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Westport Hosting Public Shred Day Westport Hosting Public Shred Day
Westport Hosting Public Shred Day WESTPORT, Conn. -- An opportunity for Westport residents to securely dispose of sensitive and confidential papers is coming via a community paper shredding event. Westport Weston Health District will hold the seventh annual Public Shred Day on May 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. Proof of Westport residency is required "This event helps insure protection against identity theft, in addition to spring cleaning file cabinets," said First Selectman Jim Marpe. All shredded material will be recycled.  Each car will be charged $5 and can shred three boxes measuring 12 inches by 18 inches or eight pap…

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Last Call For Tickets To Women Of Distinction Lunch At YWCA Darien/Norwalk Last Call For Tickets To Women Of Distinction Lunch At YWCA Darien/Norwalk
Last Call For Tickets To Women Of Distinction Lunch At YWCA Darien/Norwalk DARIEN, Conn. -- A limited number of tickets are still available for the sixth annual Women of Distinction Awards and Luncheon for the YWCA Darien/Norwalk. The event will take place Thursday, May 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Woodway Country Club. The Women of Distinction Award recognizes outstanding achievement from a select group of local women. This year's honorees are Sandy Nielsen Baumann, Alicia Sillars, Dr. Josephine Velazquez Rucquoi, Jane Yezzi and Susan Delaney. The Young Woman of Distinction, awarded for outstanding accomplishments of a woman under the age of 21, this ye…

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LWV Of New Rochelle To Hold Candidates Forum LWV Of New Rochelle To Hold Candidates Forum
LWV Of New Rochelle To Hold Candidates Forum NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Candidates running for the New Rochelle Board of Education and for Library Board of Trustees will participate on May 11 in a forum sponsored by The League of Women Voters of New Rochelle. The forum takes place at the New Rochelle Public Library's Ossie Davis Auditorium and will be conducted by a league moderator from outside the district. Candidates for the two five-year terms on the Board of Education are incumbent Lianne Merchant, along with Madalli Paci Atallah and Vincent J. Malfetano.  Candidates for the Library Board for one five-year term and completion o…

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Westlake High Students Advance To Film Challenge Finals Westlake High Students Advance To Film Challenge Finals
Westlake High Students Advance To Film Challenge Finals THORNWOOD, N.Y. -- Two films from Westlake High School students have advanced to the statewide finals in the "10 Day Film Challenge." “I loved the idea that the students got 10 days, some basic information, selected a genre and were told to ‘go and create a video,' said Westlake High's Media Video II teacher Claudia Abate. "They got the feel of being real filmmakers.” "Schoolbound" by Mike Carpenter, Mike Hernandez, Spencer Knowles, Giuseppe Mastandrea, Christian Maldonado and Domenic Roma and "Sleep No More" by Marissa Carpentieri, Larry Gardner, Olivia Schettino, Joe Tagarelli and Dan…

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Teen Scene Welcomes Eastchester Sixth-Grade Students Teen Scene Welcomes Eastchester Sixth-Grade Students
Teen Scene Welcomes Eastchester Sixth-Grade Students EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Teen Scene will have a welcome night for sixth-grade students in Eastchester, Tuckahoe and Bronxville from 7:30-10 p.m. May 15 at the Field House at Haindl Field. The welcome is an opportunity to check out the activities Teen Scene will have next year. Attendees can play foosball, pool, ping-pong, Xbox 360 and PS3. Snacks, drinks and pizza will be provided.  Registration for the 2015-16 year of Teen Scene takes place in September. Field House at Haindl Field is located on Burnham Road and Rescigno Drive.

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Throw Mama To The Wolves At Wolf Conservation Center Throw Mama To The Wolves At Wolf Conservation Center
Throw Mama To The Wolves At Wolf Conservation Center SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The Wolf Conservation Center will celebrate mom and Mother Nature May 10.  At Throw Mama to the Wolves 05, attendees can learn about the biology, ecology and mythologies of wolf families, as well as the significance of springtime for wolves. Guests can see the critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves, as well as ambassador wolves Alawa, Atka, Nikai and Zephyr.  Pre-registration is required. Admission is $13 for adults and $11 for children under 12. To register, visit: http://nywolf.org/visit/program-calendar?task=view_event&event_id=1691.

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Jefferson Valley Mall Celebrates Mother's Day Jefferson Valley Mall Celebrates Mother's Day
Jefferson Valley Mall Celebrates Mother's Day YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Jefferson Valley Mall will host Indulge, Fashion + Fun for Moms, on Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The shopping experience is an opportunity for mothers to treat themselves to a night out and celebrate motherhood.  Indulge, Fashion + Fun for Moms includes exclusive beauty services from Shear Designs, light bites courtesy of local restaurants, Foundation of Excellence wine tasting by Yorktown Wine and Liquors, salsa lessons from On My Toes Dance Academy and more. GAP, Things Remembered, Yankee Candle and other retailers will have special in-store offers.  Shoppers…

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Bedford Historical Hall To Hold Solarize Workshop Bedford Historical Hall To Hold Solarize Workshop
Bedford Historical Hall To Hold Solarize Workshop BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Bedford Historical Hall will host the Solarize Bedford-Mt. Kisco workshop on Thursday from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The workshop will offer information about solar energy, pricing for Solarize and state and federal incentives. Solarize Bedford-Mt. Kisco is co-hosted by Bedford Free Library, Bedford Historical Society and Bedford Audubon Society.

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Actor Joe Pantoliano's Mental Health Film To Screen At Ridgefield Playhouse Actor Joe Pantoliano's Mental Health Film To Screen At Ridgefield Playhouse
Actor Joe Pantoliano's Mental Health Film To Screen At Ridgefield Playhouse RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Ridgefield Playhouse will hold a screening of "No Kidding! Me Too!!" and a Q&A with director Joe Pantoliano on Wednesday, May 13, at 7 p.m.  "No Kidding! Me Too!!" is the directorial debut of actor Pantoliano, whose film credits include leading roles in "The Matrix," "The Sopranos" and "Memento." The documentary film is part of Pantoliano's fight against the shame and social stigma surrounding mental illness.  A silent auction will be held in the lobby at 6:30 p.m.  The suggested donation for tickets is $10 and proceeds benefit the No Kidding! Me Too!! charity.…

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Something's Cooking As Restaurant Owner Speaks At Fairfield Public Library Something's Cooking As Restaurant Owner Speaks At Fairfield Public Library
Something's Cooking As Restaurant Owner Speaks At Fairfield Public Library FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The "What's Cooking?" series at the Fairfield Public Library will host a visit from Selma Miriam. Miriam is co-owner of the Bloodroot Vegetarian Restaurant in Bridgeport and co-author of six cookbooks. She will share her story, favorite cookbooks and a taste of a favorite recipe during her visit.  Copies of both the vegetarian and vegan volumes of Miriam's "The Best of the Bloodroot" will be available for purchase and signing.  The program is free and will take place in the Main Library's Rotary Room at 1080 Old Post Road on May 5 at 7 p.m. Registration is reque…

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