Nearby Virtual Events

The Mamaroneck Artists Gallery will offer the following workshops via Zoom: How to Photograph Your Artwork (lecture) Sun., Jan. 21, 1-3 p.m. $35 non-members. Register at www.mamaroneckartistsguild.org

The Westchester Historical Society will present The British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777 by Rick Atkinson, Sun., Jan. 21, 4 p.m. via Zoom. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Michael Crowder, ITS Public Historian. Register at https://iona.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwpf-trz8pHN0Eb5Gzdib0USaYty9uVVS#/registration

Federated Conservationists of Westchester will offer a virtual program, The Great Displacement: A Conversation with Jake Bittle, Tues., Jan. 23, 7-8 p.m. Join Food & Water Watch for an exclusive conversation with Jake Bittle, author of “The Great Displacement: Climate Change and the Next American Migration,” a book that explores the untold story of climate migration in the U.S. Through the personal stories of people experiencing climate-caused displacement, Bittle explores how climate change is impacting our lives and reshaping the geography of the U.S. Register at www.mobilize.us/fww/event/588384/

The Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center will offer a virtual program, The Evian Conference & the Refugee Crisis 85 Years Later, an International Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration, Wed., Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. In July 1938 international diplomats from 32 countries gathered in Evian les Bains, France to discuss the growing crisis of German and Austrian Jewish refugees fleeing persecution  in the Reich. This special presentation about the significance of the Evian Conference’s 85^th anniversary will feature Dr. Diane Afoumado, Chief of the Holocaust Survivors and Victims Resource Center of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. To register go to https://tinyurl.com/5n7puhmm

Wainwright House in Rye is offering the following programs via Zoom: Therapeutic Yoga, Mon., 9:30-10:30 a.m.; QiGong, mindfulness movement with Dana, Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Register at www.wainwright.org

White Plains Public Library is offering online programs on Zoom including: Morning Storytime, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11-11:30 a.m., stories and songs for ages 2-6 with a Trove Librarian. Attend the program by accessing Zoom with the date of the program. Evening Storytime, Tues. & Thurs., 6:30-7 p.m., stories and songs for ages 2-6 with a Trove Librarian. Attend the program by clicking the Zoom link for the specific date you wish; Register at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uZwpdOCvrzsvalU6-m55WsxuK8vjdZ; www.whiteplainslibrary.org.

Soul Ryeders offers on-demand, pre-recorded yoga classes on their website www.soulryeders.org. With a variety of classes and themes, there is something for everyone whenever you need it! Classes are 30 minutes or less and include Yoga for Deep Relaxation & Sleep, Yoga for Anxiety & Stress, Yoga for Neuropathy, Post Chemo Yoga, Intro to Self-Care for Caregivers, Yoga for Caregivers and Meditation for Caregivers. Registration is required each time you register for one of these classes. Classes are complimentary, but if you are able, donations are appreciated. For information call 914/412-4884.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) has launched a mobile app for smart devices to provide visitors and prospective visitors useful information about the variety of destinations and activities available throughout the Empire State’s parks and historic sites. The New York State Parks Explorer App is a free, user-friendly resource for visitors to plan outdoor adventures while staying connected to long-time favorite parks and sites. Users can learn more about top destinations and discover new must-see locations with rotating curated content, and will enjoy quick access to park information, including directions, hours, amenities, fees and rates, trail maps, helpful know-before-you-go details, and the ability to receive important updates and alerts. Visitors can also link directly to online camping reservations and easily access select State Parks’ social media channels to share their experiences. The New York State Parks Explorer mobile app is available at no cost for download for iOS and Android devices. To download, visit https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.ny.its.nysparks or https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ny-state-parks-explorer/id1496803341