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Sotheby's Presenting Exhibit By Rowayton Arts Center Instructor ROWAYTON, Conn. – William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty will host an artist reception at its Rowayton brokerage for local artist and Rowayton Arts Center instructor Frank Bruckmann on Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. The reception is part of the “Sundays at Sotheby’s” series. Bruckmann is a seasoned artist known locally for his focus on New England landscapes. He also serves as an instructor at the Rowayton Arts Center, where he teaches various courses. “There’s a reason why Frank is such a popular instructor at the Rowayton Arts Center,” said Darien agent Molly Crosland, who spearheads muc…

by Nicole Briggs

10/01/2015

Events

Westport-Weston Chamber Presenting Seminar On Globalizing Local Businesses WESTPORT, Conn. – The Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce is presenting a free seminar, “Global Reach for Local Businesses,” on Monday from noon to 1 p.m. at the Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road. Westport native, Elizabeth Press, co-founder of D3M Labs, will present. Local businesses can have a global customer base, an expansive social media presence and be part of conversations all over the world – sometimes without realizing it. Digitalization, movement of individuals, global supply chains and interdependence of the global financial system are just a few factors that have brought the wor…

by Nicole Briggs

10/01/2015

News

New York State Fights STDs With Shipment Of 612,000 Free Condoms ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. – New York State’s fight against sexually transmitted diseases is going strong with the shipment of 612,000 condoms in 2014 to health departments, colleges and agencies in the Lower Hudson Valley, who then offered them free to social service providers or safe-sex educators, reports lohud. The condoms were shipped by the taxpayer-funded New York State Condom Program, whose goal is to prevent the transmission of HIV and other STDs, according to the report. Click here to read the full article.

by Nicole Briggs

10/01/2015

Sports

Gary Player Invitational In Bedford Supports Children's Charities BEDFORD, N.Y. – GlenArbor Golf Club will host celebrities, golfers and athletes at the Berenberg Gary Player Invitational Sunday, Oct. 11 and Monday, Oct. 12. The all-star field includes the only golfer in history to have been awarded Player of the Year on all three PGA Tours, Tom Lehman; 2013 PGA Championship winner Jason Dufner; 90-time international tournament winner and LPGA legend with the most wins to her name, Annika Sorenstam; recent World Golf Hall of Fame inductee Mark O’Meara; 1987 Masters Champion Larry Mize, six-time PGA Tour winner and PGA Champion, Jeff Sluman; and Hunter Mah…

by Nicole Briggs

09/30/2015

Business

Hutham Olayan Is Elected To Armonk's IBM's Board Of Directors ARMONK, N.Y. – The IBM board of directors elected Hutham Olayan to the board effective Jan. 1. Olayan, 61, is a principal, director and senior executive of The Olayan Group, a private multinational enterprise that is both an international investor and diversified commercial and industrial business in Saudi Arabia. “We are delighted that Hutham will be joining the IBM board of directors. She is a true global citizen and her insights and experience, particularly in international markets, will make a significant contribution to IBM as we continue to invest aggressively in our business," …

by Nicole Briggs

09/30/2015

Lifestyle

Program At Scarsdale Demystifies Health Care For Seniors SCARSDALE, N.Y. – The next presentation of the Westchester Library System’s Westchester Seniors Out Speaking (WSOS) will take place Thursday, Oct. 8, from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Scarsdale Public Library, 54 Olmsted Road. This presentation is for anyone trying to navigate their way through the complicated health care system for older adults. It will help those who already have Medicare, as well as people soon to be 65, planning for their retirement or assisting relatives and friends with their medical decisions. The interactive program outlines the various parts of Medicare and lays out the…

by Nicole Briggs

09/30/2015

Police & Fire

Good Samaritans Pull Man From Burning Car In Ardsley BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. – A man was pulled from his burning car Wednesday morning by a Bronx couple who witnessed the accident on Sprain Brook Parkway, reports News 12 Westchester. The driver was traveling southbound at around 8 a.m. when he spun out on wet roads near the Tuckahoe Road exit, hit a guardrail and the car caught fire, according to the report. Click here to read the full article.

by Nicole Briggs

09/30/2015

Events

Stamford Hospital Health, Wellness & Sports Expo Coming To Chelsea Piers STAMFORD, Conn. – The Stamford Hospital Health, Wellness & Sports Expo 2015 will be Oct. 17-18 at Chelsea Piers Connecticut, 1, Blachley Road, Stamford. The expo will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. It will include more than 90 exhibitors, grand prizes, raffles, silent auctions, free health screenings provided by Stamford Hospital and flu shots provided by CVS Pharmacy. Admission and parking are free. If you're interested in being a sponsor or exhibitor, call (203) 531-3047. Click here for more information.

by Nicole Briggs

09/30/2015

Schools

'Disney In Concert' Comes To Somers High School SOMERS, N.Y. – Somers High School is presenting “Disney in Concert” Thursday, Oct. 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Somers High School auditorium, 120 Primrose St., Lincolndale. The show will feature favorites from “Frozen,” “Tangled,” “The Lion King,” “The Little Mermaid” and many more. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students and seniors and $5 for children under 10 years old. There will be a maximum price of $15 for families. Children in costume get to see the show for free. All proceeds from the show benefit the Somers High School Musical Company.

by Nicole Briggs

09/30/2015

Neighbors

Hoff-Barthelson Music School Offering Performance Opportunity For Adults SCARSDALE, N.Y. – Professional and serious avocational adult musicians are invited to participate in 2015-16 Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s Performers Showcase during during six Tuesdays starting Nov. 3 in the school’s auditorium, 25 School Lane, Scarsdale. The showcase is an informal series of recitals in which musicians – both soloists and chamber ensembles – may hone their performance skills and rehearse programs intended for future presentations. The series dates are Nov. 3, Dec. 1, Feb. 2, March 1, April 5 and May 3. There is no charge for performers to participate. The public is invi…

by Nicole Briggs

09/30/2015

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