Issue: 630 | November 24, 2021
Dear Friends and Members,

Happy Thanksgiving, Happy Small Business Saturday, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Holidays!

Today is the final day of the season for the White Plains Farmer's Market. This weekend, celebrate Small Business Saturday by taking advantage of special offers from local White Plains businesses. View our Holiday Shopping Map for a list of special offers, holiday events, and retail store options. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for upcoming giveaways!

See you downtown,
White Plains BID Staff
FEATURED EVENTS
Build up White Plains by supporting local businesses!
Saturday, November 27 - Sunday, December 19

This year, Small Business Saturday is on November 27th, but you can shop small at any time! When you shop and eat at small, independently-owned businesses, you're helping boost our local economy and preserve our community. Support the White Plains community by shopping local this holiday season!

#BuildUpWhitePlains

Holiday Shopping Special Offers in Downtown White Plains
Offers will be available from Small Business Saturday (November 27) through the White Plains Holiday Market (December 5 - 19), unless otherwise noted.
141 East Post Road, (914) 686-2014
• 15% off dine-in and pickup
• 10% off delivery
Mention White Plains BID or Holiday Shopping for discount.

City Center, 5 City Place, (914) 200-4469
• Free pretzel (salt or cinnamon sugar) with the purchase of a DIY Pretzel Kit in store
• Purchase a DIY Pretzel Kit online and receive a coupon for a free pretzel

175 East Post Road, (914) 644-8191
• 40% off all Japanese seed beads*
• 30% off store owned semiprecious gemstones from cases*
• $10 mystery bags with merchandise guaranteed to be at least a $40 retail value. While supplies last.
*Discounts available on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Sunday, November 28

175 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 358-5911
• Buy a $100 gift certificate, get a $30 gift certificate free
• Buy a $50 gift certificate, get a $15 gift certificate free

1 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 385-9453
• Tailgate Bundle $39.99: 15 traditional wings / 15 boneless wings - 1 order pretzel knots - 1 large tater tots
• Tailgate Bundle $30.99: 15 traditional & 15 boneless bundle with large fries
• Family Bundle $39.99: 20 traditional / 20 boneless with large fries
• BOGO Tuesday: buy 6 or 10 traditional or boneless wings and an order free
• BOGO Boneless Thursday: buy 6 or 10 boneless wings and get an order free

166 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 461-3959
• Free Churros with the purchase of entrée order or 3 tacos (available 12pm to 6pm)

1 North Broadway, (914) 214-9323
• Buy one get one half off gift certificates through Christmas Eve

445 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 100, (845) 553-4455
• Book a Farida Studio Signature Facial
and choose any one of these upgrades for free (a $75 value): Oxygen Blast, LED Boost, Microdermabrasion
• Book a Farida Studio Signature Massage and choose any one of these upgrades for free (a $50 value): CBD Oil, Hot Stones
To book an appointment call 845-553-4455
or book online at faridastudio.com

270 Main Street, (914) 390-9222
• Buy one product, get one 10% off
• 20% off purchases over $50
• 10% off gift cards
99 Church Street, (914) 761-5721
• Pre Fixe Lunch Menu: 3 courses for $18.95 or 3 courses plus a glass of house wine for $21.95. Served Tuesday - Friday from 12pm-3pm. Menu changes daily.
• 13th Annual Holiday Event: December 2 from 6 pm - 9 pm. 1 hour open bar and complimentary hors d' oeuvres, cash bar from 7 pm on. Full dinner menu available. To enter, donate money or an Amazon gift card at the door. Suggested minimum donation is $20, no toys. Call ahead to reserve a table. Space is limited RSVP by November 29.

108 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 358-5441
• Black Friday Sale: Now - November 28, up to 25% off women's clothing, men's clothing, children's fashion, accessories, handbags, shoes, sneakers, and more

171 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 949-8466
Present coupon to receive: $10 off any purchase of 50 or more or $20 off any purchase of $100 or more
Valid on in-stock wines and spirits only. Discount based on pre-tax amount. Cannot combine with other offers or discounts. In-store purchases only. No delivery or online orders. One coupon per customer. Expires 12/19/2021.
• Feeding Westchester Food Drive: Levino Wine Merchants is collecting non-perishable food items for Feeding Westchester

182 E Post Rd, (914) 428-3555
• New clients receive 10% off

277 Martine Avenue, (914) 222-5644
• Acupuncture Consultation $40: Receive a comprehensive health assessment and discuss treatment options

186 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 397-9406
• Small $24.95: 6 Single Hot Dogs (Toppings: Walter's Mustard or Ketchup), Fries (Choose from French, Curly, or Small Potato Puffs), Funnel Cake or Cinnamon Sticks
• Large $37.95: 10 Single Hot Dogs (Toppings: Walter's Mustard or Ketchup), Fries (Choose from French, Curly, or Small Potato Puffs), Funnel Cake or Cinnamon Sticks

179 East Post Road, (914) 682-0637
• 20% off all clothing

195 East Post Road, (914) 368-8617
• 2 for $22 on 32oz crowler cans of draft beer (64oz in total)

914PopUps and NSLifestyles Holiday Dinner
December 13: Join 914PopUps and NSLifestyles at Greca Mediterranean Kitchen + Bar, 189 Main Street, for some Holiday Cheer. Enjoy a three-course price fixe dinner, $65/person excluding tax and gratuity. Purchase Tickets by December 5. Learn more and purchase tickets.
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for giveaways and more!
Court Street between Main Street and Martine Avenue
December 5 - 19 , 11am - 7pm daily

The White Plains BID, the City of White Plains and 914PopUps have partnered to host the annual Holiday Market, a 15-day shopping experience in the heart of downtown White Plains!

