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Westport Issues Traffic Alert For Elm Street Lot Westport Issues Traffic Alert For Elm Street Lot
Westport Issues Traffic Alert For Elm Street Lot WESTPORT, Conn. -- Elm Street will be restricted to one lane from March 14-18 due to construction work.  The Elm Street parking lot adjacent to 36 Elm St. will be used to facilitate the dismantling of the crane at the Bedford Square construction site. The street will remain open for access to businesses.  Some short periods of time when traffic will be stopped on Elm Street may ensue. A traffic officer will detour foot and vehicular traffic.  Drivers are encouraged to exercise caution, expect delays and seek alternate routes. The lot will re-open March 18, pending weather. 

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Schools
Mamaroneck HS Jazz Band Wins Top Honors At Sleepy Hollow Festival Mamaroneck HS Jazz Band Wins Top Honors At Sleepy Hollow Festival
Mamaroneck HS Jazz Band Wins Top Honors At Sleepy Hollow Festival MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- The Mamaroneck High School Band took top honors at the Sleepy Hollow Jazz Festival.  “This is a big accomplishment for us, and the festival was such a meaningful experience on so many levels for every student involved,” said band director Tim Hooker. The jazz band won first place among nine bands from high schools in Westchester, Orange and Rockland Counties. Mamaroneck also received awards for “Best Swing Tune,” “Best Ballad” and “Outstanding Saxophone Section”. “It’s clear that our jazz band feels a keen desire to keep the legacy and tradition of Mamaroneck alive as a…

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Neighbors
Yoga Teacher Maria Polhemus Plays Key Role At Pawling Library Yoga Teacher Maria Polhemus Plays Key Role At Pawling Library
Yoga Teacher Maria Polhemus Plays Key Role At Pawling Library PAWLING, N.Y. -- Maria Polhemus teaches the weekly afternoon and evening hatha yoga workshops at Pawling Library. Polhemus also leads the library's monthly yin yoga / meditation workshop.  Intermediate Hatha Yoga is held on Tuesdays from 1 to 2 p.m. Evening Hatha Yoga takes place Thursdays at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Yin Yoga / Meditation is held the third Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.  Registration is required for all programs, with a fee of $4. To register for one of Polhemus' programs, call the library at 845-855-3444.

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Events
Darien Volunteers To Pack Meals For Hungry Families Darien Volunteers To Pack Meals For Hungry Families
Darien Volunteers To Pack Meals For Hungry Families DARIEN, Conn. -- Volunteers for the Saint Luke's Hunger Project will pack meals for hungry families during a one-day extravaganza in Darien on March 13.  Local families from Darien, Stamford, Norwalk and beyond will receive more than 5,000 healthy meals from the project. The volunteers will pack ingredients for lentil-rice-vegetable casseroles, which will be distributed by hunger charities such as Person-to-Person food pantries in Darien and Norwalk, the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, the Connecticut Food Bank, the Pantry@NCC and more. The packing extravaganza is in partnership with …

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Lifestyle
Pangea Pop-Up Returns To Culinary Institute Of America Pangea Pop-Up Returns To Culinary Institute Of America
Pangea Pop-Up Returns To Culinary Institute Of America HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- The Culinary Institute of America has brought back pop-up restaurant Pangea for a second year.  Pangea offers plant-forward, globally-inspired cuisine with thoughtful use of meat and seafood with the protection of the world's food resources in mind. Its selections also celebrate and bring together diverse cultural influences and flavors. The pop-up is inside the General Foods Nutrition Center at the CIA.  Four Choices are $28 per person. Patrons can choose from 12 savories and six sweets.  Pangea is open Tuesday through Saturday. Dinner is served from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. …

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Schools
Courage To Speak Foundation Invites Norwalk To Drug-Free Family Night Courage To Speak Foundation Invites Norwalk To Drug-Free Family Night
Courage To Speak Foundation Invites Norwalk To Drug-Free Family Night NORWALK, Conn. — The Courage to Speak Foundation's 12th Annual Courage to Speak Empowering Youth to Be Drug-Free Family Night will take place Monday at West Rocks Middle School.  Parents and families are invited to attend and enjoy a free dinner before the program.  Family Night will feature student art work created as part of the foundation's Drug Prevention Education Program. Students also will read their vows not to use drugs. State Sen. Bob Duff will serve as master of ceremonies and Ginger Katz, CEO and founder, will be the guest speaker. Mayor Harry Rilling, Superintendent of Schools…

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Politics
Opioid Legislation Passed By Senate Includes Parts Of Esty’s Addiction Bill Opioid Legislation Passed By Senate Includes Parts Of Esty’s Addiction Bill
Opioid Legislation Passed By Senate Includes Parts Of Esty’s Addiction Bill FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The U.S. Senate passed the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act on Thursday, March 10 to provide resources for heroin and opioid addiction treatment and addiction programs.  The act contains a portion of a House of Representatives bill cosponsored by U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty (CT-5th District). “Today the Senate took a desperately needed step forward to help families who have been impacted by the opioid crisis get the help they need to recover, move forward, and try to put their lives back together,” said Esty, who represents Danbury, Bethel, Newtown, Sherman, …

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Business
Community Says Farewell To Rye Smoke Shop Community Says Farewell To Rye Smoke Shop
Community Says Farewell To Rye Smoke Shop RYE, N.Y. -- The Smoke Shop will close after 50 years in Rye. Residents can say goodbye to Peggy and Tony D’Onofrio at the Rye Reading Room on Saturday, March 19, from 6 to 8 p.m.  A date for the closing of the shop is currently unknown.  As previously reported on Rye Daily Voice, the store has been operating on a month-to-month basis. Landlord John Ferrari gained approval to move forward with plans to renovate the building. 

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Sports
Eastchester Little League Schedules Player Assessment Day Eastchester Little League Schedules Player Assessment Day
Eastchester Little League Schedules Player Assessment Day EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Eastchester Little League's player assessment day takes place Sunday, March 13.  Assessment for boys baseball will take place at Eastchester High School's gym during the following times for the listed ages: 9-9:30 a.m.: 12-year-olds (born between 5/1/2003 and 4/30/2004)  9:30-10:30 a.m.: 11-year-olds (born between 5/1/2004 and 4/30/2005)  10-10:45 a.m.: 10-year-olds (born between 5/1/2005 and 8/31/2006)  10:45-11:30 a.m.: 9-year-olds (born between 9/1/2006 and 8/31/2007)  11:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.: 8-year- olds (born between 9/1/2007 and 8/31/2008)  12:30-1:30 p.m.: 7-year…

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Events
Local Residents Perform In Charis Chamber Vocal Concert In Bedford Local Residents Perform In Charis Chamber Vocal Concert In Bedford
Local Residents Perform In Charis Chamber Vocal Concert In Bedford BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Charis Chamber Voices will perform "Masters of the Baroque" at Bedford Presbyterian Church on Saturday, March 12.  The auditioned chorus consists of 30 men and women, including Lewisboro residents Naomi Heftler and David Eggers and more Katonah and Lewisboro residents.  Art Sjogren is Charis' choral director. The program will feature works by Bach, Buxtehude, Schutz and Telemann. Tickets are $25 or $20 for students and seniors and can be purchased at the door or online at www.charisvocals.com. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. A wine and cheese reception will fo…

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