Event at Rotary Club Date: March 12, 2012Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM http://www.tarrytownrotary.org   Event Description On March 12th, the Rotary Club of the Tarrytowns will hold their Annual Wine & Jazz Event at Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill and will recognize the contributions of The Washington Irving Fitness Playground Committee to our community.This is the Rotary Club’s largest fundraiser which raised in the past over $20,000. In addition to awarding over ten scholarships, the Rotray Club supports many organizations within the villages of Irvington, Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown.All proceeds go directly back to the communities.Join us on March 12th for a fun night with music by Mark Morganelli and The Jazz Forum All Stars,wine from Grape Expectations, great food, and a silent auction.To p... 02/14/2012

One of the most exciting new construction developments is Hudson Harbor – Tarrytown NY.   I’m not normally a big fan of modern architecture, but I have to say that I really love the construction of this complex with its use of fieldstone and old wood beams.  They made it look like Stone Barns which is quite an accomplishment.  But what really makes its special are the views. So after we saw the development, I went for a walk on the RiverWalk that runs right behind the complex.  (The complex – now in Phase II is right on the river.) and took some photos.  Basically I started with a wide-angle lens and moved to  a tele photo. The first picture is of the Tappan Zee Bridge.  The Manhattan skyline can be faintly seen under the bridge with the wide angle. The second picture was with a zoom le... 01/11/2012

"Social Networking to Social Business"- How it's done, who's doing it right and Trends for 2012 This looks like a wonderful networking event and seminar.  The Professional Women of Westchester is a dynamic group, and I've really enjoyed networking and socializing with these entrepreneurs.  I would definitely attend this event except that I will be away. Speakers: Rose Colonna of Tasteful Treats and Treasures gift baskets Jennifer Ross of W@tercooler Hub Jennifer Maher of Keller Williams Realty Moderated by Lisa Kaslan of Prosper Communications   $15 for PWW members $20 for Non members Includes appetizers and cash bar   Where: Ruth's Chris Steakhouse 670 White Plains Rd, Tarrytown NY 10591 Register online at www.ProfessionalWomenOfWestchester.com When:  Mon 1/9/12 at 6pm   I would defini... 01/03/2012

Union Church of Pocantico Hills has a rich history.  Part of the Historic Hudson Valley  – the church has is closely associated with the Rockefeller family.  It is also very famous for its stained glass windows  by Matisse and Chagall.   From the outside, the church is a chapel-sized field stone structure. Something of a classic Tudor.  But the interior windows are simply breathtaking.  The rose window by Matisse, was his last work of art.   The Chagall windows came later.  All were commissioned by the Rockefellers  as memorials to family members. The Christmas Eve services are a way for families to come together and get away from the Christmas materialism.  Its a wonderful time to reflect about what Christmas really is all about.  Something that quite honestly seems to get lost in the... 12/22/2011

WINTER Events Guide for Westchester and The Hudson Valley   Each season, Anthony Stokes Pereira / Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty collects information about community events throughout Westchester and the Hudson Valley. New events are posted weekly, so visit us often for updates on events in your area.  www.anthonystokespereira.com  WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM AND DUTCHESS COUNTIES:   December 17, 8 PM, Tarrytown, NY - A Rockin’ Holiday Doo Wop Celebration at Tarrytown Music Hall, 1008 Brown Street. $37.50 - $57.50. (877) 840-0457. www.tarrytownmusichall.org   This community event is provided as a service. As event information is provided by organizers and can change without notice, we advise you to contact organizers directly to confirm all details. Every effort is made to provide inform... 12/16/2011

Sometimes its just nice to pause and enjoy the season.  I was busy today – running around like crazy.   But at dusk I saw a display that I really loved.  This isn’t one of those over-the top displays.  It has charm and grace.  Not too much, not too little.  Its interesting because this particular display is at the steps of a church.  Nevertheless, it has more of a holiday feel, and at least to my mind, the religious overtones are missing.  Still it captures the spirit of giving and conveys a feeling of warmth and the spirit of giving.  Something sorely needed in these times where the “I’ve got mine” attitude seems to prevail in our day-to-day lives.   Anyway, here is the photo:   ©2011 – Ruthmarie G. Hicks – http://thewestchesterview.com – All rights reserved. 12/15/2011

