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Events

'Heneral Luna' Biopic To Debut In Bergenfield BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- "Heneral Luna" will open at Bowtie Cinemas in Bergenfield on Oct. 30. The 2015 Filipino historical biopic follows the leadership of General Antonio Luna during the Philippine-American War. Showtimes are at 4:10 p.m., 7:15 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. on Friday. It will screen at the same times on Saturday and Sunday with additional early showings at 1:15 p.m. On Monday and Tuesday, the movie showtimes are at 4:10 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. It will screen at 1:15 p.m., 4:10 p.m., 7:15 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday.

by Frank Mojica

10/29/2015

Events

'The Nerd' Hits The Spotlight At The Darien Arts Center Stage DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Arts Center Stage will present its production of Larry Shue's "The Nerd" on weekends in November. "The Nerd" tells the story of Willum Cubbert, a young architect who becomes an unexpected host to a hopelessly inept, frustrating nerd who overstays his welcome. Norwalk's Norris Wakefield will play Willum Cubbert. Darien resident Nova Hall will play Willum's love interest Tansy McGinnis. Jake Smith, 12, is cast as Thor Walgrave, the temperamental son of Willum's clients. Jake is a student at Darien's Middlesex Middle School. Longtime DAC S…

by Frank Mojica

10/29/2015

Neighbors

Cast Your Vote, Buy Girl Scout Cookies In Greenwich FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Girl Scouts of Connecticut will host Election Day cookie booths throughout Fairfield County from Oct. 31 through Nov. 8. Booths will sell the likes of Thin Mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-si-dos and more in support of Girl Scouts of Connecticut's Cookies for Heroes Gift of Caring program. To find a cookie booth near you, visit gsofct.org, click "Looking for Cookies?" on the sidebar then click "see details."

by Frank Mojica

10/29/2015

Events

Learn About Facebook In Bethel Library Series BETHEL, Conn. -- The Bethel Public Library will host a three-session course on Facebook. The course will cover how to become a member of the free social networking website, post messages and photos, make friends and more. Parts 1, 2 and 3 of the course take place on Nov. 3, 10 and 17, respectively, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Business and Technology Center. For more information and registration, contact Adult Services at (203)-794-8756 ext. 4 or adult@bethellibrary.org.

by Frank Mojica

10/28/2015

Schools

Our Montessori School Yorktown Celebrates Popcorn Month YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Our Montessori School celebrated National Popcorn Month with a hands-on lesson. “They had to really listen hard for the first three very quiet kernels to pop, and tell us it was time to pour in the rest and then all of our other senses were discussed while corn was popping," said Alexandra Rundle, Head Teacher. Students of Rundle's class learned learned how to pop corn in a pot and incorporated previous lessons on the five senses, as well as about the various types of corn. The class used Montessori methodology and incorporated math skills into their art whi…

by Frank Mojica

10/28/2015

Police & Fire

Pleasant Valley Man Threatens Victim With Knife, Police Say WAPPINGER, N.Y. -- A New York State Police arrested a Pleasant Valley man in Wappinger for menacing. Michael Lara, 36, was accused of threatening a victim with a knife during an argument, according to troopers dispatched to a private residence. Troopers investigating the menacing complaint found Lara at his residence and transported him to the Wappinger barracks. He was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Wappinger Court on Nov. 5.

by Frank Mojica

10/28/2015

Events

It's National Chocolate Day, Northern Valley Fittingly scheduled three days before Halloween, National Chocolate Day is a holiday created by the National Confectioners Association in dedication to all things "chocotastic." According to nationaldaycalendar.com, chocolate is America's favorite flavor. The earliest documented usage of the seed of the Theobroma cacao tree is about 1100 B.C. The bitter-tasting seeds must be fermented to develop its beloved flavor. After fermentation, the beans are dried, cleaned roasted and de-shelled. The resulting cacao nibs are ground into cocoa mass, which is often liquefied then molded eithe…

by Frank Mojica

10/28/2015

Events

Maryknoll Photo Exhibit In Ossining Showcases Nature’s Wonders OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Maryknoll Museum of Living Mission will exhibit the photographs of Brother John E. Arguer through mid-December. Arguer's photography reveals the beauty of creation through flowers, animals and insects discovered throughout Westchester County and neighboring areas. The Maryknoll Museum of Living Mission is open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays. For directions and more information, visit here.

by Frank Mojica

10/28/2015

Lifestyle

Property Brothers Features Westchester Interior Designer RYE, N.Y. -- An upcoming episode of HGTV reality series "Property Brothers" will feature the work of Rye-based interior designer Brittany Zachos of the Zachos Design Group. “I’ve worked with designers all over the world and can honestly say Brittany is one of the most talented, creative and resourceful minds in the biz,” said Jonathan Scott of "Property Brothers." “Her keen eye for detail and dedication to her craft are unparalleled. It’s hard in this business to find designers who raise the bar as high as I do. I’d have her on my team any day.” Zachos' work on a home …

by Frank Mojica

10/28/2015

Schools

Partners Program Plays Around At Pumpkin Party VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Valhalla Middle School's Partners Program participated in its first-ever Pumpkin Extravaganza Oct. 23. Teams of students and staff carved pumpkins, ate Halloween treats and discussed school and hobbies throughout the afternoon gathering. The pumpkins were painted, lit from within using cell phone flashlights and judged by Assistant Principal Kevin McLeod. Art teacher Ivana Masic and her student-teammate painted a “Franken-pumpkin." Instructor Cayne Letizia and his student-teammate carved a "VMS Partners" pumpkin, and teacher Sceve D'Ascoli's team carved an …

by Valhalla School District

10/28/2015

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