Community Corner

Tip a Teacher; Blue Christmas Lights; Games and Giveaways

1) The Yorktown Congress of Teachers, the Yorktown Food Pantry and Traditions 118 Restaurant are teaming up to combat hunger. Have your dinner served to you by the staff of the Yorktown Central School District on Wednesday, Nov. 20. All tips and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Yorktown Food Pantry. Please call Traditions for reservations (914) 248-7200

2) Mark your calendars. Barnes & Noble has declared Friday, Nov. 22 its first-ever Discovery Friday, which will serve as the official launch of the holiday shopping season.

On Discovery Friday, Barnes & Noble in Mohegan Lake will feature games, activities and giveaways, including Children’s Storytime at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. as well as musical entertainment from Lakeland High School and Walter Panas High School.

3) Cold again: Lows in the low 40s.

4) Are blue lights offensive on a Christmas tree? This mom thinks so.

5) Looking for a new neighborhood? The Wall Street Journal likes Brewster.


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