VILLAGE OF OSSINING MUNICIPALBUILDING 16 Croton Avenue Ossining, N. Y. 10562 (914) 941-3554 FAX (914) 941-5940
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Christina Papes 914-941-3554
The Wobble Café 10 Year Anniversary ~ A retrospective collection of illustrations from the Sweet Shop to The Wobble Café by Ron Dube. Come celebrate Wobble Café’s 10th Anniversary and recent Grand Prize winning of the General Mills Neighborhood to Nation recipe contest with Rich and Beylka. Opening Reception: April 15th from 6 – 8 p.m. 21 Campwoods Road, Ossining, New York 10562 914-762-3456.
Join the OSSINING DOCUMENTARY & DISCUSSION SERIES Thursday, April 16th for our “SOLUTIONS” Event in honor of EARTH DAY. Rather than address what’s NOT being done, we’re focusing on the positive! CREATE • COMMUNICATE • CELEBRATE Solutions highlights the positive ideas and activities regarding climate challenges and environmental issues that we are learning about as we travel and ask questions. Following the screening of 7 Episodes on a trek through India documenting Solutions, we will have 6 local folks involved in pioneering Solutions give 5 minute multi-media “talks” – lots of hands-on & opportunity to speak one-on-one with the presenters, including Ossining’s very own Niki Gallo Hammond who will illustrate functionality and design aspects of earthen/cob ovens! Bringing the Community Together One Film at a Time & As Always, FREE! At the Ossining Library’s Magnificent Budarz Theatre with Screening at 6:30 & Seating Beginning 6:15 For more info: http://ossiningdocumentaries.org/upcoming-films/april-16th-solutions/
CALL FOR VENDORS! DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING. Go to:http://www.greenossining.org/2015-earth-day-festival-vendor-registration/ Ossining’s 5th Annual Earth Day Festival April 18th – A Riverfront Day of Free Family Events Honoring Our Planet and Celebrating Solar Energy Join the Greater Ossining community in our annual celebration of Earth Day. Green Ossining’s 5th Annual Earth Day Festival at Louis B. Engel Waterfront Park will be on April 18th from 11am-4pm. Bring your family and friends. Learn how to live a more sustainable life, visit artisan vendors, and enjoy food and live music on the Hudson River. The Festival has grown from about 300 attendees in its first year with an expectation to surpass last year's 1,800 attendees. This year, we celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Earth Day, as well as focusing our theme on solar energy. Hosted by Green Ossining with sponsorship support from a variety of community businesses, featured events of the day include: • Artisan Vendors • Athletic Swap- Sports & Recreation Equipment: Do you have sports equipment your kids may have outgrown such as bats, skates, rackets, cleats, sticks and/or protective gear? Is there sports equipment you may need? Come on down and swap! • Delicious Local Food including vegetarian and vegan fare • Craft Beer hosted by Captain Lawrence Brewing Co. • E-Waste: Bring your E-Waste down and we’ll even show you how it can be re- purposed, re-used and recycled (and even provide a tax-deductible receipt!) SPECIAL CALL for working MP3 PLAYERS for Bethel Nursing Home project. • Go Solar!: Ossining/Briarcliff’s participation in Solarize Westchester, an initiative to make the purchase and installation of solar panels for local residents and businesses easier and more cost effective. http://www.solarizewestchester.com/solarize-ossining-briarcliff/ will be featured at the event, along with our selected vendor for this effort: Ross Solar Group • Live Music: Enjoy a day of live music with local musicians such as KJ Denhert and a performance by our stage host’s -Mike & Miriam Risko and the Mike Risko Band , as well as a special feature performance by Solar Punch - a solar- powered rock band with a mission to provide environmental education – who will power our main stage with 100% clean energy from the sun. • Textile Recycling: We’ll be accepting clothing, shoes and household linens in any condition! Bring down some loved t-shirts and we will show you how to upcycle them and make a re-useable bag. • Local “Green” Services/ Product Vendors available for sharing green practices and products. • Learn about using eco-friendly products &how to save money by reducing your carbon footprint! • Do-It-Yourself Crafts • Kid-Focused Activities • Community Organizations: All existing to help you! Learn more about the variety of groups in our own backyard. Stay tuned for more updates and about other special events happening throughout the day! For more information including 2015 vendor registration, join us on Facebook at facebook.com/pages/Green-Ossining/339309057894, or go to greenossining.org.
