VILLAGE OF OSSINING MUNICIPAL BUILDING 16 Croton Avenue Ossining, N. Y. 10562 (914) 941-3554 FAX (914) 941-5940
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Christina Papes 914-941-3554
Have Ideas? Concerns? Suggestions? Then come have coffee with your Westchester County Legislator Catherine Borgia. Residents of Westchester County’s District 9, which includes Briarcliff Manor, Cortland Manor, Croton on Hudson, Ossining & Peekskill will have an opportunity to meet, discuss and brainstorm ideas and concerns to their county legislator. Residents are invited to join County Legislator Catherine Borgia for Coffee Remaining Dates: Saturday April 26, 2014 D’ouro Portuguese Café 123 Main Street, Ossining, NY 10562 10:00AM-12:00NOON Saturday May 3, 2014 Starbucks Coffee 107 N State Rd, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 10:00AM-11:00AM “I think it’s very important to sit down and hear the people I serve on regular basis. This office is committed to making sure residents are involved in the process and that their government is working for them and meeting their needs,” said Borgia
GOT DRUGS? Of course you do. What you don’t have is a safe, convenient way to dispose of all those unused, unwanted, expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications on a regular basis . . . till now. National Prescription Take-Back Day is this Saturday, April 26 between 10 am and 2 pm at the Birdsall-Fagan Police/Court Facility at 86-88 Spring Street in Ossining between to turn in your unwanted meds. It will only take a few minutes of your time and you can safely dispose of unwanted prescription medications, patches, ointments, drug samples, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and pet medications. Many Americans are not aware that unused or expired medicines are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the United States are increasing at alarming rates, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to abuse of these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. You can play an important role in keeping these drugs off the street, out of our water supply, away from our wildlife, and most important, unavailable to our children. Here’s what you can do: 1. Clean out your medicine chest today and gather all unused, expired, unwanted prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs. Leave them in the original container or bottle if possible; obscure or remove any personally identifying information on the packaging. 2. Bring them to the Take-Back collection location at 86-88 Spring Street this Saturday, beginning at 10 a.m. up till 2 p.m. Clean out your medicine chest on a regular basis and drop any unwanted drugs at the Ossining Police Station MedReturn. In supp ort of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s prescription take-back initiative, Ossining has introduced a MedReturn Drug Collection Unit, permanently installed inside the Ossining Village Police Department’s front door at 88 Spring Street. If you cannot make it to the drug/court facility this Saturday, the MedReturn unit is there for you, secure and anonymous, 24/7 to collect unwanted drugs and make sure they are disposed of properly before they can be misused. The MedReturn Drug Collection Unit is an initiative of the Ossining Communities That Care Coalition (CTC) and the Village of Ossining Police Department. It was funded by a Drug- Free Community grant from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). CTC is a coalition of concerned individuals and diverse community organizations whose goal is to reduce the use of alcohol and drugs in Ossining and prevent underage drinking. To learn more about safe disposal of medicines, visithttp://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/BuyingUsingMedicineSafely/Ensu ringSafeUseofMedicine/SafeDisposalofMedicines/ucm186187.htm To learn more about prescription drug abuse, visit http://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/prescription-drug-abuse To learn more about Ossining Communities That Care coalition, visit www.ossiningctc.org or fan us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/OssiningCommunitiesThatCare
The questions of spring: When will asparagus appear at Ossining's Down to Earth Farmers Market? How about garlic scapes? Wild ramps? All of Mother Nature's seasonal offerings are soon to arrive! Stop by the farmers market on Saturday, from 9 am to 1 pm, to discover her latest bounty. In addition to all the great farmers, the market has fresh, local cheese, breads, fish, meats, eggs, pickles, and prepared foods to go. Find us downtown at the corner of Spring and Main Streets, every Saturday, all year around. Thank you for supporting local farmers and food makers.
Downtown Development Fund Council The Village of Ossining Board of Trustees is seeking applicants to serve on the Downtown Development Fund Council. Interested individuals should send their letters of interest/resumes to Ossining Assistant Village Manager, Christina Papes at [email protected] or 914- 941-3554.
VILLAGE OF OSSINING AFFORDABLE HOUSING E-MAIL SUBSCRIPTION The Village of Ossining now has an affordable housing e-mail subscription list. Please go to the Village’s Affordable Housing web page located at www.villageofossining.org. You can sign up there. Any questions please contact the Village of Ossining Planning Department at 914-762- 6232.
