Lewisboro Ledger
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What's Coming
Nov 21, 2006
What's Coming
Events in Lewisboro and Katonah are listed first. Events throughout the
region follow. Admission is free and programs do not require
registration unless specified. Send submissions to The Ledger at
ledger@acorn-online.com or call 763-8821, ext. 127. We welcome images.
More events listings are in the paper’s Arts & Leisure section.
In Town
THURSDAY, MAY 8
BAS Bird Walk in the Ramble, Central Park, NYC, 7:45 a.m.. Meet at entrance at 72nd St., and Central Park West. (Car pooling available leaving Bylane Farm at 7 a.m.) Peter Becker, a Bedford Audubon member and avid birder will lead a morning walk through one of the top 10 birding spots in America. Bring a bag lunch or buy lunch. Return to Bylane approximately 3 p.m. Registration required. Contact: Joan Becker 232-4806; E-mail jebecker@bedfordaudubon.org.
Cabaret in the Music Room, 8 p.m., Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah. Jeff Harnar and Shauna Hicks in I Got Rhythm — Mickey and Judy’s Hollywood. This benefit event takes a tuneful and nostalgic look back at the movies of Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney. Songbook includes classics by Gershwin, Rodgers & Hart and Harold Arlen to name a few. Limited seating. Tickets: $200, $125, and $75. Evening includes the performance and a post-concert dessert and champagne with the artists. Tickets and information: 232-1252 or e-mail: events@caramoor.org.
THURSDAY, MAY 8 THROUGH 11
St. Luke’s Mother’s Day Plant Patch Sale, 9-6, St. Luke’s Church, Intersection of Bedford Rd. and Katonah Ave., Katonah. Sale includes potted arrangements, more than 70 varieties of annuals, hanging baskets and vegetables and more than 40 varieties of quality herbs. Proceeds help support St. Luke’s Outreach Programs.
FRIDAY, MAY 9
Registered art will be accepted for Beaux Arts Show, 10-noon, Garden Room Gallery, Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Rd., Katonah. The show will be on view from 10 to 4 p.m., Monday through Saturday, May 12-17. Judging of the Beaux Arts Show will take place, Monday, May 12, with a reception from 2-4 p.m. Information on rules and entry: 232-4482.
Caramoor Cabaret, 8 p.m., Caramoor Center for the Arts, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah. Singers Jeff Harnar and Shauna Hicks join forces for “I Got Rhythm! — Mickey and Judy’s Hollywood.” Event includes a meet-the-artists champagne and dessert reception following the performance. Tickets: $200; $125, $75. 232-1492. Events@Caramoor.org.
FRIDAY, MAY 9 AND 30
Evening Howl! Families, 6:30 p.m., Wolf Conservation Center, South Salem. Evening begins at dusk with a wolf-related activity, then a sunset hike and ice cream. Bring flashlight. Suggested for families with children under 6. $15/adults; $12/under 12. Registration required. 763-2373. NYWolf.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 10
Lewisboro Garden Club Plant Sale, 8-5, Gossett’s Nursery, 1202 Rte. 35, South Salem. Get you spring plant shopping done now. Early birds may arrive at 7:30 for coffee and to get a first look at what’s available.
Volunteers Needed to Monitor County Streams, 9-4. No experience necessary. Training session will be held at the following location: Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Cross River. Training consists of a day outdoors, learning and practicing how to use specialized water chemistry equipment, collecting and identifying river critters and measuring physical conditions. To sign up call 995-6535 or e-mail at sad8@westchestergov.com. Register one week in advance.
Free Car Wash, 11-3, South Salem Presbyterian Church, 111 Spring St., South Salem. Donations will be accepted for Ben Bergstrom’s Eagle Scout Service Project, which is raising funds to go toward the purchase of stones to build a meditative labyrinth within the our community “White Church.”
The Right Out Louds Perform, 10 p.m., Willy Nick’s Restaurant and Bar, 17 Katonah Ave., Katonah. Enjoy good live, real rock ‘n roll music. No cover charge. 232-8030. WillyNicks.com.
saturday, MAY 10, 16, 23, 31
Evening Howl! Families, 6:30 p.m., Wolf Conservation Center, South Salem. Evening begins at dusk with a wolf-related activity, a sunset hike and weather appropriate treats. Bring flashlights. Suggested for families with children six and older. $15/adults; $12/under 12. Registration required. 763-2373. NYWolf.org.
saturday, MAY 10 AND 17
American Red Cross Babysitting Course, 10-2 p.m., Goldens Bridge Community House, 65 Old Bedford Rd., Goldens Bridge. Instruction includes responsibilities of the sitter, handling emergencies, simple first aid, feeding, diapering, bedtime and playing. Students must be present all days in order to be certified and must be 11 years of age. Please bring a pencil, baby sized doll, dinner, beverage and a snack to class. 232-6162.
SATURDAY, MAY 10, 17, and 31
Wolves of North America, 10 a.m., Wolf Conservation Center, South Salem. Visit Ambassador wolves Kaila, Apache, Lukas and Atka and learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolves in North America. Best program for first time visitors. $12/adults; $10/children under 12. Registration required. 763-2373. NYWolf.org.
