Thursday 8.14

Tamar Hadassah
Somers
Join us for a bus trip to the Center for Jewish History and the Yeshiva University Museum in New York City. Your check of $55 to Tamar Hadassah, includes the cost of the bus, a tour of both facilities and lunch. The bus leaves from the Chase Bank at the Somers Town Center at 9:15 a.m. For more information, call Judy Weber at (914)277-5987 or Marlene Bernstein at (914) 669-8820.

History of Special Effects
Shrub Oak
Join Mr. Clive Young for his exciting presentation: “Kaboom! The History of Special Effects” at the John C. Hart Memorial Library, Community Room, 1130 Main St. Starts at 6 p.m. For more information, call (914) 245-5262, ext. 227 or 228.

‘Time Warp: A Musical Revue’
Aug. 14-16, Brewster
A musical revue that offers a blend of Broadway tunes from the classic (“The King and I”) to the contemporary (“Hairspray”). Selections focus on upbeat songs that are fast-paced and designed to get audiences toes tapping. Humorous moments are interspersed throughout that poke good-natured fun of darker musicals such as “Les Miserables.” Starts at 7:30 p.m. The Brewster High School Performing Arts Center, 50 Foggintown Road. For more information or to make reservations, call (845) 598-1621 or visit brewstertheatercompany.org.

Friday 8.15

Michelle LeBlanc Quintet at Sunset Series
Putnam Valley
Award-winning jazz vocalist Michelle LeBlanc presents “Jazz Me Blues.” Her star-studded jazz quintet features Bill Crow on bass, pianist Tom Kohl, Lou Stelluti on sax and percussionist John Arrucci. At the Leonard Wagner Town Park at 156 Oscawana Lake Road at 8 p.m. Support for this concert is provided by New York State Council on the Arts, Putnam Arts Council, Feehan Agency, Southeast Shop and Trebb Audio. For more information, call the Putnam Valley Town Park at (845) 526-3292 or visit www.michelleleblanc.com.

Saturday 8.16

‘Casablanca’
Peekskill
“Casablanca” has taken its place as the world favorite Hollywood love story. Free film screening at Paramount Center for the Arts, 1008 Brown St. Starts at 8 p.m. For more information, call (914) 739-2333 or visit www.paramountcenter.org.

Beach Blanket Bash
Yorktown
Come to Yorktown Rotary’s Beach Blanket Bash at Lakeside Osceola Beach, 399 East Main Street in Jefferson Valley. Event is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be a band, kayaking, and all sorts of fun activities for the whole family. Call (914) 245-6550 for more information and to make reservations.

Blood Drive
Sponsored by VFD Ladies Auxiliary at 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Main Station (Mahopac Falls Firehouse) on Route 6N and Luccaro Lane. For more information, call Helen at (845) 628-1613.

Frog Hunt
Ossining
What’s croaking in the lake? Bull frogs and green frogs, that’s what! Grab a net and join in on an old-fashioned frog hunt to learn about the frogs that live here. Members free, non-members $5. Pre-registration required. All ages welcomes. Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Road. From 1-2:30 p.m. For more information, call (914) 762-2912, ext.110 or visit www.teatown.org.

8th Annual Daniel Nimham Pow Wow
Aug. 16, 17, Kent
8th Annual Daniel Nimham Pow Wow will take place Aug. 16 and 17 at Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park on Gipsy Trail Road in Kent. Gates open at 10 a.m. each day. Join regional and local Native American descendants for days of drums, dance, song, and visit with wolves, ponies, birds of prey. Free admission. Free parking. For calendar of events visit www.nimham.com.

Sunday 8.17

Temple Israel of Northern Westchester Open House
Croton
Join us for a light breakfast at 10 a.m. to meet our rabbi and education director and others as you look for a place to be your spiritual home. Learn about our services, and programs for Jewish education for children and adults. Located at Glengary Road. We invite you to learn more about us, RSVP to (914) 271-4705, ext. 21, or Ina Helfand (914) 245-3173, or visit www.tinw.org.

