VILLAGE OF OSSINING MUNICIPALBUILDING 16 Croton Avenue Ossining, N. Y. 10562 (914) 941-3554 FAX (914) 941-5940
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Ossining Documentary & Discussion Series, presents Brothers of the Black List Thurs. Feb. 12th As always, this event is at the Ossining Library’s Magnificent Budarz Theatre and is FREE! The Program Starts at 6:30; seating begins at 6:15. ODDS is honored to welcome the Racial Justice Program of the American Civil Liberties Union as this month's screening sponsor. 20+ years ago, a woman in upstate New York reports an attempted rape by a young black man who cut his hand during the altercation. While looking for suspects, police contact officials at nearby SUNY Oneonta. A school administrator hands over names and residences of 125 black male students. Those students are subsequently tracked down and interrogated under a presumption of guilty until proven innocent. In Brothers of the Black List Teatown’s 11th Hudson River EagleFestsm will celebrate this conservation success story and the return of the eagle to the lower Hudson Valley at Croton Point Park (Eagle Headquarters) on Saturday, February 7, 2015. Thousands of area residents will be in attendance at EagleFestsm to get a glimpse of these majestic birds of prey. Last year during EagleFest at one site along the river more than 36 eagles were seen at one time. It was truly an amazing sight to see! This year, in addition to eagle shows and fun activities in the heated tents at Croton Point Park, we will host eight eagle viewing sites up and down the Hudson River. Amazing live raptor shows are always a fan favorite and will be held throughout the day, including Teatown-led programs with Teatown’s Animal Ambassadors. Additional activities range from guided and independent eagle viewing, bus tours, storytelling, a tent brimming with children’s programs and activities, bird walks and displays from 30 area organizations. Entertaining and educational shows take place all day long in The Eagle Theatre and Eaglet Stage under much-appreciated heated tents. Food for purchase will be provided by the Wobble Café. Purchase your discounted online general admission tickets now at www.teatown.org. Discounted online tickets available until Wednesday, February 4 at 5 pm. Parking is free at the park. EAGLE THEATRE SCHEDULE: All shows feature live birds of prey 9:15 am – Hudson Valley Wildlife - Teatown 10:00 am and 11:00 am - Skyhunters in Flight – Brian Bradley 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – Close Encounters with Wintering Eagles and Owls - Bill Streeter/Delaware Valley Raptor Center 2:00 pm – Birds of Prey – Brian Robinson 3:00 pm – Hudson Valley Wildlife - Teatown TICKETS AND INFORMATION: General Admission tickets allow you to enter all of the tents at Croton Point Park and to take advantage of all of the day’s activities for one price (bus tours are an additional fee). Pre-sale tickets will be $13/adults (12+), $8/children (6-11) and free for children 5 and under. To purchase discounted pre-sale General Admission tickets, visit www.teatown.org (available until Wed., Feb. 4 at 5 pm.) Tickets sold at the venue on the day of the event will be $15/adults (12+), $10/children (6-11) and free for children 5 and under. We encourage everyone to arrive early to the bird shows in the Eagle Theatre as seating will be on a first come, first served basis. A general admission ticket allows you to attend as many shows in the Eagle Theatre/Eaglet Stage as you want (as long as there are available seats). Purchase bus tour tickets by calling the Teatown office at 914-762- 2912, ext. 110. Tickets for the bus tours (for age 14 and up) are $25 each and often sell out. For additional questions, please call 914-762-2912 x110. Visit www.teatown.org for up-to-date scheduling information. (All tickets are non-refundable and will be honored on the snow date, Sunday, February 8, should the event be rescheduled due to severe weather.) BUS TOURS: Guests can travel by charter bus with a Teatown educator at 9:30am or 2:00pm for an in-depth two-hour view of eagles in their natural habitat. Tours begin at Croton Point Park and stop at three locations along the river which may include the Croton Boat Ramp at Croton- Harmon Train Station, George’s Island Park in Montrose, Riverfront Green in Peekskill, Steamboat