Community Corner
Run a Relay, Catch an Exhibit, Clean a River: Some Weekend Choices
From our neighborhood to the towns around us, if you're looking for something to do this weekend we've got you covered.
Whether you're in search of something fun to do with the kids or you have a babysitter and are planning a night out, look no further because Patch editors have picked a variety of events taking place to help you make the most of your weekend. Click on the headline for more information of each event that's listed alphabetically by town.
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When: Saturday, May 11, 2013, 6:00 pm
Description: The 5th Annual Relay for Life of Eastchester will take place on Saturday, May 11 at Concordia College. The opening ceremony and first lap will start at 6 p.m., with the event ending the following day, Sunday, May 12 at 6 a.m.
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Cost: Free
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Harrison: “Where To?" Paintings and Pastels by Marion Schneider
Place: Harrison Public Library
When: 2-4 p.m. May 11
Description: The artist's reception is Saturday for this exhibit, presented by the Harrison Council for the Arts and on view May 5-31. As an Art Director who was influential in the Graphic Design and Advertising world for over 35 years, Marion’s strong design background has had a tremendous influence on her painting. It has formed a basic structure and way of seeing the world that dominates her work with bold design, a strong passion for color and unique space arrangement. Her intense love of color, pattern, edge playfulness, and extreme light and shadow are strong themes that are always evident in her paintings.
Cost: Free
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Hastings: 71st Regiment Memorial Service
Place: Mount Hope Cemetery, Saw Mill River Road, Hastings-on-Hudson
When: Saturday, May 11, 2013, 11 a.m.
Description: Join local veterans and their families and local officials—including New York State Sen. Andrea Stewart-Cousins, New York State Assemblyman Tom Abinanti, Westchester County Legislator Mary Jane Shimsky and GreenburghTown Supervisor Paul Feiner—for the memorial service.
This year's them focuses on the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, as the 71st was involved in that engagement and lost a number of its members during the three days of battle.
Cost: Free
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Larchmont: Larchmont Avenue Church Rummage Sale
Where: 60 Forest Park Ave., Larchmont
When: Friday, May 10, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m to noon
Description: This much anticipated annual event has been drawing huge crowds for over 30 years because of its large selection of gently used and new items at rock bottom prices.
Clothing, toys, jewelry, electronics, household articles, linens,sporting goods, luggage, collectors' items and much more are to be found throughout the church.
Cost: Free
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Rivertowns: Riverkeeper Sweep
Place: Various locations including Tarrytown's RiverWalk Park and Sleepy Hollow's Kingsland Point Park
When: Saturday, May 11 from 8 to 11 a.m. (Kingsland) or 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (RiverWalk).
Description: As part of Riverkeeper's annual "Sweep" clean up events, the villages of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow are holding their own work days. Preregistering with Riverkeeper (www.riverkeeper.org) makes you eligible for a free beer and raffle.
Cost: Free
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White Plains: HAIR: The American Tribal Love-Rock Musical
Place: White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Place, White Plains
When: Friday, May 10, 8:00 pm
Description: HAIR tells the story of the "tribe", a group of politically active, long haired hippies of the "Age of Aquarius" living a bohemian life in New York City and fighting against conscription into the Vietnam War.
Cost: $35
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About this column: A guide to weekend events in central and southern Westchester County for you and your family.
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