10573 Calendar of Events
November 27, 2024 at 12:30 a.m.
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.
Clay Art Center, 32 Beech St., Port Chester is offering Around the World in Clay, a free after-school clay program for Port Chester public school students in grades 2-12, thru Dec. 19. The program teaches students about the history and importance of ceramics in various cultures around the world, while also giving each student the freedom to interpret and create themed projects using their own unique perspective and imagination. Limited enrollment. Guided Tours of Exhibits and Studios every Wednesday thru Dec. 23, 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Free, but appointments are necessary. Register at www.clayartcenter.org
Clay Art Center, 32 Beech St., Port Chester will host the Clay Holiday Market thru Dec. 23 in the gallery, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and online. On Thurs., Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. there will be a Virtual Meet & Greet with the 2024-25 Residency cohort: Rittenberg Artist in Residence Carley Holzem, Second Year Artist in Residence Evelyn Mika, Artist in Residence Christine Raposas and Westchester Community Foundation Fellow Stefanie Perez. Each artist will present a short Artist Talk and slideshow of their work. For information go to www.clayartcenter.org
Christmas Tree Lighting presented by Port Chester Recreation will take place in Liberty Square Thurs., Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. It will include free hot chocolate and music by the Port Chester High School Band and The Port Chester Sound. The Mayor and Board of Trustees will light the tree.
Winter Fest hosted by Rye Brook Recreation will take place Fri., Dec. 6, 6-9 p.m. in Pine Ridge Park, Latonia Road, Rye Brook. Activities will include Santa in the Park, craft vendors, ice carving demos, toboggan ride, train rides, Santa and Elf Magic Show, Christmas tree and Menorah lighting. There will be readings and music from “I Split the Dream” exhibition. Free. Coats will be accepted for Paula’s Pals to be distributed to local people in need. www.ryebrookny.gov
A Community Baby Shower will be held Sat., Dec. 7, 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Don Bosco Community Center, 22 Don Bosco Pl., Port Chester, sponsored by Port Chester Immigrant Defense, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Congregation KTI, Christ Church Rye, the Don Bosco Community Center, Greenwich Hospital, Community Synagogue of Rye, Open Door Family Medical Center and the Council of Community Services. To donate to families in need, see the wish list at www.amazon.com--PCID baby shower 12/7. Gifts should be purchased in time to arrive by Wed., Dec. 4.
Holiday Lights presented by the Town of Rye will be on view in Crawford Park, 122 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook Sat., Dec. 7, 4:30-7:30 p.m. There will be holiday lightings, holiday music, giant inflatables, food trucks, games and activities and Selfies with Santa. www.ryetownny.gov
The Port Chester Historical Society’s Winterfest will take place Sat., Dec. 7, 1-3 p.m. at the Bush-Lyon Homestead, 479 King St. (in Lyon Park). There will be fun for the whole family with free multicultural holiday treats, free stories & crafts for kids, historic displays, a scavenger hunt, colonial dress up and selfies, historic maps and calendars for sale and raffle prizes. www.pcnyhistory.com
The Town of Rye/Village of Port Chester Mobile Shredder event will take place Sat., Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Port Chester Village Hall, 222 Grace Church St. on a first come, first served basis. Residents may bring items for shredding including expired credit card statements & receipts, old tax returns & personal documents that contain name and address and other personal information, pre-approved credit card applications and expired driver’s licenses. Only paper—no paperclips, metal objects, pill bottles, syringes, binders, matches, lighters or anything combustible; hardcover books or marble composition books. For information go to www.portchesterny.gov
The Tea Experience will present A Winter Wonderland Afternoon Tea at BSocial Events Space, 14-20 Willett Ave., Port Chester, Sun., Dec. 8, 2-4 p.m. There will be music by saxophonist Bryant Jackson. $65 per person/$60 early bird price. Register at theteaexperienceny.com/products/winter-wonderland-afternoon-tea
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library Events
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester regular hours: Adult Dept.-Mon., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tues., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Wed.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Children’s Dept.: Mon. & Tues., 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Wed.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. www.portchester-ryebrooklibrary.org
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester will host a Spanish-English Conversation Exchange, Sat., Dec. 7, 14 & 21, 12-1:30 p.m. Participants will speak for 45 minutes in English and 45 minutes in Spanish. An intermediate conversational level is recommended, but all levels are welcome as long as you’re willing to try having a conversation; or, if you don’t feel comfortable speaking, you’re free to listen. Register at 516/297-5985 or email [email protected]
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library will present their monthly Film Club discussion, Thurs., Dec. 12, 7-8:30 p.m. via Zoom. The feature will be “Gaslight” (1944). The movie can be borrowed from the library or streamed at Xumo Play. A limited number of DVDs will be available at the Information Desk at the library. www.pcrblibrary.org
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester allows library card holders ages 18 & older to borrow free or discounted passes to the Bruce Museum, the FDR Presidential Library & Museum, the Greenwich Historical Society Museum, the NYC Transit Museum 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 offers the Spice Discovery Club. Sign up to receive a packet of the herb or spice of the month with recipes and a list of related cookbooks you can borrow from the library. To sign up for the December spice call 914/939-6710, press 5 or sign up in person at the Information Desk. Sign-ups will close once the program is full.
