October community events: Photo galleries

Collections of photos from community events and happenings in October taking place in Bedford, Lewisboro and Pound Ridge. This page will be updated throughout the month as new photo galleries are added.

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Bedford Art Crawl

Photos by Gregory Kaplowitz

First Bedford Art Crawl draws crowds

With some 60-plus local artists, the town’s three hamlets united on Oct. 19 in the first ever Bedford Art Crawl. It featured a day of art, shopping, music and fall festivities for Katonah, Bedford Village and Bedford Hills.

Each hamlet featured different artisans and live music. Local shops were open for business, dining and drinks. 

The Bedford Art Crawl was a collaboration between the Town of Bedford, Destination 39.3, the Katonah Chamber of Commerce and the Bedford Village Business Association. The Recorder was the event media sponsor.

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Scarecrows at Muscoot Farm

Photos by Robert Cummings

A fine day of scarecrow building at Muscoot Farm

It was a fine day Sunday to while away the hours at the first Muscoot Scarecrow Building Contest. Families brought their own clothes or costumes for their creations and Muscoot supplied the bamboo support and the fresh hay. Family members worked diligently to stuff the costumes and create the scarecrows that will line part of the hayride next weekend. During the hayrides and pumpkin picking, park visitors will be able to vote on their favorite scarecrows out of the ones on display. Some of the scarecrows included a farmer, Maui, from the movie “Moana,” and a child scarecrow. Muscoot is located at 51 Route 100, Katonah.

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KMA Himmel Award

Diller Scofidio + Renfro honored

The Katonah Museum of Art honors the revolutionary design studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro at their annual Himmel Award and Conversation. This annual event has been recognizing trailblazers, risk-takers, and leaders across the arts since 2009. Reception, award, and conversation were held at The Bedford Playhouse followed by a seated dinner at the Bedford Post Inn. The Katonah Museum of Art honors the revolutionary design studio Diller Scofidio + Renfro at their annual Himmel Award and Conversation. This annual event has been recognizing trailblazers, risk-takers, and leaders across the arts since 2009. Reception, award, and conversation were held at The Bedford Playhouse followed by a seated dinner at the Bedford Post Inn. 

Photo Credits: Gabe Palacio and Shari Silk

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Wooffstock

Photos by Ellen Best

Wooffstock a rock'n success

Families and friends of all animals furry attended the first Wooffstock animal adoption event on Sunday afternoon at the Pound Ridge Community Church. The free event also featured live music, food, a silent auction, a raffle and a blessing of the animals. The event benefited area animal adoption shelters ROAR, Adopt-a-Dog, the SPCA, New York Pet Rescue, PawSafe and Animal Nation.

Pictured: 1. The Rev. Steve (Young Dong) Kim blessing two rabbits with the Martin family from Ridgefield and Greenwich. 2. Pound Ridger Dave Long built this dog house to be auctioned off. 3. Child played with pups offered for adoption. 4. Jacob, Delilah and parents Justin and Alexa Young of Katonah just adopted “Trixie” yesterday from Paw Safe. They came to the event today to look for a second pup to adopt. 5. Elida Sanabria (of Ela Flowers in Pound Ridge) with her family and dog Shayla. 6. The Rev. Steve (Young Dong) Kim with family. 7. Pound Ridge resident Mark Lieto’s dog, Flag, was blessed by Rev. Steve.

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Bedford Riding Lanes Association Fall 10K

Photos by Greg Kaplowitz

Running of the trails 

On Sunday, Sept. 29, the private Bedford Riding Lanes trails, six or so miles through the farms, woods and pastures of Bedford, were trotted not by horses but by people in a 10K walk/run. The private trails, formerly equestrian-only, criss-cross 400-plus parcels of private property throughout Bedford, Pound Ridge, Bedford Hills and Katonah. Participants enjoyed the countryside, rustic bridges and scenery.

Pictured left to right in each row: 1. Herbie Calves and Ellen Calves - Supervisor for The Town of Bedford. Participants in the annual Fall 10K BRLA run of the trails begin their cross Bedford adventure. 2. The faithful BRLA pickup truck at rest. Lindsay Hearon, and 1st place competitor Hannes Fernqvist , who completed the course in 45:52. 3. Spectator Amiel,  Particpants Clemence Brugler and Mark Weigel (back turned). Father and son team Adam Kaufman and Jaron Kaufman in the final leg of the run of the trails. 4. Mabel Hearon and Lindsay Hearon raise the spirits of the competitors prior to the start of the run. Matt Kmetz and Todd Rebori visit after the run.

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