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
Ossining MATTERS Education Foundation 10 th Annual 5K Run/2 Mile Walk! We hope you’ll join hundreds of Ossining MATTERS supporters, on September 8 th for our 10 th annual run/walk. Check-in and register at the Ossining Community Center, 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Run begins at 9 a.m. Free refreshments will be provided. All ages are welcome. Children twelve and under must be accompanied by an adult. A kids’ festival for our youngest runners and walkers will follow the race. The event will be timed by Albany Running Exchange Event Productions (AREEP) www.areep.com. Raise funds for the Ossining MATTERS Education Foundation to benefit Ossining’s public schools. Enter the timed 5K Run, or walk the trail at your own pace, along the historic Old Croton Aqueduct. Run begins at 9 a.m. All ages. To register or for more information go to www.ossiningmatters.org.
Ossining Public Library Event: Thursday, September 6 at 7 p.m. Thursday Evening Book Discussion Group Mayhem in the Gilded Age will be the theme of the Fall series of the Thursday Evening Book Discussion. The first meeting will discuss, “Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President,” by Candice Millard (2011). Copies of this selection are available at the Information Desk on the main floor. For more information on this book discussion please call (914) 941-2416 ext. 320. Free. In the Second Floor Conference Room.
Enjoy Ossining! Tasty Port Wine & Spirits is getting together with Josie's International School of Dance at their store at 127 Main Street, Friday the 7th from 7-9pm They will be doing a simple wine tasting on Argentina's Malbec and Josie will be showing some Tango steps. Join them for Malbec and Tango Samples! http://tastyportwine.com
This Saturday, come gather ‘round at the Ossining Farmers Market for Storytelling Hour with Historic Hudson Valley, a local non-profit dedicated to celebrating our area’s history. The event, from 11 am to noon, will be a sneak preview of their annual “Celebrate Children’s Book Day,” to be held at Washington Irving’s Sunnyside estate in Tarrytown on September 15 th . This week the Ossining Farmers Market will also host two day vendors: the Bombay Emerald Chutney Company with their selection of fresh, small-batch Indian chutneys and Hudson River Apiaries, a delicious local honey maker. As always, we’re open from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm at the corner of Main and Spring Streets in downtown Ossining. Join your neighbors and fill your baskets with local produce, cheeses, baked goods, breads, pickles, meats, and specialty goods.
HomeStay Announces Fifth Annual Visit of Yokohama Commercial High School to Westchester County HomeStay, an organization devoted to finding space in Westchester County for visiting companies and groups, today announced the fifth annual visit of Yokohama Commercial High School to Westchester County, on October 12-14, 2012. Japanese high school students from Yokohama Shogyo will be visiting as part of a program titled, “The World At Your Door!” organized by Ossining-based HomeStay. Thirty- eight foreign teenagers will stay with American hosts selected by the organization. HomeStay president, Beverly Harris, said “The program offers local families and their guests the unique chance to explore and appreciate each other’s culture and daily life. The visits are a lot of fun and produce lasting memories and friendships.” She went on to describe some of HomeStay’s previous exchanges including a visit by 26 young people from Sendai, near the Fukushima nuclear facility. HomeStay was asked to arrange host families for a two-week stay. The students took ESL classes at Pace University and created the NYC event, “3/11 Survivors,” about the earthquake and tsunami that struck them. Openings are available for hosts for future HomeStay visits. Hosting families can consist of a single adult, a couple, parents with kids or other combination. Some spaces may become available for this October as well. Schools and organizations can utilize the program as a fundraiser. For more information, email HomeStay at [email protected] or call 914 941 4347. HomeStay is a real estate brokerage founded in 1998 to specialize in arranging temporary housing in Westchester & Putnam counties. It serves domestic and international organizations, corporations and individuals seeking to relocate into the metro New York area, and to date has made nearly 2000 placements. “The World At Your Door!” is HomeStay’s newest program.
