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Spring Is Served: Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Dishes Up Westchester Deals Spring Is Served: Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Dishes Up Westchester Deals
Spring Is Served: Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Dishes Up Westchester Deals DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- Dutchess, Putnam, and Westchester County officials were on hand -- along with a host of Hudson Valley chefs, farmers and purveyors -- on Tuesday, Feb. 28 to kick off 2017 Spring Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (HVRW). The event, now in its 11th year, took place at Half Moon Restaurant in Dobbs Ferry. More than 200 restaurants are participating in the special three-course prix fixe promotion ($22.95 lunch; $32.95 dinner) which runs from Monday, March 6 to  Sunday, March 19. Go HERE for a complete list. HVRW is produced by The Valley Table magazine and made possible with t…

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Charis Concert In Bedford Village Features Works By Bach, Vivaldi Charis Concert In Bedford Village Features Works By Bach, Vivaldi
Charis Concert In Bedford Village Features Works By Bach, Vivaldi BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Charis Chamber Voices, a chorus made up of 37 residents from Westchester and Fairfield counties, announced that it will be holding a baroque music concert on Saturday. The chorus will perform renditions of music from artists such as Bach and Vivaldi. The concert is scheduled to take place at the Bedford Presbyterian Church, which is in downtown Bedford Village, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the concert are $25, or $20 for senior citizens. Charis offers people the chance to purchase tickets on its website or at the door.

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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Armonk's Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize Winner, Appearing At Local Library Armonk's Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize Winner, Appearing At Local Library
Armonk's Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize Winner, Appearing At Local Library ARMONK, N.Y. -- Armonk resident Dave Barry, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, will be making an appearance at the North Castle Public Library on Thursday, April 6. The library, which announced Barry's upcoming visit, noted his local ties. "Enjoy the wit and the wisdom of Armonk's very own Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist and author of more than thirty books, as he returns to his home town, bringing us a memorable & entertaining evening." The library says that Barry's visit will serve as a fundraiser for St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, which is also celebrating its 1…

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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Westchester Groups Continue 'Justice Monday' In White Plains Westchester Groups Continue 'Justice Monday' In White Plains
Westchester Groups Continue 'Justice Monday' In White Plains WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Residents passionate about issues facing Westchester County and the nation today are invited to take part in the next Social Justice Monday on Monday, Feb. 27 in White Plains. Hosted by the WESPAC Foundation, the next gathering at noon at the Fountain in downtown will be a peaceful rally and show of strength and resistance to the policies of hate and divisiveness, said Nada Khader of WESPAC. Attendees are invited to bring signs (not on sticks please) and friends.  "Silence equals acceptance. Raise your voice with the community and show the world that we are…

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by K Reakes
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Greyhound Dogs Coming To North Castle Library Greyhound Dogs Coming To North Castle Library
Greyhound Dogs Coming To North Castle Library ARMONK, N.Y. -- The North Castle Public Library will have some canine visitors next week. The library announced that greyhound dogs will be appearing at both of its branches on Thursday, March 2. The first visit is scheduled for the North White Plains branch at 3 p.m., and at the Armonk branch at 5 p.m. "All ages are welcome at the meet and greet, and it’s absolutely free!" the library's announcement states. Information about adopting greyhounds will also be provided, the library notes. The North White Plains branch is located at 10 Clove Road in North White Plains, while the A…

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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Chappaqua Group Holding Panel On 'Fake News' In Trump Era Chappaqua Group Holding Panel On 'Fake News' In Trump Era
Chappaqua Group Holding Panel On 'Fake News' In Trump Era CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- A local liberal-leaning group called Left of Main Street announced that it will hold a panel discussion on the role of fake news in the era of President Donald Trump, which will feature current and former journalists. The panelists include Grace Bennett, publisher and editor of The Inside Press; Helen Jonsen, a former journalist with Fox 5 and Pix 11; Kate Stone Lombardi, who contributes to The New York Times; and Kristen Prata Browde, a former CBS News anchor. Left of Main Street is a group founded by Chappaqua residents Cynthia Ware Metcalf and Ann Styles Brochstein, wh…

