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 I know it might not seem like it, but it really is trying to be spring. The flowers are gorgeous and the forecast is for beautiful weather this weekend-- so just hold on and we'll get there. If you're ready to be out and about, there's finally tons to do (if you can shake those many Saturday sports commitments) -- check out some of the options we've discovered and get in on the action! |
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Which Puppy?
Sunday, May 3rd, 1 to 4pm at the Katonah Museum of Art
Meet Jules Feiffer and his daughter Kate, who will present their new children's book Which Puppy?. Inspired by President Obama's promise of a puppy to his daughters, Kate wrote this charming story of animals across the globe vying for their shot at the White House. The book was illustrated by Jules, whose work is on exhibit in the Learning Center. The exhibition Jules Feiffer: Picture Books runs concurrently with the main exhibition, Lichtenstein in Process, through June 28.
1-4pm: Hand-on activities
2pm: Which Puppy? Kate will read the book while Jules creates a "live illustration." A book signing will follow.
Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay Street, Katonah, NY 10536, 914.232.9555, www.katonahmuseum.org. Free to members, $5 non-members (ages 3 and up) | |
 Come and enjoy a day at The Hammond Museum
Saturday April 25, 2009, 1:30 pm
Join the FCC (Families with Children from China) and the Hammond Museum for an afternoon puppet performance by Chinese Theatre Works and music by Junling Wang. They will present the performance of "Wu Song Fights the Tiger". It is based on a favorite episode from the great 15th C novel, "The Water Margins." Performance starts at 1:30pm.
Children will have a chance to make a stick puppet. Light refreshments will be served. Cost $15 per family for non-museum members; $10 per family for museum members; free with a new family membership.
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2009 Summer on the Hudson Festival
Ninth Annual Arts and Culture Festival, presented by the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation. Almost 100 Free events for the whole family!!! Summer On the Hudson, one of New York City's largest free summer festivals, opens its ninth season Sunday, May 3, at Riverside Park South with the Irish Arts Center's 8th Annual all-day New York City Irish Dance Festival. The six-month series, running through October 11, is an annual summer arts and cultural festival in Riverside Park South presented by The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation. Summer On the Hudson features an enormous variety of events at Riverside Park South from West 59th Street to West 72nd Street along the Hudson River: music and dance performances, movies, world music DJ dance parties, and programs for children and families. In addition, throughout the summer there will be ongoing sports, wellness and recreation activities for the whole family, from spring into fall, in yoga, kayaking and pilates. Food and drink is for sale at the park's Pier I Café. All events and programs are FREE to the public. For more information, please call (212) 408-0219, or visit www.nyc.gov/parks/soh, or www.riversideparkfund.org. Riverside Park South is a unique combination of greenspace, esplanades, winding pathways, wooden boardwalks, plazas, and ball fields, with panoramic north and south views of the Hudson River. Summer on the Hudson strives to present events that meet the cultural and recreational needs of the community, enrich the daily lives of New Yorkers, and brings diverse groups of people together in a magical setting.
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Festival De Primavera 2009: Rolling into Spring Casino Night
 Join us for a festive Monte Carlo evening of cocktails, dinner, music, games and dancing with a live auction to benefit Neighbors Link. Saturday, May 2, 2009 7pm. Westchester Country Club, 99 Biltmore Ave, Rye.
This is the ninth annual "Festival de Primavera" fundraising event to benefit Neighbors Link, Westchester County's bi-cultural, non-profit community center dedicated to helping Educate, Empower and Employ recent Latino immigrants. "ROLLING INTO SPRING" promises to be an exciting and fun evening, featuring cocktails, dinner, dancing, a live auction and Monte Carlo style casino games. Tickets begin at $175, and include $100 worth of 'play' casino money. Proceeds from the event will fund various education, family support and employment programs to meet the needs of the families we serve. To purchase tickets online, please go to www.neighborslink.org and follow the event link or call Marianne Delaney at 914-666-3410 ext. 14.
About Neighbors Link:
Neighbors Link strengthens our community by actively enhancing the healthy integration of recent Latino immigrants. Our strategy is to "Educate, Empower and Employ" our new neighbors whose heritage is rich in family and cultural traditions but whose lives have been economically and educationally deprived. Neighbors Link is now recognized as a national model for addressing the realities of immigration in peaceful and positive ways. On behalf of the families whose lives have been touched by your tremedous support, we are profoundly grateful. Thank you for doing the best you can for the newest families among us. |
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 Essential Event: Rye Derby & Healthy Kids Day. April 26. Come celebrate a special afternoon at the Rye Y with live music, healthy snacks, games and fun for the whole family! The one mile fun run starts at 1:00 pm and the 5 mile race starts at 1:45. For more details and to register, contact Rye YMCA, (914) 967-6363, www.ryeymca.org. Visit our Events Calendar >> |
Essential Volunteer: Stuart Weitzman will be joining his brother in running the NYC Marathon in November raising money for Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in NYC, where both his brother and mother were part of trials and treated. He is very thankful to Sloan Kettering and hopes that he can reach his funding goal! Click here to visit his page and find out more, every little bit helps! |
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Essential News: Roadside Litter Clean Up Day. Saturday, April 25. Come to the Ruth Keeler Memorial Library from 9:00 to 11:00 am to pick up free bags and gloves. Check off your road on our town map and help us reach our goal in honor of Earth Day. Leave filled bags along side of the road. Free coffee, doughnuts, cocoa and OJ. North Salem Improvement Society. Read more news >> |
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