Happy Holidays

Calling all Animal Lovers and their Furry Friends:
Join Desires Dec. 20 to Support Pets Alive Again!

Desires by Mikolay invites the animal lovers in the community, and their furry friends, to a unique opportunity to do some good this holiday season. On Thursday, December 20^th, 5-8 p.m., Desires by Mikolay will be hosting a Charity Shopping Cocktail Event benefitting Pets Alive Westchester, a local no-kill animal sanctuary.

Tara and Scott Mikolay are truly passionate about philanthropy and, as the owners of three rescue dogs, this cause is especially meaningful. “Our impact must be greater than our entrepreneurship,” Tara says of their charity work. Scott adds, “Each step for Desires by Mikolay is also an opportunity to give back to our world, raise awareness about critical issues, and alleviate suffering. Together with our wonderful community of friends and supporters, we hope to continue doing just that.” And that community has come through to support this important event. Mount Kisco’s Wine Enthusiast and Chappaqua’s Gail Patrick’s Cafe have graciously donated all the wine and food for the evening. Fellow jeweler Alex Woo, known for her sleek and sophisticated pendants, contributed an adorably fitting paw print necklace for raffle in which 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Pets Alive.

In addition, the event has received endorsement, and an RSVP, from singer Rob Thomas and his wife Marisol of the Sidewalk Angels Foundation. They wrote, “It’s the bonds we build within our community that are the seeds we plant to make a better world. Your contribution will help Pets Alive provide year round support for the rescue and care of thousands of defenseless animals. During these cold winter months they need you more than ever.”

Choosing December 20th from 5-8 pm to do holiday shopping at Desires means having a great time while making a huge difference. There will be fabulous cocktails and company (both two- and four-legged), and for each gift purchased, a portion of the proceeds will help dogs and cats in need. Additionally, one can help by spreading the word, bringing and item from the Pets Alive wish list, or by sponsoring a pet.

Desires by Mikolay is located at 55 King Street in Chappaqua, New York. For more information, contact info(at)desiresbymikolay(dot)com and be sure to RSVP on Facebook!

Tomorrow is the last day… Pick up some last-minute gifts at BIG savings and help the Food Bank!

Fight hunger as you shop.
Check-Out Hunger is an annual fund-raising effort to help the Food Bank fight hunger in your community…

Participating Westchester supermarkets:

A&P, Food Emporium, Pathmark
All stores
thru January 31

Balducci’s
Scarsdale store
thru January 31

Fairway Market
Pelham store
thru January 15

Mrs. Green’s
All stores
thru Dec 22

ShopRite
All stores
thru Dec 29

Giant Menorah Lighting: December 9, 5 p.m., Senter St!

A giant Menorah lighting will take place on Sunday, December 9 at 5 p.m. in front of the New Castle Community Center at 10 Senter Street in Chappaqua.

Each year, all are welcome! Bring your family and friends to participate in the lighting and in Chanukah arts and crafts, music–and also to enjoy chocolate “gelt” and an overall great
Chanukah spirit. A unique Chanukah themed Magic Show will follow this event!

“In these difficult times when the forces of darkness seem so strong, we remember the story and victory of Chanukah and add an extra measure of light,” stated Rabbi Yosef Butman of the Chabad of Armonk/Chappaqua. “We give strength to the menorah’s universal message of light over darkness, freedom and liberty over oppression, doing all we can to increase our acts of goodness and kindness, making this world a better place for all people.”

This will be the 10th year Chabad has hosted the outdoor Menorah lighting in Chappaqua.
http://www.chabadacp.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/1356365/jewish/Chanukah.htm

The Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce is pleased to report that the Town Board has agreed to free 3 hour parking on the streets and in non-commuter parking lots during the holiday season.

It will commence on Mon, Dec 10th & end on Mon, Dec 31st. There will be burlap bags put over the parking signs which will note the free 3 hour parking.

Please Support our Merchants & Shop Local!

Help families who need your help now!

Help Open Door Family Medical Centers ensure children from families of less
fortunate means receive a brand new toy or gift this holiday season. Please
donate a new toy or gift for children ages newborn to 14 years old. All toys are
distributed to the young patients at Open Door. Every toy counts!

Goal: 2,500 Toys
(New, unwrapped toys for children newborn to 14 years old)

Value: $10 – $20
Date: Now – December 17

Please bring donations to the Church of St. Mary the Virgin
(Parish Hall), 191 South Greeley Avenue, Chappaqua

Toy Ideas: Baby toys, learning toy, stroller toys, baby dolls, Barbies, Moxie Girls, Monster
High, super heroes, television characters, Dora & Diego, Thomas the Tank Engine, trains, cars,
Hot Wheel sets, Legos & Duplos, craft sets, paint sets, Play Doh sets, Crayola sets, remote
control vehicles, wallets, watches, silver jewelry, jewelry making kits, make-up sets for teens,
sporting goods, iTune cards, gift certificates to Old Navy and Modells. Visit Open Door’s Wish List on their website at www.opendoormedical.org.

Information: Elinor Griffith, ElinorAGriffith@aol.com

Open Door: Alicia Ward, Volunteer Coordinator at 914-502-1468 or award@odfmc.org
No time? Please visit Open Door’s wish lists on amazon.com, toysrus.com and kohls.com.
Monetary donations are cheerfully accepted. Checks payable to Open Door Foundation may be
mailed to Alicia Ward, Open Door Foundation, 2 Church Street – Suite 101, Ossining, NY 10562.
To make a credit card donation, please visit our website at www.opendoormedical.com, select
Donate Now and then please enter Toy Drive in the comments box.