Seeking Volunteer Drivers for “RideConnect” RideConnect is seeking volunteers who are able to provide rides to older adults in Westchester County. These rides will enable older adults to access medical appointments, shopping and social activities so they can remain active in their communities and continue to lead fulfilling lives. Contact Karen Ganis, Director 914-864-0955. Email [email protected].
VILLAGE OF OSSINING PUBLIC MEETING ON LAND USE APPROVALS AND BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS WE WANT YOUR COMMENTS. WHAT WORKS? WHAT DOES NOT WORK? WHAT RECOMMENDATIONS DO YOU HAVE TO HELP IMPROVE THE PROCESS? WHEN: May 1st at 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at Village Hall (16 Croton Ave) 1st Floor meeting room And May 14th at 7:30 pm at Village Hall (16 Croton Ave), 1st Floor meeting room
Columbus Lodge # 692 – in affiliation with the Village of Ossining P.B.A. – presents the 11th Annual Classic Car Cruiser Show (including Trucks and Motorcycles) on Sunday, May 4th from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (Rain date May 18th) at the Ossining Train Station. Fun for the entire family! Food, soda, coffee – music by DJ Johnny G. Donation: $5.00 each, or 5 for $20.00. (Registration: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon) For more information, please contact Mike at (914) 403-5244.
Anne M. Dorner Middle School students could soon be talking about cross overs, love matches, and set points thanks to a partnership with Ossining Community Tennis, a not- for-profit organization that is bringing free, after-school tennis lessons to middle schoolers. The program, which is funded by the United States Tennis Association, is aimed at introducing students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades to the sport of tennis. It will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., from April 22 to May 29, at the Ryder Park Tennis Courts in Ossining. Age and skill appropriate racquets, balls, courts are provided: instructors are USTA clinicians. All parents need to do is register and send their children in sneakers and comfortable clothes. The Ossining Union Free School District will provide bus transportation from AMD to the tennis courts. Parents will be responsible for picking up their children after lessons. To register, go to [email protected] or call 914.420.0639
Ossining Public Library Budget Vote and Board of Trustees Vacancies The Ossining Public Library Board of Trustees has scheduled its Budget Vote and Trustee Election to be held on Tuesday, May 20th from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Ossining High School Gym. This year two seats become available on the Board. The term for these two seats begins on July 1, 2014 and expires on June 30, 2017. Petition packets for prospective Board of Trustee candidates are now available. Interested candidates may obtain a petition packet from the Acting 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 Wednesday between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. The last day for filing petitions with the School District Clerk is 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 21, 2014. For further information please contact: Ms. Molly W. Robbins, Acting Director, Ossining Public Library (914) 941-2416 ext. 345.
April Programs for Adults at the Briarcliff Manor Public Library. Registration is recommended for these programs but all are welcome to attend. To register, please email Shelley Glick at [email protected] or call the library at 914-941-7072. Friday Night at the Movies: Philomena (PG-13) - Friday, April 25 at 7:00 pm at the Briarcliff Manor Public Library A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman's search for her son. Judi Dench and Steve Coogan star in this Oscar-nominated new-to-DVD movie based on a powerful true story. This movie is appropriate for viewers 14 years of age and older. You may bring your own snack to the movie. The Lincoln Assassination: A Historical Perspective - Tuesday, April 29 at 7:00 pm at the Briarcliff Manor Public Library Join Lincoln enthusiast and local resident John Muranelli as he presents his research on the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln including his 3-D models recreating the events at Ford’s Theater on April 15, 1865. If you are a history buff and interested in learning more about this significant event in American history, then you won't want to miss this interesting multi- media presentation.
Ossining Library April Programs: -On-Going Wednesdays, April 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. -On-Going Wednesdays, April 2,9,16,23,30 at 1-3 p.m. WEBS Career Counseling Seminar 8 week career counseling seminar led by a professional career counselor. Registration is required with WEBS. A division of the Westchester Library System. To register please call 914-674-3612. Free. In the 2nd floor Conference Room. -Ongoing Saturdays, April 5, 12, 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.
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 foster 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 this week, April 26, is “After the Attack: Picking up the pieces and moving on.” The topic for next week, May 3, is “Life’s Myths: What really leads to happiness.” 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
Join the Ossining Arts Council (OAC) in welcoming a return to Spring with two opportunities to show the world what you did to keep warm in your igloo this past Winter. • CALL TO ALL ARTISTS: “Selfie” is the title of our first exhibition of the season. The word ‘Selfie’ recently joined the lexicon of popular vocabulary. The act itself garnered some fame by Ellen DeGeneres at the Academy Awards and the POTUS with ‘Big Papi’ of the Boston Red Sox. Of course, we all know that the ‘Selfie’ is nothing new - the venerable genre of self- portraiture has been with us for centuries. Smile! “Selfie” will run from May 9th thru June 30th at the Steamer Firehouse Gallery, 117 Main Street, Ossining. • CALL TO ALL ARTISTS: The OAC invites all artists to participate in the OAC Annual Members Show at the Ossining Public Library. You must be a member in good standing to participate. Joining or Renewing is easy - visit ossiningartscouncil.org The OAC Annual Members Show runs June 1st thru June 30th at the Ossining Public Library.
