2000 OR BUST Jennie McFarland (pictured on the far left with the Santa hat) is a woman on a mission. Since 2006, she’s organized Operation Support Our Troops, an effort to bring holiday cheer to men and women serving in the armed services overseas. As the wife of a Marine who served in Iraq, Jennie knows first hand the importance of letters and care packages in lifting the spirits of the troops. Back in 2006, Jennie and a group of volunteers gathered at St. Augustine’s Church to assemble 190 care packages. Over the years, the effort has grown substantially with the community coming out in full force to donate and volunteer their time. Every year Jennie ups the ante by increasing the care package goal. This SUNDAY from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Jennie and her volunteers hope to assemble a record 2000 care packages. Interested in helping? Donate items (see a suggested list here) or money to cover postage (each box costs $12.95 to ship). Or come to St. Augustine’s on SUNDAY to help pack boxes. For more information, contact Jennie at jennie.mcfarland@verizon.net. More
November 28, 2011
November 27, 2011
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November 21, 2011
CREATIVE GIFT GIVING The “Gift of Art” Show opens at the Mamaroneck Artists’ Guild on FRIDAY. The annual show and gift boutique features hand made items like pottery, jewelry, hats, silk scarves, and hair accessories along with artwork created by local artisans. Everything is for sale, and you're bound to find unique gifts for those on your holiday shopping list. The show is open everyday from noon to 5 p.m. until December 31st (Closed on Christmas). Late night shopping on THURSDAYS until 7 p.m. More
November 14, 2011
RALLY FOR READING Last fall two Larchmont women, Carine Verschueren and Karen Regan launched a Westchester Chapter for Room to Read, a global organization that focuses on literacy and gender equality in education. Larchmont bloggers The Culture Mom and the two Melissas from Sweet on Books are supporting the cause along with Francine Lucidon from The Voracious Reader. On WEDNESDAY, a Rally for Reading luncheon fundraiser is being held at the Larchmont Shore Club at 11:30 a.m. Room to Read CEO Erin Ganju and award winning author Julie Orringer are the keynote speakers. Tickets are $50 for general admission, $100 for VIP admission or $500 for a table of 10 and may be purchased here. More
November 7, 2011
FOUR SCORE AND SEVEN YEARS AGO Larchmont author, historian, and former Ringling Brothers clown Dave Carlyon takes a fresh look at Abraham Lincoln’s famous words in an engrossing and entertaining lecture called “Gettysburg Address: Politics & Performance.” The FREE performance takes places on SUNDAY, 4 p.m. at the Larchmont Village Center. Come early at 3:30 p.m. for complimentary wine and snacks. The Friends of the Larchmont Public Library are sponsoring this performance. More
