Your Weekend: Oscar-Nominated Films and Spring Art Show Reception

Check out some of the local events happening in Pleasantville and Briarcliff Manor this weekend:

Eyes of March: Visions of Spring Art Show Opening Reception

Where/When: on Saturday, March 3 from 3 to 6 p.m.

Why go: Art by members of the Ossining Arts Council (OAC) will be on display on the library's second floor as spring approaches. There will be a reception for the exhibit on Saturday, which features paintings, photography and sculpture. The exhibit will be on display from March 1 to 31, 2012. Call 941-7072 ext. 1 for more information.

Pricing: Free

Shabbat Across America

Where/When:  on Friday, March 2 and 6:30 p.m.

Why go: Enjoy a traditional hot kosher dinner following Shabbat services from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m. Friday at . The dinner reception will take place at the Cottage School (1075 Broadway) in the dining room. Call 769-2672 to RSVP.

Pricing: $20 adults, $8 children 6-13

Girl Scout Cookie Sale

Where/When: Outside of on Saturday, March 3 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Why go: Briarcliff Manor's Girl Scout Troop 1310 will be selling cookies outside of Euro Pizza on Saturday (intersection of Route 9A and North State Road).

Pricing: Free to browse; $3.50/box

2012 Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts

Where/When: on Thursday, March 1 at 5:30 p.m.

Why go: JBFC is hosting an 80-minute show of this year's Academy Award animated short fim nominees Thursday evening, including the winner: The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, as well as Sunday/Dimanche, La Luna, A Morning Stroll and Wild Life.

Pricing: $11 adult nonmembers; $8 seniors/students; $6.50 children; $6 members

Pizza and Bingo for Second Graders

Where/When: on Friday, March 2 at 5 p.m.

Why go: Second graders can enjoy a pizza dinner and Bingo! at the Clinton Street Center. There will be prizes for the winners. Pre-register at the Recreation Department at .

Pricing: $15