GARDEN TALK, “PLANNING YOUR VEGETABLE GARDEN” on SATURDAY, APRIL 25th from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Ossining Organic Community Garden in Cedar Lane Park. Cornell Master Gardener Mary Patrzalek will lead an informative workshop on how to plan your vegetable garden. She will share tips on garden design, soil management and what to plant, at what time. This event is free and open to the public. The Ossining Organic Community Garden is accessible for gardeners with limited abilities and mobility.
APRIL EVENTS FOR ADULTS AT THE OSSINING PUBLIC LIBRARY Art Exhibits: -Main Gallery – Photo exhibit by Winifred Boyd. Show runs April 1 – 29. -Hallway Gallery – Frabric Display by Anita Sklar. Show runs April 1 – 29.
-Thursdays, April 10,17,24 at 2 p.m. Poetry Writing Class In celebration of National Poetry Month, the library is offering a poetry class. Learn first-hand how to write poetry. Whether you are a writer of poetry or not or just want to learn more about poetry itself then register for this class. This class is taught by writer and poet Catherine Wald. This class is a four-week only class. Registration is required. To register please call the library at 914-941-2416 ext. 327. Free. In the 2nd Floor Conference Room. -Thursday, April 16th at 7 p.m. President Abraham Lincoln Presentation Local Lincoln Historian, John Muranelli, will give an informative presentation on the Assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. This year marks the 150th anniversary of Lincoln’s death. All are welcome to attend. Free. In the 2nd floor Conference Room. -Saturday, April 18th at 2 p.m. Money Talks Financial Workshop Two Financial Representatives will give an informative presentation on how to be financially successful. Registration is required. To register please call the library at 914-941-2416 ext. 327. This is the final workshop in this series. All are welcome to attend. Free. In the 2nd floor Conference Room. -Monday, April 20th at 10 a.m. Senior Supportive Housing Presentation A representative from the Westchester Independent Living Center of White Plains will give an informative and insightful presentation on housing for seniors in Westchester County. This presentation is designed for seniors only. If you are a senior yourself or know someone who could benefit from this program please do attend. Registration is not required. This program is co-sponsored by Livable Communities. Free. In the 2nd floor Conference Room. -Wednesday, April 22nd at 7 p.m. Health & Wellness Series Local nutritionist, Ilia Regini, will discuss how to make simple recipe’s at home such as a healthy nutritious salad. All are welcome to attend. Free. In the Budarz Theater. -Monday, April 27th at 7 p.m. Library Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting This meeting is open to the public. All are welcome to attend. Free. In the Director’s Office. -Tuesday, April 28th at 10 a.m. Friends 1-Day Book Sale! The Friends of the Library will be holding a 1-day book sale. This book sale will be mostly paperback books. Prices vary. All are welcome to attend. Located in the Budarz Theater. -Wednesday, April 29th at 7 p.m. Spanish Book Club The book to be discussed is ‘Vuelo del Cisne’ by Rosario Ferre’. Copies of the book can be found at the Information Desk. All are welcome to attend. Free. In the Teen Meeting Room. -Thursday, April 30th at 7 p.m. Author Event with Jeffrey Pennington Author Jeffrey Pennington will discuss his book ‘Lincoln’s Assassin.’ This year is the 150th Anniversary of President Lincoln’s Assassination. Come to the program and learn more on the topic. Copies of the Book will be available for purchase and signing. All are welcome to attend. Free. In the 2nd Floor Conference Room. -On-Going Mondays, April 6,13,20,27at 5-8 p.m. Computer Classes Free drop-in, hands-on assistance with online applications, 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. -On-Going Mondays, April 6,13,20,27at 7 – 8:15 p.m. Beginner/Intermediate Yoga Pre-registration is not required. For more information 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 Mondays, April 6,13,20,27 at 2 p.m. Resume Help Free half-hour appointments are available to help you prepare or improve your resume. Call the Reference Desk at 914-941-2416 ext. 320 to sign-up. By appointment only! Free. On the 2nd Floor. -On-Going Tuesdays, April 7,14,21,28 at 1:30 p.m. Memoir Writing Class This class is conducted by local author and poet, Catherine Wald. Learn all the techniques of how to write your memoir. Registration is required. To register please call the library at 914- 941-2416 ext. 327. Free. In the 2nd Floor Conference Room. -On-Going Tuesdays, April 7,14,21,28 at 4 p.m. Chess If you love to play chess then this is