Summer Solstice, Town Meets, S'Mores Night

1. Summer solstice

Summer in the Northern Hemisphere will officially arrive on Tuesday at 1:16 p.m., when the sun reaches its maximum tilt toward the sun, according to an official at New York City's Hayden Planetarium. And in case you're wondering, the word solstice derives from Latin sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still). Enjoy the daylight!

2. Town of Bedford meets

With the extra daylight, perhaps you'll take in a board meeting to find out what's going on at town hall. On the agenda for tonight is discussion of a proposal for electronic waste recyling in town and the potential sale of a limited number of non-resident dog park permits for Canine Commons. Check back with Patch on Wednesday for a report of what happened.

3. Summer donations accepted

Often thought of during Thanksgiving or other holidays, food pantries still need donations at other times of the year. Right now, you can drop off necessary food items at the They especially need: breakfast cereal (hot and cold); canned meat and pasta (chili, beef stew, ravioli); small bags of rice (1 or 2 lbs); pasta (1 lb bag or box); juice (family size); canned fruit; baby food and diapers. Donations may be brought to the Center at 84 Bedford Road in Katonah from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays.

4. S'mores night is Thursday

Mark your calendars for popular "S'Mores Night" at the Katonah Memorial Park, hosted by the park association. This fundraising event is June 23 from 6:30 pm until 8 p.m. at the Katonah Memorial Park shelter, with musical entertainment by local band, the Differents, performing renditions from the 60s through the present. It will be a great evening of music for all ages! For information, call KMPA President Anne Hanley at 232-8017. S’Mores making kits and cold drinks will be available for sale. All proceeds will go towards the ongoing efforts to refurbish the Katonah shelter. Click here for a To read more about plans for the , click here.

5. Lewisboro GOP Kickoff party

The Lewisboro Republican Town Committee is hosting a 2011 Kickoff Party at One Twenty Three Restaurant in Vista on Tuesday evening June 21. for more information.