Have A Spook-Tacular Weekend

Dear friends and neighbors,

It’s not quite Halloween but there will be plenty of fun and spooky events surrounding the holiday that will take place this weekend in the cities, towns and villages of the 88^th Assembly District. Check them out and have a frightfully good time.

Here’s a closer look at some of the events that are taking place. Remember that if you have an event that you’d like me to include in the coming weeks, send the information to Paulina@NYAssembly.gov.

THURSDAY

• The Westchester Sandbox Theater will present Footloose at The White Plains Performing Arts Center (11 City Place, White Plains) at 7 p.m. There will be additional performances on Saturday at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Visit wstshows.com for more information.
• The Westchester Chess Club will meet at The Trinity Lutheran Church (25 Crane Road, Scarsdale) at 7:30 p.m. Visit westchesterchessclub.com for more information.
• The Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services will host a guidance program on county services for seniors at the Scarsdale Library (54 Olmstead Road, Scarsdale) from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit scarsdalelibrary.org for more information.
• The Scarsdale Farmer’s Market will take place from noon-7 p.m. in Boniface Circle (Scarsdale). This is a pilot program expected to last six to eight weeks. Contact Susan Douglass at susandouglass@gmail.com for more information.
• The Beth-El Synagogue Center (1324 North Avenue, New Rochelle) will host Rabbi David Schuck and Rabbi Zach Sitkim along with Dr. Carol Diament for a 9:30 a.m. discussion that will pair Jerusalem in biblical and rabbinical sources with Jerusalem in modern Israeli literature. Visit bethelnr.org/limmud for more information.
• The Meals on Wheels of New Rochelle Gala will take place from 6:30-10:30 p.m. at the Greentree Country Club (538 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle). Call 914-576-3865 for more information.
• The New Rochelle Sports Hall of Fame Dinner will take place at Juliano’s Caterers (700 Main Street, New Rochelle) from 6-9:30 p.m. Those being honored include Ray Hyland, Patrick Morrison, Tommy Proudian with special awards going to the 2016 New Rochelle High boys soccer team and Frank Miceli.
• The Woman’s Club of White Plains (305 Ridgeway, White Plains) will host a Chalk paint Decorative Painting Evening at 7 p.m. Visit womansclubofwhiteplains.org for more information.
• The Peekskill Brewery will host “The Peekskill Beer Event” at Growlers Beer Bistro (25 Main Street, Tuckahoe) at 7 p.m. Visit growlersbeerbistro.com for more information.
• Barnes & Noble (680 Post Road, Scarsdale) will host Melissa Rivers, the daughter of Joan Rivers, as she discusses her new book about her mother, Joan Rivers Confidential: The Unseen Scrapbooks, Joke Cards, Personal Files, and Photos of a Very Funny Woman Who Kept Everything at 7 p.m. Visit https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3304?view= for more information.
  

  Melissa Rivers

• Sarah Lawrence College (1 Mead Way, Bronxville) will present “The Inaugural Year: An Inconvenient Sequel”, a live-stream interview with Al Gore, from 5-8 p.m. Visit sarahlawrence.edu for more information.
• Sarah Lawrence will also host Montclair State (N.J.) professor Stephanie Campos from 6-8 p.m. in The Slonim Living Room/Stone Room as she presents “Small Village, Large Hell: Examining the Incarceration of Women in Lima, Peru Through Intersectional Framework”. Visit sarahlawrence.edu for more information.
• Yan Kjar will perform at Underhill’s Crossing Piano Bar (74.5 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) from 7-10 p.m. Visit underhillscrossing.com for more information.
• Marc Price, who played Skippy on the television show Family Ties, will perform at Rockwells (105 Wolfs Lane, Pelham) at 8:30 p.m. Visit rockwellsusa.net for more information.
• The Youth Council of the New Rochelle Youth Bureau, Office for the Aging, The P.A.C.T. Unit of the New Rochelle Police Department, and New Rochelle Parks & Recreation will sponsor its “Halloween Bash” at The Hugh Doyle Center (94 Davis Avenue) from 6-8 p.m. There will be raffles, costumes, face painting and more. Visit newrochelleny.com for more information.
• The Bronxville Library (201 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) will continue its Matinee Film Series with a 1:30 p.m. showing of “Gifted”. Visit bronxvillelibrary.org for more information.
• The Bronxville Library will also host Tom Lecky, the proprietor of Riverrun Books and Manuscripts, as he discusses “The Basics of Book Collecting”.
• The Scarsdale Library (54 Olmstead Road, Scarsdale) will present a concert “Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons” at 7 p.m. Visit scarsdalelibrary.org for more information.
• The Westchester Reform Temple (255 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale) will host the first installment of a five-week course entitled “Everything You Wanted To Know About Reform Judaism” at 9:30 a.m.
• The Westchester Reform Temple will also present This Is Hunger, A Jewish Response To Hunger, a 45-minute program that runs throughout the day. Visit wrtemple.org for more information about both programs.
• The Food Bank of Westchester (1133 Westchester Avenue, White Plains) will host its 27^th annual “An Evening in Good Taste” Gala from 6:30-9 p.m. There will be 25 top chefs on hand to provide samples of their savory creations. Visit foodbankwestchester.org for more information.

