Sarah Lawrence College

Tuesdays 9:00am-11:00amMay 12 to June 16, 2026 (6 weeks)<a href="https://learn.slc.edu/courses/lifelong-learning-voices-from-a-war-torn-region" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">learn.slc.edu/courses/lifelong-learning-voices-from-a-war-torn-region</a>The conflation of Russian nationalism and Russian imperialism that so often marks our understanding of cultural production in the Russian, Soviet and post-Soviet spaces has often gone unnoticed in the West.
As the extraordinary resistance of Ukraine in the face of current Russian aggression makes clear, a remapping of that literary landscape is long overdue.Our first session will present a little history together with a brief exploration of the curious emptiness of Russian nationalism as presented in Russian-American journalist M. Gessen’s recent contribution to This American Life, “Eight Fights.”&nbsp;
Our second session will be devoted to just one work from contemporary Polish literature, Flights(2007) by the 2017 Nobel prize winner, Olga Tokarczuk. &nbsp;
Sessions three to five will focus on three contemporary Ukrainian works in turn: &nbsp;
•Oksana Zabuzhko’s Fieldwork in Ukrainian Sex (1996)
•Serhii Zhadan’s The Orphanage (2021), and&nbsp;
•Halyna Kruk’s Crash Course in Molotov Cocktails: Poems (2023). &nbsp;
Our sixth and last session will be devoted to the still highly unsteady world of contemporary Belarusian literature. &nbsp;Our focus will be Alhierd Baharevich’s Alindarka's Children (2014) and the extraordinary decision of his translators to echo Baharevich’s own use of two different languages: in Petra Reid and Jim Dingley’s 2020 translation, Baharevich’s Russian is represented by English, and his Belarusian by Scots.&nbsp;
Note that students are encouraged to listen to “Eight Fights” in preparation for the first class; the podcast can be found on the website for <a href="https://www.thisamericanlife.org/807/eight-fights" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">This American Life</a>.&nbsp;

Local Event: Voices from a War-Torn Region: Contemporary Literature of Ukraine and Eastern Europe

Westchester County

Bronxville-Eastchester

New York

Voices from a War-Torn Region: Contemporary...

Tuesdays 9:00am-11:00amMay 12 to June 16, 2026 (6...

Voices from a War-Torn Region: Contemporary Literature of Ukraine and Eastern Europe

Wednesdays from 10:00am-12:00pm 
May 13 – June 17, 2026 (6 weeks)<a href="https://learn.slc.edu/courses/lifelong-learning-italian-cinema-and-culture-sm26" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">learn.slc.edu/courses/lifelong-learning-italian-cinema-and-culture-sm26</a>

In this online course we will examine life and culture in Italy as portrayed in Italian cinema from the end of the war through the postwar reconstruction, the economic boom and its aftermath. Each week we will examine a major film from Italian cinema.
We will begin with one of the masterpieces of Neorealism, Vittorio De Sica’s “Ladri di Biciclette” (1948), and move on to films that belong to the genre of the Commedia all’italiana, specifically Federico Fellini’s “I Vitelloni” (1953) and Dino Risi’s “Il Sorpasso” (1962).
We will also discuss films that exemplify a variety of genres, styles and themes, such as Michelangelo Antonioni’s “Le Amiche” (1955, inspired by a book by Italian novelist Cesare Pavese), Fellini’s influential “La Dolce Vita” (1960) and Antonioni’s “Deserto Rosso” (1964).
Some of the themes we will explore are: life in postwar Italy, before or during the economic boom; family and community; gender; religion and state; history and politics; the rural past and Italy’s industrialization; tradition and modernity; isolation and alienation.
The class is discussion-centered; the first 30 minutes will be devoted to a short presentation of historically and culturally relevant facts helpful to understand the film under discussion, followed by Q&amp;A; the remainder of the class will be structured as an open discussion in group with the aim of furthering the students' interpretation and understanding of the film and topics under examination.
Students are expected to watch the film assigned for each class so they can follow and participate in the discussion; they must have the ability to join the class via Zoom; on occasion, short background readings on relevant historical and filmic information might be assigned to facilitate the comprehension of the films.
All films will be available on Kanopy or online.
Class discussion will be held in English.

Local Event: Italian Culture and History as Portrayed in Postwar Italian Cinema

Italian Culture and History as Portrayed in...

Wednesdays from 10:00am-12:00pm 
May 13 – June 17, 2026 (6...

