October 10, 2008
Pumpkin Patch & Corn Roast
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday, October 10
Health screening: Health care professionals at Northern Westchester Hospital on Route 117 in Mt. Kisco, New York, will be conducting free, confidential depression screenings from 12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. in conference room A.
Individuals who come to the hospital for this National Depression Screening Day event will complete a brief, written questionnaire, learn about the symptoms of depression and learn how to help a friend or family member who may be at risk for depression. For more information, call 914-666-1590.
Audubon event: Saw Mill River Audubon is offering a free workshop entitled “Raptors for Rookies” from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at Community Bible Church of Northern Westchester, 301 Chadeayne Road (at Route 134) Yorktown, NY. This lively multimedia workshop will teach participants to identify New York birds of prey, such as hawks, eagles, falcons and owls. It is an excellent experience for beginners or anyone wishing to brush up on their skills before the Audubon-sponsored Hook Mountain field trip on Columbus Day, October 13. The field trip is free, but space is limited. Please pre-register by calling 914.666.6503 or send an email to identifying the number of persons registering and a contact phone number or email. The workshop and the field trip are suitable for ages 10 and up.
Saturday, October 11
Audubon event: Saw Mill River Audubon is conducting a free field trip of Pruyn Sanctuary located at 275 Millwood Road (Route 133), Chappaqua, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The walk, entitled “Through the Seasons” will last for one and a half hours and is suitable for ages 4 and up, No pre-registration necessary, but dress for the weather; the walk will occur rain or shine.
Concert: The Westchester Philharmonic will open its concert season at The Concert Hall of The Performing Arts Center of Purchase College at 8 p.m. Itzhak Perlman will conduct Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 (“Emperor”) and his Symphony No. 7. For ticket Information, please call 914-682-3707.
Sunday, October 12
Concert: The Westchester Philharmonic will open its concert season at The Concert Hall of The Performing Arts Center of Purchase College at 3:00 p.m. Itzhak Perlman will conduct Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 (“Emperor”) and his Symphony No. 7. For ticket Information, please call 914-682-3707.
Monday, October 13
Schools: All schools in the Chappaqua Central School District are closed in observance of Columbus Day.
Flu Shots: Phelps Memorial Hospital will be providing flu shots at Club Fit Briarcliff, 584 North State Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Appointments are required. Please contact Sue Alvado at 914- 366-3220 to make an appointment. You can also contact Terry Lanza at 914-250-2797 or for more information.
Audubon Event: Saw Mill River Audubon is sponsoring a free field trip at Hook Mountain for hawk watching, which will begin at 10:00 a.m. Hook Mountain is just north of Nyack and offers eye-level views of migrating hawks and falcons and a spectacular 360-degree view of the lower Hudson Valley. Meet at10:00 a.m. at Rockland Lake State Park, Nyack. There is a moderate thirty minute hike to the hawk watching station at the summit. Wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars and water. You may also wish to bring lunch. Call the Saw Mill River Audubon office at 914.666.6503 to pre-register and inform them whether they should wait for you at the trail head or meet you up top.
Tuesday, October 14
Library event: The Book Tails program begins at 4:30 p.m. for second through fifth graders. Cathy H. and her chocolate Labrador Layla look forward to hearing the children read out loud. Please register, as space is limited by calling 914-238-4479.
Book Discussion: An open book discussion of “A Case of Exploding Mangoes” by Mohammed Hanif will begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Chappaqua Library. The discussion will be led by Christine Bobkoff of Westchester Community College. This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Chappaqua Library.
Governmental Meeting: The New Castle Town Board will meet at 7:45 p.m. at town hall in the assembly room.
Governmental Meeting: Chappaqua Board of Education will meet at 8:15 p.m. at the Horace Greeley High School in the Academic Commons at 8:15 p.m. The district audit will be presented to the board. The board will entertain discussion on the advisability of installing a turf field on the competition field at the high school.
Wednesday, October 15
Book Discussion: The Reel Books program at the Chappaqua library meets at 4:15 p.m. This free event is for students in third through fifth grade. The children will hear a story read out loud, watch a short film and talk about it over snacks. Please register, as space is limited, by calling 914-238-4479.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Movie: Movies and More with Zahra at the Chappaqua library meets at 4:15 p.m. This program is designed for children in kindergarten and up. The children will watch a short movie, have snacks, and participate in an exciting activity. Please register, as space is limited, by calling 914-238-4479.
Seniors: The Senior Activity Group of New Castle will visit Mohonk Mountain House for lunch. For more information, please call 914-238-8888. Residents of New Castle aged 50 and up are eligible to participate.
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