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Weston Historical Society Marking Civil War Anniversary With Encampment WESTON, Conn. -- The Weston Historical Society will mark the 150th anniversary of the end of the American Civil War with an encampment Saturday. The society will host the encampment of Company F of the Connecticut 15th Regiment re-enactors. The event will include demonstrations of cooking and camp building, as well as displays of tools, doctor's implements, weapons, textiles and period dress. Children can participate in regimental drills and have their photograph taken by a re-enactor photographer. The encampment is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $20 for families or $5 for individu…

by Frank Mojica

09/22/2015

Neighbors

Wilton Library's 'Awesome Autumn Book Sale' Returns WILTON, Conn. -- Wilton Library's "Awesome Autumn Book Sale" fundraiser returns this year from Sept. 25-27. “We received such a positive response from the community on the size of the sale last fall that we decided to make everything available again this year," said organizer Sue Sullivan. The first "Awesome Autumn Book Sale" included books for tots through teens, but this year it will be expanded to include thousands more offerings for adults from the Book Cellar. “We have such an incredibly caring group of volunteers who toil all year long for the many book sal…

by Frank Mojica

09/22/2015

Neighbors

Darien's Janet Dilenschneider Appointed To Connecticut Arts Council DARIEN, Conn. -- State Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff has appointed Janet Dilenschneider to the Connecticut Arts Council. “The artists in Connecticut make a tremendous contribution to this country and the world, so it is a honor to serve on the Connecticut Arts Council that showcases these artists, poets, filmmakers and musicians,” said Dilenschneider. “Our thriving arts community is something that sets Connecticut apart from other states and makes the Nutmeg State truly special,” said Duff. “Jan’s deep love of art and unparalleled commitment to supporting artists will be a true asset to …

by Frank Mojica

09/22/2015

Events

Wishbone Ash Rocks Fairfield Theatre Company FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- British rockers Wishbone Ash will take over Fairfield Theatre Company StageOne Tuesday. Wishbone Ash has recorded 24 original studio albums, 10 live albums, four live DVDs and a rockumentary since their formation in 1969. Bands such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Thin Lizzy, Iron Maiden and Opeth have cited the group as an influence. The band takes a twin guitar approach, with long, progressive solo passages and tempo changes. This will be the first time the group has performed the Fairfield Theatre Company. Tickets are $32 in advance or $29 at the door. Members get a $5 disco…

by Frank Mojica

09/22/2015

Lifestyle

St. Vincent's Kicks Off House Of Hope Food Drive In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- St. Vincent's Health Services and Aquarion Water Company have launched the 5th Annual House of Hope Food Drive to reduce hunger in the greater Bridgeport area. "We are happy to once again partner with Aquarion to help bring food to so many underserved individuals and families in our region," said St. Vincent's Health Services President and CEO Stuart Marcus. "We are also excited to help people in the area eat healthier and prevent chronic conditions associated with poor nutritional options. Our employees and the public have displayed great generosity and e…

by Frank Mojica

09/22/2015

Schools

Stamford's Beacon School Opens Its New Home STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Beacon School celebrated its move to a new location at 111 West North St. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 3. “The answer to prosperity and access to the American Dream and our country being competitive is what happens in buildings like this one,” said Congressman Jim Himes to an auditorium full of students, parents, board members and local dignitaries. “Sometimes, truly gifted and talented children need a different, perhaps smaller, more innovative environment than others. The fact that Beacon is going to provide that option is a spectacular thing for parents, but…

by Frank Mojica

09/21/2015

Events

Peekskill's Field Library Hosts SAT/ACT/Psat Math Review Course PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Field Library will have a free SAT/PSAT/ACT math review crash course Saturday. The hands-on class will guide students through commonly tested math topics, calculator usage and tips and tricks for the big test. Spots are limited. Register by calling (914) 737-0010 or e-mail eanastasi@wlsmail.org. The course is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

by Frank Mojica

09/21/2015

Events

Drug Crisis In Our Backyard Holds Run 4 Recovery Drug Crisis in Our Backyard will hold a Run 4 Recovery on Saturday at Franklin D. Roosevelt Park in Yorktown Heights. The event starts at 9 a.m. in FDR Park's Lot 1. On-site registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded to the top three overall and in age groups for men and women. On-site registration is $30, and advance registration is $25. To register in advance, visit www.runner.org/run4recovery. For more information on upcoming events, visit www.drugcrisisinourbackyard.com.

by Frank Mojica

09/21/2015

Schools

World-Acclaimed Astrophysicist Details Latest Missions At Manhattanville PURCHASE, N.Y. -- Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson spoke about his latest missions earlier this month during Manhattanville College's "Castle Conversations." The world-acclaimed astrophysicist served on a 2001 government commission that studied the future of the U.S. aerospace industry and was awarded the NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal. Tyson hosted "NOVA ScienceNow" on PBS from 2006-11, the 2014 series "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" and currently hosts the weekly podcast "Star Talk." The U.S. National Academy of Science awarded the Publi…

by Frank Mojica

09/21/2015

Events

'Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead' Comes To Pelham's The Picture House PELHAM, N.Y. -- The Picture House will have an advance screening Monday of "Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead: The Story of National Lampoon." A question-and-answer session with director Douglas Tirola will follow the film. The screening begins at 7:30 p.m. "Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead" tells the story of how America's first national humor magazine grew from a fringe counterculture publication into a media empire with blockbuster films, television programs, radio shows, books and more. The film opens nationwide Sept. 25. Purchase tickets at the theater box office.

by Frank Mojica

09/21/2015

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