Facts of Life

Happy 75^th birthday to Tommy Curtin of Port Chester who celebrates Apr. 1.

Happy birthday to retired Port Chester Police Chief Carl Verrastro, now of North Carolina, who turns 77 Apr. 2. He spent 25 years in the Port Chester Police Department before retiring in 1994.

Happy birthday to former Rye Brook Trustee and current Rye Town Justice Jeffrey Rednick who celebrates Apr. 2.

Happy birthday to Port Chester High School graduate Erica Fragiacomo who celebrates Apr. 2.

Happy birthday to Zohar Abel Levy and Michal Abel, who both live in the Toronto area and both celebrate on April Fool’s Day. Make it memorable, ladies. Zohar and Michal are the daughters of the late Stephen Abel of Kibbutz Kfar Charuv, Israel, and nieces of Jananne and Richard Abel of Port Chester.

Happy birthday to Bian Suzuki Wolf of Goldens Bridge, granddaughter of Jill Abel of Rye Brook, who turns 22 Apr. 1.

Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St, Port Chester is presenting Around the World in Clay: a free after-school arts program for Port Chester public school students in grades 2-12. The program offers students the opportunity to learn about the history and importance of ceramics in different cultures around the world while giving each student the freedom to interpret and create themed projects using their own perspectives and imagination. Limited availability. Online registration only at www.clayartcenter.org/around-the-world-in-clay

Are you 60 or older? Are you unable to cook due to a medical condition or physical disability? If so, there is a program that you may benefit from. The Home Delivered Meals Program was created to help seniors 60 and older who have been identified as “medically homebound,” lacking adequate support and the ability to cook and prepare meals independently due to a medical condition or physical disability. The purpose of the meal program is to help you maintain your health, nutrition and independence in order to continue living safely in your own home. If you think you may qualify for and benefit from this program, please contact the Port Chester Senior Center at 914-/39-4085.

The League of Women Voters of Westchester County advises that Early Voting is taking place thru Sat., Mar. 30. The Presidential Primary in NYS will be held Tues., Apr. 2.

Cerebral Palsy of Westchester’s United Pre-School is celebrating Autism Acceptance Month in April to help build their 2024 Tree of Friendship and Acceptance. Donate a butterfly for $5 at http://cpwestchester.org/autsm-acceptance-month. Money raised will go to expand UPC's spring and summer arts enrichment program.

The American Heart Association invites people to move more and stress less as it celebrates 100 years of lifesaving work. This year, in celebration of the organization’s centennial, communities across the country are invited to gather Wed., April 3 to take a walk and raise awareness of the benefits of movement. To participate in National Walking Day, invite friends, family, colleagues or even a pet to join in on a walking route of your choice. For more tips about getting and staying healthy, visit the American Heart Association’s Healthy for Good^TM initiative at heart.org/movemore.

Greenwich Restaurant Week will run Mon.-Sun., Apr. 1-7. There will be an opening party, Tues., Apr. 2, 6-10 p.m. at the J House, 1114 E. Putnam Ave. $95 on Eventbrite.com, $125 at the door. For information go to https://mofflylifestylemedia.com/greenwich-restaurant-week

Pleasantville’s Battle of the Bands submissions are due by Fri., Apr. 5 at midnight. Young area musicians who perform original music will compete for a slot to open the festival which is open to everyone from solo artists to full bands. Performers will compete before a panel of music industry judges Sun., Apr. 21 with the finals Sun., May 5. Three winning acts will be chosen to open each of the festival stages Sat., July 13. Rules, entry requirements and submission details are posted at www.pleasantvillemusicfestival.com/battle. Tickets go on sale Apr. 13 and range from $9-$125 from the website.

The next Port Chester High School Marching Band bottle and can recycling collection will be Sun., Apr. 7. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Middle School parking lot on Bowman Avenue, Rye Brook. Collections generally take place on the first and third Sunday of each month. Call 914/200-1464 for updated information.

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week will run Mon., Apr. 8-21 with delicious, creative dishes featuring locally sourced ingredients. Prix-fixe lunches and dinners will be offered at $24.95, $29.95, $39.95 or $44.95. (Pricing does not include tax, beverages, or gratuity.) Prix-fixe menus may be offered for both dine-in and takeout. Menus and pricing for participating restaurants can be found at valleytable.com/hvrw.

County Executive George Latimer and the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board hosted an event at SUNY-Westchester Community College Yonkers for the County’s annual Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program which helps low- and moderate-income individuals and families eligible for the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit file their taxes for free. The program also provides help for people with disabilities, senior citizens and those for whom English is a second language. The program is operating thru Apr. 15 at locations in Westchester including the White Plains Career Center, 120 Bloomingdale Rd., 2^nd floor, Mondays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. by appointment only at 800/899-1479.

Playland Park has launched its Community Program, #OurPlayland. This initiative aligns with the vision that Playland is a place to gather, share and create new memories. Playland is calling on the community to be a part of the Playland Hometown Heroes Banner Program which will serve as a living tribute in the community to honor veterans, past and present, throughout Westchester County and beyond by displaying personalized banners along the waterfront boardwalk starting Memorial Day through Veterans Day. Purchase a Hometown Heroes Package at playland.com. All entries must be submitted by Apr. 8.