Here's a snapshot of the maple sugaring program at the Trailside Museum on Saturday. Thanks to Warren Lustig for submitting the photographs of participatns and museum naturalist, Jason Klein. If you would like to submit photos of a community event, click here to find out how.
Though the start of spring is still eight days away, temperatures hovered close to 70 degrees on Monday and locals left winter parkas at home while they enjoyed the balmy day. The warm weather is expected to continue for much of this week, according to the National Weather Service. Tuesday there's a chance of showers and afternoon thunderstorms but the highs could reach 70 degrees again. Wednesday stays in the upper 60s and Thursday and Friday temperatures drop into the 50s. Warmer-than-average temperatures dominated the Northeast in December, January and February, leading to the country's …
Although temperatures have been milder than normal, the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem presented "Arctic Fest: Wings and Wolves" for a group of about three dozen visitors Sunday afternoon. The sounds of the center's canine residents' howling could be heard in the woods. Master falconer Brian Bradley from Skyhunters In Flight educated and introduced the group to two arctic raptors--a Snowy owl and a Gyr falcon. The group then headed out to meet ambassador wolves Zephyr and Alawa as Maggie Howell explained how they are helping the endangered animals in their plight for survival. A …
The Hudson Valley dodged a bullet as the storm which dumped several inches of snow on the Midwest made barely an impression as just a dusting of white blanketed the region Saturday morning. Most of it was gone by noon.
The Lewisboro Circus was buzzing with activity Saturday. Parent and student volunteers manned ticket booths, carnival games, a cotton candy machine, arts and crafts and a cake walk—to name just a few of the things to do. Event co-chairs Laurie Scinicariello and Rubina Nitta along with committee members Colleen Ferrajina, Kerby Vincent, Debbi Walsh, Fanny Valle, Ann Marie Simmes, Michelle Gioffre, Melissa Deganhardt, Stephanie Rogers, Alison Monico, Elizabeth Belbin, and Christine McKenna managed the details of the event, which took months to plan and was enjoyed by hundreds in the community. …
From stones to wood to intricate details, the walls and fences around Bedford are as varied as town residents tastes. We captured a number of them in this week's Viewfinder—scroll through the slideshow to have a look.
The weather report was stormy. The prediction was correct and although the storms did come, so did the presence of the local residence who came to support the Fire Department during their parade as they marched for 45minutes in the rain. Some spectators came with rain coats, others with umbrellas but all came with enthusiasms. Rob Blake, a local resident for 12 years said, " if they are going to take the effort and march, I think we should support them". When it was all said and done only a hint of the storm was left as the sky's lighten up leaving the darkness the presided the parade behind …
Locals danced the night away at the Summer Sunset Concert Series Wednesday night, sponsored by the Bedford Recreation and Parks Department. "The Sixties Show" played to an enthusiasitc crowd that ranged in age from infants to senior citizens. Children danced to music their parents and grandparents enjoyed at a younger age, performed by the five-member band. Songs by The Beatles, The Byrds, The Doors, The Zombies and many others rang out on a beautiful evening in the park. Check out our photo gallery here.
After four straight days of gray skies and rain, the sun shone down on opening day of the new farmer's market on the rolling front lawn of the John Jay Homestead in Katonah. If you arrived hungry, chances are you left sated—free samples were offered at almost every table, from chocolate peanut butter to bean-free hummus to baby lettuces from Amba Organic Farms and brick oven pizza from Chappaqua's Cooking with Fire. That's not including the freshly made Blue Pig ice cream appealingly stationed at the market entrance. "I've never seen products like this," said market manager Jennifer Gordon. "…
The Bedford Free Library presented Big Truck Day in the parking area behind the Bedford Presbyterian Church Saturday. Vehicles on display included construction trucks, fire engines, and Army Humvee and others. Smiles were big and bright as youngsters—and a few Dads—got behind the wheel of some very large trucks. Check out our photo gallery of the event.
From a garden planted less than two months ago, students and teachers harvested enough lettuces for 500 servings at its recent school-wide Salad Days, with enough greens leftover to make a tidy profit of $100 from lettuce sales to school community members. Check out the user-submitted photo gallery. Thank you to Michelle Colman and Paul Hughes for sharing the photos and the results!
