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March Madness event to support Foundation for Bedford Central Schools

The Foundation for Bedford Central Schools plans a March Madness fundraiser Thursday, March 20.

The evening of game viewing, raffles, food and beverages for the first round of NCAA competitors will be held from 7 to 10 p.m., at the Captain Lawrence Barrel House, located at 369 Lexington Ave., Mount Kisco.

Tickets are $150, raffle $50 and brackets $25.

Tickets are limited. You don’t have to attend the event to participate in the raffle or brackets.

Online raffle and bracket ticket sales end Thursday, March 20, at 9 a.m. Raffle tickets also will be available for purchase at the event.

For more information, visit  foundationforbedfordcentralschools.org.


Vine cutting set at Guard Hill Preserve March 14

Join Guard Hill Preserve staff Friday, March 14, to cut invasive vines to help some trees in need.

Due to the high amounts of burning bush found within the preserve, volunteers also will be selectively cutting it as they scout the area for vines.

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Westchester Oratorio Society appoints new conductor

Aug 2, 2024
David Štech is the newly-appointed artistic director and conductor of the Westchester Oratorio Society.

The Westchester Oratorio Society board of directors announced that David Štech has been hired to lead the choir, serving as artistic director and conductor, starting in September.

Štech has extensive experience leading professional and volunteer choral groups, according to WOS. Over the course of his career, he has led more than 14 choirs, 12 professional orchestras and has been involved in over 60 productions with 15 opera companies.


He is already deeply familiar with WOS, the board said in its announcement. He is married

to WOS accompanist, Mun-Tzung Wong, and a close associate of WOS former conductor, Ben Niemczyk.


“I share a passion for inspiring musicians at all levels and am eager to bring this enthusiasm to WOS,” Štech said. 


WOS is an amateur choir. It holds rehearsals from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays in the Garden

Room of the Katonah Village Library, located at 26 Bedford Road, Katonah, a short walk from the Metro- North station. New singers are welcome and no auditions are required.


This fall WOS will present the oratorio, “King David,” composed by Arthur Honegger, to be

sung in English. Rehearsals begin Sept. 10 and will continue through the fall performance at the Presbyterian Church of Mount Kisco on Nov. 23.


For more information, visit westchesteroratorio.org.

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