Community Events Calendar

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Sunday, March 16

Saint Patrick’s Luncheon located at Graymoor Dining Hall, 40 Franciscan Way, Garrison at 12:30 PM. Please meet us for Mass at 11am if you can, then join the Friars for great music and delicious traditional Irish food. https://www.atonementfriars.org/event/st-patricks-luncheon-2025/

Celtic Harp Featuring Erika the Harpist located at Mahopac Public Library at 2:00 PM. Join Erika the Harpist for an afternoon of music and history as she plays and explains the importance of the harp in Celtic culture. Ages 18+. Register online at www.mahopaclibrary.org or call (845)628-2009 ext.100.

Monday, March 17

Foreign Policy Discussion: US Military Readiness – ONLINE sponsored by Chappaqua Library at 10:00 AM. Speaker: Mara Karlin. Register for Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-XNcb6jdTteDOKXEh3rOlw#/registration

Tuesday, March 18

Oscar Film Series located at Chappaqua Library in the Library Theater at 6:30 PM. WICKED: Winner for Best Costume Design. Rated PG. Runtime: 2 h 40m.

Women of Abstract Expressionism – ONLINE sponsored by Chappaqua Library at 2:00 PM. Register for Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_a7xveu82TEWJ4_5VP34BzQ#/registration

Getting Started with the College Process located at Mahopac Public Library at 6:30 PM. Are you a high school sophomore or junior or the parent of one who is feeling overwhelmed by starting the college application process? Mollie Reznick from The College Connection will help guide you through the essential steps to kickstart your journey to higher education. Open to all teens. Parental participation encouraged, but not required. This event will be held virtually on Zoom; registration with a valid email address is required. Register online at www.mahopaclibrary.org or call (845)628-2009 ext.115.

Thursday, March 20

Book Discussion: On Trees – Online sponsored by Chappaqua Library at 7:00 PM. A book discussion group on the importance of trees. We will read one book each month and meet to discuss critical themes on how the book impacts our understanding of issues in our environment. This month’s book is The Man Who Planted Trees by Jean Giono. https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/smDlMqWDQha2GKoW7ehr6A#/registration

LA DÉGUSTATION located at Jazz On Main, 37 S. Moger Ave., Mount Kisco at 7:00 PM. Swiss-born and New York-based guitarist, singer and songwriter/composer Eliane Amherd has made a career out of touring the world, literally and stylistically: Jazz, Funk grooves, Latin and Brazilian rhythms inform Eliane’s stylish, sophisticated global retro – pop sound. https://cli.re/90537-eliane-amherd-trio

Friday, March 21

Friday Film Night for Adults located at Mahopac Public Library at 6:00 PM. Join us once a month for a more grown up, sophisticated film selection than the more general super-hero fare eating us all alive this past decade! Or maybe just something wild and fun! Register online at www.mahopaclibrary.org or call (845)628-2009 ext.100.

Saturday, March 22

Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA) located at Holy Mountain Franciscan Retreat Center, 40 Franciscan Way, Garrison at 1:00 PM. We will watch the movie Sing Sing with a follow-up Q&A featuring Charles Moore, Director of Programs and Operations for Rehabilitation Through the Arts (RTA), an organization that changed Moore’s life when he was in prison. https://www.atonementfriars.org/event/sing-sing-moving-and-talk-with-rehabilitation-through-the-arts/

Adopt Your Own Sugar Maple Tree located at Westmoreland Sanctuary at 10:00 AM. Celebrate the Northeastern tradition of maple sugaring by adopting your own sugar maple tree at Westmoreland Sanctuary. Come with friends and family to tap your tree with a naturalist and then come back throughout the spring to track the sap your tree is producing. As part of your adopt-a-maple experience, enjoy Sugarfest, a maple sugaring demonstration and pancake breakfast! Finally, take home a bottle of handmade Westmoreland Sanctuary genuine maple syrup. Please call (914) 666-8448 or email Info@WestmorelandSanctuary.org for more information or to register for adopt-a-maple.

Mahopac History Talk and Presentation located at Mahopac Public Library at 12:30 PM. Join us for a presentation by Brian Vangor, a dedicated member of the Town of Carmel Historical Society and the Putnam County Historian’s Office, for an exclusive look at the remarkable Mahopac history collection left by the late Gregory J. Amato—a beloved figure in our community. In this special presentation, we’ll uncover the fascinating history of Lake Mahopac, from its iconic hotels to the unique life of Mahopac Falls and the surrounding town. Through the thoughtfully curated collection, we’ll explore the memories and images that Greg collected, preserving the legacy of the community he loved.

Peter & Will Anderson Present the Life and Music of Cole Porter located at Jazz on Main, 37 S. Moger, Mount Kisco at 9:00 PM. Extraordinary musicians Peter & Will Anderson present the life and music of Cole Porter with an entertaining narrative and live performance featuring pianist and vocalist Conal Fowkes. Songs include “Night and Day,” “Begin the Beguine,” “I Get a Kick Out of You,” “I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” and “Just One of Those Things.” Hailed by the New York Times as “Virtuosos on clarinet and saxophone,” Peter and Will Anderson are two of the most extraordinary jazz woodwind players today. Born and raised in Washington, DC, the Andersons have headlined the Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, live on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion; and can be heard on the Grammy-winning soundtrack of HBO’s Boardwalk Empire with Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks. They received a 2014 Drama Desk nomination for their off-Broadway show Le Jazz Hot and won a 2018 Bistro Award. For more information, please visit: www.PeterAndWillAnderson.com. Conal Fowkes is a Grammy winning pianist, double-bassist, vocalist, arranger and teacher. Born in Zambia and having spent most of his early childhood in Mexico, Conal moved to London, England, studying at the Royal College of Music. Since moving to New York, he has made several appearances on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion and the Rosie O’Donnell Show and was featured soloist in the hit Broadway show, One Mo’ Time. He can be heard and seen in the films Lipstick On Your Collar, Madame Suzatska, Ghost World, Finding Forrester, The Aviator, Proud and The Loss of a Tear-drop Diamond. He is featured on the soundtrack of Woody Allen’s film You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger and plays the voice and piano of Cole Porter in Allen’s film Midnight in Paris. He is featured playing the theme, “Blue Moon” in Allen’s 2013 release and plays in Cafe Society. https://cli.re/90538-the-anderson-brothers-play-irving-berlin

Sunday, March 23

Midcentury Modern Homes Tour of Northern Westchester at 4:00 PM. Step inside several historic homes and see and learn about many more buildings as we tour the midcentury and modernist architecture of Northern Westchester! As early as the 1940s, prolific, prominent, and talented designers were leaving their modernist mark in the county. The list includes Frank Lloyd Wright and his disciples, the Harvard Five and other graduates of the school, and many other award-winning architects. Also intriguing are many of the people that commissioned these progressive designers, sometimes creatives themselves! This tour will highlight a great collection of these impressive places and people in Northern Westchester. Join us for this unique experience to see historic homes, inside and out, and immerse yourself in culture and history. Offered one time only! Space is limited. This is a guided bus tour. We will be boarding the bus in the Briarcliff Manor area. https://histoury.org/historical-tour-calendar-and-tickets/

Sunday Jazz Brunch with Host Ron Drotos located at Jazz on Main, 37 S. Moger Ave., Mount Kisco at 12:00 PM. Ron helped create the Tony award-nominated Broadway musical “Swinging On A Star,” based on Johnny Burke’s lyrics, and has performed with many vocalists including Julius La Rosa, Judy Collins, and Giacomo Gates. https://jazzonmain.com/sunday-brunch-jazz-49.html