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Muscoot Farm’s Young Farmers Camp, 51 Rte. 100, Katonah will be offered for youngsters entering grades Pre-K-nine, July 1-Aug. 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Campers are allowed one week max. Registration is open now at www.sales.westchestergov.com
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester and Putnam, based in Port Chester, is doing wonderful things for at-risk youth. On Sat., Apr. 27, they will host an Ice-Skating Mentor Meetup at the Playland Ice Casino in Rye, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., to introduce potential mentors to the rewards of mentoring. Come by for a skate and meet some of their mentees. Slide into action and see what it takes to mentor and change a young person’s life in the most positive way.
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The Clay Art Center Empty Bowls fundraiser will be held Sun., Apr. 21, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Rye Presbyterian Church, 882 Boston Post Rd. Help fight hunger by purchasing bowls handmade by CAC artists and students. www.clayartcenter.org
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An End of Season Paw-ty will be held Sun., Apr. 21, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Playland Beach and Boardwalk, Playland Park, Rye. Canine guests can only be off leash when they are on the beach. Anywhere else, including the boardwalk, all dogs must be on leash. There will be complimentary professional dog photos by pet photographer Geoffrey Tischman, prizes and giveaways by Pet Pantry, a food truck and many other tail-wagging festivities. Rain date is Apr. 28. Closing for the season will be Sun., Apr. 28 and will reopen to dogs in October.
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White Plains Public Library is offering online programs on Zoom including: Morning Storytime, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11-11:30 a.m., stories and songs for ages 2-6 with a Trove Librarian. Attend the program by accessing Zoom with the date of the program. Evening Storytime, Tues. & Thurs., 6:30-7 p.m., stories and songs for ages 2-6 with a Trove Librarian. Attend the program by clicking the Zoom link for the specific date you wish; Register at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uZwpdOCvrzsvalU6-m55WsxuK8vjdZ
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Happy 43rd anniversary to Kathy and Jerry Federici of Port Chester who celebrate Apr. 26.
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The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, will present comedian Hannah Berner Live, Sat., Apr. 20. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. 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.
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The White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Ave., White Plains will offer Fun Friday Apr. 12 & 19 at 4 p.m.; Lee Palmer Storytelling Celebration presented by storyteller Rachael Harrington. Fri., Apr. 12 at 1 p.m. & Sat., Apr. 13 at 11 a.m. Fun for the whole family, Refreshments will be available; Beginner Stitching Sat, Apr. 13 at 3 p.m. & Fri., Apr. 19 at 2 p.m.; Tech Tuesday for Youth, Apr. 16 at 4 p.m.; Artificial Intelligence in The Igloo, Thurs., Apr. 18 at 5:15 p.m.; Build Your Own Rain Harvesting System at 7 p.m. whiteplainslibrary.org
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Greenwich Hospital will present a Zoom video, Why A I Not Getting Pregnant? Tues., Apr. 16, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free. www.greenwichhospital.org
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The Westchester Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for outstanding professional and amateur sportsmen and sportswomen, living or deceased. A prospective candidate must be at least 25 years old and should be a person of integrity and good character who has gained prominence in either professional or amateur sports as a player, coach, manager, official, owner, sports media writer or broadcaster and who has made substantial contributions to sports in Westchester County. All nominations must be postmarked by Fri., May 3. For a nomination form, go to www.westchestercountyny.gov
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The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, will present Melvin Seals & JJB with One-Eyed Jack, Fri., Apr. 5.; Lotus feat. Eli Winderman & Jonny Grusauskas with special guest Biendmode, Sat., Apr. 6. ; Goose, Sun.-Wed., Apr. 7-10. For ticket prices go to the website; Rock the River Benefit Concert featuring Journey Former Lead Vocalist Steve Augeri, Thurs., Apr. 11. Enjoy cocktails, fabulous food, and explore an exciting silent auction.
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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.
