News You Can Use and Local Voices

1.Bloggers added to 'Local Voices'

The Patch blog platform continues to grow, with more locals adding their voice to the Bedford Katonah site each week. From gardening, to reading and writing, to sports updates, nutrition, meditation, local politics and one woman's struggle with a new cancer diagnosis, these voices are enriching this community news and information site. Take a look at Local Voices on the home page—and if you have a voice to share, email me at lisab@patch.com.

2. News you can use: Friday features

In addition to providing you with the top local news stories each week, we strive to give readers 'news you can use,' from our event listings to announcements to regular features. Tune in later this morning and afternoon to find out what's at the farmer's market this week, where the open houses are and the address for a tag sale near you.

3. Weekend plans

Don't forget to check our for things to do this weekend. And our events calendar lists more, including an open house BBQ at Temple Shaaray Tefila in Bedford tonight at 6 p.m. for details.

4. Remember The Breakfast Club?

The iconic 80s movie you saw way back may be enjoyed by your kids tonight at Main Street Arts. A student driven workshop production of the film by John Hughes, The Breakfast Club is being performed as a fundraiser for The Bedford Hills Library and The Infinity Rep Theatre Company. for details.

5. The Weekend Weather

According to the National Weather Service, Friday will be mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Friday night will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. On Saturday there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 12 p.m but it will be partly sunny, with a high near 82. Sunday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers, and the temperatures are expected to be in the low 80s.

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