Every season, Anthony Stokes Pereira, Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty collects information about community events throughout Westchester and the Hudson Valley for our clients, colleagues, and friends. If you would like to suggest events for inclusion in the summer, fall or winter guides, just email me your event and contact information at anthony.stokespereira@randrealty.com October 11 thru 31, 10:30-3:30 PM, Tarrytown - Scarecrow Invasion! (Daily) Walk among 500 scarecrows representing famous artists and historical figures created by local elementary and intermediate students. Participate in a Scavenger Hunt and enter a raffle to win a family pass to the very popular Lyndhurst Boofest. $5 Adults; 12 and undnds of Lyndhurst Free. (914) 631-4481. www.lyndhurst.org  Anthony Stokes Pe... 10/15/2010

Westchester  NY has always been Halloween Central How could we be anything but?  We have Philipsburg Manor and the Headless Horseman Bridge – Sleepy Hollow NY  along with Sunnyside – Tarrytown NY – the residence of Washington Irving.  Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow NY are at the epicenter of activity at this time of year.   And The Historic Hudson Valley makes sure that there are activities galore for young and old to celebrate our unique location and its significance in American History and lore. Events for October 2010 from Historic Hudson Valley in Westchester  begin this weekend. The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze -  Vancortlandt  Manor – Croton-on-Hudson The Blaze features more than 4000 individually hand carved and illuminated jack o’ lanterns. I attended last year – sadly my camera did... 09/30/2010

Tarrytown NY 10591 - Tarry Crest Center Hall Colonial FOR RENT 54 Highland Ave, Tarrytown, NY 10591 View Map Beautifully updated 4 bedroom 2.5 bath colonial in the Crest. Recently renovated bathrooms & freshly painted throughout. Finished lower level with flat screen TV and huge laundry room. Huge eat in kitchen, flowing open layout, hardwood floors, fireplace in formal living room, glass sliders from dining room and kitchen to deck, over sized deck, private yard, and two car attached garage. Serene setting but very close to all Tarrytown has to offer. Details Asking Price: $3,600 per month MLS: 3020618 Sq. Feet: 2531 Lot Size: .293 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5 # of Floors: 3 Subdivision: Tarry Crest Year Built: 1996 Property Amenities - Range/Oven- Full Refrigerator- Microwave- Washer/D... 09/28/2010

All right - I'll admit it - I finally got tuckered out on 30 in 30  blogging challenge.  Up front and center for today was going to be an in-depth blog about the village of Tarrytown.  So, I pulled a ton of photos from my archives - took to the streets and took even more photos.  I tweaked and cropped and then put them into video format using Animoto....and then completely ran out of steam when it came to discussing the local market.  To make things worse, I've been having some computer issues that just won't quit which has slowed down my productivity... So for today  -  with my addled mind on "hold"  and my computer running slower than my brain - I will simply present the video without any compelling statistics. To Search for Homes and for further information go to my website/blog with... 09/27/2010

A lot of my clients and friends have been asking about kayaking on the  Hudson River.   And who can blame them?  The Hudson is an amazing body of water for kayaking – the views – particularly in the early evening are nothing short of spectacular with the sunset views. But it is not for the faint of heart. Proper training is essential because the currents on the Hudson can be quite strong.  Beautiful though it may be – it is not user-friendly. Well, a  few days ago, I came across a pamphlet a few days ago in Tarrytown  NY about  Hudson River Recreation. They have been in business since 1998 and offer lessons in kayaking  including kayaking fundamentals and rescue lessons.  They also have supervised kayak rentals and guided  tours. They have programs at Croton-on-Hudson, Sleepy Hollow, a... 09/26/2010

The Tarrytown Historical Society is pleased to announce Friday September 24, 2010 as the date for the annual "Party On The Porch".  This wine tasting fundraiser is one of the Rivertowns premier events and is made possible by Grape Expectations.  The event will also commemorate the 125th Anniversary of the Tarrytown Music Hall.  if you've never been, the Music Hall is one of Westchester County's best live music venues.  Please join us for hors d'oeuvres (provided by Tarrytown & Sleepy Hollow restaurants), fun, and fellowship! 09/22/2010

  Fall is in the air and Westchester events are changing with the season. So the Westchester events calendar is once again up for your convenience.  There are plenty of Westchester County events to pick from. Why travel to Manhattan when all of this is in your back yard? Friday, Sept 17 New Rochelle Farmers’ Market Huguenot Street and Lawton Street FRIDAYS 8:00 AM TO 3:00 PM Stone Barns Farmer’s Market Seasonal Farmer’s Market 2-4 PM for the general public. 630 Bedford Rd – Tarrytown, NY 10591   Rockefeller Fridays with Kids Unplugged: 4 PM hike along the Pocantico River Meeting Place: At the trail head along Sleepy Hollow Road Suggested donation $5.00 914-330-6274 Third Friday – Tarrytown NY 5 -9 PM – FREE Features Jazz concernt with wine and cheese at Hair on the Hudson -Main St. Tarr... 09/16/2010

