“Though we do not wholly believe it yet, the interior life is a real life, and the intangible dreams of people have a tangible effect on the world.” - James Baldwin.

Please join Nancy Zachary in the Scott Room to discuss Long Island by Colm Tóibín on Wednesday December 4 at 2 pm.

"An acclaimed novelist revisits the central characters of his best-known work.

"At the end of Brooklyn (2009), Eilis Lacey departed Ireland for the second and final time—headed back to New York and the Italian American husband she had secretly married after first traveling there for work. In her hometown of Enniscorthy, she left behind Jim Farrell, a young man she’d fallen in love with during her visit, and the inevitable gossip about her conduct. Tóibín’s 11th novel introduces readers to Eilis 20 years later, in 1976, still married to Tony Fiorello and living in the titular suburbia with their two teenage children.... Although the novel begins with a soap-operatic confrontation—and ends with a dramatic denouement, as Eilis’ fate is determined in a plot twist worthy of Edith Wharton—the author is a master of quiet, restrained prose, calmly observing the mores and mindsets of provincial Ireland, not much changed from the 1950s.

"A moving portrait of rueful middle age and the failure to connect" - Kirkus.

Click here to register.

Kick-off the holiday season with us at Scarsdale’s annual tree and menorah lighting ceremony, Light the ‘Dale, on Friday, December 06, from 5-7 PM at Boniface Circle! The lighting will take place at approximately 5:30PM. The event promises an evening full of joy, festive activities and community spirit.

Children can enter their names for a chance to Light the ‘Dale with Mayor Arest. Click here to register to enter your child for a chance to create an extra special holiday memory. If you have entered the drawing for a chance to light the tree with the Mayor, you must be present by 5:15PM. Names will be drawn after Santa arrives.

Enjoy Festive Activities for All Ages:
• Photos with Santa
• Carolers spreading cheer
• Food trucks with delicious offerings
• Hot cocoa, popcorn and pretzels booths, cookie decorating, arts and crafts, face painting,
and much more!

Mayor’s Challenge: Bring Joy This Holiday Season

This year, Mayor Arest has issued a special challenge: “Fill a Van for Toys for Tots.” Help make the holidays brighter for children in need by bringing an unwrapped toy to the event. Donations will be collected in the Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots van, prominently parked at Boniface Circle. Your contribution can make this holiday season extra special for a child in need.

A special thanks to the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department, Department of Public Works, Scarsdale Police and Fire Departments, Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps, the Weinberg Nature Center, the Scarsdale Library, the Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Services and the Scarsdale Business Alliance, for making this wonderful event come together.

Metamorphoses at the Playgroup Theater

Saturday, December 7 @ 8pm
Sunday, December 8 @ 2pm
Saturday, December 14 @ 8pm
Sunday, December 15 @ 2pm

From acclaimed playwright Mary Zimmerman comes this dazzling adaptation of Ovid’s classic myths. An onstage pool conjures a magical world where Gods and mortals co-exist and universal tales of fate, lost love, greed and death are shared. Tony Award-nominated for Best Play, Metamorphoses overflows with gorgeous imagery and visionary theatricality. This is storytelling at its finest.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic and enchantment of Metamorphoses at PGT. Tickets and info at playgroup.org.

One North Broadway, White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 946-4433, Fax: (914) 946-1336, www.playgroup.org

Metamorphoses at the Playgroup Theater

Saturday, December 7 @ 8pm
Sunday, December 8 @ 2pm
Saturday, December 14 @ 8pm
Sunday, December 15 @ 2pm

From acclaimed playwright Mary Zimmerman comes this dazzling adaptation of Ovid’s classic myths. An onstage pool conjures a magical world where Gods and mortals co-exist and universal tales of fate, lost love, greed and death are shared. Tony Award-nominated for Best Play, Metamorphoses overflows with gorgeous imagery and visionary theatricality. This is storytelling at its finest.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic and enchantment of Metamorphoses at PGT. Tickets and info at playgroup.org.

One North Broadway, White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 946-4433, Fax: (914) 946-1336, www.playgroup.org

Metamorphoses at the Playgroup Theater

Saturday, December 7 @ 8pm
Sunday, December 8 @ 2pm
Saturday, December 14 @ 8pm
Sunday, December 15 @ 2pm

From acclaimed playwright Mary Zimmerman comes this dazzling adaptation of Ovid’s classic myths. An onstage pool conjures a magical world where Gods and mortals co-exist and universal tales of fate, lost love, greed and death are shared. Tony Award-nominated for Best Play, Metamorphoses overflows with gorgeous imagery and visionary theatricality. This is storytelling at its finest.