Details for both “Selfie” and the “OAC Members Exhibition" will be available online at www.ossiningartscouncil.org beginning April 9. Or, email [email protected]
Springtime Offerings At The Maryknoll Gift Shop Springtime is a popular time for religious events that include baptism and confirmation. For families celebrating these sacraments during the next several months, the Maryknoll Gift Shop in Ossining can provide a variety of religious keepsake gift ideas. Located at the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Mission Center (55 Ryder Road, Ossining; regular hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.), the gift shop’s selections include At Your Baptism, a book that certainly will retain its sentimental value and explains the sacrament to a child as he or she begins to read with parents, grandparents and godparents. A crucifix for babies and other baptism gifts also are available. For children receiving First Holy Communion, white cross Holy Communion bracelets and rosaries are available for girls along with heart-shaped crystal rosaries and blush pearl rosaries. A semi-precious hematite rosary is available for boys. For confirmation, two books are available for boys and girls that explain the lives of Christian saints, including martyrs, hermits, miracle workers and scholars. Saints Lives & Illuminations tells the stories of more than 70 remarkable men and women who have provided spiritual examples to Christians. More Saints Lives & Illuminations contains stories about 36 additional remarkable men and women of the church. The Maryknoll Gift Shop also offers religious and non-religious greeting cards, a large selection of theological books, religious statues, clothing and other items made by the people Maryknoll serves in mission around the world, and religious puzzles for children. Items must be purchased in person. Call the Maryknoll Gift Shop at 914-941-7636, extension 2427.
Nestled on 13 acres of beautiful and serene landscape, Torview has been creating great summer memories for local residents for over 58 years. Known as the hidden jewel of Ossining, Torview will launch the 2014 summer season for member families beginning Memorial Day Weekend. Members and guests can cool off on the hot and humid early days of summer and enjoy all the club amenities. Torview boasts a 25-meter pool, diving section, separate baby pool, basketball courts, Har-Tru and platform tennis courts, and a snack bar. Additional amenities include swim and tennis lessons, swim and dive team, and family events for Memorial Day, July 4th for kids, moms, and dads as well as bingo night – a longstanding fundraiser for the swim and dive team. Member-owned, Torview Swim and Tennis Club is conveniently located just off route 9A at 25 Stormytown Road and is currently accepting new membership applications for the 2014 season. For membership details check out their website at www.torview.com or contact [email protected]. Torview Swim and Tennis Club, 25 Stormytown Road, Ossining, NY 10562, (914) 941-1818, [email protected]. Torview Swim and Tennis Club in Ossining is hiring lifeguards and other seasonal staff for the Summer 2014 season. Please visit http://www.torview.com/employment.html for positions currently available. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected].