SUNDAY, MAY 11
‘Mother’s Afternoon’ at Onatru Farm, 4-6 p.m., Onatru Farm, 99 Elmswood Rd., South Salem. Come to the main house for a “Picture the Sound” photo exhibition and a casual reception with wine and cheese, followed by a family-friendly nature walk (and if we feel energetic, we will go to the old ruin. The Norwalk River Watershed Association will host this event. Call 877-679-2463 to make reservations. NorwalkRiver.org.
MONDAY, MAY 12
Community Outreach Staff at Town Hall, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Lewisboro Town Hall, 11 Main St., Lewisboro. If interested in applying for a passport, the staff can take your photo and process your passport application. A certified copy of your birth certificate, a valid driver’s license and the fee is usually all you need. For specific requirements call 995-3086 or visit WestchesterClerk.com.
MONDAY, MAY 12 TO 17
Women’s Civic Club of Katonah hosts Beaux Arts Exhibit, 10 to 4:30, Katonah Village Library, Garden Room Gallery, 26 Bedford Rd., Katonah. Local artists will display their work. Judging will take place on May 12. A reception will be held on May 17, from 2 to 4, when prizes will be awarded. Information: 232-4482.
MONDAYS, MAY 12 THROUGH JUNE 30
Beginner Dance/Ballet, (Ages 3 and 4), 10:30 a.m., Childrens Center of Goldens Bridge, 5 Anderson La., Goldens Bridge. Still accepting students for our Monday morning class. Can be combined with art class and/or drop off program. Non-members welcome. $20/class. 232-6813. ChildrensCenterOfGB.com.
TUESDAYS, MAY 13 AND JUNE 17
KMA Gift of At Lecture Series, 7 p.m., Katonah Museum of Art, 22 at Jay St., Katonah. Guest lecturer Marcy B. Freedman, artist and art historian, surveys the ways in which Western artists have handled the human concerns of love and war from antiquity to the present. Refreshments served at 7, lecture 7:30. For single lecture: $25/person; $10/students. 232-9555. KatonahMuseum.org.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 14
Wolves For Kids (Ages 4-8), 4 p.m., Wolf Conservation Center, South Salem. Best introduction to wolves for families with young children to learn about misconceptions and mythology (e.g., fairy tales) about wolves and visit with Ambassador wolves. Registration required. $12; $10/under 12. 763-2373. NYWolf.org.
All About Bluebirds and More, 7:30 p.m., Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Rd., Katonah. John Rogers will present his PowerPoint presentation which encompasses the life history of the Eastern bluebird, nest box management, other birds that nest in bluebird boxes and more. 232-1999. BedfordAudubon.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 17
Opening Reception for “EDEN(!) Naturally” Exhibit, 5 p.m., Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Gallery in the Park, Rtes. 35 and 121, Cross River. Exhibit will feature the paintings of Briarcliff resident Doris Downes with reception from 5 to 7. Paintings will be on exhibit from 9 to 5 daily through Aug. 31. Parking fee will be waived for opening of exhibit. 864-7317. Westchestergov.com/parks.
Notte Italiana-Benefit Preview Party, 7 p.m., Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah. The preview party, to view the Italian Renaissance to American Contemporary pottery exhibit, will feature hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert, champagne table, silent auction, along with a harpist and marionettes will perform in the style of Commedia dell’arte. The exhibit will then open to the public on May 18 and run through Dec. 19. Notte Italiana tickets may be ordered by telephone by calling the Caramoor Box Office at 232-1252 or the house museum at 232-5035, ext. 221. Caramoor.org.
Chamber Music Concert, 8 p.m., Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Rd., Katonah. Concert will feature faculty of Juilliard School and the Mannes College of Music and the works of Bach, Haydn, Debussy, Barber and more. $25/person, on sale now at the circulation desk. 232-3508. KatonahVillageLibrary.org
SUNDAYS, MAY 18 AND JUNE 8
KMA — Meet the Artists, Katonah Museum of Art, 22 at Jay St., Katonah. Meet two distinguished artists whose work is exhibited in “Here’s the Thing” exhibited at the museum. Each will discuss his career, share images and respond to questions from the audience. May 18, Robert Cottingham, 3:30 p.m.; June 8, Donald Sulton, 5 p.m. Reservations required. $10/non-members. 232-9555. KatonahMuseum.org.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21
John Jay Homestead Annual Meeting, John Jay Homestead, 400 Route 22, Katonah. Presenting the Goodhue Lecture with Lucia Stanton, the Shannon Senior Historian at Monticello.
ONGOING DAILY
Birthday Parties, Childrens Center of Goldens Bridge, 5 Anderson La. Goldens Bridge. Birthday parties, year round, all ages, rain or shine. Enjoy your child’s special day while we do the work. Inside or out. Fenced in play yard and air conditioning make The Children’s Center the perfect place to plan your child’s birthday. Basic party includes pizza, cake, balloons, paper goods, drink, snack and entertainment. Call for details. 232-6813. ChildrensCenterOfGB.com.
