Friday, April 13
STARVING, HYSTERICAL, NAKED, 7pm, presented by the Hudson Stage Company. A staged reading of a one-woman show by Kathryn Rossetter, directed by Judith Ivey. One woman times nine characters in this brilliant look at coming in second in our society and its media-inspired obsession with winning. At the Westchester Arts Council 31 Mamaroneck Ave, White Plains, NY, $15.00. Tickets/Info: Call Hudson Stage Company, 914-428-4220, www.hudsonstage.com (HSC subscription does not apply).

THE SLEEPY HOLLOW ANNUAL JAZZ FEST!, 7:30pm, Come hear the area's finest high school jazz ensembles performing with jazz artists Wylcliffe Gordon, Steve Gilmore, and Tom Christensen at The Tarrytown Music Hall on Main Street in Tarrytown. Tickets are $11 for adults, $9 for students, $8 for seniors. Call 914-631-3390 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Saturday, April 14
JESSE COLLYER OPENING DAY FOR BASEBALL 2007, 9am, Meet at the Roosevelt School in Ossining for a march to Veterans Park for the opening day ceremonies and to various fields to kick off the 2007 season. Join the parade or meet at Veterans Park and be sure to wear your Yankee's or Met's hat.

PETER PAN (FILM), 12 noon, 1924, 102 mins., color-tinted. Live accompaniment by Donald Sosin & Joanna Seaton. Directed by Herbert Brenon. With Betty Bronson. The Tarrytown Music Hall on Main Street in Tarrytown hosts the event. James Barrie's beloved play about the allure and adventure of childhood was first brought to screen with this Paramount production, which has recently been restored, with authentic color tinting, to its original splendor. Betty Bronson stars as Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up, who charms Wendy and her brothers to fly with him to Never Never Land. With lovely photography by James Wong Howe, and a wonderful cast including Anna May Wong as one of the Indians on Never Never Land, this Peter Pan is one of the best. Call 914-631-3390 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

THE PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS LEO KOTTKE & DAVID LINDLEY, 8pm, An evening with two celebrated guitar virtuosos. Tickets are $30-$40. 1-877-840-0457 or paramountcenter.org.

OSSINING WEIR CHAMBER TOURS, 1pm, Joseph G. Caputo Community Center-Heritage Area Visitor Center, Ossining. See a video and exhibit about the history of the Aqueduct, and cross the Aqueduct bridge over Sing Sing Kill to see the inside of the weir chamber and descend into the water tunnel. Other dates are May 12 and July 14. 914-693-5259 or 914-941-3189

Sunday, April 15
SPEEDY (FILM), 12 noon, 1928, 87 mins. Live accompaniment by Donald Sosin. Directed by Ted Wilde. With Harold Lloyd, and Babe Ruth (guest star). The event will be held at The Music Hall on Main Street in Tarrytown. A lively slice of New York City life, this Jazz-age comedy classic stars Harold Lloyd as a baseball-loving soda jerk/cabbie who has to get Babe Ruth to Yankee Stadium in time for a big game. This delightful romp features many New York City locations, from Washington Square to Yankee Stadium; film historian Kevin Brownlow wrote that "no filmmaker had ever made such flamboyant use of New York." Call 914-631-3390 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

AUTHOR OF NEW IRVING BIOGRAPHY TO SPEAK WASHINGTON IRVING'S SUNNYSIDE, 1:30pm, 89 West Sunnyside Lane, Tarrytown. Andrew Burstein, author of the brand new Washington Irving biography The Original Knickerbocker (Basic Books, 2007), will speak and sign copies of his book at his subject's homestead. Mr. Burstein, who graduated from the Hackley School in Tarrytown and Columbia University, is a full professor and co-holder of the Mary Frances Barnard Chair in 19th-century U.S. history at the University of Tulsa. Admission is free. Reservations: 914-631-8200.

THE PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET - "UP CLOSE AND ON STAGE" SERIES, 3pm, 2006 Grammy winner for Best Classical Crossover Recording of the Year, performing from John Coltrane's seminal album, "A Love Supreme." Tickets are $35. 1-877-840-0457 or paramountcenter.org

Tuesday/Wednesday, April 17 & 18
THE LARAMIE PROJECT (Youth Theater), Tuesday the 17th - 10am, Wednesday the 18th, 7pm. Presented by Lighthouse Youth Theatre (Rachael Longo, Director). The event will take place at the Tarrytown Music Hall on Main Street in Tarrytown. Written by Moises Kaufman and the members of Tectonic Theater Project. When the small town of Laramie, Wyoming comes face to face with murder, everyone has a story to tell. This gripping drama made famous by HBO films in 2002 brings the story of Matthew Shepard to life and serves as a springboard for hate crime education. Tickets are $15. Call 914-631-3390 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Tuesday, April 17
SUMMER HOURS RESUME AT THE LYNDHURST MANSION, Opens fulltime for the season. Tuesday - Sunday, 10 am -5pm, first tour at 10:30, last tour at 4:15 p.m. 914-631-4481, www.lyndhurst.org.

Wednesday, April 18
BIRDING 101- BASIC BIRDING TECHNIQUES, 7:30-9:30am, Audubon New York and Scenic Hudson are joining forces once again to offer a series of guided early morning walks focused on learning bird identification by sight and sound. Participants will observe spring migrants in a variety of habitats including uplands, tidal marsh, creek, and woodlands. Spring wildflowers will be popping up and identified as well. After each walk, coffee, snacks, and natural history discussions will be held at the observation tower. Dress appropriately for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and boots. Tick precautions, such as tucking pant legs into socks and applying bug repellent to shoes and pants, are highly recommended. Torrential rain cancels. Other dates for Birding 101 include: April 25, Wednesdays in May (2, 9, 16, 23). RamsHorn-Livingston Sanctuary, Dubois Road, Catskill. 845-4734440, ext. 270.

ECOLOGY AND NATURAL HISTORY SERIES: BIRDS AND BLOSSOMS, 7:30am sharp, Ramshorn-Livingston Sanctuary, Catskill, Greene County. Walks through this bustling bird habitat will focus on recognizing our feathered friends by sight and sound while identifying the abundant wildflowers. The event will also take Wednesdays: April 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23. To register, sign up online at www.ScenicHudson.org/events or call 845-473-4440 x.270.

