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An Independence Day Fair at John Jay Homestead

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Wednesday, July 4, 2018 (rain or shine)
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free admission to grounds and Declaration reading; fees for activities
John Jay Homestead, 400 Jay Street, Katonah, NY
 
The celebratory, family-friendly Independence Day Fair honors America’s founding and has Declaration of Independence readings, petting zoo, stilt walker, log cutting, 18th Century Equestrian Demonstration, pony rides, crafts, face painting, historic house tours, hayrides, live music, discovery centers, fishing, pet adoption, student art show, and food from the grill and more.  Visit: www.bedfordarmonkrotary.org

Golf Kicks off May 15th Citizens of the Year Event and New Details

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Are you a golfer?  Great! Sign up yourself, a twosome or foursome for the Golf portion of the Citizens of the Year event in just a few weeks on Tuesday May 15th at Whippoorwill Club.

If you are not a golfer, but your customers are and you want to treat them to a day that they will totally thank you for, then sign them up as a single, twosome or  foursome.

So, whether you are treating yourself, your staff, or your best customers for a fun day of great food, golf and networking at one of the finest golf and country clubs in the tri-state area, sign up now.  You will be glad you did.

Honoring Citizens of the Year:

​    – Judy Gilmartin-Willsey (Framings)

    – Armonk Independent Fire Department

Pricing details:

Lunch (only) – $45
Cocktails/Dinner (only) – $125
Lunch and Golf – $175
Lunch, Golf, and Cocktails/Dinner – $275

Tee Hole Sponsorships are available for $100 each to support an Armonk Firefighter for cocktails and dinner.  Included with this sponsorship will be your name, or business name on a sign on one of the golf hole tee boxes. DEADLINE FOR THE TEE HOLE SPONSORSHIPS IS MAY 1ST TO ENABLE THE PRINTING OF THE SIGNS. 

To Register, Click here

 

An Invite to: 2018 Citizens of the Year

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The Armonk Chamber of Commerce Citizens of the Year–Judy Gilmartin-Willsey and the Armonk Independent Fire Department–will be honored at a Golf Outing and Dinner on May 15th at the Whippoorwill Club in Armonk.

The Chamber described Judy, the owner of Framings for over 30 years, as “a vivacious and endearing presence,” who has also “committed herself to civic life here, as co-founder of the Chamber…  Judy helped create the Armonk Winter Walk in 1991, which evolved into the wildly popular Frosty Day in 2008. She has lent her windows and expertise to the beautification and betterment of the town and its events, including support of the current Chamber of Commerce and the Armonk Outdoor Art Show.”

Current members and long-time veterans of the Armonk Independent Fire Department

“The Armonk Independent Fire Department–its men and women volunteers–are town heroes who have given selflessly over the past 85 years. As such, they are the first organization to receive this honor by the Chamber. All firefighters and emergency responders undertake extensive training, with 140 hours needed to become a firefighter and 160 hours for an EMT. In addition to fighting fires and providing emergency medical care to area residents and businesses, the AIFD also teaches fire safety to community, school and youth groups. Members are required to participate in multi-agency drills in case of large scale emergencies, such as aircraft rescue and triage preparation for medical personnel.

Two veterans and ex-chiefs, John Heimerdinger and Mitch Sime, have more than 120 years of service between them. The department’s first and only female fire chief was Luci Labriola-Cuffe (she is not currently serving in that position). Long-time resident Tommy Cox has been an associate member of the department since elementary school. The current fire chief is Phil Goulet. To sponsor a firefighter’s dinner/tee hole or contribute to the local Stayin’ Alive Charity, register or find additional details, please visit: armonkchamberofcommerce.com.

 

Open House Tues. 4/24 by Rotary Club of Bedford-Armonk

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“Something for Everyone”

6 p.m.-8 p.m. (presentation at 7-7:15 p.m.)

Tues., April 24, 2018

Bedford Hills Train Depot, 46 Depot Plaza, Bedford Hills, New York 10507

Free. RSVP by Mon. April 23 at noon to sallyc@mindspring.com.  

 

 Open House Presented by Rotary Club of Bedford-Armonk with Presenter Drew Kessler on “Rotary: Something for Everyone.” All are invited to mingle with community members, enjoy light refreshments, and learn about the worldwide and local impact and activities of Rotary – a nonreligious, nonpolitical civic club. The Rotary Club of Bedford-Armonk serves Katonah, Bedford Hills, Bedford Village, Armonk, and Pound Ridge. “Service Above Self, is the motto of Rotary, which is a worldwide organization of community-minded professional leaders who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards, and help build goodwill and peace. The range of local and international efforts Rotary Clubs get involved with include clean water, peace, hunger, disease eradication, special needs, elderly, literacy, scholarships, and disaster relief.  

Members of the Rotary Club of Bedford-Armonk

Panel Discussion about Opioids to be held on April 12 in White Plains

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According to the American College of Surgeons, 60% of patients prescribed with an opioid recently said they were keeping leftover drugs for future use. Nearly one-half reported not knowing what to do with leftover opioid medications, and about 40% of those using opioids without a prescription had obtained them from friends or relatives. Here in Westchester County, opioid-related deaths have increased four-fold from 2010 to 2016. 

To combat this significant public health issue and provide the community with resources for support, White Plains Hospital is moderating, Change the Conversation: A Panel Discussion on Opioids in our Community on Thursday, April 12th at 6:00 PM in the White Plains High School Auditorium (550 North Street in White Plains- section A Parking).  The interactive panel discussion will bring awareness to the community, empower individuals to take action against opioid abuse, and discuss positive solutions.

Following introductory remarks by White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach and Westchester County Department of Health Commissioner Sherita Amler, MD; keynote speaker Stephanie Marquesano, founder of the harris project and Ardsley resident, will share her personal story of loss and her mission to positively impact the opioid crisis in the community.

A panel discussion will follow with various experts, each providing a unique perspective on the opioid crisis, its effects on our community and resources for intervention and recovery.

Panelists are:

  • Dahlia Austin, MPS, Westchester Department of Community Mental Health
  • Richard Ellsasser, MD, Director of Psychiatry at White Plains Hospital
  • Lilly Neuman, CASAC, St Vincent’s Hospital Westchester, a division of Saint Joseph’s Medical Center
  • Christina Spano, Detective, White Plains Police Department

The program, free of charge and open to the public, will be moderated by Dean Straff, MD, Associate Director of Emergency Medicine at White Plains Hospital.  Advance registration is recommended, but not required.  More information can be obtained by visiting http://www.wphospital.org/opioidpanel or by calling (914)-681-1119.