Dock Park in Verplanck and the new Croton Dam in Cortlandt. Bus tours are intended for guests ages 14 and over. Participants must be able to walk up to ¼ mile to view birds at some of the stops, at times over snowy or icy terrain. Tickets are $25 per person (limit of 25 seats per bus). Purchase bus tour tickets by calling the Teatown office at 914-762-2912, ext. 110. ALL ABOARD THE METRO NORTH EAGLE TRAIN!: Ride the train like never before! Attendees coming from Manhattan can take the 9:51am Metro-North Eagle Train car from Grand Central Station to Croton-Harmon Train Station. Along the way, they can view Hudson Valley birds with guest naturalists sponsored by Wave Hill. Free shuttle buses will bring attendees to/from the Croton-Harmon Train Station to Croton Point Park. To participate in this event, guests must purchase a regular train ticket from Metro North (train ticket does not include admission fee). Metro North personnel will direct guests to the correct train car to hear the wildlife presentation. EAGLE VIEWING SITES: Guests can enjoy eagle viewing locations and activities along the Hudson River for free. Each is staffed by eagle experts with spotting scopes. When it’s time to warm up, attendees can take a break in the heated tents/buildings at the following sites: • Trailside Museum and Zoo, Bear Mountain State Park • Boscobel House and Gardens, Garrison • Croton Boat Ramp at Croton-Harmon Train Station • New Croton Dam, Cortlandt • George’s Island Park, Montrose • Riverfront Green Park, Peekskill • Rockwood Hall, Sleepy Hollow • Steamboat Dock Park, Verplanck Detailed maps will be available at Croton Point Park and at Teatown prior to the event to guide visitors to each unique viewing destination. BIRD WALKS: Spot eagles and other native birds around Croton Point Park with an expert guide. Walks are given every hour from 9am-3pm. The duration of the walk is 30-45 minutes and proper footwear for the weather conditions is advised. TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING: Parking is free and available in the park. Shuttle buses will bring guests from the Croton-Harmon Train Station to Eagle Headquarters throughout the day. SNOW DATE: In the event of severe weather, the alternate date for EagleFest℠ will be Sunday, February 8, 2015. Please check Teatown’s website, www.teatown.org, for program details and weather updates, or call Teatown at 914-762-2912 x110. OSSINING PUBLIC LIBRARY PRESENTS THE SUNDAY AFTERNOON CONCERT SERIES Jazz with The Tony Jefferson Quartet Drummer and vocalist TONY JEFFERSON has toured around the globe, playing along with world-class musicians such as Eddie Harris, Kenny Drew Jr., Lonnie Smith, Eddie Henderson, Lou Donaldson, Frank Wess, Don Friedman, Cyrus Chestnut, Mark Whitfield, Jerry Bergonzi, Hank Jones, John Abercrombie, Paul Beaudry and Pathways (Jazz Ambassadors Tour for Jazz at Lincoln Center), Don Byron (Ivey Divey Trio/New Gospel Quintet), Annie Ross and the Westchester Jazz Orchestra, and many more. The Tony Jefferson Quartet, Sunday, February 8th at 2 pm in the Budarz Theater *snow date: Saturday, Feb. 15th at 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.tonyjeffersonmusic.com. The Ossining Public Library, 53 Croton Avenue, 914-941-2416. Here are some important phone numbers of key go to players in Ossining Snow Shovel Angels. 1-Brian Piazza 9th grade Ossining High School Councilor Lead Ossining Snow angels -cell # 914-479-9609 email [email protected] 2-Aaron Spring High School student Lead in Project Ossining snow shovel Angels cell # 914-602-6629 email [email protected] 3.Matthew Gullotta Ossining Rotary Lead contact in Project Ossining snow angels cell # 914-525-0744 email [email protected] Please pass to anyone you think may or could recommend a Ossining resident in need when it snows. This is a volunteer service no payment needed, students earn community service hours needed to graduate. Rise Above the Mark - Tuesday, February 10th at 7:00 p.m. Ossining Public Library Budarz Theater, 53 Croton Avenue, Ossining. Rise Above the Mark is a documentary that brings to light the heartbreaking realities of public education. It’s the story of what happens when politics enters the classroom. Public schools are boxed in by current corporate reforms. Rules and regulations restrict vision, depreciate funding, demoralize