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Supervisor’s Weekly Update

 Join us at the Louis Engel Park on the Ossining Waterfront for an incredible lineup of talented artists, curated by Mike Risko Music, who will fill the summer air with soulful melodies and rocking tunes throughout the season. 

 

 

Additionally Please joining the Village of Ossining in their summer acoustic music series and Jazz Concerts

 

 

 

📢 ATTENTION all food enthusiasts! 🍔🍦🌮

We are thrilled to unveil the incredible lineup of food vendors organized by the Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce that will be offering a wide variety of delicious options at the upcoming RiverJam 2023 Summer Concert on July 7th! Get ready for a mouthwatering selection of culinary delights.

Feast your eyes on this amazing foodie lineup:

🍦 BigFoot Creamery

🐟 Brothers Fish n Chips

🌮 Cari Bytes

🍔 Crispin Dopamine LLC

🍽️ Happy Tummy

🍰 Homestyle Desserts

🍕 Jegoma Events

🍕 Mostly Dough Pizza

🌮 Paradise Taqueria

🍔 Westchester Burger

🌯 Wrappers Delight

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Congratulations to the Ossining Best of Westchester Award Winners!

Food & Drink

Empanada: Wanna Empanada

New Food Truck: Brothers Fish & Chips

Home & Garden

Flooring Shop: Westwood Flooring & Design

Frame Shop: The Art Barn

Home-Accessories Store: Melita’s Home

Shopping:

Music Store: Mike Risko Music School

New Book Store: Hudson Valley Books for Humanity

Optical Store: Raymond Opticians

Fun & Leisure

Library: Ossining Public Library

Kids:

After-school Program: Mike Risko Music School

Baby Clothes: Melita’s Home

Boy’s Clothes: Melita’s Home

Children’s Library: Ossining Public Library

Dining with Kids: DD’s Diner

Music School: Mike Risko Music School

Services

Pet Boarding: Gracelane Kennels

Shoe Repair: Tony’s Shoe Repair

Community & Media

Sustainability Committee: Green Ossining

Congratulations to the Green Ossining Sustainability Partnership Awardees! This newly established award was designed to name local businesses and organizations as Green Ossining Sustainability Partnership (GOSP) awardees. The GOSP was created to recognize local businesses and organizations that have demonstrated environmental stewardship through their business practices and have agreed to be resources to others who may want to learn from them.

Congratulations to the following awardees:

Food & Beverage (Brick & Mortar): Baked by Susan, Blue Pig, Brothers Fish & Chips, Cravin Jamaican Cuisine, Fable: From Farm to Table, FarmEats BBQ, First Village Coffee, Food that Fits You/Root2rise, Sing Sing Kill Brewery

Food & Beverage (non-Brick & Mortar): 6 Degrees Or Less Brewery

General Business: Fable: Farm to Table, Hudson Valley Books for Humanity, Hudson Valley Vertical Farms, Just Eyes Optometry, Ossining Riverworks, Regina’s Essentials, Theater O

Organizations: Bethany Arts Community, Ethical Society of Northern Westchester, Neighbors Link, Second Chance Foods, Teatown Lake Reservation, The Center at Mariandale, Westchester Land Trust

 

 

Here are some but not all of the many events going on and around the Town of Ossining

 

Go visit our library at 53 Croton Avenue they have a week full of fun activities to partake in 

Join Sing Sing Kill Brewery at the Louis Engel Waterfront this Friday, July 7th, as they welcome Alternative Medicine Brewing Company to their Craft Beverage Corral! Enjoy a rotating selection of Hudson Valley craft beverages all summer long. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to savor the finest brews alongside stunning views and our summer concert series. Cheers! 🍻🌅

 

 

Poetry/Spoken Word Open Mic

Calling all poets and spoken word artists! Mark your calendars for the Hudson Valley Books for Humanity upcoming event on the second Friday of this month. Bring your talent, works in progress, and positive energy to the stage. Teens and adults near and far are welcome. Pay $5 at the door.

