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You Did It! “Let’s Roll” will be purchased and remain in Ossining! Thank You to all of Our Donors who made this fundraiser successful! Thank you to this week’s generous donors! Open Door Family Medical Center; Linda Charpentier; Joan Kubisch; Jamie Aguirre; Hodges, Walsh & Slater and the Hon. Sandra Galef!
Happy Halloween! DARE Halloween Party at the Joseph G. Caputo Community Center Thursday, October 31st from 6:00 to 8:00pm. Ages 1 to 10. Ossining Recreation and Parks and the Ossining Police Department welcome you to come and celebrate Halloween the safe way! Wear your costume, play games, win prizes and candy, be on TV with Officer Ed Walker and have a great time with all your friends. Adults in costume are welcome and for a really good one you might win a trophy!
Haymount House - Stephanie Biddle and Johnny O' Neal, Halloween, October 31st 7:30-10:30 Come in Halloween night and enjoy a nice musical treat better than any candy. The multi-talented Stephanie Biddle who has showcased her talents in several Hollywood Productions such as, "The Whole Nine Yards" alongside Bruce Willis and in "VH1's Divas Christmas Carol" where she performs a duo with Vanessa Williams, will be back to perform with the Legendary Johnny O'Neal. A seasoned pianist with film talent of his own, playing the role of Art Tatum in the blockbuster film "RAY" IN 2004. This is a don't miss Jazz pair, we hope to see you there! - Curtis Winchester and Paul Mariconda, November 1, 2013 7:00-10:30 Friday Night Haymount we will be welcoming back Curtis Winchester and Paul Mariconda to start off the month. Performing the classics from Nat "King" Cole, Ray Charles, Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Lennon/McCartney and many more. Come enjoy delicious food and great music. Make your reservations today! Haymount House, 25 Studio Hill Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY, haymounthouseny.com, (914) 502-0080. Farm to table dinning & gracious celebrations.
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This weekend fall back…into the joys of autumn cooking. Ossining's Down to Earth Farmers Market has everything you need: squash, pumpkins, broccoli, potatoes, onions - and more! - types of delicious, seasonal produce. The market also has pasture-raised meats and poultry, fish, cheese, breads, baked goods, pickles, and a variety of prepared foods to go. Nothing beats the aroma of a slowly simmering autumn meal. This Saturday, at the corner of Spring and Main Streets in downtown Ossining, get fresh ingredients for your meals from local farmers and food makers. The market is open from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm -- see you there!
Reminder to Change your Clocks, Change your batteries in your Smoke and CO Detectors...... Fire Prevention Week 2013 “Prevent Kitchen Fires” In the past weeks, the Ossining Volunteer Fire Department was out in force educating our children for the 2013 National Fire Prevention week. Over 3,100 children from multiple Schools & Day Care centers were educated in general fire safety & prevention tips. This year’s theme being “Prevent Kitchen Fires” we ask you take a few moments and go over these safety tips. -When cooking, never leave your stove or appliances unattended. -Keep your stovetop clear of any objects that may catch fire while cooking. -If an Oven fire occurs, Turn off the heat and always remember to close the door. -Always keep a lid near you while cooking to smother grease fires, slid the lid over the pan, turn off the heat and leave covered until its completely cooled and out. We also ask that you go over with your children the importance of continuing the practice of fire safety in your homes 365 days a year. Checking your smoke and Carbon monoxide detectors monthly, going over an escape plan, 911 usage, and getting out and staying out in the event of an emergency are a few examples. Further Information can be obtained via our website at www.ossiningfire.org and at www.dhses.ny.gov/ofpc/resources.
FREE GUITAR CLASSES -- There is still time. The fall session of GUITAR FOR FREE will be starting on October 29, 2013, and will continue weekly for five Tuesdays. The classes will be held at Community Bible Church from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. There will be four different classes to accommodate different ability levels and styles. Sign up by email at [email protected]. All are welcome.
