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Sometimes its just nice to pause and enjoy the season. I was busy today – running around like crazy. But at dusk I saw a display that I really loved. This isn’t one of those over-the top displays. It has charm and grace. Not too much, not too little. Its interesting because this particular display is at the steps of a church. Nevertheless, it has more of a holiday feel, and at least to my mind, the religious overtones are missing. Still it captures the spirit of giving and conveys a feeling of warmth and the spirit of giving. Something sorely needed in these times where the “I’ve got mine” attitude seems to prevail in our day-to-day lives. Anyway, here is the photo:
©2011 – Ruthmarie G. Hicks – http://thewestchesterview.com – All rights reserved.
Hello everyone – I was lucky enough to have my camera with me for a beautiful fiery sunset on the Hudson. The sun just seems to set so fast at this time of year. But it does bring to mind that for those thinking of living on or near the Hudson – that one of the perks is a brand new sunset served up every evening. So if you are interested in living along the river…. a complex like Hudson Harbor or Ichabod’s Landing or a single family home with westerly views – will give you a front row seat for this type of nightly display. There is something very refreshing and invigorating about simply being able to take in such sight. It refreshes the mind and soul.
© 2011 – Ruthmarie G. Hicks – http://thewestchesterview.com – All rights reserved.
The Council of the Arts and the newly rebuilt Mamaroneck Library have teamed up to host a holiday Arts & Crafts fair tomorrow – Dec. 10th. The Council of the Arts has been making a concerted effort to promote local artists. Their new logo…LOLA (Love Our Local Artists) pretty much says it all. There has been a major outreach to local artists and the response has been amazing – with local artists all vying for a table at this fair.
This is a great way to experience what local artists have to offer and to get to know your community. There are 38 vendors of which over 20 are local. Items for sale will range from the very affordable ($3) to high-end paintings for over $1000. There is literally something for everyone – including the family pet. I’m sure the gift ideas alone will be truly amazing. So come on out tomorrow and enjoy yourselves while you support the arts in your local community. Its also a great way to see the newly refurbished library if you haven’t done so up to now. 5% of the proceeds go to the library to help fund larger events in the future. Parking is free!
- The Time: 10 AM – 4 PM
- The Place: Mamaronck Public Library (Prospect Ave.)
© 2011 – Ruthmarie G. Hicks – http://thewestchesterview.com – All rights reserved.
Lower Westchester has a rich history that dates back to well before the American Revolution. The Historic Hudson Valley has done a wonderful job of bringing that history to life – particularly for Halloween since the Legend of Sleepy Hollow lends itself to quite a celebration in that season. However, this year, they have engaged master story teller Jonathan Kruk to recite Charles Dickens – A Christmas Carol. The recitation comes complete with musical accompaniment. The event takes place in the Old Dutch Church in Sleepy Hollow on Route 9. There is complementary hot chocolate, cider and cookies are available at nearby Philipsburg Manor.
The Old Dutch Church
Events like this are marvelous for the entire family. Families can spend some quality time together away from the TV and computer while enjoying the season. The Old Dutch Church is a landmark in the area. And if you come early, you can see the famous cemetery. This is a great way for everyone to get in touch with our rich local history while enjoying a classic Christmas tradition.
- The Date: Sat Dec. 10 & Sat Dec 17
- The Time: 4, 5, 6, & 7 PM
- The Place: The Old Dutch Church – Sleepy Hollow NY (Route 9)
- The Price: Adults - $16 – Children under 18 - $12, Members get a discount of $5
Get your tickets online by following this link: Historic Hudson Valley. Or call 914-631-8200
Larchmont NY has long been a popular destination for buyers of single family homes, but Larchmont is also a popular location for those looking for condos or cooperatives. A cluster of these condos and cooperatives are located in a prime location within one to two blocks of Metro-North in the Larchmont P.O.
The Stonecrest – 21 North Chatsworth Ave – Larchmont NY:
The Stonecrest, located at 21 North Chatsworth Ave Larchmont is a luxury cooperative in a doorman building – located roughly two blocks from the train station. The stately Pre-War Tudor complex boasts one of the finest locations in the area. The Roughly two blocks from the train station and a similar distance to shopping and fine dining, I am hard pressed to think of a more convenient loation. The address has a walk score of 92 out of 100 making it a walker’s paradise.
