10573 Calendar of Events
August 1, 2024 at 3:30 a.m.
National Night Out will be held Tues., Aug. 6, 6-9 p.m. in Lyon Park, Putnam Avenue, Port Chester hosted by the Port Chester Police Department and the Port Chester Police Association. There will be music, food and fun.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Sat., Aug. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Anthony J. Posillipo Center, 32 Garibaldi Pl., Rye Brook. This blood drive is in memory of Anthony J. Sotire, owner of Double R Construction Corp. in Rye Brook, who died in 2022. To make a reservation, go to https;//www.redcrossblood.org/give or call AJP at 914/939-7904.
Rye Town Park Summer Concerts take place every Tues. at 7:30 p.m. thru Aug. 27 in the park’s Pavilion, 95 Dearborn Ave., Rye. Concerts are held rain or shine and are free. Aug. 6 will feature Billy & The Showmen; Aug. 13 will feature Unruly Mace. Upcoming concerts will be listed in future issues. Standard parking fees apply. Bring your lawn chair, blankets, snacks and dancing shoes. www.townofryeny.com
The Port Chester Entertainment Committee has announced the schedule of Friday night summer concerts in Lyon Park, 7:30-9 p.m. Aug 2 will feature The M80s from Westchester with the best of 80’s music; Aug. 9 will feature Asbury Fever with a tribute to Bruce Springsteen. Free. Residents are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. There will be food trucks on site. www.portchesterny.gov
The Village of Rye Brook Great Lawn Summer Concert Series in Crawford Park, 122 N. Ridge St. will feature Marc Berger, Sat., Aug. 10, 5-7 p.m. Free. For information, go to https://ryebrookny.org/events
The Village of Rye Brook will present Music in the Park in Pine Ridge Park, Latonia Road, Wed., Aug. 14, 7-9 p.m. featuring Logical Pretzel, a Steely Dan cover band. This concert was postponed from July 24. Move Night in the Park Fri., Aug. 16, 8:15-10:15 p.m. The film will be “Camp Hideout.” Events are free. www.ryebrookny.org/events
Caregiving 101 will be presented at K.T.I., 575 King St., Port Chester Thurs., Aug. 15, 7-8:30 p.m. Free. Come for wine & cheese with Fern Pessin, author of a series of practical insider guides for caregivers. She will share what she’s learned as a family caregiver and from thousands of people she’s coached. She will discuss safe, non-threatening ways to bring up sensitive topics such as ceasing driving, moving, bringing in help and challenging financial and legal matters. There will be a Q&A session followed by a book signing. Register at www.congkti.org
The Rye Brook Senior Center is offering a trip to Broadway to see “& Juliet,” Wed., Aug. 14. Waitlist only. Bus departs AJP at 10 a.m. Tickets are $140. 914/939-7904.
Life Chain will take place Sun., Aug. 18, 2-3:30 p.m. in Gateway Shopping Center, (formerly Kohl’s Shopping Center), Boston Post Road, Port Chester. 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.
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 at7 p.m. No prior experience necessary. Free-will offering of $10-$20 is suggested. 914/939-8170.
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library Events
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library August hours: Adult Dept.—Mon., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tues.-Fri.: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Children’s Dept.—Mon.: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Tues.-Fri.: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat.: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. www.portchesterryebrook.library.org
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library will present the Virtual Film Club Thurs., Aug. 8, 7-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. The film is Alfred Hitchcock’s “Dial M for Murder.” DVDs are available at the information desk. The movie can also be streamed for free on Kanopy with a library card. Watch the film in advance then join the discussion via Zoom on Aug. 8. Please email Christina at [email protected] to register and for the Zoom link.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester is offering a Summer Grab & Go. Children will be given a bag with all the pieces needed to make a craft. Sign up in person or call 914/939-6710, press 3.
