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Fairfield Resident Wins Grand Prize In Photography Show FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield local Kate Eisemann won the grand prize and New Canaan resident Hannah Gelnaw took home the student grand prize at the 7th annual IMAGES Juried Photography Show. The exhibit is on view at the Fairfield Museum until July 19. Eisemann's entry was chosen from more than 800 submissions from Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Her piece "catscan" is an image of her cat Jasmine sitting on a scanner and is inspired by the work of William Wegman. For her piece, Eisemann took multiple scans of Jasmine and combined them in Photoshop to create …

by Frank Mojica

06/22/2015

Events

Sarah Lawrence College Holds Book Publishing Conference YONKERS, N.Y. -- Sarah Lawrence College will hold the second annual Publish and Promote Your Book Conference from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Prominent New York City literary agents, major publishing house editors, and public relations and social media experts will speak at the publishing symposium. Interactive panel discussion themes include How to Find the Right Literary Agent for Your Work, The Role of the Editor, Digital Publishing, and Promoting Your Book Through Social Media, PR and Marketing. The conference will also hold optional pitch sessions for participants to promote their …

by Frank Mojica

06/22/2015

News

Mahopac Library Holds Plant-Based Diet Workshop PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Mahopac Public Library will host a program about the health benefits of a plant-based diet on the first and fourth Tuesday of each month. Shanti Urreta will lead each "Transition to Better Health" workshop and discussion group on June 23, July 7 and 28, Aug. 4 and 25 from 7-8:30 p.m. Registration is requested, but drop-ins are welcome. To register, call 845-628-2009, ext. 100, or visit mahopaclibrary.org.

by Frank Mojica

06/22/2015

Events

Coast Guard Offers Boating Safety Course In Philipstown PHILIPSTOWN, N.Y. -- The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Verplank Flotilla 6-4 will offer an About Boating Safety course at the Philipstown Community Center from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sunday. Course instructor Steven Leardi earned the 2015 U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Division 6 Auxiliarist of the Year award. This beginners course will inform participants how to obtain a boat license or safety certification. Many boat insurance companies offer discounts to anyone who completes the course. The course covers the following topics: Introduction to Boating Boating Law Boat Safety Equipment …

by Frank Mojica

06/22/2015

Neighbors

Scarsdale Library Plans Children's Film Festival SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- The Scarsdale Public Library will hold a children's film festival the week of June 29. The movies are scheduled as follows: Monday, June 29, 2 p.m. – "Avengers – Earths Mightiest Heroes," for children ages 5 and older. Tuesday, June 30, 4 p.m. – Disney’s "Sky High," for ages 7 and older. Wednesday, July 1, 2 p.m. – "Marvel Superhero Squad." Wednesday, July 1, 6 p.m. – "Marvel’s The Avengers," rated PG-13. Summer hours start for Scarsdale Public Library on Tuesday and end Labor Day weekend. The library's summer hours are: Monday and Wednesday – 9 a.m…

by Frank Mojica

06/22/2015

Events

Farmers Market Returning To Norwalk Community College NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Community College Farmers Market returns on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning this week. Produce and cut flowers from Gazy Brothers Farm of Oxford will be available. Payment is only available by cash or check. The farmers market will be on the college's west campus at 188 Richards Ave.

by Frank Mojica

06/22/2015

News

Kent Public Library Features Visit By Llamas PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Kent Public Library will host Debbie Labbe, owner of Country Quilt Llama Farm, and a llama on Wednesday, July 1, from noon-1 p.m. The event will feature stories and educational information about llamas, and attendees can also pet the llama. The event is free and open to all ages and registration is required. To register, visit www.kentlibrary.org or call the library at 845-225-8585. The library is at 17 Sybil's Crossing in Kent Lakes.

by Frank Mojica

06/21/2015

Events

Pelham's Picture House Screens, Hosts Talk On 'Runoff' PELHAM, N.Y. -- The Picture House in Pelham will present an advance screening of the film "Runoff" at 7:30 p.m. Monday. A discussion with actor Neal Huff, writer/director Kimberly Levin and producer Kurt Pitzer will follow the screening. "Runoff" follows a woman who must go through desperate lengths when her family is threatened with being forced from their farmland. The film opens nationwide on Friday. Tickets are $12, or $6 for members, and $10 for seniors and students, To purchase tickets, visit www.thepicturehouse.org or the theater's box office. The Picture House is at 175 Wolfs L…

by Frank Mojica

06/20/2015

Events

Danbury Celebrates Diversity With World Of Colors Concert DANBURY, Conn. -- Mayor Mark Boughton will declare "Diversity Week" in the city of Danbury at a World of Colors concert on Saturday, June 20. "Having so many vibrant and diverse cultures in the City of Danbury is a source of great pride for our community," said Boughton. "By sharing our language, food, faith and arts, we are providing others with a sense of who we are. By declaring ‘Diversity Week’ in the City of Danbury on June 20th, at the World of Colors Concert, we hope to bring further awareness to cultural diversity, and that members of every cultural group will learn from this celeb…

by Frank Mojica

06/19/2015

Neighbors

Monroe Newcomers Club Donates Baby Supplies To Bridgeport Hospital BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Monroe Newcomers Club donated baby supplies for needy families to Bridgeport Hospital on May 7. Supplies in the delivery included boxes of baby wipes and diapers and several car seats.

by Frank Mojica

06/19/2015

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