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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 and Blind Brook schools are closed thru Jan. 3.

Christmas Mass Schedule is as follows: Fri., Dec. 24 4 p.m. (English); 7 p.m. (Spanish) and 9 p.m. (multi-lingual) at Our Lady of Mercy; 4 p.m. (English), 260 Westchester Ave., Port Chester  and 11 p.m. (Polish) at Corpus Christi; 136 S. Regent St., Port Chester Sat., Dec. 25 7:30 a.m.& 11 a.m. (English); 9 a.m. (Spanish) at Our Lady of Mercy; 7:30 a.m. (English), 9 a.m. (Portuguese), 11 a.m.(Polish) and 12:30 p.m. (English) at Corpus Christi and 11 a.m. (Spanish) Holy Rosary, 22 Don Bosco Pl., Port Chester. No Sat. evening Mass Christmas Day.

New Year’s Mass Schedule is as follows: Fri., Dec. 31 8 a.m. morning Mass only; 4 p.m. (English) and 7 p.m. (Spanish); Sun., Jan. 1 9 a.m. (English) & 12 p.m. (Spanish). All Masses are at Our Lady of Mercy, 260 Westchester Ave., Port Chester. No Saturday evening Mass on New Year’s Day.

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.

New Year’s Day, Sat., Jan. 1 is a federal holiday. Most banks, the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library and the post office will be closed; there will be no mail delivery. The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library will also be closed Fri., Dec. 31 as will government offices in the Town of Rye and the Villages of Port Chester and Rye Brook. In Rye Brook Mon. & Tues. garbage and recycling are unchanged; Wed. recycling moves to Tues.; Thurs. recycling moves to Wed. and Fri. collections move to Thurs. No green waste collection this week. In Port Chester Mon., Tues., Thurs & Fri. collections are unchanged. No bulk or green waste collection this week. Happy New Year.

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library is presenting Make a Snowflake and Write Your Wish. Cut out one of the snowflake designs to put on the library’s winter windows. Feel free to write your wish on your snowflake too. Please ask the library staff for safety scissors and scotch tape to hang up your snowflake and How to Make A Gingerbread House with Ms. Tee and Mr. Daryl thru Fri., Dec. 31. Sign up at www.portchester-ryebrooklibrary.org.

The Port Chester- Rye Brook Public Library is offering Grab and Go January Craft. Children will be given all the pieces needed to make a walrus craft. Sign up at 914/939-6710, ext. 108 or email [email protected]

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 offers Tween & Teen Wheel starting Sun., Jan. 9. Learn how to use the potter's wheel in this weekly class for tweens ages 10 - 12 and teens ages 13 – 17.

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 the #DogginitforJeff & #TheCapCares Holiday Benefit—Spicy Boys featuring Luke Bemand & Rory Dolan with special guests Michael Bafundo (West End Blend) + 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 and DeadCenter Cosmic Jerry Band Wed., Jan. 5. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. $10 in advance; $15 day of show. 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

Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present the Rock n Roll Playhouse Sat., Jan. 8 featuring the music of David Bowie for kids & more: David Bowie birthday celebration. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., show at 2 p.m. $15 in advance; $20 day of show. Attendees of this event to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For tickets go to https://www.thecapitoltheatre.com/events/detail/music-of-david-bowie-for-kids-more-g5vvzpz28bsry

Rye Brook Seniors will offer a 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.