Past Happenings

Due to an overwhelming response, Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corps (CVAC) will hold an additional community-wide American Heart Association “Family and Friends” CPR Course. Training is open to all New Castle residents.

Chappaqua Volunteer Ambulance Corp (CVAC) to Hold Community-Wide American Heart Association “Family and Friends” CPR Course. Training is open to all New Castle residents.

Sunday, April 22, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

CVAC Headquarters at 233 N. Greeley Ave, Downtown Chappaqua.

CPR Saves lives. Statistics show that the earlier CPR is initiated, the greater the chances for survival.

A $5 Donation goes to the American Heart Association for materials. Training by CVAC Emergency Medical Technicians is free.

For more information call 238-3191 or visit chappaquaambulance.org

To reserve a spot email cvaccpr@gmail.com

Inside Chappaqua’s Publisher and Editor Grace Bennett is proud to be co-hosting  a prime time New York radio show tonight between 6-10 p.m.  as a guest of WVOX’s “Metal Mayhem” with hosts Matthew O’Shaughnessy and Scott Schubert.

Tune into 1460 AM or watch the show streamed live at www.wvox.com

Grace will be on live so get ready to call in!   914-636-0110!

April 14th 9am-2pm: Green Ideas and Interactive Fun For Everyone- Saturday  Robert E. Bell Middle School

Meet Your Wild Neighbors Animal Show Presented by The Greenburgh Nature Center at Noon.

The Chappaqua Schools Green Fair, a collaborative effort of students and faculty from the Chappaqua School District and the Chappaqua PTA, will be held on Saturday, April 14 from 9 am – 2pm at The Robert E. Bell Middle School. Bell is located in downtown Chappaqua at 50 Senter Street, with parking available in the lot on South Greeley Avenue. This year admission is FREE for everyone! The Green Fair will be a fun and educational event that explores the science of sustainability and showcases how eco-friendly practices impact our communities.

Middle school and high school students will take on leadership roles to educate the community about sustainability in a series of student-initiated workshops including “Bottling Our Future. Exploring the Truth About What Bottled Water Does to Our Environment,” presented by Greeley STOP, “Pot Holes to Pavement. The Environmental Story of Seven Bridges Paving Project,” presented by the Seven Bridges Green Team and “RE-Use, Re-Cycle, Re-paper–Make New Paper From Old,” presented by the Bell Environmental Club.

At noon in the auditorium wild animals such as snakes, tortoise, hedgehogs, ferrets, screech owls, ring neck doves and even worms will appear on stage during a presentation by The Greenburgh Nature Center. The noon show will demonstrate how climate change impacts animal habitats, with topics including impact of yard composting and storm water run off.

The PTA will sponsor a fun, hands-on exhibition hall (Expo) in the gym throughout the day, where students, local non-profits and businesses, and government organizations dedicated to sustainability will demonstrate ways to “go green.” Best of all, student booths will showcase sustainability in our community and schools. Expo booths will include: hands-on environmental science, interactive games & crafts: tab jewelry, recycled paper baskets and more, green home improvement, and mini demos on recycling, energy audits and more.

The Expo will also showcase local, fresh and sustainably-produced foods for all to enjoy. Chappaqua’s Green Fair is a great way for students from elementary school through high school to learn how to protect the environment on both local and global levels.

To register students for free workshops online and for more information, check www.chappaquapta.net.

On June 1 at 9:30 AM, A Cure In Our Lifetime will have a Breakfast, Silent Auction, Raffle, and  Golf Outing at Trump National Golf Club. Elizabeth Cohen a senior medical correspondent for CNN’s Health, Medical and Wellness unit will be the featured speaker.

About A Cure In Our Lifetime

A Cure In Our Lifetime was formed in 1997 as a grassroots effort in response to the loss of a community member. The goal of the original seven-committee members was to raise money to fight breast cancer. Since then the committee has grown almost threefold. Varied community fundraisers over the years have raised over 3 million dollars in the fight against breast cancer.

Mission

The mission of A Cure In Our Lifetime is to fund innovative breast cancer research, provide resources for women who have breast cancer, and promote breast health through education and outreach.

Beneficiaries of this year’s event will include:

–       Dedicated researcher from The Breast Cancer Research Foundation

–       Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

–       New York University Langone Medical Center

–       Mount Sinai Medical Center-Dubin Breast Center

–       The Navigator Program at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Women At Risk

To find out more about A Cure In Our Lifetime or to donate please go to www.acureinourlifetime.org

Contact:
Margie Orell
914-980-6092/charlaur@aol.com

April is Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month. On Sunday April 29, 2012 help us raise awareness to end child abuse and neglect at our annual Taking Steps Against Child Abuse Walk-A-Thon, at Rye Playland. Walk, create a team, join a team, or pledge a donation. Sign up at capcwalkathon.dojiggy.com.

Since 1982 The Child Abuse Prevention Center of NY, Inc. has provided child abuse prevention services to over 6,500 families throughout Westchester County with a 90% success rate. Child abuse has an impact on us all! For more information please contact Linda Paver at (914) 997-2642

Sheila was one year old the first time her mother hit her. Throughout her childhood she swore she would never be a parent like her mom. “I will never hit my kids!” was a common comment for Sheila to make. Now Sheila has children of her own and she feels the same frustrations her mother felt. She finds herself giving the children a “pop” and saying hurtful things to get them to listen. We help parents like Sheila. STOP THE CYCLE!

Day-of Walk Schedule

• 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Walker Registration
• 9:00 a.m. Walker Warm-Up
• 9:30 a.m. 5K Walk Begins
• 9:30 a.m. 1/2 Mile Stroll Begins
• 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Entertainment and Activities

You Can Participate in the Fight Against Child Abuse by supporting this year’s walk in a variety of ways:

• Getting or being a Sponsor
• Being a Walker
• Being a Helper/Volunteer
• Captain a Team of your Coworkers, Classmates, Friends
  
• Donating In-Kind Gifts for Prizes/Give-Aways
• Encourage Pledges