Westchester Happenings: Wednesday Nov. 30
White Plains Middle School PTA Celebration at Centro Hispano: 7 p.m. at 238 S. Lexington Ave. in White Plains. Join in a discussion with the PTA, school officials and Centro Hispano representatives on how we can work together to support our Hispanic middle school community. Call (914) 289-0500.
Jewish Children’s Library: Temple Beth Shalom, 760 Route 6, Mahopac, is launching The PJ Library, which offers free books and music to families raising Jewish children. The materials are being provided to children between the ages of six months and eight years who live in northern Westchester and Putnam and Dutchess Counties. The synagogue is partnering with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, which created the program. To register and receive more information, go to tbmahopc.org or call 845-628-6133.
Community meeting on the death of Winbrook resident Kenneth Chamberlain: Will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Thomas H. Slater Center at 2 Fisher Court in White Plains.
Critters, Crafts and Kids” Children and parents or caregivers come for an hour of nature fun. For children 18 months to five years old. Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd., Scarsdale. 10 to 11 a.m. Members: Adults–$5; Children–$4. Non-members: Adults–$9; Children–$7. Also Dec 7, 14 and 21. Info: 914-723-3470 or visit to www.greenburghnaturecenter.org.
Knitting Group: Hats for our servicemen and women overseas and other ongoing projects for care centers and hospitals. Clinton Street Center, 1A Clinton St., Pleasantville. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free. Meets every Monday and Wednesday. Info: 914-769-2021.
Toddler Time: Uses finger plays, action rhymes, songs and stories to encourage an enjoyment of books and to stimulate early listening skills, learning and speaking skills. Mount Pleasant Public Library, 350 Bedford Rd., Pleasantville. 10:15 to 10:45 a.m. Free. Recommended for one to two and a half years old. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday through Dec. 16. (except Nov. 25) Info: 914-769-0548 or www.mountpleasantlibrary.org.
Preschool Story Time: An interactive story time using picture books, songs, finger plays, action rhymes and other activities to encourage the enjoyment of books and language. Mount Pleasant Public Library, 350 Bedford Rd., Pleasantville. 11 to 11:30 a.m. Free. Recommended for children two and a half to five years old. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday through Dec. 16. (except Nov. 25) Info: 914-769-0548 or www.mountpleasantlibrary.org.
Children’s Story Times: For children 18 months to five years old. Mount Kisco Public Library, 100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco. 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. Free. Meets every Wednesday and Thursday. Info: 914-864-0130.
Bedford Chamber Concerts: Romantic Performance/Lecture. A performance and lecture exploring music’s Romantic period with renowned musician Anthony Newman. Includes the works of Brahms, Schubert, Tchaikovsky and Wagner. Harpsichordist, organist and critically recognized recording artist Mary Jane Newman will accompany. Fellowship Hall of St. Matthew’s Church, 382 Cantitoe St., Bedford. 8 p.m. $20. (available at the door) Info and tickets: 914-522-5150 or visit www.bedfordchamberconcerts.org.
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