Facts of Life
November 29, 2023 at 10:46 p.m.
IWPA (Israel Wine Producers Assn.) is sponsoring Sip for Solidarity to Support Israel Wineries and Raise Money for Israeli Relief Efforts. Armonk resident Joshua Greenstein is VP of IWPA. In light of the crisis in Israel, the organization has launched a campaign urging people to ‘Sip for Solidarity’ by buying Israeli wine. The wine business in Israel is a huge part of Israel’s economy and tourism, which is now on hold due to the war. Obviously, there is no tourism to the wineries at this time, and the growers, pickers and producers have been called up to serve. For additional information, contact Joshua Greenstein at 518/441-0782 or [email protected].
The Osborn Pavilion in Rye has been recognized as a “Best Nursing Home” for 2024 by U.S. News & World Report, receiving a 5/5 overall rating. It is one of only four skilled nursing facilities in Westchester County to receive a High Performing rating in both the Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care categories.
Happy birthday to Lynn Luzzi of Port Chester who celebrates Dec. 2.
Happy birthday to former longtime Port Chester resident and Port Chester Senior Center staff member JoAnn Ryan who celebrates Dec. 2.
The Village of Port Chester Recreation Dept. is once again sponsoring Letters to Santa. There is no need for a stamp, but please make sure your name and address are on your letter so Santa can reply. The deadline to receive a return letter is Dec. 9. Santa’s Mailbox is located at the Port Chester Village Hall main entrance, 222 Grace Church St., Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. thru Dec. 8. The mailbox will also be available at Port Chester Recreation’s Christmas event on Dec. 9 at 1:30 p.m.
The next Port Chester High School Marching Band bottle and can recycling collections will be Sun., Dec. 3, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., in the Middle School parking lot on Bowman Avenue, Rye Brook. Collections generally take place on the first and third Sunday of each month. Call 914/200-1464 for updated information.
Clay Art Center in Port Chester has announced that their schedule of winter classes is available to view online at www.clayartcenter.org. Registration begins Fri., Dec. 1.
The Village of Port Chester and the Port Chester Fire Department are partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves this season on Toys for Tots. There are four locations for residents to donate toys and gifts: Port Chester Fire Department Headquarters, 209 Westchester Ave., Port Chester Southend Fire House, 51-53 Grace Church St., Village Hall, 222 Grace Church St. and the Port Chester Senior Community Center, 220 Grace Church St. Toys and donations may be dropped off thru Fri., Dec. 8. A list of the types of donations broken down by age group is provided at www.portchesterny.gov
Paula’s Pals 13th Annual Coat Drive is collecting clean, reusable coats until Dec. 1. Collection boxes are located at the Rye Brook Rec office, 938 King St., and Posillipo Center, 32 Garibaldi Pl., Rye Brook. The annual drive is in memory of Paula Paniccia Bertolacci. For additional information 914/939-3235.
Westchester County’s Annual Holiday Gift Drive is taking place now to provide holiday gifts to around 1,000 children in Westchester in foster care, in homeless shelters and receiving preventive and protective services. New, unwrapped gifts appropriate for ages newborn to 21 (please no stuffed animals or violent toys) can be dropped off at the Department of Social Services, 112 E. Post Rd., White Plains, Westchester County Michaelian Office Building, 148 Martine Ave., White Plains or White Plains District Office, 85 Court St., White Plains. Monetary donations are accepted in the form of gift cards, Zelle/cash or checks made payable to Westchester Child Welfare Holiday Fund mailed to Barbara Sabater, 112 E. Post Rd., Room 637, White Plains, NY 10601. Electronic donations: Zelle ID email: [email protected]
The Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services is offering free Medicare 101 Basics Presentations and One-on-One Medicare Counseling Mon., Dec. 4, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Westchester County Office Building, 8th Floor Conference Room, 9 S. First Ave., Mt. Vernon. Medicare open enrollment is taking place thru Dec. 7. Medicare eligible individuals can also receive one-on-one counseling and assistance by calling the Medicare Information Line at 914/813-6100. For additional information go to www.medicare.gov or call 800/633-4227.
