Happy New Year In The 88th Assembly District

Dear friends and neighbors,

I’d like to wish everyone a Happy New Year. Remember there are plenty of ways to enjoy the season responsibly in the cities, towns and villages of the 88^th Assembly District. Here’s a closer look at some of the events that are taking place. 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 Indoor Scarsdale Farmer’s Market will take place from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursdays through April 26 at 13-15 Boniface Circle, the former home of Space NK. Visit scarsdale.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 White Plains Performing Arts Center (11 City Place, White Plains) will present “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, a musical based on the Victor Hugo story with music from the Disney movie, at 2 p.m. There will also be shows on Friday (7 p.m.) and Saturday (2 and 7 p.m.). Visit wppac.com for more information.
  

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• The fifth annual community Kwanzaa celebration will take place at 95 Lincoln Avenue in New Rochelle at 7 p.m. Contact Mark McLean at mmac8@aol.com for more information.
• Yan Kjar will be at Underhills Crossing (74.5 Pondfield Road, Bronxville), playing at the piano bar from 7-11 p.m. Visit underhillscrossing.com for more information.
• The Pelham Library (530 Colonial Avenue, Pelham) will host “Offline Family Time” from 3-5 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of board games and hot chocolate away from the electronic devices. Visit pelhamlibrary.org for more information.
• Tuckahoe Mayor Steve Ecklond will be at The Tuckahoe Library (71 Columbus Avenue, Tuckahoe) at 11 a.m. to read holiday stories and sing songs with Miss Elaine and Miss Gail. Visit tuckahoelibrary.org for more information.
• The Eastchester Library (11 Oakridge Place, Eastchester) will continue its Family Movie Series with a 2 p.m. showing of “Despicable Me 3”. Visit eastchesterlibrary.org for more information.

 FRIDAY

• 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.
  

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• The Amazing Kreskin will give a 9:30-p.m. performance at Rockwells (105 Wolfs Lane, Pelham). Visit rockwellsusa.net for more information.
• Dannis Winston will be at Underhills Crossing (74.5 Pondfield Road, Bronxville), playing at the piano bar from 8-11:55 p.m. Visit underhillscrossing.com for more information.
• The Animal Embassy will be at the Pelham Library (530 Colonial Avenue, Pelham) at 3 p.m. with an array of winter animals, including ferrets, chinchillas and more. Visit pelhamlibrary.org for more information.
• The Bronxville Library (201 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) will continue its Family Film Movie Series with a 2 p.m. showing of “The Emoji Movie”. Visit bronxvillelibrary.org for more information.
• Performer Will Shaw will be at The New Rochelle Library (1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle) at 1 p.m. for a children’s show that will include tricks, music and more. Visit nrpl.org for more information.
• The Barn Band will perform from 6-10 p.m. at the Broken Bow Brewery (173 Marbledale Road, Tuckahoe). Visit thebarnband.com for more information.

 SATURDAY

• The St. Paul’s Church and National Historic Site (897 South Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon) will host a New Year’s harp concert at 1 p.m. Visit nps.gov/sapa for more information.
  

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• Award-winning wine and food author Alan Tardi will speak at Barnes & Noble (680 Post Road, Scarsdale) about champagne at 5 p.m. Visit https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3304?view= for more information.
• Pianist Dinah Vero will perform at Alvin & Friends Restaurant (14 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle)from 7-10:30 p.m. Visit alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com for more information.
• Comedians Kareem Greene and Meghan Hanley will perform at Rockwells (105 Wolfs Lane, Pelham) at 9:30 p.m. Visit rockwellsusa.net for more information.
• Mike LaMassa will be at Underhills Crossing (74.5 Pondfield Road, Bronxville), playing at the piano bar from 8-11:55 p.m. Visit underhillscrossing.com for more information.

 SUNDAY

• The White Plains New Year’s Eve Spectacular will take place from 10 p.m.-12:30 a.m. at Court and Main Streets. There are four gated entry points to the event so arrive early. The entry points are Main Street at Church Street, Renaissance Square at Williams Street, Court Street at Martine Avenue and Martine Avenue at Mamaroneck Avenue. A Safe Rides transportation stand will also be available for those wishing to be driven home. Visit wpbid.com for more information.
• The Harlem Globetrotters will play at The Westchester County Center in White Plains at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Visit
  

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• The eighth annual New Rochelle “Ring in the New Year at Noon” celebration will take place from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in NewRoc City (31 LeCount Place, New Rochelle). There will be a balloon drop, games, food and more. Visit newrochelledowntown.com for more information.
• Alvin & Friends Restaurant (14 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle) will host “New Year’s Eve at Alvin & Friends” beginning at 5:30 p.m. There will be food, music and more. Visit alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com for more information.
• Comedian Goumba Johnny will perform at Rockwells (105 Wolfs Lane, Pelham) at 8:30 p.m. Visit rockwellsusa.net for more information.
• Liam Davis will be at Underhills Crossing (74.5 Pondfield Road, Bronxville), playing at the piano bar from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Visit underhillscrossing.com for more information.

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

 

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Another Big Holiday Weekend In The 88th Assembly District

Dear friends and neighbors,

I’d like to wish all who are celebrating, a very Merry Christmas. Remember there are plenty of ways to enjoy the season in the cities, towns and villages of the 88^th Assembly District. Here’s a closer look at some of the events that are taking place. If you have an event that you’d like me to include in the coming weeks, send the information to Paulina@NYAssembly.gov.

WEDNESDAY

• The City of White Plains Winterfest Holiday Market will kick off at 11 a.m. on Court Street between Martine Avenue and Main Street. There will be shopping, entertainment, food, and more. The Winterfest will run until 7 p.m. Gospel singer Monica Judkins will perform at 12:30 p.m. while The Tappan Zee Bridgemen, a marching band, will perform from 5-7 p.m. Wild Sea Salt with chef Lisa Caccamise will give a cooking demonstration at noon. Visit wpbid.com for more information.

 THURSDAY

• The City of White Plains Winterfest Holiday Market continues from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. on Court Street between Martine Avenue and Main Street. The Forever Young Singers will perform from 1-2 p.m. followed by the Archbishop Stepinac High School Choir from 4-5 p.m. The Deidre O’Mara School of Irish Dance will perform at 6:30 p.m. White Plains Education & Training Center chef Joe Brefere will conduct a cooking demo at 11 a.m., demonstrating how to prepare filet mignon. Visit wpbid.com for more information.
• The Indoor Scarsdale Farmer’s Market will take place from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursdays through April 26 at 13-15 Boniface Circle, the former home of Space NK. Visit scarsdale.com for more information.
• The Westchester Sandbox Theatre will present “A Fairytale Christmas Carol” at The JCC of Mid-Westchester (999 Wilmot Avenue, Scarsdale) at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. Visit wstshows.com for more information.
• The Reformed Church of Bronxville (180 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) will host “Blue Christmas”, a meditative service of music, candlelight, readings and prayer for those seeking stillness and peace during a busy holiday season, at 7 p.m. Visit reformedchurch.org for more information.
• The faculty of the Music Conservatory of Westchester will perform at The Ritz-Carlton New York, Westchester (3 Renaissance Square, White Plains) in the lobby lounge from 5-8 p.m. Visit musicconservatory.org for more information.
• Growlers Beer Bistro (25 Main Street, Tuckahoe) will host “The Feast of the 7 Dogfishes” from 7-10 p.m. Enjoy seven of Dogfishes rarest beers responsibly along with food specials. Visit growlersbeerbistro.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 New Rochelle Little Beehive Holiday Market will be open from 4:30-7:30 p.m. at the New Rochelle Train Station (1 Penn Central Railroad Plaza, New Rochelle). There will be local vendors on hand for the city’s new holiday outdoor market. Visit newrochelledowntown.com for more information.
• The Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League will take on the Lakeland Magic in a 7-p.m. contest at The Westchester County Center in White Plains. Visit countycenter.biz for more information.
• The Community Church of the Pelhams (448 Washington Avenue, Pelham) will host Baharat, a contemporary ensemble playing music from the Middle East and from native cultures throughout the world, in a 7:30-p.m. concert. Visit communitychurchofpelham.org for more information.
• Jeff Dawson will play at the piano bar at Underhills Crossing (74.5 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) from 7-11 p.m. Visit underhillscrossing.com for more information.
• Zachys (16 East Parkway, Scarsdale) will host a sparkling wine tasting from 4-7 p.m. Visit zachys.com for more information.

