Happy Earth Day (Almost), Shop Cortlandt Kicks Off, Film Fest

1. Shop Cortlandt Kick Off

The event starts today with a kick off at Hilltop Farms in Croton at 2 p.m. Read all the details on how to find savings by shopping local, and on how to go green Saturday, .

2. Hendrick Hudson High School Film Fest

MTV Star Andrew Jenks will be there, and he is a "10" on a "how excited are you to be there" scale from 1-10, he told us on Twitter. You should be too. This is one of the largest film fests in the area. Read the details . The event is tonight.

3. Free Senior Check Ups at Muriel Morabito Community Center

The Hudson Valley Hospital Center and Senator Greg Ball are offering seniors the opportunity to take care of their health with a “Spring Check Up” Senior Health Fair today at the n Cortlandt Manor from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Health professionals will offer cholesterol and blood pressure screenings and exhibitors will be on hand to offer health and consumer information. Refreshments will be served. 

4. Garden Party

The Peekskill Community Garden Club is hosting a party on Sunday and a screening of the film Nourish at the Paramount Saturday. Read more .

5. Happy Earth Day

April 22 marks the 42^nd annual Earth Day celebration, the first having been celebrated by a reported 20 million people around the world. It is a day to recognize and demonstrate commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. Happy Earth Day!