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Tues, Dec 1: FGL Barnes and Noble Night, Cortlandt Town Center Hen Hud School District, 914-257-5100 Tues, Dec 1-Wed, Dec 23: Toys for Tots 9-5pm, Russell Speeder’s Car Wash of Bedford Hills, 914-241-1402

Find the perfect presents for the holidays!

Participating Artists: Wendie Garber Bruce Waldman Marlene Ferrell Parillo Stephen Benstorf Nadine Gordon Doreen Pagano Halsall Taylor Sine Hjort Kevin Kall "Jewelry Trunk Show" party on Fri., Dec. 4th from 4-8 pm, snow date, Dec. 11th

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The 18th Annual

Croton Artisans Holiday Boutique Sponsored by: Croton Council on the Arts

Saturday, Dec. 12th, 10am-5pm Sunday, Dec. 13th, 11am-4pm Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building

1 Van Wyck Street Croton on Hudson, NY 10520

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Tues, Dec 1: Nativity Lighting Church of St. Columbanus, 914-737-4705 Tues, Dec 1-Thur, Dec 31: Bricktacular!

3:45pm, www.legolanddiscoverycenter.com Tues, Dec 1-Sat, Dec 5: Artisans Faire Muscoot Farm, 914-864-7282 Tues, Dec 1: Parent to Parent Support Group, Mood, Anxiety, and/or Depression 7:30pm, Address to be provided with RSVP, 917-270-6631 Wed, Dec 2: Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of TheBreakfast 18th Annual Commerce 8am, Paramount Center for the Arts, 914-739-0039 Croton Artisans Wed, Dec 2: Cooking Class - Ricotta Cheese Latkes 9:30am, Rosenthal JCC, 914- 741-0333 Boutique Holiday Wed, Dec 2: Snow Man, Fiddler's Green, Carmel Sponsored by: Croton Council on the Arts 7 -9:30pm, Art on the Vine, artonthevinellc.com Wed, Dec Dec. 2: The Man Public House, Peekskill Saturday, 12thQuiet , 10am-5pm th the Vine, artonthevinellc.com 7 -9:30pm, Art on Sunday, Dec. 13 , 11am-4pm Thur, Dec 3: Joe Adami hosts the open mic night at the Stanley GreenH. Growler at 368 S Riverside Ave, Croton, NY Kellerhouse 10520 Municipal Building Thur, Dec1 Van 3-Sun, Dec 27: Tim and Scrooge Wyck Street Croton on Hudson, NY 10520 Broadway Theatre, Various Times, Westchester 914-592-2222 Thur, Dec 3:Handcrafted Sharon Jones Beautiful Gifts& The Dap-Kings 8pm, Tarrytown Music Hall, 914-631-3390

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by Our Sages Informs Our Lives & Tableware Today." 30-Minute Portraits Japanese Paper Art Jewish Center, 914-245-2324 10:30-12pm, Yorktown Oil David Paintings Benoit’s Christmas Tribute to Charlie Thur, Dec 3: Knitwear Brown Scarves 7pm, Paramount Center for the Arts, 914-739-0039 Jewelry moreWinter Concert Thur, Dec 3:-and FGL 7:30pm, Hen Hud School District, 914-257-5100 www.facebook.com/pages/Croton-Artisans/1457952541135924

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Fri, Dec 4: Cortlandt Engine Company Annual Christmas Tree Lighting!

Bring you families and friends for a fun community event for all. 6pm, 2143 Albany Post Rd, Montrose, NY 10548,(914) 737-0354 Fri, Dec 4-Sun, Jan 3: Westchester’s Winter Wonderland 5pm, Kensico Dam Plaza, 914-231- 4600 Fri, Dec 4: Annual Yonkers Tree Lighting 6pm, Getty Square, Yonkers Fri, Dec 4: Peekskill Arts Alliance Holiday Boutique 5pm, Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce, (914) 980-3869 Fri, Dec 4: The Death of Mr. Lazarescu 7:15pm, Jacob Burns, 914-773-7663* call for weekday shows Fri, Dec 4: First Friday at First Hebrew 6:30pm, First Hebrew, 914-739-0500 Fri, Dec 4, 11, 18, 25 and Sat, Dec 5, 12, 19, 26: Weekly Sabbath Services 8pm (Friday) 9:15am (Saturday) Yorktown Jewish Center, 914-245-2324

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DECEMBER SALE - MUSIC During the month of December, “Our healing ministry prays effectively for physical, Cornelia Cotton Gallery will offer a emotional, family and addictive burdens”. range of objects related to music.

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The gallery is located at 111 Grand Street, Croton-on-Hudson.

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Fri, Dec 4: Westchester’s All Star Christmas for Wounded Veterans Concert 7:30pm, Paramount Center for the Arts, 914-739-0039

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Fri, Dec 4: CHHS Annual Freshman Fund Raiser Talent Show at 7pm in the CHHS auditorium, $7 at the door refreshments will be on sale. Snow date Fri, Dec. 11 at 7pm. 914-271-4675 Fri, Dec 4: Katonah Elementary School Annual Holiday Boutique 4:30pm, Katonah, 914-763-7700 Fri, Dec 4, 11, 18: Bingo 7:30pm, Church of St. Columbanas, 914-737-4705

Fri, Dec 4: BMMS Musical 7pm, Blue Mountain Middle School, 914-257-5100 Fri, Dec 4-19: SPARKLE at Boscobel House Join us for a series of brilliant evening events featuring thousands of lights, luminous displays and festive holiday happenings around the gardens and grounds of Boscobel. Walk the candlelit paths with a hot cup of cocoa and celebrate the season with family and friends.5-9pm, 1601 Route 9D Garrison, New York 10524 Garrison Fri, Dec 4: Vienna Boys Choir-Christmas in Vienna 8pm, Tarrytown Music Hall, 914-631-3390 Fri, Dec 4 - Sun, Dec 6: Peekskill Arts Alliance Holiday Boutique Small works and Fine Crafts at the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce, 1 S. Division Street Fri 5-9pm, Sat 11-8pm, Sun 11-5. Reception on Sat from 6-8pm.

Sat, Dec 5-23: The Church of the Divine Love's Carriage House Thrift Shop is hosting its Annual Christmas Sale beginning The normal business hours of 10AM-2PM on Thursdays and Saturdays. We have a wide variety of items in stock including children's toys, clothes, housewares, costume jewelry and much, much more!

Come get started on your holiday shopping!

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HEALTH & WELLNESS 1392 Albany Post Road, Croton on Hudson, NY

A Space of Transformational Healing offered through Counseling and Healing Services by Licensed/Certified Providers, Dedicated to Treating the WHOLE Person: Body, Mind and Spirit.

Our Practitioners Offer a Variety of Expertise Including: Psychotherapy, Children’s Psychotherapy, Teens, Teen Groups, Parenting, Couples, Trauma, Substance Abuse, Hypnotherapy, Energy Healing Sexuality & Gender Issues, Cancer Support, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Infertility, Women’s Issues, Women’s Groups, Men’s Issues, EMDR Accepting New Clients . Some Insurance Plans Accepted

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M E M B E R S O F T H E CO - O P TA R A CO L AV E CC H I O T: 9 1 4 7 1 5 3 9 5 7 Tara Colavecchio of Dragonfly will be offering freelance hair cutting and styling as well as hosting beauty events and classes on how to style your own hair and make up. Tara is a renowned celebrity stylist and owner of Dragonfly productions. For the past 25 years, Tara has worked at some of the worlds most exclusive salons.

ABOUT 925 SOUTH

925 South is located in a beautiful turn of the century building. This space offers a spiritual environment for the healing and arts with it’s high ceilings, open spaces, and floor-toceiling mirrors. There are also smaller private rooms that are available to rent for massage, acupuncture, reiki, and more. These spaces can be rented hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly. We are located on 925 South St in Peekskill, NY.

PAU L A CA R N A B U C I , M . A .

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Fitness and movement have always been my passion. I brought my technique, FORMETHOD, here to Peekskill over 10 years ago when I opened up Sky Movement Studio. After which I partnered with a tenant to open up Energy Movement Center. I’ve spent the last 5 years perfecting my oneof-a-kind invention called CORECTFORM. After a very successful Kickstarter campaign and a feature in Westchester Magazine and AHALife, I am coming back to teach my FORMETHOD with CORECTFORM to educate participants on how to work the core properly. Everyone deserves a strong core!

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TO I N Q U I R E

Please submit any inquiries about studio rentals or general questions to 925south@gmail.com. If you are emailing about a specific instructors, we ask that you please include their names within the subject line. You may also contact the building manager, Tara Colavecchio at 914 715 3957.

J I M R U S S O T: 9 1 4 3 1 0 9 9 7 4 Jim has trained for 44 years in martial arts concentrating on the internal martial arts of Tai Chi Chuan, Hsing I Chuan, I Chuan, Tai Chi Ruler, Pa Kua Chang, as well as Taoist Yang Sheng, internal training, and meditation methods for the past 21 years. It is his goal to preserve these amazing arts and to share them with the world. Visit zhongdingtaichi.com to learn more.

M A RY STA R K , L M T T: 9 1 7 3 7 3 5 0 6 0 Mary is a master Phenomenal Touch Practitioner as well as a certified Intuitive Healer. Mary Stark has been a professional massage therapist for nearly twenty years and is licensed by the New York State Office of the Professions.

CA R O L M O R A N G C F P ® T: 9 1 4 3 8 4 2 1 7 2 Carol is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais® Practitioner of Somatic Education with over 20 years of experience. Carol accesses the power of the nervous system to create change and improvement. This will eliminate joint and chronic pain, improve mobility, flexibility, breathing and posture and increase awareness of self and overall well-being. Private sessions and group classes are available. Open to children through adults.

R O C I O L A R O S A T: 9 1 4 3 7 3 9 9 3 7 Rocio is an Angel Communicator, Intuitive Healer and Shaman. Rocio provides angel card readings as well as paintings. As a Shaman she uses various modalities in energy work with the help of the angels including Reiki, Tibetan Medicine Buddha and Rising Star Healing to help others.

Rocio offers a variety of workshops for adults and children as well as private healing sessions.

A RT O N T H E V I N E T: 9 1 4 3 2 9 1 6 1 2 Art on the Vine brings the best Art Entertainment to Westchester County and the surrounding areas. Come uncork your creativity with us. We are all about having fun with friends, sharing some laughs, creating with a cocktail in hand and painting outside the lines!

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t c e f r The Pe y a d i l o H Gift

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s the holidays approach it is a wonderful time to remember that the greatest gifts cost no money and cannot be valued. The most important gift a couple can exchange is the gift of caring for their relationship. It is the gift of making your partner feel loved and desired.

People tend to lose sight of romance and our lover becomes more like a business partner, helping to accomplish life’s obligations. We might end up placing our spouse and even ourselves in limited roles and narrowly defined identities. Although it is important to accept our parental or professional roles, we must also remember and embrace the unique individual we are too.

Think back to when you and partner met. What made your relationship seem so special? What attracted you beyond the physical aspect? How did you romance each other, and how did you share your time together? How did you make your partner feel special? When we stop seeing our partner as our lover, we are creating a dangerous and growing distance into our relationship. Focusing on how to reincorporate our loving and sensuous selves back into our lives will improve emotional and physical intimacy, and increase our sense of fulfillment about our relationship.

