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April 12, 2024 at 1:13 p.m.
Community CleanUp Day will be Sat., Apr. 13, 9-11 a.m. Everyone is invited to this family friendly community event. There will be cleanup locations in Port Chester, Rye Brook, Rye Town, Mamaroneck and Rye. Rye Town: Crawford Park. Rye Brook: Posillipo Center, 32 Garibaldi Place. Port Chester: Downtown. Meet at The Capitol Theatre. Park at the Port Chester Marina, the day ends there near Colony Grill. Participants should wear closed-toe shoes, long pants, bug spray and sunscreen and should bring trash grabbers. gloves. etc. Service hours are available. Rain date: Apr. 14. Register at TownofRyeNY.com/news.
The Sharing Shelf, 47 Purdy Ave., Port Chester will host a Family Volunteer Day, Sat., Apr. 13, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for families with children ages 6 & up. Suggested donation: $75/family. Register at sharingshelf.org
SPRYE will offer a Gentle Chair Yoga Class at Crawford Mansion, 422 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook Wednesdays for 12 weeks, Apr. 17-June 3, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Indoors in inclement weather. $20. www.sprye.org
The Town of Rye will present the Westchester Philharmonic performing string quartets by Beethoven and Ravel, Sun., Apr. 21 at 2 p.m. in Crawford Park, 122 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook. Tickets are $25 & $35. https://crawford parkny.com/2024-crawford-park-concert-series
Life Chain will be held Sun., Apr. 21 at Gateway Shopping Center, (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.
The Clay Art Center Empty Bowls fundraiser will be held Sun., Apr. 21, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Rye Presbyterian Church, 882 Boston Post Rd. Help fight hunger by purchasing bowls handmade by CAC artists and students. www.clayartcenter.org
St. Paul’s Church, 761 King St., Rye Brook offers Yoga for Wellness, Tuesdays at 3 p.m., Saturdays at 11 a.m. and the 2nd & 4th Thursdays at 7 p.m. No prior experience necessary. Free-will offering of $10-$20 is suggested. 914/939-8170.
The Rye Brook Seniors, 32 Garibaldi Pl., will offer an outing to the NY Botanical Gardens Orchid Show, Wed., Apr. 17. Bus departs AJP at 9:15 a.m. $26. To register, call 914/939-7904.
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library Events
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library hours are as follows: Adult Dept.—Mon., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tues., 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Wed.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Children’s department: Mon. and Tues., 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Wed.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester, is offering an April Grab & Go Craft. Children will be given a bag with all the pieces needed to make a craft. To register, call 914/939-6710 and press 3.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library will hold Trivia Night Fri., Apr. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Posillipo Center, 32 Garibaldi Pl., Rye Brook. Bring a team (max. 6 people) or join one that night. Light snacks and beverages will be available. There will be a basket raffle, themed rounds and prizes. $25 per person to benefit the library. 914/939-6710.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library allows library card holders ages 18 & over to borrow free or discounted passes to the Bruce Museum, the FDR Presidential Library & Museum, the Greenwich Historical Society Museum, the Intrepid Museum, the Neuberger Museum, the NYC Transit Museum, Steppingstones Museum for Children and the Westchester Children’s Museum. For information, ask at the Information Desk or call 914/939-6710, press 5.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester, is offering AARP Tax Assistance Thurs. & Sat. thru Apr. 13, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. by appointment. Call 914/939-6710 or visit the Information Desk in the library to make an appointment. A mask covering your nose and mouth is required while you are in the tax assistance room. Please pick up an intake form in advance at the Information Desk or arrive 1/2 hour early on your appointment day (if your appointment is after 9 a.m.). Please bring the following: a copy of last year’s federal and state income tax returns; W-2 forms showing income from your employer; any 1098 or 1099 forms (examples: 1099-R, SSA-1099); any other information concerning your income and deductions; photo ID and Social Security/ITIN cards; NYS Driver License or ID Card (NYS residents) and bank information if direct deposit of refund or withdrawal of taxes owed is desired.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester, will present Winter/Spring Music Fun for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers with musician Kurt Gallagher at 10 a.m. Thurs., Apr. 8 & 25 and May 2, 9, 16 & 23 and 10 a.m. Sat., Apr. 13, 20 & 27 and May 4, 11 & 18. Children will have a blast moving, giggling and making music as they sing, stomp and clap along to Kurt’s interesting songs; Winter/Spring Storytime with Miss Tee for Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers at 10 a.m. Wed., Apr. 17 & 24 and May 1. Children will have fun participating with songs, fingerplays, stories and more. For additional information call 914/939-6710, press 3.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library Art of English conversational ESL class meets Mondays and Tuesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. Classes continue to meet via Zoom. To sign up, email [email protected]
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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Bulk trash and green waste will be collected every Wednesday in Port Chester except during holiday weeks. The next collections are Wed., Apr. 17.
The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, will present comedian Hannah Berner Live, Sat., Apr. 20. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. $40-$60. 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, unless noted otherwise. www.thecapitoltheatre.com.
Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present Grateful for Biggie—A Fusion Tribute to Notorious B.I.G. & Grateful Dead, Wed., Apr. 17. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. $20 in advance; $25 day of show; An Evening with Tom Hamilton, Thurs., Apr. 18. $20 in advance; $25 at the door; Stella Blue’s Band, Fri., Apr. 19. $20 in advance; $25 at the door. The Especially Everyone Experience feat, Jewels Harrison & The Jems; Sun., Apr. 21. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., show at 2 p.m. $20 in advance; $25 day of show. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Must be 21+ with valid ID. www.thecapitoltheatre.com
Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present the Rock ‘n Roll Playhouse featuring The Music of Bob Marley for Kids + more, Sat., Apr. 20, Doors open at 1:30 p.m., show at 2 p.m. All ages. $18.50 in advance; $21 day of show; free for kids under 1. www.thecapitoltheatre.com
Information and advance sale tickets for all upcoming shows at The Capitol Theatre are available at www.thecapitoltheatre.com
The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, will host the Rye Arts Center’s Studio 51: Party with a Purpose, Sat., May 4, 7 p.m. There will be live art studios, a vibrant disco dance floor, jazz lounge on the mezzanine, signature cocktails & mocktails, delicious food and premium open bar. $180 per person. www.ryeartscenter.org
Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, offers the following programs: Maker Night, Fridays, 7-9 p.m. for ages 17+. $65 includes all materials; Family Wheel Night, Saturdays, 5-7 p.m. for ages 10+ with parent or guardian. $50; Saturday Clay for ages 6+ with parent or guardian, 2-4 p.m. $35; Luster with Schuyler Forsythe, Sat., Apr. 14, 2-4 p.m. outdoors. For additional information and to register go to www.clayartcenter.org
Exhibits
MAPSpace (Miranda Arts Project Space), 8 N. Pearl St., Port Chester, is presenting Ephemeral Bloom thru May 19. The exhibit celebrates the emergence of spring and Earth Month by showcasing 10 artists who draw inspiration from nature’s ephemeral blooms. There will be an opening reception Sat., Apr. 13, 4-6 p.m., an Artists Walk and Talk, Sun., May 5, 4-6 p.m., and a closing reception Sun., May 19, 4-6 p.m. MAPSpace is open Saturdays 12-5 p.m., some Sundays and by appointment. View and purchase artwork through the exhibition page, MAPSpace-Ephemeral-Bloom
Summer Programs
Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester will offer Summer Camps for children ages 7-15 July 8-Aug. 23. For information, go to www.clayartcenter.org
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