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larchmontledger.com october 2016 vol. 12 - issue 10 issue - 12 vol. 2016 october 2 • October 2016 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com Board Hears Public Comment on Palmer Goal of The New Agenda Foundation is to Avenue Streetscape Project Empower Women STAFF REPORT BY STEPHEN E. LIPKEN and on streets; establishing maximum gross residential floor The New Agenda Foun- At the Monday, September area ratios for one-family homes dation, a 501 {c} {3} national 19 Larchmont Board meeting, requiring increased setbacks; organization dedicated to im- Mayor Lorraine Walsh opened regulating locations and dimen- proving the lives of women and a Public Hearing to take Public sions of retaining walls and land girls, is gearing up to host a Comment on the Palmer Avenue surrounding them; establishing 10am, 5K walk/run on October Streetscape Project Assessment limitations on placement and 22 at Iona College in New Ro- and Apportionment of Costs to noise impacts of generators and chelle, with the proceeds des- adjoining property owners for heating, ventilating and/or air ignated to produce educational new sidewalks and curbs. conditioning equipment (HVAC) materials for high school and “At a meeting of the Board and several regulations regard- college students and parents. of Trustees held in 2012 as well ing rock blasting and demoli- Founded in August 2008 At last year’s SToPP 5K, left to right: Amy Siskind, Alanah Rafferty, Meg Collins as a subsequent meeting on April tions. by 30 Hillary Clinton support- and Rebecca Macies 2013, it was announced that the Discussion then turned to ers from around the country, clude encouraging students to Their hope is for parents to Village determined that proper- preserving the historic character The New Agenda Foundation become peer leaders in teach- have conversations with their ty owners in the Palmer Avenue of the Village’s homes. Kim Tofalli Larchmont land owner Paul Hoffmann was formed as an advocacy ing bystander intervention sons and daughters prior to Streetscape Improvement proj- stated that in light of Larchmont’s group to advance key goals for and also to educate and engage and during college on these ect area would be assessed for celebrating its 125th anniver- women. Their objectives in- parent allies on sexual assault. continued on page 4 the cost of sidewalks, aprons and the cost over the whole neighbor- sary, the historical significance curbs,” Walsh said. hood.” of many homes is paramount. “It is ridiculous that the Walsh replied that all prop- Walsh suggested surveying poten- MHS’s Lucie Le Blanc Named Recipient of “Women Town would ask us to pay for erty owners are responsible tially historic sites and creating a the sidewalk,” Paul Hoffmann for maintenance of sidewalks, Historic Commission, holding a in Technology” Student Award averred. whether merchants or residents. Town Hall meeting to receive all “We did not ask for it… “Payment can be a lump sum or residents’ input. Mamaroneck High School Stores are still vacant… The costs billed to your property tax, spread “We don’t want contractors senior Lucie le Blanc will be should be spread throughout the out over a period of 15 years, the coming in and tearing down his- honored among “women pi- entire neighborhood, not just the length of the bond.” torical old homes,” Cheryl Brock oneering some of the world’s merchants who are paying exor- Numerous Local Laws will stressed. “We value old homes most important science and bitant rents... be the subject of a Public Hearing but we do have some on the mar- technology in Westchester”, an- “You are asking us to pay on Monday, October 17, including ket that are not selling,” Mayor nounced the Westchester Coun- for ammunition to shoot us in stormwater management con- Walsh noted. “We have to strike ty Association, which will hold the head, rather than spreading trols; protection of trees in parks a balance…” a luncheon in October to rec- ognize the recipients of the 3rd annual Women in Technology awards. Le Blanc received this prestigious award for the work she has done both inside and outside the classroom and was selected among a slate of prominent professional honorees. “This is a tremendous ac- complishment and a much de- served recognition for all the hard work Lucie has put in for Lucie le Blanc the past three years,” said MHS Le Blanc’s real-world cod- for the stars,” said President Computer Science Teacher Ji- ing experience for the past two and CEO of the Westchester gar Jadav, who nominated Le summers has helped validate County Association William Blanc for the award. her thoughts about majoring Mooney, Jr. “There were many Last year, le Blanc co-cre- in computer science in col- strong candidates for these ated a new coding club at the lege. During the summer of awards, and we congratulate high school which was sub- 2015, she worked at AT&T in Lucie, our only high school sequently merged with the New York City as part of the student selected, on her ex- Computer Science Club. The Girls Who Code Program, She traordinary dedication to the club grew to more than 20 acquired programming skills STEM field.” regularly attending students, in Python, Robotics and Cy- In addition to Lucie le who initially joined the club ber-Security and built a web Blanc, another Student Hon- with very little if any coding service designed to help teens oree is Esmeralda Michaca, Ju- experience and met during manage their money before nior, Purchase College, SUNY. their lunchtime and after going to college. This past The 2016 Women in Tech- school to learn web develop- summer, she worked with the nology Award luncheon will ment (HTML, CSS and JavaS- Village of Larchmont to help take place on Thursday, Octo- cript). Le Blanc worked with them re-design content for ber 20, 2016 at the Tappan Hill the students to assist them in their website. Mansion in Tarrytown. In ad- developing new coding skills “We are proud to honor dition to receiving this honor, and applying them to everyday the women innovators and vi- le Blanc was also recognized life scenarios. This year, she sionaries who are improving last year as the NY Regional is co-president of MHS’s Com- our lives and moving our coun- Runner-Up for the National puter Science Club, working try forward, and at the same Center for Women and Infor- with students to participate time encourage the next gen- mation Technology (NCWIT) in local, regional and national eration of women scientists Aspirations in Computing competitions. and mathematicians to reach Award. www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • October 2016 • 3 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Federal Dee Van Eyck Speaks to The Funds for Larchmont Fire Department U.S. Senators Charles E. we have an urgent need to re- Larchmont Rotary Club Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand place some very old and failing have announced $151,569 in fed- fire hoses. Some of our hoses are The full complement of eral funding for the White Lake over 25 years old, and are failing Larchmont Rotarians and their Fire District and the Larchmont tests at alarming rates. One of guests caught the enthusiasm Fire Department. The funding our trucks has a hose with limit- and energy projected by Dee was allocated through the De- ed capabilities. These hoses are Van Eyck, the dynamic head of partment of Homeland Security’s very expensive to replace so this Larchmont 125 Anniversary, Assistance to Firefighters Grant federal grant really benefits our who spoke at the Rotary Club’s (AFG) Program. Specifically, the community.” August 19th meeting at the White Lake Fire District in Sulli- The Assistance to Firefight- Larchmont Yacht Club as the van County will use the funding ers Grants are administered by 125th Anniversary was nearing. to purchase new self-contained the Department of Homeland Se- Ms. Van Eyck recalled how much breathing apparatus (SCBAs). The curity Federal Emergency Man- she had enjoyed the activities during The Larchmont 100th Larchmont Fire Department in Senator Kirsten Gillibrand agement Agency in cooperation Westchester County will use the with the Department’s United Anniversary and wanted new federal funding to replace old and tively and stay safe while they are States Fire Administration. The village people to experience the failing fire hoses. protecting our communities,” said grants are awarded on a com- same magic. “With this funding, the Senator Gillibrand. “We need to do petitive basis to the applicants Mayor Anne McAndrews brave first responders of the everything we can to protect the that most closely address the had been approached by other White Lake and Larchmont Fire men and women who risk their program’s priorities and demon- Larchmontonians with simi- Jan Northrup (left) and Dee Van Eyck. Departments can focus on their lives every day in the face of danger, strate financial need. Funding lar goals, so the planning com- important work knowing they and I will always fight in the Senate is allocated to strengthen the mittee for Larchmont 125 was have reliable protective equip- to make sure that our fire depart- overall level of preparedness and formed. To raise money to enhance Constitution Park into what is hoped to be a Village Green, ment,” said Senator Schumer. ments are funded and equipped.” ability to respond to fire and relat- banners were sold by the