Community Corner

Services Held Today for Kevin Quaranta

Plus, wet weather and thunderstorms threaten outdoor plans all week.

1. Funeral services at 10 a.m. for Kevin Quaranta

Friends and family will gather to mourn the loss of Town Justice, Kevin Quaranta. He was, according to many friends and colleagues who have commented on , a family man and devoted public servant. Services begin at 10 a.m. at in Bedford.

2. Blood drive in Katonah

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There's a blood shortage in Westchester, according to , and the members of the local ambulance corps are doing something about it. KBHVAC invites the local community to donate blood from 4:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at its headquarters at 160 Bedford Road in Katonah. Donors must be 16 years of age and teens need parental consent.   Light refreshments will be available.

3. Grand Prix expands

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Thinking about birthday parties for this summer and fall? has expanded. According to a post they shared on the Bedford-Katonah Patch Facebook page, the arcade now features more than 25 games "for fun-seekers of all ages, including favorites like Shootout the Star, Skee Ball and Big Bass Wheel, is the perfect complement to GPNY’s complete list of “racertainment” options, including the go kart racing its famous for, Spins Bowling, the Sim Room, billiards, mini-golf and a huge bounce castle."

4. Want to change your directory listing? Claim it!

Not a week goes by at Patch without me receiving emails from local business owners, who want to change the address or add some information to their business listing on Patch. The best way to do that is to claim it, and make it your own! Even if you have a website, a Patch directory listing enhances your online presence. Here's how to

5. Wet weather and thunderstorms a threat all week

The National Weather Service is forecasting rain and thunderstorms every day this week: Tuesday, a 20 percent chance, Wednesday a 40 percent chance and Thursday-Friday each with a 30 percent chance of precipitation. Temperatures will remain in the low-to-mid 80s all week. Check Patch's weather button on the upper right corner each day, and don't forget to consult our traffic maps for problems on the road.

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