By hersam acorn
The following events are from Lewisboro and Katonah as well as the surrounding region. Admission is free and programs do not require registration unless specified. Send submissions to The Ledger at editor@lewisboroledger.com or call 763-8821, ext. 128. Include high-resolution jpeg images. More events listings are in the paper’s Arts & Leisure section.
Thursday, May 28
‘Le Mans’ Film, 7 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, Conn. Lime Rock Drivers Club Film Series with special guest British motorsport expert Simon Kirkby. $15 donation requested. 203-438-5795 or ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Friday, May 29
Sleeping with Wolves, Friday, 6 p.m. to Saturday, 8:30 a.m., Wolf Conservation Center, 7 Buck Run, South Salem. Fee: $285/four-person tent; $150/must bring own tent. Enjoy an evening camping out under the stars and visiting with Ambassador wolves. Pre-registration required. NYWolf.org or 763-2373.
Spring into Summer, 8 p.m., Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Rd., Katonah. Silent auctions, music, wine and more. $50/advance tickets; $60/at door. katonahlibrary.org.
Next Generation Ubuntu, 8 p.m., Holiday Inn, Mt. Kisco. A group of 32 local teenagers hosting a teen dance fund-raiser to support the effort to save future generations of children with HIV in South Africa.
Saturday, May 30
Rigorous Hike, 10 a.m., Pound Ridge Reservation, Rt. 121, Katonah. Hike the reservation grounds, about two hours.
Saving a Species at Wolf Center, 2 p.m., Wolf Conservation Center, 7 Buck Run, South Salem. Learn about the Species Survival Plan (SSP) and Recovery Plan for the endangered Mexican gray wolf and the red wolf. Also visit with wolves. $13/adults; $11/children under 12. Pre-registration required.
Evening Howl! Families, 7 p.m., Wolf Conservation Center, 7 Buck Run, South Salem. Visit the wolves during their favorite hour, dusk and learn about wolf families and enjoy a sunset hike to visit wolves. Also enjoy weather-appropriate treats. Bring flashlight and camera. $16/adults; $13/children under 12. Pre-registration required. NYWolf.org or 763-2373.
Under the Stars Fund-raising Gala, 7 to 10 p.m., Woodcock Nature Center, 56 Deer Run Rd., Wilton, Conn., hors d’oeuvres, live music, silent auction, candlelit celebration of the natural world. $60/person. 203-762-7280 orwoodcocknaturecenter.org.
Chris MacDonald — Memories of Elvis, 8 p.m., Ridgefield Playouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, Conn., $35/person. 203-438-5795.
Sunday, May 31
Wolf Pack Chat for Kids (Ages 4-8), 11 a.m., Wolf Conservation Center, 7 Buck Run, South Salem. Best introduction to wolves for families with young children and a visit with the wolves. Weather-appropriate beverages. Bring a camera. $13/adults; $11/children under 12. Pre-registration required. 763-2373.NYWolf.org.
Teen Tech Sundays, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge. Activity: Memes and GIFs. 764-5085 orpoundridgelibrary.org.
A Country Sunday Supper, 4 to 7 p.m., Birdstone Farm, Cross River. Come celebrate Lewisboro Land Trust’s 20th anniversary. Includes wine, beer, soft drinks, appetizers, dinner, dessert, and live band. Casual dress. $65 and up. lewisborolandtrust.org.
Sunset Photo Session With Wolves, 6 p.m. to sunset, Wolf Conservation Center, 7 Buck Run, South Salem. Photograph the Ambassador wolves, the endangered Mexican wolves and red wolves in the warm glow of the sunset from vantage points not generally available during regular visits. $100/person. Space limited. Pre-registration required. NYWolf or 763-2373.
Monday, June 1
Evening with Jason Matthews, 7 p.m., Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. Q&A with Jason Matthews and Bob Minzesheimer.747-5555 or Burnsfilmcenter.org.
Tuesday, June 2
ROH Ballet: La Fille Mal Gardée, 2 p.m., Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. 747-5555 or Burnsfilmcenter.org.
Chamber Talk with Max Mandel, Caramoor Center, 149 Girdle Ridge Rd., Katonah. Chamber, classical, program alumni. 232-1252.
