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Wine At Five In Rye Uncorks Ideas For Summer Sipping Wine At Five In Rye Uncorks Ideas For Summer Sipping
Wine At Five In Rye Uncorks Ideas For Summer Sipping RYE, N.Y. -- With Memorial Day in sight and warm weather finally sticking around, folks are beginning to uncork their favorite wine for a drink alfresco. So, what goes well with the unofficial start of summer? Cai Palmer, owner of Rye's Wine at Five which prides itself on its affordable and eclectic vino varieties, shared his suggestions. Among those to try: A Los Viñateros Bravos Cinsault 2014: Made in Chile from French grapes, this medium to light red wine is a complex and pleasant alternative to pinot noir.  Botanica Pinot Noir 2013: This delicious, warm-weather pinot noir is made in …

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Business
Twinkle Toes Continues To Be A Rye Mainstay, Albeit With A New Name Twinkle Toes Continues To Be A Rye Mainstay, Albeit With A New Name
Twinkle Toes Continues To Be A Rye Mainstay, Albeit With A New Name RYE, N.Y.- Twinkle Toes, owned by Denise MacDonald, and in Rye for 22 years, has always been a go-to place to purchase all the essentials for a mother-to-be. Wish, just around the corner, and also owned by MacDonald, was the perfect place to buy a high-end gift. Now, they're both under one roof, renamed Twish, and offering the best of both worlds. The merger occurred last July and made perfect sense, according to MacDonald. "It was the same clientele that was coming back and forth," she said. "Often, in fact, gifts were being combined and walked around the corner." Since…

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Events
Darien Library Welcomes Author Ed Gray Darien Library Welcomes Author Ed Gray
Darien Library Welcomes Author Ed Gray DARIEN, Conn. - Author Ed Gray will discuss his newest book at the Darien Library in the Louise Parker Berry Community Room on Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m. for a Meet the Author event. Gray was the founding editor of Gray's Sporting Journal. He is also the author of a dozen books of essays and other writings. Gray's latest book, "Left in the Wind," tells the story of the first English colony in America, Roanoke, through the fictional diary of Emme Merrimoth, a real Roanoke colonist. There will be a wine and cheese reception following Gray’s presentation. Books will be available f…

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Events
Comprehensive Diabetes Education Classes Offered in June in Danbury Comprehensive Diabetes Education Classes Offered in June in Danbury
Comprehensive Diabetes Education Classes Offered in June in Danbury DANBURY, Conn. -- A series of three morning and evening comprehensive diabetes self-management education Classes will be offered in Danbury during the month of June. The morning classes will be held on June 9, June 16, and June 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Evening Classes will take place on June 8, June 15, and June 22 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. A morning Refresher class will be held on Monday, June 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for patients who have completed the series of three classes. Classes are presented by Certified Diabetes Educators and most classes are covered by health insurance.…

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Events
Ridgewood Wiffle Ball Tournament Aims To Strike Out Cancer Ridgewood Wiffle Ball Tournament Aims To Strike Out Cancer
Ridgewood Wiffle Ball Tournament Aims To Strike Out Cancer RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The 12th Annual Wiffle for Cancer tournament in memory of Nick Currey will be held on Sunday, June 12 at noon at Ridgewood High School. In the past 11 years, hundreds of players of all ages and skill levels have taken part in the event, which has raised over $155,000 to date. All proceeds benefit the Nick Currey Fund and are used to support research to find a cure for Ewing sarcoma.  The fund was created in memory of Nick Currey, Ridgewood High School Class of 2004, who lost his 14-month battle with Ewing sarcoma on Nov. 3, 2005 at the age of 19. Nick was a lifelong play…

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Neighbors
Power Of Purple Fuels Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease In Greenwich Power Of Purple Fuels Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease In Greenwich
Power Of Purple Fuels Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn.— Five hundred people packed restaurant, L’escale, at the Delamar Greenwich Harbor in Greenwich recently for Celebrating Hope 2016, the fourth annual benefit for the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter. Guests were treated to cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on the waterfront terrace, a special dinner menu created by Chef Frederic Kieffer, and entertainment by Kunjan Collective and The What Up Funk Band. Amid the purple orchids from Winston Flowers, bidding took place for the live and silent auction items including the popular Year of Shoes from Richards of Greenwich. B…

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Sports
Saddle Brook Junior Lacrosse Program Celebrates Decade Saddle Brook Junior Lacrosse Program Celebrates Decade
Saddle Brook Junior Lacrosse Program Celebrates Decade SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -The Saddle Brook Junior Lacrosse program has entered its 10th year and will host an anniversary event for all of the players from the past 10 years on June 12 at Saddle Brook High School. The event will include food, games, and alumni lacrosse games. It is open to all of the former players and their families, which now totals over 1,000 people. Saddle Brook Junior Lacrosse began with only a boys program for grades 3-8, but has since expanded to include a girls program (grades 3-8) and a Fiddle Sticks program (kindergarten through 2nd grade). The program now hosts one …

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News
Global Temperatures Set A New High In April, Says NASA Report Global Temperatures Set A New High In April, Says NASA Report
Global Temperatures Set A New High In April, Says NASA Report Last month saw the highest temperatures ever recorded during the month of April and the largest margin by which current records surpassed previous records, according to The Huffington Post.  Prior to April, every month this year had seen global temperatures reach new record highs making April the seventh consecutive record-breaking month. Additionally, April is the third month in a row to surpass its previous highest temperatures by the largest margin in history, The Huffington Post stated. Experts predict that this year will be the hottest year ever recorded, exceeding the previous record…

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Events
Darien’s Got Talent Keeps Online Registration Open For Upcoming Auditions Darien’s Got Talent Keeps Online Registration Open For Upcoming Auditions
Darien’s Got Talent Keeps Online Registration Open For Upcoming Auditions DARIEN, Conn. – Online registration to audition for the town's popular fundraising talent competition, Darien’s Got Talent, is still open in order to compete for top prizes in front of a live audience at Darien High School on June 25. The talent competition offers cash prizes for adults and children and features accomplished entertainment professionals as judges for both auditions and finals. The top 20 finalists will perform and compete for monetary prizes in front of a crowd at Darien High School. Prizes will be awarded to the top three adult winners and the top three children winners for…

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Politics
Stratford's Sredzinski Honored As EMS Legislator Of The Year Stratford's Sredzinski Honored As EMS Legislator Of The Year
Stratford's Sredzinski Honored As EMS Legislator Of The Year STRATFORD, Conn. – State Rep. J.P. Sredzinski has been named “Legislator of the Year” as part of the Connecticut Emergency Medical Services Awards. Dr. Raul Pino, the state public health commissioner, presented Sredzinski with the award at a ceremony Monday at the State Capitol in Hartford.  Sredzinksi, who currently works as the public safety dispatch supervisor in Stratford, was recognized for his leadership and support for the EMS profession. A Republican, he represents Newtown and Monroe in the state House. “I am so honored to receive this award and humbled to be recognized by my peer…

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