Friday, November 29, 2019

Westchester County Legislator Kitley Covill 2nd District: The Holidays Come to District Two.



HOLIDAY EVENTS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Harvey School Ice Skating Rink, Jay Street, Katonah
Ice Skating at Harvey School: 12:45 - 2:45 PM
Join the Bedford Town Rec for this annual favorite. $5 per person. You must supply your own skates. No hockey permitted. Hot Chocolate will be available for purchase and a DJ will be on hand spinning your favorites. Additional dates are: 12/27, 1/20, 2/17.

Old Field Preserve , Mead Street, Waccabuc
Adult/Family Hike AND Kids Scavenger Hunt: 1 - 12:30 PM
Walk off those Thanksgiving calories with these two events hosted by the Lewisboro Land Trust. The kids program will be led by Shantala DuGay-Iyengar. Meet at the OFP parking lot on Mead Street in Waccabuc. Steady rain cancels. Click here for more information.

Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay Street, Katonah
School’s Out/Art’s In: 10 AM - 3 PM, plus additional dates

Drop in to the Learning Center on select school vacation days for unique artist-led projects where kids can make an artistic mess, experiment with new materials and practice unusual art making techniques all inspired by the abstract expressionist works on view. Free to members, non-member children and adults $10. Additional dates: December 24, 26, 27, 31 and January 2, 3. Click here for more information.


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Bedford Elementary School, 45 Court Road, Bedford
2019 Bedford Turkey Trot 5k: 9 AM
Be part of the 15th annual Bedford Turkey Trot 5K. The course begins on Court Road at Bedford Village Elementary School in historic Bedford Village, NY. The halfway point is just past the top of Indian Hill Road - not for the faint of heart. Finish: at Bedford Village Memorial Park. $25 per person. Register here.

Behind Chase Bank, 140 Katonah Ave, Katonah
Santa Comes To Town: 11 AM - 12 PM
A Katonah tradition brought to life by the Katonah Fire Department and the Katonah Chamber of Commerce. Santa will be arriving to meet boys and girls between at 11 AM.


SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1
Muscoot Farm, 51 Route 100, Katonah  (914) 864-7282
Muscoot Farm Christmas: 5 PM
Visit the farm today to meet Santa, visit the animals, and get holiday treats. Fee: $5. Call 914-864-7282 for additional information.


WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4
Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main Street, Bedford Hills
Town of Bedford Annual Senior Adult Holiday Luncheon: 11 AM – 12 PM
This annual holiday event is a favorite, and is packed with good food, friends and holiday cheer. $5 admission fee.  Reservations required and must be made by 11/29. Call: 914-666-7203.


FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6
Fountain Park, Mount Kisco Village Hall,
Village of Mount Kisco Christmas Tree Lighting: 6 PM
Join the Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce for the annual tree lighting at Fountain Park. There will be caroling, a special visit from Santa, and refreshments in the Library.
Muscoot Farm, 51 Route 100, Katonah  (914) 864-7282
Muscoot Farm Christmas Carol, 6:30 - 7:30 PM plus additional dates/times
Visit a magical adaptation of Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol.” Tickets are limited. $12 for children/ $20 for adults. Additional dates and times: 12/6 @6:30, 12/7 @5 & @6:30, 12/13 @5 & @6:30, 12/14 @5 & @6:30. For additional information call (914) 864-7286.
Village Green, Bedford Village
Bedford Village Holiday Tree Lighting: 7 PM
Join the Bedford Village Business Association for the annual holiday tree lighting on the Village Green. Meet at the Fire Department for hot chocolate and good cheer, then head over to the Village Green to sing holiday songs. This begins a full weekend of activities in Bedford Village.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7
Bedford Hills Community House, 74 Main Street, Bedford Hills
Breakfast with Frosty and Friends: 8:30 AM breakfast, 9:00 Entertainment
Frosty is stopping by the Bedford Hills Community House for breakfast. Advance sign-up recommended.  Contact Town Recreation for more information. For ages 8 and under. $7 in advance for residents, $9 non-residents, $15 at the door. More information is available in the Winter Brochure.
Lasdon Park, 2610 Amawalk Road, Route 35, Katonah  (914) 864-7263
Holidays on the Hill Train Show : 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, and additional dates
This Lasdon Park holiday favorite will run weekends until December 29 from 11 AM to 4 PM. Entrance fees range from $5-$10. Click here for more information.
Bedford Historical Hall, 608 Old Post Road, Bedford
Holidays at the Hall: 11 AM – 1 PM 
Join the Bedford Historical Society for a family day of crafts, hand-cut silhouettes, refreshments and fun at Historical Hall. Tickets are $10/child or $25/family. Advanced reservations are required for the silhouettes. Email cyndiazima@gmail.com.
Bedford Hills Train Station, Depot Plaza, Bedford Hills
Bedford Hills Neighborhood Association Tree Lighting: Events 1 PM, Tree Lighting 6 PM
Join your neighbors and friends for caroling, and light refreshments at the circle in front of the Bedford Hills Train Station starting at 6 PM. Pictures with Santa will run from 1-4 PM.
Pound Ridge Fire House, Scotts Corners, Pound Ridge
Scotts Corner’s Annual Tree Lighting: 5 PM
Come join your neighbors for this annual Pound Ridge Favorite.
Stevens Memorial Unitarian Church, 8 Shady Lane, Lewisboro (914) 533-2635
Santa, Songs & Supper: 5 PM
Join your neighbors for caroling, tree lighting, Santa arriving on a fire engine and a community supper.Click here for more information.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8
Bedford Historical Hall, 608 Old Post Road, Bedford
Bedford Lions Pancake Breakfast: 7:30 AM – 12 PM
Eat breakfast with Santa and Leo the Leon. Music will be performed by the Fox Lane Chamber Choir. Poinsettias will be available for sale.Tickets: $10/person. $35 maximum/family. Seniors and children under 3 admitted free. Click here for more information.
Ruth Keeler Library, 276 Titicus Road, North Salem (914) 669-5161
Natural History Hike: 10 AM- 12 PM
Join North Salem Open Land Foundation for a natural history hike at Durand Preserve, located behind the Ruth Keeler Library. Hikers will search for evidence of how residents used the land in the past and explore the landscape that served them well, including a sugaring cauldron that is almost 100 years old. Warm up with cider and donuts at the library after the hike. For all ages, no registration.
Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Pell Hills Parking Area, Rte. 121, Cross River.
Walking Tour of Geology:  12 - 2 PM
Join Lewisboro Land Trust for a tour through geologic history with naturalist Krista Munger. The tour will highlight the Indian Rock Shelter and Raven Rocks on a 3 mile round-trip through billion-year old Fordham Gneiss and Pound Ridge Gneiss formations. Meet at the Pell Hill Parking Area, WPRR. $10 entrance fee per car. Steady rain cancels.
Saint Luke’s Church, 66 Bedford Road, Katonah
Katonah Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting: 6 PM 
Join your neighbors for this special Katonah tradition, complete with live musical performances, food and fun.
Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, 480 North Bedford Road, Chappaqua
Will Dance for Food: 5:30 PM
Students from six local dance studios, including the Pulse, will be performing at this annual event, with proceeds going to fill the food pantry at the Community Center of Northern Westchester. Tickets are available here.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11
Fox Senior Center, 198 Carpenter Avenue, Mount Kisco (914) 666-8766
Senior Holiday Luncheon: 12 PM
The annual holiday favorite featuring the Fox Centertainers. For further information, call (914) 666-8766.


THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12
Conant Hall, 257 Westchester Avenue, Pound Ridge
Neighbor to Neighbor Senior Holiday Luncheon
Enjoy a holiday lunch with your neighbors. For more information, contact (914) 764-8201.


The Nutracker
For some families, the holidays are not complete without seeing The Nutcracker.  In addition to a variety of professional productions nearby, the below productions involve young dancers from District Two.
County Center in White Plains, Dec 13-15 – For tickets to the Westchester County Ballet’s production, click here.
Ridgefield Playhouse, Dec 13-15 – For tickets to the production by the Ridgefield Conservatory of Dance, click here.
SUNY Purchase, Dec 21-22 – For tickets to this production by the Northern Westchester School of Dance, click here.

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