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🌱 How a Somers teen’s bright idea could light up dark roads
Hey there, Somers! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Somers teen’s bright idea could light up dark roads
- How Somers’ rivalry showdown with Yorktown slipped away in the second half
Also on today's calendar: Antique Appraisal Day & Buying Event - Mount Kisco and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 76 and low of 54 degrees.
- Saturday: A thick cloud cover, temps: high: 68, low: 51.
- Sunday: Showery, breezy and cooler, with a high of 57 and low of 33 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Westchester Student Wins $1K National Award For Road Safety Idea (dailyvoice.com) — A John F. Kennedy High School junior in Somers has won a $1,000 national STEM award for a road-safety idea that uses headlights and fiber optics to better illuminate traffic signs. His concept, honored in SCHOTT’s Innovation Challenge, could improve visibility on dark rural and suburban roads and even help truckers highlight wide-load warnings without extra electrical systems. 
• Sateriale, Ryan lead Huskers to victory (halstonmedia.com) — Somers girls’ lacrosse fans saw their Tuskers fall 15-9 at home to rival Yorktown on April 14, despite a spirited effort and late-quarter surges. The article highlights Somers’ role in the heated rivalry and details standout performances that shaped the game and Yorktown’s undefeated start.
📸 Around Somers
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Antique Appraisal Day & Buying Event - Mount Kisco
American Legion, 1 Legion Way, Mt Kisco
10:00 am -
Public Servants Acting presents "Conscience"
Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main St, Bedford Hills
7:00 pm -
Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Women's Day of Prayer
55 Ryder Rd, MARYKNOLL
9:30 am -
The Remembrance Parade and Ball
Main Street Ridgefield CT 06877,
12:00 pm -
Art for Action - Silent Auction and Art Exhibit
St James Episcopal Church, 296 Titicus Rd, North Salem
5:30 pm
Saturday April 18
Saturday April 25
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Other local events
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Ecotherapy: The Benefits of Nature
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial , 2610 AMAWALK ROAD | ROUTE 35 , Katonah
10:00 am -
Garden Squad
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial , 2610 AMAWALK ROAD | ROUTE 35 , Katonah
10:00 am -
Spring Bling Fairy Houses
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial , 2610 AMAWALK ROAD | ROUTE 35 , Katonah
11:00 am -
GS Square Dance
Yorktown United Methodist Church , 2300 Crompond Road , Yorktown
12:00 pm -
NATIVE AMERICAN SUNDAY
Yorktown United Methodist Church , 2300 Crompond Road , Yorktown -
Garden Squad
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial , 2610 AMAWALK ROAD | ROUTE 35 , Katonah
10:00 am -
Little Explorers
Muscoot Farm , 51 NY-100 , Katonah
9:30 am -
Garden Squad
Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial , 2610 AMAWALK ROAD | ROUTE 35 , Katonah
10:00 am
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Tuesday April 21
📣 Somers Shout Outs!
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- Rainbow Pools and Living Art Design — (845) 589-5311
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Hi does anyone know of a good and affordable mechanic.
I believe I need my car brake pads and possibly rotors replaced !! Please let me know. (Nextdoor Heritage Hills)
- Yorktown CSD (NY) posted a job opening for Secretary to School Administrator (Business Office), Probationary in Yorktown Heights. Apply here.
- Uncle Giuseppe's, Inc. posted a job opening for Kitchen Clerk (FT) in Yorktown Heights. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Somers here.
🗞 Nearby News
Yorktown Heights
- Readers sound off on Iran war's backlash, Trump vs. Pope Leo and 3-pointers (nydailynews.com)
- Take a look: IBM's major milestones in pictures (providencejournal.com)
Katonah
- Patty Griffin Announces Summer Tour (nysmusic.com)
- Local students shine with Harvey track (halstonmedia.com)
- Violent rear-end crash on Saw Mill River Parkway leaves CT driver in serious condition (news12.com)
Chappaqua
- Man Found Dead In Parked Car In A Westchester Parking Lot (patch.com)
Ok Somers! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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