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| | | Category | Description | Fee/Free | Location | | Benefits and Fundraisers
10/01/2009—10/04/2009 | Designer Show House of Westchester
Many of the area's top interior designers demonstrate their talents decorating a magnificent Georgian Estate in Purchase, NY. Benefits Cerebral Palsy of Westchester. Admission: $30. Tues, Wed, Frid 10-4. Thurs 10-8, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5. 11 Sarosca Farm Lane. A preview Gala takes place on Oct. 1st. For more information, Joan Colangelo may be contacted at (914)-937-3800 Ext. 215 joan.colangelo@cpwestchester.org .
| Fee | Purchase
| | Parent Education
10/01/2009 | Surviving and Thriving The Crisis of Divorce
How to Emotionally, Practically, and Financially Land on Your Feet
•Regain your sense of self and happiness
•Turn the crisis into a crossroads and take the right path
•Keys to creating a life plan that really works
•Avoid financial pitfalls that make a bad situation worse
•Find the energy and courage to pursue your dreams!
Taught By Colleen Walsh, Author, Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, Happy Survivor, and Divorced Mother of 3
Cost is $20
The event will be at The Bakery at 4 Corners, 4668 Boston Post Road, Pelham, NY
Pre-Register at www.thebetterclass.com
| Fee | Pelham
| | Films
10/01/2009 | Animalopolis
See this entertaining 32-minute IMAX film created with youngsters in mind featuring 12 hilarious segments including singing lions, bears that waltz, somersaulting sea lions, praying otters, squawking flamingos and more with Seuss-like nursery rhyme narration. 11am, 1 and 3pm daily. Recommended for children ages 2-5. $9 adults. $6.50 children ages 2-12. The Maritime Aquarium, 10 N. Water St., Norwalk, Conn. 203-852-0700. www.maritimeaquarium.org. CT
| Fee | Norwalk, CT
| | Seasonal & Holiday Events
10/01/2009 | Haunted Farmyard and Harvest Hay Rides
Visit the zoo, its Haunted Farmyard and Harvest Hay Rides! 9am-4pm. Now through Nov. 1. $11 adults. $9 children ages 3-11. Free for children ages 2 and under. Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Ave., Conn. 203-394-6565. www.beardsleyzoo.com. CT
| Fee | New Rochelle
| | Animal Encounters
10/02/2009 | Caring for Horses
Children learn about the farm's horses through hands-on experience. $10. Registration required. Muscoot Farm, 51 Rte. 100, Somers. 864-7286. www.muscootfarm.org.
| Fee | Somers
| | History
10/02/2009 | Church Tower Walk
Take a hike up the wooden staircase in the Church tower and see the historic, 250-year old metal bell, the oldest in the country. Weather permitting. 3pm. All ages. FREE. St. Paul's Church National Historic Site, 897 South Columbus Ave., Mount Vernon. 667-4116. www.nps.gov/sapa.
| Free | Mount Vernon
| | Nature
10/03/2009 | NATURE JOURNALING
Have you ever wanted to capture a moment in nature but were without a camera? Using simple techniques, participants will learn how to keep an ongoing nature journal. By recording in words and drawings the stories that unfold in the natural world, you can capture that elusive moment in time. Adults Only. Members free, Nonmembers $5. To register, call 914-762-2912 x110. Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining NY 10562.
| Fee | Ossining
| | Nature
10/03/2009 | NATURE JOURNALING
<p>Have you ever wanted to capture a moment in nature but were without a camera? Using simple techniques, participants will learn how to keep an ongoing nature journal. By recording in words and drawings the stories that unfold in the natural world, you can capture that elusive moment in time. Adults Only. 1:00pm - 2:30pm. Members free, Nonmembers $5. To register, call 914-762-2912 x110. Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining NY 10562.</p>
| Fee | | | Films
10/03/2009 | Anne of Green Gables
A movie screening for kids and their families, based on the beloved novel by L.M. Montgomery, about a lonely sister and brother who expect a boy to help on their farm but are joined by a spirited, imaginative red-headed girl that steals their hearts. Not rated. Noon. Today and Oct. 4, 10, 11 and Oct. 12. Book Chat for Families follows the Oct. 10 screening. $10. $6 children ages 11 and under. Reservations required. Free for children that take their copy of Anne of Green Gables. Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. 747-5555. www.burnsfilmcenter.org.