Free to enter, the Market will feature 60+ artisanal vendors from around the Westchester County region. Pick up your Christmas tree or holiday wreath and find interesting and unique gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list! After a great day of shopping, refresh with a bite to eat or drink at one of our eclectic restaurants downtown.

New York State recommends wearing a mask in indoor public places and in crowded outdoor areas to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Brought to you by:
Platinum Sponsor:
Gold Sponsors:
Silver Sponsors:

Cappelli Organization, Caspi Development Company, The Gino Bello Homes Real Estate Team, Co-Communications, Sonesta White Plains, Van Houten Farms, Aggreko, Upsilon Entertainment Group, United Rentals, Webster Bank
EVENTS THIS WEEK
198 Martine Avenue, (914) 761-6712

Winter Coat Drive
Authentic Hair Studio will be accepting donations for their Winter Coat Drive until Thanksgiving. Donate winter clothes in good condition for men, women, or children to their shop at 198 Martine Avenue.⁠
230 Main Street, (914) 397-2420

Saturdays at 11 am
B&N Virtual Saturday Storytime
Barnes & Noble welcomes you to Saturday morning fun featuring a different picture book each week. Find them on their Facebook page or YouTube channel. Activity sheets are available on their website.

Monday, November 29 at 7 pm
Virtual Event: Scarlett St. Clair discusses King of Battle and Blood with Madeleine Fournier
Join Barnes & Noble as fan-favorite and bestselling author of the Hades x Persephone series, Scarlett St. Clair, discusses her newest novel, King of Battle and Blood, with Madeleine Fournier from PopSugar. You must purchase a ticket on Eventbrite to join to this event.
175 E. Post Road, (914) 644-8191

Discounts available on Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Sunday, November 28:
• 40% off all Japanese seed beads
• 30% off store owned semiprecious gemstones from cases

Bead Everything Classes
All classes must be pre-registered and pre-paid. Class sizes will be limited to allow for social distancing. Please wear a mask. Call (914) 644-8191 to register and prepay. Learn more and view the full schedule.
  • Friday, November 26 at 11:30 am: Introductory Class: Stringing
  • Saturday, November 27 at 11:30 am: Byway Band Bracelet Set
  • Sunday, November 28 at 12:30 pm: Brilliante Bracelet
  • Monday, November 29 at 11:30 am: Introductory Class: Wire Wrapping
  • Tuesday, November 30 at 11:30 am: Introductory Class: Knotting With Silk
91 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 615-9300
30 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 993-6358
Every Wednesday in November
Best Fondue Friends Forever + Friendsgiving
Grab your besties to celebrate Friendsgiving with drinks and fondue. Dip into a 3-course meal for $29.95, featuring cheese fondue and special BFFF Dippers including prosciutto, summer sausage along with the classic dippers you love. Enjoy a fresh salad of your choice too, then finish your meal with chocolate fondue and another round of extra-special BFFF Dippers including macarons, créme puffs and more. Don't forget the drinks; BFFF(F) features the Best Sangria Duo, Melting Pot Mule, Freshly-Picked Margarita, Whiskey Business and local wine specials. Learn more and book a table.
84 Mamaroneck Avenue, (914) 506-5900

In Studio Classes
Muse Paintbar combines painting instructions with a restaurant and bar. All ages welcome and no prior experience is required. View a full list of available classes and sign up online.
  • Wednesday, November 24 at 7 pm: Holiday Pour (Couples Art)
  • Friday, November 26 at 3 pm: Holiday Ornaments (Gift Ideas)
  • Friday, November 26 at 7 pm: Christmas Countdown (Wooden Sign)
  • Saturday, November 27 at Noon: Gerber Daisies (Family Day)
  • Sunday, November 28 at 1 pm: The Grinch (Family Day)
95 Church Street, Suite 210, (914) 328-8000
Support Progressive Foot Care in their 14th Annual Holiday Shoe Drive for the Homeless. For the past 13 years, they have collected over 14,000 pairs of footwear to benefit the less fortunate. This year, all donated footwear benefits Catholic Charities of Rockland and Kids' Kloset of 914 Cares.