FRIDAY

• The Music Conservatory of Westchester (216 Central Avenue, White Plains) will host Abaddon New York, a tango band, for music and dancing at 7:30 p.m.
• The New Rochelle Down to Earth Farmer’s Market will take place at Huguenot Park at the corner of North Avenue and Eastchester Road at 8:30 a.m. and will stay open until 2:30 p.m. There will be produce, baked goods, cheese and more. Visit downtoearthmarkets.com for more information.
• The Westchester Sandbox Theater will present Breaking Up Is Hard To Do – The Music of Neil Sedaka at The Bendheim Performing Arts Center (999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale) at 7:30 p.m. There will be additional performances on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Visit wstshows.com for more information.
• The Picture House (175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham) will have 10 p.m. and midnight showings of The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Friday and Saturday. Visit thepicturehouse.org for more information. 
• The Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park) will host a Haunted Mansion from 7-10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. This is an adult-themed event and not for children under 13. Visit bartowpellmansionmuseum.org for more information.
• The Soop Theatre will present “Legally Blonde The Musical” at The Manor Club of Pelham (1023 Esplanade, Pelham) on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. There will also be 2 p.m. shows on Saturday and Sunday. Visit sooptheatre.org for more information.
• “Ghost The Musical” will conclude its run at The White Plains Performing Arts Center (11 City Place, White Plains) with 8 p.m. shows on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Visit wppac.com for more information.
• The Sarah Lawrence College Theater Program will present “Girl Inside The Mirror”, the story of a Latin-American girl in an introspective moment in front of a mirror, at 7 p.m. in The Performing Arts Center Reisinger Auditorium (1 Mead Way, Bronxville). Visit sarahlawrence.edu for more information.
• The Victor LaGamma Trio will perform at Alvin & Friends Restaurant (14 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle) from 7-10:30 p.m. Visit alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com for more information.
• Dannis Winston will perform at Underhill’s Crossing Piano Bar (74.5 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) from 8-11:55 p.m. Visit underhillscrossing.com for more information.
• The Hoff-Barthelson Music School (25 School Lane, Scarsdale) will host “Jazz Night” at 7:30 p.m. as members of the school’s faculty take the stage to kick off The Fall Faculty Concert Series. Visit hbms.org for more information.
• Former Pelham resident Jennie Palmer will be at The Pelham Library (530 Colonial Avenue, Pelham) to read from her new children’s book The Wompananny Witches Make One Mean Pizza, at 3:30 p.m. Visit pelhamlibrary.org for more information.
• The Scarsdale Library (54 Olmstead Road, Scarsdale) will continue its Afternoon Movies for Adults Series with a 1 p.m. presentation of the Alfred Hitchcock Classic “Rear Window”. Visit scarsdalelibrary.org for more information.

 SATURDAY

• The New Rochelle Grand Market Downtown will take place at 1 Library Plaza at 9 a.m. The market, which will remain open until 2 p.m., will feature fresh produce, baked goods, honey, crafts and more. Visit newrochelledowntown.com for more information.
• The Bronxville Farmer’s Market will take place at Stone Place and Paxton Avenue from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit bronxvillefarmersmarket.com for more information.
• The Lincoln Park Community Garden (Lincoln Avenue, New Rochelle) will host Yoga in the Garden with Yogi Ashley at 10 a.m. Visit newrochelleny.com for more information.
• The Westchester Sandbox Theater will present Halloween Hotel at The Bendheim Performing Arts Center (999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale) at noon and 3 p.m. There will be additional performances on Sunday at noon. Visit wstshows.com for more information.
• The Calabria Mutual Aid Society will host its 82^nd Annual Dinner Dance from 7 p.m. to midnight at The Surf Club of New Rochelle (280 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle). Visit casacalbria.com for more information.
• The St. Paul’s Church and National Historic Site (897 South Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon) will host Halloween Funerals at 1 p.m. American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service instructor Nancy Coffey, who also directs a funeral home in Westchester, will present. Visit npsgov/sapa for more information.
• GirlAgain (4 Martine Avenue, White Plains) will host a Trick or Treat Photo and Frame Event at 11 a.m. Visit girlagain.com for more information.
• The Victor Manuelle Concert Live will take place at The Westchester County Center in White Plains at 8 p.m. Visit countycenter.biz for more information.
• The Pelham Art Center (155 Fifth Avenue, Pelham) will host a Mexican Day of the Dead Celebration at 1:30 p.m. Visit pelhamartcenter.org for more information.
  

  Mexican Day of the Dead

• The New Rochelle Halloween Costume and Parade Celebration will begin at 9:45 a.m. on New Street in NewRoc City in front of The Regal Cinemas. The parade will travel through downtown and end at the Grand Market in front of the library. Visit newrochelledowntown.com for more information.
• The First Baptist Church of White Plains (456 North Street, White Plains) will host a Trunk or Treat Halloween Party. There will be games, candy and more for the kids. Visit firstbaptistwhiteplains.org for more information.
• The John James Band w/D. Wise will perform at Growlers (25 Main Street, Tuckahoe) at 9:30 p.m. Visit growlersbeerbistro.com for more information.
• The White Plains Zombie Walk 2017 will take place from noon-5 p.m. beginning at The Galleria and making its way through downtown White Plains. Visit wpbid.com/zombiewalk for more information.
• The Reformed Church of Bronxville (180 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) will host The Reformed Church Nursery School Annual Harvest Moon Festival from 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. There will be outdoor and indoor games, pony rides, a petting zoo and more. Call 914-337-6332 for more information.
• The Leslie Pintchik Trio will perform at Alvin & Friends Restaurant (14 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle) from 7:30-11 p.m. Visit alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com for more information.
• Mike LaMassa will perform at Underhill’s Crossing Piano Bar (74.5 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) from 8-11:55 p.m. Visit underhillscrossing.com for more information.
• Thomas Paine Cottage (20 Sicard Avenue, New Rochelle) will host “The Haunted Pirate Fest” from noon-5 p.m. There will be a buried treasure hunt, sing-alongs and more. Visit thomaspainecottage.org for more information.
• Jimmie Walker, who played JJ Evans on the television show Good Times, will perform at Rockwells (105 Wolfs Lane, Pelham) at 9:30 p.m. Visit rockwellsusa.net for more information
• The Pelham Jewish Center (451 Esplanade, Pelham Manor) will show the documentary “The Settlers”, the story of settlers on the West Bank, at 8 p.m. Shimon Dotan, the film’s director, will be on hand for a Q&A. Visit thepjc.org for more information.
• The White Plains Performing Arts Center (11 City Place, White Plains) will present “The Real Witches of Halloween” at 12 and 2 p.m. Visit wppac.org for more information.
• The City of White Plains will host its “Howl-o-Ween” Costume Party for dogs at 11:30 a.m. in Dog Park (Main Street extension off Brockway Place). Visit cityofwhiteplains.com for more information.