Thursday, April 19
SON OF THE SHEIK (FILM), 7:30pm Live accompaniment by Donald Sosin & Joanna Seaton. 1926, Directed by George Fitzmaurice. The event will be held at The Tarrytown Music Hall on Main Street in Tarrytown. The legendary "Latin Lover" Rudolph Valentino plays with his star image in his final film, released shortly after his death. A thrillingly exotic, romantic adventure, Son of the Sheik is filled with desert chases, daring stunts, death-defying rescues, dazzling escapes and ferocious fights. Valentino plays both father and son in this tongue-in-cheek romp that many think is his best film. Call 914-631-3390 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Friday, April 20
CITIZEN COPE, 8pm, Presented by Live Nation. The event will be held at The Tarrytown Music Hall on Main Street in Tarrytown. Citizen Cope is both a person (Clarence Greenwood) and a band. Born in Memphis, Greenwood is obviously the leader of the group, as he plays the keyboard, guitar, sings, and acts as a DJ, songwriter, and producer. What's clear when you listen to Cope's music is that he is ordained. Or touched. Or blessed. Or however you want to say it: The man has the gift. He takes snapshots of the world around him, and turns them into universal truths. He sets them to the simplest of melodies, and weds those in turn to the most soul-stirring grooves. $30, a $3 box office fee will apply. Call 914-631-3390 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

THE PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS THE RIPPINGTONS 20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR, 8pm, The Rippingtons, founded in 1987 by Russ Freeman, are an award-winning contemporary jazz group. Tickets are $30-$35. 1-877-840-0457 or paramountcenter.org.

THIRD FRIDAY IN TARRYTOWN/EARTH DAY THEME, 8pm, It's everybody's job to take care of the planet. Tonight's line-up includes folk music by Fred Gillen Jr. and the Hope Machine, a town-wide clean up with prizes, a talk on organic coffee growing trends, over 20 eco-oriented organizations on the street, and a showing of "An Inconvenient Truth" at the Tarrytown Senior Center. For additional information please call 914-862-1828.

Saturday/Sunday, April 21 & 22
LEGO(r) FUN AT LYNDHURST, Saturday and Sunday 10am - 4pm. Second annual weekend of LEGO(r) Fun at Lyndhurst, Route 9 in Tarrytown. Featuring master LEGO(r) Builder, Arthur Gugick and his New LEGO(r) buildings from around the world. www.gugick.com Demonstrations by award winning FIRST LEGO League Robotics Teams. www.usfirst.org/what/fll Take the Grand Tour via LEGO(r), join the LEGO(r) tower building activity, go on a LEGO(r) knight quest and display your LEGO(r) creation in our Mansion. All ages are invited to attend. Admission: $6 for Adults, $5 for Children 4-17 and Free for children 3 and younger. 914-631-4481

SHEEP TO SHAWL, 10am-5pm, Philipsburg Manor, Route 9, Sleepy Hollow. Celebrate the arrival of spring on the farm! Sheep-shearing, dyeing wool, and weaving cloth are just some of the weekend's activities. Scottish border collies display their skills with sheep-herding demonstrations throughout the day while newborn lambs frolic. Visitors are invited to explore each step in the process of turning wool into cloth using 18th-century techniques. Admission: $12; $10 for seniors; $6 for children 5-17. Free for members and children under 5. 914-631-3992.

Saturday, April 21
OPEN HEARTH COOKING WORKSHOP, 10am - 2pm, Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 South Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson. Soup anyone? Join us as we explore soups and stews of the 18th century. Reservations required: 914-631-8200, ext. 618. Fee: $50 ($45 for HHV members).

A NIGHT OF GOLDEN OLDIES REMEMBERED FOREVER, 7pm, Presented by Golden Oldies Forever at The Music Hall on Main Street in Tarrytown. Starring The Duprees ("My Own True Love", "Have You Heard"), Randy & The Rainbows ("Denise"), The Tuneweavers ("Happy Happy Birthday Baby"), The Devotions ("Rip Van Winkle"), The Quotations ("Imagination"), Classic Sounds ("Acappella"). $40.50/$35.50 Call 914-631-3390 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Sunday, April 22
STEWARDSHIP SERIES: PROTECTING OUR SHORES, 10 am - 2 pm, Long Dock Beacon Shoreline, Beacon, Dutchess County. Join Scenic Hudson staff for a Great River Sweep Cleanup of its Long Dock Beacon shoreline and the newly created Riverside Trail. To register, sign up online at www.ScenicHudson.org/events or call 845-473-4440 x.270.

FRIENDS OF THE OLD CROTON AQUEDUCT ANNUAL MEETING, 2 pm,
A slide talk and book-signing by architect Kevin Bone, editor of Water-Works: The Architecture and Engineering of the New York City Water Supply, will be featured, following a short business meeting. A New York Times review called the book "a visually stunning archive." The meeting, at the Irvington Public Library, opposite Irvington Station on Metro-North's Hudson Line, is open to the public. Advance registration is not required. 914-693-5259

Wednesday, April 25
FDR'S FROGS, 6:30 - 8pm, Hyde Park Trail, Hyde Park, Dutchess County. Search for amphibians and learn the history of this land once owned by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. To register, sign up online at www.ScenicHudson.org/events or call 845-473 4440 x.270.