 FRIDAY

• The White Plains Performing Arts Center (11 City Place, White Plains) will present “The Hunchback of Notre Dame”, a musical based on the Victor Hugo story with music from the Disney movie, at 7 p.m. There will also be shows on Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m. Visit wppac.com for more information.
• The City of White Plains Winterfest Holiday Market continues from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Court Street between Martine Avenue and Main Street. Sean Cantatore from Flanders Warehouse will perform at 12:30 p.m. The Westchester Chordsmen, a renowned male chorus, will perform Christmas and Hanukkah songs at 5 p.m. Room To Create will present a Craft Workshop at 5:30 p.m. There will be a reading of Polar Express at 6 p.m. followed by a 6:30-p.m. performance by The Lagond Music School. The Carousel Dance Studio will showcase its talent at 7:30 p.m. and the evening will conclude with an open mic from 8-9 p.m. Visit wpbid.com for more information.
  

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• Julius Rodriguez will perform from 7-10:30 p.m. at Alvin & Friends Restaurant (14 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle). Visit alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com for more information.
• Michelle DeAngelis will play at the piano bar at Underhills Crossing (74.5 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) from 8-11:55 p.m. Visit underhillscrossing.com for more information.
• The Bronxville Library (201 Pondfield Road) will show the film “The Santa Claus 3 – The Escape Claus” at 3:30 p.m. Visit bronxvillelibrary.org for more information.
• Zachys (16 East Parkway, Scarsdale) will host a Johnnie Walker Blue tasting and engraving from 4-7 p.m. Visit zachys.com for more information.

 SATURDAY

• The St. Paul’s Church and National Historic Site (897 South Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon) will host organist Kathryn Jones as she performs holiday classics at 2 p.m. Visit nps.gov/sapa for more information.
• The Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park) will present “Cookies and Crafts” from noon-2 p.m. Decorate holiday cookies and explore the mansion as its all decked out for the holiday season. Visit bartowpellmansionmuseum.org for more information.
• The Christopher Brown Band will perform at Growlers Beer Bistro (25 Main Street, Tuckahoe) at 9:30 p.m. Visit growlersbeerbistro.com for more information.
• The City of White Plains Winterfest Holiday Market continues from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Court Street between Martine Avenue and Main Street. Santa will be on hand from noon-2 p.m. The Rockin’ Winter Chicklets & Two Elves will perform from 2-3 p.m. Christopher Agostino’s Story Faces – Tales of Transformation and Wonder, a unique performance of storytelling and face painting, is scheduled for 3 p.m. The Back 2 Rock Music School will play from 4-5 p.m. followed by Jim Keyes, who will perform Dickensian-era music in costume with authentic instruments. The Katonah Celebration Ringers are scheduled to play from 6:30-7:30 and the evening will close out with a show by The Jacob Harelick Groove from 8-9 p.m. Break Bread Not Hearts will present a cooking demo by chef D’Amour Green at 5:30 p.m. Visit wpbid.com for more information.
• The Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League will take on the Wisconsin Herd in a 5-p.m. contest at The Westchester County Center in White Plains. Visit countycenter.biz for more information.
• The Leslie Pintchik Trio will perform from 7:30-11p.m. at Alvin & Friends Restaurant (14 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle). Visit alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com for more information.
• Mike LaMassa will play at the piano bar at Underhills Crossing (74.5 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) from 8-11:55 p.m. Visit underhillscrossing.com for more information.

 SUNDAY

• The City of White Plains Winterfest Holiday Market continues from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Court Street between Martine Avenue and Main Street. White Plains mayor Tom Roach will read ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas at 11 a.m. Visit wpbid.com for more information.
• Liam Davis will play at the piano bar at Underhills Crossing (74.5 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) from 6-11 p.m. Visit underhillscrossing.com for more information.
• The 103^rd annual Bronxville Village Christmas Pageant will take place at The Reformed Church of Bronxville (180 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) at 5:30 p.m. Visit reformedchurch.org for more information.

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

 

December Arrives With A Flourish

Dear friends and neighbors,

The holiday season is in full swing and there are plenty of ways to celebrate in the cities, towns and villages of the 88^th Assembly District. 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 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 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 compare Jerusalem in biblical and rabbinical sources with Jerusalem in modern Israeli literature. Beth-El Synagogue will also host Rabbi Lila Kagedan, the first Orthodox woman to achieve the title of rabbi, will be the guest scholar at the Open Beit Midrash at 8 p.m. Visit bethelnr.org for more information.
• The Westchester Reform Temple (255 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale) will host Rabbi Jonathan Blake as he concludes his informative series “Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Reform Judaism” at 9:30 a.m. Visit wrtemple.org for more information.
• The Westchester Reform Temple will also host its 5th Annual Water and Wine with Alon Ben-Gurion in Conversation with Rabbi Jonathan Blake from 7:30-9 p.m. Contact Stephanie Risa Balkin, The Jewish National Fund director for Westchester County & Southern Connecticut at srbalkin@jnf.org or 212-879-9300, ext. 510.
• John McAuliff, the Executive Director and Founder of the Fund for Reconciliation & Development, will give a 5:15-p.m. presentation entitled “Cuba-U.S. Relations in the Era of Donald Trump” at Sarah Lawrence College (1 Mead Way, Bronxville). Visit sarahlawrence.edu for more information.
• The Temple Israel Center of New Rochelle (1000 Pinebrook Boulevard, New Rochelle) will show “Welcome to Kutsher’s: The Last Catskills Resort” at 7:30 p.m. as part of its Prime Time 4 Adults Movie Series. Visit tinr.org for more information.
• Yan Kjar will man the piano bar at Underhills Crossing (74.5 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) from 7-11 p.m. Visit underhillscrossing.com for more information.
• The New Rochelle Library (1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle) will host the Friends Antiquarian Book Sale from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. Visit nrpl.org for more information.
• The Bronxville Library (201 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) will continue its Thursday Matinee Movie Series with a 1:30 p.m. showing of “Churchill”. Visit bronxvillelibrary.org for more information.

 FRIDAY

• Scarsdale’s “Light the Dale”, the annual tree-lighting event in Boniface Circle, will be held from 5-7 p.m. The Hoff-Barthelson Music School carolers will perform. Visit scarsdale.com for more information.
• The Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park) will host its annual Holiday Luncheon from 12:30-2 p.m. There will be gifts and home-baked goods in addition to lunch. The Museum will also host its First Friday! Music and Trolley program from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The MetropoliTones will perform and a free trolley will run continuously from the #6 Pelham Bay Park subway station to BPMM to City Island. Visit bartowpellmansionmuseum.org for more information.
• Historian Jeremi Suri will discuss the rise and fall of the American presidency at Sarah Lawrence College (1 Mead Way, Bronxville) from 12:30-2 p.m. Visit sarahlawrence.edu for more information.
• The Bronxville Chamber of Commerce will present the holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in Leonard Morange Square at 5:30 p.m. Visit bronxvillechamber.org for more information.
• The International Gem & Jewelry Show will take place at The Westchester County Center in White Plains from noon-6 p.m. The show will continue on Saturday (10 a.m.-6 p.m.) and Sunday (11 a.m.-5 p.m.). Visit countycenter.biz for more information.
• The Ajkun Ballet Theatre will present “The Nutcracker” at New Rochelle High School’s Whitney Theater (265 Clove Road, New Rochelle) at 7 p.m. There will also be shows on Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Visit ajkunbt.org for more information.
• The Temple Israel Center of New Rochelle (1000 Pinebrook Boulevard, New Rochelle) will host a Human Rights Shabbat Service at 7:30 p.m. Tamara Fish, the president of the Jewish Multiracial Network, will speak. The topic is Free Speech: A Look at Charlottesville, The NFL and Black Lives Matter through the Lens of Our Tradition. Visit tinr.org for more information.
• The Chabad of Bronxville (1 Stone Place, Bronxville) will host Soup and Scotch at 5:30 p.m. Following services, there will be a variety of soups and fine scotch to sample. Visit jewishbronxville.com for more information.
• The Hitchcock Presbyterian Church (6 Greenacres Avenue, Scarsdale) will host The New Choral Society as it performs “F. Händel Messiah, Part I with choruses from Parts II and III” at 8 p.m. and again at 3 p.m. on Sunday. Visit www.hitchcockpresby.org for more information.
• The Geoffrey Morrow Trio will perform at Alvin & Friends Restaurant (14 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle) from 7:30-11 p.m. Visit alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com for more information.
• Dannis Winston will man the piano bar at Underhills Crossing (74.5 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) from 8-11:55 p.m. Visit underhillscrossing.com for more information.
  

