Host families needed
ASSE International Student Exchange is now accepting applications from host families for the 2010-2011 academic year. By hosting a foreign exchange student from Germany, France, Spain, Mexico, Scandinavia, Portugal, Czech Republic, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and former Soviet Union countries, you provide a rewarding opportunity to a special teenager. These personable and academically select exchange students are bright, curious and anxious to learn about this country through living as part of a family, attending high school and sharing their own culture and language with their newly adopted host family. All students are well screened, insured, speak English and come with their own spending money. The students arrive from their home country shortly before school begins and return at the end of the school year.
Host families provide room and board and guidance for their new son or daughter while experiencing the joy of watching a child grow academically and culturally. Each exchange student expects to bear his or her share of the household responsibilities as well as be included in normal family activities.  When sharing your home with a student from another culture, your lives are enriched forever by your new lifelong friendship!
Couples, single parents and families without children are encouraged to apply. For additional information about hosting an ASSE exchange student call Amy at 1-800-677-2773. Also, visit www.asse.com for additional opportunities through ASSE!

Child Safety Seat Check Event
The Tuckahoe Police Department presents another Child Safety Seat Check Event on Saturday, Aug. 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Village Hall, 65 Main St. Child safety technicians will inspect and install child safety seats and instruct parents and caregivers on proper usage and installation. For more information, call 961-4800.
Designer Showhouse benefiting CPW postponed
The Designer Showhouse of Westchester presented by Cerebral Palsy of Westchester will be postponed until spring 2011. 
The Showhouse will now take place in spring 2011 in Westchester County. Confirmed date will be released later this year. Proceeds will benefit Cerebral Palsy of Westchester, Rye Brook, NY.
The Designer Showhouse of Westchester will feature over 30 of America’s top designers and decorative artists to create a design masterpiece.
For more information, contact Stephanie Russo, (914) 937-3800 ext. 411, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.cpwestchester.org.
25th anniversary celebration at La Panetiere
Join La Panetiere in Rye, 530 Milton Road, to celebrate with a 5-course tasting dinner and a complimentary glass of champagne with dessert on the night of your choice starting through Sunday, Aug. 29.
The price per person is $72 and optional wine pairing is available; RSVP by calling (914) 967-8140.

Tuckahoe Challenge Road Race
The 34th Tuckahoe Challenge Road Race will take place on Sunday, Sept 12. Thanks to the continued support of the Hudson Valley Bank for partnering with the Village of Tuckahoe on the Road Race. There will be a 1-mile and 5-mile race. “The Challenge” is to do both races but you are invited to do either race as well. There will be many awards and thanks to the generosity of some of our local businesses, we will raffle off wonderful prizes. T-shirts will be given to the first 200 entrants.
The 1-mile race will begin at 9 a.m. and the 5-mile race will begin at
9:30 a.m. Check-in and registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Tuckahoe Community Center at 71 Columbus Ave. Save money and register in advance.
Registration forms and details of the Tuckahoe Challenge Road Race may be found at Tuckahoe Village Hall, the local libraries or on the Tuckahoe Village website under the announcement scroll at www.tuckahoe.com.
Any questions please call Tuckahoe Village Hall at (914) 961-3100 x 4.