the class for you! Learn new techniques and play with other chess lovers. All are welcome to attend. Free. In the 2nd Floor Conference Room. -On-Going Wednesdays, April 1,8,15,22,29at 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. -On-Going Wednesdays, April 1,8,15,22,29 at 3 p.m. Spanish Conversation Group At this Spanish Language meet-up, you’ll meet new amigos as you practice speaking. Discover new phrases and finally figure out verb conjugations. Meet locals who share an interest in Spanish Language & culture for conversation and fun. This group is geared toward intermediate to advanced Spanish learners, but beginners are also welcome. Free. In the 2nd floor Conference Room. -On-Going Thursdays, April 23, 30 at 1:30 p.m. SBIC - Senior Benefits Information Centers Do you have questions about medicare or other senior benefits? Well help is here for you two Thursdays a month. This program is for adults ages 60 and older, and those caring for the elderly, will achieve a better understanding of Medicare health plans and prescription drug coverage. Information and counseling is provided about different types of government programs, including federal and state financial assistance programs, and county-wide benefits. This program is offered by the Westchester Library System. Free. In the 2nd floor conference room. -On-Going Thursdays, April 2,9,16,23,30 at 4 p.m. Chess Chess is now offered on Thursdays in addition to Tuesdays. Learn to play the game of chess with an instructor. All ages are welcome. Free. In the 2nd floor Conference Room. -On-Going Fridays, April 3,10,17,24 at 4:30 p.m. Mindfulness Class This weekly mindfulness series has two alternating formats. The meditation format relaxes the mind and body and the In Daily Life format looks at practical ways to reduce stress, improve health, overcome fear and anxiety. The class also covers tips on how to problem solve and use techniques. This class is open to all. Free. In the 2nd Floor Conference Room. -On-Going Saturdays, April 11,18,25 at 11:30 a.m. Beginner Yoga Pre-registration is not required. For more information 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.
Ossining Recreation & Parks Department: On-line and in person spring program registration has begun! All individuals looking to register for a program, whether on-line or in person, must have a current Rec ID card at the time of registration. You can find a full listing of our Spring programs in the 2015 Spring/Summer brochure posted on the Recreation & Parks Department page of the Village website at www.villageofossining.org, or by visiting the Community Center to pick up our program flyers. To access on-line registration please visit the following link, https://apm.activecommunities.com/ossiningrecreation or click the on-line registration link on the Recreation & Parks Department homepage. Don't forget to also visit our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Ossining.Recreation and "Like" us to keep up to date with department happenings.
PART TIME OFFICE HELP NEEDED Active design studio in downtown Ossining is looking for part time help. Job description: Filing, organizing design library, sending and receiving packages, answering phones, walking the dog, Bear. 2-3 hours a day 2-3 days a week. We are flexible, but need a steady schedule. Perfect for a responsible and neat high school student, college student or recent graduate. Own car desired but not a must. 10 minute walk from Metro North on the Hudson Line. If you know the elements of book keeping or want to learn, great, but again that is not required for the job. Starting at $10.00-15.00/ hr. Contact Kaja Gam @ 917-748-6749, or send an email:
Green Building Regulations Work Committee The Village of Ossining is looking for five people to serve on the Village’s Green Building Regulations Work Committee. This committee will be a work committee. The committee will meet bimonthly and this project is anticipated to take a little over a year to complete. It is anticipated that a committee member will be able to attend the meetings. Access to e-mail is a must. People with knowledge in the development, environmental, real estate, and legal fields are encouraged to apply. All those that would like to participate please send a letter of interest that includes the following information: 1) Contact Information; 2) Your affiliation with Village of Ossining; 3) Experience or background in the following fields: development, environmental, real estate, and/or law; and 4) Explanation of your interest in green building regulations. Please submit your letter of interest to Christina Papes at [email protected]. Any questions please contact Valerie Monastra at the Planning Department at 914-762- 6232 or at [email protected].
