From the Larchmont Environmental Committee...
We would like to remind Village of Larchmont residents that our leaf blower-free season started on May 1st! For the health of our community and our earth, please make sure leaf blowers are not used on your property, except during the designated clean-up periods. Click HERE for a bilingual flyer about the new leaf blower code. For more information, see the village website at: villageoflarchmont.org.

 

Community Counseling Center
Monday, March 15 at 9:30 am  Let’s Talk about Siblings: Why can’t we all just get along? They bicker, they noodle each other, they egg each other on. We love all of them, they love each other (we think) AND they make us crazy. Let’s talk about siblings, our own and our children’s. Please join Alan Dienstag, Psy.D. and Katie Sawyer, Ph.D. from the Larchmont Mamaroneck Community Counseling Center on Zoom for an interesting discussion on sibling relationships and what, if anything, we can do to help make them just a little bit better.  Click here to register. and receive the zoom link.

Spring Offerings for Kids, Teens and Parents at The Larchmont-Mamaroneck Center for Continuing Education!
Spring semester Zoom classes and webinars are open for registration at lmcce.org, including two new one-hour courses for parents of students with disabilities to help them navigate the college process: Best-Fit Colleges for Students with Disabilities and College Transition Insights. Plus, check out the more than 75 courses in all areas. For a complete list of upcoming courses, visit lmcce.org and view our online Spring catalog. 

Designed and presented via Zoom by Margaret Keane, a ten-year higher education learning specialist and disability services administrator, these informative sessions are packed with insights. Registration required:

Best-Fit Colleges
Looking for an institution of higher education that has programs for students with disabilities? Don’t know where to start? Get an overview of what to look for in a college support program and gives examples of researched programs from a variety of institutions across the country, including programs for students with autism.The session will also give insights into how to recognize an inclusive campus culture as well as provide parents with a list of example questions to ask when visiting campuses. Tuesday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m.  REGISTER

College Transition Insights
Wish you had a crystal ball of what the transition to college will be like for your student and for you? Come find out! Geared toward parents of students with disabilities, this course will give an overview of the differences between high school and college expectations, including the accommodations process from documentation requirements to the initial interview to supporting students to identify and use the many resources available to them on campus.This workshop will also offer tips on executive functioning strategies that parents can share with their students to help them self-advocate and avoid common pitfalls as they learn to effectively navigate college life. Tuesday, April 13 at 7:00 p.m.  REGISTER

New Spring Offerings for Kids, Teens and Parents at The Larchmont-Mamaroneck Center for Continuing Education!
New Spring semester Zoom classes and webinars are now open for registration at lmcce.org, including: Canvas Painting for Kids (after-school for Grades 3-5); CryptoClub Computer Class (after-school for Grades 6-8); Best-Fit Colleges for Students with Disabilities; College Transition Insights, plus more than 75 courses in all areas. For a complete list of upcoming courses, visit lmcce.org and view our online Spring catalog. 

"Trans 101" at the Larchmont Public Library Sunday, Feb. 21, 4 pm
Sunday, Feb. 21, 4 pm - The Friends of the Larchmont Library is hosting a program titled "Trans 101", a frank, honest conversation about gender identity and sexual orientation.  See flyer here. 

From LMC Media: Calling student journalists!
LMC Media is working with aspiring student journalists in Mamaroneck High School to create a local weekly news show. This program highlights events and news in the Larchmont Mamaroneck Community and Mamaroneck High School. Students will have an opportunity to learn video journalism with LMC Media staff and award winning journalist, Lou Young. Participation in 'The Local Weekly Roundup' can provide internship and community service hours. This news program began to assist quarantining senior citizens to stay up to date in their community and it has grown to benefit students.  The program provides hands-on news gathering, editorial writing and decision making experience.

Open call to students and parents! Interested in becoming a part of the news team? Email dschumacher@lmcmedia.org You can see a link to the program here.

 

Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021: Police Reform & Reinvention Public Forum
The Village of Mamaroneck seeks input from the public to complete a Community Survey for the Village’s police reform and reinvention plan. When complete, the plan aims to improve the services, processes, and reputation of the Village of Mamaroneck’s Police Department (VMPD). The Village is reaching out to the public to have participation that reflects Mamaroneck’s diversity and encourages everyone to share their views and opinions. In addition to the Survey, there will be an online Public Forum on Thursday, January 7th at 7:00pm for members of the public to share their views and opinions via ZOOM. The Survey is available in BOTH English AND Spanish. For more information about the January 7th Public Forum and to complete the Survey, visit: www.village.mamaroneck.ny.us and click “Police Reform & Reinvention Committee (PRRC) Launches Community Survey” or click “Encuesta del comité de Reforma y Reinvención de la Policía”.