SUNDAY

• The White Plains Democratic Committee will host a fall fundraising brunch from noon-2 p.m. at The Brazen Fox (175 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains). Call 914-684-1576 for more information.
• The Humane Society of Westchester (70 Portman Road, New Rochelle) will host a free rabies clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit humanesocietyofwestchester.org for more information.
  

  Humane Society Rabies Clinic

• The Eastchester Farmer’s Market will take place in the parking lot of Country Markets of Westchester (344 White Plains Road, Eastchester) from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Farmer’s Market will run through mid-October. Visit facebook.com/EastchesterFarmersMarket for more information.
• The Tuckahoe Farmer’s Market will take place in Depot Square. The market is open every Sunday through the end of November from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit tuckahoe.com for more information.
• The White Plains Frightfully Fun Festival will take place between noon-4 p.m. on Court Street between Martine Avenue and Main Street. There will be a pumpkin patch, a corn maze, storytelling, magic and more. Visit wpbid.com for more information.
• The Village Lutheran Church (172 White Plains Road, Bronxville), in conjunction with Concordia College, will host “The Reformation Concert” in honor of the Reformation’s 500^th Visit www.vlc-ny.org for more information.
• The JCC of Mid-Westchester (999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale) will host “Jewish Uganda”, the history of Jews in Uganda, from 2-4 p.m. Visit jccmw.org for more information.
• The Eastchester Parks and Recreation Department Rag-A-Muffin Parade will take place at 2 p.m. at The Eastchester Middle School (550 White Plains Road, Eastchester). Visit eastchester.org for more information.
• The Florian Schantz Jazz Combo will perform at The Bronxville Library (201 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) at 3 p.m. Visit bronxvillelibrary.org for more information.
• Television actor and writer Peter Grosz will host “Political Comedy in the Current Age” as part of the Scarsdale Forum Speaker Series. The 3 p.m. presentation, which will take place at The Scarsdale Woman’s Club (37 Drake Road, Scarsdale), is free. Visit scarsdaleforum.com for more information.

Please visit www.burbio.com/lists/district-88-events for more information about these and other area events.

 

Have Some Fun In The Sun This Weekend In The 88th Assembly District

Dear friends and neighbors,

It seems as if all the spring rains are behind us and we’re expecting wonderful weather in the 88^th Assembly District this weekend. There are plenty of movies, concerts, discussions and more to enjoy in our cities, towns and villages this weekend.

Here’s a closer look at some of the events that are taking place in the 88^th. Have a good weekend and remember that if you have an event you’d like me to include in the coming weeks, send the information to Paulina@NYAssembly.gov.

THURSDAY

• The Golden Horseshoe Shopping Center on Wilmot Road in Scarsdale will host a sidewalk sale from Thursday through Sunday. There will be carnival booths on Thursday and Friday, live music on Friday and Saturday and a North Shore Animal League Pet Adoption event on Saturday from noon-5 p.m. Visit shopgh.com for more information.
• The Bartow-Pell Mansion (895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park) will host its June Luncheon from noon-2 p.m. Visit bartowpellmansionmuseum.org for more information.
• The Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services will host a guidance program on county services for seniors at the Scarsdale Library (54 Olmstead Road, Scarsdale) from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit scarsdalelibrary.org for more information.
  

  Glenda Davenport

• The Woman’s Club of White Plains (305 Ridgeway, White Plains)will host June Jazz for the Gardens featuring Glenda Davenport and the Hiroshi Yamazaki Trio at 6:30 p.m. Visit womansclubofwhiteplains.org for more information.
• The Israeli Film Festival will continue at the JCC of Mid-Westchester (999 Wilmot Avenue, Scarsdale) with a 7:30-p.m. showing of “Hummus! The Movie”. The touching documentary focuses on the food that is “sweeping across America”. Visit jccmw.org for more information.
• The George Coleman, Jr. Quartet will perform at Alvin & Friends Restaurant (14 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle) at 7 p.m. Visit alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com for more information.