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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Horticultural 'Crown Jewel' Set To Bloom In Somers' Lasdon Park Horticultural 'Crown Jewel' Set To Bloom In Somers' Lasdon Park
Horticultural 'Crown Jewel' Set To Bloom In Somers' Lasdon Park SOMERS, N.Y. – In just a few months, nature lovers will be able to visit a tropical rainforest, without having to travel to South America, Africa or Asia, said Ted Kozlowski, manager of the Lasdon Park and Arboretum in Somers. Ten years – and a lot of blood, sweat, and tears – in the making, the park’s new Glass House Conservatory is set to open on Saturday, June 17. Its first exhibit, titled “The Rainforest: Tropical Treasures,” will feature, not only exotic plants and flowers, but water features and the sounds of such jungle denizens as macaws, jaguars, and poison dart frogs. “It’s our v…

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by Carol Reif
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Meet Clifford The Dog At Country Children's Center Book Fair In Katonah Meet Clifford The Dog At Country Children's Center Book Fair In Katonah
Meet Clifford The Dog At Country Children's Center Book Fair In Katonah KATONAH, N.Y. -- Country Children's Center announced that Clifford the Big Red Dog will be on hand for its annual Scholastic Book Fair and Pancake Breakfast. The fair is scheduled for Saturday, March 3 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and will be held at 466 Cross River Road in Katonah. "Parents and children can browse hundreds of children’s books and buy the ones they want at a discount while supporting the Country Children’s Center and having fun," the center noted in its announcement. Admission to the fair is $5 per person. Breakfast will include sausage and pancakes, while kids can ge…

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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Katonah Library Celebrating Women's Sufferage Centennial With Photo Gallery Katonah Library Celebrating Women's Sufferage Centennial With Photo Gallery
Katonah Library Celebrating Women's Sufferage Centennial With Photo Gallery KATONAH, N.Y. -- To celebrate the 100th anniversary of when women were granted the right to vote across the country, the Katonah Village Library announced that it will host a photo gallery. The gallery, which will run in March, is called "Votes for Women: Celebrating New York’s Suffrage Centennial." It is scheduled to kick off with a reception on Friday, March 3 at 6:30 p.m. That evening, the library says there will be a screening of the 2004 historical drama "Iron Jawed Angels," which starred Anjelica Huston, Hilary Swank and Margo Martindale. The library adds that it wi…

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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Horticultural 'Crown Jewel' Set To Bloom In Somers' Lasdon Park Horticultural 'Crown Jewel' Set To Bloom In Somers' Lasdon Park
Horticultural 'Crown Jewel' Set To Bloom In Somers' Lasdon Park SOMERS, N.Y. – In just a few months, nature lovers will be able to visit a tropical rainforest, without having to travel to South America, Africa or Asia, said Ted Kozlowski, manager of the Lasdon Park and Arboretum in Somers. Ten years – and a lot of blood, sweat, and tears – in the making, the park’s new Glass House Conservatory is set to open on Saturday, June 17. Its first exhibit, titled “The Rainforest: Tropical Treasures,” will feature, not only exotic plants and flowers, but water features and the sounds of such jungle denizens as macaws, jaguars, and poison dart frogs. “It’s our v…

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by Carol Reif
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Westchester Action Group Schedules President's Day Rally In White Plains Westchester Action Group Schedules President's Day Rally In White Plains
Westchester Action Group Schedules President's Day Rally In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Community leaders and grassroots activists will gather at noon on Monday, Feb. 20 at the intersection of Main Street and Mamaroneck Ave for the fourth scheduled "Justice Monday" on President's Day. Westchester County Board Legislator Catherine Borgia will speak about the Immigrant Protection Bill that she is sponsoring at the County Board of Legislators, and will share ways citizens can be supportive of these efforts. Details are HERE. You can also go to www.wespac.org.

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by Jeanne Muchnick
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Pound Ridge Group Seeks 'Citizen Scientists' To Fight Invasive Species Pound Ridge Group Seeks 'Citizen Scientists' To Fight Invasive Species
Pound Ridge Group Seeks 'Citizen Scientists' To Fight Invasive Species POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- In an effort to battle the spread of invasive plant species, the Pound Ridge Land Conservancy announced that it is looking for "citizen scientists" to help. To this end, three seminars are being offered to the public this month. The first will include a visit by Akiko Busch, author of the work "The Incidental Steward: Reflections on Citizen Science." Busch, the conservancy says, will talk about how volunteers play a role in maintaining ecosystems. She will also discuss how to recruit volunteers, the conservancy adds. The talk, which will also feature…

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by Tom Auchterlonie