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Horticultural 'Crown Jewel' Set To Bloom In Somers' Lasdon Park
SOMERS, N.Y. – In just a few months, nature lovers will be able to visit a tropical rainforest, without having to travel to South America, Africa or Asia, said Ted Kozlowski, manager of the Lasdon Park and Arboretum in Somers.
Ten years – and a lot of blood, sweat, and tears – in the making, the park’s new Glass House Conservatory is set to open on Saturday, June 17.
Its first exhibit, titled “The Rainforest: Tropical Treasures,” will feature, not only exotic plants and flowers, but water features and the sounds of such jungle denizens as macaws, jaguars, and poison dart frogs.
“It’s our v…
North Salem Ambulance Corps Holding 5th-Annual Gala
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The North Salem Volunteer Ambulance Corps (NSVAC) is gearing up for its fifth-annual gala next month, which is a major fundraising event.
The gala will take place on Saturday, March 4, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. It will be held at Salem Golf Club, which is at 18 Bloomer Road in North Salem.
"We hope you will join us to enjoy an evening of live entertainment, good food and fun," NSVAC said in its announcement, which was posted to its Facebook page. "There will be a cocktail hour, buffet dinner, music, dancing, raffle and silent auction! We're excited for some …
Bedford 2020 Holding First-Ever 'Food Forum'
BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Foodies, farm to table fans, lover's of the environment, and especially devotees of the sustainable food movement won't want to miss the upcoming Bedford 2020 Food Forum on March 4.
Held at Fox Lake High School, the event will offer a day full of events that include everything from workshops to a farmer's market, to guest speakers, and of course, food.
The major community event, hosted by Bedford 2020, will engage attendees in local food’s many benefits and build awareness and support for local farmers, the food system, and initiatives that increase food access for all an…
Harlem Wizards Returning To Katonah-Lewisboro For Game Against Staffers
CROSS RIVER, N.Y. -- The Harlem Wizards basketball team will return to the Katonah-Lewisboro School District for a fundraising match, the district announced Thursday.
The Wizards will face off against a team made up of Katonah-Lewisboro principals and teachers.
The game, which will have an admission of $20 per person, will raise money for the John Jay Boosters Club.
“We are currently raising funds for the new cross-country trail,” Rich Murphy, the Boosters' president, said in a statement.
Booster funds, the district notes, have previously paid for items including tennis courts, softball …
