Happenings

By Beth Besen

‘Frosty the snowman is a fairy tale, they say.’ But seeing is believing otherwise! Come see Frosty as he returns to his hometown of Armonk for the annual Frosty Day Parade, Saturday November 29th of Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend.

The action begins at noon with all kinds of events and fun-filled family activities. Enjoy a Main Street scavenger hunt, Frosty cartoons shown at the North Castle Public Library, and dance and musical performances in Armonk Square. You’ll be entertained by magicians, marching bands, carolers and clowns as you visit shops, get your face painted, frost holiday cookies and more. Want a break from strolling town? Take a train ride around Armonk or go on a hayride through Wampus Brook Park.

Then comes the highlight of the day – the Frosty Day parade! Get ready to clap and cheer as the parade kicks off at 4:30 p.m. and heads down Main Street, then onto Bedford Avenue, past the “Village Square” mentioned in the famous song, and finally ends at Wampus Park with a gala holiday lighting ceremony. More than 30 local groups and organizations will participate with floats, lights, dancing, costumes and music to welcome Frosty home.

Armonk’s Frosty Parade is the only holiday parade in the Tri-State region. For further information on all things Frosty, please visit ArmonkFrosty.com.

Beth Besen is the Executive Editor of Inside Chappaqua and Inside Armonk magazines.

On Wednesday, November 12 at 7:00 p.m., please join us at the Horace Greeley House, 100 King Street, for a talk, “Coco Chanel—Fashion Revolutionary,” by Yulia Omelich, owner of the COUTUREDossier boutique at 67 Bedford Road. Tickets are free, but space is limited, so you are advised to make your reservations early.

Madame Chanel was one of the most successful and influential women of the 20th century. Her fashion legacy is recognizable worldwide and is as fresh and wearable today as it was when this hard-driving woman set out to change women’s lives through the clothes they wear.

Ms. Omelich has customers in Europe, South America, and cyberspace. Her background is in diplomacy and banking, as well as fashion. She holds an MBA from American/Georgetown University in Washington, DC and a Master’s degree from Moscow State University of International Relations.

This event is sponsored by the New Castle Historical Society. The Society’s Museum, the Horace Greeley House is open for tours where visitors may view the historic home or one of the current exhibits: Here Comes the Bride, Notable Neighbors in New Castle, and Hats Off. Open hours are: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 1 – 4 PM or by appointment at 914-238-4666. For more information please view the Society’s website.

When: November 13, 2014 7 p.m.
Where: Byram Hills High School
What: The EVEN program: “We are all INDIVIDUALS. We are NOT ALONE. We are all EVEN.
About: The EVEN program is a privately funded program created by the University of Michigan and Byram Hills High School. The program was created to fight the stigma associated with mental illnesses and to provide students and teachers with a variety of education and training opportunities. During this day of mental wellness programming for the students of Byram Hills High School, the entire student body will participate in events covering a variety of topics ranging from meditation to sleep hygiene to identifying signs and symptoms of mental health issues. Following the day of Wellness,the EVEN program will host an evening for parents, educators, mental health professionals and family members. The event will include speakers, video and an interactive discussion on the mental health issues facing our children.
Space is very limited. Please RSVP to: evenevent@yahoo.com

Moderator: Ahmad Rashad, Emmy Award Winning Sportscaster
Kate Fitzgerald, MD University of Michigan Depression Center
Will Heininger, UM Football Player and Mental Health Advocate
Elizabeth Koschmann, PhD, University of Michigan Depression Center
Carolyn Lanfredi, PhD, Byram Hills High School Psychologist
Ginny Neuckranz, Founder of Erika’s Lighthouse
Harris R. Schwartzberg, Mental Health Advocate/BHHS Parent

The EVEN program has invited dozens of mental health professionals, child specialists and a variety of mental health organizations to attend the event.

The Healthy Choice Pharmacy will match your contribution to the Food Bank for Westchester “Turkey Drive” – DOLLAR for DOLLAR! Together we can feed twice the amount of families.

Call us at 914-238-1700 to make your $25 donation – and again, we will match it with our $25!

Thank you and Happy Holiday Season, from your friends at The Healthy Choice.