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Project V, Clam Bakes and Community Festivals

A lot of fun events—many that support a worthy cause—for your weekend ahead.

Art Center Host's Project V in Peekskill

When/Where:  Saturday, September 29, noon-6 p.m. and Sunday, September 30 from noon-5 p.m. at Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art

Why Go: This is a citywide public art festival devoted to bringing contemporary art out of the museum and into the community. Peekskill Project V activates the urban environment and its inhabitants through site-specific art exhibitions, performances, and screenings sited in multiple venues throughout Peekskill. 

Astra Howard, Mike Kenney, Ryan Lemke, and other participating artists will discuss their work.  7 p.m.: HVCCA will host an Artists' and Members' Dinner at HVCCA, where members (patron-level and above) will have the opportunity to mingle with Peekskill Project artists and enjoy live music. Sunday, September 30: Participating artists will discuss their work at various venues throughout Peekskill, and ArtCrime will perform a live concert. (See www.hvcca.org for exact times and locations.)

Price: Free

HEN HUD LIONS CLAM BAKE

When/Where: Saturday, September 29, 3 p.m. at Blue Mountain Reservation, Welcher Ave, Peekskill,

Why Go: The Hendrick Hudson Lions, a non-profit community service organization, is hosting a community clam bake. All you can eat clams, steak, shrimp, clam chowder, dessert, soda, beer wine and coffee will be served at the event, which begins at 3 p.m.

Price: $45.

Peekskill Community BBQ

When/Where: Saturday, September 29, 11 a.m. to noon at 11 S Water St. in  Peekskill

Why Go: State Sen. Greg Ball, R–Patterson, invites the public to a community picnic at The Lincoln Depot Museum in Peekskill. The lunch will include hot dogs, hamburgers and beverages. Ball will also present the museum with a $100,000 during the barbecue.

Price: Free 

Peekskill Democrats Host Voter Registration Drive

When/Where: Saturday, September 29, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Justin Wagner Campaign Headquarters, 826 South Street, Peekskill 

Why Go: The Peekskill Democratic committee will join forces with volunteers from the campaigns of Nita Lowey For Congress, Justin Wagner for State Senate and Sandy Galef for Sate Assembly to walk Peekskill's neighborhoods, meet with unregistered residents and offering assistance with voter registration to anyone who wishes to vote in the November election.

There will also be registration station throughout the city.Completed registration forms will then be hand delivered to the Westchester County Board of Elections before the registration deadline.

Price: Free

Magician Margaret Steele

When/Where: Saturday, September 29, 7 p.m. at Beale Street Barber Shop, 907 South St. in Peekskill,

Why Go: Peekskill's own magician, Margaret Steele, performs her special magic on the stage of the new Beale Street Barber shop. While Margaret is known as a children's entertainer, this is a show geared toward adults.

Price: Free

The Best and the Wurst

When/Where: Saturday, September 29, noon-5 p.m. at Croton Point Park in Croton on Hudson

Why Go: For someone unable to walk the world is closed. The Yorktown Rotary Club has partnered with the Rotary Club of Morelia, Mexico to bring mobility to youngsters, adults and seniors to enable them—and their extended families—to live normal and productive lives. Five local craft breweries will be offering beer for tasting, accompanied by unlimited bratwurst and pretzels. Soda and water will be available for kids and designated drivers. 100% of the net from this event will go to Yorktown Rotary's Wheelchair Project.

Price: $30

5K Trail Run & 1-Mile Family Fun Run

When/Where: Sunday, Sept. 30, 8 a.m. registration at Reis Park/Somers Library; 9:00 a.m. 5K Trail Run Start, 9:30 a.m. 1-Mile Fun Run Start

Why Go: Take part in a local fun run to support the Somers Library Foundation.

Price: 5K Trail Run: $20 1 Mile Fun Run: $15 (adults) / $10 (children 12 and under)

 

3rd Annual Great Chappaqua Bake Sale

When/Where:  Saturday, September 29, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at 1 South Greeley Ave., Chappaqua

Why Go: Indulge in a bake sale to benefit Share Our Strength, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to fighting childhood hunger. Last year almost $12,000 was raised and the group was named the number two fundraising team in the country by Share Our Strength. Enjoy delicious baked goods generously donated by businesses and families in and around Chappaqua, a kids’ corner with guessing jar table, a face painter and raffle tickets.

