Friday, February 13, 2009

Weekend Picks

The best activities and things to do this weekend in northern Westchester:

Native American Toys Corn-husk dolls (or warriors) were a staple of Native American childhood. Kids can learn how to make their own creations to add to their toy chests. Saturday, 1:00. Croton Point Park Nature Center

Great Backyard Bird Count Learn the art of watching birds while helping us to get counts of the numbers of birds visiting our feeders. Saturday, 9:30; Sunday, 1:00. Westmoreland Sanctuary

Valentine's Day Dance Come kick up your heels with The Moonshiners and benefit the Peekskill Education Foundation. Saturday, 7:00 to 10:00. Peekskill Coffee House

A Celebration of Hope Celebrate Valentine's Day with jazz great Kirk Whalum. Join us for this unforgettable benefit concert in support of the Stroke of Hope Foundation and its work to support stroke survivors. Saturday, 8:00. Paramount Center for the Arts

Night Hike Bring a special someone for a night hike that is sure to warm the blood and open your eyes to nature at night. Join us for mulled cider afterward in the Nature Center. Saturday, 7:00. Teatown Lake Reservation

Casablanca Start off your romantic evening with one of the greatest love stories of all time. We’ll have Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman’s pure onscreen electricity—and a champagne and cheese reception after the screening. Saturday, 5:00. Jacob Burns film Center

Duchess Di and the Distractions Enjoy the blues and swing of Duchess Di and the Distractions. Saturday, 9:30. 12 Grapes Music and Wine Bar

Story Time at the Farm Kids can enjoy a good yarn as they learn about the animals. Sunday, 1:00. Muscoot Farm

For the Love of Art Catch the opening reception of the exhibition at the Hat Factory. See Wednesday's post for details. Sunday2:00 to 5:00. For the Love of Art

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