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Lasdon Park In Somers Invites Public To Holidays On The Hill Lasdon Park In Somers Invites Public To Holidays On The Hill
Lasdon Park In Somers Invites Public To Holidays On The Hill SOMERS, N.Y. -- Kids of all ages will enjoy a public holiday model train display among highlights during the Holidays on the Hill event weekends through Dec. 18 at Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial in Somers. “Get into the spirit of the season at Lasdon, which will be transformed into a magical destination with festive lights, seasonal music, hayrides and a grand model train setup where engines pull their cars through a landscape that includes replicas of familiar Westchester towns and landmarks,” said County Executive Rob Astorino said.  “Santa, of course, will make special visi…

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by Donna Christopher
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Fans Of All Ages Flock To Rocky Marathon At Alamo Drafthouse Fans Of All Ages Flock To Rocky Marathon At Alamo Drafthouse
Fans Of All Ages Flock To Rocky Marathon At Alamo Drafthouse YONKERS, N.Y. -- In order to sit through a 14-hour seven movie marathon of the Rocky movies, you'd need the eye of the tiger. Almost 200 people were willing to go the distance at Alamo Drafthouse's celebration of 40 years of "Rocky" Saturday.  The first film follows Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), a down on his luck fighter in Philadelphia, who unexpectedly gets a chance to face Apollo Creed for the heavyweight title. A longshot, Rocky has one goal: to go the distance. The film won Best Picture in 1976. The rest of the films follow Rocky on his Cinderella journey from the bott…

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by Sam Barron
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Pequenakonck Elementary Families Invited To Pajama Party, Movie Screening Pequenakonck Elementary Families Invited To Pajama Party, Movie Screening
Pequenakonck Elementary Families Invited To Pajama Party, Movie Screening NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Hey kids, pull on a pair of your favorite pj's and head for school with the family to enjoy a night of movies and popcorn when Pequenakonck Elementary presents "Elf," on Friday, Dec. 9. The holiday night of fun, sponsored by the school's Parent-Teacher Organization, will include the movie, snacks and lots of laughs. Admission is $5 per person and includes snacks. This is not a drop-off event.  The school is at 173 June Road, North Salem. 

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by K Reakes
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Somers Kicking Off Holiday Season With Several Celebrations Somers Kicking Off Holiday Season With Several Celebrations
Somers Kicking Off Holiday Season With Several Celebrations SOMERS, N.Y. -- If it's the holidays, Somers residents are sure to find a host of fun events to celebrate the season including everything from a tree lighting ceremony to a gingerbread festival. To make sure residents don't miss out on any of the festive happenings taking place at the Elephant Hotel and the Wright Reis Homstead, read on: Town Christmas Tree Tradition, Sunday, Dec. 4 -- Join in on the third annual Town of Somers tradition and take a photo of your children in front of the Town Christmas tree with a 6-inch ruler so parents can mark how much they have grown each year. Event ru…

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by K Reakes
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Somers Honoring School's State Champs, Past And Present, With Parade Somers Honoring School's State Champs, Past And Present, With Parade
Somers Honoring School's State Champs, Past And Present, With Parade SOMERS, N.Y. -- The town of Somers will sponsor a parade to honor the high school's state champions on Saturday, Dec. 10, beginning at 2 p.m. The champions who will be honored are:  Somers Varsity Football, New York State Class A Champions 2016 Somers Boys Varsity Soccer, New York State Class A Champions 2016 Somers Girls Varsity Soccer, New York State Class A Champions 2014 Somers Wrestling – Brian Realbuto, New York State Division 1 Champion 2009, 2011, 2012 Somers Wrestling – Dylan Realbuto, New York State Division 1 Champion 2012 Somers Boys Varsity Cross Country, New York State Class …

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by Tom Renner
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Charis Chamber Voices Ring In Holiday Season In Bedford Charis Chamber Voices Ring In Holiday Season In Bedford
Charis Chamber Voices Ring In Holiday Season In Bedford BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Charis Chamber Voices will ring in the holiday season with a program of carols and sacred music, concluding with seasonal sing-along favorites by Mendelssohn and Gruber. Two concerts are scheduled in area churches: on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 4 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco, 605 Millwood Rd. (Rte. 133), and on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 4 p.m. at Bedford Presbyterian Church, Village Green. Charis is an auditioned chorus of 41 men and women from Westchester and Fairfield Counties. Founded in 1994, the group is renowned for its diverse repertoire, unique blend of voice…