 Price:  Free

Dionne Warwick at Tarrytown Music Hall

When/Where:  Saturday, September 29, 8 p.m. at Tarrytown Music Hall

Why Go: Five-time Grammy Award-winning music legend, Dionne Warwick makes a stop on her tour at The Tarrytown Music Hall... The American pop music and cultural icon has earned more than sixty charted hit songs and sold over 100 million records including “Walk on By,” “Do You Know the Way to San Jose?” “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again," “A House is Not a Home,” “Alfie,” “Say a Little Prayer,” the theme from “Valley of the Dolls" and "That’s What Friends Are For" among many others.

Price: Tickets $48-$105

Family Fun Day Carnival - Benefit for CMG Fundraising Foundation and March of Dimes

When/Where:  Saturday, September 29, from 9a.m.-6 p.m. at Westchester County Center in White Plains

Why Go: Take the family and support a great cause while enjoying games, prizes and raffles, clowns, magic, puppet shows, face painting, air brush tattoos, name art, balloon twisting and more.

Live music will feature: Eric Herman and the Thunder Puppies, Graham Clarke, Buried in Blue, Teri Lamar and New Company, James Durst, Pete Seeger

Price: Suggested donation at the door: $5 per child & $10 per adult

Fall Harvest Festival in Brewster

When/Where:  Saturday, September 29, 10;30 a.m.-4 p.m. at Green Chimneys

Why Go:  The day begins with a Children's Harvest Fun Run around the Green Chimneys horse barn. The rest of the day is filled with great seasonal activities like the Pumpkin Roll, pumpkin decorating, hayrides and a hay maze. Additional activities include the ever-popular bungee trampoline, pony rides, arts & crafts for kids, wildlife demonstrations, and other live animal events.

Price:  Admission is free for children (ages 12 and under), 
$5 for each adult

Lewisboro Library Fair

When/Where:  Saturday, September 29, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Onatru Farm Town Park in South Salem

Why Go:  At the 52nd annual Lewisboro Library, find giant Attic Treasures, book and toy sales, kids’ games, a bake sale tent, local vendors (including a glass-blowing demonstration) and a silent auction.

There will also be music provided by Chip Andrus and Vince Castellucci, as well as the band Halfway to Sanity, featuring local teachers Jesse Weiss and Craig Jettleson. The Fair’s Battle of the Bakers contest is back with a quest to find the best muffin or pie baker in the area. Cooks of all ages are welcome to submit their best or most unusual fruit pie or muffin for consideration.

The Concours d’Elegance car show is sponsored by Estate Motors of Goldens Bridge.  Automobiles ranging from show cars to "backyard classics" are invited to participate. Awards are given in each of eight categories courtesy of the sponsor.

