Miss Ethnic Queen, Volunteer Appreciation and Book Babies

1.) Peekskill Schools Adopt $78.4 Million Budget

The Peekskill Board of Education adopted its budget proposal for the 2013-2014 school year. Read more about it here.

2.) Book Babies at The Field Library

The Field Library, located at 4 Nelson Ave. in Peekskill, is hosting book babies today at 11 a.m. Book babies is an interactive program for children up to the age 3  and their caregivers.  There will be stories, songs, fingerplays, puppets and play time. No sign-up is necessary.

3.) Volunteer Appreciation Wednesdays at the Division Street Grill

The Division Street Grill, located on North Division Street in Peekskill, and Thyme, located on 3605 Crompond Rd. in Yorktown Heights, is offering volunteers 20 percent off of their food and soft drink dinner checks if they bring proof that they volunteer—anywhere. Don't have proof?  The Volunteer Center of the United Way distributes Free ThankYouForCaring cards to organizations to distribute to their volunteers.  No personal information is required.  Call (914)424-8888 or go toThankYouForCaring.com for more information.

4.) Sign Up for EMBARK's Spring Classes 2013

EMBARK, located on the first floor of the Energy Movement Center in Peekskill, is holding registration of its spring classes. EMBARK offers a number of classes including movement, ballet, jazz, acting for teens and playwriting. Find out more information here.

5.) Miss Ethnic Queen Pageant Information Session Scheduled Today

An information session is being held for the Just The Place’s annual Miss Ethnic Queen pageant Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. inside the Peekskill Youth Bureau. The pageant, which is coming to Westchester County for the first time this spring, has for levels of competition:  Little, for ages 4-7; Jr. Miss, for ages 8-12; Teen Miss, for ages 13-17; and Young Miss, for ages 18-21.  Participants will be judged on appearance, performance, evening wear, and personality. The application fee is $50. The Youth Bureau is located at 828 Main St, Peekskill, NY. Contact Sharon Simmons at (917) 975-9600 orJusdance2@aol.com for more information.