So, how do loving couples communicate and treat each other?

They are inquisitive about the partner’s day, their thoughts and feelings, and then respond in ways that demonstrates their care and interest.

They are open with their own feelings and are not physically or emotionally withholding.

They are not secretive and conduct themselves in a way that promotes stability and trust.

They don’t hold grudges or monopolize conversations and process through issues without being hurtful or intimidating.

They are not defensive and listen with openness and the willingness to compromise and make changes.

They share their loving and appreciative feelings and don’t

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keep compliments to themselves.

They learn to be aware of their own issues and work on improving themselves.

They are invested in their partner’s happiness go out of About Ridvan Foxhall: their way to do kind and loving acts.

They try to keep themselves healthy and attractive for their partner.

They make sure to share quality time together.

They remember that their partner is a sexual being and care about their pleasure.

They step out of their comfort level and expand their mindset to accommodate their partner’s hobbies and interests.

They don’t play devil’s advocate or provoke or push buttons - they prefer open, honest, and supportive communications.

Eric Werner of Friendly Lawn They are mindful of theirCare things and their space and give their partner the same consideration.

They treat each other with kindness and respect.

As we remember that our partner is trying their best to manage many pressures and responsibilities, being someone’s child, sibling, parent, and co-worker, we must not forget that they need love, acceptance, and understanding - just as you do. They want to feel attractive, desired, and cherished. Encourage your partner to communicate Jen Zelop their needs with you, share yours with them, and then work toward fulfilling those needs. This year in addition to all the presents so beautifully wrapped up in paper and bows, give your partner the gift of a loving and dedicated You.

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Sat, Dec 5: Peekskill Holiday Tree Lighting & 1st Annual "Love Holds Life" Free Toy Giveaway, 4:30 p.m. at the Gazebo, Corner of Division & Park Streets.

Live Musical Performances. Meet Santa when he arrives aboard the Peekskill Trolley.

Sat, Dec 5: St. Augustine’s Christmas Fair 10am-4pm in the school. Assorted crafts and items sold.

381 N. Highland Ave. Ossining, NY http://staugny.org/ Sat, Dec 5: Holiday Christmas Fair.

Find unique and hand-crafted Christmas gifts, spend

time with friends and neighbors over a cup of coffee, and benefit our church. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Our Savior Lutheran Church 56 Cleveland Drive, Croton, NY Sat, Dec 5: Good time, kickin' Southern Rock! with HeadFirst Band 9:30pm, 12 Grapes, 914-737-6624 Sat, Dec 5: Holiday Stacking Blocks Free Children’s Workshop 9-12pm, Home Depot Locations Sat, Dec 5: Christmas at The Walter Brewster House 7:30pm, 43 Oak Street, Brewster Sat, Dec 5: Angel Tree Wrapping Church of St. Columbanas, 914-737-4705 Continued on page 14

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Sat, Dec 5, 19 : Animal Tracking 8:30am, Muscoot Farm, 914-864-7282

Sat, Dec 5: Jacob 5pm, Jacob Burns, 914-773-7663* call for weekday shows Sat, Dec 5: Ted Vigil’s John Denver Holiday Tribute 8pm, Paramount Center for the Arts, 914-739-0039 Sat, Dec 5: Holiday Boutique 10m, Montrose Fire House, refchcort@optonline.net Sat, Dec 5: Indian Tapas and Cooking for the Holidays 4pm, Hilltop Hanover Farm, 914-962-2368 Sat, Dec 5: Church Christmas Fair 9am, Presbyterian Church of Mt Kisco, 914-666-7001 Sat, Dec 5: Clothespin Characters @ Michael’s Art Store 10am, Mohegan Lake, 528-0572 Sat, Dec 5: The Treasure8:15pm, Jacob Burns, 914-773-7663 call for weekday shows Sat, Dec 5: Breakfast with Santa 8:30am, Jefferson Valley Mall, 914-245-4200 Sat, Dec 5: Peekskill Tree Lighting and Toy Drive 4:30-6pm, At the Gazebo, Corner of Division & Park Sun, Dec 6: Russian Christmas 4pm, Trinity Church Ossining, 914-737-6707 Sun, Dec 6: The Nutcracker Performed by New York Theatre Ballet 3pm, Tarrytown Music Hall, 914-631-3390

Sun, Dec 6: First Night of Hanukkah Celebration 4pm, First Hebrew, 914-739-0500 Sun, Dec 6: Buchanan’s Annual Tree Lighting Village Circle, 6pm Sharp. Family, friends, singing, raffle giveaways. Bring your camera for pictures with Santa. After the lighting the event continues at the village hall, 2nd floor.

Sun, Dec 6: The 20th Annual Holiday Ring and Sing at Asbury United Methodist Church, 17 Old Post Rd. S. Croton. Chrismas Carol Sing-alongs with Audience participation which includes chimes. 3pm.

Tea reception to follow. Benefit mission programs. 10.00 donation suggested.

Sun, Dec 6: Daisy Jopling Band Holiday Show 3pm, Paramount Center for the Arts, 914-739-0039 Sun, Dec 6: BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Sponsored by the Cortlandt Rotary Club. For further information or tickets 914-293-0710 Location: Muriel Morabito Community Center Westbrook Drive, Cortlandt Manor, 8am to 12 Noon Fee: Adults $8.00 - Children under 12 $5.00 - Seniors $6.00.

Sun, Dec 6: New Romanian Shorts 2pm, Jacob Burns, 914-773-7663* call for weekday shows Sun, Dec 6: Why Me? 5pm, Jacob Burns, 914-773-7663* call for weekday shows Sun, Dec 6: Winter’s Sleep: Hibernating animals in New York 8:30am, Muscoot Farm, 914-864-7282

Sun, Dec 6: Spin and Knit 11am, Hilltop Hanover Farm, 914-962-2368

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Mon, Dec 7: Forever Motown - Holiday BOWFLEX TreadClimber TC-10, Edition professionally assembled, perfect 6:15 pm, Westchester condition, incl udes all manuals and Broadway Theatre, 914protective floor mat. $1500 OBO 592-2222 ($2200 value) Text 914-646-5876. Mon, Dec 7: Winter's Moon, Esposito's Ristorante, White Plains 7 -9:30pm, Art on the Vine, artonthevinellc. com Mon, Dec 7, 14, 21, 28: Pirkei class with Rabbi Urbas 11am, Yorktown Jewish Center, 914-245-2324 Mon, Dec 7: Recharge your Body Mind and Soul.

This event gives you an opportunity to learn more about Shaklee products and view different vendors from our area. Located at the Branding Iron at 362 Washington Street, Peekskill 6:309pm.

Tues, Dec 8: Fred Kahl: Extreme 3D Printing: Recreating Historic Coney Island, One Layer At A Time 7pm, Westchester Community College Center For The Digital Arts, Peekskill NY Tues, Dec 8-Fri, Jan 8: Erin McNally: All That Glitters 10am, Westchester Community College Center For The Digital Arts, lise.prown@ sunywcc.edu Tues, Dec 8: The Glenn Miller Orchestra 11:15am, 6:15pm, Westchester Broadway Theatre, 914-592-2222 Thur, Dec 9 and Sun, Dec 13: Squeeze Acoustic: "The At Odds Couple" An Evening with Difford and Tilbrook 8pm, Tarrytown Music Hall, 914-631-3390 Wed, Dec 9: Award-winning Urban Folk & Jazz with KJ Denhert 7:30pm, 12 Grapes, 914-737-6624 Wed, Dec 9: HHHS Winter Orchestra Concert 7:30pm, Hen Hud School District, 914257-5100 Wed, Dec 9: "Snowman" Wine Glass Painting, Lucy's Lounge, Pleasantville 7-9pm, Art on the Vine, artonthevinellc. com

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Thurs, Dec 10- Fri, Dec 11: Jack McGuire HS Boys Basketball Tournament Hen Hud School District, 914-257-5100

For Sale: 3 piece Ragazzi child’s bedroom set plus twin bed, 4 piece outdoor French bistro patio set, armoire, couch and matching chair.

(914)-661-1572 or cfit55@gmail.com Thur, Dec 10: Christmas with the Celts 7pm, Paramount Center for the Arts, 914-739-0039 Thur, Dec 10:Ronnie Spector's Best Christmas Party Ever!

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Thur, Dec 10: Parent to Parent Support Group: Raising Post High School Kids with Mood, Anxiety and/or Depression 7:30pm, Address to be provided with RSVP, 917-270-6631

Fri, Dec 11: Doug Ferony 7pm, Paramount Center for the Arts, 914-739-0039 Fri, Dec 11: NT Live: Hamlet (Encore) 12pm, Jacob Burns, 914-773-7663* call for weekday shows Fri, Dec 11: Music for a Cause with Unfunded Mandate, raising money for Lakeland Schools 9pm, 12 Grapes, 914-737-6624 Fri, Dec 11: A Candlelight Christmas Concert 7pm, Church of the Assumption, Peekskill, 914-737-8872 Fri, Dec 11: The Marshall Tucker Band 8pm, Tarrytown Music Hall, 914-631-3390 Fri, Dec 11: Annual Holiday Potluck 5pm, Hilltop Hanover Farm, 914-962-2368 Sat, Dec 12: Morning with Santa at the Paramount Hudson Valley, 1008 Brown Street. 10AM - 1PM Free Admission. For more information call HV Gareway Chamber Office 914-737-3600 or visit www. hvgatewaychamber.com.

Sat, Dec 12: Croton Chorale 16th Annual Benefit Performance of Part the First of Handel's Messiah and Christmas Carol Sing 8pm. Snow date Dec 13th 8pm.

17 Old Post Rd. S. Croton. Event benefits the Croton/ Cortlandt Food bank.

Sat, Dec 12-Sun, Dec 13: Fair Trade Coffee Sale Church of the Holy Name of Mary, 914-271-4797

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Sat, Dec 12 (10-5pm) and Sun, Dec 13 (11-4pm) 17th Annual Croton Artisans Holiday BoutiqueMunicipal Building, Croton on Hudson, 914-308-0990 Sat, Dec 12 and 19: Santa Claus and the Magical Moon Dragon Various Times, Westchester Broadway Theatre, 914-592-2222 Dec 12: Christmas on the Farm Experience farm life after hours during this special program. The Westchester Oratorio Society will be performing in the main house. Cookies and Punch will be available. We will be roasting chestnuts over an open fire.

Santa’s workshop will also be open. Muscoot Farm, 914-864-7282 Sun, Dec 12: Croton’s Fire Department’s Annual Candy Cane run with Santa Claus will begin at 10am and end at 3:00pm. The scheduled locations will be posted on their website at http://www.crotonfd.org/. Santa rides around in the fire truck stopping to greet children and handing out candy canes. The rain date is scheduled for Dec. 20th.

