What you need to know

Below is a list of updates, things to do, things not to do, meetings, closings, openings, things you need to know/might want to know. We will update the list as new items come in. The most recent items will be at the top.

On Friday, March 18, at 2 p.m., AJC (American Jewish Committee) Westchester/Fairfield regional office, Westchester Jewish Council and Westchester Human Rights Commission will co-host a multifaith Community of Conscience prayer ceremony in solidarity with Ukraine.

The service will be held in the outdoor plaza behind Westchester County Court, 111 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., by the White Plains library.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer and clergy of many faiths including Ukraine Catholic Church are slated to attend. (Added March 17)

Scarsdale Middle School is seeking members of the community to register as judges for the annual middle school Speech Contest at SMS on Thursday, March 24.

Those who have served as a judge for the contest in the past know how vital the judges are for the evening’s success and for making it a rewarding event for the students. The contest is an opportunity to see the poise, thoughtfulness and talent of local students as they give their presentations.

At 4-4:30 p.m. judges will sign in and rounds will begin; preliminary rounds end at approximately 7 p.m. A light buffet dinner, courtesy of the PTA, will be served after the preliminary rounds.

Judges are encouraged to stay to judge the final rounds, which end around 9 p.m.

To register, go to https://bit.ly/3Jnf6tQ.

For more info, email Steven Scharf at sscharf@scarsdaleschools.org. (Added March 17)

The Scarsdale rec department will offer a USSI Squirts Multisports and Soccer Camp running eight weeks on Mondays from April 18 to June 13 (no session May 30) for boys and girls, ages 3 and 4. Programs begin 9, 10 or 11 a.m.

The camps will be held at Crossway Lower Main Field by the tennis house. US Sports Institute will conduct the program; the fee is $185 per session.

Questions? Call 914-722-1160.

Registration deadline: April 10. To register, go to https://bit.ly/2BlPYWg, Activities & Special Events. (Added March 17)

The Scarsdale rec department offers a multisports camp run by Backyard Sports for kindergartners through grade 5 during spring recess, Monday to Friday, April 11-15.

The program will be held at Scarsdale High School Gyms 1 and 2, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The fee is $200.

Registration deadline: April 4. To register, go to https://bit.ly/2BlPYWg, Activities & Special Events. (Added March 17)

The Weinberg Nature Center offers an after-school program for 5- and 6-year olds on Wednesdays, March 23 to May 18, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The Weinberg Nature Forest School (WNFS) operates on nearly 10 acres of land while also using trails to Saxon Woods. There are two indoor classrooms housing more than 30 animal species. Outside, the grasslands area is used for the children’s tee-pee village, a log circle around a fire pit and one in the woodlands, picnic tables, a large garden and compost site, streams and a pond to see.

For more info, go to weinbergnaturecenter.com. To register, go to https://bit.ly/2BlPYWg. (Added March 16)

The Scarsdale rec department opened registration for youth and adult spring tennis lessons and clinics Wednesday, March 16.

Youth and adult group lessons will begin May 2.

A seven-week program of individual 30-minute lessons will run from May 2 to June 20.

One-hour private lessons are available; go to the Court Reservation tab for offerings starting April 18-April 29.

For more info and to register, go to https://bit.ly/2BlPYWg. (Added March 16)

Maroon and White reminds Scarsdalians that Friday, March 18, is Raider Lawn Sign Day. Paint the town Maroon and White with your signs — if you don’t have one, buy online at https://bit.ly/3iiLVgh and pick up from 34 Edgewood Road, Scarsdale. (Added March 15)

Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 13, at 2 a.m. Move your clocks forward one hour … we lose an hour of sleep but gain an hour of daylight. (Added March 10)

An ongoing program offered by the Westchester Library System offers an experience of gentle movement, breathing and relaxation exercises that reduce stress and anxiety and increase a sense of calm and well-being.

Westchester Breathes is grounded in the work of Dr. Richard Brown and Dr. Patricia Gerbarg and their Breath-Body-Mind Foundation. The coordinating teacher at Westchester Library System is Elena Falcone, WLS’s outreach director and an experienced BBM instructor.

To join a program, go to https://bit.ly/3sEdgPr for registration details. (Added March 9)

Scarsdale seniors may apply for a one-year grant from the Scarsdale High School PTA Scholarship Fund. To learn more about the Scholarship Fund, who is eligible and how to apply, go to https://bit.ly/2YfMHl0.

Applications can be accessed through the link to a google form at https://bit.ly/3hRiHo3.

Completed applications must be submitted by Monday, May 2.

For additional information regarding the Scholarship Fund, contact Laurie Medvinsky at lauriemedvinsky@gmail.com. (Added March 9)

The deadline to register for spring Little League baseball is Tuesday, March 15, for grades Pre-K through 6. There will also be a pickup league for seventh and eighth graders. The season will run from April 2 through June 11.

Leagues: pre-K through second grade, teams are organized by grade from the same elementary school; third grade, typically each team includes a mix of players from the five elementary schools; fourth through sixth grade, two leagues (Pacific and Atlantic) with teams formed by age, rather than by grade, to align with Little League International rules. League assignment and team formation is based on fall evaluations and coach data from previous seasons, if applicable.

For more info, go to https://bit.ly/35Hm26s.

Questions? Email scarsdalelittleleaguebaseball@gmail.com. (Added March 9)

The deadline to register for the spring girls softball league is Tuesday, March 15.

For grades K to 6: preseason practices run April 2 to 22, weather permitting. Regular season games will be held April 23 to June 18.

All games will be played on rec village and school district administered fields. The fee is $110 for all grades.

Kindergarten: Saturdays, 9 a.m. and some Fridays at 6:30 p.m., if needed.

Grade 1: Saturdays, 11 a.m. and some Fridays, 6:30 p.m., if needed.

Grades 2 and 3: Saturdays, 9 a.m. and Mondays, 6:30 p.m.

Grade 4: Saturdays, 11 a.m. and Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.

Grades 5 and 6: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 p.m.

To register, go to https://bit.ly/2BlPYWg, click on Leagues. (Added March 9)

Students who graduated from Scarsdale High School or lived in Scarsdale during their high school years and who have completed their first, second, or third years of college may apply to the Scarsdale Foundation for tuition assistance. For the 2021-22 academic year, the Foundation awarded need-based grants totaling $139,000 to 31 students attending private and state-supported colleges and universities.

Applications for the 2022-23 academic year should be submitted online at the Scarsdale Foundation’s website: www.scarsdalefoundation.org (click on the College Scholarships link). Completed applications must be submitted by Wednesday, June 1.

Questions? Email Scholarship Committee co-chairs Anne Lyons or B. Kathleen Munguia at scarsdalefoundationscholarship@gmail.com.

The Foundation welcomes contributions from the community to augment the funds available for distribution each year. Donations earmarked Scholarship Fund of the Scarsdale Foundation may be made online at scarsdalefoundation.org or mailed to Scarsdale Foundation, P.O. Box 542, Scarsdale, NY 10583. (Added March 8)

The Scarsdale Business Alliance (SBA) is looking for an experienced, highly motivated, tech-savvy, hands-on executive director/assistant to help with daily operations, relationship building, fundraising, PR and marketing, accounting and member services.

The year-round, part-time position requires a dynamic self-starter with enthusiasm and confidence to work closely with businesses, the community, government officials and volunteers. The executive director will assist the board of directors to keep business, town and community united while working to increase the vitality of the village center and the success of its businesses.

Qualifications include:

A full job description is available upon request. Send inquiries and résumés to info@scarsdalebusinessalliance.com. (Added March 8)

The Westchester County Department of Public Safety launched a new mobile app for Apple and Android phones on Feb. 22. To locate the app, enter “Westchester County PD” in the app store.

By downloading the app, users will be able to sign up to receive emergency notifications and traffic alerts; send feedback, whether a compliment or a complaint; provide tips about criminal activity, quality-of-life concerns, or traffic conditions; learn about county police-sponsored community events and programs; get information and links about obtaining an accident report, submitting a Freedom of Information request, or applying for a pistol permit; and connect with division and unit commanders.

Users of the app can receive all of its notifications or sign up to follow specific pages/topics. (Added March 8)

The Scarsdale Village trustee election is Tuesday, March 15. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Scott Room at Scarsdale Public Library, 54 Olmsted Road.

All election districts will be voting at the Scarsdale Public Library. All COVID-19 protocols set forth by the CDC for polling locations will be followed.

On the ballot three candidates are running for three village trustee positions.

All voters can vote by absentee ballot using the temporary illness clause if there is a risk of contracting a disease, such as COVID-19. However, Monday, March 14 is the last day for the village clerk to receive in-person applications for an absentee ballot from an applicant or applicant’s agent.

Tuesday, March 15 is the last day to drop off absentee ballots in person. Voters can drop off ballots in the drop box at the Scarsdale Public Library any time before polls close at 9 p.m., or in the drop box at village hall any time before it closes at 5 p.m. Also, March 15 is the last day that absentee ballots sent via mail must be received by village hall.

For more information, contact LWVS voter service chairs Lauren Hertzog Fields, Beatrice Sevcik or Jessica Zellner at lwvsvoterservice@gmail.com. (Added March 8)

Scarsdale has updated its gas leaf blower code effective 2022. Under the new law, gas-powered leaf blowers cannot be used Jan. 1-Sept. 30, and can only be used Oct. 1-Dec. 31, Tuesday-Friday (no use allowed on federal holidays).

Electric leaf blowers are allowed year-round.

Landscapers and property owners are subject to fines for violation.

Residents who use landscaper services are advised to tell them about the new code and to make sure gas-powered leaf blowers are only used when allowed. To report violations, call the building department at 914-722-1140 (Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or call Scarsdale Police Department at 914-722-1200 (all other times).

Questions? Email building@scarsdale.com. (Added March 8)

“The File of Life” provides community members with a magnet featuring a small plastic pocket that can be stuck onto their refrigerator. The pocket contains a form to list medication and allergy information, emergency contact numbers and other important health details. A small sticker of the EMS Star of Life is placed above the doorknob on a participant's front door, so paramedics know The File of Life is on the refrigerator and should be brought to the hospital in an emergency.

For more info about The File of Life program, call 914-481-1192. (Added March 3)

On Thursday, April 28, four volunteers — Terry Singer (2022), Michelle Lichtenberg (2021) and BK Munguia and Jon Mark (2020) — will be honored at the Scarsdale Foundation Bowl dinner being held at Brae Burn Country Club.

All the money raised at the dinner will fund need-based college scholarships for sophomores, juniors and seniors. More than $1 million has been granted to Scarsdale High School graduates over the last decade.

In addition, the 2022 Volunteer Honor Roll is a way of showing appreciation for our community-spirited friends and neighbors while also supporting Scarsdale students in financial need. You may honor as many individuals as you want for $25 per volunteer; donations are tax deductible. Honor roll members will be recognized with an official personalized recognition e-certificate, on Scarsdale Foundation website’s Honor Roll Board, in local papers and local online media. To submit names of honorees, go to bit.ly/honorvolunteers. (Added March 3)

If you know of a teen or parent who could benefit from speaking to a caring, well-trained peer advocate, connect them with the National Dating Abuse Helpline, a project of the National Domestic Violence Hotline, at 1-866-331-9474, by texting "loveis" to 77054, or through live chat at loveisrespect.org. (Added March 3)

If day camp ends too soon, kids entering kindergarten through fourth grade as of September may join the program — swimming, sports, crafts and other activities at the pool complex. You must be a pool member to register for the program which runs Aug. 8-18, in two sessions.

To register, go to https://bit.ly/2BlPYWg. Questions? Call 914-722-1160. (Added March 2)

An extended day program will provide fun after-camp activities including swimming, sports, games, crafts and special events between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Campers will be bused from day camp directly to the pool complex. The program will run from July 5 through Aug. 5; limited space available.

Your child must be registered for day camp, afternoon bus transportation and have a 2022 pool permit before registering for the after-camp program.

Full season fee: $750; weekly $180.

For more info or to register, go to https://bit.ly/2BlPYWg. (Added March 2)

The Scarsdale Recreation Department offers four day camps under the supervision of a main day camp director. Each camp has its own director on site coordinating an age-appropriate program in sports, swimming and the arts. The soccer and sports combo camps allow for more athletic activity.

Early bird pricing is available through April 15. Camps begin July 5 and run through Aug. 5, either full season or weekly.

Camp Sagamore at Edgewood Elementary School, for ages 4 years, 6 months-5 years 6 months or entering kindergarten.

Camp Lenape at Fox Meadow Elementary School, for kids entering first grade.

Camp Wapetuck at Greenacres Elementary School, for kids entering second grade.

Camp Patthunke at Heathcote Elementary School, for kids entering third grade.

Soccer/Patthunke Combo camp will be held at Heathcote Elementary School.

For more information, go to https://bit.ly/2BlPYWg or call 914-722-1160. (Added March 2)

For the month of March, a rocking snail is the ‘take and make’ craft for kids. Stop in at the library — 54 Olmsted Road — and pick one up. (Added March 2)

Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner asks residents to come together, as a community, and celebrate the beauty of Greenburgh through photographs.

“In a world where everyone has a smartphone with a camera, I am sure there are thousands of beautiful photographs of new landscape designs at your home, interesting architecture, sunsets, birds, and animals in our parks and anything else that you may have captured in a photograph, which made you smile,” Feiner said.

To this end, a special Greenburgh Shares photo album on the town website has been created to fill with around-town photos that make you smile. The photos will be posted at https://bit.ly/35n0cFh. (Added March 1)

Scarsdale Forum’s Sunday Speaker Program, “On the Front Lines” with Anti-Defamation League’s Scott Richman and John Harris will be held Sunday, March 13, at 3 p.m. via Zoom.

The ADL combats anti-Semitism, hate and extremism and defends civil rights. Through community-based programs, intelligence gathering, legal battles, educational efforts and advocacy, ADL focuses on hate crimes, digital hate, extremism, bullying, voting rights, free speech and more.

Two of ADL’s local experts — Richman, regional director of ADL’s New York/New Jersey office, and Harris, Scarsdale resident and past board chair of ADL’s New York region — will present. The event will be hosted by program chair Alexandra Tagami Vargo and moderated by Eli Mattioli, president of the Scarsdale Forum, followed by audience Q&A.

All members of the public are welcome. Registration is required at https://bit.ly/3v6w3oc. (Added Feb. 22)

The new Spring/Summer 2022 flipbook for Scarsdale Adult School programming can be accessed at https://bit.ly/3h86UBf.

All classes are open for enrollment 24/7 over a secure online registration system. As more courses are added to the website, the interactive, printable flipbook, complete with links to each class, will be updated.

The flipbook is organized by subject matter, allowing you to find all in-person and online classes within your favorite area of interest in one grouping. Use the interactive table of contents to jump straight to the categories that interest you.

The flipbook, like the adult school’s website, is also searchable by key words. If you are in the hunt for an excursion to NYC, all the in-person visits to museums, galleries, or historic sites include the words "Walking Tour" in the title, making them easy to find with a search or when combing through the alphabetized indices at the back.

A printed catalog will not be mailed at this time. Individuals may add themselves to the eblast mailing list by clicking the “Subscribe to Newsletter link” in the website table of contents (https://bit.ly/3t1fkA4). Readers may unsubscribe themselves permanently at any time by clicking "Unsubscribe" at the bottom of every blast. (Added Feb. 22)

The Ground Glass will hold its first annual student photography invitational providing an opportunity for high school students who live or attend school in Westchester or Fairfield counties to submit work for potential inclusion in a photography book and an online show curated by members of The Ground Glass.

Honorable mentions and jurors’ selections will be seen on The Ground Glass and Rye Arts Center media sites and included in a curated photography book. Jurors’ selections will also be part of a gallery show hosted by The Rye Arts Center from May 18 to June 16. There is no fee to enter, all photography styles are welcome.

Entry forms are located at www.thegroundglass.org. The deadline for submission is April 1; the notification date is April 14 and the exhibition will run from May 18 to June 16.

For more info, go to thegroundglass.org. (Added Feb. 22)

As part of its tenure process for senior district leaders, the Scarsdale School District is requesting community input regarding Dr. Edgar McIntosh, the assistant superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment. A survey to share input that would help inform the tenure decision making process can be filled out at https://bit.ly/3Jx0PKP.

The deadline for completing the survey is 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20. For more information about the responsibilities of his office, visit https://bit.ly/3gONukL. (Added Feb. 17)

The Scarsdale School Board plans to identify an appropriate candidate to serve as interim superintendent for the 2022-23 school year.

Community members are encouraged to send feedback on the criteria and priorities for the interim superintendent as set forth in the email sent to the community on Feb. 16.Deadline to respond is Wednesday, March 2 at https://bit.ly/3JAKswG.

The school board’s memo listed criteria for candidates, including the ability to “maintain positive momentum over the next year to provide the best educational experiences and outcomes for our students, continuing the current work being done in support of the Strategic Plan, DEI, mental health, and the overall mission and culture of the Scarsdale Schools.”

In addition, the board memo listed the following characteristics for potential candidates: “proven educational leader; exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; creative and flexible problem solver; and a willingness to collaborate with, and be responsive to, the board, faculty and staff, students, parents and community members” as well as appropriate New York State certification. (Added Feb. 17)

All Edgemont and Scarsdale schools will be closed Feb. 21-25 for winter break. Classes resume Feb. 28. (Added Feb. 17)

Due to popular demand, the Scarsdale rec department will offer a limited 150 nonresident Scarsdale pool complex memberships on a first-come, first-served basis beginning 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 1.

Friends and neighbors from outside communities are invited to join the family-oriented facility, with plenty of grass and shade for parents to relax while the kids have fun.

Nonresident pool permits are offered at $1,280 for families and $770 for individuals, an outstanding value when compared to other alternatives in the region. The facility is clean, safe and designed for persons of all ages, set back far from the roadway adjacent to Westchester County Saxon Woods Park.

Membership benefits include:

• Unlimited use of three pools, a diving well, basketball court, and a sand volleyball court;

• Access to the facility seven days per week, from May 28 through Sept. 11;

• The ability to bring up to four guests each visit (additional guest fees apply);

• Access to four special event days with activities, giveaways and a live DJ; and

• Free admission to the annual firework spectacular when arriving before 8 p.m.

Membership also includes the opportunity to register for all special pool programs, such as pool birthday parties, private and group swimming lessons, Splash ’n Play Days, and more.

For more information, visit www.scarsdale.com or call the Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation at 914-722-1160. (Added Feb. 17)

The Scarsdale Parks and Recreation Department will hold the 52nd annual 15K/4-mile runs Sunday, April 3, rain or shine, in back of Scarsdale High School off Brewster Road. Registration deadline is Sunday, March 27 — no exceptions, no day-of registrations. Early bird entry fee by March 7 is $20; after March 7, $35. Free race shirts for the first 200 registrants.

Race times: 4-mile run begins at 9:15 a.m.; 15K at 9:30 a.m.

To register, go to https://bit.ly/3LoJ5TG.

For more info, go to https://bit.ly/3gLSCpN or call 722-1160. (Added Feb. 15)

In acknowledgement of the African American History Month, Greenburgh residents who participated in the civil rights movement are asked to send their name and a brief statement of their involvement to Judith A. Beville, Greenburgh Town Clerk no later than Tuesday, Feb. 22, at jbeville@greenburghny.com. A special tribute will be included to those individuals who locked arms in support of the movement of the 1960s.

Did you protest in Washington? Did you interact with any of the civil rights leaders at the national level? Tell us your story and you will be recognized at the town board’s meeting Wednesday, Feb. 23, held at 7:30 p.m. (Added Feb. 10)

Scarsdale’s sustainability experts Michelle Sterling and Ron Schulhof offer simple, easy tips to achieve better sustainability and declutter with zero waste Monday, Feb. 14, from 11 a.m. to noon.

Register by calling the Scarsdale library at 914-722-1300 or Claudette Gassler at 914-348-6059. A Zoom link will be sent an hour before the event.

For more info, contact Maryellen Saenger, Aging in Place Coordinator, 914-723-3281 or msaenger@sfcsinc.org. (Added Feb. 9)

Dumpsters will be placed throughout town Feb. 15 to Feb. 24 to allow residents to drop off bulk items from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Metal and nonmetal bulk items will be accepted; no e-waste (computers, TVs, printers), wet paint, hazardous materials or construction debris. Residents must bring their license to show proof of residence.

Feb. 15: Greenburgh Nature Center parking lot, 99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale

Feb. 17: Town hall parking lot, 177 Hillside Ave., White Plains

Feb. 22: Richard Presser Park, 218 N. Central Ave., Hartsdale

Feb. 23: Taxter Road Site parking lot, next to the East Irvington Nature Preserve

Feb. 24: Town hall parking lot, 177 Hillside Ave., White Plains.

Appointments for bulk pickups from home may be made at https://bit.ly/3ci2lmH. (Added Feb. 9)

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) Board President Mariquita Blumberg and New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins will be honored by WJCS on Tuesday, April 5 at the Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase and online at 6:30 p.m. Pam Eisinger Zaslav will give a special introduction to the senator.

Proceeds from the gala will be used to support programs that serve 20,000 Westchester residents each year, of all ages and backgrounds, who face struggles relating to mental health, trauma, disability, aging, and developmental, educational, and social problems affecting children and youth.

For the past 10 years, Edgemont resident Blumberg has served on various WJCS committees, as treasurer of the board and, for the last three years, as president of the board. She received the UJA Agency Trustee Leadership Award in 2018 for her work at WJCS. In addition, she has served on the board of the Greenburgh Library for 10 years and is also currently on the Edgemont Board of Education. Professionally, she is an executive coach and organizational consultant, supporting executives in small and mid-sized companies as they scale their business, their organization and their executive team all at once.

Sen. Stewart-Cousins has been recognized as a trailblazer in local and state government and champion for progressive action. In 2012, she became the first woman to lead a New York State legislative conference. In 2019, her peers elected her as temporary president and majority leader of the State Senate. First elected to the State Senate in 2006, Stewart-Cousins currently represents Greenburgh, Scarsdale, and parts of White Plains, New Rochelle and Yonkers.

To register for the gala, go to https://bit.ly/332vkc9. (Added Feb. 9)

The Judicial Qualifications Advisory Committee is seeking individuals interested in serving as Scarsdale’s acting village justice. The acting village justice serves in the absence or incapacity of the village justice. Scarsdale’s nonpartisan system provides for screening of candidates for this position by the committee, which then reports their assessment of the candidates’ qualifications to the mayor. The mayor then makes the appointment with confirmation by the village board of trustees.

Due to a vacancy as a result of a promotion, the acting village justice will serve the remainder of a one-year term, expiring April 4, at which point the acting justice may be reappointed for additional one-year periods, each commencing on the first Monday in April of the year in question.

The committee welcomes all qualified applicants who live in the village and are members in good standing of the New York State Bar with courtroom experience. Interested persons should send a letter of interest and résumé to Janet Gorman by email to jgorman@scarsdale.com or by U.S. mail to 1001 Post Road, Scarsdale, New York 10583.

The deadline for receipt of materials is Feb. 18 by noon. If the committee wishes to interview a candidate, they will contact the candidate directly after the deadline. (Added Feb. 8)

Mayor Jane Veron will deliver her annual report on the state of Scarsdale Village Thursday, Feb. 10, at 8 p.m. via Zoom. All Scarsdale Forum members and members of the public are welcome.

Registration is required at https://bit.ly/3sgDWnP. (Added Feb. 3)

The Inquirer has moved to new, expanded space in the same building: 1075 Central Park Ave., Scarsdale. We are now on the first floor in Suite 101, which is located to the immediate right of the elevators in the lobby on the street level.

Due to the ongoing pandemic, we have not yet returned to regular business hours. Our staff is combining on-site and off-site work, with flexible hours, so anyone who wants to visit our office is encouraged to make an appointment or call before you come to make sure someone will be there to meet you.

Our phone number is still the same: 914-725-2500. Because of our hybrid work schedule, most calls will go directly to voicemail. Voicemail is forwarded promptly to a staff member, so leaving a voicemail message is encouraged.

You can also reach us via email or the Contact Us tab on our website at scarsdalenews.com. (Added Feb. 3)

Family Services of Westchester offers NY Project Hope, a crisis counseling program helping local communities cope with COVID. Trained crisis counselors are available to talk to, confidentially and without charge, whether you need to find a resource in the community or just want to talk.

For more information, email pmcgurgan@fsw.org or call 914-708-6104. (Added Jan. 31)

Scarsdale Living magazine has a whole new look!

The Winter/Spring 2022 edition of the magazine, brought to you by the publisher of The Scarsdale Inquirer, will be delivered to Scarsdale and Edgemont households Feb 2-4. Completely redesigned, the magazine features Scarsdale history, profiles, travel, health, home design and more. Look for it in your mailbox and online next week. (Added Jan. 27)

Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corp will host a vaccine clinic Saturday, Jan. 29, offering boosters for those 12 years or older and first or second doses for those 5 to 11 years old.

If you are getting a first shot Saturday the follow-up appointment will be on Feb. 17 and you must be able to make both dates.

Sign up for an appointment at scarsdalevac.com.

In addition, SVAC will continue to offer the community COVID testing as long as demand continues.

Questions? Call 914-722-2288. (Added Jan. 26)

The Scarsdale rec department is planning to host a 2022 summer day camp season. Registration will open Wednesday, March 9 and camp will run from July 5 through Aug. 5 with a full season or weekly option.

Online registration will end June 5. In-person registration for weekly sessions are as follows:

Registration Closes:	Camp Weeks:
June 5	Week 1 (July 5-8)
June 19	Week 2 (July 11-15)
June 26	Week 3 (July 18-22)
July 3	Week 4 (July 25-29)
July 10	Week 5 (Aug. 1-5)

To register online, go to https://bit.ly/32xsZpb.

Questions? Email Dale Haas, recreation supervisor, at dhaas@scarsdale.com or call the rec department at 914-722-1160. (Added Jan. 25)

The last day to pay the second half of the 2021-22 school tax without penalty is Monday, Jan 31. Residents are assessed a 10% penalty for late payments.

The village of Scarsdale, towns of Mamaroneck and Greenburgh act as the tax collector for each school district and have sent out reminder notices to taxpayers who didn’t pay by mid-January.

Scarsdale: Pay online at https://bit.ly/3BQiGcw (no fees for online payments). Mail to Village Hall, 1001 Post Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583; must be postmarked by Jan. 31. Or in person at village hall, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., or placed in the drop box outside the entrance to village hall. Questions: 914-722-1170, or treasurer@scarsdale.com.

Mamaroneck strip: Online at https://bit.ly/35heVBb. Mail or drop off in person to Receiver of Taxes, 740 West Boston Post Road, 2nd Floor, Room 204, Mamaroneck, NY 10543. Due Jan. 31. Questions: 914-381-7860.

Greenburgh: Pay online at https://bit.ly/3fYBJYt. (no fees for online payments). Mail to Receiver of Taxes, 177 Hillside Ave., Greenburgh, NY 10607; must be USPS postmarked by Jan. 31. Or drop off payment at 177 Hillside Ave. on Jan. 31 by 7 p.m. Questions: 914-989-1550. (Added Jan. 25)

Scarsdale Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas Hagerman sent an email to the community Jan. 18 announcing two major changes in district policy. Scarsdale will now allow two spectators per student at athletic and performance events as long as 50% capacity of the space isn’t exceeded, and will permit field trips, including overnights, as long as one parent attends with their child and they provide their own transportation. (Added Jan. 20)

As of Jan. 18, the U.S. Postal Service will deliver one shipment of four free COVID tests per residential address. Go to https://www.covidtests.gov. Enter your name, email and address to place an order. (Added Jan. 18)

The last day to pay the second half of the school tax is Jan. 31. (Added Jan. 13)

The Edgemont community will hold its second annual kids’ walk Monday, Jan. 17, at 9:30 a.m., starting and ending at the Greenville Elementary School parking lot. Siblings, grandparents, neighbors, cousins, caretakers — come bundled and masked to the one-hour walk to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Children are encouraged to create signs and write or share original pieces inspired by Dr. King at the end of the walk — and indulge in some hot chocolate. (Added Jan. 12)

Scarsdale Village Hall and the Scarsdale Public Library will be closed Monday, Jan. 17, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. (Added Jan. 11)

Scarsdale Drug and Alcohol Task Force will host a virtual meeting Thursday, Jan. 20, at 9:30 a.m. to present and discuss the results of the recent Pride survey investigating drug and alcohol use and perceptions among Scarsdale students, followed by a question-and-answer session with a panel of local experts. Register at https://bit.ly/3HRvEJm.

Contact DATF at DATFscarsdale@gmail.com for more information. (Added Jan. 11)

The library offers limited curbside service to those immunocomprised or not vaccine eligible. Call 914-722-1300 for more information. (Added Jan. 11)

Westchester County began offering free PCR COVID-19 testing at the Westchester County Center as of Dec. 29. This testing is by appointment only. Walk-ins will not be accepted. Appointments will only be available three days in advance. Testing is for anyone experiencing symptoms or anyone who has been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19. The testing is not for travel. Testing is available for all ages, including children and infants.

Tests can be scheduled at www.westchestergov.com/health.

Register now for testing on Jan. 10 and 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Residents may also continue to schedule COVID testing through SVAC. To schedule an appointment, visit www.scarsdalevac.com or call 914-722-2288 for more information. (Added Jan. 4)

A new local law prohibiting the smoking of tobacco and cannabis on public property went into effect as of Jan. 1. The new law prohibits the burning of a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or vape system containing tobacco or cannabis at village facilities, recreation spaces including fields, parks and playgrounds, and municipal parking lots, as well as on public streets and sidewalks within the village center and any business districts or buffer parking zones.

The village is providing a 60-day transition period, during which time the Scarsdale Police Department will only issue warnings for violations of this local law. Thereafter, violators will be subject to fines. (Added Jan. 4)

The Dine the ’Dale tent on Spencer Place was taken down Dec. 30 only for the winter to ensure the Department of Public Works has access for snow removal. This will also be helpful for future analysis of streets in the village center during the upcoming Strategic Mobility and Placemaking Plan. (Added Jan. 4)

The village of Scarsdale has launched a battery recycling program. Scarsdale residents can bring spent batteries to the blue collection tube on the first floor at village hall, 1001 Post Road. Scarsdale is one of the first municipalities in Westchester County to collect used batteries as part of a municipal recycling program.

The village issued a statement Dec. 22 to let the public know that its other recycling programs are going strong, with more than 27,000 pounds of plastic bags and plastic film diverted within a year. The book recycling program has also been a success and has expanded from one collection bin to three due to high volume.

In addition, the Food Scrap Recycling Program hit a huge milestone as of November with 2 million pounds of food waste collected. Since the start of the program, Scarsdale's leadership in this area has inspired more than half of the municipalities in Westchester County to provide food scrap recycling programs. (Added Jan. 4)

The 2022 School Board Nominating Committee (SBNC) election will take place Tuesday, Jan. 11, from 7-10 a.m. and 2-9 p.m. in the Scarsdale Middle School auditorium lobby at 134 Mamaroneck Road. If schools are closed due to snow on Jan. 11, the election will be held on Jan. 12 or the next day school is in session. Any snow date or run-off election will be held at SMS auditorium lobby at the same times given above.

A mail-in ballot is available for those who choose not to vote in person. Get a ballot at Scarsdale Village Hall and the Scarsdale Public Library, or online at scarsdalesbnc.com. Completed mail-in ballots must be sent to: SBNC Administrative Chair, PO Box 172H, Scarsdale, NY 10583 and received in the SBNC PO box no later than 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11. (Added Jan. 4)

For the 11th consecutive year, the League of Women Voters of Scarsdale will select two high school students to attend the annual Students Inside Albany Conference to take place from May 22 to May 25. Any sophomore, junior or senior student who attends Scarsdale High School or who resides in the school district is eligible to apply.

This year, Students Inside Albany will be an in-person event designed to immerse students in the process by which public policy is proposed, revised and enacted in New York State. Similar to past years, the agenda will be packed with tools to instruct students on how to influence public policy decision-making at the state level. The highlight of the in-person program of meeting with legislators will continue to allow students to witness discussions with state legislators on issues and advocacy.

Scarsdale students who attended this program in the past were unanimous in their enthusiasm about the program.

The cost of the conference, including hotel and meals, will be co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters New York State Education Foundation Inc. and the Scarsdale League.

Applications and more information are available on the LWVS website under the Youth Programs tab at https://bit.ly/3sRom4a and are due by Feb. 4.

Contact LWVSyouthprograms@gmail.com for more information. (Added Jan. 4)

On Thursday, Dec. 30, the town of Greenburgh distributed 720 COVID-19 Rapid Response Test Kits (aka at home tests) to unincorporated Greenburgh residents. The tests were distributed from 10 a.m. until supplies ran out by Greenburgh’s Department of Community Resources in the Theodore D. Young Community Center parking lot. Each household was only able to take one test kit and photo identification was required to make sure people adhered to the rule and to verify that people were residents of unincorporated Greenburgh. According to a post by Town Supervisor Paul Feiner on social media, he received feedback that the drive ran smoothly. He also mentioned at one point during the day there were 300 tests left with no lines. (Added Jan. 4)

Village hall will close Thursday, Dec. 23 and 30, at 12:30 p.m. It will be closed all day Friday, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31.(Added Dec. 22)

Scarsdale Schools messaged the school community Dec. 16 regarding news reports about “generalized threats” against schools nationwide, which was purported to take place Dec. 17. The threats were posted to TikTok and on other social media outlets. The school email stated, “These viral posts have been investigated by police and are believed to have originated from outside the United States” and they were “deemed to be non-credible,” with no specific threat against local students or schools.

School officials said they took precautionary steps by contacting district security consultants and the Scarsdale Police Department, with a stronger police presence at the schools Dec. 16 “in an abundance of caution.” (Added Dec. 22)

The Old Edgemont Association has hosted a Christmas Eve carol sing for almost 100 years. The first event was held in 1929, in the yard of a home on Barclay Road across from Crane's Pond. On Friday, Dec. 24, at 5 p.m., neighbors, families and guests will once again meet at Crane’s Pond for this annual event. (Added Dec. 16)

The Inquirer will not be published the week of Dec. 31. The final issue of 2021 will be Dec. 24, and the first issue of 2022 will be Jan. 7. (Added Dec. 16)

The Maroon & White online winter web store is open through Dec. 12. Orders will be processed on Dec. 13. Delivery is expected after five to six weeks. Visit maroonandwhite.org/page-1666293. Questions? Email merchandise@maroonandwhite.org.

Maroon & White is the booster organization that supports middle school and high school athletics. Join or donate to support its efforts at maroonandwhite.org/membership. (Added Dec. 9)

By appointment, the Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps (SVAC) is providing the following vaccination services:

Booster shots for persons 18 years of age and older


To schedule an appointment to receive a booster shot or child vaccination, visit www.scarsdalevac.com or call 914-722-2288 for more information.

Note that PCR COVID-19 testing is also available at SVAC.

To help support these and other vital community services provided by the Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps, visit scarsdalevac.com. Donations are tax-deductible. (Added Dec. 9)

Now when you call 9-1-1 in Westchester there is a fourth option of mental health crisis to go along with police, fire and EMS. The 911-caller diversion system, through which 911 dispatchers identify and refer individuals to the Crisis Network Team, staffed by St. Vincent’s Hospital crisis personnel, has brought a core element of Westchester County Executive George Latimer’s “Reimagining Policing — Project Alliance” initiative for individuals in behavioral health crisis.

“Project Alliance, our mental health crisis response program, is a necessary and important undertaking, to ensure we best serve people who are in crisis in our county,” said Latimer. “… this is a tremendous step toward making Project Alliance a reality, and I am deeply appreciative of the partnerships across this county that are making it happen.”

The Crisis Network staff will provide supportive services, as well as de-escalation and connection to services and systems that will help address the root cause of the crisis. With Westchester’s Mobile Crisis Response Teams in the process of coming online, the Crisis Network staff can direct the deployment of mobile crisis responders when needed.

Westchester County has trained one hundred and sixty-three 911 dispatchers, call takers and desk officers across the county. (Added Dec. 8)

A virtual vigil for victims of gun violence will be held via Zoom on Sunday, Dec. 12, from 5 to 6 p.m. To participate, register at https://tinyurl.com/2021Vigil.

Join Scarsdale Congregational Church to remember the more than 900,000 Americans killed or injured by gun violence since the Sandy Hook shooting tragedy in December 2012.

Officials speaking at the vigil include New York State Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, New York State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, Westchester District Attorney Mimi Rocah and Scarsdale Mayor Jane Veron. The church is partnering with the Interfaith Coalition Against Gun Violence, the Scarsdale/Hartsdale Clergy Association, and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America in determination to save lives going forward. (Added Dec. 8)

Scarsdale’s rec department is calling all artists — beginners, advanced or professional — who live in Scarsdale to sketch a favorite building or location, view or image in the village and share it with the community.

Determine the level of artist you feel you are, sketch something or someplace that can be verified as being in Scarsdale, and submit a physical sketch of up to 11-by-17 inches along with a $10 entrance fee to be used for prizes. A panel of residents will judge the artwork and prizes will be awarded for each level. All images will be scanned and displayed on various media platforms (website/cable TV).

Sketches and waivers must be physically submitted by Monday, Jan. 10, to the Parks and Recreation Department at The Supply Building, 244 Heathcote Road, second floor by 5 p.m. to be eligible.

You must register before submitting artwork. No refunds.

Winners will be announced via a Zoom presentation where all winning sketches will be presented.

For more info or to register, go to scarsdale.com/recreation. (Added Dec. 2)

Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps (SVAC) on Weaver Street will administer free COVID booster shots by appointment Saturday, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

PCR testing with results in 15 minutes is available ($75) at SVAC every Monday through Friday and on some Saturdays.

Sign up at scarsdalevac.com. (Added Dec. 1)

Scarsdale Neighborhood Association Presidents (SNAP) has organized a villagewide holiday season service to provide baked goods, food and toys to HOPE (Help Our People Eat) Community Services.

HOPE is the largest emergency food pantry and soup kitchen in the region. The organization needs 1,000 baked items every week for its client population, especially families and the elderly, as well as new toys and hams to serve for the holidays. SNAP’s goal is for Scarsdale to meet HOPE’s full need for the two weeks before Christmas plus donate much-needed new toys.

Scarsdale residents can sign up for as many slots as they are able to bake, collect used books and/or collect new toys every week, until Dec. 28, with a minimum of 25 baking volunteers/families per week. Delivery of items will be to volunteer leads in Scarsdale each week, any day and any time up until Mondays at 2 p.m. All deliveries to HOPE will be Mondays from 3:30 to 4 p.m., by leads, or volunteer families may also deliver their items personally to HOPE.

To sign up, go to https://bit.ly/3kJ02tA.

Questions? Email SnapPres10583@gmail.com. (Added Nov. 30)

The town of Greenburgh will sponsor its second Recycling Day for 2021 at the Department of Public Works yard, 100 Sprain Road, Ardsley on Saturday, Dec. 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Residents can drop off furniture, mattresses, box swings, carpeting and rugs, small appliances (microwaves toasters, vacuums, coffee makers), large appliances (stoves, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, electronic waste), Freon-containing appliances (air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers), scrap metal, bicycles, lawn mowers (gasoline removed), grills (no propane tanks), vehicle batteries, textiles (clothing, shoes, sheets, towels), paint cans (paint cans can be emptied or the paint dried), and food scraps.

Not accepted: fire extinguishers, automotive fluids, motor oil, compressed gas, helium and oxygen tanks, explosives, fireworks, ammunition or flares, plastic bags, wood preservatives and stains, kerosene, turpentine and other flammable liquids, photo and swimming pool chemicals, construction debris (sheetrock, tile, insulation, toilets, sinks), pesticides, insecticides and herbicides, mercury thermometers and thermostats, fluorescent light bulbs, CFLs and tube-shaped light bulbs.

If you can't attend Dec. 4 but want to get rid of bulk items, schedule an appointment on the town website or contact dpw@greenburghny.com. (Added Nov. 30)

The Scarsdale High School PTA Scholarship Fund for College helps to defray freshman-year tuition costs for students in need of financial assistance by providing grants to graduating Scarsdale seniors for their freshman year of college.

While our community is generally one of means, there are families here affected by hardship, such as illness, divorce, and business collapse, which can have devastating effects on a family’s ability to pay for college education. Due to the ongoing pandemic, it is expected that student need will be significant again this year.

The fund is administered under strict rules of confidence, and all money raised directly benefits qualified students. Scholarship funding comes solely from donations by Scarsdale residents, businesses and organizations.

For more information or to donate, visit https://bit.ly/3gtwcIM. The tax-deductible donations may also be mailed to Scarsdale High School PTA Scholarship Fund for College, 1057 Post Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583.Questions? Contact Laurie Medvinsky at lauriemedvinsky@gmail.com. (Added Nov. 30)

The village of Scarsdale will receive written communications on marijuana dispensaries in Scarsdale Village through Friday, Dec. 10. Email communications may be sent to mayor@scarsdale.com and cc’d to clerk@scarsdale.com. (Added Nov. 30)

The Maroon and White Kari Pizzitola Holiday Basketball Tournament will be held Dec. 2 and 4 at Scarsdale High School. There will be free giveaways for the first 100 kids on Saturday night (Dec. 4), as well as Scarsdale Acapella performances and a raffle with Maroon and White prizes.

For tournament schedule, go to https://bit.ly/30Se4EM. (Added Nov. 24)

The Scarsdale Foundation Honor Roll list is now live on the Foundation’s newly relaunched website at https://bit.ly/3CPn9LY. Or at scarsdalefoundation.org.

Save the date for the Scarsdale Bowl Dinner, April 28, 2022 at Brae Burn Country Club to celebrate Scarsdale’s volunteers. (Added Nov. 24)

Around the Grounds is a new weekly blog featuring specific plants, where to find them at the Greenburgh Nature Center and tips for how you can grow them. The blog will be authored weekly by Cathy Ludden, local expert and advocate for native plants and GNC board member.

