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Wake Up with Patch: New Site Features, Free Help for Struggling Homeowners and the Unemployed

A look at some important information for readers to know on Thurs. Feb. 10, 2011.

1. Harrison Patch launches 2 new features

Harrison Patch added a couple of new features to the site yesterday. In , editor Zach Oliva spotlighted a 2009 Harrison High School graduate who's now a lacrosse player at the University of Maryland. Each week, the Whiz Kid column will include a new young person in Harrison.

The is another new column on the site. Every week we'll post a new topic for Harrison's moms to weigh in on. Readers can also post questions for the Moms Council, which is currently seeking members. E-mail zacho@patch.com if you're interested in participating!

Find out what's happening in Harrisonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

2. Struggling to Pay Your Mortgage? get free advice from financial advisors today

Westchester Residential Opportunities, Inc., is hosting a Homeowners Outreach Workshop today at Westchester County Center (198 Central Ave, White Plains.)

The workshop will be held from 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. and will give Westchester residents who are having trouble paying their mortgages a chance to receive free advice from financial advisors representing Bank of America, Chase, HSBC and Citi.

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To make an appointment, call Veronica L. Raphael at 914-428-4507 ext. 335 or E-mail: vraphael@wroinc.org.

For information on the document's you'll need to bring to the appointment, .

3. Job Hunting? LeaRN How Social Networking Can Help You Land a Job

Pace University Career Services will host a free seminar today on using social networking websites like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter to help you land a job.

The event will be held at Pace's Westchester campus (1 Martine Ave, White Plains, NY) in Rm. 208 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Call 914-773-3415 for more info or visit .

4. Another Sunny Day!

The National Weather Service expects today to be sunny with a high of 26 degrees.

5. A Year Ago on Harrison Patch...Castelli Wins Special Election

On Feb. 10, 2010, Harrison Patch covered in which Robert Castelli ultimately prevailed against Democrat Peter Harckham for the 89th District State Assembly seat.

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