Private Art Collection Opened, Legislators Invite Business Leaders to Meet

1. Breast cancer awareness month continues

Every two minutes someone is diagnosed with breast cancer and the disease is the leading cause of death in women between the ages of 40 and 55. Patch's coverage of breast cancer awareness month continues today with information on a local fundraiser for a local support group and how you can support local and national efforts to eradicate the disease. If you missed yesterday's post on how you can honor someone you lost to the disease,

2. Chambers to discuss economic development in White Plains Wednesday

Local business leaders join Assemblyman Robert J. Castelli (R,C – Golden Bridge) at a forum at the Business Council of Westchester County in White Plains tonight at 7 p.m. Chamber of commerce representatives from Bedford, Lewisboro, Pound Ridge and Mt. Kisco are invited to provide local feedback on issues affecting job creation, taxation and economic development. For more information, contact    Assemblyman Castelli’s office at 914-686-7335.

3. Meet new women, support Fox Lane scholarship

Tomorrow the Bedford Hills Women's Club hosts a benefit luncheon at the Mt. Kisco Country Club to raise money for Fox Lane scholarships. It starts at noon, and you can find what

4. Louis-Dreyfus opens private collection for the first time

William Louis-Dreyfus (yes, he's father to Julia, "Elaine" on Seinfeld) is opening his private art collection to the public for the first time on Oct. 23. , and how he's doing it to benefit the Bedford Hills Free Library.

5. Halloween costumes: Patch picks

Do you already have your child's costume picked out? Are you making it? Borrowing it? Swapping it? If you are planning to buy, we're posting a review today of top spots to pick up costumes and accessories. Check back later today for the scoop on spook-y wear.