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This Week’s Events for Chappaqua

September 06, 2010 to September 12, 2010
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Monday, September 6, 2010: Nature Bugs

Nature discovery for youngsters with a parent or caregiver.  Meet a museum animal each week, hear a story, and do a craft or nature game.  Children should be dressed for an outdoor activity.
Where: Greeburgh nature Center 99 Dromore Road (off Central Avenue) Scarsdale, NY
When: 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Who: Ages 2-5
How: Drop in!  No pre-registration required!
cost: Members $5.00 adult $4.00 Child Non-members $9.00 adult $7.00 child
More Info: 914-723-3470 or www.greenburghnaturecenter.org

Tuesday, September 7, 2010: Back to School Bingo

You won't be "Board"
Where: Chappaqua Library
When: 4:00 PM
Who: Grades K-3
How: Register chakids@chappaqualibrary.org
cost: Free
More Info: 914-238-4779 or www,chappaqualibrary.org

Tuesday, September 7, 2010: Children's Short Films

Watch picture books come alive on the big screen. Thirty minutes each.  Every Tuesday in July and August.
Where: Chappaqua Library
When: 11:00 AM ( also at 4PM )
Who: All ages with adult
How: Open
cost: Free
More Info: 914-238-4779

Wednesday, September 8, 2010: Critters, Crafts and Kids

Children and parents or caregivers come for an hour of nature fun.  Enjoy wonderful spring days with walks, live animals, stories and crafts.  Children should be dressed for outdoor activity.
Where: Greenburgh Nature Center 99 Dromore Road (off Central Avenue) Scarsdale, NY  
When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Ages 1 1/2-5
How: Drop-in!  No pre-registration required!  
cost: Members $5.00 adult $4.00 child Non-members $9.00 adult $7.00 child
More Info: 914-723-3470 or www.greenburghnaturecenter.org

Saturday, September 11, 2010: Hands on the Farm

Pitch in and lend a hand while we do family-friendly farm chores like collecting eggs or working in the green house.
Where: Stone Barn Center for Food and Agriculture Pocantico Hills, new York
When: 10:00 AM ( Saturdays at 10 AM and Sundays at 1PM )
Who: Ages 2-14
How: call 914-366-6200x151
cost: $7.00
More Info: www.stonebarnscenter.org

Saturday, September 11, 2010: Mead Orchards U-Pick

Starting with strawberries, each weekend is devoted to a different fruit:  cherries June 12-July 11, blueberries June 26 to August 22, peaches and farm stand July 17-September 6, apples and pumpkins late August, September and October!  Pick until they are all gone!
Where: Mead Orchards Red Hook, New York
When: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM ( weekend times above )
Who: All ages
How: www.MeadOrchards.com
cost: Depends how much you pick!
More Info: 845-756-5641

Saturday, September 11, 2010: Celebrate labor Day Weekend with the Wolves

A Special Evening Howl and enjoy visiting our wolves at their favorite time of day--dusk.
Where: Wolf Conservation Center South Salem, New York  (directions will be e-mailed upon registration)
When: 6:30 PM
Who:  All Ages  with adult
How: pre-register at www.nywolf.org
cost: Adults $12 Children $10
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Saturday, September 11, 2010: The Skate park is open for Summer Hours

 The Skate Park features bank ramps, quarter pipes, pyramid and grinding rail. Fun for all ages and skill levels. Permits may be purchased for the 2010 season. Group lessons for beginners and advanced skate boarders will be available. Helmets, knee pads, and elbow pads must be worn and you must supply your own skateboard.   Hours of Operation from June 30 - September 6 Open Wednesday - Sunday Wednesday - Friday: 3:00 - 7:00 pm  Saturday: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Sunday: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm    
Where: Chappaqua Train Station Parking Lot near Washington Avenue
When: 3:00 PM ( See above for Summer hours. )
Who: Residents of New Castle and Pleasantville of all ages
How: Purchase passes at the Recreation Office at New Castle Town Hall
cost:  Season Pass $75 Daily Pass $5 (exact change)
More Info: 914-238-3909 or www.mynewcastle.org  Recreation

Saturday, September 11, 2010: Live Butterfly Exhibit

 Visitors will enjoy close up encounters with numerous varieties of butterflies and learn about their importance in nature. See up close how adult butterflies are wonderfully diverse in shape, size, and color.  In addition to just being beautiful and fun to watch, see how active butterflies are during the day. Because of their interactions with plants and other animals, butterflies play an important role in the web of life. Our exhibit will include many “butterfly friendly” plants. Learn how butterfly caterpillars are voracious plant-eaters, yet they play an important role in plant survival. Find out how you can help butterflies by conserving or restoring butterfly habitats. 
Where: The Center is located at 99 Dromore Road, off Central Park Avenue, in Scarsdale, NY. Parking is free, and handicapped parking is available.
When: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM ( Closed Fridays and a few holidays. Weekend opening time 10 AM )
Who: All ages
How: Open
cost: Included with general admission; Free for members and children under 2; $7 for adults, $6 for seniors/students, $5 for children ages 2-12.
More Info: call (914) 723-3470 or go to: www.greenburghnaturecenter.org

Saturday, September 11, 2010: "The Valley of the Gwangi"

After cowboys at a Wild West show discover a new attraction--a tiny prehistoric horse--in the Mexican desert, they're off to see what else they can find.  Imagine their excitement when they encounter living dinosaurs. Imagine the dinosaurs ' objections. Thrilling pursuits and intense battles ensue with spectacular Harryhausen effects. James O'Connolly 1969. 96 minutes Rated G 
Where: Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Road, Pleasantville, NY 10570
When: 12:00 PM
Who: Ages 2+
How: Tickets available online at www.burnsfilmcenter.org, and at the JBFC Theater box office
cost: $11.00, $6.00 (JBFC members), $6.50 (children 12 and under)
More Info: 914-747-5555

Saturday, September 11, 2010: Pleasantville Farmers Market


Featuring singers/songwriters and kids activities.
Where: Memorial Plaza, Pleasantville
When: 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Who: All ages
How: Open
cost: Free
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Saturday, September 11, 2010: Evening Howl for Pups of all Ages

Enjoy the wolves during their favorite hour--dusk.  The young red wolf pups born on May 6 will be all ears and paws and ready to explore their lush surroundings.  All guests will be served ice-cram cones.
Where: Wolf Conservation Center South Salem ,New York (directions will bee-mailed upon registration
When: 6:30 PM ( Also September 17 )
Who: All ages.
How: pre-registration required at www.nywolf.org
cost: Adults 15$ Children under 12 $12
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Sunday, September 12, 2010: Foltkales Alive!

The Singing Harp troupe brings us into the world of "The Valiant Little Tailor"  Folklore workshop for adults  and  for Grades K-3 at 2PM . Performance at 3PM
Where: Chappaqua Library
When: 2:00 PM ( 2 PM, 3PM performance )
Who: Kids K-3 And Adults
How: register at www.chapaqualibrary.org
cost: Free
More Info: 914-238-4779