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Crazy for College: The Stories, The Secrets, & The Shot of Sanity You Need to Make it Through Admissions

On Tuesday April 21 at 6:30 pm, Scarsdale’s Beth Heller Gelles, author of Crazy for College (2026), will appear at the Scarsdale Library with Duncan Wilson and you’re invited.

The college admissions process has gotten a little out of hand. Between test-optional policies, shrinking acceptance rates, and a lack of transparency around what colleges are genuinely looking for, families are overwhelmed and often more stressed than they need to be.

In conversation with Duncan Wilson, a current school principal and former school superintendent of a public school in Westchester, Scarsdale resident Beth Heller Gelles, co-founder of Acceptance Ahead and author of Crazy for College: The Stories, The Secrets, & The Shot of Sanity You Need to Make it Through Admissions, presents a candid, funny, and refreshingly honest discussion of what really matters (and what really doesn’t). Gelles has visited 160+ campuses and guided hundreds of families over the past fourteen admissions cycles, helping them navigate the process with clarity, perspective, and far less chaos at home.

Gelles offers a behind-the-scenes look at the process and share practical, reassuring advice on:

What matters, what doesn’t, and where families should focus first

How to rethink activities and interests in a way that feels authentic

Building a thoughtful, well-balanced college list based on who a student is — not just the name on the sweatshirt and protecting your teen’s well-being — and your relationship with them — along the way.

Part memoir, part guide, and part sanity check, Crazy for College is for parents who want to support their kids without losing their minds in the process.

Class fee includes an advance copy of the book, due out in May.

Beth Heller Gelles is the co-founder of Acceptance Ahead. For more than fourteen years, she has worked closely with students and families navigating the increasingly complex college admissions process, bringing perspective and calm to one of the most stressful chapters of modern parenting.

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 • 6:30pm-7:45pm
Scarsdale Adult School Course 14004 -- $50

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The Scarsdale Schools will host three Town Hall events in advance of the May 19, 2026, bond vote.

Tuesday, April 21st, at 7 PM in the Scarsdale High School Auditorium

Monday, May 4th, at 7 PM at Fox Meadow Elementary School

Wednesday, May 6th, at 7 PM at Edgewood Elementary School

Each event will include a presentation of the proposed projects along with a chance for discussion, questions, and answers. Building tours will be available at Fox Meadow and Edgewood starting at 6:30 PM on May 4th and 6th, respectively. For more details, please visit our Bond page at https://www.scarsdaleschools.org/bond2026.

The annual Scarsdale Bowl Dinner is a celebration of the spirit of volunteerism that makes our community so special. Each year the Scarsdale Foundation honors those who have gone above and beyond in service to Scarsdale. This year, we are proud to recognize Terri Simon with the prestigious Bowl Award for 3+ decades of dedicated volunteerism. We will also honor the Scarsdale Historical Society with the Spotlight Award, celebrating its remarkable contributions to village life in Scarsdale since 1973. Join us on April 23, 2026, at the Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club for an evening of community, celebration, and inspiration. This fun and uplifting event is open to everyone in Scarsdale! Whether you’re a longtime resident or a first-time attendee, come connect with neighbors, enjoy heartfelt tributes, and be part of this unique gathering in our village.

To RSVP click here.

As part of its Food Scrap Recycling Program, the Village of Scarsdale will be offering free, high-quality compost to residents on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the Recycling Center (110 Secor Road) from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

Compost will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents are encouraged to arrive early and bring a pail, bucket, or other container to take some home. This nutrient-rich compost is ideal for use in vegetable gardens, flower beds, and lawns, and can serve as a natural alternative to chemical fertilizers.

This compost giveaway, held in celebration of Earth Week, is also an opportunity for residents to learn more about and participate in the Scarsdale Food Scrap Recycling Program, which has diverted over 4 million pounds of food scraps from the waste stream since its launch in January 2017. Volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and help residents get started, and food scrap recycling starter kits and rolls of compostable bags will be available for purchase.

For more information about the Food Scrap Recycling Program, visit scarsdale.gov/foodscrap. For questions about the compost giveaway or the program, please email [email protected].

Town Hall Meeting: Wednesday, 4/29 at 7pm at Greenacres School!!

Neighbors,

Our Town Hall is quickly approaching!

This is not an opportunity to miss! You will get genuine face time with our Village and School officials: Mayor Arest, Village Manager Marshall, Dr. Drew Patrick, Mrs. Iasiello, Police Chief DelBene, PRC's Brian Gray...and more!

You'll be able to hear directly from them about their priorities and ask your questions in a comfortable, small-group environment.

