Hats Off to Recent Grads
For three days in May, The Rye Arts Center held Moving-Up Ceremonies. In all, 170 Head Street preschoolers moved up.
Meriting Our Attention
A group of Cub Scouts, mothers, and Friends of Rye Town Park volunteers planted impatiens in the two flowerbeds at the Forest Avenue/Rye Beach pedestrian entrance to the park earlier this month.
Rare Daguerrotypes of Jay Family Donated to Heritage Center
This month there is cause for celebration at the Jay Heritage Center, which received an exceptional collection of 19th-century daguerrotypes of Jay women and their family members who lived in Rye at the historic 1838 mansion.
Looking to a Better Future
“Are you ready to learn?” asks noted futurist Barbara Marx Hubbard. Many will have that opportunity when she speaks at Wainwright House June 3, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., on the subject of convergence: coming together to co-create.
Big Sprint for St. Vincent’s
More than 500 runners and walkers of all ages participated in the third annual Spring Sprint 5K Run/Walk hosted by the St. Vincent’s Hospital Westchester Auxiliary at the hospital May 12.
Here Come the Judges!
Rye High School freshmen in Mr. Soto’s digital photography class were given an important assignment over spring break: create original artwork for the 2012 Distracted Walking Poster Contest.
After-School Care Programs at the Y
One school year is about to end, but the Rye YMCA’s 2012-13 After School programs, Kindertime and After School Adventures, are already open for registration.
Showing Their Community Strength and Spirit
Tim Clark and Augustina Santucci were honored for their outstanding contributions to the community at the Rye Y’s annual dinner May 17 at Apawamis Club.
The Upside of Downsizing
From the time I read Dickens’ Oliver Twist ask, “Please Sir, I want some more,” I’ve been fascinated with our human tendency to want more… and more.
Shopping in Style
Apawamis Club was transformed into a design paradise for the 8th Annual Designing Women of Rye and Beyond fundraiser. Over 700 people came out in support of The Woman’s Club …