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• Temple Israel Center (280 Old Mamaroneck Road, White Plains) will continue its Books on Tour series at 7:50 p.m. Author Sana Krasikov will discuss her book “The Patriots”. Visit templeisraelcenter.org for more information.
• Scholar-in-residence Rabbi Chaim Weiner, a leader of the Masorti (Conservative) movement in Europe, will speak at Shaarei Tikvah (46 Fox Meadow Road, Scarsdale) on Friday at 7:30 p.m. about “The European Origins of Today’s Jewish Customs” and on Saturday at 12:15 p.m. about “The Jews of Portugal–History and Contemporary Challenges.” visit org or call Robin at 914-472-2013 ext.300 for more information.
• The Archbishop Stepinac High School Theatre Company (950 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains) will present “Newsies” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Visit stepinac.org for more information.

 SATURDAY

• The St. Paul’s Church and National Historic Site (897 South Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon) will host the Sarah Lawrence College A Capella Group for a 1 p.m. holiday concert. Visit nps.gov/sapa for more information.
• Our Lady of Perpetual Help-St. Catharine’s (575 Fowler Avenue, Pelham Manor) will hold its annual Christmas Boutique & Wreath Sale from 4:30-6:00 p.m. and again on Sunday, Dec. 3 from 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. There will also be a silent auction, raffles, food and more. olph-pelhammanor.org/ for more information.
• The Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park) will host “Holiday family Day” from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. There will be hot cocoa, crafts, gifts and a chance to meet Santa. The Museum will also hold its annual Evergreen Gala from 7-10 p.m. There will be dinner, a live auction and more. Visit bartowpellmansionmuseum.org for more information.
• The Huguenot Memorial Church (901 Pelhamdale Avenue, Pelham Manor) will host its annual Charitable Christmas Tree Sale and Alternative Christmas Market from 7 a.m.- 1 p.m. There will be trees for sale, music and more. Visit huguenotchurch.org for more information.
• Winston Wolfe will perform at Growlers Beer Bistro (25 Main Street, Tuckahoe) at 9:30 p.m. Visit growlersbeerbistro.com for more information.
• Barnes & Noble (680 Post Road, Scarsdale) will host its first annual Tree Lighting and Season’s Readings event at 7 p.m. Nature’s Cradle of Eastchester donated five trees and they will be covered in decorations inspired by a book. There will also be entertainment. Visit https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3304?view= for more information.
• Concordia College (171 White Plains Road, Bronxville) will present “Searching For Christmas”, its annual holiday community musical, at 4:30 and 7 p.m. in the Schoenfeld Campus Center. There will also be a 3:30-p.m. performance on Sunday. Visit www. http://conservatory.concordia-ny.edu/annual-holida-community-musical for more information.
• Sarah Lawrence College (1 Mead Way, Bronxville) will continue its Art of Teaching Saturday Seminar Series at 9 a.m. with a presentation entitled “Dewey, Democracy, and Experience in Education: A Paradigmatic Shift”. Visit sarahlawrence.edu for more information.
• The Tuckahoe Winterfest will take place from 5-9 p.m. in Depot Square and on Sunday from noon-5 p.m. There will be a tree-lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. on Saturday and pictures with Santa beginning at noon on Sunday. Visit tuckahoe.com for more information.
• The Greenwich Ballet Academy will be performing “The Nutcracker” at the White Plains Performing Arts Center (11 City Place, White Plains) at 1 and 6 p.m. and at 2 p.m. on Sunday. Visit greenwichballetacademy.org for more information.
• The Temple Israel Center of New Rochelle (1000 Pinebrook Boulevard, New Rochelle) will host “Rock Night” at 7:30 p.m. “Drive All Night NYC” and “Blue Roadhouse Orchestra-BRO” are scheduled to perform. Visit tinr.org for more information.
• The Temple Israel Center (280 Old Mamaroneck Road, White Plains) will host “Latke Vodka”, presented by The Young Couples Group, at 8 p.m. Visit templeisraelcenter.org for more information.
• Chanique and Youniqueversal Music will perform at Alvin & Friends Restaurant (14 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle) from 8-10 p.m. Visit alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com for more information.
• The Pelham Art Center (155 Fifth Avenue, Pelham) will host a hands-on workshop as part of the “Diwali, Hindu Festival of Lights: Folk-Art Series” at 1:30 p.m. Visit pelhamartcenter.org for more information.
• Comedian Aaron Ward will perform at Rockwells (105 Wolfs Lane, Pelham) at 9:30 p.m. Visit rockwellsusa.net for more information.
• The Bet Am Shalom Synagogue will host its annual Judaica Craft Show from 8-11 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Visit betamshalom.org for more information.
• The 9^th annual Hot Cocoa Run/Walk and Dog Walk to benefit MAC Angels and ALS will take place at 8:30 a.m. at Flowers Park (491 5th Ave, New Rochelle). Visit https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/NewRochelle/HotCocoaRun for more information.
• The Hudson River Potters Functional and Sculptural Pottery Show and Sale will take place at the Eastchester Library (1 Oakridge Place, Eastchester) from 9:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m. and on Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Visit hudsonriverpotters.net for more information.
• The Friends of Hoff-Barthelson Music School (25 School Lane, Scarsdale) will host their Annual Holiday Music Festival and Holiday Boutique from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Visit hbms.org for more information.
• The New Rochelle Library (1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle) will host the 54^th annual Westchester Musicians Guild Young Artists Concert at 2 p.m. Visit nrpl.org for more information.
• Boy Scout Troop 1 Bronxville will hold a firewood sale from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Bronxville Boy Scout Cabin (Scout Field, 1820 Midland Avenue, Bronxville). Visit scoutcabin.org for more information.

 SUNDAY

• The Westchester Reform Temple (255 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale) will conclude its Aging Well lecture series at 10 a.m. This week’s installment will cover Memory Care for Yourself and Your Loved Ones. Visit wrtemple.org for more information.
• The Soop Theatre Company will present “A Year With Frog and Toad” at The Manor Club (1023 Esplanade, Pelham) at 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. There will also be a 10 a.m. show on Monday. Visit sooptheatre.org for more information.
• Author Linda Fairstein will be at Barnes & Noble (680 Post Road, Scarsdale) at 2 p.m. to discuss “Digging For Trouble”, which is part of her first children’s youth series. Visit https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/3304?view= for more information.
• Sarah Lawrence College (1 Mead Way, Bronxville) will host “The Wall to Wall Chamber Music Concert” at 4 p.m. Visit sarahlawrence.edu for more information.
• The Eastchester Historical Society will host “Christmas in Eastchester: A Day to Party Hop” beginning at 1 p.m. The day kicks off with the annual Victorian Christmas Party from 1-4 p.m. at The Marble Schoolhouse (the corner of California and New Rochelle Roads in Eastchester). Santa’s Workshop will take place from 2-4 p.m. in Gazebo Park. The day ends with a Tree Lighting/Holiday Lights Celebration in Memorial Park, which will be hosted by the Eastchester Beautification Committee, at 4:30 p.m. Visit eastchesterhistoricalsociety.org for more information.
• The City of White Plains will host “City Lights, Bright Holiday Nights Tree Lighting” at 4 p.m. in Tibbetts Park (1 North Broadway, White Plains). Visit cityofwhiteplains.com for more information.
• The Temple Israel Center of New Rochelle (1000 Pinebrook Boulevard, New Rochelle) will host a breakfast and discussion with Edward Poliandro from the office of diversity and community affairs at Mount Sinai Hospital at 9:30 a.m. Visit tinr.org for more information.
• The ADL in Westchester Securing Justice Awards Dinner will take place at Metropolis County Club (289 Dobbs Ferry Road, White Plains) from 5-8 p.m. Honorees Linda Riefberg and Lee Perlman will receive the Philanthropic Leadership Award, Lawrence W. Bahr will be recognized with the Making a Difference Award and Oren Segal, ADL Director of the Center on Extremism, will be the keynote speaker. Visit adl.org/westchester2017 for more information.
• The Congregation Kol Ami (252 Soundview Avenue, White Plains) will host The Sisterhood Holiday Shopping Spree from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be jewelry, clothing, handbags and much more. Visit nykolami.org for more information.
• The Eastchester Recreation Department Gingerbread House Decorating Contest will take place at 10 a.m. at The Haindl Field Rec Room (100 Gabriel Rescigno Drive, Scarsdale). Visit eastchester.org for more information.

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

 

 

Have A Happy Thanksgiving

Dear friends and neighbors,

We kick off the holiday season this week with Thanksgiving. I hope everyone enjoys celebrating this uniquely American holiday with family and friends.

