News from the City of White Plains Z c c cc c ccccc AUGUST 2019
CALENDAR OF EVENTS - August 2019
All Month
Story Walk at Bryant-Mamaroneck Park. Because  by Mo Willems. Free.
All Month
Kayaking. Liberty Park, Lake Street.
All Month
Thurs. 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th
Summer Concert Series at City Center in the Courtyard, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Free.
Thurs. 1st
Author Mary Calvi discusses Dear George, Dear Mary White Plains Historical Society's History Lovers' Book Club at WP Library. 6:30 pm. Free. Registration is required.
Thurs. 1st, 8th, 15th & 22nd
Noon Day Concerts  at Renaissance Plaza, Mamaroneck & Main, 12- 2 pm. Free.
Sat. 3rd
TILI (Take It or Leave It) Shed - Gedney Yard, Gedney Way, Every Sat. 9 am - Noon and Wed. 2 - 4 pm
Tues. 6th
National Night Out . Celebrates police-community partnership. Tours, music, give-aways. Public Safety Building Headquarters, 77 South Lexington Ave. 6 - 9 pm Free.
Wed. 7th
Farmers' Market . Every Wed. 8 am - 4 pm. Court St. between Martine and Main. Healthy Eating Workshop . Noon-1pm on 7th.
Wed. 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th
White Plains Public Library International Film Festival. White Plains Library. 2 pm & 6:30 pm. Free.
Sun. 11th
Gardella Park Championship Sunday . Summer High School & Adult Basketball Championship Games. 4:30 PM - 10 PM, 175 Ferris Avenue. Free.
Mon. 12th
Go For Landing -- Apollo 11 documentary with director Kevin Stirling on hand for Q & A. White Plains Library. 2PM, Free.
Tues. 13th
Summer 2nd Tuesdays Concert Series @ WP Plaza, 1 North Broadway: 5 - 7 pm. Free.
Wed. 28th
White Plains Day at Playland Park. Discounts for WP residents on rides, food and parking. Noon - 10 pm.
Thousands at White Plains Events in July
6,000 at Independence Day Fireworks at
WP High School
4,000 Attend Smash Mouth Concert Downtown
ONE BOOK
ONE WHITE PLAINS
a city-wide read
The White Plains Public Library is inviting all White Plains residents to join them in reading Celeste Ng’s  Everything I Never Told You.

The Library will be providing copies of the book to encourage book clubs, groups of friends, work colleagues, and members of the White Plains community to get together and discuss the book. The Library will also be offering pop-up discussion groups throughout September and October.
Register for Fall After School Programs Now
Toy & Game Donations Needed by WP Library
Registration Ends August 28th
Programs offered at all five White Plains public elementary schools, both Middle Schools, the Slater Center and
68 Dekalb

White Plains Public Library is asking for toy and game donations for their upcoming programs. All items need to be in good condition and can be brought to the Trove any time during Library hours of operation.

Items needed include Barbies, Hot Wheels, action figures, board games and blocks like LEGOs. More information here.
2020 Census Jobs Available

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting!   Every 10 years since 1790, the United States has undertaken the momentous task of counting all of its residents.  For the 2020 Census, the Bureau is offering  a variety of temporary jobs, including census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisory staff. 

The results of this census will help determine our state's representation in Congress, influence legislation, and ensure an  equitable distribution  of more than $675 billion in federal funds, grants, and support to states. These funds and grants are then used for our schools, hospitals, roads, and more, so they may properly serve every last member of our community. 

For more information or to apply visit:  2020census.gov/jobs  or call 1-855-562-2020. 
Enter the "Do You Know White Plains?" Contest
This month's question -- How many professional sports teams play their home games in White Plains? And can you name them?

All winners will receive a FREE Business Improvement District Shop White Plains Discount Card -- to save at stores all over town.

Five readers answered last month's question correctly -- what is the significance of each of the three dates on the Official White Plains City Seal . . . 1683, 1776 and 1915? Figured it out yet? White Plains was founded in 1683. The Battle of White Plains took place in 1776, and White Plains became a city in 1915. Click here for more White Plains History . Congratulations to t he winners: Francois Gallois, Gail Jasne, Frey Kuo, Mariana Penaloza-Segura and Rosemaie Sanders.

Email your answer to the August question to feedback@whiteplainsny.gov . Look for the answers, and a list of winners, in next month's newsletter.