Lunar Leela - The Divine Play of M
oon Light and Shadows
By Dhava
l Rajen Jhaveri
Originally from Ahmedabad India\, I now reside with my family in Old Bethpage\, New Y ork.
\nWhy the Full M
oon\, You May Ask
The
Moon and the Sun are the two celestial bodies most visible to us. Yes\, s
tars are visible too\, but size matters. And unlike the Sun\, we can gaze
at the Moon for hours without straining our eyes. The majestic Moon\, floa
ting serenely in the sky\, offers us glimpses into the dazzling universe b
eyond. One glance at a Full Moon\, and you might find yourself\, as I did\
, completely in love with the cosmos!
A Childhood Memory
My fascination with the Moon began around age 10 on a roa
d trip to Rajasthan (India). Near Jaisalmer\, I watched a Full Moon rise—h
uge\, surreal\, almost planet-like. I didn’t have a camera\, but the memor
y is vivid: sunlight shimmering on a massive pink-orange sphere with a mir
age-like glow. It was my first encounter with the Moon’s grandeur\, and it
left me awestruck. An object floating 382\,500 km away somehow made the u
niverse feel closer.
Growing up\, we celebrated various auspicious Poonams (Full Moon nights
)\, with the Moon shining brightly above. That connection stayed with me\,
even as life moved on\, filled with work\, family\, hustle\, and the inev
itable rat race.
Ca
pturing the Moon
Ther
e’s a unique excitement in waiting for the Full Moon to make its appearanc
e. I often wait for it to rise high enough to be visible from my home - we
ather permitting\, of course. Over the years\, I’ve missed many Full Moons
due to overcast skies\, but that is nature’s way. I often walk or drive a
round\, searching for that perfect view.
During one of these walks\, I discovered the beauty of th
e Full Moon framed by trees\, vines\, and branches. Since then\, I’ve focu
sed on capturing these natural silhouettes against the luminous backdrop o
f the Moon. Each season offers a different view\; even a few steps right o
r left completely change the perspective. Sometimes\, I find myself bravin
g extreme cold\, but the reward is always worth it. What you see h
ere today are some of those moments captured through my lens.
Remember\, there ar
e only 12 Full Moons in a year\, and weather permitting\, you might catch
only a few of them. My point is—each Full Moon is precious\, beautiful\, a
nd quite literally out of this world. So\, step outside\, watch the Full M
oon with your loved ones\, and let yourself fall in love with this magnifi
cent universe!
Lunar Leela - The
Divine Play of Moon Light and Shadows
By Dhaval Rajen Jhaveri
Originally from Ahmedabad India\, I now reside with my family in Old Bethpage\, New York.
\n
The Moon and the Sun are the two celestial bodies most visib
le to us. Yes\, stars are visible too\, but size matters. And unlike the S
un\, we can gaze at the Moon for hours without straining our eyes. The maj
estic Moon\, floating serenely in the sky\, offers us glimpses into the da
zzling universe beyond. One glance at a Full Moon\, and you might find you
rself\, as I did\, completely in love with the cosmos!
My fascination with the Moon began aroun
d age 10 on a road trip to Rajasthan (India). Near Jaisalmer\, I watched a
Full Moon rise—huge\, surreal\, almost planet-like. I didn’t have a camer
a\, but the memory is vivid: sunlight shimmering on a massive pink-orange
sphere with a mirage-like glow. It was my first encounter with the Moon’s
grandeur\, and it left me awestruck. An object floating 382\,500 km away s
omehow made the universe feel closer.
A Lifelong Connection
Growing up\, we celebrated various auspicious Poonams
(Full Moon nights)\, with the Moon shining brightly above. That connection
stayed with me\, even as life moved on\, filled with work\, family\, hust
le\, and the inevitable rat race.
Capturing the Moon
There’s a unique excitement in waiting for the Full Moon to m
ake its appearance. I often wait for it to rise high enough to be visible
from my home - weather permitting\, of course. Over the years\, I’ve misse
d many Full Moons due to overcast skies\, but that is nature’s way. I ofte
n walk or drive around\, searching for that perfect view.
