Earth Day 40/Stash the Trash 20 – A Waterfront Celebration
April 10, 2010 - 11 am- 4 pm
Louis Engel Waterfront Park

As you know, over the past 40 years the relevance of Earth Day has grown dramatically.  Also considering the Town of Ossining’s growing status as a hub of population, arts and commerce in upper Westchester, the Town Board in cooperation with the Green Ossining Committee of concerned citizens are very pleased to inform you that we are expanding the annual Earth Day “Stash the Trash” event  which the Town has held for the past 20 years.

This year we are organizing "Earth Day 40/ Stash the Trash 20 - A Waterfront Celebration" so that all members of the community have an event to enjoy, and learn from, in observance of Earth Day after participating in a morning of cleaning up our community.  Our goal is to help households discover what they can easily do to help preserve our environment by living in a more sustainable way in our day-to-day lives.

There will also be live music, children’s activities, an awards program, and food. On-stage acts performing at Earth Day 40 include retro-rock band “Back In The Day”, plus more.

So far Westchester County, the Westchester Land Trust, and more green exhibitors are already signed up. Exhibitors will range from an electric car display, to re-useable bags, to “green” cleaning supplies, to green home audits.

We are excited about this escalation of the Town’s traditional Stash the Trash event to better recognize the community’s growing interests in Earth Day and in taking action to preserve our environment.  On behalf of the entire Ossining Green Committee, we look forward to seeing you at Ossining’s beautiful waterfront park on April 10th.

Catherine Borgia
Supervisor, Town of Ossining

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Youth Summer Work Opportunity Fair
Saturday, April 17, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Ossining Community Center

The Intermunicipal Youth of Ossining Committee is sponsoring a Youth Summer Opportunities Fair on April 17th from 1:00-4:00pm at the Joseph G. Caputo Community Center.

The Fair is intended to provide Ossining students with opportunities to work in paid positions or unpaid internships and to provide employers with a valuable source of potential employees for the summer 2010 season.

The Fair is being organized as a cooperative event between the Town and Village of Ossining, the Ossining Public Library, Ossining Communities that Care, the Ossining School District and many other local service organizations.

Download the Employer Application

COMMUNITY GARDENERS WANTED IN OSSINING

Town and Village of Ossining residents are invited to participate
in the Ossining Organic Community Garden.

The garden located in beautiful Cedar Lane Park, is newly redesigned with raised and ground level garden beds, native perennial & edible flower gardens, mulch, leaf compost, drainage, standpipes & deer fencing.

Registration began on February 16th. Notification of plot assignments will occur after March 15th. A waiting list will be available if necessary.

Garden plots will be available from April 1 – October 31st 2010.

Beginner gardeners are encouraged to share their plot with a friend. Gardeners should expect an average of 4 to 5 hours of work weekly towards the maintenance & upkeep of their garden. Applicants younger than 18 years old are required to sign up with an adult who will accompany & assist them with their garden. All applicants will be required to sign a contract of rules & deadlines to ensure a pleasurable working environment for all of the gardeners.

A class in organic vegetable gardening will be held at the Joseph G. Caputo Community Center in April. Contact the center for information. First time gardeners are encouraged to attend.

Raised garden beds are available for gardeners with limited mobility.

Costs: $20 deposit (checks only, no cash please.) with a current Ossining Parks & Recreation ID card. ($4 ID cards for the garden will also be available.) The deposit will be returned after October 31st if the conditions of the contract have been met.

For more information or application please contact:

Ossining Recreation and Parks 
Joseph G. Caputo Community Center
95 Broadway, Ossining, NY 10562  (914) 941-3189

Memorial - The Hon Martha L. Dodge

The Hon Martha L. Dodge, Town Council member and Town Supervisor, passed away on December 27, 2009 after a brief and courageous fight with cancer.

Martha was a dedicated public servant and community volunteer who will be missed by all in the Ossining community. She is survived by her husband John Codman, and children Lyle and Emma.

The family has asked that donations in her name be made to the Ossining Volunteer Ambulance Corp (OVAC) an organization to which she was particularly devoted.

Versatile Dodge had 'spirit of public service' - Dedication on LoHud.com
http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2009912310334

For information on Memorial Gifts or Donations, please write or call OVAC at (914) 941-3941. OSSINING VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE CORPS INC. P.O. Box 523, Ossining, New York 10562 http://www.ossiningvac.org Photo: Martha Dodge and Sam Luben, Chief of OVAC, signing of agreements to create an Ambulance District for Ossining & part of New Castle.

Outdoor Ossining Farmer's Market through December 19!

Shoppers will find many farm products including fish, pasture raised meat and poultry, pickles, produce, specialty foods, artisanal cheeses, cider, apples, pears, cider donuts, crusty bread and baked goods.

Sponsored by Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce - Corner of Main and Spring St. - Sat. 8:30a-2p, Rain/Shine, 5/30 - 12/19

Winter: Briarcliff Indoor Farmers' Market

Founded 2009 | Sponsored by Briarcliff Congregational Church
Church Parish House, 30 S. State Rd, Briarcliff Manor
9:00AM - 1:00PM - RAIN OR SHINE 2010 SCHEDULE: EVERY SATURDAY
JANANUARY 9 THROUGH MAY 22

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary's "About Boating Safety" (ABS) course is certified by the
National Association of State Boating Law Adminstrators and meets the boating safety course completion requirements of most states.

The Fee is $75 per person. This basic boating safety course also includes the NYS PWC operator certification.

For more information contact Raymond Hitney 914-319-3470, vfc@force67.com

Special Needs Registry - Westchester County
Would you need extra help in an emergency?

What is the Special Needs Registry?
Westchester County is putting together a list of residents who may require additional assistance, transportation or a place to stay in the event of a major emergency or disaster. If you are elderly or disabled and would have trouble leaving your home quickly if told to do so, you should sign up for the Special Needs Registry.

How do I sign up?

• Recommended: Call 2-1-1 and they will sign you up over the phone.
• Apply Online - WestchesterGov.com
• Download the PDF Form and mail in the application.

- Planning Board Calendar - 2010
- Recreation Activity Brochure - Winter 2010
- Register for Recreation Department Programs
- Refuse Schedule & Info - 2010
- Sanitation-Recycle Calendar - 2010
- Senior Services Monthly Activity Calendar