ONGOING MONDAYS
Book Blast Book Group, 5 p.m., South Salem Library, 15 Main St., South Salem. Meets second Monday of the month. Book discussion for grades 3 to 5. Registration required. 763-3857. SouthSalemLibrary.org.
ONGOING TUESDAYS
Feeling Groovy Under 3, 10:30 a.m., Children’s Center of Goldens Bridge, 5 Anderson Lane, Goldens Bridge. Join us for a groovy time as we sing, dance and laugh for an hour of fun. Ages 1-3. Parents/caregivers and non-members welcome. $20/class. Can be combined with our drop off program. 232-6813. ChildrensCenterOfGB.com
Crafts At Library, 4 p.m., Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Rd., North Salem. Craft time for all ages. 669-5161.
Teen Book Group, 5 p.m., South Salem Library, 15 Main St., South Salem. Meets every other Tuesday of month. Book discussions for grades 6 and up. Registration required. 763-3857. SouthSalemLibrary.org.
ONGOING TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS
Feeling Groovy Under 3, 10:30 a.m., The Children’s Center of Goldens Bridge, 5 Anderson La., Goldens Bridge. Reservations required. 232-6813. ChildrensCenterofgb.com.
ONGOING THURSDAYS
Adult Yoga, 4:15 beginners; 5:30 intermediates, The Children’s Center of Goldens Bridge, 5 Anderson La., Goldens Bridge. Hatha Yoga for beginners through intermediates and individuals with special needs. Registration: 232-7037 or jschewior@optonline.net.
South Salem Library Book Group, 7:30 p.m., South Salem Library, 15 Main St., South Salem. Book group meets on the third Thursday of each month. Books available through the Westchester Library System. Myrna or Steve Shomstein: 533-2550. SouthSalemLibrary.org.
Ongoing Thursdays and Fridays
Tea at Caramoor, 1:45-4 p.m., Caramoor Summer Dining Room, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah. A formal tea served as it was in the day for Caramoor’s founders, Walter and Lucie Rosen — on their own china. Tea is preceded by tour of the House Museum. Tickets: $29. 232-5035. Caramoor.org.
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Mother Goose Story Time, 10:30 a.m., Katonah Village Library, Children’s Room, 26 Bedford Rd., Katonah. A 20-minute program of nursery rhymes, stories and songs for children 12-30 months with caregiver. 232-3508. KatonahLibrary.org.
Internet for Beginners, 11 a.m., South Salem Library, 15 Main St., South Salem. Free, one-hour workshop with a librarian guiding you through a basic search and showing you interesting sites. Registration: 763-3857. SouthSalemLibrary.org.
ONGOING SATURDAYS
ArtSmart for Special Needs Children, 12:30, The Children’s Center, 5 Anderson La., Goldens Bridge. Join board-certified behavior analyst Amy Moia as she uses art, music and movement to focus on socialization and the development of fine/gross motor skills. Reservations required. 232-6813.
THROUGH May 10
Caramoor’s Annual Plant Sale, Daily 10-4; Sunday noon -5, Caramoor Center for the Arts, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah. Sale features more than 100 varieties of plants, primarily grown in Caramoor’s own greenhouse. Garden accessories will also be available. Information: 232-1252.
through MAY 17
Mulch Available, 9-2, Spring St. (behind police station at the Salt Dome property.) Mulch will be available for pick-up only (no deliveries) to Lewisboro residents only (not for commercial use). 763-3166.
THROUGH MAY 20
New-Multi-level Yoga Class Series, 9:30-11 a.m., Golden Temple Yoga Studio, Courtyard Building, 223 Katonah Ave., Katonah. Registration: 659-8298. breathing2day@yahoo.com.
THROUGH MAY 21
New-Multi-Level Yoga Class Series, 7:30-9 p.m., Golden Temple Yoga Studio, Courtyard Building, 223 Katonah Ave., Katonah, NY. Registration: 659.8298. breathing2day@yahoo.com.
THROUGH MAY 22
After School Lacrosse, 4-5:30 p.m., Lewisboro Elementary Gym, 70 Bouton Rd., South Salem. For students kindergarten through 2nd grade. Fee $90. 232-6166. Lewisborogov.com.
THROUGH MAY 28
Lunch Bunch, 10:15-11:45 a.m., Goldens Bridge Community House, 65 Old Bedford Rd., Goldens Bridge. For kindergarteners. Drop off your child with their lunch box to come and play with their friends. Open play will be inside and outside. Fee: $100. 232-6162.
through MAY 31
Early Morning Bird Walks with Tait Johansson, 7:30 a.m., Bylane Farm, 35 Todd Rd., Katonah. Walks will originate from different locations, please note dates. May 15 and 29, starting at Maple Ave., Katonah (intersection of Reservoir Rd., off Rte. 22); May 13, 27 and 31, start at Bylane, 35 Todd Rd., Katonah; May 20, start at North County Trailway, Yorktown (intersection on Rte. 118); May 22, start at Angle Fly Preserve (off Rte. 139, Somers). Rain will cancel walks. No registration necessary. Information: 232-4806. jebecker@bedfordaudubon.org.
