Two Westchester Institutions Come Together For Wreck The Halls Bash Two Westchester Institutions Come Together For Wreck The Halls Bash
Two Westchester Institutions Come Together For Wreck The Halls Bash ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- Forget boring dinners at relatives houses for the holidays. Kick-off the festivities in style this year at Wreck the Halls on Monday, Dec. 19, when The Cookery heads to Elmsford's Captain Lawrence Brewery to spread holiday cheer “with carnage and beer.”  The first-ever Wreck the Halls holiday bash is sure to stir up some holiday trouble when the Dobbs Ferry restaurant whips up an impressive lineup of dishes while they're rocking to live music by Rockaway Bitch, an all-female Ramones cover band, and The Fat City Rockers. A few of the dishes planned -- of course to sample wi…
Pound Ridge PBA Again Brings Toys For Tots Drive Pound Ridge PBA Again Brings Toys For Tots Drive
Pound Ridge PBA Again Brings Toys For Tots Drive POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- The Pound Ridge Police Benevolent Association is again organizing its Toys for Tots drive, placing bins throughout town. Drop off new, unwrapped toys to any of the collection bins, through Sunday, Dec. 18. Here are the three locations: the Town House, 179 Westchester Ave. Scott's Corner Market, 55 Westchester Ave., and Blind Charlie's Cafe, 74 Westchester Ave. Scott's Corner and Blind Charlie's are both owned by Billy Fortin, who's a PBA member. "Ever since the PBA started doing it, we've been doing it," he told Daily Voice. "This time of year, it's …
Croton Falls' Schoolhouse Theater Holds 'Gift Of The Magi' As Holiday Play Croton Falls' Schoolhouse Theater Holds 'Gift Of The Magi' As Holiday Play
Croton Falls' Schoolhouse Theater Holds 'Gift Of The Magi' As Holiday Play NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- "The Gift of the Magi" will be performed Dec. 15 to Jan. 1 at the Schoolhouse Theater in Croton Falls. The production has surprises, including a wig worn by the character Della D'Ottavio Young, played by Sarah Bierstock, courtesy of wig maker Paul Huntley who is known for work done for Julie Harris, Elizabeth Taylor and Marlene Dietrich. The cast includes Timothy Carter, who returns as James Dillingham Young and Vince Trani, as the story teller, William Sydney Porter aka O. Henry.  Carols and cookies with audience participation in a sing along will take place…
New Canaan Group Aims To Raise Awareness About 9/11 Health Benefits New Canaan Group Aims To Raise Awareness About 9/11 Health Benefits
New Canaan Group Aims To Raise Awareness About 9/11 Health Benefits NEW CANAAN, CONN. -- A New Canaan organization will be holding a “watch party” to raise awareness about the benefits and medical treatment available to first responders and survivors of the 9/11 attacks. Comedian Jon Stewart will be hosting a Facebook Live event from the 9/11 Museum in New York City at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18. It is intended to encourage those who may qualify to apply for benefits. According to the New Canaan group, Voices of September 11th, there are still thousands of people – including many Fairfield and Westchester residents -- who might qualify for benefits, but who ha…
Lasdon Park In Somers Invites Public To Holidays On The Hill Lasdon Park In Somers Invites Public To Holidays On The Hill
Lasdon Park In Somers Invites Public To Holidays On The Hill SOMERS, N.Y. -- Kids of all ages will enjoy a public holiday model train display among highlights during the Holidays on the Hill event weekends through Dec. 18 at Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial in Somers. “Get into the spirit of the season at Lasdon, which will be transformed into a magical destination with festive lights, seasonal music, hayrides and a grand model train setup where engines pull their cars through a landscape that includes replicas of familiar Westchester towns and landmarks,” said County Executive Rob Astorino said.  “Santa, of course, will make special visi…
Kids To Tell Christmas Story At St. Michael's Lutheran Church In New Canaan Kids To Tell Christmas Story At St. Michael's Lutheran Church In New Canaan
Kids To Tell Christmas Story At St. Michael's Lutheran Church In New Canaan NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The Sunday School children of St. Michael's Lutheran Church in New Canaan will spread some Christmas joy at their annual pageant on Sunday during the 10 a.m. worship service. This year's pageant, titled "The First Christmas" by Louise Egan, will celebrate the story of the night Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem. Deborah Runestad is directing. The Rev. Dr. Derrick T. Fallon will lead Holy Communion following the pageant. Fellowship hour will follow the service. The community is invited to attend. Nursery care will be available. St. Michael's Lutheran is a…