Flea Market
Mahopac
At Temple Beth Shalom, 760 Route 6, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Refreshments. Join us rain or shine. For more information, visit www.tbsmahopac.org.

Monday 8.18

Game Night
Mohegan Lake
The Northern Westchester Board game group meets on one Monday night each month from 7-11 p.m. in the Cafe of the Mohegan Lake Barnes & Noble at Cortlandt Town Center on Route 6. We teach and play a variety of fun strategy board and card games. No experience necessary. RSVP to nwbgg@aol.com, or just show up and join in.

Tuesday 8.19

American Travelling Morrice
Katonah
The American Travelling Morrice dance group has chosen our area for their annual dancing tour for the first time in their 33 years of touring. The Travelling Morrice consists of Morris men from all over the country, including more than a few dancers of international fame in the field. This performance is free. However, the dancers are quick to point out the time-honored Morris custom of passing the hat, enabling the spectators to participate in the tradition and, as they put it, “partake in the Morris luck.” Starts at 4:30 p.m. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road. For more information, call (914) 232-3508.

Thinking about Separation and Divorce?
Carmel
The Dispute Resolution Center of Putnam County is providing an information session on separation and divorce in New York State. Learn about divorcing with dignity and respect. The session will be held at Dispute Resolution Center, 34 Gleneida Ave., suite 200, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Session is free. Seating is limited so contact us to reserve a seat. For more information and reservation, call (845) 225-9555 or e-mail: colleenm@drcservices.org.

Coin Collectors
Carmel
The Croton River Numismatic Society of Carmel will hold its next meeting in the Guideposts Cafeteria, 39 Seminary Hill Road at 7:30 p.m. Topics up for discussion will include Civil War tokens, U.S. half-cents, U.S. error currency and more. For more information, call (845) 225-8201 or e-mail: krusty10512@yahoo.com.

OnGoing

Art Classes
Brewster
Adult and children painting and pottery. Kids’ pottery classes on Friday mornings. Adult watercolor class, “Plein Air” painting and pottery. New fall classes start Sept. 23. Tilly Foster Farm, 100 Route 312. For more information, call (845) 278-0230 or visit putnamartscouncil.com.

Awash in Color
Aug. 9-30, Peekskill
An invitational exhibition of watercolors curated by Jeanne Demotses and Lynn Shulman. Opening reception Aug. 9, from 1-4 p.m. The Hat Factory, 1000 N. Division St., Peekskill.

New Visions II
Through Aug. 31, Peekskill
Exhibit of watercolor and oil paintings by Wendie Garber. Flat Iron Gallery, 105 South Division St. For more information, call (914) 734-1894, or visit flatiron.qpg.com.

The Human Body as Icon
Through Aug. 30, Peekskill
An exhibit of limited edition print works by Andrew Gelfand. His current work utilizes digital filtering and manipulation methods to create dual perspective 2-D images that rely solely upon the imagination of the seeing-eye. Steel Imaginations is located in downtown Peekskill at 1 South Division St. For more information or a private showing, call (914) 788-4039 or (914) 457-7966.

Sculptures by Philip Grausman
Through Oct. 5, Katonah
Now on display in the sculpture garden and on the South Lawn. The fiberglass sculptures are “portraits” stripped to their essence. Grausman concentrates on volume and form, eliminating inconsequential details while retaining a sense of individual character. Towering 10 feet tall, the sculptures are simultaneously classic and surreal. The works are startling in their pure white immensity and are made mysterious by the stoic expressions of the women’s faces. Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St. For more information, call (914) 232-9555 or visit www.katonahmuseum.org.

Photography Group Exhibit
Through Aug. 29, Shrub Oak
John C. Hart Library will hold a photography exhibit by The Photographic Eye: a collaborative fine art photography exhibition by members of the resident photography group of the Putnam Arts Council. The exhibit includes a variety of subjects and photographic techniques including nature, portraiture, and color, black and white, and digital manipulation. Hart Library, 1130 East Main St. For more information, call (914) 245-5262, ext. 245.