Italian Culture and History as Portrayed in Postwar Italian Cinema

Tuesdays from 7:00pm-9:00pmJune 23 - July 28, 2026 (6 weeks)<a href="https://learn.slc.edu/courses/lifelong-learning-rooms-remembered" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">learn.slc.edu/courses/lifelong-learning-rooms-remembered</a>This 6-week painting course explores how memory can shape our depiction of interior spaces.You will develop paintings based on a personally meaningful place, (a childhood home, a former kitchen, classroom, or another remembered interior) using a combination of memory, written descriptions, and inspired reference images.
Emphasis will be placed on translating sensory memory into color, light, and spatial composition. Through a process that includes drawing exercises, image gathering, color studies, and multiple painting iterations, participants will create a series of works on canvas paper. Alongside studio practice, students will engage with weekly readings or interviews featuring artists who work from a combination of memory and reference imagery.
This course will include: short demonstrations on painting techniques, guided drawing and painting exercises, individual feedback during studio time, Group discussions and informal critiques. The instructor will also assign one piece of material (i.e. Artists Interview Podcast Episode, Video, Short Reading) as weekly homework.
Some artists you will discuss (browse books from, listen to interviews with) are: Salman Toor, Luc Tuymans, Milton Avery, Mamma Anderson, Howard Hodgkin.
Student Expectations:
<ul><li>Bring personal reference materials (photographs, sketches, written memories, found images).</li><li>Complete weekly assignments (reading, watching videos, writing, or image collection).</li><li>Engage in group critiques with openness and respect.</li></ul>
Sarah Lawrence Extension courses are open to anyone who is interested in learning from Sarah Lawrence’s expert faculty (ranked #1 in Princeton Review's Best Colleges for 2026).&nbsp;
If you are a member of the Signature Learning Community @ Sarah Lawrence College or an alumni, please use your coupon code on checkout so that you receive the correct tuition rate.

Local Event: Rooms Remembered: Painting Interior Spaces from Memory

Rooms Remembered: Painting Interior Spaces from...

Tuesdays from 7:00pm-9:00pmJune 23 - July 28, 2026 (6 weeks)learn.slc.edu/courses/lifelong-learning-rooms-rememberedThis 6-week...

Rooms Remembered: Painting Interior Spaces from Memory

Wednesdays from 7:00pm-9:00pm&nbsp;June 24 to July 29, 2026 (6 weeks)<a href="https://learn.slc.edu/courses/lifelong-learning-american-history-on-film-fact-fiction-memory-sm226" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">learn.slc.edu/courses/lifelong-learning-american-history-on-film-fact-fiction-memory-sm226</a>This course will focus on some of the most important movies of recent decades that have explored germinal moments in American history.
Participants will need watch the films in advance.Access to movies is not provided. Please refer to Amazon Prime or a streaming service.The first half of each session will involve the presentation of historical and other contexts; the second half will be a discussion.
One dimension of class will explore how the treatment of a particular moment of history reflects the moment of its creation no less than the events it portrays.
The movies in this series are:
<ul><li>The Crucible (1996)</li><li>Glory (1989)</li><li>The Great Gatsby (2013)</li><li>A New Leaf (1971)</li><li>Doubt (2008)</li><li>American Fiction (2023)</li></ul>

Local Event: American History on Film: Fact, Fiction, Memory (Summer 2026)

American History on Film: Fact, Fiction, Memory...

Wednesdays from 7:00pm-9:00pm June 24 to July 29, 2026 (6...

American History on Film: Fact, Fiction, Memory (Summer 2026)

Thursdays from 9:00am-11:00amJune 25 to July 30, 2026 (6 weeks)<a href="https://learn.slc.edu/courses/lifelong-learning-early-20th-century-us-womens-literature-as-history" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">learn.slc.edu/courses/lifelong-learning-early-20th-century-us-womens-literature-as-history</a>These six novels – one for every week – will introduce you not only to six remarkable women writers from the first half of the 20th century, but also to the worlds that they illustrate through a window to their time.
While reading the novels is not required, it is very much recommended. A lecture establishing the history embedded in the novels and a background look at the authors who wrote them will be followed by discussion.
At the end of each lecture, Lyde will recommend three other novels, linked to the themes of that week.We will read and consider:
Kate Chopin’s The Awakening (yes, 1899, but arguably precocious)Edith Wharton’s The House of Mirth (1905)Willa Cather’s My Antonia (1918)Nella Larsen’s two novellas Quicksand and Passing (1928, 1929)Josephine Johnson’s Now in November (1934)Carson McCuller’s The Member of the Wedding (1943)

Local Event: Better than a Beach Read: Early 20th Century U.S. Women’s Literature as History

Better than a Beach Read: Early 20th Century...

Thursdays from 9:00am-11:00amJune 25 to July 30, 2026 (6...

