17 Local Fall Benefits & Galas

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17 Local Fall Benefits & Galas: Here’s 17 ways to bend and elbow, tee-off, or shop till you drop for a good cause!

Armonk’s Hudson Stage Company’s Annual Gala with Broadway star Tony Yazbeck, Sat, 9/8: 7pm: The Hudson Stage Company, resident at Armonk’s WCPL, celebrates it’s 20th anniversary with this special event at a private Armonk home. Expect cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and a sunset concert from Broadway star and Tony nominee Tony Yazbek (On The Town, Chicago). He will be joined by some of the finest Broadway divas, including Liz Callaway, (Miss Saigon), Capathia Jenkins (Godspell), Judy Kuhn (Les Miserables) and Debbie Gravitate (Chicago). (34 Bayberry Rd., Armonk; www.hudsonstage.org)

Local! Bedford Riding Lanes Association Fall Pace & Luncheon, John Jay Homestead, Sun, 9/9: TBA: The first of 5 stops in the Associated Bridle Trails Fall Pace Series will occur at John Jay Homestead. Teams cover a five-to-seven-mile course with 40 jumps (and companion go-arounds). Ribbon winners can compete for end-of-season awards. Includes a delicious luncheon. Non-riders welcome for lunch and as spectators. (John Jay Homestead, 400 Route 22, Katonah; www.bedfordridinglanes.com)

Taconic Opera 21^st Anniversary Gala: Opera Falls in Love, CV Rich Mansion, Thurs, 9/13: 7pm: Dine on sumptuous cuisine and honor important supporters of the arts while being treated to a variety of highly dramatic and amusing arias, duets and ensembles from opera’s vast repertoire of love-related themes, both serious and silly. (305 Ridgeway, White Plains, 855-886-7372; www.taconicopera.org)

Local! Herb Fair, John Jay Homestead, Thurs, 9/13. 11am-2pm: The New York Unit of the Herb Society of America presents the 70^th Annual Herb Fair. Admission is free; Pre-order the gourmet Lunch by Le Moulin along with the traditional lovage soup. Specialties include gourmet foods and baked goods, herbs and other plants, and specialty gift items. ((400 Route 22, Katonah; www.johnjayhomestead.org, or email herbsocietyny@gmail.com)

Local! Jazz Age Lawn Party, featuring Michael Arenella’s Dreamland Jazz Orchestra, Benefit for the New Castle Historical Society, Sun, 9/16: 4pm: Michael Arenella’s Dreamland Orchestra is widely recognized for their performances at Jazz Age Lawn Parties on NYC’s Governor’s Island. Here they perform for the New Castle Historical Society’s Greeley House and it’s educational programs. Tickets are just $30-35. Pack a picnic or pre-order a picnic basket from The Chappaqua Station Cafe. www.newcastlehs.org

Local! Harlem Wizards AT BHHS for the Byram Hills Education Foundation – Fri, 9/21: 6:30pm: Professional trick hoops and alley oops team takes on the Bobcat Bruisers (BHHS faculty.) Since 1994 the BHEF has raised over $4 million in grants for state of the art programs and technologies at all of the district’s schools. Last year they awarded six grants totaling over $180,000! (Byram Hills H. S., 12 Tripp Lane, Armonk; www.byramhillsfoundation.org)

Local! 14th Annual Feed Me Fresh: An Edible Evening for the Mount Kisco Child Care Center, Ivanna Farms, Sat, 9/22: 5:30-9:30pm: MKCCC’s 14th Feed Me Fresh fundraiser at Ivanna Farms offers tastings from the best local eateries plus music & crafts beer. This year’s event honors MKCCC Board member Doris Seidlitz and MKCCC Founding Member Martha Nierenberg. MKCCC cares for 160 children ages 3 mos. to 12 years. (241 Wood Rd., Mt. Kisco; www.mkccc.org)

Friends of Karen Journey of the Heart Bike Tour, Sat-Sun, 9/22-23: The two-day tour covers 73 miles of biking through some of CT’s most picturesque colonial towns and includes an overnight stay at The Heritage Hotel, gourmet meals, BBQ, pool and hot tub time, and a spa massage at The Heritage Hotel in Southbury, CT. Friends of Karen supports children with life-threatening illnesses. (Friends of Karen, 118 Titicus Rd., N. Salem; 914-277-4547; www.friendsofkaren.org)

Teatown Lake Reservation’s A Night in the Woods Benefit Gala, Sun, 9/23: 5:30pm: Plant a seed for tomorrow’s environmental leaders with cocktails, dinner, and a silent auction. Teatown has been a regional leader in environmental education and land conservation for over 50 years. (Sleepy Hollow Country Club, 777 Albany Post Rd; Briarcliff; www.teatown.org)

Local! Armonk Outdoor Art Show, Sat-Sun: 9/29-30: 10am-5pm: Ranked one of the country’s top art shows by Sunshine Artist Magazine, the 57th annual Armonk Outdoor Art Show features 185 juried artists , including 38 new artists this year, in painting, photography, sculpture, pastels, printmaking, drawing, mixed media and wearable art. There’s a kid’s activity tent, food trucks, beer and wine from Luke’s Lobster, Captain Lawrence and Fortina. Sponsored by Friends of the North Castle Public Library, the show’s proceeds support the town’s libraries. (205 Business Park Dr., Armonk; www.armonkoutdoorartshow.org)