Club Fit Artist Gallery
Through Aug. 31, Jefferson Valley
Each month, a local artist is featured in the galleries set up at both Club Fit locations. The community is invited to view the artwork on display, which is sometimes available for sale, Frank Molinaro, Photography. Club Fit, 600 Bank Road. For more information, call Joanna Zottoli at (914) 245-4040, ext. 1120 or e-mail jzottoli@clubfit.com.

Free Acting Classes
Croton Falls
Children ages 4-15 can get a free taste of acting this fall at the Putnam Children’s Discovery Center. The Actors’ Workshop (ages 6-15) will be offered three consecutive Saturdays, Sept 20, 27, and Oct. 4 from noon-1 p.m. at the Croton Falls Community Church on Route 22 (near the Croton Falls train station). “Stories Alive” (ages 4-6) will be offered various days and times beginning in September at the Putnam Children’s Discovery Center on Route 6 in Mahopac. The first session runs Sept 15, 22, and 29 from 10-10:45 a.m. or 1-1:45 pm. Pre-registration is requested for all acting classes. For more information, e-mail cdams@discoveryctr.org, or call (845) 621-1260, ext. 306.

Basketmakers Guild Exhibit & Sale
Through August, Somers
A variety of traditional and contemporary styles made by guild members will be featured. Market baskets, Nantuckets, Shaker cheese, and garlic baskets are among many useful and artistic baskets woven in reed, cane, sea grass, waxed linen, and gourds. Some beaded jewelry will also be available. The Westchester Area Basketmakers Guild will hold this exhibit and sale at the Muscoot Farm Art Gallery, Route 100, on Saturdays and Sundays in August. Hours are noon – 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.wabg.wetpaint.com.

‘EDEN(!) Naturally’
Through Aug. 31, Cross River
Featuring the paintings of Briarcliff resident Doris Downes at the Gallery in the Park, Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Routes 35 and 121 South. The exhibit showcases elegant watercolors and oils evoking beautiful gardens with a 21st century twist. For more information, call (914) 864-7317.

Cortlandt Pre-School Classes
There are openings in playtime and in one of the Toddlin’ & Tots classes. Playtime is ages 8 months to 4-years old and classes are on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:15-1 p.m. The Toddlin’ Tot Class is for ages 2 to 4 and is held on Tuesdays from 11:20 a.m.-12:15 p.m. For more information, call (914) 734-1056.

Breast Cancer Support Groups
Yorktown Heights
Offered two or four times a month for women living with breast cancer. Groups are led by trained peer facilitators who have experienced breast cancer. Weekly group (every Thursday) at 10 a.m.; bi-weekly group (second and forth Tuesday each month) at 7 p.m. Support Connection office, 360 Underhill Ave. For more information, call (914) 962-6402.

Women of New Orleans Exhibit
Through Sept.8, Peekskill
The VanBrunt Gallery, located at 460 Main St., will host an exhibit featuring the Women of New Orleans: Nicole Charbonnet, Teresa Cole, Dawn DeDeaux, Shawn Hall, and Gina Philips. A Hurricane Party will feature live music by Juan Carlos Formell on Aug. 28, 6-9 p.m.

New York Renaissance Faire
Through Sept. 21, Tuxedo Park
The Renaissance Faire will take place on Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day, now through Sept. 21. Takes place from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. at 600 Route 17A. For more information, contact Wanda Carr at (845)351-5174 or visit www.RenFair.com.

Yorktown Summer Concert Series
Through Sept. 7, Yorktown Heights
The Yorktown Lion's Club and the Yorktown Parks & Recreation Department will host the annual summer concert series at the Jack DeVito Gazebo on Veterans Road. Aug. 17: Fallout, Aug. 24: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tribute, and Sept. 7: Jay Siegel and The Tokens. Join us for great music this summer. Shows starts at 6 p.m. Rain location is the Yorktown Stage located adjacent to the Gazebo at the Yorktown Community and Cultural Center.