  The Crafts Fair at Lyndhurst – Tarrytown NY  – is a classic Westchester event that occurs twice a year – in the spring and again just after Labor Day.  It’s always high on my list of things to do-see in Westchester NY.  Top notch artisans from all over come to display their talents in one of the most diverse and unique way.   I admit that I was very short on time this year and although I was supposed to go with a friend – work kept me away until the very end of the day.  I wandered in and decided that the best that I could was to take a few photos and post just a tiny bit of what was offered.  These were not bargain basement offerings – some of the  colored blown glass displayed below was priced in the thousands.  Suffice it to say – the displays ranged from angel wings for children, ... 09/15/2010

Fall is in the air and Westchester events are changing with the season. So the Westchester events calendar is once again up for your convenience.  I keep adding on as time goes on.  Right now we are in transition. There are plenty of Westchester County events to pick from. Why travel to Manhattan when all of this is in your back yard? Friday, Sept 10 New Rochelle Farmers’ Market Huguenot Street and Lawton Street FRIDAYS 8:00 AM TO 3:00 PM Stone Barns Farmer’s Market Seasonal Farmer’s Market 2-4 PM for the general public. 630 Bedford Rd – Tarrytown, NY 10591   **Fall Crafts Fair at Lyndhurst Friday – Sunday Lyndhurst (Route 9 – Tarrytown NY)  hosts it famous Crafts Fair with artisans from literally everywhere.  This has been  a must-see for me for years.  Includes ceramics, furniture, j... 09/09/2010

In general the River Towns are very similar to the rest of the Westchester market with single family homes going up in value – like other high-end areas while prices of condos continued to drop. Coops were a surprise in that prices remained flat. The Westchester River Towns included in this section consist of all the villages in the town of Greenburgh that  are on the Hudson.  These include, Hastings-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley-on-Hudoson, Irvington and Tarrytown NY.  I also include Sleepy Hollow NY, since it is the sister village to Tarrytown.  It is the only village that is in the town of Mt. Pleasant. Westchester River Towns – Single Family Homes Housing prices were actually up in the River Towns by about 14% from Q2 of 2009 with a median price coming in at  $665,000. Volume was ... 09/07/2010

Every once in a while its good to treat yourself.  A friend of mine, Janet, came up from the city one night a few weeks ago to enjoy a some village life in Tarrytown NY.  She was on her way back from a trip across the Tappan Zee bridge – so the location was perfect for both of us.  We decided to try our luck at Sweet Grass Grill – which has gotten a lot of buzz as one of the best restaurants in Westchester since it was opened by David Starkey a little over a year ago.  There are quite a few fine Tarrytown restaurants, but few had such consistently fine feedback. The atmosphere is informal and in keeping with the turn-of-the century flair of Tarrytown’s Main Street.  The paintings and facade reflect the artistic nature of the village perfectly.   Dining outside is terrific, but on that ... 09/06/2010

Labor Day Weekend is upon us – and the Westchester events calendar is once again up for your convenience.  I keep adding on as time goes on.  As the seasons are changing – so is the calendar.  Right now we are in transition. There are plenty of Westchester County events to pick from. Why travel to Manhattan when all of this is in your back yard? Friday, Sept 3 New Rochelle Farmers’ Market Huguenot Street and Lawton Street FRIDAYS 8:00 AM TO 3:00 PM Stone Barns Farmer’s Market Seasonal Farmer’s Market 2-4 PM for the general public. 630 Bedford Rd – Tarrytown, NY 10591 Westchester Broadway Theater “Rent” has had rave reviews – for details including pricing call 914-592-2222 Playland’s famous fireworks display - Season Finale Friday 9:15 p.m. – Parking $5 Playland Parkway
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The Westchester events calendar is once again up for your convenience.  I keep adding on as time goes on.  Although this is a relatively quiet weekend – the weekend before Labor day, there are plenty of Westchester County events to pick from. Why travel to Manhattan when all of this is in your back yard? Friday, August 27 New Rochelle Farmers’ Market Huguenot Street and Lawton Street FRIDAYS 8:00 AM TO 3:00 PM Stone Barns Farmer’s Market Seasonal Farmer’s Market 2-4 PM for the general public. 630 Bedford Rd – Tarrytown, NY 10591 Sleepy Hollow Jazz Concerts Vanderlei Pereira & Blindfold Test – Free Rick Stone Quartet- 6:30-8 PM   Westchester Broadway Theater “Rent” has had rave reviews – for details including pricing call 914-592-2222 Tarrytown Music Hall – Movie Classics “The African Q... 08/26/2010