During one of these walks\, I discovered
the beauty of the Full Moon framed by trees\, vines\, and branches. Since
then\, I’ve focused on capturing these natural silhouettes against the lu
minous backdrop of the Moon. Each season offers a different view\; even a
few steps right or left completely change the perspective. Sometimes\, I f
ind myself braving extreme cold\, but the reward is always worth it.
Re
member\, there are only 12 Full Moons in a year\, and weather permitting\,
you might catch only a few of them. My point is—each Full Moon is preciou
s\, beautiful\, and quite literally out of this world. So\, step outside\,
watch the Full Moon with your loved ones\, and let yourself fall in love
with this magnificent universe!
The n
ew Warby Parker at the Golden Horseshoe will host their opening on Saturda
y May 2\, 2026. The store is equipped with a full optical and sunglass ass
ortment — including the brand’s latest Sport and Spring 2026 collections\,
kids frames designed for little ones from ages 4-8\, third-party contact
lenses\, and accessories.
Shoppers can take advantage of Warby Parker’s Add a Pair and Save promo
tion\, receiving 20% off additional pairs when you purchase one prescripti
on pair of eyeglasses.
The store will feature original artwork from artist Diana Ejaita
On opening day\, Saturday May 2\,
customers will receive a complimentary Warby Parker tote bag with purchase\, while supplies last.
The new Warby Parker at the Golden Horseshoe will host their o
pening on Saturday May 2\, 2026. The store is equipped with a full optical
and sunglass assortment — including the brand’s latest Sport and Spring 2
026 collections\, kids frames designed for little ones from ages 4-8\, thi
rd-party contact lenses\, and accessories.
Shoppers can take advantage of Warby Parker’s Add a Pa
ir and Save promotion\, receiving 20% off additional pairs when you purcha
se one prescription pair of eyeglasses.
The store will feature original artwork from artist Diana
Ejaita
On opening day\,
Saturday May 2\, customers will receive a complimentary Warby Par
ker tote bag with purchase\, while supplies last.
The Frick Collection - A Virtual Visit
Join us in the Scott Room at Scarsdale Public Libra
ry for a virtual visit to The Frick Collection. We'll be joined by educato
r Vincent Tolentino for an introduction to the museum's history and holdin
gs\, with a particular focus on artworks by Francisco Goya and other Spani
sh artists. Together we will take a detailed look at key works in the coll
ection\, discussing their history\, symbolism\, and technique\, all benefi
ting from high resolution photographs. There will be time for questions an
d comments throughout the tour. Register here: https://bit.ly/3Qekjg3
The Frick Collection - A Virtual Visit
Monday\, May 4\, 6:00 PM
Join us in the Scott Room at Scars
dale 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 h
istory and holdings\, with a particular focus on artworks by Francisco Goy
a and other Spanish artists. Together we will take a detailed look at key
works in the collection\, discussing their history\, symbolism\, and techn
ique\, 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 h ost three Town Hall events in advance of the May 19\, 2026\, bond vote.
\nTuesday\, April 21st\, at 7 P M in the Scarsdale High School Auditorium
\nMonday\, May 4th\, at 7 PM at Fox Meadow Elementary School< /span>
\nWednesday\, May 6th\, at 7 PM at Edgewood Elementary School
\nEach event will include a presentation of the proposed projects alon g with a chance for discussion\, questions\, and answers. Building tours w ill 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.scarsdale schools.org/bond2026.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T200000 SUMMARY:School Bond Town Halls: You're Invited URL:https://scarsdale10583.com/calendarview/264-general/6430-school-bond-to wn-halls-youre-invited X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:The Scarsda le Schools will host three Town Hall events in advance of the May 19\, 202 6\, bond vote.
\nTuesday\, Ap ril 21st\, at 7 PM in the Scarsdale High School Auditorium
\nMonday\, May 4th\, at 7 PM at Fox Meadow E lementary School
\nWednesday\ , May 6th\, at 7 PM at Edgewood Elementary School
\nEach event will include a presentation of the propo sed 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 http s://www.scarsdaleschools.org/bond2026.