Do you enjoy singing in 4 part harmony? Do you go to musical theater and would rather be on the stage than in the audience? Come join the Old Mill Singers! They are an amateur chorus of men & women singing a mixed repertoire of classical and popular tunes. They have celebrated their 40 th anniversary and look forward to many more years of entertaining the community in twice yearly public performances and at nursing homes. Rehearsals for their December holiday show begin after Labor Day. We rehearse at St. Paul's on The Hill in Ossining on Tuesday evenings. Visit us at www.oldmillsingers.org or call and leave a message at 914-762-3765 (please mention the Old Mill Singers.)
As Far As I Can See a new show by Mark R. Friedman, artist & photographer at the Ossining Public Library during the month of September. [email protected] , 762-7689, http://mark-friedman.com
Congratulations to Supervisor Susanne Donnelly, this year’s recipient of the Ossining Lions Club Uplinger Award in recognition of her outstanding community service and dedication to helping others.
The Briarcliff Manor Public Library Book Sale will take place on Friday, September 7 from 12 noon - 8 pm, Saturday, September 8th from 9 am - 6 pm, and Sunday, September 9th from 12 noon - 4 pm. For more information please visit http://www.briarcliffmanorlibrary.org/ or http://www.bmplfriends.org/ . We hope to see you there!
Saw Mill River Audubon Events: Saturday, September 8, 9:00 am - Second Saturday Walk at Brinton Brook This month’s second Saturday walk will be part of the Hudson River Valley Ramble celebration taking place throughout the Hudson Valley several September weekends. On this Saturday, September 8, they will explore the trails of our Brinton Brook Sanctuary for 2 hours and then offer the option for a 1.5 hour extension of our walk on the Village of Croton-on-Hudson’s Highland Trail. Registration requested for this month's Second Saturday walk only because space is limited. Call 914-666-6503 or email our office at [email protected] by Thursday, September 6. More information on other Hudson River Valley Ramble events available at hudsonrivervalleyramble.com . Note: second Saturday walks at Brinton Brook will continue all year!
There is a weekly half-hour contemplative prayer service every Thursday at the chapel at The Mariandale Retreat and Conference Center at 11:30 am. It is open to the public. For more information call 914-941-4455 or visit our website, www.mariandale.org
The Digital Darkroom Presented at The Ossining Public Library By Mark R Friedman, Artist, Photographer These classes present a technical overview of what to do with your digital picture. In some cases, they’ll be quite advanced, in others – just a view from 30,000 feet. You won’t need your camera, but DO bring a laptop. You can download free demo copies of Lightroom and Photoshop from Adobe. If you have them on hand, you’ll be able to follow along. I will attempt to answer any question you have at any time via email: [email protected] . Also, see his site: http://mark-friedman.com . September 8 - Special time: 2 – 4 PM - Reception for Mr. Friedman’s show at the library (in the Gallery) September 15 - 1 – 3 PM 2nd Floor Conference Room - Color Spaces, Color Management and the Digital Workflow part 1 September 29 1 – 3 PM 2nd Floor Conference Room - Color Spaces, Color Management and the Digital Workflow part 2 October 13 1 – 3 PM 2nd Floor Conference Room - Overview of Lightroom 4 October 27 1 – 3 PM 2nd Floor Conference Rm - Overview of Photoshop CS6 for photographers November 10 1 -3 p.m. 2nd Floor Conference Room – Working in Layers November 24 1 – 3 p.m . 2 nd Floor Conference Room – Simple Corrections December 1 1 -3 p.m. 2nd Floor Conference Room – Sharpening December 15 1- 3 p.m . 2 nd Floor Conference Room – Third-Party Plugins
Grandparent’s Day Marketplace on Sept 8 th 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Bethel Ossining (rain or shine), 17-19 Narragansett Avenue, Ossining. For more information call 914-739-6700 x 220 Free parking. Free admission.
