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
Happenings
May 5: Armonk Chamber’s ‘First Thursday’ Kicks off
A Community Celebration
If you missed the Chamber’s debut of First Thursday last year, no worries. The Armonk Chamber of Commerce has all kinds of fabulous festivities planned beginning with this Thursday as the first of five First Thursdays planned. So save the dates here for the fun planned. Your participation helps support your town and local commerce. Visit armonkchamberofcommerce.org for promotions and regular updates to these exciting day/eve activities throughout downtown Armonk.
Chappaqua Orchestra’s Concerto Competition Winner’s Concert!
Rotary Community Pancake Breakfast and Blood Drive
Chappaqua Rotary is sponsoring a much needed Blood Drive from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in conjunction with the Annual Pancake Breakfast.
Please stop by with your family and have pancakes, Matzah Brei, or eggs on us. Those who choose to donate blood will also be treated to an ‘all you can eat’ breakfast.
The American Red Cross will be ready and waiting at the Church of St. Mary the Virgin next to Bell School on South Greeley Avenue in Chappaqua to welcome and care for the blood donors.
The Blood Drive goes from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to accommodate donors with busy schedules.
Over 900 Pints collected at Chappaqua Rotary Blood Drives
“So far we’ve collected 925 pints in total at our Chappaqua Rotary Blood Drives since we began them eleven years ago, close to 85 pints per year. This community has a heart” said John Ehrlich, a Rotary Club of Chappaqua Past President who coordinates the Rotary blood drives.
Donors include New Castle town, NY State officials and our County Executive
It’s really amazing how town and area officials step up and join with New Castle residents to donate blood at this event. Town Board Members have already signed-up to donate, regulars also include a County and Town Judge, multiple department heads and many other town employees, a State Senator and even Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino have donated.
Help Local Organizations
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Proceeds from the Pancake Breakfast fund local community organizations. Chappaqua Rotary is the local chapter of Rotary International. The club is the preeminent service organization in New Castle and meets weekly on Mondays at 12:15 p.m. at the Crabtree Kittle House in Chappaqua, New York. The club also sponsors and runs events throughout the year including Town of New Castle Community Day, the Annual Pancake Breakfast, Community Service Awards, Wine Tasting and two All Town Blood Drives. For more information on the club and its activities, contact Don Roane donaldroane@me.com, Peter Davidson ptr@optonline.net or john@ehrlichmedia.com. |
