OSSINING WEEKLY WEB BLAST Jan 23, 2020
Village & Town Information
The Ossining Recreation & Parks Department has many great upcoming Special Events and program offerings that are now open for registration. 
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Upcoming Programs in the Village and Town of Ossining
Ossining’s Down to Earth Farmers Market
What:  See the full vendor schedule at downtoearthmarkets.com
When: Saturday from 9AM-1PM through April
Where: Near Market Square at the corner of Spring & Main Streets, Ossining, NY
January
Year of the Rat
What: Come meet some of the animals in the rodent family as we celebrate the Year of the Rat! For everyone. RSVP required. 
When: January 26, 1pm-2pm
Where: Teatown Lake Reservation
Contact: Teatown Lake Reservation info@teatown.org (914)762-2912 x110
Two Birds Brews & Brunch POP UP @ Sing Sing Kill Brewery
What: Two Birds is teaming up with Sing Sing Kill Brewery to bring you a boozy brunch POP UP on Sunday, January 26th from 1-4pm. Based out of Cold Spring, NY, Two Birds is a cross-cultural provisions company headed by husband and wife duo, Shawn and Elizabeth Creyes. Using their signature small batch broths as a base, they develop dishes that are inspired by their varied tastes and experiences. Everything they make is handcrafted naturally with the ultimate goal of quality, seeking out the best and freshest ingredients as inspiration.
When: Sunday, January 26th // 1-4pm
Where: Sing Sing Kill Brewery // 77 Spring Street, Ossining
Contact: info@singsingkillbrewery.com // (914)502-0577
Getting Organized
What: We can all use a little more organization in our lives. What steps do you need to go through to truly start getting more organized today. The tools you learn today can be applied to a single space, a
room, a home, and beyond. Come learn how you can start your process to being more organized and living a less stressful and clutter filled life. Come with questions, open to all. Please register at https://www.simplifywithshannon.com/speakeasy-workshop-registration
When: January 29th, 7-8 PM
Where: Speak Easy 10562, 127 Main Street, Ossining, NY 10562
Contact: Simplify with Shannon, shannon@simplifywithshannon.com
Ossining Trivia @ Sing Sing Kill Brewery
What: Wednesday, January 29th // 7:30-9pm
When:  You think you know the ins and outs of Ossining? Come show off your knowledge and win prizes for it! Hosted by Ossining's own village historian, Dana White. Sign-up starts at 7pm. Free to enter!
Where: Sing Sing Kill Brewery // 77 Spring Street, Ossining
Contact: info@singsingkillbrewery.com // (914)502-0577
Open Mic Night @ Sing Sing Kill Brewery
What:  Woop woop, Open Mic Night is back at Sing Sing Kill Brewery on Thursday, January 30th from 7-9pm. Hosted by singer/songwriter Jess Erick, you can bring down your instrument of choice, or comedy set, illusionist act, slam poetry... whatever it takes to get you up to the mic! Open Mic Night at SSKB always takes place on the last Thursday of each month. See you soon!
When: Thursday, January 30th // 7-9pm
Where: Sing Sing Kill Brewery // 77 Spring Street, Ossining
Contact: info@singsingkillbrewery.com // (914)502-0577
Write Your Way to Wisdom
What: Winter, the season of hibernation, is a perfect time for writing memoir-the genre of introspection. In the quiet beauty of Mariandale, you’ll identify the pivot points of your life. By crafting them into stories, you will mine their meaning and find the grace within. Bring paper and pen or a laptop. This program is perfect for memoirists working on essays or books.
When:  Fri., Jan. 31, at 5pm through Sun., Feb. 2, at 1pm
Where: The Center at Mariandale, 299 N. Highland Avenue, Ossining, NY
February
Lantern Gift Shop Valentine Sale & Valentine Bake Sale
What: Our fabulous annual Valentine’s Day Sale and Bake Sale.   The Lantern Gift Shop is ready for Valentine’s Day - Cards, Gifts, Hand-made items. (Christmas Clearance items held over too!) Also in St. Paul’s Parish Hall on this date - our famous Valentine Bake Sale. Come with a friend, sit and relax with a free cup of coffee or tea!
When: Saturday, February 1, 10 AM to 3 PM (snow date: February 8)
Where: The Lantern Gift Shop, on the grounds of St. Paul’s on the Hill Episcopal Church, 40 Ganung Drive, Ossining, NY 10562. St. Paul’s is at the top of Ganung Drive, just east of Rt. 9A, heading east turn right onto Ganung off Rt. 133
Contact:  St. Paul’s church office: 914 941-6627 or (on day of sale only) 914 941-4434
March
Information
Ossining’s Museum in the Streets (MITS)
What: MITS is a free, self-guided walking tour and consists of 25 numbered panels with images and explanatory text about the architecturally and historically significant buildings within the Downtown Ossining Historic District. 
