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Events

Mount Kisco Library Hosting Life Coach Susan Piro MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- The Mount Kisco Public Library is hosting a session with Hudson Valley-based life coach Susan Piro tomorrow from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the library’s small meeting room. Topics covered will include determining life goals and setting up actions to reach them. Registration for the event is required. To reserve a spot, call 914-864-0038. The library is located at 100 E. Main St.

01/06/2016

Events

Hyde Park's FDR Library Commemorates Anniversary Of 'Four Freedoms' Speech HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- Today marks the 75th anniversary of Franklin Delano Roosevelt's "Four Freedoms" speech, the State of the Union address in which the president declared that people everywhere should have freedom of speech and religion, and freedom from want and fear. To honor the address, given Jan. 6, 1941, the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum have joined forces with the National Archives Motion Picture Preservation Labs to create new enhanced versions of the speech in HD. For more information, click here.

01/06/2016

Lifestyle

Ardsley Middle School Student To Appear On Lifetime's 'Child Genius' ARDSLEY, N.Y. -- Arnav Krishna, a fifth grade student at Ardsley Middle School, will be a participant in the second season of Lifetime's competition series, "Child Genius: Battle of the Brightest," premiering Thursday, Jan. 7, at 8 p.m. The competition, which takes place over ten weeks, tests the nation’s brightest young minds on their knowledge of subjects such as math, spelling, geography and current events. The competitors will be vying for a $100,000 grand prize and the title of Child Genius 2016.

01/06/2016

News

Monroe To Begin Curbside Pick-Up Of Christmas Trees MONROE, Conn. -- The Monroe Highway Department will be collecting Christmas trees placed at the curb by 7 a.m. beginning the week of Monday, Jan. 11, and ending on Friday, Jan. 22. Trees should be free of all decorations and should not be bagged. It is not necessary to call for an appointment. Residents may also take Christmas trees to the Garder Road Landfill, 211 Garder Road, on Fridays or Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Disposal of trees is free-of-charge.

01/06/2016

Politics

Business Council Presents Leadership Award To Stratford Rep. Hoydick STRATFORD, Conn. -- State Representative Laura Hoydick (R-Stratford) was presented with the Susan L. Davis Leadership Award by the Bridgeport Regional Business Council during their 2015 Annual Dinner held at the Trumbull Marriot on Dec. 16. The Davis Award recognizes a woman business leader and BRBC member who is accomplished in her professional life and community. Hoydick, who has lived, worked and volunteered her entire life in Stratford, is currently serving as deputy House Republican leader in the Connecticut General Assembly. “I am very honored to receive the Susan L. Davis Leaders…

01/06/2016

Lifestyle

Monroe Library Hosting Coloring Workshop For Adults MONROE, Conn. -- The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, 733 Monroe Turnpike, is hosting “Zen Coloring For Adults” at the library on Sunday, Jan. 10, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The library will provide assorted decorative pages and colored pencils, as well as background music. Participants may bring their own crayons or pencils if they prefer. This session is for adults only, and registration is required. For more information, call 203-452-2850, or click here.

01/06/2016

Schools

Norwalk Community College Preps For 'Super Saturday Registration Blitz' NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk Community College will be holding a “Super Saturday Registration Blitz” on Saturday, Jan. 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the East Campus atrium to help students choose courses and register for the spring semester. Prospective students will be able to meet with NCC President David L. Levinson and college staff members who will personally assist them with the registration process and discuss class schedules, course selection, financial aid, testing and other topics. Refreshments will be served, and free giveaways will be provided to the first 50 students who enter. …

01/06/2016

News

Garfield Boys And Girls Club To Renovate Gym GARFIELD, N.J. -- The Garfield Boys and Girls Club has begun efforts to renovate the floors in its gym. In addition to a new surface, scoreboards and bingo boards will also be added to the facility. The project is expected to be completed in about a week. The club, which opened in 1959, is located at 490 Midland Ave. For more information, click here.

01/06/2016

Sports

Passaic Baseball League Honors Mayor PASSAIC, N.J. -- The Passaic Roberto Clemente Little League recently honored the city's mayor, Alex D. Blanco, with a plaque recognizing his support for the league. "The Roberto Clemente League is a great asset to Passaic City," Blanco said. "Coaches and staff understand the importance of cultivating a successful child with not only education but recreation, as well." The city is in the process of trying to boost its baseball leagues through Major League Baseball’s RBI program. For more information, click here.

01/06/2016

Events

Weston's Norfield Grange Celebrating 120 Years With Barn Dance And Dinner WESTON, Conn. -- The Norfield Grange is celebrating its 120th anniversary at its third annual Barn Dance and Dinner on Saturday, Jan. 9, at 7 p.m. at the Norfield Grange Hall, 12 Good Hill Road A barn dance featuring contra dance caller Billy Fischer, joined by musicians Bill Walach and Dave Howard, will headline the festivities. No dance experience is necessary. Chili and cornbread will be served at the potluck dinner. Attendees are welcome to bring an appetizer, side dish or dessert to share. Tickets are $20 per person, or $40 per family. For more information or to RSVP, call 203-226…

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