Follow the blog at Greenburghnaturecenter.org. (Added Nov. 24)

Golf Westchester is offering deals that add a 10 percent value to golf gift cards purchased between Friday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Dec. 17. Ten dollars will be added to a $100 gift card; $20 will be added to a $200 gift card.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “Westchester is home to some of the best golf courses. Being gifted a golf gift card this upcoming holiday season is definitely something to get excited over.”

The county’s golf courses are Saxon Woods in Scarsdale; Maple Moor in White Plains; Mohansic in Yorktown Heights; Hudson Hills in Ossining and Sprain Lake and Dunwoodie, both in Yonkers.

Westchester County Parks Commissioner Kathy O’Connor said, “This is the perfect opportunity to give a great gift to any golf enthusiast in your life. They will greatly appreciate it and will give them something to look forward to as the weather gets nicer.”

Black Friday golf gift cards can be purchased at all Westchester County golf courses.

For more info, go to golf.westchestergov.com. (Added Nov. 24)

On Tuesday, Nov. 23, the Scarsdale Village Board of Trustees unanimously passed two resolutions to amend village code, one permanent, one through Dec. 31, 2022. The permanent resolution allows sidewalk cafés to operate year-round. Mayor Jane Veron said it started during COVID-19 as a “pilot” that was “so incredibly well received.” The second allows for owners and lessees throughout the village to store, display and sell goods on villages rights of way through the end of next year. “We will continue to monitor it, we will determine if it’s something that should continue…,” Deputy Mayor Justin Arest said. He added that working on pilot programs is a good way to test out different ideas “as temporary solutions that we can collect data from and potentially then apply that data to permanent solutions.” (Added Nov. 24)

Light the ’Dale will take place in Scarsdale Village Friday, Dec. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. The lighting will take place at 5:30 at Boniface Circle. Kids of all ages can enter for a chance to Light the ’Dale with Mayor Jane Veron by visiting www.scarsdale.com/recreation. The winning name will be drawn on Dec. 3 after Santa arrives and the winner must be present to flip the switch. Carolers, hot cocoa, food stations and holiday surprises will also be part of the community celebration. (Added Nov. 23)

The town of Greenburgh is once again looking for Snow Angels to help dig out seniors and those with physical limitations after each snowstorm this winter. Sign up here: bit.ly/3nJSyLJ. (Added Nov. 23)

Flood, severe storms and winter storms are frequently occurring hazards that impact Westchester County residents. All Westchester communities have been working together to develop a Hazard Mitigation Plan to reduce risk, become better prepared, and save lives and money. Westchester County government is looking for input on the final draft of the HMP. The public review period is open until Dec. 17. Visit https://www.westchesterhmp.com/ to learn more about all eight hazards of concern for the county and how the community is working to improve resiliency. All comments provided will be reviewed before the plan is submitted. (Added Nov. 23)

Westchester County Executive George Latimer applauded the raising of the State & Local Tax Deduction (SALT) cap in the Build Back Better Bill passed by the United States House of Representatives Friday, Nov. 19, from $10,000 to $80,000. “The largest tax increase felt by Westchester County taxpayers was the — intentionally targeted — capping of the State & Local Tax Deduction at $10,000 included in the Trump/GOP tax plan passed in 2017,” Latimer said in a statement. “Today, in a move that will lift up Westchester’s hard-working middle class homeowners, the House of Representatives raised this cap as a part of the Build Back Better social infrastructure package.” He credited Westchester Reps. Sean Patrick Maloney, Mondaire Jones and Jamaal Bowman “for their efforts to keep this provision in the BBB” and Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand “for continuing their fight in the Senate on behalf of our community.” (Added Nov. 23)

The 2021 Scarsdale Bowl Committee is seeking recommendations from the community for the 2022 recipient of the Scarsdale Bowl. Nominations for next year’s honoree should be submitted by Nov. 25, but nominations will be accepted up until Dec. 12. Nominees must be Scarsdale residents who do not currently hold an elective office.

Contact Bowl Committee Chair Nancy Michaels at 914-725-8310 or submit your nomination online at https://bit.ly/3wXKDNN. (Added Nov. 18)

The Scarsdale Public Library will close Wednesday, Nov. 24, at 12:30 p.m. and remain closed Thursday, Nov. 25.

While open, it is required to wear masks indoors in all areas of the library in accordance with the village of Scarsdale’s Reopening Safety Plan. (Added Nov. 17)

The Citizens Nominating Committee will hold its organization meeting on Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. via Zoom. The meeting provides an opportunity to learn more about Scarsdale’s nonpartisan system for selecting candidates to run for village office on the Scarsdale Citizens’ Non-Partisan Party slate. Members of the public are invited to attend the opening segment of the meeting by registering at https://bit.ly/3noDX8h. (Added Nov. 16)

Santa will be making his way through Scarsdale to collect letters from all children at four locations: Chase Bank on East Parkway, the post office on Chase Road, in front of Metro Deli on Palmer Avenue and in front of Scarsdale Village Hall. The deadline for submitting letters is Monday, Dec. 6. (Added Nov. 16)

Greenburgh Town Judge Christie D'Alessio was elected on Election Day to the New York State Supreme Court. As a result, there will be a vacancy on the Greenburgh Town Court on Jan. 1. Under New York State law the town board will have the ability to appoint a town judge who will serve in office until after the November 2022 election. There are three judges who serve as part time judges on the Greenburgh Town Court.

Those interested in being considered for an interim appointment should email a bio and statement to townboard@greenburghny.com. If the successful or unsuccessful contenders are interested in running for election to a four-year term they should also reach out to the political party of their choice and advise that they would like to run for the office of town judge in 2022. (Added Nov. 16)

The Scarsdale Public Library has eliminated and forgiven all existing overdue fines. Fines can be a barrier to those seeking literary and community resources and, by eliminating fines, the library board aims to encourage the Scarsdale community to enjoy the library’s extensive collections and visit its recently renovated building.

The American Library Association recommends the elimination of overdue fines to reduce economic barriers to borrowing library materials and increase library usage. Libraries across the country have already gone fine free, including the nation’s largest library system, the New York Public Library, as well as several neighboring libraries in the Westchester Library System, including the White Plains Public Library, Greenburgh Public Library and Eastchester Public Library.

“The collection of fines makes up less than 1% of the library’s budget but can have a hugely negative impact on the use of the library’s resources by all,” said Felicia Block, president of the Library Board of Trustees. “The library can offset the loss of this income through other revenue streams, such as space rentals, allowing us to focus on our primary mission, to encourage and foster the lifelong joy of reading in Scarsdale. It is the right time to eliminate existing and future fines to best support that goal.”

“The recent renovation of the Scarsdale library was not just about a new building. It was about creating a welcoming modern community institution that adapts with the times,” Library Director Elizabeth Bermel stated. “That includes eliminating outdated practices that can discourage access to the library for those who can’t afford fines or are embarrassed to be deemed delinquent. All are welcome to enjoy the library.”

Patrons will continue to be responsible for lost or damaged materials.

Questions? Contact Elizabeth Bermel at ebermel@wlsmail.org. (Added Nov. 11)

Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law this week new rules for government entities about posting minutes online. Effective immediately public bodies with a regularly updated website must post meeting minutes online within 14 days of a meeting. The change is significant in that the Open Meetings Law previously did not mandate that meeting minutes be posted online. In lieu of minutes, public bodies can post a video recording, audio recording or a transcript of the meeting.

Many individuals in New York State are hearing impaired and posting written minutes is necessary for them to stay informed. It is also important to have a written record of meeting attendance, motions made and votes taken.

Assemblymember Amy Paulin introduced the bill in the Assembly and Sen. Anna Kaplan introduced the bill in the Senate. (Added Nov. 11)

Scarsdale Rotary Club helps make and deliver meal baskets to local residents who find themselves alone during Thanksgiving. This year, Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Service has identified six homes and Westchester Reform Temple has identified two homes — a total of eight baskets of food, each basket serving two people.

The baskets will be assembled Wednesday, Nov. 24, at 11 a.m. and delivered starting at noon.

Included in the menu are: Thanksgiving soup, roast chicken, stuffing, poultry gravy, mashed potatoes, green bean dish, cranberry dish, dinner roll, Smart Balance margarine, pie and apple cider.

If you would like to deliver a basket or prepare a food, email Miriam Pappo at mirpap4@aol.com by Monday, Nov. 15, with the item you’d like to make, or an alternative if one has already been taken. In past years, those delivering baskets spent a little time visiting with each recipient but due to COVID-19, recipients may simply want you to leave the basket by the door. (Added Nov. 11)

On Saturday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Westchester County’s Department of Environmental Facilities will hold a Household Recycling Day (HRD) event at Playland Park in Rye.

Residents should place items in their trunk or back seat, remain in their vehicles, and must wear masks while in the drop-off area.

Items accepted for safe disposal or recycling include properly labelled household chemicals such as cleaning products; most automotive fluids; flammable liquids; metal, jewelry and furniture polishes; fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides and swimming pool chemicals. In addition, most batteries, fluorescent light bulbs, fire extinguishers, thermometers, TVs, computer monitors/towers, expired medications and personal documents for shredding (limit of four file-size boxes per household) will be accepted.

Not accepted: latex paint, nonrechargeable alkaline and carbon zinc batteries, cellphones, smoke detectors, explosives, hypodermic needles and construction debris.

For more info on what to bring to the event, visit https://bit.ly/3F42uFI or call 914-813-5425.

Playland Park is located at 1 Playland Parkway, Rye.

If unable to attend, you may visit the county’s Household-Material Recycling Facility, 15 Woods Road, Valhalla, open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment only. For more info or to make an appointment, visit https://bit.ly/31M8n8f or call 914-813-5425. (Added Nov. 10)

SeeBeyond Medicine, located at 2 Overhill Road, Suite 260, now has pediatric COVID-19 vaccines. Pediatric Pfizer dose is one-third of the adult dose with the same schedule of two doses 21 days apart.

Make an appointment by calling 914-722-9440 or email admin@seebeyondmedicine.com. All COVID-19 vaccines are free of charge regardless of immigration status and health care insurance. (Added Nov. 10)

The 2021 Scarsdale Bowl Committee will begin working to select the 2022 recipient of the Scarsdale Bowl award at its first meeting Dec. 12. Recommendations from the community are requested by Nov. 25 but will be accepted up until Dec. 12. Nominees must be Scarsdale residents who do not currently hold an elective office. To access the nominee recommendation form, go to: bit.ly/NominateSB2022.

The Scarsdale Bowl, under the sponsorship of the Scarsdale Foundation, has been awarded annually since 1943 to an individual (or, in exceptional cases, to a married couple) who has given “unselfishly of their time, energy and effort to the civic welfare of the community.” The founding donors of the Bowl believed that “many who serve generously and voluntarily, without office, honor, or publicity, are those deserving of having their names permanently inscribed on the Scarsdale Bowl.”

Questions? Any member of the Bowl Committee can assist. Chair Nancy Michaels may be reached at 914-725-8310 or at NancyMichaels311@gmail.com.

The annual Bowl dinner is currently scheduled to be held in person on Thursday, April 28, at Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase. Themed “Shine on Scarsdale,” the dinner will pay tribute to the newest Bowl honoree, as well as recognize 2020 winners BK Munguia and Jonathan Mark, and 2021 recipient Michelle Lichtenberg since there was no in-person gathering during COVID.

Michaels will once again serve as chair of this year’s Scarsdale Bowl Committee and Abby Sroka will continue as the secretary/treasurer.

In 2021, nearly a thousand individuals were named to The Scarsdale Foundation Honor Roll by their friends, neighbors and family for volunteerism, raising close to $30,000. Thanks to the Scarsdale community’s generosity and partnership, the funds can be distributed as college scholarships for deserving Scarsdale students in need.

Additional information about The Scarsdale Foundation and the Scarsdale Bowl may be found at www.scarsdalefoundation.org. (Added Nov. 9)

If you, or someone you know, is homebound and likely to be alone on Thanksgiving, the Scarsdale Rotary Club will bring you a free homemade Thanksgiving dinner basket Wednesday, Nov. 24. Contact info@scarsdalerotary.org to arrange for a delicious basket of dinner fare for one or two. (Added Nov. 9)

As the number of those in need of food in Westchester County remains well above pre-pandemic levels, Feeding Westchester has launched its “Meals and Hope for the Holidays” campaign to inspire the community to support hunger relief through the upcoming holiday season.

The cost of necessities — food, oil and gasoline — continues to rise and food shortages are leading to steeper prices. Since the start of 2020, prices of meat, poultry, fish and eggs are up 15 percent. The campaign will highlight ways the community can ensure their neighbors have food on their tables in the coming months and beyond.

Ways to get involved and provide food for neighbors in need during the months of November and December include:

To learn more about how you can give back this holiday season, go to feedingwestchester.org/holidays. Every $1 donated to Feeding Westchester provides up to three meals for local children, seniors and families struggling with hunger. To find help, or to give help, visit feedingwestchester.org or call 914-923-1100. (Added Nov. 4)

From Nov. 1 through March 31 overnight parking is prohibited between 2 and 6 a.m. on all public streets within Scarsdale Village, as well as all village-owned public and permit-required off-street parking lots and garages. In this way, the Public Works Department is able to perform necessary street cleaning and emergency snow/ice removal operations.

Questions? Call the Scarsdale Police Department at 914-722-1200. Anyone in need of an alternate overnight parking location may contact the village manager’s office at 914-722-1110. (Added Nov. 1)

Scarsdale American Legion Post 52 will honor all veterans at the Memorial Garden located in front of the Scarsdale swimming pool on Mamaroneck Road on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11, at 10:30 a.m.

Mayor Jane Veron, Village Manager Robert Cole, Post Commander Tom Adamo, the color guard, police and fire department will all be present.

Veterans Day is celebrated to thank all veterans for their service. Post 52 would like to remember and pay tribute to the young men and women who still man outposts throughout the world. They continue the American tradition and ask all to remember that freedom is not free. (Added Nov. 1)

Montefiore Health System (MHS) and UnitedHealthcare have reached an agreement on a long-term contract that restores in-network access to all Montefiore Health System hospitals and health care providers effective Dec. 1, 2021 for UnitedHealthcare and Oxford employer-sponsored plans, as well as UnitedHealthcare’s Medicare Dual Special Needs Plan.

This agreement restores in-network access to Montefiore’s 10 hospitals and more than 200 outpatient facilities throughout the Bronx, Westchester, Rockland and Orange counties.

“The long-term health of our patients has always been the central focus of our negotiations,” said Colleen Blye, executive vice president, chief financial officer, Montefiore Health System. “Over the past 10 months, the support of our local employers, elected officials and communities has been overwhelming, and we are pleased that our patients once again have in-network access to their trusted Montefiore hospitals and providers.” (Added Nov. 1)

The Scarsdale Police Department is alerting the public of a FEMA scam occurring in the local community. The police have received numerous calls in recent weeks from residents who believe they have been victims of fraudulent FEMA claims filed in the names of individuals although they did not experience flood damage and did not file any legitimate claim. Companies have been contracted by fraudsters to appear at individuals’ homes or to contact individuals about these claims to collect personal information or compensation. Police believe these frauds to be originated from outside the United States.

According to police, representatives contracted by FEMA are visiting residences to ascertain the legitimacy of claims. It is very likely residents who receive a visit from a FEMA representative have had fraudulent claims filed in their name. During the pandemic, FEMA claims were allowed to be filed online with no home visit. This is no longer the case because FEMA wants damages verified. One of the companies FEMA contracted with is “Vanguard,” which has been canvassing residents who allegedly had claims. Police said there is also a possibility someone posing as a FEMA employee might come to someone’s door.

All legitimate FEMA employees have a FEMA identification card with a photograph. Simply saying they work for FEMA or are wearing an article of clothing with FEMA on it is not valid identification, police said. Anyone who is unsure about a person at the door should call the Scarsdale Police Department at 914-722-1200.

The public is reminded that government disaster assistance officials will not ask for residents’ financial account information. If you doubt a FEMA representative is legitimate, contact the FEMA helpline at 800-621-3362 to report the incident. FEMA’s toll-free Disaster Fraud Hotline is 866-720-5721. (Added Oct. 27)

Traffic signs and pavement markings will be adjusted in four locations in the village center to make No Left Turn, No Right Turn and Do Not Enter signs easier to see for both drivers and pedestrians. Improvements will affect the intersection of Spencer Place and Boniface Circle (both are one way). Stripes will be added on pavement to safeguard pedestrian crossings. (Added Oct. 21)

The Greenburgh Neighborhood Health Center will administer COVID-19 vaccines, boosters and flu shots from a mobile unit parked in the Greenburgh Town Hall parking lot during two early voting days: Tuesday, Oct. 26, from noon to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 30, from noon to 5 p.m.

Town Hall is located at 177 Hillside Ave., White Plains. (Added Oct. 20)

Any Scarsdale resident purchasing or having purchased an annual Christie Place or Station Premium permit between Wednesday, Sept. 1 and Monday, Nov. 1, inclusive, will step to the front of the line when the same permits go on sale for the 2022-23 season. You will get priority access next year for Christie Place or the Station Premium Lot. Note: Priority access to next year’s permit sale will be revoked if the purchased permit is returned for a refund. Quantities are limited and are being sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

The permit application is available online — https://bit.ly/2Z5hPWv — or may be picked up at village hall, 1001 Post Road, on the first floor. Review the parking permit terms and conditions before applying.

Questions? Call 914-722-1175 or email parking@scarsdale.com. Visit www.scarsdale.com/parking to stay current with the latest parking information. (Added Oct. 19)

Join Mayor Jane E. Veron, Deputy Mayor Justin Arest and Village Manager Rob Cole under the Dine the ’Dale tent Wednesday, Oct. 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Residents are welcome to stop, raise questions or concerns, or just enjoy casual conversation. (Added Oct. 14)

The Scarsdale Forum membership met Oct. 7 to vote on a previously released committee report, which recommends the village take a wait-and-see approach and opt out of allowing marijuana dispensaries and on-site consumption establishments in Scarsdale. According to Forum immediate past president Madelaine Eppenstein, the report was overwhelmingly approved by the membership after a presentation by the committee chairs.

SBA supports pot opt out

When the Scarsdale Business Alliance (SBA) board met Oct. 12, a quorum of its 25-member board of directors voted unanimously for the village to opt out as well.

According to co-president Marcy Berman-Goldstein, the SBA was asked to take a stand on the issue as the village must decide by Dec. 31 whether to opt out. Berman-Goldstein said the SBA’s decision to support an opt-out was made due to “not enough rules and regulations in place [and] not having enough information on aesthetics” to provide guidelines on any marijuana dispensaries or on-site consumption establishments that might want to locate in Scarsdale.

"The SBA is concerned about traffic and vibrancy and vitality in the village center. But also we share a big concern about aesthetics and rules, and there are not enough guidelines in place [from the state] for the SBA to have an opinion … It would be better to have more information … the SBA is not opposed or for it, there’s just not enough information to move ahead now." (Added Oct. 14)

The last day to postmark a completed voter registration form or to deliver a completed voter registration form in person to the Westchester Board of Elections, 25 Quarropos St., White Plains, is Friday, Oct. 8. For further info, go to https://bit.ly/3Ae1H1S. (Added Oct. 7)

Starting Oct. 24, you must dial the area code with the seven-digit number for all calls made on Verizon. This change supports 988 as the new three-digit code to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Visit verizon.com/988 for more info. Data charges may apply. (Added Oct. 7)

Westchester Jewish Coalition for Immigration has teamed up with UJA, Shames Jewish JCC on the Hudson and JCC Mid-Westchester to mobilize the community to collect needed items for newly arriving Afghan refugees.

Nearly 30 regional synagogues have either signed up to be collection sites/drop-off locations, run their own internal drives, or push the drive out to their communities while advising them to collect and take everything to a drop-off location. The drive will help thousands of people to stay warm this winter. Dozens of volunteers will gather at JCC Mid-Westchester on Monday, Oct. 11 to sort and pack items.

Volunteer Scott Fisher, who has coordinated very detailed logistics with Fort Dix and Fort McGuire, will deliver everything by truck shortly after the collection ends.

There is an Amazon wish list so people can easily click to buy items which will be delivered directly to JCC Mid-Westchester: https://amzn.to/3oBkty0. (Added Oct. 7)

The 70^thannual Halloween window painting contest will be held Sunday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in two sessions: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Sessions will be assigned once registration is closed (Oct. 12).

The contest is open to children in grades 3-10. There is also family window painting, not a contest but a chance for children and their parents, teens above 10^thgrade or adults having artistic ability to participate in the annual village tradition — no age limits in this group. Windows can be painted by an individual, a pair or a family of up to five members.

Mask-wearing is encouraged when social distancing cannot be maintained; masks will be available upon request.

To register, go to scarsdale.com/recreation. The fee is $20 for an individual, $30 a pair or a family up to five members.

Rain dates: Oct. 18 and 19, 4-7 pm. (Added Oct. 6)

Scarsdale Fire Department Station 3 at 56 Crossway will hold a Fire Fair Saturday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., rain or shine, to promote Fire Prevention Month. All three volunteer companies, explorers and career staff will participate.

The fair will include a Smoke Trailer, a simulated house with a smoke machine for kids to crawl through; apparatus demonstrations; hourly fire demonstrations; extinguisher demos; fire prevention videos; fire safety checklist completion prizes; literature and food. Other hands-on activities for children are also planned.

The school program will take place prior to the fair. On Friday, Oct. 15, the fire department will visit first grades in all of Scarsdale’s elementary schools. A safety video will be shown and fire prevention will be discussed. Flyers will be handed out reminding the families about the fair.

Fire safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors and fire escape ladders will be on sale. New this year, you can bring your home fire extinguishers to the fair for a free inspection. (Added Oct. 6)

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Westchester will return as an in-person walk Sunday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon at Manhattanville College in Purchase.

The walk will be held in accordance with CDC and NY State guidelines to ensure the safety of all attendees; masks are required. Last year’s event was a drive-thru, with additional virtual options due to the pandemic. In 2019, an estimated 20,000 participants joined the effort raising more than $1 million.

Advance registration is free and open to individuals, teams, families and groups at www.makingstrideswalk.org/westchester. (Added Oct. 6)

The Scarsdale Forum’s membership meeting Thursday, Oct. 7 will feature NYS Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins at the Scarsdale Public Library, 54 Olmsted Road. Registration is required at https://forms.gle/g8wRcAfaVLNL2Na36.

The event is free and open to the general public. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 8. The library requires masks to be worn inside the building. The meeting will also be held via Zoom. Register to receive the Zoom login by email.

Anyone who is not yet a member can join the Forum at scarsdaleforum.org/join. (Added Sept. 29)

The Scarsdale Business Alliance (SBA) has sponsored the ’Dale Dollars eGift Card Program, a community-based digital gift card that makes it fun and easy to keep local spending local.

Purchase a ’Dale Dollars eGift Card at https://bit.ly/3m6vftt to use at any of the participating shops in the neighborhood. With this card, you can write a personal message and send it to family, friends and colleagues via email, text or physical copy. Recipients can choose to spend it at one of many participating merchants in Scarsdale — or mix it up and spend flexibly at multiple locations.

Give back to the community by supporting local businesses. (Added Sept. 28)

A Scarsdale Village Hall elevator renovation project was scheduled to begin Sept. 29. The elevator will be taken out of service for approximately two months. If you need to conduct official business or seek staff assistance, if possible use online services or contact staff by email or phone. The first floor will remain accessible to everyone; however, if you must visit village hall in person and are unable to ascend or descend the staircase to the second or third floors, ask for assistance from staff at the first-floor service window. Staff will either direct you to an accessible path or call someone from an upper floor to assist you. Questions? Call 914-722-1110. (Added Sept. 28)

Election Day is Nov. 2. Every person who is eligible to vote can register, or if necessary, update his or her address at the following websites.

Check your registration status at https://on.ny.gov/2AB4w3Y.

Register to vote at https://bit.ly/2Zz8wyp. The last day to register in person at the Westchester Board of Elections, 25 Quarropas St., White Plains, is Oct. 8.

Absentee voting: Apply online for an absentee ballot by Oct. 18 at https://on.ny.gov/2Y8e4PZ or request an absentee ballot via the Westchester Board of Elections by fax (914-995-7753 or 914-995-3190) or by email (BOE-WestAbsentee@westchestergov.com).

In-person voting on Election Day: You must appear at the assigned polling place for your current address, even if you did not change your address on file with the Westchester Board of Elections. If you need to change your voting address, the last day the change will be processed is Oct. 13.

Early voting: All registered Westchester voters may vote at any early voting location. Check early voting hours and locations at https://bit.ly/3CT4fnN. (Added Sept. 28)

The Scarsdale library will provide chess sets for seniors wanting to play at its outdoor cafe. The program, hosted by local teens for local seniors, will run every other Saturday from 4 to 5 p.m. The next club meeting will be Oct. 2.

Masks are recommended but not required. The outdoor program is subject to suitable weather; registrants will be notified if an event is canceled due to inclement weather.

Register to reserve a spot; walk-ins welcome as space allows.

To register, go to https://bit.ly/2W3qLL8. (Added Sept. 23)

Make your own life-size scarecrow at the Scarsdale Pool Complex Saturday, Oct. 2, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Admission is $50 per family of four which includes one scarecrow, food and drinks, deejay entertainment, a photobooth, animals from the Weinberg Nature Center and crafts. Additional family members are $5 each.

Bring your own materials: old long sleeve shirts, old jeans, hats, scarves; the rec department will supply the straw, pantyhose and string.

For more info and to register, go to www.scarsdale.com/recreation. (Added Sept. 22)

A Business Recovery Center (BRC) opened at the New York Power Authority building in White Plains to provide one-on-one assistance to businesses and residents in submitting a disaster loan application for the remnants of Hurricane Ida. Businesses, homeowners, renters and private nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for physical disaster loans and for Economic Injury Disaster Loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Businesses of all sizes and private nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets.

Disaster loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace disaster-damaged or destroyed real estate; homeowners and renters, up to $40,000 for personal property.

For more info, call SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 or email DisasterCustomerService@sba.gov. The filing deadline to return applications for physical property damage is Nov. 4, 2021. The deadline to return economic injury applications is June 6, 2022.

The BRC, at 123 Main St. in White Plains, is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Added Sept. 22)

The School Board Nominating Committee (SBNC) is seeking candidates to run for committee positions with terms beginning in January 2022. The SBNC is a committee of citizens elected from across the village to serve the important role of recruiting, vetting and nominating candidates to fill vacancies on the Scarsdale Board of Education.

SBNC members serve a pivotal role in Scarsdale’s nonpartisan process. We strongly encourage all residents who are qualified voters and interested in maintaining the excellence of Scarsdale schools to consider running for an SBNC position. Every year, two members are elected from each of the five elementary school districts. The term is three years on the Nominating Committee, followed by two additional years on the Administrative Committee.

The deadline for candidates to submit materials is Monday, Nov. 15. Visit the SBNC website for more information, including the biographical and petition forms, at https://scarsdalesbnc.com/join-sbnc/.

Email Laura Liu at SBNCElection@gmail.com with any questions. (Added Sept. 22)

Tryouts for Edgemont boys travel basketball teams, grades 4 through 8, begin Monday, Oct. 4. Visit www.edgemont-hoops.com for additional information and to register. Information on girls programs will be posted soon.

If you wish to join the Edgemont Hoops mailing list, contact Jon Lewis at jonlewis.edgemont@gmail.com. (Added Sept. 22)

Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps will sponsor a daytime EMT training course beginning Monday, Oct. 4 for those looking to be prepared to help their family and neighbors in an emergency. The schedule follows the school schedule — go to class while your children are in school. The class runs for approximately four months and leads to NY State EMT certification.

Register at www.scarsdalevac.com/courses. Questions, email info@scarsdalevac.com or call 722-2288. (Added Sept. 22)

White Plains Hospital and I Am More Scarsdale will bring together top women’s health experts Wednesday, Oct. 6, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Dine the ’Dale tent in Scarsdale Village on Spencer Place. The event will feature interactive conversation answering everything women need to know about cancer risk and empowering women to take control of their breast health.

Expert panelists include: Dr. Preya Ananthakrishnan, director of breast surgery at White Plains Hospital; Dr. Pamela Weber, director of imaging at the White Plains Hospital Imaging Center in New Rochelle; and Dr. Sara Sadan, section chief for the department of medical oncology and the director for breast and women’s cancers at White Plains Hospital. The discussion will be moderated by Dara Gruenberg, a vice chair of the White Plains Hospital Foundation Board. Attendees can submit questions in advance and anonymously online when they register.

The event is inspired by I Am More Scarsdale co-founders Marcy Berman-Goldstein and Abbey Solomon. I Am More’s mission is to empower women to make them feel confident, support up-and-coming and established women-owned businesses and designers, and to give back to local and women’s philanthropic organizations. I Am More operates as a philanthropic business, with ownership forgoing a salary to donate profits to the organizations it supports.

There is a suggested donation of $50 per person, and all proceeds will benefit White Plains Hospital. Appetizers and drinks will be served. For more information and to register, go to wphospital.org/womenshealth. (Added Sept. 22)

The biggest need for those who have lost all their furnishings as a result of Hurricane Ida: a bed to sleep in. Furniture Sharehouse has launched Hurricane Ida Mattress Campaign to raise funds to purchase new mattress sets to help flood families begin to rebuild their lives. And a generous donor has pledged to match mattress campaign gifts up to $10,000.

To donate, go to https://bit.ly/3lUlkXU. Or send a check to Furniture Sharehouse, PO Box 702, Larchmont, NY 10538. (Added Sept. 22)

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS), in partnership with UJA-Federation of NY, launched the WJCS Covid Relief Hub in November 2020 to deliver critically needed short-term mental health counseling and career services to Westchester residents at no cost.

Services offered include up to four individual mental health support sessions; up to four individual parent coaching sessions; mental health support groups for Jewish day schools and synagogues, tailored to specific needs; individual career coaching; weekly workshops over Zoom that include topics such as résumé writing, LinkedIn profiles, preparation for interviews and job resources; and community mental health and financial counseling referrals.

A free workshop, Parents of College Students: Preparing to be an “Empty-Nester,”Thursday, Sept. 30, from noon to 1 p.m., must be registered for at least 24 hours in advance. RSVP to jschmelkin@wjcs.com.

For information about individual mental health sessions or community workshop programming, contact Covid Relief Hub Mental Health Services Coordinator Ellen Weisberg at eweisberg@wjcs.com. For information about career services and programs, contact WJCS Covid Relief Hub Career Services Coordinator Lisa Morris at lmorris@wjcs.com. (Added Sept. 22)

Senior citizens lost almost $1 billion to scams in 2020 according to the FBI. Never give personal information over the phone or online unless you initiated the contact. Resources for older adults in avoiding scams and fraudulent calls: Avoiding Scams and Fraud for Older Adults from the National Council of Aging: https://bit.ly/3tD0Je0 and Scams Against Seniors from Westchester County Government: https://bit.ly/3982RB2.

If you believe you have been scammed, contact Westchester County Department of Consumer Protection immediately at 914-995-2167. (Added Sept. 15)

The League of Women Voters of Scarsdale will hold its membership coffee Thursday, Sept. 23, at 9:30 a.m. Current and prospective members are welcome to join for coffee and conversation to learn about the League. Special guests include Mayor Jane Veron, Deputy Mayor Justin Arest and Trustee Karen Brew. They will discuss a variety of topics affecting Scarsdale Village, from potential changes in the leaf collection program, the renovation of the Scarsdale pool, and issues related to the recently passed Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act.

The membership coffee will take place under the large tent on Spencer Place in the village.RSVP to lwvspresident@gmail.com. (Added Sept. 15; updated Sept. 18).

Scarsdale’s Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation has opened registration for all Fall Series 3 outdoor tennis lessons and programs. Offerings include Little Aces and Junior Development programs for youth as well as individual and group lessons for adults.

To register, go to scarsdale.com/recreation. (Added Sept. 8)

A Major Disaster Declaration authorizing direct federal aid to persons and businesses having experienced uninsured financial losses because of Tropical Depression Ida has been approved for Westchester County.

Impacted businesses should visit the Small Business Administration’s Disaster Loan Assistance Portal at https://bit.ly/2WXZcU5.

New York State has established a Governor’s Relief and Response Resources webpage providing both flood information resources and recovery assistance information at https://on.ny.gov/3jPSlVc.

For disaster assistance, go to https://www.disasterassistance.gov/. Before applying for disaster assistance, complete the following steps:

To apply for assistance, you may go online at https://bit.ly/3E0lzZq, FEMA smartphone app at https://bit.ly/3yTXbVI, call 1-800-621-3362 (1-800-462-7585 if deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability and use a Text Telephone (TTY)).

Visit DisasterAssistance.gov or call the FEMA Helpline at 1-800-621-3362 for more info. (Added Sept. 8)

As we approach the 20^thanniversary of 9/11, there are many volunteer opportunities through UJA’s nonprofit partners and other community organizations to give back to people in need, connect with the community and find meaning in service to others. Giving back has become a way to honor those who lost their lives after such a senseless tragedy.

Visit https://bit.ly/3Dz0a9L for a list of volunteer opportunities.

UJA has asked its nonprofit partners to confirm that all service projects comply with government rules, regulations and safety guidelines.

For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3jAEC4A. (Added Sept. 1)

Scarsdale resident Michael Lang, owner of Signarama Hartsdale, along with Don Lubarsky, owner of Signarama Nanuet, will each donate $10,000 in capacity-building support this November to local charities in the form of free marketing materials and professional print services through their respective Signals914 and Signals845 nonprofit grant programs.

The grant application period is open through Sept. 30. Those representing Westchester nonprofits can learn more and apply online at SIGNALS914.ORG. Those representing Rockland nonprofits can learn more and apply online at SIGNALS845.ORG.

Support from the Signals 914/845 grant will help prevent local nonprofits that lack marketing budgets and support from losing out due to their inability to tell or share their story and attract new volunteers and donors.

“Volunteer New York! is a proud supporter of Signals 914/845,” said Tony Fasciano, director of communication for Volunteer New York!. “The nonprofits in our communities are amazing organizations, run by amazing people. They deserve the chance to be seen and heard and live up to their potential. This grant will be a game changer for change-makers in need of marketing support.” (Added Sept. 1)

The pool party for seniors has been postponed until Friday, Sept. 3, at 11 a.m.

Register ahead of time at scarsdale.com/recreation or at 244 Heathcote Road.

Questions? Call the recreation department at 914-722-1160. (Added Sept. 1)

Bills have been mailed for school taxes. The first installment is due in full on or before Sept. 30. Although the second installment isn’t due until Jan. 31, property owners may pay both installments in full by Sept. 30.

Bills may be paid online at scarsdale.com; in person at 1001 Post Road between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.; or by mail with a US Postal Service postmark no later than Sept. 30 for first installment, Jan. 31 for second installment.

To pay online, go to https://www.cit-e.net/scarsdale-ny/.

Questions? Call 914-722-1170 or email treasurer@scarsdale.com. (Added Sept. 1)

Westchester County Executive George Latimer and the Westchester County Youth Board and Bureau are currently accepting nominations for the 2021 Youth Service Awards.

This year, with a continuing lens to racial equity and social justice, the Westchester County Youth Board will honor youth who have demonstrated leadership and/or strength and resilience in the face of adversity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nominees must be a current high school junior or senior who is a resident of Westchester County. These students should exhibit a commitment to and leadership in COVID-19 response, positive values and proactive identity as described more fully on the nomination form, which can be obtained by emailing YouthAwards@westchestergov.com.

The Youth Board will select up to five students for recognition at the Virtual Awards Ceremony on Oct. 7.

Nominations must be submitted electronically at YouthAwards@westchestergov.com no later than Sept. 10.

For more information, contact Mary Kate Cabaleiro at 914-995-3918 or mkc4@westchestergov.com. (Added Aug. 31)

Due to staffing shortages, the pool hours have been modified:

Aug. 26-27, 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Aug. 28-29, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Aug. 30-Sept. 3, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sept. 4-5, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Labor Day, Sept. 6, 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sept. 7-8, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sept. 9-10, 3-6 p.m. and Sept. 11-12, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Operational adjustments may be needed, such as closing of certain pools and limiting occupancy in the main pool. Patrons should call ahead to inquire about the status of any pool complex amenity prior to arriving. Pool staff is available at 914-722-1292. (Added Aug. 26)

The Procedure Committee invites Scarsdale residents to run in the villagewide election to serve on the nonpartisan Citizens Nominating Committee (CNC).

If elected to join the 30-member committee, you will interview, evaluate and select candidates running in the March 15, 2022 villagewide election on the nonpartisan slate for positions on the village board of trustees.

A candidate for membership on the CNC must be a qualified voter (U.S. citizen and 18 years of age or older) and a resident of Scarsdale for at least two years. The filing deadline for two simple CNC application forms is Thursday, Sept. 30. The CNC election will be held at village hall Tuesday, Nov. 9, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., or by mail-in ballot if in-person voting is not feasible at that time.

The CNC meets five or six times on weekday evenings: Monday, Nov. 29 (organization meeting); and Wednesdays, Dec. 8, 15, Jan. 5, 12 and, if necessary, Jan. 19, 2022.

If in-person meetings are not feasible, the CNC will meet virtually via Zoom.

For more information, contact Procedure Committee Chair Becky Bach at beckybach@gmail.com and Vice Chair Richard Pinto at rpinto10583@gmail.com.

Other members of the 2021-22 Procedure Committee, the nonpartisan group of Scarsdale volunteers who administer the nonpartisan election of a new group of 10 members of the CNC annually, are: David Bunzel, Heedan Chung, Larry Dobosh, Madelaine Eppenstein, Lee Fischman, Sergi Flaster, Sarit Fuchs, Sal Jain, Linda Killian, Jon Leslie, Alan Lewis, Michelle Lichtenberg, Abby Olsen, Matt Martin, Barry Meiselman, Adam Rilander, Andrew Sereysky and Greg Soldatenko. (Added Aug. 26)

Applications for parking permits may be submitted starting Wednesday, Sept. 1, at 9 a.m. Applications may only be submitted by mail or the village hall drop box. No in-person applications will be accepted.

Rates have increased and locations have changed.

Visit https://bit.ly/3gyciO5 for further information. (Added Aug. 25)

After a unanimous vote by the board members, the Scarsdale Rotary Club donated $1,000 to AFYA’s Haiti Relief Effort. A check was sent to Danielle Butin, CEO of the AFYA Foundation, for the relief effort providing lifesaving supplies to medical teams on the ground in Haiti.

For those who want to help, all medical equipment and medication is needed. Highest priority items are crutches, antiseptic cream, bandages, pain meds, stethoscopes, tarps for cover, wool blankets and new pillowcases. Diapers and baby formula are also needed.

Supplies may be delivered to Tracey Tsai’s house at 42 Meadow Road, Scarsdale or the AFYA Warehouse at 50 Saw Mill River Road, Yonkers (weekdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.)

Questions? Call AFYA at 914-920-5081 or Tsai at 914-498-0455. (Added Aug. 25)

Scarsdale Art Association’s annual outdoor art show will take place in Chase Park Sept. 18 and 19.

A beautiful 18-by-24 inch watercolor painting by artist Marilyn Hahn, matted and ready to frame, is being offered as a free raffle prize on-site during the show. No purchase is required for eligibility. Anyone can enter and the winner will be notified at the end of the show if they leave contact information where they can be reached. (Added Aug. 24)

On Wednesday, Aug. 25, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be a Westchester County Construction Career Fair at the NY Power Authority building located at 123 Main St., White Plains.

LRC Construction and a variety of subcontractors are looking to fill positions for two major projects: The Mitchell, a mixed-use luxury development on the corner of Mamaroneck Avenue and East Post Road in White Plains, and Gateway II with 500 mixed-use housing units slated to begin construction in January 2022.

All levels of experience are needed from entry-level to skilled. Job positions include laborers, carpenters, plumbers, drivers, electricians, sheet rockers, building maintenance, security, masonry and more.

If interested, be prepared to interview, bring multiple copies of your résumé and a picture ID to sign in at the security desk. Masks are requested.

To preregister, visit https://bit.ly/careerfair825. For more information, contact Nahshon D. Halevi at nqhe@westchestergov.com.

Parking is available at the Hamilton-Main Garage at 365 Hamilton Ave. or the Galleria Mall. Visitors can enter the NY Power Authority building from Hamilton Avenue. (Added Aug. 23)

As the high school varsity and junior varsity seasons are about to begin, all six all-weather tennis courts (Courts 1 through 6) at the high school will be reserved for the school’s use. The school district will have access to them between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, Aug. 23 to 27.

Check tennis court availability at other locations and make sure to reserve a spot. (Added Aug. 23)

Parking permit changes to be considered

Scarsdale’s village board will consider proposed parking permit changes at its limited agenda meeting Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 8:30 a.m. Members of the public are encouraged to provide comments ahead of the meeting by emailing parking@scarsdale.com or by calling the village manager’s office at 914-722-1110. Final modifications will be incorporated within the September 2021 permit sale announcement in late August.

These modifications are intended to increase parking utilization, broaden accessibility to additional customer bases, and expand options for residents, merchants and nonresidents alike. (Added Aug. 19)

The Scarsdale Board of Education will meet Thursday, Aug. 19, at 5:30 p.m. in room 170-172 at Scarsdale High School, 2 Brewster Road. Highlights of the business meeting agenda include a personnel report, a back-to-school update and discussion of remote options for public comment. There also will be an informational update from a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) consultant.

The meeting will be livestreamed online at scarsdaleschools.org/livetv.

Public comment will take place in person only, pending further board discussion and legal review.

The meetings will replay on cable SPS-TV and a video recording will also be posted online at scarsdaleschools.org. (Added Aug. 10)

Gilda’s Club Westchester is sponsoring a contest for teen writers and artists to share their stories about how cancer has impacted their life. In partnership with the Westchester Library System, Gilda’s Club is looking for “original, honest, detailed and heartfelt creative entries in the form of essays, poetry, artwork or video submissions.”

The contest is open to teens ages 13 through 17 who live in Westchester, Rockland and Fairfield counties, who have either been diagnosed with cancer, have a loved one who was diagnosed, or have experienced the loss of a loved one to cancer. The deadline for submissions is Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. All entries must be submitted electronically.

