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Rutherford Public Library Is Holding Valentine's Day Themed Craft RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Valentine's Day is less than two weeks away, and it's time for kids to get creative at the Rutherford Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 9 and 11.A Valentine's Day themed craft to make a Valentine Love Bug is being held Feb. 9 for kids ages 3, 4, and 5 at 3:45 p.m. For children ages 6 and up, create a Valentine cookie magnet on Feb. 11 at 3:45 p.m. Registration is required and now in progress. To register, stop in or call 201-939-8600. Click here for more information about the library. The library is located at 150 Park Ave.

by Nicole Zappone

02/03/2016

News

Two Weston Women Publish Fairfield County Restaurant Guide WESTON, Conn. -- Elizabeth Menke is a foodie, while Aline Weiller is a writer. The two Westonites teamed up to create and publish "Entrée Nous," a go-to restaurant guide for Fairfield County.Artisan, adjacent to Southport’s Delamar Hotel (both included in Entrée Nous), will host the book launch event on Thursday, Feb. 11, from 6 to 8 p.m., featuring light refreshments and cocktails. The celebration is free and open to the public. Reservations are required by emailing info@entreenous.net by Monday, Feb. 8. Copies of the book will be available for signing and purchase. “Entrée Nou…

by Nicole Kasseris

02/03/2016

Neighbors

Blosveren To Retire As Director At Stratford Library STRATFORD, Conn. -- Stratford Library Director Barbara Blosveren announced she will retire in February after 33 years of service.“It’s been an exciting time for the Stratford Library and I’m proud to have been its director,” Blosveren said. “I’m also very pleased with the advances we’ve made including the availability of current technology resources, an extensive collection of materials in a variety of formats, programming for all ages, a continual collaboration with town agencies and a comprehensive outreach to the entire community of Stratford.” Blosvreen has been director for the last ni…

by Nicole Zappone

02/03/2016

Neighbors

Co-Chairs Begin Planning Gratitude Gala To Benefit The Center In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Fairfield residents Pauline Biggs, Jill Fitzburgh and Karen Izzo are leading the volunteer planning efforts for The Center For Family Justice's inaugural Gratitude Gala to be held March 18 at The Patterson Club in Fairfield. This fundraiser will pay tribute to several notables who have supported the Center's three-year transformation from the former Center for Women and Families of Eastern Fairfield County to become the first Family Justice Center in the state. Elizabeth M. Pfriem of Southport is the gala’s title sponsor. The Center annually serves thousands of women, …

by Nicole Zappone

02/03/2016

Events

Danbury's Wooster School Presents An Evening With Javon Jackson DANBURY, Conn. – Wooster School presents “An Evening with Javon Jackson,” on Friday, Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. The evening concert will be precluded by a day visit to work with young musicians. “An Evening with Javon Jackson” is free and open to the entire music community. Click here to make reservations. Seating is extremely limited. Refreshments will be available prior to the performance. The Javon Jackson Band incorporates jazz, funk, R&B and rock. Javon Jackson came into international prominence as a member of Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers and is now on over 135 recordings with many…

by Nicole Zappone

02/03/2016

Events

Wilton Historical Society Offers Workshop On Colonial Communication WILTON, Conn. -- The Wilton Historical Society will host "A Survival Guide to 18th Century Living: Colonial Communications" seminar and workshop on Saturday, Feb. 20This scholarly event is geared to those seriously interested in the how and why of 18th century living and will focus on Colonial communications, from written letters to the postal system and more. Participants will spend a fascinating day in the company of Otto S. de Pierne, learning how to make an authentic goose quill pen, and create and write an 18th century letter, all the while absorbing his extensive knowledge abo…

by Nicole Zappone

02/03/2016

Schools

Photos By Art Teacher At Danbury's Wooster School Picked For Juried Show DANBURY, Conn. -- Wooster School art teacher Sarah Rand has been selected as part of the juried show at the Lori Wagner Studio/ Gallery in Chester starting Feb. 7.Rand, who lives in Mount Kisco, N.Y., entered a series of photos in the Average Joe Photo Show. The art opening is Sunday, Feb. 7, from noon to 3 p.m. and the exhibit will run through National Joe Day on March 27. The show is free and open to all; refreshments will be served. A portion of photo sales benefit Doctors Without Borders and water.org. Located in the heart of the village of Chester, the Lori Warner Gallery showcase…

by Nicole Zappone

02/03/2016

Events

Fairfield's Pequot Library To Unveil Rare Books on First Fridays SOUTHPORT, Conn. – Experience unusual and rare books at the Pequot Library in Southport running on Fridays, Feb. 5-May 6. On the first Friday of every month, up to five items from Pequot Library’s treasure trove of rare books and manuscripts will be revealed, opened from a sealed box. This first-time ever event is free and open to the public and will take place at 10:45 a.m. in the library's reading room, led by Pequot Library’s Executive Director Heather-Marie Montilla. “It is our special collections that make this remarkable institution truly unique,” says Montilla. These collections i…

by Nicole Zappone

02/03/2016

Neighbors

Painting Classes To Start At Keter Torah In Teaneck TEANECK, N.J. -- Come meet your inner artist at painting classes starting at Keter Torah in Teaneck on Monday, Feb. 8.Class will be taught by Nikki Sausen, who is from Paint With Me! Sausen is an artist, art therapist, and the class was inspired by her. Sausen wants everyone to discover their inner artist. Sausen studied art at Stern College and FIT. She received her Master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapy from Hofstra University. Class runs from 8-10 p.m. Refreshments will be served. To register, click here, and select Painting from the dropbox menu. Keter Torah is located at 600 Roemer…

by Nicole Zappone

02/03/2016

Events

Pompton Lakes Library Registration Open For Next Dog-Reading Session POMPTON LAKES, N.J. -- The Pompton Lakes Library wants to remind everyone it is time to register for the February Read to a Dog session. The next session will be from 4-5 p.m. Monday.Children ages 5-10 may sign up for a 10- to 15-minute time slot to read to a certified therapy dog. There are eight time slots available. Valor and Polly are certified therapy dogs that will be with their handlers during this event. The purpose of this event is to help children practice their reading skills and help build their confidence without the fear of judgment or criticism. For more information, visit…

by Nicole Zappone

02/03/2016

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