Westchester Happenings: Saturday, Dec. 3
Saturday, Dec. 3
Taconic Opera Performs Verdi’s “Nabucco:” The rescheduled Oct. 29 concert. Pepsico Theatre at SUNY Purchase, 735 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase. 7 p.m. $15 to $57. (Discounts for seniors and students. Current ticket holders can call 1-855-886-7372 regarding their options. Those interested in buying tickets can call 1-855-886-7372 or e-mail taconicopera@gmail.com or visit www.taconicopera.org.
Breakfast with Santa: Annual Holiday Breakfast Party at Jefferson Valley Mall featuring Santa, a magical performance from Joe Fields, and Hudson Valley Hospital Teddy Bear Clinic. (Kids bring your Teddy’s!) Simon Kidgits Club members will receive special holiday goody bags. Tickets required: purchase at Guest Services. Non-perishable food items collected at event will be donated to Fred’s Pantry – provides groceries to families & individuals in need. Event from 8:30 – 10 AM.
Christmas Fair: The annual Christmas Fair and Wreath Sale will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton School, 1375 Main St., Shrub Oak. Admission is free. Handcrafted items, jewelry, ornaments and sports memorabilia will be among the items available.
Fair Trade Festival: Held from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Memorial United Methodist Church on 250 Bryant Avenue in White Plains. The $2 to $5 entrance will get you into both the Margaret Eberle Fair Trade Festival as well as the workshops.
Holiday Fair: From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church (430 North Street). mandatory) to RSVP to wespacfoundation@gmail.com so that we make appropriate room designations.
Wine Tasting at Vino 100: Join us for our 6th annual Grand Tasting where you can taste dozens of wines and taste food from local eateries. From noon to 5 p.m. Located at 171 E. Post Road in White Plains. Visit www.vino100whiteplains.com or call (914) 949-8466 for more info.
Totsaver Program: This class is physically demanding and should not be taken during the last trimester of pregnancy. Prior review of course materials is required. Phelps Memorial Hospital’s fourth-floor classroom, 701 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow. 9 a.m. until about 2 p.m. $55. Registration required. Info and registration: Call 914-366-3382.
Wolves of North America: Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why fall is a special time for packs in North America. Wolf Conservation Center, South Salem. 11 a.m. Adults: $13. Children (under 12): $11. Also Dec.11 at 11 a.m. and Dec. 27 at 2 p.m. Pre-registration required. Info and pre-registration: www.nywolf.org.
Holiday Nature Crafts: Gifts for the grandparents made by the grandchildren with materials provided by nature. Cranberry Lake Preserve, Old Orchard Street, North White Plains. 1 to 3 p.m. Free. Info: 914-428-1005.
Ossining Farmers’ Market: A farmers’ market, sponsored by the Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce, is being held from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday through Dec. 17, rain or shine, on the corner of Main and Spring Streets.
KenKen Puzzle Tournament: Match wits with KenKen enthusiasts at the second annual KenKen competition. Robert Fuhrer, president and founder of KENKEN Puzzle Co. and local resident, invites people of all ages and abilities to challenge each other for accuracy and speed. Rules can be found at KenKen.com. Chappaqua Public Library, 195 S. Greeley Ave., Chappaqua. 10 a.m. Free. Info: 914-238-4779.
Church Christmas Fair: Crafts and handmade items, baked goods, gifts, holiday wreaths and more. Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco, 605 Millwood Rd. (Route 133), Mount Kisco. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tag Sale: Christmas decorations, furniture, house wares, clothing, electronic games, tools, glass ware, musical instruments, CDs and more. Katonah United Methodist Church Parish Hall, 44 Edgemont Rd., Katonah. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Info: 914-232-4094 or visit www.katonahumc.wordpress.com.
Bilingual Story Time: Stories and songs in both English and Spanish. Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Rd., North Salem. 10:30 a.m. Free. Also Dec. 17. Info: 914-669-5161 or www.ruthkeelermemoriallibrary.org.
Technology Petting Zoo: Hands-on interaction with the iPad2, NOOK Tablet, Kindle Fire tablet and the Kindle Touch e-reader. Staff will be available to demonstrate how to download free e-books, answer questions and share tips for interacting with your library through technology. Mount Kisco Public Library, 100 E. Main St., Mount Kisco. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free. Also Dec. 10. Info: 914-864-0038.
Holiday Nature Crafts: Gifts for the grandparents made by the grandchildren with materials provided by nature. Cranberry Lake Preserve, Old Orchard Street, North White Plains. 1 to 3 p.m. Free. Info: 914-428-1005.
Photo Exhibit Opening Reception: Photographer and Pleasantville resident Robert Uricchio will present his show “Art Within Nature” with images taken throughout the Hudson Valley, Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Rd., Katonah. 2 to 4 p.m. Free. Exhibit runs through Dec. 28. Info: 914-232-3508 or visit www.robertuphotos.com.
Fourth Annual New Castle Community Sing: Music Director and Conductor Michael Shapiro will lead The Chappaqua Orchestra and audience members in this annual program to usher in the holiday season. Special appearances by the Chappaqua Singers, soprano Elizabeth Farnum, who will perform “Oh Holy Night,” Eric Drucker’s Klezmer clarinet and the Antioch Baptist Church Cancel Choir. Followed by the tree lighting at the Greeley House. Robert E. Bell Middle School, 50 Senter St., Chappaqua 3:30 p.m. Free. Info: www.chappaquaorchestra.org.
Bedford Hill Neighborhood Association Tree Lighting: The association, along with the Bedford Recreation and Parks Department, will sponsor the annual lighting of the tree. Featuring the Antioch Baptist Church choir, hot chocolate and cookies and a visit by Santa. Depot Plaza, Bedford Hills. 6:15 p.m.
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