VILLAGE OF OSSINING MUNICIPALBUILDING 16 Croton Avenue Ossining, N. Y. 10562 (914) 941-3554 FAX (914) 941-5940
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Christina Papes 914-941-3554
Green Building Regulations Work Committee The Village of Ossining is looking for five people to serve on the Village’s Green Building Regulations Work Committee. This committee will be a work committee. The committee will meet bimonthly and this project is anticipated to take a little over a year to complete. It is anticipated that a committee member will be able to attend the meetings. Access to e-mail is a must. People with knowledge in the development, environmental, real estate, and legal fields are encouraged to apply. All those that would like to participate please send a letter of interest that includes the following information: 1) Contact Information; 2) Your affiliation with Village of Ossining; 3) Experience or background in the following fields: development, environmental, real estate, and/or law; and 4) Explanation of your interest in green building regulations. Please submit your letter of interest by March 20th to Christina Papes at [email protected]. Any questions please contact Valerie Monastra at the Planning Department at 914-762- 6232 or at [email protected].
Mike Risko Music at 144 Croton Ave in Ossining is offering a half day Summer Arts Program during the weeks of 7/6 and/or 7/13 for kids in grades 1-5. This program will run from 10am-1pm Monday-Friday. You can register for one or both weeks. Activities will include music lessons, voice classes, musical theatre and improv, basic dance and movement and musically inspired art projects. Students will also get to explore different instruments and work on the instrument that they are currently playing in school. For more info please call us anytime at 762-8757 or visit our website at www.mikeriskomusicschool.com Also inquire about Rock Band Camp which runs during the week of 8/24-8/28.
The Ossining Arts Council invites you to dance away the Winter doldrums to the freestyle/improv and funk sounds of Strange Pools as they present "Spring Sensations”. Join us in a fundraising event to celebrate Spring, have some fun and support the Ossining Arts Council. Steamer Firehouse, 117 Main Street, Ossining. Saturday, March 21st 8 - 11PM. $10 at the door.
MARCH EVENTS FOR ADULTS AT THE OSSINING PUBLIC LIBRARY -March 1 - 31 Elinor Stecher Orel & Friends Art Show – Main Gallery
-Ossining Girl Scouts Annual Art Show – Hallway Gallery No opening reception for this exhibit.
-Wednesday, March 18 at 7 p.m. Author Event Author Jan Johnson will give an informative presentation and discussion on her book ‘Heaven is a Garden’ Designing Serene Outdoor Spaces for Inspiration and Reflection. Jan Johnson is a professional landscape designer who shares her passion for creating peaceful, enticing gardens that delight. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Free. In the Budarz Theater. -Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. Author Event Local author Fran Capo will give a light-hearted presentation on her latest book ‘Hopeville: The City of Light.’ Fran is an author, comedienne, actress, and five-time world record holder. Fran has written other books including ‘Myths and Mysteries of New York.’ “Fran’s talent knocks you over right away” – Newsday. To learn more about Fran visit www.francapo.com. Free. In the 2nd floor Conference Room. -Friday, March 20 at 2 p.m. Presentation on Dementia Curtis Au from the local New York Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will give a presentation on the Basics of Dementia. If you or anyone you know is suffering from Dementia then come to this program and have your questions and concerns answered by a professional in the field. Free. In the 2nd floor Conference Room. -Saturday, March 21 at 2 p.m. Tax Diversify Retirement Income Seminar Representatives from New York Life Insurance Company will be at the library to give a presentation on how to tax diversify your retirement income. This is the final seminar in this financial series. Registration is required. To register please call the library at 914-941-2416 ext. 327. Free. In the 2nd floor Conference Room. -Wednesday, March 25 at 7 p.m. Spanish Book Club The book that will be discussed is ‘El Portero’ by Reinaldo Arenas. Looking to read Spanish? Come to this book club. All are welcome to attend. Free. In the Teen Meeting Room. -Saturday, March 28 at 2 p.m. Presentation on the History of Photography This month’s exhibitor, Elinor Stecher Orel, will give an informative presentation on the history of photography. Elinor has been a professional photographer for a good portion of her life. She is also a long-time member of the Westchester Photographic Society. All are welcome to attend. Free. In the Budarz Theater. -On-Going Mondays, March 2,9,16,23,30at 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, March 2,9,16,23,30at 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, March 2,9,16,23,30 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, March 3,10,17,24,31 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, March 3,10,17,24,31 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, March 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, March 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, March 5,12,19,26 at 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. AARP Tax Aide Need assistance with your taxes? Come to the library and have trained volunteers help you file your income taxes. Please bring all necessary forms with you. Sign-up at the door and is first- come, first-served. This program is every Thursday until April 9th. Free. In the Budarz Theater. -On-Going Thursdays, March 5,12,19,26 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, March 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, March 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, March 7,14,21,28 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.