Boat Auction - 1970 -19 FT O'Day “Day Sailer” – Sail Boat Type: Day Sailer Rigging: Sloop/Cutter Use: Brac water Length (feet): 19 Keel: Full Cast Iron Primary fuel type: none Beam (feet): 7 Engine type: none Fuel capacity: none Hull materials: Fiberglass Engine make: none Trailer: none Displacement 1435# Ballast: 440 lbs Cradle: Yes Main Sail fair Jib sail fair Genoa none For sale at Auction: Friday November 1, 2013 at 12:00 PM Sealed Bids Must Be Returned by 11:30 a.m. on November 1st to the Office of the Town Clerk, 16 Croton Avenue, Ossining, New York 10562. 1 – 1970 – 10ft O’Day “Day Sailor) – Sail Boat Please mark the envelope with “Boat Bid”. For more information or to view the boat by appointment call Henry Atterbury Superintendent of Parks and Recreation at 914-941-3189.
The Pyre…Time is running out! Two performances only…this Friday at 7:30 p.m. and a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. Reserve your seats now WCT’s Fall production, a director’s reading of The Pyre, a highly-charged dramatic work about family ties forged in a Summerfest so strongly encourage reserving in advance. Go to our website at www.wctheater.org and reserve your seats now! Free admission & refreshments. Talkback after November 2nd performance with playwright, director and cast. At the Ossining Public Library Budarz Theater, 53 Croton Avenue, Ossining.
Ossining Arts Council Upcoming Events: -Holiday Bazaar - Call To Artists Reserve your spot now for the 2nd Annual Holiday Arts and Crafts Bazaar at the Steamer Firehouse Gallery Saturday, December 7th and Sunday, December 8th. Details Coming Soon www.ossiningartscouncil.org -“A Lively Discourse" A Moderated Discussion with Ed Malsberg and Jerry Smath Join Ed Malsberg and Jerry Smath for a round-table discussion about Controversial Art. Sunday, November 10 4 - 6 PM At the Steamer Firehouse Gallery -"Perceptions" Pencil Drawings by Delia Tolz & Photography by Helen Arbor Young Colored Pencil Drawings by Delia Tolz and Illustrations from her book, "Awakening" Photographs by Helen Arbor Young Including images from her annual calendars Opening Reception Friday, November 15th 5 - 7 PM At the Steamer Firehouse Gallery
Mariandale Activities: Yoga for Relaxation, Rejuvenation and Balance Rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit through yoga and alignment. Included: - postures to tone, stretch and strengthen the body and relieve tension; - safe alignment techniques to ease and optimize the effects of the poses; - meditation and breathing exercises for calming, soothing, and reducing stress. Wear comfortable clothing. Bring a blanket or two, a towel and mat. Eat lightly, no more than an hour before class. Instructor: Chris Glover Six week series: Series B October 24, October 31 - December 5 Series C: January 2 - February 6, 2013 Thursdays: 6:45 - 8:00 pm Fee: $20 - $25 per individual session (as you are able); $90 - $110 for any 6-week series (as you are able) Group Counseling Sessions: Loss Although loss is universal, it is also uniquely personal. Loss is never meant to break us or wound us so deeply that we remain devastated. If you feel that any loss you have experienced has left you feeling shattered and your life shredded, you are invited to join these group counseling sessions with a qualified counselor, to listen and share and see how loss can have an honored place while healing from brokenness takes place. Counselor/Facilitator: Kathleen M. Aucoin, SC, LMHC 6 Mondays; Group B: November 4, 11, 18, 25; December 2, 9 6:30 - 8:30 pm Fee: $120 - $140 for 6 group sessions (as you are able) Hands for Hope Program: Learn to Knit Give yourself the gift of time set apart to nurture your creativity. We will introduce the basics of knitting in this two-hour session and plan a series of six sessions convenient for the participants. Bring a pair of Size 10 knitting needles and worsted weight yarn. Instructor: Martha LaVallee Saturday, November 9 10:00 - 12 noon Fee:$20 for morning session only ($35 includes lunch and afternoon Sit & Knit Together) A Hands for Hope Program: Sit & Knit Together All levels of knitters are welcome to come and share this time set aside for knitting andconversation. We will each work at our own pace, with help available for those tricky questions about stitches, instructions, and techniques. Knitting