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January 26, 2024 at 10:44 a.m.
The Port Chester Job Fair for an Emerging Economy, originally scheduled for Jan. 19, has been postponed to Fri., Feb. 2 due to the weather. Fair will be at the Carver Center, 400 Westchester Ave., 3:30-7 p.m. Free childcare will be available from 4-6:30 p.m. The event will showcase opportunities in renewable energy, clean technology, green construction and labor, and is a joint event sponsored by the Village of Port Chester, Carver Center and Soulful Synergy. RSVP to [email protected] or Joan Grangenois-Thomas at [email protected]
Blind Brook Middle School, 840 King St., Rye Brook, will present “Finding Nemo” Fri. & Sat., Feb. 2 & 3. Performances are Fri. at 7 p.m. and Sat. at 12 & 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 with a nominal service fee per ticket for online orders. Tickets are limited to eight for each performance per purchaser. Seating is assigned for all performances. The closing ceremony will be held after the Sat. 4 p.m. show. All 8th grade families and friends are encouraged to attend this performance. Purchase tickets at ShowTix4U.com and search for Blind Brook.
Port Chester Mayor Luis Marino will deliver his first State of the Village address Wed., Jan. 31, 5-5:30 p.m. followed by a brief reception at the Port Chester Senior Center, 220 Grace Church St. Mayor Marino will highlight the progress the village has made since he became mayor. In addition to Mayor Marino, speakers will include Village Manager Stuart Rabin and Deputy Mayor Joan Grangenois-Thomas. RSVP to Stuart Rabin at [email protected] or 914/939-2200.
Rye Brook Seniors is offering an outing to the Empire Casino in Yonkers Wed., Jan. 31. Bus departs AJP at 9:30 a.m. $2. For additional information and to register, call 914/939-7904.
A forum on the Blind Brook budget will be held Tues., Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. in the Bruno M. Ponterio Ridge Street School Cafetorium, 390 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook. To attend, RSVP to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZyiMhqVG1Nt47nFCc9VjKLCEn5HjGZGqhhpDQ1qAPMzA55w/viewform
Forever Families Through Adoption in Rye Brook will present an information session—"Adoption: Everything You Need to Know” via Zoom Tues., Jan. 30, 6:30-7:30 p.m. The information session is open to anyone interested in or involved with the adoption process, including community members, expectant parents, adoptive or prospective adoptive parents and adoptees. Learn about the domestic adoption process and meet some of the staff of Forever Families Through Adoption. For pre-registration and meeting information email adopt@foreverfamilies throughadoption.org or call 914/939-1180.
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.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Children’s department: Mon., 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Tues.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat., 9 a.m.-12 p.m. www.portchesterryebrooklibrary.org
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., Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; Mar. 7, 14, 21 & 28; Apr. 4, 11, 18 & 25 and May 2, 9, 16 & 23 AND 10 a.m. Sat., Mar. 2, 9, 16, & 23; Apr. 6, 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., Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 14 & 28; Mar. 6, 13 & 20; Apr. 3, 10. 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, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester, is holding a January Grab & Go craft. Children will be given a bag with all the pieces needed to make a craft while supplies last. To register, please call 914/939-6710 and 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 (no green waste) is collected every Wednesday in Port Chester except during holiday weeks. The next collection is Wed., Jan. 31. No green waste collection until spring.
The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present Band of Horses, Fri., Feb. 2. $50/.50-$100.50; Pigeons Playing Ping Pong with Karina Rykman. Sat., Feb. 3. $30-$79.50. 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, unless noted otherwise. www.thecapitoltheatre.com.
Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present The Allmost Brothers Band, Wed., Jan. 31. $20 in advance; $25 day of show; One Time Weekend with Jelly, Thurs., Feb. 1. $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 valid ID. www.thecapitoltheatre.com
Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present the Rock ‘n Roll Playhouse featuring The Music of Phish for Kids + more ft. Uncle Ebenezer, Sat., Feb. 3. For all ages. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., show at 2 p.m. $17.50 in advance; $20 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
Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, offers the following weekly 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 on classes and to register go to www.clayartcenter.org
Exhibits
MAPSpace, 6 N. Pearl St., 4th Fl., Port Chester, has extended its exhibit “Artist in Residence Margaret Pinto: Carapace Pierced” to Sun., Jan. 28. There will be a performance + closing reception, 5-8 p.m. that evening. RSVP to 914/338-7178.
Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester will present “Perspectives: An Invitational Exhibition Celebrating Black History Month” by CAC artists Earlene Cox and Gloria Nixon-Crouch Thurs., Feb. 1-28. There will be a Meet the Artists Event Fri., Feb. 16, 12-2 p.m. Learn more about their work and their processes and visit their studios at CAC. Gallery hours: Mon. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.clayartcenter.org
Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, is presenting “Rising Stars: Annual Student Exhibition” thru Feb. 12. www.clayartcenter.org
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