| Fee | Pleasantville
| | Seasonal & Holiday Events
10/03/2009 | A-Scarium Activities
Visit the Haunted Sea-fari Conservation Quest, the unique haunted house at the aquarium and travel through murky waters and pass by extinct sea life tombs, jellyfish tentacles and other creatures. Other activities include kid-friendly Halloween music, storytelling about the sea, pumpkin carving demonstrations and treat stations for trick or treating. Also see the Chambered Nautilus now on exhibit, a creature that's considered a living fossil that's remained the same for over 400 million years. 10am-5:30pm. Saturdays and Sundays in October. $13 adults. $9 children. Free for children 2 and under. 12 parking. The New York Aquarium, Surf Ave. and West 8 St., Brooklyn. 718-265-3474. www.nyaquarium.com.
| Fee | Brooklyn
| | Theater & Performance
10/03/2009 | Click Clack Moo
A Theatreworks/USA production, based on the award-winning book about a farmer who hears "click, clack, moo, clickety, clackety, moo …" all day long. It turns out to be the cows typing and protesting their work conditions. 11am and 1:30pm. For children ages 4 and up. $18 adults. $13 children. Reservations required. Emelin theatre, 153 Library Ln., Mamaroneck. 698-0098. www.emelin.org.
| Fee | Mamaroneck
| | Nature
10/03/2009 | Family Breakfast and Hike
A family-friendly breakfast and a hike in the sanctuary with Audubon naturalists. Different hikes for varying ages and abilities. 9-10:30am. $25 per family. Registration required. Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Rd., Greenwich, Conn. 203-869-5272, ext. 239. www.greenwich.audubon.org. CT
| Fee | Greenwich, CT
| | Music
10/03/2009 | Family Jam
Music for Aardvarks Family JAM is a dance and jam party with live music for the entire family. Sing, dance, jam and laugh out loud. 11am today and Oct. 10, 17 and Oct. 24; 9:30 and 10:30am Oct. 12. For children ages 6 months-5 years old. $25 first child. $10 additional siblings. Registration required. Groove Performing Arts, 157 Larchmont Ave., Larchmont. 834-3383. info@findgroove.com. www.findgroove.com.
| Fee | Larchmont
| | Festivals & Fairs
10/03/2009 | Harvest Festival
A community celebration of the farm with live music, a farmers market, hayrides, games, demonstrations, Farm Olympics, a seasonal pie bake-off and a performance of the original play by Visible Theatre, Clucky, the Brave Little Hen. 10am-3pm. All ages. $30 adults. $20 youth ages 6-14. $10 children ages 2-5. Free for children under 1. Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, 630 Bedford Rd., Pocantico Hills. 366-6200. www.stonebarnscenter.org.
| Fee | Pocantico Hills
| | History
10/03/2009 | Jay Day
Step back to Revolutionary times and see some rare American heritage farm animals as they appeared 200 years ago including blue rabbits, Indian runner ducks, an American jackstock donkey and Randall lineback cattle; and tour the historic Jay property buildings, have your face painted, listen to stories, music and have some seasonal refreshments. 1-5pm. $5 per person. $15 per family. Rain date Oct. 4. Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd., Rye. 698-9275. www.jaycenter.org.
| Fee | Rye
| | Theater & Performance
10/03/2009 | Little People Legends and Lore
Storyteller Jonathan Kruk tells tales of leprechaun lairs, elphin dens, faerie eyries and a troll bridge. 2pm. $4 with County Park Pass; $8 without a pass. Trailside Nature Museum, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Rtes. 35 and 121 South, Cross River. 864-7322. www.westchestergov.com.
| Fee | Cross River
| | Art
10/03/2009 | Outdoor Art Show
See some 186 juried artists' works including watercolors, oils, photography, sculpture, mixed media, printmaking, raku and jewelry at the 48th annual Armonk Art Show. Children's activities and a food court. Show benefits the North Castle Library. 10am-5pm. Today and Oct. 4. $9 admission. 205 Business Park Dr., Armonk. www.armonkoutdoorartshow.org.
