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Summer Reading Celebration; Slithery Serpents

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 the Pleasantville and Briarcliff Manor area this weekend:

Summer Reading Program Pizza Party

Where/WhenBriarcliff Manor Public Library on Friday, Aug. 23 at 4:30 p.m.
Why go: All Summer Reading Program participants are invited to a celebration to mark the end of summer Friday afternoon. There will be pizza, a scavenger hunt, crafts and a raffle. All participants will receive a certificate of completion. Registration is required—call 941-7072 or email abgkaplan@gmail.com.
Pricing: Free

Care Bears II Screening

Where/WhenJacob Burns Film Center on Saturday, Aug. 24 and Sunday, Aug. 25 at 12 p.m.
Why go: Jacob Burns' "Movies for Kids (and their Families)" series continues this weekend with the 1986 Care Bears' classic centering around a good vs. evil theme. The film is 76-minutes-long and rated G. Tickets can be purchased in advance here.
Pricing: $12 nonmember adults; $9 nonmember students; $7.50 nonmember children under 12

Back to School Giveaway

Where/When: Joseph G. Caputo Community Center (95 Broadway Ossining) on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Why go: Free school supplies, while they last—parents must have a child with them. This project is about giving, empowering children and families across America and promoting the importance of education. Let there not be a child without the tools for a good education.
Pricing: Free

Children's Chess Club

Where/WhenMount Pleasant Public Library on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Why go: Kids grades one to four can participate in a morning of chess lessons and playing at the library. 
Pricing: Free

Slithery Serpents

Where/WhenTeatown Lake Reservation on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 11 a.m.
Why go: Do snakes have a bad reputation? That's what Teatown is arguing this weekend at a special program all about the slithery reptiles. Register in advance by calling 762-2912 ext. 110.
Pricing: $5 members; free for nonmembers


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