OSSINING WEEKLY WEB BLAST Jan 9, 2020
Village & Town Information
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The Ossining Recreation & Parks Department has many great upcoming Special Events and program offerings that are now open for registration.
Winter Registration is now open
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**NEW COMMUNITY CENTER WIFI**
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95 Broadway
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Upcoming Programs in the Village and Town of Ossining
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Ossining’s Down to Earth Farmers Market
When:
Saturday from 9AM-1PM through April
Where:
Near Market Square at the corner of Spring & Main Streets, Ossining, NY
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Awkward Marina + Ello Costello LIVE @ Sing Sing Kill Brewery
What:
Join singer/songwriter Awkward Marina and electronic composer Ello Costello for an evening of music at SSKB. No cover.
When:
Thursday, January 9th // 7:30-9:30pm
Where:
Sing Sing Kill Brewery // 77 Spring Street
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Lantern Gift Shop Clearance Sale
What:
Lantern Gift Shop Clearance Sale // Description: 20%-50% off Christmas Items & more throughout the shop! Last chance for Attic Treasures!
Where:
The Lantern Gift Shop, St. Paul’s on the Hill, 40 Ganung Drive, Ossining, NY 10562
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Honeybees in the Garden: A Dance with Evolution
What:
Understand how honeybees forage and how they interact with flowers in their search for nectar and pollen. Learn to incorporate simple garden/landscape concepts to improve their health, and that of other pollinators.
When:
Sat., Jan. 11, 2020 from 10:30am to 12pm
Where:
The Center at Mariandale, 299 N. Highland Avenue, Ossining, NY
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How to Live Your Best Life in the New Year
What:
Join Kacey Morabito Grean for an uplifting afternoon, illuminating the best way for you to move forward with authenticity in the New Year.
When:
Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020 from 1-3pm
Where:
The Center at Mariandale, 299 N. Highland Avenue, Ossining, NY
Info:
Kacey Morabito Grean
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Open Jam @ Sing Sing Kill Brewery
What:
Are you guys ready to rock out in 2020? Our next open jam night is coming up. Hosted by Alex Cano with the super epic house band: Paulie Pasta Beladino on guitar, Alex Cano on drums, Phil Anthony on bass, & Christine Chanel on keys. We can't wait to see and hear all of you wonderful musicians!
When:
Sunday, January 12th // 7-9pm
Where:
Sing Sing Kill Brewery // 77 Spring Street, Ossining
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Open Ukulele Jam @ Sing Sing Kill Brewery
What:
The Tarrytown Ukulele Jam group is coming back to Sing Sing Kill Brewery! If you've got a uke' and the evening free, join them! Jamming will commence at 6:30pm and run til 8pm. Just bring a ukulele and a singing voice -- sheet music with chords & lyrics will be provided.
When:
Wednesday, January 15th // 6:30-8pm
Where:
Sing Sing Kill Brewery // 77 Spring Street, Ossining
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Geothermal Happy Hour @ Sing Sing Kill Brewery
What:
Come out for happy hour and find out how Dandelion Geothermal can save you thousands of dollars on heating and cooling your home while keeping the Hudson Valley green. The first drink is on Dandelion!
When:
Friday, January 17th // 5-8pm
Where:
Sing Sing Kill Brewery // 77 Spring Street, Ossining
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Knitting with Meaning
What:
This day of knitting and reflection will explore the many ways God moves in the work of our hands and our hearts. We will knit, pray, and share the ways we use knitting to enhance our lives and the lives of others. Bring yarn and needles or your current project.
When:
Sat., Jan. 18, 9:30am to 3pm
Where:
The Center at Mariandale, 299 N. Highland Avenue, Ossining, NY
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West African Dance Class @ Sing Sing Kill Brewery
What:
Learn traditional West African dance moves and have fun with Gladys Lowe in the SSKB taproom. All you need is comfy clothes & bare feet to join in! Tickets are $20 and include the class plus a flight of craft beverages to follow. Purchase them in advance in the taproom or on Eventbrite at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/west-african-dance-class-tickets-87069963605
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When:
Sunday, January 19th // 11:30am-12:30pm
Where:
Sing Sing Kill Brewery // 77 Spring Street
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Queer Music Night: Mercy Bell, Paisley Fields, All My Friends @ Sing Sing Kill Brewery
What:
Join The Ossining LGBTQ Alliance at Sing Sing Kill Brewery for an evening celebrating queer musicians. Christina Picciano of All My Friends solo set, Paisley Fields and Mercy Bell. No Cover!