Sat, Dec 12: Chris Botti 8pm, Paramount Center for the Arts, 914-739-0039 Sat, Dec 12: Cobert Operations, featuring 5-time Grammy Nominee,Jon Cobert, Peter Calo, and Rob Wallis 9:30pm, 12 Grapes, 914-737-6624 Sat, Dec 12: A Very Gypsy Christmas: with Doug Munro (guitar), Ernie Pugliese (guitar), Michael Goetz (bass), Howie Bujese (violin) at the Bean Runner Cafe 8PM - 10:30PM. $15 Admission. Call 914-737-1701 for reservations.

Sat, Dec 12: Ossining’s Breakfast with Santa!

10am, Joseph G. Caputo Community Center, 914-941-3189

Sat, Dec 12: Santa is coming to town!

Cortlandt Fire Trucks visit neighborhoods and had out colroing books and candy canes. Check website for schedule.http://www.montrosefire.com/LatestNewsStory.

See page 34 for full schedule Sun, Dec 13: Chanukah Concert 4pm, JCC of Harrison, Harrison, NY

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Sun, Dec 13 & Sun, Dec 20: Meet Santa Claus at the Town of Cortlandt Youth Center at 3 Memorial Drive (off Old Albany Post Rd./Cortlandt Train Station) from 2:00pm-­4:00pm. *Free event!!! Open to all ages! Picture taking is welcome. Treats will be served!

Sun, Dec 13: Swing Band Sunday! with Greg Westhoff's Westchester Swing Band 5:30pm, 12 Grapes, 914-737-6624 Wed, Dec 13: Hanukkah: Bring in the Light!

3pm, 9:30am, Rosenthal JCC, 914- 741-0333 Sun, Dec 13: Bingo 5pm, Yorktown Jewish Center, 914-245-2324 Sun, Dec 13: The L. A. Brennan, Lower Hudson Chapter of the NYS Archaeological Association, More thoughts on an Urban Privy presented by Historical Archaeologist Joan H. Geismar, Ph.D. Nature Center,

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Join us for our annual Holiday Party Sun, Dec 13: Home for the Holidays: Clayton Bryant with special guest Melba Moore 7pm, Paramount Center for the Arts, 914-739-0039 Sun, Dec 13 & Sun, Dec 20: Meet Santa Claus at the Town of Cortlandt Youth Center at 3 Memorial Drive (off Old Albany Post Rd./Cortlandt Train Station) from 2:00pm-­4:00pm. Free event!!! Open to all ages! Picture taking is welcome. Treats will be served!

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One of our most popular features is The Santa Experience where children and their families have the opportunity to meet Santa himself. The Santa Experience gives children the opportunity to share their wish list while making a lasting memory of a lifetime. Expect to see surprise guests (see schedule for appearance dates) and while you wait maybe get your face painted or a colorful tatoo.

Unlimited Ice Skating at the RangersTown Rink Pay one price means skate all you like for one price, skates included! The rink will be double the size of last year which promises you twice the fun. So plan to lace up and enjoy the crisp autumn air.

As you stroll the grounds this year you will can expect to find new lighting features throughout the park that are sure to delight and enchant the entire family.

Musical Light Show Dancing lights will magically light up the night all choreographed to music from the holiday season.

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Unlimited Rides Enjoy a spin on the Wonderland Express or relax and take a seat on our hay ride as it takes you up close to the dancing trees on the far side of the plaza.

Food and Refreshments From a quick snack and steamy hot chocolate to a full dinner with drinks. Everyone will find something they like at our food court.

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Sat, Dec 19: Nutcracker for Kids!

2:30pm, Yorktown Heights, 914-526-4486 Sun, Dec 20: Judy Collins- Holiday and Hits 7pm, Tarrytown Music Hall, 914-631-3390 Sun, Dec 20: Home for the Holidays! with Jessi Mason, & Friends, and Special Guests, JT & Anne 6pm, 12 Grapes, 914-737-6624 Sun, Dec 20: Christmas Pageant 9:30am, Church of the Holy Name of Mary, 914-271-4797 Sun, Dec 20: The Glory and Blessings of Winter Mariandale Retreat and Conference Center, 914-941-4455 Sat, Dec 26: Special Holiday Event with KJ Denhert 9:30pm, 12 Grapes, 914-737-6624 Sun, Dec 27: KIDS Open Mic Night!

6pm, 12 Grapes, 914-737-6624 Mon, Dec 28: Esposito's Ristorante, Esposito's Ristorante, White Plains 7 -9:30pm, Art on the Vine, artonthevinellc.com Wed, Dec 30: SHOW BOAT 11:15am, Westchester Broadway Theatre, 914-592-2222 Thur, Dec 31: New Year's Eve Celebration 6pm, Westchester Broadway Theatre, 914-592-2222 Thur, Dec 31: New Year’s Eve Ball Drop 11pm, The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce, 914-245-4599

Sat & Sun, Jan 30 & 31, Feb 6 & 7: Dr. Suess Buttle Battle Book & Still I Rise - A Musical History of Women Children’s Theatre Company presentation at 1031 Elm Street, Peekskill NY 10566.

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‘TIS THE SEASON FOR TAX PLANNING!

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efore you start to shop for Christmas, remember to put something away in case you have taxes to pay.

Tax time comes quickly after the holiday season and you don’t want to owe taxes as well as credit card bills!

There are some things you can do before the end of the year to minimize your tax liability or even get you a bigger refund check. These simple tax saving tips can help a lot.

• GET ORGANIZED - Ask your tax advisor to send out your tax organizer early. This will give you a chance to gather all your invoices and receipts. You will also be able to see what you are missing and have ample time to obtain the missing documents. A well-organized tax package may also save you some tax preparation fees.

• DONATE TO CHARITY – Another good organizing tip.

Clean out your closets and give clothes and coats to a qualified charitable organization. Don’t just drop them in a box, get a receipt, you will need documentation for noncash donations. Also, if you volunteer at a local food bank or any qualified charity, you can deduct 14 cents per mile for driving to and from the charity.

• TAKE A CLASS - If you sign up for a class to enhance your career at an accredited college or university, you can receive a credit on this year’s taxes. Just make sure to pay the tuition before the end of the year. The Lifetime Learning Credit can be up to $2,000.

• CONTRIBUTE TO A RETIREMENT FUND – Any contribution to a traditional IRA (maximum limit $5,500 or $6,500 if over 50) or a 401K plan (maximum limit $18,000 or $23,000 if over 50), will reduce your taxable income dollar

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for dollar. These plans will be taxable once you retire and start taking distributions, but for now, the contribution will save you current tax dollars.

• OFFSET INVESTMENT GAINS – If you have capital gains on investments that you sold in 2015, chances are you have some losing investments also. Sell the losing investments before the end of the year to net against the gains. Any net losses can be applied to reduce regular income at $3,000 per year.

• PAY DEDUCTIBLE EXPENSES EARLY – If you have property taxes due in January or want to pay an extra mortgage payment, pay them in December. The expense is deductible in the year it is paid so rather than wait until next year to receive the tax benefits of these expenses, pay now and get a higher refund! This is also good advice for a business. Pay expenses early to lower your taxable income.

• MAKE SURE YOU HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE – The penalties for not obtaining health insurance get higher every year. For 2016, penalties are 2.5% of household income or $695 per adult in the household, whichever is higher. The penalty is apportioned if you have health insurance for part of the year.

The best things you can do to save on taxes are to plan ahead and get a good tax advisor. Tax laws change every year and what you don’t know can and will cost you money!

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CHADD at Four Winds Hospital in Katonah 6:30-10pm, 1st Tues of ea month, CHADD (Children and Adults With Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is a national non-profit, parent-based organization that offers support and information on AD/HD. Support Session For Parents: 6:30 - 7:15, General Meeting: 7:30. chadd.net Mother Nature's Storytime 10am, 2-4yrs old. Greenburgh Nature Center Bingo!

2-3pm, Danish Home. Not for money, but for fun. Anyone is welcome to join in. Arrive a few minutes early so you can get a good seat. Refreshments will be served.

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Monday: Croton Point Park. Call or email us for directions and if you want to borrow a pair of binoculars for the walk.

914-666-6503, office@sawmillriveraudubon.org Storytime at Barnes & Noble 4pm, Cortlandt Town Center. For ages 3-7. Free. 914-5286275 Croton Historical Society 10am-3pm, 1 Van Wyck St, Croton. 271-4574 Vet2Vet Peer Networking 6:30pm, Peekskill Public Library. FREE Tuesdays: Walking with Purpose 9:15-11:15am, Holy Name of Mary, Grand Street, Croton.

Weekly reflection that aims to bring women to a deeper personal relationship with Christ. walkingwithpurpose.com Boredom Buster Preschool Story Time @ Little Joe's (Katonah) 11am, Come in for a book, a craft, a visit. We’ll be doing something new every week and encourage you to bring your little ones in for the fun! 914-232-7278 Boardgame Night 7pm, 3rd Universe Comics. Croton. $5. westchestergaming.org

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9pm, Peekskill Brewery. No cover Trivia Night 8pm, Gleason's Peekskill

Discovery Center 10am-2pm, Free Wi-Fi will be available for parents at the attraction. Ridge Hill in Yonkers legolanddiscoverycenter. com/westchester Wednesdays: "Chess for Mind & Memory."

We meet every Wed @ 3 PM in the Market Square, Ossining. Playing chess is a great way to challenge your

mind and improve your thinking skills. By combining the elements of chess strategy with cognitive learning skills and memory techniques, you will get sharper and more decisive. info@calvaryofossining.org, calvaryofossining.org Fresh Funky Wednesday with Sammy Wags

Thursdays: Karaoke Night Every Other Thursday 9:00pm – 10:00pm Gleasons 911 South St Peekskill, NY 10566 1pm, Mahjongg Club at the Mt. Kisco Library After School Story Time @ Little Joe's (Katonah) 4:30pm, It's story time with Miss Kathy.

914-232-7278 Teen and Tween Yoga at Yoga Sol 6-7pm, 914.930.1730 Bereavement Support Group 7:30pm. First and third Thursday of the month, in St. Augustine's church. Deacon Steven DeMartino at (845) 260-5637 or WellnessSupport@archny.org Thirsty Thursday Karaoke Night 9pm-1am, The Huddle, Sleepy Hollow Fridays: Insider’s Tour - Stone Farms Center Self guided tour – See firsthand how Greg Barbara, CPA Stone Barns is helping improve how PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE: America eats and farms Mah Jongg  Business and Individual Tax Preparation 1-3:30pm, Temple Israel. tinwwall@gmail.  Business and Individual Tax Planning com  Bookkeeping Free Fridays  Other Accounting Services Parents with children 18 - 36 months, 914-539-2597 • Gregbarbara67@gmail.com join us for FREE weekly play dates. Have

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ONGOING ACTIVITIES fun with your child while meeting other families. RSVP is requested but not required. RJCC Yorktown Branch, 2966 Crompond Rd (Route 202), Yorktown Heights. Jennifer@ rosenthaljcc.org Vet2Vet Peer Support Group 3:30pm, Mt. Kisco Library Friday Night Film and Potluck 6-9pm, Bring a healthy meal to share and watch a film, meet new people and help celebrate the farm. Registration required. The film series will continue on the third Friday of the month. Details of films to be screened will be advised in weekly emails.