Don't miss this chance to showcase your creativity and connect with a supportive audience on July 14 7:30PM- 8:30PM. See you there! 🌟🎙️

 

 

📢 Integrated Dance Master Class with AXIS Dance Company! 🕺💃

Join the Bethany Arts Center on July 9 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Explore integrated dance through creative movement, improvisation, and modern dance technique. Open to disabled and non-disabled individuals with dance or movement experience. Tickets range from $15.00 to $25.00. Don't miss out! Visit our website to register. 💃🕺

 

 

🎭 Join Pleasantville Music Theatre's Little Puppet Theater summer camp/workshop for grades 7-12! Learn puppetry, music, and dialogue for "Chicken Little" and perform in front of a live audience. June 30th - July 14th rehearsals/workshop, with performances on July 15th. Fee: $125. Supplies provided. Call 914-420-8966 or visit pmtshows.org to register. Funded by the N.Y. State Council on the Arts. 🎉🎭

 

 

 

Join the Ossining Historic Cemeteries Conservancy for a Gravestone Cleaning Workshop on July 15th, 9am-12pm at Dale Cemetery (104 Havell St, Ossining, NY). Learn proper techniques to preserve and clean gravestones. Open to all history enthusiasts and caretakers. Don't miss this chance to preserve our local history! Contact the Conservancy for more info and registration.

 

 

📢 UPSTATE ART WEEKEND BAC Opening Night Party! 🎉🎨

Join the Bethany Arts from July 21-24, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, as Bethany Arts Center celebrates our first year in UPSTATE ART WEEKEND. Enjoy local music, open exhibition, grounds, and a bonfire to kick off the weekend right! Don't miss it!

 

 

Novelist Marina Cramer, Marfa’s River

📢 Join Hudson Valley Books for Humanity on July 21, 2023, at 7:00 PM for a reading and conversation with novelist Marina Cramer. Explore themes of refugee survival, the search for home, and 1950s Soviet-Ukraine history. An event for those interested in powerful narratives and issues of displacement. Don't miss out!

 

 

 📢 Drink and Draw with Peter Leeds!

Date: July 27, Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Tickets: $20.00

Join the Bethany Arts Center for a social and inclusive evening of drawing. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, everyone is welcome to unleash their creativity and have a great time! Don't miss out on this exciting event.

 

 

📢 Workshop: Making a Chessboard with Wood & Epoxy! ♟️🔨

Date: July 29, Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Cost: $75.00

Join the Bethany Arts Community to learn woodworking techniques and create a tournament-size chess board using wood and epoxy. Led by instructor Hardy Kluender. Don't miss this chance to explore new design choices and enhance your skills!

 

 

Campwoods Summer Sundays - Karen McDonald

🌞 Campwoods Summer Sundays presents Karen McDonald, a professional ballroom champion and certified tai chi-qi gong instructor. Join her for interactive dance, storytelling, and healing movements. Attend her complimentary "8 Pieces Brocade" Tai Ji - Qi Gong classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 4:00-4:45 pm via Zoom or outdoors at Campwoods (weather permitting). For details, visit truebalanceliving.com. Don't miss out on this program!

Where: Campwoods Auditorium, Campwoods Grounds, Ossining NY

Info: All events are free - donations accepted for historic preservation and maintenance of the Auditorium. Please find parking outside of Campwoods Grounds 

Upcoming events at Campwoods

Sunday, July 9 at 7:00 PM - Big Head featuring Haley Gorycki

Sunday, July 23 at 7:00 PM MoJazz and Lee Marvin and The 3rd Bell

Sunday, August 27 at 7:00 PM Edgar Cortes Dance Theater

Sunday, September 10 at 7:00 PM Steve Osgood and Peggy Monastra

Contact: OCMA (Ossining Camp Meeting Association) // For questions and or more information visit our website www.campwoodsgrounds.com or email OCMA at

 

 

 Don't miss the OPL Film Series featuring three incredible movies! Mark your calendars for the following dates:

June 28th: "Where the Crawdads Sing"

July 12th: "The Whale"

August 16th: "Top Gun Maverick"

Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. for an unforgettable cinematic experience in the Budarz Theater. Grab your popcorn and enjoy these fantastic films with friends and fellow movie enthusiasts. See you there!