Remember Winter's Past With Katonah Historical Museum's New Exhibit Remember Winter's Past With Katonah Historical Museum's New Exhibit
Remember Winter's Past With Katonah Historical Museum's New Exhibit KATONAH, N.Y. -- "Winter Dreaming," the Katonah Historical Museum's holiday exhibit, opened recently and will run Saturdays through Dec. 17, according to organizers. The exhibit, which kicked off Sunday with a cookie and cider reception, displays a variety of items that "kept the minds and hands of past Katonah residents busy during the long winter months," organizers said, adding that the exhibit will be open from 1-3 p.m. on Dec. 10 and Dec. 17. Among those items are toys, games, books and sewing materials, according to the group, which added that the goal was to keep …
Fans Of All Ages Flock To Rocky Marathon At Alamo Drafthouse Fans Of All Ages Flock To Rocky Marathon At Alamo Drafthouse
Fans Of All Ages Flock To Rocky Marathon At Alamo Drafthouse YONKERS, N.Y. -- In order to sit through a 14-hour seven movie marathon of the Rocky movies, you'd need the eye of the tiger. Almost 200 people were willing to go the distance at Alamo Drafthouse's celebration of 40 years of "Rocky" Saturday.  The first film follows Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone), a down on his luck fighter in Philadelphia, who unexpectedly gets a chance to face Apollo Creed for the heavyweight title. A longshot, Rocky has one goal: to go the distance. The film won Best Picture in 1976. The rest of the films follow Rocky on his Cinderella journey from the bott…
Singer Sloan Wainwright's Holiday Shows A Beloved Bedford Tradition Singer Sloan Wainwright's Holiday Shows A Beloved Bedford Tradition
Singer Sloan Wainwright's Holiday Shows A Beloved Bedford Tradition BEDFORD, N.Y. – Bedford native Sloan Wainwright wants everyone to have themselves a merry little time at her annual holiday blowout this weekend. "I'm all about the Christmas music," the singer-songwriter said on Monday. Wainwright, known for her rich contralto voice, personal lyrics and Earth mother vibe, has been assembling a big band and a chorus of voices to perform traditional, contemporary and original songs for 17 years now. Officially called Sloan’s Annual Holiday Whiz-Bang Shin-Dig, the concert will feature the Mighty Sloan Wainwright Band and chorus, whose members are c…
Chow Down At Bedford Village Lions' Pancake Breakfast Chow Down At Bedford Village Lions' Pancake Breakfast
Chow Down At Bedford Village Lions' Pancake Breakfast BEDFORD, N.Y. -- The Bedford Village Lions Club is having its annual holiday season pancake breakfast at Fox Lane High School Sunday, Dec. 11. The Harry Banks Memorial Pancake Breakfast, runs from 7:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. in Historical Hall at the school, 632 S. Bedford Road, Bedford. Santa and Leo the Lion will be at the breakfast. Tickets are $10; $35 for a family; free to kids under 3 and seniors. To make a reservation, visit bedfordvillagelions.com
Bedford-Armonk Rotary Club Kicks Off Christmas Tree Sale Bedford-Armonk Rotary Club Kicks Off Christmas Tree Sale
Bedford-Armonk Rotary Club Kicks Off Christmas Tree Sale BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. – The Bedford-Armonk Rotary Club has opened its Rotary Christmas Tree Sale and, offering Fraser Firs, Balsams and wreaths at "the best prices in town." The sale, which is taking place at Bedford Hills Memorial Park, 60 Haines Road, is to run on weekends through Dec. 23, according to organizers. Trees and wreaths can be purchased from 4-7 p.m. on Fridays, and from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, according to organizers. Money raised during the sale will be donated to the Community Center of Northern Westchester, multiple scholarship funds and other c…
League Of Women Voters Event In Mount Kisco To Explore Electoral College League Of Women Voters Event In Mount Kisco To Explore Electoral College
League Of Women Voters Event In Mount Kisco To Explore Electoral College MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. – Abolish the Electoral College? The idea has received a ton of attention lately – particularly from those unhappy with the results of the presidential election. But what might result from such a move? And, what do alternative systems look like? Prof. Jeanne Zaino, Ph.D., can offer some insight. Zaino is scheduled to speak on the issue at the League of Women Voters of North East Westchester’s (LWVNEW) annual holiday luncheon at noon on Dec. 13 at La Camelia Restaurant. Zaino, who will be fielding questions at the luncheon after giving a comprehensive presentation on the …