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Stew Leonard's In Yonkers Welcomes Spring With New Farm Arrivals, Contest
YONKERS, N.Y. - Stew Leonard’s Little Farm in Yonkers will open for the season on Saturday, April 29.
And that means greeting some new arrivals.
The birth of two baby cows, two goats and two sheep are planned for 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in Yonkers (1 Stew Leonard Dr., 914-375-4700)
To honor the blessed event, Stew’s Little Farms is hosting a celebration that includes snacks, balloons, and special appearances by Clover the Cow, Daphne Duck and Cynthia Chick.
In anticipation of the opening, kids ages four to 10 are invited to enter the “Name Our Babies” contest. Parents can pick up a “Name Our Ba…
Bill Nye The Science Guy Appearing At Eastchester Barnes & Noble
EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- There’s a science to book signings, especially when they involve big celebs like Bill Nye, says Aimee Gautreau of the Eastchester Barnes & Noble.
Nye and co-author Gregory Mone will be at the store at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, to promote the first installment of their new children’s book series, “Jack and the Geniuses.”
Published by Amulet, it costs $13.95 and is aimed at kids ages eight through 12. It features the scientific adventures of intrepid orphans Jack, Ava, and Matt, who just happen to be whizzes at astronomy, math, and building robots.
Nye, best known…
Hudson Valley Wine & Chocolate Festival Supports Putnam Nonprofit
PATTERSON, N.Y. – A fest set in Putnam County's Patterson this weekend will give wine and chocolate lovers the chance to sip, sample, and shop -- and help others at the same time.
The gustatory gala is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, and Sunday, April 2, at the Patterson Recreation Center, 65 Front St.
Proceeds from the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival will go to support Partners with PARC, a Brewster-based nonprofit dedicated to “securing the financial future of people with disabilities.”
Last fall, a similar event drew 3,000 attendees and raised about $85,000 for t…
NY Philharmonic Musicians Coach Hoff-Barthelson Student Chamber Ensembles
SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Hoff-Barthelson Music School’s 2017 New York Philharmonic Educational Residency, featuring members of the New York Philharmonic, will take place on Monday, April 24, at the school in Scarsdale.
The Educational Residency with the New York Philharmonic, now in its 21st year, gives 12 HBMS chamber ensembles the opportunity to perform for New York Philharmonic members, who share their comprehensive knowledge of ensemble playing with these young musicians as they guide them to a higher understanding of technique, musicianship and musical style, according to a release from HBMS…
