September 2011 - Eventful Magazine

Community Events, continued
of bloom. For more info, e-mail garden@
stonecrop.org, call 845-265-2000, or visit
www.stonecrop.org.
St. Lawrence O’Toole Golf Outing and
Dinner: Honoring Lois Zutell. This year’s
festivities will benefit St. Lawrence O’Toole
Parish. Come play golf or come to our dinner
at Centennial Golf Club on Simpson Road
in Carmel. Hole sponsorships are available.
Visit www.stlawrenceotoole.org.
Free Will and Estate Planning Seminar:
Open to the public. 7 p.m. Michael T. Weber
Community Auditorium, located at Putnam
Hospital Center at 670 Stoneleigh Ave. in
Carmel. The seminar is co-sponsored by
PHC and Merrill Lynch. Learn about the tax
advantages of planning your estate and having
a will. For more info, call 845-279-5711,
Ext. 3583.
Friday, September 16
Scrapbooking Night: 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at
Jumpin Jeepers at 926 Route 6 in Mahopac.
Get caught up on scrapping while the kids
play! $15 includes your own table and play
for up to two children ($5 each additional
child). Jumpin Jeepers members: $8 for table.
Advance payment required, non-refundable.
Reserve your table today! Only 20 spots
open. Call 845-621-4922.
Saturday, September 17
The Most Awesome Race: See page 14.
Third Annual Family Polo Day: Bring
the family to The Haviland Hollow Farm at
815 East Brand Road in Patterson to benefit
the Catholic Big Sisters & Big Brothers, a
100-year-old non-profit organization serving
low income families in New York City.
Guests enjoy a luncheon with open bar, a
VIP champagne reception, auction, live
music, and a children’s activity field with
petting zoo from noon-4 p.m. All proceeds
September 10th - 11th, 2011
10am - 4pm
raised will support life-changing programs
for high-risk youth in New York City. For
tickets and sponsorship information, visit
www.cbsbb.org/polo.
Tag Sale: The Carmel Fire Department
will hold its Auxiliary Tag Sale from 9 a.m.-3
p.m. at the Carmel Fire House at 94 Glenieda
Ave. in Carmel.
One-Day Prepared Childbirth Class:
The Birthing Center at Putnam Hospital
Center will host a one-day prepared
childbirth class from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at 670
Stoneleigh Avenue in Carmel. The class,
which is recommended for expectant mothers
in the last trimester of their pregnancy,
is designed to cover all aspects of labor and
delivery, including the Lamaze method and
cesarean section information. Concentration
on conditioning exercises and relaxation
methods is provided; films supplement
individual and group instruction. Registration
is required. $175 per couple with a $25
registration deposit. Class sizes are limited.
Couples should make reservations for the
class in their sixth month. To register or for
more info, call the Birthing Center at PHC
at 845-279-5711, Ext. 2516.
Sunday, September 18
Garden Conservancy Open Day: Featuring
tea in the garden at Stonecrop Gardens
at 81 Stonecrop Lane in Cold Spring from 10
a.m.-5 p.m., $5 or free for members; tea and
cake available for purchase from noon-4 p.m.
For more info, e-mail garden@stonecrop.org,
call 845-265-2000, or visit www.stonecrop
.org.
Hudson Highlands Land Trust Take-
A-Hike: High Ropes Adventure at Taconic
Outdoor Education Center in Cold Spring,
1 p.m.-4 p.m. Level: moderate/difficult. For
more info, contact HHLT at info@hhlt.org or
845-424-3358.
“Kuba Beck, A Holocaust Survivor”:
Holocaust survivor Kuba Beck continues
community calendar
to share his must-hear story with all who
will listen. No longer accompanied by his
wife, Hela, who passed away a few years
ago, Beck’s quiet voice recalls the horrors,
the hunger and the fear that was ever
present in the concentration camps. Beck
will speak at 2 p.m. at the Mahopac Public
Library on Route 6 in Mahopac. Seating
is limited and registration is required for
this program. This program is appropriate
for ages 10 and up. Register online at www
.mahopaclibrary.org, or call 845-628-2009,
Ext. 100.
Monday, September 19
Putnam Best Chefs and Fine Wines: The
United Way of Westchester and Putnam hosts
its third annual Best Chefs and Fine Wines
benefit at The Garrison at 2015 Route 9. Enjoy
signature dishes from some of the county’s
best restaurants while sipping fine wines and
taking in spectacular Hudson River views.
Proceeds will help support healthy living initiatives
(reduce childhood obesity, get healthy
foods to low-income families and steer teens
away from risky behaviors) for Putnam residents.
Tickets are $50 per person in advance
and $60 at the door. 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 21
National Day of Service and Remembrance:
See page 12.
Saturday, September 24
Constitution Island Family Day: Family
Day is a favorite. Bring a picnic lunch and
enjoy boat rides, horse-and-carriage rides,
birds of prey from Teatown Reservation, a
blacksmith, face painting, live music and
numerous scheduled events for the family.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Food cart with fresh grilled
items supplied by Chalet on the Hudson.
www.constitutionisland.org.
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Celebrate High Holidays
at Temple Beth Shalom
Rosh Hashanah begins September 28
Come experience the warmth and friendliness of our
congregation. Be moved by the words of our rabbi,
Eytan Hammerman and the sounds of our cantor,
Jake Feldman. Tickets are always free
for new visitors. Call today to reserve your seat.
Interfaith Families Warmly Welcome
Temple Beth Shalom (845) 628-6133
760 Route 6, Mahopac, NY 10541 www.tbsmahopac.org
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