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The Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich is presenting Anila Quayyum Agha: Dualities, thru Apr. 21. This multidisciplinary artist uses light to transform space into immersive visual spectacles that inspire a sense of wonder; Hockney/Origins: Early Works from the Roy B. and Edith J. Simpson Collections. This ongoing exhibition features rarely displayed works on loan from the Bank of America Collection; Photographic Revolutionaries of Group f/64: Works from the Bank of America Collection. The exhibition celebrates the dawn of photography as fine art and features seminal works by Ansel Adams, Imogen Cunningham, Willard Van Dyke, Brett Weston and Edward Weston thru Apr. 28; Harry Bertola: Sculpture for Living, thru Apr. 7; Arms and Armor: Evolution and Innovation, thru Aug. 11; Andy Warhol: Small is Beautiful, Tues., Apr. 9-Oct. 13. Hours: Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. BruceMuseum.org
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Greenwich Hospital will present a Zoom video, Overhead Sports Injuries and How to Prevent Them, Wed., Apr. 10, 6-7 p.m. Free. www.greenwichhospital.org/events
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The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, will present JJ Grey & Mofro: Olustee Tour with support from Judith Hill, Sat., Mar. 30. Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.; Melvin Seals & JJB with One-Eyed Jack, Fri., Apr. 5.; Lotus feat. Eli Winderman & Jonny Grusauskas with special guest Biendmode, Sat., Apr. 6.; Goose, Sun.-Wed., Apr. 7-10. For ticket prices go to the website. 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.
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Homes-Higgins House, Christ Church Greenwich, 218 E. Putnam Ave. will host Wine and Cheese Pairings from Around the World, Fri., Apr. 5 at 6:30 p.m. $50 per person. www.christchurchgreenwich.org
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Wainwright House in Rye is offering the following programs via Zoom: Therapeutic Yoga, Mon., 9:30-10:30 a.m.; QiGong, mindfulness movement with Dana, Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Register at www.wainwright.org
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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.
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The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, will present Blueberry Smoke Be Right Here Tour with Duane Betts, Fri., Mar. 22.; JJ Grey & Mofro: Olustee Tour with support from Judith Hill, Sat., Mar. 30. Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.. 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.
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The Osborn, 101 Theall Rd., Rye will present author and horticulturalist Marta McDowell, Wed., Mar. 27 at 7:30 p.m. She will discuss her book “Gardening Can Be Murder: How Poisonous Poppies, Sinister Shovels and Grim Gardens Have Inspired Mystery Writers.” Free and open to the public. RSVP by email to [email protected]
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The Greenwich Historical Society will present a Shining a Light lecture via Zoom, Thurs., Mar. 28, 6-7:15 p.m. with Dr. Jason Chang, Associate Professor of History and Director of the Asian and Asian American Studies Institute at UConn. Free. Register at www.greenwichhistory.org
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The League of Women Voters of Westchester County advises that Early Voting will be held Sat.-Sat., Mar. 23-30. The last day for an application for a mailed absentee ballot or a mailed early mail ballot to be received by the Board of Elections is Mar. 23. The Presidential Primary in NYS will be held Tues., Apr. 2.
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Garcia’s, 145 Westchester Ave., Port Chester will present the Phil Lesh 84th Birthday Celebration pre-show featuring Jelly, Fri., Mar. 16 and The Field Service, Sat., Mar. 16. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 6:40 p.m. Must have ticket to that evening’s show at The Capitol Theatre to attend pre-shows; The Allmost Brothers Band, Wed., Mar. 20.; Red Grenadine, Sat., Mar. 23. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m. unless noted otherwise. Must be 21+ with valid ID. www.thecapitoltheatre.com
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Christ Church Greenwich, 254 E. Putnam Ave., will present a concert and reception Sat., Mar. 16 at 5 p.m. Renowned organist Jamie Hitel will present a program of a variety of classical and sacred music spanning the organ repertory from the baroque to the present day. The pieces will include works by Buxtehude, Boyce, Bach, Vivaldi, Franck, Mathias, Messiaen and Philip Moore. Admission is free, and a free will offering will be taken. The concert will be followed by a reception in the chapel foyer. For additional information, go to www.christchurchgreenwich.org
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The Irvington Theater is streaming the Arts Incubator Short Play Fest, a free celebration of short new, in-development works of theater and their playwrights. “Sparrows,” “The Dishtowel” and “Everything We Need to Talk About Before We Talk About Sex,” thru Sat., Mar. 16. Films can be screened on demand for free and as many times as you like at www.irvingtontheater.com and YouTube, www.youtube.com/IrvingtonTheater
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The League of Women Voters of Westchester County advises that Early Voting will be held Sat.-Sat., Mar. 23-30. The last day for an application for a mailed absentee ballot or a mailed early mail ballot to be received by the Board of Elections is Mar. 23. The Presidential Primary in NYS will be held Tues., Apr. 2.
