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Mount Vernon Public Library Offering Summer Reading Events In August Mount Vernon Public Library Offering Summer Reading Events In August
Mount Vernon Public Library Offering Summer Reading Events In August MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The Mount Vernon Public Library will offer various summer reading programs to keep kids busy during August. They include:Frogs, Bugs and Animal Shows Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 2-3 p.m. in the Children's Room. Learn about animals and how they each have an important role and unique athletic ability. Pet and touch frogs, toads, bugs, bunnies, guinea pigs, mice and more.  Traveling Lantern Theatre Company Thursday, Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. in the Children's Room. The theater company will present, "Vladimir Goes for Gold," which tells the story of young athlete Vladimir Cash…

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Singer Don Lowe Performs At A Common Ground For Danbury Fundraiser Singer Don Lowe Performs At A Common Ground For Danbury Fundraiser
Singer Don Lowe Performs At A Common Ground For Danbury Fundraiser DANBURY, Conn. – The Monthly Coffeehouse at A Common Ground to benefit Danbury Arts in Action will feature singer-songwriter Don Lowe on Saturday at 9 p.m. Lowe’s songs reflect a varied past from his roots in rural North Dakota through the streets of the New York City theatrical world to the more stable, none-the-less bustling, print industry. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for open mic sign-up. The open mic runs from 8-9 p.m., followed by Lowe’s show. Admission is by free-will donation and there will be light beverages and snacks available for a small fee. All proceeds from the event benefit D…

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Take Advantage Of Savings At Larchmont Sidewalk Sales Take Advantage Of Savings At Larchmont Sidewalk Sales
Take Advantage Of Savings At Larchmont Sidewalk Sales LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- The Larchmont Sidewalk Sales continues through Saturday with over 50 stores and vendors. Clutch is offering 50 to 90 percent off clothing, accessories and handbags.  "We're offering really great sales," said co-owner Abbie Durkin on Friday. "It's been a good turnout so far."  Clutch sales will continue on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Other sales include,  racks of men's and women's clothing marked down by 60 percent at Mancino Custom Tailors 20 to 40 percent off on select Spring merchandise at mDRATTELL  50 percent off on gold and silver jewel…

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Norwood Adult Booktalks Welcoming New Members Norwood Adult Booktalks Welcoming New Members
Norwood Adult Booktalks Welcoming New Members NORWOOD, N.J. – The Evening Adult Booktalk at the Norwood Public Library welcomes new members to its next meeting at 7:15 p.m. Monday to discuss Julia Pierpont’s debut novel “Among the Ten Thousand Things.” “Among the Ten Thousand Things” tells the story of Jack Shanley, a New York artist, and his wife, Deb, who leaves her career as a dancer to raise their two children. Years later, a cardboard box containing printed e-mails detailing Jack’s secret life arrive at the Shanley’s. Although addressed to Deb, the letters end up in the hands of their children. Copies of the book can be picked u…

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NRPL Foundation Elects New Board Member Heather Brown NRPL Foundation Elects New Board Member Heather Brown
Nrpl Foundation Elects New Board Member Heather Brown NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – The New Rochelle Public Library Foundation elected Heather Brown to its board at the annual meeting. In addition, the board approved a new slate of officers: Chris Selin will continue to serve as president, with Gwen Adolph and Lynn Green as vice presidents, while Mindy Eisenberg Stark will continue as treasurer and Cheryl Archbald will continue as secretary. Brown, a skilled human resources professional who spent nearly two decades in the financial services sector, most recently at J.P. Morgan, holds a master’s degree in public administration from Bernard Baruch Colle…

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River Vale Boxing Event Benefits Dog Adoptions River Vale Boxing Event Benefits Dog Adoptions
River Vale Boxing Event Benefits Dog Adoptions RIVER VALE, N.J. -- Get in a good workout and help dogs in need at the Hit It for Halfway Hounds fundraiser and adoption event on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Title Boxing in River Vale. The boxing workouts are $20 per class and all proceeds will go to Halfway Hounds, a nonprofit organization that gives owner-surrendered dogs or dogs that can't stay at a shelter due to lack of training a chance to become adoptable pets through obedience training, behavior modification and emotional rehabilitation. The first class will be held from noon to 1 p.m. and the second class will be held from 1…

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Animals In Distress in Wilton Joins 'Clear The Shelter' Drive Animals In Distress in Wilton Joins 'Clear The Shelter' Drive
Animals In Distress in Wilton Joins 'Clear The Shelter' Drive WILTON, Conn. – Animals in Distress is participating in Clear the Shelters across the nation on Saturday from 1-5 p.m. to find homes for their cats and kittens. Visit the Animals in Distress Facebook page to view the cats and kittens available for adoption. Click here to fill out the online application ahead of time to be approved, as there are no same day adoptions. Reduced fees and refreshments will be available. The Clear the Shelters initiative is co-sponsored by NBC 30 Connecticut News and the Connecticut Humane Society. Animals in Distress is located at 238 Danbury Road, Wilton.

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UConn-Stamford Grad Raising Money For Trip To Africa To Teach Orphans UConn-Stamford Grad Raising Money For Trip To Africa To Teach Orphans
UConn-Stamford Grad Raising Money For Trip To Africa To Teach Orphans NEW CANAAN, Conn. – New Canaan resident and recent college graduate Danielle Martin’s future is off to a busy start, and she is looking for help to get her to her next endeavor – traveling to Tanzania to educate underprivileged orphans. After graduating from the University of Connecticut in Stamford with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in May, Martin was invited by Anne Wells, founder of Unite Africa, to travel to Tanzania in early August and provide educational assessments to children at St. Joseph’s orphanage. Martin has worked for the past three years as a developmental specialist fo…

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Obituaries
Former New Rochelle Schools Chief Richard E. Organisciak Dies At 65 Former New Rochelle Schools Chief Richard E. Organisciak Dies At 65
Former New Rochelle Schools Chief Richard E. Organisciak Dies At 65 NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – Former New Rochelle Schools Superintendent Richard E. Organisciak, who served the district from 2006 until his retirement in 2013, died Wednesday, July 20. He was 65. The City School District of New Rochelle mourns his death, stating that his tenure as superintendent of schools was distinguished by his commitment to the improvement of educational opportunities for all children, a notable interest in fostering excellence and equity in public education and as an advocate of education. While in New Rochelle, he was selected to serve as one of eight members of the executiv…

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James Flanagan, 85, Former Ossining Resident James Flanagan, 85, Former Ossining Resident
James Flanagan, 85, Former Ossining Resident OSSINING, N.Y. – Longtime Ossining dentist, Dr. James G. Flanagan, III died at his home in Maine on Friday, July 15. He was 85. He was born in Manhattan, to James and Helen (Sheehan) Flanagan, Jr.  He earned his bachelor’s degree from St. Bonaventure University and then went on to serve as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army. In 1960, he received his doctorate in dental surgery from Farleigh Dickinson Dental School and pursued his career in his Ossining practice for 30 years. He married Dolores Perez in 1960, settling in Ossining. They raised four boys, James IV (Jane) of Hopewell Junction, Ma…

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