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Englewood Ice Rink's Weekend Grand Opening Planned ENGLEWOOD, N.J. — The John T. Wright Ice Rink at Mackay Park will have its grand opening celebration on Sunday, Oct. 11, with skating performances, an historic exhibit and activities for the whole family. The event is hosted by the Englewood Historic Society and Friends of the John T. Wright Arena and includes the opening of the EHS Historical Exhibition at the Gatehouse of photos and memorabilia. The event will run from 1 to 5 p.m. at Mackay Park, 2-10 N Van Brunt St., Englewood.

by Nicole Briggs

10/07/2015

Events

Yorktown's Family Fun Festival Benefits Special Olympics YORKTOWN, N.Y. – The Yorktown Leos Club is hosting a family fun festival benefiting the Special Olympics Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Valley Field Golf Course at Route 6 and Lee Boulevard. Attendees can take part in laser tag, archery tag, a Wiffle ball homerun derby, dodge ball and a jump castle. Golfers can try the Hole-In-One contest to win a new car from Croton Auto Park. All games are $5 each, and proceeds will benefit Special Olympics of the Hudson Valley.

by Nicole Briggs

10/07/2015

Politics

Comedienne Headlines At Fundraiser For Marconi's Campaign In Ridgefield RIDGEFIELD, Conn. – Comedienne Christine O'Leary will headline a fundraising event to "Elect Rudy Marconi & His Democratic Team" from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the Ridgefield Playhouse. The suggested donation is $50 per person. Contributors will enjoy O’Leary’s live comedy performance along with a reception including small bites, beer, wine and door prizes. Click here to purchase tickets, or send check to: Re-elect Rudy Marconi, 145 Main St., Ridgefield, CT 06877. Tickets will also be available at the door.

by Nicole Briggs

10/07/2015

Schools

Eastchester's Cottle School Offering Dance Classes, Halloween Party EASTCHESTER, N.Y. – The William E. Cottle School is offering a full month of events during October. Volunteers are needed for the PTA Cottle Halloween party. Interested volunteers can sign up here. PTA dance program: Registration is open for the PTA 2015-2016 dance program. The registration form and permission slip need to be filled out and returned to the main office at Cottle or Tuckahoe Middle School by Friday. Classes begin Friday, Oct. 16. Click here to download the forms and view the full schedule. Calendar reminders: Friday: Evacuation drill at 2 p.m. Monday: Columbus Day, scho…

by Nicole Briggs

10/06/2015

Schools

Bronxville Students Named National Merit Semifinalists BRONXVILLE, N.Y. – Bronxville High School seniors Christopher Miller and Patrick Rich have qualified as National Merit Scholarship Program semifinalists. They are among 16,000 students in the running for about 7,400 scholarships worth more than $32 million that will be offered next spring. Approximately 1.5 million juniors in about 22,000 high schools took the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test last year. Students with the highest scores were chosen to advance to the semifinals. In order to advance to the finals, Miller and Rich must submit a detailed scholarship a…

by Nicole Briggs

10/06/2015

Schools

Lakeland School Board Getting Public Input On Veterans' Tax Exemption YORKTOWN, N.Y. – The Lakeland Central School District Board of Education is holding a public hearing on the Basic Alternative Veterans' Exemption on Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria at Walter Panas High School. The purpose of the hearing is to provide an opportunity for the Lakeland community to express their opinions and provide input to the Board of Education prior to any action the board may take, since a tax exemption for veterans will require a tax increase for all other Lakeland taxpayers. The tax savings for Lakeland veterans would range from $317 to $1,583 annually. N…

by Nicole Briggs

10/06/2015

Schools

White Plains Schools Invite Students To Walk, Bike To School WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – White Plains has organized a Walk/Bike to School Day on Wednesday. Highlands Middle School – Meet at Druss Park at 7 a.m. Mayor Thomas Roach, Common Council Members Milagros Lecuona and Beth N. Smayda, Principal Ernest Spatafore, Assistant Principal Brent Brown and others will also be walking. Snacks, bottled water and raffles will be available at the end of the walk, followed by an ice cream party later in the day. Eastview School – Meet at DelFino Park at 7:10 a.m. Make sure to turn in the permission slip before walking or biking. Snacks and water will be available f…

by Nicole Briggs

10/06/2015

Lifestyle

Scarsdale Library Launches Book Clubs For Third- Through Sixth-Grades SCARSDALE, N.Y. – The Scarsdale Public Library is hosting book clubs for children in third- through sixth- grades beginning, Monday, Oct. 19. On Oct.19, at 7 p.m. the fifth- and sixth-grade club will meet to discuss “Loser” by award-winning author Jerry Spinelli. “Loser” is a story about how someone who does not fit in might just lead to an incredible life. The main character, Zinkoff, seems like other kids, but he does awkward things like raising his hand with all the wrong answers and tripping over his own feet. He doesn't know he's not like everyone else. One winter night Zinkoff's dif…

by Nicole Briggs

10/06/2015

News

Safe Kids Group Shares Teen Driver Safety Tips With Yorktown Parents YORKTOWN, N.Y. – Alliance for Safe Kids (ASK) is joining with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to promote the “5 to Drive” campaign during National Teen Driver Safety Week, Oct. 18-24. The campaign aims to help parents talk to their teen drivers about the rules of the road. “Even though your teens might be gaining some independence and getting older, protecting them from harm shouldn’t stop now,” said Tricy Cushner, board chair at ASK. “The ‘5 to Drive’ campaign will give parents the tools they need to keep their teen drivers safe.” Motor vehicle crashes are a leading c…

by Nicole Briggs

10/06/2015

Sports

Meadow Pond PTA Holding Pumpkin 5K SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. – The first Meadow Pond PTA Pumpkin 5K run/walk will take place Sunday, Oct. 18 at 8 a.m. The course will run down Deepwell Farms, left onto Shady Lane, left onto Elmwood Road and return back to Meadow Pond Elementary school. Youth ages 6 -10 (suggested age) can try the Mile Fun Run around Deepwell Farms dead end, track their time and receive a ribbon. All races start on Deepwell Farms Road parallel to the school. The first 75 registered runners will receive a complimentary t-shirt. Click here to register.

by Nicole Briggs

10/06/2015

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