There are many organizations sponsoring holiday toy, coat, and food  drives and other services to support our neighbors in need.  

Here are just a few:  

 

Child Care Center of Westchester	United Way of Westchester & Putnam
Family Services of Westchester	Volunteer New York!
Food Bank of Westchester	Westchester County Government
Lifting Up Westchester	The Westchester Mall Toy Drive
Meals on Wheels	WJCS
The Salvation Army	YMCA
Toys for Tots	YWCA

The City of White Plains will kick off the holiday season on Sunday, December 3rd with the annual City Lights, Bright Holiday Nights Community Celebration from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Court Street between Main Street and Martine Ave.  Guests will enjoy an evening of family entertainment in the heart of White Plains. 

Please join us for holiday music, tasty treats, an ice carving exhibit, tree lighting and a visit from Santa and his friends Rudolph and Frosty the Snowman.

This is a free community event.

WinterFest will also offer prepared food.  Enjoy lunch, dinner, dessert or a glass of Gluhwein  (traditional holiday mulled wine) and a full line-up of festive music and activities for the whole family.   Here's the schedule of performances and activities:  

In addition to the malls, shops, restaurants, movies and City sponsored events, White Plains is home to a number of venues offering an array of entertainment options this month.

Check out their schedules  . . . and enjoy!

• ArtsWestchester -- 31 Mamaroneck Avenue
• Downtown Music at Grace Church -- 33 Church St.
• Westchester County Center -- 198 Central Avenue
• White Plains Performing Arts Center -- 11 City Place