10573 Calendar of Events
October 3, 2024 at 3:13 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.
The Sharing Shelf & United Way are holding a Halloween Costume Drive thru Oct. 11. New and used costumes in excellent condition in sizes toddler to youth XL are requested, Drop off donations at The Sharing Shelf, 47 Purdy Ave., Port Chester. For information call 914/305-5950.
The Columbus Day Parade Grand Marshal Dinner honoring Anthony Napoli will be held Fri., Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. at Harrison Meadows Country Club, 123 North St., Harrison. Paid reservations are required. For information, call Scott LaDore at 914/253-0880.
A Fall Arts Camp for children in grades K-5 will be held Fri., Oct. 4, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at Crawford Park Mansion, 122 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook. Children will be introduced to theater, fine arts and more. $150 per child. Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNbCi8v6NGhSQXWvgEk-FdiTkr9_awUXvpQMsu_QIRD2K73Q/closedform
BTGC Basketball Training for boys & girls from 3rd-7th grade and 8th-12th grade will be held every Sat., beginning Oct. 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Carver Center, 400 Westchester Ave., Port Chester. The program will develop skills, provide mentorship and will include a wide range of activities led by a fantastic staff. $50. For information, call Derek Vincent at 203/918-3242.
Clay Art Center, 32 Beech St., Port Chester will offer Raku Glazed Firing with August Brasnahan for ages 17+, Sat., Oct. 5 & Nov. 2, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Learn the basics of Raku fired glazes and firing techniques. $160; Luster with Vicky Youngman for ages 17+. Sun., Oct. 6 or Nov. 10, 2-5 p.m. Transform glazed pieces using accents of gold, silver and mother-of-pearl. $120 per session; Around the World in Clay, a free after-school clay program for Port Chester public school students in grades 2-12, Mon., Oct. 30-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. For tickets to Hand in Hand and to register for classes, go to www.clayartcenter.org
A Lacrosse Clinic for boys and girls in grades 1-6 will be held Sun., Oct. 6, 9-10 a.m. at Ridge Street School, 390 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook. Equipment required for girls: stick; for boys stick & helmet. $25. Zelle: [email protected]. Register at https://forms.glepYgVCvgDVNW35CVb7
Rye Brook Recreation will offer a Babysitting Course for grades 7+, Tues. & Thurs. nights Oct. 7-28 (7 classes), 7-9 p.m. at the Rye Brook Firehouse, 740 King St. Limited enrollment. Register online at ryebrookny.gov
A Youth Voter Registration Drive will be held Thurs., Oct. 10, 2-5 p.m. at Carver Center, 400 Westchester Ave., Port Chester. This initiative aims to encourage youth participation in the democratic process by providing accessible opportunities for young people to register to vote. Registration forms will be supplied. To register individuals must be a U.S. resident; 18 years old (or pre-register at 16+); a resident of New York State, Westchester County and their village for at least 30 days prior to the election; not claim the right to vote elsewhere. For additional information contact Liz Oliveto at [email protected] or go to One Day Youth Voter Registration Drive October 10th (westchesterputnamonestop.com)
A Blind Brook Curriculum Town Hall Meeting will be held Thurs., Oct. 10, 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the RSS Cafetorium, 390 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook. The meeting had been previously scheduled for Mon., Oct. 7. If you are already signed up and can still attend on Oct. 10, you do not have to do anything. If you cannot attend on the new date, or to RSVP for Oct. 10 please email [email protected].
Yom Kippur, the Jewish Day of Atonement, begins at sundown Fri., Oct. 11 and ends at nightfall Sat., Oct. 12. It is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Yom Kippur it is marked by fasting, prayer and repentance. Area synagogues will hold services Fri. evening and Sat. with admission by ticket only. For information call K.T.I. (Port Chester), 914/939-1004); Community Synagogue of Rye, 914/967-6262; Temple Sholom (Greenwich), 203/869-7191 or Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester (Rye), 914/967-4382.
The Columbus Day Parade & Celebration will take place Sun., Oct. 13 with a wreath laying at Columbus Park at 9 a.m., a Flag Raising at 9:15 a.m. at Liberty Square (corner of N. Main St. and Westchester Ave.) followed by the parade at 2 p.m. Marchers will gather at Hawthorne Avenue at 1 p.m. and proceed down Westchester Avenue to Broad Street when the parade steps off at 2. Longtime educator Anthony Napoli will lead the parade as grand marshal. A celebration will follow at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 327 Westchester Ave., Port Chester.