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This is my final post in this series but just because Small Business Saturday ends today, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t bookmark these posts and visit them during the holiday season and beyond. Most of these suggestions have been on the Westchester View before. I had a rather busy black Friday – people were shopping for homes as well as for the holidays.
Located at the corner of Palmer and Larchmont Ave., this is a store that lends it self to reviews….I couldn’t put down my camera when I wrote a review last September. Everywhere you turn around there is something very unique. I was in the store yesterday and they are having specials for Small Business Saturday. I love going in there because there is always something new and totally unique in there. Here are some new things that stirred my interest:
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This is my second installment on Small Business Saturday. Small businesses are the bedrock of our community and I’m thrilled to see that the small brick and mortars are getting some attention because Black Friday has largely become a big-box affair. To see my first entry on small businesses in White Plains NY click here. You will also find more information about why small business is so important to a community. Marie Graham also wrote a very eloquent post about the value of small business and why we should skip Black Friday and make Small Business Saturday rock.
Here are a few picks for the village of Tarrytown. in general Tarrytown NY has done a good job of keeping their small brick and mortars as a dominant feature. As a result it is a very unique village with a great deal of character and personality. The three main stores are located on Broadway (Route 9) about a block south of the main drag on Main Street whereas Coffee Labs Roasters is right in the center of town on Main Street.
Bark & Meow is celebrating 5 years in Tarrytown. Located just a half block south of Main Street – it is easy to get to, but easy to miss if you don’t know that its there. They have very unique products for dogs and cats including adorable collars and coats, rain jackets. It also has a wonderful supply of dog and cat food at reasonable prices. I’ve seen stores in other locations charging far more. The photos below are nice stocking stuffers for both pet lovers and pets. The dog biscuits might even tempt a human, the ornaments are terrific and that wallet makes an amazing gift.
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Westchester NY – particularly southern Westchester is surrounded by water. On the south-eastern border up to the southern tip of Connecticut, the Long Island Sound dominates the area. The entire span of the western side of the county borders the Hudson River.
The Westchester RiverWalk is a 51.5 mile planned pathway that lies parallel to the river and will – when completed span the entire county. The walk itself will actually span 14 different municipalities and will connect village centers, many of the historic sites along the route, trills such as the Croton Aqueduct trail, as well as esplanades and boardwalks.
I have walked portions of RiverWalk with camera in hand including the areas of Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow just north of the Tappan Zee Bridge as well as the downtown Yonkers waterfront. The slide show my vision of what the RiverWalk is all about – as seen through the lens of my camera…which is often my friendly translator!
For a GoogleEarth Virtual Tour of the RiverWalk - click here.
© 2011 – Ruthmarie G. Hicks – http://thewestchesterview.com – All rights reserved.
Hudson Harbor – Tarrytown NY
The last time I updated my blog on Hudson Harbor of Tarrytown NY, Phase I townhouse sales were in full swing and the Phase II condominiums were just starting to get underway. With Phase II now in full swing, it is high time I updated the information on this amazing development.
Hudson Harbor is located right on the Hudson River against a major portion of the Westchester’s Hudson River Walk -A trail which will ultimately extend the length of the county along the Hudson River when completed. This development is a combination of luxury townhomes as well as condominium flats. Interspersed between the town homes will sit a complete community including shops and dining – creating complete mini-community on the Hudson River. Included in this package is a complete fitness center, a large out door pool both for residents only as well as guest houses for residents who have visitors.
Hudson Harbor – Tarrytown is part and parcel of a massive effort to reclaim the riverside for residential and community use . Public monies including a complete renovation of the train station have been committed and the end result will be a wonderful walkable community on the river – Just steps from Metro-North.
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Every once in a while I get an opportunity. I was supposed to be working into the evening on Saturday, but a last minute cancellation freed me up unexpectedly. So I decided to enjoy the last afternoon of daylight savings at the Rockefeller Preserve with Jade & Tundra in tow. We had a nice walk around Swan Lake. I was trying to take photos with two dogs on leashes….to say this looked clumsy was an understatement. But I did get a couple of nice pictures that I decided to post right here.
The duck population was hard at work preparing for the cold months ahead.
This Mallard was “making tracks” or “waves” in a very purposeful way….
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