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Fluttering Fun, Pruyn Sanctuary,
275 Millwood Road (Rte. 133), Chappaqua., (914)666-6503,
www.sawmillriveraudubon.org. August is the height
of butterfly season. Explore the garden and meadow
at Pruyn Sanctuary— you may even see hummingbirds,
too! Meet at the garden/office entrance of Pruyn Sanctuary.
8/2, 10am-noon.
Summer Movie Madness, Sprain Ridge
Pool, Yonkers, Call (914)864-PARK. Experience Summer
Movie Madness during a pool party featuring Surf’s
Up (rated PG). 8/5 and Transformers (PG 13) at Tibbetts
Brook Pool, Yonkers on 8/22.
Open Gym Nights, (914)995-4050,
www.countycenter.biz. Teens can beat the summer heat
by socializing and working on their athletic skills
in a safe environment during Open Gym Nights for 6th-12th
graders. Open Gym Nights run Mondays through Fridays
from 6-10pm, through 8/8.
Knitting and Crafting Group, Ruth
Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Road, North Salem,
(914)669-5161. Interested in knitting or crafting?
Bring your current project or try something new, for
a fun, supportive evening with coffee and tea and
a chance to meet fellow crafters. No registration–drop-ins
welcome. 8/5 & 19. BAGELS AND BOOKS INFORMAL BOOK
DISCUSSION GROUPS–Gaudy Night by Dorothy Sayers.
Discuss these books over coffee and bagels in the
morning. No reg reg. Drop-ins welcome. 8/21. PAJAMA
STORY TIMES–Wear your pajamas and hear fun stories.
8/4 & 11, 7pm.
Dinner & a Movie, Hilltop Hanover
Farm, 1271 Hanover St., Yorktown Heights, (914)245-2520.
Bring a picnic dinner, buy fresh vegetables and watch
Natural Connections, a film that makes a compelling
scientific and ethical case for maintaining biodiversity.
8/1, 6:30-9:30pm. PESTO 101– Learn now to make
delicious varieties of pesto. Eight participants max.
8/2, 1-3pm. BASICS OF WINE TASTING–Sessions
will include discussions of wine history and foods
that complement wine. 8/6, 13, 17 and 9/10, 6-8pm.
EVENING FARM TOUR–Bring a blanket, picnic dinner
and tour the farm as the sun sets on the hillside.
8/7, 7-8pm. TRADITIONAL ENGLISH DANCING–The
American Travelling Morrice will perform a lively
English country tradition, the morris dance. Morris
dancers wear bells on their legs, dance to a musical
accompaniment of the accordion, fiddle or ancient
pipe and are directed by a Fool, whose antics amuse
onlookers and harass the dancers. 8/22, 11-noon.
Fireworks, Playland Park, Playland
Parkway, Rye, (914)813-7010. Independence Day may
have passed, but families can still enjoy festive
fireworks. Experience Westchester County Parks Department
Fireworks every Wednesday evening at 9:15pm. Watch
as colors light up the sky from 8/1-29.
Wiffle Ball Tournament, Ridge Road
Park, Hartsdale, (914)864-7057. Registration is now
open for Westchester’s first ever Wiffle Ball
Tournament, consisting of two age divisions to ensure
fairness. The AA Division will be slow pitch for players
ages 13-16. The AAA Division will be medium pitch
for players 17 and older. Each roster is limited to
a maximum of five players. The tournament will follow
a double elimination format. Sponsored by Westchester
Parks and Recreation. Tournament is on 8/16. Deadline
for registration is 8/12.
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The Wiz - Youth Theater,
Emelin Theatre, 153 Library Lane, Mamaroneck, (914)698-0098.
Resident youth theater company Random Farms Kids’
Theater presents The Wiz, a funky, contemporary re-telling
of The Wizard of Oz. Songs include “Ease On
Down The Road,” “Home,” and “If
You Believe.” The show won the seven Tony Awards
in 1975., including Best Musical. 8/1-10.