April 2015 Programs at the Briarcliff Manor Public Library -THE LINCOLN ASSASSINATION: A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE Tuesday, April 14 at 7:00 pm at the Briarcliff Manor Public Library To mark the exact 150th anniversary of the assassination of President Lincoln, John Muranelli a Lincoln enthusiast and local resident, presents his research on the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, including his 3-D models recreating the events of that fateful day. This program is co-sponsored with the Briarcliff Manor-Scarborough Historical Society. -HEALTH CARE DECISIONS DAY Thursday, April 16 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at the Briarcliff Manor Public Library Learn about the importance of having a Health Care Proxy so that someone we trust can make healthcare decisions for us in case we lose capacity to make these decisions for ourselves. A volunteer from the Westchester End of Life Coalition will be available from 11 am-1 pm to distribute Health Care Proxy forms and to answer your questions. --FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES: Into the Woods (PG) Friday, April 17 at 7:00 pm A witch tasks a childless baker and his wife with finding magical items from classic fairy tales to reverse the curse put on their family tree. This film adaptation of Stephen Sondheim’s musical stars Meryl Streep. This movie is recommended for viewers 10 years of age and older. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent. You may bring your own snacks. -REINCARNATIONS: FINDING THE ART OF THE PAST IN THE PRESENT Sunday, April 19 at 2:00 pm at the Briarcliff Manor Public Library Modern and postmodern artists were ALL—without exception—influenced by the masterworks of the past. This presentation will give you a chance to visit with masters from many of the critical periods and movements of art—throughout the ages—and to find out a few things about each of them (and their eras) you may not know. You’ll also discover how later artists and periods were influenced by earlier ones, in ways that will surprise you. How did medieval stained glass and illuminated manuscripts inspire Henri Matisse? What does Renaissance art have in common with Expressionism? Join us to see a very different take on some of your favorite art and artists. Jill Kiefer, PhD, an art historian and teaching artist and the Founder and Director of What About Art, will lead this program. -THE INTERNET FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS: A WORKSHOP Thursday, April 23 at 7:00 pm (Lecture) at the Briarcliff Manor Public Library Saturday, April 25 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (Tutorial) We'll survey the internet's most popular and useful aspects for photographers including communication, inspiration, community, buying and selling, problem-solving, subject matter expertise, finding photogenic locations, syncing photos on your digital devices, and your personal and/or business photo gallery. Jim Christensen, a photographer and member of the Westchester Photographic Society, will be the speaker. As a follow-up to the talk, you can sign up for an hour of one-on-one consulting with the Jim who will answer any questions you have about photography, cameras, computers, storage and digital image software. Registration is required for one of the six tutorial slots. -NETWORKING WORKS Tuesday, April 28 at 7:00 pm at the Briarcliff Manor Public Library Learn how to build relationships to obtain information and leads to enhance your career including using in-person as well as online strategies. Marie Riffel, a professional career counselor, presents this program as part of WEBS, the Westchester Library System’s Career and Educational Counseling Service.
Mike Risko Music at 144 Croton Ave in Ossining is offering a half day Summer Arts Program during the weeks of 7/6 and/or 7/13 for kids in grades 1-5. This program will run from 10am-1pm Monday-Friday. You can register for one or both weeks. Activities will include music lessons, voice classes, musical theatre and improv, basic dance and movement and musically inspired art projects. Students will also get to explore different instruments and work on the instrument that they are currently playing in school. For more info please call us anytime at 762-8757 or visit our website at www.mikeriskomusicschool.com Also inquire about Rock Band Camp which runs during the week of 8/24-8/28.
Village of Ossining Water Department Notice Hydrant Flushing Schedule The Village of Ossining Water Department will start their semiannual hydrant-flushing program on Monday evening, April 6, 2015. Flushing of hydrants will be performed between 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. in order to minimize disruptions to our residents. The entire hydrant-flushing program will take approximately five weeks to complete. As the flushing of hydrants takes place closer to your home, you may notice some discoloration in your water first thing in the morning. Do not be alarmed. Just run your water for a short period of time and it should clear up. If the discoloration persists, please notify the Water Department at 941-6111.
Sparta Walking Tours scheduled for April 19 The first of this year’s walking tours of the historic Sparta neighborhood at the south end of Ossining will be held on Sunday, April 19.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 video “The Battle for Sparta.” Participants will then walk about six blocks through the neighborhood learning about the historic homes in the landmarked district; the tour will end at around 3 p.m.Dr. Alan Stahl, a neighborhood resident and former president of the Jug Tavern, who teaches in the History Department of Princeton University, will lead the tour. The other dates scheduled for 2015 are all Sundays: May 24, June 21, July 19, August 23, September 13, and October 18; check the Jug Tavern website (www.jugtavern.org) for updates. The tour is free, but participation is limited to 20 people. For a reservation or further information, contact [email protected]. Additional tours can be arranged for groups; contact [email protected] to make arrangements.
