CAP Presents: Inspired Photos with Any Camera!
2022-06-04 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Bedford Hills Train Station
Saturday, June 4—a photography workshop
Are we born to create? Yes! Reawaken to the joy in being present with all that surrounds you and capture that beauty with any camera. Hear the stories of discovering the truth of creativity that resides in all of us. An inspiring and uplifting interactive presentation with an accomplished photographer who can show anyone how to find and capture the beauty in anything. Jennifer Mullowney is a professional studio photographer, and a street photographer with a passion for helping others see the beauty in a changed world with new eyes. Click here to learn more.
To REGISTER, please click here.

Russ Davis: Hors D'oeuvres, Desserts, Drinks, and Dance
2022-06-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah, NY, 10536, United States
The talented and incomparable Russ Davis will entertain us during cocktail hour followed by The Russ Davis Band when we can rock out and dance the night away.
Purchase your tickets now by clicking here: Hors D’Oeuvres, Desserts, Drinks, and Dance
Admission:
$40 in advance
$50 at the door

Discover Your Inner Song Writer with a Master Composer!
2022-06-18 10:00 - 12:30 | Bedford Hills Train Station
Saturday, June 18 from 10am-12:30pm; Registration OPEN

Making music isn’t hard when you have an open heart and the guidance of these inspired artists and master teachers. Join an award winning composer and his gifted partner Phyllis Ross, on a deeply enriching community journey of creating music together.

No musical experience necessary!

Each participant will discover their inner spark to create and collaborate with the end result; a joyful fully formed song. Michael Minard, a master teacher, is known for his extensive film and TV work as well as being a magical songwriter for the Children’s Television Workshop’s Sesame Street

REGISTER HERE!

For more information visit: https://creativeallianceproject.org

KVIS Katonah Road Races: 5k and 1 mile kids' run
2022-09-10 08:00 - 10:00 | The Parkway (between Bedford Rd and Edgemont), The Parkway, Katonah, NY, 10536
KATONAH VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY’S ANNUAL
K5K KATONAH ROAD RACES
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2022
RAIN OR SHINE
@EDGEMONT & PARKWAY IN KATONAH VILLAGE
5K RACE BEGINS AT 8AM
KIDS’ 1 MILE BEGINS AT 8:45AM
Registration
5K: Adults (ages 19 and up) register for the 5k around beautiful Katonah. The race starts at 8 am at the corner of Edgemont and The Parkway. Pre-registration costs $30. If you sign up after Sept 9th, the price increases to $35. 5K registrants aged 13-18 pay $20 to participate.
KIDS 1-MILE: Kids aged 12 and under are encouraged to run the 1-miler that starts at 9:00am at the corner of Edgemont and The Parkway. Pre-registration for the 1-mile race costs $10.

Bedford 2030 Home Energy Talk
2022-09-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah, NY, 10536, United States
On Thursday, Sept 22 at 7pm, join Bedford2030’s Energy Coach, Bob Fischman, for a conversation about home energy. Whether you are a renter, home owner, building owner, realtor or property management company, join us to learn how building improvements can save money, save energy and increase resident comfort. Winter is around the corner, the time to make building improvements is now!

Date: Thursday, September 22

Time: 7:00 – 8:30 PM

Location: Katonah Village Library

Register here

Staged Reading: Bill W. & Lois W.: Their Journey in Letters
2022-09-24 15:30 - 19:30 | The Harvey School, 260 Jay St., Katonah, NY, 10536
The Stepping Stones Foundation will stage two performances of “Bill W. & Lois W.: Their Journey in Letters,” at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the Walker Center for the Arts at The Harvey School. This inspiring play tells the eventful and hopeful life stories of Bill and Lois Wilson, the co-founders, respectively, of Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon Family Groups.
The play readings will support Stepping Stones, the National Historic Landmark at 62 Oak Road in Katonah, and feature acclaimed actors and local residents John Bedford Lloyd and Anne Twomey Lloyd among the cast of professionals. The play is composed of writings by the Wilsons from the archive at Stepping Stones where they lived from 1941 until their deaths. A free reception follows the 7:30 performance.

