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[CORRECTION] Local Capoeira Workshops Scheduled, Home Show at the County Center, German School Hosts Crafts Fair

CORRECTION: The German School of New York's Craft Fair will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. An earlier version of this story said otherwise.
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  • Professor Cabeção and his students in Westchester County, NY invites all capoeiristas, their friends and fans to the second annual Batizado & Troca de Cordões ceremony. On Thursday, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 pm, there will be a surprise class at the Reformed Church of Tarrytown, located at 42 North Broadway in Tarrytown. On Friday, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. , there will workshops for kids and adults at the White Plains Presbyterian Church, located at 39 North Broadway in White Plains. On Saturday, from 1 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., there will be workshops, open rodas, and performances by Batizado & Troca de Cordoes at The Performing Arts Center, located at 735 Anderson Hill Road in Purchase. Go here for registration fees and suggested donations.
  • The German School of New York, located at 50 Partridge Rd in White Plains, is hosting a two-day arts and crafts fair featuring international artists and mixed-media art. The fair takes place Friday, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. An opening ceremony will take place Friday at 7 p.m. The event will feature international artists exhibiting media ranging from painting, pastels and photography, ceramics, jewelry and wood.
  • The New York School for the Deaf, located at 555 Knollwood Rd. in White Plains, is hosting Fanwood’s Nightmare Manor, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Filled with talented live actors, amazing special effects and a twisted maze, this event is sure to be scary. Tickets cost $12 cash at the door or online at nightmaremanor.bpt.me/
  • Jenks Productions is hosting its annual Fall Home Show Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 150 companies will have displays at the show for services ranging from home building to solar energy installation.Event tickets cost $8 for adults, $7 seniors and are free for children 12 and under. Download the PDF attached here and present it at the door to gain free admission.
  • Central Animal Hospital, located at 317 Ardsley Road in Scarsdale, is hosting Howl-O-Ween on Saturday, from 2 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event will feature a pet costume contest, professional pet photos, a kids table, face painting, games and raffles. Light refreshments will be provided. All proceeds will be donated to the Pet Adoption League, New Rochelle Humane Society and Cat Assistance NY. For more information please www.bestvets.net or call (914) 723-1250,
  • City Cars Metropolitan is hosting a Classic Car Show at their main office & auto shop, located at 25 Irving Place in White Plains, Sunday at 11 a.m. See and experience the most amazing classic and custom cars that are on the road today.
  • The White Plains Library is hosting Diwali: A Celebration Of Light, Sunday from  2 p.m. to 3 p.m.The family will feature stories, traditional Indian dances and other activities to celebrate the triumph of good over evil. Call  914-422-1476 for more information. The library is located at 100 Martine Ave. in White Plains.


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