Don’t miss your chance to experience the magic and enchantment of Metamorphoses at PGT. Tickets and info at playgroup.org.

One North Broadway, White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 946-4433, Fax: (914) 946-1336, www.playgroup.org

The Scarsdale Historical Society will premiere its newest documentary, Women Rising: The Scarsdale Suffragists, in partnership with the Scarsdale Public Library on Monday, December 16th at 6:15 PM and 7:30 PM in the Scott Room of the library. This half-hour film tells the little-known story of the courageous women behind the suffrage movement in Scarsdale and how their work shaped the community.

Women Rising features trailblazers like Florence Bethell who lectured, wrote, marched and lobbied for womens’ right to vote - at a village, state and national level. In the face of apathetic and sometimes hostile attitudes toward woman suffrage, the women used creative approaches to educate Scarsdale women on suffrage - from porch parties to suffrage dances.

Their cause was closely tied to service projects that left a lasting legacy on this village. Not only did they publish the Scarsdale Inquirer newspaper, but the women initiated many of Scarsdale’s most important civic and arts programs. Among the organizations the suffragists and committees of the Woman's Club sparked or expanded are the Scarsdale League of Women's Voters, the Visiting Nurse Services, the Scarsdale Foundation, the Scarsdale Ambulance Corp, Scarsdale Edgemont Family Counseling Services, the Girl Scouts, the Wayside Players, the Scarsdale Women's Exchange and the Scarsdale Art Association.

Women Rising is narrated by trustee and Associate Scarsdale Village Historian historian Leslie Chang and includes interviews with Barbara Davis, Director of the Westchester County Historical Society, Linda Leavitt, former Editor of the Scarsdale Inquirer, Scarsdale Public Library Local History Librarian, Daniel Glauber, and Nancy Horrigan, Archivist for the Scarsdale Woman’s Club. The film is written and directed by Lesley Topping and produced by the Scarsdale Historical Society.

Prior to making this film, very little was known about Bethell and her circle of like-minded friends, except for newspaper articles. “The Village archives had very few records and photos of the women, so Leslie Chang tracked down the women’s descendants all over the country; from California, to Mississippi to Martha’s Vineyard,” stated filmmaker Lesley Topping. “Thanks to the women’s descendants, Dan Glauber, and all of the film’s participants, the film unearths and preserves many untold stories and unseen photos.”

“Women Rising captures the spirit, bravery and resilience of the Scarsdale Suffragists,” stated Randy Guggenheimer, President of the Scarsdale Historical Society. “Their crusade was a pivotal step in the continued battle for equal women’s rights and suffrage.”

Following the screening there will be a Q&A with the film’s participants. Admission to the film is free. The event is co-sponsored by the Scarsdale Historical Society and the Scarsdale Public Library. The entire collection of the organization’s films can be viewed here.

The public can register for the premiere here. 

About the Scarsdale Historical Society
The Scarsdale Historical Society exists to discover, preserve and disseminate historical information, as well as inspire others to learn about and contribute to the history of Scarsdale and the Central Mid-Westchester Region. The Scarsdale Historical Society accepts grant applications for projects that meet its mission, particularly those that will inspire others to learn about the history of Scarsdale and the surrounding communities. Learn more at www.scarsdalehistoricalsociety.org.

About the Library
The mission of the Scarsdale Public Library is to encourage the joy of reading, the exploration of ideas, and the pursuit of lifelong learning for the children and adults of our community. To learn more about the Library and the latest program and services available, visit scarsdalelibrary.org.

Christmas Eve Lessons and Carols Service:
Join Hitchcock for our traditional Christmas Eve Service which features an extended prelude, the festival of lights, Christmas Carols, and Christmas anthems performed by our Chancel Choir.
Tuesday, December 24, 8:30 PM

Hitchcock Presbyterian Church
6 Greenacres Avenue, Scarsdale, NY 10583
(914) 723-3311
www.hitchcockpresby.org

Matilda the Musical

Saturday, January 18 @ 8pm
Sunday, January 19 @ 2pm
Monday, January 20 @ 2pm
Saturday, January 25 @ 8pm
Sunday, January 26 @ 2pm * * Sensory Friendly!

Step into a world of enchantment and adventure with Matilda the Musical, the Tony Award-winning musical based on the beloved children’s novel by Roald Dahl. Packed with high-energy dance numbers and catchy songs, the unique and unforgettable Matilda is a captivating masterpiece that revels in the magic of childhood and the power of imagination.

PGT’s production of Matilda will awaken the childlike wonder in everyone! Tickets and info at playgroup.org.