Hudson Chorale Accepting New Members in September After a thrilling live performance of Paine’s Mass in D in May, Hudson Chorale is welcoming new members in preparation for its 2012-2013 season. Singers in all voice parts (SATB) are invited to join Westchester’s largest mixed-voice choral group for an exciting January 26, 2013 concert. It will feature an eclectic program for chorus and strings including Mozart’s Missa Brevis in D Minor and excerpts from Porgy and Bess , with a little Mendelssohn, Sondheim and Whitacre thrown in. The May 11, 2013 concert will be an all-Beethoven program with full orchestra featuring the Mass in C and other pieces. The chorus’ goal is to provide both audience members and singers with the best possible experience in choral singing, offering a repertoire that ranges from the great masterpieces to contemporary compositions. Singers looking for a new or additional choral family are encouraged to consider the Hudson Chorale. Michael Conley is the Music Director of the Hudson Chorale. Mr. Conley enjoys a multi-faceted career as a conductor, composer, pianist, organist and singer. In addition to serving as Music Director of the Hudson Chorale, Mr. Conley is the Music Director of the highly popular West Village Chorale and the Judson Memorial Church in Manhattan. Rehearsals for the upcoming season will begin on Monday , September 10, 2012 from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm and will take place on subsequent Monday evenings at the Scarborough Presbyterian Church, 655 Scarborough Rd (Route 9), Scarborough, NY. “Singer-friendly” auditions will take place Thursday, September 6 by appointment and on subsequent Mondays prior to rehearsal. Concerts venues are in Irvington and Scarborough. To receive additional information and/or to schedule a time for an audition, contact Jeanne Wygant at [email protected] or call (914) 478-0074. To learn more about the chorus, visit the website at www.HudsonChorale.org .
On Sunday September 9 th , the 5 th annual Toughman Half Triathlon will take place in Croton. The event begins at Croton Point Park at 6:30 am with a 1.2 mile swim . The 56- mile bicycle course which begins at 7:15 am will be located on the Route 9/9A southbound lanes and the southbound lanes will be entirely closed to vehicular traffic from Annsville Circle to Briarcliff Manor from 5:30 am to 1 pm. Residents who wish to travel south should use the following detour: Route 129 east to Quaker Bridge Road, travel over the Quaker Bridge, continue south on Quaker Bridge Road south until it meets Albany Post Road, continue south to access Route 9 south in Ossining. The 13.1 mile run course which begins at 9:30 am will travel through Van Cortlandt Manor out to Route 129. The road will remain open, however, the lanes will be narrowed with cones and you may experience delays travelling on Route 129.Residents are encouraged to cheer the runners on as they travel to and from Croton and to head out to Croton Point Park to witness the finish. There will be shuttle bus service from the train station to the park between 5 am and 4 pm.
Teatown Reservation Events: -Saturday, September 8, 10:00am–11:30am Canoe on Teatown Lake Enjoy a late summer morning on Teatown Lake looking for fish, turtles and birds. Please note this program is for adults and children ages 10 and up. Participants must have swimming and paddling skills and children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration limited to 15 people with 2 people per boat. Fee: $10pp for members; $15pp for nonmembers. Programs fill quickly so registration is strongly recommended. Call 914-762-2912 x110 to reserve. -Sunday, September 9, 10:00am–2:00pm TeatownKitchawan Trail Hike Carpool from Teatown to Kitchawan County Park and hike back. This 6-mile hike meanders through old farm fields and woodlands and follows a dirt road along the reservoir before climbing to the summit of Bald Mountain with partial views of the Croton Reservoir. Wear hiking boots, bring water and lunch. Rain cancels. This hike is strenuous. Please note this program is for adults only. Free for members; $5pp for nonmembers.Programs fill quickly so registration is strongly recommended. Call 914-762-2912 x110 to reserve.
OPL Events: Sunday, September 9 at 3 p.m. - Sculptural Wire Bookmarks Workshop Adults will enjoy discovering how to work with this new medium and design their own decorative yet functional bookmark. Participants will produce several sculptural wire bookmarks of their own creation. Great to give as gifts! This workshop is one hour in length and taught by artist Jamie Ross. Pre-registration is required. To register please call (914) 941-2416 ext. 327. Free. In the Second Floor Conference Room.
Ossining Village and Town 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony - A Salute to America’s Heroes The Village and Town of Ossining will hold a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Tuesday, September 11 th at 6:30 p.m. The Ceremony will be held at Engel Park on the waterfront adjacent to the Ossining Boat and Canoe Club. On the eleventh anniversary of that fateful day, the Ossining community is gathering to remember and recognize the sacrifices of those who lost their lives in the tragedy and also our local heroes who risk their lives everyday in the service to others. Members of the public are invited to participate along with Village and Town of Ossining Emergency responders. For additional information, contact Assistant Village Manager Christina Papes at 914-941-3554.
