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Cindy Capitani

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Events

Take Musical Trip Around The World In Englewood ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Two internationally-acclaimed classical performers are coming to the Englewood Public Library on Saturday, Oct. 22. Anna and Kasha Karkowska are featured in "60 Minutes Around the World" at 7 p.m. on the library’s main level. The program is free and open to the public. No reservation is necessary. The audience will be taken on a journey around the world with stories, humor and a program of classical music hits. Songs will include Gershwin’s "Summertime," "Carmen Fantasy" by Sarasate, Monti's "Csardas," "Souve…

by Cindy Capitani

10/01/2016

Lifestyle

Yorktown Preschoolers Test Top Toys For Holidays YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Students at The Goddard School in Yorktown Heights are joining tots nationwide as toy testers for preschool playthings. Children from infants to six years old are playing with interactive toys while teachers observe and document how the toys rate based on various criteria. Among the areas judged will be, Interactivity Child-initiated play Skill development Creative inspiration Collaboration Playful learning The preschoolers are in the midst of casting their votes to determine the Top 10 Preschooler-Approved Toys, which will be announced just in time for the holidays …

by Cindy Capitani

10/01/2016

Events

Montvale PBA Run, Walk Will Benefit Teacher With ALS MONTVALE, N.J. -- The community is gearing up for the Montvale PBA 5K on Saturday, Oct. 22.The fourth annual event includes a Family Fun Walk and will this year benefit ALS in the name of Fieldstone Middle School teacher, Donna Myhre.Team "MYHRE"acle was created to raise money for Myhre's battle against ALS. Myhre, a math teacher, continues to teach the students of FMS in spite of some physical limitations due to the disease. The event is sponsored by Montvale PBA Local 303 and Montvale Landscaping. Click here to register and for more information.

by Cindy Capitani

10/01/2016

Events

'Tis Season For Making Scarecrows In Haworth HAWORTH, N.J. -- The community is invited to build a scarecrow at the Haworth Municipal Library on Saturday, Oct. 22.The family event includes entertainment, games and crafts and runs 2-3:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per scarecrow and participants must bring their owns clothes to dress their creations. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the Haworth Library and registration is required in person at the library, 100 Haworth Ave. Click here for more information or call 201-384-1020.

by Cindy Capitani

10/01/2016

Events

Leonia Chamber Musicians Society Announces New Season LEONIA, N.J. -- A new season of chamber music is being launched starting Sunday, Nov. 6 in Leonia. The Leonia Chamber Musicians Society, Inc. begins its 2016-17 season performing three concerts from through April 23. Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Leonia United Methodist Church, 396 Broad Ave., Leonia. In honor of the elections, an American-themed program will be performed, featuring Antonín Dvořák's American String Quartet and including music by American composer Samuel Barber. Feb. 5 at 4 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal Church, 150 Park Ave., Leonia. A Spanish-flavor program will spotlight C…

by Cindy Capitani

09/30/2016

Events

Community Leaders Brainstorm Roadmap For Healthy Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Community leaders are gathering on Friday at Pace Law School in White Plains with The Keep Westchester Thriving Coalition to discuss ways to keep the county strong. "Our Budget. Our Values: A Community Conversation," begins with coffee and networking at 7:45 a.m., followed by the program from 8:30-10:30 a.m. The program will be moderated by Laura Rossi, Esq., Executive Director of the Westchester Community Foundation. It will provide some ideas for elected officials as they debate priorities and grapple with how to pay for the services needed to keep…

by Cindy Capitani

09/30/2016

Schools

Washington Irving Class Of 1956 Tours Old High School TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Washington Irving High School's Class of 1956 returned to their school building Sept. 24 as part of their class reunion. Their former high school is now the Washington Irving Intermediate School, overlooking the Hudson River. The 32 class members came from places as far away as Texas, Maine, California, and Washington State. They were greeted by numerous hand-drawn welcome signs designed for them by today's WI third through fifth grade students, and given a tour by Principal Susan Bretti. She pointed out what had changed in the school and what hadn't since the Class of 19…

by Cindy Capitani

09/29/2016

Business

Apple Med Opens Second Center In Dobbs Ferry DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- A second AppleMed Urgent Care opened its doors in Dobbs Ferry. The emergence of urgent care centers has been a trend in New York and nationwide for the past several years, according to AppleMed Urgent Care. People with a wide variety of medical conditions now rely AppleMed centers for quality medical care with relatively short wait times. Independently owned and operated, AppleMed Dobbs Ferry will provide the personalized care of a family doctor, while offering highly qualified medical specialists. AppleMed is a walk-in facility, serves adults and children, and of…

by Cindy Capitani

09/29/2016

Events

Believe The Impossible At 'Masters Of Illusion' In Poughkeepsie POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The CW’s hit TV series, "Masters of Illusion" comes to life in Poughkeepsie at the Bardavon Theater on Sunday. "Believe the Impossible -- Masters of Illusions Live" will show audience members grand illusions, levitating women, appearances and vanishes, escapes, comedy magic, sleight of hand and more. The show begins at 7 p.m. and tickets cost $39-$69. All seats are reserved. Click here for tickets. The magicians will meet with audience members after the performance. The event is comprised of magicians Michael Turco, Jonathan Pendragon, Greg Gleaso…

by Cindy Capitani

09/29/2016

Lifestyle

Get Caffeinated, Wyckoff, It's National Coffee Day Hopes and dreams taste like coffee and that's why we start our day with a cup, or two, or three ... but who's counting? Thursday, Sept. 29 is National Coffee Day, so say cheers to an entire pot.No one knows the origin of National Coffee Day but who cares? If any beverage deserves its own holiday, it's the perpetually "hot" cuppa joe. Americans drink about 146 billion cups of coffee a year, making us the worldwide consumption leader, according to Wallethub.com. Nearly 75 percent of Americans drink coffee, averaging nearly three cups a day, a recent Gallup Poll says, But National C…

by Cindy Capitani

09/29/2016

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