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• Fri. Feb. 17: Greeley Girls basketball 1st Round SECTIONALS 6:00 p.m. game at North Rockland
• Fri. Feb. 17: Greeley Boys Basketball 1st Round SECTIONALS 7:00 p.m. game at Arlington
• Registration for rec department and Art Center classes is on—and for WINTER BREAK ACTIVITIES!! Call rec dept at 238-3909 or click HERE for the list of cool offerings for Presidents’ Week.
• Check out NCNOW’s Calendar page for more.
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Open Saturdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s, next to Bell
Friday, February 17, 2012
by Pascale LeDraoulec
Did you see the great cartoon in The New Yorker last week? Two pre-schoolers playing together and one says to the other, “So, who shaves the fennel in your family?” I had to laugh because we’ve been on a crazy fennel kick at my house this winter, eating it raw, steamed, baked and even pureed in soups.
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At the Chappaqua Library Theatre on Saturday, March 3, at 7:30 p.m.—a cupcake to go with every ticket!
February 17, 2012
by C.J. Ehrlich
Come to a staged reading of a new comedy to benefit the Friends of the Chappaqua Library! Every ticket you buy—$12 for adults, $10 for kids—supports quality library programs. Go to the Chappaqua Library homepage. Pssst! Click on the cupcake flyer at the bottom of the front page.
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by Mark Tulis
Over the past winter Westchester County and Putnam County finished construction on two of the three remaining gaps in the South County-North County -Putnam County Rail Trails located on the old Putnam Line Rail bed. The first new section in Yonkers, from Dunwoodie Park to Tuckahoe Road is approximately 1.75 miles long and eliminated a dangerous descent on Mile Square Road to Tuckahoe Road. The new section meanders through Parkland and travels under Tuckahoe Road, which is far safer than crossing a dangerous intersection. See the map below.
Read MoreHandmade bowls created by local potters filled with delicious soups donated by local restaurants.
Soup, bread . . . and keep the bowl!
Friday, February 17, 2012
by Penny Vane
On Monday, March 12, the potters of New Castle, in collaboration with a number of local merchants and community groups, will host our area’s first “Empty Bowls” event, part of a global movement to raise awareness and support for organizations working to alleviate hunger. It’s an all-volunteer effort, so all of the money raised will be given directly to the Mt. Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry and the Interfaith Emergency Food Pantry in Pleasantville.
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Friday, February 17, 2012
by Tara Rutman
Registration for the spring 2012 Chappaqua Continuing Education session is now open: Classes in the mysterious mushroom log, Facebook for the clueless, and Zumba; one-time trips to Stone Barns and Rocky Hills. We mailed our yellow brochures last week. The brochure can also be downloaded on-line at www.ccsd.ws/continuinged. See our quick list of offerings below.
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Friday, February 17, 2012
by Rachel Rosin
Gloria Steinem, influential activist, writer and journalist for the women’s rights movement, will appear at Temple Beth El on February 28 at 8:00 p.m. live via satellite broadcast from New York City’s 92nd Street Y. This will be the kick-off event of Temple Beth El’s broadcast programs, held in our new social hall and shown on a large theatre screen.
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Looking for fun activities for next week? How about basketball at Grafflin (K-2) and Bell (3-8), snowtubing, ice skating, a trip to Palisades for Imax and games, Kombine speed and agility training. See “Read more…” for details.
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More photos in “Read more…” and in Photo Gallery
Friday, February 17, 2012
Go native, reduce lawn area, compost, grow your own vegetables
Worrying accomplishes nothing – my grandmother said that a million times. And I’ve forgotten that advice just as often. But ever since I decided to stop being anxious about the crazy winter and how it might impact my garden, I’ve been very cognizant of being present in the moment.
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Two new transactions from the county clerk’s office for the week ending February 17
Friday, February 17, 2012
Editor’s Note: Since October, 2007, NewCastleNOW.org has published every week in its real estate section information about houses sold in New Castle as that information has been released by Westchester County.
