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Learn Digital Media Strategies In Fairfield Library Business Series Learn Digital Media Strategies In Fairfield Library Business Series
Learn Digital Media Strategies In Fairfield Library Business Series FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- A digital media strategies three-part series is being planned by the Small Business Strategies program at the Fairfield Library. Participants will learn about social and other online media that will help them build their business and optimally understand their digital marketing efforts. SCORE mentor Dorian Yanez will provide the series of digital immersion workshops, providing a high-level view of the digital landscape and identifying steps participants can take to build and grow their online presence. The series is as follows: Part 1: Understanding the Landscape wi…
Dover's New Supervisor Linda French Discusses 2016 Plans Dover's New Supervisor Linda French Discusses 2016 Plans
Dover's New Supervisor Linda French Discusses 2016 Plans DOVER, N.Y. -- Linda French says she will turn her energy to economic development and "among priorities is attracting a new supermarket," remarks made as she began her second full week as Dover's town supervisor. French began her term Jan. 1. Democrat French defeated Republican Ted Jensen in the November election, receiving 646 votes, while Jensen received 502. The two ran to succeed Ryan Courtien. "Everyone at Town Hall has been so helpful," making settling in go smoothly, said French who began her term Jan. 1. She said her desire to serve as supervisor stemmed from s…
Learn Dance, Martial Arts, Painting And More At Darien Arts Center Learn Dance, Martial Arts, Painting And More At Darien Arts Center
Learn Dance, Martial Arts, Painting And More At Darien Arts Center DARIEN, Conn. -- Dance, visual arts, theater, and martial arts are among 70 classes available to kids and adults in the spring/winter schedule at the Darien Arts Center.Among dance classes: Dance Beginnings for ages 3 and 4 Thursdays from 2 to 2:45 p.m., with classes beginning Jan. 28.  Pre-Ballet for ages 4 and 5 takes place Thusday, from 3 to 3:45 p.m., with classes beginning Jan. 28.  Kinderballet for kindergarteners only takes place Wednesday, from 4 to 4:45 p.m., with classes beginning Jan. 27.  These classes are $280, with $25 registration fee. In the martial arts category, all age…
Wilton Library, Norwalk Hospital Series Focuses On Wellness Wilton Library, Norwalk Hospital Series Focuses On Wellness
Wilton Library, Norwalk Hospital Series Focuses On Wellness WILTON, Conn. -- Wilton Library and Norwalk Hospital have launched a new wellness series beginning Wednesday, Jan. 27 at the library.The “Get Well, Stay Well” program will bring health professionals to the library to discuss a broad range of issues that are featured in today’s headlines.  On Jan. 27, the topic will be: Getting to Know You: Raising Your Wellness IQ. It will be presented by James Samuel, M.D., an internist with the Norwalk Medical Group and chief of internal medicine at Norwalk Hospital, and dietician Barbara Schmidt, a nutrition lifestyle program specialist at Norwalk Hospita…
White Plains Launches Transit District Website White Plains Launches Transit District Website
White Plains Launches Transit District Website WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Downtown White Plains Transit District project has launched a new website so residents can see how the project is progressing, according to an announcement by Mayor Tom Roach.The website is at http://wptransitdistrict.com/ or visit www.whiteplainsny.gov and click “WP Transit District Study” on the drop-down menu. "It contains background information, maps, information about upcoming public engagement sessions and contact information for those who wish to submit a comment, idea or question," said Roach. The first public engagement session about the project …
Yonkers' Hudson River Museum Features Sculpture By Katonah Artist Yonkers' Hudson River Museum Features Sculpture By Katonah Artist
Yonkers' Hudson River Museum Features Sculpture By Katonah Artist YONKERS, N.Y. -- The first solo museum exhibition for Katonah artist Thomas Doyle, "If the Creek Don't Rise" will run Saturday, Feb. 6, to Sunday, May 8, at the Hudson River Museum in Yonkers.Doyle’s small-scale sculpture of a house in "If the Creek Don’t Rise" tells the story that takes place in a gray zone between everyday events and calamities that can, at any time, strike a home.  Doyle’s “people,” an assortment of miniature figures, carry on, oblivious to encroaching danger.  Viewers, though, see it and are visually plunged into a world where an unsettlingly familia…
New Rochelle Gallery Calling Artists For Freedom, Love, Equality Exhibition New Rochelle Gallery Calling Artists For Freedom, Love, Equality Exhibition
New Rochelle Gallery Calling Artists For Freedom, Love, Equality Exhibition NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The New Rochelle Council on the Arts will present an exhibition, "Collective Conscience: Love, Respect, and Truth" at the NRCA Rotunda Gallery Feb. 17 to March 31. There will be an opening reception Feb. 17. In honor of Black History Month, Women's History Month and Valentine's Day, the exhibit encompasses the themes of freedom, love and equality.  Artists may submit for consideration original two- and three-dimensional wall-hung work, in all media, not to exceed a hanging weight of 20 pounds. The work must meet the following requirements:  No free-standin…
Port Chester Residents Call For Responsible Development Port Chester Residents Call For Responsible Development
Port Chester Residents Call For Responsible Development PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Dozens of supporters of Sustainable Port Chester Alliance converged on the mayor and Board of Trustees at the Village Court Building before a recent executive session. They were there to deliver postcards signed by village residents urging elected officials to insist that Starwood work with the alliance on a plan consistent with “good jobs, housing and school funding," said a statement. To date, about 500 postcards have been signed and delivered, in both English and Spanish. At issue is the commitment of the elected officials to the residents over concerns for th…
Harlem Wizards Tickets Going Fast in Eastchester Harlem Wizards Tickets Going Fast in Eastchester
Harlem Wizards Tickets Going Fast in Eastchester EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Tickets are on sale now and going fast for the Harlem Wizards Game Friday, Jan. 29, at Eastchester High School.The doors will open at 6 p.m., with the game starting at 7 p.m. There will be concessions available. Click here to purchase tickets ($20) online. No tickets will be sold at the door. Eastchester High School is at 2 Stewart Place.
Cuomo Approves $2 Million To Treat Substance Use Disorders Upstate Cuomo Approves $2 Million To Treat Substance Use Disorders Upstate
Cuomo Approves $2 Million To Treat Substance Use Disorders Upstate Funding of $2 million will help upstate New Yorkers with substance use disorders, according to an announcement by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The funding will support 50 new residential treatment beds in the Southern Tier, the Finger Lakes region or Western New York. “Drug addiction has impacted the lives of many across our state, but today we are taking a critical step in helping our communities face this epidemic head-on,” said Cuomo. “These beds will provide greater access to the treatment and support services designed to save lives and help those in need get back on the right track.” These new…
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