10573 In-Person Events

The 2023 FIT (Fitness Initiative Together) 5K walk will take place Sat., Apr. 22, 9-11 a.m. The walk begins and ends at Ridge Street School, 390 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook. Participants will walk around the Country Ridge area. Free. There will be an LED giveaway. Residents are asked to register online at Community Pass thru ecapturepoint.com or alternatively, call the Recreation Department at 914/939-1121 x 6 and have them do it.

A DEA National Rx Takeback event will take place Sat., Apr. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Rye Brook Police Department, 938 King St. No needles or liquids will be accepted. There is a drug takeback box for disposing of unwanted drugs that is always available at this location.

KTI, 575 King St., Port Chester is presenting a Comedy Night with Joel Chasnoff Sat., Apr. 22. Dessert buffet at 8 p.m., Havdalah service at 8:30 p.m., performance at 8:35 p.m. $60 per person. BYOB. Reservations required to 914/939-1004 or www.congkti.org

The Sharing Shelf in Port Chester will pick up donations of clothing Sat., Apr. 22 in Rye Brook. Donate your clothing to address clothing insecurity and help families in Westchester. Limit 10 bags; clothing only. Suggested donation: $10 to offset pick up cost. Schedule your pickup at www.signupgenius.com/go/tssclothingpickup#/ They will hold a Spring Family Volunteer Day for families with children ages 6-13 Sat., Apr. 22, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at 47 Purdy Ave., Port Chester. Create hygiene kits and baby layette sets. Adults must actively participate with their children. All volunteers must be vaccinated for COVID-19. Donate a box of diapers at the door. Registration required at www.sharingshelf.org

A Conversation with Fr. James Martin, SJ will take place Thurs., Apr. 27, 7:30-9 p.m. at KTI, 575 King St., Port Chester and via Zoom. Pastor Jim O’Hanlon, Rev. Dr. Martha Cruz and Rabbi Ben Goldberg will interview Fr. Martin via Zoom for his thoughts about prayer, interfaith relations and LGBT inclusion. Event is co-sponsored by St. Paul’s Church in Rye Brook and KTI. Registration is appreciated. 914/939-1004 or www.congkti.org

The Village of Rye Brook in cooperation with Blind Brook Roots and Shoots Club will host a 2023 Arbor Day Ceremony, Fri., Apr. 28 at 11 a.m. in Harkness Park, adjacent to the Blind Brook Middle/High School campus, 840 King St. All are invited to a brief tree planting ceremony to celebrate Arbor Day in Rye Brook.

A Spring Planting & Cleanup Day is scheduled for Sat., Apr. 29, 9-11 a.m. at the Port Chester Marina Promenade, the Rye Brook Senior Center, Tomkins Bridge in Mamaroneck, Crawford Mansion in Crawford Park and the Edith Read Wildlife Sanctuary near Playland in Rye. Interested participants can sign up at townofrye.seamlessdocs.com/t/CommunitySignUp

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:

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., will host a Spring Seed Swap & Giveaway Sat., Apr. 29, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Event is sponsored by the Port Chester and Rye Brook Sustainability Committees and will be held outdoors rain or shine unless weather prohibits it. Bring your seeds, plants or just yourself. Please label seeds with variety name. 914/939-6710.

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; 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. 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]

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave. is offering free 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 at 914/939-6710 and press 3.

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., will present 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.

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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SPRYE 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 is led by Joan Gibbons, a yoga instructor for more than 20 years. It will be held inside or outside, weather permitting. Free for people 55 and older. For additional information go to www.sprye.org

Rye Brook Seniors at Posillipo Center, 32 Garibaldi Pl., will host a trip to Empire Casino in Yonkers Wed., Apr. 26. Bus departs AJP at 9:30 a.m.  Register at 914/939-7904.

The next pickup of trash and green waste in Port Chester will be Wed., Apr. 26. Bulk & green waste will be collected every Wed. except during holiday weeks.

The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present Father John Misty w/Loren Kramar, Fri., Apr. 21. $44.50-$79.50; Sunrise Day Camp Rock the River Benefit Concert featuring Tramps Like Us: The Springsteen Tribute Band, Wed., Apr. 26. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 8:30 p.m. $250; Tina Fey & Amy Poehler: Restless Leg Tour Live Rehearsal, Thurs., Apr. 27. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. $630-$837; Almost Queen with special guest Philadelphia Freedom: a tribute to Elton John, Sat., Apr. 29. $29.50-$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 For the Hutch + Saturday Saints, Sat., Apr. 22. $15 in advance; $20 day of show; Emo Night Brooklyn, Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. $28.35; Almost Queen pre-show featuring Steve Leonard: The “Good Wheel” album release party, Sat., Apr. 29. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:10 p.m. Free to all 4/29Almost Queen ticket holders. 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]

Exhibits

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester will present Good Vibrations: A Juried & Invitational Exhibition Exploring the Dynamic Use of Color with Guest Juror Cory Brown in the gallery and online Fri., Apr. 28-June 3. There will be an opening reception Sat., Apr. 29, 3-7 p.m.