After the holiday, be sure to enjoy the sights and sounds of the 88^th Assembly District. 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 Reformed Church of Bronxville (180 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) will host its annual Thanksgiving Dinner at 11:30 a.m. in Congregational Hall. All are welcome and volunteers are needed. Visit reformedchurch.org for more information.
• The 5K New Rochelle Thanksgiving Day Run/Walk will kick off at 8:45 a.m. on Hamilton Avenue. Visit newroturkeytrot.com for more information.

 FRIDAY

• The White Plains Performing Arts Center (11 City Place, White Plains) will present “Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Santa Smells”. Performances are at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• The White Plains Performing Arts Center will also present “Made in Puerto Rico”, a comedy written, directed and performed by Elizardi Castro, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Visit wppac.com for more information.
• The Thanksgiving Baseball Card Show will take place at The Westchester County Center in White Plains from 1-7 p.m. The show will also run on Saturday (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m.-4 p.m.). Visit countycenter.biz 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.

 SATURDAY

• The Tuckahoe Department of Public Works (15 Marble Road, Tuckahoe) will host “Get Acquainted With Your DPW Day” from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be demonstrations, environmental programs and more. Visit tuckahoe.com for more information.
• John James and Laura Merrill will perform at Growlers Beer Bistro (25 Main Street, Tuckahoe) at 9:30 p.m. Visit growlersbeerbistro.com for more information.
• The Westchester County Center in White Plains will host Irish Heritage Day 2017 from 2-8 p.m. There will be music, food, drinks, entertainment and more. Visit countycenter.biz for more information.
• Saturday is Small Business Saturday. Remember to visit all the local shops in the cities, towns and villages of the 88^th Assembly District. There will be free parking all day in White Plains. Visit https://www.sba.gov/about-sba/sba-initiatives/small-business-saturday 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 Civic Association will host the Pelham Half Marathon and 10K. The start and finish line is on Harmon Avenue in front of the gazebo. Check-in starts at 6 a.m. Visit pelhamhalf.com for more information.
• Butterflies From Jodie will host its 17^th annual cocktail party benefitting the Jodie Torigian Charitable Fund at Wykagyl Country Club (1195 North Avenue, New Rochelle) from 8 p.m.-midnight. Visit butterfliesfromjodie.org for more information.

 SUNDAY

• The Tuckahoe Farmer’s Market will take place in Depot Square from 10 a.m. – 4p.m. Visit tuckahoe.com for more information.
• The New York Metro Reptile Expo will take place at The Westchester County Center in White Plains from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit reptileexpo.com for more information.
  

  The Reptile Expo at The County Center

• New Rochelle city historian Barbara Davis will present an overview of New Rochelle’s history at the New Rochelle Library (1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle) from 3-4 p.m. Visit nrpl.org for more information.
• Lecturer Richard Knox will host “The Great American Songbook Part II” at the Eastchester Library (11 Oakridge Place, Eastchester) at 1:30 p.m. Visit eastchesterlibrary.org for more information.

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

 

Enjoying What Will Be A Very Busy Weekend

Dear friends and neighbors,

What a busy weekend we have ahead of us in the 88^th Assembly District. There are movies, benefits, celebrations and much more to see and do. And, it’s Friday the 13^th, so grab your rabbit’s foot and enjoy the weekend.

Here’s a closer look at some of the events that are taking place. Have a good weekend and 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 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 Manor Club (1023 Esplanade, Pelham Manor) will present “Saving Radio City Music Hall – A Dancer’s True Story” at 7:30 p.m. There will be a book signing and a discussion by Rosie Novellino-Mearns. Visit themanorclubofpelham.org for more information.
• The Woman’s Club of White Plains (305 Ridgeway, White Plains) will host “Think Pink”, an evening of networking combined with a 30-minute breast and ovarian health educational workshop, at 7:30 p.m. Visit womansclubofwhiteplains.org for more information.
• Local author and educator William Meyer will be at Barnes & Noble (680 Post Road, Scarsdale) at 7 p.m. to discuss his book The Search for the Lost Prophecy. Visit https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780061891008-0 for more information.
• Sarah Lawrence College (1 Mead Way, Scarsdale) will present “The Inaugural Year: Good Morning Mission Hill”, a documentary about successful urban school teachers, at 5 p.m. Visit sarahlawrence.edu for more information.
• The Picture House (175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham) will show an advance screening of The Smog of the Sea, which covers a one-week journey through the Sargasso Sea, at 7:30 p.m. followed by a discussion with photojournalist Hillary Hauser. Visit thepicturehouse.org for more information.
• Rockwell’s (105 Wolfs Lane, Pelham) will host a special Ladies Night as part of a Girl Scout charity event beginning at 7 p.m. Comediennes Marla Schultz, Patty Rosborough and Jackie Saril are scheduled to appear. All proceeds will benefit Girl Scout Troop 1662 for its trip to help an orphanage in Guatemala. Visit rockwellsusa.net for more information.
• Jeff Dawson will perform at Underhills Crossing (74.5 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) piano bar from 7-11 p.m. Visit underhillscrossing.com for more information.
• The Scarsdale Library (54 Olmstead Road, Scarsdale) will host The Scarsdale Literary Salon at 7:30 p.m. Discuss the works of five writers and their vision from different parts of the world. Visit thescarsdalesalon.wordpress.com for more information.

 FRIDAY

• 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 Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (8 Carman Road, Scarsdale) will host a wine-tasting event at 7:30 p.m. Visit ihm-parish.org for more information.
• The White Plains Performing Arts Center (11 City Place, White Plains) will present “Ghost The Musical” at 8 p.m. There will also be an 8 p.m. performance on Saturday and a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday. Visit wppac.com for more information.
• The Bronxville Sidewalk Sale will kick off at 10 a.m. and run through 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Visit bronxvillechamber.com for more information.
• Dannis Watson will perform at Underhills Crossing (74.5 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) piano bar from 8-11:55 p.m. Visit underhillscrossing.com for more information.
• The Bereavement Center of Westchester will host a “Treemiere” at Sarah Lawrence College (1 Mead Way, Bronxville) at 6:30 p.m. The film “Wonderstruck”, based on the book by Brian Selznick, will be shown. Selznick will also be on hand to introduce the film. Visit treemiere.brownpapertickets.com/ for more information.
• The City School District of New Rochelle and the New Rochelle Youth Bureau will host a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at New Rochelle High School (265 Clove Road, New Rochelle) at 5:30 p.m. There will be poetry, music, dancing and more. Visit newrochelleny.com for more information.
• The 2^nd Friday Book Club will meet at the Pelham Library (530 Colonial Avenue, Pelham) at 10:30 a.m. to discuss “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society” by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. Visit pelhamlibrary.org for more information.
• The Scarsdale Library (54 Olmstead Road, Scarsdale) will continue its Foreign Film series at 1:45 p.m. with a showing of the critically acclaimed “After The Storm”. Visit scarsdalelibrary.org for more information.

SATURDAY

• The Scarsdale Woman’s Club (37 Drake Road, Scarsdale) will hold a Tag & Book Sale from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in The Carriage House, which is located behind the historic clubhouse (37 Drake Road, Scarsdale). Proceeds will be donated to local charities. Visit scarsdalewomansclub.org for more information.
• The Walkabout Creek Clearwater Coffeehouse Music Series returns to The Memorial United Methodist Church (250 Bryant Avenue, White Plains) at 7:30 p.m. when Grammy nominee John McCutcheon performs. Visit walkaboutclearwater.org 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 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 Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park) will participate in Open House New York, a program that unlocks the doors of New York’s most important buildings, from noon-4 p.m. The program will continue from noon-4 p.m. on Sunday. Visit bartowpellmansionmuseum.org for more information.
• GirlAgain (4 Martine Avenue, White Plains) will host “Fall Doll T-Shirt Design” at 11 a.m. Create a one-of-a-kind t-shirt for your American Doll. Visit girlagain.com for more information.
• The band IBEX will perform at Growlers Beer Bistro (25 Main Street, Tuckahoe)at 9:30 p.m. Visit growlersbeerbistro.com for more information.
• The Yards for Yeardley Road Race, sponsored by the Bronxville Chamber of Commerce, will take place at 9 a.m. beginning at the Meadow Avenue School. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. Visit bronxvillechamber.org for more information.
• St. Paul’s Church and National Historic Site (897 South Columbus Road, Mount Vernon) will host The Charles Rhymer Trio for a 1 p.m. jazz concert. Visit www.nps.gov/sapa for more information.
• The Picture House (175 Wolfs Lane, Pelham) will show the documentary The Paris Opera at 7:30 p.m. followed by a discussion with writer-actor-director Jean-Stéphane Bron. Visit thepicturehouse.org for more information.
• The Pelham Children’s Center (20 Fifth Avenue, Pelham) will host its annual Pumpkin festival and 5K Run beginning at 8 a.m. Visit pelhamchidlrenscenter.org for more information.
• The Junior League of Pelham will hold its Oktoberfest from 4-8 p.m. at Fisherman’s Net (129 6^th Street, Pelham). Visit jlpelham.org for more information.
• Mike LaMassa will perform at Underhills Crossing (74.5 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) piano bar from 8-11:55 p.m. Visit underhillscrossing.com for more information.
• The Leslie Pintchik Trio will perform at Alvin & Friends Restaurant (14 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle) from 7-11 p.m. Visit alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com for more information.
• Scarsdale Fire Station 3 (56 Crossway, Scarsdale) will host a “Fire Fair” in conjunction with Fire Prevention Month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. rain or shine. Visit scarsdale.com/165/Fire-Department for more information.
• The City of White Plains will host the Legends Doubles Tennis Tournament at Gillie Park (85 Gedney Way, White Plains) beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Visit cityofwhiteplains.com for more information.
• The City of White Plains Youth Bureau, in conjunction with My Brother’s Keeper, will host a showing of “Marshall”, the story of Thurgood Marshall, at White Plains City Center 15 – Cinema de Lux (19 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains) at 10 a.m. Visit cityofwhiteplains.com for more information.
• The New Rochelle Fire Department’s annual Golden Oldies Concert will take place at New Rochelle High School (265 Clove Road, New Rochelle) at 7 p.m. The Cookies and Barbara Harris are among those scheduled to perform. Visit newrochelleny.com for more information.
• The Scarsdale Library (54 Olmstead Road, Scarsdale) will host “A Taste of Korea” where members of the Korean Spirit and Culture Promotion Project demonstrate how to cook healthy and delicious Korean food. Visit scarsdalelibrary.org for more information.