When: On a 24/7 basis
Where: The tour starting point is located on the north side of the Ossining Open Door Medical Center at 247 Main St. in Downtown Ossining. However visitors one can also begin at any of the numbered panels and take as few or as many panels as desired.
Contact: miguel.hdz@verizon.net for further information



Green Ossining Launches ‘Green Ossining Sustainability Partnership
Ossining Food Pantry:Asking for Your Support
What: Recently furloughed or laid-off? Having trouble making ends meet? We know it's been a difficult year. The Ossining Food Pantry is here to help residents of Ossining and Briarcliff Manor. We are a 100% volunteer organization dedicated to helping our neighbors in need. If you and your family are in need of food assistance, please visit with our friendly volunteers at Trinity Church in downtown Ossining (7 South Highland Avenue.) We distribute non-perishable food items on Thursday evenings (6:30-8:00PM) and Friday mornings (10:00AM-Noon.) We have a warm and welcoming atmosphere. **Please consider making an on-line donation to help Ossining Food Pantry feed our neighbors in need. A one-time or reoccurring monthly donation will be greatly appreciated. We are 100% volunteer organization. Virtually all of your donation will go toward the cost of food for the needy.
Info: Follow this link to our web site: Click here for flyer
Contact: Ossining Food Pantry, P.O. Box 869, Ossining, NY 10562 or call 914-762-5510 and leave a voicemail message and a volunteer will return your call.
St. Matthews Headstart Daycare Early Headstart & Headstart Program
What: High quality research based curriculum, screenings and services to support healthy development and promote school readiness; family support, nutrition, guidance and access to community resources.
Hours: Head Start Hours 9:00 – 3:00pm/Daycare Hours 7:00-9:00am & 3:00-6:00pm
Info: Income Eligible Click here for flyer
Contact: For more information contact St. Matthew’s at 914-941-1715
COME DANCE WITH US!
What: Logrea Dance Academy Enrollment Opportunities
When:  Now! Enrollment Still Available 
Where: 2 Dale Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562
Info: Does your child love to dance around the living room? We have just the thing. Come and do a 4-week trial (one class per wk) in Ballet, Jazz, Theatre Dance or Tap. Classes for ages 3 and up. (Only Adult Tap). *Boys and girls. *Incentive discount for boys 7 and up who take at least one ballet class. "At Logrea we are training students to become independent, respectful, self confident young adults with a passion for the arts."
Contact: 914-762-2939 for more information, or visit us on line at https://logreadance.com/  
Ossining Athletic Booster Club
What: The Ossining Athletic Booster Club is a not-for-profit volunteer organization established in 2001 to promote the athletic programs of the Ossining School District, recognize their achievements, and support Ossining's student-athletes and coaches by funding items not in the school budget and awarding scholarships to worthy graduating seniors of Ossining Athletic Booster Club members and donors.
Jazz the Lodge
What: Jazz at the Lodge is a year-round live music venue presenting Jazz, Blues, R&B and ethnically focused genres performed by local and metro New York musicians.
When: Selected Thursday and Saturday nights
Where: Ossining Elks Lodge 1486, 118 Croton Avenue, Ossining, NY 10562
Contact: John Codman III, Curator, Jazz at the Lodge 917-488-7187 Find us on Facebook at Jazz at the Lodge jazzatthelodge@gmail.com https://www.jazzatthelodge.com/ 
CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Admissions Test -TACHS PREP CLASSES & BOOT CAMPS
What: Prepare with us for the TACHS – Test for Admissions to Catholic High Schools. This course will heavily concentrate on the Reading, Language, Mathematics and Reasoning skills covered on the TACHS Examination. During class, students will practice timing, test taking strategies and extensive drill and review of all TACHS Exam topics. Register online at https://www.eduscapeassociates.com/tachs-exam-prep-classes/
When: Fall 2019-Check website for schedule of Classes/Boot Camps
Where: WESTCHESTER & BRONX Ossining Public Library, Ossining NY Sacred Heart School, Hartsdale, NY
St. Margaret of Cortona School, Riverdale, NY 
Info: Click here for event flyer Register for 2 Classes or Class & Boot Camp(s) and SAVE $10. Enter code: scholar at checkout. 