Do you enjoy singing in four-part harmony? When you go to musical theater do you wish that you were up on the stage rather than in the audience? The Old Mill Singers is getting ready for our spring concert series that will be performed at Ossining High School in June. Our theme this spring is “Hits from Billboard to Broadway.” We are an amateur chorus of men and women singing a mixed repertoire of classical and popular tunes. The Old Mill Singers was founded in 1970 as the Phelps Arts Society to provide music for hospital patients during the holiday season, and, over forty years later, it continues to perform in nursing homes, at Rosary Hill, at community events, and in public concerts twice a year. We welcome all interested singers – sopranos, altos, tenors and basses – and will be accepting new members through February. Formal auditions are not required, only the ability to sing in tune in a group. We rehearse at St. Paul's on The Hill (40 Ganung Drive) in Ossining on Tuesday evenings, starting at 7:30 P.M. Our spring rehearsals will continue every Tuesday evening at 7:30 PM through May. Visit us at www.oldmillsingers.org or call and leave a message at 917-318-8941. (Please mention the Old Mill Singers.)
BEEKEEPING 101 WORKSHOP -March 21st, at the Yorktown Grange, $10 suggested donation. This workshop will cover some key aspects of bee biology and behavior and introduce you to ‘natural’ beekeeping methods. You will learn a brief history of beekeeping, the basic equipment needed, site selection, and where to obtain honeybees and equipment. You will learn a more sustainable, holistic approach on how the colony works as an organism, interacts with the environment, plants, flowers, and with us. We will demonstrate how to assemble the wooden boxes and frames, as well as share tips on how to plant a garden that attracts honeybees and other pollinators. You will go home with a potted/seeded container to start your own pollinator garden. Even if you do not want to be a beekeeper, come and learn how to appreciate them, as well as how to go pesticide free for pollinators and improve the environment with beneficial forage plantings.
James Maddock returns to theWords & Music Concert Series at the Ossining Public Library James Maddock will take the stage at the Ossining Public Library as the Ossining Library Foundation’sWords & Music Concert Series presented by TD Bankopens itsspring concert season on Sunday, March 22ndat 2:00pm. The Words & Music series brings well known singer-songwriters and recording artists to the Library’s 200-seat Budarz Theater for free Sunday afternoon concerts. All performances begin at 2pm. Doors open at 1:30 and seating is on a first come, first served basis. The Ossining Public Library is located at 53 Croton Avenue in Ossining. For more information, call (914) 941-2416 x327 or visit http://ossininglibrary.org/. British born singer-songwriter James Maddock was first recognized in the United States as leader of the band Wood. Their initial release, Songs From Stamford Hill, produced a Top 5 Triple A hit (Stay You)and remains a fan favorite. In 2009 Maddockembarked on a solo career and has since released three critically acclaimed albums. His upcoming solo effort, The Green, is slated for release in April, 2015.
Taconic Opera: La Traviata like you’ve never experienced it before! After its success in 2013 with a Lucia di Lammermoor sing-a-long and a sold-out crowd, Taconic Opera returns to White Plains with Giuseppe Verdi’s La Traviata in the same format. Because the concept was so popular last year, it had to be moved to a larger venue, The Play Group Stage, 1 North Broadway, White Plains, NY for a single performance on March 22, 2015 at 2:30 pm. It is an experience not to be missed at an affordable price, and in the convenience of central Westchester. Conducted by the Musical Director, Jun Nakabayashi, the orchestra and lead singers of Taconic Opera will perform a semi-staged production of La Traviata (orchestra, costumes, minimal sets) and the audience members, if they choose, can be part of the chorus of the opera. Music will be provided if you do not have your own La Traviata score. The roles of Violetta and Alfredo will be sung by young and catapulting stars of the opera firmament who will thrill the audience with their mastery of both the music and the dramatic acting of this Verdi classic. The Taconic Opera chorus will sit among the audience - which the conductor will face at the correct times - so that any willing audience member can feel like a true blue chorus member in a live opera. The setting is intimate and the leads fully engage the audience to make them a part of the performance. It is a unique and unparalleled artistic experience that left audiences raving last season. Tickets are $33, $25 for seniors and $15 for students. Tickets can be obtained by calling 1-855-886-7372 or online at http://www.taconicopera.org. Score reservations (optional-$10) can be made by phone only.
