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Mount Vernon Schools Celebrate Digital Learning Day All Week MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The Mount Vernon School District recognized National Digital Learning Day with a weeklong celebration. The district launched a digital learning initiative that provides each student in grades three through 12 with an email address. To learn to write emails properly, students sent messages to each other, their teachers and Oli, the Superintendent's Reading Challenge mascot. National Digital Learning Day takes place on Wednesday this year, when the schools are closed for the Presidents Week break. The day started in 2012 as a way for educators to promote effective us…

by Frank Mojica

02/16/2016

Events

Mount Pleasant Library Hosts Cookbook Club PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The Mount Pleasant Public Library Cookbook Club will meet to discuss a Hudson Valley chef's book on March 14. Participants are asked to review Julia Sexton's "Hudson Valley Chef's Table: Extraordinary Recipes from Westchester to Columbia County," pick a recipe to make and bring a prepared dish for everyone to share at the meeting. One copy of the book will be available at the Reference Desk for perusal. Registration is requested and begins Feb. 16 online at www.mountpleasantlibrary.org/en/about-new/events/calendar-2.

by Frank Mojica

02/16/2016

Business

Registration Opens For Bronxville Adult School Spring Semester BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Registration is open for the Bronxville Adult School spring semester. Chamber of Commerce members that are teaching classes include Bespoke Education; Bosworth, Gray & Fuller; James Van Metter Wealth Management; Priscilla Toomey; Westchester End-of-Life Coalition; FitWalk; Stillmeadow Gourmet; Bronxville Wellness Sanctuary; Kevin Chin Golf; Lyte Body Fitness; and Bronxville Running Co. For classes and registration, visit www.bronxvilleadultschool.org.

by Frank Mojica

02/15/2016

Sports

Harrison High Seniors Gain Golden Dozen Honorable Mention Ranking HARRISON, N.Y. -- Three Harrison High Seniors received honorable mention for Westchester's Golden Dozen. Zach Evans, Michael Nannariello and Jack Witte received the honor. The Westchester Chapter of the National Football Foundation honors top scholar-athletes from football teams at public and private schools across Westchester and Putnam counties for its Golden Dozen annually.

by Frank Mojica

02/15/2016

Events

Somers Chamber Program Examines Digital Media SOMERS, N.Y. -- The Somers Chamber of Commerce will hold a dinner event and discussion on navigating digital media at Somerfields on Wednesday. The talk will cover inbound marketing, growth-driven design, digital marketing and how to apply specific concepts to a business, organization or professional practice. Participants should bring their business cards and any fliers for upcoming events. Admission is $35 for members and $40 for nonmembers. RSVP by emailing somerschamber@outlook.com. The talk runs from 6-9 p.m. Somerfields is in the CVS Shopping Center at 325 Route 100.

by Frank Mojica

02/15/2016

Events

Author Discusses Washington Monument At North Salem Library NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The Ruth Keeler Memorial Library will present an author talk with John Steele Gordon on Sunday. Gordon will discuss his book "Washington's Monument and the Fascinating History of the Obelisk" at 3 p.m. Ruth Keeler Memorial Library is at 276 Titicus Road.

by Frank Mojica

02/15/2016

Events

Poughkeepsie Plaza Features Health, Wellness Fair Saturday POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Poughkeepsie Plaza's 18th annual Health and Wellness Fair will take place Saturday. Activities include learning and educational experiences with more than 45 vendors, such as local health care providers, professionals and nonprofit organizations. Exhibitors can answer questions about organ transplants, nutrition, health plans, back pain, Alzheimer’s, senior care, podiatry, hearing, acupuncture and more. A portion of proceeds will benefit Hudson Valley Hospice. “We are pleased to have been selected as this year’s recipient of the Poughkeepsie Plaza Health Fair’s dona…

by Frank Mojica

02/15/2016

Neighbors

'Hamlet' Will Rule At Rowayton’s Pinkney Park This Summer NORWALK, Conn. -- Pinkney Park in Rowayton will host Claire Kelly's adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Hamlet" from June 16 through July 3. It has been selected as Shakespeare on the Sound’s 21st annual production, featuring a 1950s setting and an age-appropriate cast. A total of 16 performances will bevheld in the natural amphitheater of Pinkney Park in Rowayton. Joey Santia will go against professional theater conventions to play the title role at the age of 21, compared to 40 and older for the likes of Christopher Walken and Sir Laurence Olivier. Still to be cast are Hamle…

by Frank Mojica

02/15/2016

Events

Norwalk Public Library Presents Super Science Program NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Public Library will hold a Super Science: Hoop Gliders activity on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Open to students in grades 1 through 5, participants will make two circles and a straw fly through the air. The hoop glider event will take place in the Children's Activity Room from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Attendance is limited to the first 20 children to arrive. Tickets will be distributed at the Children's Activity Room checkout desk. The Norwalk Public Library is located at 1 Belden Ave.

by Frank Mojica

02/15/2016

Events

St. Vincent's Offers Free Lectures On Women's Health At Stratford Site BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- St. Vincent's Medical Center's newly opened Stratford location will present several free health and wellness education programs. Dr. Rebecca Streeter will present "Maintaining a Heart-Healthy Lifestyle" at 6 p.m. Feb. 23. The free program will cover prioritizing heart health and avoiding heart disease. Pharmacist Jennifer Dizney will give an overview on medications for COPD, inhaler techniques, how to use a spacer and more on from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Feb. 25. The Preparing to Breastfeed class will be the second Saturday of every month from noon to 2 p.m. To reg…

by Frank Mojica

02/15/2016

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