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\nTuesday\, April 21st\, at 7 PM in the Scarsdale High School Auditorium
\nMonday\, May 4th\, at 7 PM at Fox Meadow Elementary School
\nWednesday\, May 6th\, at 7 P M at Edgewood Elementary School
\nEach event will include a presenta tion of the proposed projects along with a chance for discussion\, questio ns\, and answers. Building tours will be available at Fox Meadow and Edgew ood starting at 6:30 PM on May 4th and 6th\, respectively. For more detail s\, please visit our Bond page at https://www.scarsdaleschools.org/bond2026.
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000 SUMMARY:School Bond Town Halls: You're Invited URL:https://scarsdale10583.com/calendarview/264-general/6431-school-bond-to wn-halls-youre-invited X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=TEXT/HTML:The Scarsdale Schools will host three Town Hall events in advance of the May 19\, 2026\, bond vote.
\nTuesday\, April 21st\, at 7 PM in the Scarsdale High School Auditorium
\nMond ay\, May 4th\, at 7 PM at Fox Meadow Elementary School
\nWednesday\, May 6th\, at 7 PM at Edgewood Elementary School
\nEach event will i nclude a presentation of the proposed projects along with a chance for dis cussion\, 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.
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Dear Scarsd
ale:
It isn’t every day
that you are asked to help save a life. Today is that day.
Byron Mallis\, Class of 2002\, needs a
kidney. An autoimmune disease has destroyed both of his \;kidneys. He is on daily dialysis\, and getting
his life back requires a living kidney donor. We are \;asking you to learn about kidney donation at an ev
ent being held on May 6 at 7 p.m. at
Congregation Kol Ami (252 Soundview Ave.\,
White Plains). And we are asking you to help save \;<
span style='font-size: 10pt\;'>his life.
Byron grew up in the Greenacres section of Scarsdale. He
spent babyhood through fourth grade \;on Ridgecrest West\, and fifth grade through high school graduation
on Oak Way. His parents\, \;La
urie Thomas and Chuck Mallis\, were a constant presence on ballfields and
at school events \;for Byron an
d his younger siblings\, Jillian (’07) and Ian (’09). Laurie worked at The
Journal News and hosted many class trips touring the newspaper (we think
at least one Greenacres student was inspired to pursue a career in journal
ism as a result!).
Byron
is the loving husband of Kayla\, and the father of an almost three-year-o
ld boy named \;Charlie (named f
or Chuck\, who passed away in 2009). Byron wants to be able to do all the&
nbsp\;things he got to do with his
own father. Among his favorite father-son Scarsdale memories: \;learning to swim at the Scarsdale Pool\,
rollerblading in the empty high school parking lot\, \;learning to drive on the Bronx River Parkway\, pla
ying on the soccer\, baseball\, and lacrosse \;teams\, birthday parties at Our Place video arcade\, the a
nnual planting of red\, white\, and blue \;flowers in front of the house\, and many more. Kidney disease
is getting in the way. No \;swi
mming\, no strenuous exercise\, no hands in the dirt.We are turning to the Scarsdale community: p
eople who grew up with Byron\, people who know \;our family\, neighbors\, merchants\, teachers—anyone who
will choose to learn more about \;donation and consider how they might be the one to save his life.
We are working with an organ
ization called Renewal\, a Brooklyn-bas
ed nonprofit dedicated to \;sav
ing lives by facilitating live-donor kidney transplants. If you cannot att
end the \;May 6 event but are interested in learning more
about \;becoming a donor\, you
can click on this link. You can also request a simple at-home cheek swab
kit to find out if you might be a match. (Note: Byron’s legal name is Spe
ars Byron Mallis.)
The \;Mallis Family
Dear Scarsdale:
It
isn’t every day that you are asked to help save a life. Today is that day
.
Byron Mallis\, Class o
f 2002\, needs a kidney. An autoimmune disease has destroyed both of his&n
bsp\;kidneys. He is on daily dialys
is\, and getting his life back requires a living kidney donor. We are
\;asking you to learn about kidney
donation at an event being held on May 6 at 7 p.m. at
Congregation Kol Ami (252
Soundview Ave.\, White Plains). And we are asking you to help sa
ve \;his life.