 SUNDAY

• 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 Bronxville Women’s Club (135 Midland Avenue, Bronxville) will host a “Children’s Recital” at 2 p.m. Children from the Westchester area will be performing on the BWC Stage in a free concert. Visit bronxvillewomensclub.org for more information.
• The Scarsdale Fall Festival will take place at The Scarsdale Pool Complex (311 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale) at 1 p.m. Visit weinbergmaturecenter.org for more information.
• The Rotary Club of the Pelhams will host Tastings XIII, a sampling from some of the finest restaurants in the area, at 4 p.m. at the Pelham Country Club (940 Wynnewood Road, Pelham). The event, which will also feature music by the Pelham Jazz Ensemble, will serve as the rotary’s primary fundraiser. Visit pelhamrotary.com for more information.
• The Friends of the Eastchester Library (11 Oakridge Place, Eastchester) will host a craft fair from 1-4 p.m. Visit eastchesterlibrary.org for more information.
• The AJC Westchester/Fairfield’s Interfaith Committee will meet at Calvary Baptist Church (188 Orawaupum Street, White Plains) at 11 a.m. to continue its Sacred Spaces program. Visit ajc.org/westchester for more information.
• The Greenacres Neighborhood Association will host its 4^th annual Great Greenacres Pancake Breakfast from 8:30-10 a.m. at the Greenacres Field in Scarsdale. Visit greenacres10583.com for more information.
• The Scarsdale Synagogue Temples Tremont and Emanu-El (2 Ogden Road, Scarsdale) will host its annual Fall Mah-Jongg Tournament from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Visit sstte.org for more information.
• Guitarist Stuart Webber will perform at The New Rochelle Public Library (1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle) at 3 p.m. Visit nrpl.org for more information.
• The Scarsdale Library (54 Olmstead Road, Scarsdale) will present “Freeing David McCallum: The Last Miracle of Rubin Hurricane Carter” from 2-4 p.m. Visit scarsdalelibrary.org for more information.

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

 

Food, Festivals, Parades And More This Weekend In The 88th Assembly District

Dear friends and neighbors,

Fall is in full swing and what better way to enjoy the change in seasons than to enjoy all the 88^th Assembly District has to offer. There are plenty of festivals this weekend that will feature a great deal of food and music.

Here’s a closer look at some of the events that are taking place. Have a good weekend and 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 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 make its debut 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.
• Author Alexandria Marzano-Lesnevich will host a 2 p.m. discussion about her book, The Fact of a Body: A Murder and a Memoir, at Sarah Lawrence College (1 Mead Way, Bronxville). Visit sarahlawrence.edu for more information.
• The After-Dark Book Club will meet at The Pelham Library (530 Colonial Avenue, Pelham) at 7:30 p.m. to discuss The Whistling Season by Ivan Doig. Visit pelhamlibrary.org for more information.
• The My Brother’s Keeper New Rochelle’s Implicit Bias Presentation will take place at New Rochelle High School (265 Clove Road, New Rochelle) from 5:30-7 p.m. Contact info@mbknewrow.com for more information.

 FRIDAY

• 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 Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park) will continue its “First Friday! Music & Trolley” program from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The trolley will make hourly trips from Pelham Bay Park to City Island and back. Songstress Queen Esther is scheduled to perform. Visit bartowpellmansionmuseum.org for more information.
• The Manor Club (1023 Esplanade, Pelham Manor) will host a Texas Barbeque and Line Dancing at 7:30 p.m. Visit themanorclubofpelham.org for more information.
• The Fall Classic Baseball Card Show will take place at The Westchester County Center from 2-8 p.m. The show will continue on Saturday (10 a.m.-5 p.m.) and Sunday (10 a.m.-4 p.m.). Visit countycenter.biz for more information.
• The New Rochelle/Pelham ArtsFest kicks off and runs through Sunday evening. There are a whole host of events throughout the weekend ranging from an Oktoberfest to music. Visit newrochellearts.org for more information.
• Alvin & Friends Restaurant (14 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle) will help kick off ArtsFest with “Wine and Art With Alvin”. Visit alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com for more information.
• The New Rochelle Library (1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle) will host The Friends Big Book Sale beginning at 10 a.m. Visit nrpl.org for more information.
• The Lord and Andra Art Gallery (10 Division Street, New Rochelle) will host an opening and artist’s reception for the exhibit “Big Action in Small Spaces” at 3 p.m. Contact ldavis@newrochelleny.com for more information.
• The Eastchester Columbus Day Carnival will kick off at 6 p.m. at Lake Isle Country Club (660 White Plains Road, Eastchester) and continue through 11 p.m. The DJ Dance Party begins at 8 p.m. Visit eastchestercolumbusday.org for more information.

 SATURDAY

• The Wall Street Rides Far Bike-a-thon for autism research will take place at Saxon Woods Golf Course (1800 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains) beginning with a 6:30 a.m. check-in. Visit wallstreetridesfar.org 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 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.
• Lehman College professor Duane Tananbaum will chronicle the career of Herbert H. Lehman, former New York Governor and Senator, at the St. Paul’s Church and National Historic Site (897 South Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon) at 1 p.m. Visit nps.gov/sapa for more information.
• The Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park) will host the “Fall Into Fall Harvest Festival” from noon-4 p.m. There will be music, games, crafts, food and fresh cider. Visit bartowpellmansionmuseum.org for more information.
• The Bronxville Women’s Club (135 Midland Avenue, Bronxville) will host The Olympus Piano Trio as part of the Midland Music Series at 7:30 p.m. Visit bronxvillewomensclub.org for more information.
• Supersonic Octopus will perform at Growlers Beer Bistro (25 Main Street, Tuckahoe) at 9:30 p.m. Visit growlersbeerbistro.com for more information.
• The Trinity St. Paul Church (311 Huguenot Street, New Rochelle) will celebrate Women’s Day with an Afternoon of Talk and Tea from 2-5 p.m. Visit trinitystpaul.org for more information.
• Alvin & Friends Restaurant (14 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle) in conjunction with Musician’s Aid Society of New York will host “Jazz Cats for Kids”, an afternoon of jazz education for children and families, at 1 p.m. Visit alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com for more information.
• ArtsWestchester (31 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains) will hold an opening reception for “Give Us The Vote”, which was inspired by by the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New York State, from 3-6 p.m. Visit artswestchester.org for more information.
• grow! The Lincoln Park 6^th Annual Arts & Cultural Fest will take place at Lincoln Park (Lincoln Avenue, New Rochelle) from noon-5 p.m. There will be food, dancing, music and more. Visit newrochelleny.com for more information.
• The Eastchester Columbus Day Carnival continue at 1 p.m. at Lake Isle Country Club (660 White Plains Road, Eastchester) and continue through 11 p.m. There will be a meatball contest at 6 p.m. followed by a wine contest. The band FDR Drive is also scheduled to perform at 6 p.m. Visit eastchestercolumbusday.org for more information.