HISTORIC HOMES OF OSSINING: Visit Some of the Historic Homes on the Eastern Side of Ossining A tour presented by The Ossining Historical Society Museum Saturday, April 25, 2015 12:00 p.m. 914-941-0001……………[email protected] Park at Ossining School District Roosevelt School. Buses will leave promptly at noon. Tickets $40 members/$45 non-members. Credit cards or checks payable to OHSM by April 18. Wine & cheese reception at the Museum at conclusion of tour. Rain or shine. Proudly Sponsored by Emigrant Bank Ossining Historical Society Museum 196 Croton Avenue, Ossining New York 10562.
Jeff Slate & Friends to headline Words & Music concert on April 26 Jeff Slate and his all-star band will take the stage at the Budarz Theater on Sunday, April 26th as part of the Words & Music Concert Series presented by TD Bank. Singer- songwriter Annie Minogue will join the band in a special guest appearance. 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 2pm. 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/. Jeff Slate & Friends features drummer Steve Holley (Wings, Ian Hunter), guitarist Jimmy McElligott and bassist Rich Mullen. They will perform hits and deep cuts from Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, the Beatles and more, alongside original music from Jeff’s career inspired by these legendary artists. Special guest Annie Minogue will join the band for several songs, including one of her original compositions.
Ferry Sloops Presents: "The Hudson River School of Painting" At the next Ferry Sloops meeting on Wednesday, May 6, 7:30PM at Shattemuc Yacht Club, Cynthia Andersen will present a multi-media lecture on "The Hudson River School of Painting". Learn about The Hudson River School, a mid-19th century American art movement by a group of landscape painters, whose aesthetic vision was influenced by romanticism. Their paintings depict the Hudson River Valley and the surrounding area, as well as the Catskill Mountains, Adirondack Mountains, and the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Their mission was to create an "American" landscape vision and literary voice based on the exploration of Nature - the natural world defined as a resource for spiritual renewal and as an expression of national and cultural identity. Cynthia Andersen is a Teacher/Consultant for the Visually Impaired for the Ossining School District. She earned her B.A. from Hunter College, majoring in History with a concentration in Early American Culture, and a Masters degree in Education and Art History. Cynthia, an amateur painter, has been researching, writing and lecturing about the Hudson River School of Painting for more than ten years. Admission is FREE and open to the public. Come with a dish to share at 6:30PM and join us for a potluck supper or arrive a little before 7:30PM for the presentation. Shattemuc Yacht Club is the host of the Ferry Sloops "2015 Spring Lecture Series”. For more information, please visit the Ferry Sloops website http://www.ferrysloops.org/
OSSINING PUBLIC LIBRARY BUDGET VOTE & THREE SEATS AVAILABLE ON BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Ossining Public Library Board of Trustees has scheduled its Budget Vote and Trustee Election to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Ossining High School Gymnasium. This year three seats become available on the Board of Trustees. The term for two of these seats is for three (3) years beginning July 1, 2015 and expiring June 30, 2018. The term for the third is for one year beginning July 1, 2015 and expiring June 30, 2016. Petition packets for Board of Trustee candidates are now available. Interested candidates may obtain a petition packet from the Assistant Director of the Library, Business Office, 53 Croton Avenue, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and on Wednesday between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The last day for filing petitions with the School District Clerk is 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 20, 2015. For further information please contact: Mrs. Molly W. Robbins, Assistant Director Ossining Public Library (914) 941-2416, ext. 345
The Ossining Story: A Bicentennial Celebration 1813–2013 is still available for purchase. This special-edition souvenir journal commemorated 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. Copies of the book are available at the Ossining Municipal Building (16 Croton Ave.). Copies may also be purchased online at the Village of Ossining Web site www.villageofossining.org.
