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Westchester Polar Plunge

Special Olympics New York

November 9 beginning at 10am, plunge at 11:30am

Playland Beach, 1 Playland Parkway, Rye

The Polar Plunge is one of the most popular, profitable, and exciting fundraisers for Special Olympics New York. Participants raise money by asking friends, family, colleagues, and acquaintances for donations. Individuals and teams who’d like to join this year’s Plunge may do so by registering online at polarplungeny.org. For more information, contact Claire Flannery at cflannery@nyso.org or (212) 661-3964.

Hillside Food Outreach ‘Lights of Hope’ Bridge Lighting Event

November 21 from 5:30 to 7:30pm

The Sailhouse, 238 Green Street, Tarrytown

Join Hillside Food Outreach for its 2nd annual Lights of Hope bridge lighting event to raise awareness for the fight against food insecurity. The evening will feature the illumination of the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge in bright orange, the symbolic color of hunger, and will include passed appetizers, a cash bar, wine tasting, raffles, and a silent auction. Lights of Hope will also recognize Westchester County for its partnership and dedication to addressing the hunger crisis, which affects thousands of residents across the county. Tickets are $75 and limited to 100 guests. Sponsorships are also available. All proceeds will benefit Hillside’s mission to deliver nutritious groceries to thousands of families and individuals in need each month. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/LightsOfHopeEvent.

St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site

897 South Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon

914-667-4116  www.nps.gov/sapa

Nov. 9 at 1pm.  Professor Kate Carte’ of Southern Methodist University explores themes from her recent, highly regarded book, “Religion and the American Revolution”.

  

Nov. 11, Veterans Day at 11am. Ceremony in the church, followed by a tour of the historic cemetery, exploring the stories of soldiers and sailors buried at the site, with a focus on E. Walter Hodge, who served in the Navy during the First World War, and died in service of influenza.  At 2 pm, a presentation by music historian Robert Cohen exploring the history of our national anthems. 

Nov. 16 at 1pm. The Eric Thomas jazz trio, a performance of jazz and swing standards.  

Nov. 23 at 1pm.  Richard Forliano, a retired History teacher and long-time Town Historian of Eastchester, explores the fascinating Revolutionary War experience of Captain Theodosius Fowler of the Continental Army, who is buried at St. Paul’s. 

Dec. 4 at 7pm.  A special Holiday presentation by the acclaimed Bronx Opera Company, with arias and duets from the classics, as well as traditional carols and seasonal favorites, accompanied by the 1830 Erben organ.   

The Symphony of Westchester 

All Beethoven Program

November 9 at 8pm

To kick off the new season from Westchester’s only professional symphony, join violinist Masha Lakisova and conductor Barry Hoffman for an evening of exceptional music. It’s perfect for all ages. We’d love to invite your audience to share this wonderful cultural experience. The concert will be held at the Christopher J. Murphy Auditorium in the Murphy Science and Technology Building on Summit and North Avenues in New Rochelle, across from the main campus of Iona College. Tickets are $55 for General Admission, $40 for seniors (over 65) and $15 for students with valid ID. For tickets and information, visit http://www.thesymphonyofwestchester.org/tickets.html

BLOOD DRIVE

Donate Blood In Memory of Scott Enright

Purchase Community House

3095 Purchase St. Purchase, Gym

November 30 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

To schedule your lifesaving appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: PURCHASENY. Call 800-733-2767 for assistance with scheduling.

Albanian Flag Raising Celebration Recognizing Albanian Heritage Month

November 14 at Noon.

Michaelian Office Building 148 Martine Ave

White Plains

RSVP to communications@westchestercountyny.gov by Thursday, November 7.

Szabo Chamber Music Society Concert

November 17 at 3pm

Sacred Heart Church, Dobbs Ferry

The newly formed non-profit Szabó Chamber Music Society is proud to present the first concert of its 1st season! This will be an afternoon of delightful chamber music in the beautiful sanctuary with its model D Steinway piano at Sacred Heart Church, in Dobbs Ferry, NY. The Szabó Chamber Music Society aims to not only promote the arts, but to make these concerts accessible to all. Its aim is to offer the highest level of excellence in collaboration with world-renowned musicians. The concert will include the beloved grand and sweeping piece, Beethoven’s Archduke Trio which is widely considered to be the greatest piano trio ever written. Almost like a symphony for three virtuoso musicians, it is considered the pinnacle of Beethoven’s Heroic Middle Period. Also on the program is the epic piano trio in D Minor by Arensky and is a memorial to famed cellist Karl Davidoff who was regarded as the founder of the Russian school of cello playing. Arensky’s D minor trio is one of the most prominent piano trios of the Romantic Era, heavily influenced by the symphonic writings of Beethoven and Tchaikovsky. The program will feature internationally renowned musicians, Susan Heerema, violin, Lanny Paykin, cello and Dr. Sándor Szabó, piano, who is the current Director of Music and Organist at Sacred Heart Church and Our Lady of Pompeii Parish Dobbs Ferry.

Tickets: adults, $20, seniors, $15, students, $5. Reception will follow. For more information. Contact szabochambermusicsociety@gmail.com (908) 267-1980, szabochambermusicsociety.com.

Westchester County’s Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF) will be conducting a Household Recycling Day (HRD) event on Saturday, November 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Westchester Community College campus, 75 Grasslands Rd., Lot 11, in Valhalla. In addition to properly labelled household chemicals, tires, scrap metal, electronics, appliances, and other special wastes found in a typical household, residents can bring documents for shredding and expired or unwanted medications for disposal to the HRD Events. Residents should place items in their trunk or backseat and remain in their vehicles while staff unload vehicles in the drop-off area. Items that will not be accepted and should not be brought to the Household Recycling Day include non-rechargeable alkaline and carbon zinc batteries (they can be safely discarded in the trash), motor oil, smoke detectors, cell phones, explosives (flares, fireworks, ammunition), construction debris and hypodermic needles. Also, waste from businesses, schools, or other institutions will not be accepted. For more information on what to bring to this event, visit www.westchestergov.com/recycling or call the Recycling Helpline: (914) 813-5425.

2024 Holiday Market at the New Rochelle Train Station

New Rochelle is getting in the Holiday Spirit and pulling out all the stops for all ages with our annual festive Holiday Market in a charming winter village setting at the bustling New Rochelle Train Station! The market features approximately 60 vendors from New Rochelle and the neighboring regions, offering a wide array of unique gifts and delectable holiday treats. Beyond the fun and festivities, we’re proud to support MWBE businesses (Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprises), with a special focus on New Rochelle businesses, makers, and entrepreneurs.

Your holiday experience will be amplified with live music and captivating performances to set the mood just right, our popular outdoor skating rink for family fun under the winter sky, and a food truck village with an enticing variety of culinary delights. This holiday market is not just a destination; it’s a testament to community spirit and collaboration. Join us in making this holiday season unforgettable and contribute to the vibrant tapestry of our local community.

The market will run November 29 through December 22, from 4-8PM weekdays and 12-8PM weekends. 

Health Beyond the Physical: A Mental, 

Emotional, & Relational Health Workshop for Older Adults (FREE)

November 14 from 6 to 7pm

Iona University, Kelly Center, Bronxville

The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe invites you to a free workshop. This workshop has been designed specifically for an audience of older adults, their family members, friends, and caregivers. Experts from Iona’s Family Therapy Center will facilitate. The Kelly Center is an accessible building. Registration is free. Participants may register via the online form or by emailing Nicholas Quaife at Iona’s Family Therapy Center: bteionaworkshop@gmail.com