Wednesday, June 3
Fashion, Food & Wine, 6 to 9 p.m., Bloomingdale’s, White Plains. Complimentary admission (pre-registration at westchestermagazine.com/winefood required).
Monk with a Camera, 7:30 p.m., Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. Story about photographer Nicholas Vreeland.
Rock Renaissance Man Leon Russell in Concert, 8 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, Conn. $48/person. 203-438-5795 orridgefieldplayouse.org.
Thursday, June 4
Burger & Beer Blast, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla. $65.
Ivan Chermayeff Lecture, 7 p.m., Katonah Museum of Art, 134 Jay St., Katonah. Chermayeff is a graphic designer. $15/members; $20/non-members; $10/students with ID. 232-9555 or katonahmuseum.org.
Afro-Cuban Jazz and Beyond, 7:15 p.m., Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. Performance by the Ignacio Berroa Quintet. $15/members; $20/non-members, 747-5555 or Burnsfilmcenter.org.
Insects in Your Garden Presentation, 7:30 p.m., Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem. Guest speaker Krys Mernyk is a master gardener from Cornell Cooperative Extension.
Thomas Keating: A Rising Tide of Silence, 7:30 p.m., Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. Documentary interweaves conversations with Father Thomas, historical footage and interviews. Q&A following film. 747-5555 or Burnsfilmcenter.org.
Friday, June 5
An Evening with Westchester’s Tastemakers, 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., 42 The Restaurant, 3 Rennaissance Square, White Plains. VIP: $175; Reg. entrance:6:30 to 10:30 p.m. $125.
Sleeping with Wolves, 6 p.m. Friday to 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Wolf Conservation Center, 7 Buck Run, South Salem. Fee: $285/four-person tent; $150/must bring own tent. Enjoy an evening camping out under the stars and visiting with Ambassador wolves. Pre-registration required. NYWolf.org or 763-2373.
Music of Zimbabwe, 7:30 p.m., Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Rd., Katonah. Writer and guitarist Banning Eyre will be performing and guest musician will be Tendai Muparutsa. $15/person, $10/students and seniors. 232-3508 or katonahlibrary.org.
Tom Kenyon and the Power of Sound, 7:30 p.m., Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. Trace-inducing story of Kenyon’s quest to unify ancient mysticism and modern science through sound. 747-5555 orburnsfilmcenter.org.
FEMI Kuti & The Positive Force, 8 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, Conn. Afrobeat is the central aim of this world-renowned Nigerian singer. $45/person. 203-438-5795 or ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Saturday, June 6
Wildlife Tracking, 8:30 to 10 a.m., Muscoot Farm, Rte. 100, Katonah. Hone your tracking skills by finding where animal dens are located and which food each is seeking. 864-7282 or muscootfarm.org.
Wolves of North America, 11 a.m., Wolf Conservation Center, 7 Buck Run, South Salem. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and visit with Ambassador wolves, endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. $13/adults; $11/children under 12. Pre-registration required. 763-2373 or NYWolf.org.
Art Exhibit on View, noon to 4 p.m., Muscoot Farm, Rte. 100, Katonah.View works by Robert Uricchio. On view weekends through June 28. 864-7282 ormuscootfarm.org.
Grand Tasting Village, noon to 5 p.m., Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla. $75/person.
The Pink Panther Cartoon Shorts, 1 p.m., Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. Shown on Saturday, June 6 (come early or stay late for hands-on activities), and Sunday, June 7. $7/members; $12/non-members; $7.50/children under 12. 747-5555 or burnsfilmcenter.org.
Student Art Exhibit Opening Reception, 2-4 p.m., Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Rd., Katonah. Exhibit will run fromJune 6 through July 2.
Tastes of the Vine, 6 to 9 p.m., St. John’s Church, 82 Spring St., South Salem. A wine tasting to benefit My Sister’s Place and St. John’s Parish. $30/advance; $35/at door. 763-8273.
Evening Howl! Families, 7 p.m., Wolf Conservation Center, 7 Buck Run, South Salem. Visit the wolves during their favorite hour — dusk and learn about wolf families and enjoy a sunset hike to visit wolves. Also enjoy weather appropriate treats. Bring flashlight and camera. $16/adults; $13/children under 12. Pre-registration required. NYWolf.org or 763-2373.