committee and now gracefully enhance business district lamp posts. A “This investment will help ensure “We would like to thank US ed hazards. Funding is allocated Founders group was created in which each paid $125 to fund the effort. our local heroes can continue Senators Gillibrand and Schumer to strengthen emergency pre- Later, Founders were honored at a cocktail party at the beautifully renovated old Bevan Hotel. their life-saving work as effective- for their help in securing this im- paredness and ability to respond Everyone had (and continues to have) the opportunity to purchase bricks that will be engraved to ly and safely as possible.” portant grant for the Larchmont to fire and related hazards. More commemorate families, friends, organizations and used to highlight and beautify the gazebo. The “These federal funds will Fire Department.” said Chief information on the Assistance to Larchmont Rotary, for example, happily purchased one in support. allow our fire departments to pur- John Caparelli, Larchmont Fire Firefighters Grant Program can Larchmont Rotary is a local service organization that meets every Friday at 12:15 at the Larch- chase the up-to-date equipment Department. “This grant comes be accessed at http://www.fema. mont Yacht Club. Those interested in community are welcomed at the luncheon. Contact Marilyn they need to do their jobs effec- at exactly the right time because gov/firegrants. Masiero at [email protected] for more information. 4 • October 2016 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com Hounds are Coming to the Sound Coldwell Banker Residential

It’s not every day that dogs are invited to enjoy the Brokerage Cares Foundation festivities at a local park but that’s exactly what will hap- pen on Sunday, Oct. 9 in Ma- Donates to Swim Across America maroneck. Coldwell Banker Res- dential Brokerage employ- eight pool swims around Hundreds of walkers and idential Brokerage in Con- ees and affiliated salespeo- the county. Proceeds from their dogs will take a leisurely necticut & Westchester ple also provide support to these events go to the Can- stroll around the perimeter of County, announced that the the local Westchester Coun- cer Support Team in Mama- Harbor Island Park as part of company’s Westchester re- ty “Swim Across The Sound” roneck, the Tommy Palazzo the 8th annual Hounds on the gion offices made a $10,000 fundraising event held in Fellowship for Pediatric Sound Dog Walk & Festival. donation to Swim Across July by volunteering, par- Oncology Research at the Dog lovers are invited to regis- America Inc. through Cold- ticipating in the swim event New York-Presbyterian ter for the Walk and get pledg- well Banker Residential and making donations. Children’s Hospital and the es of support from family and Brokerage Cares Founda- “Cancer touches so Swim Across America Re- friends. You can also just show tion, the company’s charita- many lives, and fortunate- search Lab and DeMatteo up to walk and pay the $25 reg- ble foundation. ly, there are organizations Research Lab at Memori- istration fee ($40 for a family) Swim Across America like Swim Across Ameri- al Sloan-Kettering Cancer The event is a fundraiser for Inc. is a nonprofit organi- ca that are committed to Center. This year’s Swim is the Humane Society of West- zation that raises money helping and supporting expected to net more than chester and Pet Rescue, with and awareness for cancer families most affected by $1 million. some of the proceeds going to research, prevention and it,” said Martha Krakow, se- With the assistance the Friends of Mount Vernon treatment through swim- nior managing director of of hundreds of volunteers, Shelter Animals. ming-related events. the Coldwell Banker Resi- past and current Olympi- Activities will run from This is the eighth year dential Brokerage office in an and corporate sponsors, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the Dog that the sales associates Briarcliff Manor. “As a com- Swim Across America is Walk starting at 11:30 a.m. After the procession, browse the wares of numerous vendors (with lots of the Westchester County pany dedicated to the com- subsidizing cutting-edge of dog-related merchandise), listen to music and enjoy refreshments such as pizza, burger, hot dogs offices of Coldwell Banker munities we serve, it is im- cancer research, progres- from Walter’s and home-baked treats. Get a take-home photo of you and your dog posing at the wa- Residential Brokerage have portant to me and the sales sive survivorship clinics ter’s edge, get a balloon shaped like a dog, buy raffle tickets, and enjoy face painting and crafts for the supported Swim Across associates affiliated with and the foremost in patient kids. You can also run your dog through an agility course with a professional trainer. New this year America. Anthony Sibio, an my office, as well as the of- care and treatment. Swim will be dog contests including Best Costume, Best Trick and Best Kisser. associate real estate broker fices throughout Westches- Across America began as Both dogs and cats will be available for adoption. To register or for more information, visit affiliated with the Coldwell ter County, to support such a grassroots organization www.houndsonthesound.org. Banker Residential Bro- a worthy cause.” with events developing or- kerage Pleasantville office, The 2016 fundraising ganically. Now, those events serves as chairman of this event drew approximately raise millions of dollars and ongoing fundraising effort. 800 swimmers for the Swim money raised is still given Coldwell Banker Resi- in Long Island Sound and to local beneficiaries.

Goal of The New Agenda Foundation is to Empower Women continued from page 2 issues. Vice-President of The New brary. Amy Siskind, writer and Agenda Foundation is Karen Siskind enjoys speaking expert on helping women ad- Gerringer, also from Mama- and writing about empow- vance and succeed, is President roneck. In addition, she is erment. “Our organization and co-founder of the organiza- the Executive Director of Risk is working on issues includ- tion. As national spokesperson, Management at Morgan Stan- ing economic independence she explains that their main ley. Both women always try and advancement, gender purpose is to get more women to spread the message of the representation and bias, into leadership. “Our mission organization. They have devel- sexual assault and domestic is safety, opportunity, unity oped a Young Women’s Lead- violence. I feel blessed that and leadership. There are so ership Council and college I can give advice to young few voices about advocacy,” she groups have formed at Cornell, women.” continues. “If we can prevent Ithaca and Bucknell. As a featured contributor rape, teaching young men right Last year, local actor and at The Huffington Post, she from wrong, then that’s what filmmaker Alanah Rafferty, a was recently honored by West- I’m hoping for.” 2014 magna cum laude gradu- chester County Legislators for The upcoming local event ate of Marymount Manhattan her LGBTQ advocacy. called The SToPP 5K Run/Walk, College, on the Young Women’s Siskind believes, the time stands for “Stop. Think. Protect Leadership Council, directed a has come to take action against Your Peers,” will also be held video for the Foundation called teen dating violence and as- on other college campuses this Grey Matters. Several colleges sault. “It comes down to the fall. “We are hoping to engage are now screening the video Parents to teach their children Iona students with our initia- to educate students. Two ver- about the ramifications of sex- tives and make an impact,” said sions were made, one for col- ual assault.” the Mamaroneck resident. “Ev- lege students and the other for To learn more or to sign ery year people come up to me high school students to watch up to participate in the race to and say that campus sexual as- with their parents. Part of the raise awareness of campus sex- sault must stop.” later version was filmed in the ual assault go to thenewagen- The other co-founder and Mamaroneck High School Li- da.net/stopp/ www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • October 2016 • 5 At Home on the Sound Program Advises Which Larchmont Public Library Has Financial Papers to Keep Re-Opened Following Major At Home on the Sound presents Marci Lobel-Esrig, a prac- ticing attorney for more than 20 years, who will provide guide- lines on reducing years of accumulated financial papers on Tues- Renovation day, October 25. She will cover the gamut from bank statements, 401Ks, insurance, credit card invoices, etc. right down to ATM re- ceipts and will indicate what is important to keep and what can be eliminated. After seeing the challenges faced by an elderly aunt who still lived in her own home, she founded a company in 2015 called SilverBills, that will even pay clients’ invoices, scrutinizing them for errors and fraud. Prior to becoming CEO of this new business, Lobel-Esrig spent eight years as an in-house attorney for a real estate investment company. She received her J.D. from New York University and her B.A. magna cum laude from Columbia University where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. This program is free and open to the community at Larchmont Ave Church, Russell Hall, 60 For- est Park Avenue, Larchmont. Refreshments are served at 3:30, the Marci Lobel-Esrig lecture begins at 4:00pm. Call 899-3150 for details.

