'Growing Up Kennedy' Looks Back At JFK's Time In Westchester 'Growing Up Kennedy' Looks Back At JFK's Time In Westchester
'Growing Up Kennedy' Looks Back At JFK's Time In Westchester In honor of his 100th birthday, local historical societies are looking back at President John F. Kennedy's time in Westchester, when he lived in Bronxville. "Growing Up Kennedy In Westchester: The Bronxville Years (1921-1941)" will take place at Cortlandt Town Hall Saturday at 2 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Yorktown Historical Society, Croton Friends of History and the Van Cortlandtville Historical Society and presented by historian Anthony Czarnecki. The family lived on a 5.5 acre compound on Pondfield Road in Bronxville when the future president was 12 years old. Although…
Westchester Caterer Offers A Mother's Day Garden Party In North Salem Westchester Caterer Offers A Mother's Day Garden Party In North Salem
Westchester Caterer Offers A Mother's Day Garden Party In North Salem RYE, N.Y. -- Nisa Lee of Nisa Lee Events has always been about creating more than a catered affair; it's about an experience. And that mantra continues with Mother's Day where, as the official caterer for the Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden in North Salem, she has created a garden party complete with sake sangria, mimosa, and wine. There is still time to book for Mother's Day where brunch will take place in the tented patio overlooking the grounds. Menu highlights include Garden Vegetable Frittata, Caribbean Chicken Fresh Mango Salsa, Grilled Spring Vegetables Quinoa Kale Pesto,  …
Dogs, Humans Excited For Annual SPCA Dog Walk In Yorktown Dogs, Humans Excited For Annual SPCA Dog Walk In Yorktown
Dogs, Humans Excited For Annual SPCA Dog Walk In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Thousands are expected to come out to FDR Park in Yorktown Heights Saturday for the SPCA's 12th Annual Dog Walk and Pet Fair. The annual event sees dogs and their owners walking through the park with the goal of raising $120,000 for the organization, which is based in Briarcliff. There will also be almost 80 vendors on hand. Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown) will be cutting the official ribbon to start the walk, which will take place rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The walkathon will feature agility dogs, dogs playing frisbee, and a dancing dog. There will als…
Bluegrass Meets Northern Westchester In Free Music Fest Bluegrass Meets Northern Westchester In Free Music Fest
Bluegrass Meets Northern Westchester In Free Music Fest PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Peekskill waterfront will turn into a Kentucky front porch in the first-ever NashSkill Fest, a seven-hour free music festival celebrating the best of country and bluegrass music.  The festival will take place on Railroad Avenue, steps from the Peekskill train station, on Saturday, May 20 from 3 p.m. to midnight. NashSkill Fest celebrates Americana Roots music with two country and Americana music superstars, Musician-Singer-Songwriter Jim Lauderdale (five-time Grammy Award winner), and Chip Taylor (“Wild Thing” and “Angel of the Morning,” Songwriters’ Hall of Fame memb…
The Handmade's Tale: Westchester Fair Highlights Area Artisans The Handmade's Tale: Westchester Fair Highlights Area Artisans
The Handmade's Tale: Westchester Fair Highlights Area Artisans WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Shop till you drop and support local refugee resettlement efforts at the same time by visiting -- and buying -- at The Ethical Culture Society of Westchester's Fair Trade & Artisan Craft Fair. The event, on Saturday, May 6, will be held at the Society's location at 7 Saxon Wood Road from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Expect unique handmade, ethically sourced, and locally produced items, including art glass, woodwork, ceramics, jewelry, quilts, summer weight knits, bags, printed tees, 3D embellished greeting cards, organic bath, body, and hair products, baby items, candles, pic…
More Than 300 Kids Participating In Chappaqua STEM Fest More Than 300 Kids Participating In Chappaqua STEM Fest
More Than 300 Kids Participating In Chappaqua STEM Fest CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Students will be showcasing their experiments, inventions, and research at Chappaqua's annual STEM Fest Saturday. The third annual Chappaqua annual STEM Fest will be Saturday at Bell Middle School from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. with more than 300 students expected to participate.  Visitors will see a range of projects including rocketry; upcycling; facial recognition; 3D video; hydroponics; cardiovascular research; computer recycling; eel migration research; handcrafted knives; and a tennis ball launcher.  In addition, local and national companies will run hands-on activities at …
Adopt Your New Best Friend In Armonk Adopt Your New Best Friend In Armonk
Adopt Your New Best Friend In Armonk ARMONK, N.Y. – Adopt-A-Dog will be having an on-site Adoption Day on Saturday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 23 Cox Avenue. To speed up the adoption process, fill out the online adoption application at www.adoptadog.org prior to the event. The shelter will be open to the general public. Visitors will be able to visit the dogs that need new homes, learn what the shelter does, and find out ways they can help the staff and volunteers. For more information call 914-273-1674 or visit www.adoptadog.org.
