Passionate Fundraisers in our Midst

Hilary & Bruce Murray.
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Serendipity Magazine

By Sarah Ellen Rindsberg The Fairfield/Westchester Chapter of the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America is thriving thanks to the devotion of its volunteers, including those right here in our hamlet.  Hilary and Bruce Murray of Chappaqua were … [Read more...]

The LWVNC: A Vital Member of the Community

League Volunteers at New Castle’s Community Day.

By Sarah Ellen Rindsberg The League of Women Voters of New Castle is a very welcoming group. Whether one is new to town or a longtime resident, joining and attending their events adds a new dimension to life by acquiring a breadth of knowledge and … [Read more...]

Hail IC, Full Of Grace

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By Michall Jeffers  Photos by Amy Kerwin What a glorious night! Friends, neighbors, and family of Grace Bennett all flocked to Crabtree’s Kittle House for a chance to help celebrate the 10th anniversary of  “Inside Chappaqua” on March 14. … [Read more...]

Gamechanger: Two Moms Match Up Kids with the Right Expert

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Marilyn Rifkin and Deborah Notis were just your typical busy moms; they spent hours trying to find the best tutors, coaches, and activities for their kids.  Pretty soon, their friends were coming to them for recommendations. Light bulb!  Why not … [Read more...]

“Stylecycle” Takes the Angst Out of Dressing Great

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“It’s all about having fun,” says Lisa Ballou, “because we understand that everyone has wardrobe  problems,” adds Susan Smugar Goodman. These best friends are so in sync, they finish each other’s sentences. Together, their company … [Read more...]

How Donated Computers Created Bloggers with a Cause!

MKCCC Bloggers at their Desks: Mateo Ojeda (front) and Stephen Mains.

By Rich Monetti Through the generosity of a local individual, the Mt. Kisco Childcare After School Program found itself the recipient of five new PCs. As the computers appeared, excitement emerged among students and staff. But as the tech was … [Read more...]

It Takes A (Facebook) Village

As a new user to Facebook four years ago, Julie Scott quickly realized the need for a Chappaqua Moms group. Whether your kids are small or all grown up, Moms have a lot of information to share (and seek a lot of information as well). Pictured here: Julie Scott, mom to Naomi (age 10) Leah (age 6) and Jack (age 3). Julie is a professional children’s portrait photographer, working out of her
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By Lindsay Hand No power across town, trees falling, limited ways to find out what was going on…and there my mom sat on her iPhone, obsessively checking the now-famous “Chappaqua Moms” group on Facebook. I had known about the group for a … [Read more...]

Kicking Cancer’s B… and Enjoying Chili & Co.

Joanna Cirasella with her young friend Brady at a fundraiser on her behalf.

By joining in a chili competition and other festivities at Chappaqua Crossing, New Castle and surrounding community members came together to support their friend/colleague Joanna Cirasella "during her fight to kick cancer's butt," stated Jennifer … [Read more...]

Burglaries at the Chappaqua Train Station

Picture this:  After a long day at work or play in the city, you get off the train at Chappaqua and head to the car.  Instead of hopping in the car and beginning the journey home, you are detained by the necessity of calling the police to report a … [Read more...]

Yes, They CAN!

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By David Streich Simply put, “WeeZee…World of ‘Yes I Can’” is one of the most amazing places in all of Westchester, if not the Hudson Valley. I stumbled upon this unique health club for kids purely by accident, and it has changed my … [Read more...]

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