Scarsdale Swimmers Shine at County Meet
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Scarsdale swimmers were among the competitors at the 90th annual County meet at Playland Pool on August 3-6.
High point winners from Scarsdale, swimming for their various clubs, were:
Aidan Lee - 1st place high point 10 and under (10u) boys - placed 1st in the 50 free and 50 back and 2nd in the 50 breast (Wykagyl)
Justin DiSanto -2nd place high point 11 - 12 boys - placed 2nd in the 50 free, 50 back and 50 breast and 3rd in the 50 fly (Wykagyl)
Anya Pabby - tied for 1st place high point 11 - 12 girls - placed 1st in the 50 free, 2nd in 50 fly, 3rd in the 50 back, 6th in the 13 & under 200 IM (Scarsdale Town Pool)
Other highlights from finals each night:
Joy Jiang - 1st place in 50 fly and 50 back for 11 - 12 girls and set a new county record in 50 back (Joy only swam 2 races because she left to compete in a Senior Zones meet) - STP
Scottie Berridge - 1st place in 100 breast and 8th in the 100 fly for 17 and under girls - Wykagyl
Megan Lee - 2nd place in 50 breast for 11 - 12 girls - Wykagyl
Ryan Lee - 4th place in 100 breast and 5th in 100 back for 17 and under boys - Wykagyl
Brendan Lee - 3rd place in 200 IM (13 u boys), 6th place 100 back and 5th place 100 breast for 13 - 14 boys - Wykagyl
Harrison Lambert - 3rd in 50 fly for 10 u boys and 5th in boys 10 and under 50 yard freestyle.
Community Center Board Offers Refunds
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The Executive Committee for the Scarsdale Community Center is offering refunds to those who donated toward the effort. Here's how to secure yours:
August 5, 2015
Dear SCC Member,
We have not written to you for some time anticipating that we could report progress on our effort to raise funds for the construction of the Scarsdale Community Center. Unfortunately, our fund raising effort started at the time of the recession and it was very hard to gain any traction.
To date, we have shown community support by reaching our goal in membership deposits from charter members, produced a site feasibility study, agreed upon a particular site (adjacent to the outdoor pool) and prepared preliminary architectural plans and a construction cost estimate for the proposed facility at that site.
We continue to believe that there is a need and support for a community center in Scarsdale. But, in order to move forward, we need new volunteers to help with a significant fundraising effort. If you are interested in participating, you should contact us at scarsdalecommunitycenter@mail.com.
In the interim, the executive committee has decided that it is best to refund your money at this time. If you have moved since you sent us your deposit, please let us know your new address so we can successfully return your deposit. Please email mslonner@earthlink.net your new address.
Everyone who has made a deposit will receive their money back – except for those who gave consent for their funds to be used for operational expenses and/or design studies. We have routinely provided refunds for everyone who has requested his or her deposit back. There are occasions when the refund took some time. We are all volunteers in this organization and we ask for your patience in this effort.
The purpose of collecting your deposits was to prove community support for SCC. We have done this. Should we succeed in raising sufficient capital funds, we will contact all of you again and allow you to re-submit your deposit and continue as a charter member of the SCC.
We want to thank you for your support over the years. We also want to thank the many volunteers who have worked so hard to try to make the SCC a reality. In particular, we are indebted to Robert Macy, Neil Bicknell, Robert November and Edward Morgan, who have chaired our efforts. Their time commitments were enormous and done quietly without seeking personal recognition.
We hope to hear from you soon if you want to volunteer for the fund raising phase of this project or if you have moved. Again, thanks for your support while we pursued this wonderful goal of a Scarsdale Community Center.
Sincerely,
The Executive Committee of the Scarsdale Community Center
Fourth of July Fun
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Fireworks will go off tonight, July 1 at the Scarsdale Pool Complex at 9:15 pm. A fee of $2 will be charged to anyone entering the pool after 5 pm. Non-pool members can enter after 5. Park at the pool or at Crossway, across the stree. There will be a DJ from 5:30 – 10 pm and O'Neill's will be open to purchase dinner, snacks and drinks.
Arthur Manor July Fourth Celebration:
The Arthur Manor Neighborhood Association will hold its annual July Fourth celebration and parade Saturday, July 4, with lineup for marchers in the parade at 9:15 am at the corner of Bell and Sprague Roads. The parade will start promptly at 9:45 am. Children participating in the parade can dress in patriotic costumes or decorate their bicycles, tricycles, wagons or strollers.
The celebration continues at Davis Park with a brief ceremony, field games and refreshments. Volunteers or contributed baked goods are welcome. To help, please contact Margaret Marcus at 723-0807 (peggylou99@aol.com) or Matt Martin at 723-1455 (matthew.martin@pattoneakins.com).
Greenacres July 4th Celebration
The Greenacres Neighborhood Association will hold their annual 4rh of July celebration on Saturday July 4th at the Greenacres Field from 9 am to noon.
The day begins at 9 with bagels and cream cheese, doughnuts, watermelon, lemonade and coffee for all.
Kids of all ages, and grown-ups too can participate in the games that start at 9:30 am. There will be a spoon race, 3-leged sack race, a dash, foul shots and a candy hunt. At 11:15 there will be a patriotic program followed by the traditional Greenacres Gallop. The Fire Department will be on hand to super soak the crowd.
The event is free and all Greenacres residents are welcome.
Greenacres Field
Saturday July 4 from 9 am to noon.
For more information contact Kevin Higgins at 420-3314 or by email at higgins400@aol.com.