Outdoor Movie and Concert, Turnure
Park, call the City of White Plains Recreation &
Parks at (914)422-1336. Discover and re-discover the
excitement of viewing a movie on the big screen under
the stars. Enjoy the pre-movie entertainment. 8/4,
8:30pm.
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Adult Activities,
Rosenthal JCC, 600 Bear Ridge Rd., Pleasantville, (914)741-0333.
INTRODUCTION TO JUDAISM: A basic course for Jews looking for
a deeper connection with their heritage, and non Jews considering
conversion or looking to expand their appreciation of Judaism
while remaining within their own faiths. This class helps people
explore Judaism and define its place in their lives. Wednesdays,
8-9pm. INTER-SYNAGOGUE MEN’S BASKETBALL LEAGUE: Experience
some spirited recreational play in this pick-up league at the
JCC. Get back into shape so you can teach the kids basketball
moves, or just come get away for some friendly exercise with
the gang. Sundays, 8:45pm. YIDDISH VINKLE: Yiddish speakers
(or dabblers) unite! Enjoy Yiddish poetry, current events, short
stories, humor, songs, music and great camaraderie. Yiddish
fluency is not required. Thursdays, 1:30-3:45pm. Become a Volunteer,
(866)VOL-CALL, www.volcenterwest.org. Westchester is looking
for volunteers for its new Medical Reserves Corps (MRC). Members
would be called upon for any large-scale emergency, natural
disaster, public health event or bio-terrorism incident in the
county. Volunteers might also contribute to existing local public
health initiatives and participate in emergency response drills.
The program, sponsored by the county’s Department of Emergency
Services and The Volunteer Center of United Way, aims to recruit
physicians, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, veterinarians, infectious
disease specialists, mental health professionals, physician
assistants, paramedics and EMTs, public health workers and allied
health professionals. Participants will receive free training.
To sign up, visit the Web site listed.
Farmer’s Market, Stone Barns Center,
630 Bedford Rd., (914)366-6200. Stop by this twice weekly farm
stand to pick up tasty seasonal greens and veggies for your
family table. Also available are various cuts of meat as well
as seedlings and potted plants from the greenhouse and dooryard
garden. Wednesdays and Fridays, 2-5pm.
Fitness & Self-Defense Program, 731 North
Bedford Hills, (914)244-8888. Free community event open to public.
Every Sat. at 12:30pm. PARENTS NIGHT OUT - Kung Fu Theatre for
kids. Martial arts activities, food, games and a movie. CHILDREN’S
SAFETY SEMINAR - Work on realistic Self Defense, Karate for
Concentration, Focus, and have a Winning Attitude. Every Sat.
at 10am.
Gilda’s Club Westchester Clubhouse, 80
Maple Ave., White Plains, (914)241-2910. Gilda’s Club
Westchester will hold a monthly men’s networking group,
a support group for men living with cancer of any type. Facilitated
by a male mental health professional. Third Wednesday of each
month, 6:30-8pm. A NETWORKING GROUP FOR BREASTCANCER will be
scheduled for women living with breast cancer at any stage.
Third Wednesday of each month, 6:30-8pm.
Host an Exchange
Family, ASSE International, (800)677-2773, www.asse.com.
ASSE International, a non-profit organization, is looking for
local volunteer families to host high school exchange students
from around the world. Hosts who welcome a student into their
homes are asked to provide room, board and guidance for the
student during his or her stay. This is a once-in-a-lifetime
chance to experience a foreign culture right in your own home!
Call or go online for more details.
Interfaith Family
Resources, Interfaith Community, (212)870-2544, ifcwestchester@optonline.net,
www.interfaithcommunity.org. Respecting the distinctiveness
of both Judaism and Christianity, the Interfaith Community provides
programs for children, parents and families. Children’s
classes, team-taught by a Jewish and a Christian educator, are
held at several locations. Programs for adults include workshops
and panels on parenting in an interfaith family, as well as
seminars on different religions. Also available are events for
celebrating holidays from each tradition.
