Earlier this year, and just a few months before his unexpected death, we promised 99-year-old John Carolin, a longstanding member of Rye American Legion Post 128, that we would publish this recollection in time for Veterans Day.

Eero Kilpi is a low-key, soft-spoken kind of a guy. Friendly and easy going, he and his family moved to Rye 17 years ago.

When the weather turns brisk, it’s no reason to head indoors. This month, Edith Read Sanctuary at Playland offers three Saturday programs the whole family will enjoy.

Sirius XM has been a wonderful addition to car radios. Because of it you don’t miss a beat while out buying dog food in town or while driving cross-country.

SPRYE invites the community to an informational Open House Thursday, November 12 from 10:30-12 at their new office, located at 55 S. Main Street, One Gateway Plaza, in Port Chester.

Honorary co-chairs Kim and David Wagman and Peter and Rosemary Sinott III invite Rye residents to “Write the Next Chapter” of the Rye Free Reading Room.

As a veterinarian, my husband, Dr. Gary Yarnell, wholeheartedly believes in pet rescue as one of the best ways to unite terrific dogs with their forever families.

Forever Families Through Adoption, Inc., a non-profit adoption placement agency and resource center based in Rye Brook, hosted “An Evening at Wainwright House,” its seventh annual gourmet food tasting and silent auction event on October 22.

Now through November 24 Ralph Borsella Allstate Agency is conducting its annual Fall Food Drive to benefit needy families through Port Chester Carver Center.

The Children’s Collective informs us that 24,000 children will be sleeping in a New York City shelter this evening.