. Sept. 8. 2:30 p.m. Everybody’s Watching: The Making of The Constitution is the story of a young group of students who think they don't like history until they perform a play about the four months during which the Constitution was written. Performed by professionals. Free. , 608 Old Post Rd, Bedford.
. Sept. 9. 10 a.m. The Nyack Chamber hosts the 26thannual SeptemberFest street fair, on Sunday, Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — rain or shine. Enjoy more than 200 vendors of crafts, jewelry, art, photography, and more. The fair also features live music courtesy Nyack’s Anjel Blue Rehearsal Studios and The Nyack Music School, street performers from local high school groups and non-profits, a kids’ carnival with amusements and rides. Also enjoy food and outdoor eating. Free. , 9 N Broadway, Nyack.
. Sept. 9. 1 p.m. The Rockland County chapter of The Compassionate Friends hosts the 21st annual Children’s Memorial Day on Sunday, Sept. 9 at 1 p.m. at the Children’s Memorial Garden in Veterans Memorial Park, in Orangeburg, New York. The service celebrates the lives of children who have passed away and includes readings, poetry, music and a balloon liftoff. The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is a nationwide mutual assistance self-help support organization, offering support and understanding to families who have experienced the death of a child. Founded in England in 1969, it was established in the U.S. in 1972. There are nearly 600 local community chapters. For further information on the Rockland County chapter of the Compassionate Friends or Children’s Memorial Day please call (845) 398-9762. Free. 81 Hunt Rd, Orangeburg.
. Sept. 9. 3 p.m. Comedian Mary Dimino channels her childhood experiences of growing up a fat, afraid, Italian girl in Queens to bring to light the pressures on women to have a certain body image. $15 tickets are available at bearsvilletheater.com or at the door. For more info go to:hgfairfieldarts.org or www.scaredskinnysoloshow.com or www.marydimino.com Brought to you by H. G. Fairfield Arts Media [Training] Workshop - go to www.hgfairfieldarts.org for more info on how to get involved as a student or trainer. $15. 31 Sodom Rd, Brewster.
Sept. 12. 9 a.m. Westchester County and the New York Blood Center’s Hudson Valley Blood Services are sponsoring a blood drive Sept. 12 to honor the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on New York City. The Marylou Seaman County Employees Blood Drive is open to the general public as well as county employees. It will take place at the Westchester County Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Must be between 16 and 76 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds. Register by calling Janet Lokay at 995-2127 or by emailing her at JEL1@westchestergov.com. Free. 198 Central Ave, White Plains.
. Sept. 11. 6 p.m. Participate in a sing-a-long to bring the community together, hope for peace, and celebrate life and humanity. Led by Jenny Murphy, Ken Tuccillo, james dean, Maryellen McCabe, Irene Maher, Dan Elias, Adam Hart. Rain location: Station Café. Free. 7 Maple Ave Bldg Park, Hastings on Hudson.
. Sept. 8. 11 a.m. The Briarcliff Manor Garden Club, Federated Garden Clubs of New York State, 9th District in cooperation with the Village of Briarcliff Manor Mayor William Vescio, Commander Larry Reilly, American Legion Post 1054 are officiating a special Dedication Blue Star Ceremony at Briarcliff Manor Pocket Park with a new monument, a By-Way Marker, to honor our armed forces. The monument was placed at the park on July 31. 2012. All are invited to this Dedication Ceremony that will launch Briarcliff Manor Community Day. The National Anthem will be sung by Steven Santiago (aka "Opera Steve"). In case of rain, The Blue Star Marker Dedication Ceremony will be at the . Free. Pocket Park on Pleasantville Road, Briarcliff Manor.
