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'Hello Dolly' Arrives At Brewster High School In April BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Brewster High School will presents the classic musical "Hello Dolly!" as its spring musical production, with performances Thursday through Saturday, April 7-9.It's based on the play "The Matchmaker," by Thornton Wilder, with a Tony Award winning book by Michael Stewart and music and lyrics by Jerry Herman. "Hello Dolly!" tells the story of a charming widow, Dolly Levi. The production is full of memorable songs. "What do you do for a living, Mrs. Levi?" asks Ambrose Kemper in the first scene. "Some people paint, some sew … I medd…

by Rachel Martin

03/30/2016

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Tenafly Chemical and Alcohol Prevention Organizes Lecture At High School TENAFLY, N.J. -- The Tenafly Chemical and Alcohol Prevention program will be holding an event at the Tenafly High School on Monday, April 4. Tenafly Police Department works closely with CAP, in an effort to educate and prevent drug abuse in Tenafly. The police department urges residents to "Please make an effort to attend." The presentation will begin at 7 p.m. The high school is located at 19 Columbus Dr.

by Rachel Martin

03/30/2016

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Photos: Paramus Parents Help Prep For 'The Little Mermaid' PARAMUS, N.J. -- The Paramus Scholarship Show Fund is now under way with its production of "The Little Mermaid," with help from Paramus adults. The Fund has a goal this year of $40,000, to distribution this June to Paramus seniors. The scholarships are open to students, whether or not they attend public or private high schools. Since starting its shows over 50 years ago, the fund has provided over $1.4 million in scholarships. The photos show only one crew that is contributing to the production. The cast continues its rehearsals as well, as it has for many weeks. The show will …

by Rachel Martin

03/30/2016

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Sean Smith Quartet Returns to Fairfield Public Library FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Jazz musician and composer Sean Smith and his Quartet will return to the Fairfield Public Library with new compositions on Sunday, April 3. The Quartet features Smith on bass, John Ellis on saxophone, Nate Radley on guitar and Russell Meissner on drums. They perform regularly in New York City and their most recent recording, "Trust," received rave reviews. The Sean Smith Quartet has played together for nearly 20 years. "Its member share a similar passion and vision for music and this kinship helps to define a distinctive group sound noted for its lyrical…

by Rachel Martin

03/30/2016

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Free Educational Forum At The Beacon School This Sunday GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Beacon School will be hosting the 2016 Fairfield County Educational Forum on Sunday, April 3, for families with intellectually curious students. This forum is presented by Scholar Search Associates, designed to support the unique needs of critical and creative thinkers. It is open to anyone who is interested in learning about opportunities. Admission is free. The forum will include presentations and discussions for parents, interactive sessions and mini-courses for students in grades 4-12, and exhibits showcasing local and national resources. Here are some of the…

by Rachel Martin

03/30/2016

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Community Nursery School Of Wilton Hosts Open House Saturday WILTON, Conn. -- Community Nursery School of Wilton is hosting an open house on Saturday, April 2 for prospective families. CNSW offers programs for 2-5 year-olds and is currently enrolling for the 2016-2017 school year. The school is offering a new program beginning in September -- "Afternoon 2s." Come to the school for more information, call 203-762-3436 or visit the website. The open house is from 10 a.m. to noon. The school is located at 9 Hubbard Rd., next to the Wilton Post Office.

by Rachel Martin

03/30/2016

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Stamford Ferguson's Library 'A Novel Affair' Fundraiser Is Coming in April STAMFORD, Conn. -- "A Novel Affair," the library's spring fundraiser, will be Thursday, April 14. "It's a festive evening of entertainment and fun, with delicious food donated by local restaurants," a news release notes. "This year, we're delighted to honor Ernest N. Abate for his longstanding service to the library and the Stamford community." Individual tickets are $125, and there are lower-price tickets for book-club members and "junior professionals" -- those under 26 and under. You can buy tickets online -- and a variety of sponsorship opportunit…

by Rachel Martin

03/30/2016

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Fair Lawn Library Welcomes Local Author Margie Gelbwasser FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- The Maurice M. Pine Free Public Library will be hosting author Margie Gelbwasser, now a Fair Lawn resident, on Thursday, March 31.Gelbwasser will discuss her writing, as well as her Russian and Jewish roots. The event is a tie-in with the One Book, One Community program of the Jewish Federation of North Jersey, and its selection, "A Backpack, A Bear and Eight Crates of Vodka." The talk will begin at 7 p.m. Bring in a new teddy bear or backpack to share with a needy child. For more information about Gelbwasser's work, visit her website. The Maurice M. Pine Free P…

by Rachel Martin

03/30/2016

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Children Read To Therapy Dog At West Milford Library WEST MILFORD, N.J. -- Kids are welcome to come read to Rocky at the R.U.F.F. program, at the April sessions at the West Milford Township Library, on the 18th and 25th. R.U.F.F. stands for "Reading Uniquely for Fundamentals." Children can read to a therapy dog and gain confidence and reading fluency, in a relaxed setting. "This program is perfect for children who are reading or beginning to read on their own," the library notes. Children must be in kindergarten or above. Each child gets 15 minutes with Rocky. Call the Children's Services desk at 973-728-2823 or email Miss…

by Rachel Martin

03/30/2016

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Fair Lawn Library Takes It Back To The 1960s With Adult Tie-Dye Class FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- The Maurice M. Pine Free Public Library, in Fair Lawn, is hosting an adult tie-dye on Friday, April 1. One big selling point? You can learn to tie-dye using the library's supplies and keep the mess out of your own house. Register here. Bring your own white cotton shirt or whatever you want to dye. The session will run from 2-4 p.m., in the library's Meeting Room. The Maurice M. Pine Free Public Library is located at 10-01 Fair Lawn Ave., in Fair Lawn. To keep up to date about library events, visit its website or follow it on Facebook.

by Rachel Martin

03/30/2016

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