Friends of the Larchmont Public Library Present...Holiday Decorating Contest
Decorate your home to reflect a famous holiday themed scene from a book. Diverse religion, culture, and genres encouraged. Prizes awarded to top entries. Send picture submissions by 12/21 to: friendsoflarchmontlibrary@gmail.com 
See flyer here. 

 

"Staying Sane in Pandemic Times": Discussion about Issues Affecting Women

Join George Latimer and the Westchester Women’s Advisory Board for an interactive discussion about issues affecting women during the pandemic on Tuesday, December 8^th, from 7-8:15pm.  Presenters include Alan Dienstag, Psy.D, Clinical Director Larchmont Mamaroneck Counseling Center, Kelly Chiarella, Director of the Office for the Aging, and Soledad Soriano-Kaplan, LMHC, Certified Stress Management Specialist, Yoga Instructor, and Aromatherapist.  To register, visit https://bit.ly/3nEPo8T

 

FREE TUTORING THROUGH LIBRARY SYSTEM
Tutor.com is a 1:1 live online tutoring service that is FREE through the library system.  They just announced Spanish-language tutoring in a number of subjects.  Information can be found on  our website.  Students must access Tutor.com through the library, and just need their card # and PIN.

RECYCLE YOUR FOOD SCRAPS THIS THANKSGIVING!
Haven’t started food scrap recycling yet? Get your starter kit in time for Thanksgiving! We are now offering free, contactless delivery of the complete food scrap kit to your home. A volunteer can drop off your starter kit and pick up your $20 check made payable to LMJGDC (Larchmont Mamaroneck Joint Garbage Disposal Commission). Please email us at foodwastekits@townofmamaroneckny.org to order or if you have questions.  Take advantage of this food scrap recycling program offered to those in the Village of Larchmont and Town of Mamaroneck.  If you live in the Village of Mamaroneck and are interested or have questions, please contact CFTE@vomny.org as they have a similar food scrap recycling program. THANK YOU for your participation -- we wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!

LARCHMONT LIBRARY: BEAT EXPLORERS
The Larchmont and Mamaroneck Libraries are offering an amazing opportunity to work with NYC music producers and DJs. We'll meet with them via Zoom to create original tracks through the art of beat making, song writing, and rhyming.  

Fridays at 5pm (11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18) . For sign up and additional information visit larchmontlibrary.org/teens

FREE GUIDED FAMILY NATURE WALKS FOR MUFSD FAMILIES: Contact Susan Miele -scheduling@sheldrakecenter.org - if you'd like one of the few remaining spots for the MUFSD/Sheldrake free guided family nature walk Sat., 11/7 at 9 am (registration closes for this walk morning of 11/6) or on 11/15 - 9 am or 10 am walk. Covid-19 restrictions apply. 

LARCHMONT LEARNING LINK
Learning Link Advocacy Group was founded by Mamaroneck High School Original Civic Research and Action seniors to bridge the opportunity gap between students of different economic backgrounds.Learning Link solicits scholarships for local businesses to provide extracurricular activities, e.g. music, art, robotics, martial arts, etc., and then connects interested underserved elementary students to those opportunities with the help of school district social workers. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, students and local businesses are in need of support now more than ever. Learn More Here: https://onelarchmont.org/learning-link

 

Community Counseling Center of Larchmont-Mamaroneck

Elementary School Parents Community Circle presents

The ABC’s of Coping
Monday, October 5th at 9:30am
Hosted by Dr. Alan Dienstag and Dr. Katie Sawyer

There’s more to coping then just pushing on through.  In this time of COVID-19, hybrid and remote learning, political chaos, and racial strife, parents need a master class in coping.  Join us as we explore and dig deeper to increase our capacity to and understand the ways in which we can cope.  Click here to register and receive the zoom link.

Girl Scouts

Girl Scout Zoom Information Meetings
September 24th 7pm
October 4th 11am
October 6th 6pm
For information and zoom login email girlscoutslm@optonline.net

Mamaroneck Schools Foundation 

 

MHS STUDENT GRANTS: MHS STUDENTS GR 10-12, APPLY BY OCT. 23
WHAT PROGRAM, TOOL OR EXPERIENCE WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE MHS OFFER?

MSF invites current students in grades 10-12 to put your thinking caps on and apply for a grant award to be put to use this school year. We know MHS students are big thinkers and entrepreneurs, and this program offers a great opportunity for you to make your mark on MHS and expand learning opportunities for all students. What program, tool, or experience would you like to see MHS offer students?

