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Saturday, July 31, 2010 Tour Long Ridge Camp. Come take a personal tour of Long Ridge Camp with your family and the director. Children ages 3-13 experience traditional day camp activities. Expert Swimming Instruction, Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Crafts, Nature, Dance, Drama, Special Events, more! 14+ acres in Connecticut`s countryside -- By appointment only -- 2 miles from Pound Ridge. Transportation provided to Westchester. Call 203-322-0253 or email mail@longridgecamp.com or see www.longridgecamp.com for more information. Summer on the Hudson - Wellness and Recreation. Kayaking on the Hudson. Saturdays & Sundays, beginning June 5/6, through October 10,10:00 am– 5:00 pm. 72nd St. & the Hudson River. Join the Downtown Boathouse for 20-minute instructional paddles, and explore the Hudson River first hand. Please wear a bathing suit or shorts and a t-shirt, and know how to swim. Weather permitting. Daily Weather Status: (646) 613-0740. Location: Riverside Park South, West 59th Street to West 72nd Street at the Hudson River; for more information on all events, please call 212-408-0219 or visit www.nyc.gov/parks/soh Wonders of Wildlife. Daily (except Mondays and Tuesdays), June 30-August 29, 11:00 am-3:00 pm. Come on over and meet some the world’s most fascinating animals! Explore exotic places like deserts, rain forests, wetlands and even Connecticut’s backyard forests while learning about the amazing adaptations that allow animals to call those places home. Presented at the Zoo`s Learning Circle, this event is FREE with Zoo admission. Connecticut`s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610; 203-394-6565 www.beardsleyzoo.org Theater for Kids: “Jack and the Beanstalk: The True Story". July 22-25 and 28-31, 12:30-1:30 pm. Connecticut Free Shakespeare presents an original musical production, perfect for children in preschool through first grade. Enjoy this traditional fairy tale with a twist daily on the New England Farmyard Stage. Performances are FREE with Zoo admission. Connecticut`s Beardsley Zoo, 1875 Noble Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610; 203-394-6565 www.beardsleyzoo.org Who`s Eating Who? Saturday, July 31, 11:00 am –12:30 pm. What did our owls have for supper? Meet a few of Teatown’s owls and dissect an owl pellet to find out. Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining NY 10562; 914-762-2912 www.teatown.org Wolves Of North America: Family Values. July 10 and 31, 10:00 am; July 18, 11:00 am. Fee: $12 - adults / $10 - children under 12. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why July is such a magical time for packs in North America. Whether the wolves are living on the Arctic tundra or the high desert of the southwest, wolf families are out searching for prey as their young pups are making their first forays from their den sites. Guests will visit Ambassador the wolves, Kaila, Lukas and Atka, as well as the WCC`s red wolf exhibit. The timing is ideal: the young red wolf pups will be all ears and paws and ready to explore their lush surroundings! Pre-registration is required. Wolf Conservation Center, P.O. Box 421, South Salem, NY 10590; 914-763-2372 www.nywolf.org Evening Howl for "Pups" of all Ages! July 17 and 31, 7:00 pm. For families with children 6+. Fee: $15 - adults / $12 - children (under 12). Enjoy visiting the wolves during their favorite hour - dusk. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why July is such a magical time for packs in North America. This time of year, wolves are out searching for prey as their young pups are making their first forays from their den sites. Guests will take a short sunset hike to howl with the ambassador wolves Kaila, Lukas and Atka and also visit the WCC`s red wolf exhibit. The young red wolf pups (born on May 6th) will be all ears and paws and ready to explore their lush surroundings! All guests will be served yummy ice cream cones! Pre-registration is required. Wolf Conservation Center, P.O. Box 421, South Salem, NY 10590; 914-763-2372 www.nywolf.org Game Breaks. Saturdays, July 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2:00-4:00 pm. Held outside in Pavilion (children, teens and adults). Board games, from Candy Land to Pictionary, will be provided by the Library for family and friends to play in the Pavilion. Briarcliff Manor Public Library, One Library Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY; 914-941-7072 www.briarcliffmanorlibrary.org Chess Club. Tuesdays, June 29-July 27, 6:15-7:45 pm and Saturdays, July 10-August 7, 10:30 am-12:00 pm. For ages 7 and up. John Gallagher will supervise games; first meeting is