Mid-Week Neighborhood Dish: Rec and Parks Awarded, SPCA Benefit, Red Day

In these times, you just can't afford to be left in the dark when it comes to local happenings.

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Arm yourself with knowledge and check out the Mid-Week Neighborhood Dish:

1.) City Wins 3 Awards

The White Plains Recreation and Parks Department was awarded the New York State Recreation and Parks Society's top awards. The City was recognized for its creation and distribution of the Summer 2010 brochure, and the 2010 Sounds of Summer flyer.

Recreation Leader Lauren O 'Connor received the New York State Young Professional of the Year Award; Bill Cradle, a part-time recreation employee, was given the Staff Associate of the Year Award; while the White Plains Little League was chosen as the County's Voluntary Organization of the Year Award. 

2.) Three Gets Furry for the SPCA at Prophecy

Head over to Wed. May 11 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and enjoy a benefit for the SPCA of Westchester. Tickets are $40 and include open bar from 6 to 7 p.m., food from Giovanni's Deli in Eastchester, as well as  in White Plains.  Guests will enjoy free gift bags, a photo booth, prizes, silent auction and more. Click here for more information. 

3.) Allstate Offers Safe Driving Seminar at White Plains Library

That Allstate Insurance Foundation is hosting a discussion on safe driving with a panel of experts that includes Jacy Good, a White Plains resident whose parent were killed in a crash caused by a driver talking on his cell phone. Click  for Good's story, and her message asking you to put your phone away before you get behind the wheel.

Teens and their families will make a pledge against distracted driving, while getting the chance to win prizes at the event to be held Wed. May 11 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the . Click here for more information and check back with us for a story on the event. 

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Do you constantly run around taking care of everyone else, often forgetting to take care of your own needs?

Dr. AnneBeth Litt says you can take care of yourself, and in turn take better care of everyone else. She will show you how on Wed. May 11 from 7 to 8 p.m. a. Click for more information on the event, and   to read Litt's blog on White Plains Patch.

5.) Red Day Senior Luncheon

Keller Williams Realty will host a luncheon, including, for senior citizens as a part of their Red Day event. The event, which includes entertainment, is free and takes place at the on Thurs. May 12 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Senior citizen bus transportation is available. Advance reservation is required. For more information call 422-1423.

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