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Westport-Weston Chamber Hosts Post-Election Update Westport-Weston Chamber Hosts Post-Election Update
Westport-Weston Chamber Hosts Post-Election Update WESTON/WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce in association with the Connecticut Business and Industry Association will host a post-election legislative update, called, “Where Do We Go From Here?" All three incumbent legislators, state Sen. Toni Boucher, R-26th District, state Rep. Jonathan Steinberg, D-136th District, and state Rep. Gail Lavielle, R-143rd District will be in attendance and will be joined by newly elected state Sen. Tony Hwang, R-28th District, to discuss where they think the state will be going during the next legislative session. The event will ta…

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Neighbors
Greenwich Land Trust Celebrates With Annual Meeting, Reception Greenwich Land Trust Celebrates With Annual Meeting, Reception
Greenwich Land Trust Celebrates With Annual Meeting, Reception GREENWICH, Conn. – The Greenwich Land Trust invites its members to join in celebrating an exceptional year for land conservation in Greenwich at the annual meeting and reception. This year's theme is "Planting Seeds for the Future.” The event will take place on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 5 to 8 p.m. at The Round Hill Club in Greenwich. The doors open at 5 p.m. The annual meeting will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m., followed by a reception. To RSVP, contact michelle@gltrust.org or 203-629-2151. Please indicate number of attendees. The Greenwich Land Trust works every day to protect the commu…

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Schools
Fairfield's Sacred Heart University Hosts Collegiate Ethics Bowl Fairfield's Sacred Heart University Hosts Collegiate Ethics Bowl
Fairfield's Sacred Heart University Hosts Collegiate Ethics Bowl FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Sacred Heart University will be hosting the Northeast Regional Collegiate Ethics Bowl for the third consecutive year.  College teams will compete regionally in the United States and Canada for the right to become one of 32 teams to advance to the National Ethics Bowl. The teams argue and defend their moral assessment of some of the most troubling and complex ethical issues facing society today. Questions address a wide array of topics in business and professional ethics, in personal relationships and in social and political affairs. Sacred Heart will field two …

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Overflow Shelter In Danbury Seeks Male Volunteers To Help Overnight Overflow Shelter In Danbury Seeks Male Volunteers To Help Overnight
Overflow Shelter In Danbury Seeks Male Volunteers To Help Overnight DANBURY, Conn. -- With winter descending on the area, the Overflow Shelter at the First Congregational Church of Danbury is in urgent need of male volunteers at least 21 years old to stay with homeless guests from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. There will be training for new volunteers on Thursday, Dec. 4, at 7 p.m. in the church office, 164 Deer Hill Ave., Danbury. Upcoming dates when volunteers are needed include Dec. 9, 10, 11 and 13. Help will be needed on other dates later in the winter.  The First Congregational Church of Danbury is located at the corner of West Street and Deer Hill Avenue. …

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Cub Scouts Donate To Croton-Cortlandt Food Pantry Cub Scouts Donate To Croton-Cortlandt Food Pantry
Cub Scouts Donate To Croton-Cortlandt Food Pantry CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. -- Fifteen Cub Scouts from Montrose Pack 36 participated recently in a food drive to support the Croton-Cortlandt Food Pantry. Eight carts of food (estimated value of $3,000) and $620 were collected over the two-day period. Tiger Cub leaders Brian and Melissa Neurauter organized the event. Also instrumental in the food drive success was Veronica Reynolds, the Croton A&P manager. While entering the A&P, the scouts provided the shoppers with a list of needed food items: pasta, canned goods, canned fruit, canned meat, etc. A number of A&P shoppers bought and …

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Learn To Write A Memoir In Peekskill Learn To Write A Memoir In Peekskill
Learn To Write A Memoir In Peekskill PEEKSKILL N.Y. -- Writing a personal, narrative memoir can be difficult, but on Dec. 2 at 2 p.m., a free event will be held at the Field Library teaching you how to write one. Louis Alexander, author of Echoes from a Small Country Town will provide the training. You do not have to be a famous person or an author to write a memoir. It does not have to be a full-length autobiography to be a wonderful legacy for your loved ones to cherish. This event is free of charge and open to the public. For more information contact Field Library at 914-737-0010 or visit www.peekskill.org. The Fi…

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Croton-Harmon High TAP Students Share Family Meal Croton-Harmon High TAP Students Share Family Meal
Croton-Harmon High TAP Students Share Family Meal CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Croton-Harmon High School’s Transitional Alternative Program members gathered for the 17th annual TAP Family Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 20, traditionally held the Thursday before the holiday. “The dinner is a traditional Thanksgiving feast complete with all the trimmings,” said Sam Occhipinti, who has been spearheading the effort since its inception with colleague Suzanne Lewis. “Students also donate something to bring in. It’s a great evening and a cornerstone of the TAP program.” According to Lewis, the tradition started off as a turkey-cooking competition 1…

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Schools
The Chapel School Students In Bronxville Give Thanks The Chapel School Students In Bronxville Give Thanks
The Chapel School Students In Bronxville Give Thanks BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- The Chapel School’s Preschool celebrated Thanksgiving early with a class feast on Wednesday, Nov. 26. The spread was provided and created by class families. The students were treated to all the classic holiday dishes, including mashed potatoes, stuffing and, of course, turkey. The students shared what they were thankful for and discussed their own family traditions. “I am thankful for my family and friends.” “I am thankful for this yummy food.” “I am thankful for my dog and sister.” The Thanksgiving festivities didn’t end there. The students also created Thanksgiving…

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Neighbors
Seniors Celebrate Thanksgiving With Supervisor Colavita In Eastchester Seniors Celebrate Thanksgiving With Supervisor Colavita In Eastchester
Seniors Celebrate Thanksgiving With Supervisor Colavita In Eastchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Town Supervisor Anthony Colavita visited the Eastchester and Tuckahoe Senior Centers to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving and continue his tradition of raffling off turkeys to the seniors. More than two dozen received gift cards to purchase a turkey. Everyone was in good spirits enjoying their turkey and all the trimmings. 

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Fairfield Museum Features Holiday Express Train Show Fairfield Museum Features Holiday Express Train Show
Fairfield Museum Features Holiday Express Train Show FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – The Fairfield Museum and History Center announces the return of the highly popular family tradition, the Holiday Express Train Show, which will run from Friday, Dec. 5, until Sunday, Jan. 4. On Dec. 5 at 7 p.m., following Fairfield’s annual tree-lighting ceremony, all are invited to stroll down an illuminated path across the town green to a brightly lit Fairfield Museum and be among the first to enjoy the huge exhibit of model trains. Opening night admission is $3 for adults and free for children 5 and younger. Members of the Fairfield-based Housatonic Model Ra…

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