VILLAGE OF OSSINING MUNICIPAL BUILDING 16 Croton Avenue Ossining, N. Y. 10562 (914) 941-3554 FAX (914) 941-5940 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Christina Papes 914-941-3554 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member Richie Furay to headline Words & Music Benefit Concert…The Words & Music concert series’ spring benefit concert “AN EVENING WITH RICHIE FURAY” will take place on Friday, May 2 at 8:00pm in the 200 seat Budarz Theater at the Ossining Public Library. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at http://wordsandmusic.brownpapertickets.com/ For this intimate performance at the Budarz theater that will trace his musical journey, Richie will be joined by long time musical collaborator Scott Sellen on guitar, banjo, piano and vocals and daughter Jesse Furay Lynch on vocals. Special guest JOHN BATDORF will open with a solo acoustic set. In 1966 RICHIE FURAY joined forces with Stephen Stills & Neil Young to form Buffalo Springfield. Although they were only together for two years, the band was one of the most influential of its era, earning Rock & Roll Hall of Fame recognition in 1997.After Buffalo Springfield disbanded, Richie and Jimmy Messina formed Poco, a band that was part of the first wave of the West Coast country rock genre and whose unique sound shaped musical styles for years to come. In 1974 Richie left Poco to form the Souther-Hillman-Furay Band and later embarked on a solo career that has spanned four decades. JOHN BATDORF has enjoyed a long and varied career, first rising to national prominence in 1971 as a member of the acoustic folk duo Batdorf & Rodney. Originally signed by Ahmet Ertegun for Atlantic records, the duo recorded three albums and toured extensively, both headlining their own shows and opening for artists such as America, Linda Ronstadt, Fleetwood Mac and many others. John has recorded four albums as a solo artist, his latest being One Last Wish in 2011. About the Words & Music concert series: The Ossining Library Foundation’s Words & Music concert series presented by TD Bank brings well known singer-songwriters and recording artists to the Library’s 200 seat Budarz Theater for FREE Sunday afternoon concerts. Artists who have appeared in the series since its inception in December 2010 include Aztec Two-Step, Eric Andersen, Jen Chapin, Guy Davis, Dennis Elsas, Pete Fornatale, Art Garfunkel, James Maddock, Willie Nile, Professor Louie & the Crowmatix and many more. Have Ideas? Concerns? Suggestions? Then come have coffee with your Westchester County Legislator Catherine Borgia. Residents of Westchester County’s District 9, which includes Briarcliff Manor, Cortland Manor, Croton on Hudson, Ossining & Peekskill will have an opportunity to meet, discuss and brainstorm ideas and concerns to their county legislator. Residents are invited to join County Legislator Catherine Borgia for Coffee Remaining Date: Saturday May 3, 2014 Starbucks Coffee 107 N State Rd, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 10:00AM-11:00AM “I think it’s very important to sit down and hear the people I serve on regular basis. This office is committed to making sure residents are involved in the process and that their government is working for them and meeting their needs,” said Borgia The lovely days of May have arrived at Ossining’s Down to Earth Farmers Market. This Saturday, from 9 am to 1pm, local farmers and food makers will gather together to offer fresh fruits and veggies, fish, pasture-raised meats and chicken, eggs, cheese, breads, pickles, baked goods, prepared foods to go, and more. Stop by Kiernan Farm for two special deals this weekend: $1.50 OFF per pound on both their Country-Style Pork Ribs (now $8.50/lb) and their Beef Kabob Cubes (now $10/lb). The market is open every Saturday at the corner of Spring and Main Streets in downtown Ossining. See you there and thank you for supporting local food producers! On May 3, Saturday, from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm volunteers are invited to participate in the third annual state wide I Love My Park Day being hosted by the Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct. Volunteers will have the opportunity to preserve trees and native plants by cutting vines, removing invasive bushes and plants and by clearing brush and litter. The event will be held on the Aqueduct Trail along the border between the Towns of Cortlandt and Ossining. Meet on the trail entrance marked by the Croton Gorge Unique Area sign (look for the yellow canopy). Parking is available on Quaker Bridge Road, Croton on Hudson, between houses #124 and #99. The day will begin with instruction in plant identification, vine cutting and invasive species removal techniques. This is a unique opportunity to meet fellow trail walkers and neighbors and to learn from the expert naturalists participating from the co-sponsoring organizations, including Teatown Lake Reservation, Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation and the Bronx River Parkway Reservation Conservancy. Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to participate since tasks will be available for all skill levels, from garlic mustard pulling to vine lopping. Tools, coffee, water, snacks, bug stuff, prizes and other perks, including I Love My Park Day tee shirts will be provided on site. Volunteers are encouraged to bring lunch, your own tools and gloves if you prefer and to wear long pants, a hat and a long sleeved shirt. Although walk-ins are welcome, advanced registration is encouraged: http://www.ptny.org/ilovemypark/ (Go to www.aqueduct.org to see flyer) This event is being held in collaboration with Parks and Trails NY and the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Ossining MATTERS 11th Anniversary Benefit Great Laughs for a Great Cause An evening of full belly laughs with Magnet Theatre Touring Company Saturday, May 3, 2014 @ 6:30pm Ossining High School Auditorium, 29 South Highland Ave, Ossining, NY 10562 Reception to Follow in the Ossining Public Library Ossining MATTERS Education Foundation Over a Decade of Supporting and Enriching our Community On Saturday, May 3, 2014, Ossining Matters Education Foundation will host NYC based Magnet Theatre Touring Company for an exciting evening of improv-comedy in the newly renovated theater at Ossining High School. The show will feature both short form and long form improv, willing audience member participation and an entire set featuring students who will participate in a residency with Magnet during the week leading up to the event. After the show, Ossining MATTERS will host a reception for premium ticket holders. The gathering, featuring refreshments plus live and silent auction, will be held at the Ossining Public Library. Ossining MATTERS will once again offer an online auction. With a total of more than 100 different items - all donated by individuals and business within our community and beyond - the auction will include sports tickets, spa treatments, treasured experiences with teachers, limited edition artwork, gift certificates to local restaurants, Broadway tickets and other exceptional offerings. Last year’s benefit, featuring Bernie Williams and Gil Parris Quartet, raised over $100,000 for the education foundation. Since it’s founding in 2003, Ossining MATTERS has funded over 160 grants and donated more that $700,000 to the Ossining School District, for projects reaching students from preschool through high school, supporting enriching programs in academics, cultural arts and athletics. To purchase tickets for this event or for more information about Ossining MATTERS, visit www.ossiningmatters.org or call (914) 510-9320. Columbus Lodge # 692 – in affiliation with the Village of Ossining P.B.A. – presents the 11th Annual Classic Car Cruiser Show (including Trucks and Motorcycles) on Sunday, May 4th from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (Rain date May 18th) at the Ossining Train Station. Fun for the entire family! Food, soda, coffee – music by DJ Johnny G. Donation: $5.00 each, or 5 for $20.00. (Registration: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon) For more information, please contact Mike at (914) 403-5244. MAY EVENTS FOR ADULTS AT THE OSSINING PUBLIC LIBRARY -May 1 – 30 Annual Ossining School District Art Exhibit Students in grades K-12 exhibit their artwork for the entire month. Opening reception takes place on Thursday, May 1 at 6-8 p.m. Light refreshments will be available. All are welcome to attend. Free. In the gallery. -Tuesday, May 6 at 2 p.m. Jewelry Making Workshop – Ring wrap class This class teaches a wrapping technique around a natural stone, 8MM bead (10 color choices available). The wire will be sterling silver. The tools that will be used for this class are: a ring mandrel, round nose pliers, needle nose pliers and clippers. All tools are provided for participants. This ring will make a great gift for Mother’s Day! Registration is required. To register please contact the library at 914-941-2416 ext. 327. Free. In the 2nd floor Conference Room. -Wednesday, May 7 at 7 p.m. M&M Theater Productions Presents: “The Water Engine” The Water Engine by David Mamet, directed by M&M veteran, Floyd Gumble is a great drama within a radio play format. As the audience watches a radio play set in the 1930’s, the “play within the play” reveals the story of an inventor who’s found a way to run an engine on distilled water. At first ridiculed, he is courted by crooked lawyers attempting to buy the invention from him on behalf of ‘certain business interests.’ Murder and intrigue follow as the story unfolds. The play is 70 minutes in length with no intermission. Free. In the Budarz Theater. -Sunday, May 11 at 3 p.m. Concert featuring the Hudson Bells Come to the library and celebrate Mother’s Day with the Hudson Bells as they ‘Sing Spring.’ The Hudson Bells are a women’s choral group, singing three and four part harmony both a capella and with piano accompaniment.