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Storyhours & Book Events
10/23/2009—12/11/2009 | Stories N More with Mamaroneck Library
<p>8 Week Session of Stories & Crafts for ages 3-5 years. Fridays 10:30 AM / 1:30 PM Registration required. Call Mamaroneck Library's Children's Room (914) 698-1250 x24. Program meets at the Harbor Pavilion in Blue Room.</p>
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Nature
12/03/2009 |
<p>Teatown’s monthly free environmental discussion group continues with rotating, timely topics. See website(www.teatown.org) for topic and details. Adults Only. Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining NY 10562. www.teatown.org / info@teatown.org</p>
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Nature
12/03/2009 |
<p>Teatown’s monthly free environmental discussion group continues with rotating, timely topics. See website (www.teatown.org) for topic and details. Adults Only. 7:30pm - 9:00pm. Please call 914-762-2912 ext 110 to register. Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining NY 10562. www.teatown.org / info@teatown.org</p>
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Support Groups
12/03/2009 | Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS) Westchester December Meeting
<p>MOPS Westchester is a Christian-based group that welcomes all mothers of children ages 0 to 5 years old. This month we will eat breakfast together and create holiday cards to send to outreach ministries across the US, plus discuss motherhood and parenting. MOPPETS program provides safe and nurturing childcare for the little ones (snack provided). Bedford Community Church, 160 Bedford Center Road, Bedford Hills, NY 10507. 9:30am-11:45am. www.mopswestchester.com. info@mopswestchester.com. Free.</p>
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Teens & Tweens
12/04/2009 | Holiday Crafts for Teens with Mamaroneck Library
Grades 6-12. Meets @ the Harbor Pavilion Blue Room. Call Mamroneck Library @ 914-698-1250 x24 for details.
| Free | Mamaroneck
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Benefits and Fundraisers
12/04/2009 | Gilda's Club Westchester Annual Holiday Boutique
<p>Please join Gilda’s Club Westchester for a day of shopping and giving. A percentage of proceeds from the day will go directly to Gilda's Club Westchester. New and unique vendors this year including clothing for all, monogrammed home and personal items, jewelry, stationery, sweet delights, baked goods, peanut butters, men's and women's accessories, hot items for kids, handbags, and more. Admission is free, children are welcome, come out for a day of shopping and help support our organization that supports so many in our community. 80 Maple Ave, White Plains, NY. 10:00am-3:30pm & 5:00-8:00pm</p>
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Music
12/05/2009 | Westchester Jazz Orchestra, Sax Masters: Music of Coltrane, Cannonball, Bird and more
<p>Sat, Dec 5, 8 PM Sonny Rollins, Cannonball Adderley, John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Gerry Mulligan, Joe Henderson, and Wayne Shorter – all masters of the saxophone whose compositions make up the very core of the jazz repertoire. Come hear the Orchestra described by critics as “setting a standard in big band modern jazz” as they perform their interpretations of these musicians’ brilliant and classic works. Snow date Sun, Dec 6, 7 PM Tickets $35 adults/$30 seniors/$5 students Irvington Town Hall Theater 85 Main Street, Irvington, NY</p>
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Music
12/05/2009 | Westchester Jazz Orchestra Sax Masters: Music of Coltrane, Cannonball, Bird
Snow date Sun, Dec 13, 1 PM
Come hear the Orchestra described by critics as setting a standard in big band modern jazz as they perform their interpretations of brilliant and classic works by Sonny Rollins, Cannonball Adderley, John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, and more.
Irvington Town Hall Theater
85 Main Street, Irvington, NY
Reserved seating
Tickets $35 adults/$30 seniors/$5 students
Subscription and group discounts available
Select your own seats online: www.westjazzorch.org
Theater box office: 914-591-6602
WJO: 914-861-9100
| Fee | Irvington
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Seasonal & Holiday Events
12/05/2009 | Holiday Crafts with Mamaroneck Library
Ages 6 &up. Registration required. Meets @ the Harbor Pavilion Blue Room. Call Mamroneck Library @ 914-698-1250 x24 for details.
