10573 In-Person Events

Port Chester Recreation is presenting Concerts in the Park in Lyon Park, 331 Putnam Ave., Fri. nights, 7:30-9 p.m. Aug. 12: Sway (rock ‘n roll). Residents are encouraged to bring a blanket and lawn chairs. Rain date: Aug. 28. For additional information, call 914/939-2354.

Early voting for the NYS Democratic Primary will be Sat., Aug. 13-Sun., Aug. 21. The closest location for early voting is the Rye Brook Firehouse at 940 King St. Early voting dates & hours: Sat. & Sun., Aug. 13, 14, 20 & 21, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Mon., Wed. & Fri., Aug. 15, 17 & 19, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. For information, call the Board of Elections at 914/995-5700 or go to https://citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com/

Primary Day in New York State will be Tues., Aug. 23. The last day for an applicant or agent to apply in person at the Board of Elections for the August Primary Election absentee ballot is Mon., Aug. 22. The last day to postmark the Election Primary ballot is Tues., Aug. 23. The ballot must be received by the Board of Elections no later than Tues., Aug. 30. Voting Aug. 23 will be at your regular polling location. For information call the Board of Elections at 914/995-5700 or go to https://citizenparticipation.westchestergov.com/

The Knights of Columbus, 327 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, will hold a Columbus Day Parade Fundraiser Sun., Aug. 21. Doors open at 3 p.m. Seating is limited; paid reservations are suggested. Menu: tossed salad, penne, meatballs, pernil, chicken, rice, vegetables, soda, coffee, celebration cake. Cash bar for beer, wine & mixed drinks. $20 per person. Send a check or pay via Venmo: Concil503. For information or reservations, call Charlie Sacco at 914/907/4068 or email [email protected]

Life Chain, a peaceful, prayerful, legal and non-confrontational presence for unborn babies and their mothers will take place Sun., Aug. 21 at Crossroads Plaza (formerly Kohl’s Plaza), 2-3:30 p.m. Sponsored by Respect Life Ministry, Church of St. John Bosco, Port Chester. For information, call 914/881-1400.

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester is offering several programs this summer including a Summer Reading Program. Children of all ages can visit the library to sign up. They will be given a bingo board to record they books they read. Once they get bingo, they can come back to the library with their bingo board for a prize; Summer Storywalk thru Sept. 2. Enjoy walking around the lawn and reading “Smiley Shark” by Ruth Galloway. Go to www.portchester-ryebrooklibrary.org to see and listen to Ms. Tee read the story. Adopt a Stuffed Animal Reading Buddy. Supplies are limited; a Grab & Go Coloring Bookmark. Children will receive a Grab & Go Coloring Bookmark and crayons to take home and keep and Grab & Go Rock Painting Kits for children, tweens, teens, adults, seniors and families. Participants will be given paint, rocks and paintbrushes to take home and keep. Sign up by phone at 914/939-6710 and press 3.

The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present Steely Dan—The Earth After Hours Tour with special guest The David Stryker Trio, Fri & Sat., Aug 12 & 13; $99.50-$199.50. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; show at 8 p.m. unless noted otherwise. 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Children under 8 years of age are not permitted. Proof of vaccination and/or a negative COVID-19 test is not required.

Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present Platinum Moon + Set the Charge, Thurs., Aug. 18; $15 in advance; $20 day of show; Cabinet, Fri., Aug. 19. $22 in advance; $25 day of show. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show at 8 p.m. Must be 21+ with valid ID. Proof of vaccination and/or a negative COVID-19 test is not required for this event. www.thecapitoltheatre.com.

The Town of Rye Great Lawn Summer Series will continue at Crawford Park, 122 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook, Wed., Aug. 24 with Funk Salsa Urban, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Event features food trucks and fun. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs.

The Village of Rye Brook is presenting Movie in The Park: “Clifford the Big Red Dog” Fri., Aug. 12 in Pine Ridge Park, Latonia Road, 8:15 p.m. until the end of movie. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.

Rye Brook Seniors will host Shop and Stroll in Beacon, N.Y. Wed., Aug. 17. Bus departs AJP at 10 a.m. Visit all the wonderful shops along Main Street and have a leisurely lunch on your own. $2. For additional information and to register call 914/939-7904.

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester offers Maker Night for ages 17+, one-time pottery wheel class. Fridays 7-9 p.m. This is a creative night out for adults. $65 per person; Family Wheel Night for ages 10+. Saturdays, 6-9 p.m. Parent/guardian must also register for class. $45 per person and Saturday Clay for ages 6+, 2-4 p.m. $25 per person. For information and registration go to www.clayartcenter.org.

The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester has announced that advance sale tickets for upcoming shows including Bret McKenzie (Thurs., Oct. 20) can be ordered online now. For information on all upcoming shows and to purchase tickets, go to www.thecapitoltheatre.com

Bulk pickup dates for trash and green waste in Port Chester are Wed., Aug. 24 & 31.

All shows at The Capitol Theatre and Garcia’s in Port Chester during the height of the pandemic have been canceled or postponed. Following is the current information from The Capitol: Rescheduled: Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets, Mon., Sept. 26 (originally Jan. 24, 2022) and Steve Vai, Thurs., Oct. 27 (originally Feb. 26, 2022). Yet to be rescheduled: Rival Sons, Ripe. Canceled shows: Bella Fleck & The Fleckstones; Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Lake Street Drive, Bombay Bicycle Club, Michael Franti, Sunrise Day Camp Benefit, Billy Strings, Saving Grace, The Fab Faux and Devon Allman Band & Samantha Fish Band (previously June 17, 2022). 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.

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.