Bingo 7:30pm, St Columbanus Church. fsamoylopastor@gmail. com Karaoke Night 9pm-1am, C & C Music will be at Michaels Bar in Pleasantville hosting WILD FRIDAY NIGHT KARAOKE Third Friday through November

6-8pm, South Washington & Main St. tarrytownthirdfriday@ gmail.com Friday and Saturday: Weekly Sabbath services Yorktown Jewish Center at 8:00 PM on Friday evenings, and at 9:15 AM on Saturday mornings. Light refreshments are served and everyone is invited and welcome to join us as we share in the warmth, knowledge and friendship within our congregation! info@yorktownjewishcenter

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Havdalah in Pajamas 6-7pm FREE. Havdalah is the weekly end of the Jewish Sabbath. This special evening includes bedtime stories, songs, a family Havdalah service and a light dinner. Bet Torah Nursery School, 914-666-7595 bettorah.org Pleasantville Farmers Market (through Nov 21) 8:30am-1pm, Memorial Plaza (next to the train station) pleasantvillefarmersmarket.org The John Jay Homestead Farm Market in Katonah (through Oct 31) 10:30-11:30am, John Jay Homestead State Historic Site.

TaSH in Tarrytown, Lyndhurst Mansion 8:30am-2pm, TaSH with vegetables grown in the fertile Black Dirt region of Orange County, N.Y. Walk at Brinton Brook Sanctuary 9-11am, Monthly on second Sat. Held rain or shine. Meet at main parking area off Route 9A. sawmillriveraudubon. org Drop in for Tech Help 11:30am, Mt. Kisco Public Library. No appt necessary Van Cortlandtville Historical Society 2pm, Meets monthly on the third Saturday at the Little Red Schoolhouse, 297 Locust Ave. 914-736-7868 Saturdays & Sundays: Project Feeder Watch at Croton Point Nature Center 8-10am, Stop by to learn local winter birds and help count.

Insider’s Tour - Stone Farms Center Self guided tour – See firsthand how Stone Barns is helping improve how America eats and farms. info@ stonebarnscenter.org Spin & Knit 11am-1pm. Monthly, First Sun & Third Sat. Calling all spinners and knitters, beginning or experienced! Come gather in an informal atmosphere and be part of a monthly spinning and knitting group. No fee or registration required for first time attendees. hilltophanoverfarm.org LOVE, THE FIRST OF THE SEVEN VIRTUES Sat & Sun through 12/6, Love is depicted in all its

wonderful variety, whether heterosexual, homosexual, transsexual, or non-sexual. Love is expressed in artworks in which the adoration of nature and animals is as strong and deep as any human bond. Finally, love is observed as memory, offering, shrine, and celebration. jbrody@hvcca. org Sundays: Kicked into Shape Boot Camp 8-9am, All levels welcome 26 Hollis Lane, Croton $15. To register jenjiles@aol.com Hastings Flea Second Sunday May – November 10am-4pm, Metro North Train station parking lot by the Hudson River.

Sunday Family Story Time @ Little Joe's (Katonah) 11am, Bring your munchkins for a visit and a story. Great for working parents! 914-232-7278 Cortlandt Youth Center Open 1-5pm, Ages 7-10 only. Parents must stay with their child. 3 Memorial Dr, Croton Multicultural Folk Dancing in Peekskill 6:30-8:30pm, First Hebrew Congregation, 813 Main Street,Learn the skill and joy of the folk dance of different cultures: Israeli, Balkan, Scandinavian and More! The first Sunday of every month--Fall Semester-10/11 (second Sunday), 11/1, and 12/6. FirstHebrew.org More Activities: Kathonah Museum of Art Guided Tours 2:30 pm, Tues-Sun. katonahmuseum.org School Instrument Rentals in Croton on Hudson Please visit us and compare rental prices. Maybe now is a good time to switch! Carol@CortArts.com

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A special “Santa’s Mailbox” will be set up in the Town Hall lobby, beginning December 1. Children can drop off or mail their letters to this mailbox, and Santa will send them a personalized letter in reply. Santa’s Mailbox will be available from November 30 to December 18. All letters to Santa must be received in the mailbox no later than 4:00 p.m. on December 17 to insure a reply.

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Ham and Cheese in Puff Pastry N

eed a wow of a brunch dish? This is it! Ham and cheese encased in crisp buttery puff pastry. Can anything compare to the crackly thousand (yes, thousand) layered buttery puff pastry? Hot, melt-in-yourmouth goodness? The pastry can be purchased but you might want to make your own. A tart salad alongside goes well. And why not start with Bellinis?

Ingredients 1 lb. puff pastry* 2 T Dijon mustard ¾ lb. good quality ham, cut into a ½-inch dice ½ lb. Gruyere cheese shredded on large holes of box grater Egg wash made from I egg and 1 T water, beaten Procedure Cut 1 lb. piece of puff pastry in half. Roll out to fit a 10 X 15 baking sheet. Place parchment paper or a silicone mat on the baking sheet. Transfer pastry sheet to baking sheet.

Spread mustard over sheet leaving a 1-inch border. Evenly Photo by Michael Kirigin

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spread ham over mustard, also leaving 1-inch border.

Sprinkle cheese on top of ham.

Roll out the other piece of puff pastry to 10 X 15. Place on top of cheese layer. With a small sharp knife cut the edges straight. Press indentations around the edge with the tines of the back of a fork. Chill for at least 20 minutes.

Heat oven to 450 degrees. Take out pastry and brush with egg wash. Cut a few decorative slits to allow steam to escape. Place cold pastry in hot oven. This gives the pastry a sudden burst of heat giving it a good start to its rise. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown and puffed. Let cool briefly. Cut into squares and serve. Makes 6 servings.

*Puff pastry can be purchased. I strongly recommend the Mitchell Lipton serves as Dean of Admissions and Records Dufour brand as it is made with butter. Have you tried making your own? Sure, it takes a while, but it’s fun, therapeutic (Beating the block of butter is a great stress reliever) and very much worth the effort. Most of the time is inactive.

You just have to be hanging around the house that day.

There’s a quick method and a regular method. The quick method involves cutting up the butter and working it into the dough, but honestly, find the regular method muchand has a b AnneIDiFini, LMSW is originally fromnot Denmark more work and you get a higher rise from more layers. If you want to make your own, just email me at sweetpaprika@optonline.net and I'll send you the recipe and process photos.

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More Holiday Happenings Continued from page 31 SANTA’S MAILBOX IN BUCHANAN Mail or drop your letter by Dec. 16th to get a letter back. to 236 Tate Ave. Buchanan, NY 10511. The hours to drop your letter at the town hall are M-F 8:30-4:30 SANTA’S LETTERS IN CROTON Date: Starting December 1 through December 15 Santa’s elves will be placing mailboxes at the Municipal Building in at 1Van Wyck St. and at Save Mor Crotonon-Hudson . Only letters received by December 15th are guaranteed an answer. Return name and address must be included. No post­age required.

Dear Santa: I have been good this year.....

TREE LIGHTING IN CROTON Date: Wednesday, December 2 Time: Caroling: 5:30 PM Tree Lighting: 6:00 PM Location: Vassallo Park. Come join your neighbors and friends as we light the evergreen tree in Vassallo Park. A great event for the whole family. Come join the fun!

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA OSSINING Saturday, December 12th 10:00am & 11:00am 2 sessions. 1 to 12 year olds 10am or 11am seating. There is a limit of 100 per session.

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Sunday, December 6 (Date tentative & subject to change) 5:00 pm Law Park Pavilion Please park at the Library, the Congregational Church or Van Lu Van. The Village will once again celebrate the Holiday season with our 21st annual, community-wide Holiday Sing-A-Long event this winter. It’s a wonderful celebration of peace, unity and Continued on page 35

VOUVRAY 2014, Les Vaux Louis (FR) Vouvray is a town in the Loire Valley and the best known grape grown in the eight villages around the town is Chenin Blanc.

This Vouvray has a golden color and a bouquet of peach and lemon. Good Acidity Is balanced with attractive flavors of green apples, honeysuckle and honey. A fresh, lemony finish makes this a great dinner wine.

PINOT NOIR 2013, Murphy-Goode (CA) Using grapes from various vineyards along the California coast, this Pinot Noir has a deep cherry color and a bouquet of cooked fruit with hints of cinnamon. The palate is well balanced between flavors of vanilla from the French and American oak and black cherry flavors and spice. Cherry flavors follow right through to the finish.

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Santa is coming to town Saturday December 12, 2015!!

The Cortlandt Engine Company No. 1 and the Montrose Fire Department will be sponsoring their annual holiday visit on Saturday December 12, 2015, beginning at 1 PM. They will be stopping at various locations throughout the Montrose Fire District distributing candy canes and coloring books to the children of the community. Your Montrose Firefighters will sponsor the visit around the area by fire engine. Two routes are scheduled. Residents who have children who are unable to meet at the scheduled locations because of special needs, i.e. disability, illness, etc., are requested to call the Fire Department to make special arrangements for a visit on that day. Any questions regarding our visit or to make special arrangements, please call 737-8919 and leave a message. All telephone calls will be returned.

Engine 122 - Route 2

Engine 121 - Route 1

1:00 Hunt Ave & Travis Ave 1:10 Trolley Rd & Adele Ct 1:20 Glenwood Dr & Beechland Ct 1:30 Sunset Rd & Montrose Point Rd 1:40 Montrose Point Rd & Francis Dr 1:50 Meadow Rd & Kings Ln 2:00 Meadow Rd & High Rd 2:10 Meadow Rd & Seward Ct 2:20 Tommy Thurber Ln & Sunset Rd 2:30 Dutch St & O'Connor Ct. 2:40 Dutch St & Crugers Ave 2:45 Dutch St & Sycamore Ct. 2:50 Pine Hill Rd & Old Post Rd 3:00 Laurel Hill Rd & Angela Dr 3:10 Laurel Hill Rd & Louis Ln 3:20 Springvale Rd & Skytop 3:30 Springvale Rd & Summit Pl 3:40 Dove Ct- Amberlands 3:50 Scenic Dr & Baltic Pl-Amberlands 4:00 Scenic Dr & Bldg #25-Amberlands 4:10 Scenic Dr-Amberlands #26-31 4:20 Scenic Circle & Scenic Dr.

1:00 Albany Post Rd & Roundtree Ln 1:10 Orchard St & James St 1:20 Travis Ln & Scala Dr 1:30 Pamela Dr & Elliott Dr 1:40 Lower Washington St & Sassi Dr 1:50 Westminister Dr & Coventry Ct 2:00 Westminister Dr & Watch Hill Rd 2:10 Washington St & Devonshire Ct 2:20 Watch Hill Rd & Crosby Ct 2:30 Watch Hill Rd & Elana Dr 2:40 Watch Hill Rd & Aida Ln 2:50 Watch Hill Rd & John Cava Ln 3:00 Watch Hill Rd & Roberta Dr 3:10 Watch Hill Rd & Flanders Ln 3:20 Furnace Dock & Furnace Brook Dr 3:30 Furnace Dock & Inwood Ln 3:40 Furnace Dock & Hickory Ln 3:50 Lower Washington & Amalfi Dr 4:00 Chester Ct & Harrison Dr 4:10 Albany Post Rd & Spice Hill 4:20 Round Top Appt Complex

Croton’s Fire Department’s Annual Candy Cane run with Santa Claus will begin at 10am and end at 3:00pm on Sunday Dec. 12th. Santa rides around in the fire truck stopping at various locations to greet children and hand out candy canes. Bring your camera! The scheduled locations will be posted on the Fire Department’s website at: http://www.crotonfd.org/. The rain date is scheduled for Dec. 20th.