BY PAMELA TILLINGHAST DUBITSKY CHAIR, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, upgrades and energy-efficient has been improved, and serves LARCHMONT LIBRARY lighting. as access to the delightful Ry- Patrons now enter the der’s Garden, dedicated last Bayside Travel, The Library Board is building into a bright and summer in memory of Ryder Meadowood Napa Valley, delighted to announce the open space that offers im- Brown. re-opening of a renewed and provements for everyone. A The Board is particularly Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort and Hotel Hermitage updated main Library building new Technology Commons proud that this renovation was following a major renovation includes computer worksta- funded primarily through do- of this essential community tions, a laptop bar, long study nations and grants; nearly 650 Cordially invite you to a blind tasting of wines from resource. tables, a business center local families donated a total The main building was and conference and tutoring of $1.5 million, and the Library Napa Valley & France in celebration of the last renovated in 1994, before rooms. A glass-enclosed read- received $272,000 in New York the Internet and our many dig- ing room creates a quiet space State grants, including grants 40th Anniversary of The Judgment of Paris. ital devices radically changed for patrons seeking a more tra- obtained with the help of State the way we access informa- ditional library, while a brows- Senator George Latimer and Join us as we showcase wines, small bites, our beautiful resorts and wine tion. Over time, while demand ing room with bestsellers wel- State Assemblyman Steve Otis. focused travel opportunities. Two lucky winners will enjoy overnight for traditional library services comes those who seek a more We thank everyone who so remained strong, our patrons relaxed atmosphere. There’s generously donated time and accommodations at Meadowood Napa Valley or Hotel Hermitage. increasingly sought new ser- a new coffee bar; patrons can money to this important proj- vices and technologies. As our enjoy covered beverages any- ect. The Board also extends a offerings expanded, our facil- where in the main building. huge thanks to Library Direc- ities needed to expand also. And finally, new bathrooms tor Laura Eckley, who worked In addition, 22 years is a long are conveniently located on the tirelessly to make this renova- time for any building that gets main level. tion a reality, and to the entire as much wear and tear as our On the upper level, there’s Library staff who endured the Library - more than 227,000 a vibrant new Teen Room; chil- renovation with good humor visits annually! dren who spend their early while continuing to provide Working within the ex- years in our award-winning services to our patrons. isting footprint, our archi- Children’s Room (winning Best Our revitalized Library tects updated the building’s of Westchester 2012, 2014 and is a testament to the health interior while maintaining its 2016!) can now “graduate” to of literacy and learning in traditional feel. The renova- a space of their own. The up- the Larchmont/Mamaroneck The Olympics of Wine & Hospitality: California vs. France tion has greatly improved flow per level is further enhanced community. Congratulations Bronxville Wine & Spirits throughout the three levels of with a tutoring room, a laptop and heartfelt thanks to all who the building, ensured that all bar, the Director’s Office and helped renew this shared and 98 Pondfield Road, Bronxville, NY 10708 spaces are fully ADA-acces- a new fiction reading area. On invaluable asset for genera- Thursday, October 27, 2016 sible, and included electrical the lower level, the art gallery tions to come! 6PM-9PM

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On October 8-9 visit the Bruce On November 5 at 8pm, The Westchester Philharmonic’s 34th Season The Kenise Barnes Fine Art Gallery, On October 13, the Mental Health On October 27, The Holocaust and Hu- Museum’s Outdoor Arts Festival at 1 Performing Arts Center at Purchase opens October 23, at 3pm, featuring 1947 Palmer Avenue, Larchmont Association of Westchester spon- man Rights Education Center will host Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT from College, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Jaime Laredo conducting with Bella Hris- presents Michigan Artist Melanie sors Judy Collins in Concert and their Annual Benefit Dinner honoring 10am to 5pm featuring original fine Purchase present Doug Varone and tova on violin and guest composer David Parke with the exhibition titled Conversation at The Emelin Theatre, the Rosenshein Family and President art, children’s art activities and live Dancers in the PepsiCo Theatre. Ludwig. Performances take place in The “The Voice In Every Object,” on view Mamaroneck. Call 265-7511 for Thomas J. Schwartz of Purchase music. Call 203-869-0376 to learn For tickets visit https://tickets. Concert Hall at The Performing Arts Cen- through October 29. Call 834-8077 tickets. College at 6pm at the Mamaroneck more. artscenter.org/single/PSDetailaspx- ter, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill or visit [email protected] for addi- Beach and Yacht Club, Mamaroneck. ?psn=6080. Road. For tickets visit westchesterphil.org tional information. To RSVP, call 696-0738. or call 682-3707. 1pm-3pm. All media are taught, Rye Free Reading Room, 1061 9 20 29 UPCOMING beginners and advanced paint- Boston Post Road, Rye. Call 967- From 2-4pm, The Mamaroneck The Center for Continuing Ed- The Westchester County Mobile “It's Great to Live in Harrison” ers are welcome. Call 834-8840 0480 for directions. Public Library, 136 Prospect Av- ucation, 1000 West Boston Post Shredder will be in Larchmont Columbus Day Events feature for more information. enue will welcome Mary Louise Road, Mamaroneck offers a trip at the Maxwell Avenue Recycling a block party with Fireworks at The Business Council of West- Cox, the Poet Laureate of Mama- to One World Trade Center and Center from 10am -1pm. Call 813- 7pm on October 8 at the West The Greater Westchester Orchid chester will feature speaker Tim- roneck as she celebrates a life- 9/11 Memorial Museum. The bus 5425 for details. Harrison Fire Department, also Society meets at the Harrison othy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop time of work in her latest book, leaves from Harbor Island Park on Saturday, open house at Har- Community Center, 216 Halstead of New York, at their Annual din- “Poems are Where The Heart is” at 8:15am and returns a 4:45pm. 30 rison Police Headquarters from Avenue, Harrison on the second ner at the Hilton Westchester in in the Community Room. Call For reservations or additional The Performing Arts Center at 10am to 2pm. On Sunday, Octo- Tuesday of each month at 7pm. Rye. For tickets and information 473-6239 to attend. information call 698-9126 or visit Purchase College, 735 Anderson ber 9 a car show from 10am to Those interested are asked to contact www.thebcw.org [email protected]. Hill Road, Purchase, presents 4pm in the Harrison Business contact Cordelia Dirlam at 973- 15 Joshua Bell on the violin at 3pm, District, and on Monday October 420-4966. 