in a group is always a chance to learn new things, share ideas, and expand our understanding of this age-old craft. Ongoing sessions will be set up according to the needs of the group. Instructor: Martha LaVallee Saturday, November 9 ~ 1:00pm - 3:00 pm Fee: $10 (include lunch for $20) Ongoing Contemplative Formation: Encountering the Heart of God Contemplation allows us into the inner sanctuary of the "heart" to encounter the Mystery. Through the vision of Teilhard de Chardin and archetypal images of the heart, we will be invited to experience God in new depths. The day will be integrated with quiet, prayer, reflection and sharing. For members of Group 1, Contemplative Formation Program only. Presenters: Renate Craine-Sutterlin, Ph.D. and Don Bisson, FMS, D. Min. Saturday, November 9 ~ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Fee: $70 - $90 (as you are able) Questions regarding Programs offered by Mariandale Retreat Center contact: Director of Mariandale, Janet E. Corso: [email protected]. Questions regarding the Rental or Leasing of any of Mariandale's facilities contact: Director of Operations, Eileen Keerdoja: [email protected]. Questions on General Information contact: Sister Linda Rivers: [email protected] Mariandale Retreat and Conference Center, 299 North Highland Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562 (914) 941-4455
Lifetree Café, a conversation cafe Lifetree Café is a comfortable place and time for people to get together weekly to explore life and faith. It is held in a coffee house setting where the atmosphere encourages conversation, questions, and personal stories. The weekly topics fosters spiritual discussions, but are not those topics generally discussed in churches. The hour-long Lifetree Café experience features real stories of real people, friendly conversation, time to build relationships with others, laughter, fun, spiritual insights, and opportunities to serve in the local community. The topic for November 2, is “Is the Church Obsolete? Has God left the building?” All are welcome. Admission is free. Saturdays, 7 – 8 p.m. Community Bible Church, 301 Chadeayne Road, Ossining, New York 10562 [email protected] (914) 245-7402
Teatown’s November Events -Saturday November 2, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Stories in Stones The rock walls that meander through the woods of the Northeast have special stories to tell if you know how to listen. Join Elissa Schilmeister to discover the hidden stories in the nooks and crannies of Teatown’s rock walls. All are welcome. Free for members, $5 for non-members. -Sunday November 3, 10:00 am – Noon Trail Trek: Back Forty Join a Teatown educator on an invigorating hike in the autumn air to energize body and spirit. Adults only. Free for members, $5 for non-members.
Evensong and Dedication of New Stations of the Cross at Trinity Episcopal Church On Sunday, November 3rd at 4:00PM the congregation of Trinity Episcopal Church will be having an All Saints Evensong and the blessing of their new set of 14 Stations of the Cross. Choral and organ music will range from the 16th to 20th Centuries. The 20+ person choir will be comprised of members of the Renaissance Vocal Ensemble and the Trinity Church Choir and will be directed by Warren Dyckman with Dale Bonenberger accompanying on Trinity's magnificent 24-rank pipe organ. Following the service, there will be a champagne reception in the Parish Hall. Trinity Episcopal Church is located right in the heart of Ossining at 7 South Highland Avenue (intersection of Main Street and Route 9). Access to the parking lot is via Ellis Place, or there is ample street parking. For more information please call 914-941-0806 or go to www.trinityossining.org.
Juliet Castillo and Anna Stone will present a travel talk, "One Trip -- Four Countries," at the Ossining Woman's Club on Thursday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. They, along with two other friends (a "girlfriends' tour") visited the Danish Faroe Islands, Iceland, England and Ireland. The Ossining Woman's Club is located at 2 Lincoln Place, Ossining, on the southeast corner of Rt. 9. Refreshments follow the program, and the public is invited to attend. Donation of canned goods for the Ossining Food Pantry will be accepted. Further information is available by calling 762- 3541.
