August 13, 2010
by Josh Lurie

I’m extremely excited to announce the start of an AYSO Very Important Players (VIP) soccer program in New Castle this fall!  The VIP program provides a quality soccer experience for children whose physical or mental disabilities make it difficult to successfully participate on mainstream teams.  My first experience of AYSO’s VIP opportunity was the fantastic program in Tarrytown.  I wanted to re-create that here in our town.

More photos in Photo Gallery and in “Read more…”
August 6, 2010
by Carrie Dillon

On Saturday, July 17, 20 members of Chappaqua Swim team participated in a “Swim Across America” event at the Orienta Beach Club in Mamaroneck.  Members of the team elected to swim either a one-mile or half-mile, to raise money and awareness for cancer research, prevention and treatment.

July 9, 2010
by Susie Pender

Despite the heat, or perhaps, thanks to the heat, the Second Annual Douglas Road Fourth of July Lemonade Stand raised over $1000 to fight childhood cancer. Under the auspices of Alex’s Lemonade Stand, a not-for-profit foundation that fights childhood cancer “one cup at a time,” the Raath girls of Douglas Road, Sophie, Ella and Lily, raised $617 at their lemonade stand and the remaining $383 through online donations. Donations can still be made by clicking HERE .

July 9, 2010
by Judy Ward

July Fourth may have come close to breaking a temperature record, but that did not deter over 60 Chappaqua bicyclists from enjoying either a 15 or 30-mile ride among the rolling hills of Dutchess County in the fourth annual bike-a-thon for Lung Cancer Alliance.  Upon completion of the ride, cyclists were greeted with a tray of cool sliced watermelon.  This refreshing palate-pleaser was followed by a buffet lunch in the big barn at beautiful Meadowland Farm.  As in past years, it proved to be a day filled with camaraderie, fun and great exercise.  Participants in the bike-a-thon raised over $7000, all of which went directly to Lung Cancer Alliance.

Loui Bond, Lyle Anderson and Carrie Krams
July 2, 2010
by Barbara Kornreich

Hear that banging in Suite 2 next to Talbots at the top of King Street? It’s the sound of volunteer efforts building the new state-of-the-art New Castle Community Media Center (NCCMC). By mid-July, New Castle Community Television, known by its acronym NCCTV, plans to unveil this new media access center. Limited operations will begin on July 15, with a grand opening scheduled for September.

Changing Veterans’ lives through music, the hands-on kind
June 25, 2010

by Bob Coulombe

GOOD MOOOOORNING, NEW CASTLE!  I put out the word in February that I needed musical instruments for Veterans at the Bronx VA Hospital who are rehabilitating from wounds, illness and post-traumatic stress disorder. Inventory so far:  12 guitars, one violin, two banjos, one trumpet, two electric keyboards, one trombone, one flute, one cello, one autoharp, one sax, one clarinet, and one volunteer musician to refurbish the instruments before we turn them over to the VA in July.  Any more instruments out there?Now that we have instruments for them, music lessons will be included as part of their therapy. Until now there were volunteers to teach but no instruments and no budget. We have changed that dynamic.

In Read more, see a video of Amelia and her mom
June 11, 2010

Mount Kisco Child Care Center (MKCCC) will host the First Annual Jane H. Beusman Children’s Fund Celebration on Thursday, June 17, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.. The event will take place at the Saw Mill Club, 77 Kensico Drive, Mount Kisco, N.Y.

OK, bring on the books!  See schedule in “Read more . . .”
June 7, 2010
by Sandra Flank

No old Encyclopedias.  No text books.  Lots and lots (and more lots) of books.  Mysteries, fiction, gardening, cookbooks, business, philosophy and myriad paper backs.  Volunteer to help with the Chappaqua Friends of the Library book sale—donations June 7 and 8, sales 9 through 12.  We need people to unload, put on the tables, help at checkout and generally keep things going.

May 28, 2010
by Margot Schmolka


Chappaqua Girl Scout Troops 2222, 1414, and 2535 joined together with the Beautiful Hair Color Salon in Pleasantville on Sunday afternoon to host the Girl Scouts” Second Annual Hair Cutting Event. 

One of several Relay for Life bake sales
May 21, 2010
by Rose Schrott

The Third Annual Chappaqua Relay for Life will take place this Saturday, May 22, at Horace Greeley High School. The opening ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m., which will include guest speakers, Relay Awards and the Cancer Survivor Lap. The community is invited to attend to remember those lost to cancer, celebrate their lives and those victorious over cancer, and to help fight back against cancer. 

May 21, 2010
by Diane Albert

When speaking to the 2005 Chappaqua Summer Scholarship Program graduates, Bill Clinton said, “This program is a jewel in the crown of Chappaqua. I know from experience what it means to have someone reach out a hand to help a stranger.”

Come to our Habitat for Humanity Silent Auction Thurs., May 20 @ 7:00 p.m.
May 19, 2010
by Phil Sieverding

Everybody deserves to live under a roof that doesn’t leak, in a house that is not mold-infested and has running water.

Do you have a family meeting place in an emergency—a rock, a mailbox?

May 14, 2010
by Matt Peterson

Area children (motivated by a chance to try on a fire fighter’s turnout gear) and their parents (motivated to keep their neighbors from seeing their hair in curlers at 3:00 a.m.) gathered at the Chappaqua Public Library on Saturday, May 8 to learn fundamental fire safety tips from Chappaqua Fire Department Assistant Chief Russell Maitland. Chief Charlie Bergstrom, as well as a number of firefighters, were also in attendance.

CFD members Doug Hunter and Diane Jaulus
May 7, 2010
by Paul Eiden

“Neighbors Helping Neighbors Since 1910” isn’t just a slogan for us, it is what we do. None of is paid for it, but ask the long time members of the Chappaqua Fire Department why they have been getting up in the middle of the night for more than 20 years, and the answer will be the same: They love it.  And for good reason.

April 30, 2010
by Wayne Bass

The New Castle 10K Road Race needs adult volunteers (18 yrs and over) to act as road marshals for the event. The Road Race will be held on Sunday, May 16 at 9:00 a.m., starting and ending at New Castle Town Hall. Road marshals are required at key intersections along the course to assist in directing runners and slowing down traffic.