Children’s open auditions for “Nutcracker”
Boys and girls ages 5-13 are invited to audition on Saturday, Sept. 11 and Sunday, Sept. 12 for roles in the Purchase College Conservatory of Dance production of Nutcracker ’10. Auditions will be held in Studio E of the Dance building at Purchase College throughout the day according to the schedule below.  The campus is located at 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase.
Children who audition should have some previous dance experience and be no taller than five feet. Dance attire or sweatpants should be worn to audition. Boys are encouraged to audition. Some dancers may be requested to remain for the next audition group or return for a callback audition on Sunday Sept. 12.
Rehearsals will begin Oct. 5 and will vary from one to three rehearsals per week, depending on the role in which the children are cast. A parents meeting will be held on Sunday, Sept. 26 at 2:30 p.m. in the Dance Building to announce casting decisions, discuss Nutcracker ’10 policies and register dancers. A parent /guardian of each dancer selected must attend this meeting.
The audition schedule is as follows:
Saturday, Sept. 11
Group 1  (7-8 yrs old as of Sept. 1, 2010)
Registration 9:15 a.m. - audition 10 a.m.-noon
Group 2 (9-10 yrs old as of Sept. 1, 2010)
Registration 12:30 p.m. – audition 1-3 p.m.
Group 3 (11-13 yrs. Old as of Sept. 1, 2010)
Registration 2:45 p.m. - audition 3:15-4 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 12
Group 1 (5-6 yrs old as of Sept. 1, 2010)
Children attend one of three ½ hour sessions
Registration 12:30 p.m. - audition 1-3 p.m.
Callback audition
Registration 3 p.m. – audition 3:30-4:30 p.m.
For further information call the Nutcracker’10 hotline at 914-251-6803.utcracker’10 hotline at 914-251-6803.
Fall classes at New Rochelle YMCA
The fall class session at the New Rochelle YMCA begins Monday, Sept. 13.  Classes are offered in Aquatics, Fitness and Youth Sports. Registration for the classes began on Aug. 9.  
Fall swim classes are offered for all ages beginning with parent and child programs 6 months and up. Classes are held during the week and on Saturdays. Adult and teen swim lessons are offered at several times during the week. The New Rochelle YMCA Sailfish Swim team begins this September.  Interested parties should contact the YMCA Aquatic department, 914-632-1818 ext. 14.
Adult aquatic fitness programs are offered throughout the week.  Classes include aquacise, water walking and the Arthritis Foundation Aquatic program. Adult fitness classes are offered at several convenient times.   
Youth sports programs include karate, basketball and indoor soccer.
Additional information about these programs can be received by calling the YMCA at
632-1818.  

Yard Sale, Antique Road Show
There will be an Eastchester Town Yard Sale and Antique Road Show on Sunday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lake Isle Country Club. Bring your favorite family heirloom and have it appraised for a fee as there will be antique vendors, new items, old and gently used…something for everyone.
Table costs $45 (you will get $5 back if your spot is cleaned of any garbage and or debris) and all proceeds will benefit the Eastchester/Tuckahoe Beautification Committees. For more information email us This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call Sue at 961-3100 ext. 4.
Interfaith council meeting
The fall BIC (Bronxville, Eastchester, Tuckahoe Interfaith Council) Meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 4 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Scarsdale. The meeting will be held in the Dunn Room at IHM rectory. Park in the school parking lot, and enter by the main door on Carman Road. Refreshments will be provided. One clergy and one layperson from each congregation are invited. Please share this information with a friend.
Community members who would like to learn more about BIC or to request a copy of the charter can e-mail or call BIC’s Formational Chairs: Rev. Dr. Robert Hartwell at 914-337-0207 (1022) or Rabbi Morris W. Barzilai at (914) 664-1727 or e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Annual Touch-A-Truck event
The Junior League of Bronxville will hold its Second Annual Touch-A-Truck fundraising event, Saturday, Sept. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception School Field located at 65 Winterhill Road and White Plains Road (Rte 22) in Tuckahoe. The cost is $25 per family. The family-friendly event will be open to the public and will include over a dozen trucks and other vehicles for children of all ages to climb on, learn about and explore hands on with an opportunity for kids to meet local firefighters! There will be arts and crafts tables hosted by kid friendly Citibabes and Kidville, rides, games and delicious, kid-friendly food and beverage offerings from Scarsdale Pizza Station, Mezza Luna and Chester Heights Pastry. Touch-a-Truck promises to be a unique and exciting family event that can’t be missed.
For further information, visit www.jlbronxville.org. If you are interested in joining the Junior League of Bronxville, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Sound Shore Writers Group
The Sound Shore Writers Group meets at The Rye Arts Center every other Thursday evening and now has openings for new members. If interested or for more information, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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