Tree Lighting, Holiday Tea, Open House and Book Giveaway

Arthur Manor Holiday Sing and Tree Lighting 2012: The Arthur Manor Neighborhood Association invites the Scarsdale community to join with neighbors, family and friends at Davis Park on Sunday, December 9th at 3:00 pm as we come together to celebrate each other and this special time of year. Hot cocoa will be served during the holiday sing with songs of the season including Christmas and Chanukah favorites. The annual event concludes with the lighting of the holiday tree. Cookie donations are encouraged; both store bought or home made are welcome (no nuts please). Questions? Please contact Felicia Block at f_liss@hotmail.com.

Holiday Tea: The Scarsdale Woman's Exchange is having a Holiday Dessert and Tea Party on December 13, 2012 from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. There will be a boutique, entertainment, wonderful desserts and raffle prizes. It will be held at The Scarsdale Woman's Club. at 37 Drake Rd.. Scarsdale. Price of admission is $30. and checks should be mailed to Scarsdale Woman's Exchange at 33 Harwood Court, Scarsdale, NY 10583. Space is limited so please respond promptly.

Wayside Cottage Holiday Open House: step back in time and come tour historic Wayside Cottage. The Junior League of Central Westchester (JLCW) will be hosting a holiday open house on Sunday, December 16th from 1pm – 3pm. Wayside Cottage located at 1039 Post Road will be decorated with authentic colonial decorations and tours will be offered by costumed guides.

Wayside Cottage which is listed on the National Registry of Historic Sites has grown from a one-room farmhouse built in the late 1600s, to an inn, tavern and post office. In 1853, Wayside Cottage and its land became part of the Butler Family's country estate which was later deeded to the Village of Scarsdale in 1919 to create an historical park, to preserve the cottage and to provide a center for civic use. The JLCW has been the loyal custodian of Wayside Cottage since 1953.

All are welcome and admission is free. For more information call 914-723-6130 or email jlcw@verizon.net.

Book Giveaway: It's hard to throw a book away, but Operation Bookshelf at the Scarsdale Women's Club has been inundated with book donations and they just don't have enough room to store them all. As a result, Operation Bookshelf will be offering collectors and readers, various categories of books at no charge. Initially, they are clearing out philosophy books and all language books except Spanish. They are mainly in need of children's books and fiction. If you are downsizing your collections, these can be dropped off at the carriage house at 37 Drake Road behind the Scarsdale Women's Club. For further information, call Marilyn 914-636-4958.