A Holiday Ode and Holiday Happenings in Scarsdale

Holiday Ode to Scarsdale
Written by Scarsdale Poet Laureate Deborah Skolnik

'Twas the holiday season
and amidst the good cheer,
Scarsdalians looked back on
one heck of a year.

The tax reval left some folks
feeling the pinch.
It seems like our fair town
was struck by the Grinch!

The Greenacres school plan
was just too demanding,
and so the old building
was simply left standing.

The CNC's nominee
was too late with his forms.
Someone else became trustee:
so much for the norms!

Yet for each Scarsdale shocker,
upset, or to-do,
some moments of pure,
shining triumph shone through.

A 6-year-old's note
about the Syrian drama
led him to the White House,
where he met Obama!

And our teachers and students
got a much-needed lift
from the Schools Foundation's
awesome $1.46 million gift.

Plus you have to agree
this is simply divine:
Candy and Cards' Emily Hirsch
turned a young ninety-nine.

Whenever things happen,
whatever the scoop,
10583.com's working
to keep you in the loop!

Happy holidays to all
from Joanne and the crew--
We hope 2017
brings only good news for you.

Breakfast with Santa

(Pictured here) Young families gathered in the cafeteria of Scarsdale High School on Saturday morning December 10th to enjoy crafts, a pancake breakfast and a visit with Santa.
Kids as young as 3 months were on hand for a photo opp with Santa and a brief conversation about what they were expecting him to bring them. They had fun decorating gingerbread me and chowing down on pancakes provided by Langes of Scarsdale. The event was sponsored by the Scarsdale Recreation Department and Scarsdale Chamber of Commerce.

All Community Carol Sing Along at Hitchcock Church

On Sunday December 11th, The Reverend Pete D. Jones welcomed the community at large to the Annual All Community Carol Sing-Along at Hitchcock Church. Under the musical direction of Minister of Music Dr. John T. King, the evening began with a prelude from Donna Elaine's Flute Choir. Dr. King then led the filled sanctuary in a full complement of traditional Christmas songs, with a pause halfway through for the Hitchcock Handbell Choir's rendition of "Carol of the Bells."

The musical portion of the evening concluded as the gathering processed outside to sing "Silent Night" as the great Christmas tree at the foot of Greenacres Avenue was lit to the accompaniment of a gentle snowfall.

Afterwards, all were welcomed indoors for a delicious reception with hot hors d'oeuvres, wine, and holiday desserts, while children enjoyed an array of Christmas craft projects topped off by a visit from Santa Claus.