Briarcliff Manor Public Library Programs: The following is a list of programs for adults happening at the Briarcliff Manor Public Library, 1 Library Road, Briarcliff Manor during the month of November. Registration for all programs is recommended but all are welcome to attend. To register, please call the library at 941-7072 or send an email to Shelley Glick at [email protected]. except as noted below. -Aging in Place: Community Helping Hands - Learn how seniors can stay in their local communities and own homes with help from organizations like Community Helping Hands (CHH). This presentation will include the history of CHH, its mission and vision, the benefits of staying in your own home/community as you age, as well as the benefits of CHH membership and volunteer opportunities. Felice Petrello, co-founder and vice chairperson of Community Helping Hands, will present the program. Thursday, November 7 at 6:30 pm at the Briarcliff Manor Public Library -Friday Night at the Movies: - The Way, Way Back (PG-13) Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter in this coming-of-age comedy starring Steve Carrell and Toni Collette. Light refreshments will be served. (Note: These movies are recommended for viewers 14 and up.) Friday, November 15 at 7:00 pm at the Briarcliff Manor Public Library -Parent University Workshops: Session #3 Paperwork...Get On It - Topics include: the college essay, resume, admissions and application process. All workshops presented by Gayle Marchica, Educational Consultant, Eduscape Associates. You do not need to have attended the other sessions to register for this one. To register, email name, student’s name, school, grade, home address and phone to [email protected]. For more information, call Gayle Marchica at Eduscape Associates 941-4148. Monday, November 18 at 6:30 pm at the Briarcliff Manor Public Library
Upcoming Events from Saw Mill River Audubon -Thursday, November 14, 7pm -Intro to Geocaching. Come find out how to jump into this treasure hunt for all ages that combines nature and technology. Croton Free Library. http://www.sawmillriveraudubon.org
CSI NURSERY SCHOOL MOMMY AND ME PLAYGROUP For infants to children up to 23 months Come with your little one and make new friends while we: Sing songs, Play parachute games, Create projects and listen to stories Or be more active and help your child: Climb through tunnels, Slide down slides, Jump on the trampoline, Play on the mats, Or Bounce in the Jumpy castle Thursday mornings from 9:15-10:00 October 17, 24, November 7, 14, 21, December 5, 12, 19, January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, February 13, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Cost is $12 per session. Checks are made payable to CSI Playgroup. Sign up now! If you have any questions, please call 762-2700 or email: [email protected]
Upcoming October Events For Grown-Ups at the Ossining Public Library -Ongoing Mondays, October 7,14,21,28 at 5-8 p.m. Computer Classes Free drop-in, hands-on assistance with online applications; resume writing, email accounts and more. Assistance offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Any questions, call Cheryl at 914- 941-2416 ext. 315. Free. In the 2nd Floor Conference Room. -Ongoing Mondays, October 14, 21, 28 at 7 – 8:15 p.m. Beginner/Intermediate Yoga Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register please contact the Teen Room at 914-941-2416 ext. 336. This program is for Teens and Adults. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket. Yoga is taught by trained yoga instructor Catherine Riedel. Free. In the Budarz Theater. -On-Going Wednesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 6:30 p.m. English Conversation Group For English as a Second Language Learners. Practice speaking and listening in a relaxed, social environment. No registration needed. Free. In the 2nd floor Conference Room. -Ongoing Saturdays, October 5, 19, 26 at 11 a.m. Beginner Yoga Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register please contact the Teen Room at 914-941-2416 ext. 336. This program is for Teens and Adults. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket. Yoga is taught by trained yoga instructor Catherine Riedel. Free. In the Budarz Theater.
The Ossining Bicentennial Committee is pleased to announce that The Ossining Story: A Bicentennial Celebration 1813–2013 is now available for purchase. This special-edition souvenir journal commemorates Ossining’s 200th birthday, honoring its past and present. Ossining became the first incorporated village in Westchester County in 1813, when it was still known as Sing Sing. The journal is the culmination of the work of many Ossining residents who cherish our village’s history. Its managing editor, Martha Mesiti, Town Historian and a lifelong resident, reached out to the organizations that comprise Ossining’s vibrant community to share their histories. Over 60 groups responded, including the Police and Fire Departments, houses of worship, educational groups, military groups, historical organizations, social and service groups, and more. Mesiti also commissioned articles of historic interest from local authors and historians, covering such topics as the village’s unique architecture, Sing Sing marble, Sing Sing prison, and historic personalities like the Old Leather Man. The 160-page book is only $10 a copy, and will be available at all Bicentennial events. In addition you can pick up your copy at the Ossining Municipal Building (16 Croton Ave.), Ossining Public Library (53 Croton Ave.), Joseph G. Caputo Community Center (95 Broadway), and the Dorsey Funeral Home (14 Emwilton Pl.). Copies may also be purchased online at the Village of Ossining Web site www.villageofossining.org and www.CelebrateOssining.org.
THE WESTCHESTER COLLABORATIVE THEATER announces a director’s reading of a new full-length play The Pyre on November 1st and 2nd at the Budarz Theater in the Ossining Public Library. This will be the world premiere of The Pyre, a compelling drama written by Terri Campion. Joe Albert Lima is directing the production. The play was developed through the WCT play lab process. The playwright, director and cast are all members of the theater company.