Lewisboro Pool Registration, Town pool registration for residents will be held through May 31. Pool opens June 2. 232-6166. Lewisborogov.com.
Horizons: Sculpture Installation, Katonah Museum of Art, Rte. 22 at Jay St., Katonah. Sculptures by Stein Thórarinsdóttir will be on exhibit in the sculpture garden. 232-9555. KatonahMuseum.org.
Muscoot Main House Gallery, noon-4, Muscoot Farm, Rte. 100, Somers. Local artists display their work in the Main House. 864-7282.
AfterArts Program, 3:30 p.m., Children’s Center of Goldens Bridge, 5 Anderson La., Goldens Bridge. Art program for ages 5 and up, Monday through Thursday. Open enrollment. Sessions: $20/members; $25/non-members. Advance notice required. 232-6813. ChildrensCenterOfGB.com.
THROUGH JUNE 16
Game Night for Adults, 7 p.m., Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Rd., Katonah. Play a game of Scrabble, Sudoku, chess or bring the board game of your choice and find a fellow gamer. Dates: Mondays: May 12 and June 16. Sign-up for this free program with Pat at 232-3508. KatonahLibrary.org.
through JUNE 29
Art Exhibition of Single Object Still Lifes, Katonah Museum of Art, Rte. 22 at Jay St., Katonah. Exhibition will include 60 works — paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints created since the late 19th century. Unlike traditional still life which is generally an arrangement of several objects, each artist chooses a single object to focus on. 232-9555. KatonahMuseum.org.
Jenny Lynn: The Object is Art, Katonah Museum of Art, 22 at Jay St., Katonah. Exhibition features striking black-and-white photographs and sculptural work of artist Jenny Lynn. She orchestrates images and shapes to create a dynamic environment in which associations and connections among object, image and meaning can be explored. 232-9555. KatonahMuseum.org.
Katonah Museum Lawn Sculpture, Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St. (Rte. 22), Katonah. New sculpture, Titan by Drew Klotz, will be displayed on the South Lawn. It is in constant motion, its red circular forms constantly swiveling in multiple directions. The 20-foot high aluminum sculpture combines mechanical genius with artistic flair. 232-9555. KatonahMuseum.org.
KMA’s ‘Here’s the Thing — Single Object Still Lifes,’ Katonah Museum of Art, Rte. 22 at Jay St., Katonah. Exhibition includes more than 60 paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints, created between the late 19th century and present that celebrates single objects, their close-up beauty, mystery and one-on-one relationship, even the psychological involvement each artist reveals in depicting solitary items. 232-9555. KatonahMuseum.org.
Rebecca Emberley: My Things, Mis Cosas Exhibition, Katonah Museum of Art, Learning Center, 134 Jay St., Katonah. Works of Rebecca Emberley will be on display. Reception for Ms. Emberley will be held on Family Day, June 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. 232-9555. KatonahMuseum.org.
THROUGH JUNE 30
AfterArts, 3:30-5 p.m., The Children’s Center, 5 Anderson Ln., Goldens Bridge. For ages 5-10. Held on Wednesdays. Discover a new artist every week with music and movement included. $25/class. Discount for siblings. Four class minimum. Reservations required. 232-6813.
This week
THURSDAY, MAY 8
Women’s Civic Club of Katonah Meeting Luncheon, 11:30-2:30, Mt. Kisco Country Club, Rte. 117, Mt. Kisco. Reservations required. $40/person. Checks must be sent by May 1 to Emanuela Briccetti, 25-315 Barker St., Mt. Kisco, NY 10549.
‘Burning the Future: Coal in America’ film, 7:30 p.m., Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. Penetrating documentary explores the political, economic and environmental issues with the controversial practice of mountaintop removal, where five million pounds of explosives a day are used to blow some of America’s most beautiful mountains to smithereens. Q&A with filmmaker. Admission charge. 747-5555. BurnsFilmCenter.org
Ari Fleischer Talk, 7:30 p.m., Temple Shaaray Tefila, 89 Baldwin Rd., Bedford. Ari Fleischer, former White House press secretary and public relations consultant, will speak on: “Israel is 60 – Why Does She Still Have a Hasbarah (Public Relations) Problem?” Non-members welcome. 666-3133.
THURSDAY, MAY 8 THROUGH JUNE 1
‘Lost In Yonkers’ film, School House Theater, 3 Owens Rd., Croton Falls. Comedic drama about family members trying to find their footing among their domineering mother and each other. Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m.; Sunday matinee at 4. Tickets $25 and $29. 277-8477 for reservations and information.
FRIDAY, MAY 9
Tot Shabbat Concert with Bobby Doowah, 5:30 p.m., Chabad of Bedford, 133 Railroad Ave., Bedford Hills. Performance includes Shabbat songs, challah and candle lighting. Tot Shabbat, an interactive Shabbat service, is geared for children up to six years of age. Moms, dads and siblings are welcome. Reservations: 666-6065 or e-mail sara@chabadbedford.com.
