Five Things You Need to Know Today: Nov. 24

Welcome to "Five Things You Need to Know Today," a new Yorktown Patch column where we give the readers essential information about town at a glance. Let us know what you think of the new feature in the comments below.

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1. Yorktown School District Holiday Schedule

Yorktown High School dismissal will be at 10:30 a.m.

Mildred E. Strang Middle School dismissal: 11:15 a.m.

Crompond dismissal: 12 p.m.

Brookside/Mohansic dismissal: 12:45 p.m.

Enrichment Centers will be open.

Schools are closed starting Thursday, Nov. 25 for Thanksgiving. 

2. Lakeland School District Closed

All schools within the district are closed Nov. 24-28 for Thanksgiving. 

3. Want Someone Else to Cook For you?

If you decide you don't want to cook this year or you burn your turkey and need a solution, there are restaurants in town that offer Thanksgiving Day dinners. Here is the  if you had missed it. 

4. Safety Tips

 to read a few tips from the American Red Cross that could help you avoid Thanksgiving Day accidents. 

5. Senior Benefits Info Center

The Mount Kisco Public Library is partnering with the Westchester Library System (WLS) to host a Senior Benefits Information Center (SBICs) today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Counselors will be available to offer older adults one-on-one counseling covering a broad range of topics including Medicare health and prescription plans, food stamps, HEAP, EPIC, weatherization, minor home repair, and tax relief programs. This program is free and no appointments are necessary. For information please call Mary Ayers at 914-864-0038.