For three consecutive weekends beginning Friday, April 11th, and running through Saturday, April 26th, the Westchester Collaborative Theater (WCT) will open its 2014 season with its most robust mainstage production to date, the world premiere of Ward James Riley’s full-length play, Forget About Me, directed by Jessica Davis Irons, former artistic director of NYC’s Andhow! Theatre Company. Set against a backdrop of the Irish- American tenement world of New York during World War II, Forget About Me explores one family’s struggle with issues of race, religion, physical handicaps and morality and a dangerous secret that hangs in the balance, threatening to implode and destroy everything in its wake. Alan Lutwin, executive director of WCT says, “We chose this play among numerous submissions because of the unforgettable characters Ward has created and for its themes that profoundly resonate with contemporary audiences. At once provocative yet lyrical, filled with humor yet deeply serious, Forget About Me is a powerful piece that we are proud to have debut with WCT.” Playwright Ward James Riley wrote the screenplay for the award-winning short film My Letter To The World, and the stage play Feathers Sometimes Soar On The Breath Of God, a recent Samuel French Festival finalist. Director Jessica Davis Irons directed over 50 productions, developing new work with emerging and established writers at the award-winning Andhow! Theater Company in Brooklyn for 10 years. She directed Off-Broadway in NYC at The Ohio Theater, The Flea Theater, Soho Rep, HERE, The Ontological Theater, and New Georges. The cast of Forget About Me includes WCT members: Femi Alao who studied at the Old Vic Company in England and recently performed with the Manhattan Repertory Company; Julie Griffin, recently seen in WCT’s production of The Pyre; Ann Gulian and Aisling Mulhern, featured in Pleasantville’s Axial Theatre Company productions; Ron Schnittker, who has also appeared in numerous WCT productions and teen actors Somari Davis, Miguel Angel Garcia and Carly Griffin-Fiorella. Andrew Irons is the set and lighting designer for Forget About Me and Libby Brennes-Holtz is designing costumes. Forget About Me will be performed at the Steamer Co. Firehouse Theater, 117 Main St., 2nd Floor in Ossining, NY on Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12 at 8pm, Sunday, April 13 at 3pm; Fridays, April 18 and April 25 at 8pm and Saturdays, April 19 and 26 at 2 pm and 8 pm. Following its engagement at the Steamer Co. Firehouse, the play will go on tour at several Atria senior living facilities throughout Westchester County. Tickets are $20, with $15 discount seats available to WCT and Ossining Arts Council members, as well as seniors and students with ID. Opening night tickets, which include a post-performance reception with the artists are $40. Tickets may be ordered directly through the WCT website: www.wctheater.org The Westchester Collaborative Theater is a multicultural, cooperative theater company located in Ossining, N.Y., solely dedicated to the development of new plays by its member playwrights, actors and directors.
St. Augustine Church, 381 North Highland Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562, will host a Blood Drive sponsored by the Hudson Valley Blood Bank on Sunday, April 27th, from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm in the School. Please give the “Gift of Life”: ~ you never know when you or a family member will need a blood donation.
Spring Workshop Extravanganza - SAVE THE DATE: Sunday, April 27 11:00-1:00 Belly Dance Bootcamp with Nahara ($30) 1:00-2:00 Zumba Workout With Twatasha ($10) 2:00-3:30 Absolute Beginner Flamenco Workshop w/Almudena Serrano of Spain ($40) 4:30-6:00 Intermediate Flamenco Choreography w/Almudena Serrano of Spain ($40) Package Deals For More Than One Workshop! Call Josie @ 914-332-8670. www.josiedance.com Josie's Internationa School of Dance, 125 Main Street, Top Floor, Ossining, NY 10562
6th Annual Spirit of Jazz Concert to Benefit Phelps Hospice Saturday, April 26, at Irvington Town Hall Theater - Vocalist Melissa Walker to Pay Tribute to Abbey Lincoln and Nina Simone Grammy award-winning jazz vocalist Melissa Walker will headline the 6th annual Spirit of Jazz concert benefitting Phelps Hospice on Saturday, April 26, at Irvington Town Hall Theater at 8 pm. Walker will pay tribute to the music of the late singer/songwriters Abbey Lincoln and Nina Simone, accompanied by pianist Oscar Perez and an ensemble of outstanding jazz musicians. "It promises to be an evening of extraordinarily soulful music," says Dr. Bruce Heckman, life-long jazz aficionado and medical director of the Phelps Hospice program. "This intimate theater is the perfect setting for the music of two women who created and performed music of such intense feeling and individual musicality." Walker has enjoyed a wide and varied career as a jazz vocalist, with performances at the Kennedy Center Women in Jazz Festival, the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Joe's Pub and The Jazz Standard in Manhattan. She has opened for the legendary Ray Charles and performed with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra led by Wynton Marsalis at the Duke Ellington Centennial Celebration. Oscar Perez hails from Queens, NY, but has had a wide journey through music. Since he started on the piano at age seven, he has been influenced by jazz, Latin, gospel, and classical styles. Perez received a commission from Chamber Music America to compose his, "Afropean Suite," and appears often with his own group, Nuevo Comienzo. His intensity, musicianship, and engaging personality are audience-pleasers to be sure. All proceeds from the Spirit of Jazz concert support Phelps Hospice, a program of Phelps Memorial Hospital Center in Sleepy Hollow that provides professional, compassionate end-of- life services to patients and their families. Care is most often provided in the comfort of the patient's home. Phelps Hospice, established in 1983, is the oldest hospice program in Westchester. Concert tickets at $25 each may be obtained online at www.irvingt ontheater.com or by calling the Irvington Town Hall Theater box office at 914-591-6602.
