Katonah Parking Decision, Shakespeare for the Whole Family

1. Katonah parking changes?

After a public forum held last month, the town board will hold a public hearing and a vote on whether to change the times allotted for parking in downtown Katonah. Generally, the merchants seem to favor a switch from one-hour to two-hour spots throughout the shopping district. Check in with Patch for the results.

2. Brining your vegetables

Want to hold onto the first summer harvests longer? Consider a quick pickling of your first vegetables. The savory but not-too-salty bite sparks the appetite but doesn’t fill you up, says Patch's Markets and Meals columnist, Judy Hausman, and it makes a pretty jarful for an eye-catching gift for a host too. Check back at 6 p.m. for details. 

3. Summer Hip-Hop for Tweens

Boys and girls alike will love this energetic and fun hip hop class, offered today at 3:15 p.m. by Bedford Recreation and Parks. This squeaky-clean version will also be loved by parents ads their kids learn to appropriate music and fun choreography. This class is for 8 - 12 year olds, for details.

4. Grade school kids: Adventures at Bylane Farm

Harvest crunchy, orange garden carrots in the vegetable garden. Pick sweet juicy jewel berries. Create your own mini-worm farm where the 'crop' is compost. Discover local wild bird species, such as bluebirds and hummingbirds. This children's gardening program is taught by Cathy Clare, and runs for four Tuesdays starting today. for details.

5. Around the World in 80 Days

Here's an excellent opportunity to introduce the kids to the fun and merriment of Shakespeare in an inviting setting: The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival's Family Nights at Boscobel in Garrison will give kids the chance to become acquainted with the play they are about to see in a pre-show workshop. Tonight's show is: Around the World in 80 Days. for details.