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The Handmade's Tale: Westchester Fair Highlights Area Artisans
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Shop till you drop and support local refugee resettlement efforts at the same time by visiting -- and buying -- at The Ethical Culture Society of Westchester's Fair Trade & Artisan Craft Fair.
The event, on Saturday, May 6, will be held at the Society's location at 7 Saxon Wood Road from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Expect unique handmade, ethically sourced, and locally produced items, including art glass, woodwork, ceramics, jewelry, quilts, summer weight knits, bags, printed tees, 3D embellished greeting cards, organic bath, body, and hair products, baby items, candles, pic…
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Care About Climate Change? Westchester Rally Set For April 29
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A rally to protest the Trump Administration's stance on climate change is planned for Saturday, April 29 in White Plains, the same day as the People's Climate March in Washington, D.C.
The event, on the 100th day of President Trump's time in office, is set for 11 a.m. to noon at the corner of Main Street and Mamaroneck Avenue. It is sponsored by the Dominican Sisters, WESPAC and Food & Water Watch.
According to the group, President Trump has recommended a 31 percent decrease in the EPA budget, approved the Dakota Access Pipeline, invited back the banned Keystone XL…
Westchester Vendors Bring Food Trucks, Art, To Mamaroneck Street Festival
MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Expect a variety of food trucks, local businesses, area artisans and community organizations at the Mamaroneck Food Truck & Makers Market on Sunday, April 30.
The free street festival kicks off National Small Business Week, which runs from the 30th through Saturday, May 6.
Among the food vendors on hand: Walter's Hot Dogs, Longford's Own-Made Ice Cream, HAPA Asian-fusion, and Boxcar Cantina.
The Bott Shoppe (Mamaroneck), Artisan NR Artist Collective (New Rochelle), Yapa Artisanal Collections (White Plains), Grass & Clovers (Larchmont), Spook Bunny Deliriums’ ar…
Stew Leonard's In Yonkers Welcomes Spring With New Farm Arrivals, Contest
YONKERS, N.Y. - Stew Leonard’s Little Farm in Yonkers will open for the season on Saturday, April 29.
And that means greeting some new arrivals.
The birth of two baby cows, two goats and two sheep are planned for 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Yonkers (1 Stew Leonard Dr., 914-375-4700)
To honor the blessed event, Stew’s Little Farms is hosting a celebration that includes snacks, balloons, and special appearances by Clover the Cow, Daphne Duck and Cynthia Chick.
In anticipation of the opening, kids ages four to 10 are invited to enter the “Name Our Babies” contest. Parents can pick up a “Name Our Ba…
Bill Nye The Science Guy Appearing At Eastchester Barnes & Noble
EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- There’s a science to book signings, especially when they involve big celebs like Bill Nye, says Aimee Gautreau of the Eastchester Barnes & Noble.
Nye and co-author Gregory Mone will be at the store at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, to promote the first installment of their new children’s book series, “Jack and the Geniuses.”
Published by Amulet, it costs $13.95 and is aimed at kids ages eight through 12. It features the scientific adventures of intrepid orphans Jack, Ava, and Matt, who just happen to be whizzes at astronomy, math, and building robots.
Nye, best known…
Hudson Valley Wine & Chocolate Festival Supports Putnam Nonprofit
PATTERSON, N.Y. – A fest set in Putnam County's Patterson this weekend will give wine and chocolate lovers the chance to sip, sample, and shop -- and help others at the same time.
The gustatory gala is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, and Sunday, April 2, at the Patterson Recreation Center, 65 Front St.
Proceeds from the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival will go to support Partners with PARC, a Brewster-based nonprofit dedicated to “securing the financial future of people with disabilities.”
Last fall, a similar event drew 3,000 attendees and raised about $85,000 for t…
