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Brookfield Republicans To Host GOP Straw Poll In January Brookfield Republicans To Host GOP Straw Poll In January
Brookfield Republicans To Host GOP Straw Poll In January BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- Brookfield will host the 2016 Connecticut Republican Presidential Straw Poll on Friday, January 15, at 7 p.m. at Golf Quest Family Sports Center, 1 Sand Cut Road. Light refreshments will be served at the event. “We are honored Brookfield has been chosen by GOP State Central to host the straw poll in our area,” Selectman Marty Flynn said in a statement. “I encourage Republicans in Western Connecticut to come join us on the 15th and help support the Connecticut Republicans' federal account by purchasing a ballot.”

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Lifestyle
Monroe Library Holding Jigsaw Puzzle Contest Monroe Library Holding Jigsaw Puzzle Contest
Monroe Library Holding Jigsaw Puzzle Contest MONROE, Conn. -- The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, 733 Monroe Turnpike, will hold a "Puzzle-Off Party” on Saturday, Jan 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eight teams of up to six members will compete to see who can complete the most of a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle. Lunch will be provided at the event. Individuals or small groups who wish to participate can register at the reference desk by Dec. 23. In the event of inclement weather, the contest would be moved to Saturday, Jan. 9. For more information, click here.

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Schools
North Haledon's Eastern Christian School Announces Open Houses North Haledon's Eastern Christian School Announces Open Houses
North Haledon's Eastern Christian School Announces Open Houses NORTH HALEDON, N.J. -- Eastern Christian School has announced its open house schedule for 2016. A pre-K and kindergarten preview will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Elementary school open house will be Thursday, March 3. Middle school will be open on Thursday, March 10, and the high school open house will be on Thursday, March 17. For more information call 973-427-4729 or email admissions@easternchristian.org.

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News
New Canaan's Grace Farms Offers Assault Prevention Courses For Women New Canaan's Grace Farms Offers Assault Prevention Courses For Women
New Canaan's Grace Farms Offers Assault Prevention Courses For Women NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The Grace Farms Foundation is hosting a course designed to educate women and girls on how to reduce their chances of becoming victims of assault and domestic violence. The class, which includes a self-defense demonstration, will address the prevalence of sexual assault on college campuses, and the impact drugs and alcohol have on student behavior. The course will meet twice a week for five weeks for an hour-and-a-half each day. The first class is scheduled to meet on Jan. 12, 2016, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Other dates include Jan. 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28, and Feb. 2, 4, 9, …

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Events
SoNo Branch Library Offering Tech Assistance To Norwalk Community SoNo Branch Library Offering Tech Assistance To Norwalk Community
SoNo Branch Library Offering Tech Assistance To Norwalk Community NORWALK, Conn. -- The SoNo Branch Library is offering patrons the chance for individual assistance with technology-related needs. The facility’s “Book a Librarian” program begins on Wednesday, Jan. 6, and will run weekly throughout the month. During the sessions, librarians will be available for 45 minutes of one-on-one assistance with e-books, e-mail, smart phones, iPads, laptops, Internet, Google searches or Microsoft Word. Available time slots include 9:30 to 10:15 a.m., 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 12:15p.m. The service is free and open to the Norwalk community. Registra…

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Port Chester Holding Seminars For Prospective Candidates Port Chester Holding Seminars For Prospective Candidates
Port Chester Holding Seminars For Prospective Candidates PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The Village of Port Chester will begin a series of seminars to inform residents on how to qualify as a candidate for the upcoming 2016 Village election. The seminars will begin on Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 6:00 p.m. at the Port Chester Senior Community Center, 222 Grace Church St. The presentation will describe the election process, early voting and cumulative voting. The session will also provide information on how to qualify to run for a Board of Trustee seat. The elections for the six trustee slots will be held on March 15, 2016. For more information, contact Port C…

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Schools
Garfield Superintendent Reminds Parents Of Student-Athletes To Be Nice Garfield Superintendent Reminds Parents Of Student-Athletes To Be Nice
Garfield Superintendent Reminds Parents Of Student-Athletes To Be Nice GARFIELD, N.J. – Garfield Public Schools Superintendent Nicholas Perrapato recently published an open letter on parental conduct at sporting events. In the letter, Perrapato encouraged parents to be positive role models for their children and to show respect for coaches, spectators, officials and opposing players. "We feel that as parents you play a vital role in the development of your student athletes," the superintendent wrote. To read the entire letter, click here.

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Fair Lawn LEAD Program Holds Graduation At Memorial Middle School Fair Lawn LEAD Program Holds Graduation At Memorial Middle School
Fair Lawn Lead Program Holds Graduation At Memorial Middle School FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- Fair Lawn police held their Law Enforcement Against Drugs graduation at Memorial Middle School on Monday, December 21. During the LEAD program, sixth graders at the school learned about the harmful effects of drugs, along with a variety of skills to stay away from them. After the graduation, the students celebrated with a pizza lunch.

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Mayor Davis To Provide Final Report To Mount Vernon City Council Mayor Davis To Provide Final Report To Mount Vernon City Council
Mayor Davis To Provide Final Report To Mount Vernon City Council MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Mayor Ernest D. Davis will present his final report to the City Council on Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Davis, whose term as mayor is ending, will detail the city’s economic development potential and provide a report on its financial and physical health. He will also discuss a variety of projects and programs that the city has been involved in during his time in office. “As I will be leaving office at the end of the month, it’s important that the City Council, incoming members and citizens understand how the groundwork that was laid out affects the …

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Elmwood Park Breaking Dress Code To Raise Awareness Of Rare Diseases Elmwood Park Breaking Dress Code To Raise Awareness Of Rare Diseases
Elmwood Park Breaking Dress Code To Raise Awareness Of Rare Diseases ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- Elmwood Park Public Schools will hold “Dress Down Day,” a charitable fundraising event on Friday, Jan. 8. Although the schools usually enforce a dress code that permits only certain types of apparel, for $1 all students – and staff – can wear black and white to raise awareness of rare diseases. Proceeds of the fundraiser will go toward Rare is Beautiful, a non-profit organization created by Sal and Denise Ingui, parents of Dee Dee Ingui, who was diagnosed with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, a disease that significantly increases the risk of cancer. For more information, c…

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