 SUNDAY

• 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 Manor Club (1023 Esplanade, Pelham Manor) will host an art show and opening reception for an exhibition of Beryl Watson’s work from 4-6 p.m. Visit themanorclubofpelham.org for more information.
• The Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (8 Carman Road, Scarsdale) will host a blood drive from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit ihm-parish.org for more information.
• Sarah Lawrence College (1 Mead Way, Bronxville) will present “Horse Girls”, a dark comedy about a girls horse club, at 7 p.m. Visit sarahlawrence.edu for more information.
• The ninth annual White Plains Oktoberfest will place from 1-6 p.m. on Mamaroneck Avenue. There will be food, drinks, music and more. Visit wpbid.com for more information.
• The New Rochelle Foodfest will kick off and run through Oct. 19. More than two dozen city restaurants will participate. Visit newrochelleny.com/foodfest for more information.
  

  Westchester Amateur Musicians Orchestra

• The Westchester Amateur Musicians Orchestra will perform a 2 p.m. concert at The Scarsdale Library (54 Olmstead Road, Scarsdale). Visit scarsdalelibrary.org for more information.
• The 10^th annual Paine to Pain Trail Half Marathon will start at The Thomas Paine Cottage (20 Sicard Avenue, New Rochelle) at 9 a.m. Visit painetopain.com for more information.
• The Eastchester Columbus Day Carnival and Parade continues at 1 p.m. at Lake Isle Country Club (660 White Plains Road, Eastchester) and continue through 11 p.m. The Eastchester Columbus Day Parade will begin at 3:30 p.m. at The Immaculate Conception Church and head to Dempsey Place to Main Street. The route will travel north on Main Street to White Plains Road and continue to Lake Isle Country Club. There will also be a concert by Francesco Castiglione at 6 p.m. followed by a Grucci fireworks show. Visit eastchestercolumbusday.org for more information.

 MONDAY

• The Eastchester Columbus Day Carnival concludes at Lake Isle Country Club (660 White Plains Road, Eastchester) from 1-6 p.m. The Dixieland Express Jazz Band will perform at 3 p.m. Visit eastchestercolumbusday.org for more information.
• The City of New Rochelle will host a 3:30 p.m. ceremony at Hudson Park (1 Hudson Park Road, New Rochelle) to commemorate Columbus Day. Call 914-654-2117 for more information.

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

 

Enjoying The Holidays In The 88th Assembly District

Dear friends and neighbors,

I’d like to wish a happy and sweet New Year to everyone who is celebrating Rosh Hashanah. Enjoy the holiday and all the things there are to do and see in the 88^th Assembly District.

Here’s a closer look at some of the events that are taking place. Have a good weekend and 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 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 make its debut 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.
• Author Stephen O’Connor will discuss Franz Kafka’s “A Country Doctor” at Sarah Lawrence College (1 Mead Way, Bronxville) at 2 p.m. Visit sarahlawrence.edu for more information.
• The Westchester Italian Cultural Center (1 Generoso Pope place, Tuckahoe) Film Series will highlight actress Sophia Loren in Arabesque at 7:30 p.m. Visit wiccny.org for more information.
• The Bronxville Library (201 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) will continue its Thursday Movie Matinee Series with a 1:30 p.m. showing of “Going in Style” starring Morgan Freeman, Alan Arkin and Michael Caine. Visit bronxvillelibrary.org for more information.
• Yan Kjar will man the piano bar at Underhill’s Crossing (74.5 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) from 7-11 p.m. Visit underhillscrossing.com for more information.
• The Westchester Clubmen will celebrate their 58^th anniversary with a 6:30 p.m. gala at The Surf Club (280 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle). Visit westchesterclubmen.org for more information.

 FRIDAY

• 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 Bartow-BartowPell Mansion Museum (895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park) will host a Fall Cocktail Party and Celebration in honor of the new floor covering in the entrance hall at 6:30 p.m. Visit bartowpellmansionmuseum.org for more information.
• The Generoso Pope Foundation will host The St. Pio Feast and Music Festival in Tuckahoe’s Depot Square beginning at 6 p.m. The festival will also run throughout the weekend until 7 p.m. on Sunday. There will be live music, Italian entertainment and food plus much more. Visit tuckahoe.com for more information.
• The Eastchester Historical Society will host “An Evening with Marquis de Lafayette” on the lawn of The Marble School House (390 California Road, Bronxville) at 6:30 p.m. There will be cocktails, a dinner. Visit
  

  Dina Vero

  eastchesterhistoricalsociety.org for more information.

• Jazz pianist Dinah Vero will perform at Alvin & Friends Restaurant (14 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle) from 7-10:30 p.m. The Rob Garris Birthday Bash will also take place from 10:30-11:45 p.m. Visit alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com for more information.
• Dannis Winston will man the piano bar at Underhill’s Crossing (74.5 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) from 8 p.m.-midnight. Visit underhillscrossing.com for more information.
• The WESTCOP Night of Champions will take place from 7 p.m.-midnight at the Holy Trinity Greek Church (10 Mill Road, New Rochelle). Charlene Blackwood, Annie Blay, Alvin Clayton, Gwen Clayton, Pamela Davis, Dr. Ralph Essien, Rev. Allan Paul Weaver and Carla Woolbright will be honored. Contact Benita Hamlett 914-636-3050 or Angela Farrish 914-636-7050 ext. 201 afarrish@nrmha.org for more information.
• Friday is Car Free Day in the Hudson Valley. Leave your car home and join the worldwide movement to celebrate sustainable transportation on Car Free Day. Visit hudsonvalleycarfreeday.com 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 St. Paul’s Church and National Historic Site (897 South Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon) will host jazz flutist Eric Thomas for a 1 p.m. concert. Visit nps.gov/sapa for more information.
• New Rochelle’s second annual REALLY BIG RELAY will take place at The New Rochelle YMCA (50 Weyman Avenue, New Rochelle) pool from 10 a.m.-noon. This year’s event will benefit the Y’s Annual Support Campaign, which provides program scholarships for children and their families. Visit nrymca.org for more information.
• GirlAgain (4 Martine Avenue, White Plains) will host “GirlAgain Doll Lunchbox” at 11 a.m. Help your child prepare their doll for the new school year with its own lunchbox. Decorate it and a water bottle to show off her style and craft lunch
  

  Story Pirates at WPPAC

  food items for your doll to enjoy. Visit girlagain.com for more information.

• The Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (895 Shore Road, Pelham bay Park) will participate in Smithsonian Day Live, a nationwide program offering free admission to museums for the day. There will be guided tours of the mansion, the grounds and the carriage house. Tickets can be downloaded at smithsonianmag.com/museumday.
• The Saxon Woods Garage Sale will take place at The Saxon Woods Pool (1800 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains) from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Visit westchestergov.com for more information.
• The Leslie Pintchik Trio will perform at Alvin & Friends Restaurant (14 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle) from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Visit alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com for more information.
• The White Plains Performing Arts Center (11 City Place, White Plains) will present Story Pirates, a nationally respected media and education organization celebrating the words and ideas of young people at 2 p.m. Visit wppac.com for more information.
• The Christopher Brown Band will perform at Growlers Beer Bistro (25 Main Street, Tuckahoe) at 9:30 p.m. Visit growlersbeerbistro.com for more information.

SUNDAY

• 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.
• Bicycle Sundays return to 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 Westchester Reform Temple (255 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale) will host The Jewish Learning Lab Alzheimer’s Walk at SUNY Purchase (735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase) beginning with a 9-a.m. registration. Visit wrtemple.org for more information.
• The Eastchester 5K Run/Walk will kick off at Eastchester Town Hall (40 Mill Road, Eastchester) at 9 a.m. Proceeds will benefit the Eastchester Historical Society Restoration Fund and the Tuckahoe/Eastchester Girl Scout Cabin Fund. Visit runsignup.com/Race/NY/Eastchester/Eastchester5k for more information.
• The New Rochelle Public Library (1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle) will present the Tutti Bravi Production of “Anne Hutchinson: A Musical Drama” at 3 p.m. Visit tuttibraviproductions.org for more information.
  

  Anne Hutchinson

• Cabaret artist Diana Templeton will perform at the Bronxville Library (201 Pondfield Avenue, Bronxville) at 3 p.m. Visit bronxvillelibrary.org for more information.
• The Garth Road Inn (96 Garth Road, Scarsdale) will have a live Irish music session from 6-8 p.m. Visit garthroadinn.com for more information.
• Barnes & Noble (680 Post Road, Scarsdale) will host a “Local Authors Festival” from noon- 4 p.m. More than 30 local authors will have an opportunity to discuss and promote their published books. Call 914-472-0689 for more information.
• Katya Grineva will man the piano bar at Underhill’s Crossing (74.5 Pondfield Road, Bronxville) from 5-9 p.m. Visit underhillscrossing.com for more information.
• The Manor Club (1023 Esplanade, Pelham Manor) will hold a jazz brunch featuring a performance by Chris Brown at 11:30 a.m. Visit themanorclubofpelham.org for more information.

