From a field hockey fundraiser and Halloween festivities to a community tag sale and educational programs, Yorktown has plenty happening this week. Here are some local events and activities to mark on your calendar.
The Sheridan Gorman Heart of Yorktown Cup will take place Saturday, Oct. 17, at Yorktown High School, with the JV game at 10 a.m. and varsity game at 3 p.m.
The field hockey event will honor the memory of Sheridan Gorman and celebrate friendship, kindness and sportsmanship. The Sheridan Gorman Foundation will award scholarships to one Yorktown senior and one Lakeland senior, with proceeds from the event supporting the scholarships.
Commemorative T-shirts will also be sold as part of the fundraiser at zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/tshirts-sheridan-gorman-heart-of-yorktown-cup. Shirts can be picked up at Yorktown High School Oct. 14 or 15 from 4 to 7 p.m.
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The Yorktown Lions Halloween Parade and Carnival will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Yorktown Fire House. Participants will march to Jack DeVito Field at Veterans Plaza for outdoor Halloween activities, a costume showcase, hayrides and entertainment. The event is co-sponsored by Yorktown Parks & Recreation and is free for Yorktown residents. No registration is required.
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The Yorktown High School Band, Orchestra and Choir will host a community tag sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Yorktown High School. Proceeds will support student music programs, equipment and trips. Gently used items will be accepted for donation from 2:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the high school.
They cannot accept baby items, except clothing; stuffed animals; upholstered furniture; mattresses; pillows; or exercise equipment.
For more information, contact Band Director Emily Kluga at ekluga@yorktown.org, Choir Director Andrea Stock at astock@yorktown.org or Orchestra Director Meghan Ryan at mryan@yorktown.org. For additional information, call 914-243-805.
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Lakeland Central School District will administer the PSAT to all 11th-grade students Wednesday, Oct. 21. The district will cover the cost. Juniors should report at their regular start time; seniors will meet with counselors for college essay support and mock interviews, while freshmen and sophomores will report for first period at 10:45 a.m.
Chabad of Yorktown, 2629 Old Yorktown Road, Yorktown Heights, holds weekly Shabbat services Saturday mornings, followed by a community Kiddush luncheon. The center also offers Hebrew school for children ages 5-13, with no synagogue membership required. Register at ChabadYorktown.com/HebrewSchool.
The JLI Torah course “How Happiness Thinks — Unlocking Jewish Wisdom for a Joyful Life” will meet Wednesdays, Oct. 21-Nov. 25, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., in person or online. Register online or call 914-962-1111.
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