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🌱 Why Hawthorne schools locked down after a stabbing at WCC
Coming up: Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Interview Program on the Hawthorne Patch calendar

Hey there, Hawthorne! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Hawthorne schools locked down after a stabbing at WCC
Also on today's calendar: Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Interview Program and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
- Friday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 79, low: 54.
- Saturday: Pleasant with sunny spells, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 3 Stabbed At Westchester Community College, 2 Suspects In Custody (dailyvoice.com) — Hawthorne families should know that Hawthorne Elementary School and the UPK program at Holy Rosary briefly went into secure lockout after a triple stabbing at nearby Westchester Community College's Valhalla campus; all students and staff remained safe. County Police say two suspects are in custody, a knife was recovered, and there is no ongoing threat, though the investigation continues and witnesses are asked to share information.
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📸 Around Hawthorne
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hawthorne
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★ Featured events ★
- Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Interview Program →
55 Ryder Rd, MARYKNOLL
7:00 pm - America at 250 for Educators →
Jay Heritage Center, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
3:30 pm - Humanistic Yom Kippur Service →
Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation at White Plains, 468 Rosedale Ave, White Plains
5:30 pm
Friday September 18
Saturday September 19
Monday September 21
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Other local events
- WMS Back to School Night
Westlake Middle School, 825 West Lake Drive #2, Thornwood
7:00 pm - Catharsis Bar & Grill →
415 Commerce St, Hawthorne
7:30 pm - Protecting Your Health: Medications & Fall Risk: Free HSS Program! →
10:30 am - Mt. Pleasant Day (in Hawthorne) →
Elwood Avenue, Hawthorne
1:00 pm - Catharsis Bar & Grill →
Catharsis Bar & Grill, 415 Commerce St, Hawthorne
7:30 pm - Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
6:30 pm
Thursday September 17
Tuesday September 22
Sunday September 27
Thursday October 1
Wednesday October 7
📣 Hawthorne Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Field Trip: Hook Mountain Hawk Watch
Saw Mill River Audubon, 275 Millwood Road, Chappaqua
8:00 am - Rock Your World Kids! North Castle Recreation Center NY | 6 – 18 Months →
Armonk NY
9:30 am - Yoga Class with Present Wisdom →
Balancing 4 Life, 495 Main St, Armonk
9:30 am - Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow Open House →
Tarrytown Lighthouse in Sleepy Hollow, Palmer Avenue, Sleepy Hollow
10:00 am - LAHM: "Latino Political Identity in the U.S." →
SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
10:00 am - Viking Days: Lawn Games →
SUNY Westchester Valhalla, 75 Grasslands Road, Valhalla
10:00 am
Thursday September 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Aramark posted a job opening for Food Service Worker - Westchester County D.O.C. in Valhalla. Apply here.
- Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Elmsford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hawthorne here.
🗞 Nearby News
Valhalla
- RLN adds Westchester firm (accountingtoday.com)
- Lasting Tribute to Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey (hudsonvalleypress.com)
- NYMC opens expanded Clinical Skills and Simulation Center (westfaironline.com)
Pleasantville
- COMMUNITY BAKE-OFF Will Feature Play Ingredients Selected by Heather Christian (broadwayworld.com)
Chappaqua
- Million-Dollar Settlement Will Mean Refunds For Car Buyers Cheated By Westchester Dealerships: AG (patch.com)
Ok Hawthorne! 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: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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