The Pyre will be performed at the Budarz Theater, on the plaza level of the Ossining Public Library, 53 Croton Ave., Ossining. Performances are Friday, November 1st @ 7:30 pm and Saturday, November 2nd at 2 pm. A talk-back with the playwright and director is scheduled following the November 2nd performance. WCT members Sara Colten, Julie Griffin, Elaine Hartel, Evan Janush, Sandra Lucas and Ward Riley are featured in the cast. Admission is free, but audience members are encouraged to reserve seats in advance by visiting the Company website: www.wctheater.org with the date and requested number of reservations. There will be open seating for both performances but those making reservations will receive priority seating. The Westchester Collaborative Theater is a multicultural, cooperative theater company located in Ossining, which is solely dedicated to developing new plays by its member playwrights, actors and directors. This project was made possible by the Arts Alive program of ArtsWestchester, with funding from the Decentralization Program of the New York State Council on the Arts.
November Events for Grown-Ups at the Ossining Public Library -November 1 – 29 Photography Exhibit with Howie Myers Local photographer Howie Myers will display his work. Free. In the Gallery. -Friday, November 1st at 12 p.m. Bodies in the Library Book Group This book group continues with the book, “Maisie Dobbs” by Jacqueline Winspear. All are welcome to attend and don’t forget your brown bag lunch. Copies of the book can be found at the Information Desk. Free. In the 2nd Floor Conference Room. -Sunday, November 3rd at 2 p.m. The Nadia Reisenberg Young Artists Piano Series Sponsored by the Stecher & Horowitz Foundation this concert features young pianists exceptional talent on the piano. Pianist Larry Weng will perform. The Stecher and Horowitz Foundation is committed to furthering the education, recognition and fostering this new generation of talented young musicians between the ages of 16 & 21 as well as helping to sustain and preserve the essence of our cultural life. The Nadia Reisenberg/Clara Rockmore Foundation is devoted to preserving and extending the legacy of these two remarkable sisters: Nadia, the esteemed pianist and teacher; Clara, the supreme virtuoso. Free. In the Budarz Theater. -Wednesday, November 6th at 7 p.m. Natural Solutions to Stress Reduction with Dr. Steven Goodstein Feeling stressed? Dr. Goodstein will discuss the ways to de-stress your life with natural solutions. Dr. Steven Goodstein is a Corporate Wellness Instructor, Chiropractor and Nutritionist with over 27 years experience in the health and wellness field. This program is a part of the library’s Health & Wellness Series. Free. In the Budarz Theater. -Thursday, November 14th at 7 p.m. Author Peter DeJonge Local author Peter DeJonge will discuss his two novels,”Buried on Avenue B” & “Shadows Still Remain.” Books will be available for purchase and signing. All are welcome to attend. Free. In the 2nd Floor Conference Room.
(http://www.mypepr.com/plan-pepr-event?oid=16338&date=2013-11-14) -Thursday, November 21st at 7 p.m. Thursday Evening Book Group Innocents Abroad book group will discuss the novel “In the Garden of Beasts: Love, Terror and an American Family in Hitler’s Berlin” by Erik Larson (2011). Copies of the book are available at the Information Desk. All are welcome to attend. Free. In the 2nd Floor Conference Room.
(http://www.mypepr.com/plan-pepr-event?oid=16412&date=2013-11-21) -Saturday, November 23rd at 3 p.m. Concert with Folklore Urbano Pablo Mayor and his group “Folklore Urbano” is a New York City based collective, a fresh and sophisticated Latin-Jazz band. His arrangements make the music wonderfully textured and danceable. All are welcome to attend. Free. In the Budarz Theater.