| Fee | Armonk
| | Seasonal & Holiday Events
10/03/2009 | Pumpkin Patch Weekends
The Stamford Museum and Nature Center has a new Pumpkin Family display, a hay bale maze, a Boo Barn, hay wagon rides, farm animals and a garden of pumpkins with a great selection of pumpkins in varying shapes and sizes and the Animal Embassy is open for visitors to meet the Museum's newest additions. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays throughout October. Free with gate admission. $8 adults. $4 children ages 3 and under. Stamford Museum and Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, Conn. 203-322-1646. www.stamfordmuseum.org.
| Fee | Stamford, CT
| | Benefits and Fundraisers
10/04/2009 | 15th Annual Support-A-Walk for breast and ovarian cancer
FDR State PArk, 2957 Crompond Road, Yorktown Heights, NY
A 3-mile walkathon held each year to increase awareness about breast and ovarian cancer. Participants walk in celebration of or in tribute to those affected by these diseases.To learn about Support Connection or to participate in this event, visit www.supportconnection.org. To raise funds online for the Support-A-Walk, visit www.firstgiving.com/supportconnection.
| Free | YorktownHeights
| | Films
10/04/2009 | Anne of Green Gables
A movie screening for kids and their families, based on the beloved novel by L.M. Montgomery, about a lonely sister and brother who expect a boy to help on their farm but are joined by a spirited, imaginative red-headed girl that steals their hearts. Not rated. Noon. Today and Oct. 4, 10, 11 and Oct. 12. Book Chat for Families follows the Oct. 10 screening. $10. $6 children ages 11 and under. Reservations required. Free for children that take their copy of Anne of Green Gables. Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. 747-5555. www.burnsfilmcenter.org.
| Fee | Pleasantville
| | Seasonal & Holiday Events
10/04/2009 | A-Scarium Activities
Visit the Haunted Sea-fari Conservation Quest, the unique haunted house at the aquarium and travel through murky waters and pass by extinct sea life tombs, jellyfish tentacles and other creatures. Other activities include kid-friendly Halloween music, storytelling about the sea, pumpkin carving demonstrations and treat stations for trick or treating. Also see the Chambered Nautilus now on exhibit, a creature that's considered a living fossil that's remained the same for over 400 million years. 10am-5:30pm. Saturdays and Sundays in October. $13 adults. $9 children. Free for children 2 and under. 12 parking. The New York Aquarium, Surf Ave. and West 8 St., Brooklyn. 718-265-3474. www.nyaquarium.com.
| Fee | Brooklyn
| | Theater & Performance
10/04/2009 | Click Clack Moo
A Theatreworks/USA production, based on the award-winning book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin, is about a farmer who hears "click, clack, moo, clickety, clackety, moo … " all day long which turns out to be the cows typing and protesting their work conditions. 1 and 3pm. Oct. 4. 10am Oct. 5 (ArtsBound Schoolday Series). For children ages 4 and up. $15 adults. $12 children. ArtsBound Series $7. Reservations required. Fairfield University, Quick Center for the Arts, 1073 North Benson Rd., Fairfield, Conn. 203-254-4010. www.quickcenter.com.
| Fee | Fairfield, CT
| | Festivals & Fairs
10/04/2009 | Medieval Festival at Fort Tyron
Transport back in time and enter a medieval market town with costumed performers, authentic medieval music, dance, magic, jugglers, jesters, craft demonstrations, food and drink. Festival concludes with a joust between four knights on horseback. Visitors welcome to wear medieval costumes. Wear comfortable shoes. 11:30am-6pm Oct. 4. Rain date, Oct. 11. FREE. Food available for purchase. Visit Web site or call for further information. Fort Tyron Park (northern end of Manhattan). 212-795-1600. www.whidc.org/home.html.
| Free | Manhattan
| | Art
10/04/2009 | Outdoor Art Show
See some 186 juried artists' works including watercolors, oils, photography, sculpture, mixed media, printmaking, raku and jewelry at the 48th annual Armonk Art Show. Children's activities and a food court. Show benefits the North Castle Library. 10am-5pm. Today and Oct. 4. $9 admission. 205 Business Park Dr., Armonk. www.armonkoutdoorartshow.org.