The first-place winners of each category will receive cash prizes of $250. The runner-up in each category will also be recognized.

Artwork can be mailed or delivered in person to Gilda’s Club Westchester, 80 Maple Ave., White Plains, NY 10601. If submitting artwork in person, email Jaime Aker at jaker@gildasclubwestchester.org to schedule a drop-off time by Oct. 31.

For more info, visit https://bit.ly/3grz2ie. (Added Aug. 9)

Greenburgh has had a snow angel program helping seniors clear snow from driveways for 30 years. There’s a TV angels program where volunteers remove old TVs from seniors’ homes and bring them to the highway garage. And the COVID Angels helped seniors get vaccinated.

Two students have started a new angels program: the Landscaping Angels. Fabio Scarselli, a rising junior at Franklin & Marshall, and Jackson Tavel, a rising senior at Edgemont Jr./Sr. High School, are kickstarting the Landscaping Angels.

Scarselli has been involved in the Greenburgh summer internship program this year. During the peak of the pandemic, he and his brother cleared some overgrowth in their grandmother’s yard. Stemming from an incentive to limit the number of people their grandmother was in contact with, he asked himself why there wasn’t a volunteer program in Greenburgh to help out community members like his grandmother.

Alongside Tavel, the Landscaping Angels were created. Tavel has volunteered for the Greenburgh snow angels program in recent years. He plans to gather a network of volunteers who can be deployed to do various tasks and projects for senior citizens and disabled individuals, such as weeding, planting, watering, raking leaves and removing dead branches.

To qualify for assistance, you must be a senior citizen or unable to perform physical tasks with ease. To benefit from an Angel’s help, fill out the form at https://bit.ly/3xkQZFp or email angelsofgreenburghny@gmail.com and your name will be added to a database so you can reach out for help year-round. (Added Aug. 5)

During the month of August, there will be heavy traffic delays westbound on West Hartsdale Avenue toward Central Avenue and the Hartsdale train station weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. due to construction of the Central Avenue sidewalk in the vicinity of Four Corners. Lane closures/modifications will result in traffic inconveniences but will facilitate completion of the sidewalk in advance of the fall school year.

The sidewalk being built is from Marion Avenue to W. Hartsdale Avenue. Much of the work has already been done and, when finished, the sidewalk will enhance pedestrian safety. (Added Aug. 4)

Anyone visiting indoor village facilities is now required to wear a face covering and should try to maintain social distancing. Persons with symptoms, regardless of vaccination status, should consult a physician and avoid visiting all village facilities.

This is a precautionary measure in response to recommendations for fully vaccinated people published by the Centers for Disease Control. The CDC has focused its new guidance on areas of substantial or high transmission and Westchester County has now been designated as an area of substantial transmission. (Added Aug. 4)

Readers can now access the most current and back issues of more than 3,000 magazines from the Scarsdale library’s Overdrive at https://bit.ly/3xh5aet. In addition, the library now offers Weiss Financial Ratings Series at https://bit.ly/3zSbo6f. For a video lesson on digital library resources, go to https://bit.ly/3zO1ylV. All you need is a library card! (Added Aug. 3)

Village Voices: Meet local officials

The many volunteers who support both the village of Scarsdale and its community, whether as members of boards and councils or as members of community-based organizations, and Scarsdale’s professional staff dedicate countless hours to maintaining and enhancing the local quality of life. Much of their work is beyond public view, yet the entire community reaps the benefit of their collective commitment to excellence in public service.

Members of the Advisory Council on Communications, chaired by Dara Gruenberg, have collaborated with village staff to produce a series of video shorts — “Village Voices: Meet the Local Officials Who Make Scarsdale Shine!” — to help introduce Scarsdale residents to the leadership staff at village hall. The Village Voices video collection provides a small window into the roles and duties of the professional staff and their respective departments. You may now be able to attach a face to the names you see on the village website: https://bit.ly/37eFwNb.

Check back periodically at www.scarsdale.com, as more videos will be added to the collection. (Added Aug. 3)

The Sharing Shelf will hold a “Backpacks to School” event Thursday, Aug. 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. at 47 Purdy Ave. in Port Chester. Volunteers will set up at The Sharing Shelf to pack backpacks. Then on Saturday, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m., volunteers will assemble more than 400 backpacks for elementary school children.

Children will soon return to their classrooms for full-time, in-person learning for the first time in a year and a half. Many lower income children will need backpacks filled with pencils, pens and notebook paper for writing, calculators for geometry and science classes, and markers, colored pencils and crayons for pictures, projects and crafts.

The Sharing Shelf has worked with individuals and businesses countywide to raise the funds needed to purchase the new backpacks, binders, notebooks, folders, crayons, pencils, pens and paper.

The Sharing Shelf plans to provide at least 1,500 backpacks to children and seeks to raise $45,000 for this project.

To learn how to help or to donate, contact The Sharing Shelf Program Director Deborah Blatt at dblatt@sharingshelf.org or 914-305-5950. Or visit www.sharingshelf.org and click on Backpacks to School. (Added Aug. 3)

The Hutchinson River Parkway is sporting new exit numbers: Scarsdale’s two exits, Exit 21 (Weaver Street) and Exit 22 (Mamaroneck Road), will become Exit 11 and 12, respectively.

The changes are part of a New York State Department of Transportation project to install new reflective signs and transition to a new mileage-based system, in which exit numbers correspond to mile markers, thus, an exit between mileage markers 1 and 2 would be numbered Exit 1 and additional exits within a short span will have letters added, such as 1A, 1B, 1C, etc.

A list of old and new exit numbers is online at https://bit.ly/2V96bb6. (Added July 28)

A computer-fired fireworks show, choreographed to a musical soundtrack, is on display in Rye at 9:15 p.m. every Friday night through Sept. 3. Free admission; parking costs $10.

Rye Playland is located at 1 Playland Parkway. Viewing options include Rye Town Park and Beach at 95 Dearborn Ave. playlandpark.org. (Added July 28)

Youth Running Club at Crossway Lower Main from Aug. 3 to Aug. 12, fee of $265

USSI Multi Sports Camp at Crossway Lower Main from Aug. 9 to Aug. 12, fee of $195

Minds in Motion Camp at JCC from Aug. 9 to Aug. 13, fee of $230

Chess Wizards Camp at JCC from Aug. 16 to Aug. 20, fee of $225/$345

Stay-in-Town Soccer Camp (week 1) at Crossway 4 and 5 from Aug. 16 to Aug. 19, fee of $275

Stay-in-Town Soccer Camp (week 2) at Crossway 4 and 5 from Aug. 23 to Aug. 26, fee of $275

For more information on programs, go to https://bit.ly/2TERxrU.

To register, go to http://bit.ly/31K0PSj. (Added July 28)

The library will partner with the New York Blood Center to host a blood drive Wednesday, Aug. 11 from noon to 6 p.m., in response to the urgent need in Westchester.

COVID-19 safety procedures during the blood drive will include requiring donors and staff to wear a mask or face covering, taking donor temperatures, cleaning surfaces and requiring donors to be 14 days symptom free if recovered from COVID-19.

The process usually takes 45-60 minutes, is almost painless and can save up to three lives. For more info about the donation process go to https://bit.ly/3iZyxNo.

All blood types are needed and donors are encouraged to make an appointment in advance, although walk-ins are welcomed as room capacity permits. Appointments can be made online at https.//bit.ly/3BZZmtN or scheduled by calling 1-800-933-2566. (Added July 28)

Edgemont Hoops is a nonprofit organization that provides youth basketball programming to the residents of the Edgemont School District. For the 2021-22 school year, there will be travel teams, clinics and recreational/open play opportunities.

To learn more and join a mailing list, visit www.edgemont-hoops.com or contact Jon Lewis at jonlewis.edgemont@gmail.com. (Added July 28)

The Westchester County Department of Health will offer back-to-school immunizations to students who qualify at the county clinic in White Plains at 134 Court St. Call the health department at 914-995-5800 to find out if you qualify.

Appointments, which are encouraged, are available on Fridays through Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) vaccine is available to anyone age 12 months and older. Tetanus, hepatitis, varicella and all required vaccines are available to eligible students. (Added July 28)

Registration has begun for this fall's Song for Seeds backyard young children's music classes. Due to the pandemic, Songs for Seeds pivoted from indoor classes at the Scarsdale Synagogue to 30-minute classes held outdoors in local Scarsdale backyards. Parents create their own backyard pods so children can sing and listen to a teacher/performer with their friends.

The Song for Seeds new format features a minimum of six children, a parent providing the backyard, a blanket or towel to sit on during class and a toy instrument to bring to every class. Children sit 6 feet apart.

The semester runs from Aug. 30 to Nov. 19 (no classes the week of Sept. 6).

The cost is $275 per child for 11 classes paid through Venmo or Zelle.

For more info, email dana@songsforseeds.com. (Added July 28)

A public hearing will be held Monday, Aug. 2, at 2 p.m. for residents of the mid-Hudson area, including Scarsdale, to share their views on how New York State and federal legislative districts are drawn. Under federal law, redistricting must occur every 10 years, following the census, to ensure that legislative districts are roughly equal in population. Redistricting influences who appears on your ballot, where you can vote, and how communities are represented in government. The composition of a district determines the issues elected officials may choose to pursue and the issues they choose to ignore.

New York State has established a new Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) to draw district lines. The IRC is holding the public hearing to help identify communities of interest so it can draw lines fairly. Participants must register by 2 p.m. on Aug. 1.

For more information, visit https://nyirc.gov/meetings. (Added July 28)

The first installment of village taxes is due in full on or before Aug. 1.

Although the second installment of village taxes is not due until Dec. 31, property owners may pay both installments together by Aug. 1: online at https://bit.ly/3BQiGcw; in person at 1001 Post Road from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or by mail bearing a U.S. Postal Service postmark (first installment postmarked no later than Aug. 1; second installment no later than Dec. 31). Property owners are encouraged to remit payment online.

To register online to receive tax receipts, bills and reminders via email for village, school and county property taxes, go to https://bit.ly/2SUPPT1.

Questions? Contact the treasurer’s office at 914-722-1170 or treasurer@scarsdale.com. (Added July 28)

Community members are invited to create chalk art on Boniface Circle in Scarsdale’s village center Friday, July 30 from 6 to 8 p.m., with a rain date on Saturday, July 31, 6-8 p.m.

Participants should sign up at livethedale.org and bring $10 for the admission fee, which will help defray the cost of supplies for fundraising and will support Feeding Westchester food drives.

This family event is designed to bring the community together during Scarsdale’s Sidewalk Sale this weekend, and add vibrancy to the village while fostering creativity and raising funds for Feeding Westchester. Food will be available for purchase at the Westchester Burger food truck between 5 and 8 p.m. (Added July 28)

Though its first two concerts of the season were canceled due to rain, the Westchester Band will reconvene its scheduled concerts on Thursdays from 8 to 10 p.m. in Chase Park. The next concert will take place July 15. If it rains the concert will be canceled by 4 p.m. on concert day. (Added July 14)

Scarsdale’s Conservation Advisory Council has started three new recycling programs for books, corks and eyeglasses for Scarsdale residents at the recycling center, 110 Secor Road.

Book reuse and recycling

Residents may now recycle hard and softcover books in the book recycling bin at the recycling center. The books are collected by a company that either sells, donates or recycles them. Note: Books cannot be recycled with standard paper products due to the glue on the spine.

Cork recycling

Corks may be deposited into the cork recycling bin. A company turns the corks into cork flooring and footbeds.

Eyeglasses recycling

Eyeglasses may be placed in the eyeglass recycling bin. The Lions Club in Westchester County will collect the eyeglasses, clean them, determine their prescription strength and distribute them to persons in need.

For more information about these programs or other recycling opportunities, visit https://bit.ly/3hBWuuC or call 914-722-1294 Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (Added July 14)

Music Saturdays continue under the Dine the ’Dale tent on Spencer Place in downtown Scarsdale with the band No Diff this Saturday, July 17, from noon to 3 p.m.

Scarsdale resident Dave Nodiff on bass guitar and cello will be accompanied by band members Brian Carter on drums and Craig Sidley on guitar. Sidley and Nodiff are members of the Beatles cover band The Night Before, and play a mix of rock, blues and jazz. (Added July 14)

Scarsdale resident and professional musician Pamela Sklar contributed a recipe to a new cookbook titled “Musicians Cook!,” which was created to help raise money for Local 802’s depleted Emergency Relief Fund/Health Fund. Numerous musicians and members of Local 802 American Federation of Musicians, including Sklar, live in Westchester, and are doing what they can to help fellow professional musicians who’ve been impacted by the pandemic.

The 288-page cookbook contains 283 recipes and stories submitted by New York City-area musicians. From the performance hall to the kitchen, musicians share their artistry and love of food.

To purchase a copy of the cookbook, go to https://www.musicianscook.com/. (Added July 14)

Shoppers can support their local schools all summer long by using their ShopRite Price Plus Club Card at checkout when grocery shopping. ShopRite has pledged to donate up to $1 million to the more than 7,000 schools participating in the ShopRite For My School Program.

The education rewards program powered by Box Tops for Education™ provides incentives to designated schools from ShopRite customers who purchase select products — no clipping required. Simply register your Price Plus Card at ShopRiteForMySchool.com and collect digital “Box Tops” that are automatically credited to your school of choice when you use your Price Plus Card at checkout.

Scarsdale Synagogue Temples Tremont & Emanu-El Schools is one of many schools participating in the program.

The program has donated more than $4 million to participating schools since the program’s launch in 2014.

To participate, sign up for Box Tops For Education at boxtops4education.com, register your ShopRite Price Plus Card, select the school you wish to support and purchase participating products with your card to send earnings to your school of choice. (Added July 14)

The 37th season of the Scarsdale Summer Youth Tennis League for Scarsdale boys and girls, ages 6 to 18, will run until Thursday, Aug. 5, Monday through Thursday evenings. Players will play round robin matches with players of similar tennis ability. They may participate part of the summer when they are home and alternate evenings of play with other summer programs, such as baseball.

The program concludes with tournaments in each skill level with champion and runner-up trophies and a pizza and ice cream party. All players get participation trophies.

The fee is $50 and a suggested contribution of $50 for the new comfort station at the Middle School tennis courts.

Applications are available at the Scarsdale rec department and online. For more info or questions, contact Bob Harrison, the league founder and volunteer director, at 914-646-4054 or proscars@aol.com. (Added July 14)

A screening of “The Princess Bride” on the lawn of the Scarsdale Public Library, 54 Olmsted, will take place Wednesday, July 21, at 8:30 p.m. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, a picnic and snacks.

The event is weather dependent.

Register at scarsdalelibrary.org. (Added July 14)

The first village property tax installment bill was sent to residents July 1, with the first installment due on or before Aug. 1 without penalty or interest. The second installment will be due on or before Dec. 31. To avoid a significant late penalty for failure to remit the second installment on time, property owners may pay the full amount due rather than paying in two installments.

Online payment is available at https://bit.ly/3ANERjk.

To register online to receive tax receipts, bills and reminders via email for village, school and county property taxes, go to https://bit.ly/2SUPPT1. (Added July 7)

As lawn irrigation season continues, residents should note that the base water rate for all customers increased 3%, effective June 1. To avoid the stress of receiving an expensive water bill in August and thereafter, water users are strongly encouraged to amplify their water conservation measures.

To read Scarsdale Village's list of conservation tips, particularly those related to leaks and outdoor water use — the major drivers of exceptionally high bills — go to https://bit.ly/2SSAvGm. (Added July 7)

Senior Club membership is open to all Scarsdale residents, 60 years or older, for $15. Former residents of 30 years, or parents of children living in Scarsdale, may join for $20.

The Scarsdale rec department offers three exercise programs via Zoom for seniors, free of charge.

Chair Yoga with Judy Schwartzman Monday at 9 a.m.: de-stress in a 45-minute seated and standing class toning and stretching the body from head to toe to ease aches and pains, work on balance and use breath work to relax the mind.

Strength and Grace with Judy Schwartzman Wednesday, 11-11:45 a.m.: tone the body through Barre- and Yoga-inspired exercises using only your own body weight and a chair for balance or to sit on. No equipment necessary as you strengthen and lengthen muscles, improve core strength for a healthy back and work on balance.

Tai Chi Class with Master Domingo Colon, Thursday from 10:30-11:15 a.m.: work on relaxation, balance, breathing, strength and flexibility in a seated position.

To register, go to https://bit.ly/2BlPYWg, Seniors.

In addition, on Thursdays from 3 to 4 p.m. through Aug. 27 there is Senior Aqua Aerobics in the Scarsdale pool, free of charge, ages 60 and up. For info, call 914-722-1292. (Added July 7)

The Scarsdale Board of Education will hold its annual reorganization meeting in room 170-172 at Scarsdale High School, 2 Brewster Road, Wednesday, July 7, at 3:30 p.m. The board will elect officers and attend to annual appointments, designations and authorizations.

After the reorganization meeting, the board will convene a public hearing on the code of conduct, followed by a business meeting. Agenda items include a discussion of the board retreat and proposed new textbooks for the middle school and high school; action to be taken on a food service contract renewal; Memorandums of Agreement with the CSEA Transportation and Custodial units; the 2021-22 tax levy; and a proposal for athletic training, physical therapy and concussion management services for interscholastic athletics in the 2021-22 school year.

The board meeting will be livestreamed at scarsdaleschools.org/livetv.

Public comment periods will take place in person only pending further board discussion and legal review. (Added July 1)

Board positions and committee chair appointments have been approved at the Scarsdale Forum and residents interested in joining a committee that might interest them may contact Madelaine Eppenstein at meppenstein@eppenstein.com. New committee members are welcome and no prior experience with any topic is required.

The next Scarsdale Forum Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 23, at 8 p.m.; the next membership meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 7, at 8 p.m. (Added July 1)

The Arthur Manor Neighborhood Association will hold its 93rd annual Fourth of July parade and ceremony Sunday, July 4. The lineup for the parade will begin at 9:15 a.m. at the corner of Bell and Sprague roads and the parade will start promptly at 9:45 a.m. The parade will march down Sprague Road, turn left at Lyons Road, and then proceed to Davis Park. Children interested in participating in the parade can dress in patriotic costume or decorate their bicycles, tricycles, wagons or strollers.

The celebration continues at Davis Park with a ceremony, comments from village officials and awards for parade participants in all of the traditional parade categories.

There will be no games or food and refreshments this year but the neighborhood association encourages everyone to come out and celebrate the Fourth of July by showing their patriotic colors. (Added June 30)

With the high temperatures we lived through this past week, some advice from medical staff:

Limit time outside and avoid strenuous outdoor activity; stay indoors during the hottest part of the day.

Excessive sweating, a flushed face, fatigue and clammy skin are all signs of possible heat exhaustion. Rehydrate with water and get out of the heat.

Symptoms of heat stroke: the body stops sweating, fever, extreme fatigue, confusion, face and skin turns beet red. Heat stroke is a medical emergency; call 911 and immediately start cooling the body with ice until help arrives.

Children should take water breaks every half hour and play in shaded areas, plus wear sunscreen and a hat. If children want flavored beverages, Gatorade, which has electrolytes, is a good choice.

Never leave children or pets alone in hot vehicles — even for a second. (Added June 30)

New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo this week announced the end of the state disaster emergency declared on March 7, 2020 to fight COVID-19. Given New York's dramatic progress against COVID-19, with the success in vaccination rates, and declining hospitalization and positivity statewide, the state of emergency is no longer in effect as of Friday, June 25, Cuomo said. (Added June 24)

Scarsdale Village offers summer pricing for quarterly parking permits, valid from July 1 through Sept. 30, on a first-come, first-served basis. Christie Place Garage permits are $425 for residents only; Freightway Parking Garage permits are $302.50 for residents, $440 for nonresidents.

Permit applications may be mailed or left in the drop box marked Parking Permits, located at the front entrance of village hall. Having a permit does not guarantee a parking space.

Parking permit applications are available at https://bit.ly/3d9RQBx. For more info, go to https://bit.ly/3vQFYuW. (Added June 23)

Alison Chan, a rising college freshman currently on a gap year and a participant of Harvard SPARK, will host a summer program for girls in grades 4-8, encouraging them to pursue their STEM passions and provide them with a support system of mentors. The free sessions will be held via Zoom throughout July and the first half of August; girls can attend as many sessions as they’d like.

At Scarsdale High School, Chan noticed firsthand the gender disparity in elective STEM classes like AT Computer Science and AT Physics. With the help of high school girls from the club Girls Excelling in Math and Science (GEMS), who go to the five elementary schools and do science experiments with fourth and fifth grade girls, Chan hopes the summer program will help mitigate the intimidation of a male-dominated field.

For more information, go to the interest form at https://bit.ly/3gOxKPq.

Questions? Email Chan at alisonchan@college.harvard.edu. (Added June 23)

The Scarsdale Foundation has extended its deadline to Wednesday, June 30, to donate and add honorees to its 2021 Volunteer Honor Roll. Help keep Scarsdale college students on track to completing their degrees by giving a shout out to children, teen and adult volunteers. The tax-deductible donation will provide scholarships to Scarsdale students needing help paying college bills.

For $25, any volunteer in the community may be honored and his or her name posted on the website by mid-July. Volunteers can be honored multiple times by the same or different donors.

To participate, go to https://bit.ly/3vQRHu5. (Added June 23)

Due to COVID-19, there will be no July 4 fireworks at the Scarsdale pool. (Added June 16)

The Westchester Band will return for six weekly concerts on Thursdays starting July 1. Concerts will run from 8 to 10 p.m. If it rains the concert will be canceled by 4 p.m. on concert day. (Added June 16)

The first village property tax installment bill will be sent out July 1. To avoid a significant late penalty for failure to remit the second installment on time, property owners may pay the full amount due rather than paying in two installments. (Added June 16)

Effective June 1, the base water rate for all customers has increased 3%. To avoid receiving an expensive water bill in August and thereafter, water users are strongly encouraged to amplify their water conservation measures, especially checking for leaks and outdoor water use. Because there is a lag between usage and billing, an August bill includes usage from mid-March through mid-June; November will cover usage from mid-June through mid-August. (Added June 16)

The annual sidewalk sale in Scarsdale’s village center is scheduled for Wednesday, July 28 through Saturday, July 31. (Added June 16)

Although the CDC announced masks are no longer required in most indoor or outdoor settings in New York state, the Scarsdale library, serving people of all ages and health conditions including children still unable to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, will continue to require masks in the building as well as social distancing. Curbside services are no longer available.

Advance appointments are no longer required and capacity limitations for seating and occupancy are no longer observed in adult area, children's area and the Café. The computer room, meeting rooms and study rooms are not yet available.

Extended hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If not visiting the library in person, the Cloud Library offers e-books and audiobooks for all ages, available for use with the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android products, Kindle Fire and Windows PCs. Download the app, sign in with your library card and find your book. Features include bookmarking and notes and syncing on multiple devices. Go to https://bit.ly/2WchXQp to get started.

In addition, a rare and exclusive selection of concerts, operas, ballets, documentaries and master classes all free to stream with your library card can be found at www.medici.tv. (Added June 16)

The Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps will be providing extended hours PCR COVID-19 testing for kids heading to camp. This year, most camps are requiring a negative PCR test 72 hours in advance. SVAC provides convenient testing at their 5 Weaver St. headquarters, and results are received in approximately 15 minutes. The PCR test detects genetic material specific to COVID-19 and can detect the virus within days of infection, even in those showing no symptoms.

To reserve a time, visit scarsdalevac.com/covid. (Added June 15)

The new Scarsdale Youth Business and Advocacy (SYBA) group will be at the Dine the ’Dale tent on Spencer Place Saturday, June 12, between noon and 3 p.m. to pack over 500 breakfast meals for kids in need in Westchester County. Volunteers are welcome.

The SYBA’s mission is to support local businesses and reinvigorate the village center and other retail hubs through Scarsdale youth advocacy and engagement, for the promotion of teen foot traffic and to host philanthropic events. The SYBA is a student-run organization.

This is a unique opportunity where individuals and local community groups pack breakfast or lunch bags and raise funds for their network of youth programs across Westchester.

Lead sponsor in this event is DeCicco Family Markets. (Added June 11)

The Scarsdale Rotary Club will present a donation of $7,500 to Feeding Westchester on Saturday, June 12, at 2 p.m. This donation will enable Feeding Westchester to provide an additional 22,500 meals to families in need throughout Westchester County.

President Garrett Capobianco, President-Elect Jennifer Millman and Directors Cindy Dunne and Robert Zohn will present this award under the tent at Spencer Place and East Parkway on behalf of the Scarsdale Rotary Club.

The rotary club is a local charitable group which meets by Zoom every Tuesday at noon and features a broad range of guest speakers. The Scarsdale Rotary Club Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation that funds local and international charitable projects and entities. Ongoing projects include the Scarsdale Mural Project, which is working to install a professionally painted mural at 57 Spencer Place, in conjunction with the Scarsdale Improvement Corp. and the Scarsdale Forum. For more information, visit scarsdalerotary.org. (Added June 11)

OutCasting Media, the creator of public radio’s only nationally distributed LGBTQ youth programs, is seeking new youth participants to join when the school year ends. Most participants are of high school age, but youth from middle school through college age may apply. Participants may be LGBTQ (out or closeted) and straight allies, as long as they support the ongoing fight for LGBTQ equality.

Working with professional training and supervision, participants generate ideas for programming, research and record them for national distribution on public radio and online. They gain valuable skills in research, writing and speaking for broadcast, planning a broadcast from idea to completion, journalism, interviewing, studio operations, audio production and more, all in the furtherance of creating high quality public radio programming.

Created by the award-winning public radio producer Marc Sophos, OutCasting has covered a wide range of LGBTQ topics — some that are particularly relevant to youth and others that are general LGBTQ topics as seen from a youth perspective rarely heard in the mainstream media.

For more information, an introductory video and an online application, go to http://outcastingmedia.org/apply. (Added June 11)

Gilda’s Club Westchester, a free cancer support community for anyone impacted by cancer (men, women, teens and children, along with their friends and family), is looking for “original, honest, detailed and heartfelt creative entries in the form of essays, poetry, artwork, or video submissions.”

The contest is open to teens, ages 13 through 17, living in Westchester, Rockland and Fairfield counties, who have either been diagnosed with cancer, have a loved one who was diagnosed, or have experienced the loss of a loved one to cancer. Teens may only submit in one category of the contest and Teen Cancer Story submissions are not open to previous contest winners.

First-place winners of each category will receive cash prizes of $250. Runner-ups will also be recognized.

The deadline for submissions is June 18, at 5 p.m. All entries must be submitted electronically. Artwork can be mailed or delivered in person to Gilda’s Club Westchester, 80 Maple Ave., White Plains, NY 10601. If submitting artwork in person, email Jamie Aker at jaker@gildasclubwestchester.org to schedule a drop-off by June 17.

For more information about the Teen Cancer Story contest and the requirements for each category, visit https://bit.ly/3grz2ie. (Added June 11)

The Board of Architectural Review will meet Monday, June 14, at 7 p.m. via Zoom to consider the following properties: 22 Butler Road, 3 Richbell Road, 20 Swarthmore Road, 21 Ridgecrest W, 31 Crossway, 12 Continental Road, 6 Mohican Trail, 3 Meadow Road, 26 Shawnee Road, 45 Corell Road, 146 Griffen Ave., 105 Saxon Woods Road, 33 Weaver St., 25 Tunstall Road, 19 Old Lyme Road, 180 Fox Meadow Road, 67 Carthage Road and 9 Windmill Lane, mostly regarding new houses and additions.

To access the meeting, go to https://bit.ly/3tZmZOD or dial in 1-929-436-2866, Meeting ID 928 3175 0045. (Added June 11)

Scarsdale’s legal counsel, Dan Pozin, will present an overview of the new law regarding cannabis legalization in New York on Tuesday, June 15, at 5 p.m. He will highlight local implications requiring community and village board consideration.

The work session is an opportunity for members of the board and the community to learn, ask questions and present any viewpoints or concerns to help shape Scarsdale’s municipal response to the new law.

Ahead of the meeting, Scarsdale residents should review the educational materials published by the New York State Conference of Mayors, including their summary (https://bit.ly/3v3Pjil) of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) and their recorded webinar, New York’s Marijuana Legalization: What Does it Mean for Local Governments? (https://bit.ly/3pEEQZN). (Added June 11)

Any child who lives in New York, is between the ages of 12 and 17, and has received at least their first COVID-19 vaccine dose, can enter for a chance to win a four-year, full-ride scholarship (including tuition, fees, room and board, and expenses) to any New York State public college or university.

The drawings, conducted weekly, continue on June 15, 22 and 29. (Entry end date the evening before at 11:59 p.m.) Ten weekly winners will be announced each Wednesday. Parents and guardians must register their children.

Additional information can be found at https://on.ny.gov/3cx4f25. (Added June 11)

Pace Women’s Justice Center (PWJC) provides free legal services to victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse. A nonprofit legal center serving Westchester and Putnam counties, PWJC helps individuals navigate the legal system and obtain services related to divorce, custody, support, financial exploitation, public benefits and housing. Through outreach events and training programs the center raises awareness, educates the community, and trains judges, police officers, attorneys and social service providers on best practices when working with victims of abuse.

For general information, call 914-422-4069, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call the PWJC legal helpline at 914-287-0739 for legal guidance (leave a message, an attorney will return call within 24 hours). For the virtual “walk-in” clinic, call 914-422-4188 for legal advice from attorneys.

For more information, go to www.law.pace.edu/wjc. (Added June 3)

The WJCS COVID Relief Hub, a UJA-Federation of NY initiative, is available to assist Westchester residents with critical needs resulting from the pandemic. Career and job search support, financial counseling, short-term individual and group mental health support, and delivery of kosher homebound meals to seniors are being offered free of charge.

Everyone has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Westchester residents of all ages are struggling with job loss and uncertainty, food insecurity, and mental health challenges including isolation, anxiety, depression and bereavement. Parents are trying to support their children who are experiencing unprecedented levels of stress. Adolescents and young adults can feel overwhelmed by the social and emotional challenges they are facing.

For career guidance or short-term counseling, contact Lisa Morris at 914-761-0600, ext. 2150. (Added June 2)

Although the CDC announced masks are no longer required in most indoor or outdoor settings in New York state, the Scarsdale library, serving people of all ages and health conditions including children still unable to receive the COVID-19 vaccination, will continue to require masks in the building as well as social distancing. Curbside services are no longer available.

Advance appointments are no longer required and capacity limitations for seating and occupancy are no longer observed in adult area, children's area and the Café. The computer room, meeting rooms and study rooms are not yet available.

Extended hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Added June 2)

The 2021 tentative assessment roll will be available online at https://bit.ly/2Sxv0MX from June 1 through June 15. Contact the assessor’s office at 914-722-1133 or email grievance@scarsdale.com if alternative viewing arrangements are necessary.

The assessor or a designee will be available by appointment until Monday, June 14, to discuss assessments. To schedule an appointment, contact the assessor’s office at 914-722-1133 or email grievance@scarsdale.com. Appointments must be scheduled and confirmed in advance. The Grievance Application (https://on.ny.gov/3hVB8cf) and supporting documentation must be received by the assessor’s office prior to scheduling an appointment.

For more information on the grievance process, go to https://bit.ly/2SxdQij. (Added May 27)

The Scarsdale pool facility will open for the season Saturday, May 29.

Hours of operation: May 29-June 27, weekdays: 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; weekends/holidays: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

June 28-Aug. 22, weekdays, weekends and holidays: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Note: Mondays, noon to 8 p.m.

Facility and membership information is available at https://secure.rec1.com/NY/village-of-scarsdale-ny/catalog

(Added May 27)

The Procedure Committee of the Citizens Nominating Committee invites Scarsdale voters to help improve the nonpartisan election system by commenting on proposed amendments to its governing rules, which were last amended in 2018. The proposals are expected to be available on its website by June 1, 2021 at www.scarsdaleprocedurecommittee.org.

The system administered by the Procedure Committee nominates a nonpartisan slate of candidates annually for election to open positions of mayor, trustees and village justice. Public input during the 90-day public comment period that begins in June is needed before proposed changes to the resolution are submitted to the electorate for a vote in November. This is an ideal opportunity for Scarsdalians to share their views and become involved in Scarsdale's civic life. (Added May 26)

The 2021 primary election will take place Tuesday, June 22. Democratic voters will be able to vote in a countywide Democratic Party Primary. There will not be a Republican Party Primary.

May 28: Last day to register to vote in person or to postmark your voter registration form (registration form must be received by June 2).

June 15: Last day to postmark an application for absentee ballot by mail or submit an application via email, fax or electronically through the New York State absentee ballot application portal. The Westchester Board of Elections at https://bit.ly/36ZzJdu details the variety of ways to apply for an absentee ballot.

Note: Voters may apply to vote by absentee ballot using the temporary illness clause if there is a risk of contracting a disease (such as COVID-19).

June 21:Last day to apply in person at the Westchester Board of Elections for an absentee ballot.

June 22: Last day to postmark a completed absentee ballot (must be received by June 29) or to submit an absentee ballot in person to the Westchester Board of Elections.

Early voting for the primary is June 12-20. Voters choosing to vote early can vote at any of the 23 early voting polling locations in Westchester County. Be sure to check early voting locations and times at https://bit.ly/37Kk8Rq. But on Election Day, June 22, you must vote only at your assigned polling location, which can be found at https://bit.ly/34cEdO0. (Added May 26)

Mayor Jane Veron will speak at Scarsdale Forum’s annual meeting Thursday, May 20 via Zoom, following the Forum’s business meeting at 8 p.m.

Members of the public are welcome to participate by registering at https://bit.ly/3hqvezI. Forum members will vote on several matters including next year’s vice president (who will automatically become president the following year), treasurer, secretary, three directors-at-large and two committee reports. Only Forum members who are current with their dues are eligible to vote. To join the Forum, visit https://www.scarsdaleforum.org/join. (Added May 20)

The Scarsdale Inquirer will publish its annual graduation special section as a supplement with the July 2 print edition. It will also be posted online at scarsdalenews.com. We need your input to make this an inclusive and memorable grad edition.

High school graduates:

To be included in the “Where They’re Heading” section, seniors graduating from SHS and EHS, and local residents graduating from private high schools, should send their college destinations to vabrahams@scarsdalenews.com — subject line “Graduation” — by June 14.

College graduates:

Students who earned college and university degrees in 2021 are invited to submit their name and local address, name of institution, type of degree, major and honors or academic prizes. Photos of college graduates are welcome, preferably formal headshots, sent as high-resolution JPEG email attachments.

Send info to vabrahams@scarsdalenews.com — subject line “Graduation” — by June 14. (Added May 20)

For those interested in viewing the recent presentation on the history of Black people in Edgemont by Scarsdale Associate Village Historian Jordan Copeland, it can now be found on YouTube at http://bit.ly/BlackEdgemont.

The Inquirer covered the event in the May 7 edition in an article titled "Rediscovering history," which is posted online at scarsdalenews.com. (Added May 13)

The Scarsdale Adult School gives learners an opportunity to thank their instructors by making a fully tax-deductible donation in any amount. Lecturers met the challenges of the pandemic by shifting to an all-remote, Zoom-based classroom ensuring students could continue to learn.

SAS is in its 83rd year of operation, offering almost 1,000 online classes serving 17,000 students. The school is self-supporting, receiving no funding from any school district or municipality.

Donations may be made at https://bit.ly/3bfNckw. (Added May 12)

The Scarsdale High School Advanced Topics 2D Studio Art students will unveil their painted planters Wednesday, May 19, at 5 p.m. by the Dine the ’Dale tent in Scarsdale Village. With this public art project, the students are fostering community pride and enhancing the quality of life for all residents and visitors to the village. The project is sponsored by the Scarsdale Business Alliance with support of the Scarsdale Village Arts Advisory Council. Flowers for the planters are being donated by the Scarsdale Flower Boutique on Harwood Court.

Attendees will include the mayor and trustees and the public is invited to the brief ceremony to celebrate the young artists and their contribution to the village center. (Added May 12)

Scarsdale’s summer sidewalk sale will take place Wednesday, July 28 through Saturday, July 31. Scarsdale Business Alliance (SBA) looks forward to providing the community with safe outdoor spaces to shop and support local retail merchants, as well as a venue to learn about local health and wellness resources and service providers.

SBA health and wellness members as well as service providers are welcome to participate in the sidewalk sale again this year, with designated spaces provided on Boniface Circle in the village center, which will be closed to vehicular traffic. In addition, limited space for home businesses will be available by lottery. (Added May 12)

The Scarsdale Business Alliance will host weekend music events produced by the Scarsdale Arts Advisory Council under the tent on Spencer Place from noon to 3 p.m. Come down and Dine the ’Dale while listening to some of Scarsdale’s favorite musicians. After lunch, feel free to Shop the ’Dale and support local businesses.

The Scarsdale Arts Advisory Council is looking for local musicians interested in playing/performing light electric/acoustic music at the Dine the ’Dale tent for future events.

Interested parties may send information to Drrobertshire@gmail.com. (Added May 5)

The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is May 11 only if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter. If completed application forms are delivered personally to the district clerk, Honore Adams, at 2 Brewster Road, the deadline is Monday, May 17.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, voter registration and dropping off applications or absentee ballots requires an appointment or calling ahead first to 914-721-2410. The application for the absentee ballot can be completed and, in the time frame allowed, emailed back to the district clerk at hadams@scarsdaleschools.org; sent by regular mail; or delivered in person by appointment.

Note: if you need a voter registration form, it needs to be signed in person. (Added May 5)

The library will no longer have a seniors-only hour. Patrons will not need to make reservations in advance to visit the main browsing area but will be allowed entry on a first-come, first-served basis with a maximum of 25 visitors at a time. Reservations will still be needed for the children’s library as it is a much smaller space. For more info, go to https://bit.ly/3emctLT.

Regular library services will be suspended Saturday, May 15 to support the Love Our Library outdoor family celebration organized and sponsored by the Friends of the Scarsdale Library. (Added May 5)

The 13-mile round trip on the Bronx River Parkway from Main Street in White Plains to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers will be closed to autos starting Sunday, May 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and continue through October for bicyclists, in-line skaters, scooters, joggers and walkers. There are many points of entry along the way. The event is free to the public. Masks are required as are helmets for those under age 14. No skateboarding, no dogs.

Bicycle Sundays are May 2, 9, 16, 23, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Sept. 12, 19, 26 and Oct. 3, 17, 24 and 31. (Added April 29)

Scarsdale Public Library expanded in-person visiting hours starting Monday, April 26, now with browsing on Wednesdays and expanded browsing hours on all other weekdays. Plus, reservations will no longer be required to access the book stacks, reading gallery or teen room. The new hours are Monday 1-6 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

A short walk from the high school, the library's brand new teen room is designed for students to browse and borrow young adult (YA) books, chat with the teen librarian, and enjoy studying outside with an after-school snack and drink from the library’s Apiary Café. (Added April 29)

The League of Women Voters of Scarsdale will host a virtual candidate forum for school board trustee Sunday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m. The Scarsdale School Board election and budget vote is May 18.

To register to hear the four candidates — James Dugan, Irin Israel, Jessica Resnick-Ault and Alison Tepper Singer — answer questions and discuss issues, go to https://bit.ly/3gvLi2P. To contribute a question to be considered for the candidate forum, go to https://bit.ly/3au6XEM.

The candidate forum will be recorded and the video link will be on the LWVS website post-event for those unable to watch the event live.

The 2021-22 proposed school budget — https://bit.ly/3gxd7Yg — will also be voted on. For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3tV8XgE.

To vote in this election, you must either be registered with the Westchester County Board of Elections to vote in the general elections or be registered with the Scarsdale Public School District and have voted in a school election within the past four years. To find out if you are already registered to vote in this election, go to https://bit.ly/3tIgm39.

To be qualified to register to vote, you must be at least 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and have continuously resided in the Scarsdale School District for at least 30 days immediately preceding the date of the election.

Absentee ballots will be accepted via email at hadams@scarsdaleschools.org or by regular mail or in-person to Honore Adams, District Clerk, 2 Brewster Road. For an absentee ballot form, which can be used under the temporary illness clause vis-à-vis COVID-19, go to https://bit.ly/3es3TtV.

Voting will be held at Scarsdale Congregational Church, 1 Heathcote Road, Dyckman Hall, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

For additional information, visit https://bit.ly/32AR4YC. (Added April 22)

The Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation has redesigned its classic park pass to improve branding and generate repeat business. Park passes are now full color, feature the parks’ logo, and include a traditional credit card-sized pass as well as a smaller card that can be attached to a key chain. Both cards include a barcode, which identifies the user. While there is no photo on the card, the user’s photo, account number and information will appear on screen when scanned at park entrances.

Park passes can be purchased at several locations including Saxon Woods Golf Course in Scarsdale; Maple Moor Golf Course, White Plains; Dunwoodie Golf Course, Yonkers; Sprain Lake Golf Course, Yonkers and Westchester County Parks Department, Ardsley.

Park passes are valid for three years and can be purchased for $90 by Westchester County residents over the age of 18. Junior park passes are available for those age 12 to 17, for the same price, with additional rules surrounding guests. Senior citizen park passes for those over age 60 are valid for six years.

Westchester County park passes entitle holders access to the tennis courts at Tibbetts Brook Park in Yonkers and all county pools and beaches. They also provide discounts for camping, boat launching, picnicking, golfing and parking where fees apply, except for at Playland.

Valid park passes will still be honored and should be replaced with the new card upon expiration.

For more info, visit https://bit.ly/3v7Aiwr. (Added April 21)

The Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps has partnered with the Westchester County Department of Health to provide in-home COVID-19 vaccinations to homebound Scarsdale residents 18 years of age and older, free of charge. Appointments are available between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. on a first-come, first served basis.

Contact SVAC at 914-722-2288 or email covid@scarsdalevac.com to make an appointment. If you reach voicemail, leave a message and SVAC personnel will return your call.

SVAC offers COVID-19 testing, either rapid or molecular, to all Scarsdale residents. To make an appointment, call 914-722-2288 or go to scarsdalevac.com/covid. When you arrive for your testing appointment, remain in your car and SVAC personnel will come to your vehicle. (Added April 21)

The Scarsdale Mural Project, a consortium of local business and civic organizations, will celebrate life and enhance Scarsdale Village by displaying artwork in the windows of participating shopkeepers through the month of June and at scarsdalemuralproject.org.