WEBS is a Free Career and Educational Counseling Seminar. The Ossining Public Library in conjunction with WEBS is once again offering a free eight-week career counseling seminar for adults called "Managing Your Career in Changing Times." People can choose to attend orientation on either Wed. Sept. 12 or Wed. Sept. 19 from 1-3 p.m. 2nd Floor Conference Room. The seminar is also from 1-3 p.m. on Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 and on Nov. 7, 14, & 19 also in the 2nd floor conference room. This info. is also on the library's website under News & Events. Registration is required, if anyone is interested they must contact WEBS directly at 674-3612.
Ossining Public Library Event: Thursday, September 13 at 7 p.m. Presentation by Local Author Fawzia Afzal-Khan Originally from Pakistan Dr. Fawzia Afzal-Khan is a professor of English and Director of Women and Gender Studies Program at Montclair State University. Dr. Afzal-Khan will discuss her recently published memoir, “Lahore with Love,” growing up with girlfriends Pakistani style. Free. In the Second Floor Conference Room.
"The Chemistry of Food and Cooking," a Westchester Community College Mainstream course for senior citizens age 60 plus, is scheduled to begin on Friday, Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. at the Ossining Senior Center, 95 Broadway, Ossining. The class will be taught by Dr. Sandra Flank of the Westchester Community College. Some of the issues to be addressed in the class include - How does heating change food? What is the difference between chocolate and fudge? What chemicals do I eat? What's the difference between sugar and artificial sweeteners? What do some of the words on food packaging mean? The class will be held on Sept. 14, 21 and 28 and Oct. 12, 10 a.m. - 12 noon. Contact Kathy Asaro or Debbie Klein, 941-7198, to sign up for the class. Though the class is free, registration is necessary.
Ossining Public Library Event: Saturday, September 15 at 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. & Sunday, September 16 at 1 – 5 p.m. Friends of the Library Cookbook Book Sale. Looking for a good recipe? Come to the library and find great recipes in some great cookbooks at cheap prices. For more information call the library at (914) 941-2416. On the lower café’ level of the library.
Ferry Sloops – “Concert for the River” Come enjoy a day of great folk music and help support Ferry Sloops “Concert for the River” fundraiser on Saturday, September 15 . The 5-hour event begins at 4:30PM , under the big tent at the Croton Yacht Club, on the shore of the beautiful Hudson River. Musical performances by Jan Christensen, Hope Machine, Hudson Valley Sally, Jim Keyes, Kathleen Pemble, and Jessica Perl. Plus, Mistress of Ceremonies, Roxy von Popov. Admission is $15 day of show. Bring your own chair. Food & beverages available. Concert sponsored by the Croton Yacht Club. For more information, please visit the Ferry Sloops website http://www.ferrysloops.org/ . Ferry Sloops, Inc. is a non-profit, environmental sailing organization that inspires people to appreciate and protect one of our country's greatest resources, the magnificent Hudson River.
The Lantern Gift Shop of St. Paul's on- the- Hill Episcopal Church will re-open on Saturday, September 15th , 10a.m. - 3 p.m. After taking a summer break, we are ready to welcome you back to this unique little shop full of special gifts. There will be gifts and cards at affordable prices, some new handmade items and markdowns throughout the shop. After the 15th, the gift shop will then be open every Saturday, from 10-1. We are a shop run entirely by volunteers, so if you are coming from a distance, it is a good idea to call the shop (914-941- 4434) shortly after 10 to be sure our shopkeeper is there. The Lantern Gift Shop is located at 40 Ganung Drive, Ossining, NY just east of 9A off Route 133.
Ossining Public Library Event: Saturday, September 15 at 3 p.m. Jazz Concert with Judi Silvano’s Indigo Moods Trio Judi has 10 recordings to her credit. Her latest recording of “Indigo Moods” was released on Jazzed Media Records in April 2012. Downbeat magazine said “Judi Silvano has guts and takes big risks…singing with rhythmic snap. “ Free. In the Budarz Theater.
