Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce
News and Upcoming Events from Ossining Chamber & Members
Upcoming Events

April 29
Down to Earth Farmers Market
830am-1pm
Market Square - Downtown Ossining
sponsored by Ossining Chamber

May 03
SCORE Workshop
"How to Use a Computer Safely"
1pm - 3pm
Score Office Headquarters
120 Bloomingdale Road
White Plains                    FREE  

May 09
Business-B4-Business Coffee Networking
8am - 10am
Chamber office
2 Church Street - Ossining
You don't need to be a member to join us for a cup of coffee and chat about topics effecting small businesses

May 10
SCORE Workshop
"Big Ideas for Growing Your Small Business"
8am - 1pm
Tarrytown Doubletree Hotel
455 S Broadway 
Tarrytown                      FREE  

May 24
SCORE Workshop
" Taxes"
1pm - 3pm
Score Office Headquarters
120 Bloomingdale Road
White Plains                    FREE  

June 10
Ossining Village Fair
10am - 5pm

June 13
Business-B4-Business Coffee Networking
8am - 10am
Chamber office
2 Church Street - Ossining
You don't need to be a member to join us for a cup of coffee and chat about topics effecting small businesses

    Red  events are GOCC events
Oh-Oh did you forget to send us your Ossining Village Fair Applications!!!

We are filling up - get your applications in!!!!

  Applications can be downloaded by  clicking here.
Prices increase May 1st

Paying by credit card or Paypal is easy - visit the Chamber's website  
 
Saturday, June 10th

10am - 5pm 
Historic Downtown Ossining

Would you like to benefit by sponsoring this very popular Hudson Valley community event?  Please call John Girolamo at the Chamber office 
(914) 941-0009 
Welcome New Member(s)

Sleepy Hollow Performing Arts Center
157 Main Street - Ossining
Debralyn Press
(914) 909-5070

Log on to their website - give them a call and say " hi"

Attention Chamber members did you complete your online business  listing?    It is important we receive your listing.   Scan/email or snail mail form to John Girolamo.   If you have a logo please email a JPEG or PNG as attachment to  John .    

Chamber Information

Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce 
2 Church Street, Suite 205
Ossining, NY  10562
914-941-0009  
 
John Girolamo,
Office Administrator 
 
10:30am - 2:30pm  Mon - Fri

 
If you have news for the 
newsletter please send information at least 5-7 days prior to your event in order to get the news into the next newsblast.   Send to
Chamber Officers
G ayle Marchica - President
John Stylianou - Vice President
David Schofield- Treasurer
John VanSteen - Secretary

Board of Directors
Dr. Renuka Rao Bijoor, Daysi Briones, Harry Campbell,  John Girolamo, 
Alex Jeffrey, Esq., Gregory Perry, Mike Risko,  Susan Riordan, 
Neil Woolf
Ossining's Down to Earth Farmers Market moves back to Market Square


Saturday, April 29
       830am - 1pm

Shop for local produce, farm-fresh chicken and eggs, fresh fish, locally roasted coffee, pickles, Italian specialty foods and much more.    
Theater O - will hold a Sneak Peek Presentation of Virtually Me: A Cyber Musical.   
Remember to bring old clothes, bedding, and other textiles to drop off with Greentree Textiles.  Visit Down To Earth website for more information
Member News.....  

Chamber Board Member Harry Campbell of Biofeedback International, is running in the 5K Supporting the YMCA Camp Combe, Saturday, April 29th. If you wish to donate click here.  Also, remember to register for Spring Biofeedback and Neurofeedback training.   Please visit their website  or call 914-762-4646 to register.  
BEST WISHES HARRY!!!

Westchester Collaborative Theater  presents a benefit to inaugurate their new performance space  Saturday, April 29th  at 8pm & 10pm (23 Water St - Ossining).  Join them in celebrating the official opening of their new black box performance space in downtown Ossining.  The evening will feature 2 sets by local urban folks & jazz legend KJ Denhert.  8pm set - $40 includes open bar & hors d'oeuvres.  10pm set - $20 admission only.  More information and tickets please visit  www.wctheater.org

It's "Spa Week" at Bella Maiya Day Spa (1326 Pleasantville Road - Briarcliff Manor) from   April 18-April 30th.   Visit their  Facebook page for more information

Phelps Hospital presents - "Avoid the 10 Greatest Gaffes in Estate and Retirement Planning" on Tuesday, May 2nd  in their auditorium from 6pm-730pm ( 701 N Broadway - Sleepy Hollow ).   Whether you are in the early stages of planning your retirement or already retired, this program will provide valuable information.  Call 914-366-3937 to register.

