Geomapping involves the addition of data on mapping items, such as plant life, for Geographic Information Systems (GIS), the library notes. Pound Ridge has its own GIS system and the town's Conservation Board is seeking volunteers to help update it, according to the library.
The town of Pound Ridge's Recreation Department is encouraging residents to stop by Conant Hall for an Open Mic.
In an effort to battle the spread of invasive plant species, the Pound Ridge Land Conservancy announced that it is looking for "citizen scientists" to help. To this end, three seminars are being offered to the public this month.
The Pound Ridge Volunteer Fire Department will host its second annual Pancake breakfast on Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Pound Ridge Fire House. All-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage and breakfast drinks will be only $5 and free for kids ages 10 and younger.
What was supposed to be a joyous occasion for a Pound Ridge man and his wife visiting St. Louis, Mo., to meet their new grandchild turned into a nightmare when he was shot and killed Friday during an attempted carjacking, according to multiple reports. Kenneth Spalter, 72, was shot once in the throat around 10 p.m., as he and his 71-year-old wife got out of their vehicle and two men approached and demanded their keys and the car on the 3800 block of Juniata Street, reported the St. Louis Post-Dispatch .
For Valentine's Day season, Pound Ridgers are invited to volunteer and bring gifts to the town's senior citizens. The annual drive, known as Project Pound Ridge Cupid, urges participants to make homemade baked goods, such as cookies and cupcakes, along with cards, and deliver them to recipients.
Anyone looking for summer employment in Pound Ridge should plan ahead at a recreation department job fair on Tuesday, Jan. 2. People are invited to explore career opportunities for the Pound Ridge Town Pool and Day Camp. During the open house, people will be able to speak directly with Recreation Superintendent Dave Goldberg and staff members about the numerous positions available for the 2017 summer season.
... trees curbside and take them to be recycled. This year tree pick-ups will be available in Lewisboro, Bedford, Pound Ridge and North Salem. The suggested donation is $20. Please place the donation in an envelope in a visible location on the tree. The ...
Drop off new, unwrapped toys to any of the collection bins, through Sunday, Dec. 18. Here are the three locations: Scott's Corner and Blind Charlie's are both owned by Billy Fortin, who's a PBA member. "Ever since the PBA started doing it, we've been doing it," he told Daily Voice.
... breads and foods-to-go. Live wreaths will also be for sale. The event is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the church, 3 Pound Ridge Rd., at the intersection of Routes 137/132 in Pound Ridge.
Christmas is coming, and the Pound Ridge Business Association is bringing an array of free events to get folks into the holiday spirit with its Scotts Corners Tree Lighting Saturday, Dec. 3. 4:30 p.m. -- Booksy Galore, 67 Westchester Ave., is hosting a reading of "Twas the Night before Christmas," with treats and surprises 4-5 p.m. -- toasting marshmallows at Antiques & Tools of Business & Kitchen, then to Cottage Antiques, behind Blind Charlie's Cafe, to make Christmas ornaments There also will be special visits by Spot the Dog and, of course, Santa Claus, and participants can warm up with refreshments including zeppole, cookies, hot chocolate and cider.
... 4. The game starts at 2 p.m. in the Fox Lane High School gymnasium, 632 S. Bedford Road (Route 172), Bedford. Pound Ridge Elementary School: Danarde Roach, head of the buildings and grounds department; teacher Laurianne Lugo-Hart and Steven Samaha, ...