Read MoreCurrent Millennium High School Principal offers expertise in professional, team, program and communal development.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
CCSD PRESS RELEASE by David Hayes
Chappaqua, N.Y.—At the February 28th Board of Education meeting, Lyn McKay, Superintendent of the Chappaqua Central School District, will recommend the appointment of Robert Rhodes as the next Principal of Horace Greeley High School, effective July 1, 2012.
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by Christine Yeres
At 7:30 this morning, Superintendent Lyn McKay met with Horace Greeley High School staff in K-110 to announce her recommendation for the school’s principal position: Robert Rhodes, the founder and current principal of Millennium High School of District 2, in the Financial District in Lower Manhattan. MHS is a public high school of a little over 600 students in grades 9 through 12—less than half of Greeley’s current population. About 10% of its students receive special education services. Students apply for admission, and preference is given to those living below Houston Street. Below, see official School Profiles for MHS and HGHS.
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See more photos in Photo Gallery
Friday, February 17, 2012
by Rob Greenstein
Full disclosure: I’ve known Rich and his wife Amy for 25 plus years. One day I’m taking a high school biology class with Amy—the next day she’s my pharmacist!
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by Coach Mike DeBellis
Eleven Horace Greeley youth wrestlers have earned spots at the New York State Youth Championships being held in Bay Shore, Long Island on March 3rd, and 4th. Horace Greeley placed 13th overall in the sectional tournament.
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February 10, 2012
by Christine Yeres
At its work session last Tuesday, the town board members began their discussion of the newly-completed Project for Public Spaces (PPS) preliminary report on suggested improvements to the Millwood hamlet. “It’s a great start,” said board member Jason Chapin. “I’m anxious to hear what Millwood residents have to say about it and then talk about next steps.”
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Monday, February 13, 2012
by Brina Goldstein
Join Horace Greeley Scholarship Fund supporters at the Crabtree Kittle House on Thursday, March 15, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. for a fabulous fundraiser and celebration of Lyndall Boal, long a beloved social worker at Seven Bridges and Robert E. Bell Middle Schools and the recipient of HGSF’s third annual Ed Habermann Award.
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View from the 120 bridge, south elevation
Monday, February 13, 2012
by Christine Yeres
On Tuesday, February 14, representatives from Conifer Realty will present town board members with their plan for 36 affordable rental apartments on the 16,617 square foot property where the Chappaqua Drama Group building once stood. Most recently, the area was used as a staging ground for construction vehicles and materials for the Route 120 bridge.
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With 27 comments since publication
by Henry Koster, 2010
Since last year’s budget debates, and my contribution to the discussions that year (see ,“Don’t cut teachers at the high school,” 3/25/12), I have remained interested in the challenges that the district faces amid the many changes that have been taking place recently. So when I came home from college recently for a short break before the start of my spring semester, I was sure to ask my family about the newest developments.
Read MoreMonday, February 6, 2012
by Christine Yeres
In their work session last Tuesday, Board of ed members discussed whether to add a third “Strategic Question” to the board’s existing two (one on balancing an excellent education with fiscal responsibility, the other on ensuring that students think critically and acquire 21st century skills).
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by Christine Yeres
• Whether to add a “Third Strategic Question”
• CEFF Knowledge Cafe rescheduled for Wed., April 25
• Parent permission slip and driving form for Saturday, February 11 Winter Dance
• Parents of Seven Bridge student struck by truck sue driver, CCSD, Town and County
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Deadline for submissions is March 30, 2012
February 6, 2012
by Cheryl Jacobs Ehrlich
Winter’s wonky this year! Get inspired by the sunshine and start writing! The 32nd Annual Young Writers Contest is now open for entries. Each year the Friends of the Chappaqua Library sponsors the Young Writers Contest, to find and recognize writing of merit in the community. All students, grades 6-12, residing in the Chappaqua Central School district or enrolled in Chappaqua schools may enter the contest.
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Monday, February 13, 2012
by Stephen Coleman, New Castle Environmental Coordinator
Coyotes are an important part of a healthy ecosystem and in our area serve as one of the top predators in the food chain. They help maintain the health of our environment by controlling rodents, woodchucks, insects and other prolific animals and serve as one of nature’s “clean-up services” by removing dead animals and preventing disease.
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