 

 

Sing your heart out at the hit TC Entertainment Karaoke Night every Wednesday night from 7 PM to 10 PM. Enjoy a delicious dinner served from 6 PM to 8:30 PM, rain or shine. Make your reservations by calling 914-864-3009. Join the Woods Tavern Bar & Grill located at 400 Croton Dam Rd, Ossining, NY 10562. Don't miss this fun-filled karaoke night at the Hudson Hills Golf Course!

 

 

That’s all from me as your Town Supervisor! For upcoming events and more, click here to go to the blog.Be sure to check out our new 2023 waste and recycling calendar for changes to your pickup schedule - or, better yet, download the Recycle Right app if you have not already done so. It’s the easiest way to stay current with waste and recycling schedules. Click here to download forAndroid and here for iOS.

Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
- Liz

 

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If your business, non-profit, or community group has an event that you would like to submit to be a part of the Supervisor's Update, please completethis form. We are happy to pass along events that provide a benefit to the community and support our local economy. Thank you for helping us to highlight all the best Ossining has to offer!

Subscribe to our email blast list and receive Town news and updates.

 

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Ossining's  Fireworks are on for July 3, 2023!

Come and join us at Louis Engel Waterfront today July 3, 2023 for Ossining's annual firework display and for the opening of our RiverJam concert series. We look forward to seeing everyone!

*Reminder that the boat ramp and spray park are closed today July 3, 2023 for the day due to the event*

 

 

 

 

Supervisor’s Weekly Update

  

📢 Air Quality Health Advisory for New York State, June 30, 2023!

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Department of Health (DOH) have issued an advisory for air quality across the state. Unhealthy AQI levels are forecasted for Western and Central NY and Eastern Lake Ontario regions, with potential health effects for all individuals and more serious effects for sensitive groups.

The remaining regions of the state will experience 'Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups' AQI levels, with potential health effects for sensitive groups.

The main pollutant of concern is Fine Particulate Matter, resulting from Canadian wildfires.

The advisory will be in effect from 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

Stay informed and take necessary precautions to safeguard your health during this period.

Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated July fireworks display on July 3, 2023, at the Louis Engel Waterfront. Get ready for a spectacular show. In case of inclement weather, the rain date for the event is set for July 7, 2023. Don't miss this exciting evening of fireworks and celebration!

A heartfelt congratulations to the Ossining Fire Department for their exceptional inspection. Their dedication and professionalism were truly outstanding. We also want to give a special shoutout to Engine 97 for their well-deserved victory, winning the esteemed Clinton Crawford award this year. Well done and thank you for keeping our community safe!

Here are some but not all of the many events going on and around the Town of Ossining

Go visit our library at 53 Croton Avenue they have a week full of fun activities to partake in 

First Friday Community Crawl

On the first Friday of the month, the community is on the move... amazing art on exhibits, business pop-ups, fantastic food choices from around the globe, craft beer, live comedy shows, improv, live music, stage plays, and more...

🎶 Join the Village of Ossining for the Summer Acoustic Music Series at Market Square! 🎵

First up: Noveblue on Wednesday, July 5, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm.  🎸🎤 

📢 Join the Ossining Police Department for an exciting evening of kickball at Nelson Park on Thursday, July 6, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Get ready for a fun-filled event with food provided by the Elks and awesome music by DJ Johnny G. It's going to be a blast!

Bring your energy, enthusiasm, and kickball skills as we come together as a community.

Don't miss out on this special gathering. See you there! ⚽👮‍♀️👮‍♂️

 

Poetry/Spoken Word Open Mic

Calling all poets and spoken word artists! Mark your calendars for the Hudson Valley Books for Humanity upcoming event on the second Friday of this month. Bring your talent, works in progress, and positive energy to the stage. Teens and adults near and far are welcome. Pay $5 at the door.

