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Events

Learn About Birds Of Prey, See A Live Eagle At Trumbull Library TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Horizon Wings Wildlife Rehabilitation Center will present a program on the lives and habits of birds and how to protect them with a live eagle at the Trumbull Library.The event will take place on March 6 at 2 p.m. Click here to register at their website. The event is free. The Trumbull Library is located at 33 Quality St.

by Jason Bisnoff

03/03/2016

Neighbors

Westport Sunrise Rotary Accepting Grant Applications From Nonprofits WESTPORT, Conn. — The Westport Sunrise Rotary Club's Charitable Giving Committee is now accepting grant applications for 2016. Last year, the club awarded grants to 37 nonprofit organizations actively involved in Westport, Norwalk, Darien and Bridgeport. "Rotary members offer their talent, time and resources to assist local social services organizations here and in countries around the world," said Gene Cederbaum, chair of the committee and a local attorney. "Recipients last year included organizations serving children and young adults, providing housing for the homeless, mee…

by Roy Fuchs

03/03/2016

Events

Westport Library Schedules Second All-Night Maker Madness WESTPORT, Conn. -- The second Westport Library Maker Madness, for ages 11 through adult, will feature maker workshops and hands-on building and creating. The event begins at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 12 and ends at 7 a.m. Sunday, March 13. It takes place throughout the library. Register early; a participation waiver is required. A $50 fee includes a midnight pizza party and snacks throughout the program. Maker Madness features workshops and lots of hands-on building and creating. Highlighted events include: Building a dragon with sculptor Chris Crowe Writing a stage play about the dragon Co…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/03/2016

Schools

Local Dentist Encourages Healthy Habits In Croton-Harmon CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Croton-on-Hudson based pediatric dentist Dr. Meredeth Glenn encouraged Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School to engage in healthy habits – ranging from getting enough sleep and exercising to eat healthy foods – during her visit to the school on Feb. 24. Dr. Glenn’s visit was part of National Children’s Dental Health Month in February, an initiative spearheaded by the American Dental Association. CET students shared their knowledge of healthy habits with Dr. Glenn by identifying healthy and unhealthy foods and pledged to brush their teeth twice a day. To teach stud…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/03/2016

Politics

Shelton's McGorty Looks To Increase Penalties For Assaulting Off-Duty Cops SHELTON, Conn. -- State Rep. Ben McGorty (R-122) has proposed legislation that would increase penalties for anyone who assaults an off-duty police officer. McGorty asked for support for his proposal during a public hearing of the legislature’s Public Safety Committee. “A police officer may have their shift end, but they never really go off-duty,” said McGorty, who serves parts of Shelton, Stratford and Trumbull. “Many times public safety requires them to go into action when they are present at an emergency, or are nearby. When that happens, they should be just as protected under our laws as…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/02/2016

Events

ARC Of Rockland Schedules Guardianship Training In Clarkstown CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- The next Guardianship Training presented by Audrey Daniel is scheduled for Wednesday, April 13, 2016, from 9:30 until 11:30 a.m.As always it will be held at ARC of Rockland, 25 Hemlock Drive, Congers, in the training room. Enrollment is limited and this training fills up quickly, as of today there are only a few slots left. Families must register by contacting 845-267-2500, ext. 3054 or dloffredo@rocklandarc.org.

by Jason Bisnoff

03/02/2016

Schools

Isaac E. Young Middle School Robotics Club Visits City College NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The Isaac E. Young Middle School Robotics Club recently visited City College of New York to participate in an engaging session of programming and robotics discovery, plus receive a tour of the college. Students worked side by side with Isaac Young alumnus Clyde Korn, a current engineering major and president of the City College of New York's own robotics club. Several other members of the City College Robotics Club joined the group to teach students, as well.

by Jason Bisnoff

03/02/2016

Sports

Wooster School Basketball Teams Selected To New England Tournament DANBURY, Conn. -- In addition to winning the HVAL Tournament Championship, the varsity boys basketball team from Wooster School in Danbury has been selected to compete in the prestigious Class D New England Preparatory School Athletic Council Tournament. Wooster is the number three seed and will host number 6 Boston Trinity Academy, defending NEPSAC champions, on Wednesday, March 2 at 4:30 p.m. in the Forever Young Gymnasium. The winner will advance to the semifinals to be held on Saturday, March 5. The location is to be determined. Tournament seedings are as follows: Number one: Bancrof…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/02/2016

Events

EnvisioNR Schedules Preliminary Hearing On New Rochelle Comprehensive Plan NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- EnvisioNR is hosting a preliminary hearing on completing the New Rochelle comprehensive plan. The town hall style meeting will take place at New Rochelle City Hall on Monday, March 21, at 7 p.m., with sign in 15 minutes earlier.They will review the New Rochelle Comprehensive Plan and potential zoning concepts to be included. The public will have an opportunity for input and recommendations. For more information visit their website.

by Jason Bisnoff

03/02/2016

Schools

Elmsford Elementary Schools Participate In Read Across America ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- Teachers across the Elmsford Union Free School District’s two elementary schools will forego the use of digital devices for at least part of the time this week as the district celebrates Read Across America, a nationwide initiative created by the National Education Association that encourages children to take up a good book and enjoy a literary journey. Part of the reading celebration includes celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday on March 2, which means that students in both schools will spend a good deal of time reading his books as well as additional works from other well-kno…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/02/2016

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