School Board Candidates, Bread for Books and a Lacrosse Jamboree

1. "Eat Your Words" Fundraiser

In honor of Children's Book Week, in Bedford Hills has agreed to help support children's programming at the Bedford Hills Free Library by donating 5 percent of all purchases made on Saturday, May 7 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. For more information,

2. School budgets and school boards

Our coverage of the school board races and budget votes begins today. We'll have our first Q & A posted this morning with Bedford school board incumbent candidate Mark Chernis, who will face a challenge from Robert Hooker. Eric Karle will run unopposed in his re-election bid for the school board. We'll have our profiles posted from all three candidates prior to their participation in a debate hosted by the League of Women Voters on May 9 at the Fox Lane Middle School at 7 p.m.

3. Dinner and dancing, anyone?

Le Chateau Restaurant now offers music and dancing on select Friday and Saturday evenings. Enjoy cocktails, wines by the glass or order from our Prix Fixe, A la Carte, Desserts or Bar Menu while overlooking the scenic Hudson Valley. for more information.

4. Volunteers, sponsors needed for lacrosse jamboree

The Fox Lane Youth Lacrosse (FLYL) 7th & 8th grade travel team will be hosting a lacrosse jamboree called Laxin4Tony at Fox Lane High School on Sunday, May 22. All proceeds will go to Tony Ciccone, a former Fox Lane H.S. player who is paralyzed from the neck down while playing lacrosse. for more information on how to help.

5. KMA happenings in June

The Katonah Museum of Art announced a great lineup for upcoming programs. From evening lectures to "second saturday" parties to shades of jazz concerts to stroller tours for families, there's something for anyone to do. for the full roundup.