🌱 Patch AM: How common are black bear encounters on Chappaqua’s North County Trailway?

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In today's newsletter:

• How common are black bear encounters on Chappaqua's North County Trailway?

Also on today's calendar: Open House in Putnam Valley and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: A t-storm in the afternoon, with a high of 79 and low of 58 degrees.
• Monday: Partly sunny with a shower, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
• Tuesday: Nice with sunshine, with a high of 77 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 7 New York Hiking Trails Locals Avoid In Summer And Fall Because Of Active Black Bears (takingthekids.com) — If you walk or bike the North County Trailway through Chappaqua and New Castle, you're sharing it with regularly sighted black bears, especially in summer and fall. Police have issued multiple advisories after bears appeared right on the paved path, urging residents to keep kids and pets close, secure garbage and bird feeders, and avoid leaving food along the trail to prevent dangerous habituation.
   

📸 Around Chappaqua

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chappaqua

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday August 23
• Open House in Putnam Valley →
  69 Canopus Hill Rd,
  1:00 pm
Thursday September 10
• Analogue Sites by Jorge Otero-Pailos →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 am
Saturday September 19
• Jay Medal Soirée →
  Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Monday August 24
• Bird Walk: Marshlands Conservancy
  Saw Mill River Audubon Marshlands Conservancy, 220 Boston Post Rd, Rye, NY 10580, USA
  7:00 am
• All Together Now →
  Chappaqua Library, 195 S Greeley Ave, Chappaqua
  10:30 am
Tuesday August 25
• Bird Chat: Hawk Counts & Peregrines (tentative)
  Saw Mill River Audubon 275 Millwood Road, Chappaqua, NY 10514
  7:00 pm
Thursday August 27
• All Together Now Outdoor Storytime →
  Chappaqua Library, 195 S Greeley Ave, Chappaqua
  10:30 am
Friday August 28
• Bouncing Babies →
  Chappaqua Library, 195 S Greeley Ave, Chappaqua
  11:30 am
• AA Anniversary night (CH) →
  First Congregational Church of Chappaqua 210 Orchard Ridge Road, Chappaqua, NY 10514
  7:30 pm
Wednesday September 2
• All Together Now →
  Chappaqua Library, 195 S Greeley Ave, Chappaqua
  10:30 am
Thursday September 3
• Nursery Rhyme Time | Ages 2-3 →
  Chappaqua Library, 195 S Greeley Ave, Chappaqua
  11:30 am
Friday September 11
• Mount Kisco Fox Senior Center Annual Tag Sale 2026 →
  Mount Kisco Fox Senior Center, 198 Carpenter Ave, Mt Kisco
  10:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Whole Foods posted a job opening for Bakery Production Team Member (Food Preparation) - Full Time in Chappaqua. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Pleasantville

• Chief Discusses Tasers, Drone Plans, Staffing Changes, New Vehicles After May Crash (theexaminernews.com)

Mount Kisco

• Things to do in Mount Kisco, Bedford and Pound Ridge Aug. 22 and beyond (halstonmedia.com)

Ok Chappaqua! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bison! (Thank you Judy M. for sending it in!)
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