| Fee | Armonk
| | Seasonal & Holiday Events
10/04/2009 | Pumpkin Patch Weekends
The Stamford Museum and Nature Center has a new Pumpkin Family display, a hay bale maze, a Boo Barn, hay wagon rides, farm animals and a garden of pumpkins with a great selection of pumpkins in varying shapes and sizes and the Animal Embassy is open for visitors to meet the Museum's newest additions. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays throughout October. Free with gate admission. $8 adults. $4 children ages 3 and under. Stamford Museum and Nature Center, 39 Scofieldtown Rd., Stamford, Conn. 203-322-1646. www.stamfordmuseum.org.
| Fee | Stamford, CT
| | Theater & Performance
10/04/2009 | Singing Harp Performances
The Singing Harp, a storytelling theater company, performs classic stories in dramatic and musical forms and is presenting a series of FREE performances at Westchester County libraries. The Golden Bird: 3pm performance, 2-2:45pm acting and story explanation workshops, Oct. 4, Bronxville Public Library, 201 Pondfield Rd., Bronxville and Oct. 18 (same times) at the Somers Library, Reis Park, Primrose St. (Rt. 139), Somers, 232-5717. The Frog Prince: 3:30pm performance, 2:30-3:15pm acting and story exploration workshop, Oct. 10, Yonkers Public Library, Will Branch, 1500 Central Park Ave., Yonkers, 337-1500 and 3pm performance, 2-2:45pm acting and story exploration workshops, Oct. 25, Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Dr., Croton-on-Hudson, 271-6612. FREE. Reservations required for all workshops, call libraries to reserve space.
| Free | Croton-on-Hudson
| | Benefits and Fundraisers
10/04/2009 | Westchester Start!
Join the Westchester Start! Heart Walk at Kensico Dam in Valhalla and help raise funds to help fight heart disease and stroke. The day's activities include a health fitness expo, a Kids Zone and food and music. Westchester Family will be there, stop by and say hello we'd like to meet you. 9am registration begins. 10am official start of the walk. For further information call the American Heart Association at 640-3274 or visitsomerwww.westchesterheartwalk.org.
| Fee | Valhalla
| | Theater & Performance
10/05/2009 | Afternoons with Miss Rhea
Every week is an energetic, toe-tapping, silly session of music, singing, dancing and stories with Miss Rhea. For children of all ages. Mondays. 3:30pm. FREE. Barnes and Noble, City Center, 230 Main St., White Plains. 397-2420.
| Free | White Plains
| | Theater & Performance
10/05/2009 | Click Clack Moo
A Theatreworks/USA production, based on the award-winning book by Doreen Cronin and Betsy Lewin, is about a farmer who hears "click, clack, moo, clickety, clackety, moo … " all day long which turns out to be the cows typing and protesting their work conditions. 1 and 3pm. Oct. 4. 10am Oct. 5 (ArtsBound Schoolday Series). For children ages 4 and up. $15 adults. $12 children. ArtsBound Series $7. Reservations required. Fairfield University, Quick Center for the Arts, 1073 North Benson Rd., Fairfield, Conn. 203-254-4010. www.quickcenter.com.
| Fee | Fairfield, CT
| | Storyhours & Book Events
10/05/2009 | Mommy Mondays
Mommies and their little ones gather for stories, songs and book talk and to make friends. 11am. Mondays. For moms with babies 18 months old and under. FREE. The Voracious Reader, 1997 Palmer Ave., Larchmont. 630-4581. www.thevoraciousreader.com.
| Free | Larchmont
| | Nature
10/05/2009 | Nature Bugs
Children (accompanied by an adult) discover nature as they look for signs of spring on the lawn and in the woods, meet a museum animal and participate in a craft or nature game. 1:30-2:30pm. Today, Oct. 12, 19 and 26. For children ages 2-5. $9 adults. $7 children. Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd., Scarsdale. 723-3470. www.greenburghnaturecenter.org.
| Fee | Scarsdale
| | Health & Safety
10/05/2009 | Salsa Babies
Moms and dads dance into shape with their little ones in tow while learning basic steps to Latin dances. 12:30pm. Today, Oct. 7, 14, 19, 21, 26 and Oct. 28. Babies 6 weeks to pre-walking are worn in carrier or wrap for the duration of class. $20 drop in. $100 for 6 classes. Groove Performing Arts, 157 Larchmont Ave., Larchmont. 834-3383. info@findgroove.com. www.findgroove.com.