Contact: Eduscape College & Test Prep Dr. Gayle Marchica, Principal Mobile/Text 914.886.5043 Office 914.941.4148 info@EduscapeAssociates.com
Soccer skills private training (ages 4-15), group classes for kids (ages 2-10)
What:  Soccer skills training, individual, partner or group training sessions available for all ages and skill levels. Soccer classes provided for ages, provide instruction in soccer fundamentals via a fun and supportive environment! Your child will be motivated from creative, high energy and level appropriate activities, serving as a great introduction to soccer, and helping your child master developmental milestones. Our specially designed soccer curriculum is age-appropriate, and incorporates individual, partner and team activities. We keep our classes small, so that every child receives the attention they need to thrive. In addition to soccer skills such as dribbling, passing, trapping and shooting on target, your child will learn discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork, in a personalized setting where all children are valued. 
Where: At a nearby field, or your home!
When: To be scheduled for a time that works for you
Contact: GO TEAM! Soccer Academy, Caroline Turner President carolinegoteam@gmail.com or 914-329-5716.
Calling all shower singers, American Idol wannabes, car Karaoke performers and anybody who just loves to 🎼Sing🎶
What:  Do you enjoy Singing these.favorites?...California Dreamin’, Fly Like an Eagle, God Only Knows What I"d Be Without You, Imagine and more. Check us out We begin rehearsals for our Spring Concert
When: 7:30pm Tuesdays, beginning January 21st
Where: St. Paul's on the Hill, 40 Ganung Dr, Ossining, NY 10562 
Therapeutic Foster Parents NEEDED
What: Family Services of Westchester is looking for individuals who are interested in learning about becoming a Therapeutic Foster Care Parent! We are looking for loving people willing to open their homes and hearts to a child in need of a stable, safe home environment. 
Contact: Please contact Melissa Aversa, Home-finder & Recruitment Specialist at (914) 358-5828
Volunteers Needed - English-Spanish Translators  
What: The Ossining School District needs volunteers! Volunteering offers an opportunity to serve the community and can be a rich, rewarding experience. The district is seeking bilingual English-Spanish volunteers to serve as translators at district and school events. These events include but are not limited to, parent-teacher conferences, parent engagement nights and college fairs. We are dedicated to ensuring all members of our diverse community have equal access to Info and can fully participate in the educational life of their children. An Infoal flier is attached. Please kindly share this Info with members of your agency and/or community. Individuals with some time to serve as a translator and who are interested in making a difference may fill out an online form to be added to the district’s translator database. We welcome and greatly appreciate your help! 
When: Ongoing 
Where: Ossining Union Free School District 
Contact: Ms. Ferzeen Shamsi at (914) 762-5830, ext. 4309
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR NEIGHBORS LINK: Ossining Site
What: Neighbors Link is recruiting volunteers for its Ossining Site. Programs include ESL tutoring and a Parent Child Together class. We offer great training to our volunteers as well.
When: MONDAYS: 10-12: ESL tutoring 1-3: Parent Child Together Class FRIDAYS: 10-12: ESL tutoring
Contact: Amy Werner, Volunteer Manager at awerner@neighborslink.org if you are interested in becoming a part of our volunteer team. https://www.facebook.com/NeighborsLink/ https://www.neighborslink.org/
Mike Risko Music now accepting registrations
What: Mike Risko Music, just named a Top 100 Music School/Store in the world by NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) is now accepting registration for Winter session music lessons.
When: Call or email today to schedule a free trial and/or find out about our programs
Where: All programs are offered at Mike Risko Music right here in Ossining.
Info: Design your own schedule and take music lessons on any instrument or voice in our state of the art studios. All ages, levels and instruments are welcome! We even have programs for adults.
Contact: Mike Risko Music Mail@riskomusic.com www.mikeriskomusicschool.com 144 Croton Avenue Ossining NY 10562 914-762-8757
Dale Cemetery Heritage Trail: A Walk Through Ossining’s History
What: What do Sonny Sharrock, Benjamin Brandreth and Ida Foshay have in common? They are all on the Dale Cemetery Heritage Trail, a free, self-guided tour through Ossining’s historic Dale Cemetery. A project of the Ossining Historic Cemeteries Conservancy, the trail features the stories of prominent individuals and families, as well as those who played a role in everyday Ossining life.Trail Maps are available at trailhead signs located at the cemetery entrances.
Where: Dale Cemetery 104 Havell Street Ossining, New York 10562
When: Everyday from dawn to dusk.