When:
Wednesday, January 22nd // 7-10pm
Where:
Sing Sing Kill Brewery // 77 Spring Street, Ossining
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Ossining Trivia @ Sing Sing Kill Brewery
What:
Wednesday, January 29th // 7:30-9pm
When:
You think you know the ins and outs of Ossining? Come show off your knowledge and win prizes for it! Hosted by Ossining's own village historian, Dana White. Sign-up starts at 7pm. Free to enter!
Where:
Sing Sing Kill Brewery // 77 Spring Street, Ossining
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Open Mic Night @ Sing Sing Kill Brewery
What:
Woop woop, Open Mic Night is back at Sing Sing Kill Brewery on Thursday, January 30th from 7-9pm. Hosted by singer/songwriter Jess Erick, you can bring down your instrument of choice, or comedy set, illusionist act, slam poetry... whatever it takes to get you up to the mic! Open Mic Night at SSKB always takes place on the last Thursday of each month. See you soon!
When:
Thursday, January 30th // 7-9pm
Where:
Sing Sing Kill Brewery // 77 Spring Street, Ossining
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Write Your Way to Wisdom
What:
Winter, the season of hibernation, is a perfect time for writing memoir-the genre of introspection. In the quiet beauty of Mariandale, you’ll identify the pivot points of your life. By crafting them into stories, you will mine their meaning and find the grace within. Bring paper and pen or a laptop. This program is perfect for memoirists working on essays or books.
When:
Fri., Jan. 31, at 5pm through Sun., Feb. 2, at 1pm
Where:
The Center at Mariandale, 299 N. Highland Avenue, Ossining, NY
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Ossining’s Museum in the Streets (MITS)
What:
MITS is a free, self-guided walking tour and consists of 25 numbered panels with images and explanatory text about the architecturally and historically significant buildings within the Downtown Ossining Historic District.
When:
On a 24/7 basis
Where:
The tour starting point is located on the north side of the Ossining Open Door Medical Center at 247 Main St. in Downtown Ossining. However visitors one can also begin at any of the numbered panels and take as few or as many panels as desired.
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Green Ossining Launches ‘Green Ossining Sustainability Partnership
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Ossining Food Pantry:Asking for Your Support
What:
Recently furloughed or laid-off? Having trouble making ends meet? We know it's been a difficult year. The Ossining Food Pantry is here to help residents of Ossining and Briarcliff Manor. We are a 100% volunteer organization dedicated to helping our neighbors in need. If you and your family are in need of food assistance, please visit with our friendly volunteers at Trinity Church in downtown Ossining (7 South Highland Avenue.) We distribute non-perishable food items on Thursday evenings (6:30-8:00PM) and Friday mornings (10:00AM-Noon.) We have a warm and welcoming atmosphere. **Please consider making an on-line donation to help Ossining Food Pantry feed our neighbors in need. A one-time or reoccurring monthly donation will be greatly appreciated. We are 100% volunteer organization. Virtually all of your donation will go toward the cost of food for the needy.
Contact:
Ossining Food Pantry, P.O. Box 869, Ossining, NY 10562 or call 914-762-5510 and leave a voicemail message and a volunteer will return your call.
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St. Matthews Headstart Daycare Early Headstart & Headstart Program
What:
High quality research based curriculum, screenings and services to support healthy development and promote school readiness; family support, nutrition, guidance and access to community resources.
Hours:
Head Start Hours 9:00 – 3:00pm/Daycare Hours 7:00-9:00am & 3:00-6:00pm
Contact:
For more information contact St. Matthew’s at 914-941-1715
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COME DANCE WITH US!
What:
Logrea Dance Academy Enrollment Opportunities
When:
Now! Enrollment Still Available
Where:
2 Dale Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562
Info:
Does your child love to dance around the living room? We have just the thing. Come and do a 4-week trial (one class per wk) in Ballet, Jazz, Theatre Dance or Tap. Classes for ages 3 and up. (Only Adult Tap). *Boys and girls. *Incentive discount for boys 7 and up who take at least one ballet class.
"At Logrea we are training students to become independent, respectful, self confident young adults with a passion for the arts."
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Ossining Athletic Booster Club
What:
The Ossining Athletic Booster Club is a not-for-profit volunteer organization established in 2001 to promote the athletic programs of the Ossining School District, recognize their achievements, and support Ossining's student-athletes and coaches by funding items not in the school budget and awarding scholarships to worthy graduating seniors of Ossining Athletic Booster Club members and donors.
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Jazz the Lodge
What:
Jazz at the Lodge is a year-round live music venue presenting Jazz, Blues, R&B and ethnically focused genres performed by local and metro New York musicians.