7 The Town of Mamaroneck Fire 21 in the Concert Hall. For tickets 10, a parade starting at 10am with At 7pm, The Larchmont Ma- Department will hold an Open The Performing Arts Center, visit https://tickets.artscen- a festival immediately following Harrison Library hosts "Talented maroneck Community Televi- House Event from noon to 3pm Purchase College, 735 Anderson ter.org/single/PSDetail.aspx- in Ma Riis Park. Call 670-3035 for Tots" a 5-week program of school sion is holding a screening of at 205 Weaver Street featuring Hill Road, Purchase features the ?psn=6065 additional details. readiness activities for ages 2 and the two films made during this Food, Fire Trucks and Fun. Visit Warsaw Philharmonic at 8pm in 3. The class meets on Mondays, year’s Teen Summer Filmmak- tmfd.org for additional informa- The Concert Hall. For tickets vis- Introductory workshops on October, 24, 31 and November 21, ing Workshops. The screenings tion. it https://tickets.artscenter.org/ “Medicare Basics” are set to take & 28 from 10:30-11:30am. Care- will be held at the Mamaroneck single/PSDetail.aspx?psn=6045. November place on October 14, November giver participation is needed. High School Television Studio 16 2 16 and December 1 in the County Call 835-0324 to register. up the steps from Walter’s Hot The American Cancer Soci- 22 The Brother John G. Driscoll Office Building, 9 S. First Avenue, Dog Stand. For additional infor- ety presents the 22nd Making The Rag-a-Muffin Parade will be Professorship in Jewish-Catholic Mt. Vernon. Early registration is Westchester Community College mation call Dena Schumacher, Strides Against Breast Cancer held in Larchmont with a rain Studies present a play by Rohina requested, by calling Westches- Foundation presents Great Chefs Studio Coordinator at 381-0131 or walk at Manhattanville College date of October 29. Lineup is at Malik, “Yasmina’s Necklace” in ter County Department of Senior cooking demonstrations and din- email [email protected]. in Purchase. More information the corner of Larchmont and the Romita Auditorium, Ryan Li- Programs and Services at 813- ners in October and November. is available at www.making- Palmer Avenues at 12:30pm. The brary, Iona College, 715 North Av- 6100. On October 17 at 6pm,”Italiana 8 strideswalk.org/westchester or Parade begins at 1pm. Call 834- enue, New Rochelle, at 4pm and Reimagined” by Chef Giuseppe Chicago’s comedy theatre, “The call 397-8810 to sign up. 6230 or 834-1919 for details. 7pm. The program is free and The Harrison Players present Fanelli is featured at 6pm. Octo- Second City” will perform at 8pm open to the public. Call 637-2744 “The Women” on October 21, 22 ber 24 features “Local Produce, in the Academic Arts Theatre on The Rye Historical Society, one At 5pm, the Chamber Music So- for additional information. and 23. Call 630-1089 for details. International Flair” at 6pm, with the Valhalla campus of West- Purchase Street, Rye will screen ciety of Lincoln Center will pres- chefs Michael Schmutzer and chester Community College, 75 the film "All the President's Men" ent the Emerson String Quartet 5 The Larchmont Public Library, Stacey Cohen. On November 2 Grasslands Road. For tickets call at 2:30pm. Admission is free. Vis- at The Performing Arts Center, At 6:30pm, The Friends of White 121 Larchmont Avenue, Larch- at 6pm, “Cuisine with Funk & 606-6262 or visit www.sunywcc. it www.ryehistory.org or call 967- Purchase College, 735 Anderson Plains Hospital will hold their mont holds the following: Chair Sophistication” with chefs An- edu/smartarts. 7588 for additional details. Hill Road, Purchase in the Recit- annual gala, a Black and White Yoga on Tuesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18 thony Lanza and Louis Lanza. al Hall. For tickets visit https:// Ball to benefit the hospital at & 25 at 10am; Monday Oct. 17, at November 7 at 6pm,”Cooking at At 2pm, The Mamaroneck Pub- 17 tickets.artscenter.org/single/PS- the Brae Burn Country Club in 7pm, a seminar “Digestion: The The Cookery” featuring Chef Da- lic Library, 136 Prospect Avenue The Mamaroneck Public Li- Detail.aspx?psn=6055 Purchase. For tickets and spon- Key to Your Optimal Health”; vid DiBari. For tickets and details will feature writers reading their brary, 136 Prospect Avenue, will sorships contact plaine@wphos- A film “Separate Tables” on visit sunywcc.edu/Foundation or work in the Community Room host the AARP Smart Driver 27 pital.org or call 681-2264. Wednesday, Oct. 19 at 2:30pm; call 606-6558. with Janet Garber, Thea Schiller, Course from 10am – 4:45pm in Harrison will celebrate Hallow- And the film “Captain Fantastic” Priscilla Louise and Marea Nee- The Community Room. Call 630- een with Parades starting at The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fam- on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 11am dle. Call 630-5894 to learn more. 5887 to register. West Harrison Firehouse with ily Services of Westchester host and 2:30pm. Call 834-2281 for October line up at 3:30pm and a 4pm a charitable fundraiser and va- more information. 6 At 8pm, Purchase College at At 10am, Harrison Public Library start. In Downtown Harrison, riety show called “The Rally Big Rye Hadassah and the Rye Free SUNY presents “Jazz at The introduces "Library Voices" a the parade will start at Parsons Show” in the tradition of the Painting Classes with artist Pa- Reading Room host a Spotlight Center: Piano Spectacular” at read aloud book club for adults. School going to Riis Park with “Ed Sullivan Show” at 7pm at the tricia Miner-Sutherland are held on Education lecture featuring the PepsiCo Theater. Tickets at The book is ”Where'd You Go a 5:30pm line up and a 6pm Capitol Theatre, 149 Westchester at the Larchmont-Mamaroneck Thomas J. Schwartz, President https://tickets.artscenter.org/ Bernadette" by Maria Semple. start. Call 670-3179 or visit Har- Avenue, Port Chester. For tickets Senior Center at the VFW Post of Purchase College, taking place single/PSDetail.aspx?psn=6136. This is the first meeting, min- rison-ny.gov/recreation to learn email thereallybigshow2016@ at 1288 Boston Post Road, Larch- at 7pm, light refreshments at imum 6 people, maximum 12, more. gmail.com mont, every Wednesday from 6:30pm. The event is free, at the sign up at harrisonpl.org. www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • October 2016 • 7 Hidden Narratives: Erin Dickson, Jeffrey Cancer Support Luncheon on Aging Well Cancer Support Team (CST) invites the public to the 18th annual Gayle K. Lee Health Sarmiento, and Kathryn Wightman Awareness Luncheon on Friday, October 14 at the Westchester Country Club in Rye at 11:30. This uplifting event will feature speakers Jim- mie C. Holland, MD and Mindy Greenstein, PhD, authors of the book, Lighter as We Go: Vir- tues, Character Strengths, and Aging. The book was selected by O: The Oprah Magazine as one of their, “Books to Watch for” and by the Wall Street Journal as one of the best books of the year on life after 50. The Luncheon’s goal is to heighten awareness of health issues and make people better advocates for their own health and well-being. Dr. Holland currently holds the Wayne E. Chapman Chair in Psychiatric Oncology at Me- morial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) Jimmie C. Holland, MD (left) and Mindy Greenstein, PhD and is Professor of Psychiatry at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. She is considered the founder of psycho-oncology, bringing attention to psychological issues in patients with cancer. She now focuses on psychological care of older patients with cancer at MSKCC. Dr. Greenstein is a writer and national speaker, with a background in clinical psychology and psycho-oncology. She is presently Consultant to the Geriatric Psychiatry group in the Department of Psychi- atry and Behavioral Sciences at MSKCC. She is the author of The House on Crash Corner. CST, located in Purchase has been operating for 37 years and is licensed by the New York State De- partment of Health. It is the only Westchester-based home care program that is solely cancer-focused and that offers services free of charge, without regard to income or insurance coverage. Its mission is to Jeffrey Sarmiento, Flitter, 2015. Screenprinted and fused glass, 34 x 56.25 x 0.375 inches enhance the quality of life for individuals and families in lower Westchester who are affected by cancer. CST’s professional staff of nurses, social workers and case managers, as well as an extensive network of over 100 volunteers, provides medical and support services at any stage of the disease. The number of