Thursday, April 26
AN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH MEDESKI, MARTIN, & WOOD, 8pm, at The Music Hall in Tarrytown for the first time! Formed in 1991, this band has always moved, always evolved. Although they started out as an acoustic trio on New York's underground scene, the opportunities to enjoy the band in this original context have been few and far between. This concert will be a rare chance to experience the band returning to their musical roots. Tickets are $43/35/28. Call 914-631-3390 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

LOCAL AUTHOR FAIR, 5:30-7:30pm, Warner Library, Route 9, Tarrytown, followed by an 8pm showing of the crossword puzzle documentary, WordPlay. Over a dozen authors as well as The Hudson Valley Writer's Center, Slapering Hol Press, and Good Yarns Book Shop. 914-631-7734

April 27th through May 12th weekends only
THE RETREAT FROM MOSCOW, presented by the Hudson Stage Company on the Briarcliff campus of Pace University. Tony nominated drama by William Nicholson, directed by producer and co-founder Dan Foster. Featuring actors John Little. Jason Loughlin and Suzanne Matalon. Friday, Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 3pm. Q&A following May 6th 3pm matinee. Special Saturday matinee May 12th at 3pm. In this poignant and powerful British play, a son arrives for a visit with his parents to find them strangers not only to him, but to each other. "The best new play this reviewer has seen in 20 years." Jacques LeSourd, The Journal News. Visit www.hudsonstage.com for directions. $25.00 general admission, $20. seniors/students, $15.00 Pace University students. Group rates available. For tickets and info call 914-271-2811,

Saturday/Sunday, April 27 & 28
HANDS-ON HERITAGE CRAFTS, 10am-5pm, at Van Cortlandt Manor,525 South Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson. This event features plenty of hands-on opportunities for all family members. Visitors of all ages are encouraged to take part in historic skills and crafts. Make your own candles, sew a medicine bag and fill it with dried botanicals, operate the blacksmith's bellows, and take part in spinning, weaving, coopering, tinsmithing, hewing wood, quilting, open-hearth cooking, butter churning, cheese-making, and more. Admission: $12; $10 for seniors; $6 for children 5-17. Free for members and children under 5. 914-271-8981.

Saturday, April 28
THE PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS GORDON LIGHTFOOT, 8pm, The legendary singer songwriter and musical icon. Tickets are $45-$65. 1-877-840-0457 or paramountcenter.org.

Monday, April 30th - Friday, May 4, 2007
YONKERS BUSINESS WEEK, Takes place throughout the city of Yonkers at various venues. For more information visit www.yonkersbusinessweek.com

Wednesday, May 2
MOONLIGHT WALKS, 7:30-9:30pm, Shaupeneak Ridge, Town of Esopus, Ulster County; See these parks in a new light during nighttime hikes featuring stunning Hudson River vistas. Another Moonlight Walk will be Thursday, May 31 at the Gateway to Mount Beacon, Beacon, Dutchess County. To register for any of these events, sign up online at www.ScenicHudson.org/events or contact Vicki Muller of the Scenic Hudson Parks team at 845 473 4440 x.270.

Friday, May 4
ASTRONAUTS' CLOSE ENCOUNTERS, 8pm, astronomy lecture with author Linda Zimmermann, sponsored by the Westchester Amateur Astronomers, Andrus Planetarium, Hudson River Museum of Westchester, Warburton Ave., Yonkers. 914-963-4550. http://westchesterastronomers.org.

THE PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS "PETER & THE WOLF" - HUDSON VAGABOND PUPPETS - A Family Series Event, 7pm, Larger-than-life puppets to entertain and educate children and their families.
Tickets are $20 Adults, $10 Children. 1-877-840-0457 or paramountcenter.org.

Saturday, May 5
BIRDING AND BREAKFAST, 8am-10:30am, Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 South Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson. Experts from the Saw Mill River chapter of the National Audubon Society will lead an early morning bird walk through the historic orchard and gardens, followed by a hearty, 18th-century-style breakfast and tour of the manor. The cost of the full bird walk and breakfast is $20 ($18 for HHV and Audubon Society members). The bird walk alone is $4 (free for HHV and Audubon Society members). Reservations required: 914-631-8200 ext. 618. Bird walk: 8-9:30; breakfast: 9:30-10:30.

MAYFAIR, 11am - 2pm, A Celebration of Spring and Art Activities at the Beczak Environmental Education Center, Philipse Manor Hall State Historic Site (maypole, puppet play, tours), Yonkers Riverfront Library (health and wellness information, showing of "SuperSize Me"). 914-969-6660/

ART GALLERY OPENING, 1-3pm, featuring insect photography by Don Garbera, $6.00 vehicle use fee. Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Route 117, Tarrytown, 914-631-1470.

GARDEN FAIR, 10am - 2pm. Co-hosted by the Garden Club of Irvington-on-Hudson and Lyndhurst. Featuring garden-related items, a children's planting workshop, counsel on perennial, annual and patio container planting. Advice from deer protection and tree care professionals. The Hudson Valley Rock Garden Society and the Taconic Gardeners' Club will also participate. Hard-to-find perennials, woodland and alpine plants from members' home gardens, as well as annuals, perennials, houseplants and herbs propagated by the Garden Club will be for sale. Tour the Lyndhurst gardens and receive great gardening tips from the gardeners that tend them. Free admission. 914-631-4481.

Wednesday, May 9
BIRD WALK: BRINTON BROOK SANCTUARY, 7am, Meet at the main entrance parking area. Route 9A, Croton-on-Hudson. Call 914-666-6503 or email office@sawmillriveraudubon.org.

Friday, May 11
THE DUKE ELLINGTON ORCHESTRA with special guest CLARK TERRY, 8pm, presented by Jazz Forum Arts. The event will be held in the Tarrytown Music Hall on Main Street in TarrytownHistoric Event! The World-Famous Duke Ellington Orchestra plus very special guest Clark Terry. Tickets are $45 (discounts available). Call 914-631-3390 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

THE PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS "SAFETY LAST" - MUSIC&FILM SERIES W/ BEN MODEL, 8pm, Acclaimed silent film composer/accompanist Ben Model performs to Harold Lloyd's 1923 silent classic, "Safety Last!" Tickets are $15 Adults, $10 Children. 1-877-840-0457 or paramountcenter.org.

TEATOWN'S NATURE-FRIENDLY PLANT SALE & WORKSHIPS, 4pm-7pm, (First Pick Sale) $5 admission. 6pm-7pm William Cullina lectures on Woodland Wildflowers, Teatown Lake Reservation, Spring Valley Road, Ossining $20 admission. 914-762-2912. www.teatown.org.

