Community Corner
Help Family Affected by Fire, PHS Winter Band Concert, Special COW Meeting
Five things you need to know today, Jan. 11, 2012.

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1. Donate Clothing to a Family Displaced by Christmas Fire
Lisa Goetchius knows what it is like to lose everything in a fire. She lost belongings to a fire over Christmas last year. This year, she is heading up efforts to help the family that was displaced by a in Verplanck. The family needs clothing and furniture right now while they wait for insurance to come through to help.
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If you can donate contact us at Elizabeth.giegerich@patch.com or Lisa at Lisagoetchius@aol.com.
2. Special Committee of the Whole Meeting
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The Peekskill City Council will hold a work session on Planning and Economic Development at 7 p.m. in Retail consultants will be at the meeting.
 3.   Black History Nominations
The City of Peekskill is accepting nominations for Black History month honorees. Read more here.
4. PHS Band Winter Concert
The Peekskill High School Band will present their Winter Concert, directed by John Hahn at 7 p.m. at the PHS Auditorium stage. All are welcome.
5. Welcome Suzan and Mollie Reznick
Welcome to our two newest bloggers, mother and daughter team Suzan and Mollie Reznick. Suzan has been an educational consultant living and working in Peekskill for almost ten years. Read their first post on choosing a college here.
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