10573 Calendar of Events
September 18, 2024 at 11:09 p.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 and a Fall Fling, Sat., Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free admission. There will be pumpkin painting, games, burgers, hot dogs, ice coffee & popcorn as well as a Tag Sale. Drop off donations weekdays 9 a.m.-noon or by appointment. Bring food donations to the Fall Fling for Food2GrowOn—peanut butter and tuna to combat hunger. Rain date: Sept. 28. 914/939-8170.
Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, will offer Clay Printmaking with Jane Morales, Sat., Sept. 21 & Oct. 5, 2-5 p.m. Students will learn the fundamentals of printing on clay. Week #1 will concentrate on creating the design and how to transfer it onto linoleum. After making the slabs students will print onto them. Week #2 will be a chance to get creative with surface design through uses of oxides, underglazes & glazes. Firing fees are not included. $130 for the two sessions; Around the World in Clay, a free after-school clay program for Port Chester public school students in grades 2-12. Classes meet Sept. 30-Dec. 19. This 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; Raku Glaze 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. Register for classes at www.clayartcenter.org. Hand in Hand, outdoors at CAC, Sat., Oct. 19, 4-8 p.m. Hand in Hand is a fundraiser and a celebration of ceramics and community. Tickets are on sale now and start at $95 at www.clayartcenter.org
The Sharing Shelf and Feeding Westchester are holding a Clothing & Food Drive, Sat., Sept. 21, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Rye Ridge Shopping Center, S. Ridge Street at Bowman Avenue, Rye Brook. Most acute needs now include hoodies & sweats for teens (adult sizes S-XXL), youth fall and winter clothing in sizes 2T & up and fall and winter clothing for babies, 0-24 months. Please bag items for drop-off or pick up in kitchen-size garbage bags. To schedule a pickup, go to https://www.signupupgenius.com/go/clothingdonor#/ or call 914/305-5950
BTGC Basketball Training for boys and girls from 3-7th grade and 8-12 grade will take place every Sat., beginning Oct. 5, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Registration Day is Sat., Sept. 21, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., at Carver Center, 400 Westchester Ave., Port Chester. The program will develop skills, provide mentorship and include a wide range of activities led by a fantastic staff. Fee is $50. For additional information, call Derek Vincent at 203/918-3242.
A Lacrosse Clinic for girls and boys in grades 1-6, led by the varsity team and coach, will take place Sun., Sept. 22 & Oct. 6, 9-10 a.m. at BMP Ridge Street School, 390 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook. Equipment required for girls: stick; for boys, a stick and helmet. $25 per clinic; $40 for both. Zelle: [email protected]; Venmo: @Friends of Blind Brook Fund. Register at https://forms.gle/pYgVCvgDVNW35CVb7
The Sharing Shelf & United Way are holding a Community Diaper Drive, Mon.-Sun., Sept. 23-29 and a Halloween Costume Drive thru Oct. 11. New and used costumes in excellent condition in sizes toddler-youth XL are requested. Drop off all donations at The Sharing Shelf, 47 Purdy Ave., Port Chester. For information call 914/305-5950.
A Volleyball Clinic for children in grades 2-5 will be held Tues. & Thurs., Sept. 24 & 26, 3:15-4:30 p.m. at BMP Ridge Street School, 390 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook. The clinic will be led by Varsity team members and coach. $25 per session or $40 for both. Register at https://forms/gle/LCZGgXtUB2XFkT797. Zelle: [email protected]; Venmo: @Friends of BB Fund.
An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held Wed., Sept. 25, 11:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the Carver Center, 400 Westchester Ave., Port Chester. Donate and receive a $15 e-gift card. To schedule a donation, go to https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-times
An Autumn Plant Sale to benefit Friends of Crawford Park will be held Sat., Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Crawford Park, 122 N. Ridge St., Rye Brook. Sale will include mums, cabbages, kales and other fall annuals and perennials. For additional information go to www.friendsofcrawforpark.org
A Fall Arts Camp for children in grades K-5 will be held Thurs. & Fri., Oct. 3 & 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 & more. Choose one day or both days. $150 per day per child. Register at https://docs.google.com
Port Chester Recreation will offer a co-ed 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.-1 p.m. Register Sat., Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Carver Center, 400 Westchester Ave. $100 per player, Each player will receive an NFL Flag Football jersey. www.portchesterny.gov
The Meals on Main Street 4th Annual 5K & 1.5K Fun Run will take place Sun., Oct. 20 at 8:30 a.m. Rain or shine. There will be a DJ, food & fun. Fees: $40 until Sept. 30; $45 until Oct. 19 and $50 day of race. Registration is free for children under 3. Entry fee includes shirt and 12 oz. free beer (ages 21+) at Colony Pizza, good until Oct. 31. Register at http://zippy-reg.com/online_reg/?e=2024
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library Events
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library regular hours: Adult Dept.—Mon., 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Tues., 9 a.m.-8 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.portchesterryebrook.library.org
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester will offer Spanish-English Conversation Exchange Sat., Sept. 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19 & 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, you’re free to listen. To register call 516/297-5985 or email [email protected]
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester will offer Storytime with Ms. Tee for babies, toddlers & preschoolers Wed., Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 10 a.m. Children will participate with songs, fingerplays, stories & more; Music Fun with Kurt Gallagher for babies, toddlers & preschoolers, Thurs., Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 & Nov. 7 and Sat., Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 & Nov. 2, all at 10 a.m. Register at 914/939-6710.
A Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library Fundraiser will be held at DIG, 122 S. Ridge St., Rye Brook Thurs., Sept. 26, 12-9 p.m. Mention your group name at the register and a portion of the proceeds from your meal will benefit the library. Dine in only. RSVP at https://groupral.se/s286549
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester is offering a September 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, press 3.
Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library, 1 Haseco Ave., Port Chester is offering Adopt a Stuffed Animal Reading Buddy. Signup in person or by calling 914/939-6710, press 3.
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library allows library card holders ages 18 & over to borrow free or discounted passes to the Bruce Museum, the FDR Presidential Library & Museum, the Greenwich Historical Society Museum, the Intrepid Museum, the Neuberger Museum, the NYC Transit Museum, Steppingstones Museum for Children 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 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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Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, offers the following 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 and 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 is Wed., Sept. 25.
The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present the Del McCoury Band with Lukas Nelson & The Travelin’ McCourys, Fri., Sept. 20. $35-$79.50; Neil Young and The Chrome Hearts, Mon. & Tues., Sept. 23 & 24. $159.50-$299.50; 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. Must be 21+ with a valid ID to consume alcohol. www.thecapitoltheatre.com
Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present Stella Blue’s Band, Sat., Sept. 21. $20 in advance; $25 day of show; Black Uhuru with Crimson Rose, Sun., Sept. 22. Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. $35 in advance; $40 day of show; Steadfast Charlie & Kendall Street Company, Thurs. Sept. 26. $15 in advance; $20 day of show; The Heavy Heavy, Fri., Sept. 27. $25 in advance; $30 day of show. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Must be 21+ with vali d ID. www.thecapitoltheatre.com
Information and advance sale tickets for all upcoming shows at The Capitol Theatre are available at www.thecapitoltheatre.com
Exhibits
Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester will present “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. to Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.clayartcenter.org
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