(http://www.mypepr.com/plan-pepr-event?oid=16339&date=2013-11-23) -Monday, November 25th at 7 p.m. Board of Trustees Meeting This regular monthly meeting of the library board of trustees is open to the public. All are welcome to attend. Free. In the 2nd Floor Conference Room. -Ongoing Mondays, November 4,11,18,25 at 5-8 p.m. Computer Classes Free drop-in, hands-on assistance with online applications; resume writing, email accounts and more. Assistance offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Any questions, call Cheryl at 914- 941-2416 ext. 315. Free. In the 2nd Floor Conference Room. -Ongoing Mondays, November 4,11,18,25 at 7 – 8:15 p.m. Beginner/Intermediate Yoga Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register please contact the Teen Room at 914-941-2416 ext. 336. This program is for Teens and Adults. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket. Yoga is taught by trained yoga instructor Catherine Riedel. Free. In the Budarz Theater. -On-Going Wednesdays, November 6,13,20,27 at 6:30 p.m. English Conversation Group For English as a Second Language Learners. Practice speaking and listening in a relaxed, social environment. No registration needed. Free. In the 2nd floor Conference Room. -Ongoing Saturdays, November 2,9,16,23,30 at 11 a.m. Beginner Yoga Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register please contact the Teen Room at 914-941-2416 ext. 336. This program is for Teens and Adults. Please bring a yoga mat and blanket. Yoga is taught by trained yoga instructor Catherine Riedel. Free. In the Budarz Theater.
CROTON CHORALE POETRY IN MUSIC Join us November 9th at 8pm when the Croton Chorale presents a program of “Poetry in Music” – choral settings of English and American poetry. The program features Morten Lauridsen’s and Samuel Barber’s beautiful settings of James Agee’s “Sure, on This Shining Night”, Laura Farnell’s moving interpretation of Frye’s “Do Not Stand by My Grave and Weep”, Parry’s rousing setting of William Blake’s “Jerusalem”, some sonnets of John Donne set by Croton’s reclusive Robert Kirkman, and Eric Whitacre’s haunting setting of Robert Frost’s “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” (a/k/a/ “Sleep”). Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Asbury United Methodist Church, 17 Old Post Road South, Croton-on-Harmon, NY. A benefit for the Cortlandt Emergency Food Bank. Contributions: Adults $20; Students/Seniors $10; Children free
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The Jug Tavern of Sparta will conduct walking tours of the historic Sparta neighborhood at the south end of Ossining. The tour will begin at the Jug Tavern (Rockledge Avenue and Revolutionary Road, behind the CVS) at 1 p.m. with a showing of the newly produced video “The Battle for Sparta.” Participants will then walk about six blocks through the neighborhood learning about the historic homes in the landmarked district and wind up back at the Jug Tavern at around 3. The tour will be led by Dr. Alan Stahl, a historian who serves as president of the Jug Tavern, Inc., the not-for-profit that operates the historic building at the entrance to the Sparta community. The tour is free, but participation is limited to 20 people. For a reservation or further information, contact [email protected]. Remaining tours are scheduled for November 10, 2013, and March 9, April 13, and May 18, 2014. Additional tours can be arranged for groups; contact [email protected] to make arrangements.
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“CHRISTMAS IS COMING" to St. Paul's on-the-Hill Episcopal Church and before you know it this annual holiday celebration will be here! Mark your calendars now for Saturday, November 16, 2013, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is a festive, fun filled day that you do not want to miss. The Lantern Gift Shop will be transformed into a magical Christmas shop with many wonderful gifts, crafts and decorations for purchase and will be open from 10a.m.- 4p.m. There will also be a "Soup & Sandwich" Luncheon served from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00p.m. In addition there will be a Holiday Foods Table, Attic Treasure Sale and Gift Basket Drawing with "Four Fabulous Gift Baskets and a Guy Box". St. Paul's On-The-Hill Episcopal Church is located at 40 Ganung Drive, Ossining, off rte. 133. For information, call (914) 941-6627. Come and bring friends....we will be waiting to welcome you.
