What To Do In Lewisboro and Pound Ridge This Weekend

With the Thanksgiving holiday dominating the week, it’s a relatively quiet time for area events and concerts. However, the local libraries and the Wolf Conservation Center remain busy with an array of programs that might interest adults and children alike.

There is a lot going on at the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem this weekend.
Photo Credit: *Courtesy of the WCC*

by Bob Dumas

11/23/2012 2:00 a.m.

Check out these events:

Friday, Nov 23

Thanksgiving Holiday: Schools in the Katonah-Lewisboro School District and the Bedford Central School District are closed as part of the Thanksgiving recess.

Fun with Music: 11 a.m. The Pound Ridge Library presents “Fun with Music” featuring Laura D’Amico for children ages 5 and under. Registration is required. For more information, call the library at 914-764-5085. 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge.

Wolves of North America: 2-3:30 p.m. The Wolf Conservation Center presents a program where you can learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why fall is a special time for packs in North America. Guests will visit ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa and Zephyr, as well as the center's critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. Cost is $13 for adults and $11 for kids under 12. Registration is required. Visit www.nywolf.org. 7 Buck Run, South Salem

Book Bingo at the Library: 1 p.m. The Lewisboro Library presents Book Bingo for grades 1-5. Similar to standard bingo, this game features book titles instead of numbers and letters. Prizes awarded for every winning game board. Registration is required. Call the library at 914-761-3857. 15 Spring St., South Salem

Saturday, Nov. 24

Gossett Brothers Farm Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Gossett Brothers Farm Market features fresh produce, meats and cheese, as well as seafood. The market is at 1202 Route 35, at Gossett Brothers Nursery in South Salem.

Western Howls: Bringing Balance Back to Yellowstone: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Join the Wolf Conservation Center for a special talk about the wolves of Yellowstone National Park. The center hosted some Yellowstone adventures last year and its staff is eager to share its insights. Guests will visit ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa and Zephyr, as well as the center's critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. Cost is $13 for adults and $11 for kids under 12. Registration is required. For more information, visit www.nywolf.org. 7 Buck Run, South Salem

Sunday, Nov. 25

Wolves of North America: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Wolf Conservation Center presents a program where you can learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and discover why fall is a special time for packs in North America. Guests will visit ambassador wolves Atka, Alawa and Zephyr, as well as the center's critically endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. Cost is $13 for adults and $11 for kids under 12. Registration is required. Visit www.nywolf.org. 7 Buck Run, South Salem

Fall Sunset Photo Session: 2-4 p.m. Join the Wolf Conservation Center for a special opportunity to photograph the center's ambassador wolves: Atka , Alawa and Zephyr, in the warm glow of the sunset. Guests also bwill e given access to photograph the center's critically endangered Mexican wolves and red wolves too from vantage points not generally available during regular visits. Registration is required. Space is very limited, so make reservations early. The event is for ages 13 and up and the cost is $150. Visit www.nywolf.org for more info. 7 Buck Run, South Salem

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