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🌱 Patch AM: How a Bronx discovery just revived Pelham’s Revolutionary War past
Coming up: ACT Presents The Adventures of the Christmas Elf - Dec 13 & 14 on the Pelham Patch calendar

Hello again Pelham! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a Bronx discovery just revived Pelham’s Revolutionary War past
Also on today's calendar: ACT Presents The Adventures of the Christmas Elf - Dec 13 & 14 and 9 more events.
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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Find out what's happening in Pelhamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 40 and low of 27 degrees.
- Sunday: Snow early in the morning, temps: high: 31, low: 19. ⛄️ Brr!
- Monday: Cold; breezy in the morning, with a high of 30 and low of 24 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Search for Revolutionary War relics uncovers human remains in Bronx park (nydailynews.com) — Pelham gets a notable mention in new findings from nearby Van Cortlandt Park, where archeologists searching for Revolutionary War artifacts uncovered human remains in a wooded area Friday. The discovery recalls the 1776 Battle of Pell’s Point, also known as the Battle of Pelham, when local terrain helped Washington’s army escape encirclement. Police are now investigating the remains.
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📸 Around Pelham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pelham
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★ Featured events ★
- ACT Presents The Adventures of the Christmas Elf - Dec 13 & 14
18 Kensington Rd, Bronxville
3:00 pm - A Christmas Musical Extravaganza
New Rochelle United Methodist Church, 1200 North Ave, New Rochelle
6:00 pm - Holidays on the Farm: The 49th Annual Holiday Exhibition
Historical Society of Rockland County, 20 Zukor Rd, New City
12:00 pm
Saturday December 13
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
- MCD's Nutcracker
The Riverside Theatre , 91 Claremont Ave , New York
7:00 pm - Selfies with Santa
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum , 895 Shore Rd
11:00 am - Morning at the Mansion
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum , 895 Shore Rd
10:00 am - Puppy Yoga ⢠For adults 21+
Puppy Yoga , 29 LeCount Pl 2nd Floor , New Rochelle
11:00 am - 2025 New Rochelle Holiday Market
New Rochelle Holiday Market , 29 LeCount Pl, 2nd Floor , New Rochelle
12:00 pm - Free Photos with Santa for Pets, Family & Friends
20 Sicard Ave , New Rochelle
2:00 pm - Free Photos with Santa for Pets, Family & Friends
20 Sicard Ave , New Rochelle
4:30 pm - A Jazzy Holiday Concert with Veronica Nunn
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum , 895 Shore Rd
6:00 pm - Holiday Cookies & Crafts
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum , 895 Shore Rd
10:00 am
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Monday December 15
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to the local businesses for making Pelham PatchAM possible:
- Monty's Ark Adventures — (516) 636-3094
Boat trips are the perfect way to see the world! - KAFFA: Karate and Fitness for All
Saturday martial arts classes for individuals special needs
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Best Buy Co., Inc. posted a job opening for Visual Merchandising Specialist in Mount Vernon. Apply here.
- Snipes posted a job opening for Stock Personnel in Mount Vernon. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pelham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Yonkers
- Teen pleads guilty in fatal New Year's shooting near Yonkers park (lohud.com)
- Support New, Local Businesses! (yonkerstimes.com)
- Popular AEW Star Reveals Retirement Plans (newsweek.com)
Mamaroneck
- The 10K Club Part 2: Loop Stories That 'Clicked' in the Past Year (larchmontloop.com)
Great Neck
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-- The Patch AM Team
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