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Katonah Chamber Holding 8th-Annual 'Chili Night' Katonah Chamber Holding 8th-Annual 'Chili Night'
Katonah Chamber Holding 8th-Annual 'Chili Night' KATONAH, N.Y. -- The Katonah Chamber of Commerce invites community members to attend its 8th-annual "Chili Night," which will feature several flavors of chili and live music. The gathering is set for Feb. 2 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will be held at the Katonah Village Library. Admission for the event is $20 per person if purchased in advance, with a $25 rate if bought at the door. Last year's Chili Night had 17 entries, the chamber noted on its Facebook page. Griffin Anthony is set to perform live as the event's musical guest. Tickets can be purchased here.

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by Tom Auchterlonie
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Somers Lions Club Holds Third Annual Blood Drive Somers Lions Club Holds Third Annual Blood Drive
Somers Lions Club Holds Third Annual Blood Drive SOMERS, N.Y. -- The Somers Lions Club will host its third annual blood drive on Saturday in Somers Middle School's cafeteria. Cold temperatures, snowfall and holidays mean blood donations are down, according to a release from New York Blood Center. Help replenish the blood supply during this critical time. The blood drive will be from 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. Those who have eligibility questions can call 1-800-688-0900. Somers Middle School is at 250 Route 202, Somers.

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by Ken Davis
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Bedford Audubon Kicking Off 2017 With Eagle Watch, Field Trips Bedford Audubon Kicking Off 2017 With Eagle Watch, Field Trips
Bedford Audubon Kicking Off 2017 With Eagle Watch, Field Trips KATONAH, N.Y. – The Bedford Audubon Society is offering what it believes to be a series of great opportunities to kick off 2017 with exercise, outdoors education and community involvement. Throughout January, the local chapter of the national nonprofit environmental organization has scheduled a host of activities designed to connect participants with nature and each other, according to event organizers. The events include: 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 11: The Native Plant Center’s Carol Capobianco is to deliver a lecture – “From Gardener and Birder to Bird Gardener” – at the Katonah Village …

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by James O'Rourke
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Take A Tour Of Somers Holiday Displays With 'Parade Of Lights' Take A Tour Of Somers Holiday Displays With 'Parade Of Lights'
Take A Tour Of Somers Holiday Displays With 'Parade Of Lights' SOMERS, N.Y. --  The Somers Lions Club will host a "Parade of Lights" on Friday in Somers. The event is part of Illuminate Somers 2016, a holiday light decorating competition organized by the Somers Lions. The Parade of Lights will give people the opportunity to tour the best holiday displays in Somers using the most efficient driving route, according to a release from the Somers Lions Club. The Parade of Lights will start in the Somers High School parking lot at 6 p.m. Each participating vehicle will receive glow sticks, so those in the caravan can be identified. The organizer…

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by Ken Davis
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Somers Education Foundation Seeks Acts For 2017 Variety Show Somers Education Foundation Seeks Acts For 2017 Variety Show
Somers Education Foundation Seeks Acts For 2017 Variety Show SOMERS, N.Y. -- The Somers Education Foundation is now accepting applications for its annual Variety Show. The show is open to those students with a wide array of talents, including singing, dancing, comedy, music and more. All acts are required to be three minutes or shorter and must be appropriate for all ages. No pets or animals are allowed. The application deadline is Jan. 5, according to organizers, who said auditions will then take place on Jan. 11-12. A dress rehearsal is scheduled for Jan. 25 with the main show scheduled for Jan. 27, according to organizers. Proceeds from the Varie…

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by James O'Rourke
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South Salem Arts Center Presents 'Putnam County Spelling Bee' South Salem Arts Center Presents 'Putnam County Spelling Bee'
South Salem Arts Center Presents 'Putnam County Spelling Bee' SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The Spring Street Arts Center at St. John's Church in South Salem will present a production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” performed by the Infinity Repertory Theatre Company on Friday and Saturdays, Jan. 13, 14, 20 and 21. The musical comedy has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humor, according to a release from the Spring Street Arts Center.  An eclectic group of six mid-pubescents vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilarious and touching stories from their home lives, the tweens…

