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North Salem Library Seeks Artists For Poster Contest North Salem Library Seeks Artists For Poster Contest
North Salem Library Seeks Artists For Poster Contest NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The Ruth Keeler Memorial Library in North Salem announced that it is seeking artists to enter a contest to design its poster for an upcoming book fair and plant sale. The library's theme for this year's contest is called "All Around North Salem." It has three age groups available for the contest: ages 12 and under, 13 to 18 and adults. Prizes will be awarded and all posters will be on display, the library noted. Entrants must submit posters that are 12”x18” and must be " original in concept and execution," the library added. The library said that a…

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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Charis Concert In Bedford Village Features Works By Bach, Vivaldi Charis Concert In Bedford Village Features Works By Bach, Vivaldi
Charis Concert In Bedford Village Features Works By Bach, Vivaldi BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Charis Chamber Voices, a chorus made up of 37 residents from Westchester and Fairfield counties, announced that it will be holding a baroque music concert on Saturday. The chorus will perform renditions of music from artists such as Bach and Vivaldi. The concert is scheduled to take place at the Bedford Presbyterian Church, which is in downtown Bedford Village, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the concert are $25, or $20 for senior citizens. Charis offers people the chance to purchase tickets on its website or at the door.

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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Pianist Jeffrey Biegel To Play In South Salem Pianist Jeffrey Biegel To Play In South Salem
Pianist Jeffrey Biegel To Play In South Salem SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Pianist Jeffrey Biegel is set to perform at the South Salem Presbyterian Church for The Sanctuary Series, which is a local musical events group. Biegel's performance is scheduled for Sunday, March 5 at 4 p.m. The pianist has performed at a range of venues over the years, from Carnegie Hall to Brown University, according to video clips from his YouTube page. Biegel's upcoming performance is called "Bach to Blue." Aside from a piece by Bach, Biegel is also scheduled to perform works by Mozart, Gershwin, Chopin and Rachmaninov. More information on the concert s…

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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North Salem HS Holding Elizabeth Butler Memorial Blood Drive North Salem HS Holding Elizabeth Butler Memorial Blood Drive
North Salem HS Holding Elizabeth Butler Memorial Blood Drive NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- North Salem High School is holding the annual Elizabeth Butler Memorial Blood Drive next month. The blood drive is scheduled for Friday, March 24 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. The high school, which shares its building with North Salem Middle School, is located at 230 June Road in North Salem. The blood drive is in memory of Elizabeth Butler, a local teenager who was raped and murdered by her boyfriend in 2005. A foundation, which was also set up in her memory, has held annual walk-a-thons and an event called Art Against Abuse, which promotes awareness of domestic violence.

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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Westchester Groups Continue 'Justice Monday' In White Plains Westchester Groups Continue 'Justice Monday' In White Plains
Westchester Groups Continue 'Justice Monday' In White Plains WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Residents passionate about issues facing Westchester County and the nation today are invited to take part in the next Social Justice Monday on Monday, Feb. 27 in White Plains. Hosted by the WESPAC Foundation, the next gathering at noon at the Fountain in downtown will be a peaceful rally and show of strength and resistance to the policies of hate and divisiveness, said Nada Khader of WESPAC. Attendees are invited to bring signs (not on sticks please) and friends.  "Silence equals acceptance. Raise your voice with the community and show the world that we are…

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by K Reakes
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Chappaqua Group Holding Panel On 'Fake News' In Trump Era Chappaqua Group Holding Panel On 'Fake News' In Trump Era
Chappaqua Group Holding Panel On 'Fake News' In Trump Era CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- A local liberal-leaning group called Left of Main Street announced that it will hold a panel discussion on the role of fake news in the era of President Donald Trump, which will feature current and former journalists. The panelists include Grace Bennett, publisher and editor of The Inside Press; Helen Jonsen, a former journalist with Fox 5 and Pix 11; Kate Stone Lombardi, who contributes to The New York Times; and Kristen Prata Browde, a former CBS News anchor. Left of Main Street is a group founded by Chappaqua residents Cynthia Ware Metcalf and Ann Styles Brochstein, wh…