Local! Community Center of Northern Westchester Annual Benefit, Sat, 9/29: 6pm: The Center’s Cocktail Party and Auction moves to the new Centennial Hall at the Rippowam Cisqua School this year in Bedford. This event raises funds for food, clothing, and other programs for families in need in Northern Westchester. This year’s fundraising goal is $250,000. If you can’t make it, they always have great Auction Items – Broadway tickets, sports experiences, etc. Call 914-232-6572. (439 Cantitoe St, Bedford; www.communitycenternw.org)

October

Hudson Chorale’s Giant Tag Sale, United Methodist Church, Pleasantville, Fri-Sat, 10/5-6: 9am-4pm: Not your typical tag sale! Shop for used and antique furniture, collectibles, jewelry, appliances, housewares, CD’s, DVD’s, books, toys, sports equipment, good used clothing and accessories, bed & bath and decorative art. To donate tax-deductible items call (914) 714-3582. (70 Bedford Road, Rt. 117, Pleasantville; http://www.hudsonchorale.org)

Local! Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester Golf Tournament, Glen Arbor Country Club, Tues, 10/16: 10:30am: BGCNW’s annual golf tournament raises funds to support the club’s recreational, educational, social and cultural programs. The event features a brunch buffet at 11am, 18 holes of golf at 12:30pm, cocktails, dinner and silent auction after the tournament. (234 Bedford Center Rd., Bedford Hills; www.bgcnw.com)

Local! Tastes of Northern Westchester, Mt. Kisco Country Club: Thurs, 10/18: : This event from the Mount Kisco Rotary Club usually is set for the final Thursday in October. Sample fine food from the area’s finest restaurants, wine and music to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Westchester and other Mount Kisco Rotary club philanthropic organizations. (10 Taylor Rd., Chappaqua; www.mountkiscorotary.org)

Food Bank for Westchester’s An Evening in Good Taste To End Childhood Hunger, Thurs, 10/18: 6:30-9pm: Eat, drink and make a difference at the 28th annual benefit for the Food Bank of Westchester. The event features fine food and world class wines from 25 top chefs including Chef Peter Kelly of X2O. Plus whiskey and Scotch tastings, a Martini bar and MUCH CHOCOLATE! (1133 Westchester Ave., White Plains; www.foodbankforwestchester.org)

17 Local Fall Benefits & Galas Kevin & Tracey Matson at the Bedford Village Chowder & Marching Club Fall Bash

Local! Bedford Village Chowder & Marching Club Fall Dinner Dance, Bedford Hills, Fri, 10/19: It’s the event of the season for BVC&M. Enjoy dinner, dancing and cocktails with the people who have raised close to one million dollars since 1956 for local youth programs in arts and music, club and school sports, scouts, youth outreach, scholarships and community services. (Details to come; www.bedfordchowderandmarching.org)

November

Local! Westmoreland Sanctuary Fall Fundraiser, Fri, 11/2: 7pm: Bend an elbow to support the Westmoreland Sanctuary at Westmoreland’s 200-year old church that serves as their nature museum. Westmoreland Sanctuary’s core conservation focus is restoring native plants to our community and forest. These habitat restoration efforts are used in their teachings to nearly 10,000 school children each year. (260, Chestnut Ridge Rd., Mt. Kisco; www.westmorelandsantuary.org)

First Congregational Church of Chappaqua Tag Sale, Fri, 11/2: 10am-7pm, Sat, 11/3: 9am-2pm & Sun, 11/4: 12-2pm: The Church’s annual fall tag sale fundraiser offers new and gently used merchandise from Chappaqua households and local merchants. The Church accepts donations for the Tag Sale from Sun, 10/28- Wed, 10/31. (210 Orchard Ridge Rd., Chappaqua, fccbarnsale@gmail.com; http://www.fcc-chappaqua.org)

Local! Northern Westchester Hospital Annual Benefit, Sat, 11/3: 6:30pm: Enjoy cocktails, dinner & dancing at this annual fundraiser. This event will honor Community Honoree Ellen and Kamran Hakim and Nancy Karch and Physician Honorees Adina Keller, MD and Jeff Keller, MD. (Location TBA; www.nwhconnect.org)

Local! Chappaqua Craft & Gift Fair, Bell Middle School – Sat, 11/17: 10am-4pm: 33rd annual craft fair featuring over 85 vendors presenting handcrafted jewelry, designer clothing, handbags and accessories, original artwork, tableware, furniture, bath & beauty products, children’s gifts, floral designs, gourmet foods and more. This event produced by the Bell Middle School PTA benefits the Bell Middle School. (50 Senter St., Chappaqua; www.chappaquacraftfair.com)

Local! 4th Annual Chappaqua Cares Empty Bowls, Crabtree’s Kittle House, Sun, 11/18: 5-8pm: This event from Chappaqua Cares is a benefit to help raise awareness and funds to combat hunger. Each year they auction off bowls created by local students and celebrities. In past year’s they have auctioned off hand-painted bowls from Hillary Clinton, Bette Midler, Warren Haynes of Govt Mule and others. (11 Kittle Rd, Chappaqua; www.chappaquacares.org)