FRIDAY

• The St. Paul’s Church and National Historic Site (897 South Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon) will host The Hudson Flute and Guitar Duo as they perform American, Italian and Latin selections at 3 p.m. Visit nps.gov/sapa for more information.
• The New Rochelle Down to Earth Farmer’s Market will take place at Huguenot Park at the corner of North Avenue and Eastchester Road at 8:30 a.m. and stay open until 2:30 p.m. There will be produce, baked goods, cheese and more. Visit downtoearthmarkets.com for more information.
• The Pelham Preservation and Garden Society’s annual fundraiser will take place at the 530 Monterey Avenue in Pelham Manor from 7-10 p.m. Claudia and Rob Fauber will be hosting and there will be drinks, hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction. Visit preservepelham.org for more information.
• The Manor Club of Pelham (1023 Esplanade, Pelham Manor) will host its second annual Attic Treasures Tag Sale from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Visit themanorclubofpelham.org for more information.
• The Tuckahoe-Eastchester Lions Club will hold its annual dinner dance at Mulino’s at Lake Isle (660 White Plains Road, Eastchester) from 7-10 p.m. This year’s honorees are Tim McGrath and Leonard Spano. Visit tuckahoeeastchesterlions.org for more information.
• The Scarsdale Library (54 Olmstead Road, Scarsdale) will continue its Golden Age on the Silver Screen series with a 1:45 p.m. showing of “Driving Miss Daisy” starring Morgan Freeman and Jessica Tandy. Columbia University Medical Center professor emeritus and Scarsdale resident Dr. Steven Hyler will host a discussion about the film. Visit scarsdalelibrary.org for more information.
• The SK Studio Art Gallery (122 Westmoreland Avenue, White Plains) will host an opening reception for Brazilian artist Simone Kestelman from 6-9 p.m. Visit simonekestelman.com for more information.
• The 2^nd Friday Book Club will meet at The Pelham Library (530 Colonial Avenue, Pelham) for a 10:30 a.m. discussion on “The Noise of Time” by Julian Barnes. Visit pelhamlibrary.org for more information.
• The Hoff-Barthelson Music School (25 School Lane, Scarsdale) will host an Early Childhood Music Classes Open House from 10 a.m.-noon. Visit hbms.org for more information.
• An Evening with Westchester’s Tastemakers will take place at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Westchester (3 Renaissance Square, White Plains) from 6-10 p.m. The area’s top chefs will prepare a six-course feast. Visit showclix.com/event/Tastemakers2017 for more information.

 SATURDAY

• Soprano Jeanai LaVita will perform in an evening of musical theater at The Greenville Community Church (270 Ardsley Road, Scarsdale) at 5 p.m. Visit greenvillechurch.org for more information.
• The Bronxville Green Committee’s Take Back Day will take place from 10 a.m.- 1p.m. on Palumbo Place behind Bronxville Village Hall. The Westchester County Shredder will be there, so bring all your unwanted documents. You can bring electronic waste for proper recycling as well as clean blankets, quilts and towels for a local animal shelter. No pillows
  

  Jeanai LaVita

  please. Contact bronxvileegreencommittee@gmail.com for more information.

• The St. Paul’s Church and National Historic Site (897 South Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon) will host Colonial Day at noon. The day will feature colonial-era style music, crafts, dancing and games. There will also be special tours of the Church and of the colonial section of the historic cemetery.  There will also be hay rides through the six-acre burial yard and talks exploring interesting aspects of colonial life.  Visit nps.gov/sapa for more information.
• The New Rochelle Grand Market Downtown will take place at 1 Library Plaza at 9 a.m. The market, which will remain open until 2 p.m., will feature fresh produce, baked goods, honey, crafts and more. Visit newrochelledowntown.com for more information.
• The Bronxville Farmer’s Market will take place at Stone Place at Paxton Avenue from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit bronxvilleframersmarket.com for more information.
• The Eastchester Historical Society’s Community BBQ will take place from 3-7 p.m. at Eastchester Town Hall (40 Mill Road, Eastchester). Visit eastchesterhistoricalsociety.org for more information.
• The Leslie Pintchik Trio will perform at Alvin & Friends Restaurant (14 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle) from 7:30-11 p.m. Visit alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com for more information.
• The Pelham Art Center (155 Fifth Avenue, Pelham) will host “A Celebration of Irish Song and Dance” at 1:30 p.m. Visit pelhamartcenter.org for more information.
• New Rochelle’s Lincoln Park Community Garden (Lincoln Avenue between Memorial Highway and Prince Street) will unveil its Compost Bin Mural in a 4 p.m. celebration. Visit newrochellearts.org for more information.
• The City of White Plains Juneteenth Parade and Festival will take place at 11 a.m. at parade on Mamaroneck Avenue. The festival begins at noon at Martine Avenue and MLK Boulevard. There will be bands, dancers, drummers and more. Visit cityofwhiteplains.com for more information.
• The City of New Rochelle Children’s Fishing Derby will take place at Huguenot Park (North Avenue and Eastchester Road, New Rochelle) at 9 a.m. Visit newrochelleny.com for more information.
• Concert pianists Matthew Harrison and Vlada Yaneva will perform at The New Rochelle Library (1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle) at 3 p.m. in a concert entitled “Russia, A Composer’s Revolution”. Visit nrpl.org for more information.