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

 

Another Big Weekend In The 88th Assembly District

Dear friends and neighbors,

The school year has started and we’re closing in on fall but that doesn’t mean we have to give up on summer just yet. There are plenty of things to see and do in the cities, towns and villages of the 88^th Assembly District this weekend that are sure to keep that summer feeling alive.

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 that you’d like me to include in the coming weeks, send the information to Paulina@NYAssembly.gov.

THURSDAY

• 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 Bronxville Summer Street Concert Series will conclude at 6:30 p.m. on Parkway Road. Andrew Cole and the Bravo Hops are scheduled to perform. Visit bronxvillechamber.com for more information.
• The White Plains Noon Day Concert Series concludes at Renaissance Plaza (Main Street and Mamaroneck Avenue) from noon-2 p.m. Magic Touch is scheduled to perform. Visit cityofwhiteplains.com for more information.
• Greek Festival 2017 will kick off at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church (10 Mill Road, New Rochelle) at 6 p.m. and run through Sunday evening. There will be Greek food, music, pastries, dancing, a flea market and more. The festival runs until 11 p.m. on Thursday, from 6 p.m.-midnight on Friday, from 2 p.m.-midnight on Saturday and from 1-9 p.m. on Sunday. The festival will take place rain or shine. Visit holytrinitynr.org for more information.
• The Soop Theatre Company will present “God of Carnage: A comedy of manners … without the manners” at The Manor Club (1023 Esplanade, Pelham Manor) at 8 p.m. There will also be 8 p.m. performances on Friday and Saturday and at 4 p.m. on Sunday. Visit sooptheatre.org for more information.
• The Scarsdale Women’s Club (37 Drake Road, Scarsdale) will host an open house and membership drive from 1-4 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Visit scarsdalewomansclub.org for more information.
• Concordia College (171 White Plains Road, Bronxville) will host an opening reception at 7 p.m. for the exhibition entitled “Reformation Exhibition: The Man, The Message and the Machinery”. Martin Luther called for reforms in the Western Church, sparking the Reformation. There will be works lent by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Bronxville Public Library and Donnelley Financial Services. Visit concordia-ny.edu for more information.
• The City of White Plains will host “The Dog Days of Summer Swim” from 5-7:30 p.m. at the Kittrell Park Pool (Fisher Avenue and Irving Place, White Plains) for dogs one year old or older and their owners. Visit cityofwhiteplains.com for more information.
• The After Dark Book Club will meet at the Pelham Library (530 Colonial Avenue, Pelham) at 7:30 to discuss A Man Called Oveby Fredrik Backman. Visit pelhamlibrary.org for more information.
• The Scarsdale Forum’s Education Committee will be hosting a discussion regarding Scarsdale Schools at Village Hall (1001 Post Road, Scarsdale) at 7:30 p.m. There will be a live poll, public comments section and more. Visit scarsdaleforum.com for more information.
• Barnes & Noble (680 Post Road, Scarsdale) will host Georgette Gouveia, a local author and editor of WAG Magazine, as she discusses and signs copies of her new novel, The Penalty for Holding. It is the story of a gay, biracial quarterback’s search for identity in the NFL. Call 914-472-0689 for more information.
• The Scarsdale Farmer’s Market will make its debut 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.
  

FRIDAY

• 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 Scarsdale Library (54 Olmstead Road) will host its popular Book Sale with a members-only preview on Friday. The regular sale kicks off on Saturday at 9 a.m. and runs through Sept. 17. Visit scarsdalelibrary.org for more information.
• Parampara: An Evening of Classical Indian Dance and Music will take place at The Grinton Will Library (1500 Central Park Avenue, Bronxville) from 6-9 p.m. Visit westchestergov.com for more information.
• Jazz pianist Mark Adams will perform at Alvin & Friends Restaurant (14 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle) from 7-10 p.m. Visit alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com for more information.
• The Temple Israel of New Rochelle (1000 Pinebrook Boulevard, New Rochelle) will host a Community Shabbat Service and Dinner at 6 p.m. Visit tinr.org for more information.
• The New Rochelle Library (1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle) will host its Senior Benefit Information Program from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Learn about and discuss all the various programs available to seniors. The library will also be hosting its “Friends Big Book Sale” beginning at 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. The sale will continue on Saturday. Visit nrpl.org for more information.
• The Second Friday Book Club will meet at The Pelham Library (530 Colonial Avenue, Pelham) at 10:30 a.m. to discuss Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders. Visit pelhamlibrary.org for more information.
• Barnes & Noble (680 Post Road, Scarsdale) will host authors Susan and James Patterson at 7 p.m. for a discussion and book signing. Call 914-472-0689 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 Scarsdale Parks and Recreation Department will join the various independent sports leagues in Scarsdale to host a Youth Sports Event from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Crossway Field Park in Scarsdale. There will be games, food, music and, of course, sports. Visit scarsdale.com for more information.
• Author and anthropologist Dr. David Oestreicher will host a 1 p.m. discussion at The St. Paul Church and National Historic Site (897 South Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon) about the Lenape Indians, who were the first settlers in this part of Westchester. Visit nps.gov/sapa for more information.
• GirlAgain (4 Martine Avenue, White Plains) will host “Doll Hair Do’s and Don’ts” at 11 a.m. There will be demonstrations on how to comb and treat your doll’s hair. Visit girlagain.com for more information.
• The Westchester County Mobile Shredder will be in New Rochelle (515 North Avenue) from 10 a.m. – 1p.m. Visit westchestergov.com for more information.
• The Leslie Pintchik Trio will perform at Alvin & Friends Restaurant (14 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle) from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Visit alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com for more information.
• The City of White Plains will host “An Outdoor Movie on Church Street” at 7 p.m. between Main and Hamilton with a showing of Batman, the original 1966 version starring Adam West and Burt Ward. There will be a raffle and prizes for those in costume. Visit cityofwhiteplains.com for more information.
• Eastchester’s 9^th annual Green Festival, in conjunction with the Eastchester School District, will take place at the Anne Hutchinson School (60 Mill Road, Eastchester) from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be giveaways, activities for the whole family, food, exhibits and more as the town celebrates Mother Earth. Visit greeneastchester.com for more information.

 SUNDAY

• 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.-3 p.m. The Farmer’s Market will run through mid-October. Visit facebook.com/EastchesterFarmersMarket for more information.
• Bicycle Sundays return to 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 fifth annual New Rochelle Street Fair will take place on Main Street between Centre and North Avenue from 11a.m.-5 p.m., rain or shine. There will be a DJ, food, a beer garden and more. Visit newrochelleny.com for more information.
• The Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park) will host “Boxing Blooms”, a program that will teach the art of Renaissance flower preservation, at 1 p.m. Visit bartowpellmansionmuseum.org for more information.
• The 41^st annual Tuckahoe Challenge 1-Mile Run and 5K will take place at 9 a.m. starting at the Tuckahoe Community Center (71 Columbus Avenue, Tuckahoe). Visit tuckahoe.com for more information.
• The Bronxville Women’s Club (135 Midland Avenue, Bronxville) will host Plateau Cirque Today, an opening reception for the members of the Plateau Cirque artist group, from 2-5 p.m. Visit bronxvillewomensclub.org for more information.
• The Northeast Reptile Expo will be at The Westchester County Center in White Plains from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit countycenter.biz for more information.
  

  The Northeast Reptile Expo

• The Chabad Jewish Center of Bronxville (1 Stone Place, Bronxville) will host a community-wide celebration at noon to welcome a new Torah to Bronxville. There will be a buffet, a parade throughout the village and a workshop for children. Visit jewishbronxville.com for more information.
• Barnes & Noble (680 Post Road, Scarsdale) will host a “Local Author’s Festival” from noon- 4 p.m. More than 30 local authors will have an opportunity to discuss and promote their published books. Call 914-472-0689 for more information.

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

 

August Is Here, Let’s Have Some Fun

Dear friends and neighbors,

The first weekend of August is upon us and though it seems like the end of summer is in sight there is still plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful weather and exciting happenings in the cities, towns and villages of the 88^th Assembly District.

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 that you’d like me to include in the coming weeks, send the information to Paulina@NYAssembly.gov.

