Community Corner
Blood Drive at the Mamaroneck Ave. School; Health Fair in Greenburgh and an Open Mic at the DAE
- Today: The Child Abuse Prevention Center is holding one hour orientation sessions today for those interested in exploring volunteer opportunities. Orientation is a prelude to the center’s intensive 12-hour training offered in September. Learn about CAPC's 90 percent success record of working with Westchester County families. Call 914 997-2642 to set up an orientation appointment.
- Today: The White Plains Design and Review Committee is scheduled to meet tonight at 7 p.m. inside city hall. A copy of the agenda can be found here.
- Monday—Wednesday: There will be road closures on the Bronx River Parkway next week from White Plains to Yonkers. Closures are scheduled to take place on the Bronx River Parkway this week at midday and at night so that the construction crews can relocate temporary concrete median barriers and adjust travel lane widths while they work on the west abutment footing and retaining wall. The night time closures will occur from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Aug. 12 and 13 in both northbound and southbound directions from the Sprain Brook Parkway in Yonkers to the Westchester County Center (Exit 22) in White Plains. The midday closures will affect northbound traffic on Aug. 13 and 14 between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Check here for more information on the closures.
- Tuesday: The Lepe family is hosting blood drive Tuesday at 10 a.m. inside the gym of the Mamaroneck Avenue School, located at 7 Nosband Ave. The drive is being held in honor of their son, Adrian, who was able to recover from a brain tumor last year thanks to the help of anonymous blood donors. Contact Aimee Lepe aimeelepe@gmail.com or 914-216-5738 to schedule an appointment.
- Wednesday: The band Good Clean Fun does The Ratpack 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Renaissance Plaza in White Plains. The performance is being done as part of the “Dancing Under the Stars” concert series presented by White Plains Recreation & Parks.
- Thursday: The Digital Arts Experience in White Plains is hosting an open mic Thursday at 7 p.m. All ages and skill levels welcome. Bring your instruments. Sound system provided.The Digital Arts Experience is located at 170 Hamilton Ave. in White Plains.
- Friday: The Greenburgh Health Center is hosting its 13th Annual Community Health Fair Friday at 10 a.m. in observance of National Health Center Week. Health screenings for blood pressure, height, weight, pregnancy, glucose, HIV, vision, emergency contraception, nutrition, prostate, breast, colorectal and cervical cancer and family planning will be available free of charge. Representatives from various agencies, service organizations, businesses, health representatives, and service and social programs will be on site providing free information and literature. Family fun includes children's rides, giveaways, free food and refreshments and live entertainment. Greenburgh Health Center is located at 295 Knollwood Rd. White Plains.
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