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Tellabration Storytelling Program At JCC Sherman Tellabration Storytelling Program At JCC Sherman
Tellabration Storytelling Program At JCC Sherman SHERMAN, Conn. – The JCC of Sherman is hosting “Tellabration,” an evening of stories at 6 p.m. Saturday. Two professional storytellers, Ann Shapiro and Carolyn Stearns, will entertain the audience with stories, ethnic folktales and legends.  A Tellabration is a celebration of the oral tradition of storytelling. Tellabration is a storytelling phenomenon made up of dozens of storytelling happenings across the world. Its purpose is to introduce adults and children to the pleasures of storytelling. Oral storytelling is an ancient art distinctly different from stories read in books. The first …

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Glen Rock Welcomes Holidays With Winter Wonderland Glen Rock Welcomes Holidays With Winter Wonderland
Glen Rock Welcomes Holidays With Winter Wonderland GLEN ROCK, N.J. – Celebrate Glen Rock's third annual Winter Wonderland from 4-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5 at Glen Rock Borough Hall. Festivities include a children's petting zoo, pony rides, hot chocolate, cookies and treats for the kids. The Glen Rock PBA also will collect unwrapped toys for its annual holiday toy drive and will offer free gift bags for children. Frosty the Snowman and Santa will make appearances. The evening will conclude with the lighting of Glen Rock's Norway spruce and cherry trees. Glen Rock Borough Hall is at 1 Harding Plaza, Glen Rock. 

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Armonk Players Continue Performances Of 'Mothers And Sons' Armonk Players Continue Performances Of 'Mothers And Sons'
Armonk Players Continue Performances Of 'Mothers And Sons' ARMONK, N.Y. – The Armonk Players performances of “Mothers and Sons” continues Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. at Whippoorwill Hall, located in the North Castle Public Library. Directed by Anthony Valbiro, with Nathan Ilany, Brian Metz, Misti Tindiglia and Adam Welsh, “Mother and Sons” tells the story of Katharine Gerard, who lost her son to AIDS 20 years ago. Now Katherine visits her son's partner, Cal, who has married Will, and the two attempt to reconcile. Adult tickets are $20 and students 18 and under are $10 per ticket. Click here to purchase tickets. Whipporwill Hall is located at 19…

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Sports
Run For A Cause Thanksgiving Day At Rhinebeck Turkey Trot Run For A Cause Thanksgiving Day At Rhinebeck Turkey Trot
Run For A Cause Thanksgiving Day At Rhinebeck Turkey Trot RHINEBECK, N.Y. – The Rhinebeck Ferncliff Forest 5K Turkey Trot will take place from 8-11 a.m. Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26 starting at Montgomery Street. The event helps to pay for all projects and operating expenses at Ferncliff Forest. A walker class also is available. The schedule of events includes: 7 a.m. – Event day registration/bib pick up 8 a.m. – Walker start 8: 15 a.m. – 5K race start Free bananas, bagels, drinks, etc. will be available for runners and walkers. There will be a prize of a free dinner for two at Beekman Arms for the best Thanksgiving-related costume. T…

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Nyack Outdoor Farmers Market Nearing End Of Season Nyack Outdoor Farmers Market Nearing End Of Season
Nyack Outdoor Farmers Market Nearing End Of Season NYACK, N.Y. – The last outdoor Nyack Farmers Market will take place Wednesday, Nov. 25 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Main Street parking lot. Visit the market for locally grown and produced food, as well as artisan goods, live entertainment and family-friendly fun. EBT (food stamp) benefits allow shoppers to use their EBT cards at the market. The market will move inside to the Nyack Center every Thursday beginning Dec. 3 through March 31. 

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Genesis Guitarist Steve Hacket Rocks The Fairfield Theatre Company Genesis Guitarist Steve Hacket Rocks The Fairfield Theatre Company
Genesis Guitarist Steve Hacket Rocks The Fairfield Theatre Company FAIRFIELD, Conn. – English Rock And Roll Hall of Famer Steve Hacket will rock The Warehouse at the Fairfield Theatre Company on Sunday, Nov. 22. Hacket, best known for his work as the guitarist for the legendary supergroup Genesis, has released more than 30 solo albums, in addition to the seven albums he recording with the classic progressive rock band. Today Hacket finds himself celebrating his latest accomplishment the release “Wolflight,” an album that represents some of his most intricately conveyed work of his extensive solo career. Hacket will play Sunday, Nov. 22. Doors open at 7 p…

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News
Latest ISIS Video Warns Of Times Square Attack Latest ISIS Video Warns Of Times Square Attack
Latest ISIS Video Warns Of Times Square Attack ISIS released a new video Wednesday alluding to possible attacks in New York City’s Times Square, according to multiple reports. The video shows old footage released in April, including scenes of Times Square and Herald Square, combined with new footage of French President Francois Hollande’s speech following the deadly terror attacks in Paris last week. New York Police Department spokesman Stephen Davis said that they are aware of the video, that there are no known immediate threats to Times Square or New York City and that they will work with FBI, according to Fox News.  Click here to re…

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Schools
Lakeland HS Field Hockey Team Wins Seventh Consecutive State Title Lakeland HS Field Hockey Team Wins Seventh Consecutive State Title
Lakeland HS Field Hockey Team Wins Seventh Consecutive State Title SHRUB OAK, N.Y. – The Lakeland High School field hockey team won its seventh state title in a row on Sunday with a 4-1 victory over Garden City on Long Island. It was Lakeland's 10th state title, all under Coach Sharon Sarsen. Lakeland, which has not lost to a New York State team since 2008, finished 22-0. It was Dana Bozek's fifth state title. Bozek's first start, as an eighth grader, came in that year's championship versus Garden City. Bozek scored the lone goal of the first half. Junior Meghan Fahey's goal at 28:25 gave Lakeland a 2-0 lead early in the second half. However, the majori…

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Bard Students Support University Of Missouri With Walkout Bard Students Support University Of Missouri With Walkout
Bard Students Support University Of Missouri With Walkout ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. – Bard College students organized a walkout on campus Wednesday in solidarity with students at University of Missouri, Yale and other colleges. Organizers emphasized the importance of continued conversations about race at Bard and on other college campuses, calling on the community to "show that Bard is more than a place to think."

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Bring Your Boots For Line Dancing In Clarkstown Bring Your Boots For Line Dancing In Clarkstown
Bring Your Boots For Line Dancing In Clarkstown CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. –The next meeting of the Knights Line Dance in Rockland County Bring Your Boots group will take place Thursday at 7 p.m. at Clarkstown Reformed Church. Thursday’s group will be hosted by Matthew M. (DJ Matty Mo). Admission is $10. Clarkstown Reformed Church is at 107 Strawtown Road, Clarkstown. 

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