Funny Photo Contest, KVL Closed on Sundays

1. Funny photos can win free photo shoot with Jamie Kilgore

Dig out those amusing photos of your kids making wacky faces or caught on camera doing something funny—and send it in to local professional photographer, Jamie Kilgore, who will post all entries on her Facebook page. After the Feb. 29 deadline, you can get your friends and family to "like" your photo and the one with the most "likes" wins the photo shoot. Three categories include baby, toddler and youth. Visit her website for details.

2. Pulse documentary on DVD, Netflix, Amazon

Four years ago, the dancers in the s Nova Jazz company were documented in an It's now available on DVD, Amazon and Netflix.  The film features the student dance company, nova jazz, and company director Jennifer Dell.  Dell is the owner and Artistic Director of The Pulse Performing Arts Studio.  The DVD release was perfectly timed with Nova Jazz marking its ten year anniversary this season, according to the studio.

3. How are those new year's resolutions coming?

Still working on getting to the gym? What about pilates - "with a twist"? Props added to the classes at make it interesting and class can be modified for any level. For more information on all of their classes—including the latest fitness craze, Zumba,

4. Reminder, KVL Closed on Sundays

We got a few weekend emails from folks wondering why the library was closed Sunday. The library announced earlier this month that it was no longer able to stay open on Sundays due to budget constraints. Library officials also said they are continuing to reach out to supporters including private benefactors to obtain the needed financing to keep the Library open on Sunday afternoons. The annual cost of Sunday hours is approximately $12,000. They also announced at that time that there would be a small increase in overdue fines for materials such as books, audio books, CDs and magazine, rising from  $0.20 a day to $0.25 a day.

 5.Wine tasting at the Kittle House, Thursday

There's a wine tasting to benefit The Open Door Family Medical Centers, to be held at Crabtree's Kittle House this Thursday. The cost is $35 (advance registration) or $40 (at the door). To purchase tickets click here or call 914-502-1414. Crabtree's Kittle House will offer a prix fixe dinner following the wine tasting for those interested. Cost will be $65. Call Crabtree's Kittle House at 914-666-8044 to make a reservation, and mention the Open Door Wine Tasting.