10573 In-Person Events

Life Chain will take place Sun., Jan. 16 from 2-3:30 p.m. at Gateway Shopping Center (formerly Kohl’s Plaza), Boston Post Road, Port Chester. Prayer for the Supreme Court (on our knees) will be available. Please dress warmly. Sponsored by Respect Life Ministry, Church of St. John Bosco, Port Chester. Life Chain is a peaceful, prayerful, legal and non-confrontational presence for unborn babies and their mothers. For information, call 914/881-1400.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a federal holiday, will be observed Mon., Jan. 17. Government offices in the Town of Rye and Villages of Port Chester and Rye Brook will be closed as will most banks, Port Chester and Blind Brook schools, the library and the post office; there will be no mail delivery. In Rye Brook Monday garbage will be collected Tuesday; Tuesday garbage collection will be Wednesday; Wednesday, Thursday & Friday collections remain the same. No green waste collection this week. In Port Chester, despite the holiday, garbage collection will be on a regular schedule. There will be no parking meter enforcement downtown on Jan. 17.

The Ministerial Council of Port Chester, Mamaroneck and Greenwich, Ct. will be observing the 36th National Holiday Celebration of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Sun., Jan. 16 at 3 p.m. at Bethesda Baptist Church, 136 E. William St., Port Chester. Rev. James Furman of Mt. Zion Christian Center in Mt. Vernon will be the keynote speaker. Music by the Bethesda Baptist Church Choir and friends. Humanitarian awards will be presented to former Port Chester Police Chief Richard Conway and Joseph Mosely, director of the Bethesda Baptist Church Choir. All are invited.

The Town of Rye will lead a clean-up on Sun., Jan. 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the African American Cemetery, 215 North St., Rye in observance of MLK Jr. Day. The event will take place rain or shine, but there will be a snow date. All participants are welcome and should register at https://townofrye.seamlessdocs.com/f/2022mlkservice or call 914/881-4535.

Rye Brook Recreation is offering Kids’ Classical Ballet classes Wed., Jan. 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16, Mar. 2, 9 & 16, 4:05-4:55 p.m. for K-1 Ballet I and 5-6 p.m. for grades 2-5 Ballet II; Kids Hip Hop & Jazz, Thurs., Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10 & 17; Mar. 3, 10 & 17, 3:25-4:10 p.m., 3 1/2--4 ½ Creative Kids Bop; 4:15-5:05, K-1 Hip Hop/Jazz; 5:10-6:10 p.m. Grades 2-5 Jazz/Hip Hop/B’way and 6:15-7:15 p.m. Grades 6-12 Broadway/Jazz. Bring labeled water bottles to classes. Space is limited. All classes take place at Crawford Park Mansion. $270 with check payable to Dance Works.

The Port Chester Mobile Pantry will be at Drew Gardens, 10-22 Drew St., Port Chester Sat., Jan. 22 at 10 a.m. CDC guidelines will be followed to ensure community safety. The Mobile Pantry makes food more accessible in underserved neighborhoods where people may not be able to access food through traditional grocery stores or food pantries. Everyone must bring their own reusable bag.

The Port Chester- Rye Brook Public Library is offering a 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]

The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present Almost Queen, Fri., Jan. 21. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; show at 8 p.m. $35-$70 and Greensky Bluegrass w/The Infamous Stringduster, Sat., Jan. 22. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; show at 8 p.m. $32-$56.50. 18+ unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Children under 8 years of age are not permitted. Vaccinated patrons only. www.thecapitoltheatre.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. 28: David Bromberg Big Band; Patti Smith, Feb. 24; Feb. 26: Steve Vai Inviolate Tour; Mar. 31-Apr. 2: Railroad Earth Mar. 18; Disco Biscuits; Apr. 8: Mt. Joy 2022; Apr. 9: The Beach Boys; Apr. 29: Nate Bargatze; Jessie’s Girl, May 21.

Yet to be rescheduled: Rival Sons, Ripe. Postponed: Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets. 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 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 Mihali, Fri., Jan. 14. $30 + fees; Crazy Otto, Wed., Jan. 19, $15 + fees and Deadgrass, Greensky Bluegrass pre-show, Sat., Jan. 22. Doors open and show at 6:30 p.m. $32-$56.50. Attendees must have ticket to 1/22/22 Greensky Bluegrass concert to attend pre-show. Doors open 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. unless noted otherwise. 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.

Rye Brook Seniors at Posillipo Center, 32 Garibaldi Pl., Rye Brook will offer “Hamilton” on Disney Plus Fri., Jan. 14, 12:30 p.m. Free; and a trip to Stew Leonard’s, Wed., Jan. 19 at 10 a.m. $2. Bring your cooler bags if buying perishables. Register at 914/939-7904.

Bulk pickup dates in Port Chester are Jan. 19 & Feb. 2.

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.