| Fee | Larchmont
| | Benefits and Fundraisers
10/06/2009—10/11/2009 | Designer Show House of Westchester
Many of the area's top interior designers demonstrate their talents decorating a magnificent Georgian Estate in Purchase, NY. Benefits Cerebral Palsy of Westchester. Admission: $30. Tues, Wed, Frid 10-4. Thurs 10-8, Sat 10-5, Sun 11-5. 11 Sarosca Farm Lane. A preview Gala takes place on Oct. 1st. For more information, Joan Colangelo may be contacted at (914)-937-3800 Ext. 215 joan.colangelo@cpwestchester.org .
| Fee | Purchase
| | Music
10/06/2009 | Great Organ: Great Artists
Beginning October 6, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine will debut its first-ever organ concert series, showcasing six world-renowned organists as they perform in the world’s largest gothic cathedral on one of the world’s most treasured instruments.
Gerre Hancock, professor of organ and sacred music at the University of Texas, Austin and former organist and Master of The Choristers at St. Thomas Church in New York City. Hancock will perform on Tuesday, October 6 at 7:30pm.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit http://www.stjohndivine.org/GreatOrganSeries.html.
| Fee | NewYorkCity
| | Science
10/06/2009 | Kidspace
The Connecticut Science Center's Kidspace is now open with space featuring I Spy search-and-find activities, water play areas, a hands-on magnetic ball wall and other hands-on experimentation, discovery and activities. The Center has over 150 hands-on activities. 10am-5pm. Tuesday-Sunday. $16 adults. $13 children ages 3-17. Free for children ages 2 and under. Connecticut Science Center, 250 Columbus Blvd., Hartford, Conn. 860-724-3623. www.ctsciencecenter.org. CT
| Fee | Hartford
| | Music
10/06/2009 | Music Classes
Weekday Nursery School is offering FREE music classes for toddlers with an adult. 10:30-11:1am Tuesdays. 10-10:45am, Wednesdays. Starting Oct. 6. For children ages 12-30 months. Registration required. Space is limited. Weekday Nursery School of Christ United Methodist Church, 1200 North Ave., New Rochelle. 632-6758. www.weekdaysns.org.
| Free | New Rochelle
| | Hands-on Activities
10/06/2009 | Parent and Me
Parents and their little ones relax with friends and meet new friends at Bo Café. Coloring books available for older tots and 20 percent discount on coffee or tea for the adults. 11am-noon. Tuesdays. FREE. Drop in, no reservations required. Bo Café, 19 Cedar St., Dobbs Ferry. www.therivertownplaygroup.com.
| Free | Dobbs Ferry
| | Nature
10/07/2009 | Critters Crafts and Kids
Children with an adult come for an hour of nature fun with walks, live animals and stories. 10-11am. Today, Oct. 14, 21 and 28. For children ages 1 1/2-5. $9 adults. $7 children. Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd., Scarsdale. 723-3470. www.greenburghnaturecenter.org.
| Fee | Scarsdale
| | Animal Encounters
10/07/2009 | Pay-What-You-Wish Day
Wednesday is pay-what-you-wish donation day at the zoo and activities abound. 2:45pm White-throated bee-eaters (birds) hunt live crickets and zookeeper answers questions. 3pm Sea Lion Feeding. 3:30pm penguin feeding. Feeding schedule times may vary. $12 parking. Bronx Zoo, Fordham Rd. and the Bronx River Parkway, Bronx. 718-220-5100. www.bronxzoo.com.
| Fee | Bronx
| | Health & Safety
10/07/2009 | Salsa Babies
Moms and dads dance into shape with their little ones in tow while learning basic steps to Latin dances. 12:30pm. Today, Oct. 7, 14, 19, 21, 26 and Oct. 28. Babies 6 weeks to pre-walking are worn in carrier or wrap for the duration of class. $20 drop in. $100 for 6 classes. Groove Performing Arts, 157 Larchmont Ave., Larchmont. 834-3383. info@findgroove.com. www.findgroove.com.
| Fee | Larchmont
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