teachers, and turn students into test- taking machines, robbing them of time to foster creativity. Rise Above the Mark focuses on Indiana’s struggles with public school reforms—the same types of struggles experienced in schools throughout the United States. riseabovethemark.com Bake Up the Love with Down to Earth Farmers Markets! Wednesday, February 11th is the inaugural event at the 2015 Down to Earth Markets Learning Center, featuring Christiane Kirchgaessner of Christiane’s Backstube. Christiane is a popular vendor with area farmers markets and she often sells out of her German/Austrian inspired baked goods. In this Learning Center class, Christiane will guide participants through her techniques for delicious, heart-shaped Linzer cookies - just in time for Valentine’s Day. For more information on the entire Learning Center series, please visit DowntoEarthMarkets.com. All classes will take place at Down to Earth Markets office at 173 Main Street, 3rd Floor, in Ossining. Tickets are $15 per class or $40 for three classes. AND the Ossining Farmers Market continues thrive indoors at Claremont Elementary School every Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm. Thank you for supporting local farmers and food makers! Sign up is still open for Ossining Baseball and Softball Spring Season: There is still time to sign up for the spring season of Ossining Baseball and Softball. All boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 16 are welcome to register for one of the seven different leagues. Last year, over 500 boys and girls participated in this fun, instructional and competitive activity. League information, registration forms and mailing instructions can be found on the league website at www.jcysports.org. February 2015 Programs for Adults at the Briarcliff Manor Public Library FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES - OSCAR NOMINEES: THE JUDGE [R] Friday, February 6 at 7:00 pm at the Briarcliff Manor Public Library Big city lawyer Hank Palmer returns to his childhood home where his father, the town's judge, is suspected of murder. Hank sets out to discover the truth and, along the way, reconnects with his estranged family. Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall, nominated for Best Supporting Actor, star as father and son in this courtroom and family drama. This movie is recommended for viewers 17 years of age and older. People are invited to bring their own snacks. EARLY AND LITTLE KNOW FACTS OF THE COLD WAR: 1904-1964 Sunday, February 8 at 2:00 pm at the Briarcliff Manor Public Library Michael Buitekant, a local resident and history enthusiast will present early and little known facts about the Cold War from 1904-1964 between Western powers led by the United States and the Soviet bloc. MARKETING STRATEGIES Thursday, February 12 at 7:00 pm at the Briarcliff Manor Public Library Learn which marketing tools produce the best results for your business, product or personal brand. Theresa Lalak, a local resident, brings her marketing expertise to this informative program. ALBERT EINSTEIN: PERSON OF THE CENTURY Thursday, February 26 at 7:00 pm at the Briarcliff Manor Public Library Local resident Dr. David Kraft will review Einstein’s contributions and their continuing impact on science, technology and society. Dr. Kraft holds a PhD in Physics and is a professor of Mathematics and Physics at the University of Bridgeport. 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 941-7072. To see all of our spring programs for adults please go to http://www.briarcliffmanorlibrary.org/adultprograms.html. St. Augustine’s Parish, 381 No. Highland Avenue, Ossining invites the Ossining community to its annual St. Patrick’s Family Celebration on Saturday, March 14th from 6 to 10PM in the School Auditorium. The Celebration features DJ music, Sing-A-longs, , Irish Step-dancers, Bagpipers, a Sweepstake Raffle, and a corned beef and cabbage dinner for adults and unlimited pizza for children, the event promises to be a grand affair. The tickets are $35 per adult (includes one complimentary alcoholic beverage) and $10 per child (3 to 12 years old). Reservations are available at the Parish office (941-0067) and will be accepted til 3/11/15. The pond at Veterans Park will be open for ice skating weather dependent. The decision to keep the pond open for skating is