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by Ken Davis
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EagleFest Soars Into Croton in February, Singer Tom Chapin in Lineup EagleFest Soars Into Croton in February, Singer Tom Chapin in Lineup
EagleFest Soars Into Croton in February, Singer Tom Chapin in Lineup CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Teatown Lake Reservation's 13th Annual Hudson River EagleFest will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson. More than 25 environmental organizations are scheduled to participate in the event, which will feature live eagle shows, bird walks, bus tours, live music, children's activities and food trucks loaded with meals. Multiple eagle viewing sites staffed by birding experts will be available along the Hudson for viewing the eagles. State Sen. Terrence Murphy is partnering with Teatown Lake Reservation to sponsor the event. "Eagl…

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by Ken Davis
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Gun, Knife Show Will Return To Westchester County Center Gun, Knife Show Will Return To Westchester County Center
Gun, Knife Show Will Return To Westchester County Center WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- After a seven-year hiatus, gun shows are returning to the Westchester County Center in White Plains.  NorthEast Gun Shows and Westchester Collectors announced a two-day firearm and knife show/sale at the County Center for Jan. 21-22, the weekend after Inauguration Day. More details can be found by clicking here. After a gunman murdered 20 children and six teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., in November 2012, County Executive Rob Astorino canceled a show scheduled for February 2013 at County Center. There hasn't been one since. More than 3,600 p…

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by Jon Craig
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Hike, Art, Brunch Offered In Lewisboro '1st Day' Celebration Hike, Art, Brunch Offered In Lewisboro '1st Day' Celebration
Hike, Art, Brunch Offered In Lewisboro '1st Day' Celebration LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- A hike, special brunch offer at a local inn and art gallery reception are in store for Lewisboro's "1st Day Celebration" to welcome 2017 Sunday, Jan. 1. The Leon Levy Preserve, Route 123, south of Route 35, is from 11 a.m. to noon. No reservations are needed. Brunch The Horse & Hound in South Salem in South Salem is offering a Special First Day Brunch from 1 to 3:30 p.m.($15 per person, $10 children. Let Laura Stone at parks@lewisborogov.com how many will attend.Attention Lewisboro Artists Call to artists Painters, sculptors, and drawers for the celebrati…

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by Donna Christopher
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Blood Drive At Putnam Hospital Fill Critical Need For Holidays Blood Drive At Putnam Hospital Fill Critical Need For Holidays
Blood Drive At Putnam Hospital Fill Critical Need For Holidays CARMEL, N.Y. --  Blood donations become critically low in December when supplies are down due to holidays, weather, illness and school vacations, according to the American Red Cross.  In order to fill the gap, Putnam Hospital Center will run a blood drive Thursday, Dec. 22 for the public and employees of the hospital. In the New York-Penn blood services region, the Red Cross needs to collect approximately 1,000 units of blood each day to meet the needs of patients. A commemorative Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt will be provided to donors while supplies last. For appointments, call 1-800-7…

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by Donna Christopher
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Two Westchester Institutions Come Together For Wreck The Halls Bash Two Westchester Institutions Come Together For Wreck The Halls Bash
Two Westchester Institutions Come Together For Wreck The Halls Bash ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- Forget boring dinners at relatives houses for the holidays. Kick-off the festivities in style this year at Wreck the Halls on Monday, Dec. 19, when The Cookery heads to Elmsford's Captain Lawrence Brewery to spread holiday cheer “with carnage and beer.”  The first-ever Wreck the Halls holiday bash is sure to stir up some holiday trouble when the Dobbs Ferry restaurant whips up an impressive lineup of dishes while they're rocking to live music by Rockaway Bitch, an all-female Ramones cover band, and The Fat City Rockers. A few of the dishes planned -- of course to sample wi…

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by K Reakes
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Croton Falls' Schoolhouse Theater Holds 'Gift Of The Magi' As Holiday Play Croton Falls' Schoolhouse Theater Holds 'Gift Of The Magi' As Holiday Play
Croton Falls' Schoolhouse Theater Holds 'Gift Of The Magi' As Holiday Play NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- "The Gift of the Magi" will be performed Dec. 15 to Jan. 1 at the Schoolhouse Theater in Croton Falls. The production has surprises, including a wig worn by the character Della D'Ottavio Young, played by Sarah Bierstock, courtesy of wig maker Paul Huntley who is known for work done for Julie Harris, Elizabeth Taylor and Marlene Dietrich. The cast includes Timothy Carter, who returns as James Dillingham Young and Vince Trani, as the story teller, William Sydney Porter aka O. Henry.  Carols and cookies with audience participation in a sing along will take place…

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by Donna Christopher