Community Corner

Last Minute Shopping, Deck the House Contest, Winter Concerts

Here are five things you need to know today, Dec. 19.

1. Deck the House Contest

Your Holiday Decorations Could Win $100,000 for your schools. Read all about our Deck the Halls contest . The house that wins best decorated will be awarded $100,000 for its local schools. Semi-finalists will have Patch pay their December electric bills!

2. Committee of the Whole Meeting

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The Peekskill City Council will hold a work session at 6:30 p.m. in City Hall.

3. School Winter Concerts

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Peekskill and Hendrick Hudson High Schools will both be having their winter concerts on Wed., Dec. 21. Read more about Peekskill’s concert schedule , and Hendrick Hudson’s here.

4. Menorah Lighting

Tomorrow is the first night of Hanukah, and to kick of the Festival of Lights, Rabbi Paskind of the First Hebrew Congregation and the City of Peekskill are having a menorah lighting ceremony at 6:45 p.m. at the Peekskill gazebo.

5. Last Minute Shopping

If you still have a long list of gifts to buy, you only have a few days left to find something good. Check out our holiday for unique and affordable gifts you can find here in town. If you are a local business with something to offer please upload a photo and caption that includes price and description of the gift.

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