THURSDAY

• 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 Band, under the direction of Alan Hollander, will continue to celebrate its 48^th season with a concert in Chase Park (32 Chase Road, Scarsdale) at 8 p.m. Visit westchesterband.org for more information.
  

  Westchester Chess Club

• The White Plains Noon Day Concert Series continues at Renaissance Plaza (Main Street and Mamaroneck Avenue) from noon-2 p.m. Larry Stevens will perform classic rock and pop standards. Visit cityofwhiteplains.com for more information.
• The City of White Plains will host The Summer Concert Series in the Courtyard on City Place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Akie Bermiss will perform. Visit wpbid.com for more information.
• New Rochelle Downtown BID continues its “Music on the Green” series at 7 p.m. in Ruby Dee Park (1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle). The Wali Ali Band will perform. Visit newrochelledowntown.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.
• Temple Beth-El (1324 North Avenue, New Rochelle) will show “Brothers” at 7:30 p.m. as part of its Summer Israel Film Series. It’s the story of two brothers struggling to come to terms with their political and religious beliefs. Visit bethenr.org for more information.
• The New Rochelle Public Library (1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle) will host the Friends BIG SUMMER Book Sale on Thursday and Friday at 10 a.m. Visit nrpl.org for more information.
• Laurie Gelman will hold a reading and book signing from her novel “Class Mom” at Athleta (700 White Plains Road, Scarsdale). The book is the story of a woman who spent a year as a class mom for kindergarten. Call 914-723-0961 for more information.

 FRIDAY

• 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 New Rochelle Council on the Arts will host Friday Night Live at the Hudson Park Bandshell (2-54 Wildcliff Road, New Rochelle) at 7:30 p.m. Kat Boyd and the Acts of Faith are scheduled to perform. Visit newrochelleny.com for more information.
  

  Kat Boyd

• The Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park) will host its “First Friday, Music Trolley” program from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Pianist and vocalist Lindsay Brooke will perform and the trolley will make hourly trips from Pelham Bay Park to City Island and back. Visit bartowpellmansionmuseum.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 bronxvilleframersmarket.com for more information.
• The Pelham Art Center (155 Fifth Avenue, Pelham) will host “Knitting for Beginners”, a program for adults and teens, from 2-4 p.m. Visit pelhamartcenter.org for more information.
• The St. Paul’s Church and National Historic Site (897 South Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon) will host Daniel Conant at 1 p.m. as he performs a classical guitar concert. Visit nps.gov/sapa for more information.
• The Westchester County Sand Castle Competition will take place at Glen Island Beach (1 Pelham Road, New Rochelle) from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit westchestergov.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 “Cook by the Book” Book Club will meet at the New Rochelle Library (1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle) at noon. Share recipes, samples and more. Visit nrpl.org for more information.

SUNDAY

• 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. – 3 p.m. The Farmer’s Market will run through mid-October. Visit facebook.com/EastchesterFarmersMarket for more information.
• Alvin & Friends Restaurant (14 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle) will host a Sunday Jazz Brunch from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Visit alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com for more information.

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

 

A Midsummer Weekend’s Events

Dear friends and neighbors,

Here’s a look at some of the events that are taking place this weekend in the 88^th Assembly District. Have a good weekend and 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 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 City of White Plains will host Neighborhood Nights at Gardella (Ferris Avenue) and Chatterton (Chatterton Avenue) Parks, respectively. There will be barnyard animals and crafts at Gardella Park at 7 p.m. while there will be Magic by Seth Dale at Gardella at 7 p.m. Visit cityofwhiteplains.com for more information.
• The Westchester Band, under the direction of Alan Hollander, will continue to celebrate its 48^th season with a concert in Chase Park (32 Chase Road, Scarsdale) at 8 p.m. Visit westchesterband.org for more information.
• The White Plains Noon Day Concert Series continues at Renaissance Plaza (Main Street and Mamaroneck Avenue) from noon-2 p.m. Gunsmoke will perform this week. Visit cityofwhiteplains.com for more information.
• The City of White Plains will host The Summer Concert Series in the Courtyard on City Place from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Alwyn & Jolliff will perform. Visit wpbid.com for more information.
• The Westchester Italian Cultural Center will host Cinema Sotto Le Stelle, a free outdoor movie festival in Tuckahoe’s Depot Square at 8:30 p.m. This week’s film is “The Barese Icemen of New York”. Visit wiccny.org for more information.
• New Rochelle Downtown BID will present the first of three Thursday night concerts in its “Music on the Green” series at 7 p.m. in Ruby Dee Park (1 Library Plaza, New Rochelle). Glenda Davenport and the Hiroshi Yamazaki Quartet will perform. Visit newrochelledowntown.com for more information.
• The George Coleman, Jr. Quartet will perform at Alvin & Friends Restaurant (14 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle) from 7-9:30 p.m. Visit alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com for more information.
• The Bronxville Summer Street Concert Series will kick off with a 6:30 concert on Park Place. Sue and the Fun Ghouls are scheduled to perform. There will also be a car show. Visit bronxvillechamber.org for more information.

 FRIDAY

• 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.
• St. John’s, Wilmot, Episcopal Church (11 Wilmot Road, New Rochelle) will host a Christmas in July: Family Pasta and Movie Night at 6:30 p.m. There will be a casual dinner and a showing of The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey. Visit www.stjohnswilmot.com for more information.
• Temple Israel of New Rochelle will host a Shabbat ShaBeach at Five Islands Park (99 Le Fevres Lane, New Rochelle) beginning at 6 p.m. Visit tinr.org for more information.
• The All About the Blues Band will perform in The Roscoe Room at Alvin & Friends Restaurant (14 Memorial Highway, New Rochelle) from 8-11:30 p.m. Visit alvinandfriendsrestaurant.com for more information.
• The New Rochelle Council on the Arts will host Friday Night Live at the Hudson Park Bandshell (2-54 Wildcliff Road, New Rochelle) at 7:30 p.m. Greetings From Anywhere is scheduled to perform. Visit newrochelleny.com for more information.
• The New Rochelle Police Department will host Coffee with a Cop from 10 a.m.- noon at Starbucks (1170 Wilmot Avenue, New Rochelle). Talk to the officers, ask questions and get to know the people who are protecting us a little better. Visit newrochelleny.com for more information.
• The Scarsdale Library (54 Olmstead Road, Scarsdale) will continue it’s Afternoon Movies for Adults Series with a 1:45 p.m. showing of Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. 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 at Paxton Avenue from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit bronxvilleframersmarket.com for more information.
• The St. Paul’s Church and National Historic Site (897 South Columbus Avenue, Mount Vernon) will host “A Clash of Cultures: Anne Hutchinson’s Brief Life Near St. Paul’s Church” at 1 p.m. The presentation will explore Hutchinson’s relationship with the local Lenape Indians and the Dutch commercial colony of New Netherland. Visit nps.gov/sapa for more information.
  

  Anne Hutchinson

• The Pelham Art Center (155 Fifth Avenue, Pelham) will present “Backstrap Weaving”, an ancient Mayan technique that will be shown to participants who want to weave their own backstrap loom, at 1:30 p.m. Visit pelhamartcenter.org for more information.
• The Pelham Art Center will also host Tropical Tiki Drink and Draw from 6:30-10 p.m. Those 18 and older can enter but you must be 21 or older to drink. Visit pelhamartcenter.org for more information.
• The Westchester County Mobile Shredder will be at the Anne Hutchinson School (60 Mill Road, Eastchester) from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Visit westchestergov.com for more information.
• Joan Henry, a traditional song carrier and hahesh’kah (lead drummer) for elders among the Nde’, Coast Salish, Shoshone, Tsalagi, Chippewa/Cree, and Dakota nations, will host a presentation at the Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum (895 Shore Road, Pelham Bay Park) at 3 p.m. Visit bartowpellmansionmuseum.org for more information.
• GirlAgain (4 Martine Avenue, White Plains) will host a seashell picture-frame workshop at 11 a.m. The workshop is based on American Girls Samantha Parkington (1904) and Rebecca Rubin (1914) and their love of the beach. Visit girlagain.com 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.

 SUNDAY

• 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. – 3 p.m. The Farmer’s Market will run through mid-October. Visit facebook.com/EastchesterFarmersMarket for more information.
• The New Rochelle Council on the Arts will present “Sunday in the Park With Shakespeare” at 6:30 p.m. in the Hudson Park Bandshell (2-54 Wildcliff Road, New Rochelle). The Lawnchair Theater will present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. Visit newrochellearts.org for more information.
• The Westchester County Center in White Plains will host Reptile Expo, the largest reptile show and exhibit in the Northeast, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Visit reptileexpo.com for more information.

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