Port Chester Recreation will offer a coed Flag Football League for 3rd-8th graders Sun., Oct. 13-Nov. 17 in Edgewood Park, Alto Avenue. Games will be scheduled between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Register at www.portchesterny.gov
Cerebral Palsy of Westchester, located in Rye Brook, will hold its 75th Anniversary Celebration and Pioneer Dinner Dance Wed., Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. at The Surf Club on the Sound, 280 Davenport Ave., New Rochelle. Tickets are $200 and must be purchased in advance at cpwestchester.org/75th
Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester will hold their Annual Hand in Hand Benefit and Auction outdoors at CAC, Sat., Oct. 19, 4-6 p.m. It is a fundraiser and celebration of ceramics and community. Tickets start at $95. For tickets, go to www.clayartcenter.org
Rye Brook Recreation will host a Pumpkin Patch, Sat., Oct. 19, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in Pine Ridge Park, Latonia Road. Rain or shine. There will be games for children and apple cider and apple cider doughnuts for purchase. Come pick out your Halloween pumpkins, $7, $10 & $12. www.ryebrookny.gov
The Meals on Main Street 4th Annual 5K & 1.5 K Fun Run will take place Sun., Oct. 20, 8:30 a.m. Rain or shine. There will be a DJ, food & fun. Fees: $45 until Oct. 19 & $50 day of race. Registration is free for children under 3. Entry fee includes shirt and 12 oz. of beer (ages 21+) at Colony Pizza—good until Oct. 31. Register at https://zippy.reg.com/online_reg?/7e=2024
The Pace Women’s Justice Center 2024 “Raising the Bar” Benefit Concert featuring a special performance by Ashanti will be held Thurs., Oct. 24 at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester. The concert is dedicated to raising awareness and support for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse. Tickets are on sale now and start at $110.90 at Ticketmaster.com.
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 presents an October Grab & Go Craft. Children will be given a bag with all the pieces needed to make a craft. To register, please call 914-939-6710 and press 3.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester offers Spanish-English Conversation Exchange Sat., Oct. 5, 12, 29 & 26, 12-1:30 p.m. In this course you will speak 45 minutes in English and 65 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. If you don’t feel comfortable speaking up, you’re free to listen. Register at 516/297-5985 or email [email protected]
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester along with the United Way of Westchester and Putnam is participating in a Fall Clothing Drive thru Oct. 21. The library will accept donations of winter coats, scarves, hats, gloves, mittens and socks for families in need. For information call 914/939-6710.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester offers Storytime with Ms. Tee for babies, toddlers and preschoolers Wed., Oct. 9, 16, 23 & 30, 10 a.m. Children will participate with songs, fingerplays, stories & more; Music with Kurt Gallagher for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, Thurs., Oct. 10, 17, 24, 31 & Nov. 7, 10 a.m. and Sat., Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 & Nov. 2, 10 a.m. Register at 914/939-6710.
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 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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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. 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 will be Oct. 9.
The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA, Sat., Oct. 5. $35-$79.50; VIP packages are available; Tedeschi Trucks Band, Tues. & Wed., Oct. 8 & 9. $79.50-$149.50; VIP package available; The Warren Haynes Band, Million Voices Whisper Tour, Fri., Oct. 11. $42.50-$99.50; VIP packages available; Sting 3.0 Tour, with special guest ELEW, Sat. & Sun., Oct. 12 & 13. $84-$254; VIP packages available. 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 Broadway Rave: A Musical Theater Dance Party, Fri., Oct. 4. $20 in advance; $22 week of show; $25 day of show; Gabe Dixon Band Post Show Party, Wed., Oct. 9. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. show at 11 p.m. This is a free pre and post-show for Tedeschi Trucks tickets holders, and you must have a ticket to attend! Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Must be 21+ with valid ID. www.thecapitoltheatre.com
Exhibits
Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester is presenting Put a Lid on It in the gallery and online thru Oct. 12. Exhibit features lidded ceramics submitted by artists at all stages of their careers. Gallery hours: Mon., 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.clayartcenter.org
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