Ferry Sloops Presents: "The Unknown Palisades: A Slideshow Through Time" At the next Ferry Sloops meeting on Wednesday, April 1, 7:30PM at Shattemuc Yacht Club, the Spring Lecture Series kicks-off with "The Unknown Palisades: A Slideshow Through Time" presented by Eric Nelsen, longtime historical interpreter for Palisades Interstate Park. The cliffs and forested talus slopes of the Palisades rise to more than 600 feet above the river. In the mid-19th Century, New York builders quarried the Palisades for building materials, ship ballast, and for concrete aggregate. With the efforts of the New Jersey Federation of Women’s Clubs, the Palisades Interstate Park Commission was established in 1900, and was granted the authority to purchase and manage the land. Through images and narrative, Eric Nelsen, brings the story of the Palisades to life: its fishermen's villages and palatial estates, the epic struggle to preserve the ancient cliffs, and the thriving beaches and campgrounds of the Depression and New Deal era. Admission is FREE and open to the public. Come with a dish to share at 6:30PM and join us for a potluck supper or arrive a little before 7:30PM for the presentation. Shattemuc Yacht Club is the host of the Ferry Sloops "2015 Spring Lecture Series”. For more information, please visit the Ferry Sloops website http://www.ferrysloops.org/
Village of Ossining Water Department Notice Hydrant Flushing Schedule The Village of Ossining Water Department will start their semiannual hydrant-flushing program on Monday evening, April 6, 2015. Flushing of hydrants will be performed between 9:00 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. in order to minimize disruptions to our residents. The entire hydrant-flushing program will take approximately five weeks to complete. As the flushing of hydrants takes place closer to your home, you may notice some discoloration in your water first thing in the morning. Do not be alarmed. Just run your water for a short period of time and it should clear up. If the discoloration persists, please notify the Water Department at 941-6111.
OSSINING PUBLIC LIBRARY BUDGET VOTE & THREE SEATS AVAILABLE ON BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Ossining Public Library Board of Trustees has scheduled its Budget Vote and Trustee Election to be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Ossining High School Gymnasium. This year three seats become available on the Board of Trustees. The term for two of these seats is for three (3) years beginning July 1, 2015 and expiring June 30, 2018. The term for the third is for one year beginning July 1, 2015 and expiring June 30, 2016. Petition packets for Board of Trustee candidates are now available. Interested candidates may obtain a petition packet from the Assistant Director of the Library, Business Office, 53 Croton Avenue, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and on Wednesday between the hours of 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The last day for filing petitions with the School District Clerk is 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 20, 2015. For further information please contact: Mrs. Molly W. Robbins, Assistant Director Ossining Public Library (914) 941-2416, ext. 345
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. 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.
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. ______LENTEN CONVERSATIONS ABOUT RACE The last year has been a tough one for Americans of every background. Communities across the nation have been struggling to make sense of racial tensions some had hoped were things of the past. What’s our role as Christians in a world where people seem to be divided by lines of misunderstanding and mistrust rather than united by love as God intends? If you’re interested in exploring this question on a deeper level, please join us this Lent as we gather in a safe and holy space to share our stories and discover what we can do together to help move our world in a better direction. The discussions will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesdays. The remaining discussions are: March 18 Being Merciful All Saints’ Briarcliff March 25 Walk in Love St. Paul’s on the Hill, Ossining The Facebook site for the series is https://www.facebook.com/lentenconversationsaboutrace
"BUNNIES & STUFF" COMES SOON TO ST. PAUL'S LANTERN GIFT SHOP This winter weather has us all wondering if Spring will ever come. Want to feel hopeful? Plan to come to The Lantern Gift Shop on Saturday, March 21st for our annual "Bunnies & Stuff" Easter event! The gift shop is ready for Spring and will be open from 10-3 that day and will feature bunnies, chicks and baskets to fill, silk flower arrangements, wreaths and many new gift items. Another FABULOUS BAKE SALE will take place in the Parish Hall as well as a place to sit and relax with a free cup of coffee or tea. To be safe, we have set a snowdate of March 28th, so if the weather seems questionable, call the shop at 914/941-4434 to see if we are there. Come join us, You will be glad you did and we will be too!
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