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9 Family Movies to See This Fall
A Cozi Feature Article
Get the release dates for family movies in theaters this fall. And put the schedule on your calendar to make a date for family fun. Here’s a brief summary of what’s coming to a theater near you:
Alpha and Omega Release date: September 17 Rating: G
In this animated comedy, two wolves on opposite sides of the social order are forced to work together to get home to their pack. Humphrey, a carefree wolf, and Kate, a leader, are caught by park rangers and sent far away from ...
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This Fall at Irvington Library Children's Room!
We think the Children's Room at Irvington Public Library is one of the jewels of The Rivertowns and you don't have to be an Irvington resident to enjoy it! *Registration is required for all programs, except as noted. Please call the library at 591-7840 or drop by the children’s room. Also note that some of the special programs do give Irvington residents "first dibs" but we have found that they are otherwise extremely inclusive! And don't forget, library cards can be used at all Westchester libraries ...
September 3rd through September 4th
Friday, September 3 - Hastings Friday Night LIVE: “Hastings Harvest"
Celebrate the bounty of food related treasures found within Hastings-on-Hudson! Boulanger Plaza will be transformed into an open-air market with food from your favorite restaurants in town, the farmer's market, and more! Come dine at a huge family table, enjoy the music, and feast on everything Hastings has to offer - a true late summer party.
Finally, there will be several contests to participate in: Gardener's Contest, including prizes for Hastings' best tomatoes. A raffle for a Weber grill - courtesy of Hastings Hardware, and so much more! Visit http://www.RivertownsGuide.com/fnl for complete info.
Where: Boulanger Plaza is the large parking lot located in the center of Hastings on Main Street.When: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PMWho: The Whole Family!How: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: http://www.rivertownsguide.com/fnl
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Saturday, September 4 through Monday, September 6 - The Green Corn Festival
The Green Corn Festival explores the history and culture of the area's Native American residents. Enjoy folk tales, song, and storytelling, and a participatory presentation of traditional Native American dance, plus open-hearth cooking demonstrations, games, live music, and hands-on craft activities for children. Susan McLellan Plaisted will demonstrate Native American cooking and medicine making. Arthur Kermss returns with demonstrations of wampum-making and treenware (wooden bowls and utensils). Tastefully Yours of Briarcliff will provide picnic food.
Where: Philipsburg Manor, 381 N Broadway, Sleepy HollowWhen: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMWho: Ages 5-17How: Just show up!Cost: $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $6 for kids 5-17 (FREE for members)For more info: http://hudsonvalley.org or 591-8763
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September 1st through September 8th
Wednesday, September 1 through Sunday, September 5 - Hands on the Farm
Egg Collecting: Pitch in with hands-on farm activities every Saturday and Sunday this spring, and see how farm life changes with the seasons! Learn about the life of a hen at Stone Barns, and join us to collect eggs. All classes @10 am.
Gardening: Garden with your kids! Learn about what’s growing at Stone Barns and lend a hand in the Greenhouse or Vegetable Field. We may pull out a bed of greens and feed it to the pigs, plant seeds in the garden, or harvest fresh veggies from the fields. All classes @ 1pm
Where: Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture, 630 Bedford Road , Pocantico Hills, NY 10591 (Tarrytown on GPS)When: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWho: Ages 2-14How: To register, please email meghanr@stonebarnscenter.orgwith your name, phone number, program name, and number of tickets.Cost: $7/Children and Youth Ages 2 to 14, adults accompany free of chargeFor more info: For more info http://www.stonebarnscenter.org
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Thursday, September 2 - Family Night at Bistro Z - DoubleTree Hotel
Enjoy an Italian-style family dinner where kids get to make cannolis with the chef!
Where: 455 South Broadway, TarrytownWhen: 5:00 PMWho: The Whole FamilyHow: Just show up!Cost: $19.95; half price for children under 10For more info: 914-524-6410 or www.bistroz.com
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Friday, September 3 - Family Yoga at Wave Hill
Learn and practice fun yoga poses to build strength, increase flexibility and relax the body and mind. Incorporate breathing and relaxation techniques and a dynamic and playful experience that you and your child can enjoy together!
Where: Wave Hill, 675 West 252nd Street, BronxWhen: 10:00 AM (Every Friday through the summer)Who: All AgesHow: Just show up!Cost: $20.00 for one parent and one child. $5.00 for each additional child.For more info: http://www.wavehill.org
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Friday, September 3 - TROVE Summer Flicks: Fantastic Mr. Fox
Description: Based on the best selling book by Roald Dahl, this animated film is about a couple who live a happy home life with their eccentric son and visiting nephew. That is until Mr. Fox slips into his sneaky old ways and plots the greatest chicken heist the animal kingdom has ever seen. Rated PG.