The Bullseye New York to, and Kathryn Wightman cre- icling the effects of human people calling CST has increased by 27% over the past five years, and CST served over 781 patients and Gallery, 115 Hoyt Avenue in ate images on and with glass interaction on the objects we their families in 2015. (www.cancersupportteam.org) Mamaroneck, presents a that draw on these hidden live with. Jeffrey Sarmiento The Luncheon’s Honorary Co-Chair is Mary Jane Arrigoni of Greenwich. The Co-Chairs are Sabrina group exhibition of works narratives, presenting works is known for works that chal- Fiddelman of Larchmont and Val Allen of Larchmont and Newport, RI. Tickets for the Luncheon are that blend printmaking and that push past the inherent lenge our perception of things $125, a portion of which is tax-deductible. Seating is limited and reservations are required. For more in- technology with kiln-glass, shallowness of image into the based on where we are and formation and underwriting opportunities, call (914) 777-2777 or email [email protected]. featuring Erin Dickson, Jef- murky space that gives mean- where we are from. Flitter frey Sarmiento, and Kathryn ing to the things we see. (2015) conflates an Eyed Hawk- Wightman. Hidden Narratives Using intricately cut Moth with a common Blue But- will be on view through De- strips of glass, Erin Dickson terfly, creating a hybrid from TAKE THE ALLSTATE cember 10, 2016. recreates the exterior views that transforms as the viewer Impermeable except by from the homes in which she moves. light, windows allow us to see has lived. These commonplace Bullseye Projects ex- CHALLENGE the world outside or the world scenes, removed from the con- plores contemporary glass Put your policy to the test. within. The stories on the text of the home, are a form of with makers and viewers of DRIVERS WHO other side of the glass unfold biography. Similarly, New Zea- all ages. Bullseye Projects is SWITCHED SAVED like silent movies; movement land-based Kathryn Wightman part of Bullseye Glass Compa- and stillness imply narrative. draws on her family’s history. ny, supporting makers of all $ We are only privy to glimpses Using screen-printed glass ages to expand their creativity 498 and beyond what is apparent powder to make works that through glass. Call 914-835- A YEAR ON AVERAGE are hidden histories, relation- reference the carpet and wall- 3794 for more information. ships, personal experience, paper from her grandmother’s To view artwork online, and emotional stories. Artists home. The decay of the image visit http://www.bullseyeproj- ON AVERAGE, DRIVERS WHO SWITCHED FROM: Erin Dickson, Jeffrey Sarmien- interrupts the pattern, chron- ects.com. 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Lead six weeks after the school Furniture Sharehouse Celebrates its 10th Anniversa- is a toxic material that is ex- received the laboratory re- ry with “Power of 10” Gala at Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht tremely harmful to young ports. Once test results in- Club on October 28, 2016 at 6:30pm. With over 300 guests children and can result in dicate that lead levels are be- expected, the event will raise funds to provide free furni- lowered IQ, behavioral prob- low the action level, schools ture to local families who cannot afford a bed to sleep on or lems and brain damage. The may resume use of the water a table to share a family meal. state Department of Health outlet. Since 2007, Furniture Sharehouse has distributed also issued emergency regu- For schools that per- over 57,000 items worth over $3.4 million to more than lations pursuant to the new formed testing and remedia- 10,000 individuals in need from their warehouse located at legislation, requiring that tion at buildings after Janu- Westchester County Airport. school districts test their ary 1, 2015, and that complies Furniture Sharehouse’s ‘Power of 10’ Gala will hon- water for lead contamina- with these regulations, those or Westhab, Inc. for its partnership and support over tion by Oct. 31, 2016 and re- buildings do not need to be the last ten years. “Westhab was our first member agen- port results to parents, the retested. Schools may also cy, and they assisted us state Department of Health be eligible for a waiver for from the very beginning and local government offi- testing school buildings, if with furniture pick-ups, cials. These new regulations Governor Andrew Cuomo the school can demonstrate volunteer crews, ware- will reduce the risk for expo- that they performed testing house construction proj- sure to this dangerous sub- “This bill is fundamen- ml and taken from a cold and remediation that sub- ects and more,” says Kate stance and ensure all New tal to ensuring that our water outlet where the wa- stantially complies with the Bialo, Furniture Share- York’s students have access school children have access ter has been motionless in regulations, and that lead house Executive Direc- to clean, drinkable water. to drinking water that meets the pipes for a minimum of levels in the building’s pota- tor. “They are the largest “These rigorous new the highest health and safe- 8 hours but not more than 18 ble water are below the ac- non-profit provider of protections for New York’s ty standards,” Assembly hours. tion level. affordable housing and children include the tough- Speaker Carl Heastie said. By September 30, 2016, Schools will be required supportive services in est lead contamination test- “This testing requirement all school buildings serving to collect samples every five Westchester and their ing standards in the nation, is long overdue and will al- children in pre-kindergar- years, at a minimum, after support has helped us to and provide clear guidance low schools to address any ten through grade five must the initial testing or at a time Kate Bialo achieve our own mission to schools on when and how issues that exist in their wa- collect a sample from each determined by the Commis- - helping families in need they should test their water systems and buildings to identified sampling loca- sioner of Health. All samples to rebuild their lives.” Dave Vitullo of D & L Associates will ter,” Governor Cuomo said. give parents, students and tion for testing. Any schools will be analyzed by a lab ap- also be honored as ‘Mover of the Decade’. “Dave has been “As children begin another faculty the peace of mind serving children in grades proved by the Department’s ‘putting the furniture’ in Furniture Sharehouse for the last school year, I’m proud to they deserve. I want to thank six through twelve that are Environmental Laboratory ten years, and we wouldn’t be here without him,” says Bi- sign this legislation, which my Assembly Majority col- not also serving children in Approval Program. alo. marks a major step forward leagues, especially Educa- younger grades must com- Although laws now Guests will enjoy an open bar, a sumptuous buffet in protecting the public tion Chair Cathy Nolan and plete collection of samples limit the amount of lead in dinner and dessert bar. Master of Ceremonies will be health and ensuring the fu- Children and Families Chair by October 31, 2016. For new new plumbing equipment, Bruce Figlar, a popular radio host on 107.1 the Peak and ture growth and success of Donna Lupardo, for their schools which begin opera- materials installed before long-time supporter of Furniture Sharehouse. students across the state.” leadership on this critical tions after the effective date 1986 may contain significant The Gala will showcase Furniture Sharehouse’s fabu- “We know haow harm- issue.” of this regulation, initial amounts of lead. Federal lous signature Designer Vignettes staged by prominent de- ful lead can be to the health Previously, schools in samples must be performed laws in 1986 required that signers using donated one-of-a-kind furniture pieces and and well-being of young New York were not required prior