Film Fest Screenings of the highly acclaimed documentary, Pray the Devil Back to Hell, are being held around the world including right here in Larchmont. The film chronicles the story of Liberian women, both Christian and Muslim, who banded together in peaceful protest to bring an end to a bloody civil war in their country. Already the recipient of several film festival awards, Pray the Devil Back to Hell is generating Oscar buzz. Women in the community are invited to attend a screening at St. John’s Episcopal Church on Thursday at 7 p.m. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to 914.834.2981. This screening is being co-sponsored by The Episcopal Church Women of St. John’s and the United Nations Development Fund for Women-Metro NY Chapter. To view the film trailer, click on the "Video & Media" tab below on the right side.
Think Local The Larchmont Chamber of Commerce is holding a brainstorming session tomorrow night (Tuesday) at Tequila Sunrise, 6 p.m. The goals of the session are to address critical issues facing the business community and identify creative solutions. This meeting is open to the public.
Calling All Yankee Fans The New York Yankees' 2009 World Series Trophy will be on display at Larchmont Village Hall this Wednesday from 3 to 5 p.m. This event is open to the public and photographs are permitted.
A Little Culture Interested in catching the Malevich exhibit at the Guggenheim? Did you know that discounted passes to the Guggenheim and 11 other local museums are available to Larchmont Library cardholders? This wonderful program is due to the generosity of Friends of the Larchmont Public Library. Take advantage. Find more details here.
Is Print Journalism Dead? The Friends of the Larchmont Public Library are hosting a conversation on this hot topic with Peter Kaplan. Mr. Kaplan is a former editor of the NY Observer and current creative director for Conde Nast Traveler. The event will be held on Sunday at the Larchmont Temple, 4:30 p.m.
Community Events
Monday, February 22, 2010
-Rhythm & Rhyme at Larchmont Library, 10 a.m. for toddlers.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
-Rhythm & Rhyme at Larchmont Library, 10 a.m. for toddlers, 10:45 a.m. for babies.
-Larchmont Chamber of Commerce brainstorming session on issues facing the business district, Tequila Sunrise, 6 p.m.
-Larchmont Woman’s Club Opera Lecture with Camille Coppola, Sts. John & Paul School, 1 p.m.
-Stories and Tales at Larchmont Library for ages 2 ½ - 4, 2:15 p.m.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
-Larchmont Newcomers Club Playdate at Groove Performing Arts, 2 p.m.
-Yankee World Series Trophy on display at Larchmont Village Hall, 3 to 5 p.m.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
-Stories and Tales at Larchmont Library for ages 2 ½ - 4, 10:30 a.m.
-Chess Nuts at Larchmont Library for ages 6 to 18, 3:45 p.m.
-Larchmont Newcomers Club Yoga Class at Equinox Fitness Club, Mamaroneck, 7 p.m.
-Pray the Devil Back to Hell Film Screening, The Episcopal Church Women of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 7 p.m. POSTPONED to MARCH 4th DUE TO WEATHER.
Friday, February 26, 2010
-Rhythm & Rhyme at Larchmont Library, 10 a.m. for toddlers, 10:45 a.m. for babies.
-Chess Peer Play at Larchmont Library, 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 27, 2010
-Winter Farmers’ Market at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Sunday, February 28, 2010
-Larchmont Newcomers’ Club Sushi Making Event at Haiku Asian Bistro, Mamaroneck, 2 to 4 p.m.
-Purim Celebration, Chabad Lubavitch of Larchmont and Mamaroneck, 4 to 7 p.m. RSVP www.jewishlarchmont.com
-Friends of the Larchmont Public Library Event with Peter Kaplan, Larchmont Temple, 4:30 p.m.
