Department. Elizabeth Kasulka Photo
By Ronni Diamondstein
Join Girl Scout Troop 1029 on Tuesday, May 27th to thank a first responder. The eight, fifth-grade Girl Scout Juniors from Seven Bridges Middle School Chappaqua started this event for their Bronze Award, a group project that Girl Scout Juniors undertake to benefit the community. They thought about people who don’t get enough recognition in our community, and decided that volunteer first responders are really only acknowledged in a big way on Memorial Day.
The troop decided to create a day where the community could come together and say thank you to the local men and women who volunteer as first responders: the Chappaqua Fire Department, the Millwood Fire Department and the Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps. They encourage people to join them by stopping by the firehouses and the Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps headquarters on that evening with a plate of cookies, a child’s drawing, a donation, or just a heartfelt thank you. The girls hope to make this an annual event and do more each year to get the project to grow.
For more information, contact Girl Scout Troop 1029 at sechazin@msn.com
The Chappaqua Millwood Chamber of Commerce has declared the week of May 1st Fashion Week after offering head-to-toe makeovers to four local residents. The catch? All the clothing, accessories, and styling needed to come from local stores. “We want to showcase the unique and eclectic shopping possibilities in our Town,” says Nancy A. Shenker, Chamber President. “When someone says, ‘I love that! Where did you find it?’ we want the answer to be ‘Right in my neighborhood.’” Four local women (selected at random from contest entries) have been chosen to be styled by personal stylists using fashions found at in Chappaqua and Millwood. In addition, a special Fashion Week kick-off event will be held at Millwood Plaza, Millwood, featuring activities and discounts. Additional information may be found on the Chamber of Commerce website at 
