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Lewisboro Community Workshop: Narcan Training on March 21

<p><strong>Community Workshop: Narcan Training Thursday, March 21 at 7:00 pm</strong></p><p>Learn how to use Narcan® (Naloxone) to quickly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. This is a simple skill that any person can use to save a life. Participants will learn how to recognize and respond to an opioid overdose and how to administer Narcan® (nasal naloxone).</p><p>The trainers will also distribute free Narcan® kits, and answer questions. Registration is required via&nbsp;<a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Ie7LnRfemQgiC5OI68rkotVZyUMJx41H-BJiJghuhxyIE_rk3gxtCeJa1uMXJn8nOwPX7thVXzmPQ-gcCRvbgN4RFBpAfGO2i09-ZZNdJzw-GTAbILWZxlQCWiTzLoJov53W5KjMhAfaOew4jbUJWsGArQ9spLSl59xewqvtHXVYuHi9st2KhwnOyDATf1J9LFc27okHR-kbo0ABH7KRCj_wAGi5bJogFWfaHJPS9CUfIW1uMiTQwdH3EYdxiHp7&amp;c=5cdjsxlJblaGAiQbYDnVecfiSSv3uqyPUG2lntcexoPyhTNdqMdBtQ==&amp;ch=RmggwMkDRznI3Xs53XosqE6H0gnAhWQ3ubYEghhdI_IQTeel5Ib8mA==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">THIS LINK</a>.</p><p>This workshop is being co-hosted by Legislator Erika Pierce and the Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Training is being provided by the Lexington Center for Recovery.</p>

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Lewisboro Community Volunteer Fair at the Library on Saturday, March 2

<p>Give back to your Community! This annual event pairs would-be volunteers with local agencies in need of help.</p><p>Stop by and speak with representatives of local groups who will have tables at the Library with information on their services and volunteer needs. There are volunteer opportunities for adults AND teens.</p><p>The Volunteer Fair is the perfect way for newcomers to discover what the town has to offer, for retirees to put their skills to work in volunteer positions and for families to teach the importance of giving back to others. It is also a great way for High School Seniors to scout out potential senior internships.</p><p>Participating Groups include:</p><p>Bedford Audubon * boys team charity * Goldens Bridge Fire Department * Lewisboro Celebrates Pride * Lewisboro Garden Club/Golden Roads * Lewisboro Library &amp; Fair * Lewisboro Open Spaces &amp; Preserves * Lewisboro Seniors/Meals on Wheels * Lewisboro Sustainability Committee * Lewisboro Town Historian * Lewisboro Trail Volunteers * Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps * Rock ‘n Rescue * Transportation Resources Access (TRA) * Vista Fire Department * Westchester Land Trust</p><p><br></p>

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Katonah-Lewisboro School District Kindergarten Orientation 2024!

<p>Do you have a preschool-age child or know someone with a student about to enter kindergarten? Pass along this message! Families with a child who is currently five years of age, or who will be turning five years of age on or before December 1, 2024, are invited to attend our Kindergarten Orientation, which will be held at Increase Miller Elementary School on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 7 p.m. Snow date: Monday, March 11. </p><p>This evening presentation is for parents/caregivers only.</p>

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John Jay students earn accolades for academics and music!

<p><strong>John Jay's Class of 2024 Valedictorian Alice Cai is a National Merit Scholarship Program Finalist.</strong></p><p>“This prestigious achievement is a testament to Alice’s hard work, dedication and outstanding academic abilities,” said John Jay Principal Steven Siciliano.</p><p><strong>John Jay junior Fenton Lio has been accepted into WCSMA All County High School Jazz Band A.</strong></p><p>“This is a very prestigious group to get into and highly competitive, especially as a guitarist,” said John Jay Band teacher Jared Henderson.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=00148XCkcNAxPFTH03e997RZUhXody0TPJuJj2Whk7XMtLTLSn-O_KvxCtkyrGEtxiTVCGteMm-Kg_QIjWFNswMnC97mXjHPDBrEYBkndoDUeoHQnZoEywESbE7mYh5oSUvOu0kAjrGv6XSRrOSJOo-K6IGKCL9nsPb1AwPLJn7WwkywT5tZ0ZpXtdCmpyEBlbQm2VCFb4AK8Y=&amp;c=oWF1Ak1_UoAn632m_5iVwXRmnuMlhagkfb4FoT3mHIH38YQd-xUrxw==&amp;ch=ovE4jFP3tb6FXdhA3cK8QPP-typ4CrjRPbfCqwcIo5DlzDlpCMM5pQ==" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Read MORE</strong></a></p>

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Run Like A Mother 5K in Ridgefield on Mother's Day! Registration is OPEN!