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More Holiday Happenings Continued from page 33 fellowship that we encourage all to attend! Enjoy music & sing-a-long to songs of the season in beautiful Law Park. Warm beverages will be served, and attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite holiday desserts to share with friends and neighbors! We need volunteers!

WINTER POPS This year’s Westchester Philharmonic’s annual Winter Pops concert on Dec. 20 is going to be a ‘Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’ event, featuring a performance by Ashley Brown, who originated the Broadway role of Mary Poppins. The must-see concert features American songbook standards and holiday favorites with a mix of conductor Ted Sperling’s classical picks, including Gershwin’s "Rhapsody in Blue." The

holiday fun continues at a Pops after-party where the audience can mingle with the stars and enjoy small bites and fine wines. Early reservations for both the concert and party are a must! Tickets: $30-$98; $22 for party with a concert ticket purchase. Buy online or call 914-682-3707, Ext. 10. Performances will take place at 3 p.m. in The Concert Hall at The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase. For the complete season schedule, visit www.westchesterphil.org.

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More Holiday Happenings Continued from page 35 ADVENTURE TO SANTA Last year, this DreamWorks interactive attraction was a sellout, so this year, with a new name, “Adventure to Santa,” it has extended its dates at Westchester’s Ridge Hill. The holiday experience blends storytelling and technology to take families on an interactive journey with Shrek and Donkey on a visit to the North Pole to search for Santa. It also includes a 2,000-square-foot holiday cottage featuring animated surfaces surrounded by thousands of animated LED lights. Visitors can stop by Nov. 7-Dec. 24, but reservations are required (accepted now), and can be made at ridgehill.com. Ridge Hill, One Ridge Hill Blvd., Yonkers. 914-207-2900.

SPARKLE! AT BOSCOBEL The seasonal celebration showcases the Boscobel mansion decorated in its holiday best, with lighting displays in the gardens and grounds. Guided tours by candlelight and a variety of holiday attractions including Sparkle Queen stilt walker and ice carving demonstrations, the illuminated Hoop Dancers. Enjoy the sounds of the season with performances by The Taghanik Chorale and — new this year — Holiday Jazz with The Libby Richman Trio and Puppet Power show with Jonathan Geffner. Families can visit with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and watch a light-up magic show with Margaret Steele and illuminated hoop dancing performances with the Sparkle Spinners. Open from 5-9 p.m. Dec. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19. There are two ticket levels available: Grounds Only and Grounds Plus, which includes a Twilight Tour. (Twilight Tours are by advance reservation only. Space is limited and they do sell out quickly.) Both ticket levels include all of the attractions and are on sale now at boscobel.org. Not a night owl? No worries, Boscobel also offers Daytime Holiday Tours from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. daily Nov. 25-Dec. 31, except Tuesdays.

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More Holiday Happenings KENNY ROGER"S ONCE AGAIN IT’S CHRISTMAS TOUR featuring Linda Davis to the County Center.

This might be his fans last chance to see Kenny in Westchester as he recently announced he’s retiring from touring in 2016. Kenny will be performing Christmas and Holiday favorites plus the classic hits that made him one of the be The New Rochelle High School choir will be joining him on stage.

Rogers will also be celebrating the release of “Once Again It’s Christmas,” his first new Christmas album in 17 years.

“I can’t tell you how much fun it was recording a Christmas record again,” Rogers said in a press release. “I’m excited for people to hear it. I feel this is a special group of songs both old and new.”

“Christmas is my favorite time of year,” Rogers added. “It’s a very important season for me, especially now that I have twin boys who just turned 11 years old. It’s reminded me of how you see it through different eyes when you’re a parent. It’s wonderful.”

Concert tickets are available for $87.50, $70.50, & $51.50 and can be purchased in person at the County Center box

office; online at Ticketmaster.com; or by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000.

As part of the festivities Homestyle is hosting a pre-show buffet inspired by Kenny Roger’s cookbook. Buffet tickets are available for $29.00 and are all inclusive. The buffet starts at 6:00 p.m. and the concert at 8:00 p.m.

Holiday Concert & Sing-Along with the Joey D. Jazz Ensemble: Sunday, Dec. 13th 2 pm.

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BENNETT PLAYS: a free children's concert series.

Come and enjoy a piano recital with Dimitri Nikolaev.

Sunday December 13 at 2pm BENNETT TALKS: The Nutcracker -- a ballerina’s inside story Diana Marie White, Director of Scarsdale Ballet Studio and former soloist with the New York City Ballet, will talk about her journey with the Holiday classic.

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Buying Your Child Their First

MACHINE I

am sew excited about how many parents want to get their kids their first sewing machines this Christmas and Hanukkah or as Birthday gifts.

Sew.... here are my thoughts: A child’s or teen’s first sewing machine should be a standard-size sewing machine, even if the child is 7, 8 or 9 years old. When purchasing a first sewing machine, you should avoid machines whose product names include any of the following words: Mini, Little, Lil’, Kids, Children’s, Toy, Junior, Pixie or Battery-Operated.

No machine with any of those words in their name will last very long, nor can those machines handle the speed, foot pressure or fervor of a child first sewing. They are too lightweight and so basic, that they easily jam and break and turn more kids off of sewing that on to it.

You can find a great first machine under $100. There are sales I’ve seen posted on Amazon’s Daily Deals, showing great machines for as low as $74.99!

You want to select a machine that has weight. The heavier the machine, the more sturdy it will be and the less it will shake. Keep that in mind because many new sewers really seem to sew with a heavy foot. Also, I personally prefer a front-loading bobbin, as opposed to a drop-in bobbin.

Machines with drop-in bobbins seem to have more plastic components and therefore can be less sturdy, than those with front-loading bobbins.

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A few decent machine choices for new sewers are: ● Singer Models: 2932, 1507WC or 2259 ● Janome Models: 2206 or 2212 ● Brother LS2125i ● Brother Models: XL2600I or Computerized Model CS6000I (both have a drop in bobbins, but we like them) These are a few good ones that won’t break the bank!

Plus even though they are good first machines, they aren’t necessarily beginner machines. These machines should last, if taken care of properly, for years. Hey, the kids should take their machines to college with them!

Thanks, Happy Day and Groovy Sewing!

Groovy on Grand is owned by Andrea Kennedy Andrews. Andrea is a Fashion Designer and Fashion Trade Publisher with 30 years experience in the fashion industry. She's designed for Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Bob Mackie, Pierre Cardin, YleV, Sunny Leigh and others, and has costume designed for TV and theatre groups. Andrea runs the drop-in design and birthday party experiences at Groovy on Grand, as well as professionally teaches fashion design, wearable art techniques and apparel sourcing at the college level. Her summers are spent running Camp Groovy on Grand- a fashion design camp for ages 9-16!

Pop in and create your own fashions, graphics, and wearable-art! We promise you will have a groovy and empowering experience! Studio is located at 9 Old Post Road South, in Croton-on-Hudson, NY. Studio Tel: 914 271 1030, 914 271 6121 Party Booking Tel: 212 691 5873. Follow us at: Facebook.com/groovyongrand, Twitter.com/groovyongrand, or Instagram.com/groovyongrand.

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More Holiday Happenings Continued from page 37 EXPERIENCE THE TALE OF EBENEZER SCROOGE LIKE YOU NEVER HAVE BEFORE! Nestle in to historic Christ Episcopal Church and let master storyteller Jonathan Kruk, complete with musical accompaniment, regale you with his adaptation of this Charles Dickens classic. Performances last about an hour.

Washington Irving served as a vestryman at this 1837 red brick church. His pew remains on display for visitors to see!

Recommended for ages 10+.

Tickets Adults, $25 Children under 18, $20 Members receive a $5 discount per ticket 2015 Evenings Dec. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20 at Christ Episcopal Church Advance tickets required Performances at 3:30, 4:45, 6 pm (Dec. 20: Performances at 6 and 7:15pm only)

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA & HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES IN BRIARCLIFF Saturday Dec 5, 2015 – 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM All Saints' Church 201 Scarborough Road Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 Map Join Santa for breakfast, a photo, performances by a dance team, and a Boy Scout sing-a-long! The cost is $10.

Breakfast seatings are 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.-noon. Holiday vendors will be at the event as well.

Organized by the All Saints' nursery school, the event will be concurrent with a day of the church's annual Christmas tree and wreath sale. Call 914-941-6955 or 844-2065 for breakfast reservations (required). Continued on page 40

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Decemberber 2015 Highlights Taters without Tots - and other Goodies Wed, Dec 2, 7:30 - 9:00PM Enjoy an adult evening with a glass of wine while you make latkes and bake rugalech with a variety of toppings. Have a bite to eat and bring some goodies home. Baked by Susan, 163 Grand Street, Croton-onHudson $20/person, mimimum 8 adults Hanukkah Party - Bring in the Light! Sun, Dec 13, 4:00 - 6:00pm Matt Dorner, or Mainstages, a children's educational theater, will engage us in "The Hanukkah Game Show", an interactive event packed with trivia challenge, a Giant Dreidel Spin-off, Latke Toss and so much more. Make candy dreidels, enjoy latkes and jelly donuts before the show. Bring your menorah and we'll end the evening with a menorah lighting. Rosenthal JCC, 600 Bear Ridge Road, Pleasantville Pre-pay on-line at www.rosenthaljcc.org/hanukkah2015 Pre-register: $6/person or $20/famiy At the door: $7/person or $25/family

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More Holiday Happenings Continued from page 39 NEW WESTCHESTER SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA'S 4TH ANNUAL MESSIAH SING-ALONG Sunday Dec 6, 2015 – 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Briarcliff Congregational Church 30 South State Road Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 Map New Westchester Symphony Orchestra New Westchester Symphony Orchestra's (NewWSO's) annual Messiah Sing-Along returns to Briarcliff Congregational Church on Sunday, December 6 from 3-5pm.

Come sing your favorite Messiah choruses from *all three parts*, as well as arias usually reserved for soloists, to a full orchestra accompaniment! There's nothing else like it in Westchester County.

Tickets are $10, available online at http://www. newsymphony.org. Vocal scores will be available for rental

or purchase, or bring your own! $10, includes optional score rental New Westchester Symphony Orchestra: New Westchester Symphony Orchestra (NewWSO) offers amateur instrumental musicians in and around Westchester County an opportunity to build musicianship in a supportive, non-competitive setting while practicing and performing significant orchestral and ensemble works.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: CLAYTON BRYANT WITH SPECIAL GUEST MELBA MOORE Sunday Dec 13, 2015 – 7:00 PM Paramount Hudson Valley 1008 Brown Street Peekskill, NY 10566 Map Clayton Bryant (Oscar & Grammy Winning Best Documentary “20 Feet From Stardom) is taking the Pop/ Rock/Soul world by storm. His list of personal tutors reads like a “who’s-who” of Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame royalty: 2011-Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductee Darlene Love, The Late, Great Luther Vandross, Roger Daltrey (lead singer of “The Who”), Singer/Songwriters Ashford & Simpson.