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Go The Distance At Alamo Drafthouse Rocky Marathon Go The Distance At Alamo Drafthouse Rocky Marathon
Go The Distance At Alamo Drafthouse Rocky Marathon YONKERS, N.Y. -- To sit all through seven Rocky movies, you're going to need the eye of the tiger and be ready to fly high now. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic boxing franchise, the Alamo Drafthouse in Yonkers is screening all seven Rocky movies on Dec. 3, starting at 11 a.m. Six of the movies, including "Creed" will be screened in 35 mm. There will be food specials, giveaways and other surprises. The first 100 audience members in the door will get an exclusive screen printed poster made just for the event.  The first film follows Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone)…

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by Sam Barron
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Bedford Turkey Trot Kicks Off On Saturday Bedford Turkey Trot Kicks Off On Saturday
Bedford Turkey Trot Kicks Off On Saturday BEDFORD, N.Y. -- The 12th-annual Bedford Turkey Trot, a mainstay race in Bedford Village, will be held on Saturday morning. The race kicks off at 9 a.m. on Court Road, which is in front of Bedford Village Elementary school. It will end at Bedford Village Memorial Park.  The race is 3.1 miles, which means that it is a 5K. Registration is scheduled to take place at the park at 7:45 a.m., with a check-in deadline of 8:30 a.m. for all runners. This year's Turkey Trot reports having 475 entires.

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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Sweet! Somers Gingerbread Contest Winners Get To Show Off Baking Skills Sweet! Somers Gingerbread Contest Winners Get To Show Off Baking Skills
Sweet! Somers Gingerbread Contest Winners Get To Show Off Baking Skills SOMERS, N.Y. -- Gingerbread fans, if you bake, bake as fast as you can, you may be able to display your frosted cookie creations during the holidays at the Somers Library and the Elephant Hotel. The local historical society says entries in its annual festival’s gingerbread decorating contest must be received by Saturday, Dec. 3. The festival takes place from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec 4, and Saturday, Dec.10 at the Wright Reis Homestead on Route 139. Votes will be collected by the end of fest and winners notified the following day. All other entries must be taken home Sunday afternoon. The pi…

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by Carol Reif
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'American Idol,' Broadway Star Judges 'Westchester Teen Idol' 'American Idol,' Broadway Star Judges 'Westchester Teen Idol'
'American Idol,' Broadway Star Judges 'Westchester Teen Idol' Star power is coming to find the next great Westchester singer, as PMT Productions announced former "American Idol" contestant and Tony-nominated actor Constantine Maroulis as its final judge for the 10th "Westchester Teen Idol" contest. The contest is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26  at The Irvington Town Hall Theater. Maroulis joins Broadway's Angela Decicco, known for her performances in "Les Miserables" and "Evita" along with Dan Montez, the artistic director of Taconic Opera. Maroulis recently released the singles, "Here I Come…

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by Josh Mansour
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Benefit Dinner To Raise Money For North Salem Foundation For Learning Benefit Dinner To Raise Money For North Salem Foundation For Learning
Benefit Dinner To Raise Money For North Salem Foundation For Learning NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The North Salem Foundation for Learning has scheduled its annual benefit dinner for Jan. 25. The organization, a volunteer-based nonprofit that aims to "foster scholastic excellence in the North Salem Central School District by awarding scholarships and funding unique student/faculty projects" that are "outside the scope of the traditional budget," has scheduled its dinner at Vox Bar and Restaurant, 721 Titicus Road, North Salem. According to organizers, the benefit dinner will also support the district high school's International Club. For more inf…

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by James O'Rourke
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28th Annual Tree Of Life Kicks Off Holidays At JV Mall In Yorktown Heights 28th Annual Tree Of Life Kicks Off Holidays At JV Mall In Yorktown Heights
28th Annual Tree Of Life Kicks Off Holidays At JV Mall In Yorktown Heights YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. – Hospice Care of Westchester and Putnam is to light the 28th Tree of Life this Friday at the Jefferson Valley Mall. According to organizers, the Hospice and JV Mall are co-sponsoring the free event, which is to be hosted by Tom Furci, mid-day host at WHUD FM. While the event is free, those in attendance will have the opportunity to purchase an ornamental dove for inclusion on the Tree of Life, which will remain in place through the Christmas season, according to organizers. At a cost of $25, each dove is to serve as a symbol of a “loved one no longer with us,” acco…

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by James O'Rourke