Don't miss this chance to showcase your creativity and connect with a supportive audience on July 14 7:30PM- 8:30PM. See you there! 🌟🎙️

 

📢 Integrated Dance Master Class with AXIS Dance Company! 🕺💃

Join the Bethany Arts Center on July 9 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. Explore integrated dance through creative movement, improvisation, and modern dance technique. Open to disabled and non-disabled individuals with dance or movement experience. Tickets range from $15.00 to $25.00. Don't miss out! Visit our website to register. 💃🕺

 

🎭 Join Pleasantville Music Theatre's Little Puppet Theater summer camp/workshop for grades 7-12! Learn puppetry, music, and dialogue for "Chicken Little" and perform in front of a live audience. June 30th - July 14th rehearsals/workshop, with performances on July 15th. Fee: $125. Supplies provided. Call 914-420-8966 or visit pmtshows.org to register. Funded by the N.Y. State Council on the Arts. 🎉🎭

 

📢 UPSTATE ART WEEKEND BAC Opening Night Party! 🎉🎨

Join the Bethany Arts from July 21-24, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, as Bethany Arts Center celebrates our first year in UPSTATE ART WEEKEND. Enjoy local music, open exhibition, grounds, and a bonfire to kick off the weekend right! Don't miss it!

 

Novelist Marina Cramer, Marfa’s River

📢 Join Hudson Valley Books for Humanity on July 21, 2023, at 7:00 PM for a reading and conversation with novelist Marina Cramer. Explore themes of refugee survival, the search for home, and 1950s Soviet-Ukraine history. An event for those interested in powerful narratives and issues of displacement. Don't miss out!

 

 📢 Drink and Draw with Peter Leeds!

Date: July 27, Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Tickets: $20.00

Join the Bethany Arts Center for a social and inclusive evening of drawing. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, everyone is welcome to unleash their creativity and have a great time! Don't miss out on this exciting event.

 

📢 Workshop: Making a Chessboard with Wood & Epoxy! ♟️🔨

Date: July 29, Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Cost: $75.00

Join the Bethany Arts Community to learn woodworking techniques and create a tournament-size chess board using wood and epoxy. Led by instructor Hardy Kluender. Don't miss this chance to explore new design choices and enhance your skills!

 

Sing your heart out at the hit TC Entertainment Karaoke Night every Wednesday night from 7 PM to 10 PM. Enjoy a delicious dinner served from 6 PM to 8:30 PM, rain or shine. Make your reservations by calling 914-864-3009. Join the Woods Tavern Bar & Grill located at 400 Croton Dam Rd, Ossining, NY 10562. Don't miss this fun-filled karaoke night at the Hudson Hills Golf Course!

 

 Don't miss the OPL Film Series featuring three incredible movies! Mark your calendars for the following dates:

June 28th: "Where the Crawdads Sing"

July 12th: "The Whale"

August 16th: "Top Gun Maverick"

Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. for an unforgettable cinematic experience in the Budarz Theater. Grab your popcorn and enjoy these fantastic films with friends and fellow movie enthusiasts. See you there!

 

 

That’s all from me as your Town Supervisor! For upcoming events and more, click here to go to the blog.Be sure to check out our new 2023 waste and recycling calendar for changes to your pickup schedule - or, better yet, download the Recycle Right app if you have not already done so. It’s the easiest way to stay current with waste and recycling schedules. Click here to download forAndroid and here for iOS.

Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
- Liz

 

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If your business, non-profit, or community group has an event that you would like to submit to be a part of the Supervisor's Update, please completethis form. We are happy to pass along events that provide a benefit to the community and support our local economy. Thank you for helping us to highlight all the best Ossining has to offer!

Subscribe to our email blast list and receive Town news and updates.

 

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Supervisor’s Weekly Update

Today is a day of celebration as we bid farewell to another school year and embrace the joyous beginning of summer! Congratulations to all the students, teachers, and staff on a successful year filled with growth and achievements.

We are thrilled to announce that Ecogy Energy has successfully completed the installation of a rooftop solar array on the Village of Ossining Operations Center Garage. This sustainable energy project marks a significant step towards a greener future for our community.

Experience the ultimate summer celebration at St. Ann's Festival 2023! Indulge in mouthwatering food, thrilling rides, fun games, and an exciting raffle from June 20 to June 25 at St. Ann's School grounds.

 

We invite you to pay a visit to the charming Maryknoll Post Office, located in 85 Ryder Road . Discover the friendly and efficient services provided by the dedicated postal team.

 

Here are some but not all of the many events going on and around the Town of Ossining
Go visit our library at 53 Croton Avenue they have a week full of fun activities to partake in

Rock into summer break at Sing Sing Kill Brewery on Friday, June 23 from 5-7 PM. Enjoy live music by The Tremors & The Jacobs, paired with craft beer in the taproom. Don't miss this exciting double-bill concert! See you there!

