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Nicole Briggs

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White Plains' ArtsWestchester Partners With Half Time For ArtsBash WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Craft beer lovers will join art enthusiasts and food connoisseurs this year at ArtsWestchester’s signature ArtsBash event on Friday, May 20, thanks to a new partnership with beer retailer Half Time. As both the arts and craft beer industries look to diversify and grow their audiences, both ArtsWestchester and Half Time saw the partnership as a great way to bridge their respective loyal followings. Pours of Brooklyn Brew, Ithaca Brew and Kelso Brew will be paired with an evening of food and art featuring works by more than 20 artists on view at the event, along with tasti…

by Nicole Briggs

05/22/2016

Schools

United Way Brings Business To Books Read-a-thon To Stamford Schools STAMFORD, Conn. – The United Way of Western Connecticut and the Stamford Early Childhood Collaborative celebrated the power of reading with their annual Business to Books Read-a-Thon at all 12 Stamford elementary schools. Through the United Way’s Workplace Volunteer Council, a coalition of businesses that promotes the critical importance of volunteerism in the community, the Business to Books Read-a-thon was launched in 2002. The purpose of the Business to Books initiative is to promote literacy and enhance public education by increasing community volunteerism in the schools. The following…

by Nicole Briggs

05/21/2016

Business

Cool Down This Summer At Ice Creamery Milkcraft In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. – All eyes will be on the Brick Walk since the new, all-natural small batch ice creamery Milkcraft has opened its doors and fired up its liquid nitrogen mixers in Fairfield. Milkcraft is chilling chef-driven cow-to-cones featuring locally sourced ingredients and fresh milk base from local farms. Everything at Milkcraft is made to order, including the ice cream. The liquid nitrogen freezes the local farm-sourced milk-base ensuring that ice crystals that would otherwise form in a batch freezer never do, and that patrons enjoy the smoothest ice cream. Milkcraft’s made-to-ord…

by Nicole Briggs

05/21/2016

Neighbors

Norwalk's Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Receives $20K Donation From Xerox NORWALK, Conn. – The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum has received a $20,000 grant from The Xerox Foundation in support of the museum’s 2016 educational and cultural programs. Museum Chairman of the Board Patsy Brescia and Executive Director Susan Gilgore received the grant donation Thursday from Xerox Foundation President Mark Conlin in the museum’s library. "As a Norwalk neighbor, we are proud and honored to lend our support to the Education Programs again in 2016,” Conlin said. “Xerox and the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion share a passion for culture and historic preservation. Local hist…

by Nicole Briggs

05/21/2016

Neighbors

Wyckoff Artist Mark Oberndorf Exhibits Work At BergenPAC In Englewood ENGLEWOOD, N.J. – The Bergen Performing Arts Center Intermezzo Art Gallery will host Wyckoff award-winning fine artist Mark Oberndorf from June 2-30. The gallery is open to the public during box office hours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays, as well as being available to patrons of scheduled performances. Oberndorf will be offering a selection of works in a variety of sizes and genres. Although best known for his work capturing local landmarks around Bergen County, Oberndorf also has started accepting custom commissions from local homeowners. Paintings of homes…

by Nicole Briggs

05/21/2016

Events

Cooking Show Raises Funds For Lyndhurst Emergency Squad LYNDHURST, N.J. – A Pampered Chef fundraiser cooking show for Lyndhurst Police Emergency Squad will take place at 11 a.m. Sunday at the emergency squad headquarters, 297 Delafield Ave., Lyndhurst. Sample a tasty recipe and get easy cooking tips while supporting a great cause. Up to 15 percent of the total sales will go toward the fundraiser, plus an extra $3 for every show booked from the event. Click here to RSVP.

by Nicole Briggs

05/21/2016

Lifestyle

Glen Rock Library Seeks Summer Teen Volunteers GLEN ROCK, N.J. – Tween/teen summer volunteer opportunities are available at the Glen Rock Library for those entering sixth through 12th grades. Most opportunities are from Monday, June 27 to Friday, Aug. 12. All will require a training session. Volunteer opportunities include: Decoration Task Force: Monday, June 20 to Friday, June 24 only. Do you have a creative eye, or a knack for hanging things in obscure places? Put those talents to use by preparing the library for summer reading with decorative flair. Become a Tech Tutor: Up to four hours per week. Come in for a two-hour morning shi…

by Nicole Briggs

05/21/2016

Lifestyle

All Rutherford Dogs, Cats Must Be Licensed, Officials Say RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The Rutherford Health Department and Police Department reminds residents that under borough ordinance, all dogs and cats harbored in the Borough of Rutherford are required to be licensed through the Police Department Records Bureau. Dogs are licensed on a calendar year beginning at 7 months of age with renewals taking place in January and cat licenses are valid for the length of time the rabies vaccination is valid. Licensing of dogs and cats has many benefits for the pet owner, as well as for the citizens of the community: Licensing dogs and cats ensures they are vacc…

by Nicole Briggs

05/21/2016

Events

Relay For Life In Allendale Draws 40 Teams ALLENDALE, N.J. – So far, 40 teams and 354 participants have raised $52,000 in the Relay for Life event set for Saturday from 5 p.m. to Sunday at 6 a.m. at Northern Highlands Regional High School in Allendale. Check in starts at 5 p.m. Saturday. Opening ceremonies follow at 6 p.m. The Luminaria Ceremony will take place at 9 p.m. At the Luminaria Ceremony, participants remember loved ones lost to cancer, support people who currently have cancer and honor people who fought cancer in the past. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life movement is the world's largest and most impactful fundr…

by Nicole Briggs

05/21/2016

Lifestyle

Maritime Aquarium Seeks New Volunteers NORWALK, Conn. – Do you like marine animals? Want to share your knowledge and enthusiasm with others? The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk is looking for new volunteers. Interviews will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 31 and Thursday, June 2. “Helping visitors, especially children, learn about Long Island Sound is personally rewarding and crucial in building public awareness about issues affecting our local environment,” said Lisa Slinsky, assistant director of volunteers and community service. “The volunteer program is vital to the mission of The Maritime Aquarium and its educational goals. Pl…

by Nicole Briggs

05/21/2016

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