10573 In-Person Events

Tues., May 16 is election day for the Port Chester and Blind Brook school districts. Port Chester School District voters can cast their ballots at their local elementary school; Blind Brook district voters can go to the Cafetorium Stage. Enter at the new main entrance of the BMP Ridge Street School, 390 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook. Location is handicap accessible. Port Chester district residents will vote on the proposed 2023-24 budget and for two Board of Education members. Candidates are Thomas Corbia, Roberto Dominguez, George Ford and William Villanova. Blind Brook district residents will vote on the proposed 2023-24 budget and two candidates for the Board of Education—Katherine Hallissy Ayala and Danny Funk who are running unopposed. Polls will be open 7 a.m.-9 p.m. in both districts.

John’s of Arthur Avenue., 508 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, will welcome the duo Filo/Fox, Sat., May 13, 8-11 p.m. They play acoustic rock, country, blues and R&B with an electric attitude. 914/481-8888.

Greenwich Hospital will offer The Nurse is In Wed., May 17, 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave. Free. A nurse will be onsite to take blood pressure and answer health questions. 203/863-4444.

Friends of Crawford Park will be holding a Spring Planting Day Sun., May 21, 9-11 a.m. at 122 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook. Volunteers are needed. Bring any gardening tools and a smile. RSVP by email to [email protected]

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, will present The Earth Has Three Colors, a slideshow by author David Packer on his book about Moroccan Ceramics Wed., May 17, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Free. Register at www.clayartcenter.org

The Rye Brook Sustainability Committee will hold a community-wide tag sale Sat., May 20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. For those unable to participate at their personal address, contact Foster Teen Employment Network (FTEN) at 914/704-3836 or [email protected] to rent space for a $40 fee per table. Space at FTEN is given on a first come, first served basis. Those using FTEN must bring their own table. The final date for registration is Wed., May 17. Any questions, please contact Assistant to Village Administrator Greg Rivera at [email protected] or 914/939-0077. Rain date: May 21.

The Village of Port Chester 72^nd Annual Memorial Mass & Breakfast to honor firefighters and police will take place Sun., May 21 at the Port Chester Senior Center, 220 Grace Church St. Mass will be held at 8 a.m. followed by breakfast at 8:45 a.m. Fire and police departments will honor their comrades at this event. For additional information, call Francis Gordiski at 203/531-7513.

Life Chain will be held Sun., May 21 at Gateway Plaza (formerly Kohl’s Plaza), 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.

Zachy’s will host its Welcome to Port Chester event Sat., May 20, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and Sun., May 12, 12-5 p.m. at 30 Midland Ave., Port Chester. Guests are invited to come and experience the new space, taste some exceptional wines and take advantage of exclusive promotions and offers. $55.51 per ticket which can be purchased at https://www.zachys.com/wine-tastings.html or at Eventbrite. Fifty percent of ticket proceeds will be donated to Meals on Main Street, a local community organization committed to eliminating food insecurity in Port Chester.

Rye Arts Center will host Studio 51: Party with a Purpose Sat., May 13, 7-10 p.m. at Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester. Garcia’s will be transformed into RAC Studio 51, their version of the iconic 70’s nightclub and an homage to their beloved building at 51 Milton Rd., Rye. Enjoy spectacular food, drink and music as well as interactive art studios, all while honoring three women who have made an impact on the Rye community—Sue Autry, Anne Fumasoli and Amy Vijayanagar. Tickets are $150-$7,500. www.ryeartscenter.org

Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library Events:

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library book sale will be held Sat., May 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sun., May 21, 12-4 p.m., at Posillipo Center, 32 Garibaldi Pl., Rye Brook. For more information, call 914/886-8226.

The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester, is offering a May Grab & Go Craft. Children will be given a bag with all the pieces needed to make a duck craft. To register, email [email protected] or call 914/939-6710 and press 3; Music Fun with Kurt Gallagher, 10 a.m. Sat., May 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 Beading and Jewelry Making Program for Teens and Adults, Tues., May 16, 3:30-5 p.m. Create beaded bracelets, rings, keychains and earrings. For each pair of earrings made, another pair will be made to donate to a women’s shelter. Light refreshments will be served at each session. Limited registration. Program is in memory of Lilly Lee. Sign up in person or by calling 914/939-6710, press 3.

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 is taking place 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 Arthur Avenue Wed., May 17. Register at 914/939-7904.

The next pickup of trash and green waste in Port Chester will be Wed., May 17. Bulk & green waste will be collected every Wed. except during holiday weeks.

The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present the Dark Star Orchestra Fri. & Sat., May 19 & 20. Dark Star Orchestra continues the Grateful Dead live concert experience. $35-$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 Mihali, Fri. & Sun., May 12 & 14. $30 in advance; $35 day of show; Soulshine: The Allman Brothers Experience, Wed., May 17. $25 in advance/ $30 day of show; Liquor Cake, Thurs., May 18. $15 in advance; $20 day of show; Dark Star Orchestra pre-show featuring Poncho with Alex Koford & Ross James. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; show at 6:40 p.m. Attendees must have a ticket to the 5/19 Dark Star Orchestra concert to attend pre-show. Dark Star Orchestra pre-show Sat., May 20 featuring the Bruce Katz Band. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 6:40 p.m. Attendees must have a ticket to the 5/20 Dark Star Orchestra concert to attend pre-show. 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 not required. 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

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: $1,150 for 1^st child; $900 each additional child.Travel Camp fees: $1,900. 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

Ice Cream Social in Port Chester will present The Body’s Guest, a pop-up exhibition hosted at Studio 9D at 508 W. 26^th St., NYC thru Sun., May 14, 12-6 p.m. Exhibit explores both problematic and necessary modes of multiplicity within the self. The small group show includes painting, assemblage, sculpture, fiber work and analog + digital drawings.

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 thru June 3. www.clayartcenter.org