WEEKLY EVENTS IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY PARKS
May 8 – 12, 2019
WEDNESDAY, MAY 8
Croton Point Park, Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson – (914) 862-5290
Early Bird Walk – 7:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
An early morning bird walk with Anne Swaim, president of the Saw Mill River Audubon. Wear sturdy shoes and bring binoculars. Meet in the ballfield parking lot.
Lenoir Preserve, Dudley Street, Yonkers – (914) 968-5851
Tree Identification Walk and Discussion – 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
A walk to learn how to identify these trees by their bark and needles and have a discussion on their uniqueness.
THURSDAY, MAY 9
Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Backyard Chickens Workshop – 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Learn the basic tools and set up needed to start your own backyard flock. Ages 10 and older. Registration and $10 fee required at (914) 864-7286.
SATURDAY, MAY 11
Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Morning Farm Chores – 8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
A hands-on farming experience for caregivers and children. Fee: $6 per person, $20 for a family of four; registration required at (914) 864-7286.
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Fairy House Workshop – 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
Build a fairy house to help entice fairies to your yard. For ages 4 and older with their caregivers. Fee $15; registration required at (914) 864-7286.
Edith G. Read Wildlife Sanctuary, Playland Park, Rye – (914) 967-8720
Volunteer Corps Work Day – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Help with invasive plant removal, trail work, beach clean-up, and more.
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Art in Nature Day – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Nature is a great place for finding artistic inspiration. Build a rock cairn design on the beach or create a composition using found material like leaves, sticks, and bark. Photographers, sketchers, and painters are also encouraged to come out and play.
Croton Point Nature Center, Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson – (914) 862-5297
Flotsam, Jetsam and Rembrandt – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Scour the shoreline for driftwood, sea glass, and other objects of interest and then use them to create a work of art.
Cranberry Lake Preserve, Old Orchard Street, North White Plains – (914) 428-1005
Art in Nature – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Wear your fairy costume and make your very own Fairy House using everything in nature. Refreshments will be served. Registration required by 5/8.
Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye – (914) 813-7010
Playland Opening Day – 12 noon – 8 p.m.
Strolling entertainment, rides, food and fun. Special $20 for all-day rides. More May $20 days on 5/12, 18 19 and 25. Admission and parking fees apply. Info at playlandpark.org.
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Gilbert Band Concert – 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Free with admission to park.
Lenoir Preserve, Dudley Street, Yonkers – (914) 968-5851
Art in Nature – 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Make a nature journal or fairy house and learn how nature can be used as art.
Trailside Nature Museum at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Routes 35 and 121 South, Cross River -- (914) 864-7322
Art in Nature – 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Nature has inspired artists for centuries. Explore using nature for spray bottle art, botanical sun catchers and fairy masks.
Marshlands Conservancy, Boston Post Road, Rye – (914) 835-4466
Mother’s Day Eve Wildflower Walk – 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Bring Mom to learn the inner workings of a flower and observe them in the wild.
SATURDAY – SUNDAY, MAY 11 - 12
Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Art Show: Works by the Westchester Watercolor Group -- 12 noon – 4 p.m.
Works of art on view in the historic main house weekends through May.
SUNDAY, MAY 12
Muscoot Farm, Route 100, Somers – (914) 864-7282
Farmers Market – 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Local farmers offer a variety of produce and food goods every Sunday through October.
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Sheep Shearing – 12 noon - 3 p.m.
Watch the farm’s sheep get their annual haircuts and learn about these wooly residents.
Lenoir Preserve, Dudley Street, Yonkers – (914) 968-5851
28th Annual Mother’s Day Warbler Walk – 10 a.m. – 12 noon
A leisurely walk with the experts from Hudson River Audubon looking for warblers and other spring migrant birds. Light refreshments will follow.
Bronx River Parkway, White Plains to Yonkers – (914) 995-4050
Bicycle Sundays – 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Bike, jog, ride, walk or skate the parkway from the Westchester County Center in White Plains to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers, a 13-mile round trip. Various points of entry and exit along the road. Fee for parking at the County Center. In the event of rain, program is cancelled. Also, 5/18 and 19. No program on Memorial Day weekend.