Following the annual Katonah Fire Department parade Wednesday night, the KFD hosted a four-day carnival behind the firehouse. Though the first night was rained out—and carnival goers experienced rain, sun and temperature extremes ranging from 90 degree heat to 60-degrees cool—over the four days thousands enjoyed rides, games and food. What was your favorite ride or moment of the Katonah Carnival? Check out our photo gallery here. Post your candids by clicking on "add photos" next to the gallery.
The grassroots organization Live in Katonah! is behind the movement to bring live entertainment to the hamlet's downtown area. They kicked off their efforts Saturday evening as several musicians performed live under the gazebo before at least 100 spectators who stopped on the sidewalk to listen on their way to or from dinner, errands and shopping. The event was sponsored by several village businesses and the Chamber of Commerce. As council co-president Jennifer Cook directed traffic safely through the area, she danced in the streets to the music of The Knox Sisters from Carmel—who at only 10…
Saturday evening brought out a long list of benefactors to raise funds for the Katonah Art Museum where the annual spring benefit gala was held under a starlit sky. The event honored Gary Knell and his wife, Kim Larsen of Mount Kisco, and Ginny Gold of Katonah. Bedford residents Tricia Freeman, Stephanie Small and Anna Lee chaired the event. A short film entitled, Changes, featuring clips of museum installations and projects, was premiered at the gala. It can be viewed here. A silent auction and a live auction featured private tours of such museums as the Whitney in New York and Chateau …
The Bedford Post Inn added a new item to its Easter menu—a holiday egg hunt for its brunch patrons. At noon and 2 p.m., small groups of children and their parents scoured the grounds behind the Inn in search of colored eggs. They climbed rocks, looked in crevices of stone walls, under bushes and in the grass until all were found. A few lucky children found golden eggs and were awarded oversized chocolate treats as their prize. Click on the gallery for more on the hunt and the hunters.
The Lions Clubs of Armonk, Bedford Hills, Bedford Village, Mount Kisco, and Pound Ridge hosted their Annual Spaghetti Dinner at the Mount Kisco American Legion Saturday night. Several hundred people attended to serve, dine and support the combined clubs nursing scholarships program, which provides funds to a graduating high school senior for collegiate nursing studies, and a staff member at Northern Westchester Hospital. Click on the photos for this week's Viewfinder gallery.
The StatFlight medical helicopter landed at Bedford Hills Park Saturday—causing a crowd of park goers to gather and gape as the powerful machine landed in the open field near the tennis courts. But this was no medical emergency—the air ambulance and its crew were invited for a training exercise for the Bedford Police Explorers and the Bedford Hills Fire Department Junior Corps. The young men and women in training—as well as a Katonah cub scout troop—were able to get up close and see the inside of the aircraft. Pilot Dale Lindgren assembled the crowd to give a presentation on the capabilities …
Students at West Patent Elementary School had the chance to see one of the most beloved characters in the early readers genre sketched before their eyes Wednesday morning when Pat Schories, illustrator of the popular Biscuit series visited their school. Kindergarten and first graders were treated to her visit courtesy of the West Patent Elementary School Association's enrichment committee. "We try to plan programs that add value and enhance their classroom studies," said Dara Rossi, the association's enrichment coordinator. "Author visits like this really bring the curriculum to life." About …
Last weekend's events combined high school lacrosse with the fight against ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Community members gathered at the Salem Golf Club last Friday for a fundraising gala held at the Salem Golf Club in North Salem. Money raised from the dinner and the silent auction will benefit the Outreach ALS Foundation of Westchester, which uses funds to assist families battling the debilitating disease. Saturday night's events include an anticipated matchup between local powerhouse lacrosse teams John Jay and Yorktown with a halftime ceremony for inductees to the John Jay …
The Katonah Village Improvement Society held its annual wine tasting fundraising event titled "Four Seasons of Wine" at the Katonah Village Library March 19. The event was heralded as not just a fundraiser, but a chance to socialize with friends and celebrate the end of the winter and the beginning of spring. In addition to the wine, there was food, live music and a raffle. Proceeds benefitted the organization's efforts to improve the village, celebrate its history and preserve its traditions for residents. Thanks for reading. Like Patch? You can "like" us on Facebook here and follow us …