The Words & Music Concert Series presented by TD Bank EARLY ELTON: Tumbleweed Connection to be performed live at the Budarz Theater May 8, 2015 at 8pm Join us on FRIDAY, MAY 8th at the Budarz theater as the piano driven power trio Early Elton returns to perform Elton John's platinum certified album Tumbleweed Connection in its entirety. Released in 1970, Elton John's third album was a concept album based on country & western themes that included classic songs such as Country Comfort, Amoreena and Burn Down the Mission. 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. Tickets can be purchased online at: http://wordsandmusic.brownpapertickets.com/
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Maryknoll Speakers Series: Peace Activist, Lay Theologian Jim Forest Discusses The Concept Of “Loving Our Enemies” In A Violent World In a world filled with conflict and hatred, the ability to love one’s enemies often seems irrational if not impossible. However, embracing enemies is basic to Christianity. It is the message Jesus taught through direct instruction, through parables and by example. Internationally renowned educator, peace activist, lay theologian and spiritual writer Jim Forest will speak about "Loving Our Enemies" on Sunday, April 19, at 2:30 p.m. as part of the spring Maryknoll Speakers Series. Mr. Forest’s presentation will be held at the Maryknoll Mission Center at 55 Ryder Road in Ossining. Presented by the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, the series is free and open to the public. Reservations are requested and can be made by email ([email protected]), or by calling 914-941-7636 extension 2445. Additional information and directions can be found at www.maryknollsociety.org. Mr. Forest’s long career has included working relationships with Dorothy Day and the Catholic Worker, with Trappist monk Thomas Merton and with Buddhist leader Thich Nhat Hanh. Mr. Forest’s books have included several published by Orbis Books, the publishing division of the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers. These books include All is Grace: A Biography of Dorothy Day, Living with Wisdom: A Life of Thomas Merton, Praying with Icons and Loving Our Enemies. Follow Orbis Books on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/orbisbooks . Mr. Forest and his wife, Nancy, live and work in Alkmaar, the Netherlands, where he serves as the international secretary of the Orthodox Peace Fellowship.
Upcoming presentations in the 2015 Maryknoll Speakers Series are: • Sunday, May 17, Margaret A. Farley, Gilbert L. Stark Professor Emerita of Christian ethics, Yale University Divinity School, New Haven, Connecticut. Topic: “Changing the Questions (Forgiveness).” • Sunday, October 4, Sister Elizabeth A. Johnson, distinguished professor of theology, Fordham University, New York. Topic: “Abounding in Kindness.” • Sunday, October 25, Michael Higgins, vice president, Catholic Mission and Identity, Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Connecticut. Topic: “Thomas Merton” in celebration of the Merton Centenary.
Exploring a New Way to “Do Justice” Will be Focus of Mission Institute Program “Increasing inequality, pervasive violence, divisive politics...what has all of our work for social justice meant?” wonders Sister Nancy Sylvester, IHM, founder of the Institute for Communal Contemplation and Dialogue, Detroit, MI. The instructor for Maryknoll Mission Institute’s upcoming five-day program, “Upstart Spring: Imagine Justice… Exploration into God,” to be held May 10-15, at Maryknoll Sisters Center, 10 Pinesbridge Road, Ossining, Sister Nancy, will help participants to explore this question by challenging them to “deepen (their) contemplative practice communally and imagine new ways of being with each other, with all beings on Earth and with the Divine.” The group will also explore what it means to exercise contemplative power and imagine doing justice in new ways. Past president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, Sister Nancy serves as president of the Institute and executive director of its major project, Engaging Impasse: Circlues of Contemplation and Dialogue® and its various programs, including Transformation in a Time of Uncertainty. She has served as an advisor on the United States Bishops’ International Policy Committee and a member of the board of the National Interfaith Committee for Worker Justice, where she was a founding member. Nancy holds a master’s degree in human development, with a concentration in economics and theology, from St. Mary’s University, Winona, MN, and a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and political science from St. Louis University. The cost for the five-day program is $200, plus a one-time $50 registration fee. For more information or to register, call 914-941-7575, ext. 5671, or visit them online at www.maryknollsisters.org/mmi.
On the same day that Maryknoll welcomes Mr. Forest, the Maryknoll Museum of Living Mission and the Maryknoll Gift Shop will be open to the public 1-5 p.m. A new temporary exhibit in the museum features the path to canonization for four Maryknoll priests. Two of the priests are the Maryknoll co-founders, Bishop James A. Walsh and Father Thomas F. Price. The other two priests are New Yorkers, Bishop Francis X. Ford from Brooklyn and Maryknoll’s first seminarian, and Staten Island’s Father Vincent R. Capodanno, a recipient of the Medal of Honor who was killed while serving as a military chaplain in Vietnam.
Braircliff Congregational Church ENORMOUS Rummage Sale SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2015, 9am-4pm, 30 South State Road at Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor. Including Clothes, Jewelry, Books, China, Housewares, Toys, Appliances, Furniture, Sporting Goods and MORE! LUNCH served and BAKE SALE DONATIONS ACCEPTED: Sun, 4/19, 11am-3pm; Mon, 4/20, Wed, 4/22, Thu, 4/23, 9am- 4pm; LATE NIGHT, Tues, 4/21, 9am-9pm For more info, please contact 914-941-4368 or visit www.briarcliffchurch.org
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