Nearby Virtual Events

Westchester County’s Black History Month and Trailblazer Awards, celebrating the accomplishments of outstanding African American women and men in business, healthcare, philanthropy, the arts, history and civic engagements—E Douglas Dixon, Esq. and Dr. Valerie Mason Cunningham, Thurs., Feb. 23 at 6 p.m.  Event will be virtual and livestreamed. Go to facebook.com/westchestergov to view the event.

A webinar, Financial Elder Abuse & Senior Scams, will be offered Wed., Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. The webinar will focus on common scams and frauds that target older adults and their money. Register at https;//us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN-ec7QpGRSdqhmEcy/x2OQ

A New York State Budget Forum about the proposed 2023-24 NY budget will be held via Zoom Tues., Feb. 21, 6-8 p.m. Registration required to receive Zoom link at bit.ly/nysbudgetsignup

Greenwich Hospital will present the following free lectures via Zoom: Taking Diabetes to Heart, Tues., Feb. 21, 12-1 p.m. Nancy Ryan, RD, registered dietitian will discuss the current dietary recommendations to address blood glucose management, blood cholesterol control and blood pressure targets and Preventing Falls: Reducing Your Risk, Mon., Feb. 28, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Angela Perrotta, RN and Veronica Bilenkin, consumer health librarian will discuss evidence-based safety suggestions to reduce falls and prevent injury. Register at 888/305-9253 or go to greenwichhospital.org/events.

Wainwright House in Rye is offering the following programs via Zoom: QiGong, mindfulness movement with Dana, Mondays, 6-7 p.m. $10 and Mindfulness Meditation, Mondays, 7:30-8 p.m. $5. Register at www.wainwright.org

White Plains Public Library is offering online programs on Zoom including: Morning Storytime, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11-11:30 a.m., stories and songs for ages 2-6 with a Trove Librarian. Attend the program by accessing Zoom with the date of the program. Evening Storytime, Tues. & Thurs., 6:30-7 p.m., stories and songs for ages 2-6 with a Trove Librarian. Attend the program by clicking the Zoom link for the specific date you wish to Register through Zoom at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uZwpdOCvrzsvalU6-m55WsxuK8vjdZ www.whiteplainslibrary.org.

The Picture House in Pelham is presenting virtual screenings of “Wildland,” “Memory House” and “Final Set.” For information go to www.thepicturehouse.org/virtual

Soul Ryeders offers on-demand, pre-recorded yoga classes on their website www.soulryeders.org. With a variety of classes and themes, there is something for everyone whenever you need it! Classes are 30 minutes or less and include Yoga for Deep Relaxation & Sleep, Yoga for Anxiety & Stress, Yoga for Neuropathy, Post Chemo Yoga, Intro to Self-Care for Caregivers, Yoga for Caregivers and Meditation for Caregivers. Registration is required each time you register for one of these classes. These classes are complimentary, but if you are able, donations are appreciated. For information call 914/412-4884.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) has launched a mobile app for smart devices to provide visitors and prospective visitors useful information about the variety of destinations and activities available throughout the Empire State’s parks and historic sites. The New York State Parks Explorer App is a free, user-friendly resource for visitors to plan outdoor adventures while staying connected to long-time favorite parks and sites. Users can learn more about top destinations and discover new must-see locations with rotating curated content, and will enjoy quick access to park information, including directions, hours, amenities, fees and rates, trail maps, helpful know-before-you-go details, and the ability to receive important updates and alerts.

Visitors can also link directly to online camping reservations and easily access select State Parks’ social media channels to share their experiences. The New York State Parks Explorer mobile app is available at no cost for download for iOS and Android devices. To download, visit https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.ny.its.nysparks or https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ny-state-parks-explorer/id1496803341