Vacation Postcards
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Oh the places you go! The two-week school vacation gave some the chance to get away for the holidays. With Christmas and New Year's Day both falling on Wednesdays, many took advantage of the extended break to travel far and wide. Lucky for us they shared their experiences with photos on Facebook and Instagram, capturing some stunning scenery. Here are just a few of the photos from locals who forwarded their photos to Scarsdale10583. If you took some good shots, please send them to us at scarsdalecomments@gmail.com to include below:
Trains, Legos and Monsters: Vacation Program for Kids at Scarsdale Library
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All aboard. Like peanut butter and jelly, and milk and cookies, toy trains and Christmas are a natural fit and the Scarsdale Public Library is again setting up its Thomas the Tank Engine train set for children to come and play with. The trains are scheduled to arrive on Saturday, December 21, and will make their last run on Saturday, December 28. They will be available during library hours.
In addition to trains, Monsters are also coming to the library. Monsters University, the popular computer-animated comedy film from this summer will be at the library in a special vacation week showing on Friday, December 27, at 11:00 am.
Monsters University tells the story of two monsters, Mike and Sulley, and their time studying at college, where they start off as rivals, but slowly become best friends. The film features Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Bob Peterson, and John Ratzenberger.
Also during the vacation period, the popular LegoMania will return on Saturday, December 21, from 2–4 pm. The library provides Legos and Duplos and the children their creative talents. Registration is required at the library website.
Additional information is on the library website, www.scarsdalelibrary.org, or available by calling the Children's Department at 722-1303.
Fun for All at the Maroon and White Basketball Tournament - Beginning December 5
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Free mini basketballs, wristbands and Raider Router Rally towels are just a few of the prizes that will be distributed at the annual Scarsdale Maroon and White Kari Pizzitola Holiday Basketball Tournament that begins on Thursday December 5th and runs through Saturday December 7th at Scarsdale High School. The Scarsdale Varsity Girls and Boys Basketball Teams are playing Friday night and Saturday. On Friday, Dec. 6th, the Scarsdale Varsity girls will host Gorton at 6 p.m. and the Scarsdale Varsity boys host South Bronx at 8 p.m. On Saturday, Dec. 7, there will be four games, with the Boys Consolation Game at 2 p.m., the Girls Consolation Game at 4 p.m., Boys Championship Game at 6 p.m. and the Girls Championship Game at 8 p.m. on that Saturday.
The first 100 people who arrive Friday night will receive a mini basketball! Additionally, all spectators will receive a free wristband and Raider Router Rally towel. There will be a fabulous raffle with great prizes, including Knicks tickets, Harman/Kardon headphones, gift certificates to restaurants and spas and more! Drinks and refreshments will be available for purchase. More details can be found at http://www.maroonandwhite.org/, including an update after the Friday games of the game schedule for Saturday.
Friday night will feature Scarsdale Fifth Grade Tri-County Basketball League scrimmages at halftime of the two Scarsdale games, a special appearance by the Scarsdale High School A Capella group and more festive activities!!!
Here is the complete schedule:
Thursday 12/5
- Girls 5PM Fox Lane (H) vs. Mahopac (A)
- Boys 7PM Lincoln (H) vs. Fox Lane (A)
Friday 12/6
- Girls 6PM Scarsdale (H) Vs. Gorton (A)
- Boys 8PM Scarsdale (H) Vs. South Bronx (A)
Saturday 12/7
- 2PM Boys Consolation Game
- 4PM Girls Consolation Game
- 6PM Boys Championship Game
- 8PM Girls Championship Game
Scarsdale's Julia White Performs in White Christmas
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Julia White, a sixth grader at Scarsdale Middle School, plays the role of Susan Waverly in Westchester Broadway Theater's holiday production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas. Julia shares the role with Nicole Kolistas, from Connecticut, who performs alternate performances. The show has received terrific reviews and is on from now until January 12. See Julia –lower right, in the photo above of the entire company of the show. Visit broadwaytheatre.com for show dates, times and tickets.
Clutter-Free Gift Giving
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Holiday celebrations are underway and with that come the usual gift-giving frenzy. As a Professional Organizer I must tell you that the thought of contributing to the volume of unnecessary "stuff" in our homes all under the guise of "holiday gifts" makes me crazy! I know you are thinking I am the world's shortest Scrooge!!! NO! I love to give and receive gifts, but there is a way to celebrate the holidays without producing more clutter.
Rather than giving things this holiday, think about giving experiences. Below are clutter-free gift-giving suggestions for all the different personality types on your list:
Sports lover: Tickets to a sporting event
Music lover: Tickets to a concert or an i-Tunes gift card
Book worm: E-book or gift card for e-books
Stressed-out loved one: Gift certificate to a spa
Oscar night Enthusiast: Movie theater package that includes tickets and concession, or a membership to Netflix
Health nut: Membership to a health club or yoga studio
Drama Queen: Tickets to a Broadway show
Art lover: Membership to a museum or a gallery excursion
Animal Activist: Donate to a local animal shelter in her honor
Thrill Seeker: All expense paid trip for a day at an amusement park
Green Thumb: Membership to a botanical garden or the Garden Conservancy
Wine Connoisseur: Trip to a vineyard or local wine-tasting event
Food Network Fan: Cooking class enrollment
Exhausted Parents: Free night of babysitting and dinner out
Humanitarian: Donate to a charity in her honor
Frustrated with clutter: Sessions with a Professional Organizer (you knew I had to include that!)
This article is sponsored by Professional Organize Jocelyn Kenner who has been helping Westchester residents organize their homes for the past six years. Jocelyn is skilled at identifying her clients needs and implementing personalized, useful, and painless ways to manage the contents of their homes. Jocelyn lives in Scarsdale, NY with her husband, two children, and three cats. She can be reached at Jocelyn@kenner.org or www.seeyourwayclear.com.
