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Walk and 5K Run For Wishes, Chocolate Expo, Noises Off and Pet First Aid
It's our weekly list of weekend things-to-do
6th Annual Walk & 5K Run For Wishes
When/Where: Sunday, November 6 from 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at FDR State Park in Yorktown Heights
Why Go: Run for an excellent cause. Join the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Hudson Valley to help raise money to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions in the Hudson Valley area.
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Price: $30, contact Tara Thorne: 914-448-9474
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When/Where: Friday, Nov. 4 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. in Shrub Oak.
Why Go: Doors slamming, backstage intrigue, and an errant herring all figure in the plot of a hilarious and classically comic play that students will put on today and Saturday.
Price: All tickets are $8.
Contact: You can make a reservation by calling (914) 528-0600 ext. 231, or purchase your tickets online at WigNWhiskers.com.
Crafts on Stage
When/Where: Saturday, November 5 from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. and Sunday, November 6 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Performing Art Center at SUNY Purchase.
Why Go: This show of American crafts features unusual one-of-a-kind works, including home accessories, fine leather goods, hand-woven clothing, glass, handcrafted jewelry and other gift items.
Price: $10 adults, $9 seniors, $15 weekend pass, free ages 11 and under, accompanied by an adult.
Last Leaf Hike
When/Where: Saturday, November 5 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at Teatown Lake Reservation in Ossining
Why Go: Take a hike in the crisp fall air and search for the last falling leaves. Look for the last flowers of fall and the first signs of winter.
Price: Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. Call 914-762-2912 ext. 110 to make a reservation
Dr. Seuss Party
When/Where: Saturday, November 5, 11 a.m. at the Briarcliff Manor Library
Why Go: Bring your 2 - 7 year-olds to listen to a few Dr. Seuss stories, make a Seuss craft, and play a Seuss game or two and a small Seuss snack.
Price: Free
The Chocolate World Expo
When/Where: Sunday, November 5 from 11a.m.-6 p.m. at the Westchester County Center in White Plains
Why Go: One word: chocolate. This expo features 65 vendor booths offering tastings and sales of gourmet chocolates. Lots of gifts for sale—from gelato to bonbons and baked goods; wine, cheese and specialty foods.
Price: $15 adults, $10 for age 5-11, free for age 4 and under. www.chocolateworldexpo.com
Family Clay Workshop
When/Where: Saturday, November 5, 1 p.m. at Arts Westchester in White Plains
Why Go: Held in conjunction with Arts Westchester’s "Earth" exhibit, Family Clay Workshops will give kids and their families the chance to create their own clay birds to add to the exhibit.
Price: Free
Living at Our Best – Let’s Move! in Peekskill
When/Where: Saturday, November 5 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Pugsley Park in downtown Peekskill (registration begin at 8:30 a.m. and 1 mile Fun Walk kicks off at 9:30 a.m.)
Why Go: This event, sponsored by Hudson River HealthCare, is the 5th Annual Living at Our Best, a health and wellness event. The purpose of the walk is two-fold: to get the community moving more on a daily basis and raise awareness of organizations that are making a difference with their efforts to help out with hunger, food security and wellness. After walk, the public is invited to experience a variety of free wellness activities including workshops (Tai Chi, accupressure and food demonstrations) and take advantage of free health screenings for cholesterol, glucose/blood sugar and blood pressure. The activities will be held at the Hudson River HealthCare Center in Peekskill, 1037 Main Street.
Price: Free, pre-register here
My Fair Lady
When/Where: Through Nov 27 at the Westchester Broadway Theater in Elmsford
Why Go: Take in dinner and classical musical this weekend. “My Fair Lady,” with book, music and lyrics by Lerner and Loewe, and features famous songs like "On the Street Where You Live," “Wouldn't It Be Loverly? “ I Could Have Danced All Night”and“Get Me to the Church on Time” will be presented at the Westchester Broadway Theater.
Price: From $62.00, see website
Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR Class
When/Where: Sunday, November 6, 1 p.m. at Best Friends Pet Care in White Plains
Why Go: This is a Red Cross pet first aid and CPR class where you will learn how to recognize an emergency, learn when & where to call for help, how to approach a sick or injured animal and many more first aid techniques for your pet.
Price: $40 for the course