Hiram Halle Library film ‘The Dead,’ 7:30 p.m., Hiram Halle Library, Rts. 127 and 137, Pound Ridge. Besides the film, the spring series will be “Irish Tales and Storytelling” presented by film buff Norman Senior. Film shown is based on the short story by James Joyce, taking place in Dublin in 1904 and involves poignant memories and celebrates time, place and atmosphere. 764-5085. PoundRidgeLibrary.org.
Shabbat Forum Service, 8 p.m., Temple Shaaray Tefila, 89 Baldwin Rd., Bedford. Congregant and psychoanalyst Faith Krasnow, will discuss: “The Healing Powers of Hasidic Tales.” From the rise of Hasidism in the early 1700s to the present day, Hasidic rabbis counseled and educated their followers through stories. An Oneg will follow the service. All welcome. 666-3133.
FRIDAY, MAY 9 AND 10
Household Chemical Clean-up Days, FDR State Park, Yorktown Heights. (Take Taconic State Parkway to exit for FDR State Park. Follow signs.) Items accepted: Automotive fluids, flammable liquids, metal, jewelry, furniture polishes and waxes, wood preservatives, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, photographic and swimming pool chemicals, fluorescent light bulbs, fire extinguishers, small propane tanks, rechargeable and button cell batteries, cell phones, mercury, TVs, monitors and computers, and car tires. Items not accepted: paint, motor oil, vehicle batteries, non-rechargeable batteries, and compressed gas cylinders. Call the Household Chemical information line for more detailed information: 813-5425.
friday, MAY 9, 10, AND 11
Friends of the Library Book, Bake and Plant Sale, Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Rd., North Salem. Preview night, May 9 from 6:30-9:30 with refreshments. $10/person; free/members. Sale on Saturday and Sunday from 10-4. 669-5161. RuthKeelerMemorialLibrary.org
FRIDAY, MAY 9, 10, AND 12
‘Water Flowing Together’ film, various times, Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. Compelling documentary gives a glimpse into the life of 16 year old chosen by the legendary George Balanchine to join the New York City Ballet. Story of a young man, of Navajo Indian and Puerto Rican ancestry and openly gay identity addressing his plans after dance, at the age of 40. English., Navajo and Spanish/subtitles. Q&A May 9 with reception to follow. Admission charge. 747-5555. BurnsFilmCenter.org
SATURDAY, MAY 10 AND 11
‘The Black Stallion’ film, noon, Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. Visually stunning adaptation of Walter Farley’s classic novel that tells the story of a unique friendship between a boy and a horse. 747-5555. BurnsFilmCenter.org.
Annual Spring Fest, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 313 Smith Ridge Rd., Vista. Purchase plants, delicious baked goods and special Mother’s Day gifts while supporting outreach programs. Saturday, May 10 from 9:30-4 and Sunday May 11 from 9:30 to 1. Raffle for handmade crib quilt, family pass to Metropolitan Museum of Art and lunch for two at Bacio Restaurant in Cross River. Information: 763-8273
‘Soy Andina’ film, various times, Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. Part of the Dance on Camera series, this delightful story of two women raised in different worlds who are both drawn to Peru through dance. Their cross-cultural trips lead each woman to a new understanding of her own history and artistic expression. Q&A/filmmaker, May 10. Admission charge. 747-5555. BurnsFilmCenter.org.
‘VSPRS Show and Tell’ film, various times, Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. Dance performance employs religious, psychological and graphic sexual imagery. French/subtitles. Admission charge. 747-5555. BurnsFilmCenter.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 10 AND 13
‘Sally Gross: The Pleasure of Stillness’ film, various times, Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. An intimate portrait of the life and works of Sally Gross, the most poetic of minimalist modern-dance choreographers. Admission charge. 747-5555. Q&A/May 13. BurnsFilmCenter.org.
SUNDAY, MAY 11
Muscoot Sheep Shearing, 10 a.m., Muscoot Farm, Rte. 100, Somers. May is sheep shearing time on the farm. Watch the sheep get spring haircuts. 864-7282.
SUNDAY, MAY 11 AND 12
‘Dance Shorts Program’ film, various times, Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd. Pleasantville. Three dance shorts: “Pina Bausch,” Queen of European dance theater. “The Guarantee,” about a young dancer that is asked to go under the knife to insure his future; “The Mother Is The One Who Stretches,” this dance uses dance and spoken word to explore a mother’s capacity to stretch in the reality of having children. English/German/subtitles. Admission charge. Q&A/May 12. 757-5555. BurnsFilmCenter.org.
SUNDAYS, MAY 11 THROUGH NOV. 30
Farmers Markets, 11-4, Outside at Antiques & Tools of Business & Kitchen, 65 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge. Offerings: chicken and duck and goose eggs, seasonal vegetable, baked goods, dried fruits and nuts, maple syrup, pickles, quiche, soups, smoked meats and fish, honey, soaps and lotions. 764-5122.
TUESDAY, MAY 13
Learning About Newborns, 7-9 p.m., Northern Westchester Hospital, 400 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. Class covers all aspects of newborn care including feeding patterns, common concerns of parents, physical assessment and the role of the pediatrician during your baby’s stay in the hospital. Nursery tour is offered. $25/couple. Registration: 666-1292. NWHC.net.
