Care Packages for Change, which began as a lunchtime brainstorm between friends Alienna Malkani and Martina Farres, has expanded into a flourishing initiative.
Held at Arcade Booksellers, where she recalls buying her first books as a child, the launch event brought together family, friends, and members of the community she grew up in.
The “Dear Santa” program, organized by the Rye Recreation Department, lets kids share their wish lists, drawings, and holiday greetings with Santa using mailboxes on Purchase Street and at Rye Rec.
A short film inspired by the true story of an Irish family’s act of kindness made its U.S. debut recently, with several Rye residents backing the effort to bring the tale to audiences across the globe.
Rye kids painted more than 400 windows as part of the city’s annual Halloween window painting contest on Oct. 20, marking the 72nd year of the spooky tradition.
Cultivated by Rye resident and then-teacher’s aide Anne Mottola, the space began with just six raised beds and the mission to give students a place for hands-on lessons about nature, food, and responsibility.
Harwood’s inspiration for the project was sparked by her own experiences in dance and understanding the true costs involved, and that not every family can afford them.