Where: White Plains Library, 100 Martine Avenue, White PlainsWhen: 3:00 PMWho: Ages 5 and upHow: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: 914-422-1476 or www.whiteplainslibrary.org
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Saturday, September 4 - Hastings Farmers Market
All the great stuff we love plus music and story time!
Where: The Hastings Library Parking Lot. Please park in the Commuter Lot.When: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PMWho: Everyone!How: Just show up!Cost: Pay for what you buy.For more info: http://www.hastingsfarmersmarket.org/
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Saturday, September 4 - Free Crafts for Kids
The Lakeshore Learning Store in Scarsdale has free crafts for kids every Saturday! This Saturday's project is called "All About Me Pop-Up"
Where: Lakeshore Learning Store, Midway Shopping Center, 969A Central Park Ave., Scarsdale, NY 10583When: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: Ages 3 and UpHow: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: 914-472-1820 or www.lakeshorelearning.com
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Saturday, September 4 - Family Art Project at Wave Hill
This Weekend: Water Lily Wonders!
Where: The Sally and Gilbert Kerlin Learning Center, Wave Hill, Riverdale NYWhen: 1:00 PM (Another session at 2:30 PM)Who: All AgesHow: Just show up!Cost: FREE with grounds admission: Free to Members and children under 6. Saturday: Free 9am to noon year-round
$6 Adults, $3 Students and Seniors 65+, $2 Children 6+For more info: Parking is $8.00 per vehicle on-site but offsite parking is available http://www.wavehill.org/visit/
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Saturday, September 4 - Beat Those Back to School Blues at Lenoir Nature Preserve
Play nature games, take a short hike and go through the low ropes course!
Where: Lenoir Nature Preserve, 19 Dudley Street, YonkersWhen: 1:00 PMWho: All AgesHow: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: 914-968-5851 or www.westchestergov.com/parks
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Sunday, September 5 - Catch of the Day Seining
Catch fish and other remarkable Hudson River creatures by wading into the river and dragging a 30-foot net through the water. Led by Beczak educators, rain or shine. Waterproof overalls for all ages will be provided.
Where: Beczak Environmental Education Center, 35 Alexander Street, YonkersWhen: 9:30 AM (8/21: 11-1pm, 8/22: 2-4pm)Who: All Ages.How: Pre-registration is required.Cost: $5.00For more info: 914-377-1900 or http://www.beczak.org
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Monday, September 6 - Nature Bugs
Each Monday at GNC, explore nature on the lawn and in the woods, meet a museum animal, and do a craft or nature game!
Where: Greenburgh Nature Center, 99 Dromore Road, ScarsdaleWhen: 1:30 PMWho: For ToddlersHow: Just show up!Cost: $9.00, children $7.00For more info: 914-723-3470 or http://www.greenburghnaturecenter.org
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Tuesday, September 7 - Stories in the Garden at Wave Hill
Each week, a “mystery reader” from Wave Hill’s staff shares a story with budding young naturalists. Meet some of the talented people behind the scenes at Wave Hill and enjoy garden and nature stories in a shady nook of the garden.
Where: Wave Hill, Perkins Visitor Center, Riverdale, NYWhen: 11:00 AMWho: Ideal for ages 3 and up and their adult companions.How: Just show up!Cost: Free, and admission to the grounds is free.For more info: essions are held outdoors only and are weather dependent. http://www.wavehill.org
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Wednesday, September 8 - Critters, Crafts and Kids
At the Greenburgh Nature Center, children and parents or caregivers come for an hour of nature fun. Enjoy wonderful winter days at the Center with walks, live animals and stories.
Where: The Center is located at 99 Dromore Road, off Central Park Avenue, in ScarsdaleWhen: Wednesdays 10 - 11 AMWho: Ages 18 months - 5 YearsHow: Just show up - this is a drop-in class!Cost: Tuition per class: Members: $5 adult; $4 child. Non-members: $8 adult; $7 childFor more info: (914) 723-3470 or visit www.greenburghnaturecenter.org.
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Wednesday, September 8 - Irvington Farmers Market
The 2010 outdoor Irvington Farmers Market debut! Get great produce and prepared delights. A wonderful opportunity to meet your Rivertown neighbors! Great atmosphere for kids. Featuring: Locally grown produce, artisanal cheeses & breads, healthy & delicious prepared foods, wines made in the Hudson Valley, storytelling hour & other activities for children. The music lineup this week is not your average market fare: Mark Morganelli, John Hart and Nilson Matta will play from 5 - 7pm - weather permitting
Where: The Main Street School, IrvingtonWhen: 3:30 PM - 7:30 PMWho: The Whole Family!How: Just show up!Cost: FREE except for what you buy!
