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Christmas Day, Sat., Dec. 25 is a federal holiday and an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world and the day many children eagerly await the arrival of Santa Claus bearing gifts. Most banks, the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library and the post office will be closed; there will be no mail delivery. Government offices in the Villages of Port Chester and Rye Brook and the Town of Rye and the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library will also be closed Fri., Dec. 24. Port Chester schools will be closed from Dec. 23 to Jan. 3; Blind Brook schools will have early dismissal (12:50 & 1:30 p.m.) Thurs., Dec. 23 and will be closed until Jan. 3. In Rye Brook, Mon.-Wed. garbage and recycling schedule is unchanged; Wed. recycling moves to Tues; Thurs. pickups move to Wed. and Fri. pickups move to Thurs. No green waste collection this week. In Port Chester, Mon.-Wed. collections are unchanged; Thurs. collections move to Wed. and Fri. collections move to Thurs. No green waste collection this week. Merry Christmas to our readers who celebrate this holiday.

Kwanzaa is a weeklong holiday that celebrates African American heritage and culture. It begins Sun., Dec. 26 and lasts through Jan. 1, 2022. Though it falls around the holiday season, Kwanzaa does not replace Christmas and is not a religious holiday. Each family celebrates Kwanzaa in its own way, but celebrations often include song and dance, African drums, storytelling, poetry readings, and a large traditional meal. On each of the seven nights, the family gathers and a child lights one of the candles on the kinara, then one of the seven principles, called Nguzo Saba, is discussed. These principles are values of African culture which contribute to building and reinforcing community among African Americans. Happy Kwanzaa to our readers who celebrate this holiday.

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library is offering Grab & Go Holiday Crafts for Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa. Supplies are limited. Children will be given all the pieces needed to make 3 holiday crafts. To sign up, call 914/939-6710 ext. 108 or email [email protected]. For additional information and questions, call 914/939-6710 and press 3.

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester announce their Adult & Youth Winter Term Classes will run Jan. 9-Apr. 23. Members only and general registration is now open online. Register for all classes online at www.clayartcenter.org. CAC requires all adult students to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, is presenting the Clay Holiday Market thru Dec. 24. Shop in-person or online for functional pottery and ceramic sculpture featuring ceramic ornaments, dinnerware, mugs, serving pieces and more. On Sat., Dec. 18 the Holiday Market will feature a Special Holiday Shopping event from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Shop handmade ceramic works, meet the makers, enjoy sweet treats and learn more about throwing on the potter’s wheel during wheel demonstrations by CAC artists/teachers. Kids will have fun painting clay ornaments that they can take home as keepsakes.www.clayartcenter.org.

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester is presenting Saturday Clay for ages 6+ Sat., Dec. 18, 2-4 p.m. No experience necessary. $25 per person; Family Wheel Night for ages 10+ Sat., Dec. 18, 6-8 p.m. Have fun with the whole family in this one-time class for parents, kids, tweens and teens interested in learning to use the potter’s wheel. Parent/guardian must register for the class. $45 per person and Maker Nights for ages 17+ on Fri., Dec. 17 from 7-9 p.m. Teachers will show you how to make something on the wheel that will be glazed and fired for you to take home later. $65 per person. 20% off thru Dec. 31 with code: CLAYFUN21. Register online at https://www.clayartcenter.org/one-time-classes/maker-night.

The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, will present The Capitol Sessions: Songs From a Rock & Roll Palace That Impacted the World—An All-Star Jam Fri., Dec. 17. Event is a benefit for HeadCount, a non-partisan voter registration advocacy organization that stages voter registration drives at more than 1,000 live events. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $46.50-$245.75. For tickets and show information, go to www.thecapitoltheater.com.

All shows at The Capitol Theatre and Garcia’s in Port Chester during the pandemic were canceled or postponed. Following is the current information from The Capitol:

Rescheduled shows: Jan. 21: Almost Queen; Jan. 28: David Bromberg Big Band; Feb. 26: Steve Vai Inviolate Tour; Mar. 31-Apr. 2: Disco Biscuits; Apr. 8: Mt. Joy 2022; Apr. 9: The Beach Boys; Apr. 10: Bela Fleck & the Fleckstones. Apr. 29: Nate Bargatze.

Yet to be rescheduled: Rival Sons, Ripe. Canceled shows: Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Lake Street Drive, Bombay Bicycle Club, Michael Franti, Sunrise Day Camp Benefit, Billy Strings, Saving Grace and The Fab Faux. Refund at point of purchase. Original tickets will be honored on the new date and tickets for all performances can be purchased at www.ticketfly.com.

Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present 8 Track Band, Sat., Dec. 18. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Band pays tribute to Classic 1970's Rock n’ Roll with infectious live concert energy!  $20 in advance; $25 day of show; Emily Angell + Alex Cano, Tues., Dec. 21. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; show at 7:30 p.m. $15 in advance; $20 day of show; Stella Blue's Band Festivus Celebration, Wed. & Thurs., Dec. 22 & 23. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. $25 in advance; $30 day of show and Spicy Boys Holiday Benefit ft. Luke Bemand & Rory Dolan + Jonny G Acoustic with special guests Michael Bafundo + The Longo Brothers, Sun., Dec. 26. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. $25 in advance; $30 day of show; $50 VIP. General admission. Ages 21+. All patrons must show proof of either full vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours of entry. www.thecapitoltheatre.com.

Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester has announced that tickets are on sale for their first ever New Year’s Eve SoulShine Bash, Fri., Dec. 31. Doors open at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m. SoulShine is a group of seasoned New York musicians who, through their mutual love of the Allman Brothers Band, have united for the sole purpose of bringing you the ultimate Allman Brothers experience! The seminal catalogue of the Allman Brothers' singalongs and jams are carefully replicated with all of the important attention to detail: spot on guitar and vocal harmonies, two drummers, a real Hammond B-3 organ with Leslie speaker, mind-bending improvisation and amazing slide guitar playing, all in front of a dazzling video backdrop display. Ages 21+ with valid ID. General admission. $40in advance; $50 day of show. www.ticketmaster.com

Rye Brook Seniors will offer a Christmas Lights Tour & Pizza event Mon., Dec. 20. Bus departs AJP at 5 p.m. $6; $8 for non-members; Trader Joe’s Shopping Wed., Dec. 22. Bus departs AJP at 9:30 a.m. $2; $4 for non-members; Walmart & Cracker Barrel trip Wed., Dec. 29. Bus departs AJP at 9 a.m. $2; $4 for non-members and Paint Nite & Pizza Party at Posillipo Center. Dinner at 5:30 p.m.; painting begins at 6 p.m. Dinner: pizza salad and soft drinks.  Painting instruction will conclude at 8 p.m. $25. Register at 914/939-7904.

Bulk pickup dates in Port Chester are Jan. 5 & 19.

Health Insurance Navigation Help, offered by the Westchester County Department of Health, takes place at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. by appointment only. Free. Questions and requests will be kept confidential. To make an appointment, call 914/995-6350 or email [email protected].

Yoga in the Park with Jamie Maldonado at Crawford Park Mansion, 122 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook takes place every Sun., 9:30-10:30 a.m. All levels welcome. Jamie is a native of Rye Brook and a Port Chester High School graduate. Please bring a yoga mat and towel. Fee: $20 suggested amount by cash or check at Venmo@JMalYoga. For information and registration, email [email protected].

Bingo that usually takes place Tuesdays at Corpus Christi-Holy Rosary School Cafeteria has been cancelled until further notice.