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Girl Power Rules at Sweet Lisa’s Exquisite Cakes

Lisa Maronian is the Lisa behind “Sweet Lisa’s” Exquisite Cakes. Opening Sweet Lisa’s in 1993, Mrs. Maronian’s business involves three generations of women including Lisa, her mother Phyllis, and daughter, Victoria. Maronian was set to become an accountant until a chance visit to a cousin at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie made her aware of the Culinary Institute of America. From there the path diverted from accountant to pastry chef, and the rest is history. Continue Reading →

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Jenny Byxbee Named New Director of Children’s Ministry at Round Hill Community Church

The Rev. Daniel Haugh welcomed Jenny Byxbee as the new Director of Children’s Ministry at Round Hill Community Church. Byxbee said it’s always been her experience that young people teach her more than she teaches them. “I suspect this will be the same on Sunday mornings,” she said. Continue Reading →

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Christ Church Speaker Series to Feature Bryan Stevenson of Equal Justice Institute

Bryan Stevenson has won relief for dozens of condemned prisoners, argued five times before the Supreme Court, and won national acclaim for his work challenging bias against the poor and people of color. He has received numerous awards, including the MacArthur Foundation “Genius” Grant.” Continue Reading →

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American Lens: B&W Photography at Flinn Gallery Features Five Renowned Photographers

The Flinn Gallery is proud to announce the opening of this not-to-be-missed opening show – American Lens: B & W Photography this Thursday evening. Please join us and these talented artists, including legendary photographer, George Tice – who will be signing a book and poster. Continue Reading →

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Free, Informative Talk on Rescuing India’s Elephants

Animal lovers, conservationists and anyone concerned about the alarming rate of wildlife disappearance worldwide, will not want to miss this exciting, informative lecture on Sept. 25, plus video footage of actual elephant rescues, from two of India’s leading wildlife conservation authorities. Q & A session will follow. Continue Reading →

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