Theme: What do “Gratitude and Service” mean to you?

Art must be on 8.5-by-11-inch or 11-by-14-inch paper in bright colored markers or poster paint with a half inch border so it can be “framed.”

Submission deadline is May 15 by mail (Attn: The Scarsdale Mural Project, Scarsdale Improvement Corp., 14 Harwood Court, Room 304, Scarsdale, NY 10583) or dropped off in person.

Include on a separate sheet a brief (50 words or less) explanation of the work to be displayed alongside it. The artist's full name, age (if a school-aged child) and email address should be written in pencil on the back of the submission or on an attached sheet of paper.

All pieces will be shared with the muralist who will paint the side of 57 Spencer Place to inspire the upcoming mural, “Gratitude and Service.” (Added April 21)

On Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can drive through Scarsdale Village Hall’s lower level parking lot to safely dispose of unused and expired medication. Prescription medications and patches, OTC medications, vitamins, samples and pet medications are all accepted. No Sharps (needles), inhalers, lotions or ointments, hydrogen peroxide, aerosol cans or themometers.

Disposal units are also available 24/7 in the lobby of the Scarsdale Police Department at 50 Tompkins Road and the Greenburgh Police Department at 188 Tarrytown Road.

For more info, go to https://bit.ly/3xbfq9v. (Updated April 21)

Gas-powered leaf blowers are now prohibited effective May 1 through Sept. 30, 2021.

Both landscapers and property owners are responsible for compliance; a summons to the equipment operator, landscaping company the operator is employed by and the property owner may be issued. In the first month, warnings will be issued but those not complying with a warning as well as repeat violators may receive a summons.

From Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, 2021 gas leaf blowers may be used Monday through Friday, but not on federal holidays. Starting in 2022, they are banned from Jan. 1 through Sept. 30. And Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, 2022 they can be used Tuesday through Friday but not on federal holidays.

Electric leaf blowers continue to be allowed year-round. (Added April 20)

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation (PRC) will move from the first floor of village hall to the former Library Loft at Supply Field, 244 Heathcote Road.

All PRC phone numbers, email addresses and operating hours will remain the same.

The new location will take effect Tuesday, April 27. Offices will be closed for in-person business from Friday, April 23, at 2 p.m. through Monday, April 26, to facilitate the move but PRC business may be conducted during that time by phone, email and online. (Added April 20)

Beginning Saturday, April 24, anyone with a telephone number using the 914 area code will need to dial the three-digit area code and seven-digit telephone number for all calls within the 914 area code.

In addition, automatic dialing equipment and other types of equipment that are programmed to complete calls to seven-digit local numbers will need to be reprogrammed to complete calls to 10-digit (or 1 + 10-digit) numbers, including the area code.

Those with telephone numbers using 845, 516, 716 and 607 area codes in New York will also need to dial 10-digit numbers. Area codes affected in New Jersey are 856 and 908.

The dialing change will enable the introduction of “9-8-8” as a three-digit number to be used nationwide to reach the National Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline, starting July 2022. Wireless customers may dial either 9-8-8 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach the Lifeline now. Landline customers must continue to dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach the Lifeline until July 16, 2022; people can use the three-digit 9-8-8 from landlines after that date. More than 30 states are affected by the local dialing change.

Although the dialing change will go into effect in April, local calls dialed using seven digits will still be completed. However, beginning Oct. 24, such calls may not be completed. A recording will announce that the call cannot be completed as dialed, and the caller will be advised to hang up and dial again using the area code and the seven-digit number. (Added April 15)

The Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps will hold EMT-Original courses preparing individuals as entry level Emergency Medical Technicians in career and volunteer positions.

Course tuition is $700, reimbursable by NYS DOH if you are an active member of an approved agency and you pass the NYS written exam.

Materials, online access and textbooks are additional.

Minimum age is 17 years old. Space is limited. Tuition payment by check or money order is due within five days of enrollment.

For more info, go to www.scarsdalevac.com and click on Courses.

Questions? Call 914-722-2288 or email EMT@scarsdalevac.com. (Added April 15)

To celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 24, the village of Scarsdale is making high quality food scrap compost available to all residents free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Simply bring a pail, bucket or other receptacle to the Scarsdale Recycling Center, 110 Secor Road, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and take some compost home.

COVID-19 precautions will be taken at the event. (Added April 15)

On Saturday, April 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can drop off prescription drugs at Ardsley Village Hall, 507 Ashford Ave. According to the 2020 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, a majority of misused prescription drugs were obtained from family and friends, often from the home medicine cabinet. The DEA’s Take Back Day events provide an opportunity for Americans to prevent drug addiction and overdose deaths. (Added April 15)

If you’ve taken advantage of the extended tax filing date of May 15 and want to file your taxes online, free resources are available 24/7 at www.tax.ny.gov, including the Free File program, which will save the cost of hiring a tax preparer. Taxpayers with income of $72,000 or less in 2020 can electronically complete and submit their federal and New York State income tax returns online for free. For free filing options, go to https://on.ny.gov/3e6AF3q.

To ensure you're not charged a fee, you must go to the Tax Department’s website to complete your return. You’ll save on preparation fees, prevent costly errors, and ensure that you directly receive any refund you’re owed in the most efficient way possible.

The Tax Department has produced a series of video tutorials to assist New Yorkers with the tax return filing process. Topics range from gathering the necessary documents to choosing the right software. You can view the videos at https://on.ny.gov/3geBtGa.

If you need assistance in filing your tax return, free help is available. If your federal adjusted gross income in 2020 was $72,000 or less, Tax Department representatives can guide you through the free tax preparation software to help you electronically prepare and file your 2020 federal and state income tax returns at no cost.

To learn more, go to https://www.tax.ny.gov/fsa/. (Added April 15)

The Westchester County Department of Health has suspended use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine pending further safety information after the CDC and FDA recommended a halt in the use out of an abundance of caution.

When possible, Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be given to those with appointments for the J&J vaccine.

Those who received the J&J vaccine and who develop severe headache, abdominal pain, leg pain, or shortness of breath within three weeks after vaccination should contact their health care provider. You or your provider can report the event online at https://vaers.hhs.gov/esub/index.jsp.

For further assistance, email info@VAERS.org or call 1-800-822-7967. (Added April 15)

On Thursday, April 15, at 7 p.m. via Zoom there will be a parent information night for those interested in sending their children to the rec department day camp. Parents are encouraged to join the webinar, meet the day camp directors, head swim instructor and village staff, and ask questions.

As there may be many questions regarding the overall camp program and COVID-19 procedures, it is highly recommended that questions be submitted in advance to DHaas@scarsdale.com.

Meeting ID: 997 4021 0541. To ask a question during the Q&A period online, click "Raise Hand" or dial "*9" if commenting by telephone.

The camp season will run from Tuesday, July 6 to Friday, Aug. 6. Camp locations are determined by the Scarsdale Board of Education on an annual basis. (Added April 8)

FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020.

Applications will be accepted for funeral assistance beginning Monday, April 12, at 844-684-6333, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Review the necessary documentation ahead of time at https://bit.ly/3cTKhiF to expedite the claim process.

Be aware of potential scams. FEMA will not contact you until after you have called FEMA or have applied for assistance. Do not disclose any personal information to an unsolicited call or email from anyone claiming to be a federal employee or from FEMA. (Added April 8)

This year the Scarsdale Rotary Club prepared and delivered Thanksgiving dinners to local families, threw a holiday party for teenagers at the Children’s Village, and donated 4,500 surgical masks to the Scarsdale police, Midnight Run and the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.

Recent grant recipients have also included Wagon Road Camp, Kids’ Kloset, Scarsdale Meals on Wheels, Spectrum Designs Foundation and Pace Women’s Center.

One hundred percent of donations go to worthy causes and donations to the Scarsdale Rotary Club Foundation’s Feeding Westchester Fundraiser at https://bit.ly/395oJ0D will be matched up to $5,000 if received by May 1. (Added April 7)

For those feeling uncertain, overwhelmed or anxious during the COVID-19 pandemic, Family Services of Westchester is a provider of NY Project Hope, a crisis counseling program helping communities cope. Trained crisis counselors are available for you to talk to, confidentially and free of charge. Whether you’re looking for a resource in the community or just want to talk, the program offers information, education, emotional support and links to resources. It has virtual presentations on building coping skills for the recovery process, managing disaster-related stress, and identifying and meeting children’s needs.

The NY Project Hope helpline is 516-992-HOPE (4673); text at 516-725-3903. Free, anonymous and confidential. (Added April 7)

Scarsdale’s Drug and Alcohol Task Force will co-sponsor a speaker series Wednesday, April 14, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. with Dr. David Jernigan talking about two key developments as a result of the pandemic: alcohol marketing and two kinds of “stores” — the storing of data that alcohol marketers and social media platforms collect and how they target young people, and physical stores where people purchase alcohol.

Since the pandemic, there have been changes in how people get alcohol, including home delivery and carry-out cocktails. These changes in marketing, access and availability put youth at risk. This presentation explores options for minding the “stores” and protecting the youth.

Register at KNOW2PREVENT.org. Questions? Go to INFO@KNOW2PREVENT.ORG. (Added April 7)

On Monday, April 5, at noon, there will be a swearing in ceremony for the new mayor and trustees-elect at Rutherford Hall in Scarsdale Village Hall, 1001 Post Road.

If unable to attend in person but would like to view the ceremony via Zoom, go to https://scarsdale.zoom.us/j/93183703358, Meeting ID: 931 8370 3358; call-in number: +1 (929) 436-2866. (Added April 1)

The Procedure Committee, which administers the nonpartisan village election process, is seeking qualified Scarsdale voters who wish to serve on the committee. In addition to the recently graduating Citizens Nominating Committee class, 11 new PC volunteers will help administer the November 2021 neighborhood elections of a new class of 10 CNC voting members. The full 30-member CNC will then deliberate and choose a nonpartisan slate of candidates to run for the open offices of village trustees in 2022. All qualified voters are encouraged to apply to be part of this nonpartisan tradition of representative democracy in Scarsdale. Recommendations of potential PC members are welcome from all civic and volunteer organizations operating within the village. Contact Becky Bach, PC chair at beckyhbach@gmail.com or Richard Pinto, PC vice chair at rpinto10583@gmail.com. (Added April 1)

As part of continued revitalization in Scarsdale's downtown, a consortium of civic groups is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) calling for a professional mural artist to create a vibrant mural in downtown Scarsdale this spring, pending final village authorization. The theme of the mural will be "Gratitude and Service."

The Scarsdale Mural Project consortium, which currently includes the Scarsdale Improvement Corp., Scarsdale Rotary Club, the Downtown Revitalization Committee of the Scarsdale Forum and a growing number of local groups, invites artists who are experienced muralists to apply and community members to circulate the RFP. The application deadline is April 26. Three finalists for the project will be selected by May 3 and, after a more detailed submission, the muralist will be selected by May 24. The winning artist will receive an $18,000 budget to cover their fee and project expenses.

The approximately 2,300-square-foot wall, which the Scarsdale Mural Project consortium aims to have painted in June 2021, is at 57 Spencer Place on the side of Akai Lounge, a building owned by Scarsdale Improvement Corp., in Scarsdale Village. A New York-based artist is preferred for the project, but not required.

The mural is intended to celebrate gratitude for the essentials: life, health, science, happiness, loved ones and essential workers. If "Gratitude" is being thankful for what we have, "Service" is sharing it with others as countless essential workers, small businesses and volunteers in our community and around the world did this year to carry us through difficult times and into a brighter future.

As a visual centerpiece in the village, the mural will create yet another reason for people to visit the quaint downtown, and also partake of shopping, services and dining experiences there. The mural project is one of several planned improvements for the downtown being phased in over the coming months.

For the RFP and to learn more about the project, visit www.scarsdalerotary.org. (Added March 31)

All New Yorkers age 30-plus are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine and as of Tuesday, April 6, at 8 a.m., all New Yorkers age 16 and over will also be eligible. The Pfizer vaccine is approved for ages 16 and up, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson for 18 and up.

Visit https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/ to schedule an appointment at a state-run facility or check with local pharmacies and other providers.

Rockland Community College’s Eugene Levy Fieldhouse is a new state-run mass vaccination site operating from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. Eligible New Yorkers will be able to make an appointment at on.ny.gov/38DeBMz or by calling the NYS COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline at 1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829).

In addition, Excelsior Pass is now available — a free, voluntary platform which utilizes proven, secure technology to confirm an individual’s recent negative PCR or antigen test result or proof of vaccination to help fast-track the reopening of businesses and event venues in accordance with New York State Department of Health guidelines. New Yorkers may choose to use the pass to verify their COVID-19 vaccination or negative test results as needed to gain entry to major stadiums and arenas, wedding receptions, or catered and other events above the social gathering limit. Interested New Yorkers can opt in to use Excelsior Pass and learn more at https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/excelsior-pass. (Added March 31)

With Village Manager Stephen Pappalardo retiring this summer, Scarsdale government would like community members to fill out a short survey, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Scarsdale-VillageManager-CommunitySurvey, by April 12 with your views on the qualities and skills you prioritize in someone hired to manage Scarsdale’s municipal operations. Responses will help shape the job description designed to attract the best and most suitable candidates in the search.

Additional comments? Email scarsdale@govhrusa.com. (Added March 31)

Think about all the people you know who make a meaningful difference here in Scarsdale and beyond, who create a better place to live, work and play. The Scarsdale Foundation Volunteer Honor Roll is a fundraising and spirit-raising opportunity to thank everyone who stepped in to help Scarsdale shine during the pandemic, helping us to move forward.

For only $25 per honoree, the money raised will help provide college scholarships for those facing financial hardship. Any community member who helped make our lives better in big ways or small is eligible — those collecting food, assisting with vaccine access, connecting folks with necessary mental health support, delivering books or birthday cakes to homebound seniors.

Repeat honorees will be informed each time they are named. Scarsdale Foundation Honor Roll members will be recognized with a personalized e-certificate, on the Foundation’s website Honor Roll Board by July 1 and in local papers and local online media.

In 2020, the Foundation awarded $138,000 in scholarships to 32 talented and determined students. This year, the Foundation is setting an ambitious goal to raise $250,000.

Go to bit.ly/sf-honor-roll or scarsdalefoundation.org and help celebrate our heroes! (Added March 25)

St Pius X Church in Scarsdale will hold a fundraising event, Race with Grace, with proceeds to support the Thrive for Life Prison Project, whose mission is to help incarcerated individuals to reenter society and contribute back to the community. The project offers spiritual development and educational support for people while in prison. It also provides transitional housing and continued educational and job support for those released from prison.

An anonymous donor has pledged to match all donations up to $10,000. The race is virtual and noncompetitive, taking place April 5 to April 11.

Sign up at https://bit.ly/3sjGm42. For more info, contact Ryan Berthod at ryan.berthod@gmail.com. (Added March 25)

Scarsdale Business Alliance (SBA) has reopened the Dine the ‘Dale outdoor dining space in Scarsdale Village on Spencer Place between Harwood Court and East Parkway.

Take a break from cooking and dine downtown in Scarsdale Village, either under the 2,500-square-foot tent or in the adjacent uncovered area. Take a seat at one of the safely spaced picnic tables to enjoy table service from some establishments, delivery from others, or take-out from any of Scarsdale’s dining establishments. Alcohol table service in the tent area is available from Yeomiji, and alcohol delivery service is also available from Popojito, Scarsdale Metro and Westchester Burger Co. Scan the QR codes located on signage throughout the tent to access menus and order food.

To ensure everyone's safety, diners must follow social distancing and safety guidelines, including wearing a mask when not seated.

In addition to the lead sponsor of the initiative, Scarsdale Improvement Corp., presenting sponsors include Houlihan Lawrence, Morgan Stanley, Scarsdale Foundation and White Plains Hospital. Platinum sponsors include Advocate Brokerage Corp., Chubb, Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty, Spencer East Realty and Wilson & Son Jewelers. Silver sponsors include Clean Design, Eye Gallery, I Am More Scarsdale, Korth & Shannahan, Partyline, Scarsdale Security, The Simon and Lerner Team at Houlihan Lawrence, Vintology Wine & Spirits and Zachys. The SBA is also grateful to all of the community members who have donated to the tent area.

The tent will remain up through August, with the possibility of being extended through November, similar to last year. In addition to being a safe place to gather and dine, the SBA hopes to offer programming during the late afternoon and evenings from local businesses, nonprofit organizations and service providers.

The SBA is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to supporting the village of Scarsdale and its local businesses. The SBA works with local merchants, government, property owners, real estate corporations, community members and other local groups to help make Scarsdale a thriving village.

For more information, go to http://bit.ly/3seUw6o. (Added March 25)

A vigil will be held in Chase Park Saturday, March 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. for the Atlanta area shooting victims and solidarity against Asian American Pacific Islander Hate. Face marks required. All are welcome.

Organized by SHS Asian Conscientization and Empowerment Club, Scarsdale Chinese Association. Sponsors are OCA-Asian Pacific American Advocates, Westchester Association of Chinese Americans, Scarsdale Ad Hoc Council to Combat Racism and Bias, and Scarsdale Insight. (Added March 23)

Residents of New York age 50-plus are now eligible to make appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine. To schedule an appointment, go to http://ny.gov/GetVaccinated or call 1-833-NYS-4VAX. (Added March 23)

The Boniface Water Tower on Garden Road will be worked on until May 31, including cleaning and painting of the interior, exterior and staircase as well as installation of a new mixing system, upgrading of interior piping and safety improvements. No water supply disruptions are anticipated but if there is an extended water pressure reduction, call the water department at 914-722-1138, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For urgent water concerns outside of those hours, call the police department at 914-722-1200. (Added March 18)

Scarsdale library reopens

In-person visits for Scarsdale Public Library cardholders will begin Monday, March 22, in a limited manner — half hour browsing sessions by appointment and 10 patrons maximum. Reservations suggested: two people per reservation party; those without a reserved time slot will be asked to wait until space is available.

Monday: 1-2 p.m. seniors only hour (may be accompanied by an aide or companion); 2-6 p.m.: half hour browsing by appointment.

Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 11 a.m.-noon seniors only hour (may be accompanied by an aide or companion); noon-3 p.m.: half hour browsing by appointment.

Saturday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: half hour browsing by appointment.

To reserve a time slot, go to http://bit.ly/2Q7LB8E.

Questions? Call 914-722-1300 or email scaref@wlsmail.org. (Added March 17)

If Con Edison hasn’t yet performed a gas infrastructure safety inspection at your residential and/or commercial Scarsdale property, schedule an appointment by calling ConEd at 1-800-643-1289. The inspection, performed by ConEd subcontractors, should take about 15 minutes but if minor leaks are identified, ConEd may be needed for the repair and the appointment will take longer.

Property owners may be levied a fine and/or have the gas supply shut off if access for the mandatory inspection is not granted within 60 days of the letter ConEd previously mailed to each property owner that has yet to authorize access.

ConEd subcontractors arriving to complete the inspection will present appropriate ID and will adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols. (Added March 17)

Four of Westchester County’s six public golf courses are now open — Saxon Woods in Scarsdale, Maple Moor in White Plains, and Dunwoodie and Sprain Lake in Yonkers. The county’s northern courses are expected to open when conditions allow.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “Golf is not a contact sport and can be played safely with social distancing protocols in place; because of this we were able to open our golf courses for the 2020 season. We now have a year of experience operating like this, and we’re looking forward to an even better season this year.”

The 2020 season was the best season for Westchester County’s golf courses in more than 20 years. In total, 267,455 rounds were played — up nearly 40 percent from 2019.

Commissioner of the Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation Kathy O’Connor said, “Our golf courses were very popular last year, welcoming new and experienced players alike. Weekends were booked and weekdays were busy as well. Thanks to our dedicated parks staff we were able to keep our guests safe and had no cases of COVID-19 traced to our courses.”

All golfers are required to wear masks and adhere to social distancing protocols. Rakes, ball washers and coolers have been removed from the courses and flagsticks are to be left in the holes. Golf carts will be available and sanitized after each use.

For more info and to make a reservation go to https://golf.westchestergov.com/. (Added March 16)

On Thursday, March 11, from 5 to 6 p.m., JCC of Mid-Westchester (JCCMW) will observe the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic’s arrival in New York with a socially distant, evening candlelight ceremony to memorialize the more than 500,000 Americans, including an employee, who lost their lives. Memorial candles will be lit by five local first responders and community leaders who were on the front lines during the first year of the pandemic. Members of the National Guard will be in attendance as well as Westchester County Executive George Latimer, Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson and JCCMW CEO Karen Kolodny.

JCCMW is the largest community center serving New Rochelle where the virus was first detected in New York State.

Thursday’s ceremony will be a time to reflect on events of the past year, remember those lost and express gratitude for the health and safety of the community, especially for the front-line health workers. Space will be limited to comply with outdoor gathering guidelines.

JCCMW is located at 999 Wilmot Road. (Added March 10)

On March 9, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced that, beginning March 10, all New Yorkers 60 years of age and older will be eligible to receive the vaccine. Government employees, nonprofit workers and essential building service workers will be eligible beginning March 17.

All providers except pharmacies can vaccinate any eligible New Yorker; pharmacies can vaccinate ages 60-plus and teachers per federal guidance starting March 10.

New Yorkers can make appointments at state-run vaccination sites by going to https://on.ny.gov/38DeBMz or calling 1-833-NYS-4-VAX. (Added March 9)

Semi-annual permits for the Freightway garage are now on sale and will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis. Permit applications will only be accepted by mail or via the drop box marked Parking Permits at the front entrance to village hall, 1001 Post Road. Having a permit does not guarantee a parking space.

There are no automatic renewals; existing permit holders must reapply. Permits, issued electronically by license plate number, will be valid from April 1 to Sept. 30, 2021. Semi-annual permits for residents and Scarsdale Village Center merchants and their employees are $605; the fee for nonresidents is $880. Payment must be by check or money order, payable to the Village of Scarsdale.

For more information, go to https://bit.ly/38aUAfp. (Added March 4)

All eligible Westchester County residents can now make appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine at the new FEMA/state-run vaccination site in Southwest Yonkers, New York National Guard Armory at 2 Quincy Place. The site is expected to offer 1,000 vaccines each day.

To schedule an appointment, go to https://on.ny.gov/38DeBMz. (Added March 4)

On Tuesday, March 16, from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Scarsdale residents can vote for village trustees and mayor at Scarsdale Congregational Church, One Heathcote Road.

Parking is available across the street from the church and CDC regulations must be followed: distancing and masks required.

Risk of contracting COVID-19 is a valid reason to vote by absentee ballot; eligible voters must apply for an absentee ballot by mail by March 9, or pick up a ballot at village hall until March 15 at 5 p.m.

Eligible voters may submit their absentee ballot by mail or in the drop box at village hall, 1001 Post Road, until the close of polls March 16.

Visit scarsdale.com for details. (Added March 2)

A limited number of COVID-19 vaccine appointments for persons 65 and older will be available in Valhalla Wednesday and Thursday, March 3 and 4, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If interested, respond immediately with the following information emailed to recreation@scarsdale.com: name, date of birth, zip code, phone number and email address.

Because of the short timeline and limited number of appointments, the rec department cannot guarantee an appointment until confirmed by Westchester County.

Questions? Call 914-722-1160. (Added March 2)

Apiary has partnered with Head Start, a program serving pre-school children from low-income families, and is collecting books for children from birth to 5 years at its restaurant, 157 Larchmont Ave. in Larchmont. Books will be accepted until March 31. Apiary at the Library is the new library café. (Added March 2)

Due to the present situation between White Plains Hospital and United Healthcare/Oxford, in response to many requests from residents, Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps will be providing service to Greenwich Hospital as a pilot program for the next 60 days.

The pilot program will measure turnaround time for SVAC ambulances going to Greenwich Hospital. At the end of the 60 days, SVAC will evaluate the data and make a decision on whether to continue regular service to Greenwich Hospital.

Emergent calls will continue to go to the nearest appropriate facility. According to a White Plains Hospital representative, patients transported to WPH who have United Healthcare/Oxford insurance do have coverage for emergency room visits within the parameters of their policy.

SVAC is the primary 911 EMS provider of the village of Scarsdale and north end of New Rochelle. In continuous operation for more than 50 years, it provides the highest level of prehospital care authorized in the State of New York while maintaining lower operating costs through a combination of volunteer and paid providers. SVAC responds to more than 1,800 calls annually with its fleet of four modern ambulances, three certified fly cars, and a specialty all-terrain utility vehicle. Each year, SVAC's training program graduates dozens of new state certified EMTs, including high school seniors through Scarsdale's Senior Options program. In 2019, SVAC received the coveted Chairman's Award from the Westchester Regional EMS Council for its contribution to EMS education in the county. (Added Feb. 25)

Due to the snow, village hall offices are closed Thursday, Feb. 18. Sanitation is planned as scheduled, though perhaps running a bit late, as possible reduced staffing.

Staff will be working remotely, returning calls and replying to emails. (Added Feb. 18)

Tackle football registration

Boys and girls, grades 3 to 8, are eligible to register for tackle football.

Competition against neighboring communities will be held Saturday or Sunday mornings, and leagues will be formed — grades 3 and 4; grades 5 and 6; grades 7 and 8. Practices will be scheduled Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:45 to 7 p.m. at Scarsdale High School’s turf field.

All CDC, NYS and Westchester County Department of Health COVID-19 safety guidelines and protocols will be followed.

The registration deadline is March 3. To register, go to https://bit.ly/2BlPYWg, Activities and Special Events. (Added Feb. 17)

The Scarsdale rec department and the neighborhood athletic associations offer softball to girls from kindergarten to sixth grade. The season runs from Saturday, April 17 to Saturday, June 19. Volunteer coaches are needed.

The registration deadline is March 14; the fee is $90. For more info or to register, go to https://bit.ly/2BlPYWg, Activities and Special Events. (Added Feb. 17)

For the 10th consecutive year, the League of Women Voters of Scarsdale will select two high school students to attend the annual Students Inside Albany Conference taking place Friday, May 21 from 4 to 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Any sophomore, junior or senior who attends Scarsdale High School or resides in the school district is eligible to apply.

This year the format will be virtual. During this program, similar to past years, the agenda will be packed with tools to instruct students on how to influence public policy decision-making at the state level. Similarly, the highlight of the in-person program of meeting with legislators will continue, as the League will arrange virtual meetings in small groups with state legislators to discuss issues and advocacy. The conference will continue to be free for students to attend.

Applications and more information are available on the LWVS’s website under the Youth Programs tab at http://bit.ly/37kcfRk and are due by March 3. For more info, email LWVSyouthprograms@gmail.com. (Added Feb. 17)

The Scarsdale School District asks parents whose children completed kindergarten through fifth grade in the 2020-21 school year to fill out a “Family Interest Survey” regarding a three-week summer enrichment program. The survey, at http://bit.ly/2MVNdBf, closes Friday, Feb. 12, at 5 p.m. The program would be held Monday through Friday, July 6 to July 23, from 9 to 11 a.m., at two elementary schools. (Added Feb. 11)

The Scarsdale library will be closed Monday, Feb. 15, in observance of Presidents Day. (Added Feb. 11)

Scarsdale High School has declared Feb. 10 Student Appreciation Day. The PTA and local merchants encourage SHS students to take some well deserved “me” time and enjoy discounts on tasty treats around town just by showing your SHS student ID. Some of the local businesses participating are Giannoni’s, Bango Bowls, Parkway Café, Scarsdale Pizza Station, Starbucks (train station), Scooop Shop, Italian Village and Buon Amici. (Added Feb. 9)

Village hall will be closed Friday, Feb. 12 and Monday, Feb. 15. (Added Feb. 9)

The Weinberg Nature Center is looking for six adults, age 18 and over, to volunteer three or more hours a week at the Mamaroneck Road nature center, helping to organize and clean the animal classroom and to socialize Weinberg animals with the support of the director and certified wildlife rehabilitator/animal curator.

No background experience working with native/exotic animals and/or animal care cleaning is necessary — just a willingness to learn. The director will give you a tour of the nature center to determine what you are comfortable or not comfortable doing. Most important, you come with a positive attitude, ability to blend in with routine, be flexible, follow COVID-19 guidelines and have a general appreciation of animals.

For more info and to sign up, go to http://bit.ly/3oPdsGq. (Added Feb. 4)

The Scarsdale Business Alliance (SBA) is seeking community support from individuals and corporate sponsors for its next major initiative: to purchase and maintain the 2021 Dine the ’Dale tent area on Spencer Place.

From June through December 2020, in an effort to support Scarsdale Village and our local merchants during the global pandemic, the SBA organized and executed the Dine the ’Dale tent initiative, which involved leasing and installing a 2,500 square foot tent on Spencer Place along with picnic tables placed under and adjacent to the tent. The initiative was a huge success, creating a safe destination for multigenerational community members to gather, dine and socialize, while bringing vitality to the downtown center and supporting local businesses, including 27 participating restaurants.

As a result of the initiative’s overwhelming success, the SBA is seeking funding to purchase and maintain the tent area again this year, and for future usage as well. The tent will be installed by April 1 and will remain up through August, with the possibility of being extended through November, similar to last year. In addition to being a safe place to gather and dine, the SBA hopes to offer programming during the late afternoon and evenings from local businesses, nonprofit organizations and service providers.

The SBA is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to supporting the village of Scarsdale and its local businesses. It works with local merchants, government, property owners, real estate corporations, community members and other local groups to help make Scarsdale a thriving village.

Like all other businesses, the SBA suffered financially in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many merchant members were unable to pay their annual dues, and free provisional memberships were given to all 10583 businesses in order for the SBA to offer its assistance and services to its local businesses. In addition, SBA’s annual fundraising events were cancelled.

SBA community donor levels: $1,000 Leader, $500 Benefactor, $250 Friend, $100 Patron, $50 Supporter (name will be recognized on the SBA website and in The Scarsdale Inquirer and Scarsdale10583 thank you ads).

SBA corporate sponsor levels: $10,000 Presenting Sponsor (limit 4), $5,000 Platinum Sponsor, $2,500 Gold Sponsor, $1,000 Silver Sponsor (name/logo will be recognized on the SBA website and social media platforms, included in The Scarsdale Inquirer and Scarsdale10583 thank you ads, and logo printed on sponsor signage. Presenting Sponsor logos will be affixed to the tent).

Corporate sponsorship must be confirmed prior to March 1 to be included in onsite signage.

To donate, go to http://bit.ly/3cBf8RA.

For more info, go to https://scarsdalebusinessalliance.com. (Added Feb. 3)

The Scarsdale Public Library has updated its website with a new look and improved navigation. The site is fully responsive and easy to use on all electronic devices, including cellphones. The navigation is simplified with direct links to the pages you most use. There’s a pop-up box when you sign on that allows you to share reactions or make suggestions.

Go to scarsdalelibrary.org. (Added Feb. 3)

A public membership meeting of the Scarsdale Forum will feature Mayor Marc Samwick on Thursday, Feb. 11, at 8 p.m., to discuss the issues currently facing the village of Scarsdale at this unprecedented time and to give an overview of the current direction of the budget.

To register, go to http://bit.ly/2YGFt8g. (Added Feb. 3)

A public hearing of the board of appeals will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. to consider the following applications: special use permits to construct swimming pools at 28 Garden Road, 12 South Woods Road, 46 Meadow Road, 18 Innes Road and 3 Torrence Place.

Members of the public wishing to present comments may access the meeting at http://bit.ly/2MN4CLO or by calling 1-929-436-2866 and entering Meeting ID: 951 2797 4146. (Added Feb. 3)

The Greenburgh Nature Center offers private programs for small groups and families with children of all ages. Led by expert naturalists and ranging in topics for interactive 1 to 1.5 hour experiences, animal and ecological programs will delight nature lovers of all ages.

As scheduling allows, reservations are accepted Monday through Sunday for most of the Back to Nature programs. Barnyard Opening programs, Goat Walks and Birds of Prey are all offered seven days a week, while Night Hikes and Barn Closings are currently being offered Sunday through Thursday.

To ensure everyone’s safety, wearing a mask is strongly encouraged at the nature center.

To register or for more information, contact Greg at 914-813-1834 or email gwechgelaer@greenburghnaturecenter.org. (Feb. 3)

The deadline to pay the second half of school taxes is Jan. 31, but since that date falls on a Sunday, payments are accepted at village hall by 5 p.m. Feb. 1, or online at scarsdale.com before midnight Feb. 1. (Updated Jan. 28)

Westchester County Executive George Latimer has instructed the county’s Department of Seniors Programs & Services (DSPS) to use all available resources to help the county’s senior population navigate the vaccine appointment process. DSPS has an information and assistance phone line to assist Westchester’s seniors on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 914-813-6300. (Added Jan. 27)

Ellen Plum, one of the three candidates nominated to run for Scarsdale village trustee, has withdrawn her application. The Citizens Nominating Committee said it would review applicants to run for a two-year term on the board of trustees in the village election on March 16. Potential applicants can contact Steve Pass at smpass@gmail.com (917-744-5026) or Eric Lichtenstein at edlichtenstein@gmail.com (917-864-1122) or contact any other CNC member to express interest.

Applications are due Sunday, Jan. 31. The CNC plans to meet on Feb. 1 at 8 p.m. to review new applications.

In addition, anyone who wishes to run for mayor or trustee can submit a petition directly to the village clerk. Details are available on the New York State Board of Elections website.

The first day to submit a candidate’s petition at village hall, 1001 Post Road, is Feb. 2; all petitions must be received in the clerk’s office by 5 p.m. on Feb. 9. (Added Jan. 27)

On Monday, Feb. 1, at 6:30 p.m., the board of education will hold a school budget study session with the following agenda: an update on the district's Restart Planning, a personnel report, information about the district's demographic and enrollment projections; discussion of the 2021-22 preliminary school calendar, an update by the Board Committee on Community Engagement, and proposed Scarsdale Teachers Institute courses.

The budget study session and the business meeting will take place in the high school auditorium. The meeting will be livestreamed and public comment will take placein person and via Zoom.To participate in public comment periods virtually, click the link on the District Calendar at https://www.scarsdaleschools.k12.ny.us/. (Added Jan. 27)

How do you perceive diversity and inclusion in Scarsdale? The Ad Hoc Council to Combat Racism and Bias (CCRB) has launched a Community Experience questionnaire. Every Scarsdale resident is requested to complete the online questionnaire, indicating whether they have experienced racism, bias, or discrimination in Scarsdale, and, if so, to share such experiences with the council. In addition, residents are encouraged to provide ideas focused on how Scarsdale can be a more inclusive community.

Nonresidents are encouraged to complete the questionnaire as well. Hard copies are available in the village hall lobby at 1001 Post Road and may also be requested by emailing CCRB@Scarsdale.com.

Feedback received will help to inform future public meetings on this topic and help to shape the findings and recommendations report that will be prepared and presented to the village board of trustees. Responses to the Community Experience questionnaire should be completed by Feb. 5. (Added Jan. 27)

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly expanded and renovated Greenacres Elementary School will be held Friday, Jan. 22, at 9 a.m. Attendance at this event is limited and by invitation only; however, the event will be livestreamed on SPS-TV and Facebook. The program can be found here. The school district will send out links Friday morning so that community members may view a video tour of, and interview about, the process and new spaces. (Added Jan. 21)

Scarsdale children's librarians will choose books for kids based on the child's preferences and titles they have read and loved. Parents choose what type of book and how many they would like chosen for them.

Go to https://www.scarsdalelibrary.org/curbside-kids, fill out the form and when your request is processed, you will receive an email with instructions on how to schedule a pickup time. (Added Jan. 20)

The Judicial Qualifications Advisory Committee is seeking individuals interested in serving as the village of Scarsdale’s acting village justice. The acting village justice serves in the absence or incapacity of the village justice. The committee screens candidates for this position and reports its assessment of the candidates’ qualifications to the mayor. The mayor appoints the acting village justice with confirmation by the village board of trustees. The acting village justice serves a one-year term commencing April 5, 2021.

The committee welcomes all qualified applicants who live in the village of Scarsdale and are members in good standing of the New York State Bar with courtroom experience. Interested persons should send a letter of interest and résumé to Angela Martin by email to personnel@scarsdale.com. The deadline for receipt of materials is Friday, Feb. 5 at noon. If the committee wishes to interview a candidate, it will contact the candidate directly after the deadline for submissions has passed. (Added Jan. 19)

The Scarsdale School District asks parents with children who will be attending kindergarten during the 2021-22 school year to complete online kindergarten registration by Sunday, Jan. 31. Although prospective kindergartners may register at any time prior to the start of the school year, completing this process early ensures a smooth screening and placement process. Children whose fifth birthday falls on or before Dec. 31, 2021, may be registered for the 2021-22 school year.

To register online, visit www.scarsdaleschools.org/registration.

Enrollment in one of the five elementary schools (Edgewood, Fox Meadow, Greenacres, Heathcote and Quaker Ridge) is determined by the neighborhood in which you reside. If you do not know which elementary school serves your neighborhood, call the district registrar, Nunzia Mauro, at 914-721-2444 or email registrar@scarsdaleschools.org. (Added Jan. 19)

Farmers and food makers who spend the summer at Larchmont, Rye and New Rochelle farmers markets will come together for the winter in Mamaroneck. Shop for locally grown produce, small batch baked goods, pickles, seafood, meats and more on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. outside the pavilion in Harbor Island Park.

For more info, visit https://bit.ly/2XlrVyo. (Added Jan. 14)

As part of the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the League of Women Voters of Scarsdale, New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, NY Attorney General Letitia James, Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and Westchester District Attorney Mimi Rocah will discuss a variety of political and social topics Sunday, Jan. 24, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

This is an opportunity to see your elected officials discuss their priorities for 2021 as well as their roles and responsibilities in light of the pandemic and broader civic unrest.

The discussion will be moderated by LWVS member and immediate past president, Janice Starr.

For more information about the event, visit http://bit.ly/3jlFbvR.

To register for the webinar, go to http://bit.ly/3nOPTND.

Questions? Email Leah Dembitzer at lwvspresident@gmail.com. (Added Jan. 14)

Students help elderly sign up for vaccines

Juliette Silk, a junior at Scarsdale High School, started a free community service called Vax Helpers in response to the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine to people 75 years and older, now extended to 65-year-olds. The rollout has presented a technology challenge for elderly people, many of whom do not have smartphones or email addresses. Vax Helpers acts as a tech support service.

Some of Silk’s friends are now helping as well. Samantha Friedland created flyers, found places to spread the word and organized documents in order to teach other friends how to help others sign up for the vaccine.

Using the patient’s basic personal information to sign up, they have already signed up a number of senior citizens. Silk can be reached at 914-574-7863 to learn more about the service. Leave a voicemail if needed. (Added Jan. 13)

Under the leadership of Westchester County Executive George Latimer, the county’s existing — and newly formed — advisory boards are seeking new applicants to sit on the Asian American, Arab American, Hispanic and African American advisory boards to bring fresh ideas into county government. These boards provide guidance and recommendations to the county executive and the board of legislators on matters of policy in Westchester.

Legislation creating the African American Advisory Board can be found at http://bit.ly/35fKfgH.

Arab American Advisory Board Executive Order can be found at https://bit.ly/35hcLi0.

Asian American Advisory Board Executive Order can be found at https://bit.ly/3hSQEnl.

Legislation creating the Hispanic Advisory Board can be found at http://bit.ly/35jah2Q.

Individuals interested in applying should contact ce@westchestergov.com or call 914-995-2900 for more information. (Added Jan. 7)

The Scarsdale Drug and Alcohol Task Force offers free, confidential and informal meetings for parents concerned about their kids who struggle with anxiety, depression and/or emotional dysregulation.

Meetings for parents run 90 minutes and are held on Jan. 14 and Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. and Jan. 21 at noon.

To register, go to http://bit.ly/3pV1YCd. (Added Jan. 6)

The 2021 School Board Nominating Committee (SBNC) election — mail-in ballot only — will end at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12. For information about the candidates and a copy of the mail-in ballot, go to https://scarsdalesbnc.com/. (Added Jan. 5)

Rotary Club of Scarsdale has received approval from Rotary International for a matching grant and has partnered with Feeding Westchester. For every dollar donated to the Feeding Westchester Drive, Rotary Club of Scarsdale will match that dollar up to a total amount of $10,000.

Go to https://scarsdalerotary.org/feeding-westchester for more info. (Added Jan. 1)

Following its public organizational meeting, the Citizens Nominating Committee seeks Scarsdale residents for the offices of village mayor and village trustee. All village residents are invited to seek nomination and may contact CNC chair Eric Lichtenstein at 917-864-1122 or edlichtenstein@gmail.com, CNC vice chair Steve Pass at 917-744-5026 or smpass@gmail.com, or any elected member of the CNC.

For more info, visit http://bit.ly/3nnCEDP.

Deadlines for applications for the next three meetings are 5 p.m. on Jan. 1, 6 and 15. (Added Dec. 17)

On Dec. 1, the New York State Thruway Authority announced new toll rates for the Gov. Mario Cuomo Bridge, effective Jan. 1, 2021.

For Westchester residents who opt into a new resident discount plan, the current rate of $4.75 will remain flat through the end of 2022. Residents must provide documentation that their vehicles are registered in Westchester. For those who do not opt into the discount plan, the rate will be $5.25 in 2021 and then $5.75 in 2022.

For those who cross the bridge at least 20 times per month, the current commuter plan rate of $3 will increase to $3.15 in 2021 and then $3.45 in 2022.

For more information about the plans, visit www.e-zpassny.com, then click on Plan Descriptions. (Added Dec. 17)

The Scarsdale Public Library will close Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 at 12:30 p.m. On Christmas Day, Dec. 25, and New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, the library will be closed.

Questions? Call 914-722-1300 or email scaref@wlsmail.org. (Added Dec. 17)

Given the significant snowstorm set to hit the area tonight, the Scarsdale Public Schools will be closed Thursday, Dec. 17. Due to the magnitude of the storm predicted and the possibility of power outages and widespread closures there will be no remote instruction Thursday.School buildings are planned to reopen Friday, Dec. 18. No further communication will be provided unless that plan should need to change. (Added Dec. 16)

With snow in the forecast, the Scarsdale rec department is holding a snowman/snowwoman/snow animal contest.

