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Patch Picks: Putnam County Marathon & 5K; Classical Music Concert; Italian Festival

There is something for everyone to do this week in the Hudson Valley.

The 19th Annual Putnam County Fall Classic Half Marathon & 5K. Sept. 30. 8 a.m. The Hudson Valley Cerebral Palsy Association hosts the 19th-annual Putnam County Fall Classic Half Marathon & 5K at Brewster Founder’s Day. Proceeds go to the Hudson Valley Opportunity League Park development. Race registration begins at 8 a.m. The race begins at 9 a.m. The event tent at 50 Main Street in Brewster has Zumba and kids activities throughout the day. Go to www.active.com (event#2049499) or contact Maria Wishnia at (845)-878-9078, x.4115 to register in advance. Village of Brewster, 50 Main St, Brewster. $30.00.

An Afternoon of Classical Music to benefit the Piano Fund at the Katonah Village LibrarySept. 30. 3 p.m. Head to the Katonah Village Library for a performance by cellist Robert Kogan and pianist Mimi Stern-Wolfe benefiting the library’s Piano Fund. Musicians will perform a composition by local musician Eric Stand, which will mark the piece's debut. Selections also include Stravinsky, Debussy and Shostakovich. All proceeds go to the care of the Library’s 1912 Concert D Steinway Grand Piano. A wine and cheese reception will follow the recital. Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Rd. $10.00.

6th Annual Congers-Valley Cottage Italian Festival. Sept. 30. 11 a.m. Celebrate Italian culture and food at the 6th-annual Congers-Valley Cottage Italian Festival. Live entertainment featured along with Italian specialities by area eateries. Enjoy arts & crafts and hundreds of vendors. Rain Date: Oct. 7. For more information visit www.congersvalleycottagerotary.comBurnside Ave & Lake Rd, Congers. FREE.

Sukkot-A-Palooza. Sept. 30. 3 p.m. Check out Sukkot-a-Palooza and enjoy the musical styling of the Bossy Frog Band. Partake in arts & crafts from 3-4 p.m. and then head to the Interactive Children's Concert from 4-5 p.m. There will be Sukkah decoration, face painting, and snacks. Advance tickets $8.00 per person, $10 at the door. Children under 2 are free. For tickets & more info, go to www.bossyfrog.com , e-mail info@bossyfrog.com or call 845-358-1115. Click here to order tickets! http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/256501. Temple Beth Torah, 330 N Highland Ave, Nyack$8.

Step Out: Walk to Stop DiabetesSept. 30. 10 a.m. Participate in the signature fund-raising walk of the American Diabetes Association, now in its 20th year. So far the event has raised $150,000,000. More than 150,000 participants from over 130 walk events country-wide raised over $20 million. This year the walk honors the Red Striders. Walk registration available in advance and on the day of the event between 8-10 a.m. Walk begins at 10 a.m. To register to walk, or join/create a team, go to: http://www.diabetes.org/stepoutwestchesterMercy College, 555 Broadway, Dobbs FerryFREE.

League of Women Voters of Scarsdale Open HouseOct. 1. 9 a.m. The League of Women Voters of Scarsdale is hosting its annual Open House on Monday, October 1 from 9am to 10am at 35 Bradford Road, Scarsdale. The non-partisan committee works as a community watchdog, evaluating and educating Scarsdale residents about major public policy issues impacting the community, both locally and on a national scale. To RSVP or for more information, please contact Janice Starr at (914) 472-8851 or irajanice@aol.com. 35 Bradford Rd, Scarsdale. FREE.

RAC Gallery Exhibition: Reflections of HindustanSept. 29. 9 a.m. Head to the RAC Gallery to view paintings by Katharine Dufault based on her recent trip to Northern India. Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd, Rye. FREE.

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PC Lover May 9, 2013 at 05:50 pm
Here's all the information anyone would need to choose the most prepared, competent andRead More knowledgeable candidate. Watch the debate for yourself: http://vimeo.com/65783040
PC Lover May 9, 2013 at 03:59 pm
Aidan ... your words are eloquent and true.
JJ May 9, 2013 at 03:50 pm
Wow, that's a lot of information. Thanks for sharing it.
Aidan May 20, 2013 at 05:54 pm
Of all the great sites in the village, Patch chooses this? Either a purposeful error or just a caseRead More of laziness. Change it.
HomeGrown10573 May 15, 2013 at 10:26 pm
Linda T., I would guess Mrs. Brakewood lives in Port Chester if she is running for the Port ChesterRead More Board of Ed. Even if the schools had to impose an austerity budget, your taxes would still go up. The state has more control in these matters than you think.
Aidan May 15, 2013 at 07:09 pm
Linda, the per pupil expenditure in PC schools is the lowest in Westchester and Rockland countiesRead More ... by about $2,000 per student. The issue is two fold. First, our property values are not as strong as our neighbors, so our homes have a higher levy in order to fund the schools. Second, and more important, is that the reliance on property taxes slams moderate income communities like PC. We need for the state to move to an income tax to fund schools. Scream at your legislators ... not the BoE.
Linda Turturino May 15, 2013 at 11:25 am
I am concerned there is not enough attention to detail in the BOE budget overall and Mrs. BrakewoodRead More comment about keeping taxes affordable ... where does she live ? they are out of control and in my opinion the money we pay for taxes we should have the best looking schools anywhere ... just my opinion
Working Mom March 11, 2013 at 03:58 am
What a mean thing to do to the people who live nearby. Why can't this event be held in a park orRead More someplace else where it won't be such a hardship?