Ethics Course at Chabad, Chabad Jewish Center, 133 Railroad Ave., Bedford Hills. Talmudic Ethics is an innovative approach to facing life’s most challenging dilemmas. Participants need no prior knowledge of the Talmud and no formal legal training. There are no prerequisites other than an open mind. To enroll: 666-0665. ChabadBedford.com.
TUESDAYS, MAY 13 AND JUNE 10
Classic Hollywood directors II Classes, 7:30 p.m., Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. Classes will discuss the works of directors Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg. Registration for class: 773-7663, ext. 6. BurnsFilmCenter.org.
THURSDAY, MAY 15, 16, AND 25
‘Freeheld’ film, various times, Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. Film tells of the struggle and legal battle of a New Jersey police officer dying of cancer and desperately fighting to transfer her pension to her domestic partner of more than 25 years. Shown with “I Just Wanted to be Somebody,” a reflection on singer Anita Bryant’s life and her impact on the gay liberation movement in the ‘70s. Q&A/May 15. Admission charge. 747-5555. BurnsFilmCenter.org.
Ongoing
ONGOING MONDAYS
Judaism 101: Values and Ideals of Judaism, noon-1:30 Temple Shaaray Tefila, 89 Baldwin Rd., Bedford Corners. Join us for a light lunch and an informative discussion on topical subjects related to Jewish thought, history and practice. Nominal charge for lunch. 666-3133.
Scrabble in the Afternoon, 4 p.m., Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Rd., North Salem. Every Monday enjoy Scrabble and eat pizza with Cornelia Guest. No need to register, drop off after school. 669-5161.
Ongoing MONDAYS, TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
Senior/55+ Exercise Classes, 9:30 a.m., Northern Westchester Hospital, 400 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. A physician’s note and signed waiver are required to participate in the exercise classes. $8/session. Register: 666-1925. NWHC.net.
Ongoing TUESDAYS
Weekly Meditation Sessions, 11-noon, Northern Westchester Hospital, Cancer Treatment & Wellness Center, 400 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. Program includes breath work, conscious relaxation, silent reflection and connect to self, others and the divine. Registration required. 242-8168. NWHC.net.
Crafts for Children of all Ages, 4 p.m., Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 27l6 Titicus Rd., North Salem. 669-5161.
Women Living with Recurrence Support Group, 1 p.m., Support Connection, Inc. 360 Underhill Ave., Yorktown Heights. Offered every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Focus is on living with a recurrence of either breast or ovarian cancer. Led by a trained peer facilitator who is living with recurrence. 962-6402 or 800-532-4290. SupportConnection.org.
Cancer Support Group, 6:30-7:30, Northern Westchester Hospital, 400 E. Main St., 5th Floor Solarium, Mt. Kisco. Bimonthly support group to help anyone with any type of cancer. Registration required. 588-2423. NWHC.net.
ONGOING WEDNESDAYS
The Ken Hamilton Caregiver Support Group, 1:15-2:15 p.m., Northern Westchester Hospital, Mediation Room, 400 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. Provides the caregiver with an opportunity to connect with other caregivers, share their feelings, concerns and receive information on topics that pertain to the caregiver role. Registration required. 242-8128. NWHC.net.
Adult Bereavement Support Group, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Northern Westchester Hospital, 5th Floor Solarium, 400 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. Monthly group held on the first Wednesday of the month offers mutual support and education on how to cope with the feelings and changes that accompany this special type of loss. Pre-registration required. 666-4228, ext. 492. NWHC.net.
Young Women’s Breast Cancer Support Group, 7 p.m., Support Connection, 360 Underhill Ave., 2nd Floor, Yorktown Heights. Offered twice a month (2nd and 4th Wednesday each month). Focus on topics related to women who have or had breast cancer at a young age and want to be in a group where they feel comfortable with their peers. Led by trained peer facilitators who have experienced breast cancer. Registration required. 962-6402 or 800-532-4290. SupportConnection.org.
Ovarian Cancer Telephone Support Group, 8 p.m. Toll-free telephone support group for women with ovarian cancer is available every second Wednesday of each month regardless of where they live. After registering in advance with Support Connection, participants call into a toll-free number and are connected with the group, led by a trained peer facilitator who has experienced ovarian cancer, via teleconference. Registration required. 962-6402 or 800-532-4290. SupportConnection.org.
ONGOING THURSDAYS
Free blood pressure screening, 3:30-5:00, Northern Westchester Hospital, Main Lobby, 400 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. Every third Thursday of month free blood pressure screenings are available. No registration. 666-1814. NWHC.net.
Chabad Hebrew School, 4-5:45 p.m., Fox Lane Middle School, 949 S. Bedford Rd., Bedford. Hebrew school for grades kindergarten through seventh grade. 767-3337. ChabadBedford.com.
New Drama Group, 6-8 p.m., Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Road, North Salem. Free acting lessons open to both adults and children. Information: 669-5161.
