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State Sen. Carlucci Honored At Rockland Jewish Family Service Brunch NEW CITY, N.Y. -- State Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) was honored at Rockland Jewish Family Service's Unsung Heroes Brunch on Sunday, Dec. 6. The senator was recognized for his support of RJFS's Eating Disorder Outreach and Education program. Carlucci was able to secure a $25,000 grant to expand the eating disorder program into high schools throughout Rockland County.

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Events

Shelton Senior Center Considers Elder Law SHELTON, Conn. -- The Shelton Senior Center will host "Power of Attorneys: Connecticut Law and How Will It Affect You?" on Tuesday, Dec.15, at 10:30 a.m. A certified elder law attorney will be on hand to discuss current issues and answer questions. Call the center at 203-924-9324 for more information.

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Lifestyle

Author To Discuss The Lost Restaurants Of Fairfield At Trumbull Library TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Author Patti Woods will be at the main library's community room to discuss her new book, “Lost Restaurants of Fairfield,” on Sunday, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m. Copies of the book, which examines the culinary history of Fairfield, will be available for purchase and signing. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is requested by clicking here.

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Schools

Wcsu Art Students Sell Handmade Ceramics DANBURY, Conn. -- The Western Connecticut State University Department of Art will host a ceramics sale on Thursday and Friday, Dec. 10 and 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Room 012 of White Hall on the university’s Midtown campus, 181 White St. in Danbury. The public is invited. Students in Western’s art department will be selling their hand-made ceramics products at the event. Two ceramics classes comprised of 39 students have produced a variety of functioning, non-toxic plates and bowls. Some of the pieces are made with pigmented clays, while others are glazed. The ceramics are priced…

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Schools

Paterson School To Present Adaptation Of 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' PATERSON, N.J. -- The Rosa L. Parks School of Fine and Performing Arts, 413 12th Ave., will present "It's the Holidays, Charlie!" on Thursday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. in the Lou Costello Theater. The play is based on the classic story, “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students. To purchase tickets, click here.

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Fairfield Social Services Asks The Public To Help Those In Need FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield Social Services is reaching out to the community to help the less fortunate during the holiday season. The group’s latest project, the Family Holiday Program, provides gift certificates and gift cards in lieu of wrapped presents to families in need. Donations to assist in the effort are welcome. Donors can call 203-256-3170, or come in to the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities at 100 Mona Terrace.

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Lifestyle

Teen Advisory Board Holds 'Food for Fines' Drive at Monroe Library MONROE, Conn. -- The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library’s teen advisory board is holding a “Food for Fines” drive to support the Monroe Food Pantry. Now through Dec. 31, patrons can bring non-perishable food items to the library checkout desk. For each item, librarians will subtract 50 cents from the patron's fines. The offer does not apply to lost or damaged books. Those who donate and don't have fines will receive a raffle ticket for each item. At the end of the month, the library will raffle off a $20 gift card to Linda's Story Time. For more information, call the library at 203-452-28…

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Events

Depot in Darien Looking For Assistance DARIEN, Conn. -- The Depot is seeking donations for a variety of fund-raisers before year’s end. The facility, a youth center for high school age children in a drug and alcohol free environment, is located at 25 Heights Road. The center’s current needs include: three 6-foot folding tables; black and white and color printing ink, specifically HP LaserJet Pro 200 color MFP M276nw; black folding chairs with cushions; AAA batteries; Costco, Staples and Stop & Shop gift cards; different colored markers and Sharpies; copy paper; letter-sized file folders; and heavy duty sheet protectors. D…

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Garfield YMCA Offering Free Swimming Lessons For Grade-School Children GARFIELD, N.J. -- The Garfield YMCA will host a free beginner’s swim class from Monday, Dec. 21 to Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016. The lessons are open to children in grades K through 3 who live in Garfield, Lodi, Elmwood Park, Saddle Brook and Wallington. PSE&G is sponsoring the classes. Registration can be completed at the Y, 33 Outwater Lane. Parents should bring proof of age and residency. All participants will need swim caps. For more information, call aquatics director Kimberly Jones at 973-772-7450.

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Tenafly Church Honors Its Sisters TENAFLY, N.J. -- Our Lady of Mount Carmel will honor some of its longest-tenured religious sisters on Dec. 20 for "Sister Appreciation Sunday." The 10 a.m. Mass will recognize three people: -Sister Regina Chassar, who has been the director of religious education for 18 years -Sister Norah Lohan, who has served as principal of the school and director of pastoral ministry for more than 10 years -Sister Mary Kelly, who tutors students at the academy. The church will also collect donations for retired religious officials at the Mass. Envelopes will be available to donate to t…

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