For tickets, to donate, or to become a play sponsor, go to https://SSFPlay.eventbrite.com

Katonah Art Walk
2022-09-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Katonah Village, Katonah Avenue, Katonah, NY, 10536
Gallery receptions and music all along Katonah Avenue

CAP: Abstract Painting for Everyone
2022-10-08 10:00 - 12:30 | Bedford Hills Train Station
October 8 from 10 am to 12:30 pm: “Abstract Painting For Everyone” Presenter: Jason PikenIt doesn’t matter if you’re an art school graduate looking for a spark or if you’ve never picked up a paintbrush. Jason will get you painting on canvas in minutes! You’ll love how abstract paintings can be an expression of your feelings in this fun environment. Your creativity will soar. Upon registration, a list will be provided of necessary materials. Please let us know what you need.
All presentations are Saturday mornings from 10:00 to 12:30 p.m. at the Bedford Hills Train Station.
Bedford Residents $20 Non-Bedford Residents $25 Proceeds from the low cost of our presentations go toward building our programs and keeping them affordable. All materials provided. Donations welcome.

CAP: Discover Your Inner Songwriter
2022-10-15 10:00 - 12:30 | Bedford Hills Train Station
October 15 from 10 am to 12:30 pm: “Discover Your Inner Songwriter” Presenters: Michael Minard , master composter and Phyllis Ross, master teacher. This collaborative workshop requires no musical experience. Led by Michael and Phyllis, we will become a small community of songwriters making lyrics and melody from a mix of our ideas and experiences. Writing together and listening to each other’s words, we take lines and phrases that magically find their way into the music and lyrics of a wonderful song. You’ll be amazed at how much fun this technique is!
All presentations are Saturday mornings from 10:00 to 12:30 p.m. at the Bedford Hills Train Station.
Bedford Residents $20 Non-Bedford Residents $25 Proceeds from the low cost of our presentations go toward building our programs and keeping them affordable. All materials provided. Donations welcome.

CAP: The Art Of Sashiko
2022-10-22 10:00 - 12:30 | Bedford Hills Train Station
October 22 from 10 am to 12:30 pm: “The Art Of Sashiko” Presenter: Arlete Chaves, master quilter and designer. Have fun transforming your old shirts and jeans into works of art; or use the fabrics we provide. Sashiko is a Japanese form of decorative stitchery that is simple to do with effects that are striking and lively. The only things you’ll need to bring are a good pair of scissors to create your own beautiful functional bag (or, if you wish, a piece of your own clothing to decorate.)
Click here for more information, or to register: https://creativeallianceproject.org/programs/

CAP: The Fearless Poet
2022-10-29 10:00 - 12:30 | Bedford Hills Train Station
October 29 from 10 am to 12:30 pm: “The Fearless Poet” Presenter: Leslie Bijoux, Artist, poet, creator. Are you intimidated by the idea of writing poetry? Do you feel like you have things to say, but don’t know where to start? Leslie will quiet your inner critic through easy discussion and writing exercises guaranteed to make you fall in love with words, and turn your feelings into beautiful poetry.
Click here for more information, or to register: https://creativeallianceproject.org/programs/

KVIS Halloween Parade!
2022-10-30 13:00 - 14:30 | Katonah Village, Katonah Avenue, Katonah, NY, 10536
Join us for our annual Halloween Parade in Katonah: Sunday, October 30th starting at 1pm. Meet on Katonah Avenue outside of Tazza and listen to a great local band before the parade begins. Costumes are welcome and encouraged!! Dogs in costume are also welcome.
Parade route: Start outside of Tazza and head downhill on Katonah Ave. At the split in the road, go right toward Peppinos. Then turn left through the cut-through in the middle of the traffic island and return back uphill to where the parade started.
NOTE: Trick or Treating in the Village of Katonah will be take place on Halloween night: Monday, October 31st. (Not following Sunday’s parade.)

