Mayor’s Message:– Used Book Sale Continues, the Flea, Jazz, Village-Wide Tag Sale and Historical Society Happenings!
Posted on: September 17, 2022 - 12:10pm
Dear everyone,
There is lots going this weekend, some events are a holdover due to rain cancellations last weekend and some are entirely new, so check out what’s on offer.
Library Book Sale Extended – TODAY: September 17, till 2 pm, inside the Library
If you were unable to visit the used book sale last weekend it’s been extended till today at 2 pm. There are still many delightful books waiting for you to select them – and, as you choose gems to round out your own collection, you’ll be supporting one of the Village’s most beloved institutions (proceeds support the library). Thanks to everyone involved in bringing back this lovely event for all of us each fall. For more about our library see HERE, and to learn how you can become a “Friend of the Library” see HERE.
Hastings Flea – TOMORROW: September 18, 10 am to 4 pm, Metro North Parking Lot
Since the flea was cut short last weekend due to rain, it’s back again tomorrow, Sunday, September 18th in the Metro North Commuter Parking Lot from 10 am to 4 pm. The Hastings Flea features vendors sharing home goods, collectibles, crafts, jewelry, clothing, records, candles and much more! Come shop, dig for finds, connect with the community and/or join an acoustic jam led by Matt Turk starting at 12 pm. To find out more see HERE.
Hastings On Jazz – TOMORROW: September 18, 3 to 5:30 pm, VFW Plaza
Also tomorrow, don’t miss the last Hastings On Jazz show of the season. Hastings On Jazz (see HERE) is a weekly concert series that has taken place at the VFW Plaza on Warburton Avenue every Sunday from June through September this year. It is brought to us by the David Janeway Quartet and has included guest appearances by many internationally acclaimed musicians. Last week the show was rained out, so take advantage of this final opportunity for free music from amazing artists right here in the Village! The musicians will be playing from 3 to 5:30 pm, so bring a blanket, a picnic, grab ice-cream from Penny Lick, or visit the hot dog stand, and enjoy the show!
Village-Wide Tag Sale – September 24, 10 to 4 pm, everywhere!
The annual Village-Wide Tag Sale is back and will take place on September 24th (see HERE for more information). The deadline to sign up was yesterday but if you missed it Lisa O’Reilly from our Parks and Recreation Commission assures me she will include you if you get your application in on Monday by 4 pm.
Upcoming Hastings Historical Society Happenings
The Hastings Historical Society has several great events lined up over the next few weeks (details below). Do make a point of joining the Historical Society or renewing your membership if it has lapsed (see HERE for more information on how to do that).
Annual Meeting and Lecture – September 24, 3 to 3 pm, Orr Room, Library
Author Tim Spofford will introduce his new biography, What the Children Told Us, about Drs. Kenneth and Mamie Clark and their famous "doll test." This lecture and accompanying images will be in interview format, moderated by Society oral historian Spike Barkin. The event will be on Saturday, September 24th, from 3 to 5 pm in the Orr Room at the Hastings Public Library, with a book signing and reception.
Revolutionary Hastings Family Event – October 1, noon to 3 pm, Wagner Park
Revolutionary Hastings will be presenting History in Our Backyard: Stories & Tours Celebrating the 244th Anniversary of the Battle of Edgars Lane on Saturday, October 1st from noon to 3 pm, at Revolutionary Walk in Wagner Park. Join Master Storyteller Jonathan Kruk to hear the captivating tale of our local American Revolution battle. There will be period music and characters, tours and more.
Special Lecture – October 2, 2 to 4 pm, Orr Room, Library
On Sunday, October 2nd from 2 to 4 pm in the Orr Room at the Hastings Public Library, there will be a special lecture titled: Lewis Hine: His Life and Photographs. The presenter will be Daile Kaplan, president of Daile Kaplan Appraisals, Advisory and Brokerage and the author of Lewis Hine in Europe: The Lost Photographs and Photo Story: Selected Letters and Photographs of Lewis W. Hine.
Star-Gazing – October 15, 6 to 9 pm, in Draper Park
You can join other local star enthusiasts on Saturday, October 15th from 6 to 9 pm in Draper Park. The event is co-hosted by the Westchester Amateur Astronomers, who will bring their telescopes, and co-sponsored by the Riolo Team at Compass. Please note this event is weather-dependent (rain- and cloud-date of October 16th) so check the Hastings Historical Society's Facebook page for weather updates on the day of the event.
Sugar, Sweat & Stone Exhibit – until October 27th, Village Hall, 7 Maple Ave
This special art and history exhibition, which is on show at Village Hall, highlights Hastings’ industrial past and the work, workplaces and working people of the 21st century. The event is co-sponsored by the Village Arts Commission and the Hastings Historical Society, and runs through October 27th.
If you are planning further ahead take a look at Destination Hastings, which lists many of the upcoming events in the community.
Sincerely,
Nicola Armacost