Saturday, May 12
WESTCHESTER SYMPHONIC WINDS, 8pm, Dr. Luis Fernando Jimenez conducting "Music of the Americas." Tarrytown Music Hall on Main Street in Tarrytown. $18 (adults), $13 (students and seniors), children under 10 free. Call 914-631-3390 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

THE PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS LISA LAMPANELLI, 8pm, Comedy's lovable Queen of Mean, a cross between Don Rickles, Archie Bunker and a vial of estrogen! Tickets are $38 (This show contains ADULT CONTENT) 1-877-840-0457 or paramountcenter.org.

TEATOWN'S NATURE-FRIENDLY PLANT SALE & WORKSHIPS, 9am-2pm, (First Pick Sale) $5 admission. 6pm-7pm William Cullina lectures on Woodland Wildflowers - Teatown Lake Reservation, Spring Valley Road, Ossining $20 admission. 914-762-2912. www.teatown.org.

FAMILIES AND CHILDREN SERIES: MOTHER'S DAY OUT, 10am- 1pm, Four-Mile Point Preserve, Coxsackie, Greene County. Treat mom a day early. Invite her on this leisurely stroll that ends at the Hudson Shoreline - a perfect picnic and family-photo spot. To register, sign up online at www.ScenicHudson.org/events or contact Vicki Muller of the Scenic Hudson Parks team at 845 473 4440 x.270.

Sunday, May 13
JEFFREY WEISS CONCERT, 2pm, Twenty-fourth annual chamber music concert in memory of Jeffrey Weiss. Musicians courtesy of the Summit Music Festival. Carriage House at Lyndhurst. Reservations required. General Admission $10. Free to Friends of Lyndhurst. 914-631-4481

ARTISTS-ON-THE-HUDSON, 10am-5pm, Washington Irving's Sunnyside, 89 West Sunnyside Lane, Tarrytown. Here's a different kind of gift for Mother's Day - fine food and entertainment for all ages in a cozy, historic setting. Watch more than a dozen artists capture Washington Irving's Sunnyside on canvas and paper. The Singing Spring Sisters (Bemused Productions) serenade picnickers with popular songs from Washington Irving's day and beyond. Children of all ages enjoy hands-on art activities. New this year is an interactive treasure hunt, where children can discover what Washington Irving loved about Sunnyside. Reserve festive box lunches from Geordanes of Irvington in advance: 914-631-8200 ext. 618. Details are online, or send e-mail to mail@hudsonvalley.org. Otherwise, purchase sandwiches, sweets, and beverages in the Courtyard Cafe. At day's end, attend a lemonade reception for the artists who exhibit their completed works. Admission: $12; $10 for seniors; $6 for children 5-17. Free for members and children under 5. 914-591-8763.

May 18-20
SPRING CRAFTS AT LYNDHURST, Friday and Sunday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 6pm. Crafts at Lyndhurst, Route 9, Tarrytown features more than 300 booths filled with handmade American crafts. From pottery to jewelry and furniture to clothing, the dazzling selection of fine crafts represents the best work of artisans from across the nation. For event info, call (845) 331-7900 or www.artrider.com. General Admission $9 and Seniors $8. Free to Friends of Lyndhurst.

Friday, May 18
THIRD FRIDAY IN TARRYTOWN/RETRO THEME: Come to Tarrytown this evening and travel back in time...participate in a 1950's style Dance-athon, go to Lago de Como for a 30's style evening, Bella's Restaurant for 50's Night, Coffee Labs for the Dawning of Aquarius, and Jack & Dyl's for an 80's Disco Night. Near the Firehouse listen and dance along to the folk & rhythm band, Too Human. For additional information please call 914-862-1828.

THE PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS LOS PLENEROS DE LA 21 - A Family Series Event, 7pm, Los Pleneros De La 21 is a group of Puerto Rican musicians, dancers, and artisans dedicated to the performance of BOMBA and PLENA, two styles of Puerto Rican music. Tickets are $20 Adults, $10 Children. 1-877-840-0457 or paramountcenter.org.
Saturday, May 19
WESTCHESTER CHORDSMEN: OF THEE WE SING, 2:30pm & 7:30pm, A concert with a patriotic theme and tribute to "The Music Man" which celebrates it's 50th Anniversary in 2007. Tarrytown Music Hall on Main Street in Tarrytown. $20 for the matinee (general admission) and $25 for the evening show (reserved seating) - discounts available. Call 914-631-3390 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

OPEN-HEARTH COOKING WORKSHOP, 10am-2pm, Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 South Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson. Celebrate spring with an 18th-century meal featuring the garden's earliest produce. Reservations required: 914-631-8200, ext. 618. Fee: $50 ($45 for HHV members). 914-631-8200, ext. 637

GEOCACHING AT PRUYN SANCTUARY, 10am, Woodmill Road, Chappaqua.
Learn more about geocaching by finding a cache at Pruyn Sanctuary. Space limited. A handheld GPS receiver is needed to participate. A limited number may be available for shared use during the workshop on a first-come, first-served basis. Meet at the Woodmill Road entrance of Pruyn Sanctuary. For this outdoors event, children ages 4 and up and accompanied by adults are very welcome. Space limited, free registration required. 914-666-6503.

CROTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT PARADE, 6pm, starting at Veterans Corners, then along Cleveland Drive and Benedict Blvd. to Croton Harmon parking lot. Village of Croton-on-Hudson, 914-271-4848. www.crotononhudson-ny.gov.

THE PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS THE DEREK TRUCKS BAND, 8pm, Derek Trucks is the youngest guitar player to make Rolling Stone's "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time" list. Tickets are $30-$40.
1-877-840-0457 or paramountcenter.org.

HEALTH AND RECREATION SERIES: SIGHTS GUARANTEED TO WOW, 9-11am, Gateway to Mount Beacon Park, Beacon, Dutchess County. Hikers on this challenging trek to Mount Beacon's lofty summit will be rewarded with magnificent Hudson River views and compelling history and ecology lessons. Another hike is scheduled for June 23. To register, sign up online at www.ScenicHudson.org/events or call 845 473 4440 x.270.

Sunday, May 20
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE,1:30-3:30 pm, Begins at South Broadway/Mclean Avenue. Ends at Larkin Plaza (Across from the Yonkers Train Station). Contact: Yonkers Central Committee of Veterans, Jack Lotz- (914) 377-6700.

