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Westchester Mothers Host a “26 Acts of Kindness” Dinner

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On Wednesday, December 19, Benjamin Steakhouse Westchester and Westchester Blogger StacyKnows hosted the #26 Acts of Kindness Dinner to commemorate the lives lost at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Stacy Geisinger of StacyKnows.com invited 26 Westchester Mothers to a vigil and candle lighting ceremony held at Benjamin Steakhouse. Each of the 26 female attendees wrote down an act of kindness they were dedicated to and read them aloud during the vigil.

The dinner was inspired by Reporter Ann Curry’s social media campaign #26Acts. Ann Curry recently tweeted, “Imagine if all of us committed to 20 mitzvahs/acts of kindness to honor each child lost in Newtown. I’m in. If you are RT #20Acts.”

“I wanted to bring the #26Acts Social Media Campaign to life that Ann Curry started on Twitter,” said event organizer Kris Ruby of Ruby Media Group.

“I am thankful that we could come together as women and as mothers to commemorate such a terrible loss. When I heard about Ann Curry’s social media campaign #26 Acts of Kindness, I knew this was a great opportunity to pay it forward and keep the campaign moving to help others and raise money for the victims,” said blogger Stacy Geisinger.

Benjamin Steakhouse Westchester donated 26 meals to the family members of the victims lost. All proceeds from the evening were donated to The Sandy Hook School Support Fund. $1,828 was raised in donations for The Sandy Hook School Support Fund at the dinner. The donations were presented to honorary guest Robert Merola, Legislative Council Member of Newtown, CT.

“Our sympathies go out to the victims families and the entire Newtown community,” said Benjamin Steakhouse owner Benjamin Sinanaj.

On Wednesday, December 19, 2012, Benjamin Steakhouse Westchester and Westchester Blogger StacyKnows hosted the #26 Acts of Kindness Dinner to commemorate the Sandy Hook Elementary School Tragedy. News correspondent Ann Curry joins #26 Acts of Kindness Vigil at Benjamin Steakhouse.

 

Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce General Membership Meeting

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Join the Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce for dinner at the Kittle House and a great presentation about Signage and Branding for our businesses

January 9th, 2013
Wednesday January 9, 2013
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST

Crabtree Kittle House
11 Kittle Rd
Chappaqua, NY 10514

Dinner includes: hors d’oeuvre, Salad, Chicken Entree (Vegetarian meal upon request), Dessert with coffee

Members $25
Non-members $35

Whether you’re launching a business or trying to breathe new life into an established one — developing your own “brand” and the right “positioning” is perhaps, the most important aspect of any business, organization or association. Simply put, it’s defining a powerful identity that sets you apart and goes far beyond your logo, name or slogan.

Dawn Dankner-Rosen, president of DDR Public Relations, will share some strategies for developing an image for your new business or repositioning the image of an established company.

Dawn is an award-winning public relations specialist with expertise in strategic communications strategies and media relations for 30 years. She has developed successful campaigns for an extensive range of national and Westchester clients including Prudential Financial/Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, Gilda’s Club Westchester, Westchester Institute for Human Development, the Katonah-Lewisboro School District, JP McHale Pest Management, Coyaba Beach Resort & Club and Chappaqua’s new “talk of the town” — WeeZee World of Yes I Can!

Register Now!

CHAMBER CHAT – CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Since this Friday is the 1st ChamberChat of the month we will be featuring our Calendar of Events.  So for this week’s ChamberChat, please only send notices for upcoming special events (such as fundraisers, presentations, sales events, tasting events, grand openings, etc.).  If you don’t have an event planned, plan one & the chamber will help you promote it.

World cup gymnast takes 1st place at state qualifier

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CHAPPAQUA, New York, December 19, 2012– World Cup Gymnastics Boys team looked confident when they entered the Rockland Community College Athletic Center to compete in the 11th Annual Greater New York Invitational in Suffern, NY.   They came out strong and showed that they were ready for this state qualifying Meet.

