The RHS School Band led off regally with one of Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance marches.

There are more 650 species of ­birds that are described in “The Sibley Field Guide to Birds of Eastern North America”, and, according to the Audubon Society, 368 of those species have been found in Westchester County.

Starry Night for Historical Society:
Under a picture-perfect sky the evening of June 6, hundreds of guests came out to support the Rye Historical Society at their annual benefit.

All year long, Rye Presbyterian Church volunteers sort through donated furniture, home goods, toys, and more and magically arrange them for sale in the lower level of the church, which serves as the Thrift Shop. Every Thursday during the school year, young moms, grandmothers, teachers, and a host of others flock there in search of a bargain.

This week, SPRYE (Staying Put in Rye & Environs) named Barbara Brunner as its new board president. A Rye resident for more than 50 years, she is involved in many local organizations, including Helping Hands for the Homeless and Hungry and the Rye City Republicans.

At the Rye Chamber of Commerce annual luncheon, held June 11 at Whitby Castle, business owners and nonprofit leaders had a chance to sit back, catch up, and celebrate all that they do for the community. 

Dawn Nodarse has been the face of City Hall since 2008 when she began serving as Rye’s City Clerk.

Susan Watson of Rye declared her candidacy for the County Board of Legislators June 24 on the Village Green. Westchester Republican Chairman Doug Colety and Rye City Councilmember Julie Killian were on hand to introduce Watson, who is vying to represent District 7, comprised of the City of Rye, the Town and Village of Mamaroneck, and parts of New Rochelle and Harrison.

Never One to Be Called a Slacker:
Next Tuesday is Laura Slack’s last School Board meeting. After nine years on the Board, the last four as president, she’s stepping down.

Rye’s curbside recycling program, carried out in conjunction with Westchester County’s program, has been going strong for well over 20 years.