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Briarcliff Band Students Learn Music From Award-Winning Conductor Briarcliff Band Students Learn Music From Award-Winning Conductor
Briarcliff Band Students Learn Music From Award-Winning Conductor BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- Music educator and award-winning conductor Curt Ebersole led workshops recently for 125 music students at Briarcliff Middle and High Schools.He covered topics ranging from breathing, articulation, phrasing, balance and blend to sound production, intonation, musical interpretation and artistic communication.  “Ebersole’s engaging personality and thoughtful comments prepared and inspired our young musicians and improved their performance,” said high school band director Marc Tartell. “In Briarcliff, we constantly strive to create a vibrant and inspiring performing arts lea…
Award Recognizes Director of Yorktown Cancer Support Organization Award Recognizes Director of Yorktown Cancer Support Organization
Award Recognizes Director of Yorktown Cancer Support Organization YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Yorktown cancer support organization Support Connection will honor its Executive Director Katherine Quinn with the Spirit of Love Award Friday, April 15 at an annual spring benefit.The award is in recognition of Quinn's devotion to Support Connection’s mission over the past 20 years, said a release.  Quinn studied accounting and earned her MBA, then worked in international banking, and later became the business director of a domestic violence center. "I wanted to be in an environment where I could make a difference in people’s lives," she said. In 1995 Quinn att…
Health Fair Promotes Exercise At Clarkstown South High School Health Fair Promotes Exercise At Clarkstown South High School
Health Fair Promotes Exercise At Clarkstown South High School CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- A Clarkstown South High School annual Health and Wellness Fair March 18 emphasized the importance of exercise among students in promoting good health. The school's Wellness Committee held the event during lunch periods so students could visit tables that were run by 25 different organizations, groups and presenters, all volunteers.  Group exercise was conducted, among health oriented programs available in the community.
5K Community Run/Walk Coming To North Rockland 5K Community Run/Walk Coming To North Rockland
5K Community Run/Walk Coming To North Rockland HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. — The North Rockland community is invited to enter the 13th Annual "We Care" 5K Run/Walk set for Sunday, June 5 at 9 a.m. at Bowline Point Park, Haverstraw. This course is scenic, flat, and fast with river views. The race begins with check-in/registration from 7 to 8:45 a.m.; children’s fun run at 8:30 a.m., with 5K run starting at 9 a.m. The race entry fee is $25 up to May 27; $30 on race day. Kids enter for a $3 donation for the fun run (12 and under). For information and registration, call (845) 429-2200 or visit www.townofhaverstraw.org. Online registration…
Seven Star School In Brewster Opens Party Boutique Seven Star School In Brewster Opens Party Boutique
Seven Star School In Brewster Opens Party Boutique BREWSTER, N.Y. -- The Seven Star School of Performing Arts in Brewster recently opened a party boutique offering such themes as princess, superhero, tea party, race car, glow karaoke and ballerina/The new Party Boutique will have its grand opening Sunday, April 17, with a ribbon-cutting by the Brewster Chamber of Commerce. Disney princesses and Superhero character will be on hand. Children will get  free pizza, popcorn, cotton candy, juice and a cupcake at the event. Also, parents can enter a raffle to win a birthday party. Seven Star School of Performing Arts provides dance, singing and ac…
Rockland Gymnast Represents New York At Upcoming Regional Tourney Rockland Gymnast Represents New York At Upcoming Regional Tourney
Rockland Gymnast Represents New York At Upcoming Regional Tourney NANUET, N.Y. -- Competitive gymnast Nikki Capriotti of Rockland Gymastics Academy in Nanuet has qualified to represent New York State on the U.S. Gymastics Team in an upcoming regional competition in Massachusetts. The 11-year-old has been practicing gymnastics for seven years, competing for five. She is a member of the USAG level 8 girls team and considers the other gymnasts among her "closest friends." "I've known them since I was four and we have many highs and lows together. They are always there for me." Asked why she likes gymnastics Nikki said it makes her feel …
Englewood BergenPAC, Garden State Plaza Begins Family Fun Days Englewood BergenPAC, Garden State Plaza Begins Family Fun Days
Englewood BergenPAC, Garden State Plaza Begins Family Fun Days ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- The Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) and Westfield Garden State Plaza partnership will open a "Family Fun Day" series on the first Saturday of the month beginning April 9 at the Plaza. The inaugural event features Bubble Trouble, a one-man bubble extravaganza who comedy, music and interactive bubble-magic that is fun for all ages. Then on April 21, for ages 2 to 10, Plaza Unplugged, a series for music enthusiasts, will begin at the Bergen Arts Center, sponsored by the Garden State Plaza. The series will run Thursdays, 5 to 8 p.m. through June 9 and inc…
Letter: Return Terry Gipson To State Senate For Dutchess Letter: Return Terry Gipson To State Senate For Dutchess
Letter: Return Terry Gipson To State Senate For Dutchess DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- The East Dutchess Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Send letters to eastductchess@dailyvoice.com.@dailyvoice.com. To the editor:  Who will fight for me? I am a 17-year-old who has special school needs. When I was 7, my teachers told my parents I would need special programs in school to support me becoming all I could be.  I was exceptionally bright and would need advanced placement classes starting in at least the fourth grade. I get some special needs classes now, but they are for those with mental and physical disabilities. You see, I have been dri…
Restaurateur Danny Meyer Visits Hyde Park For Culinary Institute Event Restaurateur Danny Meyer Visits Hyde Park For Culinary Institute Event
Restaurateur Danny Meyer Visits Hyde Park For Culinary Institute Event HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- The Culinary Institute of America will welcome Danny Meyer and Union Square Hospitality Group staff member to the Hyde Park campus on Monday.There will be presentations and panel discussions for CIA students, staff and alumni.  A live stream broadcast of "Part 1 - A Day with Danny Meyer & Union Square Hospitality" will air at http://blog.ciachef.edu/danny-meyer-day-cia/Event on Monday at 10 a.m.
Westchester Magazine Rolls Out Food Fest Lineup At Kick Off In Hastings Westchester Magazine Rolls Out Food Fest Lineup At Kick Off In Hastings
Westchester Magazine Rolls Out Food Fest Lineup At Kick Off In Hastings HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Westchester Magazine's 6th Annual Wine and Food Festival featuring over 100 restaurants is set for Wednesday, June 8 to Saturday, June 11. The kick-off for the line-up was held Monday, April 4 at Harvest on Hudson in Hastings. The schedule includes the following:  Burger & Beer Blast, Thursday, June 9, 6 to 10 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla. Vote for the "Blue Moon Best Burger" of 2016 after sampling an array of burgers from over 30 restaurants. An Evening with Westchester’s Tastemakers: Friday, June 10, 6:30-10 p.m., Ritz-Carlton, Westchester, Wh…
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