Summer may be winding down, but there’s still plenty to do in and around Mahopac through the end of August. Here are some highlights for this weekend and next week, along with a look at what’s ahead in September.
Mahopac Public Library will present “Unearthing Woodstock: Archaeology and the Legacy of a Cultural Revolution at White Lake” at noon Saturday, Aug. 22, in the third-floor Community Room.
The presentation will examine the legendary 1969 festival through archaeological research, historical study and artifacts left behind by attendees. The program is for adults 18 and older, and registration is required. For more information or to register, visit mahopaclibrary.org.
Mahopac Public Library will hold a Pop Culture Night for students in grades 6-12 at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24, in the third-floor Community Room.
Participants may wear and display cosplay creations, take photos with themed backdrops and watch a concert featuring virtual performer Hatsune Miku. Crafts, snacks and a giveaway are also planned. Registration is required. Visit mahopaclibrary.org for more information.
Children in kindergarten through fifth grade may design and create up to three stickers during a Drop-In Sticker Studio from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, in the Garden View Room at Mahopac Public Library.
Participants may create original designs or use provided stencils. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Registration is not required. For more information, visit mahopaclibrary.org.
Mahopac Public Library will showcase dinosaur-themed short films created by area teenagers Tuesday, Aug. 25, in the third-floor Community Room. Seating begins at 5:45 p.m., followed by screenings at 6 p.m.
Each film will run no longer than five minutes. Registration is required. For more information, visit mahopaclibrary.org.
The Recreation and Parks Dept. will host its annual Movies in the Meadow series at Camarda Park, 226 Seminary Hill Road, Carmel. Movies begin at dusk and are free for town residents. The next showing is "Ferris Bueller’s Day Off" on Aug. 28. For more info, call 845-628-7888.
The Lake Mahopac Rotary Club will host its Pizza & Brew Fundraiser from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, at the Mahopac Firehouse, 741 Route 6. The event will feature pizza, local brews, a 50/50 raffle and a competition to determine the best meatballs in town. The meatball competition will run from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Admission is $20 per person, with children under 10 admitted free. Proceeds will support the Rotary Club’s community giving.
Mahopac Public Library will host “A Dewey Celebration” at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, in the Garden View Room.
Ms. Cindy will share her book “Dewey the Doodlebug,” illustrated by her daughter. Signed copies will be available for purchase following the presentation. The program is intended for children ages 3 and older, who must be accompanied by a responsible caregiver. For more information, visit mahopaclibrary.org.
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to celebrate the end of the summer reading program with karaoke, photographs, cookie cake and snacks at 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, in the third-floor Community Room at Mahopac Public Library.
Registration is required. For more information, visit mahopaclibrary.org.
Mahopac Public Library will offer a five-week meditation series beginning at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, in the third-floor Community Room. For registration information and additional details, visit the library’s events calendar at mahopaclibrary.org/events.
Fireboats of the FDNY
Author David A. Rocco will discuss the history of the New York City Fire Department’s fireboats at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, in the third-floor Community Room at Mahopac Public Library.
The presentation will examine how fireboats have been used for rescue and recovery operations, transporting first responders, breaking ice and responding to emergencies along the city’s approximately 500 miles of shoreline. The program is intended for adults 18 and older. For more information, visit mahopaclibrary.org.
The Putnam County Feast of San Gennaro and Carnival will be held Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 10-13, at Veterans Memorial Park, 201 Gipsy Trail Road, Carmel.
The festival will feature carnival rides, Italian food, live music and entertainment. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday. A statue procession will take place at 6 p.m. Thursday, and a car show is planned for Saturday. Sunday’s activities will include a children’s market from noon to 4 p.m. and live music beginning at 3 p.m.
The event’s 50/50 raffle will benefit GiGi’s Playhouse, which serves individuals with Down syndrome and their families. For more information, visit putnamcountyfeastofsangennaro.com.
The Yorktown Grange Fair returns Sept. 11-13 for its 102nd year at the Yorktown Grange Fairgrounds, 99 Moseman Road, Yorktown Heights. This year’s “Goats, Games & Good Times!” celebration will feature Blue Ribbon contests, livestock, live music, midway rides, vendors, food, craft beer, hayrides, a tractor parade, children’s entertainment and a new mechanical bull ride. Admission is $15 per carload. For more information, contest rules or volunteer opportunities, visit yorktowngrangefair.org.
All are welcome to join the annual non-sectarian service in the beautiful 166-year-old Union Valley Chapel (743 Union Valley Road, Mahopac) at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. There will be light refreshments and an opportunity to socialize afterward.
The Carmel Farmers Market at Lake Mahopac will be held 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday except Sept. 6 through Oct. 18 at Chamber Park (953 South Lake Blvd.) in Mahopac. From fresh local finds to delicious treats and community favorites, the market has become a favorite weekend destination for residents and visitors alike.
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