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π± Patch AM: Rye, Harrison High Schools Compete In 2nd Annual Blood Donation Competition
And check out Author Talk & Book Signing with Greenwich Local Courtney Maum, "Alan Opts Out" on the Rye Patch calendar

Hey there, Rye! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Rye and Harrison turn football rivalry into lifesaving blood drive challenge
- How a Rye High grad became a Nobel Prize–winning physicist
- Why some Rye neighbors swear by these buzzing fitness machines
Also on today's calendar: Author Talk & Book Signing with Greenwich Local Courtney Maum, "Alan Opts Out" and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Cooler with plenty of sun, with a high of 62 and low of 46 degrees.
- Wednesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 66, low: 54.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Rye, Harrison High Schools Compete In 2nd Annual Blood Donation Competition (patch.com) — Rye residents are being urged to roll up their sleeves as Rye and Harrison high schools renew their friendly rivalry in a weeklong blood donation competition tied to their annual football showdown. Donations at the Rye Donor Center and a City of Rye blood drive at City Hall will help determine which school claims the trophy while supporting local hospital patients.
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2. Nobel Winner David M. Lee: From Rye High to Physics Fame (myrye.com) — Rye residents can take pride in Nobel Prize–winning physicist David M. Lee, who was born in Rye, grew up here, and graduated from Rye High School before his groundbreaking work on superfluid helium-3. The profile traces his path from local classrooms to Cornell, Texas A&M, and ultimately Stockholm, highlighting how a Rye upbringing helped launch a world-class scientific career.
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3. Shake, Rattle, and Roll Your Way to Health (ryerecord.com) — Rye residents are turning to vibration plates as a possible way to ease pain, improve balance, and boost circulation, though the science behind the devices remains mixed. Local users, including a longtime Rye resident and a Rye mom, share why they swear by the machines, while experts explain what research actually shows and how to use them safely.
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4. What's The Story with Kim Berns and Leslie Mueller (ryerecord.com) — Rye Record Studios' local podcast "What's The Story" features host Kim Berns interviewing Leslie Mueller, creator of the PBS series Museum Access, which takes viewers behind the scenes at major museums. The episode highlights Mueller's work while reminding Rye listeners how to stream the show, support the award-winning podcast, and stay connected with more stories from the Rye community.
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5. A Golden Hour View of Playland Baths by Markus Peters (myrye.com) — A striking sunset photo of Playland Beach and the historic Playland Baths showcases Rye's shoreline in warm golden light, captured by local resident and filmmaker-turned-photographer Markus Peters. The feature also invites you to suggest other artists whose work highlights people or places in Rye, keeping the community's creativity front and center on MyRye.com.
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📸 Around Rye
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rye
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★ Featured events ★
- Author Talk & Book Signing with Greenwich Local Courtney Maum, "Alan Opts Out" →
Christ Church Greenwich, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich
6:30 pm - Improve Your Posture with an HSS Online Program →
11:00 am - Staying Strong Through Midlife and Beyond: HSS Free Webinar! →
6:30 pm - Book Talk with World Explorer, Historian, Photographer & Author, Robert McCracken Peck →
Christ Church Greenwich, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich
7:00 pm - Treasure Island Reimagined: Jane Hawkins and the Pirate's Gold →
The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd, Harrison
3:00 pm - Westchester Philharmonic Presents "The Sum of All Things" →
The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College, 735 Anderson Hill Rd, Harrison
3:00 pm - A Conversation About Midlife: Anna Quindlen with President Cristle Collins Judd →
Sarah Lawrence College, 1 Mead Way, Bronxville
7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Thursday November 19
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Other local events
- Ian McKeever: Going Forth, Painted Panels & Other Works →
Heather Gaudio Fine Art, 382 Greenwich Ave, Greenwich
4:00 pm - Move with Confidence: The Nutrition Connection (In Person Class) →
Hospital for Special Surgery Main Hospital, 535 E 70th St, New York
10:00 am - Cocktails for a Cause - Amy's Kisses Foundation →
Rye Grill & Bar, 1 Station Plaza, Rye
7:00 pm - SEEKERS. "The Healing Power of Sports" →
Larchmont Avenue Church (Presbyterian), 60 Forest Park Ave, Larchmont
11:30 am - Author Talk & Book Signing with Dr. Betsy Holmberg, Psychologist and Writer for Psychology Today →
Christ Church Greenwich, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich
7:00 pm - NYT Bestselling Author Talk with Rick Atkinson, "The Fate of the Day: America at 250" →
Christ Church Greenwich, 254 E Putnam Ave, Greenwich
6:30 pm
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
Saturday October 17
Sunday October 18
Thursday October 22
Monday October 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Oak St. Health posted a job opening for Retail Store Management Internship Summer 2027 - Southern Westchester, NY in Mamaroneck. Apply here.
- Troon posted a job opening for Pool Snack Bar Attendant in White Plains. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rye here.
Ok Rye! 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: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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