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Weekend: Shrub Oak Pool Opens; 10th Anniversary Pasta Night, Memorial Day Parade

From our neighborhood to the towns around us, if you're looking for something to do this weekend we've got you covered.

Whether you're in search of something fun to do with the kids or you have a babysitter and are planning a night out, look no further because Patch editors have picked a variety of events taking place to help you make the most of your weekend.

Yorktown: Junior Corps 10th Anniversary Pasta Night

Where: Yorktown Fire, 1916 Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights
When: Friday, May 24 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Cost: $10 for Adults, $8 for children under 10.  
Description: The Yorktown Fire Department's Junior Corps will be holding its 10th Anniversary Pasta Night to raise money and celebrate the milestone.

Yorktown: Shrub Oak Pool Opens

Where: Sunnyside Street in Shrub Oak
When: Saturday, May 25
Description: According to the Yorktown Parks and Recreation Department the Junior Lake Pool facility will not be opening Saturday, May 25, 2013 as originally scheduled. Instead the Shrub Oak Pool will be opened.

Yorktown: Memorial Day Parade

Where: Yorktown Town 
When: Monday, May 27 at 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: The annual parade will follow, kicking off at about 11:15. The officers of American Legion Post 1009 ask that members who are marching be there by 10:45 to form up. It ends at DeVito Veteran's Memorial Gazebo on Veterans Road.

Somers: Memorial Day Parade

Where: Hosted by Somers Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8213  
When: Monday, May 27 at 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: A remembrance ceremony will be held at the Veterans Memorial in Ivandell Cemetery. Anyone wishing to march is asked to be at the Somers Middle School by 9:30 a.m. The Somers Historical Society Museum will be open to the public following the ceremonies at Ivandell Cemetery until 1 p.m., located on the 3rd floor of the Elephant Hotel 


ELSEWHERE IN WESTCHESTER:

Cortlandt Manor: Giant Tag Sale

Where: St. Columbanus Church Parking lot, 122 Oregon Rd Cortlandt Manor
When: Saturday, May 25; open to the public: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (Rain or Shine)
Description: Something for everyone at 50+ tables. For photos from last year click here.
Cost: Free


New Rochelle: Memorial Day Celebration

Where: Glen Island Park, New Rochelle
When: Saturday, May 25, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Beginning at 1 p.m. there will be a Memorial Day service, after which there is an almost fully day of food, entertainment and fun, including activites for the children. The headlining band will be Blood, Sweat and Tears, who will perform beginning at 6 p.m.

Rye: Memorial Day Celebration

Where: Village Green, Rye
When: Monday, May 27, 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: The Rye Post 128 of the American Legion will have a Memorial Day Observance on the Rye Village Green on Monday at 10 a.m. All are invited and welcome to attend.

Port Chester: Memorial Day Parade

Where: Westchester Avenue, Port Chester
When: Monday, May 27 at 12 p.m.
Cost: Free
Description: The Port Chester, Rye Brook, Rye Town Memorial Day parade will take place on Monday, May 27 at 12 p.m. on Westchester Avenue. Check out this great video on YouTube from last year's parade.

White Plains: White Plains Memorial Day Parade

Where: The parade begins at the White Plains Public Library on Martine Avenue.
When: Monday, May 27 at 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: The procession will wind down Mamaroneck Avenue and Main Street, passing by City Hall, and then turn onto North Broadway. It will end with a ceremony at White Plains Rural Cemetery. For more info, call (914) 422-1200.

Scarsdale: Scarsdale Memorial Day Parade

Where: Boniface Circle
When: Monday, May 27 at 9:15 a.m.
Cost: Free
Description: Arranged by local veterans, the parade will start with the placing of the wreaths, and wind its way to Chase Park.


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