Grab & Go Kids Planner: Performances, Nature and Poetry

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Where/When: Beczak Environmental Education Center, 35 Alexander St., Yonkers, Saturday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m.-noon.
Why Go: Children ages 5 to 12 can learn about the birds that are indigenous to the Hudson River area. A craft project will follow. To register for this event, contact Vicky at 914-377-1900 x 12 or vgarufi@beczak.org.
Pricing: Free.

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Where/When: Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla, Saturday, Nov. 19, 8 p.m.
Why Go: A condensed version of the Nutcracker ballet will be presented. Other dances will be performed and live music will accompany all the dances. Call 914-785-6262 for more information.
Pricing: $24 general; $22 seniors and students; $18 children under the age of 13.

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Where/When: , 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2 p.m.
Why Go: Soprano Deborah Lifton, pianist Eric Trudel and the Voicepoint Ensemble form a concert event put at the Wainwright House by the Vistar Foundation. Children can hear poetry paired with music.
Pricing: $40.

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Where/When:, 931c E Boston Post Road, Mamaroneck, Saturday, Nov. 19, 3 p.m. & 8 p.m., Sunday Nov. 20, 7 p.m.
Why Go: This is a rendition of Thoroughly Modern Millie, a Julie Andrews film set in '20s New York. To get tickets call: 914-630-0804.
Pricing: $15.

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Where/When: Lakeshore Learning Store, 969 Central Park Ave., Ste. A, Scarsdale, Saturday, Nov. 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Why Go: Every session has its own theme and kids can enjoy creating arts and crafts with other children.
Pricing: Free.