WINTER Events Guide for Westchester and The Hudson Valley   Each season, Anthony Stokes Pereira / Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty collects information about community events throughout Westchester and the Hudson Valley. New events are posted weekly, so visit us often for updates on events in your area.  www.anthonystokespereira.com WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM AND DUTCHESS COUNTIES:   December 17, 8 PM, Tarrytown, New York -  A Rockin’ Holiday Doo Wop Celebration at Tarrytown Music Hall,1008 Brown Street.   This community event is provided as a service. As event information is provided by organizers and can change without notice, we advise you to contact organizers directly to confirm all details. Every effort is made to provide information that is accurate. However, information of this co... 12/10/2011

WINTER Events Guide for Westchester and The Hudson Valley   Each season, Anthony Stokes Pereira / Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty collects information about community events throughout Westchester and the Hudson Valley. New events are posted weekly, so visit us often for updates on events in your area.  www.anthonystokespereira.com  WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM AND DUTCHESS COUNTIES:   December 10, 9 AM - 3 PM, Tarrytown, New York -  Transfiguration School & Church Christmas Tree and Wreath Sale. Corner of Rte 9, 40 Prospect Ave. Open to the public, this fundraiser offers a huge selection of trees, wreaths, and holiday gifts. All proceeds go to Transfi guration School. (914) 631-3737. www.transfi gurationschool.org   This community event is provided as a service. As event information is pr... 12/09/2011

Spacious & Bright Ridgecroft Estates Coop Apartment For Sale 154 Martling Avenue, Tarrytown, 10591 View Map Freshly painted, bright and sunny one bedroom ground floor corner unit with gleaming hardwood floors. Updated bath and eat-in kitchen. Large living room with dining area. Hallway with closet. Spacious and bright bedroom with closet. Shared laundry room on premises. Plenty of unassigned parking. If available garages are $45.00 per month. Well equipped community playground. Not far from Metro North and major highways - great commute into Manhattan. Near shopping, entertainment and restaurants. Why rent when you can own it for less then the going rent! Details Asking Price: $120,000 MLS: 3131835 Sq. Feet: 750 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 HOA/Maintenance Fees: 607.00 Subdivision: Ridgecr... 12/06/2011

The Village of Tarrytown is urging the State of New York to consider rehabbing the Tappan Zee Bridge instead of replacing it... especially since the planned new 5.2 billion replacement would not even offer Bus or Rail Transit services. Spending that amount of money on a new bridge concept that does not incorporate a meaningful mass transit component makes no sense whatsoever... by the time this new bridge would be completed it be completely outdated. On the other hand, it would be way faster aand cost way less to reconfigure, rehab and update the aging span and it would also have much less of an environmental impact on the area. In addition, you could very easily spend some of the cost savings on a rapid bus transit component that could tie in with the Metro North Station in Tarrytown. ... 12/03/2011

Annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 3rd, 2011 at 5:00 PM at Patriot's Park, Tarrytown NY 10591, followed by refreshments served at the Warner Library and a visit from Santa. Call 914-631-8347 for more information. Annual Holiday Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 3rd, 2011 at 5:00 PM at Parks & Recreation, Irvington NY 10533, followed by refreshments provided by the Volunteer Fire Department. Singing & music all day plus crafts at the Main Street School. Call 914-591-7736 for more information.   12/01/2011

This is my second installment on Small Business Saturday.  Small businesses are the bedrock of our community and I’m thrilled to see that the small brick and mortars are getting some attention because Black Friday has largely become a big-box affair.   To see my first entry on small businesses  in White Plains  NY click here. You will also find more information about why small business is so important to a community.   Marie Graham also wrote a very eloquent post about the value of small business and why we should skip Black Friday and make Small Business Saturday rock.   Here are a few picks for the village of Tarrytown.   in general  Tarrytown NY has done a good job of keeping their small brick and mortars  as a dominant feature.  As a result it is a very unique village with a great d... 11/25/2011

    Hudson  Harbor – Tarrytown NY The last time I updated my blog on Hudson Harbor of Tarrytown NY,  Phase I townhouse sales were in full swing and the Phase II condominiums were just starting to get underway.  With Phase II now in full swing,   it is high time I updated the information on this amazing development. Hudson Harbor  is located right on the Hudson River against a major portion of the Westchester’s Hudson River Walk -A trail  which will ultimately  extend the length of the county along the Hudson River when completed.  This development is a combination of luxury townhomes as well as condominium flats. Interspersed between the town homes will sit a complete community including shops and dining – creating  complete mini-community on the Hudson River.  Included in this package ... 11/18/2011

