Rye Writes
Lee Woodruff Throws Us a Lifeline
Like a fresh, bestirring sea breeze, Lee Woodruff’s first collection of essays and stories, “Perfectly Imperfect: A Life in Progress”, makes all of us voyagers feel good to still be here. Her combination of curiosity, levity and generosity of spirit are enough to keep us way above water.
Beyond Rye – A Brief Visit to Prague
A traveler to Prague quickly discovers that the capital of the Czech Republic is both wonderful and compact. Even though the city’s population of 1.2 million people is spread out over a large metropolitan area, almost everything of interest to tourists lies within the historic center.
Why in Rye?
One of the gateways to Rye is the corner of Midland and Peck Avenues. However, for what seems like an eternity, it has been the scene of a long drawn-out blemish.
Bedford Post: Serenity and Farmhouse Fare
Feel like taking a drive to the countryside on one of these long-awaited spring days? Bedford Post at 954 Old Post Road in the idyllic town of Bedford is a lovely destination for breakfast, lunch or dinner, only a half-hour away from Rye. Upon exiting 684, the scenic route is sprinkled with tree farms and horse stables.
A Little Rye History Capt. Manning and the ROTC
In 1979 the Rye City Board of Education voted to implement a “Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps” (NJROTC) Program in the high school. At the time, the plan was considered a daring step for Rye. The resolution barely passed, by a vote of 4 to 3.
Bringing Nature Home
What’s the difference between planting a Bradford pear or Kousa dogwood in your front yard and a large plastic palm tree? To a Viceroy butterfly or a Luna moth, it’s all the same. Since over 90% of all insects can only feed on very specific plants, nonnative “ornamentals” are exactly that.
A Collection of Good Scouts
More than 100 Rye Girl Scouts and their parents recently enjoyed an afternoon of ice skating at Playland Ice Casino, the setting for their 2009 community event. To participate, the girls were asked to bring a donation of infant formula and/or any size diapers and pull-ups.
Morsels on Rye
Weddings
Births
Engagements
Galas
Five From Rye Run to Cure Crohn’s and Colitis
Five Rye residents were among 30 local participants who ran the ING Miami Half Marathon to raise money for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. Dubbed “Team Challenge”, the group trained vigorously and ended up raising over $170,000 for research to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
DWI Awareness Event
New York - Presbyterian Hospital’s Westchester Division, at 21 Bloomingdale Road, White Plains, will hold a DWI Awareness Fair Thursday, April 16, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
A Monumental Exhibit of French Bronzes at the Met
“Cast in Bronze: French Sculpture from Renaissance to Revolution”, a special exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is one for the ages. There hasn’t been a major exhibit of French bronzes for 40 years and you won’t want to miss this one. Ten years in the making, the exhibit was organized by the Louvre, where it first opened, the Met, and the Getty Museum in Los Angeles, where it goes next.
One Hundredth Day, One Hundred $100 Paintings at Studio Sale
Award-winning artist Miriam Schulman will celebrate her studio’s hundred-day anniversary by hosting an Open Studio of her work April 17, from 7-10 p.m., at her studio in Scarsdale. A selection of her work, from finished oils to charcoal studies, will be on sale for $100 or less. This is a great way to collect fine original art at a great value.
