Silent Auction to End Alzheimer’s; International Assistance Dog Week

1) A silent auction of paintings by Seabury Resident Deacon John Weir at Fieldhome will run through Aug. 12. Money raised by the auction will be used to support Team Seabury in their the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 29 in White Plains. The paintings will be awarded to the highest bidders on Aug. 12. Read more here. 

2) In honor of International Assistance Dog Week, Yorktown's Guiding Eyes for the Blind is inviting Westchester residents to get involved in the non-profit’s mission to transform lives through a number of special opportunities for volunteerism and philanthropy. Held August 4-10, International Assistance Dog Week was created to recognize the devoted, hardworking service dogs that help individuals achieve their goals in life. Read more here.

3) Wednesday's weather won't be akin to a furnace — temps should peak around 83 — but the UV index is high. Be sure to apply sunscreen if you're outside for an extended period of time. Skies will be partly cloudy, with a 20-percent chance of rain.

4) "Cortlandt Troopers: 4 Businesses Sold Alcohol to Teen" is the region's most read story of yesterday; click here to read more. 

5) Do you struggle as a parent to find a balance between Tinker Toys and technology when it comes to your child's play? Check out some of the non-electronic suggestions here for enhancing kids' imaginations, from a Westchester child-care provider.