Ossining Union Free School District Health & Wellness Fair Free Child Safety IDs; PTA Coat & Boot Sale; Free Dental Screenings, Free Giveaways, Park Early Education Center, Saturday, November 16th 10am – 1pm • PTA Winter Coat & Boot Sale • Ossining Open Door (Recess Rocks, Wellness Program, Outreach & Enrollment) • Masonic Safety Identification Program (Free Child Identification System) • Westchester Dental Hygienists Association (Free Dental Screenings) • Food Allergy Research Education (FARE) • Ossining Police Department (Free Car Seat Installs and Checks) • OVAC (Free Ambulance tours, first aid education, and blood pressure screenings) • Ninth District Dental Association • Blythedale Childrens Hospital (Eat Well Be Well) • Aramark Food Service • Eat Smart New York! • Literacy Zone & First Steps • Communities That Care • Ossining Matters • Fuel Up to Play 60 Hudson Health Plan Questions? Please Contact: Alyson Perriott, RN 762-5850 ext. 6304
Words & Music Concert Series brings Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan to the Budarz theater with special guest Christopher Brown The Ossining Library Foundation’s critically acclaimed Words & Music Concert Series presented by TD Bank returns on Sunday, November 17th at 2:00pm with a performance by Joe D’Urso & Stone Caravan plus special guest Christopher Brown. Joe D'Urso & Stone Caravan, an Americana/Jersey Shore/Rock & Roll band, released their 13th album, "Sway" in January 2013. In describing the album as “a fine and moving gem” Joe Wawrzyniak of JerseyBeat.com said “D’Urso’s straightforward songwriting has a plain-spoken simplicity to it that cuts right to the heart of the matter with a refreshing clarity and dearth of pretense.”
Christopher Brown is not only a singer songwriter, but an artist-illustrator who can capture a subject's essence through caricature. With a few strokes, he reveals hints of a character's nature or temperament, their mystery or charm. Westchester-based Brown does the same thing with lyric and melody, outlining and shading characters and moments, even yearnings and states of mind.
Hosted and curated by Ossining resident Alan Marzelli, the Words & Music series brings well known singer-songwriters and recording artists to the Library’s 200-seat Budarz Theater for free Sunday afternoon concerts. All performances begin at 2:00pm. Doors open at 1:30 and seating is on a first come, first served basis. The Ossining Public Library is located at 53 Croton Avenue in Ossining. For more information, call (914) 941-2416 x327 or visit http://ossininglibrary.org/
Early Elton to headline Words & Music Concert series November 22 benefit concert Tickets are now on sale for the Ossining Library Foundation’s Words & Music concert series’ fall benefit concert that will take place on Friday, November 22 at 8:00pm in the Budarz Theater featuring the music of Elton John with the piano driven power trio Early Elton. General admission seating is $35, and tickets can be purchased online at http://wordsandmusic.brownpapertickets.com/. Doors open at 7:00pm for the 8:00pm concert, and there will be a reception with the artists in the art gallery afterwards. The net proceeds from the evening will be used to underwrite free Sunday afternoon concerts in the critically acclaimed Words & Music concert series. Early Elton is a tribute to the Elton John trio tours of 1970 to 1972 featuring Jeff Kazee of Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes (piano & vocals), Rich Pagano of The Fab Faux (drums & vocals) and John Conte of Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes (bass & vocals). Formed in 2011, Early Elton is dedicated to capturing and utilizing the spirit, mood and energy from Elton John’s early tours in their live performances.
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Congregation Sons of Israel Presents GERSHON SIZOMU, Chief Rabbi of Uganda, In Concert at CSI Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 8:00 PM Please make check payable to CSI, enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope to: CSI, 1666 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510. General Admission $20 and Senior/Student $10, For information contact Cantor Shiovitz at (914) 923-0175 or at [email protected].
Collegium Westchester Chorus and Orchestra will begin its 2013-14 season with a concert on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at 8 pm, at First Presbyterian Church in Ossining NY (34 South Highland Avenue, on Route 9 opposite Ossining High School). The program, conducted by Eric Kramer, will include Bach's Motet BWV 227, Wagner's Sigfried Idyll, and Copland's Appalachian Spring Suite. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. For more information, call 914-282-8611 or visit www.collegiumwestchester.org. Collegium Westchester's performances are made possible in part by the Arts Alive program of ArtsWestchester, with funding from the Decentralization Program of the New York State Council on the Arts.
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Save the Date To Celebrate! Monday, December 2nd at CSI - Join PJ Library @ CSI to help them build the tallest Lego Menorah 4:30 PM – 6 PM Snacks provided by the CSI N.S. PTA; 5:30 PM – 6 PM Adult Learning. The REAL story of Chanukah with Rabbi Kane And for even more fun, join them at 6 PM for CHANUKAH DINNER ($5 per person) Chanukah Community Sing-A-Long, Lighting of the Outdoor Menorah. RSVP to [email protected]. They can plan better if you let us know you’re coming! You can send a check made out to CSI for dinner @ $5/person to: CSI, 1666 Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 ATTN: Chanukah Dinner. The CSI Gift Shop will be open too!
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