Columbus Day Festival and More this Weekend
Events in and around White Plains this weekend.
FRIDAY – SEPTEMBER 28
Giant Tag Sale. Furniture, collectibles, appliances, children’s books, jewelry, toys, sports equipment, CDs, DVDs, good used clothing and accessories, decorative art and more. To benefit the Hudson Chorale. Rain or shine. 107 Bedford Rd., Pleasantville (corner of Manville Road and Route 117). 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Early bird: 8 to 9 a.m. for $10. Also Sept. 29. To donate tax-deductible items: 914-769-9309.
Evening Howl for “Pups” of All Ages. Visit the wolves during their favorite hour–dusk. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why summer is a magical time for packs in North America. Please bring flashlights. Weather appropriate treats served. Wolf Conservation Center, South Salem. 6 p.m. Adults: $16. Children (under 12): $13. Also Sept. 29. Pre-registration required. Info and pre-registration: www.nywolf.org.
Film and Conversation: “Frida.” Discussion led by LIU Professor Valerie Franco. Tonight’s film, directed by Julie Taymor, is a lush biography of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, who channeled a crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage to Diego Rivera into her work. North Castle Public Library’s Whippoorwill Hall, 19 Whippoorwill Rd. East, Armonk. 7 p.m. Free. Info: 914-273-3887 or www.northcastlelibrary.org.
Friday Night Film Series: “Mysteries of Lisbon.” A 14-year-old orphan asks about a priest’s unknown origins and is told a tale of forbidden passion and bitter disappointment involving a beautiful countess, a wealthy businessman and a life of piracy. The fourth of six films with introduction, program notes and discussions. Westchester Community College’s Gateway Center, Davis Auditorium, 75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Screening at 8 p.m. $11. Seniors: $10. Info and tickets: Contact Bob Bruckenthal at bbruck@att.net or call 914-723-3186.
“The Prisoner of Second Avenue.” A Small Town Theatre production directed by Tom Kramer. Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main St., Bedford Hills. 8 p.m. $17. Seniors and students: $15. Also Sept. 29. Info and tickets: 914-273-0300 or visit www.smalltowntheatre.com.
SATURDAY – SEPTEMBER 29
Bird Walk. Two noted bird experts from the Teatown Lake Reservation will lead a walk on the proposed Greens to Green Conservancy at the French American School, White Plains beginning at 8am. The guided tour will give birders and nature lovers alike the opportunity to explore the diverse bird species at the former golf course. The bird walk will be guided by Charlie Roberto, a Teatown Lake Reservation trustee and a well known expert on bird life. He will be joined by Dr. Mike Rubbo, Director of Conservation Science at Teatown. Both have an extensive knowledge of the bird species found in the region. Dr. Rubbo is currently overseeing a biodiversity study of the property for FASNY. Walkers should gather at the former Ridgeway Clubhouse at 400 Ridgeway, White Plains. Refreshments will be served. The tour is free but reservations should be made at info@greenstogreen.org. For more information visit greenstogreen.org.
White Plains Columbus Day Festival. Two-day celebration Sat. noon to 10 p.m. and Sun. noon to 9 p.m. campus of White Plains High School, 550 North Street, White Plains. Enter on North Street entrance. Parking and admission are free. Food including the best zeppoles in New York, traditional carnival rides and games, jewelry, craft goods and toys for sale, live music and dancing. Italian-American music on Saturday by Don Felice, and New York’s Number 1 Elvis Impersonator, Gene DiNapoli, will perform. Sunday night will be filled with classic doo-wop harmonies of Larry Chance and the Earls. Also on display from Fiat of Larchmont, classic Italian sports cars and Vespas. 3 p.m. on Saturday, White Plains Columbus Day Parade Committee Scholarship awards followed by the WPHS band.
Armonk Art Show. Saturday and Sunday featuring 185 artists from all over the United States showing an array of media. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine. Admission $10, $8 for seniors at Community Park on Business Park Drive. On-site parking is free. www.armonkoutdoorartshow.org for more information.
Western Howls: Bringing Balance Back to Yellowstone. Come for a special talk about the wolves of Yellowstone National Park. Hear about wolf reintroduction, the beneficial ecological effect wolves have had on our nation’s first national park and the debate that surrounds this controversial predator in the West. Guests will visit Ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa and Zephyr as well as the critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. Weather appropriate treats served; bring flashlights. Registration recommended. Wolf Conservation Center, South Salem. 11 a.m. Adults: $16. Children (under 12): $13. Info and registration: visit www.nywolf.org.