Preserving Our Past As the oldest building in Yonkers and the city’s historic center, Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site has witnessed great changes in Yonkers, but as much as the city has grown, it also has lost many landmarks. Philipse Manor Hall itself was once threatened with destruction, but now has emerged as a site of preservation and education. Beginning in March 2014 and ending in May with National Preservation Month, Philipse Manor Hall will host Preserving Our Past, a series of lectures, movies, and conversation groups. This unique series will engage the public in thinking about historic preservation from every angle and encourage us to see, listen, and learn about the places being saved and the stories being told around the world, including in Tibet, Los Angeles, and more locally, New York. Preserving Our Past brings together experts in the fields of architecture, preservation, art, and history to cover topics such as the role of place, objects and memory in history, and the early preservation movement that saved Philipse Manor Hall. Below is a list of remaining events in the series: o Wednesday, April 30, 7:00 P.M. • The Red Violin (film). Free admission. o Wednesday, May 7, 7:00 P.M. • The Smith Cochran Legacy (lecture). $5 for members of Friends of Philipse Manor Hall, $10 for non-members. Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site is located at 29 Warburton Avenue, Yonkers, N.Y. The site is one of six historic sites and 15 parks administered by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation – Taconic Region. The historic Manor Hall is regularly open for tours Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m from April to November and from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from November to March. For additional information about Philipse Manor Hall, please visit http://nysparks.com/historic-sites/37/details.aspx.
St. Augustine’s Cemetery Historical Walking Tour, 75 Hawkes Avenue, Ossining, Saturday April 26, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please join us for a historical walking tour of St. Augustine’s Cemetery. One of the oldest
Catholic cemeteries in Westchester, it is the final resting place for workers who constructed the
Croton Aqueduct and Hudson River Railroad. Others include Sing Sing Prison inmates and war veterans. Several speakers will tell interesting stories of the people buried here. In case of
extreme weather the tour will be held Sunday April 27 at 2:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Ossining Historical Society Museum. Contact: Patricia Sacchi [email protected]
(914)552-5054. Ossining Historical Society Museum [email protected] (914)941-0001
Westerly Marina, in Ossining, will be the scene of the 2014 HVMTA boat show this year.
th th April 26 & 27 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Proudly owned by the DeMarchis Family Artie, Joe &
Dennis and strongly supported by the extended family and many life long friends, Westerly
Marina has been owned and operated by the family for over 54 years.
This facility includes a huge ship store, complete marine repair facility, fuel, and travel lift.
New Encore Pontoon boats, Yamaha Jet Boats and Waverunners, Lund fishing boats, Chaparral
boats, Stingray Boats and other new and used boats are just a few that will be displayed in the
water and on land.
Speaking of the land displays there will be vendors that will include Hudson Valley Marine
Trades Association, Precision Propeller, Sea Tow and many other businesses representative of
the Hudson Valley Area.
For information regarding displaying your products or services at this boat show contact, “JD” John Dorritie, cell 845 304 9719 and email [email protected]
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Richie Furay to headline Words & Music Benefit Concert…The Words & Music concert series’ spring benefit concert “AN EVENING WITH RICHIE FURAY” will take place on Friday, May 2 at 8:00pm in the 200 seat Budarz Theater at the Ossining Public Library. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at http://wordsandmusic.brownpapertickets.com/ For this intimate performance at the Budarz theater that will trace his musical journey, Richie will be joined by long time musical collaborator Scott Sellen on guitar, banjo, piano and vocals and daughter Jesse Furay Lynch on vocals. Special guest JOHN BATDORF will open with a solo acoustic set. In 1966 RICHIE FURAY joined forces with Stephen Stills & Neil Young to form Buffalo Springfield. Although they were only together for two years, the band was one of the most influential of its era, earning Rock & Roll Hall of Fame recognition in 1997.After Buffalo Springfield disbanded, Richie and Jimmy Messina formed Poco, a band that was part of the first wave of the West Coast country rock genre and whose unique sound shaped musical styles for years to come. In 1974 Richie left Poco to form the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band and later embarked on a solo career that has spanned four decades. JOHN BATDORF has enjoyed a long and varied career, first rising to national prominence in 1971 as a member of the acoustic folk duo Batdorf & Rodney. Originally signed by Ahmet Ertegun for Atlantic records, the duo recorded three albums and toured extensively, both headlining their own shows and opening for artists such as America, Linda Ronstadt, Fleetwood Mac and many others. John has recorded four albums as a solo artist, his latest being One Last Wish in 2011. About the Words & Music concert series: The Ossining Library Foundation’s Words & Music concert series presented by TD Bank brings well known singer-songwriters and recording artists to the Library’s 200 seat Budarz Theater for FREE Sunday afternoon concerts. Artists who have appeared in the series since its inception in December 2010 include Aztec Two-Step, Eric Andersen, Jen Chapin, Guy Davis, Dennis Elsas, Pete Fornatale, Art Garfunkel, James Maddock, Willie Nile, Professor Louie & the Crowmatix and many more.