CAP: El Arte de Sashiko (offered in Spanish)
2022-11-05 10:00 - 12:30 | Bedford Hills Train Station
This class will also be offered in Spanish on November 5, 2022: ‘El Arte de Sashiko’ con Arlete Chaves. Descripción: ¡Diviértete transformando tus viejas camisas y jeans en obras de arte! ¡O usa las telas que te proporcionamos! Sashiko es una forma
japonesa de costura decorativa que es fácil de hacer con efectos llamativos y animados. Lo único que necesitaras traer es un buen par de tijeras para crear su propia hermosa bolsa funcional u
obra de arte.
Fecha: sábado 5 de noviembre, 10 a 12:30 horas
Pulse aqui para registrarse: https://creativeallianceproject.org/programs/

CAP: Monoprinting Madness
2022-11-19 10:00 - 12:30 | Bedford Hills Train Station
November 19 from 10 am to 12:30 pm “Monoprinting Madness” Presenter: Leslie Bijoux, mad scientist and art explorer. Set your creativity and playful self free with this fun, easy-to-learn process. Once you start, you won’t want to stop. With Leslie’s gentle guidance using a few simple tools, you’ll create beautiful images, patterns, and textures with paint on paper. We’ll supply all the materials you need. Bring your painting clothes and play!
Click here to learn more, or to register: https://creativeallianceproject.org/programs/

Small Business Saturday
2022-11-26 | Katonah Village, Katonah Avenue, Katonah, NY, 10536
Support the town by shopping local this holiday season!

Tree & Menorah Lighting
2022-11-27 17:00 - 19:00 | Katonah Village, Katonah Avenue, Katonah, NY, 10536
Outside at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

Peppermint Parade; Santa Comes to Katonah
2022-12-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Katonah Village, Katonah Avenue, Katonah, NY, 10536

Holiday Stroll
2022-12-09 17:00 - 20:00 | Katonah Village, Katonah Avenue, Katonah, NY, 10536
An evening of holiday cheer, shopping, and community!

OSCAR Nominated ANIMATED Short Film Screening
2023-03-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah, NY, 10536, United States

OSCAR Nominated LIVE ACTION Short Film Screening
2023-03-04 19:30 - 21:30 | Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah, NY, 10536, United States

The Power of Trees: A BEDFORD 2030 COMMUNITY FORUM
2023-03-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Fox Lane High School, 632 S Bedford Rd, Bedford, New York, 10506
On Saturday, March 25th, 9am-1pm at Fox Lane High School, Bedford 2030 is hosting a forum to engage our entire community in action around preserving and protecting our tree canopy and adopting climate-friendly land practices.
KVIS is proud to be a Community Partner of Bedford 2030 for this event.
The forum will educate attendees about the importance of preserving and increasing our local tree canopy—and help them understand the critical role that trees and other natural systems play in supporting healthy ecosystems, promoting biodiversity and addressing climate change. Attendees will leave the event with tools, resources and actionable steps they can take to preserve, maintain and increase tree canopy and adopt climate smart, sustainable land management practices in their yards and our towns.
Register for “The Power of Trees” event here

HORS D’OEUVRES, DRINKS, AND MUSIC with Russ Davis
2023-04-15 19:30 - 22:00 | Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah, NY, 10536, United States
HORS D’OEUVRES, DRINKS, AND MUSIC
SAT. APRIL 15 7:30-10PM
at THE KATONAH VILLAGE LIBRARY GARDEN AND SOCIAL ROOMS

The talented and incomparable Russ Davis and The Russ Davis Band will entertain us with all of our favorite songs. Dancing is encouraged.

