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Westchester NOW Meets In Dobbs Ferry DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- The Westchester chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) will hold a meeting at Mercy College on July 28 at 7 p.m. Westchester NOW will meet for a general membership meeting to discuss campus sexual assault and how to help stop it. The meeting will take place in Mercy College's Main Hall on 555 Broadway in Dobbs Ferry.

by Frank Mojica

07/28/2015

Events

Greenburgh Library To Host Flamenco Dance Performance GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Greenburgh Public Library will host a flamenco dance performance from Rebeca Thomas, the Artistic Director of the New York City based A Palo Seco on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Advance registration is not required. Coffee and refreshments will be served.

by Frank Mojica

07/28/2015

Neighbors

Make Your Voice Heard About Future Of Mount Vernon Public Library MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The Mount Vernon Public Library is hosting a Town Hall Meeting on Aug. 31 at 6:30 p.m. about the future of the library. The library recently held focus groups to discuss strategies to improve the library's services, policies, facility and collections. The meeting is open to all members of the community and will take place in the library's Community Room. Light refreshments will be served.

by Frank Mojica

07/28/2015

Schools

Manhattanville Among 42 Colleges Chosen To Digitize Important Collections PURCHASE, N.Y. -- Manhattanville College will participate in a Consortium on Digital Resources for Teaching and Research. The school is one of 42 institutions chosen by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) to participate. “As digitization allows hidden collections to be shared, teachers and scholars all over the country will benefit," said CIC President Richard Ekman. "These 42 institutions — some of which are in remote locations — are known for their dedication to teaching and for providing life-changing liberal arts education to students from all backgrounds. Through the Consortium,…

by Frank Mojica

07/28/2015

Events

Darien Arts Center Holds Supper, Sculpture Workshop DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Arts Center will hold a supper and sculpture workshop on July 29 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Participants will eat a kid-friendly dinner and engage with Beth Cherico, Arts Center visual arts director, in a discussion about sculpture, shape and form. Parents can create wire portraits inspired by Alexander Calder with their children. Experience is not required, but reservations are requested by calling (203)0655-8683. Attendance is $40 per person.

by Frank Mojica

07/28/2015

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Rye Free Reading Room Presents Family Fun Nights RYE, N.Y. -- The Rye Free Reading Room will host a series of superhero-themed events for Family Fun Nights for parents and children ages 5 and older throughout the summer. Pop artist Michael Albert will lead a workshop on collage creation on Thursday. Pre-registration is suggested. On Aug. 6, Animal Embassy will show how animals benefit from each other in "Heroes of the Animal Kingdom." Pre-registration begins Thursday. "Big Hero 6" will be shown on Aug. 13, and pre-registration is not required. For more information about Family Fun Nights, visit www.ryelibrary.org.

by Frank Mojica

07/28/2015

Events

Peekskill's Field Library Presents Trash To Treasure Show PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Field Library in Peekskill will present Trash to Treasure: An Upcycled Art Experience in the Field Gallery from Aug. 6 to Sept. 6. During July, author and artist Jasmine Johnson guided students from the Peekskill Youth Bureau in a series of workshops that encouraged the use of recycled and environmentally sustainable materials in the creation of art and writing.

by Frank Mojica

07/28/2015

Events

Musical 'Chess' Updated For White Plains Performing Arts Center WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The White Plains Performing Arts Center will host a re-imagined update of the musical "Chess" at 8 p.m. Aug. 7 and 8 and 2 p.m. Aug. 9. "Chess" made its debut in 1986 and this production re-imagines it to reflect the current political climate between the United States and the Middle East rather than the Cold War. The cast stars Amanda Renee Baker as Florence, John Cormier as the American and Conor McGiffin as the Iranian. "Chess" is directed by Keith Levenson with choreography by Jennifer Jonas and musical direction from Brent McGee. Tickets are $35 for adults a…

by Frank Mojica

07/27/2015

News

Putnam Kennel Club's Dog Shows A Hit CARMEL, N.Y. -- Hundreds of dogs from the East Coast and Canada competed at the Putnam Kennel Club's All Breed American Kennel Club Show July 17-18 in Veterans Memorial Park. It was the first time the park was used for the event. “We are ecstatic about how well the park worked out as a venue,” said Barbara Pessina of Putnam Valley, who is president of the Putnam Kennel Club, in a press release. “We host our annual picnic here at Veterans Memorial Park and Chris Ruthen, [director of the Putnam County Parks and Recreation Department], suggested we consider hosting our dog shows here as w…

by Frank Mojica

07/27/2015

Events

English Beat Will Bring Punk-Reggae Party To Ridgefield Playhouse RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Influential "two tone" ska band The English Beat will perform at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Ridgefield Playhouse. The English band mixes ska, punk, rock, pop, reggae and soul for an upbeat sound about peace, love, harmony and politics, according to a press release. They will perform ska-revival versions of "Tears of A Clown," "Can't Get Used to Losing You" and "I'll Take You There," as well as their own songs, such as fan favorites "Mirror in the Bathroom," "Too Nice to Talk To" and "I Confess." Tigers' Den, 23 Catoonah St., will give a complimentary draft beer or hou…

by Frank Mojica

07/27/2015

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