 SUNDAY

• Bicycle Sunday will take place on the Bronx River Parkway from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. between the Westchester County Center in White Plains and Scarsdale Road in Yonkers. The 13.1 mile loop will be open to bikers and closed to car traffic. Visit westchestergov.com for more information.
• The North Avenue Mile Road race will take place in New Rochelle beginning at The Thomas Paine Cottage (20 Sicard Avenue, New Rochelle) at 9 a.m. and heading south down North Avenue. My Sister’s Place will be the official beneficiary of this year’s event. Visit newrorunners.org for more information.
• The Tuckahoe Farmer’s Market will take place in Depot Square. The market is open every Sunday through the end of November from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit tuckahoe.com for more information.
• The Eastchester Farmer’s Market will take place in the parking lot of Country Markets of Westchester (344 White Plains Road, Eastchester) from 10 a.m.- 3p.m. The Farmer’s Market will run through mid-October. Visit facebook.com/EastchesterFarmersMarket for more information.
• The Weinberg Nature Center (455 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale) will host a Spring Eco-Fest from noon-4 p.m. There will be nature hikes, an animal show, ice cream and more. Visit weinbergnaturecenter.org for more information.
• The Reformed Church of Bronxville (180 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) will host its Annual Carnival from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. There will be food, live music and more. Visit reformedchurch.org for more information.
• The Israeli Film Festival will continue at the JCC of Mid-Westchester (999 Wilmot Avenue, Scarsdale) with a 5-p.m. showing of “On the Map”, which is the story of the 1977 Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball team. Visit jccmw.org for more information.
• The Scarsdale Synagogue Temples Tremont and Emanu-El (2 Ogden Road, Scarsdale)will host its annual Congregational Meeting and Brotherhood Barbeque beginning at 10 a.m. with Rabbi Brown’s presentation “Pig Latin, Klingon, Esperanto, and Hebrew: A Mostly Light-Hearted Reflection on How Language Brings Our Collective Hopes and Dreams To Life”. There will be a noon barbeque and a Social Action Project. Gently used dorm gear will be collected for Grad Bag, a non-profit green initiative that collects, refurbishes and redistributes gently used dorm supplies to college-bound freshmen from low income households. Visit sstte.org for more information.
• The Sarah Lawrence College Writing Institute (1 Mead Way Bronxville) will present “650/Where Writers Read” from 2-5 p.m. It’s a literary showcase where writers read their works aloud in five minutes or less. Visit read650.com for more information.
• The Scarsdale Writers Center Spring Festival of Writing will take place at The Scarsdale Library (54 Olmstead Road, Scarsdale) from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit scarsdalelibrary.org for more information.
• The Lazarus Gallery United Hebrew of New Rochelle (391 Pelham Road, New Rochelle) will hold an “Art of Gardening” opening reception at 3 p.m. The exhibit features 50 works from 33 artists depicting scenes in nature. Visit unitedhebrewgeriatric.org for more information.
• The Bronxville Historical Conservancy, Lawrence Park Hilltop Association, Jack and Jane Bierwirth, Si and Vicki Ford, Mary Marvin, Joe and Erin Saluti and Bruce and Irena Stern are hosting a farewell reception and fundraiser for the Bronxville History Center in honor of Eloise Morgan, longtime Bronxville resident and Village Historian. The Eloise Morgan History Fund is being established to further the work of future Bronxville Village Historians in preserving the community’s history. Contact Irena Choi Stern at irenachoistern@gmail.com for more information about the event’s location and time.

Please visit www.burbio.com/lists/district-88-events for more information about these and other area events.

Have A Safe And Enjoyable Memorial Day In The 88th Assembly District

Dear friends and neighbors,

The first big holiday weekend of the summer is here and it’s time to relax and enjoy the time off. Please take a few minutes, though, to remember why you are off on Monday and thank the veterans who have served our country.

There will also be plenty to enjoy in the cities, towns and villages of the 88^th Assembly District this weekend. Here’s a closer look at some of the events that are taking place in the 88^th. Have a good weekend and remember that if you have an event you’d like me to include in the coming weeks, send the information to Paulina@NYAssembly.gov.

THURSDAY

• The Reformed Church of Bronxville (180 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) will host The Food For Thought Book Club from 7-8 p.m. for a discussion about “The Faith Club: A Muslim, A Christian, A Jew – Three Women Search For Understanding” by Ranya Iblidy. Visit reformedchurch.org for more information.
• The Manor Club of Pelham (1023 Esplanade, Pelham Manor) will host a Bird Watch with Jack Rothamn at 8:30 a.m. at Orchard Beach. Carpools will meet at the Manor Club at 8 a.m. and leave by 8:15. Visit themanorclubofpelham.org for more information.
• The George Coleman, Jr. New Octet will perform at Alvin & Friends Restaurant (14 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle) from 7-10 p.m. Visit alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com for more information.
• The Beth-El Synagogue Center (1324 North Avenue, New Rochelle) will continue its 31^st annual Spring Film Festival Dinner-Theatre with a showing of “The Front”, starring Woody Allen and Zero Mostel, at 6:30 p.m. Visit bethelnr.org for more information.
• Rabbi David Schuck and Dr. Carol Diament will present “Jewish Life and Thought in Eastern Europe” at Beth-El Synagogue Center (1324 North Avenue, New Rochelle) at 9:30 a.m. A coffee breakfast will follow. Visit bethelnr.org for more information.

FRIDAY

• The Bronxville PTA will host its second annual Country Fair at Bronxville High School (177 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) between 5-8 p.m. There will be raffles, games, food and more. Visit bronxvillepta.org for more information.
• The Eric Katz Trio will perform at Alvin & Friends Restaurant (14 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle) from 7-10:30 p.m. Visit alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com for more information.

