Calendar of Events
NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester
Free Flu Vaccinations | 2024
Ages 19+ | No Appointment Needed
Monday, Oct 7, 2024 9AM–2PM
Bronxville Courtroom at Village Hall 200 Pondfield Road, Bronxville
Friday, Oct 18, 2024 10AM–1PM
Tuckahoe Community Center 71 Columbus Avenue, Tuckahoe
Thursday, Oct 24, 2024 (New Date)
9AM–2PM
Eastchester Public Library
11 Oakridge Place, Eastchester
On a first‑come, first‑served basis, we are offering the high‑dose flu vaccine to
people ages 65+ to help provide a stronger immune response against influenza. Vaccinations will be administered by NewYork‑Presbyterian nurses. Please stay home if you have a fever greater than 100° or have been diagnosed with COVID in the last 5 days.
For more information, call our Flu Shot Hotline at 914‑787‑6060. Co‑sponsored by The Community Fund of Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe.
U.S. Congressional District 16 Candidate Forum
Thursday, October 17, 7pm to 8:30pm
White Plains Public Library Auditorium
100 Martine Avenue, White Plains
An LWVW-trained moderator will pose questions to Miriam Flisser (R) and George Latimer (D), who are running in the general election to represent CD 16. Questions to be posed at the forum will be finalized in advance but not made available to the candidates or any of their staff members. Submit your question to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeh3dxtOvnO_cmEJgkO_Jj-wTTe-TLUa86FJ2d0BN63hr1OEg/viewform
NYS Equal Rights Amendment (Prop 1) Informational Session
Sunday, October 6, at 11:15 am
Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation at White Plains
CUUC’s Reproductive Justice Social Justice Team presents a NYS Equal Rights Amendment (Prop 1) Informational Session at Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation at White Plains (“CUUC”) on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at 11:15 am. The program will feature two guest speakers on Prop 1: NYS Senator Shelley Mayer and Tyler Davis from Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic. For more information, visit https://cuucwp.org.
Yonkers Philharmonic Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Sunday October 6, 2024 at 3pm
Saunders Trades and Technical High School, 183 Palmer Road, Yonkers
Explore Hispanic composers’ significant contribution to classical music, dance, popular culture and story-telling. Further information: www.yonkersphilharmonic.com
Head for the Hilltop
Hilltop Hanover Farm and Environmental Center, 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights
October 5, Kids Fun Run at 8:30am, followed by a 5K run at 9am.
Participate in a variety of activities focusing on physical and environmental health. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be a variety of family-fun activities, including free outdoor fitness classes and children’s activities. Health and wellness vendors will be on site and refreshments will be on sale. There will also be opportunities to participate in volunteer projects, and more. Parking and admission to the event are free. There are registration fees for the Kids Fun Run and 5K. For more information, call: (914) 862-5006 or visit https://hilltophanoverfarm.org/.
Party on Kraft
October 19 at 6pm
The Picture House Bronxville
The evening will kick off at The Picture House Bronxville with an exclusive advance screening of a feature film in our historic 1921 theater. Following the film, the celebration continues with drinks, dinner from a selection of food trucks and live acoustic ‘80s and ‘90s hits by Freeway. Party on Kraft ’24 is chaired by Bronxville residents: Gina Nigido Lander, Sarab Leivers, and Mary Grace Colangelo. For more information about The Picture House, visit www.thepicturehouse.org or email info@thepicturehouse.org.
St. Paul’s Church National Historic Site
897 South Columbus Avenue, Mt. Vernon 914-667-4116 www.nps.gov/sapa
(These are live programs at the site, and we welcome and encourage in-person attendance, but some of them will also be offered as livestreams through shared platforms. Please register for the livestream through the website, under Calendar. No reservations required for in-person attendance at the site)
Sat., Oct. 5, 11 AM. A ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of the death and burial at St. Paul’s of Trooper Theodore A. Dobbs of the New York State Police. Trooper Dobbs, who was killed while on patrol in Queens, was one of the first State Police officers to die in the line of duty.
1 PM. Presentation by Revolutionary Westchester 250, about events, history and planning for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, led by Connie Kehoe, President of Revolutionary Westchester 250, and Char Weigel, Vice President for Special Projects. A 250 Event.
Monday, Oct. 14, 1 PM. Indigenous Peoples Day/Columbus Day. Archaeologist and author Dr. Eugene Boesch explored the history, culture and legacy of the Lenape, original inhabitants of the St. Paul’s area.
Oct. 18, 7 PM. Enjoy a concert of colonial folk music, by the renowned Linda Russel & companie, followed by a candlelight tour of the historic cemetery, one of America’s oldest burial yards. A 250 Event
Oct. 19, Battle of Pell’s Point Encampment, 10 AM to 4 PM, with living history & crafts demonstrations, re-enactments, and performances. General Washington will be on hand. Also, a 1 PM., feature talk by Professor Friederike Baer of Penn State Abington College explores themes from her recent, award-winning book, “Hessians: German Soldiers in the American Revolutionary War”. A 250 Event.
Pumpkin Picking Fundraiser
October 12 through October 14 from 10am to 3:30pm
Muscoot Farm
Nothing announces October like the sight of a plump, hardy pumpkin! Pick your perfect pumpkin at Muscoot Farm’s Annual Pumpkin Picking Fundraiser. The event is free, and each pumpkin’s price will be based on its size. Hayrides are $5 per person, with ages 2 and under free. Delicious cider and doughnuts will also be for sale. Attendees can see Muscoot’s engaging animals in their pens and enjoy free kids’ activities. Cash, Venmo and credit cards are accepted. And on Sunday, drop in on Muscoot’s weekly Farmers Market, which supports local farmers and sustainable efforts in our area. It’s open every Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. until November 17. Visit muscootfarm.org for an up-to-date list of vendors.