BACK TO REALITY Exactly one year ago, Larchmont Chef Anna Maria Santorelli was wrestling with a deckle of beef on the Food Network Show, Chopped. Who can forget the moment she chopped her finger with that sharp knife….ouch! She placed a respectful second place that night (though we thought she should have won). TOMORROW (TUESDAY) night, she gets a second chance. Tune into the Food Network at 10 p.m. for Chopped’s "Back to Take it!" Will Anna Maria be able to redeem herself? According to the episode guide, "The competition gets off to a sweet start, with sweetbreads. But in the entrée round, root beer schnapps in the basket proves very problematic for one chef. And the judges are on the edge of their seats for a very tense dessert match-up." Hmm, sounds intriguing. The Food Network can be found on Channel 29 (Cablevision) or Channel 164 (Verizon). Buona Fortuna Anna Maria!
BACK TO REALITY II Larchmonter Leslie Josel returns to television on SUNDAY, 8 p.m. This time she appears on the Cooking Channel's special "Stuffed: Food Hoarders". In the episode, Leslie helps a Mount Vernon family gain control of their hoarding tendencies so that they can create a safe and functional environment for their autistic son. Tune into Channel 166 (Verizon).
REALITY III Hopefully one day soon we’ll be able to divulge Larchmont’s next reality star. It’s pretty big news ;)
BACK TO CLASS The Rohr Jewish Learning Institute kicks off a six course series TONIGHT entitled “Money Matters: Jewish Business Ethics”. Rabbi Mendel Silberstein of Chabad of Larchmont and Mamaroneck is teaching the classes, which will cover a range of social ethics related to business and finance. All classes are held on MONDAYS, 7:30 pm at the Chabad Center in Mamaroneck. For more information on this program, call 914-275-2825 or visit the Chabad’s website.
FOR KIDS Children ages 7 to 11 are invited to join film critic Robert Goldberg for a screening and discussion of The Lion King on SUNDAY at 1 p.m. And yes, there will be plenty of popcorn! Register at the Larchmont Library, 914-834–2281
CLOTHING DRIVE Stephanie’s Kloset and Vieira Organics are joining forces to hold a clothing drive this weekend to benefit a local homeless shelter. Please bring your gently used clothes for men, women and children to either store this SATURDAY or SUNDAY. You may also make a purchase at a discount and donate the item to the clothing drive.
BOOK COLLECTION Young Spencer from Larchmont is looking to collect as many elementary school books (written in English) as possible, for children in grades Kindergarten through 5. He will donate all books to an elementary school in Brooklyn, where he will also read to some of the students. If you have some gently used, enjoyable, eye-catching books that you can donate by the end of January, please send his mom an email at willa500@optonline.net to arrange for pick up of the books.
WANTED Parent volunteers for SafeRides are needed for the remainder of the high school year. If you are interested, send an email to Alex Kreinces at mhsaferides@gmail.com.
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LARCHMONT DEALS AVAILABLE ON JCADIN
Early Bird Dinner for Two on Saturday at Pascal's Restaurant (Price: $22, Value: $40)
100% Certified Organic Merino Wool Cable Border Scarf from Vieira Organics. Available in Eggplant or Charcoal (Price: $25, Value: $50)
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