Breast Cancer Support Group for Women in Treatment, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Northern Westchester Hospital, 5th Floor Solarium, 400 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. Monthly breast cancer education and support group for women currently in treatment. Registration required. 962-6402. NWHC.net.
Man-to-Man, Prostate Cancer Education and Support Group, 7:30-9 p.m., Northern Westchester Hospital, Conference Center, 400 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. Monthly group is facilitated by a prostate cancer survivor and offers information, encouragement and support. 800-227-2345. NWHC.net.
Breast Cancer Support Groups, Support Connection, Inc., 360 Underhill Ave., Yorktown Heights. Focus is on life after a cancer diagnosis, led by trained peer facilitators who have experienced breast cancer. Day group meeting 1st and 3rd Thursday at 10 a.m.; Evening group meeting, 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Registration required. 962-6402 or 800-532-4290. SupportConnection.org.
ONGOING FRIDAYS
Chabad of Bedford ‘Tot-Shabbat Musical Program,’ 5:30 p.m., Chabad of Bedford, 133 Railroad Ave., Bedford Hills. Program will be held on the second Friday of every month and include Shabbat songs with musical entertainer Bobbie Doowah Kiddush, challah and candle lighting. For ages one to five. Family welcome. Reservations: 666-6065. Sara@ChabadBedford.com.
ONGOING SATURDAYS
Free Chess Classes, 10-11:30 a.m., Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Rd., North Salem. Chess classes offered for children in grades 4-7. Call to register: 669-5161.
THROUGH MAY 11
‘Film Noir’ Classes, 10 a.m., Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. Classes for “Film Noir” will show the distinctly American genre that influenced film worldwide through its signature sharp angles and black-and-white photography, and will include excerpts from John Huston’s, ‘The Maltese Falcon,’ Roman Polanski’s ‘Chinatown,’ and John Dahl’s ‘The Last Seduction.’ Registration for class: 773-7663, ext. 6. BurnsFilmCenter.org.
THROUGH may 16
Watercolor Exhibition at Somers Custom Framing, 2-4, Somers Custom Framing, 253 Rte. 202, Somers. Theme: “The Rite of Spring” for Mother’s Day. Exhibit will feature framed and unframed original watercolor and Giclee. Viewing dates for exhibit are: Friday, May 9-16. Open House and Ribbon Awards: Saturday May 10 from 2-4 p.m. 276-3173. SomersFraming.com.
THROUGH MAY 31
Muscoot Main House Gallery, noon-4, Muscoot Farm, Rte. 100, Somers. Local artists display their work in the Main House. 864-7282.
THROUGH June 7
The Hammond Museum Exhibit The Hammond Museum, 28 Deveau Rd., North Salem. The museum opens its 51st season with exhibits “Brush with Nature,” “Riverrun,” and “Palm Treasures.” Information: 669-5033. HammondMuseum.org.
THROUGH DEC. 31
The Garden Shop, 11-3:30, (Wednesday through Sunday), Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Rte. 35, Somers. The Garden Shop is now open for the season with beautiful horticulture related gift items and exquisite house plants, new unique and hard-to-find annuals, perennials and herbs. 864-7267 or 864-7270.
Coming Soon
FRIDAY, MAY 16
Building Beds, Direct-Seeding and Transplanting, 9:30-11:30, Rainbeau Ridge, 49 David’s Way, Bedford Hills. Learn to plant in boxed beds, a raised bed or just a smooth piece of ground. $15/person; free/members. 232-3143. RainbeauRidge.com.
FRIDAY, MAY 16, 17, 21
‘For The Bible Tells Me So’ film, various times, Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. Documentary focuses on five religious Christian families, including that of former House Majority Leader Richard Gephardt and Episcopal Bishop Eugene Robinson, learning to reconcile their beliefs with their love for a gay or lesbian child. Admission charge. 747-5555. Q&A/May 21. BurnsFilmCenter.org.
FRIDAYS, MAY 16 AND JUNE 20
Movie Nights, 7:30 p.m., Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Rd., North Salem. May 16: “Bringing Up Baby” and June 20: “Sullivan’s Travels.” Popcorn and discussion led by Bill Maxwell. 669-5161. RuthKeelerMemorialLibrary.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 17
17th Annual Friends of Lasdon Plant Sale, 9:30 to 3:30, Lasdon Park and Arboretum, Rt. 35, Somers. Besides the traditional garden and vegetable plants, unique and hard-to-find annuals, perennials, herbs, shrubs and vines will be offered. Experienced gardeners on hand to help with selections and planting advice. Rain or Shine. 241-3741.
Muscoot Spring Bird Walk, 10 a.m., Muscoot Farm, Rte. 100, Somers. Neo-tropical birds are migrating back. Look and listen to the birds, discuss migration and look for all the signs of spring. 864-7282.
Tennis Rally for a Cure!, 10-2 p.m., Bedford Hills Memorial Park Tennis Courts, Haines Rd., Bedford Hills. Something for everyone: round robins, mother daughter round robins, longest volley, beat the “pro” and mini clinics will be offered throughout the day. Wear pink, play tennis and support Rally for a cure. Participants will receive a goody bag full of awareness materials from Susan G. Komen for the Cure. $20/person. Persons are welcome to come all day and play or come anytime. Raindate: May 18.