Ramble By the River. Come explore one of the newest gems on the Hudson River – the Kathryn W. Davis RiverWalk Center. Educators from Scenic Hudson, Beczak Environmental Education Center and Teatown Lake Reservation will be on hand with fun activities throughout the day. Kathryn W. Davis RiverWalk Center, Kingsland Point Park, Sleepy Hollow. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. Registration strongly recommended. Info and registration: 914-762-2912 ext. 110.
Rails to Trails. Multiple narrow-gauge trail lines ran through the preserve a century ago and signs of them can still be found during this two-mile walk mixing nature study, archaeology and local history. Cranberry Lake Preserve, Old Orchard Street, North White Plains. 1 p.m. Free. Info: 914-428-1005.
Week of Dance. Steffi Nossen School of Dance Week of Dance Open House invites the community to participate in a variety of classes including modern, ballet, jazz, tap, and hip hop. All open house classes are available at no charge, To contact the school call 914-328-1900 or visit www.steffinossen.org.
Westchester Jazz Orchestra’s “West Side Story.” WJO opens its 10th season with a big band spin on Leonard Bernstein’s classic musical. Masters School, 49 Clinton Ave., Dobbs Ferry. Pre-concert chat at 7:15 p.m. Concert at 8 p.m. $40. Seniors: $35. Students: $15. Info and tickets: 914-861-9100 or 914-591-6602 or visit www.westjazzorch.org.
“The Complete History of America (Abridged): Special Election Edition.” Hip and hilarious, the Reduced Shakespeare Company will cheerfully run riot over the upcoming national election in a hysterical 90-minute romp with performers mining dozens of landmark events and trends for comic political gold. Westchester Community College’s Academic Arts Theatre, 75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla. 8 p.m. $24. Seniors and students: $22. Children (under 13): $18. Info and tickets: 914-606-6262.
SUNDAY – SEPTEMBER 30
Playland Car, Truck & 4 x 4 Show. The show will feature a variety of classic and collectible cars, street rods, motorcycles and vintage trucks, all carefully restored to mint condition or modified for performance. Admission is free for spectators; parking $5 per car. In case of rain, the event will be cancelled. Playland Park on Playland Parkway in Rye. Info call 914-813-7010 or visit www.ryeplayland.org.
ZUMBAthon. Hosted by the Westchester-based team of ZUMBA Instructors for Pink to raise money for the American Cancer Society’s “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.” Dress for a sassy and sizzling workout. Bring water and friends. Club Fit, 584 North State Rd., Briarcliff Manor. 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Suggested donation: $25. Info and RSVP: Contact Amy Olin at 914-643-6162 or email olin.amyj@gmail.com.
Succoth. The Westchester Community for Humanistic Judaism under the leadership of Rabbi Frank Tamburello will hold a Succoth celebration at 4 p.m. at the Community Unitarian Church, 468 Rosedale Avenue, White Plains with special family interactive participation. The humanistic services are non-theistic in nature, allowing all Jews, whatever their belief or non belief to have a meaningful connection to their ancient heritage.” Succoth is especially relevant to our interest in appreciating what Nature offers and our responsibility to safeguard it. There is no charge for admission and childcare is available. RSVP is required. Contact Charlotte Klein, 914-218-8535.
Animal Adventures: Incredible Insects. Meet a few of Teatown’s ambassador insects before they disappear for the winter. For families with children four years old and up. Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Rd., Ossining. 1 to 2 p.m. Members: Free. Non-members: $5. Registration strongly recommended. Info and registration: 914-762-2912 ext. 110.
Celebrating Lady Bird Johnson. In honor of the 100th anniversary of Lady Bird Johnson’s birth, The Native Plant Center will host a celebration of her life and legacy. Includes a rededication of the Lady Bird Johnson Demonstration Garden, a visual tribute to Johnson’s conservation efforts and the presentation of the center’s Lady Bird Johnson Environmental Award to Todd Forrest of The New York Botanical Garden. Reception to follow. The Native Plant Center at Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla. 2 p.m. Free. Info: 914-606-6716.
MONDAY – OCTOBER 1
Common Council Meeting. Monthly meeting of the White Plains Common Council to include adjourned public hearing on the Open Space Recreation District Draft Generic Environmental Impact Statement; 7:30 p.m. at Council Chambers, City Hall, 255 Main Street, White Plains.