Gardeners’ Workshop Series
Through Sept. 13, Yorktown Heights
Need some advice on lawn care? Establishing a butterfly garden? Getting your soil tested? Good news! The professional horticulture staff of Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Westchester County will host a series. All workshops will be held 10 a.m. to noon, on selected Saturdays up to Sept. 13 at Hilltop Hanover Farm, Hanover Street. For more information, call James Lee, Cornell University Cooperative Extension, at (914) 285-4640, or e-mail: jl214@cornell.edu.

ComingUp

Kidgits Back to School Bash at Jefferson Valley Mall
Aug. 21, Jefferson Valley
Club members are invited to join us for Back to School craft fun and dinner from Desert Moon! From 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Jefferson Valley Mall, 650 Lee Blvd. For more information, call (914) 245-4688.

‘How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying’
Aug. 21, Katonah
Stars Robert Morse and Michele Lee. David Swift directed this film version of the Broadway play, Frank Loesser wrote the music, providing such gems as “Brotherhood of Man” and “A Secretary is Not a Toy,” and Bob Fosse added his special magic to the choreography. This light-hearted satirical musical parodies the corporate world, while providing wonderful music and crazy antics. Starts at 2:30 p.m. Katonah Village Library, 23 Bedford Road. For more information, call Pat (914) 232-3508.

Mozart’s Requiem
Aug. 23, Brewster
Putnam Chorale summer sing and open house with orchestra. Bring your own score or borrow one of ours. An evening of music, fun and food. First United Methodist Church, Main St. For more information, call (845) 279-7265 or visit www.putnamchorale.org.

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Aug. 23, Katonah
Travel to Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens, which is bustling with wildlife in late summer. Bring binoculars and lunch and plenty of cold drinks. Also, bring boots and be prepared for a walk in the mud at the East Pond. Departure (car pool) from Bylane Farm, 35 Todd Road, at 8 a.m. Return to Bylane will be around 4 p.m. Registration is required. For information, call Joan Becker at (914) 232-4806 or e-mail jebecker@bedfordaudubon.org.

Pick Your Own Vegetables
Aug. 23, Yorktown Heights
Pick your own fresh vegetables with farmer Maryanne Sheehan. Bring your own bags, baskets or boxes and choose from the freshest produce available. No dogs allowed. From 9 a.m. – noon. Hilltop Hanover Farms, 1271 Hanover St. For more information, call (914) 962-2368.

‘Beyond Therapy’
Aug. 23, Brewster
The Brewster Theater Company presents a free staged reading of Christopher Durang’s irreverent and adult comedy at 8 p.m. Directed by Ryan Dietzen, this production will be performed at the Tilly Foster Farm, 100 Route 312 in Brewster. For more information or reservations, visit www.brewstertheatercompany.org or leave a message at (845) 598-1621.

Country Music Festival
Aug. 24, Putnam Valley
The Tompkins Corners Music Festival will feature well-known local musicians and additional performers from Cold Spring, Brooklyn and Holland. Donation $10, $5 children 12-18, under 12 free. Refreshments available. Historic Tompkins Corners United Methodist Church, 729 Peekskill Hollow Road (1 mile west of Taconic). For more information, call (845) 528-5076 or visit www.topkinschurchny.org.

Habitat Safari: Stream Splash
Aug. 24, Ossining
Can’t go on safari this summer? No need to go far to get out in the wild – join a naturalist and explore the wild side of Teatown. During the “safari” we learn to identify common plants and animals that make each habitat unique. Some programs involve hiking distances over moderate terrain. Members free, non-members $5. Pre-registration required. All ages welcome. Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Road. From 1-2:30 p.m. For more information, call (914) 762-2912, ext.110 or visit www.teatown.org.

Intermediate Digital Photography Workshop
Aug. 26, Peekskill
A free digital photography workshop. Sally Delmerico, professional photographer for over 20 years, will teach this intermediate course. At The Field Library, 4 Nelson Ave. at 6 p.m. For more information, call (914) 737-0010.