Don’t miss out! Applications are due October 23, 2020

Guidelines and the application are now available online.  

Questions?  MSFoundation@mamkschools.org.

MSF VIRTUAL RUN-BIKE-RUN - REGISTER TODAY!!
WHEN: 10/3/2020 – 10/12/2020; Register by September 8 to guarantee a race shirt
WHERE: You can run wherever you want: in your neighborhood, on the trails, or around a track! There's a few suggestions for routes on the event page too
WHO: The event is open to ALL ages – get your whole family out! Parents, younger siblings, grandparents – all are welcome and encouraged to participate! Grab friends and create your own team!
HOW: Register for the event via the link below, then select a suggested route or make one up on your own. Self-time your RUN-BIKE-RUN, and submit your times online! Visit the event site for more details, suggested routes, and more ways you can increase the impact of your participation!
SHARE: Please share this event with friends and family - We'd love to introduce ourselves!
REGISTER HERE:
https://events.elitefeats.com/mamaroneck20
Información en español:
https://85419f20-4c02-446b-be57-239c4819715c.filesusr.com/ugd/8d6baa_04576c6409434c84991289c8ba37edfd.pdf

 

 

Cub Scouts 
Larchmont/Mamaroneck Cub Scout Pack 33 Parents Information session - 7 PM Tuesday September 29^th). Join Pack 33 for a Parents Information session where we will answer questions for Parents of 1^st through 5^th Grade students interested in joining Cub Scouts! More information can be found here https://larchmont33.mypack.us/node/1370

Girl Scouts

Girl Scout Zoom Information Meetings
September 24th 7pm
October 4th 11am
October 6th 6pm
For information and zoom login email girlscoutslm@optonline.net

Larchmont Library
From the Larchmont Public Library…
Teens Take Charge (7 pm Monday, Sept. 21; 7 pm Wednesday, Sept. 23)
School success depends on executive function skills like planning, prioritizing, managing time, and taking responsibility.  Emily Rubin Persons is a certified ADHD Life Coach and her Teens Take Charge program will provide insights and tools to help. Sign up for one of our Zoom sessions. Learn more here.

Mamaroneck Schools Foundation 
MSF VIRTUAL RUN-BIKE-RUN - REGISTER TODAY!!
WHEN: 10/3/2020 – 10/12/2020; Register by September 8 to guarantee a race shirt
WHERE: You can run wherever you want: in your neighborhood, on the trails, or around a track! There's a few suggestions for routes on the event page too
WHO: The event is open to ALL ages – get your whole family out! Parents, younger siblings, grandparents – all are welcome and encouraged to participate! Grab friends and create your own team!
HOW: Register for the event via the link below, then select a suggested route or make one up on your own. Self-time your RUN-BIKE-RUN, and submit your times online! Visit the event site for more details, suggested routes, and more ways you can increase the impact of your participation!
SHARE: Please share this event with friends and family - We'd love to introduce ourselves!
REGISTER HERE:
https://events.elitefeats.com/mamaroneck20
Información en español:
https://85419f20-4c02-446b-be57-239c4819715c.filesusr.com/ugd/8d6baa_04576c6409434c84991289c8ba37edfd.pdf

STEM Alliance of Larchmont-Mamaroneck
- STEM Quest 2020 - a Virtual Scavenger Hunt for a Cause!
Saturday, September 26th
Younger grades with adults: 2pm - 4pm
Upper grades, teens & adults: 4pm - 7pm
Learn more here.
- Fall After School Programs from the STEM Alliance
After school classes start in October!  We have a great, expanded list of classes for students as young as Grade 2 going all the way up to high school. Digital Design, Nature Photography, Discovering STEM for younger scientists, Web Design & more! Check out all offerings here.  For Grades 4 -8 GIRLS ONLY, sign up for Girls DO Science: Backyard Ecologists, a hybrid program that combines virtual learning with outdoor exploration.  

Street Store Serving Those in Need During the Pandemic
Due to the pandemic, many families have to choose between buying food, paying rent, or buying clothes. YOU CAN HELP! We need clothing for an upcoming Street Store to serve those with need in Larchmont/Mamaroneck. Bring your used clothing donations (fall/winter season only with a strong need for children’s & men’s clothing) to Larchmont Avenue Church, 60 Forest Park Avenue, Larchmont, on the following dates: Tuesday, September 22 from 8:30 - 10:30 AM, Wednesday, September 23 from 1:30 - 3:30 PM and, Thursday, September 24 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. READ MORE HERE.