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Craig's Fine Jewelry In Ridgefield Celebrates 65 Years RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Craig's Fine Jewelry is celebrating its 65th anniversary Oct. 16 with food, drink and specialty trunk shows from Gurhan, Vahan, Mazza, Forevermark and Monica Rich Kosann. Each designer will unveil specialty pieces and offer discounts during the anniversary celebration. The anniversary party is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festivities will continue Oct. 17 during Fall in Love with Ridgefield. Craig's Fine Jewelry, 394 Main St., opened in 1950 and has remained in the Craig family for three generations. Current president and owner Bill Craig follows grandmother Helen and …

by Frank Mojica

10/07/2015

Events

Learn History Through Popular Songs At Darien Library DARIEN, Conn. -- Senior Moments at Darien Library will revisit the popular music of the 1950s and '60s with a performance Thursday by Marc Black. Black will perform popular songs, such as "Blue Suede Shoes," "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" and "Blowin' in the Wind" in a multimedia presentation. Senior Moments is a coffee and conversation program that meets monthly at the Darien Library, 1441 Post Road. The presentation starts at 3 p.m.

by Frank Mojica

10/07/2015

News

Norwalk Little League Starts Fundraising Drive To Rebuild Broad River FIeld NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Little League has launched a fundraising drive to rebuild the Broad River facility. The project aims to raise $25,000 for two new grass infields, sprinkler systems and permanent fencing at the facility. Norwalk Little League began in 1951, but currently is unable to host summer all-star district games without a signature playing field. Even without any home games, its 10-year-old all-stars won the District 1 Championship for the first time in Norwalk Little League's history in 2014 and the 12-year-old all-stars won for the first time since 1986. To donate,…

by Frank Mojica

10/07/2015

Neighbors

ArtsWestchester Displays Yorktown Photographer David Rocco's Work YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- ArtsWestchester of White Plains exhibited the work of Yorktown Heights photographer David Rocco. Rocco's photograph of the North County Trailway Croton Reservoir railroad bridge was placed on the first floor with other changing landscape images. His photo of Donald Trump and Louis Cappelli is featured on the second level among other Westchester County game changers. Rocco's Pete Seeger image was placed in the Vault of ArtsWestchester Gallery. ArtsWestchester previously featured Rocco's photographs in a Hurricane Sandy exhibition in 2013.

by Frank Mojica

10/06/2015

Neighbors

Larchmont Lions Receive State Service Club Award MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- State Sen. George Latimer presented the Larchmont Lions Club with the New York State Senate Service Club of the Month Award. The award recognized the Larchmont Lions Club for its community services such as aid for the blind, eye-care health and support for local and senior citizen programs. The club also had a presence at the Larchmont 125th Anniversary Celebration on Sept. 26 with three guide dogs in training for the blind and the launch of the Art for Peace competition.

by Frank Mojica

10/06/2015

Schools

First Steps Begins New School Year With Music, ABCs OSSINING, N.Y. -- First Steps/Primeros Pasos kicked off the new school year with an event featuring singalongs and a performance of Eric Carle's "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" on Sept. 25. “It’s a really great program. Every Friday is something different,” said Beatrice Aiduenu-Murphy, a parent volunteer. Aiduenu-Murphy's 2 and a half year-old son, Emmanuel is in First Steps, and her older sons, now 7 and 4, also went through the program. First Steps/Primeros Pasos emphasizes literacy for children from birth to age 3 and is open to the community every Friday. “Studies show that…

by Frank Mojica

10/06/2015

Events

Energize Ossining Recognizes 27 For Energy Efficiency OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Energize Ossining Recognition event takes place Tuesday, at 7:30 p.m., at the Ossining Public Library. Ossining Town Supervisor Susanne Donnelly, Ossining Village Mayor Victoria Gearity, Town Board Members and Green Ossining will recognize 27 people for upgrading their homes for energy efficiency. Energize NY is a non-profit organization that helps homeowners with the NY State Home Performance with Energy Star Program.

by Frank Mojica

10/06/2015

Events

Yorktown Street Festival Celebrates Seven Years YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- The Seventh Annual Yorktown Festival and Street Fair takes place Sunday, Oct. 11 in downtown Yorktown. Commerce Street and Veterans Road will host rides, attractions, live music, food and more than 250 exhibitors for Yorktown residents from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. New models of motorcycles will be on display courtesy of Hudson Valley Motorcycles. The Yorktown Fire House will entertain and educate crowds with live fire safety demonstrations. Yorktown's Gabrielle Sanson will kick off the festival main stage at the Openng Ceremony. Other live entertainment includes open…

by Frank Mojica

10/06/2015

News

West Point Cadets Assist Habitat For Humanity In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. -- Cadets from the U. S. Military Academy at West Point assisted Habitat for Humanity during the organization's build-a-thon. The cadets spent the weekend at MJ Fruits and Vegetable painting the grocery store and planting a garden.

by Frank Mojica

10/06/2015

Events

Performance Of 'Call Mr. Robeson' Planned In Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. --The award-winning play "Call Mr. Robeson" will be performed at Paramount Hudson Valley Theater on Nov. 7. "Call Mr. Robeson" is a journey through the ups and downs of the actor, singer and civil rights campaigner Paul Robeson's life. Robeson was a forerunner of the civil rights movement and subsequently summoned before the House Committee on Un-American Activities and blacklisted during the McCarthy era. The play features Robeson's impassioned oratory style, the Peekskill Riots of 1949 and songs such as "Ol' Man River." The production stars …

by Frank Mojica

10/06/2015

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