Rules: Each family may submit only one entry, the snow creation must be built at your own residence and must be freestanding. Props, costumes and accessories are welcomed; the winners will be judged on creativity.

After completing the snow creation, email your family name and address to dwalczewski@scarsdale.com with the subject “SNOWMAN.” Include a photo in the email, which may be posted on the rec website or in its brochure. Have your family strike a pose next to the snow creation. Entries must be submitted by 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18. Judging will take place Friday afternoon; a judge may visit your home to get a closer look.

Winners will be posted on the rec website and notified via email by 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21. (Added Dec. 15)

Have a Heart for the Holidays Gift Drive will distribute presents to the parents and caretakers of 1,000 children in WJCS’s programs — a toy or a $25 Amazon gift card, depending on the age of the child. WJCS wants parents and caretakers to have the pleasure of giving to their child and also relieve some of the pressures being felt during this challenging time.

To support its COVID efforts, donations can be made at https://bit.ly/3oBBFQF. (Added Dec. 9)

The Scarsdale Summer Youth Tennis League continues to encourage donations to complete the funding gift to the village of Scarsdale for a new comfort station at the middle school field and six tennis courts. The nonprofit tennis league has publicly announced a gift of $10,000 to get the comfort station built as soon as possible.

Residents and donors should make checks payable to "Scarsdale Summer Youth Tennis League" and mail to 65 Fox Meadow Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583 as soon as possible before year-end for tax purposes.

The league will urge that a plaque with the name of the Scarsdale Summer Youth Tennis League and the names of any donors who give $500 to $1,000 to the project along with the names of our village board members be placed on the front of the new comfort station. This practice has been common with other public/private community projects.

Questions? Contact Bob Harrison, volunteer director of the summer league for 36 years, at 914 646-4054 (cell) by text or by email at proscars@aol.com. (Added Dec. 9)

The Scarsdale High School PTA Scholarship Fund for College helps to defray freshman year tuition costs for students in need of financial assistance by providing grants to graduating SHS seniors for their freshman year of college.

Every Scarsdale household recently received an appeal to support the Scarsdale High School PTA Scholarship Fund for College. While our community is generally one of means, there are families here affected by hardship, such as illness, divorce and business collapse, which can have devastating effects on a family’s ability to pay for college education. Due to the current pandemic, we expect student need to be even more significant this year.

The fund is administered under strict rules of confidence, and all money raised directly benefits qualified students. Scholarship funding comes solely from donations by Scarsdale residents, businesses and organizations.

To learn more and donate to the SHS PTA Scholarship Fund for College, visit https://bit.ly/3gtwcIM. Donations, which are tax-deductible, may also be mailed to SHS PTA Scholarship Fund for College, P.O Box 147 H, Scarsdale, NY 10583. (Added Dec. 9)

Scarsdale’s Board of Trustees will meet in work sessions with the budget officer and staff for budget discussions Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Members of the public wishing to participate can go to https://zoom.us/j/93183703358, or call 1-929-436-2866 and enter Meeting ID 931 8370 3358. (Added Dec. 9)

Scarsdale Middle School is conducting a food drive during the holiday season. Food bags of sides or desserts will be collected until Dec. 11 for Feeding Westchester. Items must fit into a gallon-sized Ziploc bag and be newly purchased with nutrition facts and ingredients on labels.

Bags can be dropped at the middle school daily, for either in-person or remote students. Suggested items include instant potato pouch, corn muffin mix, cans of fruit cocktail, green beans, cream of mushroom soup and Vienna sausages; tuna salad kit with crackers, cereal bar, brownie mix, box of pudding mix, cake mix, frosting, pie crust mix and can of pie filling.

For more info, go to https://bit.ly/39tXzBj or contact jstrobel@scarsdaleschools.org. (Added Dec. 2)

Greenburgh Nature Center will hold outdoor, socially distanced programs for children and families of all ages through the winter.

Back to Nature Series programs can be booked for private, hourlong sessions. These intimate, naturalist-led programs cover a range of animal and ecological topics. New this winter: Winter Animal Friends, Maple Sugaring, Winter Birds and All About Owls.

GNC will also host the next session of Naturalist School this winter, offered in five-week sessions. Children will enrich their traditional school year curriculum through STEAM-influenced nature activities.

The Greenburgh Nature Center is located at 99 Dromore Road off of Central Avenue.

For more info or to register, go to greenburghnaturecenter.org. (Added Dec. 2)

On Friday, Dec. 4, at 6 p.m., there will be an interactive virtual holiday celebration featuring shoutouts and song requests hosted by Joe Rooney, holiday musical performances by Hoff-Barthelson Music School and the Scarsdale High School a capella group, a menorah blessing by Cantor Amanda Kleinman of Westchester Reform Temple, raffles sponsored by the Scarsdale Business Alliance (visit https://bit.ly/373K9ZJ to purchase raffle tickets in advance), tree and menorah lighting presented by Mayor Marc Samwick and Santa making his way around town after the show. Keep an eye out your window!

No registration is necessary. To participate, go to https://streamfr.ee/rooneytunes/. (Added Nov. 24)

The Scarsdale Business Alliance (SBA) Holiday Shop & Dine the ’Dale initiative continues through Dec. 31. During this time, village businesses are each running their own promotions, offering a variety of sales and special holiday items.

A central part of the SBA campaign is the holiday raffle, where more than 50 local businesses have donated gift cards and items to be raffled off throughout the holiday season. Raffle drawings will begin Friday, Dec. 4 at this year’s Scarsdale Village “Virtual Light the ’Dale Event,” and will continue throughout the month. These raffle items are a way for merchants to say thank you to the community for their support throughout the pandemic, and also a way to encourage people to continue to shop local.

Raffle tickets are available for purchase for $10 each at www.scarsdalebusinessalliance.com, with a package of six for $50. Additionally, people can purchase raffle tickets by accessing the scan code located on posters throughout each of Scarsdale’s retail hubs.

Raffle item donors include Akai Lounge, BLVD, Bronx River Books, Cheryl’s closet, Club Pilates Scarsdale, Current Home, Equinox, Eye Gallery, Eye Q Optometrist, Flourish Baking Co., Great Stuff, Greenwich Medical Spa, Häagen-Dazs, Holsten Jewelers, I Am More Scarsdale, Jewels by Joanne, Julius Michael Scarsdale Hair Salon, La Dentelliere, La Renaissance Bakery, Learning Express Toys, Lulu Cake Boutique, Madelyn Jordon Fine Art, Mariachi Loco ll, Meritage, Mixology, Orangetheory Fitness Scarsdale, Pamela Robbins, Pampered Chef, Parkway Cafe, PixieLane Elanit, PLUSHBLOW, Popojito, Rothmans, Repertoire Dance Shop, Rudy's Music, Sapori, Scarsdale Acupuncture, Scarsdale Flower Boutique, Scarsdale Integrative Medicine, Scarsdale Pilates, Scarsdale Prep, Scarsdale Woman's Exchange, Scent Fluence, Stretchlab Scarsdale, The 808 Bistro, The Dark Horse, The Shade Store, Village Computer Shop, Wilson & Son Jewelers, Yeomiji and Zachys.

This year more than ever, Scarsdale brick and mortar businesses need the community’s support. Due to the global pandemic, certain safety measures will be followed, such as social distancing, mask requirements and density restrictions. Just like the rest of the country, Scarsdale is expanding the concept of Black Friday to cover the entire period between Thanksgiving and Christmas, as sales will occur over a longer period of time in order to reduce overcrowding.

The SBA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the village of Scarsdale and its local businesses. Like all other businesses, the SBA suffered financially this year as well. Many merchant members were unable to pay their annual dues, and free provisional memberships were given to all 10583 businesses in order for the SBA to offer its assistance and services to its local businesses. Proceeds from the raffle sale will support the Scarsdale Business Alliance and all of its members. (Added Nov. 24)

On Dec. 1, the Scarsdale Public Library will resume book drop-off and contactless pickup only at 54 Olmsted Road. To provide for proper social distancing, patrons may reserve hourlong time slots to pick up their materials via the library’s website; only a three-hour advance notice for reservations, allowing for same day hold and pickup in many cases, is required.

Due to successfully moving all library materials into the new building, patrons will be able to place holds and borrow from the library’s full and expanded on-site collection. In addition, Scarsdale residents can continue to access thousands of titles through the interlibrary loan program from both public libraries and academic institutions.

Library hours for book drop-off and holds pickup starting Dec. 1 are: Monday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and closed on Sundays. The library will not charge fines during the transition phase and all due dates are extended to Dec. 15.

Staff will be available by phone during these business hours and the community can continue to message the library for reader advisory, reference services and general help at any time at scaref@wlsmail.org. (Added Nov. 24)

On Thursday, Dec. 10, from 8 to 9:30 p.m., Assemblywoman Amy Paulin will discuss one of the most unusual legislative sessions in Albany’s history as well as her preview for the 2021 session.

The program will take place over Zoom beginning at 8 p.m. but those who want to socialize over Zoom in an informal fashion may enter the Zoom room at 7:30. All members of the public are welcome.

Registration is required at https://bit.ly/2Hs2fMi. (Added Nov. 23)

The Scarsdale Citizens Nominating Committee invites the public to observe its organizational meeting via Zoom on Monday, Nov. 30, at 8 p.m. To follow the meeting, go to https://bit.ly/3nAV5F1 and learn more about Scarsdale's nonpartisan system for selecting candidates to run for village office.

The CNC consists of 30 elected Scarsdale residents who represent their neighborhood election units (Edgewood, Fox Meadow, Greenacres, Heathcote and Quaker Ridge). Ten new members are elected to the CNC each November to serve staggered three-year terms. The volunteer group will meet from November to January to seek, interview and evaluate potential candidates to run for village office. This year the CNC will nominate individuals to run for three openings on the Scarsdale Village Board and village mayor. Trustee Seth Ross will be finishing his second two-year term and Trustees Rochelle Waldman and Jonathan Lewis will be completing their first two-year term. Village Mayor Marc Samwick will be finishing his two-year term. The general village election will be held at village hall Tuesday, March 16.

Scarsdale's nonpartisan system has been operating successfully for over 100 years, following a contentious election in 1909. The goal of the nonpartisan system is to attract qualified citizens who would otherwise avoid campaigning, but would be willing to run for office in elections. The CNC's deliberations and due diligence on all potential nominees is kept confidential to further encourage well-qualified volunteers to apply for a spot on the nonpartisan slate. Potential candidates also have the option to run for office outside of the nonpartisan system under provisions of New York State law.

Interested in running for trustee or village mayor? Do you know someone who would serve the village of Scarsdale well? Contact any elected member of the CNC, or inform the CNC chair, Eric Lichtenstein, at 917-864-1122 or edlichtenstein@gmail.com, or CNC vice chair, Steve Pass, at 917-744-5026 or smpass@gmail.com. (Added Nov. 23)

Vehicles are not allowed to be parked on any street in the village or at other public parking locations designated by the village manager between the hours of 2 and 6 a.m. from Nov. 1 to March 31. (Added Nov. 19)

Scarsdale Neighborhood Association Presidents (SNAP) has organized a six-week holiday season service to provide baked goods, books and toys to HOPE (Help Our People Eat) Community Services in New Rochelle. HOPE is the largest emergency food pantry and soup kitchen in this region. It needs 1,600 baked items every week for its client population, especially families and the elderly, as well as used books and new toys. SNAP’s goal is for Scarsdale to meet HOPE’s full 1,600 item need every week for the six consecutive weeks from Thanksgiving to the new year plus donate much needed books and toys.

Scarsdale residents can sign up for as many slots as they are able to bake, collect used books and/or collect and wrap new toys every week, from Nov. 23 to Dec. 28, with a minimum of 25 baking volunteers/families per week. Delivery of items will be to volunteer leads in Scarsdale each week, any day and any time up until Mondays at 2 p.m. All deliveries to HOPE will be Mondays from 3:30 to 4 p.m. by leads; volunteer families may also deliver their items personally to HOPE.

3 Ways To Participate:

Bake: Sign up for slot(s) to bake and individually wrap 65 baked items during one week. A minimum of 25 volunteers per week is needed. Great for folks who like to bake! Have fun, be festive!

Collect Used Books: Sign up for slot(s) to collect (and deliver) used or new books over the course of one week. Call friends, family members, local libraries, etc.

Collect New Toys: Sign up for slot(s) to collect and deliver new toys over the course of one week.

To sign up, go to https://bit.ly/3kJ02tA. There are three sheets (tabs): baking, used books, new toys.

SNAP is an organization comprised of the presidents of each of Scarsdale’s 15 neighborhood associations. Every resident of Scarsdale is eligible to join his or her neighborhood association, which is based on street address. Once you are on a mailing list you will be kept informed of matters pertaining to your specific neighborhood. The purpose of SNAP is to help facilitate communication between the village, school district and residents as well as to promote the welfare and neighborly spirit of Scarsdalians. The presidents meet together monthly, usually with the mayor and other staff members.

The neighborhood associations are a great source of information, they advocate for common causes and issues, and they organize neighborhood events.

For more information, go to https://bit.ly/3osEPal, pages 4 and 5, to find your neighborhood president or contact SNAP president Sarah Bell at SNAP-Pres10583@gmail.com. (Added Nov. 18)

Santa will be making his way through Scarsdale to pick up letters from good little children. Beginning Monday, Nov. 23, Santa's mailboxes will be located by Chase Bank on East Parkway, the post office on Chase Road, in front of Metro Deli on Palmer Avenue and in front of Scarsdale Village Hall!

The deadline for submitting letters is Sunday, Dec. 13. (Added Nov. 18)

The Scarsdale Safe Coalition presents a recorded video created by the Safe Coalition: Children, Families, Community. Lauren Pomerantz, LCSW, coordinator of the Safe Coalition, is joined by local domestic violence experts in Westchester County discussing the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on domestic violence in Westchester County. Experts will share a snapshot of the many collaborative resources available to families.

The conversation is moderated by Laura Daniels, a family law attorney, and includes Susan Carroll, director of training, outreach and education at the Pace Women’s Justice Center; Michelle James-Walker, director of the Westchester County Family Justice Center; Alexa Koffman, Prevention Program coordinator and counselor at Hope’s Door and Darlene Reda, program administrator at Westchester County Office for Women.

To view the half hour video, go to https://bit.ly/3nw2tkY. (Added Nov. 17)

GolfWestchester is getting into the holiday spirit early by offering deals that add a 10 percent value to golf gift cards purchased from now until Thursday, Dec. 31. For example, $10 will be added to a $100 gift card; $20 to a $200 gift card. The gift cards can be purchased at all Westchester County golf courses — Maple Moor in White Plains; Saxon Woods in Scarsdale; Mohansic in Yorktown Heights; Hudson Hills in Ossining and Sprain Lake and Dunwoodie, both in Yonkers.

County Executive George Latimer said, “Our county’s six 18-hole golf courses were very popular last season, and we expect the same in 2021. No matter their age, skill level or frequency of participation, all players will appreciate the added monetary value that the ‘Black Friday’ gift cards offer. They’re fantastic presents for the golfers on your holiday list.”

For more info, go to golf.westchestergov.com. (Added Nov. 17)

The 2021 open enrollment period in a Qualified Health Plan began Nov. 1 for new applicants, Nov. 16 for returning consumers. The deadline to enroll in QHP coverage with a Jan. 1, 2021 start date is Dec. 15. The open enrollment period will end Jan. 31, 2021.

Free enrollment assistance is available to help individuals and small businesses enroll or renew their health coverage with NY State of Health, the state’s official health plan Marketplace. The Westchester County Department of Health Navigator Program offers telephone assistance in multiple languages at no charge.

Weekday, evening and weekend hours are available. For more information on navigator services, locations or to schedule a telephone appointment, call 914-995-6350 or email hnav@westchestergov.com.

To learn more about health coverage, go to www.nystateofhealth.ny.gov or call 1-855-355-5777. The NY State of Health customer service hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more health information, go to www.westchestergov.com/health. (Added Nov. 12)

As part of Scarsdale’s commitment to increase recycling and reduce waste, cooking oil is now accepted at the recycling center, 110 Secor Road, Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The bin is located next to the food scrap recycling drop-off site.

The oil collected will be recycled into biofuel, which will help reduce the carbon footprint and burn cleaner than fossil fuel alternatives. All liquid, vegetable-based cooking oils are accepted; mixing different types of cooking oils is okay.

For more info, go to https://bit.ly/3ng0Fw7. (Added Nov. 10)

If your class has ended, fill out a completed course survey at https://bit.ly/2IoHC3Z to help the Scarsdale Adult School plan for the winter and beyond. Constructive criticism and suggestions help improve its services.

Classes will continue via Zoom; online registration is open 24/7. If you have an idea for a new course or know of a teacher interested in joining the SAS faculty, email Director@ScarsdaleAdultSchool.org. (Added Nov. 10)

The newly renovated Scarsdale Public Library at 54 Olmsted Road will reopen soon in a modified way and would like families with young children to answer a quick survey by Friday, Nov. 13, at https://bit.ly/3jYGwbZ. (Added Nov. 4)

The Scarsdale rec department is calling all Scarsdale artists to participate in a new program. Whether a beginner, advanced or professional, every artist in the village is invited to sketch a favorite building or location, view or image, that they would like to submit for all to see.

Determine what level you feel you are, sketch something or someplace that can be verified as located in Scarsdale and submit a physical sketch of up to 11-by-17 inches along with a $10 entrance fee (to be allocated for prizes). Artwork and waivers must be physically submitted by Monday, Nov. 16 by 5 p.m. to the rec department in village hall, 1001 Post Road.

Winners will be announced via Zoom Tuesday, Nov. 24, where all winning sketches will be presented. You must register before submitting artwork at https://bit.ly/2BlPYWg, Activities and Special Events. Absolutely no refunds.

For more info, visit www.scarsdale.com/recreation. (Added Nov. 3)

As the library at 54 Olmsted Road is being prepared to reopen, curbside pickup of holds will be temporarily suspended at the Loft, 244 Heathcote Road. The last day for pickups is Friday, Nov. 6. Starting Nov. 2, the Loft will not appear as a hold or pickup location in the system. It is suggested that you choose a neighboring library as a pickup location or that you suspend holds during this period.

To return items, the book drop will continue to be open at the Loft Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. No fines will be charged during the transition phase and all due dates will be extended to Dec. 15.

Questions? Email scaref@wlsmail.org. (Added Nov. 3)

Although administered by the nonpartisan Procedure Committee and not through the Westchester County Board of Elections, all qualified Scarsdale voters are eligible to participate in the Citizens Nominating Committee election, which is by mail-in ballot only this year. The deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 10. One need not be a supporter of the nonpartisan system to participate; go to https://www.scarsdaleprocedurecommittee.org/. (Added Nov. 3)

The poet laureate program is managed as a partnership between ArtsWestchester and the Westchester County’s executive’s office.

Applications for the 2021-22 poet laureate must be submitted by Nov. 16 at 11:59 p.m. The poet laureate’s two-year term will run from Jan. 1, 2021 to Dec. 31, 2022.

Applications are only accepted through ArtsWestchester’s grant site at https://bit.ly/3jCdrTN.

Eligibility requirements and terms may be seen at https://bit.ly/37OccON.

The selected poet laureate will serve a two-year term and receive an honorarium of $1,250 per year to fulfill the post’s duties. Additional funds of up to $500 will be available for materials and other approved costs associated with the community engagement programs the poet laureate facilitates. (Added Oct. 28)

All those pumpkins and gourds that have been sitting on your front steps or that will decorate your Thanksgiving table can be turned into compost. Three easy ways to recycle: Place them in or next to your food scrap recycling bin, bring them directly to the food scrap drop-off site at the recycling center, 110 Secor Road (put them on or in front of the wall behind the food scrap collection bins) or place them with your yard waste. (Added Oct. 28)

Voting for the November general election has begun and is going smoothly. This is a summary of what to expect, whether you are voting (1) by absentee ballot; (2) in person during the last few days of early voting; or (3) in person on Election Day.

1. Voting by absentee ballot

Those who have applied for and received absentee ballots must submit them by mail or by drop off by Nov. 3. Voters may go in person to the board of elections at 25 Quarropas St., White Plains to apply for an absentee ballot until Nov. 2. The official absentee ballot package includes (1) a ballot, (2) a security ballot envelope and (3) a mailing envelope. After marking the absentee ballot with choices for each office, a voter must insert the ballot into the security ballot envelope, seal the security ballot envelope, and sign and date the outside of that envelope. The security ballot envelope must then be placed inside the mailing envelope, which must be sealed.

Completed absentee ballots submitted by mail must contain proper postage, be postmarked by Nov. 3, and received by the Westchester County Board of Elections by Nov. 10. Mailed absentee ballots without a postmark must be received by Wednesday, Nov. 4, to be counted.

Voters wishing to drop off completed absentee ballots may do so in 1 of 3 ways. Completed absentee ballots may be (1) dropped off during regular business hours to a clerk at the front desk of the Westchester County Board of Elections at 25 Quarropas St.; (2) placed into secure drop-boxes or bags stationed at any of the early voting polling locations during the hours of early voting; and (3) placed into secure drop boxes or bags stationed at Nov. 3 Election Day polling locations. A voter does not need to wait on line to drop off an absentee ballot in a secure drop-box/bag. Staff will be on hand to direct voters to these drop-boxes/bags.

2. Voting in person during early voting

Early voting continues through Sunday, Nov. 1. Westchester County residents may vote in person at any of the early voting polling locations in the county. Be sure to check early voting locations and times on the Westchester County Board of Elections website at https://bit.ly/37Kk8Rq. Early voting hours have been extended an hour due to long lines. Safety protocols will be in place at all voting polling locations. Election staff will ensure voters are masked, give voters an opportunity to sanitize hands or wear gloves, and encourage social distancing while waiting in line.

3. Voting in person on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3

If you choose to vote in person on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, you must vote ONLY at your assigned polling location , which can be found on the Westchester County Board of Elections website at https://bit.ly/34cEdO0 or on Vote411.org. Your polling location may be different than in past years. If you are voting on Election Day, it is very important to check your assigned polling place, because some of them may have changed. Special note regarding Greenacres: some residents may not know that Greenacres Elementary School is open as an Election Day polling place. Safety protocols will be in place at all polling locations.

Below is a full list of Scarsdale's Election Day polling locations:

District #1 — Greenacres School — Multipurpose Room, Sage Terrace entrance

District #2 — Greenacres School — Multipurpose Room, Sage Terrace entrance

District #3 — Fox Meadow School — Gym, Chesterfield Road entrance

District #4 — Fox Meadow School — Gym, Chesterfield Road entrance

District #5 — Fox Meadow School — Gym, Chesterfield Road entrance

District #6 — Scarsdale High School — Café, entrance on Brewster Road

District #7 — Scarsdale High School — Café, entrance on Brewster Road

District #8 — Edgewood School — Gym — Parking lot entrance

District #9 — Edgewood School — Gym — Parking lot entrance

District #10 — Edgewood School — Gym — Parking lot entrance

District #11 — Fox Meadow School — Gym, Chesterfield Road entrance

District #12 — Fox Meadow School — Gym, Chesterfield Road entrance

District #13 — Heathcote School — Gym, Palmer Avenue entrance

District #14 — Heathcote School — Gym, Palmer Avenue entrance

District #15 — Quaker Ridge School — Multipurpose Room, 125 Weaver St.

District #16 — Quaker Ridge School — Multipurpose Room, 125 Weaver St.

District #17 — Heathcote School — Gym, Palmer Avenue entrance

District #18 — Heathcote School — Gym, Palmer Avenue entrance

District #19 — Greenacres School — Multipurpose Room, Sage Terrace entrance

4. A note about election night expectations

Election officials have stated that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, they expect a significant increase in mailed absentee ballots for the Nov. 3 general election. This will require election officials to adapt their ballot counting practices, and tallying votes will necessarily take more time. It is highly likely that ballots will be counted late into the night on Election Day all over the country. In New York State, absentee ballots that are postmarked by Nov. 3 are accepted until Nov. 10. So those ballots cannot be counted until Nov. 11. The League urges voters to be patient. Voters should not expect all election results to be called or announced on Election Day as in previous elections. A delayed result due to an increased number of mailed ballots is to be expected and indicates that the system is working to ensure the integrity of our election process. A complete and accurate ballot count is more important than a fast ballot count.

In this centennial year celebrating the passage of the 19th Amendment, the League urges all voters to exercise their right to make their voices heard. If you have any questions regarding voting, contact the Scarsdale League of Women Voters, Voter Service chairs at LWVSVoterService@gmail.com. (Added Oct. 28)

The League of Women Voters of Westchester County has asked for volunteers to become poll monitors during early voting: Oct. 24 to Nov. 1, and on Election Day, Nov. 3, to ensure voting rights are protected during Election 2020. You may monitor social media, monitor one assigned poll location in person, or monitor several assigned poll locations by driving by. Monitors are requested to observe if there are any issues, i.e., long lines, issues with machines, delays, voter intimidation.

There will be 17 early voting centers and more than 300 poll locations on Election Day in Westchester County.

Completing a 90-minute training session, facilitated by Common Cause New York, is mandatory. Training sessions are Thursday, Oct. 22 from 3 to 4:30 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 26, time TBD and possibly Tuesday, Oct. 27, time TBD.

Sign up at https://bit.ly/3jtrbjG.

(Updated Oct. 22)

Although the annual children’s Halloween parade through the village will not take place this year, the Scarsdale rec department is holding a free costume contest for all ages. The costume may be as an individual or family, and may include pets, props, backgrounds … but must be current (no old photos) with no photo manipulation (filters, photoshop). Costumes will be judged by creativity and photos will be posted on the Scarsdale rec department website and in The Scarsdale Inquirer. Gift certificates to local businesses will be awarded to the winners.

Photos should be emailed to dwalczewski@scarsdale.com by Wednesday, Oct. 28. (Added Oct. 21)

The Scarsdale Public Library at 54 Olmsted Road is preparing to reopen in a modified way in November. As library personnel need to adjust how people can access the library given COVID-19 regulations, they ask that you answer a quick survey by Oct. 31 letting them know what services are most important to you: https://bit.ly/3jiEMdw. (Added Oct. 21)

The Scarsdale Recreation Department has adopted a policy that all participants in recreation programs and independent sports organizations (ISO) must wear masks. Rec superintendent Brian Gray said the change is based on aligning all guidance as recreation departments and school districts share facilities. (Added Oct. 21)

Early voting in Westchester starts Saturday, Oct. 24. Avoid the crowds by casting your vote in person — early. You may cast your vote at any of the early voting locations in Westchester.

Westchester County early voting dates and times:

You may vote at any of these Westchester County early voting locations:

Eastchester Public Library, 11 Oakridge Place, Eastchester

Dobbs Ferry Village Hall, 112 Main St., Dobbs Ferry

Greenburgh Town Hall, 177 Hillside Ave., White Plains

Veterans Memorial Building, 210 Halstead Ave., Harrison

Pound Ridge Town House, 179 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge

Mamaroneck Town Center, 740 W. Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck

Mount Kisco Memorial Complex at Leonard Park, 1 Wallace Drive, Mount Kisco

Mount Pleasant Community Center, 125 Lozza Drive, Valhalla

Mount Vernon City Hall, 1 Roosevelt Square, Mount Vernon

New Rochelle City Hall Annex, 90 Beaufort Place, New Rochelle

Joseph G. Caputo Community Center, 95 Broadway, Ossining

Peekskill Nutrition Center — Neighborhood Center, 4 Nelson Ave., Peekskill

Somers Town House, 335 Route 202, Somers

Westchester County Board of Elections, 25 Quarropas St., White Plains

Grinton I. Will Library, 1500 Central Park Ave., Yonkers

Riverfront Library, One Larkin Center, Yonkers

Yorktown Cultural Center, 1974 Commerce St., Yorktown Heights.

If you have a completed absentee ballot, you may drop off your ballot at any of the early voting locations in Westchester via a contactless secure drop box or drop bag. For information on the absentee ballot drop box/bag plan, visit https://bit.ly/3o9j7YN.

The last day to apply for an absentee ballot through the mail is Oct. 27. The last day to apply for an absentee ballot in person at the board of elections is Nov. 2. For absentee ballot information, go to https://bit.ly/36ZzJdu. If you have any questions regarding voting, contact the Scarsdale League of Women Voters, voter service at: LWVSVoterService@gmail.com. Check https://www.vote411.org for detailed voter information.

Registered voters may also vote in person on Election Day, Nov. 3 at their assigned polling location. Scarsdale residents should note that Greenacres School has been added as one of Scarsdale's Election Day polling locations. To find your Election Day polling location, visit https://bit.ly/34cEdO0. (Added Oct. 21)

The United Way of Westchester and Putnam is asking residents — whether struggling financially or not — to complete a survey so it can learn more about the impact of COVID-19 on its local communities. Responses to the survey are confidential; the deadline to complete the survey is Oct. 27.

“COVID has been impacting lives for six months, with no clear end in sight. We are urging as many people as possible to take this 10-minute survey to help us to better understand the financial impact COVID-19 has on families across the Hudson Valley,” said Tom Gabriel, president and CEO of the United Way of Westchester and Putnam. “The results of this survey will help United Ways and organizations across the state better respond to the needs of New York citizens.”

Go to www.uwwp.org/COVID19survey/ to complete the survey or visit www.uwwp.org for more information. (Added Oct. 21)

The Citizens Nominating Committee Election on Tuesday, Nov. 10 is by mail-in ballot only; there will be no in-person voting this year.

The election brochure, to be sent to residents soon, will include a copy of the ballot and biographies of all CNC candidates. There will be instructions for mailing the ballot early to the Procedure Committee, which conducts the election.

The ballot will also be available soon on the Procedure Committee's website, www.scarsdaleprocedurecommittee.org. Ballots must be received by the Procedure Committee, P.O. Box 284, Scarsdale, NY 10583, at the Chase Road post office no later than 5 p.m. on Nov. 10. (Added Oct. 15)

There will be a work session of the Scarsdale Village Board of Trustees via Zoom Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 5 p.m. Those wishing to participate can do so at https://zoom.us/j/93183703358, or call 1-929-436-2866 and enter Meeting ID 931 8370 3358.

Agenda: Fiscal year 2020-21 year-to-date budget review update; fiscal year 2021-22 budget planning; discussion of target unassigned fund balance. (Added Oct. 15)

The Scarsdale Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation will perform scheduled maintenance on all village playgrounds to refresh the safety surfacing. Playgrounds will be closed to the public while the work is being performed on the following days:

Tuesday, Oct. 13, Aspen Park (Springdale and Aspen Road) and Hyatt Park (Boulevard and Potter Road)

Wednesday, Oct. 14, Colonial Acres (Black Hawk and Continental roads) and Davis Park (Lyons Road and Boulevard)

Thursday, Oct. 15, Willow Park (Wayside Lane) and Wynmor Park (Secor and Wynmor roads)

Friday, Oct. 16, Corell Park (East of Corell and Sycamore roads), Crossway (Mamaroneck Road) and Greenacres (Huntington and Montrose roads). (Added Oct. 12)

Bicycle Sundays will continue for two more Sundays on Oct. 18 and 25 on the Bronx River Parkway. There is no Bicycle Sunday Oct. 11.

The parkway, from Westchester County Center in White Plains to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers, a round-trip of 13.1 miles, will be closed to cars from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers, walkers, scooters and strollers. There are many points of entry and exit along the way.

Participants are to wear masks or face coverings where social distancing cannot be maintained. (Added Oct. 8)

New York and New Jersey officials announced on Oct. 1 the launch of COVID-19 exposure notification mobile apps in their respective states that will serve as crucial tools to supplement the effort to trace and contact individuals subject to a COVID exposure.

The apps, COVID Alert NY and COVID Alert NJ, notify users of potential COVID-19 exposure while maintaining user privacy and security. With the app’s launch, New York and New Jersey join Pennsylvania and Delaware in creating a regional COVID Alert app network that operates across state lines to stop the spread of COVID-19.

The COVID Alert apps will notify users if they have been in close contact — within 6 feet for at least 10 minutes — with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Knowing about a potential exposure can help individuals quickly make a plan to stay safe, including contacting their physician or the State Health Department hotlines to get more information about quarantining and testing to prevent community spread. The app is completely anonymous and does not collect or track location data or personal data. App users must explicitly choose to turn on exposure notifications — and can turn them off at any time.

The app is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Bengali, Korean, Russian and Haitian Creole. It can be downloaded at coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-alert-ny. (Added Oct. 8)

On Monday, Oct. 19, from 1 to 2 p.m., a fourth “Lunch & Learn” program will be held at the Scarsdale Village food tent on Spencer Place, hosted by Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Service’s Aging in Place and the Scarsdale Business Alliance.

Dianne Poonai, HIICAP coordinator/NYConnects (Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program/Long-Term Services and Support) for the Westchester County Department of Senior Programs and Services, will discuss health insurance information and Medicare’s open enrollment program.

For more information, contact Maryellen Saenger, Aging in Place coordinator, at 914-723-3281 or msaenger@sfcsinc.org. (Added Oct. 7)

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced that enforcement of New York’s plastic bag ban would begin Oct. 19. The state’s plastic bag ban law, which went into effect on March 1, was not enforced pending a lawsuit. With the settlement of the lawsuit, enforcement of the law will now go into effect Oct. 19. As a reminder, remember to bring your own bags when shopping. (Added Oct. 7)

On Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. via Zoom, you will learn everything you need to know about the three ways to vote: absentee ballot, early voting and Election Day. With the challenging environment due to the COVID-19 pandemic and election law changes, you will learn the steps to take and the important deadline dates to determine which way to vote is best for you.

The event will be facilitated by Leah Dembitzer, president of the League of Women Voters of Scarsdale, in collaboration with the Scarsdale Public Library. If interested in attending, email Dembitzer at LWVSpresident@gmail.com. (Added Sept. 30)

The 69th annual Halloween window painting program will take place Sunday, Oct. 18. The program is open to all ages from pre-K to adult. The deadline for registration for individual, team or family entries is Monday, Oct. 12; space is limited. In order to ensure the safety of all participants, modifications to the format have been made. Carefully read the rules on the registration page to familiarize yourself when registering.

Register online at scarsdale.com/recreation. The fee is $25. (Added Sept. 29)

The Board of Architectural Review will meet Monday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. via Zoom to consider the following properties: 220 Nelson Road, 9 Heathcote Road, 36 Wynmor Road, 7 Weaver St., 45 Jefferson Road, 22 Kelwynne Road, 27 Kent Road, 171 Webster Road, 394 Heathcote Road, 34 Popham Road, 14 Harwood Court, 2A Normandy Lane, 49 Fayette Road, 12 Butler Road, 28 Quentin Road, 21 Griffen Ave., 17 Oxford Road, 16 Black Hawk Road and 59 Sycamore Road, mostly regarding new houses, additions and alterations.

Copy and paste the web link into the address bar: https://zoom.us/j/92154214425 or dial 1-929-436-2866, Meeting Id: 921 5421 4425. To participate click "Raise Hand" or dial *9 if dialed in via phone. (Added Sept. 29)

Scarsdale has launched the first plastic bag and film recycling pilot program in Westchester County. Residents may bring clean, dry plastic bags and other plastic film items to the recycling center, 110 Secor Road, Mondays through Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The plastic bin is in the Take It or Leave It area. Accepted items include clean, dry produce bags, retail/carryout bags, ice bags, cereal box liners, case overwrap, bread bags, newspaper sleeves, dry cleaning bags, bubble wrap and plastic mailers/envelopes. (Added Sept. 29)

The School Board Nominating Committee (SBNC) is seeking candidates to participate in Scarsdale’s nonpartisan process. The SBNC is a committee of citizens elected from across the village to recruit, vet and nominate candidates to fill vacancies on the Scarsdale Board of Education.

All residents who are qualified voters and interested in maintaining the excellence of Scarsdale schools are strongly urged to consider running for an SBNC position. Each year, two members are elected from each of the five elementary school districts to serve a term of three years on the Nominating Committee, followed by two additional years on the Administrative Committee. Terms begin in January 2021.

The deadline for candidates to submit materials is Monday, Nov. 16. If interested, visit https://scarsdalesbnc.com/join-the-sbnc/ for more information and biographical and petition forms.

Questions? Email Kathy Gray at kgrayclapp@aol.com. (Added Sept. 29)

ShopRite has teamed up with Pantene® to donate hair and raise money for Locks of Love, which provides custom-made hairpieces for children suffering from long-term hair loss. Those who wish to donate their hair can find out more information and order postage-paid hair donation envelopes through Shoprite.com/HelpKids. The pouches can be mailed back with the donated haircuts to Locks of Love. Pantene will donate $50 for every haircut donation to Locks of Love up to $11,000 through Oct. 24.

For those unable to donate hair but still interested in supporting the cause, go to https://locksoflove.org/get-involved/. (Added Sept. 26)

The Scarsdale rec department and Weinberg Nature Center will host the 2020 fall festival and scarecrow making contest Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Scarsdale pool complex, 311 Mamaroneck Road.

Families will have the chance to create and take home their very own life-size scarecrow as well as enjoy music and live animals.

Preregistration is required at https://bit.ly/2BlPYWg under Special Events — no walk-ins allowed as space will be limited. Each family must bring their own clothes to make a scarecrow: old long sleeve shirts, old jeans, hats, scarves, ties, etc. The rec department will only provide the straw, pantyhose and string. Food will be included in the $50 fee.

Note: All participants must bring and wear their own face masks throughout the festival. No entry without a mask.

Questions? Call 914-722-1292. (Added Sept. 24)

On Monday, Sept. 28, from 1 to 2 p.m., Wendy Armstrong, director of RSVP Westchester and Jan Albanese, Tech Teens, will provide information about both volunteer opportunities and resources available to seniors at the Scarsdale Village food tent on Spencer Place.

RSVP of Westchester has more than 900 volunteers who make a positive impact in the areas of healthy futures, education and literacy, economic opportunities, veterans and military families, and other community priorities. Armstrong nurtures relationships of nonprofit partners that engage RSVP volunteers and manages the placement process for potential volunteers. She has been involved in nonprofit program management as a paid professional and 30-year volunteer. She is a founder and previous director of the Westchester County Diaper Bank.

The free program is offered by Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Service’s Aging in Place and the Scarsdale Business Alliance.

For more information, contact Maryellen Saenger, Aging in Place coordinator, at 914-723-3281 or msaenger@sfcsinc.org. (Added Sept. 24)

With a registration deadline of Wednesday, Sept. 30, this is the last few days to sign up for the Scarsdale OPEN Youth Tennis Tournaments for boys and girls, ages 6 to 18, for all skill levels — beginner, novice, intermediate and advanced, to be held at Scarsdale Middle School’s tennis courts next week at convenient times for the players after school and on the weekends. The village has sold more than 593 Junior Tennis Permits, up over 50% this year.

All players will get participation trophies and winners will get championship trophies in the different skill levels. Social distancing will be practiced and masks will be required to enter the courts. Players must have a valid Scarsdale Junior Ternnis Permit.

Every player will play at least two matches. The tournament fee is $50 per player payable to the Scarsdale Summer Youth Tennis League.

Contact Bob Harrison, volunteer tournament director, for more info and to sign up at proscars@aol.com, 914-725-0962 or 914-646-4054 (cell) by text. (Added Sept. 24)

The Fresh Market and Feltman’s Hot Dogs have teamed up to raise money for Feeding America® with a “Hot Dogs for Hunger” fundraiser Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26 and 27, from noon to 4 p.m. Guests can stop by the deli department to purchase a $2 ready-to-eat, 100% natural Feltman’s hot dog with all proceeds benefiting Feeding America and its member food banks.

The Fresh Market is located at 723 White Plains Road, across from Lord & Taylor. (Added Sept. 24)

The Committee for Historic Preservation will meet Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. via Zoom to consider the following properties: 394 Heathcote Road, demo house built in 1957; 28 Quentin Road, demo house built in 1937; 10 Harvest Drive, demo house built in 1955; 2 Sage Terrace, demo garage only built in 1921; 80 Griffen Ave., demo house and garage built in 1910; 22 Innes Road, demo house built in 1939; 27 Butler Road, demo house built in 1958 and 11 Dolma Road held over from June 30.

To access the meeting, go to https://zoom.us/j/94214695008 or dial in 1-929-436-2866, Meeting ID 942 1469 5008. To participate click "Raise Hand" or dial *9 if dialed in via phone. (Added Sept. 24)

The League of Women Voters will sponsor a virtual candidates forum for candidates in the U.S. House of Representatives New York 17th Congressional District election. The district, which represents a small part of Scarsdale, is currently represented by Nita Lowey who is retiring at the end of her term.

The virtual forum will be held Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. via Zoom. It will also be livestreamed via Facebook and be available for subsequent viewing through Election Day, Nov. 3. Questions will be solicited from the public.

There are five candidates in the race: Joshua Eisen, Yehudis Gottesfeld, Mondaire Jones, Maureen McArdle-Schulman and Michael Parietti.

The candidates forum will be presented by the League of Women Voters of Westchester in conjunction with the local Leagues of New Castle, Northeast Westchester and White Plains, and the League of Women Voters of Rockland County.

For information, contact Cohen at LWVW.CF@GMAIL.COM. (Added Sept. 24)

Westchester Jewish Community Services has a vast range of programs that serve over 20,000 Westchester residents each year, many of whom are from the most underserved communities in the area.

Youth and families:

Seniors:

Jewish programs:

Mental health:

Developmental disabilities:

Development department:

To volunteer, visit https://bit.ly/3hKUnln and fill out a volunteer interest form. Share your time, make a difference. (Added Sept. 17)

The Scarsdale Forum will host Westchester County Executive George Latimer at its membership meeting Thursday, Oct. 1. Latimer will speak on the issues facing the county and its residents, including how the county continues to promote the safety and health of the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The program will take place over Zoom beginning at 8 p.m. For those wishing to socialize over Zoom in an informal fashion, enter the Zoom room at 7:30 pm. All are welcome.

