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Cindy Capitani

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North Haledon's Scouts Prepare For Breakfast On The Mountain NORTH HALEDON, N.J. -- The North Haledon Boy Scouts Troop 170 and Cub Scout Pack 70 will host "Breakfast on the Mountain" at the summit of High Mountain on Saturday. The hike is approximately 3 miles and will conclude with breakfast at the summit followed by a hike back down. Sturdy shoes or hiking boots are recommended. Call Susan at the North Haledon Library at 973-427-6213 ext. 4 to register for the event.

by Cindy Capitani

04/30/2016

Lifestyle

Be Honest On National Honesty Day, Wyckoff Most people have told a few lies, even if to spare someone's feelings. But on National Honesty Day, celebrated annually the last day in April, it's time to come clean.National Honesty Day was launched in the early 1990s by author M. Hirsh Goldberg, while he was writing the first draft of his book, "The Book of Lies: Fibs, Tales, Schemes, Scams, Fakes and Frauds That Have Changed The Course of History and Affect Our Daily Lives." Goldberg was also press secretary to the governor of Maryland, according to National Day Calendar. Honesty Day is a campaign for prevention against politic…

by Cindy Capitani

04/30/2016

Schools

Diversity Discussed At Westchester, Putnam Library Conference HARRISON, N.Y. -- Librarians were urged to become agents of change by creating libraries that meet the needs of diverse students at the sixth annual School Libraries Systems Conference sponsored by Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES and Southern Westchester BOCES. The conference, held on April 15, brought together librarians from Westchester and Putnam counties for a series of workshops on topics including diversity, coding, augmented reality, and more. Participants also had the opportunity to explore new books for young children, tweens and teens. When children read books that are relevant …

by Cindy Capitani

04/30/2016

Events

Westchester County Throwing Annual 'Salute To Seniors' Event WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A Fabulous Fifties event for seniors citizens takes place Wednesday, May 4 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. The 48th Annual Salute to Seniors hosted by Westchester County will have entertainment, educational workshops, vendors, samples, and information about health and wellness. Advice from state and county agencies will be available as well information from the state comptroller's office and signup information for reduced fare MetroCards. A box lunch will also be available with a suggested contribution of $4. The event is free and runs 9:30 a.m.-2:3…

by Cindy Capitani

04/29/2016

News

Westchester SPCA Rescuing Victims Of The llegal Meat Trade SPCA of Westchester is helping the Soi Dog Foundation and the Thai government to stop the cruel yet lucrative dog meat trade. Through the collaboration, SPCA of Westchester learned that many of the dogs highly adoptable. The SPCA agreed to transport, rehabilitate and find loving homes for three special dogs. Honey Blue, Carmel and Indy are scheduled to arrive at the SPCA on May 3. Although they have been examined by a veterinary team in The three will all need medical treatment, nurturing and large doses of tender loving care after arriving in New York. One of the dogs, Indy, will most lik…

by Cindy Capitani

04/29/2016

Events

Mamaroneck's WJC Planning Holocaust Remembrance Programs MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- The Westchester Jewish Center in Mamaroneck will commemorate Yom HaShoah on Sunday, May 1, as well as have a breakfast and several lectures."Poland & Memory of the Holocaust" will be presented by Michael Steinlauf, Associate Professor of History at Gratz College, who will examine the history of Jews and Jewish memory in Post-World War II Poland. Prior to the talk will be a breakfast and talk with Bob Cohen at 8:30 a.m. Cohen is president of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. He will discuss his tenure at AIPAC, where he had the chance to meet Pri…

by Cindy Capitani

04/29/2016

Events

Sanctuary Series Presenting South Salem Mother's Day Concert SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The Sanctuary Series continues on Mother's Day at the South Salem Presbyterian Church on Sunday, May 8. "Like Clockwork" will be performed by pianist Anthony Newman and flautist (and Emmy-nominated journalist) Eugenia Zukerman at 3 p.m., followed by a champagne reception. The concert includes works by Bach, Anthony Newman, Schubert and Haydn. The Sanctuary Series presents performances under the artistic direction of Mary Jane Newman. The concerts take place on Sundays at 3 p.m. in the South Salem Presbyterian Church. The church is located at 111 Spring St.

by Cindy Capitani

04/29/2016

Lifestyle

SPCA Celebrating 'Be Kind To Animal Week' At Mount Vernon Library MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Be Kind to Animals Week is May 8-14 and the ASPCA of Westchester will visit the Mount Vernon Library on Wenesday, May 11.Alice Shanahan from the ASPCA will bring a shelter dog for a visit at 3:30 p.m. and discuss adopting and caring for a new pet. Shanahan works in the volunteer services and humane education program. Click here for more information or email Denise Lyles, Youth Services Coordinator, dlyles@wlsmail.org or Rebecca Steere, Electronic Services Librarian, rsteere@wlsmail.org. The Mount Vernon Library is located at 29 South First Ave.

by Cindy Capitani

04/29/2016

Lifestyle

Plant a Tree For National Arbor Day, Wyckoff National Arbor Day is Friday, and it's a day devoted to planting trees in communities across the United States. The tri-state area celebrates National Arbor Day on the last Friday in April, but many states observe the holiday on different dates throughout the year based on best tree planting times in their area, according to the National Arbor Day Foundation. The first American Arbor Day was started by journalist J. Sterling Morton in Nebraska City. He and his wife were nature lovers and when he became editor of the newspaper there, he spread the word about the importance of trees. On Ap…

by Cindy Capitani

04/29/2016

Events

Mount Vernon Mayor's Advisory Board Holding Annual Senior Luncheon MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The Mayor's Advisory Board will hold its 70th annual senior luncheon on Monday, May 16 at the Mount Vernon Armory.Mount Vernon Senior Program attendees are invited to lunch by Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas, Department of Recreation Commissioner Darren M. Morton, and Deputy Commissioner Diane Atkins.Donation is $4 per person and people are asked to RSVP by Wednesday, May 11 by calling 914-665-2315. This event is for attendees of the Mount Vernon Senior Program (Doles & Armory). Enrollment in either location enables participation in events and programs at both lo…

by Cindy Capitani

04/29/2016

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