to occupancy. only “lead-free” materials be decorative accents as part of the evening’s Silent Auction. children, and that’s why the to test their drinking water Under the regulations, used in new plumbing and “We have a very talented group of designers who are busy Senate insisted on testing for lead, or notify parents schools are required to re- plumbing fixtures but still creating exciting vignettes for our ‘Power of 10’ Gala,” says school water for lead. As a or government officials of port all lead test results allowed certain fixtures with Nicola Rosendorff, Gala Co-Chair. “In addition, W. L. Lan- result, New York becomes results. Testing was volun- to the state Department up to 8 percent lead to be dau - Ethan Allen is donating an entire living room of new, the first state in the nation tary and administered by the of Health via a designated labeled “lead free.” Amend- gorgeous furniture for their vignette, so our guests will to perform this testing and federal Environmental Pro- statewide electronic report- ments to the Safe Drinking have an amazing opportunity to bid on a dazzling array of protect millions of its stu- tection Agency. This method ing system. If lead levels are Water Act in 2011 appropri- new, stylish and unique furniture. We are also introducing dents from potential health of voluntary testing without detected above 15 parts per ately redefined the meaning our new ‘Boutique’, featuring high-end decorative accesso- risks,” Senate Majority Lead- enforceable standards has billion at any potable water of “lead free.” Even so, it’s ries where you can find the perfect item to complete your er John Flanagan said. “I’d demonstrated the clear need outlet, the school must dis- possible that older plumb- décor,” adds Rosendorff. like to truly thank Senator for direction by the state to continue use of that outlet, ing may leach lead into the “Furniture Sharehouse is the only organization in O’Mara, Chairman of the New York schools on when, implement a lead remedia- drinking water. Westchester that addresses the “hidden need” of people Senate Environmental Con- what and how to sample tion plan to mitigate the lead Facilities such as living in empty apartments because they cannot afford a servation Committee, who drinking water for lead. level, and provide building schools, which typically bed to sleep in or a table to share a meal,” says Bialo. “By has worked tirelessly on this This new legislation re- occupants with an adequate have intermittent water use supporting our ‘Power of 10’ Gala, you will help us multi- critically important mea- quires all school districts in alternate supply of water for patterns, are more likely ply the number of families we can furnish in years to come sure, along with Governor New York State to test pota- cooking and drinking. to have elevated levels of while enjoying an evening of fabulous food, furniture and Cuomo and our partners in ble water for lead contami- Schools must report lead due to prolonged wa- fun.” the Assembly, for coming nation, and to develop and the exceedance to the local ter contact with plumbing For ticket and sponsorship information, go to www. together to ensure New York implement a lead remedia- health department within materials. This source is in- furnituresharehouse.org or contact Rose Cappa at events@ does everything possible to tion plan where necessary. one business day. Test re- creasingly being recognized TheEventDepartmentNY.com or 914-747-0519. ensure safe and clean water Pursuant to the accom- sults must also be provided across the nation as a con- for schoolchildren all across panying regulations, sam- in writing to all staff and tribution to a child’s overall this state.” ples collected must be 250 parents no more than 10 lead exposure. www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • October 2016 • 9 Artist Piero Manrique Paints Mural at Key Mamaroneck Site Renowned fine artist and mu- public art to Mama- Center Avenue as I walked to school. I ralist Piero Manrique, whose works roneck’s open spac- never imagined that one day I would enliven sites across the United States, es to provide focal be asked to paint a mural on that very has been creating his newest mural points that foster a same street. I’m very excited to be on Mamaroneck Avenue as part of the sense of community sharing my art with the community.” Village of Mamaroneck Arts Council’s while creating a vi- His company, Manrique Mural Arts Live initiative. sual representation Art and Design, was recently awarded He is painting a mural entitled of the evolving vil- a commission for a two-story mural “Free,” at 630 Mamaroneck Avenue, lage. The program in the lobby of the recently renovat- on the corner of Center Avenue. began in May with ed City Center in White Plains to be “The Arts Council is thrilled that the unveiling of two completed this fall. His other local an artist of Piero Manrique’s stature is sculptures by artist works include cityscape murals at the reviving the art of wall murals in the Ernest Shaw near Gotham Hotel in Manhattan; a graffi- Village of Mamaroneck,” said Village the Mamaroneck ti-style mural at the J House Green- of Mamaroneck Arts Council chair Public Library and wich, a contemporary luxury hotel Solange De Santis. “The mural’s stra- the Emelin Theatre in Greenwich, Conn.; and four nature tegic location ensures that visitors and also includes a murals he created at the Westchester will get a sense of our vibrant com- lecture series at the Material Recovery Facility Education munity and residents will enjoy this village library. Center in Yonkers. In New Rochelle, beautiful image for years to come. As it grows, the his works can be seen at the city train Thanks go to council members Chari initiative will contin- station, the New Roc City entertain- Topol-Allison and Jacqueline Meier, ue to offer visitors ment center and St. Catherine’s AME and Village Manager Rich Slinger- and residents more Zion Church. land and Mayor Norm Rosenblum for works of art that The Village of Mamaroneck Arts bringing this to fruition.” they can enjoy, and to enhance the roneck is fortunate to be adding to roneck High School before attending Council, a committee of volunteers, is De Santis also said thanks village’s sense of history through the our vibrancy and continued expan- SUNY Purchase College in Harrison supported with public funds and do- should go to building owner FMF pieces’ color and imagery. A mural by sion of the very fabric of our quality and Parsons School of Design in Man- nations. Its mission is to engage the Mamaroneck Realty, LLC and Village local artist Laura Heiss and a team of of life that is pleasing to all to live, hattan. community in the creative arts expe- Kitchen, which occupies the building, students has existed for several years work and visit in the ‘Friendly Vil- “I’m very proud to be invited rience; to highlight the value and im- for their cooperation. De Santis also at the pedestrian walkway next to the lage.’” to create this mural for the village,” portance of art in our lives, to nurture noted that Arts Council volunteer CVS drug store at 275 Mamaroneck Manrique’s mural will bring his Manrique said. “When I arrived in and celebrate local artists through Laura Saravia Bott, of the Bott Shoppe Ave. art to the village where he grew up and Mamaroneck from Peru, when I was support and presentation of the vi- art store at 606 Mamaroneck Ave., “Art is an integral component where he is based. A native of Peru, he 12, it was difficult for me to learn the sual, performing, and literary arts. was essential to the project. of any successful community,” said moved to the Westchester village in language and to make the cultural Visit the Village of Mamaroneck Arts Arts Live focuses on bringing Mayor Norman Rosenblum. “Mama- his youth and graduated from Mama- switch to America. Every day I passed Council on Facebook.