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Clay Art Center, 40 Beech St., Port Chester, presents Lighting the Way: Clay Art Center Artists Exhibition thru Apr. 5 in the gallery and online. There will be an opening reception in the gallery Sat., Mar. 9, 6-8 p.m. The exhibition showcases the work being made in the studios by the CAC artists. Artists interpret the theme Lighting the Way through works that act as votives, lamps, wall sconces, candleholders and more. Rene Murray: Reflections runs thru Apr. 5. There will be an opening reception Sat., Mar. 9, 6-8 p.m. Gallery hours: Mon. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Tues., Wed., Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. www.clayartcenter.org
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The Performing Arts Center at Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd. will present Doug Varone and Dancers, Sat., Mar. 16 at 8 p.m. www.artscenter.org
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The League of Women Voters of Westchester County will present a Voting and Disability Rights Special Event: Rise Up People with Disabilities and Vote, Thurs., Mar. 14 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Don’t let others decide your future. Register for the webinar at Meeting Registration - Zoom or 914/366-7312
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The League of Women Voters of Westchester County will present a Voting and Disability Rights Special Event: Rise Up People with Disabilities and Vote, Thurs., Mar. 14 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Don’t let others decide your future. Register for the webinar at Meeting Registration - Zoom or 914/366-7312
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Westchester County Executive George Latimer and the Westchester County Board of Legislators joined with ArtsWestchester on Tuesday, Mar. 5 to announce that 85 Westchester arts organizations are the recipients of matching funds from the Art$WChallenge grant program.
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The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, will present Phil Lesh’s 84th Birthday Celebration with “The Q” featuring Warren Haynes, Jimmy Herring, Rob Barraco, and John Molo, Mon. & Wed., Mar. 4 & 6.; Porno for Pyros Horns, Thorns En Halos Farewell Tour with Tigercub, Thurs., Mar. 7. Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.; Marcus King with the Vindys, Sat., Mar. 9.; Nikki Glaser: The Good Girl Tour, Sun., Mar. 10. 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.
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Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., will present Chris DiStefano Live, Sun., Mar. 3 at 5 & 8 p.m.; Marc Broussard-Carencro 20th Anniversary Tour, Thurs., Mar. 7 at 8 p.m. $40-$50; The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, Fri., Mar. 8 at 8 p.m.
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The Westchester Children’s Association will host a virtual panel discussion, Uplifting Courageous Voices: From the Frontline of Poverty in Westchester, Thurs., Mar. 7, 9:30-11 a.m. Register at https;//bit.ty/3UEhepu
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Gov. Kathy Hochul has announced five additional designated Free Fishing Days in New York: June 29 & 30, Sept. 28 and Nov. 11. During these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for freshwater fishing on New York’s waters. The Free Fishing Days program provides a great opportunity for aspiring anglers to try freshwater fishing for the first time or former anglers to reconnect with one of America’s favorite pastimes.
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Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown will present The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook: An Evening of Songs & Stories ft Aztec Two-Step 2.0 with narration by Tony Traguardo, Sat., Feb. 24, 8 p.m.; Sing Along Movie Event: The Greatest Showman, Sun., Feb. 25. 2 p.m.; Chris DiStefano Live, Sun., Mar. 3 at 5 & 8 p.m. www.tarrytownmusichall.org
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The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center, will present a Supper Seminar: Holocaust Rescuers in Italy & Greece via Zoom, Wed., Feb. 28, 4:30-6:30 p.m. For Zoom information and to register go to www.hhrecny.org
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The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, will present Almost Queen: A Tribute to Queen, with Super Trans AM, Fri., Feb. 23. ; Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue: Shortygras Tour, Sat., Feb. 24.
