Give Back at Backpack Drive; Sandcastle Class; Ang Rubino Band

Rye Planning Commission

The Rye Planning Commission will met on Tuesday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. Read the agenda here. 

At Garcia’s At The Cap

The Capitiol Theatre is not hosting any shows this week, but Garcia’s will be busy with Matt Turk & Friends Tuesday, Aug. 13; DeadCenter Reflections on Aug. 14; Local Talent (the band) on Friday, Aug. 16 and the McLovins on Aug. 17. Read the full schedule for covers and times here. 

Help Out at Helping Hands for the Homeless Monday

 Homeless & Hungry Inc will hold the 26th Annual Empty School Backpack project on Aug. 12 at 910 Boston Post Rd. in Rye with a goal of providing 2,000 new backpacks, each filled with 18 school items for grades K through 12.  

Volunteers are needed today (Aug. 12) to unload and set up supplies and backpacks, and on Tuesday Aug. 13 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to fill empty school bags. 
Tuesday, the day to fill the backpacks, is a better day for young children to help out.  Community service hours are available to students who request a form.  Volunteers are needed for both days.

Read more here.

Legoland Sandcastles

Legoland is holding a free sandcastle building class at Rye Beach on Thursday. Read about it here.

La Panetiere Celebrates 28 Years

Jacques Loupiac's La Panetière in Rye is planning to serve a prix-fixe dinner with optional wine pairing from through August 17 (Saturday) in honor of the French restaurant's 28th anniversary. The regular menu will also be available.

Read more here in Jerry Eimbinder’s blog.

 Fireworks at Playland

There is a free fireworks show at Rye Playland every Wednesday and Friday at 9:15 this month. Parking fees apply. Details here.

 Concert at Rye Town Park

On Aug. 13 The Angelo Rubino Band – with Ang as lead singer and sax player, band performs a wide range of musical styles from the 1940’s to the 90’s – everything from big band dance tunes, soft rock, and Doo-wop, to Latin pop.

Wednesday Night Concerts on Adee Street

Dancing under the stars takes place on Wednesday night on Adee Street in Port Chester from 7 to 8:30 p.m. with Markx Laiko, a Bolivian band.

Concert at Lyon Park

The Lyon Park summer concerts are now over.