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Wednesday November 2 6-9pm 950 MAMARONECK AVENUE, WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK 914.946.4800 >> [email protected] REGISTER ONLINE www.stepinac.org 10 • October 2016 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com Westchester Jewish Center Welcomes Dr. Shaps Talks about the District’s Adir Yolkut as Assistant Rabbi 2016-2017 Multi-Year “Stretch Goals” Stretch Goals are some- the quality of literature in Westchester Jewish Center, (WJC) an egalitarian thing you’ll probably be classroom libraries across all Conservative synagogue in Mamaroneck recently wel- hearing a lot about during schools. comed Adir Yolkut as Assistant Rabbi. the course of this school • Empower each and ev- “I am very excited about the knowledge and en- year. At the Board of Educa- ery family to support their thusiasm that he is bringing to our community, and I tion meeting in September, child’s learning-- under- look forward to partnering with him during the next Superintendent of Schools scores the District’s commit- three years of growth at our Center,” said the congrega- Dr. Robert Shaps and As- ment to work with families as tion’s Senior Rabbi, Jeffrey Segelman. sistant Superintendent for partners in supporting stu- Rabbi Yolkut hails originally from St. Louis. He re- Curriculum and Instruction dents’ education and focus- ceived his undergraduate degrees from both Columbia Annie Ward explained how es on gathering data around University and the Jewish Theological Seminary. For Stretch Goals are a way to family engagement, work- the past five years, he has been learning at the Zeigler look far and wide and say, ing with families to identify School of Rabbinic Studies, the Conservative Move- here’s how we’d like to im- positive homework/parent- Superintendent Shaps ment’s West Coast institution. He received his ordina- prove our school system, ing strategies and designing tion in May. and here’s how we envision of meaningful purposes family engagement plans Rabbi Yolkut served Temple Beth Am in Los Ange- looking five years from now. (e.g., for pleasure, to learn specific to a child’s school les as a teacher of Jewish law and Rabbinic literature. They are aspirational goals about the world). The com- level. He also developed parts of the young adult program. that would make a big dif- mitment towards this goal • Foster community con- He was a chaplain intern at Cedars Sinai Medical Cen- ference in the quality of ed- can already be seen at all nectedness: ensure that stu- ter and was invited by the dean of the Rabbinical School ucational experience. They school levels -- elementa- dents, families and district to collaborate on High Holiday services at Congregation are ambitious, seemingly ry, middle and high school. staff engage in meaningful, Etz Hadar in Redlands, California. out-of-reach objectives that For example, at the Hom- authentic interactions-- in- To join with WJC’s membership in welcoming transform the organization. cludes designing and imple- Assistant Rabbi Adir Yolkut mocks, Assistant Principal Rabbi Yolkut to the community, reach him by phone They inspire and promote Rob Andrews noted, stu- menting a range of learning at the Center office, 914 698-2960 (x. 104) or by email at experimentation, explora- dents in the last few weeks experiences that promote [email protected]. tion and innovation. alone have logged 2,000 interaction across all four The Westchester Jewish Center (WJC) offers a regular schedule of services including twice The District has iden- books that they’ve read. elementary schools and daily minyans, traditional Shabbat and Yom Tov services. WJC also provides a full array of contem- tified three primary multi- Ward noted, the District with municipal partners. Dr. porary services including monthly instrumental Rhythm & Ruach on Friday nights; Simple Soul- year stretch goals for the is seeing dramatic results Shaps says the community is ful, an abbreviated Shabbat morning service and an uplifting Sunday evening Renewal service. 2016-2017 school year. They in individual case studies, the heart of the school dis- The synagogue has an Early Childhood Center and a Religious School as well as a Hebrew are as follows: where faculty has been trict and further building High for teens. An active lay leadership, supported by a professional staff, provides a variety of • All students will read making concerted efforts community connectedness social and spiritual programs for all ages from Baby Groups to Empty Nesters and beyond. capably and voluminously to put the right books in is key to the District’s long- For more information, contact Pat Tinto, [email protected], 298-2960. across genres for a variety students’ hands and alter range plan. www.shorelinepub.com Larchmont Ledger • October 2016 • 11 What’s Happening at the Larchmont Public Library Larchmont Youth but it won’t be the last!” Larsen has been producing extraordi- has been a professor of math- is coaching the 2016 Teen team nary theatre in the Hudson Val- ematics) and extols its glories Participate in 2016 whose members are Maria ley since 2000 and its goals. Yet he shows how Battle of the Books Haralampopoulos, Daniel Karn, mandating it for everyone pre- Maddie Pittman, Zecharia Ra- Author Talk vents other talents from being Two teams representing mos, Sophie Thorpe and Mark Bestselling author and po- developed and acts as an irratio- the Larchmont Public Library Yukelis. Children’s Librarian, litical scientist Andrew Hacker nal barrier to graduation and ca- will compete in the countywide Linnea Moosman will coach the will read from his timely and reers. He proposes alternatives, “Battle of the Books” event on grades 4 through 6 team whose provocative new book, The Math including teaching facility with Saturday, October 15. The event member are Sophia Cai, Rohan Myth and Other STEM Delu- figures, quantitative reasoning, will be held from 9:30am to Gupta, Mila Kinnear, Ellie Kon- sions, in which he argues that and understanding statistics. 4:00pm at Ossining High School visser and Tyler Prozes. mastering the high school math The Math Myth and Other in Ossining. For more information, sequence of algebra, geometry, STEM Delusions has sparked a This fast-paced trivia com- contact the Larchmont Public and calculus sets up for failure needed national conversation petition, using buzzer systems Library at 834-2281. millions of students whose tal- not just about mathematics but ents might lie else- about the kind of people and so- where: “Think of math ciety we want to be. as a huge boulder we make everyone pull... even if you are going to Edgar Allan Poe to major in poetry, mod- Visit Local Library ern dance, or interior Come to the Larchmont design.” Public Library on Monday, Join Author and October 31 at 7:00pm, and tell Professor Andrew them you’re looking for Mr. Hacker, at the Larch- Poe. mont Public Library Frank Connelly, a Refer- on Sunday, October 9, ence Librarian at the Larch- at 4:00pm. Refresh- mont Public Library, will again ments will be available channel the spirit of Edgar Al- at 3:30pm. Sponsored lan Poe through a very public by the Friends of the performance of Poe’s works Larchmont Public Li- that is set to include The Cask Barry Pirro Andrew Hacker brary. of Amontillado, The Masque standing yet conspire to cre- investigates reports of haunt- As a former math profes- of the Red Death, The Tell-Tale sor, Hacker argues that making ate a spectacle quite unlike ings, poltergeists, residual and with a heavy emphasis on Heart and The Raven. Never M & M Theater math mandatory keeps us from anything else you are likely to energy and all forms of para- teamwork and collaboration, is one to shy away from a chal- discovering young talent: Why see on Halloween. Consider normal and supernatural phe- for avid readers entering Grades Company Performs lenge, Connelly will once again do we inflict mathematics on all that Poe was born in Boston. nomena and provide profes- 4 – 10. Public libraries who are don his frock coat and present Constellations young Americans, regardless of Connelly wears Bostonian sional, private investigations members of the Westchester himself as the conduit for one M&M Theater presents the their interests or aptitudes? Au- footwear. Poe lived and died in to anyone who is experiencing Library System