What's New in Larchmont-Edgewater

Teen Wins Neighborhood Photo Contest

Mary Chandler Philpott, 13, tied with herself for first place in the first Larchmont-Edgewater Civic League  photo contest. She is an eighth grader at Norfolk Collegiate who lives in Larchmont and became interested in photography last summer.

Ten amateur photographers from the neighborhood submitted nearly 50 entries in December 2009. Their goal was to capture the essence of the neighborhood in images. Professional photographers Terri Hughes and Rick Voight and graphic designer Sam Hundley judged the contest without knowing anything about the entries.

Runners-up were Jensin Sommer and Josh Adler. The three winners received gift certificates donated by D'Egg West, Eat Dessert First, Prince Books and Turpin's Florist.

Click here to see the winning photos and a sampling of other entries.

D'Egg West Now Open

D'Egg West quietly opened for business on January 4, 2010 at the corner of Hampton Boulevard and Lexan Crescent. Business has been booming since, according to owner Phillip Decker. The 45-seat restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Coming soon is a take-out menu. The restaurant is a spin-off of D'Egg Cafe on Main Street in downtown Norfolk. It features breakfast all day as well as a variety of sandwiches and entrees.

School Sponsors Community Garden

Larchmont Elementary School is sponsoring the new Eco-Education Garden. The garden, which includes raised beds, is behind the school facing WHRO. Larchmont-Edgewater residents can volunteer at the garden and even plant their own crops.

Volunteers are needed on February 20 from 8:30 am until noon to weed, mulch and prepare beds for planting. On March 20 volunteers can prepare the garden for tours during the April 24 Larchmont carnival.

Fitness Program Aimed at Parents

Larchmont-Edgewater resident Lynn Waidelich is leading a new Stroller Strides program each Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. at the  Bluestone Avenue Playground behind Foreman Field. The fitness program is for parents who would like to stroll their children while exercising with a group. Classes last an hour. There is a fee to participate, but the first class is free. For details visit www.strollerstrides.net/norfolk, call  (800) 526-9652 or email  lynnwaidelich@strollerstrides.net