News for the City of White Plains aaaaaaaaaaa February 2021
FEBRUARY 2021 -- CALENDAR OF EVENTS
All Month
Ebersole Ice Rink -- Free Skate sessions (limited to WP residents only) and Public Skate Sessions. Click here for current schedule.
All Month
Black History Month Activites at White Plains Public Library and elsewhere. (See more below)

All Month
White Plains BID Fitness February. The White Plains BID’s Winter Outlook series continues with Fitness February, a month dedicated to the various fitness businesses downtown. (See more below)
Friday, 12th
President Lincoln's Birthday (He'd be 212). City Offices closed.
Sat, 13th
Winter School Break Events all week at White Plains Library. Programs and schedules here.
Sunday, 14th
Monday, 15th
President's Day Holiday. City Offices Closed. Sanitation Holiday Schedule.
Monday, 15th -18th
Winter Recess at Ebersole Ice Rink for White Plains Residents Only 1:30 P.M. - 3:30 PM.
Black History Month Programs

From Reconstruction to Civil Rights . . . A Virtual Tour of the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Sponsored by the White Plains Youth Bureau Grandpas United -- Friday, February 5, 9:30 am. Reservations required. Click here to register.

At White Plains Library

For more on Black History Month activites at White Plains Library click here.
Dear White Plains Community

SHOW YOUR
NEIGHBORHOOD LOVE!
Share with us comments about or pictures of areas
you find beautiful or need some love.
Together we can strengthen our city!
Love,


WP Youth Bureau Accepting Nominations For the
UNSUNG HEROES PROGRAM
Throughout its 50 year history, the WP Youth Bureau has engaged its community partners to help youth reach their full potential. The Unsung Heroes program recognizes school bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians, school crossing guards, secretaries, administrative assistants, Rec. Leaders and Youth Ministry Leaders. To nominate a hero, please call 914.422.1378 or email whiteplainsyouthbureau@whiteplainsny.gov.
The White Plains BID’s Winter Outlook series continues with Fitness February, a month dedicated to the various fitness businesses downtown.

The BID is highlighting different gyms and other fitness boutiques, and their diverse programs, missions, and memberships available to people of all ages and levels of desired activity.
 
Plus, special offerings from White Plains fitness businesses, such as free trial classes, new member deals and workout bundles, virtual fitness classes contests with prizes and giveaways. Learn more here.
Funds Available for Housing Rehabilitation
Does your home need repair or preventive maintenance?
The City of White Plains Housing Program has low-interest and preferred loans available for eligible home repairs for qualified household.

Contact us at 914-422-1300 or planning@whiteplainsny.gov.
Save the Planet -- One Bee at a Time
Join the Pollinator Pathways Program
Under the auspices of the White Plains Beautification Foundation (WPBF), Pollinators of White Plains is joining communities throughout Westchester and Connecticut to bring back the pollinators in an exciting new initiative, called Pollinator Pathways.

The goal is to improve our habitats for pollinators by planting native plants and understanding the importance of eliminating pesticides.
WPBF has started distributing Pollinator Pathway signs (at left) in White Plains to properties that participate in the program -- residents, commercial locations, residential communities and neighborhood association-sponsored gardens.

While the program is national, implementation is local and adaptable to each community. 
Do You Have Something to Celebrate?
Drop Us A Line and Share Your Milestones
In the midst of this pandemic life goes on with all of its joys and sorrows. Let's celebrate the joys!

Congratulations to Alexa Reyna (9th grader) and Claire Weinstein (8th Grader), two remarkable young women on the White Plains High School swim team who have both qualified for the US Olympic team trials in Omaha this spring. Got something to celebrate -- email us!
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