are sponsoring of the most famous writers of Broadway smash hit, Constella- thor of 10 books, Andrew Hack- Baltimore, Maryland. Connel- paranormal activity in their teams in the competition. There tions. One relationship. Infinite er is currently a political science ly claims to have never home or workplace. will be two separate competi- possibilities. This spellbinding, professor at Queens College. known anyone named Pirro will share chilling tions on the same day: a Chil- romantic journey begins with Andrew Hacker’s 2012 New Mary from Baltimore stories from his recent in- dren’s (Grades 4 – 6) and a Teens’ a simple encounter between a York Times op-ed questioning and couldn’t care less vestigations, play recordings (Grades 6 – 10) tournament. man and a woman. But what the requirement of advanced if she owned land or of actual ghosts and share While similar programs are of- happens next defies the bound- mathematics in our schools not. Poe never actually ghost-hunting tips. There will fered for teens in other library aries of the world we think we instantly became one of the owned a raven though be a Q&A period following. systems around New York State know — delving into the infinite paper’s most widely circulated through his works he His goal as a paranormal and the country, the Westches- possibilities of their relation- articles. Why, he wondered, do claims to have been vis- investigator (ghost hunter) ter Library System Battle of the ship and raising questions about we inflict a full menu of mathe- ited by one. Connelly is to help people understand Books is distinctive in its inclu- the difference between choice matics—algebra, geometry, trig- once owned a parakeet the phenomenon, share evi- sion of a children’s tournament. and destiny. Just off the stage onometry, even calculus—on all name Bernard who dence that either supports or For last year’s competition, of Manhattan Theatre Club, the young Americans, regardless of never uttered a word disputes claims of paranor- The Larchmont Public Library M&M production is directed by their interests or aptitudes? of English and because mal activity, and to try to help fielded a team in the Teen di- M&M favorite, Larry Schneider, The Math Myth and Other of this Connelly swore remedy the situation. Pirro is vision of the competition and and features Robin Gorn and F. STEM Delusions expands Hack- that he would own an- very sensitive to paranormal nearly made it to the semi-fi- Scott Faubel. er’s scrutiny of many widely other parakeet “nev- activity and he relies not only nals! The six team members Constellations is present- held assumptions, like the no- ermore”. Poe was born on scientific instruments, but and their parents loved the ed free on Sunday, October 16, tions that mathematics broad- the same year as Abra- on inner intuition to pinpoint event, noting the unique ability at 4:00pm, at the Larchmont ens our minds, that mastery of Frank Connelly as Poe ham Lincoln. Connelly areas of activity. If a house to engage in heated competi- was not. is haunted ... Barry Pirro will Public Library. Refreshments azimuths and asymptotes will the macabre the world has ever tion outside of the sports realm. know it will be available at 3:30pm. be needed for most jobs, that the known. With just a bit of luck, Teen Librarian Kim Larsen Pirro’s paranormal inves- Sponsored by the Friends of the entire Common Core syllabus and if Poe’s spirit is in a good coached the Larchmont team. Real Life Ghostbuster tigations run the gamut from Larchmont Public Library. should be required of every stu- mood, Connelly’s mind, body “Celebrating reading, encour- ghostly sightings to spirits M&M is the resident the- dent. He worries that a frenzied and perhaps even his soul, will Comes to Larchmont aging teamwork, fighting to who make themselves known atre company of Lyndhurst, a emphasis on STEM is diverting be temporarily the playground Join Barry Pirro at the win, and accepting defeat in a in terrifying ways. site of the National Trust for attention from other pursuits for the long deceased author. Larchmont Public Library sportsmanlike manner…what For more information Historic Preservation. Lynd- and subverting the spirit of the There are many uncan- on Thursday, October 27, at an amazing experience”, said about this program or the hurst is a Gothic Revival master- country. ny similarities between Edgar 7:00pm. Pirro has been study- Larsen. “This was the Larch- Larchmont Public Library, vis- piece on the banks of the Hud- In fact, Hacker honors Allan Poe and Frank Connel- ing and investigating the para- mont Library’s first time partic- it: LarchmontLibrary.org son River in Tarrytown. M&M mathematics as a calling (he ly that defy logic and under- normal for over a decade. He ipating in the Battle of the Books Performing Arts Company, Inc. 12 • October 2016 • Larchmont Ledger www.larchmontledger.com “Judy Blue Eyes” Lends her Voice and Shares Personal Story to Raise Awareness for Mental Health Join The Mental Health The event, which ben- health issues.” Pass” includes event ticket Association of Westchester efits MHA’s vital men- Collins first rose to fame and access to the VIP Recep- (MHA) on October 13th for tal health services in in the 1960s and ‘70s with hits tion, which features refresh- an evening of conversation the community, will such as “Both Sides, Now” and ments and dinner by the bite; and song with legendary sing- also feature a special “Send in the Clowns.” Now 77, passes cost $200 and have er-songwriter Judy Collins. VIP reception with she continues to delight au- limited availability. For more During an intimate stop out- Collins. diences with her distinctive information, contact devel- side of her current Strang- “We are thrilled voice and songs, with the opment@mhawestchester. ers Again tour, the Grammy to welcome Judy Col- Strangers Again tour tak- org or 914-265-7511. Award-winning artist – affec- lins to the stage this ing her across the country For 70 years, The Men- tionately known as “Judy Blue fall,” said Dr. Amy through 2016 and into 2017. tal Health Association of Eyes” – will lend her voice to Kohn, MHA CEO. Sponsors of this excit- Westchester has promot- raise awareness for mental “Her story is one of ing night include Westches- ed mental health in West- health and share her story, recovery and em- ter Medical Center; Clarfeld chester through advocacy, touching upon alcoholism, powerment, and we Financial Advisors LLC; community education and depression, the suicide of her are grateful for her NewYork-Presbyterian/West- direct services. MHA offers son and her own suicide re- strength in sharing chester Division; Regeneron a range of services that are covery. her deeply personal Pharmaceuticals; Inside recovery-oriented, trau- MHA’s evening with Judy experiences. Judy’s Chappaqua and Inside Ar- ma-informed and individu- Collins will unfold on Thurs- advocacy is a power- monk; Westchester Magazine; alized to promote recovery day, October 13th at 7:00 pm ful tool in helping us and 100.7 WHUD. and wellness. To learn more, at the Emelin Theatre, 153 Li- eliminate the stigma “Hit Single Tickets” can visit www.mhawestchester. brary Lane in Mamaroneck. surrounding mental Judy Collins be purchased for $100. “VIP org. 44th Annual Seniors Art Exhibit Opens Library to Offer 6-Week Seminar “The Places We Come From: The Stories We Tell” will be a reading, discussion and writing seminar that raises questions about how the worlds that we come from – place and time, history and memory, family and culture – shape our own identities and the stories we tell about ourselves and others. The seminar promises to engage the participants in “reading as writer” on Tuesdays at 4:00pm, October 18, 25, November 1, 15, 22, 29 and December 6. The theme for the 2016 NY Council for the Humanities Grant ties into the 125th anniversary celebration of Larchmont. The scholar/facilitator will be Judith Pearl Summerfield, Professor Emerita of English, at Queens College, The City University of New York. Summerfield, a long-time Larchmont resident, is a scholar/teacher of literature, composition, rhet- oric, and narrative studies. Her new book, A Man Comes from Someplace: Stories, History, Memory FRONT ROW Left to Right: John Maggard, Norma Perciasepe, Varsha Mehta, Patricia Miner-Sutherland,

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