's Mystery Book Club Reads 'Book Scavenger' KENT, N.Y. -- Kent Public Library's Mystery Book Club will read Jennifer Chambliss Bertmam's "Book Scavenger" on Nov. 17. "Book Scavenger" follows 12 year old Emily as her family moves to San Francisco, home of her literary idol Garrison Griswold. Emily and her friend James try to solve Griswold's Book Scavenger mystery, where books are hidden all over the country. Copies of "Book Scavenger" are available to borrow in preparation of the club's next meeting. Participants are asked to have read the book before the meeting. Mystery Book Club is geared towards k…

by Frank Mojica

10/29/2015

Neighbors

A Garden Grows In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. -- The women of the Center for Family Support's Oberman Residence were initially hesitant about planting a garden four years ago, but today the garden is a thriving success. “At first a few of them were not receptive to the idea of helping to plant the vegetables and when we returned from the store they stated that dirt and bugs were not their idea of a good time," said Residence Manager Sharon Wilson. "We also asked for volunteers to tend to the garden by watering or pulling the weeds and in that first year, we had very little response." "Each year we rep…

by Frank Mojica

10/29/2015

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