The Center@862 Offers Fall Programming for Teens

projectrunwayThe Center@862 is an event venue available to the youth of Scarsdale. We continue to offer entrepreneurial hosting and promoting opportunities for teens looking to organize and run special events and parties at the Center. The Center and our new outdoor deck are also open for lounge hours Monday – Thursday, 3:00-6:00, Friday and Saturday, 2:00-11:00pm. The space is also available to rent for private events.

In addition to special events and open lounge, The Center@862 runs programs and activities for the pre-teens and teens of the community. The Center has a fantastic year ahead, full of new and different programs.

On Saturday, September 28, fashion photographer/model scout Debra Somerville, will lead Project Runway, a modeling workshop for tweens and teens. Fashion agents from NY Models and commercial agents from the Johnston Agency will be sharing their expertise as well. The workshop is $80.00 per person and runs from 1 to 4 p.m.

Professional musician Roman Tytla will be working with teen musicians to form a fantasy rock band featuring rock, pop, and hip hop music. Teens with moderate to advanced music skills should contact The Center to audition. Introductory meeting on Thursday, October 3 at 4:00 p.m.

The Scarsdale Volunteer Ambulance Corps has partnered with The Center to provide Citizens Ambulance Corp Academy. Participants get a behind the scene look at the emergency vehicles and equipment used by SVAC and learn how to respond to medical emergencies. Certification in CPR and First Aid is awarded upon completion of the program which will run October 2, 4, 11, 16, and 18 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Cost of the program is $60.00.

For more information on all three programs, call (914) 722-8358 or visit www.scarsdaleteencenter.com where you can register online.