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It was Easy to Fall in Love

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with the Chamber sponsored Fall Festival this past Saturday.

Just Between Us: Downtown Chappaqua came alive as perhaps never before on a crisp and clear autumn day that included face painting, bead making, hay rides, playing stations, kitten adoptions, fabulous new sidewalk sale finds and a donut eating and apple pie contest—a big early in the day highlight. Chappaqua’s Teresa Shen won that contest with her three apple preparation and handsome, tasty crust… amidst some stiff competition leftovers I happily sampled when the hoopla had subsided.  Having missed the opportunity to try Teresa’s pie earlier, I  had the very special privilege the next morning to enjoy an entire slice at her home!  See below. Now that was VIP treatment I could taste!

I was also glad to hear later about Bill and Hillary Clinton’s visit into town.  No doubt they enjoyed the music by Music Mixer every bit as much as everyone else too. And just a chance to say hello to friends and neighbors is a gift and opportunity for them–and that seems true for everyone these days. I noticed that lots of folks were commenting about how they were really feeling a sense of community with so many families and folks out and about.  All I could think was: Let’s take back the streets.  — Grace

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Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce their Third Thursday campaign

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The Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that starting Thurs., October 18th, the Third Thursday of the month, shops will stay open until 7 p.m. with sales and special offerings.  Look for the Thirds Thursday sticker in store windows.

Le Jardin is offering is extending their early bird special to 7:30p (4p – 7:30p) – 3 course meal for $19.95.

King Street Restaurant and Bar is offering free dessert with purchase of an entree and happy hour at the bar, buy one get one from 4:30-6:30.

Chappaqua Wine & Spirit will hosting a wine tasting from 4-7p.

Syna Creatives LLC Launches The Tactile Tote Brand Of Children’s Touchable Bags

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Mount Kisco, NY –
SYNA Creatives LLC is pleased to announce the launch of the Tactile Tote brand of children’s touchable bags. This innovative concept is designed to provide children ages three and up with a portable solution to meeting their sensory needs. Every Tactile Tote has a variety of soothing textures and materials via a playful pouch that sits at a child’s waist. With either an over-the-shoulder or around-the-waist adjustable strap, the tote is easily accessible to a child’s curious hands.

“The design of the Tote with the choices of colors and clever use of various materials, make it a fun and practical carrier for children–especially those who seek the touch and feel of different fabrics”, states Kaori DiChiara, an Occupational Therapist based in Katonah, NY.

Cari Cardaci, President of SYNA Creatives LLC states, “The feedback from children, parents and sensory professionals alike has been tremendously positive. We are very excited in how much both boys and girls have taken to this unique product.” We look forward to bringing our totes to a wide audience of children,” Cardaci adds

For more information please visit us at www.tactiletote.com or email us at cari@tactiletote.com

 

How well do you know your child’s brain?

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How children think is one of the most enduring mysteries–and difficulties–encountered by parents. In an effort to raise children smarter, happier, stronger, and better, parents will try almost anything, from vitamins to toys to DVDs. So how can we tell marketing from real science, and what really goes through our kid’s developing mind–as an infant, in school, and during adolescence?

Sponsored by the Chappaqua PTA in conjunction with the CCSD,
please join us for a special presentation on

Monday, October 22, 2012
7:15 P.M.
Bell Middle School Auditorium

Dr. Sam Wang, co-author of the book, “Welcome To Your Child’s Brain: How The Mind Grows From Conception To College,” will discuss how we can promote the healthy development and learning of all children by upending parenting myths and misinformation with practical advice, surprising revelations, and the latest in brain-based research. Please visit http://bigthink.com/users/samwang/ for a video preview of Sam’s ideas.

About Dr. Sam Wang
Dr. Wang is a professor of neuroscience and molecular biology at Princeton University and the Chappaqua Central School District’s scientific adviser for educational best-practices. Before becoming a professor, he studied at Caltech graduating with a B.S. in physics with honors at the age of 19 (making him the youngest member of his graduating class), and he earned a Ph.D. in neuroscience at Stanford.
He has worked at Duke University as a postdoctoral fellow and aided political leaders as a Congressional Science Fellow.
After completing his postdoctoral studies, he spent two years at Bell Laboratories in Murray Hill, N.J., where he learned to use pulsed lasers and two-photon microscopy to study brain signaling.
He has published over fifty articles on the brain in leading scientific journals, has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio, and the Fox News Channel, and has received numerous awards.

Ambulance Corps to host CPR class for New Castle Community

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The Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps (CVAC) will be conducting an American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR AED class. Training is open to all New Castle residents.

Participants will learn to perform CPR and use an AED (automated external defibrillator) in the event of a sudden cardiac arrest. Relief of choking for adult, child, and infants is included.   Heartsaver CPR AED is intended for anyone with limited or no medical training who needs a course completion card for job, regulatory or other requirements.

WHEN: Saturday, October 27, 9:30 AM.  The course runs approximately 3 to 4 hours.
WHERE: CVAC Headquarters at 233 N. Greeley Ave, Chappaqua.
WHY: CPR Saves lives. Statistics show that the earlier CPR is initiated, the greater the chances for survival.
COST: $25 materials fee
INFO: For more information call (914) 238-3191 or visit www.chappaquaambulance.org
To reserve a spot email: cvaccpr@gmail.com. Class size is limited. 

Founded in 1936, the Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps is a volunteer organization dedicated to providing quality emergency medical services to the residents of New Castle.  The 70+ volunteer members are a diverse group, from teachers and lawyers to entrepreneurs, students, parents and grandparents. In addition to responding to more than 500 calls annually, CVAC reaches out with programs to educate the community on First Aid and CPR.

For more information or to become a volunteer, visit www.chappaquaambulance.org.

Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps. People helping people.

Lisa Ballou, 914-522-1158, Ballou@optonline.net