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Authorslive@GreenwichLibrary Season Opens With Thomas Mallon Authorslive@GreenwichLibrary Season Opens With Thomas Mallon
Authorslive@GreenwichLibrary Season Opens With Thomas Mallon GREENWICH, Conn. – The Authorslive@GreenwichLibrary season will begin Thursday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. with Thomas Mallon in the Cole Auditorium. Mallon will provide a reading and discussion of his new novel, “Finale: A Novel of the Reagan Years.” This work explores the tumultuous administration of the most consequential and enigmatic president of modern times. Major characters include real-life personalities writer Christopher Hitchens, English socialite Pamela Harriman and would-be presidential assassin John Hinckley Jr., along with fictional minor characters and a number of Hollywood stars.…

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Events
Ridgefield's Keeler Tavern Museum Exhibiting Artist Ann Kromer Ridgefield's Keeler Tavern Museum Exhibiting Artist Ann Kromer
Ridgefield's Keeler Tavern Museum Exhibiting Artist Ann Kromer RIDGEFIELD, Conn. – The Keeler Tavern Museum’s Cass Gilbert Carriage Barn is hosting “Seasons,” a free exhibition by award-winning artist Ann Kromer, on Saturdays, Sept. 5 and 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 6 and Wednesday, Sept. 9 through Friday, Sept. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and by appointment.  An artist's reception will be held Friday, Sept. 4, from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy all of the New England seasons touring the year through Kromer's paintings. Onsite parking will be available. A portion of the artist's sales will go toward the restoration of the historic Cass Gilbert Carr…

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News
SoNo Collection Barbecue Draws Crowds For Food, Fun SoNo Collection Barbecue Draws Crowds For Food, Fun
SoNo Collection Barbecue Draws Crowds For Food, Fun NORWALK, Conn. – General Growth Properties (GGP) hosted members of the Norwalk community at a barbecue Wednesday evening to celebrate summer and hear the latest updates on the proposed SoNo Collection mall project. Nearly 100 people from several Norwalk neighborhoods partook in the good food and fun times at the Plaza at 50 Washington Street, and also used the event as an opportunity to discuss the project and share their thoughts. “It was great to see so many people here tonight,” said Doug Adams, senior director of GGP Norwalk. “It’s nice to have the opportunity to get people’s feedba…

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Norwalk Promoting Energy Efficiency With LED Lightbulb Exchange Norwalk Promoting Energy Efficiency With LED Lightbulb Exchange
Norwalk Promoting Energy Efficiency With LED Lightbulb Exchange NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk’s $15,000 Bright Idea Grant for citywide participation in the Clean Energy Communities program will be used to fund a free Lightbulb Swap for residents Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Community Room of Norwalk City Hall. Norwalk Eversource electric residents, with identification, may bring up to five incandescent lightbulbs in any condition and exchange them for new, energy efficient LED bulbs free of charge. In addition to the lightbulb swap, representatives from Eversource and Energize Connecticut will be on-hand to answer questions and provide in…

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Neighbors
Clean Out Garage, Price Unused Items For Eastchester Town Yard Sale Clean Out Garage, Price Unused Items For Eastchester Town Yard Sale
Clean Out Garage, Price Unused Items For Eastchester Town Yard Sale EASTCHESTER, N.Y. – The Town of Eastchester is holding a yard sale Sunday, Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Eastchester Public Library. Spaces are approximately 10 feet wide by 19 feet deep for $20 per space. A minimum two-space rental is required for $40. Additional spaces may be purchased for $20. Food vendors are $80 and subject to approval. A $10 fee will be added to the total for a cleanup deposit, which will be refunded to sellers upon event completion if the rented spot is clear of debris and/or any unwanted items. Spaces must be clean and empty by 6 p.m. Nothing can be …

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Somers Library Holding Fall Writing Workshops Somers Library Holding Fall Writing Workshops
Somers Library Holding Fall Writing Workshops SOMERS, N.Y. – The Somers Library is hosting the Fall 2015 Writer’s Workshop every Wednesday from 1-3:30 p.m. from September through December starting Sept. 9. Led by Linda Spear, the class will explore writing ideas or a work in progress with other writers. Bring ideas, pen and paper, or laptop and develop the strategies to become a lifelong writer within a few short weeks. This adult class accepts people of all skill level. Space is limited; register here. 

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University Of Fashion Visiting North Salem's Ruth Keeler Library This Fall University Of Fashion Visiting North Salem's Ruth Keeler Library This Fall
University Of Fashion Visiting North Salem's Ruth Keeler Library This Fall NORTH SALEM, N.Y. – The Ruth Keeler Memorial Library is hosting a fashion workshop led by the University of Fashion Saturdays, Sept. 19 and 26, and Saturday, Oct. 3. Those interested in fashion in eighth grade and up can design and sew a garment with the guidance of an award winning New York fashion designer and instructor at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). Sewing machines and dress forms will be provided by Brother. Click here for more about the University of Fashion.

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Police & Fire
Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over, Says Yorktown Police Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over, Says Yorktown Police
Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over, Says Yorktown Police YORKTOWN, N.Y. – As summer winds down, the Yorktown Police Department is ramping up its enforcement efforts as part of a national crackdown on drunk driving Aug. 21 through Sept. 7 with the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign, a partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). During the 20-day, high-visibility campaign, law enforcement officials nationwide will show zero tolerance for drunk driving. Increased state and national messaging about the dangers of driving drunk, coupled with checkpoints and increased officers on the road, aim to drastically reduc…

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Sierra Club Holding 2nd Annual Harvest Square Dance, Fundraiser In Yorktown Sierra Club Holding 2nd Annual Harvest Square Dance, Fundraiser In Yorktown
Sierra Club Holding 2nd Annual Harvest Square Dance, Fundraiser In Yorktown YORKTOWN, N.Y. – The Sierra Club and Yorktown Smart Growth are hosting the second annual Harvest Square Dance and Fundraiser Saturday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. at Faraway Farm in Yorktown Heights. Caller Pat Cannon, of Foot & Fiddle Dance Company, will return to inspire dancers of all ages and abilities to get on their feet. No partner necessary.This is a real barn dance, so leave the heels at home and come ready to dance. Enjoy snacks, drinks and square dancing fun with new friends and old. Come early at 6:30 p.m. to meet Faraway Farm’s baby alpacas and browse the beautiful goods in the …

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Politics
Saddle Brook Officials Drop Anti-Nepotism Ordinance Saddle Brook Officials Drop Anti-Nepotism Ordinance
Saddle Brook Officials Drop Anti-Nepotism Ordinance SADDLE BROOK, N.J. – Saddle Brook Township Council members abandoned a reworked anti-nepotism ordinance, the Record reports. The ordinance, which would keep parents, children and siblings of elected officials from holding civic government positions, was dropped when it became clear to council members it would not pass, according to the report. CLICK HERE to read the full story. 

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