If you have a question about:
The upcoming school bond vote and how it will impact your taxes
The status of the pool project and how it will impact your taxes
Code changes and renovation processes and timelines
Screen time during the school day
Elementary school math instruction
Parking ticket procedures
Rec sports programs for all ages
Public safety and proactive measures
...Don't hide behind your computer! Come get answers on 4/29!

Stop by for a few, or stay for a while. We look forward to seeing you!

Best,
The GNA Board

The Frick Collection - A Virtual Visit
Monday, May 4, 6:00 PM
Join us in the Scott Room at Scarsdale Public Library for a virtual visit to The Frick Collection. We'll be joined by educator Vincent Tolentino for an introduction to the museum's history and holdings, with a particular focus on artworks by Francisco Goya and other Spanish artists. Together we will take a detailed look at key works in the collection, discussing their history, symbolism, and technique, all benefiting from high resolution photographs. There will be time for questions and comments throughout the tour. Register here: https://bit.ly/3Qekjg3

The Scarsdale Schools will host three Town Hall events in advance of the May 19, 2026, bond vote.

Tuesday, April 21st, at 7 PM in the Scarsdale High School Auditorium

Monday, May 4th, at 7 PM at Fox Meadow Elementary School

Wednesday, May 6th, at 7 PM at Edgewood Elementary School

Each event will include a presentation of the proposed projects along with a chance for discussion, questions, and answers. Building tours will be available at Fox Meadow and Edgewood starting at 6:30 PM on May 4th and 6th, respectively. For more details, please visit our Bond page at https://www.scarsdaleschools.org/bond2026.

Motherhood in Art (Hybrid), on Tuesday, May 5 at 4:30 PM EST at the Scarsdale Public Library

As both an artist and art historian, I’ve long been fascinated by how motherhood has been explored across time, not just as a role, but as a deeply human experience that reflects identity, devotion, strength, and connection. A beautiful example is Fra Filippo Lippi’s Mother and Child shown above.

Together, we’ll explore how artists across cultures and eras have interpreted this enduring theme, from sacred and symbolic works to more intimate and contemporary expressions.

Thank you to my daughter, Bonnie, for providing refreshments.

Registration is requested. Please click here to register on the Scarsdale Library website and select either the in-person option or the virtual option. The Zoom link will be sent one hour before the program. Additional details, including parking, are available on my blog

Please feel free to bring others or share this invitation. This is a public event, and all are welcome. We would love to see you there on May 5th at 4:30 at Scarsdale Library.

The Scarsdale Schools will host three Town Hall events in advance of the May 19, 2026, bond vote.

Tuesday, April 21st, at 7 PM in the Scarsdale High School Auditorium

Monday, May 4th, at 7 PM at Fox Meadow Elementary School

Wednesday, May 6th, at 7 PM at Edgewood Elementary School

Each event will include a presentation of the proposed projects along with a chance for discussion, questions, and answers. Building tours will be available at Fox Meadow and Edgewood starting at 6:30 PM on May 4th and 6th, respectively. For more details, please visit our Bond page at https://www.scarsdaleschools.org/bond2026.

A Mid-Summer Night's Dream

Shakespeare's beloved comedy comes to life in this magical tale of love, mischief, and mistaken identity. When fairies meddle in the lives of four young people in an enchanted forest, chaos and laughter follow. From ethereal love to raucous debauchery, A Midsummer Night's Dream still remains a delightful adventure for audiences of all ages.

Experience the magic of A Midsummer Night's Dream at PGT.

Sunday, May 10 @ 2pm and Sunday, May 10 @ 7pm
Sunday, May 17 @ 2pm and Sunday, May 17 @ 7pm

Tickets: $22 regular admission, $18 senior citizen, $18 child under 12

The Play Group Theatre

One North Broadway

White Plains, NY 10601

https://www.playgroup.org/shows

The Immigration Debate: Historical Perspectives and Current Enforcement Efforts at Scarsdale Library
Monday, May 11, 7:00 PM

The United States has always been a nation of immigrants, but questions of who and how have roiled public debate from the very beginning. Join Scarsdale local and retired attorney Robert Groban for a clear sighted look at the historical context of the nation's immigration laws, the origins of contemporary controversies over topics such as asylum, migrant workers, and family-based immigration, and disputes over current enforcement efforts.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4tRESxj

Viola Festival
Saturday, May 16, 2:00 PM at Scarsdale Library

Join us for an afternoon of beautiful music at the Viola Festival in the Scott Room. Enjoy a wonderful program of solo and ensemble performances from the talented teachers and students of the Scarsdale community. The performance will showcase the artistry and dedication of these rising musicians. For all ages.

Registration suggested. https://bit.ly/4260V7w