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 on Zoom. To sign up email [email protected]
Health Insurance Registration Help offered by the Westchester County Department of Health is offered at the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. by appointment. Free. Questions and requests will be kept confidential. To make an appointment call 914/995-6350 or email [email protected]
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Port Chester Recreation offers Drop-in Basketball Wednesdays thru Mar. 5, 6-8 p.m. in the JFK Gym, 40 Olivia St. Free and open to any young person ages 13-18 looking to work on their basketball skills. Students must fill out a registration form available at open gym night. Free. For additional information go to www.portchesterny.gov
Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester offers Maker Night, Fridays, 7-9 p.m. for ages 17+. $65 includes 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. Ornament Making Classes will be featured Sat., Dec. 7. To register, go to www.clayartcenter.org
Bulk trash is collected every Wednesday in Port Chester except during holiday weeks. The next collection will be Dec. 4. There will be no further green waste collection until spring.
The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, will present Dogs in a Pile & Eggy, Fri. & Sat., Nov. 29 & 30. $29.50-$79.50; Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, Thurs., Dec. 5. $40.50-$99.50; The Allman Betts Family Revival ft. Devon Allman, Duane Betts, Sierra Hull, Luther Dickinson, Cody Dickinson, Jimmy Hall, Anders Osborne, Larry McCray, Lindsay Lou, Jackie Greene, Lamar Williams Jr., and Alex Orbison, Fri, Dec. 6. $39.50-$99.50; Hot Tuna Acoustic, Sat., Dec. 7. $49.50-$99.50; Central Park Dance Presents “The Nutcracker,” Sun., Dec. 8, Doors open at 11:30 a.m.; show at 12:30 p.m. and doors open at 4 p.m., show at 5 p.m. All ages. Children ages 3 and under are admitted free provided they sit on a parent or guardian’s lap Children 4 years old and over require a ticket. $34.50-$54.50. VIP packages are available for most performances. 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 valid ID to consume alcohol.www.thecapitoltheatre.com
Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave. Port Chester will present Dogs In A Pile & Eggy Pre Show with Residual Groove. Fri., Nov. 29 and Round Trip, Sat., Nov. 30. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 6:40 p.m. Both are free pre- and post-shows for Dogs In A Pile + Eggy tickets holders; you must have a ticket to attend! Twilight Muse, Fri., Dec. 6. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. show at 6:40 p.m. Must be 21 years old with valid ID. This is a free pre- and post-show for Allman Betts tickets holders; you must have a ticket to attend. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. unless noted otherwise. www.thecapitoltheatre.com
Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave. Port Chester will present the Rock ‘n Roll Playhouse featuring the Music of Queen for Kids + more, Sat., Nov. 30. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., show at 2 p.m. All ages. $17.50 in advance; $20 day of show; free for children under 1. www.thecapitoltheatre.com
The 5th Annual Award Ceremony sponsored by Grandpa’s United & the Port Chester Youth Bureau honoring people who make a difference in the Village of Port Chester will take place Sat., Dec. 7, 6-9 p.m. at the Port Chester Senior Center, 220 Grace Church St. Honorees will be County Executive George Latimer (Government Award), Assemblyman Steve Otis (Government Award), Lt. Robert Salerno (Law Enforcement Award), Officer Melissa Rosario (Law Enforcement Award), Port Chester High School Principal Luke Sotherden (Education Award), Principals Promise Academy (Education Award), STEER CEO Dr. Joseph Durney (Community Award), Housing Authority Coordinator Derek Vincent (Community Award), Sabrina Contreras (Youth Award) and Lena Zheng (Youth Award). There will be a celebration with music and soul food. RSVP to [email protected] or call 914/758-2228.
Exhibits
A High Point Hospital Exhibit, Treating Mental Illness in the 20th Century—Port Chester’s High Point Hospital in Context, can be seen by appointment at the Bush-Lyon Homestead, 479 King St., thru Nov. 30. For additional information or to make an appointment, email [email protected]
It Was Evening All Afternoon—Cynthia MacCollum. MAPSpace, 6 N. Pearl St., Suite 404E, 4th Flr., Port Chester. It is a beautiful elegiac exhibition that has been extended by appointment. Call 914/318-7178.
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