To register, go to https://bit.ly/2ZGyDk4. (Added Sept. 17)

The Scarsdale Village Planning Board will meet Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. to consider the following: an application of Quaker Ridge Golf Club to renew the site plan approval and make permanent an existing 40-foot-high golf safety net at 146 Griffen Ave.; an application of Hoff-Barthelson Music School to amend its special permit to temporarily extend operations from six to seven days a week until COVID-19 no longer threatens health and safety at 25 School Lane; a request from BNB Tech LLC for a fourth extension of time to file the subdivision plat approved by the board in June 2019 for a three-lot subdivision allowing preservation of the Cudner-Hyatt House and relocation of the Quaker Meeting House at 937 Post Road; and a request for a second extension of time to file the subdivision plat approved by the board in November 2019 for a two-lot subdivision at 2A Normandy Lane.

To comment, access the Zoom meeting at https://zoom.us/j/97030998740. (Added Sept. 17)

The Scarsdale Village Board of Trustees will hold a work session Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m. via Zoom. Members of the public wishing to participate can do so at https://zoom.us/j/93183703358, or call into the meeting using 1-929-436-2866 and entering Meeting ID 931 8370 3358. Agenda: Review of FY 2019/20 financial statements with independent auditors. (Added Sept. 17)

The 36th season of the Scarsdale Summer Youth Tennis League will host a Scarsdale Open Youth Tennis Tournament for boys and girls, ages 6 to 18, at Scarsdale Middle School tennis courts Wednesday, Sept. 16 to Friday, Sept. 18 in the late afternoon. Several tournaments, based on skill level — beginner novice to intermediate to advanced — will be held. All players will receive participation trophies and winners will get champion trophies.

Social distancing will be practiced and masks will be required to enter the courts. Players must have a valid Scarsdale Youth Tennis Permit. Every player will play at least two matches. The tournament fee is $50 per player.

Contact Bob Harrison, volunteer tournament director, for additional information at proscars@aol.com, 914-725-0962 or 914-646-4054 by text. (Added Sept. 10)

Following Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive order mandating that all people wear masks on public transit, the MTA will issue a $50 fine for riders who refuse to wear a mask, as of Monday, Sept. 14.

The emergency rule applies to riders on subways and buses, Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road.

The MTA surveys show more than 90 percent of customers use masks; the fine is to drive compliance even higher. Mask compliance will be enforced by MTAPD, NYPD, and Bridge and Tunnel Officers as all rules and regulations are. MTA frontline employees are not responsible for enforcement. (Added Sept. 10)

The Scarsdale Board of Education will meet in person at Scarsdale High School, 2 Brewster Road, Monday, Sept. 14, at 7:30 p.m. Mask-wearing and social-distancing is mandatory in addition to a required health check form which will be provided at the 2 Brewster Road entrance.

Note: This meeting will be livestreamed, but public comment will only take place in person as in the past.

Agenda: a consent agenda, including a personnel report; information and discussion items including updates on school safety, security, and emergency management, facilities, and interscholastic athletics; budget transfers; the 2020-21 stop-loss insurance renewal; the new Records Retention Schedule, LGS-01; STI courses for fall/winter, 2020-21; and the 2020-21 budget calendar.

The meeting will replay on cable SPS-TV. The replay schedule will be published the following day at www.scarsdaleschools.k12.ny.us/tv. The video recording will also be posted online in the BOE Video Library.

For additional information, contact District Clerk Honore Adams at hadams@scarsdaleschools.org. (Added Sept. 10)

Poll workers needed

If you're looking for ways to make up for lost wages, or just looking to help build a stronger community, sign up to be an Election Day poll worker. You can make up to $2,800 for 10 days of work, and feel good about doing it and setting an example of a fairer tomorrow.

For more info, go to https://www.electiondayworker.com/start.aspx. (Added Sept. 9)

A collection and sorting event will be held by the Scarsdale Rotary Club, in partnership with the Scarsdale Fire Department, UFA and the Afya Foundation, Saturday, Sept. 12. To support the Afya Foundation, crutches, wheelchairs, canes, rollators, glucose monitors, unopened personal hygiene items and first aid kits may be brought to the lower parking lot of Scarsdale Village Hall, 1001 Post Road, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help sort donated medical supplies scheduled to ship to the Caribbean, Ethiopia, Lebanon and the Ivory Coast.

CEO Danielle Butin from Scarsdale founded the not-for-profit organization in 2007 and, since then, more than 9 million pounds of needed supplies have been shipped to 84 countries and territories. Afya rescues tons of usable goods from reaching the landfill and waste incineration facilities, creating a win-win situation — meaningful opportunities that promote healing for volunteers, positively impacting the local environment and delivering medical supplies to the most underserved populations across the globe. During the COVID-19 crisis, Afya has provided over a million pieces of PPE to over 150 health care facilities, including 77 New York community agencies.

For more info on Afya’s work, visit www.afyafoundation.org. (Added Sept. 8)

The Board of Architectural Review will meet Monday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. via Zoom to consider the following properties: 171 Webster Road, 26 Brite Ave., 125 Cushman Road, 59 Sycamore Road, 26 Leatherstocking Lane, 52 Lincoln Road, 862 Scarsdale Ave., 47 Woods Lane, 49 Sheldrake Road and 49 Fayette Road, mostly regarding new houses, additions and renovations.

To join the meeting, go to https://zoom.us/j/96746409039 or call 1-929-436-2866; meeting ID 967 4640 9039. To participate click "Raise Hand" or dial *9 if dialed in via phone. (Added Sept. 8)

The Section 1 Athletics Executive Committee announced Sept. 3 that it would delay the start of the fall sports season to Tuesday, Sept. 29 in order to allow schools to focus on reopening safely since being shut down for the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally scheduled to start on Aug. 24, the New York State Department of Health had postponed the start of the fall season until Sept. 21.

The New York State Public High School Athletic Association is expected to release new guidance today, Sept. 4, to help districts determine how to proceed with the interscholastic sports schedules for the year. (Added Sept. 3)

Sept. 8 is the deadline to file a claim for reimbursement for food and medication spoiled due to the power outages after Tropical Storm Isaias. Con Edison is offering reimbursement of more than $500 worth of food and medication for customers who lost power for more than 48 hours due to the storm. Residents can file a claim of up to $540 for spoiled food. For claims up to $235, an itemized list of spoiled items must be provided. Go to https://bit.ly/32T1fHP to access the form. (Added Sept. 3)

The 2020 Scarsdale Foundation Bowl Dinner, already rescheduled from April 22 to Sept. 24, has been canceled because of health and safety concerns due to COVID-19. Instead, a small private ceremony will be held to honor Scarsdale Bowl recipients BK Munguia and Jonathan Mark. The outstanding couple will be honored again at next year’s Scarsdale Bowl Dinner on Thursday, April 22. Those who have purchased tickets for the now-canceled 2020 dinner will be contacted with further details by email.

The money raised by the Scarsdale Foundation supports grants for deserving Scarsdale college students in need. The 2020 Scarsdale Foundation Bowl Dinner was planned as a fundraiser for the first time, and financial need this year was higher than usual due to economic stresses caused by the pandemic. Funds are very much still needed to support these scholarships. Anyone wishing to give may do so by visiting www.ScarsdaleFoundation.org. The Scarsdale Bowl Committee is grateful for the community’s support of the Scarsdale Foundation. (Added Sept. 3)

Scarsdale resident Jordan Copeland is researching the history of Black people in Scarsdale for a community presentation in October. Anyone with personal experiences, family stories, photographs or other information about the Black experience in Scarsdale may contribute to this important project. Reach out to Copeland at 10583history@gmail.com. (Added Sept. 3)

Family Services of Westchester is collecting gently used laptops and tablets to support virtual learning for low-income students in its programs. In the spring during remote-online learning, many of the 20,000 children in FSW programs were sharing devices or had no device at all. Without proper technology, there were children who were unable to participate in virtual schooling.

Residents can donate lightly used tablets and laptops — iPads, Chromebooks, etc. — at one of two drop-off locations during office hours: FSW's Center for All Ages, 106 North Broadway, White Plains or FSW Main Office, 2975 Westchester Ave., Suite 401, Purchase. Devices should have power cables and be unlocked (Apple products). iPad cases are a plus.

To make a monetary donation, visit https://bit.ly/3bjOSIo and designate “tech drive.” (Added Sept. 3)

9/4: Last day to register to vote. To register online, go to https://on.ny.gov/3bm8vjp. To register by mail or drop off at White Plains Board of Elections, go to https://bit.ly/326HVX9.

9/8: Last day an application for an absentee ballot can be received by mail and be processed. COVID-19 is a permissible reason for voting absentee. Go to https://bit.ly/3lCYUcw. Check the “temporary illness” box on the application.

9/14: Last day an applicant or an applicant’s agent may submit an application for an absentee ballot in person and receive a ballot from the village clerk at village hall.

9/15: Election Day: Vote in person: 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. All election districts vote at Scarsdale Congregational Church, 1 Heathcote Road. Also, 9/15 is last date the village clerk can accept absentee ballots in person or mailed. (Added Sept. 2)

The Procedure Committee invites Scarsdale residents to run for a position on the nonpartisan Citizens Nominating Committee (CNC). As one of 30 volunteers on the CNC you will interview, evaluate and select candidates running in the March 16, 2021 villagewide election on the nonpartisan slate for positions on the village board, including a new mayor and trustees.

A candidate for membership on the CNC must be a qualified voter (U.S. citizen and 18 years of age or older), and a resident of Scarsdale for at least two years. The filing deadline for two simple CNC application forms is Wednesday, Sept. 30.The CNC election will be held by mail-in ballot (unless otherwise feasible at village hall) on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

The CNC meets five or six times on weekday evenings beginning at the end of November. CNC meeting dates for 2020-21 are: Monday, Nov. 30 (organization meeting); Monday, Dec. 7; Wednesday, Dec. 16; Wednesday, Jan. 6; Monday, Jan. 11; and if necessary, Wednesday, Jan. 20. If in-person meetings are not feasible, the CNC will meet virtually on the Zoom platform instead.

For more information contact the chair of the Procedure Committee, Sarit Kessel Fuchs, Quaker Ridge, at kesse17@hotmail.com or vice chair Becky Bach, Edgewood, at beckyhbach@gmail.com. The members of the 2020-21 Procedure Committee, the nonpartisan group of Scarsdale volunteers who administer the nonpartisan election of a new group of 10 members of the CNC annually, are: Bach, vice chair; Heedan Chung, Susan Duncan, Madelaine Eppenstein, Kessel Fuchs, chair; Dan Gerardi, Sal Jain, Jon Leslie, Barry Meiselman, Michelle Lichtenberg, BK Munguia, Jeannie Rosenthal, Andrew Sereysky, Adie Shore, Greg Soldatenko, Peter Tesler, Gabrielle Wise and Bob Wolloch. (Added Aug. 27)

Early voting: Oct. 24-Nov. 1

Oct. 9: Last day for your voter registration to be postmarked. Visit https://bit.ly/3l5BIDl.

Oct. 9: Last day to register to vote in person at the Westchester County Board of Elections’ office, 25 Quarropas St., White Plains.

Oct. 24: Early voting period begins but polling locations for the early voting period and the general election have not yet been determined by the board of elections. Once polling locations are determined, visit https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or https://www.vote411.org for your early voting location. Your early voting location may be different from your election day polling location.

Oct. 27: Last day, if you wish to receive your absentee ballot by mail, to have an application for an absentee ballot postmarked. Visit https://bit.ly/2YgEPiR for application.

Nov. 1: Last day of early voting.

Nov. 2: Last day to apply in person for an absentee ballot.

Nov. 3: General Election Day. Last day for your absentee ballot to be postmarked. Absentee ballots must be received by Nov. 10.

Nov. 3: Last day to deliver an absentee ballot in person to the board of elections.

The League of Women Voters of Scarsdale Voter Service chairs recommend:

Questions? Email LWVSvoterservice@gmail.com. (Added Aug. 20)

In honor of those whose lives were lost or forever changed by the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001, Westchester County Executive George Latimer will join with Volunteer New York! to host the 10th annual “9/11: Serve + Remember.” Volunteer opportunities have begun and are ongoing through Friday, Sept. 11 with a major focus on a special #911day COVID-19 Relief Healthy Food Drive initiative throughout Westchester, Rockland and Putnam sponsored by Robison Oil.

Additional #911DAY DIY (do-it-yourself) volunteer opportunities that can be done from home include making protective face masks for those in need, writing letters to our troops overseas and making no-sew fleece blankets for children’s hospitals. DIY project supplies will be provided for free upon registration and available for no-contact pickup on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

Volunteers are also invited to a free special panel discussion to be presented virtually Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 7 p.m. with nonprofit leaders and food insecurity experts as they look into the alarming state of hunger in our community in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. Online registration for any/all of these #911Day opportunities is required at volunteernewyork.org/service where, in addition to registering, a list of approved/requested healthy donation items can be found. Food pantries ask that you only donate items that have been explicitly requested. Questions? Contact Nicole Lowrance at nicole@volunteernewyork.org or 914-948-4452. (Added Aug. 20)

With the assistance of the police, the Department of Public Works and the Hartsdale Public Parking District, the town of Greenburgh coordinated the installation of several concrete-barrier enclosed dining areas on E. Hartsdale Avenue, allowing for more seating that is safe.

Restaurants that have or will soon have additional seating as a result of the enclosures include Bosphorus, Copper Kettle Café, Hartsdale House of Pizza, Vega, Granita and Masala Kraft Café.

Others on the avenue have sidewalk seating (Hunan Village) or seating to the rear of the building (Enrico’s). (Added Aug. 20)

A Zoom meeting with Hoff-Barthelson executive director Ken Cole, dean Christopher Kenniff and associate dean Kathy Jones will be held Aug. 24 and 27 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and again Sept. 12 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss the new semester, how to make the most of in-person and online learning opportunities, and safety protocols. Register online for the Zoom link at hbms.org. (Added Aug. 20)

The Westchester County Health Department offers free back-to-school vaccines by appointment Mondays, Aug. 24 and 31. During National Immunization Awareness Month, the department of health reminds parents and guardians to check whether they or their children have missed any vaccines due to appointments postponed because of COVID-19 concerns. Some vaccines require more than one dose.

For families with no insurance, ChildHealth Plus or Medicaid, the Westchester County Health Department can help. Call 914-995-5800 to find out if you qualify for vaccines at no charge. Visits are by appointment only at the health department clinic, 134 Court St. in White Plains. (Added Aug. 20)

A second TEDx event will be held Sunday, Aug. 30, at 5 p.m. via YouTube.

Speakers include Genevieve Piturro, founder of the Pajama Program; Dr. Neil Roth, director and founder of the New York Sports Medicine Institute; Rob Kissner, president and CEO of the Digital Arts Experience; Elza Erkip, professor in electrical and computer engineering at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering; and Paul Feiner, Greenburgh town supervisor.

For tickets and more info for this free event, visit https://bit.ly/30SO3mi. To register, visit https://bit.ly/2PylLqZ. (Added Aug. 20)

The U.S. Census Bureau will halt Census 2020 efforts one month early, concluding Sept. 30. With the new timeframe restrictions in place, it is now more important than ever that families fill out their census forms. The Census Bureau estimates that every resident not counted is a loss of approximately $2,500 per year to local governments. This translates to a $1 million loss for every 400 households each year. With funding for COVID-19 relief based on census population data, accurate numbers are needed to ensure funding for health care, schools, road repairs and other programs.

For more info, visit www.2020Census.gov. (Added Aug. 12)

Each summer The Sharing Shelf organizes its “Backpacks to School” initiative to buy new backpacks and fill them with grade appropriate school supplies for low-income children in Westchester County — binders, notebooks, folders, crayons, pencils, pens and paper. During the month of August, the organization plans to fill at least 1,500 backpacks and seeks to raise $45,000 for this project. Volunteers will help assemble the backpacks, using social distancing in a special area at The Sharing Shelf’s Port Chester warehouse. The backpacks and supplies are critical to the academic success of low-income children. The plan is to provide not just the basics, but enhanced materials such as age-appropriate educational magazines, puzzles, activity sets and books.

To help or to donate, contact The Sharing Shelf program director, Deborah Blatt, at dblatt@sharingshelf.org or 914-305-5950. Or visit www.sharingshelf.org and click on Backpacks to School. (Added Aug. 12)

A charity shootout fundraiser to benefit the Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps from Aug. 3 to Sept. 4 for ages K through 12th grade is hosted by Scarsdale High School student Michael Levy. Solo shooting, free throw and three point competition with prizes and giveaways will be held.

The divisions are K-3 (7-foot basket), 4-6th grade, 7-8th and 9th to 12th. Champions will be crowned at the end of the fundraiser. $20 per event; $50 for all three.

Masks and social distancing required. Players should bring their own ball; balls will be provided that will be cleaned before and after play for those who need them.

For more info and to schedule your time, visit Instagram: HoopsforHeroes, text 914-529-1581 or email Hoops4Heroes2020@gmail.com. (Added Aug. 6)

Scarsdale Village is allowing property owners and contractors to dispose of tree logs, branches and other organic material from the storm at the Recycling Center, 110 Secor Road, until Saturday, Aug. 22. All disposal fees will be waived.

Only Tropical Storm Isaias-related storm debris from Scarsdale residences will be accepted. The property owner must certify in writing that the debris came from the subject property. The certification must be signed by the property owner and include both the date and time of signature; the contractor may then deliver the debris within a reasonable period of time thereafter.

Property owners may also bring their logs, branches, etc. to the recycling center (Added Aug. 6)

The Scarsdale Democratic Town Committee will host its annual summer fundraiser on Zoom, Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 7 p.m.Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will be the guest speaker.

State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, State Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Chairman of the Westchester County Board of Legislators Ben Boykin are expected to attend as well.

Funds raised will go directly to supporting local Democratic candidates in the upcoming general election and generating voter participation. All are welcome.

To receive the Zoom invitation, donate through PayPal at www.scarsdaledemocrats.org or mail a check payable to Scarsdale Democratic Town Committee, c/o Mark Lewis, 98 Brewster Road, Scarsdale, NY 10583.

Questions? Call 914-723-3766. (Added Aug. 5)

The Bronx River Parkway, from Westchester County Center to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers, is once again open Sundays, from Aug. 9 through Sept. 27 (except Sept. 6) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for cyclists, in-line skaters, scooters, joggers and walkers. Protective facemasks and social distancing required. Bicycle Sundays will be canceled in the event of inclement weather and if participants do not maintain social distancing. (Added Aug. 5)

Westchester Jewish Community Services has been collecting monetary donations to provide new backpacks filled with supplies and a Target gift card to underserved Westchester children. Whether they return to school in person or do e-learning at home, children will need school supplies.

A donation of $70 buys a backpack with supplies and a gift card; $50 for a gift card; $20 for one backpack with supplies. The deadline for the drive is Aug. 7. Donations can be made at https://bit.ly/3gzzaeo. For more info, call 914-848-8156. (Aug. 4)

The secure mobile shredder has started up again and will be at 515 North Ave., New Rochelle (behind police headquarters) Saturday, Aug. 8, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will be in Scarsdale at the recycling center, 110 Secor Road, Saturday, Sept. 5, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The full schedule may be seen at https://bit.ly/3kdaOsL. Visitors are permitted to bring up to four file-size boxes of personal papers.

If unable to attend at the designated times, you may have papers destroyed at the Household-Material Recovery Facility (H-MRF) at 15 Woods Road on the Valhalla campus, Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info, call 914-813-5425. (Added Aug. 4)

Consumers in 22 states in the U.S., and in Canada, Australia and the European Union, have been getting unsolicited packets of seeds from China, according to the USDA.

Officials are investigating whether the seeds are a marketing scam or might introduce pests or diseases that "could be harmful to U.S. agriculture and the environment," said Osama El-Lissy of the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services.

Recipients of the packets are warned not to plant the seeds; to seal them up in a separate plastic bag and contact the state department of agriculture at 518-457-2087 or plants@agriculture.ny.gov. (July 30)

The Scarsdale Rotary Club will be present at the Scarsdale sidewalk sale Thursday, July 30 through Saturday, Aug. 1. In addition to selling Shop the ’Dale masks at its booth, the club will raffle off a 49-inch SONY Smart TV to benefit the club’s foundation.

You may enter the raffle and/or purchase masks online — or stop by the booth on Spencer Place. The raffle winner will be announced Saturday at 3 p.m. at the booth — you do not have to be present to win. Raffle tickets are $20 for one ticket; $50 for three and $100 for six tickets. If purchasing six tickets, you will receive one free cotton Shop the ’Dale face mask.

Value Electronics on Popham Road donated the new Sony 4K HDR Smart TV, including professional in-home setup (approximate value $1,000). Specifications for the SONY TV are posted online. In addition, the raffle winner will receive one Shop the ’Dale fashion face mask. The 100% cotton face masks, made by recent Scarsdale High School graduate Victoria Capobianco, are priced at $15 per mask. Proceeds of all sales will go to the Rotary Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation which funds local and international charitable projects and entities. (Added July 28)

The Scarsdale rec department will hold IncrediFlix, a one-week camp at the Popham Firehouse for kindergartners through fourth graders, Monday, Aug. 3 to Friday, Aug. 7. There will be two sessions, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m., with the building closed from noon to 1 p.m. for sanitizing/cleaning.

Children will work in age appropriate groups and go through all of the steps that Hollywood producers go through with a focus on teamwork, creativity and imagination. Campers will learn brainstorming, story structure and story boarding and will take home a movie to remember the experience forever.

A face mask is required for every participant, provided by the parent of the child. Feel free to provide your child with a pair of gloves.

The fee for each session is $225; if enrolled in both sessions, a parent must meet the child outside the building during the cleaning process.

The firehouse is located in the same parking lot as village hall, 1001 Post Road.

Due to limited space, 10 participants maximum per session. To register, visit https://bit.ly/2BlPYWg. Questions? Call 722-1160. (Added July 28)

Private swimming and diving lessons will be offered at the Scarsdale pool this season. The registration period ends Wednesday, July 29. Details about format and how swimmers, divers and instructors will be safe can be found on the registration page.

To register, visit https://bit.ly/2BlPYWg. (Added July 25)

The Scarsdale library presents Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper: College Admissions, the Holistic Review Process and Community Service in the time of COVID-19 on Wednesday, Aug. 5, from 7 to 8 p.m.

The free Zoom presentation will help families navigate the college admissions landscape in the wake of changes due to COVID-19. Students will learn how to effectively utilize college essays, extracurricular activities, teacher recommendations and community service to develop a compelling narrative that allows them to stand out. The free presentation will be led by Ron Feuchs and Jackie Tepper, partners at Stand Out For College, LLC.

Registration is required at https://bit.ly/32GvVh3. RSVP to ron@standoutforcollege.com. You will receive a private invitation with a Zoom link reply. (Added July 25)

Reform Elections Now, a nonpartisan group led by Scarsdale resident Michael Otten, will host a Zoom session Tuesday, July 28, at 5 p.m., to discuss voting issues that could arise in the 2020 election and potential remedies.

Reform Elections Now is a nonpartisan group whose focus is on improving electoral systems to assure that all citizens are fairly represented. The group seeks to minimize partisanship, enfranchise independents, increase voter participation and elect candidates who will cooperate to make government work.

The Zoom link is available on the website home page, reformelectionsnow.org. (Added July 25)

On Friday, July 31, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., just as the sidewalk sale is closing up for the day, there will be a Chalk the ’Dale event. Organized by Scarsdale High School rising sophomores Anna Feldstein and Katie Han, in conjunction with the Scarsdale Business Alliance, the Chalk the ’Dale event is designed to bring the community together to decorate the village streets. Participants may check in at the table in front of the post office on Chase Road starting at 6:30 p.m. and receive their chalk. Spencer Place, Boniface Circle and Harwood Court will be shut down for creating chalk art. Local restaurants will provide dinners and snacks and the proceeds of the event will support the Scarsdale Business Alliance, the organization that has been working overtime on the nuts and bolts of reopening Scarsdale. Masks and social distancing will be required.

Families can sign up at livethedale.org. Rain date: Aug. 1, 6:30-8 p.m.

Questions? Email livethedale@gmail.com. (Added July 18)

Contactless holds pickup at the Library Loft continues — visit https://bit.ly/3eCZDWt to schedule a pickup time. In addition, you may return books Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the bookdrop bin at the Loft parking lot.

While the Library Loft is still closed to the public, staff is available by phone Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1 to 5 p.m. at 914-722-1300. Closed Saturday and Sunday. (Added July 16)

All six tennis courts at Scarsdale Middle School have reopened for family doubles and singles play. Youth permits sold now number 488, an increase of 52%; adult permits sold number 775, an increase of 21%. Tennis permits can be purchased at reduced summer rates via the Scarsdale Rec Department online at www.scarsdale.com/recreation. There are plans to run youth tennis tournaments in late summer in lieu of the 36th year of the Scarsdale Summer Youth Tennis League. Contact Bob Harrison at 914-646-4054 or email proscars@aol.com for more information. (Added July 15)

Join members of The Leffell School's engineering faculty for a free, one-week, Zoom-based engineering course for students entering grades 6-8. Each hands-on session, from July 27 to 30, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., will highlight a different principle of engineering. The course will require the purchase of inexpensive supplies which will be available through an Amazon cart link. Spaces are limited so register early.

The Leffell School is known for its K-12 program in engineering and entrepreneurship, housed in five state-of-the-art makerspaces and design centers on the school's two campuses.

To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/MS-Engineering. Questions? Email Deb at dross@leffellschool.org. (Added July 15)

It’s not too late to register for the Scarsdale rec department’s multisports program being held Mondays and Tuesdays, July 20 to 28. Kindergarten and first graders, 9 to 10:30 a.m.; second and third graders, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; fourth and fifth graders 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Crossway Athletic Field 1.

A fun-filled, play-based program to get your child moving this summer, Backyard Sports Play is designed to give your children a coach-facilitated recreation program which can be played in one’s backyard. This child centric activity will engage your child’s imagination, with appropriate competition played in a safe and monitored environment. Activities will include tag games, ball sports, capture the flag and races.

To register, visit https://bit.ly/2BlPYWg. (Added July 14)

The Scarsdale rec department and Friends of the Scarsdale Public Library will present “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” rated PG-13, Wednesday, July 22, at 8:30 p.m.

There will be a limit of 75 cars; fee of $25 per car. Masks and social distancing are required when outside your vehicle. Bathrooms will be open. Local restaurants will provide box dinner specials; carry in, carry out.

Register at Scarsdale.com/recreation to guarantee your tickets. (Added July 10)

Scarsdale Municipal Pool Complex will open for an eight-week session beginning Saturday, July 18 through Sept. 13 at a discounted rate. Pool permit purchases will be discounted 25% from the regular prices and are available for purchase online at https://bit.ly/2BlPYWg.

Seniors will receive an additional discount, as per the rec department’s normal pricing structure.

The pool complex will be operated in a manner meeting or exceeding NYS and Westchester County public health standards in order to make visits safe and enjoyable. (Added July 9)

The Junior League of Central Westchester (JLCW) kicked off its “Big Night In” online auction July 8. Bidding will take place through July 22 with proceeds supporting all projects and the mission of the JLCW.

Participants can look through the auction catalog featuring everything from beauty to sports to home and everything in between. The catalog can be accessed at https://bit.ly/JLCWBIGNIGHTIN or participants can visit http://live.cause4auction.com/ and search for “Big Night In.”

Over the past 73 years, the JLCW has been committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The league has made COVID response efforts recently to help support the community at this time, including a gift of $2,500 to White Plains Hospital's COVID-19 Relief Fund. The contribution will provide food delivery, equipment and address the hospital's ongoing needs during this unprecedented time. The donation is equivalent to a day’s worth of surgical masks for first responders.

Additionally, the Westchester County Diaper Bank has also been very active in recent weeks. In addition to the Diaper Bank's regular distribution done through the Westchester County Department of Social Services, the Diaper Bank has distributed diapers to the following organizations: Childcare Council of Westchester, Andrus Family Health Services, Fuerza Latina and Open Door of Ossining.

For more info, contact the JLCW office at 914-723-6130, email jlcw@verizon.net or visit the auction website at https://bit.ly/JLCWBIGNIGHTIN. (Added July 9)

Local teens are volunteering to read with/to children of essential workers over one-on-one Zoom sessions, free of charge. For kindergartners through eighth graders.

For more info, visit https://bit.ly/323bPxc or contact readingforheroes@gmail.com. (Added July 9)

There are hundreds of stories and moments out in the community about life during the pandemic. The Scarsdale library has put out a personal call to everyone in the community to share their stories so that future generations will know what happened in 2020. Submissions may be in the form of digital writings, drawings, photographs or videos.

To submit, visit https://bit.ly/3gBoyLq.

Questions? Email scaref@wlsmail.org. (Added July 8)

The Greenacres Neighborhood Association will host a car parade celebration Saturday, July 4, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Cars will start lining up at 10:15 on the corner of Montrose and Huntington and will follow the parade route.

Join the caravan of cars, decorate them if you'd like in red, white and blue (green acceptable too) or just come out on your front lawns, wave flags and make lots of noise as we parade around the neighborhood. Be a part of the first (and hopefully last) Great Greenacres 4th of July Car Parade Celebration — the perfect way to have a blast (no fireworks!) to celebrate Independence Day in the best and safest way possible in 2020. (Added July 1)

Westchester Jewish Community Services offers an art competition for all ages, sharing the message “We’re in this together.” Create a piece of individual art of your choice— drawings on paper with pencils, markers, etc.; paintings, photography, street drawings with chalk, sculptures, collage and decoupage, cupcake/cake decorating or needlepoint/yarn projects are some possibilities.

For a chance to have your artwork featured on the WJCS website and social media platforms, send a photo of your project to WJCSVirtualvolunteers@wjcs.com by July 30. All participants will be recognized and five winners will be judged based on the participant's age and the project's imagery, message and creativity.

All entry fees are tax deductible and go directly to the WJCS Back-to-School Drive which provides backpacks packed with supplies like notebooks, folders, writing utensils, some craft supplies and other necessary items for children in grades pre-K to sixth grade and $50 Target gift cards to each child to shop for new clothes or other necessary items.

For more info, visit https://bit.ly/3ijNVmK or contact Diana Eppolito at deppolito@wjcs.com. (Added July 1)

ShopRite has begun its 12th annual Veterans Fundraising Campaign which will run through Saturday, Aug. 15. Donations will be collected at checkout at ShopRite stores with all proceeds benefiting local veterans organizations.

In 2019, ShopRite raised $910,000 to benefit local veterans organizations. More than $5.9 million has been raised since the campaign’s 2009 inception. (Added July 1)

Scarsdale library cardholders have access to Consumer Reports for all the ratings, reviews and articles of the magazine, plus frequent updates and a convenient Shop Online feature. Limited to Scarsdale cardholders; visit https://bit.ly/2Cl7CtT. (Added July 1)

Scarsdale School Board will hold a board reorganization and business meeting Tuesday, July 7, at 6:30 p.m. The link to the virtual meeting will be available via the calendar scroll on the district website at scarsdaleschools.org.

Edgemont Board of Education will meet Wednesday, July 1, at 8 p.m. to hear details for the district’s reopening plans for the fall. The link to the livestreamed meeting will be available on the district website under Upcoming Events.

Superintendent Victoria Kniewel invited school community members to share their thoughts on reopening safely if New York should move into phase 4, ideas about improving virtual learning, and any other concerns during virtual meetings on July 6 at 10 a.m. and July 7 at 7 p.m. (Added June 25)

The Special Committee on Scarsdale Reopening and village staff have accomplished the following now that we’ve reached Phase 3 of the New York Forward plan:

With new sidewalk legislation, merchants immediately sought permits and the building department started issuing them.

The Dine the ’Dale tent has 27 participating establishments: Bango Bowls, Buon Amici, Cafe Alaia, Chat, Chop Stix, Cooked & Co., DeCiccos, Giannoni’s, Häagen-Dazs, Jackie B’s, Kirari Sushi, La Renaissance, Le Curry, Martine’s, Moscato, Parkway Cafe, Pizzarelli’s Pizza, Popojito, Sapori, Ruffled Feathers, Scarsdale Metro, Scarsdale Pizza Station, Slice of Scarsdale, 808 Bistro, Via Forno, Westchester Burger and Yeomiji. There is table service, delivery or carry out — different options by different restaurants. Signage at the tent provides more information. Drinks may be served in the tent.

The Christie Place commuter garage is now available for three hour parking on the PANGO app zone 10599.

The sidewalk sale will run from Monday, July 27 to Sunday, Aug. 2. The village center will be closed to traffic for a pedestrian friendly, social distanced experience. Golden Horseshoe and Five Corners will join in.

Music is in the works as well as a possible movie night and pruning of Boniface Circle shrubs. (Added June 24)

On Tuesday, June 23, Scarsdale Village Hall opened for business, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A variety of measures to protect public and employee health have been implemented, including a building occupancy limitation, deployment of sanitization stations, provision of social distancing physical improvements such as floor markings and others.

Visitors are encouraged to call ahead to make an appointment, or to inquire whether a particular need can be supported remotely. The village hall directory is online at https://www.scarsdale.com/directory.aspx.

Visitors will be asked to provide photo ID, used for contact tracing purposes should the need arise. The village will perform health screening assessments including completion of a short questionnaire. If visitors haven’t had symptoms or tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days and haven’t been in close contact with someone who has, a temperature check will be taken — if above 100.4, the visitor will not be permitted to enter the building.

All visitors are required to wear a mask or face covering.

Due to reduced building occupancy limits and social distancing requirements, individuals are asked to visit village hall alone, whenever possible. (Added June 23)

The Arthur Manor Neighborhood Association will conduct a virtual 92nd annual July 4 celebration via Facebook Live beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 4. Due to restrictions limiting public gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic and to provide for celebrating at a “social distance,” the event will be exclusively virtual this year. To ensure the health and safety of all residents, the association requests the public not visit Davis Park on the morning of July 4.

The celebration will include a traditional July 4 ceremony featuring Scarsdale Volunteer Fire Company No. 1’s color guard, Pledge of Allegiance, singing of the national anthem and comments by village officials. A "virtual parade" will be held in advance of the ceremony with neighbors submitting photographs of their entries in the following categories: Patriotic Costumes, Scooters, Bicycles, Tricycles, Carriages and Strollers, and Floats. Two new categories have been added this year: most Patriotic Pets and most Patriotic Front Doors. Now is that excuse you’ve been waiting for to dress up your dog or cat to look like Abraham Lincoln.

Virtual parade contestants should submit entries by posting photos on the Arthur Manor Facebook page no later than noon Friday, July 3.

To watch the event live this year from your computer or smartphone, visit the Arthur Manor Neighborhood Association in Edgewood Facebook group at 9 a.m. on July 4. The virtual parade winners will be announced at this year’s July 4 celebration. Prizes will include gift cards from local Scarsdale businesses, award ribbons and, of course, bragging rights. The Arthur Manor Association will arrange for delivery of prizes to the award winners by fire truck soon after the ceremony.

Questions? Email Matt Martin at matthew.martin@pattoneakins.com. (Added June 23)

In-person graduation — seniors receiving diplomas from the principal — will begin at 8 a.m. Friday, June 26. Students are in nine groups, with each allowed two guests, who will be seated with the graduate. Students are grouped by their deans.

The graduation will be carried live on SPS-TV (Optimum channel 77 and Verizon FIOS channel 27) as well as streaming in HD at www.scarsdaleschools.org/sps2. (Added June 23)

The Scarsdale Historical Society is offering a reward of $50 per issue of the missing Scarsdale Inquirers listed below for up to 10 issues. If you have an issue you are willing to part with, email scaref@wlsmail.org to make arrangements. Either a hard copy or microfiche version of the newspapers will be accepted.

The Scarsdale Historical Society has provided grants over the last several years to the library to preserve and digitize the older issues of The Scarsdale Inquirer. It has completed digitizing the issues between 1901 and 1977 and they are available through links on the Scarsdale Historical Society website, www.scarsdalehistoricalsociety.org and the Scarsdale Public Library website, www.scarsdalelibrary.org. The issues of The Scarsdale Inquirer that are missing and that will qualify for rewards include those between the following dates:

July 1, 1907–Dec. 31, 1907

Jan. 1, 1908–Dec. 31, 1908

Jan. 1, 1910–Dec. 31, 1910

Jan. 1, 1911–Dec. 31, 1911

Jan. 6, 1918–Dec. 18, 1918

Jan. 1, 1919-June 13, 1919

July 1, 1919–Nov. 8, 1919

Oct. 12, 1961–Dec. 31, 1961.

The Scarsdale Historical Society exists to discover, preserve and disseminate historical information as well as inspire others to learn about and contribute to the history of Scarsdale and the central mid-Westchester region. (Added June 23)

Village taxes will be billed in July of each year with the first installment due on or before Aug. 1 without penalty or interest. This year the deadline for payment of property taxes otherwise due on or before Aug. 1 is now Aug. 22, 2020 as extended by Gov. Cuomo’s executive order. The village taxes’ second installment will be due on or before Dec. 31, 2020, without penalty or interest.

School property tax bills will be mailed on or about Sept. 1, 2020. The first installment will be due on or before the last day of September, without penalty or interest. The second installment will be due on or before the end of January, without penalty or interest.

The village property tax bill you receive in July and the school property tax bill you receive in September will both include two payment stubs — one for each installment. The property owner will not receive a mailed reminder or second billing when the second installment becomes due. A property owner may choose to pay both installments when the first installment becomes due each year. (Added June 18)

In-person voting Tuesday, June 23 for Scarsdale residents will take place at various locales from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.:

Election District 1-13 and 18 at Fox Meadow School, 59 Brewster Road;

E.D. 14-17 at Davis School, 80 Iselin Drive, New Rochelle;

E.D. 19 at Board of Elections, 25 Quarropas St., White Plains.

If unsure of polling location, visit https://voterlookup.elections.ny.gov or call 914-995-5700. (Added June 18)

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has authorized playgrounds to open on a statewide basis, “subject to local discretion.” Scarsdale playgrounds are now open for public use, subject to the following recommendations:

•Don’t visit the playground if it is crowded.

•Don’t visit if you are sick, have tested positive for COVID-19, or were recently (within 14 days) exposed to COVID-19.

•Do maintain a distance of at least 6 feet away from people you don’t live with.

•Do bring and use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Anyone unable to safely use hand sanitizer should not use the playground equipment.

•Do wear a cloth face covering, if you are able. Cloth face coverings should not be placed on children under age 2 or anyone with problems breathing. (Added June 18)

Now that Gov. Andrew Cuomo is permitting schools to hold in-person ceremonies, Scarsdale High School will have an in-person commencement walk for class of 2020 seniors and their families Friday, June 26, in addition to the virtual graduation ceremony and car procession planned for Tuesday, June 23.

To comply with the guidelines announced by the governor, nine groups of up to 50 seniors each with two guests will be seated together on Dean Field and separated from other attendees by a minimum of 6 feet. Each senior will walk to the stage to receive a diploma case, as was the custom at graduations in the past. The event will begin at 8 a.m. and conclude in the early evening, about 12 hours later. Rain date will be the following day or the first day with good weather. (Added June 17)

The Scarsdale Adult School, trying to gauge students’ willingness to return to the in-person classroom, if permissible, has prepared a survey at https://bit.ly/2UQcAoY. Fall planning is underway, though complicated by the uncertainty of what pandemic-related guidelines will be in effect. Various options are being considered for the types and locations of classes to offer. In the meantime, online classes will be added throughout the summer months. (Added June 17)

The Scarsdale Board of Trustees and the school board approved a plan this week to allow residents to pay school and village taxes in two installments: one in September and a second in January, replacing the previously required single, lump sum payment in September. Residents will receive two payment coupons and can opt to pay in full or in two parts. No penalties will be assessed if each payment is made on time; late fees range from 2% to 12%, increasing each month after the due date. (Added June 12)

The Westchester County Board of Elections sent out a notice that early voting for Scarsdale residents will take place between June 13 and June 21 at the Eastchester Public Library, 11 Oakridge Place in Eastchester.

Hours: June 13, 14, 20 and 21 from noon to 5 p.m.; June 15, 17 and 19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; June 16 and 18 from noon to 8 p.m. (Added June 10)

The Scarsdale Board of Appeals will meet via Zoom videoconference Wednesday, June 10, at 7 p.m. to consider four swimming pool applications for 12 Dolma Road, 9 Sycamore Road, 3 Wheelock Road and 24 Morris Lane.

Members of the public wishing to comment may do so online at https://zoom.us/j/95890685296 or by calling 1-929-436-2866 and entering Meeting ID 958 9068 5296.

Copies of the above applications may be viewed at https://bit.ly/2AZGGiM. Email planning@scarsdale.com or call 914-722-1131 with comments or questions. (Added June 10)

ShopRite continues its annual fundraising campaign to benefit Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley by collecting donations at checkout through Saturday, June 20.

The funds raised will support the mission to ensure that every child who qualifies is granted his or her wish. To date, ShopRite Supermarkets Inc. has raised more than $345,100 for Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley. (Added June 10)

Families are invited to support Scarsdale’s Walk to Feed Westchester, organized to raise funds for Feeding Westchester.

Through a network of more than 300 partners, since the start of the pandemic, Feeding Westchester has distributed over 4.8 million pounds of food to needy children, families and seniors in Westchester.

Scarsdale’s Walk to Feed Westchester will run from June 13 to June 20. Choose the day, time and location to walk, bike ride or run with your family or a friend, practicing social distancing and wearing masks. Walk around the block, across town or along the Bronx River Parkway and donate to Feeding Westchester.

Every dollar raised goes directly to providing a meal: $25 donation provides a family of 4 with a meal kit for 3 days; $100 donation provides a family of 4 with a meal kit for 12 days; $500 donation provides a family of 4 with a meal kit for a month.

The goal is to raise $15,000 which will provide food for thousands of families while staying safe, healthy and socially distanced — a free, family-friendly activity.

Visit https://bit.ly/37dzrQf to donate. You may hit the green Join our Team button to list your group members’ names and to post pictures.

