Community Corner
Grab & Go Family Planner: Fish Tales, Songwriting Workshop and Baseball Songs
Hear a story and do a craft, improve your songwriting skills with an expert and celebrate baseball's opening weekend with songs.
We're still fighting the winter blahs with illness at my house, but I enjoy looking out my window and seeing the buds on the trees, almost ready to bloom. There are some great events for the whole family this weekend- get out around town and enjoy them!
Where/When: Stop by The Home Depot, 601 South Sprain Road, Yonkers on Saturday, April 2 from 9 a.m. -12 p.m.
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Why go: At this monthly program, best for ages 5-12 (but I know plenty of younger onesthat have attended past workshops), kids will create their own spring planter. It is a great way to engage the kids and pick up a rake and some leaf bags at the same time. You know you have to go here at least once a month anyhow! Participantswill go home with their craft, an Kids Workshop apron, achievement pin and diploma.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When:Beczak Environmental Center, 35 Alexander Street, Yonkers on Saturday, April 2 from 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Why go:So close to the Rivertowns, this storytime for kids ages 3-5 is held on the first Saturday of each month. The spring series features stories by Dr. Seuss. 5 features "Oh Say Can You Seed." After the story, children will participate in a craft related to the story. Parents are asked to stay and assist with craft. Please register by emailing Vicki at vgarufi@beczak.org. Join their mailing list to learn more about their events.
Pricing: Free, thanks to the support of Con Edison.
Where/When: 49 Clinton Avenue, Dobbs Ferry. Meet at the Great Hall in the Middle School Building on Saturday, April 2. Program runs from 1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Why go:A great afternoon for kids in the community in grades 4-6(and some younger too). You will have the opportunity to learn the history and basics of Foil, Sabre, and Epee, the three different weapons used in fencing.Wear comfortable clothing. Snacks provided. Parents are welcome to stay and watch. Reserve a spot by contacting Ms. Bander at 914-479-6411 or orli.bander@mastersny.org.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: The Purple Crayon Center, 52 Main Street, Hastings-on-Hudson on Saturday, April 2. Program will run from 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Why go:A special opportunity to participate in an intimate session to share your work and get feedback from John Gorka, legendary folk singer-songwriter. All ages welcome. Register here. Also, he is performing on Saturday night at The Purple Crayon Center at 7:30 p.m.
Pricing: $45 per person for workshop. Evening performance prices are $28/$25 for seniors.
Where/When: , 7 Maple Avenue, Suite 2. Saturday, April 2 at 3 p.m. Program will last approximately 45 minutes.
Why go: Even if you can't make it in person to a game, this is a way to kick-off baseball season with author of "The Baseball Songbook," Jerry Silverman. A folksinger, guitar teacher, and prolific author of music books, you'll get to learn and sing some songs.
Pricing: Free.