Every once in a while I get an opportunity.  I was supposed to be working into the evening on Saturday, but a last minute cancellation freed me up unexpectedly.  So I decided to enjoy the last afternoon of daylight savings at the Rockefeller Preserve with Jade & Tundra in tow.  We had a nice walk around Swan Lake.  I was trying to take photos with two dogs on leashes….to say this looked clumsy was an understatement.  But I did get a couple of nice pictures that I decided to post right here.  I loved the way the fall colors reflected off of the water as the ducks went about their business.  They are obviously busily preparing themselves for the winter season ahead.   The duck population was hard at work preparing for the cold months ahead.   This Mallard was “making tracks” or “waves” in... 11/07/2011

Tarrytown sports several outstanding sportsbars offering great fare and entertainment. One of the oldest and wellknown in town is "Demeter's Tavern & Sportsbar" which is run by brothers Don and Steve Demeter. Their tavern is open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. On Sundays you can catch all NFL games on fourteen (14) flat screen monitors mounted on the walls throughout the premises. Experience College Football on Saturdays, ESPN Gameplan & Big Ten Network and watch every baseball game during the run of the World Series. "Demeter's" invites with a congenial atmosphere, great food, drinks and a brand new kid's menu. Get the full story at www.demeterssportsbar.com       10/25/2011

"Tarrytown's River Walk Park" has been completed and was officially dedicated recently. The park is an important segment of Westchester County's 51.5 mile long "Westchester County River Walk" which starts in Yonkers and ends in Peekskill.  Almost 33 miles of the scenic walk and bike way along the Hudson River shores are now completed. Tarrytown's River Walk Park will be another exciting destination for people seeking recreation and relaxation. Pedestrians and cyclists will have chances for social activities, including taking advantage of a number of outdoor "garden rooms" along the esplanade. Grass terraces and lawns in the park's center allow for sitting, lounging, picnicking, informal games, and viewing the majestic Hudson River and it's banks as well as the Tappan Zee bridge and the ... 10/25/2011

Tuesday 18Teen Film: At 3:30 p.m. “Monte Carlo” will be shown at the Warner Library in Tarrytown. Call 631-7734 or visit www.warnerlibrary.org. “Airplanes to Origami”: Paper folding with Susan Ordahl at 6:30 p.m. for children in grades 4 and 5 at the Irvington Public Library. Call 591-7840 or visit www.irvingtonlibrary.org. Concert: Songwriter/guitarist Richard Thompson will perform at 8 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall. Call 877-840-0457 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org. Wednesday 19Investing During a Period of Monetary Disorder: Michael Shamosh leads a discussion at 9:45 a.m. at the Men’s Club meeting at JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown. Call 478-3585 or visit www.jcconthehudson.org. Thursday 20“Mysterious Ladies”: M&M Productions presents two one-act plays at 7 p.m. at the Ossining ... 10/17/2011

Come And Bring The Kids... Have Some Fruihtful Fun! Don't Miss Out! Order Your Tickets Now For October 21st through 23rd and/or October 27th through 30th for This Seasonal Event Produced by Historic Hudson Valley! Location: Washington Irving's Sunnyside Mansion on Rt 9 in Tarrytown, NY 10591 Event: A Day Of Fright For ALL Ages! Buy Tickets In Advance at www.hudsonvalley.org Today!   10/16/2011

Tarrytown offers in general a good selection of fine restaurants, great eateries, coffee shops and outstanding bar food... and one of the most interesting places on Tarrytown's Broadway is the "Silver Tips Tea Room" where you can sample a great variety of freshly brewed tea blends from all corners of the world... and paired with their outstanding selection of gourmet sandwiches and bakery you'll find it's a charming place giving you a satisfying, nice and warm "High Tea" experience... for more information see their website at: http://www.silvertipstea.com/fusionecommerce/browse/Tea_RoomRestaurant  2-cup pots of tea or One 4-cup pot of tea Some teas may be excluded 10/06/2011

Hudson Valley Fall Events Guide   Every season, Anthony Stokes Pereira, Better Homes and Gardens Rand Realty collects information about community events throughout Westchester and the Hudson Valley, so visit us often for updates on events in your area.     October 9, 2011. 11-4 PM, Tarrytown, NY Scarecrow Autumn Festival a day of family fun to welcome Fall and the arrival of our hundreds of scarecrows, including music, square dancing, old fashioned country games, animals, a showcase of local farmers produce, and fortune telling. Adults $15, Children 4-12 $5. Rain date Oct. 9th, 12-5 pm. (914) 631-4481. www.lyndhurst.org This community event is provided as a service. As event information is provided by organizers and can change without notice, we advise you to contact organizers directly... 10/06/2011