Friday, November 7, 2008

Weekend Events

Activities and things to do this weekend in Northern Westchester:

Tiny Tots Birdfeeder Workshop Youngsters will have a great time constructing simple bird feeders out of materials you can find at home. Saturday, 1:00. Westmoreland Sanctuary

Owl Prowl Join the director of the Connecticut Audubon Society as he talks all about owls. Then join us for a walk in search of some real ones. Saturday, 7:30 to 9:30. Muscoot Farm

The Velveteen Rabbit Presented by the Enchantment Theater Company, this production tells the classic tale of a young boy and his rabbit. Saturday, 11:00 and 2:00. Ridgefield Playhouse

Tales from the Longhouse The longhouse at Cliffdale Farm is the setting for this program on the Lenape, the first people to settle in the Hudson Highlands. Listen to a native story and learn about life in a native village. Saturday, 1:00 to 2:30. Teatown Lake Reservation

Clay in Motion! A day-long program where participants will create clay figures and models and see them brought to life with cameras and computers. Models created by professional animators will be on display. Saturday, 10:00 to 3:00. Jacob Burns Film Center

Survival on the Point This program will focus on techniques of survival in the woods, including a survival activity, fire starting, and shelter building. Saturday, 1:00. Croton Point Park Nature Center

Rhythms of Nature A photographic celebration of Westchester. Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 to 4:00. Bedford Historical Hall, Westchester Land Trust

Clay Family Day Come meet writer Jeanette Winter and see original artwork from her new book. Enjoy creating a clay folk art sculpture and participating in other hands-on activities. Sunday, 1:00 to 4:00. Katonah Museum of Art

The Surprsing Story of Milk Join Anne Mendelson to celebrate her newest book Milk: The Surprising Story of Milk Through the Ages. The author will discuss the ancient heritage of yogurt and will guide participants through a tasting of different butters. Saturday, 1:00. Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture

How to Grow Herbs Indoors Lasdon’s horticulturist will discuss the growing requirements for a variety of popular herbs, and offer pointers on which ones are the best suited for indoors. Sunday, 1:00. Lasdon Arboretum

Two Guitars Gus Wieland and Brian Conigliaro of Two Guitars perform their acoustic mix of jazz and blues fusion. Sunday, 6:00 to 9:00. 12 Grapes Music and Wine Bar

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