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Horticultural 'Crown Jewel' Set To Bloom In Somers' Lasdon Park
SOMERS, N.Y. – In just a few months, nature lovers will be able to visit a tropical rainforest, without having to travel to South America, Africa or Asia, said Ted Kozlowski, manager of the Lasdon Park and Arboretum in Somers.
Ten years – and a lot of blood, sweat, and tears – in the making, the park’s new Glass House Conservatory is set to open on Saturday, June 17.
Its first exhibit, titled “The Rainforest: Tropical Treasures,” will feature, not only exotic plants and flowers, but water features and the sounds of such jungle denizens as macaws, jaguars, and poison dart frogs.
“It’s our v…
Bedford 2020 Holding First-Ever 'Food Forum'
BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Foodies, farm to table fans, lover's of the environment, and especially devotees of the sustainable food movement won't want to miss the upcoming Bedford 2020 Food Forum on March 4.
Held at Fox Lake High School, the event will offer a day full of events that include everything from workshops to a farmer's market, to guest speakers, and of course, food.
The major community event, hosted by Bedford 2020, will engage attendees in local food’s many benefits and build awareness and support for local farmers, the food system, and initiatives that increase food access for all an…
Katonah Group Offers Viewings Of Oscar-Nominated Short Films
KATONAH, N.Y. -- With this year's Academy Awards approaching, the Katonah Village Improvement Society (KVIS) is offering screenings of short films that have been nominated.
The first screening, which will feature live-action Oscar shorts will take place on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Katonah Village Library. The second, which will feature animated shorts, will take place on Friday, Feb. 24, with the time starting time and location.
Tickets can be purchased for $15 each on KVIS' website or for $20 at the door.
Hors d'oeuvres and wine will be served, KVIS notes, and there will be t…
Be Like Cupid With Gift Giving To Pound Ridge Seniors
POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- For Valentine's Day season, Pound Ridgers are invited to volunteer and bring gifts to the town's senior citizens.
The annual drive, known as Project Pound Ridge Cupid, urges participants to make homemade baked goods, such as cookies and cupcakes, along with cards, and deliver them to recipients.
The drive, which is under the auspices of the Neighbor to Neighbor Youth Corps, will take place on Sunday, Feb. 12, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The gifts must be dropped off at Conant Hall between 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., an event notice states.
Volunteers are also being sought as drivers …