Home for the Holidays will quickly become the signature event for ARTS10566 and HRH by providing youth with positive & creative ways to express themselves on a professional performance level as well as bring awareness to increase access to comprehensive primary and

Childrenspace,

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More Holiday Happenings preventive health care and to improve the health status of our community, especially for the underserved and vulnerable.

Joining Clayton is a cast of sought after musicians & singers who collectively have worked for Drake, J. Cole, Kanye West , SNL & countless others. This isn’t your typical holiday novelty show,” It’s a Holiday Extravangza, with music ranging from Pop, Rock, R&B and Gospel. “We will be performing songs form some of the artists I’ve had the pleasure of backing up, some songs from my debut album & some holiday classics with a twist. This will be the start of a Holiday tradition you don’t want to miss.

Clayton will be joined by American R&B singer and actress Melba Moore (b. New York, NY, 29 October 1945) is a four-time Grammy nominee and the winner of the 1970 Tony Award for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical, for her performance as Lutiebelle in Purlie. With a total of eleven top ten U.S. hits on the Billboard charts over the past 40 years.

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VAN CORTLANDTVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY The Van Cortlandtville Historical, organized in 1921, is composed of local residents whose interest include gathering and sharing the rich history of the community and nearby areas and preserving the Little Red Schoolhouse at 297 Locust Avenue, where the allvolunteer organization is based. Each year, Society docents give more than 500 local fourth-graders a taste of 1840’s-style education at the Schoolhouse, which is preserved as a living museum. Other activities include re-enactments, field trips, informative speakers and a self-guided tour. Photos, memorabilia and genealogical records from local families are welcome. All interested Continued on page 43

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Children Will Surprise You

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’ve been teaching cooking classes for children for over 2 years and I am always happy when parents are amazed at the foods their children will eat during the classes. I have seen parents awestruck that their child ate vegetables willingly, and I have heard several variations of the exclamation: “I can’t believe he/she ate something that didn’t resemble a bagel or a pizza!”

There’s a delightful combination of factors at work that permits them to eat more eclectic foods or variations of foods they wouldn’t eat at home. There’s the very obvious one that the children made it themselves and they take ownership of the process and the result. While also potentially a contrary factor, peer pressure can work well when the children see their classmates eating the recipe. And of course, when mom isn’t the one asking them to at least try the new food, we get a different response!

During our classes, I lead the kids in making a recipe using a particular ingredient like a seasonal vegetable or an ingredient relevant to the cuisine we are cooking. In the past month, we have been cooking with butternut squash and beets. Even I was a bit amazed at the voracity with which the kids in all of my classes ate fresh gnocchi prepared with butternut squash and beets!!

Here’s a simple recipe for Butternut Squash Gnocchi that you can make at home with your chefs! (Adapted from blogs online).

Ingredients: 1 butternut squash, cut lengthwise and seeded 3+ cups of flour 1 tsp dried rosemary, or 1 stalk fresh - minced 1 tsp dried thyme, or 4 fresh single sprigs – minced 1 tsp salt

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Directions: Sprinkle the squash with salt and a bit of olive oil and add a bit of water to the pan.

Bake squash in Pyrex or baking pan (face-down) for 30-45 minutes, or until tender.

Once squash cools scoop out flesh and mash or puree with a hand mixer.

Add the herbs to the squash, and then add 1 cup of flour at a time until the dough isn’t sticky.

Make little balls out of the dough and then boil in salted water for 10 minutes, or until they float to the top!

No sauce was needed for the kids to gobble them up, but you can melt a little butter with sage leaves if you’re so inclined!! Enjoy!!

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More Holiday Happenings Continued from page 41 people are welcome at the monthly meetings, which are held at the Schoolhouse on the third Saturday at 2 p.m.

To schedule a visit at another time, to hear a recorded up date or to leave a message, please call the Schoolhouse at 914-736-7868.

DISCOUNT TICKETS - “AN EVENING” DINNER THEATRE Courtesy of Westchester Recreation & Parks Society. Just mention the Westchester Recreation & Park Society to receive a courtesy discount. (Does not apply to Matinees, Saturday or special performances) Call: 592-2222 For Group Discount (20 or more).

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Kids and Habits!

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lot of parents make the mistake of letting their children eat whatever they want, like chips, ice cream, and other junk food based on the premise that they’ll quickly burn the calories off. Unfortunately, as their children get older, these bad habits are carried over and cause all kinds of problems with their health, selfesteem, etc. and the parents are often blamed for these outcomes.

Parenting is one of the most difficult jobs in the world — in a sense that a single mistake could cause a generation’s worth of damage. At a young age, children will absorb everything they learn from their teachers, their friends, and their environment, but they will absorb whatever their parents tell them more readily than the other sources mentioned. As they grow older, however, they start to become more rigid and may be less receptive to their parents’ wishes, and more receptive to the outside world.

Knowing that in the future, your children may eventually listen to you less and perhaps listen to their peers more, you’ll want to equip them with the necessary knowledge to face the world while they’re still young. Would that mean that you should force them to eat iceberg lettuce for breakfast and resent pizza, fries, and other junk food that surround them? Of course not.

You’ll want to make sure that they know that while they may be able to enjoy the treats you’re giving them now, they’ll need to change these habits as they grow older to accommodate their changing nutritional needs. This type of discipline will affect the other aspects of your children’s life, including being able to study even though they hate the subject, being kind to someone they dislike, etc.

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by Phylliscore Kirigin sweetpaprika.wordpre they’ll be: Disciplined enough to control their cravings and urges Respectful enough to listen to their parents Focused enough to pursue their goals and dreams Strong enough to defend themselves physically and emotionally Committed to the core values and principles you pass on

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By Kimchildren Bjorge, Photographer, Potter, Wildlife Rehabilitator Since wanting to have all of these values can put a lot of pressure on the parents, you might want to consider enrolling them in martial arts classes. With kids’ martial arts classes, your children will be able to acquire more easily these important qualities that will surely change their lives, all while having lots of fun interacting with other children and Susan Chasen is a Certified Nutrition & Health Coach learning new things every day.

After enrolling your children in martial arts classes, you’ll start to see amazing changes take place in your children’s attitude and behavior. They’ll be much more ready to face the world as they grow olderisand much happier in who practices Dr. Barry J Glaser an orthodontic specialist general, knowing that they have the necessary values and traits to be successful in life.

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CORTLANDT TOWN CENTER, CORTLANDT ROOM RENTAL! The Community Room at the Cortlandt Town Center is available for the rental use by Town Residents and Town groups. For reservations and information please call the Recreation Office at 734-1079, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for available dates. (No availability on weekends)

Organizations on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings after 5:00 p.m. and on Monday and Friday afternoons to Have a meeting, Arts and Crafts, Create some snacks or the Rock Wall for those 10 and up. For more information contact Colleen Anderson at 914-7360498 or email ColleenA@ townofcortlandt.com.

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Spice Up Your Holidays

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ith culinary spices that is! The smell of holiday spices in the air signals the Yuletide season is here. These aromatic spices not only add flavor to enhance food, but also contain beneficial nutrients to boost your immune system. It’s no surprise that Mother Nature has been using spices for thousands of years for healing and health.

A study by the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that many spices contain, ounce for ounce, dramatically higher antioxidant capacity than fruits & vegetables. Antioxidants help counteract the effect of free radicals, aid in the prevention of many diseases and contributes to optimal physical health.

Four of my favorite holiday spices are: 1) Cinnamon, a sweet spice that infuses warmth and energy throughout your body. Research suggests that cinnamon is effective in regulating blood sugar levels. With one of the richest food sources of antioxidants, powerful antibacterial powers and anti-inflammatory properties, be sure to sprinkle this on your foods to build your immune system during the cold and flu season.

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Add these spices to your holiday dessert table “guilt-free” with my Pumpkin Spice Truffle recipe, high in protein, healthy fats and fiber without added sugar. They are sure to excite your taste buds, curb your cravings and elevate your mood. Let me know how you like them.

Warmest Holiday Wishes, Susan Pumpkin Spice Truffles Ingredients: • 1 cup raw nuts or seeds (almonds, cashews, walnuts, sunflower) • 1/2 cup meejool dates, putted (approx. 7) • 1/4 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened • 1 tsp. chia seeds • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg • 1/4 tsp. cloves • 1/4 tsp. ground ginger • 1 tbs. dried gogi berries (optional) Directions: 1. In a food processor blend nuts, seeds, spices & dates until it forms a sticky ball.

2. Add gogi berries and quickly process in to date mixture.

3. Roll dough in small balls.

4. Roll balls in coconut.

5. Refrigerate or freeze until ready to eat.

Susan Chasen is a Certified Nutrition & Health Coach. She is the founder of The Organic Teaching Kitchen where she offers nutrition coaching, “hands-oncooking” classes and nutrition workshops to adults, teens & kids.

Susan brings wellness into school classrooms and small businesses too. Girls Scout events and Baking and Cooking Birthday Parties are fun for all ages at The Organic Teaching Kitchen.

Contact Susan to ask a health question or a complimentary health consultation. The Organic Teaching Kitchen is located at 18 Old Post Road South. Croton-on-Hudson, NY. Check out her monthly event workshop schedule at http://www.theorganicteachingkitchen.com or contact her at Susan@TheOrganicTeachingKitchen.com

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Hanukkah Celebration

Bring in the Light!

Sunday, Dec. 13, 4:00 - 6:00pm 600 Bear Ridge Road, Pleasantville

Trivia Challenge Giant Dreidel Spin-off Latke Toss and more!

Make Candy Dreidels Delicious Latkes and Jelly donuts Bring your own menorah & enjoy candle lighting FUN for the whole family!

Pre-register - www.rosenthaljcc.org/hanukkah2015 Preregister $20/family, at the door $25/family More info contact cathy@rosenthaljcc.org or 914-741-0333

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pre Teens and teens WHAT'S GOING ON CORTLANDT TEEN FREE PROGRAMS Take place at 3 Memorial Dr, Croton. Advanced registration required for all programs at 736-0498.

DROP IN PROGRAM - Ages 11-18 (11 years only if graduated from the fifth grade) Drop in activities include Cable TV, ping pong, games, arts & crafts center, weight and exercise room (Supervision), outside basketball, pool tables, rock climbing and many more special programs.

Monday thru Thursday: 3:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Friday: 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Saturday: 1:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.

ROCK CLIMBING NIGHTS Can you make it to the top? Stop by the youth center and try our brand new rock climbing wall to see if you have what it takes! Certified Adult Supervision will be present at ALL times. *Now open on Sundays for youth ages 7- 10!!!

Dates & Times: Tuesday - 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday - 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Thursday - 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Saturdays - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sundays - 2:00 p.m. -4:00 p.m. (ages 7-10) ROCK WALL COMPETITION First Saturday of every month 6-9pm must pre-register.

Weight Room Tues-Thur 5-6pm. Supervised weight room including treadmill, universal gym, free weights, bench, bike and brand new Concept 2 rowing machine.

Canteen Program Tues & Wed 7-9pm, Fri 8-10:30pm FREE Muriel H. Morabito Community Center, 29 WestBrook Dr, Cortlandt Manor. Open gym, basketball, board games, adn arts & crafts.

