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Jeanne Muchnick, Daily Voice Deputy Editor, Content, has covered everything from baby advice for Parents Magazine to travel finds for The Rough Guides to human interest features for The New York Times to lifestyle insights for prevention.com. She has been a Senior Editor at top national women's magazines including Woman's World and Woman's Day and was instrumental in the launch of Gannett's InTown, Rockland and Putnam magazines. She is also the author of Dinner for Busy Moms, a 2010 Mom's Award winner. Among her favorite things to write about: Her neighbors and surrounding communities. So email her and fill her in on what's happening near you. And, follow her on Instagram @dailyvoicefeatures.

Jeanne was formerly a deputy editor at Daily Voice.

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Frightful Fun at Bridgeport's Beardsley Zoo Howl-O-Ween Frightful Fun at Bridgeport's Beardsley Zoo Howl-O-Ween
Frightful Fun at Bridgeport's Beardsley Zoo Howl-o-ween BRIDGEPORT, Conn -- Calling all ghosts and goblins...'tis the season for frightfully scary and thoroughly enjoyable family fun at Beardsley Zoo's traditional Howl-O-Ween event from 6:30 pm to 10 pm Oct. 17, 18, 24 and 25. The festival features a "Greek Mythology" Hayride, Haunted Farmyard, Gruesome Greenhouse and magic show by local performer Jim Sisti.  For a preview, check out the event's 2010 youtube video.  Howl-O-Ween is recommended for children ages 6-12, however some of the "scarier" activities may be better suited for those eight and older. Admission is $12 per person in adva…

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Main Street Discussion At Bridgeport's Barnum Museum Main Street Discussion At Bridgeport's Barnum Museum
Main Street Discussion At Bridgeport's Barnum Museum BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Learn about Connecticut's Main Streets with a lecture by John Simone, executive director, CL&P's Connecticut Main Street Programs at The Barnum Museum, Sunday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. Simone will provide an overview of how the Connecticut Main Street Center fulfills its mission to be the champion and leading resource for vibrant and sustainable Main Streets as foundations for healthy Connecticut communities. A successful downtown is one that incorporates housing, retail, social and business opportunities with transportation options for all uses -- walkers, cyclists, mot…

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Meryl Streep Films Movie At Rye's Numi Hair Salon Meryl Streep Films Movie At Rye's Numi Hair Salon
Meryl Streep Films Movie At Rye's Numi Hair Salon RYE, NY -- Meryl Streep and her daughter, Mamie Gummer, were in Rye on Tuesday, Oct. 14, filming a scene at Numi & Co. Hair Salon for the upcoming Jonathan Demme-directed, Diablo Cody-written film "Ricki and the Flash." Salon Co-Founder and Creative Director Nuriel Abramov had his staff on hand at 6 a.m. ready for "whatever," which mostly turned into being background extras (though he did get to "pretend cut" another character's hair). And while he didn't get to take a photo with the award-winning actress, he said seeing the process up close and personal was exciting. This was the f…

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Mamaroneck's First Beer Festival A 'Hopping' Success Mamaroneck's First Beer Festival A 'Hopping' Success
Mamaroneck's First Beer Festival A 'Hopping' Success MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- The rain didn’t dampen the spirit behind The 1st Annual Harbor Island International Beer Festival, held amidst a sprinkling of showers on Saturday, Oct. 11. According to Jason Daniels, chief operating officer of the beverage warehouse Half Time who sponsored the event, folks came in their rain boots, walked in the mud and seemed to have “more fun by drinking more.” Though he says he and his team fielded a lot of phone calls before the 12 p.m. start wondering if the event was still on, in the end, it all worked out fine. He guestimates they drew about 4,000 people, give…