Better than a Beach Read: Early 20th Century U.S. Women’s Literature as History

Lifelong Learning

New York City Metropolitan Area

Jeff Edwards

Mount Vernon

New Rochelle

Scarsdale

Pelham

Larchmont-Mamaroneck

Rivertowns

Harrison

White Plains

Bergen County

Englewood-Englewood Cliffs

New Jersey

Briarcliff Congregational Church

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Time: 10AM-1PMCome celebrate with us and spend some time with our favorite local businesses while you get to know Floor &amp; Decor. The first 200 customers will enjoy free gifts from:
<ul><li>Special made batches of hot sauce from Project Hot Sauce</li><li>Candles from Honey Notes</li></ul>

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Local Event: Super Saturday – Mt. Vernon Grand Opening

Super Saturday – Mt. Vernon Grand Opening

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I Am More Scarsdale

I AM MORE SCARSDALE ANNOUNCES, “STYLE WITH PURPOSE” SPRING EVENT ON APRIL 29 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MOMS IN TRAINING | BLOOD CANCER UNITED
Scarsdale, NY — I Am More Scarsdale is proud to announce its upcoming “Style with Purpose” Spring Shopping Event, taking place on Wednesday, April 29 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at its boutique located at 6 Spencer Place in Scarsdale Village. In partnership with Moms in Training and Blood Cancer United, the event will raise funds to support life-saving blood cancer research and provide critical resources for patients and their families.
Blood Cancer United is dedicated to advancing innovative research, improving access to care, and supporting individuals and families impacted by blood cancers, including leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Through programs like Moms in Training, the organization empowers communities to come together in support of patients while raising awareness and funding for cutting-edge treatments.
As part of the event, I Am More Scarsdale will proudly feature David Stesner Arthouse, showcasing a curated collection of bold, expressive artwork translated into luxury home and lifestyle accessories. Known for his vibrant, butterfly-inspired designs, Stesner’s work blends fine art with functional design, offering guests a unique opportunity to shop statement pieces that bring creativity and sophistication into everyday living.
Guests are also invited to explore I Am More’s latest spring fashion collection, featuring elevated, effortless pieces designed to inspire confidence and versatility. The event promises a day of style, community, and purpose, where shopping directly contributes to meaningful impact.
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“At I Am More, everything we do is rooted in purpose,” said Marcy Berman-Goldstein and Abbey Solomon, co-founders of I Am More Scarsdale.
“This event is a reflection of what we believe in—bringing together style, community, and meaningful impact. We are honored to partner with Moms in Training and Blood Cancer United to support patients and families, and to create an experience where every purchase gives back.”
“I create luxury art and products from butterflies’ vivid imagery—harmony, joy, beauty, and life—as metaphors for human emotions, crafting vibrant, urban pop luxury for everyday use,” said David Stesner. “I am thrilled to partner with I Am More Scarsdale for such a meaningful and impactful event, bringing art, community, and purpose together in support of a cause that truly makes a difference.”
“We’re so excited for this opportunity to collaborate with I Am More and David Stesner Arthouse to raise awareness and funds for Blood Cancer United and Moms in Training,” said Lauren Medalie, MIT Team Captain. “I Am More has been a partner since the beginning, and we are excited to come together as a community to shop in support of this important cause.”
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<h3>How to Participate</h3>
Shop In-Store: 
Visit I Am More Scarsdale on April 29 between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM. A portion of all in-store proceeds will be donated to Blood Cancer United.
Shop Online: 
Customers can also support the cause by shopping online or purchasing gift cards at<a href="https://www.iammorescarsdale.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.iammorescarsdale.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.iammorescarsdale.com</a>. Please include “MIT” in the order notes to ensure proceeds are allocated to this initiative.
Donate: 
Additional tax-deductible donations can be made to support patient care, research, and family services through <a href="https://events.lls.org/pages/home/MIT26/westchesterctmit" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Moms in Training Blood Cancer United Team Page</a>.

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Style With Purpose

I AM MORE SCARSDALE ANNOUNCES, “STYLE WITH PURPOSE” SPRING EVENT ON APRIL 29 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MOMS IN TRAINING | BLOOD...

Bronxville Public Library

Join Link NY Realty for our FREE Community Seminar Series!
Learn from top professionals in the real estate industry, including property tax consultants, real estate attorneys, lenders, home inspectors, Con Edison representatives, and more. Whether you’re a homeowner, buyer, or investor, you’ll gain valuable insights to help you make smarter decisions.
Enjoy complimentary light bites and refreshments while connecting with local experts and your community.
Space is limited—reserve your spot today!
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Join Link NY Realty for our FREE Community Seminar Series!
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Maximize Your Profit with Expert Insights in the Real Estate Industry 

School of the Holy Child

Come to STEM-tastic 2026, a STEM Alliance festival of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math on Friday, May 8, from 5–9 PM co-hosted with School of the Holy Child in Rye. Learn, discover, tinker, create, build, and be curious with over 50 STEM activities for all ages. Make it a family night out. Details and volunteer info at: <a href="https://www.thestemalliance.org/stem-tastic" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.thestemalliance.org/stem-tastic</a>
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STEM-tastic 2026

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