PINKSTER FESTIVAL, 10am-5pm, Philipsburg Manor, 381 North Broadway (Route 9), Sleepy Hollow. An African-American celebration of spring, Pinkster was held in the Hudson Valley as early as the 17th century. Filled with music, dance, food, and revelry, this one-day, cross-cultural festival re-creates the spring holiday with a rousing colonial-style celebration. Festivities include lively presentations of drumming and traditional dance, African folktales, and demonstrations of traditional African instruments and utilitarian wares. Chef El-Amin cooks up lots of great food. Admission: $12; $10 for seniors; $6 for children 5-17. Free for members and children under 5. 914-631-3992.

Wednesday, May 23
BIRD WALK: ROCKEFELLER STATE PARK PRESERVE, 7am, Route 117, Tarrytown. Meet at the main entrance parking area. Leader: Richard Nelson. For more information, call 914-666-6503 or by email at office@sawmillriveraudubon.org.

May 26-28 (Memorial Day Weekend)
ANIMALS & ACROBATS, 10am-5pm, Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 South Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson. An early American traveling circus with continuous performances throughout the weekend, the event is significantly expanded this year and will feature a four-person acrobat team, a mime, llamas, miniature horses, birds-of-prey demonstrations, horse and wagon rides, juggling and tightrope walking, live music, puppet shows, and a historical magic show. A traditional Hudson Valley treat for Memorial Day Weekend, Animals & Acrobats is especially popular with children. Picnic fare, treats, and beverages will be available. Admission: $12; $10 for seniors; $6 for children 5-17. Free for members and children under 5. 914-271-8981.

June 1-3
INTO THE WOODS (Youth Theater) Fri. & Sat. 8pm, Sun. 2pm, presented by Lighthouse Youth Theatre (John Fanelli, Director) at The Music Hall on Main Street in Tarrytown. Written by Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim, Into the Woods blends various familiar fairy tales with a zany plot that has the characters out to achieve their goal of living "Happily Ever After". But...in Fairy Tales Nothing is ever that simple! $18 for adults and $15 for children (12 and under) and seniors (65 and over). $125 for Gala VIP seats (includes dinner and bus ride to theater). Call 914-631-3390 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Saturday, June 2
ARTS AND CULTURE SERIES - HISTORY HAPPENING,10am - 4pm, West Point Foundry Preserve in Cold Spring, Putnam County. Family-oriented activities will explore the site's 19th-century past as an industrial powerhouse whose ironworks made steam engines and the Parrott guns that helped win the Civil War. To register, sign up online at www.ScenicHudson.org/events or contact Vicki Muller of the Scenic Hudson Parks team at 845-473-4440 x.270.

Sunday, June 3
TARRYTOWN 20th ANNUAL MAIN STREET FAIR, 10am-5pm, rain or shine, Sleepy Hollow Chamber of Commerce, 914-631-1705, www.sleepyhollowchamber.com

SUMMERFEST, 1-6 pm, in the upper village area, Village of Croton-on-Hudson, 914-271-4848. www.crotononhudson-ny.gov.

Friday & Saturday, June 8 - 9
RELAY FOR LIFE, 6:00 pm, Friday thru 11:00 am Saturday. Gorton High School, 100 Shonnard Place, Yonkers, NY 10703. Contact: Sarah A. Hess, Director of Special Events, Relay For Life- (914) 397-8814

Friday, June 8
LECTURE WITH CHARLES LIU, 8pm, Professor of Astrophysics College of Staten Island, Hayden Planetarium, sponsored by the Westchester Amateur Astronomers, Andrus Planetarium, Hudson River Museum of Westchester, Warburton Ave., Yonkers. 914-963-4550. http://westchesterastronomers.org.

Saturday, June 9
DAVE BRUBECK QUARTET, 8pm, presented by Jazz Forum Arts at The Tarrytown Music Hall on Main Street in Tarrytown. If you haven't experienced the man and his music for awhile, this is your opportunity! Pianist and composer Dave Brubeck is much more than a musical icon at 86 years young. He always gives 110% and those who've attended his past concerts will attest that this living legend should not be missed! In addition to Dave Brubeck on piano, the Quartet features Bobby Militello, sax and flute, Michael Moore, bass and Randy Jones, drums. Tickets are $45 (discounts available). Call 914-631-3390 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

OSSINING MAIN STREET VILLAGE FAIR, 9am to 5pm,The 25th Annual Street Fair, with food, vendors, arts & crafts, exhibits and entertainment. Tours of the Weir Chamber (Croton Aqueduct) and the Ossining Urban Park Visitors Center will be open to all. This is the fair's 26th anniversary and will be the best ever. Vendor application can be picked up at the Community Center. Tours into the Aqueduct tunnel between 10:30 and 3pm will be given. Meet at weir chamber at the far end of the Aqueduct bridge, near the Community Center. 914-941-3189

Sunday, June 10
ROSE DAY, 12-3pm, Sponsored by the Garden Club of Irvington-on-Hudson at Lyndhurst, Route 9, Tarrytown. See the glorious Rose Garden in full bloom and visit with the knowledgeable rosarians. Enjoy music and refreshments. 914-631-4481.

Saturday and Sunday June 16 & 17
UKRAINIAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL, 10 pm - 6pm, St. Michael's Church, 21 Shonnard Place, Yonkers, NY 10703.

Saturday, June 16
2005 N.Y. STATE OPEN BODYBUILDING & MS. FIGURE CHAMPIONSHIPS, 1pm & 7pm, The Music Hall on Main Street in Tarrytown. Presented by Natural Bodybuilding; www.nbibodybuilding.com Tickets: Prejudging at 1 pm: $10; Finals at 7 pm: $20, call 914-720-7211.

TEATOWN'S NATURE-FRIENDLY PLANT SALE & WORKSHIPS, 4pm-7pm, (First Pick Sale) $5 admission. 6pm-7pm William Cullina lectures on Woodland Wildflowers - Teatown Lake Reservation, Spring Valley Road, Ossining $20 admission. 914-762-2912. www.teatown.org.