‘Manakamana’ film, 7:30 p.m., Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. Shot entirely inside a cable car high above a jungle in Nepal with tourists to see an ancient temple. 747-5555 or burnsfilmcenter.org.
Sunday, June 7
Farmers’ Market, 10 to 3 pm., Muscoot Farm, Rte. 100, Katonah. Shop more than 20 unique vendors offering fresh produce, cheese and a variety of local items. 864-7282 or muscootfarm.org.
Wolf Pack Chat for Kids (Ages 4-8), 11 a.m., Wolf Conservation Center, 7 Buck Run, South Salem. Best introduction to wolves for families with young children and a visit with the wolves. Hot beverages. Bring a camera. $13/adults; $11/children under 12. Pre-registration required. 763-2373.NYWolf.org.
Stream Study for Kids, 1 p.m., Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, Rt. 121, Cross River. Children of all ages will take an in-depth look at the streams on the reservation. Water shoes recommended.
Wolves of North America, 2 p.m., Wolf Conservation Center, 7 Buck Run, South Salem. Learn about the mythology, biology and ecology of wolf families and visit with Ambassador wolves, endangered red wolves and Mexican gray wolves. $13/adults; $11/children under 12.
Awake: The Life of Yogananda, 7:30 p.m., Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. An entrancing examination of his life and influence on his students. 747-5555 or burnsfilmcenter.org.
‘Tragedy of a Ridiculous Man’ film, 5 p.m., Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. Q&A host Jonathan Demme. $9/members; $14/non-members. 747-5555 or burnsfilmcenter.org.
Monday, June 8
Tribute to Jazz Musician Lew Soloff, 7 p.m., Manhattan School of Music, 120 Claremont Ave., NYC. 35 Jazz greats will participate. Paul Shaffer to emcee.
Death by Shorts with Brian Ackerman, 7:30 p.m., Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd., Pleasantville. $7/members; $12/non-members. 747-5555 orburnsfilmcenter.org.
Wednesday, June 10
Matt Schofield in Concert, 7:30 p.m., Ridgefield Playhouse, 80 East Ridge, Ridgefield, Conn. British blues guitarist Schofield will also teach a blues guitar class from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. $28/show; $50/show and guitar class. 203-438-5795 or ridgefieldplayhouse.org.
Ongoing
Food Pantry Donations Needed, daily, Community Center of Northern Westchester, 84 Bedford Road, Katonah. 232-6572.
Stepping Stones Tours, daily, 1 p.m., Stepping Stones, 62 Oak Rd., Katonah. 232-4822 or steppingstones.org.
Chess Fest with John Gallagher, Sundays, 1 to 2 p.m., Pound Ridge Library, 271 Westchester Ave., Pound Ridge. Chess sets provided, but people may bring their own. 764-5085 or poundridgelibrary.org.
Drop-in Art (All ages), Mondays, 10 to 5 p.m., Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Rd., North Salem. 669-5161 or ruthkeelermemoriallibrary.org.
Baby Lap Time, Mondays, 11 a.m., Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Rd., Katonah. Infants to 18 months. 232-3508 or katonahlibrary.org.
Judaism 101: Values and Ideals of Judaism, Mondays, noon to 1:30 p.m., Temple Shaaray Tefila, 89 Baldwin Rd., Bedford Corners. 666-3133.
Stories and Crafts, Mondays, 2 p.m. and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Rd., Katonah. 232-3508 or katonahlibrary.org.
WLS Audiobook Help, Mondays, 3 to 5 p.m., Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Rd., North Salem. ruthkeelermemoriallibrary.org.
Crafts at Little Joe’s (Ages 3+), Mondays, 4:15 p.m., Little Joe’s Books, 25 Katonah Ave., Katonah. Come in for a story and a craft. 232-7278 orlittlejoesbooks.com.
Open Table (All Welcome), Mondays, 6:30 p.m., Stevens Memorial United Methodist Church, 8 Sandy Lane (on Rte. 123), South Salem. Free supper followed by conversation (book study, hot topics). 533-2635.