Contact: Ossining Historic Cemeteries Conservancy at ohcc10562@gmail.com  Dale Cemetery Office (914) 941-1155
NAACP
What: An ongoing general monthly membership meeting held every second Thursday of the month. Topics of discussion include community and civic related events with the inclusion of invited guest speakers to give educational information on a variety of subjects that are impactful for our community.
When: EVERY 2nd Thursday of the Month 6:30pm
Where: THE STAR OF BETHLEHEM BAPTIST CHURCH @ 304 Spring Street, Ossining, NY 10562
The Healing Circle: Relax, Restore, and Return to Balance
What: Join us in a Circle for a Restorative Healing Touch and Reiki Healing. This is a subtle healing practice that supports body, mind, and spirit, prompts an overall calming, balancing, and healing response that enhances health and well-being. Those new to Healing Touch and/or Reiki will receive an individual or group energy healing. Healing Touch and Reiki practitioners will participate in Healing Touch and Reiki exchanges.
When: Second Monday of each month from 1 to 2:30pm
Where: The Center at Mariandale, 299 N. Highland Avenue, Ossining, NY
Info: Virginia Bartlett and Beryl Hay More information and registration
Theater O Winter Classes!
What: Theater O offers classes in all things theater for children ages 3+:  From Acting to directing, play writing to design, Improv! to Musical Theater and more. Our faculty is comprised of seasoned professionals who excel in their craft. Listen, Learn, Imagine, Perform & Join the Play. Middle School and Pre-K/K classes resume 12/2. Elementary Classes resume 1/13. High School Auditions are 12/6-8. visit www.theatero.org.  
Where: Theater O @ 25 State St, Ossining, NY 10562
Contact: (914) 487-4322
Safety Tips from the Ossining Fire Department

Sign Up for NIXLE Alerts : The Village of Ossining has launched a program to help notify the public of emergencies, road closures, hazardous conditions, and other incidents concerning the public within the Village of Ossining. This program, called Nixle, is a free program and allows members of the public to receive these messages in email, text message, and on an internet web site. Village of Ossining residents are urged to subscribe to receive emergency messages only by texting 10562 to 888777 on their cell phone, or to receive a full complement of messages, including community updates residents can visit www.Nixle.com and click the sign up now! button .

Sign up for ConEdison Customer Alerts via Text : Use your cell phone to text REG to OUTAGE (688243) and follow the prompts. You will need your account number and zip code. To retrieve your account number, log in to My Account or check your next bill. This information is also located on the ConEdison website at coned.com/text . 
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Religious Organizations
Contemplative Prayer Thursday
What: Each Thursday, from 11:30 am until noon, we gather as spiritual companions seeking God’s guidance. Come join us in prayer for peace, for yourself, for others, and for the world. Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the main chapel at the Mariandale Center.
When: Every Thursday, 11:30 am to 12:00 pm
Where: Mariandale Center, 299 North Highland Avenue, Ossining, NY
Contact: Mariandale Center, 914-941-4455, www.mariandale.org , mariandale@ophope.org
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED for Ossining Prison Ministry, Inc.
What: Volunteers for a hospitality program at the Sing Sing Correctional facility that is held
When: Saturdays, Sundays, and most major holidays; from 8am to 11 am or 12pm to 2:30pm.
Where: Sing Sing Correctional Facility 354 Hunter Street, Ossining NY 10562
Info: Our organization provides hospitality to the visitors who come to visit their loved ones. We also provide toys, puzzles, and games to the people in the facility to help normalize the visiting time.
Contact: Dorothée Caulfield, Director, Ossining Prison Ministry, Inc. deaconfee@gmail.com
A Winter Retreat: Burrowing Deep
What: In the midst of winter, when much of creation burrows deeply to rest and gain strength for the next season of life, accept the invitation to “burrow deep” in the heart of God. During this silent retreat, gentle quiet will frame these days and will include daily liturgy, time for prayer, rest, and refreshment of your spirit, as well as individual meetings with a spiritual director.
When:  Thurs., Jan. 23, at 5pm through Sun., Jan. 26, at 1pm
Where: The Center at Mariandale, 299 N. Highland Avenue, Ossining, NY
Info: More info and registration Who: Nancy Erts, OP, Gaynell Cronin, and Judy Schiavo
Ossining Emergency Shelter
If you or someone you know needs a place to stay on a cold winter's night, Ossining and Briarcliff's local houses of worship provide adult shelter and a warm meal every night of the week from December through March. Meet in front of The Open Door before 9 pm. Transportation is provided to the place where the shelter is for the night. All are welcome. No drugs, drunkenness, or weapons allowed.