The Level 4 Boys team outrivaled the competition taking home the 1st place trophy.  “Over the years, Kennett Gymnastics has dominated the Level 4 competition.  After the results it is clear that our Level 4 team is a worthy contender and the team to beat this season,” stated Jason Hebert, director World Cup Gymnastics.  Leading the team was 11-year old Rene Hernandez, from Sleepy Hollow, who was the 1st place, all-around champion with a score of 61.30.  He had especially strong performances on all events earning  1st place medals with an  11.4 on Pommel Horse,  an 11.3 on Rings, an 11.0 on Parallel Bars and a 10.9 on the High Bar.  Teammate, Bryce Polenz, Age 7 who hails from Pleasantville, earned a 2nd place, all-around medal with a score of 57.9.  He also took home 1st place medals for Pommel Horse with a 10.6, and Vault with a 9.4 and earned a 2nd place medal for his work on the High Bar with a score of 10.5.   Jacob Miller, age 10 from Mt. Kisco, was the 3rd place all-around champion earning a 59.0.  He had an exceptional performance on Floor earning the 1st place medal with a score of 9.3 and took home a 3rd place medal for Parallel Bars with a 10.5.  Nate Collins, age 9 from Rye, took home a 1st place medal for Pommel Horse with an incredible score of 11.2 and Henry Wiegel, age 8 from Katonah, took home the 3rd place medal for Pommel Horse with a 9.6

The Level 8 Team placed 2nd with 12 year-old, Hartsdale native, Miles Miller earning 1st place all-around with a score of 69.2.  He also earned 1st place medals for Pommel Horse with an 11.4 and Parallel Bars with an 11.6 and took home 3rd place medals for Vault with a 12.0 and High Bar with an 11.2.

Level 6 gymnast, David Noel, age 13 from Armonk, was the Vault champion earning  a score of 9.7.  He also took home two 3rd place trophies for Floor with an 8.1 and High Bar with a 9.3

Level 5 competitor Henry Hurlin, age 12 from White Plains also took home the first place medal for Vault with a great score of 9.6.

World Cup Gymnastics is deemed one of the most revered recreational and competitive gymnastics programs in the state offering mommy and me classes for infants, pre-school gymnastics, school-age recreational gymnastics, tumbling for cheerleaders and competitive teams.   For more information, please call 914-238-4967 or visit www.worldcupgymnastics.com.

Carolers Sing While You Shop Late This Thursday

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Events going on around town while you shop late this Thursday night.

Sing We Enchanted
Come hear the carolers sing while you stroll and shop

CHAPPAQUA WINE & SPIRIT CO.
Cuca Fresca Cachaca Tasting.
Cachaca ( pronounced: ka-sha-sa) is a Brazilian rum that is made from the pure sugar cane vs most rums that are distilled from molasses.
I have the owner of the company coming to pour some Holiday cocktails using the cachaca. That will kick off around 4:30 and run till 8:00 pm.

CHAPPAQUA WINE & SPIRIT CO.
The Chappaqua Wine & Spirit Co.
65 King Street
Chappaqua, NY 10514
914-238-3114
www.chappaquawine.com

LE JARDIN DE ROI
Le Jardin’s early bird specials will be available all night.

Le Jardin du Roi
95 King Street
Chappaqua, NY 10514-3470
914-238-1368
www.lejardinchappaqua.com

NORTH COUNTRY SOTHEBYS INTERNATIONAL REALTY
North Country Sotheby’s International Realty is collecting unwrapped new toys to be delivered to the children of Hurricane Sandy.  They are collecting in our office in Chappaqua at 39 King Street. We will also pick-up if people cannot bring the toys to us. Our deadline is December 20th.
http://www.youtube.com/sothebysrealty
Text NCSIR1 to 87778 to download the North Country Sotheby’s International Realty mobile app for access to the best properties in the world.

