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State Sen. Serino Visits Kent Library, Reads To Children PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- State Senr Sue Serino read a book about firefighters to children Oct. 8 at the Kent Public Library. "We are very grateful to Sue Serino" said library director Carol Donick. Serino recently sponsored Kent Public Library for $4,000 in state aid. The money will be spent on a portable public address system, computers and new furniture for the children's area. Library board members M. Chris Marrone, Florence Ratti, Michael Mahoney and Marty Collins gave Serino a tour and discussed the library's programs and services with her.

by Frank Mojica

10/16/2015

Events

Putnam County SPCA Has Annual Fundraising Dinner PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Putnam County SPCA will host its fifth annual dinner and fundraiser Oct. 23 at Four Brothers Restaurant. The benefit will feature dinner, music and entertainment from 7-11 p.m. Joseph Marconi of Osceola Garage and Jonathon Schneider of Schneider Financial Group will be honored. Admission is a $55 donation per person. To attend, use the donations page at spcaputnam.org, call (845) 520-6915 or send a check or money order to Putnam County SPCA, P.O. Box 850, Brewster, NY 10509. Four Brothers Restaurant is at 654 Route 6, Mahopac.

by Frank Mojica

10/16/2015

Schools

Peekskill Middle School Stamps Out Bullying PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill Middle School's students, faculty and administration took a stand against bullying for "Blue Shirt Day" on Oct. 5. “Blue Shirt Day is very important to us because it is a national focus on treating one another well, supporting one another, and speaking out against students being treated differently for whatever reason,” said Principal Jamal Lewis. “Our students hear the same message each morning, ‘Take care of one another and your environment.’ This day was a larger extension to that daily message.” Blue Shirt Day is a worldwide initiative from Stomp …

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10/16/2015

Events

Mad Hackers Invading Danbury Library, Innovation Center For Steam Fair DANBURY, Conn. -- Mad Hackers' S.T.E.A.M. Fair will take over Danbury Library and Danbury Innovation Center on Oct. 17. S.T.E.A.M. Fair will provide hands-on and visual exhibits featuring 3D printers, homemade silly putty, LEGO robots, Minecraft, artwork that combines low and high tech, marshmallow catapults and more from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Connecticut-based string band Union Rail will perform old time American music along with their own singalongs. Burnkit 2600 will play a set on homemade electronic musical gadgets. Rymackee’s Café and the "MEAT the Press" and "StrEATery&q…

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10/16/2015

Events

Fairfield Public Library Presents Program On 'Finding Your College' FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Does that perfect university exist? College search expert Mary Spiegel will lead a Getting Ready for College program at Fairfield Public Library on Oct. 19. The program will cover the process of searching for the right college and give an overview of the strategies and steps to plan in the coming months and years. Spiegel is a Certified Educational Planner and has 20 years of experience with college admissions as both an independent educational consultant and director of admissions. The free program will take place at the Main Library's Rotary Room on 1080 Old Post Roa…

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10/16/2015

Events

YouTube Sensation Tyler Oakley Will 'Binge' At Ridgewood Bookstore RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- YouTube sensation Tyler Oakley will sign copies of his new book "Binge" at Bookends on Oct. 19. Attendees must purchase one or more books, which will be available for purchase on Oct. 19. The signing begins at 7 p.m. Bookends is located at 211 E. Ridgewood Ave.

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10/16/2015

Events

Ridgefield Playhouse Hosts Pole Fitness Showcase RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Athletes from studios throughout the area will showcase their skills in an on-stage competition at the Ridgefield Playhouse's annual pole fitness showcase Friday. Campari America will host a complimentary X-rated fusion tasting before the show for ticket holders. The showcase is presented by FormFitting Fitness of Brookfield and begins at 7:30 p.m. FormFitting Fitness offers classes on nutrition and fitness courses, including yoga, pole dance, aerial hoop, belly dance and more. To purchase tickets ($25), visit ridgefieldplayhouse.org or call (203) 438-5795.

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10/16/2015

Events

Danbury's Boughton Schedules 'Saturdays With The Mayor' DANBURY, Conn. -- Mayor Mark Boughton will host an open discussion with residents on Saturday. "Saturdays with the Mayor" is an opportunity to speak to the mayor on a first-come, first-served basis. No appointments are taken for the roundtable sessions. The meetings will take place from 10 a.m. to noon in the mayor's office at City Hall. The next session is Nov. 21.

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10/16/2015

Events

Chappaqua Celebrates Autumn With Parade, Fall Festival CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Chappaqua will host a Fall Festival and Ragamuffin Parade this weekend. On Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Fall Festival will take over downtown with mobile archery, carnival games, arts and crafts, an inflatable Velcro wall, an apple pie contest and more. The Ragamuffin Parade and Halloween Carnival will take place at the Chappaqua Train Station on Sunday. Rain date is Oct. 25. Festivities begin at 12:30 p.m. and the parade begins at 3:30 p.m. The carnival will include a bounce castle, giant slide, games, festive food such as cotton candy, go carts and more. A di…

by Frank Mojica

10/15/2015

Lifestyle

Jesuit Philosopher Pierre Teilhard De Chardin's Grave In Hyde Park HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- The gravesite of renowned Jesuit philosopher Pierre Teilhard de Chardin is open to the public. The Culinary Institute of America currently owns the property. Campus visitors can obtain a key to the cemetery from the Campus Safety office to see his grave. Teilhard de Chardin, a Catholic priest, died 60 years ago and was buried on Easter Sunday at what was the St. Andrew-on-Hudson Jesuit novitiate in Hyde Park. He was one of the first Catholic scholars to espouse evolution and reconcile science and religion. A professor of geology at the Catholic Institute in Paris, Te…

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10/15/2015

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