Collections of photos from community events and happenings in August taking place in Bedford, Lewisboro and Pound Ridge. This page will be updated throughout the month as new photo galleries are added.
Pound Ridge Veterinary Center celebrates its 50th anniversary
at Food Truck Friday
Pound Ridge’s latest Food Truck Friday was held Aug. 23 in Scotts Corners. There was live music, food pantry donations, and the Pound Ridge Veterinary Center, celebrating 50 years of business, teamed up with the SPCA of Westchester for puppy adoption. Photo credit: Ellen Best.
Building Community at National Night Out
Town of Bedford first responders held an event Aug. 12, to meet with people, parents and youngsters in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. The National Night Out with Bedford Police wasn’t just cops. It included firefighters, ambulance corps crews and other community groups. It was a local part of a national community building campaign.
There were no flashing lights or sirens. Instead, fun activities and friendly smiles from those in uniform. They helped youngsters climb into firetrucks, onto police motorcycles, handle heavy rescue equipment, or just pose for photos with family members. Photos by Herb Foster. Top right: Town Supervisor Ellen Calves and Bedford Police Chief, Photo credit Peter T. Michaelis
Field of 100 runners inaugurate Sanctuary 6.5(ish)
Robert Cummings Photos
A rainy run
The Sanctuary 6.5(ish) race was run for the first time Aug. 18 at Westmoreland Sanctuary. The first race of its kind started and finished at Fox Lane Middle School off Route 172 in Bedford/Mount Kisco.
Nearly 100 runners braved a very rainy morning to take on this challenging trail race. Members of the Bedford Volunteer Fire Department's EMS crew were on standby at the race HQ in case of any injuries.
The race benefits the Westmoreland Sanctuary, the Fox Lane Boosters Club, and the Mount Kisco Food Pantry. After a sprint across the soccer fields, past the obstacle course and onto the access trail, runners headed into the sanctuary.
Late Truesdale
Lake Getaway
Photographer Robert J. Cummings captured this sequence of a great egret taking flight from a log in Lake Truesdale in South Salem.
South Salem Annual Parade and Carnival
Putting on a big parade
A bit of rain didn't dampen spirits Wednesday evening at the South Salem Fire Department's annual parade which kicked off carnival week. The sprinkles ended before the last truck came into the SSFD carnival grounds. In no time, the midway was busy as usual. Kids were jumping on rides including the Scrambler, Zero Gravity, and the Wacky Shack, and the food tent was serving up burgers, hot dogs, cotton candy and other treats.
Photo credit: Robert J. Cummings
Bedford Audubon Family Day
Photo credit: Robert J. Cummings
Birds, bees, butterflies and books at family day
Bedford Audubon hosted a family day on Aug. 3 at its Bylane Farm on Todd Road in Goldens Bridge. Activities included a guided bird watching hike near the trailhead of the Hunt-Parker Audubon Sanctuary, painting birdhouses, storytime and learning about bird banding.
KMA Summer Creativity Club
Photo credit: Gregory Kaplowitz
Art for kids
The Katonah Museum of Art is hosting a series of weekly workshops for kids ages six to 12. At the KMA Summer Creativity Club, young artists get the chance to explore new ideas, materials, tools and techniques. Their projects, which include creating scrapbooks and visual storytelling, draw inspiration from the current KMA exhibition, “Jonathan Becker: Lost Time.”
Auto Show
Photos by Gregory Kaplowitz (top gallery) and Robert Cummings (bottom gallery)
Katonah Sons of the American Legion Car Show July 14, 2024 at the John Jay Homestead in Katonah. Cars came from all over. From classics like the 1962 Dodge Dart NYFD Fire Chief wagon to the custom hot rod kit cars, there was something for everyone. The event was open to the public and featured music, raffles, food, and prizes at the end.
