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Musicians United for ALS: A Night for Wayne Warnecke

A benefit for ALS United Greater New York — “A Night for Wayne Warnecke” — is set for Tuesday, April 15, from 7 to 10 p.m., at the State University of New York at Purchase, located at 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase.

Warnecke is a record producer from Pound Ridge. 

Performers and guests include the Average White Band, the Grammy-nominated Scottish funk and R&B band best known for their instrumental track “Pick up the Pieces,” Patty Smyth, Bernie Williams, Paul Shaffer, the Bacon Brothers, Elza Libhart and Kati Max. 

For tickets or more information, visit https://alsunitedgreaternewyork.ticketspice.com/. All proceeds go to ALS United Greater New York. 


Mayer and Pace Women’s Justice host toiletry drive

State Senator Shelley Mayer is partnering with Pace Women’s Justice Center to sponsor a Toiletry Drive in acknowledgment of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The senator and PWJC request donations of full-size items, including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorants, moisturizers, and feminine hygiene products. The drive continues through April 27.

Drop-off locations include Pound Ridge Town House, 179 Westchester Ave, Pound Ridge  and Sen. Mayer’s Office, 235 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 400, White Plains.


Bedford firefighters set open house April 26

The Bedford Fire Department is hosting its annual hands-on Open House on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the firehouse, located at 550 Old Post Road, Bedford.

IN BRIEF

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Joel Harry Ruttenberg, 82, of Katonah, an Army veteran who had career in textiles

Joel Harry Ruttenberg, 82, of Katonah, died April 30 at Northern Westchester Hospital.

He was born Oct. 14, 1942, in Washington, D.C., to the late Stanley and Gertrude Ruttenberg. He served in the Army Reserve for six years.

Ruttenberg was a graduate of Hamline University in St. Paul, Minn., receiving his Bachelor of Arts in economics. He worked for textiles companies in Manhattan until his retirement in 2008.

Ruttenberg is survived by his wife, Sophie (Cygan,) and son, Alex (Deborah) of Alexandria, Va., and stepson Guy Pajor, of Jacksonville, Fla. He is also survived by his sister, Ruth Ruttenberg and brother, Charles Ruttenberg, as well as grandchildren, step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

The family will receive guests Saturday, May 10, at 11:30 a.m., at Clark Associates Funeral Home, located at 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah.

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