YONKERS SUMMER PROGRAMS, 12-5pm, Activities free with museum admission. All ages. The Way Things Work With David Macaulay, Artist Lecture, 1 - 2 pm, Book Signings, 2 - 3 pm & 4:30 - 5 pm, The Way Things Work Tour, 3 - 4:30 pm, Kapla Blocks Building Demo and Open Studio with Benjamin Takemori, 1- 4 pm.
All Afternoon 12 - 4pm, Japanese Sugar Art Demonstration by artist Candy Miyuki, Music in the Galleries by the jazz duo "Too Human".
Hands-On Fun for Families, 1 - 4 pm, Fanciful Animal Cupcake Classes with Liv Hansen from Riviera Bakehouse, Sugar Shacks: Stack sugar cubes to create pyramids or a coliseum, Instrument Building and Performance with Bash the Trash, 2:30 - 4:30 pm, build musical instruments from recycled and reused materials. For information call ?????

OPEN-HEARTH COOKING WORKSHOP, 10am-2pm, Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 South Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson. Experience first-hand the pleasures of 18th-century cooking by using period "receipts" and methods to prepare a delicious meal. Reservations required: 914-631-8200, ext. 618. Fee: $50 ($45 for HHV members).

DIVAS!, 7pm, Annual gala benefit featuring Broadway's finest on the breathtaking grounds of a private property in Westchester. Silent Auction. $100 ticket offers cocktail party reception with hors d'oeuvres, sunset concert, coffee and dessert after the show. For tickets and info: Hudson Stage Company, 914-271-2811, www.hudsonstage.com.

Sunday, June 17
THE PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS PRESENTS FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS A Spring Fundraising Concert, 7pm, One of Rock & Roll's most enduring performers with hits such as "Sherry", "Big Girls Don't Cry," & "Walk Like a Man". Tickets are $80-$110. 1-877-840-0457 or paramountcenter.org.

Friday, June 22
THIRD FRIDAY IN TARRYTOWN/CELEBRATE YOUR PET THEME, Join us for the Third Annual Tarrytown Pet Parade, plus a petting zoo, over 20 Pet-Related organizations and businesses on the street, and an amazing rescue dog demonstration by the Sleepy Hollow Canine Unit. For additional information please call 914-862-1828.

Saturday, June 23
PUERTO RICAN/HISPANIC 1ST ANNUAL ARTISANS FAIR, 11am - 5pm, Riverfront Library, 1 Larkin Plaza, Yonkers, NY 10701. Contact: Puerto Rican/Hispanic Heritage Committee, Carmen Goldberg- (914) 968-4900.

Sunday, June 24
PUERTO RICAN/HISPANIC FESTIVAL, 12-6pm, Chicken Island (Adjacent to City Hall), 87 Nepperhan Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10701. Contact: Puerto Rican/Hispanic Heritage Committee, Carmen Goldberg- (914) 968-4900.

PUERTO RICAN/HISPANIC PARADE, 1:30 - 3:30 pm, Begin: South Broadway/McLean Avenue End: City Hall, 40 South Broadway, Yonkers, NY 10701. Contact: Puerto Rican/Hispanic Heritage Committee, Carmen Goldberg- (914) 968-4900.

Friday, June 29
STREETS OF THE BRONX, 7pm, Village of Croton-on-Hudson
Recreation & Parks Department presents this concert. Go back in time with Westchester's #1 group, Butch Barbella's Streets of the Bronx Band. Butch was the music director and composer for the motion picture A Bronx Tale and formerly with Dion, The Earls, and The Duprees. The band features the outstanding vocals of "Yo Vinny". The concert will be held at Senasqua Park and the rain date will be Saturday night. 914-271-3006. www.crotononhudson-ny.gov.

Fridays in July
MUSIC IN THE MUSEUM, 7-8:30pm, Free Museum admission and music performance. New York musicians liven up July Friday evenings in the Hudson River Museum galleries.
July 6, La Vita Williams, a classical guitar duo.
July 13, Dave's True Story, a jazz trio.
July 20, Yukijurishi, a bossa nova trio.
July 27, Lipbone Redding, a "voicestrumentalist" creates original swing songs.

Tuesday, July 3
FIREWORKS, 7:30pm, Louis Engel Waterfront Park in Ossining. Join us for a great show and enjoy entertainment before hand with a concert at Louis Engel Waterfront Park starting at 7:30pm. Music by "Channel One." 914-941-3189

Wednesday, July 4
PEEKSKILL CELEBRATION/RIVERFRONT CONCERT SERIES, 6pm-9pm, Riverfront Green Park will be hosting a series of concerts featuring accomplished regional and national performers. Local Hudson Valley performers will be featured prior to the headline act each week. 914-736-2000. www.peekskillcelebration.com
July 4 - A Little Bit of This & That.
July 11 - Slaid Cleaves
July 18 - Brewer & Shipley
July 25 - Professor Louie & the Crowmatics

INDEPENDENCE DAY 1806, 10am-5pm, Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 South Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson. Festivities begin with the roar of the cannon and a reading of the Declaration of Independence. Everyone joins the Independence Day Parade through the manor along with its costumed residents. Stirring patriotic speeches and songs follow the parade, and military re-enactors invite one and all to drill and muster. Children and adults can experience military camp life through hands-on activities. Food and beverages are available, or visitors can bring a picnic lunch. Admission: $12; $10 for seniors; $6 for children 5-17. Free for members and children under 5. 914-271-8981.

INDEPENDENCE DAY 1856, 10am-5pm, Washington Irving's Sunnyside, 89 West Sunnyside Lane, Tarrytown. Plan for a full day of live entertainment including dramatic presentations, rousing speeches, period music, and traditional country dancing for everyone. Play "Town Ball" (19th-century baseball) with our costumed guides. Enjoy house tours and ice cream making demonstrations throughout the day. Bring a picnic or buy food in the Courtyard Café. Admission: $12; $10 for seniors; $6 for children 5-17. Free for members and children under 5. 914-591-8763.

Thursday, July 5
DAVE FRY,10am, at Vassallo Park, Village of Croton-on-Hudson. Dave Fry is an energetic, award-winning kids' musician that combines rock n' roll folk music with lots of audience interaction. Dave is a pro at creating a great atmosphere of singing and dancing, glued together with plenty of surprises and silliness. . For information call 914-271-3006 or visit www.crotononhudson-ny.gov.

