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Events

Shelton Library Hosting Adult Discussion Of 'Mary Poppins' SHELTON, Conn. -- The Plumb Memorial Library is hosting an adult group discussion of P.L. Travers' work, "Mary Poppins," on Friday, March 18, at 6 p.m. The event will include tea and snacks. Members of the group, which meets monthly, share their views of childhood classics. New members are welcome to join. For more information, call 203-924-1580. The library is located at 65 Wooster St.

03/16/2016

Events

Norwalk Hospital Holding Smoking Cessation Program NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk Hospital is offering a free smoking cessation course for area residents beginning on Thursday, April 14, at 6 p.m. in the third floor respiratory room of the hospital’s Section of Pulmonary Medicine. The department offers the program twice a year as a service to the community. The course, which is taught by Beverly Jacoby, a registered respiratory therapist at the hospital, consists of six weekly sessions that provide smokers with both social support and a plan of action in their effort to quit. Early registration for the program is requested. For more informat…

03/16/2016

Sports

Fair Lawn Fourth Grade Travel Basketball Team Hosting Playoff Game FAIR LAWN, N.J. – The Fair Lawn All-Sports Fourth Grade Boys Travel Basketball team will host a playoff game on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Middle School. The team finished the regular season with a record of 11-3. For more information about Fair Lawn All-Sports programs, click here.

03/15/2016

Schools

Tony Winner Joanna Gleason Visits 'Into The Woods' Cast At New Canaan High NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Actress Joanna Gleason visited the New Canaan High School cast and crew of “Into The Woods” for a workshop and question and answer session last week. Gleason won the 1988 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role as the Baker’s Wife in the Broadway production of the show. The play is based on the book by James Lapine and musical score by Stephen Sondheim. The NCHS performances will take place March 17, 18 and 19 at 7 p.m. in the high school’s auditorium. Orchestra seating is $18; seats in the mezzanine are $15. To purchase tickets, click here.

03/15/2016

Politics

Wilton's Boucher Argues For Small Business Retirement Plan Marketplace FAIRFIED COUNTY, Conn. -- State Sens. Toni Boucher (R-26) and L. Scott Frantz (R-36) unveiled a proposal to help Connecticut families save for retirement by making private sector retirement savings plans more accessible to small businesses. The proposal calls for a marketplace set up by the state to promote low-cost, high-quality plans offered by the private sector. The plan, which allows for voluntary participation on the part of both employers and employees, would promote participating in retirement savings plans and educating small employers on plan availability. The proposal is base…

03/15/2016

Politics

Shelton Reps. McGorty And Perillo Push For Social Security Tax Repeal HARTFORD, Conn. -- State Reps. Ben McGorty (R-122) and Jason Perillo (R-113) continued their push this week to exempt Social Security and pension benefits from the state income tax. Both legislators provided testimony supporting the repeal to the General Assembly’s Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee. In Connecticut, state residents that earn Social Security benefits and make over $50,000 per year if single, and $60,000 annually if married, are currently taxed for 25 percent of their total receipts. “Many retirees are in an economic exile from Connecticut, unable to afford to remain …

03/15/2016

Schools

Valhalla School District Hiring Substitute Teachers VALHALLA, N.Y. -- The Valhalla Union Free School District is looking for substitute teachers to join its faculty. Teaching opportunities are available in all grade levels and content areas. Those interested can email an application form, along with any questions, to Dawn Waylonis, secretary to the superintendent, at dwaylonis@valhallaschools.org. After applying for the position, applicants' paperwork will be reviewed. Those selected will interview with a principal and, if recommended, will be placed on Valhalla Schools' substitute teacher list. For an application form, click here.

03/14/2016

Neighbors

North Rockland High School Honors Veterans THIELLS, N.Y. -- North Rockland High School recently hosted a dinner to honor a group of U.S. veterans. The event was held in conjunction with the NRHS Key Club and ROTC. Teachers from the high school provided additional support.

03/14/2016

Events

New Canaan's Waveny LifeCare Network Celebrates Greek Culture And Food NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Residents at The Inn, Waveny LifeCare Network’s residence for independent senior living, recently celebrated an evening of Greek traditions and cuisine. The event was the culmination of the week-long exploration of Greek history, mythology and culture. Residents learned a traditional Greek dance, while dinner featured an assortment of authentic Greek delicacies, including rack of lamb, Athenian chicken with oregano, an assortment of sides and vegetables and baklava for dessert. The Inn is located at 73 Oenoke Ridge. For more information, call 203-594-5450, or clic…

03/14/2016

Neighbors

Monroe Library Hosting Preschool Luau, Screening Of 'Lilo And Stitch' MONROE, Conn. -- The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library will host a preschool luau on Wednesday, March 16, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Crafts, activities, snacks and prizes will be included in the festivities. A screening of “Lilo & Stitch” will be shown immediately after the luau. No registration is required for the events. For more information, call 203-452-2850, or click here. The library is located at 733 Monroe Turnpike.

03/14/2016

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