Mondays: Open Gym 7:30-9:30pm Hen Hud School District residents only age 11-18. Come join us to play free basketball. FREE

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CUE Fri & Sat 7:30-10:30pm FREE Cortlandt Town Center (in the rear of the bldg by the movie theater) for ALL HS students from Hen Hud, Croton, adn Lakeland.

Play pool, ping-pong, nok hockey, foos ball, games.

Satellite tv and refreshments.

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT NOR WEST REGIONAL RECREATION SERVICES PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT – YEAR ROUND Nor-West offers employment to students ages 16 and up, working with children and adults,. Good working experience for persons interested in working in the Human Services or Special Education fields. Make you own work schedule, flexible hours.

Call Nor-West for an application 737-4797 YOUTH EMPLOYMENT SERVICE Marie Zavaglia, Coordinator/ Joyce Lettis, Asst.

Coordinator HS STUDENTS: Looking for work, register with Y.E.S. HENDRICK HUDSON H.S.: Y.E.S. 275-5881 – located in the library entrance.

YOUTH CENTER JOB BOARD: CHECK FOR JOB LISTINGS A 24-hour answering service is being maintained at Hendrick Hudson High School for both Hendrick Hudson and Walter Panas High School students at 275-5881. Call anytime and leave your name and telephone number and your call will be returned.

CROTON YOUTH/TEEN PROGRAMS Croton Recreation – 271-8562 OPEN GYM: Tuesdays 8:30-10pm PVC New Gym PEEKSKILL YOUTH/TEEN PROGRAMS KILEY YOUTH CENTER The Kiley Youth Center, located at 709 Main Street, provides year-round supervised youth programs. The Center operates Monday through Saturday from 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm and programs are free of charge. Registration at the Kiley Center is required. For more information call the Kiley Center at 734-4256 after 3:00 pm.

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The NBA Development League is the NBA’s official minor league, preparing players, coaches, officials, trainers, and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league’s research and development laboratory.

Featuring 19 teams with one-to-one affiliations with NBA franchises for the first time ever during 2015-16 season, the league offers elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.

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EVENT LOCATIONS

Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts 149 Girdle Ridge Road, Katonah NY 10536 (914) 232-1252 boxoffice@caramoor.org; www.caramoor.org Copeland House at Merestead 455 Byram Lake Road, Mt. Kisco, NY 10549 914-788-4659 www.coplandhouse.org office@ coplandhouse.org

Croton Point Nature Center Croton Point Park, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 914-862-5297 www.westchestergov.com/parks Embark 925 South St, Peekskill, NY 10566 Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583 914.723-3470 info@greenburghnaturecenter.org http://greenburghnaturecenter.org/

Hilltop Hanover Farm 1271 Hanover St. Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 914-962-2368 hilltophanoverfarm.org

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Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art 1701 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 914-788-0100 www.hvcca.org Katonah Museum of Art 134 Jay St, Katonah, NY 10536 (914) 232-9555 www.katonahmuseum.org Lasdon Park Arboretum and Veterans Memorial 2610 Amawalk Road (Route 35), Katonah, NY 10536 (914) 864-7268 www.lasdonpark.org TTK2@westchestergov.com Muscoot Farm 51 Route 100, Katonah, NY 10536 (914) 864-7282 info@muscootfarm.org www.muscootfarm.org New Era Creative Space 1016 Brown St, Peekskill, NY 10566 info@necspace.com http://necspace.com/ Paramount Hudson Valley 1008 Brown Street, Peekskill NY 10566 914 739 0039 http://paramounthudsonvalley.com/

Pruyn Audubon Sanctuary 275 Millwood Road, Chappaqua, NY 10514 www.sawmillriveraudubon.org/Pruyn.html Stone Barns Center 630 Bedford Road Pocantico Hills, NY 10591 914-366-6200 stonebarnscenter.org Tarrytown Music Hall 13 Main St, Tarrytown, NY 10591 (914) 631-3390 tarrytownmusichall.org Teatown Lake Reservation 1600 Spring Valley Rd, Ossining, NY 10562 (914) 762-2912 info@teatown.org www.teatown.org Westchester Broadway Theatre 1 Broadway Plaza, Elmsford, NY 10523 (914) 592-2222 broadwaytheatre.com Westmoreland Sanctuary 260 Chestnut Ridge Road, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 914-666-8448 westmorelandsanctuary.org Yorktown Jewish Center 2966 Crompond Rd, Yorktown Hts, 10598 245-2324 info@yorktownjewishcenter.org yorktownjewishcenter.org

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SENIORS

Croton Seniors SENIOR ACTIVITIES The Senior Recreation Program provides an environment for continued learning, social interaction, and enjoyment through a variety of classes, one day courses, special events and trips. Programs are open to all Village and School District residents ages 60 and older. If space permits, non-residents may apply at a slightly higher fee.

BOOK LOVERS CLUB JEFFERSON VALLEY MALL SHOPPING On the second Thursday of each month, a shopping trip to the Jefferson Valley Mall is open to all Croton Seniors.

The bus leaves the Municipal Building at 9:30 AM and returns at approximately 1:30PM. To register, please contact Valerie Nolan at 271-5804.

LOCAL SHOPPING BUS A shopping bus is available twice per week, Mondays and Wednesdays,for seniors who need to go grocery shopping.

The bus takes residents to ShopRite, the bank or the post office. To register, please contact Valerie Nolan at 2715804.

Cortlandt Seniors COMPUTER CLASSES Computer classes are available to Town of Cortlandt Senior Citizens 60 +years of age. Six (6) seniors are needed to run each class. Call 528-1572 for information, fees and how to register. Registration will be based on a first come first served basis. See class description on next page. *ZUMBA GOLD CLASS with Suzi has the same great music and moves as a regular zumba class but the choreography is designed for bodies that are 55 and over. Besides the gold routine, there are even more reduced impact dance and fitness moves.

Begins in April.

Schedule of Senior Citizens Activities at the Muriel H. Morabito Community Center Monday 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Exercise and Line Dance Class with Cameron 12:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. Ceramics Class with Evelyn Tuesday 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Nor-Cort Senior Citizens Club Wednesday 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Cortlandt Senior Citizens Club Thursday 9:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Exercise Class with Gerri 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Verplanck Senior Citizen Club (Verplanck Schoolhouse)* 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Crompond Senior Citizens Club Friday 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Exercise Class with Lori** 12:15 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Zumba Class with Suzi* Peekskill Seniors MEDICARE/INSURANCE HELP 1st & 2nd Thursday of Month 10AM-1PM (In Library) Medicare Speaker at 10:30 AM on the second Tuesday of

Color Special for Mothers Day! May 8th-10th Color Special forColor Mothers Day! Receive $5 Off Process Color Special Mothers Day! May for 8th-10th Color Special for Mothers Day! May 8th-10th Seniors Wednesdays Color Special for Mothers Day! Receive $5 Off Color Process Color Special for Mothers May 8th-10th May 8th-10th Receive $5 Off Color Process $12 Haircuts All Day!Day! Color Special for Mothers Day! May 8th-10th Receive $5Off Off Color Process Receive $5 Color Process Color Special for Mothers Day! May 8th-10th Receive $5 Off Color Process Color Special for Mothers Day! May 8th-10th CARMEN’S UNISEX Receive $5 Off Color Process 8th-10th ReceiveMay $5 Off Color Process Receive $5 Riverside Off Color Process 364 South Avenue Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 Walk-ins-Welcome (914)271-3962

the month in the Senior Activity club room BINGO Monday , Tuesday & Thursday 10AM-12:00PM AEROBIC EXERCISE Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday – 10AM-11:00AM FALL PREVENTION EXERCISe Thursdays 10AM-11AM CHAIR YOGA Fridays 1pm Senior Club Meeting Schedules Nor-Cort Seniors Club......Tuesday 10:00am-3:00pm Cortlandt Seniors Club.....Wednesday 10:00am-3:00pm Crompond Seniors Club…Thursday 11:00am3:00pm (at Muriel H Morabito Community Center) Verplanck Seniors Club...Thursday 10:00am2:00pm (atVerplank Schoolhouse) Peekskill Seniors Club....Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm(atThe Neighborhood Center) Phelps Hospital Events 914-366-3000 Wed, Dec 2: Sleep Well Support Group 6:30pm Wed, Dec 2: Mind Games 2-3:30pm Mon, Dec 7: Balance Screenings 8:45-10am Tues, Dec 8: Better Breathers Club 12pm Tues, Dec 15: Senior Steps 10-11:30am Northern Westchester Hospital Events 914-666-1200 Thur, Dec 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Yoga with Janell Breck 3pm Fri, Dec 4, 11,18: Promoting Wellness and Healing Through Self-Care 11am Mon, Dec 7, 14, 21, 28: Yoga with Stephanie Harding 10am Tues, Dec 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Meditation with Annie West 11am Wed, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Yoga with Neva Goldstein 1pm NY Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital Events 914-737-9000 Wed, Dec 2: Take Shape for Life Seminar 6pm

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Library Events Hendrick Hudson Free Library

185 Kingsferry Road, Montrose 914.739.5654 henhudfreelibrary.org Children Programs Wed, Dec 2, 16: Music N Motion1:30pm Wed, Dec 2: Paws To Read 6:30pm Thur, Dec 3, 10, 17: Library Play Hour 10:15-11:15am Fri, Dec 4: Yakety Yak 2 4:15- 5:15pm Discuss the book "The Magician's Boy" by Susan Cooper while enjoying a snack. Register and receive your free book. For children grade 2 only.

Fri, Dec 11: Yakety Yak 3 4:15- 5:15pm Discuss the book "I Was a Third Grade Spy" by Mary Jane Auch while enjoying a snack. For children grade 3 only.

Register and receive your free book.

Sat, Dec 12: Candy Houses 10am and 1pm Create a candy house to take home and enjoy. Please bring a 1/2-pint empty milk carton, container of white icing, and a bag of candy to share with others. We will provide graham crackers.

Fri, Dec 18: Book Chat 4:15- 5:15pm Discuss the book "Ribsy" by Beverly Cleary while enjoying a snack. For children grades 4 & 5. Register and receive your free book.

Tues, Dec 29: New Year's Celebration 2-3pm Let's ring in the New Year at the Library! We'll explore how other countries celebrate the New Year, make a simple craft, enjoy some snacks and have a mock countdown! For children grades 2 through grade 5. Registration by phone begins Dec 15.

Teen Programs Tues, Dec 8: Teen Candy House 6pm Teens want to get in on the candy house fun, too! Grades 6 -12 be creative with your candy house then take it home to enjoy! Please bring a 1/2-pint empty drink carton, container of any color icing, and a bag of candy to share with others. We will provide the graham crackers. Use your imagination and sign up with friends!

Thur, Dec 17 Beading Earrings for Women’s Shelters 6pm Fri, Dec 18: Teen Movie Night Ant-Man (PG13) 6pm The Marvel superhero who can make himself tiny and talk to ants, that’s Ant-Man! See the recent film with your friends and enjoy pizza and dessert! For teens grade 6 – 12. Registration begins Dec 4.