Carnival Day at the Scarsdale Pool:
There will be a carnival day at the Scarsdale Pool on Saturday, July 4th (Rain Date: July 5th) from 11 am to 4 pm. A fun-filled day of picnicking, carnival attractions, DJ entertainment and aquatic activities are planned, including a 30 –foot inflatable ride. Uncle Sam will make an appearance and Pooh Bear too. Bring the kids – balloons will be given out.
Local Kids to Perform in ANNIE JR. at Tarrytown Music Hall
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It's show time at the Tarrytown Music Hall! Eight children from the Scarsdale/Eastchester area were cast in the 20th Anniversary Random Farms Kids' Theater production of Annie JR that runs from July 24-August 1.
Based on the TONY award winning musical, Annie JR. is the beloved tale of little orphan Annie's quest to find a family in the middle of the big city. The musical features classic show stoppers such as It's The Hard Knock Life, You're Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile, and Tomorrow.
There are four casts (A, B, C, and D). Olivia Reich (orphan ensemble) is in Cast A. Andrea Canas (apple seller/servant), Megan Gallagher (Pepper), Sophia Krembs (orphan ensemble), Isabella Miller (orphan ensemble), and Carly Waldman (Molly) are in Cast B. Caitlyn Kops (Tessie) and Alyssa Marvin (Peaches) are in Cast C. See show times and dates by cast below.
Nine-year-old Sophia Krembs is really excited to be an orphan in the show. "I like being on stage and I like singing," she said. "I love how I get to stand on a bed and scrub the floors while we sing in Hard Knock Life. The choreography is really special." Carly Waldman, age 7, is in her first Random Farms main stage show and is playing Molly, the youngest orphan. "The production feels so professional," she reported. "My character gets to scream at the other orphans while she pretends to be Miss Hannigan, the orphanage director, and it's so funny!" She added, "We're trying to make it the best production of Annie Jr. ever and I think everyone will love it- little kids, older kids, grown-ups, and even boys."
Anya Wallach is Executive Director of the Random Farms Kids' Theater. Ms. Wallach started the theater company in 1995 when she was just 16 years old. It has grown into a large, successful, not-for-profit theater company. She also recently wrote a book series called "StageStruck!," an adorable fictional book series about a girl who starts her own theater company as a pre-teen (and a must read for any young reader who has an interest in theater). I was able to chat with her a bit about the upcoming show.
I've seen Annie before and I've even seen it on Broadway. Why should I come see the Random Farms production of Annie Jr. at Tarrytown Music Hall?
This summer's production is special because it will feature costumes from the original 1982 film and the original Broadway production. And then there's the real dog we have playing Sandy. I think audience members always get excited to see a real dog on stage and Phil Collins (Sandy's real name!) is pretty spectacular. It amazes me how this show never gets old. There is always a new generation of kids that are excited to see it and perform in it. It even appeals to older kids and parents because so many of them grew up with it. There's a new version produced somewhere every decade or so either on Broadway, a made-for-TV version, or a new feature film that has helped to keep the musical alive.
Many of the Random Farms shows are by sign-up so everyone can have a chance to experience and participate in theater, which is great. The main stage show (such as Annie Jr.) is different because it is by audition only. What was the process like?
The auditions for this show were competitive but it's always fun for me to see what each of our young performers brings to the table. I was really proud to see so many kids come out for this show, including some really talented teenagers.
Why was Annie Jr. chosen for the Random Farms Kids' Theater 20th anniversary main stage production?
Annie was the first show I performed in, actually. I was 12 years old and it was at the Tarrytown Music Hall, so this really feels like coming full circle. Annie is also the first full musical we did at Random Farms.
What musical number are you looking forward to the most and why?
My favorite musical number has always been Hard Knock Life. I love the choreography, the upbeat power of the number, and how it features just the orphans. I remember watching this number in the 1982 film when I was really little and thinking how badly I wanted to be an orphan so I could swing from fire escapes and do flips on beds. My poor parents!
Come out and support your local performers! Performance dates and times are as follows:
- Friday, July 24 @ 11:00am (Cast B)
- Friday, July 24 @ 7:00pm (Cast A)
- Saturday, July 25 @ 1:00pm (Cast A)
- Saturday, July 25 @ 7:00pm (Cast B)
- Friday, July 31 @ 11:00am (Cast D)
- Friday, July 31 @ 7:00pm (Cast C)
- Saturday, August 1 @ 1:00pm (Cast C)
- Saturday, August 1 @ 7:00pm (Cast D)
Tickets are $16 (children/seniors), $18 (adults) and $23 for premium seats (first four rows center orchestra). To reserve seats, go to www.randomfarms.com/tickets. Tickets will also be available at the door. Discounts are available for groups of 20 or more. For more information, visit The Random Farms Kids Theater's website at www.randomfarms.com.
Scarsdale Ladies Tennis Team Takes Home the Trophy
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The Scarsdale B2 women's tennis team represented the village in the league finals on Tuesday June 23 against Briarcliff Manor, after defeating Chappaqua in the semi-finals. Following the final match, team member Tammy Fine said, "We had a fabulous team and came up a little short today but there is a nice trophy to add to the Scarsdale collection!"
Congratulations to team captains Wendie Kroll, Helyn Goldstein, Shari Romano and Michelle Silberberg and team members Tammy Fine, Geralyn Della Cava, Amy Cooper, Nancy Clarvit, Diane Loft, Joanne Teoh, Sarah Roth, Alexa Froomberg, Debra Distler, Florence Alkalay, Barbara Goodman, Erika Radin, Jill Hyman, Karen Cohn, Lauren Haller, Mayu Kojima, Karen Friedman, Tracy McCarthy, Yuko Onado, Lydia Hassan and Melissa Bornstein.
