Friday, December 19, 2008

Weekend Events

Activities and things to do this weekend in northern Westchester:

Gingerbread Farm Animals Decorate delicious farm animal gingerbread cookies from Blue Hill at Stone Barns to give as gifts or enjoy yourself! Saturday, 1:00. Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture

Spin/Knit-in Join seasoned spinners and knitters in an informal atmosphere where you can meet new friends and share ideas, tips, and spinning stories. Saturday, 11:00 to 2:00. Hilltop Hanover Farm

Solstice Stories Come sit with us by the fire on Solstice Eve to hear winter tales. All ages welcome. Saturday, 3:00 to 4:30. Teatown Lake Reservation

Annual Christmas Bird Count Hike the trails to count wintering birds. The information gathered is compiled and sent to National Audubon which uses it to monitor species and trends in populations. Join birders from all over at dinner. Saturday, 5:30 pm. Teatown Lake Reservation

Slumdog Millionaire The Golden Globe nominee for Best Motion Picture, Slumdog Millionaire is the story of an illiterate 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai who enters India's version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire." Saturday and Sunday, multiple showings. Jacob Burns Film Center

Andrea and the Armenian Rug Riders Enjoy the classic rock of Andrea and the Armenian Rug Riders. Saturday, 9:30. 12 Grapes Music and Wine Bar

Historic Twelfth Night Experience a late 18th-century celebration of "Twelfth Night." The entire manor is candlelit and filled with the sound of live music. Satuday, 4:00 to 8:00. Van Cortlandt Manor

Gazebo Hanukkah Menorah Lighting All are invited to light the first candle celebrating Hanukkah at the Gazebo in Peekskill. Meet at the Treat Station for toy trains and sweets before walking to the Gazebo. Sunday, 3:15.

Clark Wolfe Cheese expert Clark Wolf discusses his newest book, American Cheeses: The Best Regional, Artisan, and Farmhouse Cheeses, Who Makes Them, and Where to Find Them. Sunday, 2:00. Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture

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