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester is offering Adopt a Stuffed Animal Reading Buddy. Signup in person or by calling 914/939-6710, press 3.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester is offering a READ Summer Reading Program thru Fri., Aug. 30. Children of all ages can come to the library to sign up for this program and will be given a bingo board to record the books they read. Once they get a bingo, they can return to the library with their bingo board for a prize and more. Register at the library or call 914/939-6710, press 3.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester is offering an Adult & Teen Summer Reading Adventure thru Aug. 30. Sign up and receive a gift. For information about the rules of the reading adventure and how to participate, go to www.portchester-ryebrookpubliclibrary.org or call 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 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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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. For additional information and to register go to www.clayartcenter.org
Bulk trash and green waste will be collected every Wednesday in Port Chester except during holiday weeks. The next collections are Wed., Aug. 7 & 14.
The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present Jerry Daze Between Leftover Salmon with Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country, Fri., Aug. 2. $39.50-$79.50; Kevin James: Owls Don’t Walk, Sat., Aug. 3. $65.50-$135.50. 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. Must be 21+ with a valid ID to consume alcohol. www.thecapitoltheatre.com
Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present Grateful Dub: Days Between Sunday Shakedown—a Reggae Infused Tribute to The Grateful Dead, Sun., Aug. 4. Doors open at 3 p.m., show at 4 p.m. $20 in advance; $25 day of show; Grateful for Biggie: A Musical Fusion Tribute to B.I.G. and Grateful Dead, Tues., Aug. 6. $20 in advance; $25 day of show; Shakedown Citi, Wed., Aug. 7. $15 in advance; $20 day of show; Mihali, Thurs., Aug. 8. $35 in advance; $40 day of show; This Old Engine, Fri.., Aug. 9. $20 in advance; $25 day of show; Eno Night Brooklyn: Spinning Your Favorite Emo and Pop Punk Hits, Sat., Aug. 10. $20 in advance; $25 day of show; Especially Everyone Experience, an inclusive musical experience that encourages participation from people of all abilities, Sun., Aug. 11. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.; show at 2 p.m. $20 in advance; $25 day of show; Ripple Allstars with special guest Jimmy Vivino, Wed., Aug. 14. $15 in advance; $20 day of show; The Spadtastics, Fri., Aug. 16. $15 in advance; $20 day of show. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Must be 21+ with vali d ID. www.thecapitoltheatre.com
Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present the Rock ‘n Roll Playhouse featuring the Music of the Grateful Dead for Kids + More: A Jerry Garcia Celebration, Sat., Aug. 10. Doors open at 1:30 p.m.; show at 2 p.m. All ages. $17.50 in advance; $20 day of show. Kids under 1 are free. www.thecapitoltheatre.com.
Information and advance sale tickets for all upcoming shows at The Capitol Theatre are available at www.thecapitoltheatre.com
Exhibits
Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, is presenting Concurrent Artist in Residence Exhibitions thru Aug. 3. Three solo exhibitions in the gallery and online celebrate the artistic achievements of the current Artists in Residence: Evelyn Mtika, Schuyler Forsythe and Jess Levin. Gallery hours: Mon. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.clayartcenter.org
Summer Programs
Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester offers Summer Camps for children ages 7-15, thru Aug. 23. Have your kids unplug with mud in half and full-day camps that will include wheel throwing, handbuilding and sculpture. Campers will craft everything from mythical creatures, animals and world culture artifacts to handmade cups, bowls and plates that your family will treasure forever. Morning camp, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Afternoon camp, 1-4 p.m. Each is $325 per week. www.clayartcenter.org
Rye Brook Summer Day Camp 2024 runs thru Aug. 16 at Crawford Park. Morning drop-off is at 8:30 a.m. and afternoon pick-up is at 3:30 p.m. Resident fees: 2 weeks--$600 first child; $500 additional child; 1 week--$395 first child; $315 additional child. Non-residents: 2 weeks--$820 first child; $730 additional child; 1 week--$515 first child; $415 additional child. If you have any questions, please call Rocco Furano at 914/305-2949.
The Rye Brook 2024 Teen Travel Camp runs Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. thru Aug. 16. Resident fees: 2 weeks--$1060; 1 week--$655. Non-residents: 2 weeks--$1310; 1 week--$805. For information call 914/939-3235.
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