Locks of Love, College Grants Available and Team Sports for Kids with Special Needs
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Scarsdale's Jordana Wiener, age 13, and Skylar Matusz, age 9, both cut off their long hair and donated it to Locks of Love, a non-profit organization that uses the hair to make hair pieces for financially disadvantaged children who have lost their own hair from alopecia areata. The hair pieces help children to restore self-esteem and confidence. They are provided free of charge or on a sliding scale, based on financial need. To learn more about Locks of Love, click here: 
College Grants Available:
Applications for a one-year grant from the Scarsdale High School PTA Scholarship Fund for college are now available. The application form and the dean's evaluation form may be downloaded from the Scarsdale High School PTA website, or may be obtained from the deans' offices at the High School. Completed applications must be submitted by May 2. For additional information regarding the Scholarship Fund, visit the PTA website or contact Suzanne Glaser.
Team Sports for Children with Special Needs:
In recognition of April as Autism Awareness Month, Back Yard Sports Cares highlights the successful team oriented sports programs it provides to children with autism at the organization's 4th annual 3-on-3 Basketball fundraiser. BYSC founder, Danny Bernstein, points to his company's Backyard Sports Plus subdivision, which holds a program in the main gymnasium on the SUNY Purchase, NY campus.
Under adult supervision and instructional staff, student volunteers are paired with special needs children for one-on-one recreational sports sessions. "The goal is to give kids a positive social experience via sports," says Bernstein.
The customized sports activities are kept simple, matching the activity to the abilities of the individual child and letting the child progress through a series of attainable goals.
Though the benefits to the children are obvious, Danny Bernstein emphasizes that it is often the parents that gain the most from BYSC's programs. "They (the parents) see their children participating in sports; they see that their kids can learn, improve and achieve," he says, "Our unique model truly connects and breaks through to kids and teens on the spectrum every day and that's a pretty powerful result for both parent and child.
3-On-3 Basketball Tournament - How to Register
On April 16th, BYSC is hosting the organization's 4th annual 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament fundraiser. Anyone interested in entering a team at Iona Preparatory School in New Rochelle should click here.
Play is divided into four (4) divisions:
• Open - most competitive
• 35 years+ - competitive
• Adult Recreation
• High School - grades 9-12
All games will be in a played in a round robin format. Team registration is $1,800 and covers three (3) - five (5) players, includes jerseys, food and beverage and assorted favors. The registration fee is tax deductible. Corporate matches are welcome.
The Center @ 862 seeks Board Members for 2016-2017
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The Board of The Center @ 862 (also known as the Scarsdale Teen Center) invites community members who support the mission of a safe, alcohol and drug free place for Scarsdale teens to join the Board!
Responsibilities of the Board include oversight and setting policy for The Center, developing community relations, promoting community driven programming and working in various committees (facility, fiscal management, fundraising, legal, personnel, programming and publicity).
The Center, located at 862 Scarsdale Avenue, provides programming to Scarsdale's elementary, children, middle school tweens and high school teens residing in Scarsdale and/or attending Scarsdale's public schools. Staff supports teens organizing their own events at The Center as well. The Center is in its 17th year of operation. Learn more at: www.TheCenter862.com.
The 2015-2016 Board include the following volunteers:
Norwood Beveridge
Alice Ng
Mary Blum
Rita Pan
Jennifer Costello
Heather Panessa
Terri Harrison
Kathy Pascale
Dan Hochvert
Rippy Philipps
Arlene Katz Spitzer
Eleanor Skolnick
Ava Lambert
Esther Sloan
Marjorie Meiman
Ansu Thomas
B. Kathleen Munguia
Bonnie Hut Yaseen
For further information, contact the Nominating Committee, Bonnie Yaseen at 914-874-3622 or email: bonnie@yaseen.com.
