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The Message Is In The Medium: Art Show Opens At Wilton Library
WILTON, Conn. – In a celebration of media, the Wilton Library is to host an art exhibition - "The Message is in the Medium" - featuring four local artists.
The exhibit, which will hold an opening from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18, will include works from artists Eileen Panepinto of Weston, Debra Schaffer of Ridgefield, Ellen Schiffman of Weston and Joyce Seymour of Wilton, according to a statement from the library.
Panepinto, a mixed media artist, painter and collagist who earned a bachelor of Fine Arts degree with honors in painting from the School of Visual Arts in New York City, will…
Somers High School Students Present 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
SOMERS, N.Y. -- Drama students at Somers High School are scheduled to perform "A Midsummer Night's Dream," beginning Friday, according to the school district.
The play, a comedy written by William Shakespeare in the 1590s, is to be performed by the students at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18, and Saturday, Nov. 19, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, according to the school district.
Tickets to the performances, which can be purchased here, cost $5 for senior citizens, $10 for students and $13 for adults. Tickets also can be purchased at the door at the time of the show, according to t…
Franklin Lakes Fire Department Rings Alarm On Open House
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- The Franklin Lakes Volunteer Fire Department has scheduled an Open House aimed at attracting new volunteers.The event, scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, will allow students and adults aged 16 and over to get an up close look at the firehouse and its equipment, according to Facebook post by the department.
The fire department, which has served the community for more than 92 years, has always been volunteer-based, relying on the motto, "neighbors helping neighbors," according to the social media post.
The department's firehouse is located at 479 Bende…
Vendors Sought For Danbury Museum's Holiday Shoppe And Craft Fair
DANBURY, Conn. – The Danbury Museum & Historical Society has scheduled its annual Holiday Shoppe and Craft Fair from Nov. 26 – Dec. 23 in Huntington Hall at its 43 Main Street campus, according to organizers.
Those pulling the nearly month-long fair together are currently seeking artisans and craft makers interested in selling their goods during the popular event, according to organizers.
In years prior, the fair has featured a wide variety of items such as handcrafted jewelry, fashion accessories, handmade bath and body products, presents for pets, holiday décor, wood-crafted items, fl…
Bronxville Middle, High School Students Vote In Mock Election
BRONXVILLE, N.Y. – Using replicas of the 2016 New York state ballot, Bronxville’s middle and high school students took to the polls this week to "elect" their local, state and federal leaders.
The pre-teens and teens held their mock elections over a two-day period on Monday and Tuesday this week, casting votes for the president, U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, state Senate, state Assembly and Westchester County District Attorney, according to a statement from the school district.
“This is one of the most turbulent elections that we’ve had in the history of our country, s…
