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Rye Democrats Sharing Coffee, Exchanging Ideas With Constituents Rye Democrats Sharing Coffee, Exchanging Ideas With Constituents
Rye Democrats Sharing Coffee, Exchanging Ideas With Constituents RYE, N.Y. -- A group of Democratic officials representing Rye will meet with constituents during a coffee event on Saturday, Jan. 16, at Ruby’s Oyster Bar & Bistro from 9:30 to 11 a.m. State Senator George Latimer, Assemblyman Steve Otis and County Legislator Catherine Parker will all be at the restaurant to discuss citizens’ concerns. The event is open to the public. No appointment is needed. Free literature on state and county issues will be available at the gathering. The restaurant is located at 45 Purchase St.

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Schools
University Of Bridgeport Students Receive Space Grant Scholarships University Of Bridgeport Students Receive Space Grant Scholarships
University Of Bridgeport Students Receive Space Grant Scholarships BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A pair of University of Bridgeport students have been awarded $5,000 scholarships from the Connecticut Space Grant Consortium to further their work in near space payload structures and robotic movement. Phillip Carroll and Joshua Hauge, undergraduates majoring in industrial design, have been working alongside students and faculty from the School of Engineering on a high-altitude ballooning project, led by technology management professor Neal Lewis. The project has resulted in a small robotic puppet that will be launched on a high-altitude balloon and used to educate y…

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Neighbors
Fairfield Library Holding Minecraft Meetups Fairfield Library Holding Minecraft Meetups
Fairfield Library Holding Minecraft Meetups FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Public Library is planning Minecraft meetups at both the main library, 1080 Old Post Road, and the Fairfield Woods branch, 1147 Fairfield Woods Road, from February through April. The meetings will alternate between the two facilities. Dates at the main library are Saturdays, Feb. 6, March 5, April 2 and May 7. Dates at the Fairfield Woods branch are Saturdays, Jan. 16, Feb. 20, March 19 and April 16. Hours for the meetings are 2-3 p.m. All programs are free and open to the public. Because equipment is limited, the library strongly urges participant…

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News
Town Of Fishkill Announces Martin Luther King Day Closings Town Of Fishkill Announces Martin Luther King Day Closings
Town Of Fishkill Announces Martin Luther King Day Closings FISHKILL, N.Y. -- The town has announced its closures for Martin Luther King Day on Monday, Jan. 18. The Town Hall, Highway Department and Justice Court will all be closed for the holiday. For more information, call 845-831-3371, or click here.

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Ringwood Library Seeking Volunteer ESL Tutors Ringwood Library Seeking Volunteer ESL Tutors
Ringwood Library Seeking Volunteer ESL Tutors RINGWOOD, N.J. -- The Ringwood Public Library has partnered with Literacy Volunteers of America to bring English as a second language sessions to Ringwood. The library is now seeking volunteers to help with the program. ESL volunteers will complete an 18-hour training workshop and tutor an adult student at the library. For more information, call Elise Bedder at 973-962-6256 ext.15, or send an email to bedder@ringwoodlibrary.org.

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Events
Adult Coloring Craze Hits Shelton's Plumb Library Adult Coloring Craze Hits Shelton's Plumb Library
Adult Coloring Craze Hits Shelton's Plumb Library SHELTON, Conn. -- The adult coloring craze has arrived at the Plumb Memorial Library. The facility has begun a coloring program for grown-ups every third Saturday throughout the winter. The first session will be held on Saturday, Jan. 16, from 1 to 2 p.m. The library will supply the coloring pages. Friends of the Shelton Libraries, which is co-sponsoring the program, will provide pizza and snacks.

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Neighbors
Riverside Association To Hold Annual Meeting Riverside Association To Hold Annual Meeting
Riverside Association To Hold Annual Meeting RIVERSIDE, Conn. -- The Riverside Association will hold its annual meeting at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 200 Riverside Ave., on Thursday, Jan. 14. Discussion of local issues and the opportunity to interact with the officials will be included at the event. A coffee social will be held at 7:30 p.m., and the meeting will start at 8 o’clock. The guest panel will include Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei, Director of Parks and Recreation Joseph Siciliano and Tax Assessor Lauren Elliott. For more information, contact Roseann Sarica Benedict at 203-979-9104.

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Danbury Library Hosting Adult Coloring Workshop Danbury Library Hosting Adult Coloring Workshop
Danbury Library Hosting Adult Coloring Workshop DANBURY, Conn. -- The adult coloring craze will hit the Danbury Public Library in the new year with two free coloring workshops. An evening session will be offered on Tuesday, Jan. 12, from 5 to 7 p.m., and a daytime session will be held on Saturday, Jan. 30, from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants can select a coloring sheet from a variety of options. Colored pencils will be sharpened and ready for use. Participants may also bring along their own projects and pencils. Refreshments will be available at the workshops, which are being funded by the Friends of the Danbury Library. Due to limited …

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Events
Fly Fishing Course Offered By Greenwich Adult & Continuing Education Fly Fishing Course Offered By Greenwich Adult & Continuing Education
Fly Fishing Course Offered By Greenwich Adult & Continuing Education GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich Adult & Continuing Education is offering a course on fly fishing that will be taught at Greenwich High School from Jan. 21 to May 6. Classes will be held on Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:20 p.m. The 12-session program will cover dry fly, nymph, streamer, trout, steelhead, warm-water and saltwater fishing, as well as tackle, knots, local fishing, flies, fishing strategy and fly casting. The course will be led by Mark Sedotti, fly fishing writer and casting columnist for Saltwater Fly Fishing Magazine. The course is open to both beginners and experienced fly …

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Sports
Lodi Opens Youth Baseball, Softball Registration Lodi Opens Youth Baseball, Softball Registration
Lodi Opens Youth Baseball, Softball Registration LODI, N.J. -- Registration for Lodi’s Recreation Babe Ruth Baseball and Girls’ Softball will be held at the Municipal Building, 1 Memorial Drive, in room 105 on Tuesday, Jan. 26, and Wednesday, and Jan. 27. Baseball registration for those age 13 to 15 will be held Tuesday and Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Girls’ Softball registration for those in grades seven through nine will take place Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Registration for each league is $50. Registrants must bring a copy of their birth certificate, and be accompanied by a parent or guardian.…

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