Contact Linda Plattus lplattus@gmail.com at 914-714-5991 or email Nicoal Crawford NCrawford@feedingwestchester.com with questions. (Added June 9)

Absentee ballots for the June 23 Democratic primary have been mailed out or are being mailed out to voters. If you do not receive a ballot by June 13, call the board of elections at 914-995-5700.

If you have not voted with an absentee ballot before, note these important points:

— Filling out the ballot and the outside of the inner envelope: Put June 23, 2020 on the outside of the envelope. Where it asks for Party Enrollment put Democratic Party.

— On the outside of the envelope: When you fill out the envelope to return your ballot, it asks for a signature of witness. You sign the signature line with your name, but do not need to have a witness sign the envelope. That is only for people who help somebody else fill out the envelope and ballot, such as helping a vision-impaired person.

— Date the envelope.

— When you fill out both national and local ballots, return both in the same inner envelope.

— Seal the inner envelope and place it in the outer envelope that is addressed to the board of elections to which you need to return the ballot as soon as possible.

— You can vote for Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden but split the people you vote for delegate. You can vote for Biden but also vote for Amy Paulin even though she is on the Buttigieg line.

If you have any questions, call and leave a message for Democratic Town Committee chair Mark Lewis at 914-723-3766. He will return the call within a day. (Added June 4)

On June 23 voters registered to a political party will vote in primary elections for the office of president of the United States, members of Congress and the Westchester County district attorney’s office.

The League of Women Voters Scarsdale and neighboring leagues have hosted and will continue to host Candidate Forums for some of the upcoming primary elections.

The majority of Scarsdale is represented by Congressional District 16. In this district, the candidates running for the Democratic nomination are Jamaal Bowman, Eliot W. Engel, Chris Fink and Sammy Ravelo.

The League of Women Voters Westchester will be hosting a virtual Candidate Forum and all of the Democratic candidates are expected to participate. The forum will be held Sunday, June 7 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. To register, visit https://bit.ly/2z5oAv6.

In addition, voters are invited to submit questions for the candidates. You may submit questions at https://bit.ly/2BpON8d.

If you are unable to watch the Candidate Forum live, it will be recorded and available to view at LWVW.org.

There is no Republican primary for Congressional District 16.

A few residences in Scarsdale are represented by Congressional District 17. In that district, there will be a Republican and a Democratic primary. To vote in those primaries,voters need to be registered to the political party in which they are voting. The LWVW conducted a virtual Candidate Forum for the Democratic primary in Congressional District 17 on May 21. The forum can be viewed at https://bit.ly/3eJsybV.

The LWVW had planned to conduct a virtual Candidate Forum for the Republican primary in Congressional District 17, but the candidates did not accept the league’s invitation to participate.

The LWVW hosted a virtual Candidate Forum on May 28 for the Democratic primary for the Westchester County district attorney’s office, online at https://bit.ly/3dvNtyJ.

Vote411.org is a helpful ballot information resource for voters. In addition, voters can find details about their voter registration and whether they are registered to a political party at https://on.ny.gov/2AB4w3Y.

Due to COVID-19, voters eligible to vote in the June primary were sent an absentee ballot application which must be received by the board of elections by June 16. Questions? Call 914-995-5285 or email boe-westabsentee@westchestergov.com. In-person voting will also be available for primary voters; detailed information will be forthcoming from the board of elections. Additional information is at https://bit.ly/36ZzJdu.

Another helpful resource is a text alert system created by the League of Women Voters of New York to keep voters up to date on election changes. Text VoteNY to 474747.

Questions can be emailed to the League of Women Voters, voter service at LWVSVoterService@gmail.com. (Added June 3)

Anya Kornfeld has organized a volunteer organization, Connection Companions, for kids with special needs. She has been working with kids with special needs during high school through organizations such as the JCC and Backyard Sports. Whether playing a board game, a sport or simply talking, the time together provided important connections which helped to build social skills — and was fun. Connection Companions aims to establish the same connection and help kids with special needs thrive while staying at home.

If you would like to volunteer, fill out the form at https://bit.ly/2MpAOBR or contact Kornfeld at anyakornfeld1@gmail.com.

If you have a child with special needs and you are looking for someone to play online games, help with homework, play a virtual sport or just talk, sign up online at https://bit.ly/2MpAOBR. (Added June 3)

The 2020 tentative assessment roll has been posted online at https://bit.ly/36VEpB5, where it may be seen and inspected through June 16. Visit https://bit.ly/2LNRIcW to review information on the grievance process and how to schedule an appointment with the town/village assessor to discuss property assessment.

Grievance Day is June 16 and the Board of Assessment Review will hear and consider complete applications via Zoom on that date. (Added June 2)

Although curbside food scrap collection by the sanitation department has been temporarily suspended, participants may drop off food scraps at the Recycling Center, 110 Secor Road, Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Department of Public Works has instituted online ordering and contactless pickup of compostable bags and food scrap bins. Click on https://bit.ly/2BlPYWg; under the tab “Composting — Sanitation” will be a catalog of items for sale. Your purchased items will be on the table outside of the Recycling Center office by 8 a.m. on the day following your purchase. Your name will be on it; be sure to take the correct bundle.

While managing with reduced staff, all other materials are being collected following the normal schedule. Bulk items may be picked up but residents are requested to hold what they can until the department returns to normal staffing levels.

Questions? Call 914-722-1294. (Added June 2)

Books and DVDs can now be returned to the Library Loft at 244 Heathcote Road. Return bins are outside from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Friday.

All due dates were extended to June 30 and no overdue fines have accrued. As per CDC recommendations, materials must be isolated for at least 72 hours before staff can handle them. For this reason, items may stay on your record for up to a week after you return them.

If you cannot return your items by June 30, the library staff will work with you. And of course maintain proper distance from other patrons when returning items to the bins.

Questions or concerns? Email scaref@wlsmail.org or beginning Monday, June 8, limited staff will answer 914-722-1300 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. (Added June 2)

The Westchester Library System has put its "Demystifying Medicare" workshop online, in a user-friendly, non-Zoom format, presented by Julie Woodward.

A new presentation of the library system’s Westchester Seniors Out Speaking is perfect for anyone trying to navigate their way through the complicated health care system for older adults. It will help those who already have Medicare, as well as people soon to be 65, planning their retirement, or assisting relatives and friends with their medical decisions.

The interactive program outlines the various parts of Medicare and lays out the costs associated with the medical and drug insurance provided by the government and private companies. Topics include: Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, Prescription drug plans (Part D), Medigaps (supplemental plans), Various cost-saving programs (MSPs, Extra Help, EPIC, etc.)

Visit https://bit.ly/2XsmHSE.

Questions about Medicare and other benefits for seniors may be addressed to the Senior Benefits Information Centers helpline at 914-231-3260 or SBICS@wlsmail.org.

Questions for the presenter may be left at 914-231-3236 or SBICmedia@gmail.com. (Added June 2)

The town of Greenburgh will open Hart’s Brook Park and Preserve at 156 Ridge Road every Tuesday from 8 to 10:30 a.m. for those who want to enjoy a hiking trail and park. Everyone must wear a mask or face covering at all times and comply with social distancing. Park patrons not complying will be asked to leave the park by full-time recreation supervisors who will be on-site to enforce those rules. (Added June 2)

The Scarsdale Board of Education will hold a virtual meeting Monday, June 1 via Zoom. At 6:30 p.m. the board will conduct the annual budget hearing. To attend the meeting and participate in public comment, visit https://bit.ly/2M5h6Lc.

For more info, contact Victoria Presser at vpresser@scarsdaleschools.org. (Added May 28)

Because permit holders have not received full value for their investment due to the coronavirus, parking permit expiration dates have been extended to Sept. 30, 2020. New parking permit sales will begin Sept. 1 and become valid Oct. 1.

Questions? Contact the village clerk’s office at 914-722-1175 or clerk@scarsdale.com. (Added May 27)

From June 1 through Sept. 30, gas-powered leaf blowers are prohibited. Remind landscapers not to use them during that time period to avoid receiving a summons. In addition, keep plants on your property trimmed to eliminate liability you may incur as a result of visual obstruction. (Added May 27)

If you love to draw or just want to show your appreciation and say thank you to our local health care heroes at White Plains Hospital, download a template at https://bit.ly/3bjyVAk and email your message or picture to wphcmail@wphospital.org. (Added May 26)

Shreya Barlinge, a junior at Scarsdale High School, has created a free online tutoring platform called Instant Tutor. Run by high school honors students from across New York State, the program offers help in all core subjects, Spanish and French for anyone in grades K through 11. Anyone can go on the website at https://bit.ly/2ZB8nII and ask a specific question or set up a free Zoom session with one of the tutors. (Added May 25)

The Westchester County Youth Bureau will hold its first open mic night hosted by Westchester County Youth Poet Laureate Danielle Kohn (SHS class of 2021) Saturday, May 30, at 7 p.m. via WebEx. Teens ages 13 to 18 are invited to present poems, stories, songs, readings, and are encouraged to share their experiences during the pandemic.

Register by May 28 at https://bit.ly/2B0jAZe. All participants and spectators must register using an email address to access the WebEx link.

Questions? Email Susan Weisman at ssw9@westchestergov.com. (Added May 25)

Assemblymember Amy Paulin will speak at Scarsdale Forum’s annual meeting Thursday, May 21, on what has been an unprecedented and unforgettable legislative session in the midst of a pandemic in Albany and across the state.

The meeting will take place May 21 at 8 p.m. via Zoom. All members of the public are welcome to tune in.

If you wish to participate by Zoom, visit https://bit.ly/3fLP9G4 to receive the password. If you wish to participate by audio-only conference call, visit https://bit.ly/3fLP9G4 to receive the dial-in information.

Forum members will vote on several reports, and vote for next year’s vice president (who will automatically become president the following year), treasurer, secretary and three directors-at-large.

Members can fill out a proxy voting form at https://bit.ly/2T1zSXW and mail to secretary@scarsdaleforum.com whether or not they intend to participate in the meeting by Zoom or conference call. Members can modify or supplement proxy submissions including orally during the meeting.

Forum members current with their dues are eligible to vote on the reports. To join, visit https://www.scarsdaleforum.org/join. (Added May 13; updated May 21)

In case you were not able to order the first time or need more, Maroon & White is once again offering Scarsdale Raider face masks at https://bit.ly/36gliB2.

The option to purchase a face mask for Scarsdale’s Finest — the fire department, police department or SVAC — is also available on the webstore, which closes Monday, May 25, at 6 p.m.

Orders will be processed once the store closes; your patience is appreciated.

Questions? Contact Tara Greco at ttgreco@verizon.net. (Added May 21)

A work session of the Scarsdale Town Board is scheduled for Tuesday, May 26, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom videoconferencing service. The agenda: Proposed changes to school tax collections.

Members of the public wishing to join the meeting can do so at https://zoom.us/j/95095769901 or by calling 1-929-436-2866 and entering the meeting ID: 950 9576 9901. (Added May 21)

The Scarsdale American Legion Post will assemble on Memorial Day in a discrete ceremony with 10 or fewer participants, as set by Gov. Andrew Cuomo for Memorial Day gatherings. For the health and welfare of the veterans, as well as to maintain compliance with applicable NYS rules, the public will not be permitted to participate.

Instead of a parade, the Greenburgh Memorial Day motorcade will leave from Pipeline Road Monday at 10:30 a.m. with stops in Hartsdale, Fairview and Elmsford. Those who wish to observe the motorcade should wear appropriate masks and practice social distancing. The safest way to observe the motorcade would be from inside your own personal vehicle parked along the route: 10:30 Motorcade leaves Pipeline Road. Stop at flag pole outside train station for brief ceremony (Hartsdale FD); 10:40 Leave train station, continue West on East Hartsdale Ave. Right onto Central Park Avenue. Brief stop in front of 9/11 Memorial. Left onto Route 119; 11:00 Stop in front of Greenburgh Police HQ for brief ceremony (Fairview FD, GPD); 11:10 Leave Greenburgh Police HQ, continue West on Route 119, Right onto Rosemont Blvd.; 11:15 Brief stop in front of Fairview Fire HQ for brief ceremony (Fairview FD); 11:20 Leave Fairview Fire HQ, left onto Florence Ave. Left onto Manhattan Ave. Right onto Route 119. Proceed into Elmsford, Left onto South Stone Ave.; 11:35 Stop in front of Elmsford Village Hall for brief ceremony. (Added May 20)

The municipal pool complex’s tentative opening date is Saturday, July 18.

Fourteen of the village’s 26 tennis courts will reopen starting Friday, May 22, with certain restrictions set by the Westchester County Department of Health:

• Only singles play is permitted.

• Social distancing must be observed and maintained at all times.

• Players must have a tennis permit, register via scarsdale.com to use courts and check in with attendant before playing.

• Use of face masks are required at check-in and when appropriate social distancing cannot be maintained.

• Tennis lessons and congregation of groups is not permitted.

All other courts, playground equipment and tennis buildings including bathrooms will remain closed.

For details, go to https://bit.ly/3bSX8hk. (Added May 20)

Scarsdale’s annual summer camps (Camps Sagamore, Lenape, Wapetuck, Pathunke, Sports, Soccer, Teen Travel) will be canceled. To quote the village’s press release, "Because of current restrictions imposed by NYS, the Westchester County Department of Health is unable to issue the necessary operating permits at this time. That, in combination with the amount of preparatory work and investment necessary to make the camps safe and successful, leaves us no alternative but to skip the 2020 Summer Camp season. We remain optimistic, however, that our weeklong camps may be offered in August or sooner." The full press release from the village can be found at https://bit.ly/2WMFsQ3. (Added May 20)

This year, the Scarsdale School Board election is contested, and the Scarsdale League of Women Voters will host a Candidate Forum on Zoom on Sunday, May 31 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. The three candidates running in the upcoming school board election, Mayra Kirkendall-Rodríguez, Robert Klein and Amber Yusuf, will be participating in the Candidate Forum. There are two open school board seats; the two highest vote recipients will win them.

The league encourages everyone to register to attend the virtual Candidate Forum at https://bit.ly/2zPpQCr to hear the candidates answer questions and discuss issues. You will have an opportunity to contribute questions to be answered by the candidates through the form, https://forms.gle/vfiwbmnjCBZjWa849.

The virtual Candidate Forum will also be recorded for playback for those who are unable to watch the event live.

The 2020 Scarsdale School Board election and school budget vote will take place through mail-in ballots, which are due back to the district clerk by June 9.For more information about the upcoming election, visit the LWVS voter information page at http://www.lwvs.org/voterinfo.html. (Added May 20)

The Scarsdale Inquirer will publish its annual graduation special section as part of the July 3 print edition. It will also be posted online at scarsdalenews.com. We need your input to make this the most inclusive and memorable grad edition ever.

High school graduates:

To be included in the “Where They’re Heading” section, seniors graduating from SHS and EHS, and local residents graduating from private high schools, should send their college destinations to vabrahams@scarsdalenews.com — subject line “Graduation” — by June 15.

College graduates:

Students who earned college and university degrees in 2020 are invited to submit their name and local address, name of institution, type of degree, major and honors or academic prizes. Photos of college graduates are welcome, preferably formal headshots, sent as high-resolution JPEG email attachments.

Send info to vabrahams@scarsdalenews.com — subject line “Graduation” — by June 15. (Added May 19)

For the past twelve summers, the Greenburgh Town Hall Summer Internship Program has engaged close to 200 area students in the process of learning about local government through authentic hands-on experiences ranging from working in town departments to organizing a campaign to address the need to repair the local “state” roads.

This summer’s program will include utilizing social media to encourage pedestrian/motorist safety, participation in the U.S. Census and helping to promote local businesses.

Under the current circumstances of a global health crisis, the 2020 Greenburgh Town Hall Summer Internship Program will be 100% Zoom/Remote as we recognize the need to employ special measures for the safety of interns. The program promises to be fun, dynamic, engaging, interactive and a definite résumé-building experience.

If students or parents would like to ask questions they can call Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner at 914-438-1343 or contact Greenburgh Town Clerk Judith Beville at 914-989-1504 or jbeville@greenburghny.com. This is an unpaid internship program.

For registration, students should email a brief statement of interest and include their contact information to Tara Banks, Assistant Coordinator, Summer Internship Program at tbanks@greenburghny.com. (Added May 19)

With the COVID-19 pandemic creating chaos in the lives of so many people, the NYS Office of Mental Health has an emotional support helpline (844-863-9314) operating from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week. Trained volunteers provide assistance, referrals to services and a person you can talk to if you’re feeling overwhelmed. The helpline was launched March 25 at the direction of Gov. Andrew Cuomo to assist New Yorkers who are overwhelmed by the anxiety and loss caused by the COVID-19 crisis. (Added May 19)

New York State is searching for people to fill three types of jobs —contact tracers, team supervisors and community support specialists — for its COVID-19 contact tracing initiative. The state plans to hire a team of 6,400 to 17,000 staff, to support the state department of health and local health departments in performing contact tracing in communities across the state. The final number of staff will depend on the projected number of COVID-19 cases.

For more information, visit westchestergov.com. (Added May 19)

ShopRite has kicked off a campaign to thank essential employees everywhere who are serving our communities during the COVID-19 crisis. The campaign, called Essential Thanks, gives everyone an opportunity to show their gratitude by posting a thank you note to COVID-19 front-line workers — truck drivers, grocery store associates, warehouse workers, health care providers, first responders. For each message of thanks people post through ShopRite’s www.EssentialThanks.com website or on social media using the hashtag #EssentialThanks, ShopRite will donate $1 to regional food banks to help COVID-19 relief efforts, up to a maximum of $500,000.

Thank you notes can be uploaded directly to www.EssentialThanks.com or by tagging #EssentialThanks on Instagram and Twitter.

All thank you messages should be posted by June 30. (Added May 18)

In order to fill a void created by the sudden implementation of remote learning, Scarsdale High School students Julia Schnipper and Betsy Harris started Quarantine Tutors. This is a platform that offers free tutoring for elementary and middle school kids to help ease the difficulties of remote learning. High school tutors from New York, New Jersey and Florida use Zoom, FaceTime, Skype and other platforms to make this time as easy as possible for students. Sessions are 30 to 45 minutes and can be as frequent as the student/parent wants.

Since the tutoring is free, if parents feel comfortable a donation page is set up on Go Fund Me at https://bit.ly/2YHSLTk. They have chosen to partner with the GlobalGiving Foundation, an organization helping to combat COVID-19. The 100% tax-free donation will help communities on the front lines of the crisis, and provide them with the resources they need to act quickly and protect the most vulnerable.

For more information or to donate, visit https://bit.ly/2YEVLzL. (Added May 18)

Share your expertise

As part of this year's Senior Options 2020 project, students will be required to interview someone related to their field of research or career path of interest. If you are willing and available to participate in a 30-minute interview related to your area of expertise or personal interest, complete the form at https://bit.ly/2WTEiRH. (Added May 14)

Virtual volunteer opportunities from home

Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) offers a number of ways to volunteer from home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

WJCS would love to hear more ideas for volunteering from home. Contact Alexandra Luciano, volunteer coordinator, at aluciano@wjcs.com or 914-761-0600, ext. 2239. (Added May 12)

Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an Executive Order on May 1 providing new dates for elections that were postponed due to COVID-19.

The New York Democratic Presidential Primary will take place on June 23. Although the Democratic members of the State’s Board of Elections had voted in April to cancel the Presidential Primary, a federal court ruled on May 5 that it would be unconstitutional to do so because it would result in irreparable harm. As of press time, the state’s Board of Elections filed an appeal to this ruling.

The new dates and procedures are:

June 9: School board/budget elections will be held through the mail including return postage. The school district will send every eligible voter a postcard notice, which details the date of the election, date of budget hearing, definition of qualified voter and an absentee ballot.

June 23: Primary election for Democratic presidential candidates, congressional districts and district attorney’s office. In order to vote in a primary, voters need to be registered to that political party. All voters will receive a postage-paid absentee ballot application including return postage. The absentee ballot itself will also be postage paid.

Sept. 15: Village elections — Details to be determined. All absentee ballots previously submitted will be valid and counted.

Additional information can be found at LWVS.org or contact LWVSVoterService@gmail.com. (Added May 7)

Music collections from the library

The Scarsdale Public Library offers music collections for those at home. Qello Concerts by Stingray is the world’s largest collection of full-length concerts and music documentaries streamed on demand to just about any digital device. You can access Qello through the library’s subscription in RB Digital at http://scarsdaleny.rbdigital.com/.

Hoopla also has a great collection of music. Curated by Wendy Archer, there is a list of great American music available at https://bit.ly/2Wbcw45. (Added May 6)

The League of Women Voters of Westchester County and the League of Women Voters of Rockland County will jointly sponsor virtual forums for candidates in the primary election for the U.S. House of Representatives New York Congressional District 17.

A virtual forum for candidates running in the Republican Party primary for NY CD 17 is scheduled for Tuesday, May 19, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

For candidates running in the Democratic Party primary for NY CD 17 the virtual forum is scheduled for Thursday, May 21, from 7 to 9 p.m.

Participants will join from their chosen remote locations and will use the cloud-based video conferencing application Zoom.

Plans are being made for live-streaming the forums which will be recorded for subsequent viewing on League websites through Primary Election Day, June 23. Questions from the public will be solicited.

The New York 17th Congressional District covers parts of central and northwestern Westchester County, and all of Rockland County. Nita Lowey, who is retiring at the end of her term, currently represents the district. (Added May 6)

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has altered high school graduations as we know them, Westchester County Government wants to recognize this rite of passage and celebrate the accomplishments of graduating seniors. Community leaders, teachers, parents, grandparents and siblings are asked to record a short video on a smartphone to say congratulations and best of luck to the high school senior in their lives. The video does not have to be long, and it is an easy way to get the entire community involved in a “virtual” graduation ceremony. High school seniors deserve to hear your words of praise, and know you are proud of all they have achieved.

To participate, send your video to Communications@WestchesterGov.com. Eventually, there will be a string of congratulatory messages from citizens all over the county, in honor of Westchester County’s graduating class of 2020. (Added May 6)

A new book recommendation service, libraryAware, is offered by the Scarsdale Public Library. Librarians have created lists of recommended reading currently focused on the eBook and eAudiobook collections. You can view the complete list by clicking on any of the books in the carousels. Check OverDrive or Cloud Library to borrow a book. Sign up to receive one or more lists as newsletters by email each time they are updated. (Added May 6)

This week would have been the Scarsdale Bowl Dinner. One powerful way to express gratitude is to thank publicly all of the community volunteers who make Scarsdale the amazing place it is — by naming them to the new Scarsdale Foundation Volunteer Honor Roll.

The Honor Roll will help The Scarsdale Foundation, which provides need-based scholarships for college sophomores, juniors and seniors, reach a vital fundraising goal of $150,000. As a community that values education, we should give every Scarsdale student a chance to succeed beyond their time in Scarsdale schools. During this unusual time, funds are critically needed.

All Scarsdale volunteers are eligible to be part of the Honor Roll, including former residents. For $25 per volunteer, you can honor as many volunteers as you choose, such as neighbors and friends who coach sports, help at our schools, cook for the homeless, serve on local boards, committees and our everyday heroes. It is a way to acknowledge those who serve in the more prominent ways and the quieter ways as well.

All members of the Honor Roll will be contacted and recognized in print, online and at the Scarsdale Foundation Bowl Dinner at Brae Burn Country Club on Sept. 24.

For more info, visit http://bit.ly/394vY5W. (Added May 5)

Students who graduated from Scarsdale High School or lived in Scarsdale during their high school years and who have completed their first, second, or third years of college are invited to apply to the Scarsdale Foundation for tuition assistance. For the 2019-20 academic year, the Foundation awarded need-based grants totaling $126,500 to 29 students attending private and state-supported colleges and universities.

Applications for the 2020-21 academic year should be submitted online at www.scarsdalefoundation.org (click on the College Scholarships link). Applications must be submitted by Monday, June 1. Contact Scholarship Committee co-chairs Anne Lyons or BK Munguia at scarsdalefoundationscholarship@gmail.com. Note "Scarsdale Foundation Scholarship Inquiry" in the subject line of email applications.

The Scarsdale Foundation welcomes contributions from the community to augment the funds available for distribution each year. Contributions may be donated to the specially earmarked Scholarship Fund, enabling the Foundation to carry on the tradition of helping Scarsdale students in financial need pursue a college education. Donations may be made online at www.scarsdalefoundation.org or by check mailed to Scarsdale Foundation, P.O. Box 542, Scarsdale, NY 10583.

The Scarsdale Foundation also hosts the Scarsdale Bowl Dinner where individuals are recognized for their volunteer work in the community. This year the Scarsdale Bowl Dinner has been rescheduled and will be held Thursday, Sept. 24 at The Brae Burn Country Club. (Added May 5)

The Scarsdale High School PTA Scholarship Fund for College is holding a fitness/activity fundraising challenge Saturday, May 9. Pick your favorite activity: running, walking, biking, playing a sport, baking, making music, or whatever you like to do, and at the same time contribute to an important cause that will help a Scarsdale graduate with financial assistance to pay for the first year of college.

Donate any dollar amount for an activity that you do Saturday, May 9 to the SHS PTA Scholarship Fund for College. Your gift, whether large or small, will have a very real impact. To participate, visit https://bit.ly/2WyywVo.

For more info, visit https://bit.ly/3c8lDIr. (Added May 5)

The 46th annual Bicycle Sundays season begins May 3 and continues Sundays in May, June and September — except for May 24 and Sept. 6. Bicyclists, skaters, joggers and walkers take over several miles of the Bronx River Parkway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

This year the course will be slightly modified, beginning at Main Street in White Plains, instead of Westchester County Center, and continuing south to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers.

County Executive George Latimer said, "We understand the need to strike the correct balance between maintaining important social distance guidelines, and providing people with an escape from the pandemic." Organizers said it is recommended that participants wear a mask or a face covering as social distancing may not always be possible.

There are numerous points of entry along the route. Although parking will be available in the Westchester County Center east parking lot, participants will follow signs and directions to enter the route at Main Street once they exit their cars.

If interested, mark your calendars: May 3, 10, 17, 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, Sept 13, 20 and 27.

For more information visit the Bicycle Sundays website. (Added May 1)

Alex Friedman, a junior at Scarsdale High School, is organizing a virtual road race to be held May 31 to support COVID-19 research. Because the Scarsdale road race held in April was canceled, Friedman “thought this would be a great idea to try and give people in the community an opportunity to do something similar and also help people.”

All race proceeds will be donated to support research at the Hospital for Special Surgery to prevent COVID-19 transmission in health care workers.

It's a virtual race, so you can run or walk from any location you choose. You get to run your own race at your own pace, either on your own or with family and friends — 6 feet apart! Choose to run either 1 mile or 5 miles.

You will receive a virtual race bib prior to the event and a medal afterward.

To register, Venmo $25 to Run Together Stay Apart and email runtogetherstayapart@gmail.com with your name, address, phone number, email and distance (1 or 5 miles).

After the race, send your time to runtogetherstayapart@gmail.com if you would like your results posted. (Added May 1)

If concerned about COVID-19 and want to avoid going to the polls, registered New York State voters may now vote via absentee ballot by applying to their county board of elections. The temporary order applies only for the June 23 primary elections, which will include congressional, state-level and local races but not the Democratic presidential primary.

To apply for an absentee ballot, visit https://bit.ly/2YgEPiR. If unable to download an application, send a letter via mail, fax or email with a request for an application, including the following information: your name and date of birth, the address where you are registered, an address where the ballot is to be sent and the reason for the request. Send to Westchester County Board of Elections, 25 Quarropas St., White Plains, NY 10601. Email to boe-westabsentee@westchestergov.com. Fax to 914-995-7753 or 914-995-3190.

Questions? Call 914-995-5700. (Added April 30)

Scarsdale High School seniors may apply for a one-year grant from the SHS PTA Scholarship Fund. To learn more about the fund, who is eligible and how to apply, visit https://bit.ly/2YfMHl0.

Applications may be downloaded at https://bit.ly/3f1gQdJ.

For additional information regarding the Scholarship Fund, contact Seema Jaggi at Seemajaggi@me.com. (Added April 30)

The Westchester County Department of Health has prepared a tool to help you determine whether you are subject to an Order of Isolation, an Order of Quarantine, or if it is recommended that you self-quarantine during the pandemic.

You'll be asked a series of questions and, based on your answers, you'll be given guidance on what you need to do. Go to https://bit.ly/3bRsmGr. (Added April 30)

Beware of postal scams

The United States Postal Inspection Service issued an alert for consumers to be wary of opportunistic scammers who have “identified the public’s concern as a target for scams and fraud” during the COVID-19 crisis.

Fraud ranges from testing scams, supply scams and provider scams, to app scams and investment scams, all designed to capitalize on fear and convince targets to hand over money.

To protect oneself from the fraudsters, the USPIS recommends the following:

Be aware of charity scams and only contribute to established organizations;

Do not click on links in emails from sources that are unknown, especially those that claim to be from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) or World Health Organization (WHO);

Be wary of offers for vaccines, pills, potions, lotions or other products that purport to cure or treat COVID-19;

Do not provide financial or personal information to anyone who isn’t known or trusted;

Resist pressure tactics when making financial decisions, and

Consult with a friend or family member before making any payments.

Anyone who believes they have been targeted by scammers should contact the USPIS online at https://www.uspis.gov/report/ or call 1-877-876-2455. (Added April 29)

If you wish to donate blood plasma and meet the necessary criteria, email dsammartin@wphospital.org. Dr. Daniel Sammartino is a physician at White Plains Hospital with a background in oncology. The criteria for plasma donation are as follows: Have a documented positive test at the time of diagnosis — paperwork must be available; must be symptom-free from cough, shortness of breath and fever for 14 days prior to donation; and in addition, the donor must be blood type compatible. Your physician will let you know what blood types are compatible. (Added April 29)

With a Scarsdale Public Library card, patrons may now access Value Line online. Value Line is an independent investment research and financial publishing firm based in New York City. It provides data and research into all aspects of world financial markets. Whether a beginning investor or a veteran looking for high-impact ideas, Value Line can be a useful tool. (Added April 29)

Two Scarsdale students, Matthew and Jordan Knispel, are leading the effort in New York to help seniors in our community. Matthew, a junior at Scarsdale High School, is president of the New York division and Jordan, a seventh grader at Scarsdale Middle School, is vice president.

The mission of Pen Pals For Life is to connect people at a time when social distancing has become the new reality. The founders realized seniors might be feeling isolated and thought this could be an opportunity to become a “grand-friend” to an elderly person.

Explaining the mission, Matthew said, “As a teenager I am very lucky to have my parents and sister with me every day. But so many people are not as fortunate. When my grandma was living in a local nursing home we visited her several times a week. When social distancing began I immediately thought of the residents in nursing homes and how lonely this would be for them. Feeling connected is now more important than ever and I am very happy to be able to bring this program to New York and help our local community.”

Students can send a letter, a picture, or even a short video clip to their assigned senior to brighten their day and let them know they are not alone. Two senior centers are already enrolled and the program is looking to add as many student volunteers as possible to meet the demand. If you are — or know — a senior looking to connect, visit PenPalsForLife.com. Click “join us” and enter contact information under Seniors.

For those who volunteer, it could be a meaningful, fulfilling experience knowing a connection is being made and you’re helping someone in this time of crisis. (Added April 29)

The Scarsdale Board of Trustees meeting, originally scheduled for 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, will instead meet at 7 p.m. on the Zoom video conferencing service. Members of the public can participate online at zoom.us/s/516395144, or call into the meeting by dialing 1-929-436-2866 and entering the meeting ID: 516-395-144. (Added April 27)

Uninsured New Yorkers can apply for coverage through nystateofhealth.ny.gov or directly to insurers during a special enrollment period that ends May 15. If you lost employer coverage, you must apply within 60 days of losing that coverage. Because of a loss of income, New Yorkers may also be eligible for Medicaid, the Essential Plan, subsidized Qualified Health Plans or Child Health Plus. (Added April 27)

Two of the county-owned golf courses — Mohansic in Yorktown Heights and Hudson Hills in Ossining — opened for play Saturday, April 25.

Reservations can be made at golf.westchestergov.com.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said opening the two courses will serve as a test cast for balancing the need to get fresh air during the stay-at-home advisory. County parks remain open for socially distanced activities.

The courses will be operated under the following guidelines:

The Scarsdale School District encourages parents to complete online kindergarten registration as soon as possible. Current residents who expect to have a child attend kindergarten during the 2020-21 school year are encouraged to complete the process early to ensure a smooth placement process. Prospective kindergartners may register at any time prior to the start of the school year. Children whose fifth birthday falls on or before Dec. 31, 2020 may be registered for the 2020-21 school year.

Visit scarsdaleschools.org/registration for instructions on how to register online.

Enrollment in one of the five elementary schools (Edgewood, Fox Meadow, Greenacres, Heathcote and Quaker Ridge) is determined by the neighborhood in which you reside. If you do not know which elementary school serves your neighborhood, contact the district registrar, Nunzia Mauro, via email at registrar@scarsdaleschools.org. (Added April 27)

Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps is offering online courses preparing individuals as entry level New York State Emergency Medical Technicians in career and volunteer positions.

Both courses consist of live lectures and lab groups via Zoom, online recoded lectures, required reading and quizzes.

The course fee may be reimbursable to those who ride with SVAC or other DOH-approved EMS agencies.

For more info and registration, visit ScarsdaleVAC.com or call 914-722-2288. (Added April 27)

Scarsdale resident (and Scarsdale High School grad) Herbert Subin and his family have organized a fundraiser to provide meals and snacks to hospitals, first responders, soup kitchens and homeless shelters. Bake Back America is committed to inspire individuals and communities across the country to deliver baked goods, meals and PPE to first responders, essential workers and those in need during this challenging time.

How to make a difference:

Bake Back America has already donated thousands of meals, snacks, gifts and PPE to first responders, essential workers and those in need. For more information or to get involved, go to bakebackamerica.com. (Added April 27)

The Westchester Recreation And Parks Society (WRAPS) has begun to tie ribbons in parks as a way of recognizing all of the heroes fighting COVID-19 so we can all remain safe. By cloaking the trees with colors — red indicates food service and supply chain workers, white recognizes all essential workers, and blue expresses gratitude to all the health care providers and first responders — separate ribbons or all in one, it doesn’t matter — we recognize our heroes by showing pride and gratitude.

WRAPS “Wrap A Ribbon” campaign has begun to take hold in Eastchester and Tarrytown and it is hoped it will flourish throughout the county and state. Show your support and gratitude to all those serving us now. (Added April 23)

The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center is sponsoring a student contest for grades 7 through 12 to raise awareness about genocide and to remember those who were lost as a result of “man’s inhumanity to man.”

Create an original project in visual arts, poetry, music, or other media of artistic expression that commemorates some aspect of a genocide which has occurred in the 20th or 21st centuries. Examples include the Armenian Genocide, the Holocaust, the Cambodian Genocide, the Bosnian Genocide, the Rwandan Genocide, the Genocide in Darfur, and many others.

The deadline for submission is April 30. Projects need to be submitted by email to Julie Scallero, co-director of education, at jscallero@hhrecny.org, with the following information: name, grade, email address, school, social studies teacher, project title and a brief four or five sentence description of the project.

All projects will be evaluated by the Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center’s co-directors of education, Julie Scallero and Steve Goldberg.

Three winners (one for grades 7 and 8, one for grades 9 and 10, and one for grades 11 and 12) will receive a certificate and will have their projects announced on Facebook and Instagram.

Additionally, a donation, on the winners’ behalf, will be made to the AFYA Foundation, whose mission is to improve global health by rescuing surplus medical supplies and delivering them to underserved health systems around the world.

Questions? Email Julie Scallero at jscallero@hhrecny.org or Steve Goldberg at sgoldberg@hhrecny.org.

For more information, visit bit.ly/3bC1YQM. (Added April 23)

April 22, 2020 celebrates 50 years of Earth Day, and Greenburgh Nature Center is holding an Earth Day raffle where participants can win a basket of sustainable products including an Earth Machine compost bin. Enter from now through April 29 for a chance to take home eco-friendly goodies.

In keeping with sustainability efforts, the raffle will be completely paperless. To enter, go to greenburghnaturecenter.org. Your ticket purchase will directly support the care of the nature center's animals and grounds during this critical time. (Added April 22)

Scarsdale athletes have not yet been able to compete in spring sports this season. Rather than dwelling on that disappointment, a group of athletes and parents are demonstrating their teamwork by creating a platform to help support frontline workers during the COVID-19 crisis while honoring Scarsdale Raider Pride and Scarsdale Unity.

Raider Strong apparel is available for purchase with all proceeds dedicated toward helping frontline workers. Through a partnership with Giannoni’s Deli, a meal will be delivered to frontline workers at White Plains Hospital for each Raider Strong T-shirt bought. To order, visit shsmwc2020.itemorder.com/.

In addition, Maroon and White face masks are being sold; visit turn2sportsllc.com/scarsdale-strong.

Order T-shirts and face masks by Monday, April 27, at noon. (Added April 22)

If you’re having trouble going virtual with library resources, schedule a Zoom meeting with one of the tech-savvy Scarsdale librarians (Zoom instructions are included on the Scarsdale library calendar). Register at bit.ly/2VsrmTg for a 30-minute one-on-one appointment on Zoom. A librarian will contact you with a specific time to "meet". (Added April 22)

Students in the Scarsdale community are eager to build lasting pen pal connections. If you are — or know — a senior looking to connect, visit PenPalsForLife.com. Click “join us” and enter contact information under Seniors.

The mission of Pen Pals For Life is to connect people at a time when social distancing has become the new reality. The founders realized seniors might be feeling isolated and thought this could be an opportunity to become a “grand-friend” to an elderly person.

PenPalsForLife.com allows students and adults to sign up to become a pen pal. Each participant will be assigned an email address where they can send communications to their senior pen pal. Ideally, participants will write at least twice a week to the senior during this time of social distancing. In some cases, the senior may be able to write back; in some cases, they may not. But either way, sharing stories, jokes, pictures or just a note of friendship will be uplifting and heartwarming to those elderly people alone in their communities and homes. For those who volunteer, it could be a meaningful, fulfilling experience knowing a connection is being made and you’re helping someone in this time of crisis. (Added April 22)

A local history site, ScarsdaleSecrets.com, is hosting a contest: Create a Scarsdale Flag, for Scarsdale kids and teens. Winners get a basket of candy delivered to their door courtesy of the sponsor, CandyRox.

Email Lee and Jennifer Fischman at flagcontest@scarsdalesecrets.com for more details. (Added April 21)

The Friends of White Plains Hospital recognize the tireless efforts of the nurses, doctors and countless other essential workers all fighting on the front line to keep our community safe. You can show your support by purchasing a lawn sign in support of these health care heroes.

For a $50 donation, someone from White Plains Hospital will personally deliver a sign, “I support Our HEALTHCARE HEROES. We Love You White Plains Hospital,” and place it on your lawn.

If you’d like to get one of these signs for your front yard, the link is wphospital.org/covid19help/signsupport. (Added April 19)

On two Saturdays, April 18 and 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., New York Medical College students will be available to collect donations to help keep our health workers safe. The students will be at Kensico Dam Plaza, 1 Bronx River Pkwy Road, in Valhalla.

Unopened, sealed boxes are preferred but any contribution will be accepted — all PPE: masks (n95s, surgical, procedural), gloves, goggles, sanitizer, etc.

Questions or concerns? Contact Naveena Sunkara at 929-279-2785. (April 15)

Westchester County Parks offers a number of creative ways to bring the parks to you, while social distancing.

Some of the activities available now or coming soon are computer or smartphone based; several programs involve interactive fun for children while others offer information for people of all ages.

Current activities that can be accessed through @WestchesterParks (Facebook); @WestchesterPark (Twitter) @westchestercountyparks (Instagram) are:

Playland Playhouse also offers challenging games at bit.ly/3cjOlWj. (April 15)

During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Department of Public Works Sanitation Division is working hard to reduce staffing to provide essential sanitation services. To keep personnel safe, maintain the pickup schedule and reduce the likelihood that a pickup is missed, the sanitation department asks the following:

•No loose garbage. Bag all garbage or place it in a trash can for pickup.

•No bulk trash until after the emergency is over.

•Make trash visible from the driveway entrance. If it can’t be seen from the street, it may be missed.

•Monitor for service changes. Any service changes will be communicated by press release.

•Be patient. The department is operating with 50% of its normal staffing, with personnel unfamiliar with the routes chipping in to help.

The Recycling Office is closed to the public. However, residents may call 914-722-1294 with recycling questions.

To support social distancing, the number of vehicles permitted on-site at the recycling center will be limited by stopping traffic at the scale. Be patient as you wait to be waved up by staff. Once on the property, dispose of your items and leave the property as quickly as possible. (Added April 14)

Census 2020

While probably not at the forefront of your mind during the COVID-19 pandemic, don’t forget to complete the 2020 census. For the first time ever, you can fill out the Census online, or complete the form you get in your mailbox and send it back.

If you haven’t already filled it out, go to 2020census.gov/en.html to make sure you count.

The deadline to respond has been extended to Aug. 14. (Added April 13)

Closures extended through April

Schools and nonessential businesses are to remain closed for an additional two weeks through April 29 in accordance with an executive order by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The order is in effect to maintain social distancing as a measure to help slow the spread of coronoavirus. (Added April 13)

Collection for food pantry

The coronavirus pandemic has created “the perfect storm” for food pantries and the growing number of Americans who depend on them. As layoffs and shuttered businesses have created a surge in demand, pantries find themselves dangerously low on supplies. Many pantries depend on donations from grocery stores, restaurants and other businesses, but the recent shutdowns and hoarding of food has left these establishments with little spare inventory to contribute.

To help food-insecure people in Westchester, Adam Wasserman, a student at Scarsdale High School, is collecting and delivering food donations to the Bread of Life Food Pantry, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in Rye which feeds more than 10,000 county residents weekly.