Monthly Family
Yoga Classes, Yoga Journey, 186 Mamaroneck Ave., White
Plains, (914)227-9375. FAMILY YOGA: Bond with your children
in a creative and inspirational environment that promotes body
awareness, relaxation fitness fun and more. First Friday of
every month, 6-7pm. YAWNING YOGA: Stress, separation anxiety,
bedtime fears and major life changes often keep kids from having
a restful nights’ sleep. Join Laurie on a journey through
a relaxing bedtime routine that includes relaxation techniques,
yoga poses, breath work and visualization techniques that can
be incorporated into your bedtime routine at home. Kids ages
4-7 should dress ready for bedtime and bring a favorite stuffed
animal! Third Friday of every month, 6-7pm.
Social Square Dancing, Katonah Methodist Church,
44 Edgemont Rd., Katonah, (914)232-4517. Don’t know how
to square dance, but want to do something fun, rhythmic and
exciting with local community members? Through Dragonwood, a
nonprofit square dance club, experienced dancers help novices
during spirited yet casual dance sessions. No partner is necessary
to participate. Call to verify the dance dates, bring a snack
to share and enjoy the benefits!
Martial Arts Training, Cagle & Company
Arts Warehouse, 145 Palisade St., Dobbs Ferry, (914)693-7766.
All ages can mold their minds, bodies and spirits with Isshinrye
Karate. Sensei John McDonald leads the classes and benefits
from over 30 years of martial arts training. Call for a class
schedule or to inquire about private lessons. Two classes per
week.
The Joy of Belly
Dance, (212)213-9409. Here’s a unique show for
you or your little genie or sultan’s next big bash, the
Joy of Belly Dance includes a lesson, group dancing and participation
with props. Authentic music and other favorites are also part
of the spectacle. For additional information about events in
the tri-state area, call the number listed.
Archeology Open
House, Croton Point Nature Center, Croton Point Park,
Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson, (914)862-5297. You dig
it? As the headquarters for Material Archives and Laboratory
for Archaeology (MALFA), the Nature Center hosts a monthly open
house for locals with artifacts, peninsula tours and a question-and-answer
period addressing the ancient history of the Hudson Valley,
including discussions on archeology and prehistoric cultures.
Open Houses occurring the second Sunday of every month; 1-4pm.
Manicures & Pedicures, (212)410-6897. Pamper
yourself by calling on Joan, a licensed nail care specialist
available for manicures and pedicures whether in the home, office
or at children’s parties for ages 2 years and up. Flexible
appointments and reasonable rates. Call for details.
Support Groups,
Gilda’s Club Westchester, 80 Maple Ave., at Chester Ave.,
White Plains, (914)644-8844, gildasclubwestchester.org. Inspired
by actress Gilda Radner, the organization provides free counseling
groups, workshops and lectures to people living with cancer,
their family and friends. Specific monthly groups also meet,
such as for young adults suffering from cancer, those with particular
diagnoses and those in post-treatment. Call to find out about
meeting times.
Breast Cancer
Support Groups, Support Connection Office, 360 Underhill
Ave., Yorktown Heights, (914)962-6402. Led by trained facilitators
who are breast cancer survivors, daytime and evening support
groups connect those undergoing cancer treatment and those who
have battled the disease. Call to learn more. Daytime groups:
1st and 3rd Thursday of every month, 11am. Evening groups: 2nd
and 4th Tuesday of every month, 7pm.
Alzheimer’s
Support Group, Wartburg Place, Off Exit 12 of The Hutchinson
River Pkwy, Mt. Vernon, (914)513-5255. This free, twice monthly
support group is sanctioned by the Alzheimer’s Association
for those with a diagnosis of or caring for someone with Alzheimer’s
disease. Hosted by a certified group member.
Rape Crisis Helpline,
(914)345-9111; (800)726-4041. A 24-hour hotline that provides
crisis intervention, information regarding your rights as a
crime victim and referrals for counseling, support groups and
other services. The Helpline also includes on-call victim advocates
at hospitals, the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Program and
rape prevention education.
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