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Bronxville Public Library Hosts Fine Arts Exhibit BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Got Art Inc. will present a Fine Arts Exhibition at the Bronxville Public Library from April 1 through April 30. Got Art Inc. is a diverse group of fine art painters, photographers, and multimedia artists who developed an organization to inspire artistic innovations, exhibits and share art experiences in Bronxville and throughout the area. The theme of the exhibit is “Unexpected Twist.” The exhibit opening will be on Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a reception from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. The Bronxville Library is at 201 Pondfield Road.

by K Reakes

03/14/2016

Lifestyle

Bogota Public Library Offers Events In Honor of National Nutrition Month BOGOTA, N.J. -- It will be easy for Bogota residents to get in shape with a little help from the Bogota Public Library during National Nutrition Month when it hosts a series of programs to help resident make healthier choices and improve their overall fitness, according to NorthJersey.com. The monthlong series, "Get Your Plate in Shape," offers residents creative ways to work healthy foods into their diets, even while living a busy, hectic lifestyle, said NorthJersey.com. Programs aimed at helping residents include "Exotic Fruit Tasting" on Tuesday, "Essential Oils…

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03/14/2016

Lifestyle

Mahwah Library Offers Ukrainian Egg Decorating Workshop MAHWAH, N.J. -- Crafting and history buffs will want to make sure they head to the Mahwah Public Library Saturday for the 19th Ukrainian Egg Decorating Workshop with Patty DeAngelo. During the event, from 12:30-4:30 p.m., attendees will get hands-on experience and decorate their own egg with materials provided by the instructor. Wiszuk-DeAngelo is an award-winning artist whose decorated egg was displayed at the White House and is now part of the White House Museum. She has more than 20 years experience as a working artist and teacher. She is first-prize winner in the "Emuzine" mag…

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03/14/2016

Events

Eastchester-Tuckahoe Chamber Chooses Person/Business Of The Year EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- It's the time of year again to recognize the good works of individuals and businesses by the Eastchester-Tuckahoe Chamber of Commerce during its annual celebration on Thursday, April 7.The event will be held at Mulino's at Lake Isle Country Club, 660 White Plains Road. Cost of the awards dinner is $100 per person. Call Mariam at the chamber office, (914) 779-7344, with your reservation, no later than Friday, April 1, and send your check to the chamber office at 65 Main St., Suite 202, Tuckahoe, NY 10707. Your reservation will not be completed without payment. Attendees …

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03/14/2016

Business

New Rochelle Group Begins Offering Free Transportation To Senior Members NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce formally recognizes the impact seniors have on the economy by holding a symbolic ribbon cutting at the New Rochelle Future offices on Wednesday, March 16, for the newly launched not-for-profit New Rochelle Cares AIP, an organization dedicated to supporting New Rochelle residents who are 60 plus. A full membership in New Rochelle Cares entitles members to no cost rides. Friends and relatives are freed up and seniors do not feel indebted. Membership includes discounts by the Chamber and significant other benefits. To join, you must be…

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03/14/2016

Lifestyle

Lower Hudson Watershed Collaboration And Partnership Discusses Environment YONKERS, N.Y. -- Residents can learn what they can do to help the environment during the Lower Hudson Watershed Collaboration and Partnership event, April 21 at the Center for Urban River at Beczek at Sarah Lawrence College.Residents can learn about upcoming citizen science, conservation, education, and other programs in the Lower Hudson Watershed from partner groups such as Riverkeeper, Groundwork Hudson Valley, Federated Conservationists of Westchester County, Saw Mill River Coalition, Bronx River Alliance, Pocantico River Watershed Alliance, Sparkill Creek Watershed Alliance, and PACE Univ…

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03/14/2016

Lifestyle

Reserve a Museum Pass at the Scarsdale Public Library SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Residents can visit any number of museums including the Guggenheim Museum to the Children's Museum of Manhattan for free with a pass from the Scarsdale Public Library.Library Museum passes may be borrowed by any Scarsdale Library cardholders over 18 in good standing. Note: All fines must be paid and overdue items returned before borrowing a pass. To make reservations for a pass, click here, or call the Reference Desk up to a month in advance. A cardholder can make up to three reservations in a 30 day period. Make the reservation for the date of your visit. Print the confir…

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03/14/2016

Schools

80 Westchester Students Travel To Nicaragua For Community Building Project OSSINING, N.Y. -- Four Westchester County high schools will be sending 80 students to Nicaragua with Bridges to Community on Friday, March 19, to build six homes, two latrines, and one smokeless stove for families in need. Bridges to Community is an international not-for-profit organization whose mission is to improve the lives of impoverished communities in developing countries through volunteer service trips, and to simultaneously educate the students to be more aware of the world around them and those in need. The students from Fox Lane, John Jay, Bronxville, and EF Academy will spend t…

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03/14/2016

Schools

Wilton High School Parents Speak Out Against Athletic Director WILTON, Conn. -- A group of Wilton High School parents are upset with Athletic Director Chris McDougal for what they say is unfair treatment of the girls soccer team and other sports teams, according to the Wilton Bulletin. Parents packed a recent meeting of the Board of Education to complain about McDougal after saying they had first taken their complaints to school administrators but did not get any response or redress to the situations regarding soccer, lacrosse, football and other sports, said the Wilton Bulletin. Some of the complaints included the varsity soccer coach’s disregard for …

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03/14/2016

Schools

Students Display ELA Skills In Anne Hutchinson's Curriculum Olympics Event EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Students will have a chance to show off all they have learned and experienced in English language arts at the “ELA Extravaganza” on Friday, April 1, the next event in the annual Curriculum Olympics at the Anne Hutchinson School.The event, which takes place from 9 to 10 a.m., is an opportunity for parents to share some time in their child's classroom and learn ways to support them at home with reading and writing, said Principal Theresa Cherry The U.S. Department of Education states: “The amount and degree of parent involvement is the most influential factor in determini…

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03/14/2016

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