A Salute to the Bronx at the JCC
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The JCC of Mid-Westchester held its 2016 Annual Benefit "A Salute to the Bronx" Thursday, March 3, 2016 at the JCC. Over 230 guests attended the event and enjoyed the opportunity for its supporters, volunteers, and sponsors to celebrate and connect with the community. The JCC also awarded its JCC Community Service Award to the great architect Daniel Libeskind. The sold out crowd enjoyed hearing highlights of what it was like growing up in The Bronx. The discussion was moderated by retired New York Times editor Joseph Berger. According to Arlene Alda "What was happening in the Bronx, is really a microcosm of the immigration cycle in New York and beyond". This is one of her main themes in the book Just Kids from The Bronx "We are so grateful to all those who made this evening such a wonderful success," said Karen Kolodny, Executive Director of the JCC. "We know that the JCC makes a difference in the lives of the residents of this community every day, so we really wanted to share that story with our guests." This year's committee was chaired by Laura Miller, Board member and Scarsdale resident, and Sheila Friedland, a friend of the JCC.
Order Spring Flowers to Support Y.E.S. and Used Sneakers to Dunk Your Kicks
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The Youth Employment Services (Y.E.S.) Office is celebrating spring with its annual Think Spring Flower and Plant Fundraiser. The sale starts immediately and orders must be submitted by Friday, April 8th. Plants will be delivered before Mother's Day.
It's easy to order online here or look for an order form on the Y.E.S. Facebook page. You can also stop by the Y.E.S. Office at the high school to pick up a brochure and order form.
If you have any questions or need further information, please call Susanne Jones at 914-391-9875, or email Lian Wang here.
Dunk Your Kicks for Pediatric Cancer
Backyard Sports Cares (BYSC) 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament Fundraiser, will take place on April 16th at Iona Prep, and get an added boost from teen volunteers and Dunk Your Kicks, a national campaign to raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer by recycling and selling used sneakers.
Scarsdale High School student and BYSC volunteer Leah Glucksman is working with "Dunk Your Kicks, to collect gently used sneakers that can be donated. On April 16th 2016, Leah, along with other volunteers, will be working the Dunk Your Kicks booth at the BYSC fourth Annual 3-on-3 Adult Basketball Tournament at Iona Preparatory School in New Rochelle, NY. You can help make the tournament a success by collecting your gently worn sneakers that you no longer use and bring them down to the tournament. For further information on how to make a difference and get involved as a volunteer, please visit their site.
Dunk Your Kicks Drop Boxes Locations:
Beginning April 1, 2016, gently used pairs of sneakers without too much signs of wear can be brought to Dunk Your Kicks drop boxes maintained at the below locations. Prizes will be awarded to the person who donates the most kicks! Please place your sneakers in a secure bag with your name and telephone number. All sizes are welcome.
- FLYWHEEL SPORTS, 826 Scarsdale Avenue, Scarsdale
- MYX FITNESS, 1142 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale
- RIPPED FITNESS, 14 Rye Ridge Plaza, 2nd Fl Rye Brook
- QUAKER RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 125 Weaver Street, Scarsdale
Anyone interested in entering a team in the 3-on-3 Basketball tournament on April 16, 2016 at Iona Preparatory School in New Rochelle should click here.
Mah Jong Benefit for WP Hospital, Scarsdale Residents Honored by TIC
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The Friends of White Plains Hospital held their third annual Mah Jong and Martinis fundraiser at Bistro 808 in Scarsdale on Thursday, March 3rd. More than 60 women attended the event, which included cocktails and Mah Jong play, and provided participants an opportunity to hear about the substantial growth and expansion initiatives at White Plains Hospital. Chaired by Wendy Berk and Eileen Meyers, both of Scarsdale, the event raised funds for the refurbishment of the White Plains Hospital pediatric playroom.
Julie and Warren Breakstone Honored at Temple Israel Gala
Assemblywoman, Amy Paulin, speaking on behalf of over 400 attendees, expressed gratitude to Scarsdale residents, Julie and Warren Breakstone as outstanding Young Leaders, and to honorees, Rosalee and Morty Weinstein, last Saturday evening at Temple Israel Center of White Plains' Annual Gala. Michelle Steinhart, TIC White Plains' Director of Inclusion, received Special Tribute. Scarsdale resident, and president of TIC White Plains, Ellen Salant, delivered further accolades, as well as White Plains mayor, Tom Roach and Rabbi Gordon Tucker. For more details about this festive event go to www.templeisrarelcenter.org.