instruction. Sign up for one series. John C. Hart Memorial Library, 1130 East Main St., Shrub Oak, NY 10588; 914-245-5262 www.yorktownlibrary.org Sea Monster Creations. July 1-31. All ages. Starting July 1st enter in our arts and crafts contest by creating a wild and crazy sea monster. Sign up and receive a bag of miscellaneous craft supplies to creat the sea monstser of your imagination. Then bring in your monster by July 31st to be displayed. Judging takes place August 1st through 5th. Prizes awarded Friday, August 6th. Ardsley Public Library, 9 American Legion Drive, Ardsley, NY 10502; 914-693-6636 www.ardsleylibrary.org Snoopy Come Home. July 31, August 1, 7 and 8, 12:00 pm. When Snoopy (accompanied by Woodstock) goes off to visit his original owner, Charlie Brown, Lucy, and the rest of the gang wonder if he’ll ever return. This charming and unusually touching Peanuts movie is a must for fans of all ages. Bill Melendez. 1972. 81 m. G. US. Jacob Burns Film Center, Media Arts Lab, Pleasantville, NY 10570; 914-773-7663 www.burnsfilmcenter.org Seaside Center at Greenwich Point Park. Wednesdays through Sundays, June 30 - August 29, 10:00 am-4:00 pm. The Bruce Museum`s Seaside Center is a unique seashore facility located just beyond the Greenwich Point Park entryway. Visitors of every age enjoy the hands-on activities focused on marine and nautical themes. Programs are varied and include beach walks and arts and crafts projects, plus the study and identification of Greenwich Point flora and fauna. Guests can also enjoy the Seaside Center`s dioramas, interactive exhibits and live specimens in the marine-life touch tank at their own leisurely pace. Beach passes are required for entrance into Greenwich Point. Non-residents can enter for $10 per person, plus a $20 parking fee, with permits available at Greenwich Town Hall. If you`d like to schedule a camp or group visit, call the Reservations Manager at 203-413-6744. Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, Greenwich, CT 06830; 203-869-0376 www.brucemuseum.org Amazing Grace Circus Performance. July 25, 2:00 pm; July 30, 7:00 pm; July 31, 1:00 pm and 4:30 pm and August 1, 2:00 pm. AGC! is the only year-round youth circus organization in the NY Metro area. It is a uniquely personal, cross-cultural community/social experience for children and teens aged 5-18. Advance tickets: Adults: $15; Children/Seniors: $10. Day of Show: Adults: $20; Children/Seniors: $15. Public performances will be held at Rockland Country Day School, 34 Kings Highway, Congers, NY; for more information, visit www.amazinggracecircus.org Touch My Heart Yoga with Kristy Cohen. July 31, 11:00 am. Come with your imagination and go home with yoga inspiration. This class with Kristy Cohen directs the focus toward self-awareness though gentle movement and traditional postures. Yoga develops an appreciation for the body and respect for self and others in a noncompetitive environment. For children ages 3 to 8. Parents stay with children ages 6 and younger. Registration required; sign up in person or by phone (914-271-6612). Wear comfortable clothing. Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520; 914-271-6612 www.crotonfreelibrary.org Hands On on the Farm: Egg Collecting. Saturdays, 10:00-11:00 am. Pitch in with hands-on farm activities every Saturday and Sunday this spring and summer, and see how farm life changes with the seasons! Learn about the life of a hen at Stone Barns, and join us to collect eggs. After we collect eggs, we’ll deliver them to our farmers, who will wash and package the eggs later that day. Registration is for children ages 2 to 14; adults may accompany children free of charge. All participants (children and adults) should wear a sturdy, closed toe shoe for the best experience. $7 per child. Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, 630 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills, NY 10591; 914-366-7905 www.stonebarnscenter.org Hands On on the Farm: Gardening. Saturdays, 1:00-2:00 pm. Garden with your kids! Learn about what’s growing at Stone Barns and lend a hand in the Greenhouse or Vegetable Field. We may pull out a bed of greens and feed it to the pigs, plant seeds in the garden, or harvest fresh veggies from the fields. Registration is for children ages 2 to 14; adults may accompany children free of charge. $7 per child. Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, 630 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills, NY 10591; 914-366-7905 www.stonebarnscenter.org Saturday Crafts. Saturdays, 11:00 am. Calling all artists! A simple drop-in craft for all artists 3 years old & up accompanied by a caregiver. No sign-up required. Field Library, 4 Nelson Ave., Peekskill, NY 10566; 914-737-1212 www.peekskill.org Midsummer Night Music Series - Immortal Beloved. Saturday, July 31, 6:00-8:00 pm. The Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra continues Lasdon’s “Midsummer Night Music” series. Tickets are priced at $17 for adults, $12 for seniors and $7 for children ages 5 - 12. Admission is free for children under age 5. All proceeds from sales of tickets benefit the Friends of Westchester County Parks, Inc. for the purpose of constructing a glass house conservatory at Lasdon Arboretum. Food and refreshments will be sold. The gates open at 5 p.m. for picnicking; the music begins at 6 p.m. Ladson Park, Route 35, Somers, NY; 914-864-7263 www.ridgefieldsymphony.org The Rozz & Val Show. Saturday, July 31, 11:00 am. Don’t miss the chance to hearand meet these up & coming stars of “kindie rock” – great music for kids AND parents! The Warner Library, 121 North Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591; 914-631-7734 www.warnerlibrary.org Toy Time with Trucks. July 31, 1:00-4:00 pm. Independent playtime with special Trove toys for parents and young children. Join your child in imaginary play during Truck Days. White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601; 914-422-1400 www.whiteplainslibrary.org Flights of Fancy. Saturday, July 31, 2:30 pm. Butterflies seem to delight everyone. Come walk among the butterflies in our new indoor Butterfly Exhibit and have an informal chat with Travis Brady, Curator of Living Collections, who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about these “flying flowers.” Included with Museum admission. Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583; 914-723-3470 www.greenburghnaturecenter.org Drop-in Craft. Saturdays, 10:30-11:45 am. All ages. Join us for an open hand-made activity that you can bring home. Byram Shubert Library, 21 Mead Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830; 203-531-0426 www.greenwichlibrary.org Children`s Movie: Up. July 31, 2:00-3:30 pm. By tying thousands of balloons to his home, 78 year old Fred travels to South America. Byram Shubert Library, 21 Mead Ave, Greenwich, CT 06830; 203-531-0426 www.greenwichlibrary.org The Little Mermaid. July 30, 31, August 6, 7 and 8. Presented by Random Farms Kids` Theater. Call for showtimes. Tickets: $16 (children/seniors); $18.00 (adults); $14 (groups of 20+). Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main Street, Tarrytown, NY 10591; 914-631-3390 www.tarrytownmusichall.org Explore the Woods. Saturday, July 31, 11:00 am-12:00 pm. Turn over logs and rocks, shift through old leaves, check out the tree trunks and green leaves. There’s a lot happening in the woods in summer. Take a walk with us. Admission: $7 adults and children over 12, $5 children 1—12 yrs & seniors. Earthplace, 10 Woodside Lane, Westport, CT 06881; 203-227-7253 www.earthplace.org Critters and Crafts. Saturdays through August 21, 2:30-3:15 pm. Family program with live animal, story & project. Enjoy a different theme each week! Child must be accompanied by an adult. Ages: 3-10. Admission: $7 adults and children over 12, $5 children 1—12 yrs & seniors. Earthplace, 10 Woodside Lane, Westport, CT 06881; 203-227-7253 www.earthplace.org Grease. Friday and Saturday, July 30 & 31, 8:00 pm and Sunday August 1, 2:00 pm. A musical about teens in love in the 50`s! Good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fell in love over the summer and unexpectedly discover they`re now in the same high school, struggling to rekindle their romance. Some of Broadway`s most popular songs: Summer Nights, Freddy My Love, Greased Lightnin`, Born to Hand Jive and Sandra Dee. Yorktown Stage, 1974 Commerce Street, Yorktown Heights, NY; 914-962-0606 www.yorktownstage.org Drop-in Stories & Crafts. Saturdays, July 10-August 14, 11:00 am. For all ages. Ossining Public Library, 53 Croton Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562; 914-941-2416 www.ossininglibrary.org Kid`s Craft. Saturday, 11:00-11:30 am. North Castle Public Library, North White Plains Branch, 10 Clove Road, North White Plains, NY 10603; 914-948-6359 www.northcastlelibrary.org Saturday Morning Stories. Saturdays, 11:00-11:30 am. Stories, songs, finger plays, and puppets, for children ages 2 1/2-4 and their families. Mount Pleasant Public Library, 350 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570; 914-769-0548 www.mountpleasantlibrary.org Short and Sweet Story Time. Saturdays through August 7, 1:00 pm. A short and sweet story time for our shortest and sweetest patrons. Or anyone who would like to listen and look at a picture book! Somers Library, Reis Park, Rte. 139, Katonah, NY; 914-232-5717 www.somerslibrary.org Photo Classes for Kids: Final picture viewing. Saturday, July 31, 10:00 am. Don Bruen will be offering a series of workshops designed for children aged 8-12. Please call or email the library to sign up. Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Road, North Salem, NY 10560; 914-669-5161 www.ruthkeelermemoriallibrary.org Make A Splash Poetry Workshop! July 31, 10:00-11:00 am. Summer Reading Club children entering grades 3-5 are invited to create original poems using "watery words." Educators and fun moms, Laurel Scarlata and Laura Pochintesta, will lead the group. All participants will be given a free drawing ticket for a summer reading prize and their poems will be posted (if desired.) Cos Cob Library, 5 Sinawoy Road, Cos Cob, CT 06807; 203-622-6883 www.greenwichlibrary.org Summer Sidewalk Sales. July 30 and 31. Stroll the quaint Victorian hamlet of Katonah and find bargains galore at the Katonah Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Sidewalk Sale. From one end of town to the other, the sidewalks will be filled with tables and racks of quality items at incredible sale prices. Most stores open by 9:30 am. For more information call 914-232-2668 or visit www.katonahchamber.org Support-A-Walk Benefit Days. At Richard Scott Salon in Mt. Kisco: Choose any salon service on these days and a percentage of all proceeds will be donated to Support Connection, a not-for-profit organization that provides free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Appointments are required. Call 914-242-1700. Location: Richard Scott Salon, 15-17 South Moger Ave., Mt. Kisco, NY 10549. Hours: Thursday: 9 am - 8 pm; Friday and Saturday 9 am - 6 pm. American Red Cross Blood Drive. Give the gift of life! Join our blood drive on July 31st, 10 AM- 3 PM at the Church of the Savior. Drieser Community Center, 2nd Floor, 177 Drieser Loop, Co-op City, NY 10475. Call 1-800-Red Cross for details. Singer/Actress Cat Guthrie. July 31, 7:30 pm. Cat Guthrie presents her original stories and songs in “A Day in the Life of a Mother and Wife.” Described as “subversive housewife meets the smoky sounds of cabaret,” Cat’s show is both extremely personal and extraordinarily universal. It’s “every mom’s handbook put to music”! Bobby Hansmann (guitar), Brian Douglas (bass), and Tony Clemenza (drums) accompany her. Croton Free Library, 171 Cleveland Drive, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520; 914-271-6612 www.crotonfreelibrary.org Peekskill`s 4th Annual Jazz & Blues Festival. Saturday, July 31, 4:00-10:00 pm. A free outdoor concert featuring five live jazz and blues bands!! Late night jazz host Sheila Anderson of Jazz 88 (WBGO FM) will host the evening`s festivities. Located at the intersection of Central Avenue & North Division Street. Outdoor dining available - call ahead for reservations. While enjoying the music...stroll through Peekskill`s Downtown Artist District! Browse through unique shops and artists` galleries & studios. Meet and speak with artists. Arts & Crafts Show located at end of North Division Street. For more information, visit The City of Peekskill website, www.cityofpeekskill.com or www.downtownpeekskill.com Stroller Strides at Glen Island Park. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 9:15 am - 10:15 am. One of the largest fitness programs for new moms in the country, now being offered at Glen Island Park in New Rochelle. Stroller Strides is held weather permitting. In case of inclement weather, the program moves indoors to the YMCA in New Rochelle. Participants can sign up for one, two or three times a week. The program includes power walking, along with intervals of body toning, strength and flexibility exercises, and body toning using the stroller and local environment. Taught by nationally certified instructors, Stroller Strides is a great workout for all levels of ability. In just 60 minutes, participants can get a total body workout to improve cardiovascular endurance, strength and flexibility. And, best of all, not only parents but their babies can benefit from the program as well. During the one-hour class, instructors weave in fun children’s songs and activities. The class is taught by instructors who are also mothers and act as a great support system for young parents. A one-time registration fee of $75 includes a welcome packet with resistance bands, a water bottle, and special gift for your tot. Fees run $15 for a single class, $65 for a monthly pass allowing unlimited classes; a 10-block pass is available for $130. Glen Island Park, New Rochelle, NY; visit www.strollerstrides.net/newroc; or call instructor Adria Pena at 888-638-3837.
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