10573 In-Person Events

The Westchester County shredder is coming to Rye Brook Village Hall, 938 King St., Sat., Jan. 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Bring any documents you want to have shredded. Remove paper clips and binders; no boxes can be shredded. Rye Brook personnel will be there to help. This is a great opportunity for Rye Brook residents to dispose of sensitive personal documents free of charge. The shredder will take residents on a first come-first served basis and will take documents until capacity is reached, which may be before the scheduled finish time of 1 p.m. For information on what will be allowed to be disposed, what procedures to follow and other important information, go to https://events.westchestergov.com/eventdetail/110875/44/mobile-shredder-is-coming-to-rye-brook

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a federal holiday in the U.S. It is observed on the third Monday in January each year—Jan. 16 this year. Government offices in the Town of Rye, the Villages of Port Chester and Rye Brook, Port Chester and Blind Brook schools, the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, most banks and the post office will be closed; there will be no mail delivery. In Rye Brook, Mon. garbage collections move to Tues., Tues. pickups move to Wed.; Wed.-Fri. collections are unchanged; no green waste collection this week. In Port Chester, Mon. pickups move to Tues., Tues. pickups move to Wed.; Wed-Fri. collections are unchanged. There is no bulk pickup this week.

A Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration: Keep the Dream Alive will be held Sat., Jan. 14 at 4 p.m. at Saint Frances AME Zion Church, 18 Smith St., Port Chester. Keynote speaker will be Rev. James Furman of Mount Zion Christian Baptist Church. All are welcome.

Rye Brook Seniors will host a trip to IHop and Burlington Coat Factory Wed., Jan. 18 and a trip to Empire Casino Wed., Jan. 25. Bus will depart from AJP, 32 Garibaldi Pl., at 9:30 a.m. for each trip. Register at 914/939-7904.

Greenwich Hospital will offer The Nurse is In, Wed., Jan. 18, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester. A Greenwich Hospital nurse will take your blood pressure and answer health questions. Free. For information call 203/863-4444.

KTI, 575 King St., Port Chester, will host An Educational Seminar of Medicare Basics Sun., Jan. 15, 9:30-10:30 a.m. This free seminar will be presented by Michael J. Coogan, a Medicare specialist. James Alperin from Wells Fargo Advisers will answer any of your financial questions. Bagels, coffee & tea will be served. RSVP to congkti.org

The next bulk pickup for trash in Port Chester will be Wed., Jan. 25. Staring in 2023, bulk will be collected every Wednesday except during holiday weeks. There will be no green waste pickup in January and February.

Life Chain will be held Sun., Jan. 15 at Gateway Shopping Center, (formerly Kohl’s Shopping Center), 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.

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library will offer English classes with Westchester Community College Mon.-Thurs., Mar. 23-May 3. Level 0-2. 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Placement exam will be Wed., Mar. 8 at 9 a.m. $22 by credit card at time of registration. Books are approximately $45. 914/606-5656 or email [email protected]

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester, is offering a January Grab & Go Craft. Children will be given a bag with all the pieces needed to make a penguin craft. To register, email [email protected] or call 914/939-6710, press 3.

The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, will present Greensky Bluegrass with Neighbor Fri., Jan. 13 and Greensky Bluegrass with Mihali Sat., Jan. 14. Doors open at 6 p.m., shows at 7:30 p.m. $30-$59.50; Umphrey’s Mcgee’s 25^th Birthday Bash, Fri. & Sat., Jan. 20 & 21. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Jan. 20 performance features special guest, Eggy. $38.50-$188.75. 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 Stella Blue’s Band: Winter’s Summer Home Wed., Jan. 18 & 25. $20 in advance; $25 day of show; Basic Stasik Presents Umphrey’s Mcgee After-Party: Heaven Help Us, Fri., Jan. 20 and Basic Stasik Presents Umphrey’s Mcgee After- Party: Death Kings, Sat., Jan. 21. Doors open at 11:30 p.m., show at 11:45 p.m. Tickets are $20. 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: Music of Aretha Franklin for Kids Sat., Jan. 14. All ages. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., show at 2 p.m. $17 in advance; $20 day of show. Proof of vaccination and/or a negative COVID-19 test is not required for this event. www.thecapitoltheatre.com

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester has announced that their Adult & Winter Term runs thru Mar. 12. Schedule of classes is online, and registration is now open. Gallery hours: Mon. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For additional information and to register, go to www.clayartcenter.org.Ga

SPRYE offers Gentle Chair Yoga every Wednesday at Crawford Park, 122 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free, but registration is required at 914/481-5706.

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. www.clayartcenter.org.

The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester has announced that for advance sale tickets for all upcoming shows go to www.thecapitoltheatre.com

All shows at The Capitol Theatre and Garcia’s in Port Chester during the height of the pandemic have been canceled or postponed. Following is the current information from The Capitol: Yet to be rescheduled: Rival Sons, Ripe. 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, The Fab Faux and Devon Allman Band & Samantha Fish Band (previously June 17, 2022). 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.

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]

Exhibits

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester will present Rising Stars, their annual adult student exhibition, Mon., Jan. 16-Feb. 15. It celebrates the achievements of their adult students and will run concurrently with the Youth and Community Arts Student Exhibition. There will be an opening reception Sat., Jan. 21, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Gallery hours: Mon. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.clayartcenter.org

The Crit Lab: Critical, Ethical Art at MAPSpace, 6 N. Pearl St., Port Chester, is presenting Mia Brownell: Garden Variety, thru Jan. 20. Brownell’s paintings reflect a longing for the ordinary with an understanding that ordinary may never have existed in the first place. Her paintings re-envision the genre of Still-Life images from both a macro (cultural) and microscopic (genetic) perspective. www.thecritlab.com For additional information and hours, go to https://mirandaartsprojectspace.com