 SATURDAY

• Hudson Park Beach (1 Hudson Park Road, New Rochelle) will open and be open on weekends only until July 1. Visit newrochelleny.com for more information.
• The Bronxville PTA will host its annual Dog Parade as part of its Memorial Day celebration at Bronxville High School (177 Pondfield Road, Bronxville). Registration begins at 11 a.m. and the parade starts at 11:30 a.m. Visit tinyurl.com/kdhw2vc for more information.
• The Eastchester Community Youth Safety Day event will take place at Town Hall (40 Mill Road, Eastchester) from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. There will be safety demonstrations, raffles, refreshments and more. Visit eastchester.org for more information.
• The Music Conservatory of Westchester (216 Central Avenue, White Plains) will hold an open house for its Summer Music & Arts Program between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Visit musicconservatory.org for more information.
• The Bronxville PTA will host The James E. Kearney Run for Fun and Kids Dash/Obstacle Course at Bronxville High School (177 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) at 8:45 a.m. Visit bronxvillepta.org for more information.
• The Leslie Pintchik Trio will perform at Alvin & Friends Restaurant (14 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle) from 7:30-11 p.m. Visit alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com for more information.
• The Eastchester/Tuckahoe Veterans Ceremony Committee will place wreaths and read the names of veterans at The Holy Mount Cemetery (Cemetery Lane, Eastchester) at 10 a.m. Wreaths will also be placed at town and village monuments honoring those who fought in both World Wars as well as in Korea and Vietnam. Visit eastchester.org for more information.
• The Bronxville Farmer’s Market will be open at Stone Place at Paxton Avenue from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit bronxvilleframersmarket.com for more information.

SUNDAY

• The City of New Rochelle will host a Memorial Day Decoration of the Graves at Beechwood Cemetery (179 Beechwood Avenue, New Rochelle) at 9:30 a.m. Flags will be replaced on the graves of U.S. veterans. Visit newrochelleny.com for more information.
• The Eastchester/Tuckahoe Veterans Ceremony Committee will hold a ceremony in the Eastchester High (2 Stewart Place, Eastchester) auditorium at 7 p.m. There will be guest speakers from Eastchester, Bronxville and Tuckahoe High Schools and the Eastchester High band will perform. Visit eastchester.org for more information.
• The Play Group Theatre (One North Broadway, White Plains) will present Urinetown, a musical about love-struck Bobby Strong, at 2 and 7 p.m. Visit playgroup.org for more information.

MONDAY

• The St. Paul’s Church and National Historic Site (897 South Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon) will hold a Memorial Day Commemoration between 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. There will be a brief ceremony followed by tours about the lives and service of those buried in the historic cemetery.
• The Town of Pelham Memorial Day parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. from the Esplanade and Black Street before ending up in Veteran’s Park on Fifth Avenue, where a commemorative service will take place. Visit pelhamgov.com for more information.
• The Manor Club of Pelham (1023 Esplanade, Pelham Manor) will be open all day for all veterans and soldiers marching in the Memorial Day parade. Refreshments and snacks will be provided as a way of saying thank you to our service men and women. Visit themanorclubofpelham.org for more information.
• The City of New Rochelle will host a Memorial Day ceremony in Memorial Plaza at 10 a.m. It will be followed by a Memorial Day Appreciation Event at Glen Island Park (Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle) at noon. There will be a free concert, food, a USMC helicopter landing and more. Visit newrochelleny.com for more information.
• The City of White Plains will host the Memorial Day 5K Run/Walk at 8:15 a.m. to honor the men and women who have served in the military. The start/finish line will be at the corner of church and Main Streets. Visit cityofwhiteplains.com for more information.
• The City of White Plains Memorial Day Parade will take place at 10 a.m. beginning on Church Street and proceed to the cemetery on North Broadway. Visit cityofwhiteplains.com for more information.
• The annual Bronxville Memorial Day Parade and Antique Car Show will kick off at Leonard Morange Square at 9 a.m. Visit villageofbronxville.com for more information.
• The Bronxville Historical Conservancy will have a public dedication ceremony at Bronxville Village Hall following the parade during which a bronze plaque recognizing the 12 years the Kennedy family lived in Bronxville will be unveiled. Visit bronxvillehistoricalconservancy.org for more information.
• The Village of Scarsdale parade will be at 10 a.m. and I will be there speaking along with Scarsdale Mayor Dan Hochvert and Col. John Flynn. There will be a wreath-placing ceremony in Boniface Circle and a march through the Village that will end at Chase Park, where the speeches will be made. Visit scarsdale.com for more information.

Please visit www.burbio.com/lists/district-88-events for more information about these and other area events.

 

 

 

A Big Spring Weekend In The 88th Assembly District

Dear friends and neighbors,

Winter is now a distant memory and it is time to begin enjoying the warmer weather. This weekend should be a spectacular one in the cities, towns and villages of the 88^th Assembly District. There are movies, music, discussions, films and much more to enjoy.

Here’s a closer look at some of the events that are taking place in the 88^th. Have a good weekend and remember that if you have an event you’d like me to include in the coming weeks, send the information to Paulina@NYAssembly.gov.

THURSDAY

• The St. John’s, Wilmot, Episcopal Church (11 Wilmot Road, New Rochelle) will host the first day of its three-day, tag-sale event. Visit stjohnswilmot.com for more information.
• Elizabeth Kemble, the founder of Travellati Tours, will speak at the Bronxville Library (201 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) at 2 p.m. to speak about “Hemingway’s Paris”, detailing the famed author’s haunts while he was living in France. Visit bronxvillelibrary.org for more information.
  

