10573 In-Person Events

Thanksgiving Day is Thurs., Nov. 25. Government offices in the Town of Rye and the Villages of Port Chester and Rye Brook will be closed Thursday & Friday as will the Blind Brook and Port Chester schools which will have early dismissal on Wed., Nov. 24. Most banks and the post office will be closed on Nov. 25 and there will be no mail delivery. The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library will be open 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Wed., Nov. 24 and closed Nov. 25.

In Port Chester, Thursday garbage & recycling collections will be Wed.; Mon., Tues. & Fri. collections are unchanged. No bulk or green waste collection this week. In Rye Brook, Thursday collections move to Wednesday; Mon., Tues. & Fri. collections are unchanged. No green waste collection this week. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Blind Brook High School will present their fall drama “Clue: High School Edition” Fri. & Sat., Nov. 19 & 20 at 7 p.m. All ticketing will be done online at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/58156. If available, tickets can be purchased the evening of the performance at the box office one hour before showtime—cash or check only. All tickets are $15.

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, will present 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. There will be an opening event Sat., Nov. 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. that will include winter treats for kids (hot chocolate & candy canes) and get-creative kids’ clay activity table. For adults there will be drinks & treats and shopping at the Clay Holiday Market. www.clayartcenter.org.

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester will present Make A Thanksgiving Turkey with Polymer Clay Sat., Nov. 20, 2-3 p.m. for ages 5-8 and 3-4 p.m. for ages 9-12. Instructor is Terry Taylor. Children will use polymer clay to make simple shapes and put them together to form a cute sculpture. All projects will be baked at home with simple instructions included with each project. $25. www.clayartcenter.org.

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester is presenting Saturday Clay for ages 6+ Sat., Nov. 20, Dec. 4, 11 & 18, 2-4 p.m. Dec. 4 & 11 will feature ornament making. No experience necessary. $25 per person and Family Wheel Night for ages 10+ Sat., Nov. 20, Dec. 4 & 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., Nov. 19, Dec. 3, 10 & 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 at a later date. $65 per person. 20% off through Dec. 31 with code: CLAYFUN21. Register online at https://www.clayartcenter.org/one-time-classes/maker-night

Life Chain, a peaceful, prayerful, presence for unborn babies and their mothers, will take place Sun., Nov. 21, 2-3:30 p.m. at the entrance to Kohl’s Shopping Plaza, Boston Post Road, Port Chester. Please wear a mask and respect social distancing. Sponsored by Respect Life Ministry, Parish of St. John Bosco, Port Chester.

Tamarack Tower Foundation’s Annual Turkey Trot, a 3.5 run/1.7 walk, will take place Thurs., Nov. 25. Registration: 8:30-9:15 a.m. Event will begin at 9:30 a.m. from Port Chester High School stadium side at the flagpole. Refreshments and prizes. Pre-register by Nov. 19. $20 adults; $10 students. Date of race entry: $25 adults; $15 students. Register online at www.tamaracktower.org.

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library has announced that registration is open for their November Grab and Go Thanksgiving Craft. Pickup will be thru Nov. 23. Sign up by emailing [email protected] or by calling 914/939-6710 and Press 3 to pick up a Grab and Go turkey craft. Children will be given a bag with all the pieces they need to make the crafts.

The Westchester County Clerk’s mobile office is coming to Port Chester in the parking lot at 222 Grace Church St. Tues., Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. for the purpose of issuing passports.

Bulk pickup dates in Port Chester are Dec. 1 & 15.

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].

The Capitol Theater, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, will feature Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Fri., Nov. 19. Tickets start at $59. Joe Bonamassa.; Mon., Nov. 22. $82-$501.75; Bob Dylan: Rough & Rowdy Ways Tour, Tues. & Wed., Nov. 23 & 24. $86.50-$552 and Twiddle Frendsgiving Fri. & Sat., Nov. 26 & 27. $31-$140. Doors open at 6:30, show at 8 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Ages 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Children under 8 years of age are not permitted. 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: Dec. 1: Chris Isaak Holiday Tour; Dec. 3: Victory the Podcast Live! Dec. 4: Hot Tuna Acoustic; Dec. 10 & 11: moe; 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 Alex Cano, official Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit Pre-Show Fri., Nov. 19. Attendees must have ticket to Nov. 19 Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit concert in order to attend pre-show. Doors open and show at 6:30 p.m.; Dead Meat, Sat., Nov. 20. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. $15 in advance; $20 day of show; Twiddle Frendsgiving pre-show: Gregory Mcloughlin, Fri., Nov. 26. Doors open and show at 6:30 p.m. Free to all Nov. 26 Twiddle ticketholders; Twiddle Frendsgiving pre-show: Frend Art--Joe Cirotti, Pin Daddy, Sunshine Jam Design, Apocpoet Art, Wander Yander Designs, Siren Society Art, Grateful Daze Boutique, Sat., Nov. 17, door open and show at 1 p.m. and Twiddle Frendsgiving pre-show: Joe Cirotti Trio. Sat., Nov. 27. Doors open and show at 6:30 p.m. Free to all Nov. 27 Twiddle ticketholders. 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.

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.