Nearby Virtual Events

The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center will present a Memory Keepers Story Hour event via Zoom Thurs., Mar. 16 at 7 p.m. featuring Naomi Koller, Generations Forward. She is the daughter and grandchild of Holocaust survivors. Her paternal grandparents, Anna and Israel Koller lived a very comfortable life in the Carpathian Mountain region of Romania in the town of Viznitz. Their two young sons included Naomi’s father, Mark and his brother, Dov. With Israel Koller’s parents and siblings nearby, life was wonderful with music, friends, family and education marking the cornerstones of their life. This is the heroic story of Naomi’s grandmother, Anna Koller and is a story of valor and family. Register at www.hhrecny.org or 914/696-0738.

Federated Conservationists of Westchester, Inc. will present How to Build a Successful Carbon Neutral Business via Zoom, Tues., Mar. 14, 8:30-9:30 a.m. presented by Nels Leader, CEO of Bread Alone Bakery. Register at www.fcwc.org

Greenwich Hospital will offer the following virtual programs: Why Women Live Longer Than Men webinar, Tues., Mar. 14; How to Keep Your Shoulders and Knees Trouble-Free, Wed., Mar. 15, 6-7 p.m. Speaker will be Marc Kowalsky, MD, sports medicine specialist; Updates in Stroke Management and Prevention, Thurs., Mar. 16, zoom video, 12-1 p.m. Speaker will be Paul Lleva, MD. Neurologist. Register at www.greenwichhospital.org

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. Register at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uZwpdOCvrzsvalU6-m55WsxuK8vjdZ; Genealogist Sarah Gutmann will teach how to trace the paths of your Irish immigrant ancestors; Teen Job Search Workshop (teens, parents), Thurs., Mar. 16, 7 p.m. 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