From holiday shopping and live performances to Thanksgiving food drives and community cleanups, Yorktown has plenty of events and activities on tap in the coming weeks. Here's a look at what's happening around town.
Thrifty Me will host its annual Holiday Boutique from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 13-14 in Room 104 at the Albert A. Capellini Community & Cultural Center, 1974 Commerce St. The sale will feature new and vintage items. All proceeds will benefit the First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown Food Pantry.
Yorktown High School will present two performances of its fall drama, “She Kills Monsters,” on Nov. 13 and 14. Both performances will begin at 7 p.m. in the Yorktown High School auditorium. Admission is free.
Carla Lynne Hall and Jim Keyes of Carla & Keyes will present a free concert exploring the aftermath of the American Revolution through original songs, historical storytelling and familiar American music. The performance is the final concert in the Town of Yorktown Heritage Preservation Commission’s Yorktown 250 series. The concert begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown, 2880 Crompond Rd.
The Yorktown Lions Club’s annual holiday turkey drive is underway. Residents can donate turkeys, hams or cash at upcoming collections: Nov. 18 at Uncle Giuseppe’s in Yorktown, 3 to 6:30 p.m.; Nov. 20 at Acme in Yorktown, 3 to 6:30 p.m.; and Nov. 23 at Jack DeVito Field Veterans Plaza, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monetary donations can also be made through the club’s website.
The Yorktown Heights Volunteer Fire Department is collecting donations for its 11th annual Thanksgiving meal delivery program, which provides meals to seniors, veterans and families in need. Volunteers prepared and delivered approximately 200 meals last year. Donations of stuffing, canned cranberry sauce, canned green beans and turkey gravy can be dropped off through Nov. 22 at the Commerce Street fire station, 1916 Commerce St. Turkey breasts (not whole turkeys) and supermarket gift cards are also needed. To arrange those donations, email jwilson@yorktownfire.org. Firefighters will prepare the meals Nov. 25 and deliver them Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26.
Yorktown Stage presents the musical “Annie” Nov. 14-29 at Yorktown Stage in Yorktown Heights, celebrating the show’s 50th anniversary. The production stars Valentina Miller as Annie, Broadway performer Monica M. Wemitt as Miss Hannigan and Adam Kaster as Oliver Warbucks. For performance dates, showtimes and tickets, visit yorktownstage.org.
Volunteers are invited to help clean up the community on Saturday, Nov. 21. To register, call the Refuse and Recycling Department at 914-245-4438 so crews know where to collect orange litter bags. Cleanup supplies are available at the department office weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants are encouraged to email photos of their cleanup efforts to the town and Yorktown News at yorktownnews@halstonmedia.com for possible publication.
Residents can drop off materials from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in front of the Yorktown Police Department.
This experience is underway at FDR State Park in Yorktown Heights through Nov. 29. The nighttime woodland trail features scenes inspired by the “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” films, with interactive experiences and spell-casting activities. Timed-entry tickets start at $35.90 for adults and $28.90 for children. For dates, tickets and more information, visit hpforbiddenforestexperience.com/westchester.
Genesis Jewelers’ 11th annual children’s diaper drive runs through Dec. 12. The store is accepting disposable diapers of any size or brand, including from opened packages, and will kick off the drive by donating 5,000 diapers. Donations can be dropped off at 32 Triangle Center in Yorktown Heights or ordered online for delivery to the store.
The town will collect bagged leaves only on designated dates during the fall leaf season. Leaves must be placed in 30-gallon biodegradable paper bags. Branches will not be collected. Collection is scheduled for Nov. 13 in Sections 4 and 5; Nov. 16 in Sections 1 and 7; and Nov. 17 in Section 6.
The American Red Cross (ARC) and the New York Blood Center (NYBC) report a critical need for blood donations. Here are upcoming opportunities in the area:
Jefferson Valley Mall, Lower Level, 650 Lee Blvd., Yorktown Heights: Monday, Nov. 16, noon to 6 p.m. (NYBC)
Walter Panas High School, PAC Lobby, 300 Croton Ave., Cortlandt Manor: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (NYBC)
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