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CORTLANDT, N.Y. There are plenty of ways to ring in the holidays in and around Cortlandt. A sprinkling of tree-lighting ceremonies and traditional Christmas music and plays should keep anyone smiling through holiday shopping trips.
Friday, December 2
Old Mill Singers Anniversary and Holiday This classical chorale group focuses on lighter fare, and will ask the audience to sing along. The concert runs both Friday and Saturday, and is held at the Ossining High School. Parking is free, and admission is $10 for children under 12 years old and seniors, and $15 for adults. Thee will also be free refreshments. For more information, contact Membership Chairperson Sharon Brana at oldmillsingers@gmail.com, or (914) 762-3765.
West Point Band Hudson Valley Holiday The West point Band will present its popular holiday series on Friday and Saturday night. Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, and 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Eisenhower Hall Theater. Contact (845) 938-2617 for more information, or visit their website to download free tickets. http://www.westpoint.edu/band/
Christmas Past, Present, and Yet-to-Come The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival will bring Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol to life. Performances will be held in the Mansion at Boscobel, tickets are $75. Performances on Fridays are Dec. 2, 9 and 16 at 7 p.m., and Saturdays on Dec. 3, 10 and 17 at 6 p.m. The performance will be followed by a special holiday celebration feast and libations in the lower hall. http://www.hvshakespeare.org/ Call (845) 809-5750 for more information, or visit their website.
Make it, Stake it, Bake it Holiday Auction Make your favorite crafts, cookies or bring your best manicured plants to the Hendrick Hudson High School Library at 7 p.m. This fundraiser can spice up your holiday shopping and help you share your specialties. Items will be auctioned to the audience, and baked goods will be set out share during the auction. Email colleen.blair@henhudschools.org for more information, or call Beth Dorsa at (914) 739-1490.
Saturday, December 3
Peekskill Tree Lighting Kick off the holiday season in the City of Peekskill, as the Christmas tree is lit up. The lighting will take place at 5 p.m. in the Gazebo on Division Street and Park Street in downtown Peekskill.
The ABCs of Antique Care Historical Hudson Valley presents this how-to guide at caring for antiques. Special focus will be placed on the care and storage of textiles, paper documents, and books. Learn about materials and processes that reflect best museum practice, yet are accessible and attainable in a home setting. The class starts at 10 a.m., and runs until 12:30 p.m. Admission is $35 per person, $25 for HHV members, and will be held at 639 Bedford Road, Pocantico Hills. Call (914) 631-8200 for reservations.
Sunday, December 4
Buchanan Tree Lighting Join friends and family at the Village Circle in Buchanan for singing, raffles, giveaways, cookies, hot chocolate and, of course, the lighting of the Christmas tree and Santa Claus. The ceremony begins at 4:45 p.m.
Blood Drive The Blood Mobile will be at Croton-Harmon High School from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Babysitters will be present and refreshments will be served. Transportation is provided. Call Carol at (914) 271-7645, or Jo Ann, at (914) 271-5529 for more information. Or email commnunityblooddrive@gmail.com
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