Local Triathletes Finish Among the Elite at 26th JWT
It’s only fitting that Rye’s hometown heroes succeeded in the event held in their own backyard September 25. Once again, Shelly Wolfson headlined the local cast at the Jarden Westchester Triathlon, finishing first among non-professional females with a time of 2:17:20. The 43-year-old edged fellow resident Noga Ruttenberg by just over a minute.
Race to the Finish
They came with their bikes, shoes, water bottles, towels, and goggles. They were excited, ready to face a challenge. In all, 265 kids ages 7 to 14 came, not only from Rye, but from Stamford, Lagrangeville, Fairfield, White Plains, Bronxville, and various towns outside Westchester County. They came to the Jarden Westchester Kids’ Triathlon for one reason: to win.
Feats of Fall
At Jay Day, history mixed sublimely with old-fashioned entertainment once again.
Serenity Is the Star of the Show
Woven into the fabric of the Little Garden Club’s “Namaste” show were floral and plant arrangements that intrigued and beguiled hundreds of visitors. Wainwright House was the perfect backdrop for the two-day GCA exhibit. The rare and quiet beauty of arrangements, many suspended from the ceiling, photographs, and table displays was an inspiration to gardeners and creators at all levels.
The Great Reawakening of the Meeting House
The community came out for a first look at the historic Meeting House on Milton Road September 24. The sunset party celebrated the completion of the first phase of the exterior rehabilitation.
A Honey of an Event
The Rye Historical Society held a family honey harvest program at the Knapp House recently. Greenwich beekeeper Ray DuBois led a “taste buds on” program about bees and his hives at the historic site.
Celebrating the Many Faces of Wainwright
In artful fashion, Wainwright House sent out meaningful messages on healing and the environment at its all-day Healthy Arts Fair September 25.
Organizations That Make a Difference: SPRYE Is a Keeper
The Rye Firehouse was “smokin’” for the launch of SPRYE September 25. More than 100 people came out on a very busy Rye Sunday to find out more about this significant group.
Providing Comfort for Animals in Need
Vanessa Lagana is proving that you don’t need to be an adult to make a positive difference in the world. The Midland fifth grader has always enjoyed caring for her family’s three Chihuahuas – Chance, Pepper, and Skipper – and wanted to take her love of animals a few steps further.
Resident in the News: Darlene Jeris, New Leader of POTS
POTS (Part of the Solution), the Bronx-based organization that has had the longtime support of Resurrection Church, recently welcomed a new executive director. Rye resident Darlene Jeris took over for Sr. Mary Alice Hannan, who retired. She is the first lay leader at POTS, which was founded in 1982 by Rev. Ned Murphy, Sr. Jane Iannucelli, and Tim Boon.