| Free | Mamaroneck
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Nature
12/05/2009 | READY, SET, SLEEP
<p>Not everyone heads south for the winter. Some animals burrow down into the leaf litter, some even freeze until spring. Discover the ingenious strategies of local wildlife which help them survive the cold and snow. 11:00am - 12:30pm. Members free, Nonmembers $5. Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining NY 10562. Please call 914-762-2912 ext 110 to register. www.teatown.org / info@teatown.org</p>
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Health & Safety
12/05/2009 | Hudson Health Plans Gift of Good Health
<p>Children may ask for an Elmo Live or a Zhu Zhu Pet, but what they need most is the gift of good health. But many parents — even middle class parents or small business owners — can’t afford to purchase health insurance for their children. This year more children than ever are eligible for NYS-subsidized health insurance, so parents who bring their children to visit Santa at the Jefferson Valley Mall should be sure to talk to Hudson Health Plan, a not-for-profit organization that offers free and low-cost health insurance in the Hudson Valley. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; www.hudsonhealthplan.org/events</p>
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Festivals & Fairs
12/06/2009 | Chocolate World Expo
Chocolate World Expo will take place on Sunday, December 6th in the Main Hall of the Westchester County Center in White Plains, NY. Numerous vendors will feature tastings and sales of chocolates, candies, baked goods, snack foods, cheeses, ice cream, specialty foods, beverages and much more. In addition, Chocolate World Expo will present A Magical Tribute to the Beatles by the band Ob-La-Di, Bla-Da. Discounted tickets are available online for just $12/adults and $7/children (5-11). Children under 5 are free. For more information and directions, see www.ChocolateWorldExpo.com.
| Fee | WhitePlains
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Nature
12/12/2009 | BEFORE THE COUNT WALK
<p>Not everyone heads south for the winter. Some animals burrow down into the leaf litter, some even freeze until spring. Discover the ingenious strategies of local wildlife which help them survive the cold and snow. Begins at 8:00am. Members free, Nonmembers $5. Please call 914-762-2912 ext 110 to register. Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining NY 10562. www.teatown.org / info@teatown.org</p>
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Nature
12/12/2009 | SCAT!
<p>Who left that pile in the forest? A lot can be told by the traces an animal has left behind. Get the scoop on poop in this entertaining and educational program. 11:00am - 12:30pm. Members free, Nonmembers $5. Please call 914-762-2912 ext 110 to register. Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining NY 10562. www.teatown.org / info@teatown.org</p>
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Music
12/12/2009—12/13/2009 | Handel's Messiah
<p>The Taghkanic Chorale will perform the Messiah on Dec. 12 8 pm at the United Methodist Church, Valhalla and on Dec. 13 at 4 pm at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Ossining. Tickets $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and $12 for children under 12. For tickets and information, please call 914-737-6707 or visit http://taghkanicchorale.ontimeonline.com.</p>
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Health & Safety
12/12/2009 | Hudson Health Plans Gift of Good Health
<p>Children may ask for an Elmo Live or a Zhu Zhu Pet, but what they need most is the gift of good health. But many parents — even middle class parents or small business owners — can’t afford to purchase health insurance for their children. This year more children than ever are eligible for NYS-subsidized health insurance, so parents who bring their children to visit Santa at the Galleria at White Plains should be sure to talk to Hudson Health Plan, a not-for-profit organization that offers free and low-cost health insurance in the Hudson Valley. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; www.hudsonhealthplan.org/events</p>
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Nature
12/13/2009 | WILDLIFE TREATS
<p>Animals have a difficult time finding food in the winter. We’ll decorate a tree for wildlife using natural treats for the holiday season. 1:00pm - 2:30pm. Members free, Nonmembers $5. Please call 914-762-2912 ext 110 to register. Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining NY 10562. www.teatown.org / info@teatown.org</p>
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Nature
12/19/2009 | ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
<p>Give a holiday gift to nature! Help in this important census as we hike the trails to count wintering birds. The information gathered is compiled and sent to National Audubon, which uses the information to monitor avian conservation issues. Afterwards, participants are invited to join birders from all over Northern Westchester at the compilation dinner held at Teatown. Dinner begins at 5:30 pm. Please RSVP for the dinner to Phyllis Bock at 762-2912 ext. 135. There is a $6 per person charge for dinner. Adults Only. Begins at 8:00am. Teatown Lake Reservation, www.teatown.org</p>
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Health & Safety
12/19/2009 | Hudson Health Plans Gift of Good Health
<p>Children may ask for an Elmo Live or a Zhu Zhu Pet, but what they need most is the gift of good health. But many parents — even middle class parents or small business owners — can’t afford to purchase health insurance for their children. This year more children than ever are eligible for NYS-subsidized health insurance, so parents who bring their children to visit Santa at the Galleria at White Plains should be sure to talk to Hudson Health Plan, a not-for-profit organization that offers free and low-cost health insurance in the Hudson Valley. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; www.hudsonhealthplan.org/events</p>
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Nature
12/20/2009 | STORY SUNDAYS: THE BIG SNOW
<p>Appropriate for 4 – 7 year olds accompanied by an adult. Join us for seasonal stories and activities about nature, animals and ecology. 11:00am - 12:00pm. Members free, Nonmembers $5. Please call 914-762-2912 ext 110 to register. Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining NY 10562. www.teatown.org / info@teatown.org</p>
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