Maryknoll Speakers Series: “A Portrait Of Jesus For Our Time” New York Times Best- Selling Author Father Joseph Girzone To Speak At Maryknoll Mission Center. Father Joseph Girzone, The New York Times best-selling author popular for his recent novel The Homeless Bishop and also for The Joshua Series, will present “A Portrait Of Jesus For Our Time” as part of the Maryknoll Speakers Series at the Maryknoll Mission Center, 55 Ryder Road, Ossining, on Sunday, September 16, at 2:30 p.m. The series, presented by the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, is free and open to the public. Reservations are requested and can be made by contacting Colleen Brathwaite at [email protected] or 914-941-7636, extension 2445. Additional information and directions can be found at http://www.maryknollsociety.org . The Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers follow Jesus in serving the poor and others in need in 28 countries that include the U.S. All Catholics are called to mission through baptism and confirmation, and Maryknoll’s mission education outreach in parishes and schools throughout the country engages U.S. Catholics in mission through vocations, prayer, donations and as volunteers. Maryknoll missioners share God’s love and the Gospel in combating poverty, providing healthcare, building communities and promoting human rights. For more information, visit the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers at http://maryknollsociety.org . Follow Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers on Twitter at http://twitter.com/MaryknollNews and Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/maryknollsociety .
Dear Friend: If you have ever wondered about the history and genealogy of your house or other dwelling where you now or formerly lived, then make it your business to come to a “A Friend in Deeds.” This illustrated talk is sponsored by the Ossining Historical Society and will be held on Monday, September 17 2012 at “The Club At Briarcliff Manor” located at 25 Scarborough Road in Briarcliff. The program starts at 7:00 PM sharp. Seating is limited to 40 so let me know if you are coming – [email protected] Further details on this event including travel directions can be found on our website, www.ossininghistorical.org . The speaker is Mr. Joseph Graybas. He is a veritable “House Detective” who regularly testifies in courts around the nation in cases where the ownership of a property is in dispute, unknown mysterious or otherwise uncertain. He will you take you on a step by step trip in time that ultimately reveals the facts about the uses, owners and other occupants of a piece of property so that you can conduct your own investigation, if you wish. The event is free but a donation to the Ossining Historical Society is always welcome.
Ossining Public Library Event: Thursday, September 20 at 7 p.m. Presentation by author Richard Courage A Professor of English at Westchester Community College Richard A. Courage, resident of Valhalla N.Y., has been garnering national attention for a book he co-authored. Most recently, the Illinois State Historical Society announced that a Superior Achievement in Scholarly Publication award had been given to Richard’s book titled, “The Muse in Bronzeville: African American Creative Expression in Chicago, 1932-1950. Books will be available for purchase and signing following the program. Free. In the Budarz Theater.
“Of Gods and Men” is the September Feature at International Film Festival By Maryknoll Fathers And Brothers Of Gods and Men will be the first featured film for the 2012-2013 International Film Festival sponsored by the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers . It will be shown Friday, September 21, 7:30 p.m. at the Maryknoll Mission Center, 55 Ryder Road in Ossining. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Of Gods and Men is a 2011 French film from director Xavier Beauvois. The film is based on the true story of Trapist Monks who lived in harmony with their Muslim brothers in Algeria until the political situation turned lethal.
The film festival provides nine monthly offerings on Friday evenings from September to April. The current series, Life through Death: Going Beyond the Familiar and Discovering God Anew , includes an introduction by a Maryknoll missioner and a brief discussion after the screening. Other films in the 2012-2013 Maryknoll film series: October 19 - The Infidel November 16 – Sarah’s Key December 21 – The Keys of the Kingdom January 18 – The Hedgehog February 15 – Tootsie March 15 - The Flowers of War April 19 – Gentlemen’s Agreement May 17 – Ship of Fools
Ossining Rotary Club invites you to: END POLIO NOW CELEBRATION An Evening of Celebration, Sunsets, BBQ and Fellowship. Honoring the Captains and Crews who flew the flags while participating in the Around Long Island Regatta to spread the word to END POLIO NOW... & Representative Nita Lowey Our Congressional Champion of Polio Eradication Friday, September 21, 2012, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM. $25.00 per person. Shattemuc Yacht Club, Westerly Rd., Ossining, NY. RSVP: Sue Donnelly at [email protected] and mail your check to: Rotary Club of Ossining, PO Box 488, Ossining NY 10562
Ossining Public Library Art Exhibits – “Visions of New York – Manhattan Project” by local artist John Wunderlich. Artist opening reception held on Saturday, September 22 at 2-4 p.m. Gallery.