The Westchester events calendar is once again up for your convenience.  I’ve added a few new sources. As this list continues to grow – I hope to make this list an even more valuable resource.  Once again, there are plenty of Westchester County events to pick from. Sure, the city is just a train ride away – but there is plenty to do in your own back yard. Friday, August 20 New Rochelle Farmers’ Market Huguenot Street and Lawton Street FRIDAYS 8:00 AM TO 3:00 PM Stone Barns Farmer’s Market Seasonal Farmer’s Market 2-4 PM for the general public. 630 Bedford Rd – Tarrytown, NY 10591 Tarrytown’s Third Friday Features Specials and Raffles every 3rd Firday of every month Main Street & Broadway – Tarrytown NY This Friday is Tarrytown’s first big screen outdoor movie – “Back to the Future.”   S... 08/19/2010

  I was in Tarrytown NY last night enjoying a late latte at Coffee Labs and wandering around enjoying one of the nicest evenings this summer has had to offer up.  Suddenly – right in front of me is this tree.  It’s an ordinary tree like all the others on Main Street.  It’s around 11 PM and I was tired.  But there was something different about the tree…It had a bunch of paper notes hung on it like ornaments on a Christmas tree.  I looked at the pieces of paper and they all had writing scribbled on them.  Each note began with “I wish.”  Then on the trunk of the tree was a little box which held the paper pieces and a pen – and on the box it said “Wish Tree.” I looked at the notes and to my delight very few of them were trivial.  I saw nothing like “I wish I had a nicer car” or “I wish I co... 08/15/2010

  Tarrytown NY is known for its shopping and fine dining.  Tarrytown NY restaurants are known for their variety and quality and during the summer months tables and umbrellas dot the landscape of Broadway and Main St. while residents and visitor enjoy outdoor dining.  Personally, I like Tarrytown.  It has all the charm of a turn-of-the-century Westchester village with an artsy edge that gives it personality and just a touch of funk.  Although restaurants like Sweetgrass Tarrytown which offers only the best in organic  fine dining, there is an informality that is very appealing and not as apparent in some of the villages along the Long Island Sound.  Since Tarrytown to Grand Central is only 37 minutes by express train, this is a commuter village with a vibe all its own.   To Search for Ho... 08/04/2010

Tarrytown New York 10591Community Profile     Tarrytown Community Statistics Map Tarrytown Official Tarrytown Website Official Tarrytown School District Website Official Tarrytown Chamber Of Commerce Website Official Tarrytown 2000 Census Information Website Search Tarrytown Houses, Condos, Coops & Apartments   Distance to New York City: approximately 25 milesSize: approximately 3.7 square miles OverviewPicturesque Tarrytown, meaning Wheat Town in Dutch, was founded around 1650 by Dutch settlers and is nestled within the wooded hills above the banks of the mighty Hudson River. It's most dominating landmark is the Tappan Zee Bridge which connects the New York Thruway between Tarrytown and Nyack. The Village of Tarrytown blends the quaint charm of a historic river village with the hustle... 07/27/2010

  Tarrytown NY is one of those river towns in Westchester that has a vibe all its own.  The streets are not rolled up at 6 PM – a night life exists.  No – its not the dynamic city-style nightlife of Manhattan or even downtown White Plains, but the village has plenty of fine dining and activities that keep people on the streets well after dark. One of the listings on my calendar of events Westchester NY was Tarrytown’s 3rd Friday.  Yesterday was, of course the 3rd Friday of July and in spite of the blistering heat and humidity – this unique Tarrytown monthly event was well attended.  3rd Friday is a way for merchants to market their wares – offer specials and for vendors to set up booths and for everyone in general to have fun.   There is face painting, and activities for the kids, while... 07/17/2010

Looking for a great deal on a horse farm in beautiful Ocala, Florida, aka, "Horse Capital of the World."  Now is the time to start looking Ocala boast rolling lush pastures, with 50 plus year old grandaddy oaks, and some of the best soil in the country. With some of the most prestige's thoroughbred race horse, quarter horse,  hunter jumper, and dressage-three day event (just to name a few) farms in Ocala you will most definitely be in good company. Ocala caters to horses and their owners with a extensive selection of the best farriers, veterinarians, hay, feed, and all horse oriented supplies. with choices you won't find in other areas.                                                          Click on photo for listing:  This beautiful 20 acre farm has been priced for a quick sale.  Th... 07/16/2010

Last Friday, I left Dutchess County, NY and headed to Ulster County, then Orange County and Rockland County.  To get to Westchester I had to cross the Tappan Zee Bridge.  I wanted a view of the bridge, however, I was driving so I asked my daughter to take this shot.  On the way back I took a different route; I passed through  a small portion of Connecticut and then I was back in New York.  The last County before Dutchess was Punam County.  You could say I went in a circle and in the middle of all of this was the Hudson River. I went down the west side and came back up the east side. These counties make up part of the Hudson Valley region. Jennifer Fivelsdal - JFIVE HOMES REALTY LLC - 845-758-6842- jennifer@jfivehomes.com  www.jfivehomes.com  or www.midhudsonhomevalue.com   Flickr | Face... 06/30/2010