Visit Chappaqua For Carols, Christmas Tree Lighting Visit Chappaqua For Carols, Christmas Tree Lighting
Visit Chappaqua For Carols, Christmas Tree Lighting CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The holiday season rings in on Saturday, Dec. 3 in Chappaqua with a variety of activities, hosted by the New Castle Historical Society. Each year, the society decorates for the season using items that the historic Greeley family would have used when it was their country home from 1864-1873. All events are free and open to the public. 3:30-4:30 p.m. New Castle Community Sing presented by the Chappaqua Orchestra at Robert E. Bell Middle School. 4-6:30 p.m. Old Fashioned Crafts Workshop at the Greeley House. Children of all ages are invited to create old fashioned crafts, i…
League Of Women Voters Event In Mount Kisco To Explore Electoral College League Of Women Voters Event In Mount Kisco To Explore Electoral College
League Of Women Voters Event In Mount Kisco To Explore Electoral College MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. – Abolish the Electoral College? The idea has received a ton of attention lately – particularly from those unhappy with the results of the presidential election. But what might result from such a move? And, what do alternative systems look like? Prof. Jeanne Zaino, Ph.D., can offer some insight. Zaino is scheduled to speak on the issue at the League of Women Voters of North East Westchester’s (LWVNEW) annual holiday luncheon at noon on Dec. 13 at La Camelia Restaurant. Zaino, who will be fielding questions at the luncheon after giving a comprehensive presentation on the …
Charis Chamber Voices Ring In Holiday Season In Bedford Charis Chamber Voices Ring In Holiday Season In Bedford
Charis Chamber Voices Ring In Holiday Season In Bedford BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Charis Chamber Voices will ring in the holiday season with a program of carols and sacred music, concluding with seasonal sing-along favorites by Mendelssohn and Gruber. Two concerts are scheduled in area churches: on Saturday, Dec. 3, at 4 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco, 605 Millwood Rd. (Rte. 133), and on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 4 p.m. at Bedford Presbyterian Church, Village Green. Charis is an auditioned chorus of 41 men and women from Westchester and Fairfield Counties. Founded in 1994, the group is renowned for its diverse repertoire, unique blend of voice…
Come To Mount Kisco For Tree Lighting, Carols Come To Mount Kisco For Tree Lighting, Carols
Come To Mount Kisco For Tree Lighting, Carols MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Mount Kisco will be offering holiday celebrations in downtown on Friday night, which will culminate in the village's annual Christmas tree lighting. The event is co-sponsored by the village's Recreation Commission, the Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce and the Mount Kisco Public Library. It will take place in the plaza that is between village hall and the library building. Festivities are scheduled to start at 4:30 p.m., with crafts at the library. A reading of "The Night Before Christmas" will be held at 5:30 p.m., while carols and the tree lighting will take p…
Mount Kisco's Bravest Face Finest In Second Annual Basketball Game Mount Kisco's Bravest Face Finest In Second Annual Basketball Game
Mount Kisco's Bravest Face Finest In Second Annual Basketball Game MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Mount Kisco firefighters and Westchester County police will face off as teams for their second-annual basketball tournament. The game, described in an announcement as the finest going up against the bravest, is scheduled to start on Friday night at 7 p.m. It will take place at the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester's gym. The annual game between two group's of Mount Kisco's first responders started in 2015, several months after Westchester County Police took over law-enforcement duties from the village. Several former Mount Kisco police personnel were hired b…
Help Build Four Homes In Chappaqua At Jazz, Dinner Fundraiser Help Build Four Homes In Chappaqua At Jazz, Dinner Fundraiser
Help Build Four Homes In Chappaqua At Jazz, Dinner Fundraiser CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Representatives from Habitat for Humanity of Westchester and Homes for the Holidays will be at Chappaqua Station Saturday, Dec. 3, for an evening of Jazz with the Daniel Lauter Quartet. The fundraiser will help the organizations build four homes for families in New Castle. “We are excited about partnering up with Chappaqua Station in our first Homes for the Holidays week,” Jim Killoran, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Westchester.  The night will be filled with food, fun and music, and begin at 7 p.m. “In keeping with our commitment to live music at the station and our o…
Chappaqua's Wine Around Town Features Free Tastings For Shoppers Chappaqua's Wine Around Town Features Free Tastings For Shoppers
Chappaqua's Wine Around Town Features Free Tastings For Shoppers CHAPPAQUA, N. Y. -- Holiday shoppers can do some wine tasting while completing their gift-buying at several local downtown Chappaqua merchants Saturday for the second annual Wine Around Town event. Sponsored by the Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce, the free event is co-sponsored by several other businesses and features themed wine tasting at more than two dozen downtown merchants. Participating merchants will set up wine tastings in their stores between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday for shoppers to sip while browsing. Downtown regions will offer different wines, for example, several Kin…
Go The Distance At Alamo Drafthouse Rocky Marathon Go The Distance At Alamo Drafthouse Rocky Marathon
Go The Distance At Alamo Drafthouse Rocky Marathon YONKERS, N.Y. -- To sit all through seven Rocky movies, you're going to need the eye of the tiger and be ready to fly high now. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic boxing franchise, the Alamo Drafthouse in Yonkers is screening all seven Rocky movies on Dec. 3, starting at 11 a.m. Six of the movies, including "Creed" will be screened in 35 mm. There will be food specials, giveaways and other surprises. The first 100 audience members in the door will get an exclusive screen printed poster made just for the event.  The first film follows Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone)…
Help Animals In Need At Chappaqua Charity Shopping Event Help Animals In Need At Chappaqua Charity Shopping Event
Help Animals In Need At Chappaqua Charity Shopping Event CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- A Chappaqua jewelry store will hold a holiday shopping event to support the local animal shelter. On Saturday, Dec. 10, Desires by Mikolay will donate a portion of the proceeds from sales that day to the SPCA of Westchester. Owner Tara Mikolay has two rescue dogs and is passionate about animal rights and welfare. To date, the jewelry business has given over $40,000 to the SPCA of Westchester, said a news release. "Our impact must be greater than our entrepreneurship. Each step for Desires by Mikolay is also an opportunity to give back to our world, raise awareness …
Bedford Turkey Trot Kicks Off On Saturday Bedford Turkey Trot Kicks Off On Saturday
Bedford Turkey Trot Kicks Off On Saturday BEDFORD, N.Y. -- The 12th-annual Bedford Turkey Trot, a mainstay race in Bedford Village, will be held on Saturday morning. The race kicks off at 9 a.m. on Court Road, which is in front of Bedford Village Elementary school. It will end at Bedford Village Memorial Park.  The race is 3.1 miles, which means that it is a 5K. Registration is scheduled to take place at the park at 7:45 a.m., with a check-in deadline of 8:30 a.m. for all runners. This year's Turkey Trot reports having 475 entires.
'American Idol,' Broadway Star Judges 'Westchester Teen Idol' 'American Idol,' Broadway Star Judges 'Westchester Teen Idol'
'American Idol,' Broadway Star Judges 'Westchester Teen Idol' Star power is coming to find the next great Westchester singer, as PMT Productions announced former "American Idol" contestant and Tony-nominated actor Constantine Maroulis as its final judge for the 10th "Westchester Teen Idol" contest. The contest is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26  at The Irvington Town Hall Theater. Maroulis joins Broadway's Angela Decicco, known for her performances in "Les Miserables" and "Evita" along with Dan Montez, the artistic director of Taconic Opera. Maroulis recently released the singles, "Here I Come…
Mount Kisco Arts Council Offering 'Pop Up' Galleries Through Mid-January Mount Kisco Arts Council Offering 'Pop Up' Galleries Through Mid-January
Mount Kisco Arts Council Offering 'Pop Up' Galleries Through Mid-January MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. – The Mount Kisco Arts Council is to open a “pop up” art gallery this weekend, the first of several in the coming months that will specifically highlight the works of Mount Kisco artists. Among those whose work will be included in the series are Alan Reingold, Rich Alexander, Cheryl Alexander Fitzgibbons, Andre Ferrera and John Rice. The opening pop up event is scheduled for 1 – 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 20, according to organizers. Similar "pop up" events will occur at the Arts Council’s gallery, 10 South Moger Ave., through mid-January, according to organizers. …