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Microsoft Surface Launch Party Today; White Plains Candidate's Forum on Thursday

TODAY: The Restaurant Taleggio Italiano Classico, located at 189 East Post Road in White Plains, is having a grand opening celebration today from 6pm-8pm. Join the the restaurant for complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres to celebrate fine Italian dining in White Plains.

TODAY: The Microsoft Store, located in the Westchester Mall  at 125 Westchester Ave,. in White Plains, is having a sneak-peek event for the Microsoft Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 at a midnight launch event before the nationwide release on Tuesday. Attendees can compete in a fun series of Surface Challenge games to win prizes, one grand prize winner and a guest will win a VIP trip to the Orlando store opening the next day where Pitbull will perform. Things kick-off at 10 p.m.

TUESDAY: Pepe Infiniti, located at 300 Central Ave. in White Plains, is hosting “Stories, Sips & Specialties;” an epicurean adventure featuring local restaurants, breweries and wine distributors.  Come and have a taste of what’s new and different while listening to live music and finding great deals on exclusive experiences, services and products on the silent auction.  There will also be a  presentation by notable fashion designers Marteal & Estrada of White Plains, featuring fabric infused with artwork from the Kids X-Press magazine. Proceeds from the evening benefit Kids X-Press,  a nonprofit organization devoted to giving children the opportunity to express themselves and to see their names in print. At the event, Kids X-Press will present the Touch the Sky award to several students who have participated in Kids X-Press programs and have shown great promise and creativity.  

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WEDNESDAY: The White Plains Library is hosting bilingual family night at 7 p.m. The event will feature storytime in English and Spanish for children and their families. Includes craft and a cookie snack. The library is located at 100 Martine Avenue.

THURSDAY: The League of Women Voters of White Plains and the White Plains Council of Neighborhood Associations are hosting a forum for the candidates in this year’s White Plains mayoral and common council race Thursday at 7 p.m. inside the White Plains Library, located at 100 Martine Ave.

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THURSDAY: The YWCA of White Plains and Central Westchester, located at 515 North St. in White Plains, is hosting “Leaning In, Opting Out, and Breaking the Glass Ceiling” Thursday at 6 p.m .At the symposium, attendees will engage in a discussion with leading advocates on women’s advancement in the workplace. Panelists include Leslie Jane Seymour, Editor of More Magazine; Dr. Pamela Stone, Professor, Hunter College & CUNY Graduate Center; and Kara Underwood,Executive Director, Talent Management, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management.  Tickets cost $40. Register by going to  www.ywcasymposium.eventbrite.com. For more information, visit  www.ywcawpcw.org or contact the YWCA Events Office at (914) 949-6227 x147 / events@ywcawpcw.org. There will be free on-site parking.


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