Landlord-Tenant Relations Council Position Available for an Ossining Tenant Ossining’s Landlord-Tenant Relations Council has an opening and is seeking letters of interest/resumes from Ossining tenants. Applicants should be open-minded and take an interest in maintaining Ossining as a great place to live. The council meets monthly on Monday evenings. Bilingual Spanish/English speakers are encouraged to apply. Contact Ossining Assistant Village Manager, Christina Papes at [email protected] or 914-941-3554 to learn more.
Professor Louie & the Crowmatix to perform at the Budarz Theater Professor Louie & the Crowmatix will take the stage at the Budarz Theater as the Words & Music Concert Series presented by TD Bank continues its spring concert season on Sunday, April 27that 2:00 pm. 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. 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/. Professor Louie & The Crowmatix is a Woodstock based group that came into existence preparing songs for Aaron “Professor Louie” Hurwitz' studio productions for the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame group The Band. They have eight studio CD's and two live recordings on The Woodstock Records label, including their 2010 release, Whispering Pines, which received five Grammy nominations. In 2012 they released their eighth studio CD, Wings on Fire, to rave reviews. For more information please visit www.thecrowmatix.com.
Rummage Sale at Briarcliff Congregational Church, Saturday, May 3rd 9 a.m. -4 p.m. 30 South State Road at Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor. 914-941-4368 www.briarcliffchurch.org. Enormous Rummage Sale! Including Clothes, Jewelry, Books, China, Housewares, Toys, Appliances, Furniture, Sporting Goods and MORE! Lunch served and Bake Sale. DONATIONS ACCEPTED: Sun, (4/27), 11am-3pm; Mon, Wed, (4/28 & 30), Thu, (5/1), 9am-4pm; **LATE NIGHT**, Tues, 4/29, 9am-9pm
On May 3, Saturday, from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm volunteers are invited to participate in the third annual state wide I Love My Park Day being hosted by the Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct. Volunteers will have the opportunity to preserve trees and native plants by cutting vines, removing invasive bushes and plants and by clearing brush and litter. The event will be held on the Aqueduct Trail along the border between the Towns of Cortlandt and Ossining. Meet on the trail entrance marked by the Croton Gorge Unique Area sign (look for the yellow canopy). Parking is available on Quaker Bridge Road, Croton on Hudson, between houses #124 and #99. The day will begin with instruction in plant identification, vine cutting and invasive species removal techniques. This is a unique opportunity to meet fellow trail walkers and neighbors and to learn from the expert naturalists participating from the co-sponsoring organizations, including Teatown Lake Reservation, Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation and the Bronx River Parkway Reservation Conservancy. Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to participate since tasks will be available for all skill levels, from garlic mustard pulling to vine lopping. Tools, coffee, water, snacks, bug stuff, prizes and other perks, including I Love My Park Day tee shirts will be provided on site. Volunteers are encouraged to bring lunch, your own tools and gloves if you prefer and to wear long pants, a hat and a long sleeved shirt. Although walk-ins are welcome, advanced registration is encouraged: http://www.ptny.org/ilovemypark/ (Go to www.aqueduct.org to see flyer) This event is being held in collaboration with Parks and Trails NY and the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
Coming up next at the Lantern Gift Shop at St. Paul's on-the-Hill is "SPRING FLING", a celebration of Mom and Spring. This special event will take place on Saturday, May 3, 2014 and will include an English Tea Luncheon. The gift shop if full of unique gifts for Mom and others on your gift list and will be open from 10-3. The luncheon will be served in the Parish Hall from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.. Cost will be $10. The menu will include scones and preserves and "Heavenshire Cream", an assortment of tea sandwiches and an assorted sweets plate and tea (with coffee available as well). If you have never come to this special event, try it this year and bring your Mom or friends. You will be glad you did. The Lantern Gift Shop is on the grounds of St. Paul's Episcopal Church on-the-Hill at 40 Ganung Drive, Ossining, NY. For inofrmation, Call (914) 941-6627.
