What Does the Rain Make You Want to Do?

1. All of this rain makes us want to stay inside and read (Welcome, bloggers!)

A special shout-out to our first "Local Voices" contributors: , Katonah real estate broker, , Bedford Corners registered dietician, fundraising expert and civic activist , Katonah resident (and former school board candidate) , Katonah-based physical trainer , Bedford Hills writing teacher and author, , , of the Pleasantville Community Synagogue, , Lewisboro Baseball Association volunteer, and our newest blogger is Marsha Leibowitz and the publicity crew behind the Katonah Swim and Dive Team. We are thrilled to have their voices on Patch. If you'd like to email me at

2. All of this rain makes us want to shop 

There's nothing like a brand-spanking new pair of spring shoes or a new lightweight jacket to wear when the weather warms up and the sun comes out...if we ever see the sun again! All of this rain is making me remember freezing while wearing new Easter dresses as a child in Rochester, NY—where it is definitely not warm enough for new dresses in spring. Where are we going with all of this? If you're feeling like splurging on some new threads for the next warm, dry day, check out some of the sales sprouting up around town. For example, the "Super Spring Sale" starts tomorrow and goes through Sunday, merch is up to 70 percent off. Happy shopping.

3. All this rain makes us want to go to a museum (Contemporary art fans will want to check this out)

FIRST LOOK III  is this weekend: The Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art in Peekskill is holding an opening reception for FIRST LOOK III on Sunday, May 22 from 4 to 7 p.m.. The exhibition showcases 12 MFA students' work from across the United States. The HVCCA curatorial team visited more than 30 universities and close to 2000 studios to find the 12 lucky artists whose work will be on display from May 22 until July 24.

4. All of this rain makes your garden lush

And we have got some great tips on annuals you want to plant right...now. So check back in a couple of hours for our story on great plants for your pots and gardents.

5. All of this rain makes us want to 'Spring into Summer'

Tickets are still available for the Katonah Village Library annual spring benefit, which takes place Friday May 20 at 8 p.m. the library.