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Greyston to Celebrate Yonkers at Annual Gala

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greyston gala On June 15, 2016, Greyston will host its Annual Gala at X20 Xavier’s on the Hudson. The evening cocktail party, which begins at 6:30 p.m., will highlight the success of Open Hiring and honor the Yonkers community, core to all Greyston programs. Special honorees at this year’s benefit are Sobeida Cruz, Founder of Charter School of Educational Excellence and Ken Jenkins, Westchester County Legislator.

The event will be a memorable and delicious evening with food prepared by acclaimed chef Peter Kelly. Yonkers Brewing Co. will be providing the beer and Yonkers distillery, Nahmia et Fils has created a special Celebrate Yonkers cocktail to add to X20s already outstanding selection of wines and spirits. Yonkers resident, Joe D’Lando will provide the music to complement this amazing setting. Naturally, there will be decadent Greyston Bakery brownies for dessert, including the newest Vegan Chocolate Fudge Brownie and Snickerdoodle Blondie.

Members of the Greyston Community who have made changes in their lives through Open Hiring will share their inspiring experiences and guests will have a chance to partake in a silent auction featuring items from the likes of Ben & Jerry’s, Winston and Son Jewelers, Yonkers Brewing Co., Shakespeare in the Park, Sound Associates and many more.

“We are thrilled to extend the invitation for Greyston’s Annual Gala. This year is particularly special for us as we bring Open Hiring to the national stage, sharing Greyston’s sustainable, holistic, people-centric business practices with others. Your participation in this event makes it possible for Greyston to expand our impact, creating thriving communities within and beyond Yonkers.” Says Mike Brady, CEO and President.

Greyston roots its work in a holistic approach to individuals and the community. Through Open Hiring, they embrace a person’s potential, providing employment opportunities regardless of background or work history while bringing together the resources needed to succeed in the workplace and to thrive in the community. For over 32 years, Greyston has provided jobs, workforce development, community gardens and environmental education, housing and an Early Learning Center to address the underserved needs of Yonkers residents. Greyston will celebrate the thousands of individuals who have benefited from these services while sharing plans to expand impact beyond Yonkers.

If interested in joining this year’s gala, becoming a corporate sponsor or receiving more information, please email karent@greyston.org or call Karen at 914-376-3900 x222.

A Kids’ Brain Tumor Cure at Sparkle for a Cause, May 31

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A Kids’ Brain Tumor Cure-PLGA Foundation will be the recipient of proceeds from a Sparkle for a Cause evening on Tuesday, May 31, at Crabtree’s Kittle House in beautiful Amy’s Garden, weather permitting, or inside the Tap Room. Come prepared to enjoy a wonderful evening with staff, volunteers and friends of this vital organization which helps fund key clinical trials for pediatric brain cancers. See details below or visit www.akidsbraintumorcure.org

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Story Drawing with Rosemary Wells Planned at CCBF Fundraiser

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Rosemary Wells CCBF fundraiser May 20 2016

Kids of all ages won’t want to miss this fun and creative drawing workshop with beloved author and illustrator Rosemary Wells, of Max and Ruby fame, courtesy of Houlihan Lawrence. Additional activities, sponsored by Kiwi Country Day Camp will include games and archery, and a raffle for a basket of books by Rosemary Wells is sponsored by Chappaqua Learning Center. The event will take place at hip-kid lounge, at 77 South Greeley Avenue in Chappaqua on Friday, May 20 from 12:30 – 2:30pm, with proceeds benefiting the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival (CCBF).

“The Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival has grown to become one of the most anticipated family events in Westchester,” said CCBF Executive Director Dawn Greenberg. “In order to continue championing our cause to promote children’s literacy, we need the support of our community. It’s through fundraisers such as this author workshop, as well as through our thoughtful sponsors, that we are able to raise funds to keep our Book Festival as vibrant as previous years.”

COST:
Suggested donation of $20 per family. Pay at the door.

WHEN:
Friday, May 20, from 12:30 to 2:30pm (*No School in Chappaqua on Friday, May 20)

WHERE:
hip-kids lounge, 77 South Greeley Avenue, Chappaqua, NY

WHO:
The Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival is the only children’s book festival in Westchester County. From princesses to pups, to angst-filled tweens, and every crazy character in between, you’ll find them all at the fourth annual CCBF, on September 24, 2016. More than 85 popular authors, who bring your favorite characters to life, are expected to participate. Most will be signing their books and reading excerpts. It will be a family event with tons of fun, food, kid-friendly activities, entertainment and, of course, books! For more information, visit www.ccbfestival.org or follow the CCBF at www.facebook.com/chappaquachildrensbookfestival.

A Relentless Pursuit – Bringing Holocaust Perpetrators to Justice

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Tuesday, May 17th at 7:45 p.m.

Is it ever too late to pay for a crime? Discover the Nazi “hunters” who refused to give up on their search for Holocaust perpetrators such as Klaus Barbie, Ilse Koch, and John Demjanjuk. Their work-which still continues across the world-has set important precedents for how we punish the crime of genocide today.

Guest Speakers: Andrew Nagorski, Journalist & Author of The Nazi Hunters

Lawrence R. Douglas, James J. Grosfeld Professor of Law, Jurisprudence, and Social Thought and Chair of Law

Moderator: Dr. Elizabeth White, Historian, Holocaust Memorial Museum

RSVP to Yael Lazar – ylazar@bettorah.org

SOLD OUT Culinary Icon/Author Ruth Reichl Talk on May 4 at the North Castle Public Library

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The $25 tickets were sold out to hear Ruth Reichl speak just three days after they were released for sale. The good news? Look for our coverage here and in our June print editions! Meanwhile, I was already looking forward to a talk by ‘culinary icon’ Ruth Reichl at the North Castle Public Library tomorrow. But then a friend I invited jogged my memory about Reichl’s rock star status in the culinary author category (and beyond!) by sending a pdf of her incredible review of Le Cirque in the New York Times. “The review was the longest one I’ve seen at the Times,” he said, “but what was so fantastic about it was that she split the review into two parts: before they recognized her and after they recognized her. It was brilliant.” — Grace Bennett

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