Hanukkah stamps can be purchased now at local post offices or online at www.usps.com. The holiday will begin Dec. 7.
The Rye Farmers Market is held Sundays thru Dec. 3, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the parking lot on Theodore Fremd Avenue. It features baked goods, cheese, flowers, eggs, herbs, vegetables, honey, jams, meats, nuts, poultry and fruits.
Lifting Up Westchester, a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals experiencing homelessness and hunger achieve self-sufficiency, has announced its seventh annual high school student essay contest. It is open to all students attending school in Westchester in grades 7-12. This year’s contest is called “Walking in Someone Else’s Shoes,” because they are asking students to learn about the different programs offered by Lifting Up Westchester and to write a narrative about someone who accessed and benefited from one of these programs. The student’s story can be inspired by real events, such as someone they knew, have seen in school, in their community or in their travels or the story can be from the student’s imagination. First, second and third place cash prizes will be awarded in each of three grade groups—7th & 8th, 9th & 10th and 11th & 12th--$500 for first prize, $250 for second prize and $100 for third prize. Students can enter until Feb. 16 at 5 p.m. at www.liftingupwestchester.org. Winners will be announced in early March 2024 and an awards ceremony will be held Apr. 14, 2024.
The Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the annual Create a Watershed Superhero Poster Contest for middle school students. The theme challenges students to create their own superhero to inspire environmental stewardship. Posters will be accepted thru Jan. 12. The winning posters will be featured in DEC and NYWEA’s 2025 annual calendar. To participate in the 2023-24 school year contest, NYS teachers, schools and clubs are advised to visit the DEC’s website, dec.ny.gov
2024 Mah Jongg cards can be ordered now with payment by cash or check payable to Leslie Brandeis and mailed to her or dropped at her heme, 48 Meadowlark Rd., Rye Brook, or at the home of Allene Berman, 20 Mohegan Lane, Rye Brook. $14 for standard print; $15 for large print. Orders must be received by Feb. 5. For additional information email Leslie at [email protected] or Allene at [email protected]
ConEd is performing electric upgrade work in Rye Brook thru Dec. 29. During work times there may be limited street parking, noise and temporary closures. For information, go to [email protected]
Congregation K.T.I. is participating again this school year in Food 2 Grow On to provide bags of groceries each weekend and during school vacations to alleviate hunger and food insecurity among elementary-school aged children at Edison, Park Avenue and King Street schools in Port Chester. They also welcome checks made payable to Food 2 Grow On, mailed c/o the Rotary Club, P.O. Box. 26, Port Chester, NY 10573. Food donations needed include: healthy cereal, peanut butter (14-16 oz. jars), tuna fish, canned fruit (14-18 oz. cans)—store brands are OK. Food donations can be dropped in the bins at 48 Meadowlark Rd., Rye Brook. For questions or to arrange a pickup of donations call Leslie at 914/939-8659 or email her at [email protected]
The Westchester County Department of Health is reminding families to book back-to-school vaccine visits with their child’s healthcare provider or at the free back-to-school clinics. Families with no insurance, ChildHealthPlus or Medicaid should call the County Health Department to schedule an appointment for vaccines at no charge. Call 914/995-5800 to see if you qualify and to secure a spot at the Health Department Clinic, 134 Court St., White Plains. Appointments are Fridays 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
At Congregation KTI it is a Mitzvah (good deed) moment for all to help feed those in the community who are needy. All food collected in KTI’s ongoing drive is being given to the Salvation Army in Port Chester. Food requested includes cans of tuna, chicken, vegetables, beans and fruit as well as pasta, 10-16-ounce bags/boxes of white rice, snacks, shelf-stable milk, healthy cereals, macaroni and cheese and canned meals like Chef-Boy-r-Dee, chili, etc. The food can be left in bins in Leslie Brandeis Novack's driveway at 48 Meadowlark Rd., Rye Brook.
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