Mike Risko Music   presents Annie Kids.... This 45 minute production of Annie will have you singing The Sun will Come Out  Tomorrow  as local kids ages 4-12 dazzle you with their singing, dancing and acting.   Tickets are free but reservations are required. Please email  [email protected]  to reserve your seats. This show is great for all ages.    7 performances to choose from
Thursday 5/4 7pm
Friday 5/5 7pm
Sat 5/6 3pm 
and  5pm,
Sun 5/14 6pm (performances at Risko Music  144 Croton Ave ) There is also a sensory friendly seating for children with special needs  on Sat 4/29 at 5pm , also at Risko Music. There will also be a performance  on Friday 5/12 at 7pm  at the Ossining  Public Library Budarz Theater.  F or additional information.   www.mikeriskomusicschool.com

Join the fun as the Rotary Club of Ossining host the 4th Annual Golf Outing - Monday, May 15th - 11am at Salem Golf Club - North Salem to.  For more information click here to download the poster.

Richard Zuckerman, President of Enveloping Sound  at 515 North State Road - Briarcliff Manor is having a SALE!!!  "  Outdoor speaker sale - 20% discount on select outdoor speakers. Expires end of May. For additional information go see Richard or view the attached flyers.  Also visit their website.

Grab your friends, co-workers or family and come down to 6 Degrees of Separation Restaurant & Brewery to test your general knowledge. It's FREE to play! Join us for a night of fun, friendly competition, awesome craft beer and amazing food. " Let's Go Trivia" consists of 5 rounds with 10 questions per round. One point is given for every correct answer and the team with the most overall points after 5 rounds is that night's winner. If there's a tie after any round, a game of Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots will determine the winner. Prizes are awarded to each round's winner and to the team with the most overall points.   Every Wednesday at 7:00pm-9:00pm. www.6degreesbp.com

Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services, is offering a free online diagnostic ACT or SAT to all Ossining and Croton high school students. Upon completion of the diagnostic test students will be given a comprehensive score assessment, pinpointing areas of strength and weakness. Following the test, for 30 days students will have access to video tutorials for all diagnostic test questions. Contact them today 914-236-4650 or [email protected]
Roundabout Update....  

Save Ossining Historic 5 Corners 
"
STOP THE ROUNDABOUT
LEGAL FUND

The only Path to Stop the Village is to take Legal Action
and File an Article 78 Lawsuit

visit the "Go Fund Me Site"
and make a donation to the legal fund

or give John Girolamo a call at the Chamber office -
(914) 941-0009 or [email protected]
Area News.....  

Sing Sing Prison is looking to fill open positions of nurse, general mechanic, plant utility assistant, plumber & steamfitter.  Salaries vary based on position and experience but we have included the range for each position.  Generous benefit package includes paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid personal leave.  A defined retirement plan is included in the benefit package.  A medical plan, dental plan and eyeglass plan are also available for the employee and their family.  A flex spending plan and deferred compensation plan, which are before taxes are also available.  Interested candidates can contact Head Clerk Personnel Julietta Mitchel at 914-941-0108 ext. 3600 or email-  [email protected] or Deputy Superintendent of Administration Brian Kelly at 914-941-0108 ext.3000 or e-mail [email protected]

Please join Green Ossining's Semi-Annual Ossining and Briarcliff Town-Wide Tag SaleSaturday, May 6! It's a great opportunity to meet new neighbors throughout our community as you shop or sell things you no longer need. The tag sales will be held at participants' households throughout Ossining and Briarcliff Manor. The map of participants will be posted on www.greenossining.org/tagsale on May 3 for you to reference as you visit each sale.

Join the  5K Run/Walk of the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail in support of our Clear View School Sunday, May 21@7:45am at Joseph Caputo Communty Center (Ossining).  All proceeds benefit the children and families of the Clear View School, a day program for children and youth ages pre-K through 21 serving the communities of NYC, Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland and Orange Counties. It is Clear View's mission to restore hope and to give children and families challenged by mental illness a special environment in which to grow, learn, and work through their challenges.  For more information click here to download the flyer.

Ossining Relay For Life is coming Saturday, June 24.  Visit their website to donate - participate - learn more.  
Chamber News.....  

2017 Summer Internships at Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce 
  1. Chamber Marketing & Graphic Arts Internship 
  2. Chamber Special Events and Programs Internship
  3. Chamber Membership Administration Internship
  4. Chamber Public Policy & Government Relations Internship
Please click here to download details on each internship 

For more information about internships, email the Greater Ossining Ossining Chamber of Commerce at [email protected] or call 914.941.0009. Interested applicants should - submit a cover letter and resume.