When:
Selected Thursday and Saturday nights
Where:
Ossining Elks Lodge 1486, 118 Croton Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562
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CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Admissions Test -TACHS PREP CLASSES & BOOT CAMPS
What:
Prepare with us for the TACHS – Test for Admissions to Catholic High Schools. This course will heavily concentrate on the Reading, Language, Mathematics and Reasoning skills covered on the TACHS Examination. During class, students will practice timing, test taking strategies and extensive drill and review of all TACHS Exam topics. Register online at
https://www.eduscapeassociates.com/tachs-exam-prep-classes/
When:
Fall 2019-Check website for schedule of Classes/Boot Camps
Where:
WESTCHESTER & BRONX Ossining Public Library, Ossining NY Sacred Heart School, Hartsdale, NY
St. Margaret of Cortona School, Riverdale, NY
Contact:
Eduscape College & Test Prep Dr. Gayle Marchica, Principal Mobile/Text 914.886.5043 Office 914.941.4148
info@EduscapeAssociates.com
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Soccer skills private training (ages 4-15), group classes for kids (ages 2-10)
What:
Soccer skills training, individual, partner or group training sessions available for all ages and skill levels. Soccer classes provided for ages, provide instruction in soccer fundamentals via a fun and supportive environment! Your child will be motivated from creative, high energy and level appropriate activities, serving as a great introduction to soccer, and helping your child master developmental milestones. Our specially designed soccer curriculum is age-appropriate, and incorporates individual, partner and team activities. We keep our classes small, so that every child receives the attention they need to thrive. In addition to soccer skills such as dribbling, passing, trapping and shooting on target, your child will learn discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork, in a personalized setting where all children are valued.
Where:
At a nearby field, or your home!
When:
To be scheduled for a time that works for you
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Therapeutic Foster Parents NEEDED
What:
Family Services of Westchester is looking for individuals who are interested in learning about becoming a Therapeutic Foster Care Parent! We are looking for loving people willing to open their homes and hearts to a child in need of a stable, safe home environment.
Contact:
Please contact Melissa Aversa, Home-finder & Recruitment Specialist at (914) 358-5828
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Volunteers Needed - English-Spanish Translators
What:
The Ossining School District needs volunteers! Volunteering offers an opportunity to serve the community and can be a rich, rewarding experience. The district is seeking bilingual English-Spanish volunteers to serve as translators at district and school events. These events include but are not limited to, parent-teacher conferences, parent engagement nights and college fairs. We are dedicated to ensuring all members of our diverse community have equal access to Info and can fully participate in the educational life of their children. An Infoal flier is attached. Please kindly share this Info with members of your agency and/or community. Individuals with some time to serve as a translator and who are interested in making a difference may fill out an online form to be added to the district’s translator database. We welcome and greatly appreciate your help!
When:
Ongoing
Where:
Ossining Union Free School District
Contact:
Ms. Ferzeen Shamsi at (914) 762-5830, ext. 4309
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR NEIGHBORS LINK: Ossining Site
What:
Neighbors Link is recruiting volunteers for its Ossining Site. Programs include ESL tutoring and a Parent Child Together class. We offer great training to our volunteers as well.
When:
MONDAYS: 10-12: ESL tutoring 1-3: Parent Child Together Class FRIDAYS: 10-12: ESL tutoring
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Mike Risko Music now accepting registrations
What:
Mike Risko Music, just named a Top 100 Music School/Store in the world by NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) is now accepting registration for Winter session music lessons.
When:
Call or email today to schedule a free trial and/or find out about our programs
Where:
All programs are offered at Mike Risko Music right here in Ossining.
Info:
Design your own schedule and take music lessons on any instrument or voice in our state of the art studios. All ages, levels and instruments are welcome! We even have programs for adults.
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Dale Cemetery Heritage Trail: A Walk Through Ossining’s History
What:
What do Sonny Sharrock, Benjamin Brandreth and Ida Foshay have in common? They are all on the Dale Cemetery Heritage Trail, a free, self-guided tour through Ossining’s historic Dale Cemetery. A project of the Ossining Historic Cemeteries Conservancy, the trail features the stories of prominent individuals and families, as well as those who played a role in everyday Ossining life.Trail Maps are available at trailhead signs located at the cemetery entrances.
Where:
Dale Cemetery 104 Havell Street Ossining, New York 10562
When:
Everyday from dawn to dusk.
Contact:
Ossining Historic Cemeteries Conservancy at
ohcc10562@gmail.com
Dale Cemetery Office (914) 941-1155
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NAACP
What:
An ongoing general monthly membership meeting held every second Thursday of the month. Topics of discussion include community and civic related events with the inclusion of invited guest speakers to give educational information on a variety of subjects that are impactful for our community.