Totsaver (Infant CPR), 10-2, Northern Westchester Hospital, 400 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. Class includes infant and child CPR, accident prevention and management of life threatening situations. Registration required. $60/person. 666-1292. NWHC.net.
SATURDAY, MAY 17 AND 18
One Day Childbirth Class, 8:45-5, Northern Westchester Hospital, 400 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. Prepares couples for the birth of their first child. Includes refreshments and lunch. $200/couple. Registration required. 666-1292. NWHC.net.
SATURDAY, MAY 17, 18, 24-26
‘Microcosmos’ film, noon, Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. Masterpiece of thrills, slapstick and romance in the insect world features ladybugs, spiders, endless lines of caterpillars and two amorous snails. Using time lapse photography, and close-ups, it takes the nature documentary to a whole new level. Admission charge. 747-5555. BurnsFilmCenter.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 17 AND 19
‘Lagerfeld Confidential’ film, various times, Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. Film gives us a glimpse in to the fashion icon behind the House of Chanel. It introduces us to a surprisingly affable intellectual insomniac with a deep thirst for literature and the arts. English/French/subtitles. Admission charge. 747-5555. BurnsFilmCenter.org.
SATURDAY, MAY 17 and 22
‘Water Lilies’ film, 7 and 7:30 p.m., Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. Hip, energetic drama tells of desire, competition and sexual awakening among teenage girls. French/subtitles. Admission charge. 747-5555. BurnsFilmCenter.org.
SUNDAY, MAY 18
‘Saturn in Opposition’ film, 2 p.m., Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. Film is about a 30-something man and his partner, and their circle of friends both gay and straight and how they cope when tragedy strikes. Beautiful locations and lively soundtrack. Admission charge. 747-5555. BurnsFilmCenter.org.
‘Philadelphia’ film, 4:30 p.m., Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. First major Hollywood movie to address AIDS and homophobia. Tom Hanks as a gay lawyer infected with the HIV virus and is fired from his firm. A story of unlikely friendship and courage. Q&A with screenwriter Ron Nyswaner. Admission charge. 747-5555. BurnsFilmCenter.org
‘The Witnesses’ film, 7:45 p.m., Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. Film takes place during “the happy days,” a time when sexual experimentation was free of guilt and fear, the characters’ intersecting lives are forever altered when beautiful, spirited Manu is stricken by a mysterious new illness. French/subtitles. Admission charge. 747-5555. BurnsFilmCenter.org
SUNDAY, MAY 18 and JUNE 22
Lectures at Library, 3 p.m., Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Rd., North Salem. May 18: lecture on “Photography in a Digital World” will be given by Richard Falco. June 22: lecture by Dr. Neela Saxena on “Searching for the Lost Divine Feminine: The Black Madonna of Europe.” 669-5161. RuthKeelerMemorialLibrary.org.
MONDAY, MAY 19
‘Heart & Soil’ film, 7:15 p.m., Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. Film takes us into the rich landscape and challenging lives of Southwestern farmers who raise healthful food and make it available through local farmer’s markets. Q&A 7:15/filmmaker. Admission charge. 747-5555. BurnsFilmCenter.org.
THURSDAYS, MAY 19, 22 AND JUNE 19
Book Discussion Groups, 10:30 a.m., Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Rd., North Salem. Scheduled May 19: “Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson; May 22 “The Sun Also Rises” by Ernest Hemingway; June 22 “Nickel and Dimed: On (not) Getting by in America” by Barbara Ehrenreich.
TUESDAY, MAY 20
Sibling Class and Tour, 3:30-4:30, Northern Westchester Hospital, Conference Center, 400 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. Class prepares children ages 2 & 1/2 and up for the birth of a new brother or sister. Includes film, lessons on diaper changing, tour of nursery and snack. $10/family. Registration required. 666-1292. NWHC.net.
Bariatric Surgery Seminar, 6-9 p.m., Northern Westchester Hospital, Conference Room A and B, 400 E. Main St., Mt. Kisco. Bariatric surgeons give an informative presentation on the latest minimally invasive surgical weight loss procedures. 666-1904. NWHC.net.
TUESDAY, MAY 20 AND 23
‘A Jihad for Love’ film, various times, Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. Documentary exploring the coexistence of Islam and homosexualtiy. Various languages/subtitles. Admission charge. 747-5555. BurnsFilmCenter.org.
THURSDAY, MAY 22
Temple Shaaray Comedy Night, 7 p.m., Temple Shaaray Tefila, 89 Baldwin Rd., Bedford. Las Vegas comedian Stewie Stone will be the featured event. $36/person includes admission and a Carnegie Deli dinner. RSVP: 666-3133.
‘Metropolis’ film, various times, Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. Remake and update of the silent science-fiction classic Taro Rin’s Metropolis. Story of a private investigator and his son who search for a missing girl in a beautiful future city where humans and robots live side by side. Admission charge. 747-5555. BurnsFilmCenter.org.
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