  Earnest Hemingway

• The Lifting Up Westchester’s Oasis of Hope Gala will take place at the Leewood Country Club (1 Leewood Drive, Eastchester) from 6-9:30 p.m. Lifting Up Westchester sponsors eight programs that assist men, women and children in need in Westchester. Visit liftingupwestchester.org for more information.
• CJ Cullens Tavern (77 Pelham Road, New Rochelle) will host a free comedy night at 8:30 p.m. Call 914-740-7106 for more information.
• The Hope Community Services Gala will take place at The Beckwith Point Club (700 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle) at 6 p.m. Hope Community Services is a New Rochelle-based emergency food pantry and soup kitchen. Visit hopecommunityservices.org for more information.
• The Family Services of Westchester Star Gala will take place at The Glen Island Harbour Club (299 Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle) at 6 p.m. Among those being honored are Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim along with former Yankees Roy White, John Wetteland and Ron Bloomberg, author of Designated Hebrew: The Ron Bloomberg Story. Visit fsw.org for more information.

 FRIDAY

• The Westchester Community College (75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla) Friday Night Film Series continues a presentation of the Icelandic film “Rams” at 7:45 p.m. It’s the story of Gummi and Kiddi, two shepherds and brothers that have lived on the same land but have not spoken for 40 years. The brothers must finally come together when a disease threatens the herd. Call Bob Bruckenthal at 914-723-3186 for more information.
• The Bronxville Historical Conservancy will host the 19^th annual Brendan Gill Lecture at the Concordia College Sommer Center (171 White Plains Road, Bronxville) at 8 p.m. Pulitzer Prize-winning Supreme Court expert Linda Greenhouse will be on hand to have a conversation with CBS correspondent and presidential historian Mo Rocca. Visit bronxvillehistoricalconservancy.org for more information.
• The Westchester Reform Temple (255 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale) will host a Shabbat Service of Responsibility at 7:45 p.m. Sonia Hochman, a Holocaust survivor from Poland who lived in underground caves for 511 days to avoid getting caught, will be the guest speaker. Visit wrtemple.org for more information.
• Dudley’s Parkview (94 Hudson Park Road, New Rochelle) will host New Rochelle Shaves 2017 at 7 p.m. , a fundraising event held by the New Rochelle police and fire departments to raise money for and awareness of pediatric cancer. Visit en.eventhint.com/events/17936865/new-rochelle-shaves-2017 for more information.
• The Bronxville Women’s Club (135 Midland Avenue, Bronxville) Coffeehouse Music Series will continue with 8 p.m. performances by Kelly Flint and Dan Zlotnick. Visit bronxvillewomensclub.org for more information.
• The White Plains Performing Arts Center (11 City Place, White Plains) will present “After the Storm: A Stage Play” at 8 p.m. Visit wppac.com for more information.
• The 14^th annual Sarah Lawrence Poetry Festival will take place at 6 p.m. in the Slonim Living Room/Stone Room (915 Kimball Avenue, Bronxville). It will continue Saturday (noon) and Sunday (noon) at the Heimbold Visual Arts Center. Visit sarahlawrence.edu for more information.
• The New Rochelle Opera Annual Spring Gala, honoring Maestro Anton Coppola will take place at The Fountainhead (55 Quaker Ridge Road, New Rochelle) at 6:30 p.m. Vosot nropera.org for more information.
• The Westchester Collaborative Theater will present “Lot’s Wife”, a new play based on the biblical story, at ArtsWestchester (31 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains) at 8 p.m. Visit wctheater.org for more information.
• The East Coast National Spring Fever Baseball Card Show will be at The Westchester County Center in White Plains from 2-8 p.m. The show continues Saturday (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m.-4 p.m.). Visit countycenter.biz for more information.
• Jazz pianist Dinah Vero will perform at Alvin & Friends Restaurant (14 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle) from 7-11 p.m. Visit alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com for more information.
• The New Rochelle League of Women Voters Coffee and Conversation program will continue at the New Rochelle Library (1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle) at 9:30 a.m. Monroe College president Marc Jerome is scheduled to speak. Visit nrpl.org for more information.
• The Westchester Chapter of 100 Hispanic Women will host the Latina Leadership Forum and Scholarship Awards at the Radisson (1 Radisson Plaza, New Rochelle) from 10:30 a.m.- 3p.m. New York Secretary of State Rossana Rosado will be the guest speaker. Visit 100HWW.org for more information.