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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Horticultural 'Crown Jewel' Set To Bloom In Somers' Lasdon Park Horticultural 'Crown Jewel' Set To Bloom In Somers' Lasdon Park
Horticultural 'Crown Jewel' Set To Bloom In Somers' Lasdon Park SOMERS, N.Y. – In just a few months, nature lovers will be able to visit a tropical rainforest, without having to travel to South America, Africa or Asia, said Ted Kozlowski, manager of the Lasdon Park and Arboretum in Somers. Ten years – and a lot of blood, sweat, and tears – in the making, the park’s new Glass House Conservatory is set to open on Saturday, June 17. Its first exhibit, titled “The Rainforest: Tropical Treasures,” will feature, not only exotic plants and flowers, but water features and the sounds of such jungle denizens as macaws, jaguars, and poison dart frogs. “It’s our v…

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by Carol Reif
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Kids' Day Returning To Putnam Hospital Center After Hiatus Kids' Day Returning To Putnam Hospital Center After Hiatus
Kids' Day Returning To Putnam Hospital Center After Hiatus CARMEL, N.Y. -- Putnam Hospital Center announced that it is bringing back Kids' Day following a two-year hiatus. The revived Kids' Day, which will be the 11th-annual one, will be held at the hospital on Saturday, May 20 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The hospital's auxiliary will be hosting the event. "The fun-filled day includes a host of interactive health and safety exhibits, along with crafts, child identification program and a teddy bear clinic," the hospital announced. "Hospital departments will be on hand to provide information on nutrition, emergency care, physical therapy an…

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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Meet Clifford The Dog At Country Children's Center Book Fair In Katonah Meet Clifford The Dog At Country Children's Center Book Fair In Katonah
Meet Clifford The Dog At Country Children's Center Book Fair In Katonah KATONAH, N.Y. -- Country Children's Center announced that Clifford the Big Red Dog will be on hand for its annual Scholastic Book Fair and Pancake Breakfast. The fair is scheduled for Saturday, March 3 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and will be held at 466 Cross River Road in Katonah. "Parents and children can browse hundreds of children’s books and buy the ones they want at a discount while supporting the Country Children’s Center and having fun," the center noted in its announcement. Admission to the fair is $5 per person. Breakfast will include sausage and pancakes, while kids can ge…

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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Katonah Library Celebrating Women's Sufferage Centennial With Photo Gallery Katonah Library Celebrating Women's Sufferage Centennial With Photo Gallery
Katonah Library Celebrating Women's Sufferage Centennial With Photo Gallery KATONAH, N.Y. -- To celebrate the 100th anniversary of when women were granted the right to vote across the country, the Katonah Village Library announced that it will host a photo gallery. The gallery, which will run in March, is called "Votes for Women: Celebrating New York’s Suffrage Centennial." It is scheduled to kick off with a reception on Friday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m. That evening, the library says there will be a screening of the 2004 historical drama "Iron Jawed Angels," which starred Anjelica Huston, Hilary Swank and Margo Martindale. The library adds that it wi…

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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Horticultural 'Crown Jewel' Set To Bloom In Somers' Lasdon Park Horticultural 'Crown Jewel' Set To Bloom In Somers' Lasdon Park
Horticultural 'Crown Jewel' Set To Bloom In Somers' Lasdon Park SOMERS, N.Y. – In just a few months, nature lovers will be able to visit a tropical rainforest, without having to travel to South America, Africa or Asia, said Ted Kozlowski, manager of the Lasdon Park and Arboretum in Somers. Ten years – and a lot of blood, sweat, and tears – in the making, the park’s new Glass House Conservatory is set to open on Saturday, June 17. Its first exhibit, titled “The Rainforest: Tropical Treasures,” will feature, not only exotic plants and flowers, but water features and the sounds of such jungle denizens as macaws, jaguars, and poison dart frogs. “It’s our v…

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by Carol Reif
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Westchester Action Group Schedules Presidents Day Rally Westchester Action Group Schedules Presidents Day Rally
Westchester Action Group Schedules Presidents Day Rally WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Community leaders and grassroots activists will gather at noon on Monday, Feb. 20 at the intersection of Main Street and Mamaroneck Ave for the fourth scheduled "Justice Monday" on President's Day. Westchester County Board Legislator Catherine Borgia will speak about the Immigrant Protection Bill that she is sponsoring at the County Board of Legislators, and will share ways citizens can be supportive of these efforts. Details are HERE. You can also go to www.wespac.org.

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by Jeanne Muchnick