1. Ball, Galef Support Bid for Barriers
State Sen. Greg Ball and Assemblywoman Sandra Galef have joined Cortlandt’s bid for safety barriers on the Bear Mountain Parkway. Please click here to learn more.
2. Volunteers sought
The Town of Cortlandt is looking for volunteers for its annual Family Fun Day, to be held Sept. 8. Coming this afternoon on Patch.
3. Swap, share or donate back to school gear
Do your fast-growing kids need new specialized clothing or sports gear this year? Find out if any other Patch reader has something to swap, share or donate. Coming later today on Patch.
4. Playgroups for puppies
Canine Kindergarten in Verplanck is offering Puppy Playgroups for puppies under 6 months old with up to date vaccinations. First visit is free. Please click here to learn more.
5. Renegades play in Fenway Park
The New York-Penn League’s Hudson Valley Renegades and Lowell, MA, Spinners get a taste of playing baseball in a major-league stadium as they square off in historic Fenway Park, home of Lowell’s parent Boston Red Sox. Follow the Prospector’s blog to savor the experience. Coming later this morning on Patch.
About this column: A roundup of events in Peekskill, Cortlandt and around.