Branch Out Tree Project, Refrigerator Recycling and Golf Tourney in Westchester

1. Branch Out! Plant a tree for Bedford

Branch Out! is a tree planting program initiated and funded by the Bedford Garden Club to celebrate 100 years of civic commitment to Bedford. Their program goal is to re-plant trees lost to weather and age, one sapling at a time—2,020 by the year 2020. The next participation deadline is Sept. 1; you can DIY or pay to have the tree planted. For more information, click here.

2. Bedford Chess camp 

Enroll your child now for this summer's final week of chess camp fun!  There is a 4-day option for those of you looking to get away for the Labor Day weekend.  Registration flier with all the details is attached.  The space for this final week is limited , so please get your forms and checks in ASAP!   You can view pics of this summer's camp at www.bedfordchess.com.

3. Buying a new fridge? Recycle the old one

NYSEG has a recycling program that covers the removal of up to two refrigerators and/or stand-alone freezers per household. Appliances must be in working order and have an inside volume of between 10 and 30 cubic feet. For more information,

4. Fun for teens, safe environment: Foamfest

We mentioned this in our , and since then, Yorktown Patch has posted a feature story explaining what a great night for teens this is shaping up to be. for the full story and a preview.

5. Golf Tournament in Westchester County

You can watch it on the Golf Channel or you can head down to Harrison where the Westchester Country Club is hosting the Constellation Energy Senior Players Championship. Mark O'Meara, top-10 money winners Mark Calcavecchia and Peter Senior, and crowd favorites Corey Pavin, Fred Couples, Craig Stadler, Kenny Perry and Loren Roberts are playing for a $405,000 prize. Check out a