Updates-It's Been a Long Winter

   It's been a long cold snowy winter and I have been remiss, but here we go!!!  Trying to bring you the current news and offerings.
      First-we are still working on handicapped parking issues in the downtown, so please do not hesitate to contact me here or by email:  TrusteeSchleimer@gmail.com to let me know your concerns, thoughts and suggestions.
    Second, I have been announcing free tax help for low and moderate people over 60 provided by AARP.  They will prepare your tax returns for filing.  Bring in all of your information and they will sit down with you and do it for you.  You can always check on their website, but below are the hours and locations in our immediate area.  Again, this is a free service, no reservations are required.  This is available as a walk-in service.
   Mount Kisco:
        Fox Center
        198 Carpenter Avenue
        Mount Kisco
        666-8766
Friday 9:00 AM-2PM

   Chappaqua:
    Chappaqua Library
     195 S. Greeley Avenue
     Chappaqua
     238-4779
Wednesday 10:00 AM-2:30PM

It is also available in Katonah on Mondays and Tuesday and Yorktown.

It's almost time for our Saint Patrick's Day Parade!!!  This is one of the most wonderful parades in our Village.  It will be held Saturday, March 8th at 2PM.  Please take the time to experience and be a part of something that is so very special!  It is especially wonderful for all of our children-Please come!

  Unclaimed Funds from New York State.  Go online and search the database maintained by New York State for monies under your name or your close relatives.  It is amazing what you may find.  It is always an unexpected pleasure to find out that there is money that belongs to you.  The procedure is fairly easy.  Start by going online:  www.osc.state.ny.us or call 1-800-221-9311.

     TommieCares Foundation is running an event for special needs children at Thunder Ridge Ski Mountain in Patterson, NY on March 1st and 2nd.  They are looking for volunteers to be a buddy and best friend for a child with special needs for the day.   They are happy to sign community service forms for anyone that volunteers.  Volunteers are invited to come both days and should be there around 12:30.
   For more information, please go to:  tommiecares.org/event-schedule/2014/1/17/on-the-snow-at-thunder-ridge-ski-area.
    I will try to fill you in on other activities and happening that you may find helpful or interesting.  
   Please fee free to contact me with any questions, concerns, things you would like addressed or not-for-profit activities for our community either here or at TrusteeSchleimer@gmail.com.
   Looking forward to Spring!
                     Karen