Community Events Calendar

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Tuesday, April 29

Shade Gardening with Cornell Cooperative located at John C. Hart Memorial Library at 3:00 PM. Learn the principles of shade and selection of shade tolerant plants, as well as light intensity, soil conditions, and more. Led by a member of the Cornell Cooperative Extension. Registration required: https://yorktown.librarycalendar.com/event/shade-gardening-cornell-cooperative-6559

Have You Ever Seen A Flower? Storytime & Craft located at John C. Hart Memorial Library at 4:30 PM. For children in grades K-3. Join us as we read Have You Ever Seen a Flower? by Shawn Harris, then paint some flowerpots for Spring! Registration required: https://yorktown.librarycalendar.com/event/storytime-craft-k-3-6892

Wednesday, April 30

Día Storytime located at John C. Hart Memorial Library at 4:30 PM. For children ages 0-5 with caregiver. Join Ms. Olivia for a special story-time in honor of El Día de Los Niños/El Día de Los Libros (Children’s Day/Book Day). We will read multilingual stories and sing songs! No registration required.

Dungeons and Dragons After School Club located at John C. Hart Memorial Library at 4:30 PM. For teens ages 10-18. Come play the world’s greatest roleplaying game! New players always welcome. No experience or materials are necessary. Registration requested: https://yorktown.librarycalendar.com/event/dungeons-and-dragons-after-school-club-7603

Thursday, May 1

Drawing Club Drop In located at John C. Hart Memorial Library from 6:00 PM to 7:45 PM. For teens/adults ages 14 and up. Drop-in once a month to draw with other artists! A still life will be provided, but participants may draw whatever they wish. Please bring your own supplies. No registration required. FREE.

Friday, May 2

Trivia Night for Teens located at Mahopac Public Library at 5:00 PM. Teens can compete with others for a chance to win a prize at our monthly trivia night for teens! The theme for May is “Myths and Legends”. Come alone or with a group and show off how much you know! Register online at www.mahopaclibrary.org or call (845)628-2009 ext.153.

Online Art Lecture sponsored by Chappaqua Library at 2:00 PM. Hilma af Klint: What Stands Behind the Flowers.During the spring and summer of 1919 and 1920, Hilma af Klint drew flowers almost every day. This exhibition focuses on a recently discovered portfolio of drawings. Register for the Zoom Link

The Marc Black Band located at Jazz on Main, 37 S. Moger Ave., Mount Kisco at 7:00 PM. The Marc Black Band is a vibrant ensemble that thrives on the fusion of diverse musical genres, electrifying performances, and a commitment to storytelling through music. Led by the dynamic Marc Black, this band has carved out a unique space in the music industry with their blend of folk, rock, blues, and Americana influences. https://jazzonmain.com/marc-black-band.html

Saturday, May 3

Gentle Yoga/Introduction to Yoga located at John C. Hart Memorial Library at 2:00 PM. Nurture your body, mind, and spirit with this easeful yoga practice. Bring a yoga mat, water, and a large towel to the class, as well as yoga blocks if you have them. Cost: FREE. Registration required: https://yorktown.librarycalendar.com/event/gentle-yogaintroduction-yoga-7181

Drop-In DIY Storytime located at Mahopac Public Library from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Drop in to read your child the Storytime book of the week and do the corresponding craft together. For preschoolers and their caregivers. Perfect for working parents!

Annual Quilt Show located at Suny Purchase College, Physical Ed. Building, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Northern Star Quilters’ Guild is holding its annual quilt show. Around 300 quilts will be displaying the many facets of the art and craft of quilting: traditional to modern to improvisational to fiber art. The show will include well-known speakers, special exhibits, demonstrations, raffles, quilts for sale, and vendors selling fabric, quilting related items, and sewing machines.

Sofia Knezevic located at Jazz on Main, 37 S. Moger Ave., Mount Kisco at 7:00 PM. “Recognized as one of jazz’s pre-eminent vocalists, young Sofija Knezevic is making her name as one of the most significant singers in jazz today. While her singing is steeped in tradition, her improvisational virtuosity and creativity are breathtaking.” – New York Times. https://jae zzonmain.com/sofijazz-1.html

Sunday, May 4

Pretend Trip to Israel – in celebration of Israel Independence Day located at at First Hebrew Congregation, 1821 Main St., Peekskill from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Crafts, play, treats. For children ages 2 – 6 years old and their siblings. Must RSVP by Thurs. May 1st. https://www.firsthebrew.org/learn/jc4k/

Foraging Walk located at the Chappaqua Library Theater and Grounds at 1:00 PM. Join Heather Flournoy from Wild Roots Initiative as we learn how to identify herbal medicine and culinary plants available in the wild around us. This program starts with an indoor orientation before moving outdoors for a hands-on experience. Rain date is Sun., May 18, 1-2:30 pm. For adults, teens and kids 8+ when accompanied by an adult.

2025 Walk MS: Westchester Event located at Glen Island Park, Weyman Ave., New Rochelle at 9:00 AM. This community-led event brings together passionate individuals and organizations to support those affected by Multiple Sclerosis in our community. Whether you are living with Multiple Sclerosis and looking to contribute, a business seeking to give back to the community or a volunteer eager to lend a helping hand, there’s a place for you in our journey. There are 1-mile and 3-mile routes available. All routes are accessible, and mobility devices are welcome. The site opens at 9:00 AM, the ceremony starts at 9:50 AM, and the walk begins at 10:00 AM. https://events.nationalmssociety.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=2149

Jon Cobert located at Jazz on Main, 37 S. Moger Ave., Mount Kisco at 12:00 PM. Jon Cobert, John Lennon’s last piano player, singing and playing great tunes by Elton, Billy, Beatles, Sinatra, Cole Porter, Dr. John, Tom Petty, Van Morrison, and many more. https://jazzonmain.com/sunday-brunch-with-jon-cobert-7.html?utm_source=Vesta&utm_medium=Referral

Annual Quilt Show located at Suny Purchase College, Physical Ed. Building, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Northern Star Quilters’ Guild is holding its annual quilt show. Around 300 quilts will be displaying the many facets of the art and craft of quilting: traditional to modern to improvisational to fiber art. The show will include well-known speakers, special exhibits, demonstrations, raffles, quilts for sale, and vendors selling fabric, quilting related items, and sewing machines.