Bluesman Guy Davis opens the fall season of the Words & Music Concert Series at the Ossining Public Library Guy Davis will take the stage at the Ossining Public Library as the Words & Music Concert Series returns for the fall season on Sunday, September 23 rd at 2:00pm. Singer-songwriter Nik Rael will open for Davis. Presented by the Ossining Library Foundation 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 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/ . Guy Davis is a musician, composer, actor, director, and writer. But most importantly, he is a bluesman. The blues permeates every corner of Davis' creativity. Throughout his career, he has dedicated himself to reviving the traditions of acoustic blues and bringing them to as many ears as possible through the material of the great blues masters, African American stories, and his own original songs, stories and performance pieces. Davis, the son of actors\writers Ruby Dee and the late Ossie Davis, has recorded nine studio albums on Red House records and appeared as a guest artist on numerous albums, videos, films and television shows. Nik Rael is a soul singer, songwriter, and recording artist whose most recent album, Winter ’61 , has received national airplay and universal acclaim for its powerful vocal interpretations of eleven Bob Dylan compositions. Working with Van Morrison guitarist and Grammy-nominated producer John Platania, Nik has released two solo albums of original songs, Worlds Fade Away and Thank You . Nik also shares his passion for music in his role as the Director of the School of Rock in Tenafly, NJ, a performance-based music school for children with rock music as its core focus.
The Ossining Food Pantry will hold its 24th annual Celebration fundraiser on September 23, 2012, between 5 and 8 pm. This year’s event will be held at the “Wilderness Mansion” at Rose Cliff, Briarcliff Manor, and it is being graciously sponsored by Ted and Barbra McGrath. Please join us for a romantic evening of wine, hors d’oeuvres, music and raffle baskets. Attendees may park at the Todd Elementary School in Briarcliff Manor and take the free shuttle bus to the party. Request for donation is $30 per person and can be paid at the door in cash or by check. The Ossining Food Pantry is an all volunteer organization devoted to serving our neighbors in need in the greater Ossining community and providing them with groceries. Help them move forward with all of their programs by attending this event or by making a donation. For information about the Food Pantry call 914-762-5510 or visit their website at www.ossiningfoodpantry.org
Ossining Public Library Event: Thursday, September 27 at 7 p.m. Presentation by author Joseph Kanon New York Times Bestselling author Joseph Kanon will be at the Ossining library to discuss his book titled, “Istanbul Passage.” “Istanbul passage offers access to the compromised milieu of a vivid metropolis in its first postwar winter, where everyone is trying to keep balance amid bad choices.” Washington Post . Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing following the program. Free. In the Budarz Theater.
Complimentary Kickboxing Class and Isagenix Tasting. No Experience Necessary! Friday, September 28 at 6:30pm. UMAC Briarcliff 528 North State Road Need to get fit? Lose Weight? Improve your energy and performance? Learn about healthy aging? If you answered yes to any of these questions we have the solution! Join Master Chris Berlow as he leads you in a complimentary kickboxing workout guaranteed to make you sweat, burn calories, and feel energized. Immediately following Terri Roman will host an Isagenix tasting and share information about a 30 day program that will help you lose weight, increase your energy, and develop a leaner body. To RSVP please call United Martial Arts Center at (914)945-7100 or Terri Roman at (646)228-7131.