Progressive Foot Care is helping to support local businesses recovering from the pandemic. Several local businesses have donated gift certificates which will be drawn in a Facebook Live raffle in mid-December, including:
  • Famous Famiglia
  • Chillemi Shoe Repair
  • Repair Recover Restore

Be sure to follow their Facebook page for details. Everyone who donates footwear towards their shoe drive until December 15th is eligible to receive a raffle ticket, available at the front desk of their office, 95 Church Street, Suite 210 (limit one per donor).
19 Mamaroneck Avenue, (800) 315-4000

Monday, November 29 at 7 pm
Lindsey Stirling: Home for the Holidays
Lindsey Stirling: Home for the Holidays is a Christmas music special full of dazzling performances along with heartfelt stories, singing and laughs, hosted and performed by platinum-selling American pop violinist, artist and multi-talented entertainer Lindsey Stirling. This holiday spectacular features exclusive performances of seasonal favorites off Stirling's chart-topping holiday album Warmer In The Winter, such as "Carol of the Bells," "Angels We Have Heard On High," "All I Want For Christmas," and "Let It Snow." Each festive performance is uniquely brought to life by talented dancers, glittering costumes, a live band, and stylized sets that are not to be missed. Learn more and purchase tickets.

277 Martine Avenue, (914) 222-5644
100 Martine Avenue, (914) 422-1400

The White Plains Library will close at 6 pm on Wednesday, November 24 and all day on Thursday, November 25 to commemorate Thanksgiving.

White Plains Public Library Achieves Green Certification
The White Plains Public Library is pleased to announce it has achieved Green Business Certification through the Green Business Partnership (GBP), a public-private partnership managed in part by Westchester County. GBP offers support to businesses and organizations who are interested in reducing their carbon footprint and making their operations more sustainable.

The Library’s Green Team–led by Librarian Kathlyn Carroll–worked to evaluate the Library's current performance in a variety of areas, including water and energy usage, purchasing decisions, and waste management. Many changes were made to Library practices, including use of LED lighting, green purchasing, waste audit tracking, and a greenhouse gas inventory. Recent renovations to the circa 1974 building greatly improved the Library’s energy efficiency, thanks to planning by the Library and the Department of Public Works for the City of White Plains.

Going forward, the Library has committed to an ongoing green building program by making sustainability an initiative of its Strategic Plan for 2022-2024 which will focus on engaging in new green projects every year. Learn more.
ONGOING EVENTS AND DEALS
HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE

Brighten a child’s holiday by donating a new, unwrapped gift by December 17. 
 
Drop-off locations in White Plains:
  • Westchester County Michaelian Office Building, 148 Martine Avenue
  • Dept. of Social Services Central Office, 112 East Post Road
  • White Plains District Office, 85 Court Street
 
1. Please donate for children through age 21 (No stuffed animals please)
2. Monetary donations are graciously accepted in the form of gift cards, cash or checks made payable to: “Westchester Child Welfare Holiday Fund.”
3. Donations may be mailed to: Barbara Sabater, 112 E. Post Road, Room 637, White Plains, NY 10601
31 Mamaroneck Avenue, 3rd Floor, (914) 428-4220

Read the November 2021 issue of ArtsNews, and check out ArtsWestchester's picks for arts events and cultural happenings throughout the county with their Top 5 Art Picks.
33 Church Street, (914) 949-0384

Wednesdays at 12:10 pm: Downtown Music delights audiences with its beautiful setting and award-winning series of free, weekly concerts that offer a variety of musical genres and styles. Concerts are every Wednesday from September 2021 through May 2022.
Plus, see recurring Dining & Nightlife specials, including Happy Hours, on our website.
What is a Comprehensive Plan?
A comprehensive plan is an official, long range planning document that provides policy guidance for future growth and development, housing, infrastructure, and public services. Once adopted by the Common Council, the plan provides the foundation for future decisions on development and zoning, capital spending, and general policy decisions. Public input is critical to ensure that the priorities expressed in the plan are consistent with the community’s vision for the future. For more information, read the One White Plains Informational Handbook.

White Plains want to hear from you!
Access the vision survey, submit photos, provide comments or contact information to stay up to date on the planning process here or by using the participation tab on their website. Responses collected through initial outreach ("Imagine") will be used to shape the overall community vision and develop the plan's goals and objectives.
169 Mamaroneck Avenue, 31 Mamaroneck Avenue, 187 Martine Avenue, (914) 428-3195
KOI Creative Space introduces The Pop Up @ KOI - a brick-and-mortar retail location in the heart of White Plains, bookable by the day.

Take over prime storefront to test your brand, build awareness, or bring your product to market at our destination pop up. Your logo, your products, your brand - all displayed front and center on ground level retail in the heart of White Plains.

You can be open for business on target days and times to fit perfectly with your customers buying needs. With flexible terms, you can schedule buying events and strategize your sales and revenue without a lease hanging over your head. Their dedicated retail storefront comes fully furnished and features tall glass ground level windows, double high ceilings, gigabit internet, and access to a kitchenette and coworking space for downtimes in your day. Learn more.
PARCEL PENDING AT CITY CENTER

Send your packages to a secure locker. City Center has partnered with Parcel Pending to place package lockers in the City Center Garage ground-level lobby. This is a new amenity for nearby residents who do not have concierge or front desk service. Sign up.
19 Mamaroneck Avenue, (800) 315-4000
OTHER NEWS & RESOURCES
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