Adult Programs Wed, Dec 2, 16: Book and Blanket 6:30pm Wed, Dec 2: Wednesday Evening Book Club: Lucky Us, Amy Bloom 7-8pm Thur, Dec 3: Senior Advisory Committee Informational Meeting 1-1:30pm Tues, Dec 8, 15: Color Yourself Calm: Coloring Club for Adults 6-7:30pm Wed, Dec 9: Genealogy 6:30- 8pm Thur, Dec 10: Holiday Cookie Exchange 6:30- 8pm Thur, Dec 17: HHFL Writing Group 10:30-12:30pm

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Thur, Dec 17: Beading Earrings for Women's Shelters 6-7pm Mon, Dec 21: Monday Afternoon Book Group--Orphan Train, Christina Baker Klinen 12:30-1:30pm Matinee Movies Thur, Dec 3: "Love & Mercy" 1:30-3:30pm (PG13), an unconventional portrait of Brian Wilson - singer, songwriter, and leader of the Beach Boys. Running time is 120 minutes.

Thur, Dec 10: "A Lego Brickumentary" 1:30-3:30pm This charming documentary delves into the extraordinary impact of the LEGO brick since its birth in 1958. Running time is 95 minutes.

Thur, Dec 17: "Mr. Holmes" 1:30-3:30pm (PG13), Ian McKellan is an aging Sherlock Holmes in this new twist on the world's most famous detective. Running time is 105 minutes.

Ossining Public Library

53 Croton Avenue, Ossining 914.941.2416 ossininglibrary.org Children Programs Tues, Dec 1, 8, 15, Wed, Dec 2, 9, 16, and Thur, Dec 3, 10, 17: Homework Help 3:30pm Fri, Dec 11: Fantastical Fiction Friday 4:15pm Fri, Dec 18: OPLbery Club 4:15pm Thur, Dec 31: New Year’s Eve Party 11:30-12pm Teen Programs Fri, Dec 4, 11, 18: Friday Afternoon Fun and Games 3:30pm Sat, Dec 5, 12, 19: Beginner Yoga 9:30am Mon, Dec 7, 14, 21: Magic the Gathering Card Game 3:15pm Mon, Dec 7, 14, 21: Math Tutoring Grades 6 and up 6pm Mon, Dec 7, 14, 21: Beginner Yoga 7pm Adult Programs Tues, Dec 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Mahjong Group 1-3pm Tues, Dec 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Memoir Writing Class 1:30pm Wed, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Mahjong Group 1-3pm Wed, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Mahjong Group 1-3pm Wed, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Spanish Conversation Group 3:30-5:30pm Wed, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: English Conversation Group 6:30-8pm Wed, Dec 2, 9, 16, 23, 30: Small Business Assistance provided by SCORE 7-9pm Thur, Dec 3, 10, 17, 31: Mahjong Group 1-3pm Thur, Dec 3, 10, 17, 31: Mindfulness Class 4:30-5:30pm Sat, Dec 5, 12, 19, 26: Beginner Yoga 9:30am Mon, Dec 7, 14, 21, 28: Computer Classes 5-8pm Mon, Dec 7, 14, 21, 28: Beginner Yoga 7pm Thur, Dec 10: Thursday Evening Book Discussion Group 7-9pm

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Library Events Croton Free Library

171 Cleaveland Drive, Croton 914.271.6612 crotonfreelibrary.org Children Programs Tues, Dec 1, 8, 15: LEGOs at the Library K-2nd 4-5pm Thur, Dec 3, 10, 17: Movers & Shakers 10:45- 11:15am Thur, Dec 3, 10, 17: LEGO Club 3rd-6th 3:30-4:30pm Fri, Dec 4, 11, 18: Preschool Story Time 10:30-11am Fri, Dec 4, 11, 18: Story Book Yoga for Toddlers 10:3011am Wed, Dec 9, 16: FIESTA! with Flor Bromley (Bi-lingual music & movement class) 10:30– 11:15am Wed, Dec 9, 16: Preschool Story Time 10:30-11am Wed, Dec 9, 16: Kids Arts & Crafts Lab (Sign-Up) 3:304:30pm Fri, Dec 11: Winter Fairy’s Magic Puppet Show 7pm Entertainer Jackie Reynolds creates a magical evening of wonder as the Winter Fairy. Laugh with her puppet friends, Whiskers the Bumbling Bunny and Dudley the Bird, as they get ready for winter with snowflakes and magical mittens.

Can you help them make a real live bunny appear? We'll discover the secrets of the season at the Winter Fairy's Magical Puppet Show at the Croton Free Library.

Sat, Dec 12: Theater and Improv Workshop 2pm Children in grades 3 and 4 (at Carrie E. Tompkins School) perform their original one-act play devised during grade school workshops. Their show, “The Big Bully,” is a short and fun piece appropriate to all ages. Following the young actors’ performance, teacher and director Denise Bessette invites any willing audience members to participate in some improv theater games. All are welcome to attend and participate. Ideal for children ages 6 to 13.

Mon, Dec 14: Therapy Dog (Registration Required) 4-5pm Wed, Dec 16: Earring Design with Joan Lloyd 5pm Express your creative side with artist Joan Lloyd, as she teaches you how to design and bead your very own earrings in this two-hour workshop. Choose from a vast variety of colorful beads to make one-of-a-kind earrings for yourself or a special someone. You’ll also have an opportunity to donate an additional pair of earrings of your own design to a local women’s shelter. Registration required.

Thur, Dec 17: Bookworms (Sign-Up) Grades 3rd-6th 4:155pm Tues, Dec 29: SPECIAL Kid's Movie: INSIDE OUT 3-5pm Adult Programs Fri, Dec 4: Behind Closed Doors by Lynn N. Silver 7:30pm Hudson Stage Company presents a staged reading of – a new play directed by and featuring Austin Pendelton. This bold, moving and funny new work exposes the political and moral conflict of the systematic approach to teaching in the public schools. Poetic writing brings to light the current issues in our public schools and their impact on the next generation. This program (Denise Bessette, Dan

Foster and Olivia Sklar, artistic producers) is made possible with funds from the Croton Free Library, and grants from ArtsWestchester and the New York State Council on the Arts. Q&A immediately following with all participating artists. Free and open to the public.

Sat, Dec 5: Artist Reception: Stephen Sholinsky 2pm – 4pm Wed, Dec 9: Comedic Genius Harold Lloyd and Pianist Jesse Beller 7:30pm The gift of laughter launches the holiday season at the Croton Free Library. Harold Lloyd and Mildred Davis star in two black-and-white silent films: Grandma’s Boy (1922, 60 mins), and A Sailor Made Man (1921, 47 mins.). Timid Sonny, “Grandma’s Boy,” overcomes his cowardice to protect his hometown and true love from a murderous tramp. An idle playboy is “A Sailor Made Man,” when he joins the Navy to prove himself worthy of his sweetheart’s hand in marriage. The comic antics of Harold Lloyd as he saves Mildred Davis from dangerous perils will have you in stitches. Jesse Beller provides live, original accompaniment – his annual holiday gift to the library – with extraordinary style and flair.

Mon, Dec 14: Library Board Meeting 7:30-8:30pm

The Field Library

4 Nelson Avenue, Peekskill 914.737.0847 fieldkids.wordpress.com Wed, Dec 2: Book Babies 11am Thur, Dec 3: Tales for Tails 3-6pm Mon, Tues, Thur, Dec 1,3, 7,8, 14, 15, 21, 22: Teacher in the Library Fri, Dec 4, 18: Tales for Tots 11am Sat, Dec 5: Holiday Decorating Party 11am Sat, Dec 5: Light the Plaza 3pm Wed, Dec 9: Light the Chanukah Lights 4:30pm Thur, Dec 10: Yoga 5:30pm Sat, Dec 12, 19: Holiday Crafts 11am Mon, Dec 14: Junior Critics Book Club 4:30pm Wed, Dec 16: Musical Tots 11:30am Thur, Dec 17: Gingerbread Houses 11:30 am (3 and up) 4 pm (all ages over 3) 6 pm (for kids 9 and up & adults) Sign up and join us for our annual Gingerbread House decorating! Bring candy to share – and we’ll supply the gingerbread house! This is one of our most popular programs, so sign-up is a MUST! Sat, Dec 19: Kwanzaa Craft 11am Mon, Dec 21: Tale Waggers Holiday Program 4:30pm Mon, Dec 28: Games Galore! 2 pm Tues, Dec 29: Lego My Library! 2pm Wed, Dec 30: Winter Drop-in Craft 2pm Learning Buddies, By appointment only Looking to improve your school skills? Kids in 1st through 3rd grade can sign up for small group workshops.

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ALL ABOARD - A CHILD CARE EDUCATION CENTER 255 North Highland Avenue Ossining, NY 10562 914-923-1700, allaboardchildcare.com Director, Jennifer Kapfer ASBURY PLAY & LEARN 17 Old Post Road South Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 914-271-3628 Director, Jodi Hanlon CHILDRENSPACE 119 Maple Street Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 914-271-5056, childrenspacepreschool@aol.com www.childrenspacepreschool.com Director, Sherry Horowitz

LIL' SPROUTS EARLY LEARNING CENTER 1821 East Main Street Peekskill, NY 914-739-0504 Nursery School/Day Care/ Extended Hours Director, Dawn Gianatiempo

LITTLE LEARNERS Parkside Shopping Center 3565 Crompond Road Cortlandt Manor, NY 10548 914.402.1149, www.littlelearnersofwestchester.com Director, Vanessa Raffaele MONTROSE CHILD CARE CENTER FDR VA Hospital Bldg. 29 Montrose, NY 10548 914-734-2745, eileenscerra@mcccny.org Director, Eileen Scerra

CHILD’S WORLD ACADEMY 50 Dayton Lane Peekskill, NY 10566 914-930-2659, tutortimepeekskill.com Director, Kelly Debald

MORNING STAR DAY CARE 18 North 1st Street Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567 914.736.0398 morningstardaycare.net Director/Owner Tina Langsam

CIRCLE SCHOOL 56 Cleveland Drive Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 914-914-271-8950, crotoncircleschool.com Director, Marie Fabian

MT. AIRY NURSERY SCHOOL 2124 Albany Post Rd, PO Box 46 Montrose, NY 10548 914- 736-1447, mountairyschool.com Director, Mary-Ann Feller

CROTON COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL 25 Van Wyck Street Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 914-271-4451,crotoncommunity.org Director, Barbara Swanson

SUNSET NURSERY CHURCH OF THE DIVINE LOVE 80 Sunset Road Montrose, NY 10548 914-737-1818, sunsetnurseryschool.org Director, Melissa Wassil

HAPPY HEARTS 10 Old Post Rd South Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 914-271-0021 Director, Desiree Drapala

TEMPLE ISRAEL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 31 Glengary Road Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 914-271-4705, Director, Sheila Edelson

HOLY NAME OF MARY MONTESSORI SCHOOL 110 Grand Street Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 914-271-5182, hnmmontessori.org Director, Jeanne Marie Gagnon

KEY PRE K AND K MONTESSORI SCHOOL® Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10567 914-737-1391 Director, Marcia Royce

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS CENTER 275 Church Street, Buchanan, NY 10511 914-788-1002, Owner, Janet Williams

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