 SATURDAY

• The Pelham Little League Parade will take place at 9 a.m. beginning at the Pelham Art Center (155 Fifth Avenue). It will continue to Wolfs Lane and end at Ingalls Field, where a short ceremony will follow. Visit pelhamlittleleague.org for more information.
• The Thomas Paine Cottage (20 Sicard Avenue, New Rochelle) will hold “A Colonial Fair” from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. There will be a blacksmith, a fiddle player, a cooper, a colonial bakery and much more. Visit thomaspainecottage.org for more information.
• The Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park) will participate in New York Cares Volunteer Garden Cleanup Day from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Visit bartowpellmansionmuseum.org for more information.
• The Bronxville Women’s Club (135 Midland Avenue, Bronxville) will host the season-finale of the Midland Music Series with a piano concert by Vassily Primakov at 7:30 p.m. Visit bronxvillewomensclub.org for more information.
• The Scarsdale Woman’s Club (37 Drake Road, Scarsdale) will host its annual tag sale from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and again on Sunday from noon-3 p.m. Visit scarsdalewomansclub.org for more information.
• The Friends of the White Plains Youth Bureau will present Listen To Their Voices at the White Plains Performing Arts Center (11 City Place, White Plains) at 7:30 p.m. The community-talent showcase will be followed by a reception. Visit wppac.com for more information.
• The Pelham Art Center (155 Fifth Avenue, Pelham) will hold a Watercolor Workshop at 2 p.m. Visit pelhamartcenter.org for more information.
• The Music Conservatory of Westchester will present its “Story of the Piano Concert Series” at the New Rochelle Library (1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle) at 2 p.m. Some of Westchester’s best young pianists will perform Bach, Beethoven, Brahms and more. Visit musicconservatory.org for more information.
• The White Plains Business Improvement District will celebrate Earth Day by hosting a screening of Disneynature’s “Born in China” at 10 a.m. at Cinema Deluxe (19 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains). Visit wpbid.com/events/april-22-earth-weekend-free-showing-born-china for more information.
• The faculty from the Music Conservatory of Westchester (216 Central Avenue, White Plains) will perform in a piano and strings concert at 3 p.m. Visit musiccinservatory.org for more information.
• The Pelham Children’s Center will host “It’s Tiki Time Pelham” at The Manor Club (1023 Esplanade, Pelham Manor) at 7:30 p.m. The fundraiser will feature food, live music, open tiki bar and more. Visit pelhamchildrenscenter.org for more information.
• The Leslie Pintchik Trio will perform at Alvin & Friends Restaurant (14 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle) from 7:30-11 p.m. Visit alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com for more information.
• Elizabeth Kemble, the founder of Travellati Tours, will speak at the Scarsdale Library (54 Olmstead Road, Scarsdale) at 2 p.m. to speak about “Hemingway’s Paris”, detailing the famed author’s haunts while he was living in France. Visit scarsdalelibrary.org for more information.
• Concordia College (171 White Plains Road, Bronxville) will show the award-winning documentary Do Not Resist at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Sluberski Film Series. The film explores the current state of policing in America. Visit concordia-ny.edu for more information.
• The Adoptive Parents Committee Mini-Conference will take place at The Betty Taubert Girl Scout House (37 Wayside Lane, Scarsdale) from 6-9:30 p.m. Adoption experts will speak on a wide variety of topics. Visit adoptiveparents.org for more information.
• The Westchester County Mobile Shredder will be in New Rochelle (515 North Avenue) from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit westchestergov.com for more information.
• The Youth Council of the New Rochelle Youth Bureau, in conjunction with STRIVE Leadership Academy, The Office for the Aging and the New Rochelle Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a Throwback 70s Party for seniors at the Hugh Doyle Center (94 Davis Avenue, New Rochelle) from 1-4 p.m. Visit newrochelleny.com for more information.
• The New Rochelle Club of the National Association of Negro Business & Prof. Women’s Clubs Luncheon will take place at Juliano’s (700 Main Street, New Rochelle) at 1 p.m. Contact Beverly Nance at spiderden711@aol.com for more information.

SUNDAY

• New York Times columnist and author Ron Lieber will speak at the Westchester Reform Temple (255 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale) about his book “The Opposite of Spoiled” at 11 a.m. The temple will also present “The Other Israelis”, the latest in a series of discussions led by Dr. Yoel Magid at 2 p.m. The film “Sand Storm” will be shown. Visit wrtemple.org for more information.
• The Manor Club of Pelham (1023 Esplanade, Pelham Manor) will host an opening reception and art show entitled “Reflections”, highlighting the work of Beja Keyser, at 4 p.m. Visit themanorclubofpelham.org for more information.
• Pianist La Zhen Han will perform at Sarah Lawrence College (915 Kimball Avenue, Bronxville) at 4 p.m. Visit sarahlawrence.edu for more information.
• The Black Marble Violin Duo will perform at the New Rochelle Library (1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle) at 3 p.m. Visit nrpl.org for more information.
  

  Black Marble Violin Duo

• World-renowned flutist Carol Wincenc and pianist Bryan Wagorn will perform at The CV Rich Mansion (305 Ridgeway, White Plains) at 4:30 p.m. as part of the Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s Spring Benefit. Visit hbms.org for more information.
• The JCC of Mid-Westchester (999 Wilmot Avenue, Scarsdale) will host The Jewish Communal Fund Witness Theater Program in Westchester at 2 p.m. and again Monday at 7 p.m. Witness Theater is an innovative and emotional journey for Holocaust survivors and students. Visit jccmw.org for more information.
• Scarsdale Synagogue Temples Tremont and Emanu-El (2 Ogden Road, Scarsdale) will host The Women of SSTTE Mah-Jongg Tournament at 9:30 a.m. National Mah-Jongg League Rules apply. Visit sstte.org for more information.
• The Reptile Expo returns to the Westchester County Center in White Plains from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit reptileexpo.com for more information.
• The Stamen Animal Hospital (61 Quaker Ridge Road, New Rochelle) and Westchester County will hold a free rabies clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 914-632-1269 for more information and an appointment.
• New Rochelle’s Huguenot Park Cleanup Day will take place from 1-4 p.m. Visit volunteernewyork.org/newrochelle for more information.
• Sandor Szabo will perform “The Art of the Harpsichord – From Renaissance to Rock” at The Golden Sword International Fellowship Church (10 Tanglewylde Avenue, Bronxville) at 4 p.m. Call 908-267-1980 for more information.
• The College of New Rochelle (29 Castle Place, New Rochelle) will present “An Afternoon of Music from Movies and Musicals” at 4 p.m. Visit cnr.edu for more information.

For information about these and other events in our area, please visit http://www.burbio.com/lists/district-88-events.