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Events

Learn The History Of Camp Smith In Cortlandt Presentation CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Military historian, and longtime Yorktown resident, Paul R. Martin III presents a program titled "The History of Camp Smith" at the Van Cortlandtville Historical Society on Saturday, Jan. 16.Martin, a professional historical artist, author, illustrator and art teacher, will relate some of the long history of Camp Smith, the familiar facility on the hill overlooking the Hudson River on the Bear Mountain Bridge Road in the Annsville section of the Town of Cortlandt. He will narrate a PowerPoint slide featuring vintage postcards, artifacts and rare photos depicting…

by Karin Carrasco

01/13/2016

Events

Three Kings Day Celebrated In New Rochelle NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- New Rochelle celebrated Three Kings Day at Habitat for Humanity Restore on Sunday. Three Kings Day is celebrated throughout Latin America, Spain, and in Hispanic communities of the United States on Jan. 6. This marks the twelfth day after Christmas, when the Magi arrived bearing gifts for baby Jesus. This day is typically celebrated by eating bread called "la rosca," and young children receive presents. Attachments:

by Karin Carrasco

01/13/2016

Schools

Fox Meadow Students Earn Healthcare Provider Credential YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The halls of Fox Meadow School are a little safer now that several students have completed training in CPR and AED by the American Heart Association. The course leading to the Healthcare Provider credential was taught over several health class periods, with students learning how to respond to a sudden cardiac arrest, choking emergency or other emergency in the first few minutes before the Emergency Medical Technicians arrive. “Everyone should know how to do CPR. Most kids wouldn’t go out on their own and get certified because it costs money. We got our training as part of…

by Karin Carrasco

01/13/2016

Schools

Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School Holding Blood Drive YORKTOWN HIGHTS, N.Y. -- A blood drive will be held at Lakeland Copper Beech Middle in Yorktown on Wednesday, Jan. 27. Anyone wishing to donate should bring identification with a photo and signature. Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds and be between 16-75 years old. If older than 76, bring a note from your physician to donate. Donors who are 16 mist have parental consent. The Blood drive will be held from 3-8 p.m. in Cafeteria A at the school located at 3401 Old Yorktown Road in Yorktown Heights. To schedule an appointment contact Michelle Reuter at mreuter@lakelandschools.org or ca…

by Karin Carrasco

01/13/2016

Events

Somers Unveils New Playground At Reis Park SOMERS, N.Y. -- Reis Park Playground in Somers will unveil new playground with ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 13. The new playground is suitable for children of all abilities. The ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. Reis Park is at 82 Primrose St, Katonah.

by Karin Carrasco

01/13/2016

Schools

Three Ossining Students Chosen As Finalists In Neuroscience Competition OSSINING, N.Y. -- Three Ossining High School students are among 12 finalists for the 2016 Neuroscience Research Prize, which is sponsored by the American Academy of Neurology and the Child Neurology Society. Sarah Fendrich, Mathew Forman, and Julia Riley, who are part of Ossining High School’s Fundamentals of Science Research program, have the opportunity to receive $1,000 each and attend the world's largest gathering of neurologists in Vancouver, Canada. One winner will have the opportunity to present his or her work at the Child Neurology Society’s 45th annual meeting in October, also in…

by Karin Carrasco

01/12/2016

Schools

Brewster Students' Portraits Of Pets Benefit Wounded Warrior Project BREWSTER, N.Y. -- It started as just a regular art project, but when eighth-grade Brewster students began getting frequent compliments on their pet portraits, their art teacher and her fellow teachers had an idea. Henry H. Wells Middle School art teacher, Irene Othmer had the idea to donate a portion of the portrait sales to the Wounded Warrior Project. Twelve students were selected to each draw two portraits over a two-week period in December. More than 20 teachers requested pet portraits, which allowed the students to donate $350 from the portrait sales for the Wounded Warrior Project. …

by Karin Carrasco

01/12/2016

Business

Ridgefield Thai Restaurant Helps Patrons Win Powerball Jackpot RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Patrons eating at a Thai restaurant in Ridgefield will get one step closer to becoming a billionaire, according to News 12 Connecticut. V.Thai is giving away a free Powerball ticket to every table. Owners hope the $1.5 billion jackpot will be an incentive to get more customers, said News 12 Connecticut. V.Thai is located at 113 Danbury Road in Ridgefield. Click here to read the News 12 Connecticut article.

by Karin Carrasco

01/12/2016

Events

Fairfield Library Presents A Hands-On Electronic Device Class FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Are you unsure how to properly use your smartphone, e-reader, or tablet? Learn the device through a hands-on process at the Fairfield Public library on Thursday, Jan. 14. After a brief overview of OverDrive and Zinio, class will break into groups for a hands-on approach. Bring your Fairfield Public Library card and, if you are a Kindle user, your Amazon log-in email and password. Class begins at 9:30 a.m. Click here for more information or call (203) 256-3160.

by Karin Carrasco

01/12/2016

Events

Animanga Club For Teens, Tweens At Greenburgh Library GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Teens and tweens who love everything Japanese can join the Animanga Club which meets at the Greenburgh Public Library the second Tuesday of every month. Students in grades 6-12 can draw, hang out, enjoy pizza and watch anime. The club meets from 6:30-8 p.m. Next meeting is Wednesday, Jan. 13. Greenburgh Public Library is located at 300 Tarrytown Road, Elmsford.

by Karin Carrasco

01/12/2016

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