weather dependent and is made on a day-to-day basis. For the most up to date information on the status of ice skating at Veterans Park, please contact the Community Center at 941-3189. The cold weather has officially arrived, don't let the winter blues set in! Act now and sign up for a home energy assessment with Energize Ossining to get started on banishing those depressing drafts from your house. Energize Ossining is a non-profit supported by the Village of Ossining. Reach Energize Ossining by phone at 914-302-7300 or online at EnergizeNY.org to learn more. Saw Mill River Audubon FIELD TRIPS & PROGRAMS Join them! Every Saturday & Sunday, 8:00-10:00 a.m.: Project FeederWatch at Croton Point Nature Center. Stop by to learn local winter birds & help count. Monday Bird Walks: Come birding with Saw Mill River Audubon. Beginners are encouraged! No pre-registration is necessary. Binoculars available for loan if you email us in advance. Visit their Google calendar at www.sawmillriveraudubon.org/calendar for more event details or call their office at (914) 666-6503 or email them at [email protected]. Be sure to subscribe to their free, private email list to get additional details and early notice of new trips and events. Visit www.sawmillriveraudubon.org/list to subscribe. To receive our newsletters in color via email, visit www.sawmillriveraudubon.org/enews. Every Monday, 8:30 a.m.: Free guided bird walks at area hotspots. 1st Mon: Muscoot Farm, 2nd Mon: Rockefeller State Park Preserve, 3rd Mon (except for February, see below): Kingsland Point OR Tarrytown Lakes (check their Google calendar month-to-month) 4th Mon: Croton Point County Park, 5th Mon: Marshlands Conservancy, Rye. Every Saturday & Sunday, 8:00-10:00 a.m.: Project FeederWatch at Croton Point Nature Center. Stop by to learn & count local birds. (Ends April 5.) Every Thursday in February, 3:45 p.m. until dark, Eagle Roost Monitoring at Verplanck Dock. Watch bald eagles come to roost along the Hudson River. February Wednesday, February 11: Film: The Ordinary, Extraordinary Junco. Black Cow Saturday, February 14: Second Saturday Walk at Brinton Brook, Croton Monday, February 16: Field Trip: Winter Birds on LI Sound & Lunch Saturday, February 21: Third Saturday Seed Sale, Pruyn Sanctuary March Thursday, March 12: Public Program: Butterfly Gardening, Croton Library Friday, March 13: Flight of the Woodcock. Croton Point Park Saturday, March 14: Second Saturday Walk at Brinton Brook, Croton Friday, March 20: BirdersU Birding by Ear, Croton Point Nature Center Saturday, March 21: BirdersU field trip Saturday, March 21: Third Saturday Seed Sale, Pruyn Sanctuary 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. February Events for Adults at the Ossining Public Library Art Exhibits for February: Main Gallery - February 1 – 28 Black History Month Exhibit with artist Madge Scott titled “The Roads Traveled.” Opening Reception – Saturday, February 7th, 2-4 p.m. Hallway Gallery – February 1 – 28 Black History Month Exhibit with photographer Melody Hockley titled “Images of Africa.” Opening Reception – Saturday, February 14th, 1-3 p.m. Sunday, February 8 at 2 p.m. (Snow Date – Sunday, February 15th) Jazz Concert with the Tony Jefferson Quartet Tony Jefferson is an accomplished drummer & vocalist and a New York native. He has toured around the globe playing both festivals and clubs with world class musicians. Tony has performed with such greats as Eddie Harris, Lonnie Smith, Don Friedman and many more. Don’t miss this lively concert of some of Jazz music’s greats! Free. In the Budarz Theater. Tuesday, February 10 at 7 p.m. Film Screening of “Rise Above the Mark.” This program is co-sponsored by the Ossining Union Free School District, the Ossining Public Library and the PTA. Rise Above the Mark is a documentary narrated by Peter Coyote that brings to light the heartbreaking realities of public education. It’s the story of what happens when politics enters the classroom. To read more about this film visit www.riseabovethemark.com. Free. In the Budarz Theater. Thursday, February 19th at 7 p.m. (Snow Date – February 26th) Author Event with Zay Green Local author Zay Dilette Green will discuss her book “Christianity and Black Oppression: Duppy Know Who Fe Frighten.” Copies of the book will be available for purchase. Free. In the 2nd floor Conference