9th Annual Columbus Day Festival Hosted by the Christopher Columbus Lodge #692, Order Sons of Italy in America Festa Italiana: Old-fashioned Italian feast with live entertainment, games, rides, raffles and food vendors. DATES: Friday, October 5 - 5pm – 11pm Saturday, October 6 - 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm Sunday, October 7 - 3pm – 10pm LOCATION: Veterans Park - Narrangansett Avenue, Ossining CONTACT: The Lodge 914 - 941-4496
Mariandale Retreat and Conference Center is having an event on October 14, Lunch and a matinee, right on the Hudson at the Mariandale Center in Ossining. Sister Nancy Murray will perform a one-woman show, “Catherine of Siena, A Woman for Our Times ” (Sister Nancy Murray is the sister of famous actor, and local resident, Bill Murray.) There are two seatings, First seating 11:30 lunch 12:30 show, second seating is 12:30 show 2:30 lunch. The price for lunch and the show is $35.00 a ticket. For more information about the event go to www.mariandale.org , or call 914-941-4455. Due to limited seats reservations are highly recommended. Enjoy an afternoon of theatre in Ossining. Mariandale Retreat and Conference Center, 299 N. Highland Avenue, Ossining, (914) 941-4455 ext. 212, www.mariandale.org .
2012 Harvest Festival The Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Harvest Festival which is scheduled for Saturday, October 27th . You can download the PDF application by going to their website (Harvest Festival page) www.ossiningchamber.org . This year they will have more room for additional crafters, merchandise, food and community non-profit vendors. The festival will be held at Blue Lantern Road & North State Road - Briarcliff Manor. For more information call 914-941-0009 or email [email protected] .
Bicentennial Cookbook Committee Seeking Recipes, Stories and Pictures for 2013 Commemorative Cookbook The Bicentennial Cookbook Committee is seeking your recipes, stories and pictures for the Ossining Bicentennial Celebration cookbook, “A Place at the Table”. We’re celebrating Ossining’s history, the food we make and the people we share it with . Please share special family favorite recipes along with their stories or pictures to be included in this special cookbook. We are seeking to include material from all the people who help to make Ossining special; our residents, our school faculty, businesses, houses of worship, organizations and institutions. The committee is also seeking volunteers who wish to contribute a few hours of their time or skills. If you are interested in volunteering, please email the address below. Also needed to produce the cookbook are in–kind donations, paper, printing, graphics, photos and financial donations (checks should be made out to Village of Ossining Bicentennial Cookbook – financial donations are tax deductible.) Proceeds from the cookbook will help subsidize our Bicentennial Celebration. Recipes, stories and pictures are being accepted between now and September 3, 2012. Each recipe and story will be published in English and Spanish . Drop off your recipes, stories, pictures or donations to the Municipal Building at 16 Croton Avenue, Ossining, Attention: Cookbook or you can email recipes, stories, pictures to [email protected] .
Sign Up for NXLE Alerts: The Village of Ossining has launched a program to help notify the public of emergencies, road closures, hazardous conditions, and other incidents concerning the public within the Village of Ossining. This program, called Nixle, is a free program and allows members of the public to receive these messages in email, text message, and on a internet web site. Village of Ossining residents are urged to subscribe to receive emergency messages only by texting 10562 to 888777 on their cell phone, or to receive a full complement of messages, including community updates residents can visit Nixle.com and click the sign up now! button.
Taconic State Parkway Bridge Closure – Northbound over New Croton Reservoir Beginning Monday, March 26 th through Friday, November 9 th northbound traffic will be moved onto the southbound roadway and be reduced to two lanes in each direction. This shift will occur just north of Pines Bridge Road, continue for 3 ½ miles, then shift back just south of Underhill Avenue. The Reservoir bridge closure is necessary to perform extensive repairs. Significant traffic delays are anticipated. Please seek alternate routes. www.dot.ny.gov/tspnewcroton . For more information, please contact the NYSDOT Construction Field Office at (914) 302-7089 or email [email protected] For trip planning and current roadway conditions, call 511 or visit www.511ny.org .
Do you have an event, information or picture of the Village of Ossining that you would like included in this web blast? If so please submit to Christina Papes at the Village of Ossining at [email protected] All information must be submitted the Wednesday prior to the distributed web blast. Submissions included in this listing are intended solely to inform of events and information of general interest to subscribers. The Village of Ossining does not necessarily endorse or support organizations or entities whose events and / or activities are listed above. The Village makes no representation as to the accuracy thereof, nor does it assume any liability in connection with same. Please don't print this e-mail unless necessary.