All Things Bakelite Bedford Playhouse: The historical documentary All Things Bakelite: The Age of Plastic tells story of Leo Baekeland and his creation of the world’s first synthetic plastic. Three Westchester Historical Societies are presenting this film at the Bedford Playhouse in Bedford, NY on Sunday, November 3 at 4 pm.

The event is expected to draw local environmental groups, High School science students as well as Society membership and the general public.There will be a Q&A with the filmmakers after the screening and display of vintage Bakelite items and Baekeland family heirlooms.  Event link:  http://bit.ly/bph11-3.