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Pink Deals In Rye Support Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Deals In Rye Support Breast Cancer Awareness
Pink Deals In Rye Support Breast Cancer Awareness WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, several area businesses are offering specials to support the cause. Weezie D in Bronxville is having a “pink bake sale” on Friday, Oct. 17 to raise money for American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. There will be cookies, brownies, cake, cupcakes, pink lemonade and pink tea. The "think pink" fun continues at the Rye store with all-day raffles and a pink candy bar where you can fill up bags of candy for $3. Numi & Company Hair Salon in Scarsdale is offering 20 percent off all s…

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Pound Ridge Celebrates Fall With Annual Festival Pound Ridge Celebrates Fall With Annual Festival
Pound Ridge Celebrates Fall With Annual Festival POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- There's nothing like an old-fashioned Fall Festival complete with sweater-worthy weather, the smell of firewood off in the distance, the bite of a sweet local apple and the camaraderie of the community. The Pound Ridge Harvest Festival, on Saturday, Oct. 18 (rain date Oct. 19), traces its roots back to the mid-19th century when local farmers would gather in town to commemorate the harvest. Today the event is still a celebration of local food and culture, albeit with world-class music, wine and beer, face-painting, a root beer garden for the kids and chef-worthy dishes …

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Bedford Resident Oscar de la Renta Names Successor Bedford Resident Oscar de la Renta Names Successor
Bedford Resident Oscar de la Renta Names Successor BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Fashion icon (and longtime Bedford resident) Oscar de la Renta has named Peter Copping as creative director according to The New York Times, putting into place a succession plan for the brand. Copping, the 48-year-old former artistic director of Nina Ricci, who officially left that brand at the beginning of October, will be responsible for all product categories, including ready-to-wear, accessories, bridal and home décor, according to the report. He will report to de la Renta and Alex Bolen, chief executive of the company (and the designer’s stepson-in-law), according to …

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Professional Women Of Westchester Will Hold Breast Cancer Awareness Event Professional Women Of Westchester Will Hold Breast Cancer Awareness Event
Professional Women Of Westchester Will Hold Breast Cancer Awareness Event MOHEGAN LAKE, NY -- In support of breast and ovarian cancer awareness, Professional Women of Putnam and Professional Women of Westchester are hosting a "Pretty in Pink Networking Party" to benefit Support Connection. The event is set for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at Augie's Prime Cut, 3436 Lexington Ave. in Mohegan Lake. It includes raffles, pink hair extensions and more. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers with a cash bar and assorted appetizers.  Support Connection, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization that provides free, confidential support services to wo…

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Oh, Baby! Experts Offer Gift Ideas For Bedford's Blake Lively Oh, Baby! Experts Offer Gift Ideas For Bedford's Blake Lively
Oh, Baby! Experts Offer Gift Ideas For Bedford's Blake Lively BEDFORD, N. Y. – What to get the mom-to-be who has everything? With the announcement that Bedford resident Blake Lively is pregnant, area experts weigh in on gifts for the actress and her actor husband Ryan Reynolds. He played a superhero in the movie "Green Lantern" so perhaps a “Super Cute” snapsuit from Wry Baby might be on the layette list suggests Emily Prince, the Owner of Sunshine & Clover in Croton-on-Hudson. The caped outfit retails for $27. Her store also boasts a bib from Cupcakes & Cartwheels ($10) with an image of a pearl necklace (Lively is super fashionable after …

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month = Pink Deals In Fairfield County Breast Cancer Awareness Month = Pink Deals In Fairfield County
Breast Cancer Awareness Month = Pink Deals In Fairfield County FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- With October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, retailers across the state are offering a variety of “think pink” products. Among them: Handmade bracelets from Chavez for Charity are one way to support breast cancer. Sold at Mama Jane's Global Boutique in Southport, they range from $10 to $50 with 25 percent of the gross profit donated to the Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation. Get a deal on Kat Burki's signature Tuberose Body Crème. Normally $62, it's $50 for October with a portion going toward The-Rose.org, an organization that believes “Every Woman Dese…

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