Ossining MATTERS 11th Anniversary Benefit Great Laughs for a Great Cause An evening of full belly laughs with Magnet Theatre Touring Company Saturday, May 3, 2014 @ 6:30pm Ossining High School Auditorium, 29 South Highland Ave, Ossining, NY 10562 Reception to Follow in the Ossining Public Library Ossining MATTERS Education Foundation Over a Decade of Supporting and Enriching our Community On Saturday, May 3, 2014, Ossining Matters Education Foundation will host NYC based Magnet Theatre Touring Company for an exciting evening of improv-comedy in the newly renovated theater at Ossining High School. The show will feature both short form and long form improv, willing audience member participation and an entire set featuring students who will participate in a residency with Magnet during the week leading up to the event. For over 8 years, The Magnet has trained thousands of students, comedians, actors, and professionals of all stripes how to be better improvisers. Members of the Magnet faculty and Magnet Theater Touring Company have taught and performed in over 50 cities around the globe, spreading the joy of improvisation to people of all ages and backgrounds. The Magnet is committed to enriching people's lives through the simple tenets of improvisation: honesty, support, and saying, "Yes!" The Magnet Theater is New York City’s home to some of the best improvisational comedy in the country. Magnet has quietly amassed a loyal fan base to its storefront theater just South of Madison Square Garden. It’s packed nearly every night with an audience eager to see shows consistently recommended as top picks by Time Out New York, The Onion, and other critics. To find more information about Magnet Theatre Touring Company, visit www.magnettheater.com After the show, Ossining MATTERS will host a reception for premium ticket holders. The gathering, featuring refreshments plus live and silent auction, will be held at the Ossining Public Library. Ossining MATTERS will once again offer an online auction. With a total of more than 100 different items - all donated by individuals and business within our community and beyond - the auction will include sports tickets, spa treatments, treasured experiences with teachers, limited edition artwork, gift certificates to local restaurants, Broadway tickets and other exceptional offerings. Last year’s benefit, featuring Bernie Williams and Gil Parris Quartet, raised over $100,000 for the education foundation. Since it’s founding in 2003, Ossining MATTERS has funded over 160 grants and donated more that $700,000 to the Ossining School District, for projects reaching students from preschool through high school, supporting enriching programs in academics, cultural arts and athletics. “The spring benefit is our biggest fundraiser of the year. We are looking forward to the performance by The Magnet Theater, which is a well-known improvisational comedy group from New York City,” said Ossining MATTERS president Margie DeAngelis. “We had a great turnout from our wonderful local community supporters at our event last year, and we hope to see all the same faces and many new ones at this year’s benefit performance and reception. It should be a great night of laughs and fun in support of Ossining students and schools.”
Jug Tavern to Hold Annual Meeting May 5 The Annual Meeting of the Jug Tavern of Sparta on Monday, May 5, will feature a talk by author Vicki A. Mack entitled“Frank Vanderlip, the man who loved (and rebuilt) Sparta. Mack has just completed a book about Vanderlip, the president of First National City Bank in the early twentieth century, who with his wife Narcissa built the Beechwood estate in Scarborough, founded the Clear View School, and brought about the restoration of the Sparta neighborhood at the south end of Ossining. The meeting will take place at the historic Jug Tavern at the corner of Revolutionary Road and Rockledge Avenue (behind the Ossining CVS) at 7:30 p.m. and is open to the public without charge. For more information, contact [email protected] or (914) 945- 0674.
Ferry Sloops Presents: Brian Conybeare, Special Advisor to the Governor for the NNYB Project At the next Ferry Sloops meeting on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 7:30PM, Special Advisor to the Governor for the NNYB project, Brian Conybeare, will provide a project update on the new Tappan Zee Bridge, including construction progress, environmental monitoring, and information on the boater safety enhancements being put into place. Don Elmendorf of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary and project safety officials will discuss enhanced boater safety measures and answer questions from the audience. Join us in Ossining at the Shattemuc Yacht Club, host of the Ferry Sloops "Music & Lecture" series. 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. For more information, please visit the Ferry Sloops website http://www.ferrysloops.org/