<p><em>Empower. Inspire. Enable. Run Like A Mother® Isn’t Just a Race, It’s Our Way of Life.</em></p><p>National organization Run Like A Mother® announces its 2024 5K race in Ridgefield, Connecticut. Participants will run the memorable race on Sunday, May 12th.</p><p><strong>Register </strong><a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Ridgefield/RunLikeaMotherRidgefield" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><p> The point-to-point looped course starts at The Ridgefield Playhouse and finishes in the heart of town, Ballard Park. Runners, along with their family and friends, will enjoy a post-race party.</p><p>Run Like A Mother Ridgefield is proud to support the Noreen L Papa: Mothers Live Your Life Fund at the Ridgefield Library, which helps provide programming and other Library resources to encourage health and wellness.</p><p>Race participants will have several unique opportunities to support this important community charity. Runners can make a donation when they register for the race, or they can choose to donate during the registration process, which automatically enters them to win items and experiences provided by partners of Run Like a Mother.</p><p>A celebration of women, Run Like A Mother was founded in 2008 by Ridgefield, CT resident, owner of Ridgefield and Darien Running Companies, and author of <em>See Mom Run- Every Mother’s Guide to Getting Fit and Running Her First 5k</em>, Megan Searfoss. Since its start, Run Like A Mother has encouraged more than 25,000 women in all stages of motherhood (novice, new, and experienced) across the country to make running a part of their life.</p><p>“Run Like A Mother encourages women to step out the door and move,” said Searfoss. “The race gives women an opportunity to run a race with their family cheering them on from the start to the finish and post-race celebration.”</p><p>Registration is currently open for the race. Additional information on the race, charity partner, and post-race party can be found at <a href="https://chat.openai.com/c/www.runlikeamother.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.runlikeamother.com</a>. </p>

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Weir Farm National Historical Park seeks volunteers for 2024 season!

<p>Weir Farm National Historic Park is looking for volunteers for the 2024 season! In a social media <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeirFarmNPS" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">social media post</a> they wrote, "Weir recruiting!"</p><p><em>Weir Farm NHP is seeking friendly, reliable people interested in working with the public to provide the best possible experience to park visitors through the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program, and are recruiting for our Tour Guide, Take Part in Art, and American Sign Language Interpreter positions. </em></p><p>Apply today by clicking <a href="https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volopprecord?listing=a093d0000014688AAA&amp;fbclid=IwAR3aIBGtirfHqJTU9_QqQtYnSxOu16SldXbDfhW0rKBGpq4TZoA-qPdwCRQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p><em>Weir Farm is located at </em>735 Nod Hill Road in Wilton. Learn more <a href="https://www.nps.gov/wefa/index.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nps.gov/wefa/index.htm</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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Shovels in the ground at The Aldrich! Sculture Garden project is blooming!

<p>Today marked a historic moment for The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum. Founded by Larry Aldrich in 1964 on Main Street in Ridgefield, the museum has long championed community accessibility and the presentation of art in natural settings. This vision reached new heights today.</p><p>A groundbreaking ceremony was held for The Aldrich's Sculpture Garden and campus renovation projects, attended by local dignitaries, trustees, and supporters. Executive Director Cybele Maylone welcomed attendees, including government officials Matthew J Pugliese, Deputy Commissioner of CT DECD, State Representative Aimee Berger-Girvalo, and First Selectman Rudy Marconi. Maylone expressed gratitude to Aldrich Trustees, highlighting Eric Diefenbach, Chair Emeritus, and Diana Bowes, current Trustee Chair, for their pivotal roles in realizing the project. She also acknowledged the contribution of the project’s landscape architects from Cambridge, <a href="https://www.stimsonstudio.com/studio" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">STIMSON</a>.</p><p>State Representative Berger-Girvalo shared her personal connection to The Aldrich, recalling how a visit with her children sparked a lasting bond with the museum. Pugliese highlighted the State of Connecticut's support for the project through the Urban Act Grant and the <a href="https://portal.ct.gov/Office-of-the-Governor/News/Press-Releases/2023/06-2023/Governor-Lamont-Announces-State-Grants-for-Upgrades-at-34-Cultural-and-Historic-Sites" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Office of the Arts Good to Great Grant</a> recognizing the museum's positive impact on the community.</p><p>Diana Bowes emphasized the significance of the Sculpture Garden in enhancing the museum's ability to support artists and engage the public. The project, doubling the museum's outdoor exhibition capacity, aims to unite the entire campus with thoughtful design, providing a significant open space for Ridgefield's community.</p><p>The renovation is expected to conclude in the fall of 2024, with the new grounds opening alongside the group exhibition "A Garden of Promise and Dissent" on November 17, 2024, both outdoors and in the museum's galleries.</p><p>To learn more about this project, and to make a donation in support of this work, please visit <a href="https://thealdrich.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thealdrich.org/</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

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