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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.
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Pelham Larks Offer Free Concert On April 24
PELHAM, N.Y. -- The Pelham Larks are presenting a free, family-friendly concert on Sunday, April 24.The Pelham Larks is a singing group of 22 women from Pelham and the surrounding communities. They sing both a cappella and with musical accompaniment, for audiences "from 2 to 92." Jeffrey Hoffman, choirmaster of Christ Church in Pelham, directs the group.
The group has a diverse repertoire, including classics from the "Great American Songbook," adaptations of pop favorites and spirituals.
The concert will begin at 3 p.m. at the Manor Club, 1023 Esplanade, in Pelham.
Norwalk's James Noble Dies At 94, Played Gov. Gatling On 'Benson'
NORWALK, Conn. — James Noble -- a Norwalk resident who was perhaps best-known for his long-running role of Gov. Eugene X. Gatling on the sitcom "Benson" -- died on Monday, March 28, at Norwalk Hospital, as reported by Hollywood Reporter. He was 94.As the Hollywood Reporter noted,
'Benson,' which ran for seven seasons (1979-86), starred Robert Guillaume as the title character, the same role he played on ABC's 'Soap.' (Both comedies were created by Susan Harris.) On the spinoff, Benson started out as Gatling's director of household affairs but eventually became lieutenant governor. …
M. Concetta 'Connie' White, 95, Longtime Stamford Resident
STANFORD, Conn. -- M. Concetta (Connie) White, a longtime Stamford resident, died on Sunday, March 27. She was 95.
Born in Italy, White immigrated with her family to the United States in her first year. She and her husband owned White's Delicatessen, in Waterside, for many years. After his death, she worked for US Marine Lines, Bartlett Tree Experts and the Stamford Advocate until she retired.
White was active in the Stamford community. She started a chapter of Widow and Widowers. She was also president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary for many years, and an active member of the Stamford Over 6…
University Of Bridgeport Sponsors Talks With Reserve Leader, CFO Of NFL
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The University of Bridgeport's Executive Speakers Series continues, with speakers including the host of the show "Money Hunt," a leader of the Federal Reserve and the chief financial officer of the NFL over the next month.
The series is free, but due to limited seating, preregistration is strongly encouraged: contact Eileen Zoppi at ezoppi@bridgeport.edu or 203-576-4384.
Wednesday, March 30, 5:30-7:30 p.m. -- Cliff Ennico, "How (Just About) Anybody Can Sell (Just About) Anything to (Just About) Anybody, and Still Feel Good About Themselves" -- Ennico…
