10573 Calendar of Events
August 15, 2024 at 12:18 a.m.
The Port Chester Entertainment Committee has announced that Saint Vincent and the Delinquents will perform Fri., Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in Lyon Park. This Concert in the Park was rained out on July 12.
The Village of Rye Brook will host a Movie in the Park in Pine Ridge Park, Latonia Road, Fri., Aug. 16. 8:15-10:15 p.m. Free. The Village will screen “Camp Hideout,” a fun and family-friendly film everyone will enjoy. Refreshments will be available for purchase throughout the evening, so you can enjoy some snacks while watching the movie under the stars. Bring blankets and/or chairs for seating. www.ryebrookny.gov
A Community Health & Wellness Fair, presented by Lady D. Girtman: The Women’s Ministry will take place Sat., Aug. 17, 12-4 p.m. at the Girtman Memorial Church of the Living God, 5 New Broad St., Port Chester. There will be health screenings, free giveaways, seminars and children’s activities. For additional information call 914/937-7181 or Kelly Green at 914/473-3673.
The Town of Rye and the American Friends of Lafayette will celebrate the bicentennial of Lafayette’s Farewell Tour Sun., Aug. 18, 6:30-8 p.m. at Rye Town Park, 95 Dearborn Ave., Rye. There will be a ceremony before that with a historical re-enactor of Marquis de Lafayette and a descendent of Lafayette at 6 p.m. on the Byram River at William James Memorial Gateway Park, North Main Street, Port Chester, where Lafayette left Westchester for Greenwich. New York will be represented by Port Chester Deputy Mayor Phil Dorazio and Town of Rye Supervisor Gary Zuckerman. Greenwich will be represented by First Selectman Fred Camillo. There will be a short procession from the park to the Gateway in Greenwich sign. The handoff concludes Lafayette’s brief visit to the County. The American Friends of Lafayette will then have dinner from the Barley Beach House in Rye Town Park and enjoy the sunset overlooking Long Island Sound. During dinner there will be free to the public cannon fire from the Living History Guild and performances by the X Factor Drumline marching band.
Life Chain will be held Sun., Aug. 18, 2-3:30 p.m. in the Gateway Shopping Center (formerly Kohl’s Shopping Center), Boston Post Road, Port Chester. Sponsored by the Right to Life Ministry of Saint John Bosco, Life Chain is a peaceful, prayerful, legal and non-confrontational presence for unborn babies and their mothers. For information call 914/939-1400.
Rye Town Park Summer Concerts take place every Tues. at 7:30 p.m. thru Aug. 27 in the park’s pavilion at 95 Dearborn Ave., Rye. Aug. 20 will feature Bookends. Concerts are held rain or shine and are free. Standard parking fees apply. Bring your lawn chair, blankets, snacks and dancing shoes. www.townofryeny.com
The KTI Israel Committee will present Project Twenty Four, Tues., Aug. 20 at 6:30 p.m. P24 is dedicated to connecting Jewish communities with the real-life needs of the Oct. 7 survivors. Meet Daniel Gradus, founder of P24, a social impact initiative born out of the horrific Oct. 7 events. To RSVP for the address of this event, email Hanna Poplausky, [email protected]
Bingo Night will take place Fri., Aug. 23, 6-8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 761 King St., Rye Brook. It is a back-to-school shopping and fundraising event featuring a friendly dinner, bingo games and fun prizes. $10 per card for unlimited bingo games. For additional information, call 914/939-8170.
A Back to School event to help local families with school supplies is being held in Rye Brook. Supplies can be dropped off at St. Paul’s Church, 761 King St., Rye Brook, Fri., Aug. 23, 6-8 p.m. Supplies will be distributed by the Carver Center. To order supplies online, go to https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1I2AUQ7A00XBL?ref_=wl_share
Port Chester Day will be held Sat., Aug. 24 in Lyon Park, 12-9 p.m. Free. Rain date: Sun., Aug. 25. Madilyn Klein will open the events at 12 p.m. singing “The Star Spangled Banner.” Performers: Jete Dance, 12:30-1 p.m., Peter Lovitt (guitar), 2-2:30 p.m., Dark Dama (Latino rock) 2:30-3:30 p.m., Rico Dos Anjos (Tae Kwon Do demo), 3:30-4 p.m., The Deep End (80s, 90s & more), 4-5 p.m. and Suburban Chaos (soulful rock & pop), 5:30-6:30 p.m. Headlining band is TPP—The Tom Petty Project, a tribute to the music of Tom Petty, 7:30-9 p.m. Food trucks will include Walter’s Hot Dogs, Latusion (Peruvian), Yumbro (Asian Fusion), Kisco Sweets & Treats (Italian ices), Steph’s Sweet Creations, Los 3 Tacos, Longford’s Ice Cream, Road Grub (American), Wrappers Delight and Nothing Bundt Cakes. Children’s activities, 12-5 p.m., will include face painting, Clay Art Center activities, Home Depot crafts, Gaga Ball, Bubble Bus (12:30-3:30 p.m.). For additional information, call Port Chester Recreation, 914/939-2354 or go to www.portchesterny.gov
The Great Lawn Summer Series is being held in Crawford Park, 122 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook. Free. Sun., Aug. 25, 2-4 p.m. will feature Gil Paris Blues Soul Revue. www.townofryeny.com
Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester will present Hand in Hand, outdoors at CAC, Sat., Oct. 19, 4-8 p.m. Hand in Hand is a fundraiser and a celebration of ceramics and community. Tickets start at $95 at www.clayartcenter.org
The Meals on Main Street 4th Annual 5K & 1.5K Fun Run will be Sun., Oct. 20 at 8:30 a.m. Rain or shine. There will be a DJ, food & fun. Fees: $35 until Sept. 3; $40 until Sept. 30; $45 till Oct. 19 and $50 day of race. Registration is free for children under 3. Entry fee includes shirt and 12 oz. free beer (ages 21+) at Colony Pizza, good until Oct. 31. Register at http://zippy-reg.com/online_reg/?e=2024
St. Paul’s Church, 761 King St., Rye Brook, offers Yoga for Wellness, Tuesdays at 3:30 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.
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, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester will present the Spice Discovery Club. Sign up to receive a small packet of the herb or spice of the month, with recipes and a list of related cookbooks you can borrow from the library. Sign up at 914/939-6710, press 0 or in person at the Information Desk by Sept. 15.
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 collection is Wed., Aug 21.
The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present The Righteous Brothers: That Lovin’ Feelin’ Farewell Tour, Wed., Aug. 21. $60-$110; Joe Bonamassa, Fri. & Sat., Aug. 23 & 24. $80-$154. 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 The Spadtastics, Fri., Aug. 16. $15 in advance; $20 day of show; Keller Williams, Thurs., Aug. 22. $35 in advance; $40 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
Information and advance sale tickets for all upcoming shows at The Capitol Theatre are available at www.thecapitoltheatre.com
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
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