Community Corner
Bear Mountain Oktoberfest, Pow Wow, Family Day, One Act Plays and More
Our suggestions on what to do this weekend and where to find local fun for the whole family.
41st Annual Rotary Horse Show and Country Fair: A weekend of riding, vendors, music and more
When/Where: Blue Mountain Reservation, Peekskill; Saturday, Sept. 24, 8am-5pm & Sunday,Sept. 25, 8a.m.-5p.m.
Why Go: Brought to you by the Peekskill Rotary, the 41st Annual Rotary Horse Show will be an event you won’t want to miss. Not only will there be horses, but you can also expect food and craft vendors, pony and wagon rides, face painting and bouncy castles too. The show’s riding styles will be varied by day, featuring western and therapeutic riding on Saturday and English riding on Sunday.
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As a new addition to this year’s event there will also be a battle of the bands taking place on Sunday. There will be a shuttle running between the and the horse show Saturday on afternoon.
Pricing: Free
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Contact: 845-242-4124 or email: ablizar@entergy.com
One Act Plays : Five one-act plays presented by the Hand-to-Mouth Players
When/Where: Hendrick Hudson Library, Montrose; Friday-Sunday: Fri., Sept. 23, 8pm, Sat., Sept.24, 8pm & Sun., Sept. 25, 2pm
Why Go: Under the artistic direction of Anne Rodgers Pearl and Gary Simon, the local community theatre company Hand-to-Mouth Players present their 20th Annual Award Winning Playwright/Director's Workshop.The group will be putting on five original one-act plays which will range from comedies to dramas. Three of the plays were written by local authors, Stewart Hanges, Joy Rose and Jeffery Virgo, and two of the plays were written by California playwrights Michael Wolfson and Karen Hartline.
Pricing: Adults $15, seniors/students $12
Contact: 914-739-5654
United Kickoff Event: A fundraising event for the non-profit organization, Young Yorktown Advocates
When/Where: Jack DeVito Memorial Park, Yorktown Heights; Saturday, Sept. 24, noon-4pm
Why Go: Come out to support the youth organization, Young Yorktown Advocates, which has teamed up with To Write Love on Her Arms, Inc to provide “education, support, and awareness”to the issues facing the youth of the community, ages 14-25, that have been affected by depression, addiction, bullying, self-destruction and other high risk behaviors. A speakerfrom TWLOHA will be present at the event, and there will be live music, vendors, and food,in what promises to be a day of “inspiration & fun.”
Pricing: Free
Contact: 914-962-5722 or email: yyaucommittee@gmail.com
Celebrate the 80's: The 3rd Annual Benefit Honoring Patrick Casabona, Jr.
When/Where: The Mansion at Colonial Terrace, Cortlandt Manor; Saturday, Sept. 24, 7-11:30pm
Why Go: Come flashback to the 80’s in this event dedicated to the memory of former Somers High School student Patrick Casabona, Jr. The evening will included dinner, dancing, raffles and a silent auction to benefit the Patrick Casabona, Jr. Memorial Scholarship. Raffle prizes include 2 Disney Hopper Passes, 4 VIP Tickets to the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, 26’ inch Flat Screen Sharp TV, and much more. Please come dressed in cocktail attire. You can buy tickets to the event, or raffle chances online by clicking here.
Pricing: $100 per person
Contact: 646-391-3686 or email: pattycasspres@yahoo.com
: Go green with your fellow community members
When/Where: , Cortlandt Manor; Saturday, Sept.24, 9am-2pm
Why Go: Going green is all the rage, and now you can be a part of the movement too. Bring your own clean, reusable, portable items such as books, media, toys, housewares, sports equipment, pet supplies, and jewelry to swap with others, or simply come and see what’s free to take. Also at the event will be almost 20 exhibitors present to share information about green living and discuss topics such as recycling, waste reduction, renewable energy, healthy living and much more.
Pricing: Free
Contact: 914-734-1002 or email dani@greenteamspirit.com
Open Hart Poetry: Workshop & Reading /Mysterious Ladies: Weekend events at The John C. Hart Library
When/Where: John C. Hart Library, Shrub Oak, Saturday, Sept. 24, 10am & Sunday, Sept. 25,2pm
Why Go: Spend a weekend enjoying all that the John C. Hart Library has to offer. Cami Zinzi & Catherine Wald will be hosting the Open Hart Poetry Workshop starting at 10am on Saturday. If you’ve ever wanted to learn the ins and outs of poetic verse, now is your chance. Registration is limited to eight participants, so please call ahead to reserve your space. This workshop will be followed at noon by a poetry reading that is open to all. On Sunday M&M Productions Acting Company, Inc. will be presenting Mysterious Ladies, two one act plays including the drama, Ms.Cage, by Nancy Barr, and Specter, a thriller by Don Nigro. No registration is required for Sunday’s event.
Pricing: Free
Contact: 914-245-5262
Redhawk Native American Arts Council Pow Wow: The annual Pow Wow returns to FDR Park to celebrate Native American culture
When/Where: Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, Yorktown Heights; Saturday, Sept. 24, 11am-7pm & Sunday,Sept. 25, 11am-7pm
Why Go: The largest Native American gathering in the Lower Hudson Valley returns to FDR Park for another year of fun. At the Pow Wow you’ll enjoy over 1,000 Native American, artists, performers and educators from across the Americas. You will also get a chance to experience Native American songs, dancing, drumming, food, art and crafts. This event is rain or shine.
Pricing: $8 parking fee plus admission: $12 adults, $7 seniors and ages 7-12, ages 6 and under are free
Contact: 914-245-4434 or 718-686-9297
: A fun day of events for the entire family
When/Where: Village of Buchanan (Pavilion on Westchester Avenue), Buchanan; Saturday, Sept.24, 11am-4pm
Why Go: Celebrate the day with those you love the most. At this year’s Family Fun Day you can look forward to food, vendors, entertainment, activities, and a bouncy house for the kids to play on. To keep the excitement going, there will be a special Birds of Prey show at noon that you won’t want to miss, and the Life Net of NY Helicopter will make an appearance at 3pm.
Pricing: Free
Contact: 914-737-1033
Bear Mountain Oktoberfest: Authentic German food and beer at Bear Mountain State Park
When/Where: 55 Hessian Drive, Bear Mountain; Saturday,Sept. 24 & Sunday, Sept. 25, noon-6pm
Why Go: Celebrate this annual local favorite Oktoberfest with some authentic German food and beer. Along with the ales and schnitzel this event will also feature live entertainment and arts and crafts. While at the park you cantake a relaxing boat ride around Hessian Lake, enjoy a stroll throughout the state park, or take the kids on the Merry Go Round. Click herefor a complete entertainment schedule. This is a rain or shine event.
Pricing: $8 parking fee
Contact: 845-786-2731
Saturday Crafts at the Field: Children’s arts and crafts at the Peekskill Field Library
Where/When: Peekskill Field Library, Peekskill;Saturday, Sept. 24, 11am-noon
Why go: Grab the glitter and glue sticks because it’s time to get creative at Peekskill’s Field Library. Join staff and other families for fun times and craft projects. The program is suited for children ages 3 and up, with older children welcome aswell. All kids should bring an adult to help with their crafting.
Pricing: Free
Contact: 914-737-0847