Byron grew up in the Greenacres section
of Scarsdale. He spent babyhood through fourth grade \;on Ridgecrest West\, and fifth grade through high
school graduation on Oak Way. His parents\, \;Laurie Thomas and Chuck Mallis\, were a constant presence o
n ballfields and at school events \;for Byron and his younger siblings\, Jillian (’07) and Ian (’09). Lau
rie worked at The Journal News and hosted many class trips touring the new
spaper (we think at least one Greenacres student was inspired to pursue a
career in journalism as a result!).
Byron is the loving husband of Kayla\, and the father of an al
most three-year-old boy named \;Charlie (named for Chuck\, who passed away in 2009). Byron wants to be ab
le to do all the \;things he go
t to do with his own father. Among his favorite father-son Scarsdale memor
ies: \;learning to swim at the
Scarsdale Pool\, rollerblading in the empty high school parking lot\,
\;learning to drive on the Bronx Ri
ver Parkway\, playing on the soccer\, baseball\, and lacrosse \;teams\, birthday parties at Our Place vid
eo arcade\, the annual planting of red\, white\, and blue \;
We are turning to the Scars
dale community: people who grew up with Byron\, people who know \;our family\, neighbors\, merchants\, te
achers—anyone who will choose to learn more about \;donation and consider how they might be the one to sa
ve his life.
We are work
ing with an organization called Renewal
\, a Brooklyn-based nonprofit dedicated to \;saving lives by facilitating live-donor kidney transplants.
If you cannot attend the \;May 6 event but are interested
in learning more about \;becom
ing a donor\, you can click on this link. You can also request a simple a
t-home cheek swab kit to find out if you might be a match. (Note: Byron’s
legal name is Spears Byron Mallis.)
The \;Mallis Family
A Mid-Summer Night's D
ream
Shakespeare's beloved comedy comes to life in this magical tale of love\, mischief\, and mistake n identity. When fairies meddle in the lives of four young people in an en chanted forest\, chaos and laughter follow. From ethereal love to raucous debauchery\, A Midsummer Night's Dream still remains a delightful adventur e for audiences of all ages.
\nExperience the magic of A Midsummer Night's Dream at PGT.
\nSunday\, May 10 @ 2pm and Sunday\, May 10
@ 7pm
Sunday\, May 17 @ 2pm a
nd Sunday\, May 17 @ 7pm
Ti ckets: $22 regular admission\, $18 senior citizen\, $18 child under 12
\nThe Play Group Theatre< /p>\n
One North Broadway
\nWhite Plains\, NY 10601
\n
A Mid
-Summer Night's Dream
Shake speare's beloved comedy comes to life in this magical tale of love\, misch ief\, and mistaken identity. When fairies meddle in the lives of four youn g people in an enchanted forest\, chaos and laughter follow. From ethereal love to raucous debauchery\, A Midsummer Night's Dream still remains a de lightful adventure for audiences of all ages.
\nExperience the magic of A Midsummer Night's Dream at PG T.
\nSunday\, May 10 @ 2pm an
d Sunday\, May 10 @ 7pm
Sunday
\, May 17 @ 2pm and Sunday\, May 17 @ 7pm
Tickets: $22 regular admission\, $18 senior citizen\, $18 c hild under 12
\nThe Play Grou p Theatre
\nOne North Broadwa y
\nWhite Plains\, NY 10601
\nhttps://www.playgroup.org/shows
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The Im
migration 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 h
ow have roiled public debate from the very beginning. Join Scarsdale local
and retired attorney Robert Groban for a clear sighted look at the histor
ical context of the nation's immigration laws\, the origins of contemporar
y controversies over topics such as asylum\, migrant workers\, and family-
based immigration\, and disputes over current enforcement efforts.
<
br />Register here: https://bit.ly/4tRESx
j
The Immigration Debate: Historical Perspectives and Current Enf
orcement Efforts at Scarsdale Library
Monday\, May 11\, 7:00 PM
The United States has always been a nation of immigrants\, but quest
ions of who and how have roiled public debate from the very beginning. Joi
n Scarsdale local and retired attorney Robert Groban for a clear sighted l
ook at the historical context of the nation's immigration laws\, the origi
ns of contemporary controversies over topics such as asylum\, migrant work
ers\, and family-based immigration\, and disputes over current enforcement
efforts.