Selfie: SELFIE SHOW AT THE STEAMER FIREHOUSE GALLERY -Everyone Welcome to Submit Self-Portraits in Any Medium- Selfies, those photos you snap of yourself with your smart phone, are undeniably hot now. Who can forget the one Ellen Degeneres took with a few friends at the Oscars? And how about the David Ortiz selfie with none other than President Obama? Selfie, in fact, was the word of the year in 2013! And now the Ossining Arts Council is on the cusp of the trend with Selfie, a show of self-portraits, which will be on exhibit at the Steamer Firehouse Gallery, 117 Main Street, from May 10th through June 30th. And the best part is your own self-portrait can be in the show! Of course the Selfie is nothing new. Self-portraits have been with us for centuries. Just think of Rembrandt and Van Gogh, to name a few. And you can do the same; in any medium you wish (including your smart phone) and submit it to the OAC ready for hanging. Remember, all media are welcome but the face must be your own. Space is limited - Reserve Your Spot Today: [email protected] For additional information, please contact Show Coordinator, Beatrice DiMartino: [email protected] IMPORTANT DATES: ART DROP-OFF: Wednesday, May 7th 4 - 7PM OPENING RECEPTION: Wednesday, May 14th 6 - 8PM ART PICK-UP: Saturday, June 29th 11 - 1PM
2014 Annual Members' Show at the Ossining Public Library. The Ossining Arts Council is once again proud to sponsor the OAC Members’ Show on display from June 1st through June 27th, 2014 at the Ossining Public Library’s Main Exhibition Hall. This annual event has become one of the biggest and best attended shows of its kind, attracting artists from 34 communities throughout the Hudson Valley. This exhibit is open to all professional, amateur or student visual artists. Our mission is to give participating artists the greatest public exposure possible. In addition to the June exhibit, each artist will receive a one year OAC membership which comes with a searchable online gallery, space for artworks and biographies available 24/7 along with links and social network integration. A perfect venue for those who want to be seen. Your membership also gains access to our Gallery and Social Space at Steamer Firehouse in downtown Ossining. With 1500 Square feet of light-filled space, the Firehouse Gallery is a fantastic venue for meetings and exhibitions.
IMPORTANT DATES: ART DROP-OFF: Wednesday, May 28th 4 - 6PM and Thursday, May 29th 6 - 8PM OPENING RECEPTION: Thursday, June 5th 6 - 8PM ART PICK-UP: Saturday, June 28th 11 - 1PM
SAVE THE DATE: OSSINING ARTS COUNCIL EVENT: Strange Pools -Benefit Concert at Steamer Firehouse, May 10th
"Ossining's Got Talent" fundraiser for the Riley Saper Foundation scholarship fund. The event will be held on Friday, May 16 at 7 pm at OHS Auditorium. If you are interested in performing, please contact Jeff Saper at [email protected].
Willie Nile returns to the Words & Music Concert Series at the Ossining Public Library Willie Nile will take the stage at the Budarz Theater as the Words & Music Concert Series presented by TD Bank concludes its spring concert season on Sunday, May 18th at 2:00pm. 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. 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/. Willie Nile’s critically acclaimed albums have gotten rave reviews around the world and Bono, Lou Reed, Lucinda Williams, Adam Duritz and Little Steven are among those who have sung his praises. He returns to the Budarz Theater for the fourth year in a row along with band mates Johnny Pisano and Alex Alexander, and this year’s concert will feature songs from his 2013 album American Ride. For more information please visit www.willienile.com.
On Sunday, May 18, the Jug Tavern of Sparta will conduct a walking tour 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]. Future tours are scheduled for June 8, July 13, and August 10, 2014. Additional tours can be arranged for groups; contact [email protected] to make arrangements.
Maryknoll Speakers Series: Dr. Christiana Z. Peppard Discusses The Global Fresh Water Crisis, Explores Action Opportunities For Catholic Social Teaching Around the world, water has become known as the “blue gold.” The increasing demand for fresh water, the source of human survival, and its lack of availability for tens of millions of people are raising concerns that future world conflicts could arise over dwindling water supplies. Christiana Z. Peppard, Ph.D., will speak about "Just Water: Making Water Visible in Theology and Ethics" on Sunday, May 18, at 2:30 p.m. as part of the spring Maryknoll Speakers Series. Referencing her recently published book, Just Water, Dr. Peppard will explore major aspects of the global fresh water crisis, identify key resources within Catholic Social Teaching for considering these global quandaries, and explore the opportunities and challenges in terms of personal and structural action to ameliorate the worst of fresh water's unevenly distributed burdens. Dr. Peppard’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 . Dr. Peppard’s work on water, science and ethics in the 21st century has been featured on TED- Ed, the History Channel, MSNBC, the New York Academy of Sciences and CNN.com. She teaches courses at Fordham University to undergraduate and graduate students on topics such as “Human Nature After Darwin,” “Ecological Ethics” and “Theology and Contemporary Science.” On the same day that Maryknoll welcomes Dr. Peppard, the Maryknoll Museum of Living Mission and the Maryknoll Gift Shop will be open to the public 1-5 p.m. For more information, visit the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers at http://maryknollsociety.org. Follow the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers on Twitter at http://twitter.com/MaryknollNews and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/maryknollsociety.
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.
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