Room. Monday, February 23 at 7 p.m. Library Board of Trustees Meeting This is an open meeting to the public of the library board of trustees. All are welcome to attend. Free. In the Director’s Office. Tuesday, February 24 at 2 p.m. Tissue Paper Painting Workshop Artist Jamie Ross will be at the library discussing how to paint tissue paper. Participants will be primarily using watercolors to paint with. All materials are provided for each participant. Registration is required. To register please call the library at 914-941-2416 ext. 327. Free. In the Budarz Theater. Saturday, February 28 at 2 p.m. Money Talks Workshop This is the second workshop in a three part financial series. Representatives from New York Life Insurance will present on how to become more financially savvy! Registration is required. To register please call the library at 914-941-2416 ext. 327. Free. In the 2nd floor Conference Room. On-Going Mondays, February 2,9,23at 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, February 2,9,23at 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, February 2,9,23 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, February 3,10,17,24 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, February 3,10,17,24 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, February 4,11,18,25at 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, February 4,11,18,25 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, February 19,26 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, February 5,12,19,26 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, February 6,13,20,27 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, February 14,21 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. HoneybeeLives.org A Naturalist’s Approach to Beekeeping With Chris Harp Winter Classes 2015 Sustainable Living Resource Center - Rosendale, Hudson Valley Jan 24 & 25 or Feb 7 & 8 or March 7 & 8, The Commons – Brooklyn February 21 & 22 Natural / Organic Beekeeping – Winter Weekend Workshops This two-day class will introduce students to Natural/Organic Beekeeping with a Biodynamic influence. You will come away with the knowledge, as well as the inspiration to nurture your honeybees and respect these hardworking, gentle creatures who live in complex and beautiful communities. We encourage beginners to take both days to obtain a broad understanding of the responsibilities and challenges entailed in this undertaking, so you can be knowledgeable, loving and confidant beekeepers. These classes can be taken on one weekend, or divided into Saturday one weekend and Sunday another weekend. The Sunday class will be helpful to beginning and experienced beekeepers. We can help you obtain bees and we suggest you wait until after the class to purchase your equipment so you have a better understanding of your choices. The class fee is $200 per person if taking both days. Individual classes are $110. Intro to Organic Beekeeping: Planning a New Hive for Spring (Saturday 10am - 6pm) Learn about the basic requirements and responsibilities for organic beekeeping. Understand the community of a hive, the tools involved, elements of site selection, where you can obtain honeybees and equipment, and an understanding of a naturalist approach to their needs. This class introduces students to a nurturing way of beekeeping, and a philosophy of respect and love for these amazing creatures. There is a hands-on demonstration of assembling a wooden hive, and extensive class handouts to help new beekeepers. Understanding and Caring For Your Bees (Sunday 10am - 6pm) Topics will include: hive congruency and design to benefit the colony (including Top Bar Hives); Honeybee health and disease management the natural way; seasonal concerns and methods to keep your bees strong. Pre-registration is required, and advance payment is requested. Gift certificates for classes are available. Visit our website www.HoneybeeLives.org for more info on our approach to beekeeping. Email [email protected] or call 845-255-6113 Hudson Chorale: New Members Welcomed Since 2010, Hudson Chorale, Westchester’s largest chorus, has been performing in venues throughout Westchester, bringing the best in choral singing to the Hudson Valley. The chorus now enjoys a region-wide reputation for outstanding programming and superb artistry and the