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September 8th through October 2nd
Wednesday, September 8 - Chicken Chatter: Program for 3-5 Year Olds
A hands-on experience for children to learn about chickens!
Where: Muscoot Farm, Route 100. Somers, NYWhen: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Again at 1pm - 2pm)Who: Ages 3 - 5 with a caregiverHow: Pre-registration required. Registration forms available at http://www.muscootfarm.org .Cost: $10 per childFor more info: (914) 864-7282
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Thursday, September 9 through Friday, September 10 - High Holiday Service for Kids - Chabad of the Rivertowns
Celebrate Rosh Hashana with interactive and educational activities. All are welcome, regardless of background or affiliation.
Where: Chabad House, 303 Broadway, Dobbs FerryWhen: 9:30 AM (Also on 9/17 and 9/18)Who: All AgesHow: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: 914-693-6100 or www.chabadrt.org
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Friday, September 10 - Ardsley Movie in the Park
Ardsley's annual Back to School "Movie in the Park" will be held on Friday, September 10 at 7:30 pm at Ashford Park! Bring blankets and chairs and celebrate the first week of school!
Where: Ashford Park, Ardsley, NYWhen: 7:30 PMWho: all agesHow: Just show up!Cost: FREE
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Saturday, September 11 - The 4th Annual Take Me to the River Music & Art Festival
Gwenn's family favorite! 12 Miles North proudly presents the 4th annual Take Me To The River Music and Art Festival celebrating local and nationally acclaimed folk, blues, jazz, world and alternative musicians. Complimenting the music is a veritable smorgasbord of art. The festival offers elaborate art activities and installations for all attendees. Also available are delicious foods and one of a kind crafts. Bring your picnic blanket, extend the summer vibe and enjoy some amazing music and art.
Where: Draper Park, Hastings on-Hudson, NYWhen: 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM ((Rain Date: Sunday, September 12, 2010))Who: The whole family!How: Tickets in advance or just show up!Cost: $15.00 in advance, $20 at the door, $5 Seniors, 17 and Under FREEFor more info: http://12milesnorth.org/
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Sunday, September 12 - Bicycle Sundays
It back!!! One of our favorite happenings, a portion of the Bronx River Parkway closes to cars for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers, walkers, and those with scooters and strollers. The course runs from the Westchester County Center in White Plains, south to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers, a round-trip of 13.1 miles. There are many points of entry and exit along the way. September 12, 19 and 26. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Bronx River Parkway, White PlainsWhen: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PMWho: Everyone!How: Just show up!Cost: FREEFor more info: http://www.westchestergov.com/parks or 914-864-PARK
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Saturday, October 2 - Stone Barns Center’s 7th Annual Harvest Fest
Mark your calendars! On Saturday, October 2, Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture will present the 7th Annual Harvest Fest – a daylong festival of food, music, and educational activities that celebrates the best of Stone Barns and the farm in fall. Highlights of the day include hayrides, farm games, workshops on food and farming, a seasonal pie bake-off and a farmers market offering a variety of lunch options from local producers and purveyors. Proceeds from Harvest Fest support scholarships for farm camp, school programs and young farmer training
Where: Stone Barns, 630 Bedford Road, Pocantico HillsWhen: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PMWho: The Whole FamilyHow: Purchase tickets at www.stonebarnscenter.orgCost: $10 - $50For more info: www.stonebarnscenter.org
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Juno Baby
Now available at buy buy Baby and online!
The Juno Company, one of the country’s most innovative children’s media companies creating products that encourage music appreciation in young children, has announced that the line of Juno Baby products including DVDs, CDs, plush and a new board book is now available at all buybuyBABY® locations and online at buybuybaby.com.
Juno Baby is an Emmy Award-winning lifestyle brand whose DVDs are part of a larger line of children’s products, that seek to inspire a lifelong love of music in children from babies and toddlers to preschoolers ...
Cat in the Hat
@ The Bronx Zoo!
On Labor Day weekend, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day, the zoo will host the national premiere celebration of the new Dr. Seuss animated series, The Cat In The Hat Knows A Lot About That!, airing daily on Thirteen/WNET.org in New York and on PBS stations around the country (check local listings). The event includes an animal-inspired scavenger hunt, screenings of the series premiere, a "Tree of Knowledge" adorned with red-and-white-striped hats on historic Astor Court, a visit from the Cat himself ...