Everyday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., there will be a donation box at the end of Wasserman’s driveway, 9 Wayside Lane. “Donations of any food items will be appreciated and will help people in urgent need during this crisis,” Wasserman said. (Added April 12)

All county golf courses have been ordered to close according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive order, updated April 9 to include the courses in the list of nonessential businesses. Previously, county golf courses, including Saxon Woods in Scarsdale, had instituted social distancing practices and remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Added April 9)

The tentative village budget has been posted on scarsdale.com and will be addressed at an online budget hearing Tuesday, April 14, at 7 p.m. (instead of 8 p.m.), with time set aside for public comment via teleconferencing. The meeting will be held via Zoom.us; meeting ID is 309-981-121. (Added April 9)

The Greenburgh Nature Center will share tips, activities and projects on social media that can be done at home to help nurture our planet and connect with nature. For more information, visit greenburghnaturecenter.org/recycling-composting/.

In addition, Westchester County and GNC have partnered to offer discounts on home composters and rain barrels; the offer ends April 22. For details, visit bit.ly/2RlAyXm. (Added April 8)

Family Services of Westchester (FSW)’s RideConnect program is helping older adults 60-plus in Westchester and southern Putnam County who need shopping and delivery of groceries or medication. The program has hundreds of volunteers available to shop so that the vulnerable population can stay home and safeguard their health during the COVID-19 outbreak.

RideConnect’s core mission is to provide transportation resources for older adults 60-plus, and it has mobilized quickly to meet the new demand for delivery services to seniors and those who are immunocompromised. In the first week of launching the expanded service, its volunteer force doubled from 300 to nearly 700.

RideConnect continues to provide seniors with transportation to essential medical appointments like chemotherapy and dialysis. FSW also offers mental health counseling available by telephone or video for those experiencing depression, anxiety, grief or other issues. Visit bit.ly/2JMFq3u for details.

For more information about RideConnect, visit bit.ly/2UTY3J8.

Seniors and immunocompromised individuals can inquire about receiving grocery or medication deliveries by calling 914-242-7433 or emailing Karen Ganis at kganis@fsw.org. Details are available at fsw.org/seniors-grocery-delivery. Those looking to volunteer can visit fsw.org/volunteer-grocery-delivery. (Added April 8)

Westchester County is seeking volunteers to help small business owners complete applications for SBA and Paycheck Protection Program assistance for the following programs:

Volunteers will be provided training on all aspects of the application process. The training will be provided by webinar, and the materials and step-by-step application guides will be provided to the volunteers.

The volunteers will not be providing guidance/recommendations on which loan programs to apply for, but rather will be addressing specific questions on the applications selected by the applicant.

If interested, email EconomicDevelopment@westchestergov.com. (Added April 7)

New York State has partnered with Headspace, a global leader in mindfulness and meditation, to offer free meditation and mindfulness content for all New Yorkers as a mental health resource for residents coping with the unprecedented public health crisis. New Yorkers can access a collection of science-backed, evidence-based guided meditations, along with at-home mindful workouts, sleep and kids content to help address rising stress and anxiety at headspace.com/ny. (Added April 7)

The JCC of Mid-Westchester is providing programming online without charge as well as teaching in private online classes. Visit jccmw.org/virtual/ for a schedule of virtual fitness classes. (Added April 6)

Immerse yourself in ideas and see your world in new ways through art. In MoMA’s free Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), you will hear directly from artists and designers, look closely at works in the museum’s collection and exhibitions, and join a community of learners. Enroll any time and complete the course at your own pace. Visit coursera.org/moma to choose the course and enroll. (Added April 3)

A virtual volunteer center has been set up by Volunteer New York! with opportunities to support your community while homebound. Visit bit.ly/3bM1JSS to help those less fortunate than yourself. (Added April 3)

Free craft classes every Wednesday and Friday will be offered on Facebook at 3 p.m.

And so much more at goodhousekeeping.com/home/craft-ideas/. (Added April 3)

WJCS-Westchester Jewish Community Services' Gala on March 31, which pivoted from an in-person gala to an online event due to the coronavirus and need for social isolation, was an overwhelming success. Almost 1,200 people visited the nonprofit organization's website WJCS.com to take part.

The gala had all of the elements of an in-person gala (except food and drink). Videos included “The Faces of WJCS,” words of welcome by Diamond and WJCS board member Mariquita Blumberg, and speeches by honorees Ellen Gelboim and Bob Mensch. Four of WJCS' 80-plus programs were featured in the Give for Good Auction with individuals sharing on video their personal and moving stories of overcoming mental health problems, dealing with the emotional repercussions of being a second generation Holocaust survivor, needing a safe space as an LGBTQ youth, and experiencing relief and gratitude as the parent of a young adult with developmental disabilities who has gained fulfillment and more independent living in a WJCS group home. Donors also gave generously to WJCS's COVID-19 emergency initiative.

For those who didn't have the opportunity to take part in the WJCS Virtual but Vital Gala or the Give for Good Auction, the gala will stay "live" on WJCS.com through Sunday, April 5. (Added April 2)

International Cultural Exchange Services invites high school juniors and seniors who value the importance of cross-cultural understanding to apply for one of five $1,000 scholarships. “Why is cross-cultural understanding important to our future?” Share your thoughts in a 750- to 1,500-word essay on this topic.

ICES is a nonprofit youth exchange organization which offers high school students the opportunity to study abroad while living with a host family and to study in a local high school for an academic year or semester.

Completed application and essay must be submitted by email by May 1.

For more information, visit bit.ly/2wdb72U. (Added April 2)

Wakefern Food Corp. and its cooperative members are hiring to fill a variety of positions at both retail stores and warehouses to help service the dramatic increase in demand resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Store associates across the cooperative’s five retail banners, including ShopRite, are working around the clock to provide essential services and are seeking to fill hundreds of positions to ensure communities have access to fresh foods and necessities.

Workers hired will benefit from a temporary $2 per hour wage premium that went into effect Sunday, March 22. New associates may also benefit from enhanced sick leave and attendance policies designed to assist with financial and health concerns.

If interested, visit https://bit.ly/3bD2hui. (Added April 2)

The Scarsdale Public Library has updated its website for easy access to all online resources during the pandemic. When visiting its homepage, scarsdalelibrary.org, new categories are provided including eBooks, eAudio, Entertainment, Online Programs & Activities, Student Resources, and more. (Added April 2)

As White Plains Hospital meets the demand of an influx of COVID-19 patients, its teams are working around the clock to heal the sick and prevent the spread of disease.

The hospital has been flooded with an outpouring of community support — whether it’s donated food, supplies or heartfelt tributes. More people are reaching out every day to ask “How can I help?”

A community outreach opportunity available to everyone is a messaging frame available to all at bit.ly/3dMnrrL. People can use it to write a message, draw a picture or get creative to celebrate these essential frontline workers. These messages can be shared on social media with #WPHCommunityLove and emailed to: wphcmail@wphospital.org or mailed to: White Plains Hospital Community Love, 101 East Post Road, White Plains, NY 10601.

All messages will be on display at the hospital for all frontline workers to read during shift changes and breaks. In addition, those wishing to make a donation to the hospital during this critical time can do so at wphospital.org/covid19help. (Added April 1)

A list of supermarkets and pharmacies that have home delivery services is posted on the Greenburgh website at greenburghny.com.

It's safer for people to stay at home as much as possible since the number of people with coronavirus is increasing. If you are a senior in Edgemont, Hartsdale or Unincorporated Greenburgh, or know of seniors there who need help and are not receiving assistance, contact Town Supervisor Paul Feiner at pfeiner@greenburghny.com or 914-438-1343, the town of Greenburgh Nutrition Program Director Lynda Maranino at lmaranino@greenburghny.com, 914-989-1807, or Greenburgh Department of Community Resources Commissioner André G. Early at tharper@greenburghny.com, 914-989-3620. (Added April 1)

Metro-North Railroad is operating on a Saturday schedule on the Hudson, Harlem and New Haven Lines until further notice. The amended schedule provides all-day service for health care workers, first responders and essential employees who are on the frontlines of this public health crisis, from early in the morning until after midnight. The schedule has additional trains in the morning and afternoon peak periods, and hourly service during off-peak midday and evening periods.

During this special schedule, off-peak fares will be in effect. The reduction in service follows a significant drop in ridership in response to federal, state and local health precautionary directives against COVID-19. The measure is also being taken to protect the health and safety of customers and employees.

You can access the amended schedule at bit.ly/2QXn8k7.

For train times, and real-time arrival and departure times on your phone, go to bit.ly/2UT8BXN.

Also, the north end entrances of Grand Central Terminal are closed until further notice. Other areas of the terminal may be closed temporarily on a periodic basis to accommodate COVID-19 precautions.

All ticket offices are temporarily closed for coronavirus precautions. Customers can use cash, credit, debit and contactless cards at ticket vending machines to make their ticket purchases. Customers can also go to mta.info/mta-eTix-promo, the electronic ticketing app that works directly from your smartphone.

To stop the spread of COVID-19, stations are being disinfected twice daily, trains are being sanitized daily, and a complete cleaning of trains is being performed every 72 hours. (Added April 1)

The Small Business Administration has established a new, simplified, online application portal for Economic Injury Disaster Loans. The portal can be reached at sba.gov/disaster.

Businesses that successfully submitted an application or uploaded documents late last week via the temporary document upload portal do not have to take additional action as their applications have been received for processing. Anyone that was unable to complete an application on the prior application portal and/or did not upload their application to the document upload portal, should restart their application via the new portal.

Advances of up to $10,000 on Economic Injury Disaster Loans also may be available through a form on the portal. If approved, these funds can be used for payroll and other operating expenses and will be forgiven. This advance may be available even if your EIDL application was declined or is still pending. If you wish to apply for the advance on your EIDL, visit sba.gov/disaster as soon as possible to fill out a new, streamlined application. In order to qualify for the advance, you need to submit this new application even if you previously submitted an EIDL application. Applying for the advance will not impact the status or slow your existing application. (Added April 1)

All in-person classes of the Scarsdale Adult School are canceled through May 31. Online learning via Zoom will begin Monday, April 6.

To find online classes visit bit.ly/2wWTWCO, where they are displayed near the top of the All Classes page. There are classes in humanities, recreation, skill development and enhancement, and personal and professional growth. More classes will be added daily.

Before attending an online class using Zoom, students should familiarize themselves with the audio and video settings on the computer, laptop or mobile device that they intend to use for class. The Zoom Help Center offers a number of tutorials designed to introduce you to that app, including an informative video on how to join a Zoom meeting as a participant, at bit.ly/3aLYKcQ.

If you have an idea for a new e-class or instructor, contact Executive Director Jill Serling at director@scarsdaleadultschool.org.

This week's free edutainment offers two special events that had been recorded thanks to the A/V department of the Scarsdale School District: a visit with author Dani Shapiro from June 11, 2019 at vimeo.com/360530477 and Tales from the ’Dale and Beyond from March 14, 2019 at vimeo.com/329939915.

Check back regularly to browse the catalog as more online courses are offered. (Added April 1)

The Scarsdale library staff is checking email Monday to Friday at scaref@wismail.org and is available to answer questions and help with online resources. They have expanded their e-book and audiobook collection and can recommend reading selections. They can also point patrons in the right direction for research and films.

Some online resources available:

The Junior League of Central Westchester seeks female high school juniors in central Westchester — Eastchester, Greenburgh, Scarsdale or White Plains — who are committed to community service to apply for one of its Volunteer Service Awards, which includes $500. Applicants must attend one of the high schools in the area.

The award is given to promote volunteerism and to support the development of young women.

The JLCW is an organization of more than 225 women from Eastchester, Greenburgh, Scarsdale and White Plains who work with local nonprofit organizations to identify community needs and develop effective and responsive programs to serve those needs. The organization provides leadership, volunteers and funding for community projects.

For an application, visit bit.ly/JLCWVSA or email the League’s community development director at JLCWcommunitydevelopment@gmail.com for the application and additional details.

Applications, including letters of reference, must be submitted by June 1. (Added March 31)

Below is a list of Netflix offerings including live recordings of original productions from Broadway and beyond. For those who don’t subscribe to Netflix, there is a 30-day free trial period. You may cancel any time before the 30 days are up; Netflix will email a reminder three days before the 30-day period ends. The trial period includes all Netflix TV shows and movies as well.

“Jersey Boys,” a 2014 film starring John Lloyd Young, Erich Bergen and Michael Lomenda. Adapted from the Broadway musical and starring Broadway’s original Frankie Valli, Clint Eastwood directs this musical film that takes a closer look at how four guys from New Jersey came together to form one of the most iconic music groups of the 1960s, The Four Seasons. Visit netflix.com/title/70299748.

“Oh, Hello on Broadway,” a 2017 Broadway show starring Nick Kroll and John Mulaney. Stand-up comedians Mulaney and Kroll star as “two delusional geriatrics,” in a recording of their hit limited-run Broadway engagement. Visit netflix.com/title/80168221.

“Springsteen on Broadway,” a 2018 Broadway show starring Bruce Springsteen. The rock star’s one-man show includes his playing acoustic versions of some of his greatest hits and sharing personal life stories. Visit netflix.com/title/80232329.

“Shrek the Musical,” a 2013 Broadway show starring Brian d’Arcy James, Sutton Foster and Christopher Sieber. This kid-friendly tale of how a crotchety monster with a heart of gold finds his true love and saves his kingdom from the evil Lord Farquaad has a musical score by Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire and is fun for all to watch. Visit netflix.com/title/70253398.

“Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” a 2007 film starring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter and Alan Rickman. The film was adapted from the Tony Award-winning 1979 musical of the same name, which also held Broadway revivals in 1989 and 2005. Directed by Tim Burton. Visit netflix.com/title/70077544.

“Mike Birbiglia: The New One,” a 2019 Broadway show starring Mike Birbiglia. The three-month run of this performance was filmed on Broadway. It’s a hilarious yet profound one-man show of Birbiglia’s emotional and physical journey to parenthood. Visit netflix.com/title/81062293.

“American Son,” a 2019 film starring Kerry Washington, Steven Pasquale and Jeremy Jordan. The film team features the same writer, director and reprise performances by the original cast. Staged more like a play than a movie, the performance captures the same compelling energy from the Broadway version. Visit netflix.com/title/81024100. (Added March 31)

For those who enjoy gardening, Cornell Cooperative Extension will hold an online class Wednesday, April 1, from 6 to 8 p.m., through Zoom. After you register you'll get a link to the online class. Grow everything from artichokes to zucchini from seed at home. Save money and enjoy the miraculous process of seed germination and plant growth in your home and get your garden started early.

Techniques covered will be cold stratification and scarification as well as simple recipes for making your own potting and fertilizer mixes. Tools such as grow lights, heat mats and soil blocks will be discussed. Instructor Jennie Cramer is CCE’s horticulture program manager and coordinates the Master Gardener Volunteer Program. She is a former conservation biologist with a passion for organic gardening, regenerative agriculture, natural history and botanical education. She is especially smitten with the intricacies of seeds.

The fee is $10 to $30 per person self-determined sliding scale, pay what you can afford. (Note: There is an option when you register for "Corona Virus Solidarity Pricing" for those who find themselves unable to pay at this time.) For more info, visit bit.ly/33VkXTr. Register at bit.ly/2WTGudJ.

Questions? Contact Cramer at jrc10@cornell.edu or 607-272-2292, ext. 146.

To download and install Zoom: Go to zoom.us/download and from the Download Center click on the Download button under “Zoom Client For Meetings.” This application will automatically download when you start your first Zoom meeting but installing before class is a good idea. Once the download is complete proceed with installing the Zoom application onto your computer. Once Zoom is installed click on the emailed Zoom link to begin viewing the class in Zoom. (Added March 30)

The U.S. Department of Labor has posted Questions and Answers regarding implementation of certain provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). Visit bit.ly/39tLKY7.

The Department of Labor has also issued the following implementation guidance pursuant to the FFCRA:

The Scarsdale Public Library has made available two concerts for children. Chi-Chi has recorded a full program, 30 minutes in length, for children up to 5 years old. She introduces the audience to the violin and the viola. It can be seen at youtube.com/watch?v=-Ljpr_loPSI.

And Robert the Guitar Guy has recorded a few songs for children’s listening. View at youtube.com/watch?v=YMWwn0klUfs. (Added March 27)

The Scarsdale Adult School will begin the process of refunding all tuition for classes canceled through May 31 automatically, using the method of original payment, unless notified by March 27, with alternate instructions. Refunds will be issued as quickly as possible, starting on March 30. Should you be in a position to forgo the automatic refund, consider converting your tuition into a tax-deductible donation to Scarsdale Adult School or into a credit for use toward a future class.

Enjoy two videos from Anthony Robins, who had been scheduled to lead architectural walking tours this spring of Soho and of Rockefeller Center. “Art Deco Architecture in New York City” at youtube.com/watch?v=LnmTe6PibB4 is one of his talks given at the Skyscraper Museum in 2017 and “Grand Central Terminal: 100 Years of a New York Landmark” at youtube.com/watch?v=3Uko_hQ8dV8 which was recorded only a few weeks ago at the Mechanics Institute. (Added March 26)

From Scarsdale Village: "Wondering whether landscapers can operate, #Scarsdale? Guidance is that basic maintenance, like grass cutting or clearing brush, is an essential service; decorative or landscape enhancement/beautification work is not authorized. Our local leaf blower ban begins June 1." (Added March 25)

Gov. Cuomo has requested all school districts provide two services to the community, child care for health care workers and first responders who are vital to the response efforts and food provision for any community members who are in need.

For community members who are serving vital roles in the response to COVID-19 and have no other means of child care, email childcare@scarsdaleschools.org with your request. Include your name, address, the number and age of children, your direct supervisor's contact information (to verify employment and eligibility), and the days and hours needed. Child care can be provided tentatively from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays during the closure. This service is only for vital roles in response to the outbreak and who do not have other child care alternatives.

Additionally, the district is providing breakfast and lunch "grab and go" bags between 11 a.m. and noon at Quaker Ridge Elementary School, 125 Weaver St. This distribution will continue every weekday during the closure. There are no restrictions on this service with the exception of living in the Scarsdale School District. In order to prepare an appropriate amount of food fill out the form at bit.ly/2xs6nXu. Pickup will be provided curbside at the bus circle and you will be asked to show your ID. To reduce the risk of spread, do not leave your car or try to enter the building; staff will meet you at the curb. (Added March 25)

For many people, forced to be at home is not only unsettling but also dangerous. Those who regularly experience family violence (domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse) may see this behavior exacerbated during such stressful times. Survivors and victims can find local and national resources for both violence and mental health support below:

Despite statewide court reduction in services, a victim of domestic violence can still obtain an Order of Protection, either through the criminal courts or the family courts, or both. If in immediate danger, call the Scarsdale Police Department. (Added March 25)

The New York State Division of Consumer Protection has alerted businesses and consumers about state law related to telemarketing activity during a declared state of emergency. On Dec. 18, 2019, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law a bill that prohibits unsolicited telemarketing sales calls to anyone in an area subject to a declared state of emergency.

The law, which went into effect immediately, makes it unlawful for any telemarketer doing business in New York to make an unsolicited telemarketing sales call to any person in a county, city, town or village under a declared state of emergency or disaster emergency. On March 7, the governor declared a state of emergency relating to the novel coronavirus outbreak.

An “unsolicited telemarketing sales call” means “any telemarketing sales call other than a call made:

Any consumer who has received an unsolicited telemarketing sales call during this declared state of emergency is encouraged to report it at donotcall.gov or by calling 888-382-1222. When reporting, be prepared to provide details about the call. (Added March 25)

Westchester Community Foundation has launched the Westchester COVID-19 Response Fund. The public is invited to contribute to this fund. An anonymous donor will match all donations up to $1 million. Initial funding will go to established nonprofits that are addressing the pressing needs of Westchester County’s most vulnerable residents.

In addition, RXR Realty has contributed $1 million to its RXR Building Community Fund which is held at the Westchester Community Foundation. Those funds will support response efforts in the city of New Rochelle.

For more information, go to wcf-ny.org or contact Rossi at lrossi@wcf-ny.org or 914-671-6956. (Added March 25)

As a result of the novel coronavirus, Freddie Mac has taken steps to protect those affected, either directly or indirectly. Specifically, for its Single-Family business, the company announced a nationwide suspension of all foreclosure sales and evictions of borrowers living in homes owned by the company. It also announced a variety of additional mortgage relief options, including an expansion of its forbearance program, to incorporate additional impacted borrowers. The company also has reminded Servicers of its existing suite of mortgage relief options to assist borrowers, while also making additional disaster-related loan modifications available.

These measures are effective immediately and apply to borrowers unable to make their mortgage payments due to a decline in income resulting from the impact of COVID-19, regardless of whether they have contracted the virus.

Forbearance plans provide borrowers with payment relief for up to 12 months and suspend borrower late charges and penalties. It also suspends reporting to credit bureaus of past due payments of borrowers who are in a forbearance plan as a result of hardships attributable to this national emergency.

Borrowers who may be experiencing financial challenges due to COVID-19 are encouraged to contact their mortgage servicer — the company they send their monthly mortgage payments to — so they can explore one of the Freddie Mac workout options.

Freddie Mac’s mortgage relief options for borrowers impacted by COVID-19 include:

Borrowers are eligible for forbearance regardless of whether their property is owner occupied, a second home or an investment property.

The suspension of foreclosure sales and evictions is effective immediately and applies until May 17, 2020. If necessary, and at the direction of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Freddie Mac may extend the suspension of evictions beyond May 17.

For more information on Freddie Mac mortgage relief, visit My Home by Freddie Mac^(SM). (Added March 25)

The Greenburgh Public Library will host its 11th annual photography competition for adults and high school students Friday, May 1. Entries must be submitted digitally through March 31 as jpeg attachments emailed to photocontest@greenburghlibrary.org. If the library cannot install the exhibit of selected photos on May 1 as scheduled, the works will be displayed virtually online. For contest rules and details, visit greenburghlibrary.org. (Added March 25)

Jovita Carranza, administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), will hold a live web event on COVID-19’s economic impacts and the SBA’s targeted relief efforts for the nation’s small businesses Friday, March 27, at 2 p.m. To register, visit bit.ly/2UEypXq. Registration is limited to the first 3,000 attendees.

Carranza will join the Small Business Roundtable and CEOs of the leading small business organizations for a discussion on the needs of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners during the economic fallout resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak. They will discuss the economic relief efforts underway and resources available. (Added March 25)

#Scarsdale, the curbside food scrap program, has been suspended until further notice. However, the recycling center at 110 Secor Road is operating as usual including accepting food scraps drop-off. (Added March 24)

The Department of Public Works Sanitation Division is working hard to provide essential sanitation services during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Its measures include supplementing sanitation teams with personnel unaccustomed to collecting trash, unfamiliar with established sanitation routes.

To enhance the safety and efficiency of sanitation operations, the department requests residents to:

• Bag all garbage before putting out for collection or in a garbage can — no loose garbage;

• Refrain from putting out bulk trash that can be deferred until after the emergency is over;

• To avoid missed pickup, make sure your garbage/recycling is clearly visible to staff;

• Be patient with DPW staff — they are doing their best under difficult conditions. (Added March 24)

In order to help slow the spread of COVID-19 and to promote social distancing, the following Scarsdale parks, recreation and conservation facilities are either closed or have modified use regulations:

All parks and public spaces — no public gatherings. Passive and solitary recreational use of open facilities and spaces is authorized, but social distancing (6 feet between nonfamily members) is necessary.

Aspen Park — Playground closed; passive use area open with mandatory social distancing.

Boulder Brook Field — Sporting field is closed.

Brite Avenue Tennis — Tennis and paddle courts are closed.

Chase Park — Passive use authorized with mandatory social distancing.

Colonial Acres Park — Playground closed; passive use area open with social distancing.

Corell Park — Playground closed; passive use area open with mandatory social distancing.

Crossway Complex — Fields 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, tennis courts and playground are all closed.

Davis Park — Playground closed; passive use area open with mandatory social distancing.

De Lima Park — Passive use authorized with mandatory social distancing.

George Field Park — Passive use authorized with mandatory social distancing.

Greenacres Playground — Playground closed.

Harwood Park and Library Pond — Passive use authorized with mandatory social distancing.

Hyatt Park — Athletic fields, playground and basketball courtsare all closed.

Memorial Garden — Passive use authorized with mandatory social distancing.

Red Maple Swamp — Passive use authorized with mandatory social distancing.

Scarsdale High School —Tennis and paddle courts closed. Turf Field closed.

Scarsdale Middle School — Tennis courts are closed.

Municipal Pool Complex — Closed.

Scout Field/Willow Playground — Sporting field and playground are both closed.

Supply Field — Sporting fields are closed.

Weinberg Nature Center — Center is closed and programs are canceled; trails are open with mandatory distancing.

Winston Field — Sporting field is closed.

Wynmor Park — Tennis court and playground are both closed.

Signs about usage restrictions are posted at each facility and fenced-in courts are locked. With regard to enforcement, residents may call Scarsdale Police Department nonemergency 914-722-1200 to report concerns. (Added March 24)

Based on the recent developments with the coronavirus, and keeping with the guidelines provided by the CDC and the New York State Department of Health, the Scarsdale Business Alliance (SBA) has postponed the 2020 Health Beauty & Wellness Fair, which was scheduled for May 2.

All sponsorships and vendor commitments will be transferred and honored on the new date. Questions? Contact SBA at info@scarsdalebusinessalliance.com. (Added March 24)

Due to the coronavirus and Westchester residents possibly facing health challenges, the in-person gala to celebrate honorees Ellen Gelboim and Bob Mensch and the work of WJCS on March 31 will instead be a virtual gala at the same scheduled time.

A small group of WJCS staff and the honorees will be gathered at 7 p.m. to host a livestream gala program to be enjoyed from the comfort of home. The virtual gala will include all the highlights that WJCS galas always do, including salutes to the honorees, wise words from the honorees. heartwarming and compelling stories from WJCS clients and the Give for Good auction. The auction offers the opportunity for donors to direct their support to specific programs and populations that resonate with them. To those who have registered for the gala, know that your donation is 100% tax deductible.

The event will be live streaming through Zoom, a free app that may be downloaded on any device. Go to zoom.us/download to download Zoom in advance of the gala so it will be easy to livestream at gala time. A few days before the gala, a link to join the livestreamed gala will be sent. (Added March 24)

From Scarsdale Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas Hagerman on March 20:

A short while ago, I received a memo from Betty Rosa, Chancellor of the New York State Board of Regents. An excerpt of this memo reads, "The purpose of this memorandum is to inform you that the New York State Education Department (NYSED) is suspending all NYS Elementary- and Intermediate-Level State Assessments for the remainder of the school year in response to the statewide closures of schools and districts to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This suspension for the remainder of the school year applies to the following State testing programs:

New York State Grades 3-8 English Language Arts Tests

New York State Grades 3-8 Mathematics Tests

New York State Grade 4 Elementary-Level Science Test

New York State Grade 8 Intermediate-Level Science Test

New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test (NYSESLAT) in Grades K-12

New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA) for students with severe cognitive disabilities in Grades 3-8 and high school.”

At this point, we have not heard about High School Regents exams, but we will notify the community as soon as we do. (Added March 22)

From Scarsdale Schools Superintendent Dr. Thomas Hagerman: “Though we were hopeful to keep these open-air spaces available for our community, the District has decided to close the Butler Track & Field at Scarsdale High School. In light of new guidance on social distancing and our understanding of the current use, we can no longer keep these spaces open. Effective immediately, all District outdoor facilities including playgrounds, fields, and the track are closed indefinitely. We will communicate when we decide to reopen these spaces.” (Added March 22)

A board of education school budget forum will be held by Zoom Monday, March 23, at 6:30 p.m. at which time residents can watch the meeting and make comments during the public comment period.

The replay scheduled will be published the following day at scarsdaleschools.k12.ny.us/tv. (Added March 22)

The following announcements were published in The Scarsdale Inquirer on Friday, March 20:

All Greenburgh Nature Center programs are closed until at least the end of March. The Manor House and playground are closed, but the grounds are open. Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of the healing powers of nature by enjoying the peace of the 33-acre property and its hiking trails, as well as seeing the outdoor animals. Trails are open daily for walking from dawn to dusk and no pets are allowed.

All programs at the Weinberg Nature Center are cancelled. No volunteers are being accepted at this time; two workers alternate days they are working in order to care for the animals.

In order to keep the community up to date on COVID-19 as well as to maximize village messaging, you may now follow @ScarsdaleGov for official municipal news and information about #Scarsdale. If you don’t have a Twitter account and don’t want one, you may access and read the village’s Twitter posts through a web browser in the same fashion that you would access any other website.

DeCicco Family Markets at 58 East Parkway is now opening at 7 a.m. for seniors first to give them a chance to shop. Doors will close at 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 6 p.m. on Sunday, to allow staff time to restock shelves.

The store will also be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized by an outside cleaning service in addition to what is cleaned by staff during the day.

DeCicco will also prepare take-out orders like restaurants; customers can call the store to order a complete meal for them and their family. Menus will be posted daily. DeCicco’s phone number is 914-725-3807.

Local volunteers and the Scarsdale Business Alliance have created scarsdalelocal.com, a website that connects local residents in Scarsdale with local/near Scarsdale businesses in need of immediate support.

Other community members have organized a fund, wphospital.org/covid19help, to support frontline health care workers at White Plains Hospital. The money will be used to buy meals from local restaurants for delivery to the hospital.

Central Taxi at the Scarsdale train station is operating with limited service but is available to deliver medicine, food and dry goods to the residents of Scarsdale, Hartsdale and the Mamaroneck strip. The fee will be the same as the cost of a taxi ride. If interested, text or call Peter, the manager, at 914-714-0994.

The Scarsdale Foundation 2020 Bowl Dinner has been rescheduled to Thursday, Sept. 24. At that time, BK Munguia and Jon Mark will be honored and Scarsdale volunteers who make Scarsdale Shine On will be celebrated.

All sponsorships, table hosts and donations will remain pertinent and all purchased tickets will be transferred and honored on the new date.

Continue to honor friends and neighbors on the new Scarsdale Foundation Honor Roll at bit.ly/394vY5W.

Questions? Email ScarBowl@gmail.com or visit ScarsdaleFoundation.org.

Scheduled meetings in March for the Board of Architectural Review, the Scarsdale Planning Board and the Committee for Historic Preservation are canceled.

All Girl Scout House activities are postponed until further notice.

Trips scheduled for Scarsdale Seniors, in March and April, have been canceled.

The Scarsdale Public Library has closed until further notice, at least through March 31. The village of Scarsdale is engaging a contractor to perform a complete and thorough cleaning of the Library Loft while it is closed.

Circulation of physical materials will be suspended. Do not return borrowed materials at this time; the book drop is locked. Do not leave items outside. You will be charged for their replacement costs. All fines incurred through this period will be waived.

If you have specific needs during the closure, staff will monitor the library’s email account at scaref@wlsmail.org and will try to answer questions.

The library has an extensive collection of online services including eBooks, eAudios, downloadable magazines and movies. Visit the LISTEN•READ•WATCH page of scarsdalelibrary.org for information and updates regarding reopening the library.

Scarsdale Adult School classes through Sunday, May 31, are canceled.

All tuition will be refunded automatically, using the method of original payment, unless SAS hears from you by Friday, March 27, with alternate instructions. Refunds will be issued as quickly as can be processed, starting March 30. All students who were registered for classes that had been scheduled to begin before June should expect to receive class-specific emails to that effect over the course of the next few days.

If in a position to forgo the automatic refund, consider converting your tuition into a tax-deductible donation to Scarsdale Adult School or into a credit for use toward a future class.

Until the Scarsdale Adult School can reopen, it intends to offer free, lecture-style videos as a public service to the community. As instructors begin this creative process, you may view author visits with Mike Lupica at vimeo.com/359458858 and Visit with Anna Quindlen at vimeo.com/297332710.

Songs for Seeds is moving classes online. Videos will be included in daily emails and on social media to parents who have children enrolled in classes. Specially curated materials and videos from favorite classes will be shared through its newsletter, website and social media channels.

Articles, recipes and other fun projects will also be provided throughout the upcoming weeks.For more information, contact Dana Fisher at dana@songsforseeds.com.

— Scarsdale Board of Education will hold virtual meetings via Zoom videoconferencing Mondays, March 23 and 30.

On March 23, the board meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a budget forum to review the draft proposed 2020-21 school budget, followed by community responses and board discussion via Zoom. See box on page 12 of the printed Scarsdale Inquirer for instructions on how to use Zoom.

After the budget session concludes, a board business meeting will cover the district’s eLearning; 2018 bond projects and 2019-20 plant improvement projects; a bid for elevator projects; a gift proposal from Maroon and White for lights at Butler Field; and approval of the purchase and installation of lights.

The meeting will replay on cable SPS-TV. The replay schedule will be posted the following day on the TV link at scarsdaleschools.org. The video recording will also be posted on the board of education Video Library link for on demand viewing.

— Edgemont Board of Education will meet Tuesday, March 24, at 8 p.m. with the use of Zoom videoconferencing. The agenda and details for the public to participate by remote access will be posted on Edgemont.org by Tuesday afternoon, March 24.

Scarsdale School Board accepted a gift from the Greenacres Elementary School in the amount of $18,781.65 to cover the cost of grade-level grant requests for items and products that support classroom learning.

The 15-member Edgemont School Board Nominating Committee has recommended Monica Sganga and Jennifer DeMarrais to fill two impending vacancies on the Edgemont Board of Education.

Edgemont SBNC chair Andrea Weiss issued a statement March 18 to report the committee had four “very strong” nominees this year, and, “although Nareen Jabbour and Rebecca Ascher were not nominated, the committee was very impressed with both Nareen and Rebecca during the evaluation process and hope that they will seek nomination to the Board of Education in the future.”

A candidates’ forum is scheduled at the Edgemont Community Council’s annual meeting April 22 in the Greenville School cafeteria.

In keeping with current health department recommendations regarding social distancing during this state of emergency, the Edgemont Board of Education announced March 17 it will suspend its Community Engagement Initiative, aka Starbucks Sundays, for the foreseeable future.

A notice will be sent out if the final session, scheduled on May 17, will take place. The community can reach out to the school board at any time by emailing boe@edgemont.org.

The United Way of Westchester and Putnam is releasing $50,000 through grants to nonprofits in Westchester, in response to the hardships created by the coronavirus. The organization is looking to target nonprofits directly helping the underprivileged, those who are employed but are living paycheck to paycheck, are displaced or actively impacted by COVID-19 in Westchester County. Individual grants up to $5,000 will be awarded.

“Westchester is firmly ensconced at the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, and we have asked the nonprofit community responding to the needs in the community what they are seeing during this unprecedented time,” said United Way of Westchester and Putnam CEO Tom Gabriel. “This grant initiative is the first of several rounds of funding that we anticipate being able to distribute in support of the communities affected by the coronavirus.”

The initial round of funding is coming from The John M. Bendheim Community Disaster Response Fund, which is administered by UWWP. Its purpose is to provide direct disaster recovery assistance to families as well as local nonprofits affected by colossal natural and man-made disasters.

The late John M. Bendheim Sr. and family through the Leon Lowenstein Foundation established The Bendheim Community Disaster Response Endowment Fund for United Way of Westchester and Putnam in 2012. Bendheim, a longtime resident of Scarsdale and a supporter of United Way as a member of the Tocqueville Society, United Way’s national major donor association, held many key positions with the local United Way committee in Scarsdale-Edgemont, including the chairmanship, in his early years.

The deadline to file an application is Wednesday, April 15, and can be found online at uwwp.org/coronavirus-response-grant. Grants will be dispersed in May 2020.

The two most recent documentaries — “The Life and Art of Anna Richards Brewster” and “A River Returns: A History of the Bronx River” — are now available to the public on the Scarsdale Historical Society website at scarsdalehistoricalsociety.org/videos.

“The Life and Art of Anna Richards Brewster” is a nine-minute film that rediscovers the work of Anna Richards Brewster (1870-1952), a Scarsdale resident, who in her day was recognized as one of America’s finest impressionist painters. Her work was widely exhibited in Europe and America, and she painted many familiar landscapes of Scarsdale.

The 40-minute film, “A River Returns: A History of the Bronx River” provides a historical journey down the Bronx River and a tale of how it was rescued from severe pollution to become a model for restoring natural resources nationwide. The Bronx River may be a small river but it played a large role in shaping the towns and lives of people in Westchester County, including Scarsdale.

The documentaries were professionally produced and directed by Scarsdale native Lesley Topping with Barbara Shay MacDonald, vice president and historian of the Scarsdale Historical Society. Topping is an independent filmmaker, producer and film editor whose work includes dramatic films, documentaries and television programs. She has edited award-winning films for the Cousteau Society, CBS, PBS and A&E, and worked on many feature films. She also produces multimedia content for businesses and not for profits.

The two previous documentaries produced by the Scarsdale Historical Society are also available on the website — “Scarsdale in the 18th and 19th centuries: From Hardscrabble Farms to Gracious Estates” and “A Tour of the Cudner-Hyatt House Museum.”

UJA-NY has created a service to match volunteer tutors with families that need teaching assistance for their children. If interested in connecting with a volunteer tutor, go to bit.ly/2vCggBe. And if you or someone you know — high school age or older — is interested in volunteering as a tutor, go to bit.ly/3930lJR.

To support White Plains Hospital, go to wphospital.org/covid19help to make a tax deductible philanthropic contribution to a new fund at the hospital dedicated to feeding frontline medical staff during this difficult time.

Levins House Concert features the husband-and-wife acoustic duo Ira Levin and Julia Bordenaro sharing their songwriting and harmonies in a digital livestream concert this Sunday, March 22, at 5 p.m. The details about how to livestream will be provided upon registration. There is a $20 suggested donation. More information at RiverSpiritMusic.com.

Virtual learning

DOROT’s University Without Walls. Suggested contribution: $5 per class. dorotusa.org, click on “Our Programs,” then “In Westchester,” then scroll down to “University Without Walls (at Home).” DOROT offers senior citizens interactive discussions from home over the telephone. Choose from ever-changing topics and perennial favorites such as Museum Talks, Literature and Arts, In the News, Understanding Your Rights, Jewish Interests, and Health and Wellness. Check online for the schedule and program descriptions. Registration required by calling 877-819-9147.

Local, county and state parks and other outdoor spaces remain open, including those listed below. For more options, visit parks.westchestergov.com, parks.ny.gov, scenichudson.org and westchesterlandtrust.org.

Croton Point Park, 1 Croton Point Ave., Croton-on-Hudson. The 508-acre park situated on a peninsula on the east shore of the Hudson River is open seven days a week, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.

Croton Gorge Park, 35 Yorktown Road, Croton-on-Hudson. The 97-acre park at the base of New Croton Dam is open seven days a week, 8 a.m.-7 p.m.

Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Road, Scarsdale. Free. greenburghnaturecenter.org. The grounds of the nature center are open daily from dawn to dusk. Dogs are not allowed.

John Jay Homestead Historic Site, 400 Jay St., Katonah. johnjayhomestead.org. The historic house is closed to the public, but visitors may explore the 62-acre park and seven gardens. Check online for an interactive map and points of interest.

Lenoir Preserve, 19 Dudley St., Yonkers. Facebook.com/LenoirPreserve. The 39-acre wildlife preserve situated on a ridge overlooking the Hudson River and Palisades has paths and trails open daily dawn to dusk.

Rockefeller State Park Preserve, 125 Phelps Way (Route 117), Pleasantville. Parking fee: $6 on weekends, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. through the end of March; $6 daily April-October, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Enjoy walking, running, picnicking and more on 1,400 acres donated by the Rockefeller family. Dogs on leash are allowed. Open daily, dawn to dusk.

Rockwood Hall. Park in the lot behind Phelps Memorial Hospital, 701 N. Broadway, Sleepy Hollow. The former summer home of William Rockefeller is a distinct bucolic section of Rockefeller State Park Preserve with carriage roads and panoramic views of the Hudson River and Palisades. The foundation of the former house and a rolling landscape designed by Frederick Law Olmsted with extensive fields and ornamental trees harken back to the heyday of the estate during the Gilded Age. Dogs on leash are allowed.

Teatown Lake Reservation, 1600 Spring Valley Road, Ossining. teatown.org. The trails on the 1,000-acre nature preserve and education center are open daily, dawn to dusk. Dogs on leash are allowed. The visitor center is closed.

Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, 6 Reservation Road, Cross River. Free. friendsoftrailside.org. The 4,315-acre park has varied terrain with miles of wooded trails. The Trailside Nature Museum is open, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, but all programs have been suspended.

Wave Hill, 4900 Independence Ave., Bronx. wavehill.org. The grounds remain open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., with free admission. Only service dogs allowed.

Weinberg Nature Center, 455 Mamaroneck Rd, Scarsdale. Free. Weinbergnaturecenter.org. Trails are open daily for walking from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., but programs are suspended. Dogs on leash are allowed.

Hoff-Barthelson Music School will conduct the Festival Orchestra Audition Workshop Saturday, March 28 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. online via Zoom.

The audition workshop will orient students interested in auditioning for the Festival Orchestra to the process. Family members are welcome to participate as well.

To join, RSVP to hb@hbms.org to receive log on information.

While the campus has been closed, faculty has conducted hundreds of private lessons and parent meetings online.

The Greenburgh Public Library hosts its 11th annual competition for adults and high school students. Entries must be submitted digitally through March 31 as jpeg attachments emailed to photocontest@greenburghlibrary.org.

Selected photos will be exhibited in the library, 300 Tarrytown Road, May 2 to June 14. Winners will be announced at an awards ceremony on May 16.

For contest rules and details, visit greenburghlibrary.org.

The Canfin Gallery at 39 Main St., Tarrytown, will be open by appointment only by calling 914-332-4554. Patrick Rubinstein’s images of pop icons in three dimensions are on view through Sunday, March 22. canfingallery.com.

Madelyn Jordon Fine Art, 37 Popham Road, Scarsdale. madelynjordonfineart.com. The gallery displays abstract paintings Marit Geraldine Bostad, Stanley Boxer, Barbara Hirsch, Melissa Meyers, Rebecca Stern, Liz Tran, and Joyce Weinstein from March 24-May 9. In lieu of the originally scheduled opening reception and regular gallery hours, the gallery plans to be open by appointment only.

Email info@madelynjordonfineart.com or call 914-723-8738.