10573 In-Person Events

Music at the Mansion at Crawford Mansion, 122 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook will present the Westchester Philharmonic with Clash of the Cellos Sun., Apr. 16, 2-4 p.m. General admission seating starts at $28.52 at www.eventbrite.com/e/music-at-the-mansion. Tickets may also be available at the door.

Rye Brook Recreation will host a free Zumba demonstration for residents of all ages, Sat., Apr. 15, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Pine Ridge Park, Latonia Road. Come join for chance to try a new program and work on your fitness outlook.

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, will offer Saturday Clay, a one-time class for families (6+), Apr. 22, 2-4 p.m. For ages 6+. Parents must also register for this class. $35. www.clayartcenter.org.

Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library Events:

Greenwich Hospital will offer The Nurse is In at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Wed., Apr. 19, 10:30-11:30 p.m. Free. A Greenwich Hospital nurse will be onsite to take blood pressure and answer health questions. For additional information call 203/863-4444.

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., will present Out of Rushmore’s Shadow: The Luigi Del Bianco Story, Mon., Apr. 17 at 7 p.m. Lou Del Bianco, Port Chester resident and author, will discuss his and his family’s journey to get his grandfather Luigi the recognition he deserves for being the chief carver of Mount Rushmore and Understanding Medicare Wed., June 7, Aug. 2. Oct. 4 & Dec. 6 at 11 a.m. This 60- to 90-minute program will offer accurate and practical information about Medicare. For information, call 914/939-6710 press 5.

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave. is offering free AARP tax assistance Fri. & Sat., Apr. 14 & 15, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. by appointment. Call 914/939-6710, press 5, and Spring Canvas Painting, Sat., May 13, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for ages 15 & up. Light refreshments will be served. Space is limited. Sign up in person or by phone to 914/939-6710 and press 3.

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester, is offering an April Grab & Go Craft. Children will be given a bag with all the pieces needed to make a pigeon craft to celebrate National Library Week. This craft was inspired by author Mo Willems; Storytime with Ms. Tee at 10 a.m. Wed., Apr. 26 & May 3. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers will enjoy songs, fingerplays, stories and more and Music Fun with Kurt Gallagher, 10 a.m. Thurs., Apr. 20 & 27; Sat., May 8, 13 & 20. Babies, toddlers and preschoolers will make music as they sing, clap, and dance to Kurt’s interactive songs. To register, email [email protected] or call 914/939-6710, press 3.

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., will offer a free defensive driving class Sat., May 6, 9:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Learn how to drive cautiously and stay safe on the road. Get a discount on your insurance for three years and reduce points on your license. Your certificate will arrive within two weeks. Registration is required and space is limited. Call 914/939-6710 and press 3 or email [email protected]

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, but drop-ins are welcome. Free. Questions and requests will be kept confidential. To make an appointment, call 914/995-6350 or email [email protected].

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Life Chain will be held Sun., Apr. 16 at Gateway Plaza (formerly Kohl’s Plaza), Boston Post Road, Port Chester, 2-3:30 p.m. 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.

SPRYE has announced the return of Gentle Chair Yoga at Crawford Mansion, 122 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook, Wednesdays thru June 21, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The class will be led by Joan Gibbons, a yoga instructor for more than 20 years. Class will be held inside or outside, weather permitting. Free for people 55 and older. For additional information go to www.sprye.org

There will be a Community Yom Hashoah Commemoration at KTI, 575 King St., Port Chester Mon., Apr. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Together as one community let us gather to remember the 6 million martyrs in a brief program consisting of readings, music and prayer. Please arrive at 7:15 p.m. as candle lighting will begin at 7:30 p.m. Registration required to 914/939-1004.

The ADL (Anti-Defamation League) will present Words to Action: Empowering Jewish Students to Address Bias on Campus. Any Jewish 10^th-12^th grader can participate Tues., Apr. 18 at KTI, 575 King St. St., Port Chester, 7-8:30 p.m. (dinner included). Session will focus on antisemitism at colleges and universities. RSVP by Apr. 14 to 914/939-1004.

Rye Brook Seniors at Posillipo Center, 32 Garibaldi Pl., will host a trip to hear the Million Dollar Quartet, Wed., Apr. 19. Bus departs AJP at 9 a.m. $72.50. Register at 914/939-7904.

The next pickup of trash and green waste in Port Chester will be Wed., Apr. 19. Bulk & green waste will be collected every Wed. except during holiday weeks.

The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present Melvin Seals and JGB with Stella Blue’s Band, Fri., Apr. 14, $25-$59.50; Father John Misty w/Loren Kramar, Fri., Apr. 21. $44.50-$79.50; 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. www.thecapitoltheatre.com

Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present Summerfeet, Sat., Apr. 15, $20 in advance; $25 day of show; Celebrating the Life of Mike Winters ft. Dead Meat & Grateful BRO, Sun., Apr. 16. Doors open at 4 p.m., show at 4:20 p.m. $20 in advance; $15 day of show; Zach Nugent’s Dead Set: New York’s Spring Thaw, Wed., Apr. 19. $15 in advance; $20 day of show; For the Hutch + Saturday Saints, Sat., Apr. 22. $15 in advance; $20 day of show. Must be 21+ to attend shows. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Proof of vaccination and/or a negative COVID-19 test is not required. www.thecapitoltheatre.com

Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present the Rock ‘n Roll Playhouse plays the Music of Bob Marley for Kids +more: Earth Day Celebration featuring The Brooklyners Sat., Apr. 22. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., show at 2 p.m. All ages. $17.50 in advance; $20 day of show. wwwthecapitoltheatre.com

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, offers the following weekly programs: Maker Night, Fridays, 7-9 p.m. for ages 17+. $65 includes all materials; Family Wheel Night, Saturdays, 6-8 p.m. for ages 10+. $50 and Saturday Clay for ages 6+. $35. Parent or guardian must register for these classes. The CAC Spring Term Session A runs thru May 6; Session B will run May 8-June 21. For information on classes and to register go to www.clayartcenter.org.

Advance sale tickets for all upcoming shows at The Capitol Theatre are available at www.thecapitoltheatre.com

Camps & Summer Programs

Rye Brook Recreation has announced that signups are taking place now for Summer Day Camp for boys and girls entering K-6^th grade and Teen Travel Camp for boys and girls entering 7^th-10^th grade. Camps run July 3-Aug 11, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The Early Bird 6-week discounted rate ends Apr. 30. Day Camp fees: $1,000 for 1^st child ($1150 after Apr. 30). $800 each additional child ($900 after Apr. 30); Travel Camp fees: $1,800 each child ($1,900 after Apr. 30). Send your child for as many weeks as you would like. For questions about the Day Camp call Kathy at 914/305-2948; for questions about Travel Camp call Janice at 914/305-2947.

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester will offer weekly themed half & full day Summer Camps for children & teens ages 7-15 June 26-Aug. 18. Campers will be shown a variety of techniques on and off the wheel. Camps for ages 7-11 will focus on handbuilding and sculpture; camps for ages 12-15 will focus on wheel throwing and handbuilding. Sample camps include Wheel and Beyond, Surface Design Time, Candy Crush, Amazing Animals, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Ancient Architects and many more. In the classroom, aspiring young artists will develop their imagination and build confidence while working in the transformational medium of clay. Morning camp (9 a.m.-12 p.m.) and Afternoon camp (1-4 p.m.) are $310/week; Full-day camp (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) is $515/week. Early bird drop-off options are available. Registration is open online. For additional information email [email protected]