Price: Free

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Ilir Zherka, a lifelong advocate of human rights and the executive director for the National Conference on Citizenship, was the morning keynote speaker at the 11th annual Not-For-Profit Summit.
sayitsnotsojack May 20, 2013 at 04:36 pm
With all these non profits not paying taxes they have certainly made a lot of us who pay the billsRead More for them non profit also.
W Kelly May 20, 2013 at 09:51 am
Don't believe a word of HVHC mission statement they tossed out the Meth Clinic since it carriesRead More negativity to the new and improved hospital.
Danny May 18, 2013 at 12:20 pm
It is dangerous and a menace to our already horrible traffic on 6. Thank God none of those kids gotRead More hit running in between cars looking for change. Traffic was backed up all through Mohegan...Poor choice of a way to raise monies for a good cause.
Concerned Parent May 21, 2013 at 09:08 am
@w Kelly.....Ahhhhhhhhh maybe the cops are not educated about addiction?? Why not ask the neighborsRead More of the soon-to-be closed HVHC Methadone Clinic -- the veterinarian, residents in hear-by homes, the stores and restaurants in the shopping center, etc. -- have they experienced any "problems" with the clients going to the clinic ?? Personally, I believe the "cops" should be focusing on the known areas to buy drugs -- it does not take a rocket scientist to see the dealers. What happened to the bike patrols used by the police dept ??? As said by another, thank goodness we live in the U.S. for freedom of speech. I
W Kelly May 21, 2013 at 06:06 am
Residential is right, Dogwood, Sprout Brook, Highland Park all the neighbors off of Highland Ave ,Read More Dunbar Heights yes those are all in very close proximity to Meth Clinic. Tell me why all the cops /troopers say a very bad thing for the community?
elijah ryan May 21, 2013 at 12:13 am
Well, well, well, I left Peekskill 2 years ago and Mad Dumb Mary Foster is still in office andRead More better yet still wrecking havoc upon the wonderful people of Peekskill. How's Targets doing down on Louisa St.? The New Firehouse is beautiful. (That's a Joke) What happened to Main St. some drug lord bought new softer lighting so their street level dealers are harder to be recognize by the Police? Paramount closed, Paramount reopened what happen? The Republican in charge didn't pad your pocket Mary? Wouldn't bow down to you? Tumolo out Johansen in. Gene was great Eric will do a great job too just don't short change him. Frank Catalina running for Mayor? Dear people of Peekskill DON'T SCREW THIS UP !!! Everyone crying over the Methadone clinic moving into town? Afraid the "drug addicts" will destroy the town. "?" First of all the Addict's already live among you, shop in your businesses, eat in you restaurants, vote in political elections, and own businesses and restaurants that you patronize. These people are recovering from a addiction just like an alcoholic recovering from alcoholism. They are not thugs, thieves, rapists, they are hard working people like you and me, well like some of you and me, trying to make a living. Mary called the area they want to open the clinic a residential neighborhood. "?" Sewage treatment plant, Highland Self Storage, Hudson Valley Bus Company, residential. Interesting. Still see the day workers hanging out in the same spots, illegal immigrants? No. Undocumented Democrats, Yes. No Peekskill Celebration? Italian Feast? Assumption School closing it's doors? Notice a few more empty stores in town. All on your watch Foster. Miss living down here, don't miss Foster and her gang of thugs. Is Havernik still your puppy on a string. Mary? WHY?! WHY?! I Know, follow you leader Obama and blame George Bush for everything.
sayitsnotsojack May 19, 2013 at 11:37 am
The long suffering tax payer should look at it as them paying for their extravagant health care andRead More pension plans. As for lending a hand they have had our hand outs for way too long.
Teleman May 19, 2013 at 05:09 pm
We've got the Constitution on our side. Although it is being eroded, we still have quite a largeRead More number of the population who still believes in it- 46,455 gun background checks per day since bama got in office- ( yes, we already do background checks for the majority of gun purchases)
Teleman May 19, 2013 at 04:57 pm
Let's face it- we can find niche studies to suit any position we take- but the justice departmentRead More study I am citing is a large piece that goes from 1993-2010- before, during and after the 1994 assault weapons ban -and it spans a pretty large time frame in which to draw these conslusions. This is a very comprehensive look at gun crime in the US- and it shows massive decline despite rising ownership. Deny all you want, because to continue your agenda, it's your only choice.
Abby Normal May 19, 2013 at 11:27 am
Tele, I keep hearing the mantra from the right saying more guns equal less crime. The truth howeverRead More flies in the face of this propaganda. A recent study actually shows that the highest homicide rates are in the states with the fewest gun controls. States like Louisiana, South Carolina, Mississippi and Alaska just to name a few. Sure, there are fewer homicides in Alaska than in New York, but adjusted for population, the per-ca-pita homicide rate is significantly lower in New York.
Victoria Hochman May 10, 2013 at 06:59 pm
thanks
Victoria Hochman May 10, 2013 at 06:51 pm
Thanks Liz, We appreciate your support and I will pass your kind comments on to our staff. I'm sureRead More it will mean a lot to them.
joshua tanner May 10, 2013 at 06:07 pm
Nice photo
Teleman May 15, 2013 at 04:11 pm
I stand by my statement- until these contracts are fully re-negotiated and the unions startRead More contributing to their benefits and taking zero % or minimal raises, the taxes will continue to increase year after year- Buchanan will no longer be the so-called "bargain" some claim it is.
Sick of the Lies May 10, 2013 at 10:04 am
Hey Fly, before you make comments, you should check the facts. The contracts are alive and well.Read More Mr. Donahue should try learning to read and checking the facts before sending his brilliant letters to the editor in for publishing. They are almost always entirely fictional....but perhaps he really believes what he says. Yeah, right. He intentionally makes up stories to sucker people like you into believing his nonsense.
Fly on the Wall May 10, 2013 at 02:47 am
All of those lucrative 2% contract raises have since expired! DUH. Unlike the 15% raises yourRead More glorious mayor has doled out with great regularity.