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Junior League's Enchanted Forest Fundraiser Returns To Greenwich Junior League's Enchanted Forest Fundraiser Returns To Greenwich
Junior League's Enchanted Forest Fundraiser Returns To Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. – The Junior League of Greenwich (JLG) is hosting its annual holiday fundraiser, The Enchanted Forest, Friday through Sunday at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich. Doors will be open Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. for the “Sneak Peek” featuring more than 50 vendors for holiday presents, a gingerbread workshop and other activities. The official opening of the Enchanted Forest will take place Saturday at 9 a.m. for Santa’s Breakfast attendees. General admission hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. New for 2015 – all trees are “Buy It Now” and will …
'A Christmas Carol' Comes With Dinner At Culinary Institute In Hyde Park 'A Christmas Carol' Comes With Dinner At Culinary Institute In Hyde Park
'A Christmas Carol' Comes With Dinner At Culinary Institute In Hyde Park HYDE PARK, N.Y. – Enjoy dinner and a showing of “A Christmas Carol,” a new adaptation by Patrick Barlow presented by the Half Moon Theatre, Dec. 4, 5 and 6; Dec. 11, 12 and 13; and Dec. 16, 18 and 19 At the Culinary Institute of America's Marriott Pavilion Theatre. The CIA is holding a block of pre-theater dinner reservations at all three of their award-winning restaurants for the run of this show. The Bocuse Restaurant and American Bounty are offering a $49 per person three-course menu, while the Caterina de'Medici Ristorante will feature a $39 per person pre-theatre menu. Pre-theater men…
Eastchester Schools Screening Education Film 'Most Likely To Succeed' Eastchester Schools Screening Education Film 'Most Likely To Succeed'
Eastchester Schools Screening Education Film 'Most Likely To Succeed' EASTCHESTER, N.Y. – The Eastchester Middle School and Eastchester High School SEPTA (Special Education Parent Teach Associations) are holding a joint PTA meeting for a special screening of “Most Likely to Succeed” Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Anne Hutchinson School auditorium. Featured at the Sundance and Tribeca Film Festivals, the documentary discusses the past and future of the American education system. "This film is an eye opener. It clearly demonstrates why our students are not succeeding in school, but rather than inspiring fear, it offers real solutions that engage students,…
Harrison High School Receives Sportsmanship Award Harrison High School Receives Sportsmanship Award
Harrison High School Receives Sportsmanship Award HARRISON, N.Y. – Harrison High School received the Sportsmanship Promotion Program Award from the New York State Public High School Athletic Association for the 2014-15 season. This award is conferred by referees and administrators to high schools, their players, coaches and fans in the state of New York who consistently demonstrate exemplary sportsmanship. The New York State Public High School Athletic Association supports and encourages spectators to enjoy the competition between student-athletes and cheer for their teams in a positive manner.  Spectators should “Be Loud, Be Proud, Be P…
Enjoy Wine, Local Cuisine At Croton Lions Club Wine Tasting Enjoy Wine, Local Cuisine At Croton Lions Club Wine Tasting
Enjoy Wine, Local Cuisine At Croton Lions Club Wine Tasting CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. – The Croton Lions Club is hosting its fifth annual wine tasting Friday from 6-9 p.m. at the Croton Yacht Club. Hors d’oeuvres will be served by Raga Indian Cuisine, Pronto Pizzeria, Mexigo, Fino Restaurant, The Tavern and Memphis Mae’s BBQ. Wine will be provided by Row 13 Wines. Admission is $20 at the door. The Croton Yacht Club is at 6 Eliot Way, Croton-on-Hudson. 
Milan Man Chokes Woman, Rear-Ends Vehicle, Police Say Milan Man Chokes Woman, Rear-Ends Vehicle, Police Say
Milan Man Chokes Woman, Rear-Ends Vehicle, Police Say MILAN, N.Y. – A Milan man was arrested Friday for allegedly choking a woman and rear-ending her vehicle during a domestic dispute that occurred Sunday, Nov. 1, according to New York State Police. Donald Thorpe, 45, was charged with assault in the second degree, criminal mischief in the third degree, unlawful imprisonment in the second degree, criminal obstruction of breathing and reckless endangerment in the second degree, according to the report. An investigation into the domestic dispute revealed the victim suffered a head injury and was choked. Thorpe also allegedly physically restrain…
Katonah Elementary Students Learn To Be Champions At 'NED' Show Katonah Elementary Students Learn To Be Champions At 'NED' Show
Katonah Elementary Students Learn To Be Champions At 'NED' Show KATONAH, N.Y. – Katonah Elementary School students recently learned the keys to being a champion with the help of a special visitor. Kathryn Whisler entertained students on Oct. 29 with her storytelling and yo-yo skills as she shared a tale about her friend Ned, who made a series of poor choices and ended up in trouble before his appearance at the school. “[Ned] had a bad attitude and made some really bad decisions today,” said Whisler. But Ned was able to turn his day around, using the acronyms in his name: Never give up, Encourage others and Do your best, actions that champions embody, W…
Pawns, Knights Enhance Students’ Focus In Bronxville Pawns, Knights Enhance Students’ Focus In Bronxville
Pawns, Knights Enhance Students’ Focus In Bronxville BRONXVILLE, N.Y. – Elementary school students are not only having fun and playing games with their friends during their lunch periods -- through the Bronxville After School Clubs (BASC), they’re enhancing their reasoning, focus and critical thinking skills and learning how to take responsibility for their own decisions. Through the enrichment program offered to students in first- through fifth-grade, 175 students have been enrolled for a fee to play chess every week during their lunch period this semester. The annual program is offered for two semesters during the school year.  Each class …
'World Café' At Somers Intermediate School Discusses Global Citizenship 'World Café' At Somers Intermediate School Discusses Global Citizenship
'World Café' At Somers Intermediate School Discusses Global Citizenship SOMERS, N.Y. – The Somers PTA is holding a World Café to discuss global citizenship Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 7-9 p.m. in the Somers Intermediate School library. The café will include conversation with some of the district administrators and building principals on how they are preparing students as global citizens. Click here to register. Somers Intermediate School is at 240 US-202, Somers.
Greenwich High Headmaster Speaking On Increasing College Readiness Greenwich High Headmaster Speaking On Increasing College Readiness
Greenwich High Headmaster Speaking On Increasing College Readiness GREENWICH, Conn. – The Retired Men's Association Of Greenwich, Inc. will host a discussion on “The Innovation Center: Increasing Readiness for College,” led by Greenwich High School Headmaster Christopher Winters, at their next meeting on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. Winters will address the challenges faced in education from an increasingly technology-driven, globalized world. Winters is now the headmaster at Greenwich High School following positions as Folsom Housemaster at Greenwich High School (2006-07), coordinator of the English as a Second Language program…
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