Playland Park, Playland Parkway, Rye – (914) 813-7010
Mother’s Day at Playland – 12 noon – 8 p.m.
Moms ride free all day; special $20 ride-all-day admission for everyone else. Parking fees apply. Info at playlandpark.org.
Westchester County to Present “conXpo”.
A Conference Designed to Connect Businesses to Procurement Opportunities in Westchester.
(White Plains, NY) – The Westchester County Office of Economic Development has announced conXpo, a conference designed to connect Minority/Women-Owned Businesses (MWBEs), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOBs) and Disadvantage Business Enterprises (DBEs) to procurement opportunities within Westchester County.
The half-day conference is being held May 14 from 8 am to noon at the Westchester County Center, White Plains.
At conXpo, participants will have the opportunity to network with hundreds of businesses and municipalities within the County including colleges and universities, hospitals and New York State Power Authority. Workshop topics will include:
· How to successfully bid on RFP opportunities
· Accessing capital to help grow your business
· Guiding through New York State and Westchester County MWBE Certification process
“Westchester’s businesses are the key to economic growth in the County, and we want to help facilitate that growth in any way we can,” said Westchester County Executive George Latimer. “ConXpo is a unique opportunity for minority and women owned businesses, service disabled veteran owned businesses and disadvantaged business enterprises to learn about contracting and procurement opportunities throughout the County. We want to partner with all businesses, both large and small, to help them achieve success.”
“We are very pleased to present this exciting and important conference which is tailored to MWBE, SDVOB and DBE businesses that want to do business with government, higher education and healthcare institutions. Exhibitors will have an opportunity to connect with hundreds of businesses that could be future customers,” said Bridget Gibbons, Director of the Westchester County Office of Economic Development. “This conference is part of Westchester County’s ongoing commitment to helping businesses grow and thrive.”
“Many of Westchester’s newest businesses are unaware of all of the resources and opportunities that are available to help them thrive in the County,” said Martha Lopez. “ConXpo is an exciting opportunity for businesses that were previously unable to compete on an equal level, to get their foot in the door.”
General admission is $10. Business exhibitor table is $250 and includes five tickets. Exhibitor table of non-profits and municipalities is $100 and includes five tickets.
To register for the conference, visit http://bit.ly/conxpo2019 Deadline for registration and/or participation in the conference is May 7. Space is limited. For any questions about the conference contact: ce-mwob@westchestergov.com
OPERATION PROM: PROM DRESS AND TUXEDO GIVEAWAY AT COUNTY CENTER.
Helping to Make Dreams a Reality for High School Students.
(White Plains, NY) – Westchester County Executive George Latimer is proud to announce the 15th annual Operation Prom Dress and Tuxedo Giveaway at Westchester County Center in White Plains, giving students the opportunity to attend prom wearing designer clothing, who otherwise might not be able to afford it. The dress and tuxedo giveaway will run from Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28.
County Executive George Latimer said: “Going to your senior prom is a rite of passage for High School students, and the occasion should be remembered as a special one for kids across the County. Unfortunately, the cost of prom tickets and formal attire can wind up costing hundreds of dollars. Operation Prom provides thousands of young women and men the chance to have their dream prom in style.”
This is the 15th year that the dress and tuxedo giveaway has been hosted at the County Center, with dozens of students lining up to try on colorful prom dresses, sparkling shoes and head-to-toe accessories. For young men, tuxedos will be provided on Saturday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. or while supplies last.
Commissioner of the Department of Social Services Kevin McGuire said: “Every young person should go to their Prom. Unfortunately, not everyone can afford the clothes to attend. Operation Prom was created so that young people could find that special dress or jacket they need. The best part of Operation Prom are that the clothes are not second-hand or ‘gently used.’ These garments were donated from some of the finest stores and designers. Hopefully, this will make the young person's experience of their Prom to be something that will be fondly remembered.”
Operation Prom was created in 2005 by Yonkers native Noel D’Allacco. She developed the dress drive concept when she discovered many of her friends were storing old bridesmaid dresses, and dresses from other special occasions, after wearing them just one time.
For more information about Operation Prom, how to volunteer and how to donate, please visit http://operationprom.org.
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