Friday,July 6
DOC ROCK, 7pm, concert. Doc Rock has been rocking together for over eleven years. Join in for a rejuvenating dose of classic rock. The event will be held in Senasqua Park, Croton-on-Hudson; the rain date is Saturday night, unless otherwise indicated. For information call 914-271-3006 or visit www.crotononhudson-ny.gov.

MARK RUST, 7pm, at Senasqua Park, Village of Croton-on-Hudson. Mark Rust performs "Our Families Came to Sing", a humorous and touching look at our upbringings and family life. This is an upbeat performance that is sure to captivate the entire family. For information call 914-271-3006 or visit www.crotononhudson-ny.gov.

July 13 - August 24
MARKET SQUARE CONCERT SERIES, 7pm, The square is located at the corner of Spring and Main street in Ossining. Dates and groups will be listed on GOTV and on posters at sites around the Town and Village. Concerts will be on Friday evenings at 7pm during July and August. Call 914-941-3189 for more details. Date are: July 13, 20, 27 and August 3, 10, 17, 24.

Friday, July 13
SUNDOWN BAND, 7pm, at Senasqua Park, Village of Croton-on-Hudson. Sundown performs unique renditions of Southern Rock classics from bands such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers, The Outlaws, Marshall Tucker, Molly Hatchet and more. the rain date is Saturday night, unless otherwise indicated. 914-271-3006. www.crotononhudson-ny.gov.

Saturday, July 14
CAMPOUT, Washington Irving's Sunnyside, 89 West Sunnyside Lane, Tarrytown. Bring a backpack and tent for this popular, overnight campout event for families. This outing features a picnic supper brought from home, a flashlight story walk at twilight, songs and stories around the campfire with Jim Keyes, and a complimentary continental breakfast on Sunday morning. Attendance is limited. Admission price TBD. Reservations required: 914-631-8200 ext. 618.

COLONIAL-ERA QUILTS WORKSHOP, 10am-5pm, Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 South Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson. Learn the techniques for making a stunning colonial-style quilt from master quilter Catalina Hannan, who will be displaying her work and offering tips and suggestions for quilters. She will be giving three formal presentations on how to make a reproduction quilt, at 10:30, 1, and 3, but will be on site all day to take visitors' questions. Other examples of colonial-era work taking place throughout the day are open-hearth cooking, spinning, weaving, and lace making. Admission: $12; $10 for seniors; $6 for children 5-17. Free for members and children under 5. 914-271-8981.

SWEET AND SAVVY, A SATURDAY FOR FAMILIES,1 - 4 pm, Drop-in Workshops free with Museum admission.
Sweet Stitches, Artist Orly Cogan will work with participants to create whimsical, make- believe desserts from found objects and basic crochet stitches.

The Way Things Light Up, Science educator Greg Benedis-Garb shows you how electricity works and how to build your own battery-powered flashlight.

Kapla Blocks Open Studio, Build outside the box with mathematically-proportioned Kapla blocks. Try a tower or a flower, then knock it down and build again!

Sunday, July 15
GALLERY OPENING, New York Invasives (invasive plants and native alternatives) 1-3 pm, 1:30 lecture by Katrina Shindledecker on Invasives in the Preserve, $6.00 vehicle use fee. Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Tarrytown, 914-631-1470

Thursday July 19
THE FUN AND FUNNY JUGGLING SHOW, 7pm, at Senasqua Park, Village of Croton-on-Hudson. Will Shaw presents an award winning blend of physical comedy, verbal wit and amazing skills. Audiences of all ages will be treated to astounding displays of juggling, tricks, sight gags, music, audience participation and much more. For information call 914-271-3006 or visit www.crotononhudson-ny.gov.

Friday, July 20
NICOLE HART & the NEW RHYTHM GROOVE, 7pm, at Senasqua Park, Village of Croton-on-Hudson. NRG is the natural evolution in the Blues/R&B genre, aggressively combining a seductive, funky feel with the soulful nuances of The Blues. Under the direction of producer, arranger, and multi-keyboardist Lance Ong, together with co-writer and vocalist Nicole Hart, the original compositions and re-arrangement of Classic Blues and R&B material can only be described as "N R Gized"! Rain date is Saturday night, unless otherwise indicated. 914-271-3006. www.crotononhudson-ny.gov.

THIRD FRIDAY IN TARRYTOWN/HOME & GARDEN THEME, Tonight's theme will feature the latest in Home and Garden accessories, workshops on planting & decorating, a Plant Sale, and a special Open House at Goldberg Hardware in their recently expanded upstairs area featuring fine hardware, clocks, & decorative accessories. Also get to know area landscapers and garden clubs. 914-862-1828.

Saturday & Sunday, July 21 - 22
AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL, 12-6pm, Trevor Park, End of Ravine Avenue, Yonkers, NY 10701. Contact: African American Heritage Committee, Paula Crawford- (914) 968-4900.

Thursday, July 26
MAGIC OF NEECH, 7pm, Senasqua Park, Village of Croton-on-Hudson. Neech performs captivating magic effects, comedy, and surprise, highlighted with a thrilling escape act. Over 1,000 shows of experience ensure that this former house magician for FAO Schwartz will entertain and delight any audience. For information call 914-271-3006 or visit www.crotononhudson-ny.gov.

Friday, July 27
SECOND WIND, 7pm, Senasqua Park, Village of Croton-on-Hudson. Whether it's classic rock, Second Wind style R&B or "unplugged" acoustic, the Second Wind Band of local talent will make it a night to remember. The event will be held in; the rain date is Saturday night, unless otherwise indicated. 914-271-3006. www.crotononhudson-ny.gov.