North Country Sotheby’s International Realty
39 King Street
Chappaqua, NY 10514
914.238.2090 (office)
914.238.3899 (fax)

DESIRES BY MIKOLAY   
Special charity shopping and cocktail event from 5-8 pm.

Desires by Mikolay
55 King Street
Chappaqua, NY 10514
914-238-2223 www.desiresbymikolay.com

RHODADENDRON
Rhodadendron is continuing our store wide Holiday Sale , 25% off and have tons of new merchandise coming in every day.  Our college bookstores are on vacation and we have brought in the best fashion clothes and accessories from our campus division!
Fantastic quality fashion at savvy prices!

Rhodadendron
144 King Street
Chappaqua, NY 10514
914-238-7899

AMADEUS CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
2 free Mini Lesson Certificates (PER FAMILY) from Amadeus Conservatory to our local residents in the instrument of their choice. Certificates are good for the month of January.  Certificates may be picked up on Thursday the 20th, or we can email them. They will make great Christmas and Hanukah gifts.

Amadeus Conservatory of Music
201 King St.
Chappaqua, NY 10514
914-238-0388
914-238-0388
http://www.amadeusconservatory.com/

FREE DANCE CLASSES, 1/7-1/12 at Steffi Nossen

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The Steffi Nossen School of Dance (SNSD) invites the Westchester community to participate in all dance classes free of charge during its Week of Dance series taking place from January 7 – January 12, 2013.

With two dance studio locations in central Westchester County; one in White Plains (at the Music Conservatory of Westchester across from County Center) and the other in Chappaqua, SNSD offers classes that appeal to the diverse interests of dance students of all levels. . The school’s Core Curriculum of modern dance classes are designed for children, preschool through third grade. Accompanied by live music, these classes are designed to encourage participation and enthusiasm among students. These classes are followed by a fourth and fifth grade Modern/Jazz and sixth grade and up Jazz classes which introduce and explore the rhythm, styles and music of the Jazz idiom. SNSD technique programs include Modern, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, and a Young Children’s Ballet program beginning with Classical Story Ballet at age 3.

The Steffi Nossen curriculum develops both technique and creativity while emphasizing movement and dance vocabulary.  “Our program emphasizes the development of a child’s emotions, mind, and creativity as well as physical ability,” said Kathy Fitzgerald, School Director, SNSD. “Our faculty collaborates on the design of a sequential, developmental and age-appropriate curriculum that exposing students to a variety of dance styles and provides the students with many performance opportunities. Our faculty members are highly skilled performing professionals and graduates of prestigious college dance programs whose own dance experiences direct and inform their teaching methods.

All classes offered during the Week of Dance series are available on a trial-basis to the public at no charge. For more information please visit www.steffinossen.org or call 914-328-1900.

Steffi Nossen School of Dance is located at Central Studios at the Music Conservatory of Westchester, 216 Central Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601. Chappaqua classes are held at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin on S. Greeley Avenue between Bell School and the Library. To learn more about Steffi Nossen School of Dance, please visit www.steffinossen.org.

About Steffi Nossen School of Dance:

Founded in 1937 by dance legend Steffi Nossen, the Steffi Nossen School of Dance offers a strong community-minded and leadership-focused educational model with developmentally appropriate dance instruction and performance opportunities for all ages and abilities. With locations in White Plains, NY and Chappaqua, NY, Steffi Nossen encompasses a range of dance forms including modern, ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and world dance forms with special offerings in yoga, pilates and composition. Live musical accompaniment for a majority of classes is offered. The school is owned and operated by the Steffi Nossen Dance Foundation, formerly the Dance in Education Fund, a not-for-profit dance advocacy and community outreach organization, which seeks to foster the arts in Westchester County. Through the support of the Foundation, the school enables all students, including those with special needs, the opportunity to participate in their extensive programs and classes in a non-competitive environment. A generous financial aid and scholarship program supports those with significant economic challenges. With a sterling reputation in the industry and a rich 75-year history, Steffi Nossen is a leader among dance schools, focusing on the growth of students’ mind, body, spirit, and character.