When:
EVERY 2nd Thursday of the Month 6:30pm
Where:
THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH @ 304 Spring Street, Ossining, NY 10562
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The Healing Circle: Relax, Restore, and Return to Balance
What:
Join us in a Circle for a Restorative Healing Touch and Reiki Healing. This is a subtle healing practice that supports body, mind, and spirit, prompts an overall calming, balancing, and healing response that enhances health and well-being. Those new to Healing Touch and/or Reiki will receive an individual or group energy healing. Healing Touch and Reiki practitioners will participate in Healing Touch and Reiki exchanges.
When:
Second Monday of each month from 1 to 2:30pm
Where:
The Center at Mariandale, 299 N. Highland Avenue, Ossining, NY
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Theater O Winter Classes!
What: Theater O offers classes in all things theater for children ages 3+: From Acting to directing, play writing to design, Improv! to Musical Theater and more. Our faculty is comprised of seasoned professionals who excel in their craft. Listen, Learn, Imagine, Perform & Join the Play. Middle School and Pre-K/K classes resume 12/2. Elementary Classes resume 1/13. High School Auditions are 12/6-8. visit
www.theatero.org.
Where: Theater O @ 25 State St, Ossining, NY 10562
Contact: (914) 487-4322
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Safety Tips from the Ossining Fire Department
Sign Up for NIXLE Alerts
: The Village of Ossining has launched a program to help notify the public of emergencies, road closures, hazardous conditions, and other incidents concerning the public within the Village of Ossining. This program, called Nixle, is a free program and allows members of the public to receive these messages in email, text message, and on an internet web site. Village of Ossining residents are urged to subscribe to receive emergency messages only by texting 10562 to 888777 on their cell phone, or to receive a full complement of messages, including community updates residents can visit www.Nixle.com and click the
sign up now! button
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Sign up for ConEdison Customer Alerts via Text
: Use your cell phone to text REG to OUTAGE (688243) and follow the prompts. You will need your account number and zip code. To retrieve your account number, log in to My Account or check your next bill. This information is also located on the ConEdison website at
coned.com/text
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WEB BLAST FORMAT
Do you have an event, Info or picture of the Village of Ossining that you would like included in this web blast? If so please submit to
webblast@villageofossining.org
. All Info must be submitted by noon on the Wednesday prior to the distributed web blast. Submissions included in this listing are intended solely to inform of events and Info of general interest to subscribers. The Village of Ossining does not necessarily endorse or support organizations or entities whose events and / or activities are listed above. The Village makes no representation as to the accuracy thereof, nor does it assume any liability in connection with same. Please don't print this e-mail unless necessary.
All submissions must follow the format listed below:
Title:
What:
[Limit description to 100 words or less]
When:
Where:
Info:
[May include a single flyer]
Contact:
[Name of organization/ individual, phone, email]
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Contemplative Prayer Thursday
What:
Each Thursday, from 11:30 am until noon, we gather as spiritual companions seeking God’s guidance. Come join us in prayer for peace, for yourself, for others, and for the world. Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the main chapel at the Mariandale Center.
When:
Every Thursday, 11:30 am to 12:00 pm
Where:
Mariandale Center, 299 North Highland Avenue, Ossining, NY
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Ossining Prison Ministry, Inc.
What:
Volunteers for a hospitality program at the Sing Sing Correctional facility that is held
When:
Saturdays, Sundays, and most major holidays; from 8am to 11 am or 12pm to 2:30pm.
Where:
Sing Sing Correctional Facility 354 Hunter Street, Ossining NY 10562
Info:
Our organization provides hospitality to the visitors who come to visit their loved ones. We also provide toys, puzzles, and games to the people in the facility to help normalize the visiting time.
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Heaven on Earth
What:
Following an opening prayer, an interactive discussion will explore how participants can experience Heaven On Earth. Corresponding scripture passages, reflective questions and music will allow individuals to enter into contemplative silence with God.
When:
Sat., Jan. 18, from 10am to 3pm
Where:
The Center at Mariandale, 299 N. Highland Avenue, Ossining, NY
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Connecting Prayer with Personality
What:
Learn more about yourself and spend an adventurous day discovering how the Myers-Briggs Typology Inventory can help you gain insight into some of your basic personality traits.
When:
Sat., Jan. 18, from 10am to 3pm
Where:
The Center at Mariandale, 299 N. Highland Avenue, Ossining, NY
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A Winter Retreat: Burrowing Deep
What:
In the midst of winter, when much of creation burrows deeply to rest and gain strength for the next season of life, accept the invitation to “burrow deep” in the heart of God. During this silent retreat, gentle quiet will frame these days and will include daily liturgy, time for prayer, rest, and refreshment of your spirit, as well as individual meetings with a spiritual director.
When:
Thurs., Jan. 23, at 5pm through Sun., Jan. 26, at 1pm
Where:
The Center at Mariandale, 299 N. Highland Avenue, Ossining, NY
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