Happy Labor Day; Beaches Still Open; Rosh Hashanah

 Happy Labor Day

Today is Labor Day, always celebrated the first Monday in September. Labor Day, celebrates the creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. Read more on the national holiday here. 

Rye Beach Still Open

Rye and Oakland beaches will still be open this week. Read more here.

 Back to School – a Time to Celebrate? 

The kids have one more week to enjoy before school days start again. Check out how this Massachusetts mother sent her kids off to school last week.

 Rosh Hashanah Starts Wednesday

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, marks the first of Jewish High Holidays.  It begins at sundown Wednesday and lasts two days.

 New Moon Gathering at Wainwright House

The Wainwright House is holding a new moon gathering event at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4.

Ribbon Cutting for Clay Arts Center Mural

The Clay Arts Center will hold a ribbon cutting for its mosaic mural on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 4 p.m. Read more here.

Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1 (Boston Post Road), Rye – (914) 835-4466

Where are the Warblers?  -- 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7

Bring binoculars to seek out these lively, energetic feathered friends. 

Marshlands Conservancy, Route 1 (Boston Post Road), Rye – (914) 835-4466

Through a Hand Lens Clearly – 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 8

A hike to look for things high and low through the different habitats.

PCCFA Seeking Visual Artists for Art Show

From PCCFA: The Port Chester Council for the Arts is looking for professional visual artists who would like to be considered for participation in our upcoming art show,ART10573 on Saturday, October 12 at Crawford Park in Rye Brook. There are a limited number of spots, and artists should have a connection to Port Chester or Rye Brook—you live, work or volunteer in either village, or you have at some time in the past. Please email three photo samples of your work and one photo of your setup to event chair, Brigitte Loritz, Loritz.brigitte@gmail.com by Sunday, September 15. 

Congratulations to Rye Brook’s Carson Jardine

From ReadMedia: About 9,600 Purdue University students were named to the dean's list for the spring 2013 semester.

Students named to the dean's list list include:

Carson Jardine of Rye Brook, New York

To be named to the dean's list, a student must have completed at least 12 credit hours, be enrolled at least half-time, have a semester grade point average of at least 3.0 and have at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA.