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Pets Alive Fur Ball is just 1 month away!

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pets-aliveReserve your spot now!

Please join us for the

5th Annual Pets Alive Fur Ball

Co-Chairs

Tammi Lauder
Tara Mikolay
Kristen Mulcahy
Lauren Kraft Rothberg
Lianne Rothberg
Robyn Stern

Honoring

Lynn and Tim Hutchinson
Bekim Laiqi
Chris Curran
Amy Deserto

Friday, June 13, 2014

6:00-11:00 pm

Dinner, Dancing, Dessert and Spectacular Auction

Trump National Golf Club

339 Pine Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510

Space is limited. 

Please visit www.petsalive.org/furball to purchase sponsorships, tickets and ads!

Visit www.petsalive.org/furball to see our latest sponsors and auction items!

8th Annual Westchester/Rockland Walk4Hearing

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walk4hearingSaturday, May 17, 2014

What: The Westchester Chapter of the Hearing Loss Association of America will host its 8th annual Westchester/Rockland Walk4Hearing, a 5K (3.1 mile) walk in support of programs and services that raise awareness for the 48 million Americans living with hearing loss, and specifically the 320,000 in Rockland and Westchester counties. The Walk4Hearing is one of 22 coordinated walks around the country sponsored by the Hearing Loss Association of America.

Pete Ruf, News 12 Westchester sports anchor, will serve as the event’s emcee. Special guests will include Dr. Gloria Schlisselberg, head of the Speech & Hearing program at Mercy College, and Jacob Landis of Jacob’s Ride, who will cut the ceremonial Walk ribbon.

When: Saturday, May 17, 2014, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Registration and pre-walk activities: 10 a.m.
Walk begins: 11 a.m.

Where: FDR State Park, 2957 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

RSVP: Lyndsay Bouchal
Co-Communications
914-666-0066
lbouchal@cocommunications.com

About Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA):
HLAA, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, has more than 200 chapters throughout the nation and is the voice for people with hearing loss. Founded in 1979 by Howard E. “Rocky” Stone as Self Help for Hard of Hearing People (SHHH), HLAA is the nation’s largest consumer advocacy organization of its kind. HLAA publishes the bimonthly Hearing Loss Magazine, holds annual conventions, and hosts online learning with the Hearing Loss Academy. For more information about HLAA go to www.hearingloss.org.

Candidates’ Night Thursday, May 15th at 7 pm Chappaqua Library

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lwvLeague of Women Voters of New Castle

Our annual Candidates’ Night for the school and library board elections will be held at the Chappaqua Library on Thursday, May 15th at 7 pm.   The two Board of Education positions are uncontested and there are three candidates for one position on the library board.

CHAPPAQUA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATES: 

VICTORIA TIPP
KAREN VISSER

CHAPPAQUA LIBRARY BOARD CANDIDATES:

THOMAS DUGGAN
ERICA GOTTESMAN
NICOLE TURANO

Come hear the candidates and ask your questions!

Questions may also be emailed no later than May 14th to lwv.newcastle@gmail.com. All questions must include the questioner’s name and address.

League of Women Voters of New Castle
PO Box 364
Chappaqua, NY 10514
Visit our website for membership info:
www.lwvnewcastle.org
or email at lwv.newcastle@gmail.com

New Castle… Yours, Mine, and Ours

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nc-meetingby Eileen Gallagher

THE place to be on Wednesday evening was Bell, as a large crowd of residents came together with at least one thing in common: their love of New Castle.  Likened to a traditional “town hall” gathering by one of the attendees, this public outreach event had both new and seasoned community members coming together with a united goal– to make New Castle the best town it can be.

“Why Do You Love New Castle,” set on a colorful display in the middle school’s auditorium, invited residents to brag about their town via “Post-it” note comments. “Great schools,” “small town feeling,” “friendly community,” and “involved citizenry” were among several observations conveying the pride and affection felt by many.

This first of four sessions officially kicked off the master plan undertaking, an 18-24 month process, and appeared well received by the 75 or so participants. As both new and seasoned residents checked in (no pre-registration required), they were given an agenda with one of five random group assignments.

Tiffany Zezula of the Pace Land Use Law Center opened the evening with a brief orientation, setting out the “ground rules” of group discussion. In order to accurately record everyone’s responses which will be compiled by Pace and submitted as a report to the town, Zezula encouraged creativity, courtesy, patience, and open mindedness. The groups gladly complied.

nc-meeting2Zezula, John Nolon, and three other Pace staff members each filled several easel pages with the attributes, negatives, and suggestions for improvement regarding the environment, housing, infrastructure, public service, and commercial development of New Castle. Residents across the board had both praise and criticism, and, as observed in one group, benefited a great deal from the experience of those living in town as long as 60 years. Sabrina Charney Hull, the town planner, and board members Adam Brodsky, Jason Chapin, Lisa Katz, and  Supervisor Rob Greenstein individually observed a sampling of each room’s discussions.

As the evening wound down, Maud Bailey of the steering committee remarked, “Tonight was about visions, not necessarily where the barriers are — it’s all about the big picture.”  Pleased with the success of the event, Greenstein observed the “incredible display of community engagement.” Praising the experience of Pace, he concluded, “they lived up to their reputation.”

The Town of New Castle wants your input!

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my-new-castlePress Release from New Castle Town Hall

 

“We want to know your vision for the community to help us design a plan for a better tomorrow.”

In the next few months, the Town is updating its Master Plan, which describes the community’s current conditions and provides a blueprint for future growth and preservation.

This is a great way to voice your opinion regarding the things you care about. We need to know the priority issues, assets and challenges facing the Town in relation to its land use pattern.

COME OUT TO VOICE YOUR OPINION AND THOUGHTS REGARDING:
• Trails, Fields, Parks and Open Space
• Parking and Transportation
• Community Amenities & Services
• Commercial Areas
• Housing Needs
• Economic Development

Wed, May 7th, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., Bell Middle School, 50 Senter St
Sat, May 10th, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Horace Greeley High School, 70 Roaring Brook Rd
Thurs, May 15th, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., Westorchard Elementary School, 25 Granite Rd
Wed, May 21st, 7 p.m.-10 p.m, Seven Bridges Middle School, 222 Seven Bridges Rd

All addresses above are in Chappaqua.

Visit www.mynewcastle.org for more information!