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Peekskill Arts Alliance Announced; Ball to Present $100K Grant to Salvation Army
Five things you need to know for the weekend, Aug. 3-5.

1. New Peekskill Arts Alliance
the new president of the PAA, formerly the Peekskill Arts Council, has posted a message about the new artist organization on Patch. Read it here.
2, Home Run Derby
Find out what's happening in Peekskill-Cortlandtfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
This Saturday, bat for a cause at Support Connections Home Run Derby at Peekskill Stadium. Read more .
3. Peekskill Celebration
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Here is the for the Aug. 3-4 Celebration! Look for The Hudson Valley Young Professionals Dragon Boat where Peekskill-Cortlandt Patch Advertising Manager Gina DeBonis and I, editor Liz Giegerich, will be rowing to win!
4. Sen. Ball to Present $100,000 Grant to Salvation Army
New York State Senator Greg Ball will present a $100,000 grant to Peekskill’s Salvation Army during the Peekskill Celebration Saturday at 1 p.m. Read all about it .
5. New Antiques and Music Shop at Toddville Antique Center
Jim Dix Music, antiques, oddities and more will open Saturday, Aug. 4 at 2201 Crompond Road, Cortlandt Manor. Read more .
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