Register here: http
s://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 performa
nces from the talented teachers and students of the Scarsdale community. T
he performance will showcase the artistry and dedication of these rising m
usicians. For all ages.
Registration suggested. https://bit.ly/4260V7w
Viola Festival
Saturday\, May 16\, 2:00 PM at Scar
sdale Library
Join us for an afternoon of beautiful music at th
e Viola Festival in the Scott Room. Enjoy a wonderful program of solo and
ensemble performances from the talented teachers and students of the Scars
dale community. The performance will showcase the artistry and dedication
of these rising musicians. For all ages.
Registration suggeste
d. https://bit.ly/4260V7w
Cracking the Code - M
ystery and Thriller Fiction with Geoff Loftus at Scarsdale Library<
br />Tuesday\, May 19\, 6:00 PM
Are you caught up in trying to fig
ure out who put those thirteen dead bodies in the basement? Not to mention
why and how they ended up there? Or do you prefer a straight-up confronta
tion of good guys versus bad guys? Who\, why\, and how form the basis of a
mystery. The conflict of good and bad is a thriller. What makes a mystery
different from a thriller? And what about tales of suspense? Or action no
vels? Join local writer Geoff Loftus as he explains how authors use elemen
ts of these genres to craft interesting narratives and engaging characters
that keep readers turning the page. Along the way\, he will offer example
s from his own Jack Tyrrell thrillers.
Register here: https://bi
t.ly/48yWVQy
Crac
king the Code - Mystery and Thriller Fiction with Geoff Loftus at Scarsdal
e Library
Tuesday\, May 19\, 6
:00 PM
Are you caught up
in trying to figure out who put those thirteen dead bodies in the basemen
t? Not to mention why and how they ended up there? Or do you prefer a stra
ight-up confrontation of good guys versus bad guys? Who\, why\, and how fo
rm the basis of a mystery. The conflict of good and bad is a thriller. Wha
t makes a mystery different from a thriller? And what about tales of suspe
nse? Or action novels? Join local writer Geoff Loftus as he explains how a
uthors use elements of these genres to craft interesting narratives and en
gaging characters that keep readers turning the page. Along the way\, he w
ill offer examples from his own Jack Tyrrell thrillers.
Register here: https://bit.ly/48yWVQy
Set in turn-of-the-cen
tury New York City\, Newsies tells the inspiring true story of a group of
young newspaper sellers who stand up for what’s right when powerful publis
hers raise their prices. Filled with high-energy music\, dynamic dance num
bers\, and heart\, this crowd-pleasing musical celebrates teamwork\, coura
ge\, and the power of young voices.
Disney's NEWSIES take the stage at PGT this seas on!
\nSunday\, May 31 @ 2pm a
nd Sunday\, May 31 @ 7pm
Sunda
y\, June 7 @ 2pm* and Sunday\, June 7 @ 7pm
*Sensory Friendly Performance
\nTickets: $22 regular admission\, $18 senior citizen\, $18 child under 12
\nThe Play
Group Theatre
One North Broadway
White Plains\, NY 10601
https://www.playgroup.org/shows/
\nDisney's NEWSIES is presented through special arrangem ent with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance mat erials are also supplied by MTI. www.mt ishows.com.
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Set i
n turn-of-the-century New York City\, Newsies tells the inspiring true sto
ry of a group of young newspaper sellers who stand up for what’s right whe
n powerful publishers raise their prices. Filled with high-energy music\,
dynamic dance numbers\, and heart\, this crowd-pleasing musical celebrates
teamwork\, courage\, and the power of young voices.
Disney's NEWSIES take the stage at PGT this season!
\nSunday
\, May 31 @ 2pm and Sunday\, May 31 @ 7pm
Sunday\, June 7 @ 2pm* and Sunday\, June 7 @ 7pm
Tickets: $22 regular admission\, $18 senior citizen\, $18 child under 12
\nThe Play Group Theatre
One North Broadway
White Plains\
, NY 10601
https://www.playgroup.org/shows/
\nDisney's NEWSIES is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorize d performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com.
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