One-on-One Computer Class for Adults, Mondays and Thursdays, Somers Library, 80 Primrose St., Somers. Registration: 232-5717 or somerslibrary.org.
Little Joe’s Writing Journal, Tuesdays, 10 to 5, Little Joe’s Books, 25 Katonah Ave., Katonah. Write a story or book review and we’ll publish you in our binder. 232-7278 or littlejoesbooks.com.
Crafts for Kids (all ages), Tuesdays, 4 p.m., Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Rd., North Salem. 669-5161 or ruthkeelermemoriallibrary.org.
Knitting and Crafting Group, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Rd., North Salem. 669-5161 or ruthkeelermemoriallibrary.org.
Puzzles (all ages), Wednesdays, 10 to 5, Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Rd., North Salem. 669-5161 or ruthkeelermemoriallibrary.org.
‘Yards of Yarn’ Knitting, (Ages 10+), Wednesdays, 4 to 5 p.m., Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Rd., North Salem. 669-5161 orruthkeelermemoriallibrary.org.
Book Blast Book Group, (Grades 3 to 5), Wednesdays, 5 p.m., Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem. Registration: 763-3857 orlewisborolibrary.org.
Lewisboro Library Book Group, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m., Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem. 533-2550 or lewisborolibrary.org.
Breast and Ovarian Cancer Telephone Support Group, Wednesdays, 8 p.m.Toll-free telephone support group for women with breast cancer. Registration: 962-6402, 800-532-4290 or supportconnection.org.
Mother Goose Time, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m., Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Rd., Katonah.
Board games (all ages), Thursdays, 10 to 5 p.m., Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Road, North Salem. 669-5161 or ruthkeelermemoriallibrary.org.
Daytime Knitting Group, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Rd., North Salem. 669-5161 or ruthkeelermemoriallibrary.org.
Lewisboro Library Preschool Program (ages 3 to 6), Thursdays, 1:30 p.m., Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem. 763-3857 or lewisborolibrary.org.
WLS Audio Book Help, Thursdays, 3 to 5, Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Rd., North Salem. 669-6161 or ruthkeelermemoriallibrary.org.
Chabad Hebrew School (Grades K to 7), Thursdays, 4 to 5:45 p.m., Fox Lane Middle School, 949 South Bedford Rd., Bedford. 767-3337 orchabadbedford.com.
Story Hour with Miss Kathy, Thursdays, 4:15 p.m., Little Joe’s Books, 25 Katonah Ave., Katonah. Ages 3 and up. 232-7278 or littlejoesbooks.com.
Toddler Time, Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., Stories and activities for ages 20 months to 3 years old.
New Drama Group, Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m., Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Road, North Salem. 669-5161 or ruthkeelermemoriallibrary.org.
Knitting Circle for Women with Cancer, Thursdays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Support Connection, 40 Triangle Center, Suite 100, Yorktown Heights. Registration: 962-6402, 800-532-4290 or supportconnection.org.
Candlelight Yoga, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., Katonah Art Center, 131 Bedford Rd., Katonah. $20/class. 232-4843.
Camerata d’Amici Choral seeking new members, Thursdays, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., South Salem Presbyterian Church, 111 Spring St., South Salem. 203-938-3711 or kmsponheim@optonline.net.
Little Joe’s Game Day, Fridays, 10 to 5, Little Joe’s Books, 25 Katonah Ave., Katonah. Bring a friend and pick a game to play. 232-7278 orlittlejoesbooks.com.
Toddler Time, Fridays, 10:30 a.m., Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Rd., Katonah. 232-3508 or katonahlibrary.org.
Internet for Beginners, Fridays, 11 a.m., Lewisboro Library, 15 Main St., South Salem. Registration: 763-3857 or lewisborolibrary.org.
Bingo (all ages), Fridays, 4 p.m., Ruth Keeler Memorial Library, 276 Titicus Rd., North Salem. 669-5161 or ruthkeelermemoriallibrary.org.
Miss Patti’s Feeling Groovy Music/Movement (Ages 1 to 3), Saturdays, Katonah Art Center, 11 Bedford Road, Katonah. 232-4843