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Harrison High School senior Zoe Stein recently worked with a squad of volunteers and the Harrison Recreation Department to organize a community-wide “I Made a Difference Charity Wellness Festival.”

The festival, which included information about how animals are abused and killed for food in the U.S., raised more than $700 for peta2, PETA’s youth division—and for her efforts, Stein has received a Star Street Teamer Award from the group.

“Zoe Stein has worked hard to make sure that her friends, family, and community all know about the benefits of healthy vegan eating,” peta2 Division Manager Marta Holmberg said in a press release. “The compassion, energy, and dedication it took to organize a community-wide event sets a great example not just for young activists but for anyone who wants to make a difference for animals.”

peta2’s Street Team is a group of young activists dedicated to helping animals through in-person events, online campaigns, and social media. Stein, who also serves on peta2’s Youth Advisory Board, will receive a framed certificate and a letter signed by peta2 staffers.

She said she plans to keep the event going annually.

Got this recently from Mamaroneck High School:

Timeflies, featuring 2007 MHS alum Cal Shapiro, will make a special appearance at MHS in the Post Gym at 8 p.m.  Feb. 4, to benefit the Mamaroneck Community Counseling Center.

Timeflies is currently touring the country performing in concert halls and colleges. Their music has generated over 1 million YouTube hits, and their new album, Scotch Tape, has produced a single that has made it to the top of the iTunes charts.

According to a profile recently in Vanity Fair magazine, “the future is looking very bright for the musical masterminds of electro-pop-hip-hop-rap group Timeflies.”

Purchase student tickets the week of the concert at lunchtime in the overpass. Limit is 4 tickets per person. $10 in advance, $15 at the door, $20 for adults.

Tickets will be sold the day of the show beginning at 3 at MHS – Post Road Entrance. Cash only – no checks or credit cards accepted. Admission to the show will only be granted with a ticket. There is no “lost ticket” policy. We expect this to sell out and strongly encourage people to buy their tickets in advance.

Two musicians from Rye will perform an acoustic concert at The Meeting House Saturday night (Nov. 5) to support educational programs there and at the Bird Homestead.

Gary Adamson, who plays solo and with the band Back to the Garden 1969, and Yuika Abe, a young singer/songwriter, will perform at 7 p.m. in the historic Meeting House, 624 Milton Road. Adamson will be accompanied by percussionist Fred Walcott.

A $5 donation is suggested.

An annual rug sale fundraiser is being held next weekend by the Children’s Philanthropy of the Woman’s Club of Rye.

Hand-knotted Oriental rugs will be sold from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 29 and Oct. 30 in the Rye Middle School gym. The rugs, from Caravan Connection, are slightly discounted, with proceeds benefiting children’s programs in Rye. Grants have gone to the Teacher in the Library program, kindergarten music education and summer camps.

The Rotary Club of the Pelhams is sponsoring a fundraiser called Tastings for Gift of Life VII to benefit children with cardiac needs from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at the Athletic Club in Pelham Manor. Wine will be provided by Joe Larocca’s French Wine Shop  in Pelham, and the following restaurants will be serving at the event:

Alvin & Friends, New Rochelle
Benjamin’s Steak House, White Plains
Bistro Rollin, Pelham
Blue Moon Mexican Café, Bronxville
Don Coqui, New Rochelle
Elia Taverna, Bronxville
La Fontanella, Pelham
Panera Breads, White Plains
Posto 22, New Rochelle
Provisions, Pelham
Rainwater Grill, Hastings-on-Hudson
Rangoli Indian Cuisine, New Rochelle
Ristorante Buona Sera, Mount Vernon
Siena Restaurant, New Rochelle
Zitoune, Mamaroneck

Tickets are $60, or $75 at the door. For more information, visit the web site or the facebook page here.