Sunday, July 29
OKRA, BEANS, AND LEAFY GREENS: THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN FOODWAYS FESTIVAL, 10am - 5pm, Philipsburg Manor, 381 North Broadway (Route 9), Sleepy Hollow. Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture, 630 Bedford Road (Route 448), Pocantico Hills. At this second annual food-related event at Philipsburg Manor, visitors can explore the influence of enslaved and free Africans on colonial and contemporary American cuisine. The event, a collaboration with Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture in Pocantico Hills, includes demonstrations of West African, West Indian, and colonial American foodways; dance performances; children's planting, harvesting, and cooking activities; tours of the slaves' garden at Philipsburg Manor; and tasty West African, West Indian, and colonial American food for sale. Activities will take place at Stone Barns as well. Admission prices TBD. 914-631-3992.

Thursdays in August
FROM A CHILD'S PERSPECTIVE, Washington Irving's Sunnyside, 89 West Sunnyside Lane, Tarrytown. Children can explore the world of Washington Irving's Sunnyside on Thursdays in August. Parents and children are invited to take a specially tailored tour of the home of Washington Irving, presented with a child's eye view of the 19th century in a highly engaging, educational program. Enjoy tales of Sunnyside's young residents, an interactive scavenger hunt, hands-on activities, and displays of period toys. A new craft activity is offered each week. Admission: $12; $10 for seniors; $6 for children 5-17. Free for members and children under 5. 914-591-8763.

Thursday, August 2
ANDREW ROBLIN, 7pm, at Senasqua Park Village of Croton-on-Hudson. .Andrew Roblin's music is a fresh musical style, a fusion of folk music and bluegrass he calls the Manitoba Sound. He guarantees to have children through seniors grunting, yodeling and strutting. For information call 914-271-3006 or visit www.crotononhudson-ny.gov.

Friday, August 3
BLUE WATER, 7pm, Senasqua Park, Village of Croton-on-Hudson. This local Croton band is back for another night at the park. Blue Water plays acoustic and electric Rock & Roll with a harmony twist. Rain date is Saturday night, unless otherwise indicated. 914-271-3006. www.crotononhudson-ny.gov.

PEEKSKILL CELEBRATION /RIVERFRONT GREEN PARK MAIN STAGE KICK-OFF CONCERT, 6pm-10pm, Headlines by a quality national act. Opening act featuring local Hudson Valley artists prior to headline act. (rain site: Paramount Center for the Arts). Exhibitor and food booths, arts & crafts show and New York Center Blood Drive will also take place. 914-736-2000, www.peekskillcelebration.com.

August 3-12
THE ENCHANTMENT OF BEAUTY & THE BEAST (Youth Theater) Fridays, Aug 3 & 10, 11am & 7pm; Saturdays, Aug 4 & 11, 1pm; Sundays, Aug 5 & 12, 1pm. The Tarrytown Music Hall on Main Street in Tarrytown. This beloved story is famous the world over, and includes everyone's favorite characters: the lovely Beauty, the arrogant Prince and the mysterious Beast (plus many others, of course). The beautiful score, elaborate costumes and dazzling scenery are sure to steal the hearts of all who attend! Call 914-631-3390 or visit www.tarrytownmusichall.org.

Saturday, August 4
PEEKSKILL CELEBRATION/DOWNTOWN PEEKSKILL, 8am - 4pm, Farmers' Market, Jan Peek 10K Race, St. Peter's Church celebrates its 240th anniversary. Shuttle bus available from downtown to old church on Locust Ave. Tours of church and displays from early Americana will be available), Underground Railroad Tours. 914-736-7908 for reservations. $10 donation requested. Proceeds go toward establishing the Museum of the Underground Railroad. www.freedomtrail.org

PEEKSKILL CELEBRATION/RIVERFRONT GREEN PARK, 9am - 11pm, Arts & Crafts Show, Classic Car Show (Featuring the Latin Cruisers from Yonkers), Community Organization Exhibits, Kids' Fun Zone & Family Entertainment, Dragons on the Hudson (Dragon Boat Races Sponsored by Cappelli Enterprises), Elton Brand Youth Basketball Clinic, Exhibitor Booths,fireworks extravaganza, food booths, historical and environmental displays, main stage entertainment, New York Blood Drive, New York Knicks Groove Truck and Street Team, M/V Commander Day Trips, Public Safety Displays, and Sponsor Display Booths. 914-736-2000. www.peekskillcelebration.com.

Sunday, August 5
PEEKSKILL CELEBRATION/DOWNTOWN PEEKSKILL, 8am - 4pm, Antique Fair and Flea Market, Old Timers Stickball Tournament. 914-788-0577.

RIVER DAY, noon - 6pm, Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 South Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson. Take a boat-ride and celebrate our relationship to the river in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Hands-on activities include fishing, open-hearth cooking, and brick making, plus modern boat building with several organizations. Visitors can enjoy on-water opportunities, music, picnic food, and storytelling. Admission: $12; $10 for seniors; $6 for children 5-17. Free for members and children under 5. 914-271-8981.

Friday, August 17
THIRD FRIDAY IN TARRYTOWN/MUSIC THEME, Music soothes the soul! Come out tonight and sing, dance and tap your feet all over town, including our Third Annual Outdoor Concert featuring talented young musicians, make your own musical instrument, Sing for Snacks and other exciting events. For additional information please call 914-862-1828.

August 20-24
THE ARTIST'S EYE - A SUMMER DRAWING INTENSIVE, 9am-1pm, Kykuit, Sleepy Hollow. This popular five-day intensive program takes place in the magnificent, terraced gardens of the Rockefeller estate. The class will be led by Randolph A. Williams, a professor of studio and art education at Manhattanville College and a consultant to the Museum of Modern Art, the Bruce Museum, and the Neuberger Museum. Fee: $195 ($165 for Historic Hudson Valley and National Trust members). Reservations required: 914-631-8200, Ext. 618.

August 25
BIRDING AND BREAKFAST, 8-10:30am, Van Cortlandt Manor, 525 South Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson. Experts from the Saw Mill River chapter of the National Audubon Society will lead an early morning bird walk through the historic orchard and gardens, followed by a hearty, 18th-century-style breakfast and tour of the manor. The cost of the full bird walk and breakfast is $20 ($18 for HHV and Audubon Society members). The bird walk alone is $4 (free for HHV and Audubon Society members). Reservations required: 914-631-8200 ext. 618. Bird walk: 8-9:30; breakfast: 9:30-10:30.