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Come celebrate Richard Laster’s new memoir: … And It Went So Fast!

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Richard LasterCome celebrate Richard Laster’s new memoir: … And It Went So Fast!

Wednesday, June 24, 7:30 pm

Author talk sponsored by the Chappaqua Library (195 South Greeley Ave.)

This fascinating life story — which starts when Richard Laster, age 14, fled his home in Vienna to escape Hitler’s invasion of Austria — is full of memorable twists and turns on his route to America and eventually becoming “the most memorable man” at General Foods. All this is reflected during a span bounded by the outbreak of World War II in Europe followed by Pearl Harbor, V-Day, the growth of suburbia, Silicon Valley and the numerous sociological changes in America. And It Went So Fast is also loaded with well-tested nuggets of business advice, including the evergreen value of goal-setting.

Introductions by Senior Rabbi Jonathan Jaffe of Temple Beth El and Clinton Smith, President, New Castle Historical Society and former Chappaqua Town Supervisor

Free admission. Coffee and refreshments served. Book signing by the author.

All monies collected will go to benefit the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center.

The Fourth Annual Seven Bridges Art Gala

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This event is a Celebration of the Visual Arts in the Seven Bridges community. Opening Reception to include a string quartet, sparkling apple cider and hors d’oeuvres.

What: The Fourth Annual Seven Bridges Art Gala

When: Wednesday, June 3, from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Where: Upper Commons at Seven Bridges Middle School, 222 Seven Bridges Road, Chappaqua, NY 10514

Contact: SoHyun Bae, Co-Chair, PTA Art Gala Committee, artinfo@sohyunbae.com, 646-286-8738

Painting after Gustav Klimt

High Tops after Guiseppe Arcimboldo

Greyston Honors Falkenberg and Karp at 2015 Annual Gala

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Erika, Mike,Deborah, Betty, Ed
Erika, Mike,Deborah, Betty, Ed

Greyston celebrated the success of its programs providing individuals with jobs and the tools to lead self-sustaining lives at its 2015 annual benefit on May 20th at X20 in downtown Yonkers.  Over 300 people attended the event and $380,000 was raised in support of Greyston’s holistic approach to alleviate poverty.

Special honorees this year were Edward Falkenberg, Greyston Board Member, and Erika Karp, Founder and CEO of Cornerstone Capital Group. Both honorees have demonstrated a life-long commitment in support of sustainable business and social enterprise.  Like Greyston, Ed and Erika are committed to providing opportunities for individuals and families as they move forward on their paths to self-sufficiency.

Janet, Mike
Janet, Mike

“I was thrilled to honor two inspiring individuals, Ed and Erika, for all they have done in support of and advocacy for Greyston,” said Mike Brady, Greyston’s President and CEO. “They have both worked tirelessly to institute sustainable enterprises that offer solutions to our country’s most pressing problems.”

Ed and Erika were among a host of inspiring activists, business and philanthropic leaders who attended the gala. State Senator Andrea Stewart Cousins, Assembly Woman Shelley Mayer, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore joined in celebrating the success of the country’s leading social enterprise.

About Greyston

Greyston serves more than 5,000 residents in Yonkers and other Westchester County communities by supporting individuals and families as they forge a path to self-sufficiency and community transformation.  Greyston is an entrepreneurial organization that provides jobs, workforce development, housing, youth services and community gardens. Greyston is best known for its bakery, which provides the brownies in Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and offers a complete line of baked goods while providing jobs for the hard to employ. For more information, visit www.Greyston.org

Rosenthal JCC to Dedicate Butterfly Garden in Memory of Dr. Eric Levy on May 31st

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Garden promotes the Gardening/Nature program of the Early Childhood Center Preschool

Dr Eric LevyOn Sunday, May 31, at 4 p.m., the Levy family of Bedford, NY will be dedicating the Dr. Eric Levy Butterfly Garden as a gift to the Rosenthal JCC of Northern Westchester in Pleasantville, NY.  Dr. Levy passed away in 2014 and on behalf of his wife Marnie and their two children, Jake and Emily, and their families, they have created and are dedicating this living memorial — a beautiful butterfly garden in his honor and as an act of remembrance.

“Our families have tried very hard to cope and heal from this tragedy. Our hope is that this garden will not only be an enhancement to our existing Gardening Program but also an environment of peace and tranquility for all those who visit it,” said Marnie Levy.

The new garden space is intended to promote a communal expression of Jewish values, identity, and spirituality. It will provide a laboratory for living and learning nature programs. In the Rosenthal JCC preschool classrooms, the children are currently learning about the process of metamorphosis and experiencing the butterfly lifecycle. Every classroom has a butterfly habitat and new books about butterflies.  The children will watch the caterpillars eat and grow to 10 times their original size. They will observe the change into a chrysalides and finally emerge as beautiful butterflies to complete the entire cycle of metamorphosis.

The butterflies will be released into the garden on May 31st at the Dedication Ceremony at 4 p.m.

In addition, the Butterfly Garden is part of a fundraising effort to support the robust Gardening/Farm-to-Table Program at the Rosenthal JCC. A walkway leading to the garden is being created and paving stones are available for purchase in memory or in celebration of a loved one. Pavers are available in varying sizes and prices for  the “Let it Grow Butterfly Garden” and can be purchased on-line (www.rosenthaljcc.org/butterflygarden).  Each paver can be engraved with a sentiment of one to three lines depending on the size of the paver.

“Eric was a loyal husband, devoted father, brilliant physician, and loving son, brother, uncle and friend.  He loved nature and would have been so proud of this garden.  Please join us for this meaningful experience and wonderful event.”

To RSVP to the dedication event, please contact Ann Pardes, Director of Early Childhood Education at ann@rosenthaljcc.org or 914-741-0333 x21.  Refreshments will be served and families are welcome.