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Events

Speaker To Give First-Hand Account In Greenwich Of Syrian Refugee Camps GREENWICH, Conn. -- Women of Vision Fairfield County invites those interested in learning more about the Syrian refugee crisis to a Nov. 2 presentation in Greenwich by a World Vision worker who has visited refugee camps.Steve Haas, catalyst and senior engagement leader at World Vision, will talk about his personal experiences traveling to refugee camps, along with the political, cultural and religious forces behind the war in Syria. Haas' presentation starts at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 at the Chapel at Christ Church, 254 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. Doors open at 7 p.m. The war in Syria has become th…

by Amy Maciaszek

11/01/2016

Schools

Grant To Westhill High School Funds Art Exchange With School In Jordan STAMFORD, Conn. -- A group of students at Westhill High School in Stamford are planning a virtual exchange program with students in Amman, Jordan thanks to a $3,658 grant from the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County.Westhill officials announced the grant to Fine Arts Department Head Robin Conrad will allow the ArtLink international exchange program to be used by students in the high school's Advancement Via Individual Determination, or AVID, program. Westhill’s AVID students will meet after school each Tuesday through November to create original artwork, then exchange their art with their …

by Amy Maciaszek

11/01/2016

Schools

Stamford Foundation Funds STEM Curriculum With Odyssey Program STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford Public Education Foundation officials announced the further support of the Odyssey of the Mind program to encourage science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning in Stamford public schools by agreeing to continue to fund it.Stamford public schools officials say the Odyssey of the Mind program was successful in Stamford in 2015. Foundation officials say they've now integrated the program into the variety of educational programs funded by the foundation. "As we enter this next phase of growth, we believe that operating under (Stamford Public Educati…

by Amy Maciaszek

10/31/2016

Events

Greenwich Event Honors 2 Make-a-wish Foundation Kids GREENWICH, Conn. -- Two children who made wishes through Make-A-Wish Connecticut are being honored at Saturday's Celebration Wishes Ball in Greenwich to celebrate 30 years of the organization.Six-year-old Quinn, who wished to go to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, and Connor, 10, who wished to go on a Mediterranean cruise, will be joined by more than a dozen other Wish Kids from the area at the event. The kids plan to visit with guests and share their stories during the dinner, which starts at 6 p.m. at the Greenwich Country Club in Greenwich. Another special guest of the evening is John Cro…

by Amy Maciaszek

10/31/2016

Neighbors

Westport Library Seeks Public Input On Transformation Plans WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport Library officials are inviting residents to come take a look at renovation plans for the library during a public forum Nov. 10 at the Westport Library.The 7 p.m. meeting features Executive Director Bill Harmer going over details of the plan and answering questions. It all takes place in the McManus Room in the library, 20 Jesup Road, Westport. Library officials are looking at transformation plans for the building that will update the current interior plus add on more space. An updated and expanded Riverwalk level, a new entrance on the Jesup Green side, a central …

by Amy Maciaszek

10/31/2016

Lifestyle

Rye Country Day School's Film On Cyberbullying A National Finalist RYE, N. Y. -- Student filmmakers at Rye Country Day School are back from a trip to New York City where they worked on their eight-minute film about cyberbullying that is a finalist in a national competition, the Cyberbullying Film Invitational organized by AT&T and other organizations.The student film, "Exposure," is featured on a page of dozens of other eight-minute films written, produced and directed by high school students across the country. Public voting goes until Oct. 28. The project is part of a 10-week film competition that drew about 30 schools and student organizati…

by Amy Maciaszek

10/31/2016

Real Estate

Happy Birthday To Mahopac's Henry Winkler MAHOPAC, N. Y. -- Happy birthday to "The Fonz," Henry Winkler, who lived in Mahopac as a youngster.Winkler, actor, producer, author and literacy advocate, turns 71 on Sunday. He was born in New York City on Oct. 30, 1945, and graduated from Yale School of Drama. He's currently starring in Adult Swim's "Children's Hospital" and USA Network's "Royal Pains." Best known for his role as Fonzie on the 1970s sitcom "Happy Days," Winkler went on to earn acclaim for a variety of acting roles on stage, screen and television. Though he suffered with dyslexia as…

by Amy Maciaszek

10/30/2016

Sports

Hen Hud Football's Red Ribbon Bowl Honors Local Drunk-Driving Victim MONTROSE, N. Y. -- As schools nationwide recognize Red Ribbon Week as a reminder to avoid drugs and alcohol, students at Hendrick Hudson High School in Montrose plan to have someone special in mind.When the high school hosts the Red Ribbon Bowl football game Thursday, donations will be collected for the family of Robby Schartner, 21. Schartner, a Rye native and a lacrosse player at Manhattanville College, was killed in a car crash earlier this month in White Plains that involved an alleged drunk driver. "We are hoping we can honor him with a donation to his family," said Tom Baker,…

by Amy Maciaszek

10/30/2016

Neighbors

Suez Employees Take Part In Habitat's Women Build Bergenfield BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- A group of female employees from Suez, a Paramus water company, recently joined Habitat for Humanity of Bergen County's annual Women Build in Bergenfield to help prepare a three-bedroom house for a family.The group of women from Suez rolled up their sleeves with other volunteers to install insulation and a house wrap, along with painting on the outside. The Bergenfield house is destined for the Pimentel family, who also have come out to help at the construction site. The 1,900-square-foot house is being built with energy-efficient features, officials said. “There is no …

by Amy Maciaszek

10/29/2016

Politics

Norwalk Land Trust Recognizes Duff For Environmental Advocacy NORWALK, CONN. -- Norwalk Land Trust members recognized State Sen. Bob Duff, a Norwalk Democrat, with a citation for his help with laws to protect Connecticut's water, air and open space.Duff, the State Senate majority keader, is credited with helping the Norwalk organization with acquiring open space preserve areas, such as White Barn and Farm Creek. Norwalk Land Trust members also note that he is recognized a a champion of environmental issues by his voting record. He's been named a Clean Energy Champion by the New England Clean Energy Council, and a 2016 Legislative Champion by the Connec…

by Amy Maciaszek

10/28/2016

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