🎉 2nd Annual Juneteenth Tournament & Family Fun Day 🏀

Enjoy basketball tournaments, activities, games, dancing, yoga, and delicious food vendors. Don't miss this exciting celebration of Juneteenth!At Nelson Park in Ossining, NY on June 24 from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM

📣 Announcement: Public Education Course - Boat America Join Flotilla📣

Sunday, June 25, 2023, from 9 AM to 5 PM at the Ossining Boat & Canoe Club (1 Westerly Road, Ossining NY 10562) for a comprehensive public education course on boating safety and regulations. The "Boat America" course will cover essential topics such as boating safety procedures, navigation rules, boat handling techniques, emergency preparedness, and waterway etiquette. Enhance your boating skills and earn a recognized certification by registering early for this exciting and informative event. Limited spots available, so secure your place today!

Join Open Door for Spotlight on health: Men's Health and AFIB, presented by the American Heart Association - New York State, in partnership with Westchester Medical Center and Open Door Family Medical Center. Date: Monday, June 26, at Ossining Open Door. RSVP at 914-502-1301 or .

🎤 Karaoke Night at Sing Sing Kill Brewery! 🍻

Join the Sing sing kill brewery for an incredible Karaoke Night at Sing Sing Kill Brewery on June 28 at 7 PM. Enjoy 60,000 songs, delicious craft beer, and a fun-filled evening with your friends. Don't miss out on this popular event in our taproom!

🎵 Show Tunes Open Mic Night at Sing Sing Kill Brewery 🍻
Join the Sing Sing Kill Brewery on June 29 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM for a spectacular Show Tunes Open Mic Night at Sing Sing Kill Brewery. Enjoy songs, craft beer, and an amazing atmosphere with friends. Don't miss this musical extravaganza!

The Ossining Little League Cheer is excited to announce the first ever Little League cheer camp for children entering 2nd grade to 8th grade starting June 26 - June 29 from 4-5:30

Don't miss our Film Series featuring three incredible movies! Mark your calendars for the following dates:
June 28th: "Where the Crawdads Sing"
July 12th: "The Whale"
August 16th: "Top Gun Maverick"

Join us on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. for an unforgettable cinematic experience in the Budarz Theater. Grab your popcorn and enjoy these fantastic films with friends and fellow movie enthusiasts. See you there!

Sing your heart out at the hit TC Entertainment Karaoke Night every Wednesday night from 7 PM to 10 PM. Enjoy a delicious dinner served from 6 PM to 8:30 PM, rain or shine. Make your reservations by calling 914-864-3009. Join the Woods Tavern Bar & Grill located at 400 Croton Dam Rd, Ossining, NY 10562. Don't miss this fun-filled karaoke night at the Hudson Hills Golf Course!

Join the Bethany Arts Center for Anne Carpenter's photography solo show "Inside the Lines" at BAC Studio. This collection captures intriguing details that catch Anne's eye, inviting you to pause and wonder. Exhibit dates: June 14-30, 2023. Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 10AM-4PM, Wed (June 28) 10AM-7:30PM, Sat (June 24) 10AM-3PM. Opening reception tonight from 7-9PM. Free admission during gallery hours. Don't miss it!

Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated July fireworks display on July 3, 2023, at the Louis Engel Waterfront. Get ready for a spectacular show. In case of inclement weather, the rain date for the event is set for July 7, 2023. Don't miss this exciting evening of fireworks and celebration!

 

 

 

That’s all from me as your Town Supervisor! For upcoming events and more, click here to go to the blog.Be sure to check out our new 2023 waste and recycling calendar for changes to your pickup schedule - or, better yet, download the Recycle Right app if you have not already done so. It’s the easiest way to stay current with waste and recycling schedules. Click here to download forAndroid and here for iOS.

Thank you and enjoy your weekend.
- Liz

 

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If your business, non-profit, or community group has an event that you would like to submit to be a part of the Supervisor's Update, please completethis form. We are happy to pass along events that provide a benefit to the community and support our local economy. Thank you for helping us to highlight all the best Ossining has to offer!

Subscribe to our email blast list and receive Town news and updates.

 

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