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Fairfield Public Library Adds Lynda To Digital Resources Fairfield Public Library Adds Lynda To Digital Resources
Fairfield Public Library Adds Lynda To Digital Resources FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Public Library has been growing its roster of digital resources including the learning website Lynda.com. They have also added Zinio, Hoopla, OverDrive and One Click. Lynda offers more than 3,000 courses and more than 130,000 video tutorials on topics that include software development, graphic design, business, education, animation, photography, and audio and music recording. It typically costs $19.99 a month to subscribe to Lynda.com, but Fairfield Public Library cardholders have free access. “The Library is always identifying new opportunities for learni…

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Peekskill's Hudson Valley Center For Contemporary Art Debuts Local Artists Peekskill's Hudson Valley Center For Contemporary Art Debuts Local Artists
Peekskill's Hudson Valley Center For Contemporary Art Debuts Local Artists PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art in Peekskill will be releasing the "I'm Tired," project that involves the local community starting Saturday, Feb. 27, and runs thru July. WORD is also another project that will run alongside it.WORD is HVCCA’s first open call juried exhibition highlighting talented regional artists. Some 140 artists applied and 45 artists were selected. These newer and lesser known works sit side by side with works of artists such as Beatrice Coron, Dylan Graham (Netherlands), Ann Hamilton (US 1999 Venice Biennale artist), John Mellenc…

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Ridgewood Choral Recital, Auction Benefits Scholarship Program Ridgewood Choral Recital, Auction Benefits Scholarship Program
Ridgewood Choral Recital, Auction Benefits Scholarship Program RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Ridgewood Choral will hold a benefit and silent auction at the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood on Sunday, March 6.Pianist Carl Patrick Bolleia, who is a 2004 Music Award winner, will play piano selections from the earliest composers to the latest. Since 1967, The Ridgewood Choral has presented the Florence Reinauer Memorial Music Award to a musically talented teen. In recognition of excellence in vocal or instrumental performance, over $30,000 in scholarships has been awarded to high school seniors. Admission at the door on the day of the benefit is $20 and includes r…

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Marian Silletti, 94, Of Pleasantville Marian Silletti, 94, Of Pleasantville
Marian Silletti, 94, Of Pleasantville PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Marian Silletti, a resident of Pleasantville, died Saturday, Feb. 20. She was 94.She is survived by her two sons, Harry R. Jr. (Regina) of Hilton Head, S.C., and Ronald F. (Ame) of Chappaqua, N.Y.; six grandchildren Lisa Heydorn (James), Sonya Verrill (Mark), Bryan Silletti (Victoria), Nicole Gonzalez (Andres), Ronnie Silletti, and Jordan Schellens (Win); and five great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Harry R. Silletti. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at the Little Church of St. John & St. Mary in Chappaqua on Friday, Feb. 26, at 10 a.m. Int…

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Fairfield Library Presents Know Your Meme Bingo For Teens Fairfield Library Presents Know Your Meme Bingo For Teens
Fairfield Library Presents Know Your Meme Bingo For Teens FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Come to the Fairfield Library for a fast-paced game of bingo featuring dozens of popular Internet memes, and learn some of the stories behind them. The event takes place from 6-8:15 p.m Tuesday, March 1 in the Rotary Room at the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road. Memes are images, videos or phrases that are spread via the Internet and often altered in a creative or humorous way.  This program ties into the library’s 2016 One Book One Town selection, "So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed" by best-selling author Jon Ronson. This adult, non-fiction book is an investigati…

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Relive The 1970s At Darien Community Association Fundraiser Relive The 1970s At Darien Community Association Fundraiser
Relive The 1970s At Darien Community Association Fundraiser DARIEN, Conn. -- Guests are invited to enjoy a scene reminiscent of the 1970s and Studio 54 at the Darien Community Association's annual fundraiser on Saturday, March 5.Attendees are encouraged to break out their disco clothes and dance moves and boogie into the DCA to enjoy dance club classic music from the disco era. The night will feature an appearance by "John Travolta" from Always Entertaining, scrumptious hors d’oeuvres, small plate stations and desserts by Festivities, an open bar and a popular silent auction. The night supports the DCA mission, including 75 years of schola…

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Maritime Aquarium Launches Lighthouse Cruises March 5 Maritime Aquarium Launches Lighthouse Cruises March 5
Maritime Aquarium Launches Lighthouse Cruises March 5 NORWALK, Conn. -- Come venture out on Saturday, March 5 for a rare close-up look at five historic lighthouses in central Long Island Sound during a special boat outing offered at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. Participants aboard the Aquarium’s unique new hybrid-electric research vessel, R/V Spirit of the Sound, will make passes by five century-old beacons: Peck Ledge, Greens Ledge and Sheffield Island lighthouses in Norwalk, Penfield Reef Lighthouse in Fairfield and Stratford Shoal (Middle Ground) Light. This four-and-a-hour Central Long Island Sound Lighthouse Cruise departs at 10 a.m.…

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Australian Jazz Artist Nicki Parrott Performs In Mahwah Australian Jazz Artist Nicki Parrott Performs In Mahwah
Australian Jazz Artist Nicki Parrott Performs In Mahwah MAHWAH, N.J. -- The Les Paul Festival Nicki Parrott Trio with Dave Stryker will perform from 7:30-10 p.m. Saturday at the Sharp Theater in Mahwah.The lineup also includes John DiMartino and Alvin Atkinson.  Born in Newcastle, Australia, Parrott began performing on Monday nights at the Iridium Jazz Club with the legendary guitarist and inventor Les Paul as part of the Les Paul Trio, in June 2000. Bass player and vocalist Parrott has been awarded honors such as Swing Journal's Best Jazz Vocal Album and the Gold Disc Award. For more information, click here. The Sharp Theater is at 505 Ramapo …

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Bridgeport's Caroline House Having Starry Night Gala In Westport Bridgeport's Caroline House Having Starry Night Gala In Westport
Bridgeport's Caroline House Having Starry Night Gala In Westport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Caroline House is honoring Fairfield University and Sacred Heart University for their many contributions to the Caroline House mission by having a Starry Night Gala Friday, April 1 at the Inn at Longshore in Westport.The event will take place from 6:30-11 p.m. There will be cocktails, live and silent auctions, dinner, music and dancing. Tickets are $165 and RSVPs need to be made by March 21. For registration, click here. The Inn at Longshore is at 260 Compo Road S., Westport. In 1992, the School Sisters of Notre Dame sought to broaden their community's commitment to the…

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Jungle Jack Hanna Brings Into the Wild LIVE! To Stamford’s Palace Theatre Jungle Jack Hanna Brings Into the Wild LIVE! To Stamford’s Palace Theatre
Jungle Jack Hanna Brings Into the Wild LIVE! To Stamford’s Palace Theatre STAMFORD, Conn. -- Jack Hanna, most known for being America's most beloved animal expert, will be live on-stage with "Into the Wild LIVE!" at Stamford's Palace Theatre on Saturday, March 5.In this live show, Hanna will take attendees into the wild with a spectacular array of incredible animals on stage. He will also share humorous stories and amazing footage from his adventures all around the world from Africa, to the Amazon, to Antarctica and beyond. He will inspire children and adults with his passion and dedication to wildlife conservation. Audiences can expect to see approximat…

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