Community Corner

Your Weekend: Pillow Forts for Teens; Karaoke for Charity

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here's what's happening around Pleasantville-Briarcliff Manor.

Check out some of the local events happening in Pleasantville and Briarcliff Manor this weekend:

On Strings of Sound

Where/When: Scarborough Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 3 p.m.

Why go: Hudson Chorale wll begin its 2013 season on Saturday with a concert featuring music from classical to modern. Michael Conley serves as the group's musical director. Buy tickets in advance by calling 462-3212 or online: www.hudsonchorale.org.

Find out what's happening in Pleasantville-Briarcliff Manorwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Pricing: $25 general admission; $10 students

Book Talk and Signing with Author Gary Chattman

Where/When: Mount Pleasant Public Library on Saturday, Jan. 26 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Find out what's happening in Pleasantville-Briarcliff Manorwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Why go: Coming of Age author Gary Chattman will be hosting a talk and signing Saturday. Copies of his book, which discusses teaching children about Jewish heritage. 

Pricing: Free to attend

Pillow Forts and Other Fun Challenges

Where/When: Briarcliff Manor Public Library on Friday, Jan. 25 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Why go: The library is hosting an evening of fun for ninth through 12th graders this Friday. Enjoy snacks, build pillow forts and take part in other activities. Hosted by the Teen Advisory Board (T.A.B.).

Pricing: Free

Karaoke For Charity

Where/When: Thornwood Ale House (665 Commerce St. Thornwood) on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. (karaoke starts at 9 p.m.)

Why go: The Thornwood Ale House will be hosting a karaoke event, beginning at 9 p.m. on Saturday to support Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley. Fifteen percent of the proceds from 6 p.m. to 4 a.m. will be donated. Food, drink, raffles and more will be available. Call 365-2020 for a dinner reservation.

Pricing: Free to attend

Havdalah Family Event

Where/When: Congregation Sons of Israel on Saturday, Jan. 26 from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Why go: Bring the family to learn about Havdalaha with PJ Library at CSI on Saturday. There will be games, stories and songs. PJs welcome. Recommended for children ages six months to eight years and their families. RSVP by emailing pjlibrary@csibriarcliff.org.

Pricing: Free


Like us on Facebook | Follow us on Twitter | Sign up for our newsletter


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here