Hollow Brook Golf Club

Step into history and commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Peekskill Riots at the Robeson in Peekskill Gala! On September 12, 2024, join us at the Hollow Brook Golf Club in Cortlandt Manor, NY—where Paul Robeson’s first concert was infamously canceled due to racial violence. Hosted by Aaron Mair and featuring Grammy Award-winning bass-baritone Mark S. Doss, alongside principal members of Pegasus: The Orchestra, this event promises an inspiring and memorable experience.&nbsp;
The evening will include&nbsp;a captivating photo exhibition that illuminates the historic Peekskill Riots and feature a music performance from&nbsp;Mark S. Doss and Pegasus: The Orchestra that will&nbsp;transport you through Robeson's iconic spirituals, folk songs, and classical masterpieces.&nbsp;Proceeds from the event&nbsp;will establish the Robeson in Peekskill Fund, dedicated to raising awareness through annual events, educational outreach, and the creation of a permanent memorial
For more information and to purchase your tickets, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.robeson-in-peekskill.org/75th-anniversary-events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.robeson-in-peekski...</a>

Local Event: Here I Stand Gala Fundraiser: Paul Robeson - A Life and Legacy in Word and Song

Peekskill-Cortlandt

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Here I Stand Gala Fundraiser: Paul Robeson - A...

Thursday September 12, 2024: Step into history and commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Peekskill Riots at the Robeson in Peekskill Gala! On...

Here I Stand Gala Fundraiser: Paul Robeson - A Life and Legacy in Word and Song

Step into history and commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Peekskill Riots at the Robeson in Peekskill Gala! On September 12, 2024, at 6:00 pm,&nbsp;join us at the Hollow Brook Golf Club in Cortlandt Manor, NY,&nbsp;where Paul Robeson’s first concert was infamously canceled due to racial violence. Hosted by Aaron Mair and featuring Grammy Award-winning bass-baritone Mark S. Doss, alongside principal members of Pegasus: The Orchestra, this event promises an inspiring and memorable experience. 
The evening will include a captivating photo exhibition that illuminates the historic Peekskill Riots and feature a musical performance from Mark S. Doss and Pegasus: The Orchestra that will transport you through Robeson's iconic spirituals, folk songs, and classical masterpieces. Proceeds from the event will establish the Robeson in Peekskill Fund, dedicated to raising awareness through annual events, educational outreach, and the creation of a permanent memorial.
For more information and to purchase your tickets, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.robeson-in-peekskill.org/75th-anniversary-events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.robeson-in-peekski...</a>.

Local Event: Here I Stand Robeson in Peekskill Gala

Here I Stand Robeson in Peekskill Gala

Glen Island Harbour Club, 50 Glen Island Park Wedding Venue, Weyman Ave, New Rochelle, NY 10805

<a href="https://www.thewpf.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Westchester Parks Foundation</a> (WPF) will host its 47th anniversary gala entitled Parks Are Essential on Wednesday, September 25 at Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle, NY. All funds raised at the gala will benefit the many WPF programs and services that preserve, enhance, and beautify Westchester County Parks, in particular its Volunteer Program. Since 2015, over 25,000 members of the community have contributed over 76,000 hours of service to Westchester’s incomparable parks. 
 
The evening will recognize the visionary leadership, commitment and dedication to the community demonstrated by honorees Distinguished Volunteers Mike, Haruko, Nada and Joe; PepsiCo; and Westchester County Board of Legislators, all of whom support WPF and parks in Westchester. Parks Are Essential Gala will take place September 25, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 914-231-4600 or visit our website: <a href="https://www.thewpf.org/gala2024" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thewpf.org/gala2024</a>.
Link for Tickets: <a href="https://www.thewpf.org/gala2024" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thewpf.org/gala2024</a>

Local Event: Westchester Parks Foundation Parks Are Essential Gala

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Westchester Parks Foundation Parks Are...

Wednesday September 25, 2024: Westchester Parks Foundation (WPF) will host its 47th anniversary gala entitled Parks Are Essential on Wednesday,...

Westchester Parks Foundation Parks Are Essential Gala

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This event, organized by the Hutchinson River Restoration Project,&nbsp;HRRP, in partnership with the NYC Parks Department and the Park Rangers, offers a unique canoe-based cleanup experience in the sanctuary. For those who prefer to stay on land, the launch site will serve as a cleanup area. The canoe group will head upriver to the sanctuary and Goose Island to collect trash, with boats departing the shoreline at 9am. The cleanup will conclude around 1 pm, but late arrivals are welcome. Help us preserve the beauty of our local wildlife sanctuary and make a positive impact on the environment!
The easiest way to get to the site is via the BX12 or BX29 buses or by bicycle. Car parking is available at Orchard Beach.
Please stop by the registration desk to drop off your signed waiver. All participants, whether bringing a boat or not, are required to sign a waiver for the event. 
Bring sunscreen, bug spray, boots, water, snacks, and anything else to make the day more enjoyable!
<a href="https://bit.ly/ThomasPellCleanup2024" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Register Here</a>

Local Event: Thomas Pell Wildlife Sanctuary Cleanup with the Hutchinson River Restoration Project

Thomas Pell Wildlife Sanctuary Cleanup with the...

Saturday September 28, 2024: This event, organized by the Hutchinson River Restoration Project,&nbsp;HRRP, in partnership with the NYC Parks...

Thomas Pell Wildlife Sanctuary Cleanup with the Hutchinson River Restoration Project

Glover Field

Join us for the Second Annual Sandford Sweep Cleanup behind the Target shopping center in Mount Vernon. Hosted by HRRP, this event will focus on cleaning both the land near the parking lots and the Hutchinson River, which is cluttered with grocery carts, wheelchairs, bicycles, and other debris. Volunteers will be split into two groups: one for those working in the river and one for those on the shoreline.
If you plan to be in the river, please bring water shoes, rain boots, or waders. HRRP has a limited number of boots and waders available for loan — email <a href="mailto:melissasw@hutchinsonriver.org">melissasw@hutchinsonriver.org</a> to reserve a pair. Shoreline volunteers should wear closed-toed shoes with good traction, as the bank may be steep and slippery. Gloves, grabbers, trash bags, and other cleanup supplies will be provided.
For safety, volunteers under 12 years old will be assigned to shoreline tasks only. 

Don’t forget to bring sunscreen, bug spray, snacks, water, and wear clothes suitable for muddy, wet conditions. We look forward to making a difference together!
<a href="https://bit.ly/SandfordSweepCleanup2024" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Register Here</a>
In the event of rain, the cleanup will be rescheduled for October 26th from 11 AM to 3 PM (please note the time change). We will send an email if the event needs to be rescheduled.

Local Event: Sandford Sweep Cleanup with the Hutchinson River Restoration Project

Sandford Sweep Cleanup with the Hutchinson...

Sunday October 20, 2024: Join us for the Second Annual Sandford Sweep Cleanup behind the Target shopping center in Mount Vernon. Hosted by...

Sandford Sweep Cleanup with the Hutchinson River Restoration Project

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Thursday, September 12

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Here I Stand Gala Fundraiser: Paul Robeson - A Life and Legacy in Word and Song

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Here I Stand Robeson in Peekskill Gala

Wednesday, September 25

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Westchester Parks Foundation Parks Are Essential Gala

Saturday, September 28

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Thomas Pell Wildlife Sanctuary Cleanup with the Hutchinson River Restoration Project

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Sandford Sweep Cleanup with the Hutchinson River Restoration Project

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