Admission includes drinks, light appetizers & desserts:
$30 in advance $40 at the door

Katonah Clean-up Day & Plant Sale
2023-05-06 09:00 - 14:00 | Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah, NY, 10536, United States
Meet in front of the Katonah Village Library on Saturday, May 6th from 9am to 2pm (Rain or Shine) and help clean up the streets and sidewalks of our wonderful hamlet.
Disposable gloves, garbage bags, vests, route maps, and refreshments provided. Individuals, families, and groups are all welcome to participate. Choose your own route assignment!
Prizes for the kids 🙂

Katonah Village Town Forum
2023-05-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah, NY, 10536, United States
LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD
THURSDAY MAY 11TH AT 7 PM
THE KATONAH VILLAGE LIBRARY, GARDEN ROOM
What new businesses are coming to Katonah?
What impact are the new sewers having on our town?
What beautification projects are on the horizon for KVIS and the town?
What impact will transit-oriented development have on our Hamlet?
What’s the plan ahead for infrastructure improvements to our roads and parks?
Bring your own questions as well and join our town leaders.
THE KATONAH VILLAGE FORUM PANELISTS
SUPERVISOR, Ellen Calves
COMMISSIONER OF PUBLIC WORKS, Kevin Winn
SUPERINTENDENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS, Chris Soi
POLICE CHIEF, Mel Padilla
CHAIRMAN, KATONAH FIRE COMMISSIONERS, Henry Bergson
MODERATOR, Don Scott
Let us know what’s on your mind.
For more information visit www.Katonahvis.com
Email your questions ahead of time to info@katonahvis.org
A free event sponsored by the Katonah Village Improvement Society.
For more information visit www.katonahvis.com, or call 914-262-7697.

Katonah Road Races 2023
2023-09-09 08:00 - 10:00 | The Parkway (between Bedford Rd and Edgemont), The Parkway, Katonah, NY, 10536
Join us for the KVIS Katonah Road Races on Sept 9th!
This year we are offering 3 race options: 5K; Kids’ One-Mile Fun Run; and Kids’ Dash (preschool-aged)
REGISTER TO RACE HERE
Sign up to be a SPONSOR today! 3 levels of sponsorship available:

ROADRUNNER SPONSORSHIP Rate: $500

Prominent placement of your logo on race shirts, website and promotional materials.

Two complimentary race registrations.

Mention in social media posts.

Opportunity to provide sampling, marketing or special offer on race day.

SPRINTER SPONSORSHIP Rate: $250

Placement of your business logo on race shirts.

One complimentary race registration.

Acknowledgement in publicity and select promotional materials.

VARSITY SPONSORSHIP Rate: $100

Your name (no logo) on race shirts and select promotional materials.

Sign up today!

Katonahween Parade
2023-10-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Katonah Village, Katonah Avenue, Katonah, NY, 10536
Meet on the south end of Katonah Avenue near the intersection of Allen Place.

There will be activities for the kids, a photo booth, and a DJ. Plus cider and donuts!

Costumes are welcome and encouraged!!

*please note that trick or treating in the village of Katonah will take place on Halloween, 10/31, not following the parade

Peppermint Parade 2023
2023-12-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Katonah Village, Katonah Avenue, Katonah, NY, 10536

Holiday Stroll 2023
2023-12-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Katonah Village, Katonah Avenue, Katonah, NY, 10536

Oscar Nominated LIVE ACTION Short Film Screenings 2024
2024-03-01 19:30 - 22:00 | Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah, NY, 10536, United States
KVIS presents a series of Short Film Screenings at the Katonah Village Library on Friday, March 1st and Saturday, March 2nd. Refreshments come with the purchase of your screening ticket(s).

Purchase your tickets here. Seating is limited so get your tickets now!

We will hold 3 screenings:

Friday, March 1st 7:30pm: Live Action Shorts (134 minute run time)

Saturday, March 2nd 4:30pm: Animated Shorts (80 minute run time)

Saturday, March 2nd 7:30pm: Documentary Shorts (140 minute run time)

Tickets are $20 per person for a single screening; $30 per person for two screenings; and $40 per person for all three screenings.

*Please note these short films are not suitable for children as they may contain adult content.

Oscar Nominated ANIMATED Short Film Screenings 2024
2024-03-02 16:30 - 18:00 | Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, Katonah, NY, 10536, United States
