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'Trash Talk' Lecture About Public Sculpture Comes To Rye Arts Center RYE, N.Y. -- Suprina, the artist who sculpted "The DNA Totem" on the Rye Arts Center's front lawn, will present "Trash Talk" at the center on Saturday. If you've wondered about the newest sculpture in front of the center or are curious about trends in public sculpture, the artist will discuss her work, the art of assemblage, "up-cycling" and more. "This artist's talk is sponsored in conjunction with our ongoing programs of temporary public art installations in Rye," organizers note. "If you have suggestions for future loaned works, please let our…

by Rachel Martin

11/18/2016

Neighbors

Doing Good! Saddle Brook Scouts Help Fill Food Pantry SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- This past Saturday, local Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts helped to replenish the food pantry of the First Reformed Church of Saddle Brook, which serves those in need in Saddle Brook and the surrounding towns. Members of Saddle Brook Boy Scout Troop 213 and Cub Scout Pack 222 recently had a food drive at the Acme Supermarket in Saddle Brook, collecting nearly 100 bags of food, as well as cash donations. "It's not just about camping for these boys," James Maniscalco, an assistant scoutmaster for Troop 213, told Daily Voice. "These events teach our boys how to g…

by Rachel Martin

11/18/2016

Police & Fire

Wilton Community Helps Stuff Four Cruisers For Folks In Need WILTON, Conn. -- Residents of Wilton took up a challenge laid out by the police department and really came through for their neighbors this past weekend. The Wilton Police Department hosted a "Stuff a Cruiser" event Saturday at Stop & Shop, to gather goods for the Wilton Social Services food pantry. "With the help of many shoppers today, four police cruisers were filled with food and toiletries for Wilton families in need," the department noted in a Facebook post. "We thank you for the support in helping our residents," the department added. This is the fi…

by Rachel Martin

11/18/2016

Neighbors

Fairfield Cheerleaders Seek Help To Head To Disney For Nationals FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Giants junior varsity cheer team is headed to the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney on Tuesday, Dec. 6, for the Pop Warner National Cheer and Dance Championships. The team is hoping that locals will help fund the trip, using the crowdfunding site YouCaring. "We are fundraising to cover the cost of transportation to and rooming in Florida for all 14 girls on the team," coach Victoria Scheff explained on the page. The Giants won the southern Connecticut competition on Oct. 8 and the state championship on Oct. 15. The sixth- through eighth…

by Rachel Martin

11/17/2016

Schools

Mamaroneck Principal, Moved By Students' Election Reactions, Urges Civility MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Elizabeth Clain is the principal of Mamaroneck High School, and she recently drafted a letter to all her students, in light of the presidential election and the emotions and behaviors it has stirred in those students.She first emailed the letter and then had her English teachers read it aloud for thoroughness' sake. "I am writing you this letter as someone who has worked with young people for over 26 years, and I have taught through six presidential elections," Clain began. "In all these years I have never seen students have such a strong reaction to an ele…

by Rachel Martin

11/17/2016

Business

Love Your Job? Ramsey Woman Who Owns Wyckoff Consignment Shop Sure Does WYCKOFF, N.J. -- After Nancy Frost went through a divorce several years back, she needed flexible employment so she could still pick up her young son from school. She started working at a consignment shop in Ramsey, and it was the first job she'd had where she couldn't wait to get to work. Two years later, Frost was able to open her own shop in Wyckoff -- "And I still can't wait to get to work every day." Her shop, Dolphin's Cove, sells men's, women's and children's clothing and accessories. This March will mark the store's seventh anniversary. "To me, it's felt like a very…

by Rachel Martin

11/17/2016

Neighbors

Stamford Business Joins In Great ThanksGiving Project In Bridgeport STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford-based Affinion Group recently announced its partnership with the Bridgeport Rescue Mission, to fight poverty in Fairfield County and help local families in need. In addition to financial support, Affinion Group is establishing an employee volunteer program, including a year-round calendar of events and activities to benefit the Mission. "We're proud to be partnering with the Bridgeport Rescue Mission and support their cause of helping local Fairfield County families in need," said Affinion Group Chief Human Resources Officer James Daly. "Fairfield…

by Rachel Martin

11/17/2016

Neighbors

Wilton's Fidelco Guide Dogs Help Provide Extra Eyes And Ears To Vets WILTON, Conn. -- Since the 1960s, Wilton's Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation has been helping veterans, first responders and others who have lost their vision to regain their independence. And it's again received a boost from the Westport-based Newman's Own Foundation. Fidelco recently received a $100,000 grant for its 2016 Veteran Guide Dog Program. The Newman's Own Foundation recently announced a total of $1.5 million in grants to more than 20 organizations across the country that support veteran entrepreneurship and higher education. "There is no greater sacrifice than serving in America…

by Rachel Martin

11/17/2016

Business

Emerson Dentist Buys Back Over 500 Pounds Of Halloween Candy EMERSON, N.J. -- In the 10 years Dr. Archer Katz has run his candy buy-back program, he's never seen a result like this year: Over 250 kids brought in their candy to support U.S. troops and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This year's haul of about 570 pounds beat last year's record -- a wimpy-by-comparison 90 pounds -- by miles. Katz and his office, Emerson Dental Arts, offered kids $10 Toys "R" Us gift cards in exchange for their candy. As the Daily Voice reported last month, the candy will be shipped to Operation Gratitude and on to deployed soldiers from there. "It…

by Rachel Martin

11/16/2016

Events

Raffle, With Top Prize Of $500, Aids Englewood Animal Rescue ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Save the Animals Rescue Team II is once again selling tickets for its yearly raffle, to help offset vet bills, food and shelter for animals in its care.START II is an all-volunteer, nonprofit, no-kill animal rescue group in Englewood. It partners with three local PetSmart stores, for animal adoption events. Tickets are $1 each, sold in books of 10 or individually. There are three winners: a $500 first-place prize, $400 for second and $300 for third, all paid with a TD Bank gift card. The drawing will be Saturday, Dec.10, at 1:30 p.m., at the Paramus PetSmart, 60 Route 17…

by Rachel Martin

11/16/2016

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