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Westport Library Offering Weaving Sessions For Kids During Holiday Break Westport Library Offering Weaving Sessions For Kids During Holiday Break Westport Library Offering Weaving Sessions For Kids During Holiday Break
Westport Library Offering Weaving Sessions For Kids During Holiday Break WESTPORT, Conn. -- The children’s department at the Westport Library, 20 Jesup Road, is offering a series of free weaving projects for children from Saturday, Dec. 26, to Monday, Jan. 4. Children of all ages are invited to drop by anytime during school vacation and weave on a giant loom. Materials are provided, but participants can also bring items such as yarn, ribbon scraps and crepe paper to add to their projects. On Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 29 and 30, the library will be hosting a special hula hoop weaving workshop from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Children in grades 6 to 9 are invited to make…
Allendale Wellness Center Announces Holiday Schedule Allendale Wellness Center Announces Holiday Schedule Allendale Wellness Center Announces Holiday Schedule
Allendale Wellness Center Announces Holiday Schedule ALLENDALE, N.J. -- The community wellness center at Northern Highlands Regional High School, 298 Hillside Ave., will be closed the week of Sunday, December 20, through Sunday, January 3, 2016. It will reopen on Monday, January 4. For more information, click here.
Yorktown Police Charge 21-Year-Old Man, Teen Girl With Stealing From Sears Yorktown Police Charge 21-Year-Old Man, Teen Girl With Stealing From Sears Yorktown Police Charge 21-Year-Old Man, Teen Girl With Stealing From Sears
Yorktown Police Charge 21-Year-Old Man, Teen Girl With Stealing From Sears YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Yorktown police arrested a 21-year-old male from Yonkers and a 16-year-old female from Carmel on shoplifting charges on Monday. Police received a call Monday from Sears security reporting two shoplifters in custody, police report. Following an investigation at the scene, officers arrested Lucas Rodriguez and the teenage female, whose name is being withheld due to her eligibility for youthful offender status, according to officials. Rodriguez and the female allegedly exited Sears without attempting to pay for assorted clothing, jewelry and perfume valued at a total of $124…
Darien YMCA Cares Club Collecting Gloves, Mittens for Shelter Darien YMCA Cares Club Collecting Gloves, Mittens for Shelter Darien YMCA Cares Club Collecting Gloves, Mittens for Shelter
Darien YMCA Cares Club Collecting Gloves, Mittens for Shelter DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien YMCA's Y Cares Club of middle school and high school students met at the Y to complete a number of charitable holiday projects on Saturday, Dec. 5. The group’s activities included making cards for American service personnel, and tree garland for the Darien Nature Center. They also put up the Darien YMCA holiday giving tree, and will be collecting new and gently used gloves, hats and mittens for the Bridgeport YMCA emergency shelter until Monday, December 21. Donations can be made at the Darien Y lobby in a box next to the tree.
New Canaan High School Senior Michael Collins Named News 12 Scholar Athlete New Canaan High School Senior Michael Collins Named News 12 Scholar Athlete New Canaan High School Senior Michael Collins Named News 12 Scholar Athlete
New Canaan High School Senior Michael Collins Named News 12 Scholar Athlete NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Michael Collins, a senior at New Canaan High School, was recently named a News 12 Connecticut Scholar Athlete. A record-setting quarterback for the football team, Collins’ achievements on the gridiron include a nine-touchdown pass performance against Trumbull. Collins is also a standout student, and a volunteer with “Staying Put New Canaan,” an organization that helps senior citizens stay in their homes. Collins was accepted by the University of Michigan as a preferred walk on, but declined. He has committed to the University of Pennsylvania, and will begin attendi…
Google Maps Street View Car Spotted In Fairfield Google Maps Street View Car Spotted In Fairfield Google Maps Street View Car Spotted In Fairfield
Google Maps Street View Car Spotted In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Google Maps Street View car was recently spotted in Tunxis Hill and Villa Avenue in Fairfield. The Subaru Impreza, which has been fitted with a 360-degree panoramic camera, was also recently spotted near the Circle Diner at 441 Post Rd. On Dec. 10, the vehicle made an appearance at the Riverside Commons Shopping Center in Greenwich. For more information on Google's Street View fleet, click here.
Gold Coast Children's Center Opens In Darien Gold Coast Children's Center Opens In Darien Gold Coast Children's Center Opens In Darien
Gold Coast Children's Center Opens In Darien DARIEN, Conn. -- Gold Coast Children’s Center celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, December 15. The center serves children who have a variety of needs, including autism, ADHD, social or behavioral challenges, or difficulties with daily living skills such as toilet training or participating in family and community activities. The facility’s co-directors, Jessica Cordier and Lori Mastrogiacomo, are both board certified behavior analysts. For more information, call 203-883-8827, or click here.
Civic Center In Greenwich Holding Skating Party For Kids Civic Center In Greenwich Holding Skating Party For Kids Civic Center In Greenwich Holding Skating Party For Kids
Civic Center In Greenwich Holding Skating Party For Kids GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center is hosting a roller skating party for kids in grades K through 6 on Tuesday, December 29, from 1 to 3 p.m. The cost to skate is $7, and includes the skate rental, if needed. Participants who have their own skates or blades can use them. A parent or guardian must accompany children during the session, which will include games and contests. Sherry Klein, who directs the roller skating program at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, will run the event. Tickets are limited. To sign up in advance, visit the Bendheim Western Gre…
Loan Outreach Venue For Superstorm Sandy Victims Opens In Fairfield Loan Outreach Venue For Superstorm Sandy Victims Opens In Fairfield Loan Outreach Venue For Superstorm Sandy Victims Opens In Fairfield
Loan Outreach Venue For Superstorm Sandy Victims Opens In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- First Selectman Mike Tetreau has announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration has reopened the filing period for anyone impacted by Superstorm Sandy to apply for low-interest disaster loans. The new filing deadline for physical damage and economic injury losses is December 1, 2016. For those who have questions or need assistance with the process, the SBA recently opened a disaster loan outreach center at the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities at 100 Mona Terrace. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9 to 5 p.m., except on Christmas Day, New Year’s…
SoNo Branch Library Holding Workshop On Making Edible Gingerbread Houses SoNo Branch Library Holding Workshop On Making Edible Gingerbread Houses SoNo Branch Library Holding Workshop On Making Edible Gingerbread Houses
SoNo Branch Library Holding Workshop On Making Edible Gingerbread Houses NORWALK, Conn. -- The SoNo Branch Library, 10 Washington St., is hosting a workshop where children can learn to make edible gingerbread houses. The event will take place on Saturday, Dec. 19, during three different time slots: 1:30 to 2:05 p.m.; 2:10 to 2:45 p.m.; and 2:50 to 3:25 p.m. The program is free-of-charge. Participants must bring a milk carton of any size for the project, but all other supplies will be provided. To register, call 203-899-2790, ext. 15903 or click here.
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