Community Corner
Weekend Planner: 'Spring Fling' Expo, The Charlie Daniels Band, Bringing Up Baby
Spring is in the air and there is something for everyone to do around the region this weekend.
Teddy Bear Clinic
When/Where: Saturday, March 24, from 8-10:30 a.m. at in Mount Kisco
Why Go: The hospital invites children ages 3 and up to visit the Emergency Department on Saturday with their best stuffed friend. There they will find the Teddy Bear Clinic where staff will examine the bears, demonstrate casting, suturing, IV therapy, x-rays and more. Also, there will be ambulance tours and bike safety tips. The event is a great way for kids to learn and get comfortable with a hospital setting and its procedures.
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Price: Free, though registration is requested: call (914) 666-1904
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When/Where: Friday, March 23 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. at in Yorktown.
Why go: The restaurant is holding a Dinner for a Cause Donation Night for the Yorktown Leo Club’s . 10 percent of the sales (eat in and take out) will be donated to .
Contact: For reservations call 914-302-7900.
Herbs to Spring Clean Your Body
When/Where: Saturday, March 24, 1-3 p.m. at in Yorktown Heights
Why Go: Herbalist Bonnie Rogers will provide tips on simple nutrition and herbal solutions to nourish your body and help you feel your best.
Price: $25, please register
Spring/Summer Consignment Sales: The Peekskill Fire House and Be Green in Ardsley
When/Where: Claire's Consignments Seasonal Children's Sale in Peekskill: Saturday, March 24, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday (half-price sale), from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Columbian Hose Company No. 1, of the Peekskill Fire Department. In rear of the Beach Shopping Center, off Dayton Lane, with entrances from both Routes 6 and 202.
Ardsley: Be Green Kids Consignment - Spring/Summer Sale Event, Saturday, March 24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at LIFE The Place To Be, 2 Lawrence Street, Ardsley. Sunday, March 25 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Gain admission at 9 a.m. with a donation of a package of diapers or formula which will be donated to a local women’s shelter.
Why Go: Spring is the time to clean out your wardrobe. Be Green Kids Consignment holds twice yearly sale events with 100 consignors signed up, and sells over 8,000 new & gently used kid-related items. Clothes, toys, books, DVD’s baby gear/equipment, room decor, shoes, outdoor toys and more.
Price: Admission is free; merchandise is 50-90% off retail. Consignors can register on Claire’s website and visit BeGreenSale.com for more information on their sale.
The Charlie Daniels Band
When/Where: Saturday, March 24, 8 p.m. at the in Peekskill
Why Go: Charlie Daniels, the son of a lumberjack, is a Southerner by birth. His music – rock, country, bluegrass, blues, and gospel reflects these roots. His hit song “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” became a platinum single and topped both country and pop charts and Daniels went on to win a Grammy Award and become internationally known. Opening for The Charlie Daniels Band will be local favorites, Somerville, featuring Alyssa Startup.
Price: Tickets are $49.50-$65
Women’s Expo –
When/Where: Friday, March 23 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at in Yorktown
Why go: The Expo showcases local businesses owned/managed by women. There will be a wide selection of jewelry, home goods, kitchen and culinary, earth-friendly personal care, household care, candles, stamping and crafts items on display, as well as services. Fair trade coffee, tea, chocolate and one-of-a-kind handcrafted items made by womens' cooperatives in developing countries will also be available for purchase.
Complimentary served hors d’oevres, beverages and dessert selections enhance your shopping experience. Themed gift baskets priced to sell and unique silent auction offerings will raise funds for designated charities.
Contact: Call the church office at 914 245-5737 for more information.
Price: Admission is free and open to both men and women.
4th Annual Chamber of Commerce
When/Where: Sunday, March 25 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at in Jefferson Valley
Why go: The event will feature more than 100 local vendors and businesses mainly in the home industry field: renovation, remodeling, appliances, excavation, masonry, painting, roofing, windows, siding, fencing, landscaping, plumbing & heating, electrical, flooring, carting, financing, insurance and more.
Price: Free admission
“Wildman” Steve Brill at Stone Barns
Where/When: Sunday, March 25, from 1-3 p.m. at
Why Go: Join a wild food and ecology tour led by naturalist and author, “Wildman” Steve Brill. Forage the grounds’ thickets, streams, woodlands and plant communities for herbs, greens, edibles and whatever else. Everyone should be dressed for the weather and bring drinking water, plastic bags for veggies and herbs and paper bags for mushrooms. A digging tool is optional.
Price: $20. Appropriate for adults and youth ages 6-14.
Curious George Party
When/Where: Saturday, March 24, 11 a.m. at the
Why Go: Listen to a few Curious George stories, play Curious George games, and enjoy a Curious George craft. A small snack will also be provided. For 2 - 7 year-olds with caregivers.
Price: Free
To Hogwarts and Beyond!: A Critique of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
When/Where: Saturday, March 24, 1-4 p.m. at the
Why Go: Fans ages 8 and up, come for a discussion with film Critic Bob Goldstone who will take a deeper look at the magic and mayhem of Harry Potter.
Price: Free, registration requested
KVIS Spring Wine Tasting Goes “Global”
When/Where: Saturday, March 24, 7:30 p.m. at
Why Go: In its annual tradition, the Katonah Village Improvement Society hosts a Spring Wine Tasting. It is a chance to sip, nibble and schmooze with friends and neighbors.
Travel from hilly Katonah to the côtes of the Rhône, the dramatic foothills of the Andes, the arid plains of Spain and the cool climes of the Pacific Northwest. Be transported by harmonious blends from Austria and vivid reds from Australia...sweet delights from Germany and savory sips from Italy...not to mention new-fangled bottling’s from New Zealand, California even Portugal.
Price: Wine tasting: $50 per person, donation to KVIS. For more information, e-mail info@kvis.us ortish@wineforall.com
Three Comedians in Brewster
When/Where: Saturday, March 24, 6 p.m. at in Brewster.
Why Go: Three comedians from HBO and Comedy Central will be performing and dinner will be served at the event to benefit Animal Kingdom USA Wildlife Rehabilitation and Rescue. Come out for some fun and support the non-profit AKUSAWR, which is a wildlife rehabilitation and rescue organization that also offers an emergency hotline. There will be raffles and door prizes too.
Price: $40 each or two for $70. Visit website for more information and tickets.
Bringing Up Baby—Information Fair in White Plains
When/Where: Sunday, March 25, 1-5 p.m. at the YWCA in White Plains
Why Go: For those who have babies and young kids or parents who are expecting, come to this first event of its kind. Meet experts and attend workshops, mini-talks, presentations and get practical advice about essential heath and childcare information. Topics include nutrition, dental health, getting a good night’s sleep, proper developmental and social growth, immunizations, car seat safety and much more.
Price: $5/family, free for YWCA members, registration is strongly recommended: contact the YWCA events office: 914-949-6227 x147; email: events@ywcawpcw.org