Fill Bellies, Not Bins, Says Pound Ridge Farmer Fill Bellies, Not Bins, Says Pound Ridge Farmer
Fill Bellies, Not Bins, Says Pound Ridge Farmer SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Ready to disco?  The Disco Soup event at The Heights in South Salem on Saturday, April 29, is not your ordinary dance party. Instead, it's a cooking event sponsored by Slow Food Metro North for families, friends, and the general public that includes soup making, disco dancing, learning and eating. The group is joining with youth and international organizations around the globe to spread awareness about food waste and learn how to "fill bellies, not bins." Slow Food Metro North Chairman Donna Simons, founder of Pound Ridge Organics, will be doing a food preser…
Care About Climate Change? Westchester Rally Set For April 29 Care About Climate Change? Westchester Rally Set For April 29
Care About Climate Change? Westchester Rally Set For April 29 WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A rally to protest the Trump Administration's stance on climate change is planned for Saturday, April 29 in White Plains, the same day as the People's Climate March in Washington, D.C. The event, on the 100th day of President Trump's time in office, is set for 11 a.m. to noon at the corner of Main Street and Mamaroneck Avenue. It is sponsored by the Dominican Sisters, WESPAC and Food & Water Watch. According to the group, President Trump has recommended a 31 percent decrease in the EPA budget, approved the Dakota Access Pipeline, invited back the banned Keystone XL…
Larchmont Holocaust Survivor To Speak At Remembrance Event In White Plains Larchmont Holocaust Survivor To Speak At Remembrance Event In White Plains
Larchmont Holocaust Survivor To Speak At Remembrance Event In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, NY -- Westchester’s annual Countywide Yom HaShoah-the “Day of Remembrance,” commemorating more than 11 million victims of Nazi genocide, including six million Jews, will kick off with the sounding of a shofar and a procession of over 25 rescued Torahs now housed in Westchester area synagogues.  Larchmont resident Esther Geizhals, who survived three concentration camps, and County Executive Rob Astorino will address more than 200 children and adults at the Garden of Remembrance in White Plains, Monday, April 24 at noon.  The annual Westchester Countywide Yom HaShoah commemorati…
Gearing Up For County Exec Race: Westchester Groups Plan Candidates Forum Gearing Up For County Exec Race: Westchester Groups Plan Candidates Forum
Gearing Up For County Exec Race: Westchester Groups Plan Candidates Forum CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Several groups of Westchester County activist organizations, newly energized by the political climate in Washington and at home, will host a Candidates’ Forum for Westchester County Executive Democratic candidates George Latimer, Ken Jenkins and Tom Abinanti on Sunday, April 23. Eight grassroots groups are sponsoring the event, and the forum is the movement’s first united effort toward supporting a candidate to challenge Rob Astorino for the Westchester County Executive election in November 2017. The Candidate’s Forum will begin at 4 p.m, at the Unitarian Universal…
Enter To Win: Party Site Giving Away Two Tickets To Westchester Event Enter To Win: Party Site Giving Away Two Tickets To Westchester Event
Enter To Win: Party Site Giving Away Two Tickets To Westchester Event ARDSLEY, N.Y. -- Booked Parties, a children's birthday party resource website and booking platform, will host its first pop-up shop for Booked Marketplace on Thursday, April 20 at LIFE The Place To Be in Ardsley from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Two free tickets are being offered to Daily Voice readers. Email your name and town to info@bookedparties before Tuesday, April 18. The winner will be chosen at random and contacted on Tuesday. The event will bring together 125 to 150 local moms; this will be a selling event for new and incoming merchants on the Booked Parties website. A percentage of the tic…