Student-made blankets given to nursing home
A group of Rye Country Day School students recently visited the Port Chester Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre to present residents with 55 lap blankets made by the students. The blankets were the result of the students' involvement in Project Linus, a nonprofit organization that makes handmade blankets and quilts for children and adults in need.
The blankets, made specifically for wheelchair-bound residents at the center, were designed by students Rachel Groh and Caroline Segal. Goodie bags assembled by the students were also handed out to the residents, with a card decorated by fifth- and sixth-grade students. The Sno Cone Baritones, an Upper School barbershop quartet, also sang.
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Dance performance to benefit the hungry
The Westchester Coalition for the Hungry and Homeless Inc. will sponsor the second annual Will Dance for Food performance and toy/food drive at the Capitol Theatre from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Doors open at 5 p.m. The showcase will bring together numerous Westchester dance studios to raise money for the hungry and homeless in Westchester.
Last year, more than 125 dancers participated from schools all over the county. Tickets can be purchased through SmartTix at 877-238-5596 or at the door. Tickets cost $25, $20, $12.50 and $10. For more information, contact Susan Aubry, director of development of the Westchester Coalition for the Hungry and Homeless at 914-682-2737 or
saubry@westchesterchh.org.
