Unable to survive on their own in the wild, these two young bald eagles were rescued and are now on exhibit at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo. They can be seen in the Birds of Prey exhibit year around. To plan your trip, visit www.bronxzoo.com or call 718-367-1010.
The Iona College Council on the Arts presents, “Color for Color’s Sake: Ted Mikulski,” on exhibit from March 6 through April 7, with an opening reception on March 6 from 1 to 3pm at the Brother Kenneth Chapman Gallery, Iona College Arts Center on North Avenue. For more information call 637-7796 or visit www.iona.edu/artscouncil.
Author, musicologist and critic Walter Simmons will present a free program based on his recent book, “Voice of Stone and Steel,” exploring the lives and works of three of America’s most significant composers of classical music, on Sunday, March 13, at 3:00 pm, in the Ossie Davis Theater of the New Rochelle Public Library. Copies of the book will be available for purchase ($45.00) and signing by the author following the presentation. For more information call 632-5386.
The world’s first major documentary about the devastating effect of overfishing, The End of the Line, will be shown in the Ossie Davis Theater of the New Rochelle Public Library on Tuesday, March 15, at 7:00 pm. A discussion will follow the 84-minute film. Registration is not required for the free viewing. For additional details call 632-5386.
ONGOING and UPCOMING
The Interreligious Council of New Rochelle and its participating houses of worship are sponsoring the following IRC Open House Series 2011, “The Three Religions of Abraham”: March 27th, 3pm at Anshe Shalom Synagogue, 50 North Ave. and April 3rd, 3pm at St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church, 120 Division St. Tour each site, meet with a member of the congregation, and have a discussion time to ask questions and understand the major tenets and beliefs of each faith tradition. For more information call 633-2632.
The Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Road, Rye will present its tenth annual Student Studio: Emerging High School Talent exhibition, featuring work from students at New Rochelle High School from March 9th through March 22nd with an opening reception on March 9 at 6pm. For more information call 967-0700, ext. 33.
The following is a listing of Sound Shore Medical Center community-sponsored Blood Drives: March 3, 11am – 3m at Iona College in the Lapenta Bldg., “End Zone” Room, 715 North Ave., 633-2548; March 11, 8:30am – 1pm at Iona Prep, 255 Wilmot Road, 632-0714; and March 18, 8:30am – 1pm at Salesian School, 148 Main Street, 632-0248.
The Beczak Environmental Education Center, 35 Alexander Street, Yonkers is offering the following programs: March 12 from 10:30 to 11:30am -- Fish Tales: Wish for a Fish -- Children Ages 3 – 5 Discover Nature Through Books and Beczak’s Backyard; March 19 at 11am -- River Explorers: Mammals of the Hudson, Hands-on Nature Programs for Ages 5 – 12 March 26 at 7pm -- RiverTalks: Gardening Q&A, the fun way to keep on learning. Registration is required by calling 337-1900, ext. 12. For a complete list of events visit www.beczak.org.
The Sheldrake Environmental Center, 685 Weaver Street, Larchmont is now exhibiting cyanotype artwork by Diane Elliott entitled, “Drawn by Nature” through April 13. For more information call 834-1443 or visit www.sheldrakecenter.org.
Sponsored by Westchester County Parks, the 81st Boys’ and 27th Girls’ Recreation Basketball Tournament will be held on March 14 - 17; March 21 - 23; and March 28 - 31. For complete details, call 864-7064.
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At 7pm, Dino Bravo sings, “Elvis My Way,” at San Martino Restaurant, 12 Young Avenue, Yonkers. Call 779-5300 for reservations.
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From 4 to 6pm, Hilltop Hanover Farm, 1271 Hanover Street, Yorktown Heights presents Music for Familes: Traditional Irish Music and Dance in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. For more information call 217-9249.
Furniture Sharehouse, which provides gently-used free furniture to families moving out of homeless shelters, escaping domestic violence, or recovering from natural or personal disasters, will be collecting furniture from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot of Mamaroneck High School. For more information, call 834-1294.
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Congregation Anshe Sholom, 50 North Avenue will host a Purim Sevdah and Carnival from 12 to 4pm. RSVP to 632-9220.
Beth El Synagogue Center, Northfield Road at North Avenue, will host a Purim Carnival at 11am. Call 235-2700 for details.
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The Sisterhood of Beth el Synagogue Center, Northfield Road at North Avenue, will sponsor a Tag Sale from 10am to 4pm. Call 235-2700 for more information.
Spay/Neuter Clinic Day on the 27th--Volunteers and/or Donations Needed!
Bring in your cat, dog or volunteer for the day!
Pre-register by calling the Shelter Pet Alliance at 914-565-1512. For additional details email info@shelterpetalliance.org. Clinic will be held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 4501 Richardson Avenue @ 239th Street, Bronx.
