Talks and Workshops

This year is the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s voyage to America, when he explored the Northeast coast and entered the (future) Hudson River in pursuit of a Northwest Passage to the Far East. Find out “What Henry Hudson Knew and When Did He Know It” at a lecture at the Knapp House Saturday, April 25, at 2 p.m.

The Great Outdoors
Bird watching can be a great adventure, but it can also be frustrating and overwhelming to new birders. Come learn Basic Birding for Beginners at the Marshlands Conservancy, Sunday, April 19, at 9:30 a.m.

LWV Discussion On New Way of Electing President
The Rye, Rye Brook & Port Chester Chapter of the League of Women Voters is participating in a study on the advisability of a proposed plan for a National Public Vote (NPV) Compact.

Kids’ Corner
Want to play a mean guitar? Rye Rec is offering a spring series of lessons (April 15-June 3) for grades 5-12. Session I for beginners with some experience runs from 5-6 p.m.; Session II for real beginners runs from 6-7 p.m. Call 967-2535.

Save the Date
A sure sign of spring is The Little Garden Club of Rye's annual Daffodil Show, April 28, 2 to 3:30 p.m., at The Osborn Retirement Community. "Through the Lens," a photography show with two classes, “The Garden at a Glance” and “Zoomed-in”, will be featured at the same time. Both are open to the public. The event is free of charge.

The Rye Derby and the “Cone Man” Return

Derby Day begins at dawn for the “Cone Man,” just as it has for the past 21 years. Responsible for laying out the bright orange cones marking the route of the Rye YMCA’s annual Derby race, Cone Man takes his responsibility seriously.

Time to Rock
Rock Island Sound students will perform with a real band, in front of a live audience, on a real stage, including a professional PA system and lights Sunday, April 19, 5 p.m. at Rack ‘N’ Roll, 268 Atlantic Street in Stamford. Students will experience first hand the thrill of a live performance! Rock Island Sound Rejects will also perform a few numbers.

For a Good Cause
The Port Chester Carver Center’s spring benefit will be held Saturday, April 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the beautiful parish hall at the First Presbyterian Church at One West Putnam Avenue in Greenwich. As part of the church’s mission, it hosts events for nonprofit organizations in its newly refurbished space. This year’s theme is: Carver Center: The Heart & Soul of the Community.

Arts for All
The Maia String Quartet will perform the final concert of the Westchester Chamber Music Society's 2008-2009 season, Sunday, April 19, at 8 p.m. at Congregation Emanu-El of Westchester. On the program are quartets by Beethoven, Prokofiev, and Brahms. The Maia String Quartet is in residence at the University of Iowa and has been praised for its "pinpoint precision and elegance".

To Your Health
Learn to make healthy, easy family meals at a workshop with Gavin Pritchard, M.S., registered dietician and former executive chef. He’ll be at Wainwright House Thursday, April 23, 1-2 p.m. The free event is co-sponsored by the Rye Y. Call 967-6080 to reserve a spot.

Take the Tour
The Rye Women’s Interfaith Committee invites you to a guided tour of St. Nicholas of Myra Byzantine Catholic Church and Congregation Kol Ami April 27. Car pools will leave from The Parish House at Church of the Resurrection at 9:50 a.m. The group will stop for lunch at Sam’s of Gedney Way.
RSVP to Suzanne Brainard at 428-5915 or Sue Kraus at 939-7967.