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'Gasland II' Screens In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. -- Occupy Danbury and the Greater Danbury MoveOn.Org Council are hosting a free screening of "Gasland II" at A Common Ground Dance Studio on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. "Gasland II" is the sequel to Josh Fox's Oscar-nominated documentary "Gasland" and examines the environmental impact of hydraulic fracturing.

by Frank Mojica

06/16/2015

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Darien Library Screens 'Interstellar' DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien Library will host a screening of "Interstellar" in the Louise Parker Berry Community Room on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. In "Interstellar," humanity is facing extinction as Earth is devastated by drought and famine, and a group of explorers searches for another planet that can sustain life. The 2014 film stars Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, and Jessica Chastain, is rated PG-13 and has a run time of 169 minutes. The screening will be presented with captions for the hearing impaired.

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06/16/2015

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Rye Library Kicks Off Summer Reading Program RYE, N.Y. -- “Every Hero Has a Story,” the Rye Free Reading Room’s 2015 Summer Reading Program, kicks off with a visit from Christopher D’Agostino on June 29 at 2 p.m. D’Agostino will combine storytelling with face painting and audience participation for children entering grades K through 5. Stories will include original narratives as well as traditional folktales and hero stories. Children can participate in the reading program by signing up at the library on the day of the launch event or online at www.ryelibrary.org. For more information on the program's incentive prizes, films, e…

by Frank Mojica

06/16/2015

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Way Of The Sword Fencing Club Offers Camp In Ridgefield RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Way of the Sword Fencing Club will offer camps in July and August for kids ages 8 to 18. There are weeklong camps as well as half- and full-day camps. The Way of The Sword teaches fencing as a sport and art form. Students will develop physical techniques, mental strategies and social etiquette skills at the summer camps. For more information, email info@wayofthesword.org or visit www.wayofthesword.org.

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06/16/2015

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Goowin's Balloowins Plans White Plains Performance WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Balloon artist Allynn Goowin will lead a performance of "Snow White and the Eight Dwarfs" at White Plains Performing Arts Center at 11 a.m. Saturday. During the performance, Goowin will turn children from the audience into creatures with his Goowin's Balloowins, his balloon creations. Admission is $15, and tickets are available at the box office Monday through Friday from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., online at www.wppac.com or by calling 914-328-1600. For group sales, contact barbara@wppac.com. The White Plains Performing Arts Center is on the third level of City Center off…

by Frank Mojica

06/15/2015

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Westport Begins Selling Tickets For July 3 Fireworks Show At Compo WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Police Athletic League and Westport Parks and Recreation will hold the annual Independence Day Fireworks Celebration at Compo Beach on July 3. To purchase tickets, visit the Westport Police Department at 50 Jesup Road or the Westport Parks and Recreation office at 260 Compo Road S. Tickets are $35 per car and capacity is limited. Shuttle passes will be available once car tickets sell out. In the event of rain, the event will be held on July 6.

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06/15/2015

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Norwalk Aquarium Schedules Kids Summer Camp Programs NORWALK, Conn. -- There's still time to sign your kid up for summer camp programs at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. The programs, which begin Monday, June 22, give kids hands-on activities and experiments, observations and interactions with the animals, IMAX movies and outings aboard the aquarium's new research vessel. The 2015 summer programs are: June 22-26 – “Junior Aquarist” (ages 6-8) and “Junior Marine Biologist I” (ages 9-12). July 6-10 – “Shark Safari” (ages 6-8) and “Junior Marine Biologist I” (ages 9-12). July 13-17 – “Wacky Science” (ages 6-8) and “Junior Marin…

by Frank Mojica

06/15/2015

Schools

Pound Ridge Elementary Hosts Chick Incubation Program POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- Students at Pound Ridge Elementary School recently participated in the Spring Embryology and Incubation Program. During the five week, PRES PTA-sponsored program, children turned and candled eggs to see the embryonic development of chicken embryos and recorded daily incubator temperature and humidity levels. After three weeks, the students observed the hatching of the chicks and learned how to care for them during the next five days. The students and their families took turns hosting the chicks overnight and during the weekends. The program was rolled out by PTA …

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06/15/2015

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North Salem's Lakeside Field Club To 'Swim Across America' NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Lakeside Field Club will have its 5th annual Swim Across America fundraising event from 5-8 p.m. July 26. The theme for 2015 is "Bring a Friend" and participants are encouraged to invite friends and create their own team or swim individually. A barbecue in the Lakeside Field Club's grove will follow for all participants, swimmers and volunteers. Swim Across America raises awareness and money for cancer research, prevention and treatment. The event is open to members and non-members of Lakeside Field Club. For more information, visit: northsalemschools.org/Assets/…

by Frank Mojica

06/15/2015

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The Picture House Screening 'People, Places, Things' PELHAM, N.Y. -- The Picture House will have an advance screening of "People, Places, Things" with director Jim Strouse at 7:30 p.m. June 17. The romantic comedy stars Jermaine Clement as a graphic novelist and professor navigating single fatherhood and dating in New York City after being left by the mother of his children. The Picture House's critic-in-residence Marchall Fine will lead a post-film discussion and Q&A with Strouse. Tickets are $12 or $6 for members and $10 for seniors and students. Advance tickets are available at the box office or at www.thepicturehouse.org.

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06/15/2015

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