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Greenwich Ballet Academy Plans Summer Intensive Auditions GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich Ballet Academy will hold Summer Intensive auditions on Saturday, March 12. Students ages 8 through 17 with an interest in strengthening ballet technique with pre-professional classical ballet training are invited to audition at the academy studios. The three-week Summer Intensive program includes training in pre-pointe, pointe, technique, repertory, character, modern and Pilates. It culminates in an in-studio ballet performance before the dancers' parents and guests. Auditions will begin at 1 p.m. An informal showcase of competition dances by current stude…

by Frank Mojica

03/10/2016

Events

Somers Chamber Schedules Free Networking Event SOMERS, N.Y. -- Somers Chamber of Commerce will hold a free networking meeting at Uncorked North on Wednesday, March 16. The Business-After-Business meeting is free for Somers Chamber members and $5 for non-members. To RSVP, call 914-276-3904 or email somerschamber@outlook.com. The networking event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Uncorked North is at 80 Route 6, Somers Commons in Baldwin Place.

by Frank Mojica

03/10/2016

Events

Bardavon Screens 'Rain Man' With Wurlitzer Organ Music POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Bardavon will screen "Rain Man" on Friday, March 11. "Rain Man" stars Tom Cruise as a car dealer who discovers his estranged father's estate was bequeathed to Raymond (Dustin Hoffman), a brother with autism whose existence was unknown. The 1988 film won Academy Awards for Best Picture, Original Screenplay, Director and Actor in a Leading Role. New York Theatre Organ Society will provide pre-show Wurlitzer Organ music one-half hour prior to the film. Tickets are $6. The film starts at 7:30. Click here to buy advance tickets online.

by Frank Mojica

03/10/2016

Schools

Clarkstown North High School Students Share Rockland County History NEW CITY, N.Y. -- Clarkstown North High School students recently participated in the Rockland County Local History Conference. Students Eden Nebel, Kathryn Belkin, Skye Maisel and Brian Huang gave a presentation on Rockland County history to delegations from all other county schools at Rockland Community College.

by Frank Mojica

03/10/2016

Neighbors

United Way Surprises Danbury Shoppers With Free Groceries DANBURY, Conn. -- United Way of Western Connecticut recently surprised shoppers at the Danbury PriceRite with free groceries. “It was heartwarming to see how much it meant to people to receive even the smallest gift of food,” said Kim Morgan, chief executive officer of United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC). “Even the cashiers, who very clearly had a personal connection to those being helped, were so appreciative and moved at the acts of kindness. We are grateful to PriceRite for letting us come into their store to surprise their customers. Their entire team was a pleasure to work with.” …

by Frank Mojica

03/09/2016

Lifestyle

Westport Physical Therapist Joins Train Away Pain WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport Physical Therapist Zack White has joined Train Away Pain. “He is the missing link we have been looking for," said Dr. E.J. Zebro. White has operated in the Westport area as a physical therapist for more than 15 years. As previously reported, Train Away Pain uses a mindful training method to help people of all ages resist injuries from repetitive stress. White joins Zebro and Dr. Stephanie Warren to round out a team dedicated to preventing and treating injuries through physical therapy, sports chiropractic and functional movement training. To schedule a…

by Frank Mojica

03/09/2016

Schools

Briarcliff Students Jump Rope For Heart BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- Todd Elementary School students practiced a variety of jumps in participation of the American Heart Association's Jump Rope for Heart initiative. “You are jumping to raise awareness for the American Heart Association, heart disease and stroke,” said physical education teacher Michelle Hiltsley. Students alternated between practicing forward jumps, backward jumps, one-footed jumps, ski jumps and more and participating in health-related activites at the resting stations during their physical education classes during the week of Feb. 8. Third graders were challenged to r…

by Frank Mojica

03/09/2016

Schools

Wilton High To Offer New Engineering Course WILTON, Conn. -- Wilton High School will expand STEM-based learning by offering Project Lead the Way: Introduction to Engineering Design in the 2016-17 academic year, according to the Wilton Bulletin. Students will learn about various engineering disciplines, as well as problem-solving skills and how to apply engineer designing processes as they work, the Wilton Bulletin reported. The estimated cost of implementing the course is $29,850, said the Wilton Bulletin. Click here to read the full Wilton Bulletin article.

by Frank Mojica

03/09/2016

Schools

Yorktown Schools Hold Veterans Ceremony For Purple Heart Recipient YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The students of Mildred E. Strang Middle School honored Purple Heart recipient Eugene Lang at a ceremony on March 3. “It was such a great honor to bring Sgt. Lang to our schools and to recognize his dedicated service to our nation," said Dr. Ralph Napolitano, superintendent of Yorktown schools. "As a longtime Yorktown resident, he is a local treasure and a great example to our students about leading by example and serving our community and country with courage and fortitude." Yorktown Central School District administrators, teachers, staff, elected official…

by Frank Mojica

03/09/2016

News

Westport Mourns Artist Howard Munce, 100 WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport artist Howard Munce died this past weekend at the age of 100. First Selectman Jim Marpe issued the following statement Tuesday on learning of Munce's death: It was with profound sadness that I learned of Howard Munce’s death this past weekend. I am very grateful that we had the opportunity last year to celebrate Howard’s 100th birthday and honor his legacy in a most appropriate manner. I am also reminded how through the years Westport had the opportunity to praise his talent, perseverance and philanthropic nature, including celebrating his patriotism when he was…

by Frank Mojica

03/08/2016

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