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Congregation K.T.I. is participating again this school year in Food 2 Grow On to provide bags of groceries each weekend and during school vacations to alleviate hunger and food insecurity among elementary-school aged children at Edison, Park Avenue and King Street schools in Port Chester. They also welcome checks made payable to Food 2 Grow On, mailed c/o the Rotary Club, P.O. Box. 26, Port Chester, NY 10573. Food donations needed include: healthy cereal, peanut butter (14-16 oz. jars), tuna fish, canned fruit (14-18 oz. cans)—store brands are OK. Food donations can be dropped in the bins at 48 Meadowlark Rd., Rye Brook. For questions or to arrange a pickup of donations call Leslie at 914/939-8659 or email her at [email protected]
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The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, will present Comedian Anthony Rodia: Totally Relatable Tour, Sat., Feb. 17, doors open at 5:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m.; Portugal, The Man with Snacktime, Sun., Feb. 18. $49.50-$9.50;
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The Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Dr., Greenwich will present Anila Quayyum Agha; Dualities, thru Apr. 21. This multidisciplinary artist uses light to transform space into immersive visual spectacles that inspire a sense of wonder; Hockney/Origins: Early Works from the Roy B. and Edith J. Simpson Collections. This ongoing exhibition features rarely displayed works on loan from the Bank of America Collection, thru Apr. 28;
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Wainwright House in Rye is offering the following programs via Zoom: Therapeutic Yoga, Mon., 9:30-10:30 a.m.; QiGong, mindfulness movement with Dana, Mondays, 6-7 p.m. Register at www.wainwright.org
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Brandon Guerrero of Port Chester was one of 34 SUNY Oneonta students who completed the requirements for a master's degree, Certificate of Advanced Study, or Advanced Certificate Program following the Fall 2023 semester. Graduates were honored and recognized during Fall Commencement, held Dec. 10, 2023 in the Dewar Arena of the Alumni Field House. Guerrero completed the Biology program at the Oneonta, N.Y. university.
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The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, will present Orebolo feat. Rick Mitarotonda, Peter Anspach & Jeff Arevalo of Goose, Fri. & Sat., Feb. 9 & 10.; Comedian Anthony Rodia: Totally Relatable Tour, Sat., Feb. 17, doors open at 5:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m.
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The Greenwich Historical Society, 47 Strickland Ave., Cos Cob will offer the Black History Month event: Douglass Day 2024: The Correspondence of Frederick Douglass from the Library of Congress National Transcribe-a-Thon Crates of Digital Resources for Teaching Black History, Wed., Feb. 14, 12-3 p.m. This event will also be livestreamed. It will include a presentation on Frederick Douglass’s legacy. Free. Register at www.greenwichhistory.org
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White Plains Public Library is offering online programs on Zoom including: Morning Storytime, Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11-11:30 a.m., stories and songs for ages 2-6 with a Trove Librarian. Attend the program by accessing Zoom with the date of the program. Evening Storytime, Tues. & Thurs., 6:30-7 p.m., stories and songs for ages 2-6 with a Trove Librarian. Attend the program by clicking the Zoom link for the specific date you wish; Register at https://zoom.us/meeting/register/uZwpdOCvrzsvalU6-m55WsxuK8vjdZ. www.whiteplainslibrary.org.
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Happy birthday to Bonnie Sorbara of Port Chester who celebrates on Valentine’s Day.
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The Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester Ave., Port Chester, will present Band of Horses, Fri., Feb. 2; Pigeons Playing Ping Pong with Karina Rykman. Sat., Feb. 3; Orebolo feat. Rick Mitarotonda, Peter Anspach & Jeff Arevalo of Goose, Thurs.-Sat., Feb. 8-10; 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.
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Federated Conservationists of Westchester County will present Do Oysters Live in the Hudson River? Sat., Feb. 3, 2-3:30 p.m. at 35 Alexader St., Yonkers. Kevin Horbatuk, ambassador for the Billion Oysters Project, will explain how environmental activists are working to restore the native oyster population that once lived in the Hudson River; Grow Your Own Ferns: Growing Class, Sat., Feb. 3, 1-3 p.m. at Hilltop Hanover Farm, 1271 Hanover St., Yorktown Heights. RSVP to fcwe.org; Lower Hudson Partnership Winter Science Jam, Wed., Feb. 15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 35 Alexander St., Yonkers. RSVP via email to [email protected]
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Federated Conservationists of Westchester County will present Hutchinson River Watershed Plan: Virtual Information Session, Wed., Feb. 7, 6-8 p.m. Comments are open to the public until Feb. 16. This info session is to educate attendees about the plan and recommendations within it. Register at fccw.org