repertoire ranges from the great masterpieces of the past to engaging contemporary compositions. The Chorale is welcoming new members in all voice parts (SATB) beginning on February 2, 2015 when rehearsals will begin for a May 9, 2015 concert. The program features American composers and their poet/writer muses: Randall Thompson’s Americana inspired by articles in American Mercury magazine; Four Pastorales by Cecil Effinger, a Coloradan who set his music to the words of Colorado’s most famous poet, Thomas Hornsby Ferril; Song of the Open Road by Normal Dello Joio who captures the spirit of his favourite poet, Walt Whitman; and This Bequest of Wings by Hudson Chorale Music Director Michael Conley, based on the poetry of Emily Dickinson. It will be a star-spangled event exploring the richness and beauty of American culture. “Singer-friendly” auditions will begin on Monday, February 2, 2104, by appointment and on subsequent Mondays prior to rehearsal. Rehearsals for the May concert will also begin on Monday, February 2, 2015, from 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm and will take place on subsequent Monday evenings at the Pleasantville Presbyterian Church, 400 Bedford Rd, Pleasantville, NY. 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 or hear music samples, visit the website at www.HudsonChorale.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/ Sign Up for NIXLE 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. ______Congregation Sons of Israel Nursery School & Summer Camp Open House SUNDAY, FEBRUARY8 from 3 PM – 5 PM Parents & Children - come and see for yourself what CSI’s School & Summer Camp offer! • MEET the directors and their wonderful teachers. • VISIT their classrooms, play games and do art & crafts. • EXPLORE the school’s beautiful facilities and outdoor grounds. • HEAR about their special programs; music, art, sign language, movement, nature, cooking and holiday celebrations. • LEARN about our SUMMER CAMP program filled with fun and exploration. • ASK about an extended day at Kids Karousel: [email protected] At CSI, 1666 Pleasantville Rd., Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 (914) 762-2700 Roni Shapiro Ben-David, Educational Director - Aimee Axelrod, Camp Director EMAIL: [email protected] WWW.CSIBRIARCLIFF.ORG The Dominican Sisters of Hope in Ossining invite the public to an Open House at Mariandale on February 8, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm as part of the Celebration of the Year of Consecrated Life. This invitation is for all, young people, families, youth groups, clubs, those who wish to know more about the sisters, and all those who wish to give some thought and reflection to what it means to live a consecrated life and to support women religious in this special year. The sisters are particularly open to seeing how the next generations will take up and create the Church going forward. Your participation, and that of interested students in your schools, would be so welcomed and appreciated. Mariandale is in Ossining. It is one hour north of Manhattan and easily reached by car or Metro North (a short cab ride from Croton Harmon Station.) For more information contact S. Mary Ann Clausson or myself. 914-941-4420 or [email protected] Hudson Valley Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert To Benefit Maryknoll Sisters The Hudson Valley Symphonic Wind Ensemble will perform “Music for the World,” a concert benefitting Maryknoll Sisters and their work with the poor around the world, on Sunday, March 1, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at the Maryknoll Sisters Center, 10 Pinesbridge Road, Ossining. All proceeds from the ticket price -- $25.00 per person – will go to support the Sisters’ global outreach in mission in 24 countries around the world. This year’s concert program will include the following among its selections: Charles Ives’ Variations on America, Howard Hanson’s Laude, and Alfred Reed's Serenade. The concert will be conducted by Music Director James D. Wayne. Tickets can be ordered by calling 1-866-662-9900, online at www.MaryknollSisters.org/concert15, or at the door the afternoon of the event. Credit cards, cash or check will be accepted. For directions to Maryknoll and more information, please visit our website. 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.