Collections of photos from community events and happenings in September taking place in Bedford, Lewisboro and Pound Ridge. This page will be updated throughout the month as new photo galleries are added.
Lewisboro Library Fair
Photos by Robert J. Cummings
Blue skies smile on Lewisboro Library Fair
The weather was a fairy tale in itself, a perfect last day of summer with blue skies, low humidity and temperatures in the low 70s. The crowd was bustling and the parking was hard to come by at Onatru Farm with so many visitors coming for the Lewisboro Library Fair. The heart of the fair was the book sales and the attic treasures, but there were plenty else going on. Food trucks, a silent auction, a beer garden, a kids zone, bouncy castles, live music, information tents for local groups, a vendor concourse showcase, a classic car show, a bake sale, scouting demonstrations, and the ever popular dunk tank. Many people volunteered as “dunkees” including Assemblyman Chris Burdick, Town Supervisor Tony Goncalves and County Legislator Erika Pierce.
Bedford Tri-Festa
Photos by Peter Michealis
Tri-Festa triples down on Bedford pride
Bedford’s largest community event of the year, Tri-Festa, again attracted a large crowd. The fun celebrating the town’s three hamlets was focused at Bedford Hills Memorial Park, with food trucks, live music, a beer and wine garden, children’s games, family entertainment, community organizations and more. Past events attracted more than 1,200 people, and Saturday’s event, with fair weather and blue skies, appeared the same.
Drool in the Pool
Photos by Robert J. Cummings
Dogs have a ball at town pool — Town pools are closed for the season. In Lewisboro, that means it was dog season at the pool — if only for one glorious afternoon. The 8th annual “Drool in the Pool” was held at the Lewisboro Town Pool on Sept. 15. More than 50 dogs splashed, raced and wrestled the hours away.
Annual John Jay Homestead Barn Dance
Howdy partner! —The 26th annual Barn Dance at the John Jay Homestead in Katonah on Saturday featured pig races, a petting zoo, a pizza truck, an ice cream truck, music by School of Rock, and a campfire. Over 1,000 guests enjoyed the late summer tradition which was a fundraiser for the Friends of John Jay Homestead. Sponsors underwrote tickets for 50 Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester families. Event chairs: Ashley Allatt, Deanna Marano, Lauren Ritter, Sarah Webb, and Carolina White.
Photos courtesy of John Jay Homestead
Photos by David Pogue
High-fives and smiles at annual Katonah 5K
Photos by Robert J. Cummings
There were plenty of pumping elbows and knees, smiling faces and high-fives on Saturday as the Katonah 5K event, organized by the Katonah Village Improvement Society, dashed off with a 5K run for the mature crowd, and was followed by a 1-mile run for those 12 and under, and then a Kids’ Dash for the youngest runners.
Back To School
The last day of summer isn’t until Sept. 22, but when you’re a kid, it’s over when you see crossing guards and the big yellow school buses rolling around town. In the Katonah-Lewisboro and Bedford Central school districts, that day was Tuesday, the day after Labor Day. Smiling children were greeted by teachers, aides and administrators at the schools. There were also signs with encouraging words, and some school mascots on hand.
Saying 'so long' to Summer
Parting words at the pool
Labor Day delivered perfect late summer weather, drawing big crowds to the town pools. For adults and kids, the day was also bittersweet as it marked the end of the town pool season. Here are some scenes from the closing hours at the Katonah Memorial Park Pool. Photo credit: Recorder staff
Artisan & Vintage Flea a sunny success
Thumbs up for the Pound Ridge Business Association
By all accounts the Pound Ridge Business Association Artisan & Vintage Flea Market was a success on Labor Day. Westchester Avenue in Scotts Corners was lined with the tents of more than 80 artisans, and the weather was more than cooperative, with mild temperatures under sunny skies. The free event also included food trucks, a family-fun area and musical performances. It was the fifth year for the event.
“Well, yesterday turned out well,” Town Supervisor Kevin Hansan told those at Tuesday’s town board meeting.
“It was terrific. Lisa did a really nice job,” he said, referring to Lisa Miller, president of the PRBA. People noted the increase in vendors. “And people kept telling me the quality of vendors was quite good.”