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August 24, 2023 at 12:49 a.m.
The 34th Annual Port Chester Day, presented by Port Chester Recreation, will take place Sat., Aug. 26, 12-9 p.m. in Lyon Park, 331 Putnam Ave. It will feature food trucks, 12-8 p.m., including Walter’s Hot Dogs, Latusion, Turnbro, Kisco Sweets & Treats, Los 3 Tacos, Longford’s Ice Cream, Mac’s Truck and Fry Guy. Samantha Beadle will sing the Star Spangled Banner at 12 p.m.; a Jeté dance performance by company dancers will take place 12:30-1 p.m.; Dark Dama (Latino rock) will perform 2:30-3:30 p.m.; Rico Dos Anjos will give a Tae Kwon Do demo, 3:30-4 p.m.; the Annie Mash Trio will perform 4-5 p.m., Tony “C” Natra will perform 5-5:30 p.m.; Kings Highway will perform 5:30-6:30 p.m. and the headliner, Frontiers Band, will perform 7:30-9 p.m. There will be free children’s rides 12-5 p.m., face painting, Clay Art Center activities, Home Depot crafts for kids; Gaga Ball 12-5 pm. and a Bubble Bus, 12:30-3:30 p.m. Rain date: Aug. 27. For additional information, call 914/939-2354 or go to www.portchesterny.gov
Rye Brook’s Back to School Movie Under the Stars, Pine Ridge Park, 17 Mohegan Ln., Rye Brook, Fri., Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m. “Creed III” will be shown. Free.
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library Events
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester will host Learn English with Westchester Community College, Mon.-Thurs., Sept. 13-Oct. 26, 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. for level 0-2. Placement exam will be Thurs., Sept. 7 at 9 a.m. $22 by credit card at time of registration. Books will cost approximately $45. Additional in-person and virtual classes on future dates will be listed in upcoming issues. www.portchesteryrebrooklibrary.org
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester, will be closed Sat.-Mon., Sept. 2-4.
Summer hours in August at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library are as follows: Adult department: Mon. 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Children’s department: Mon., 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Regular hours will begin Tues., Sept. 5: Adult Dept.—Mon., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Children’s department: Mon., 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. www.portchesterryebrooklibrary.org
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester is offering a Summer Grab & Go Craft. Children will be given a bag with all the pieces needed to make a whale craft. To register, email [email protected] or call 914/939-6710 and press 3.
Summer StoryWalk at the library takes place Mon.-Thurs. thru Thurs., Aug. 31. Take a stroll outside the library and read “Bunnies in a Boat” by Philip Ardaugh. Sponsored by The Klein Foundation.
Adopt a Stuffed Animal Reading Buddy. Supplies are limited. Sponsored by the Klein Foundation. 914/939-6710.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., will present Understanding Medicare Wed., 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 Art of English conversational ESL class meets Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. Classes continue to meet via Zoom. To sign up, 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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The next pickup of trash and green waste in Port Chester will be Wed., Aug. 30. Bulk & green waste are collected every Wed. except during holiday weeks.
Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present Half Step, Wed., Aug. 30. Half Step is a group of dedicated fans & students of the Grateful Dead, capturing the spirit, improvisation, sound & complexity of their music. $15 in advance; $20 day of show; Crimson Rose, Fri., Sept. 1. Crimson Rose combines music from the Grateful Dead and other hippie anthems, rocking songs old and newer along with a few originals for a unique mix of songs played Crimson Rose style. $15 in advance; $20 day of show; Gimme Gimme Disco: a disco dance party inspired by ABBA, Sat., Sept. 2. Doors open at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m. $20 in advance; $25 day of show. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Must be 21+ with valid ID. www.thecapitoltheatre.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; Saturday Clay for ages 6+. $35. 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
Exhibits
Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, will present Functional Fall--A Seat at the Table: CAC National Juried Exhibition Fri., Sept. 1-Oct. 16 in the gallery and online. The exhibition is comprised of functional ceramics from more than 40 artists across the U.S. and brings everyone to the table through ceramics that serve. There will be an opening reception Sat., Sept. 9, 6-8 p.m. Meet participating artists, enjoy light refreshments and be there for the announcement of juror prizes. There will also be a one-day workshop, Inspired Surfaces, Sept. 9 with Jessica Putnam-Phillips that explores surface decoration and embellishment. Register at www.clayartcenter.org. Gallery hours: Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Mon. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
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