WPCNR STREETS OF WHITE PLAINS. September 16, 2003: The Auxiliary of the White Plains Hospital Center will hold its 27th annual Scarecrow Fun Festival at Crossway Field, Mamaroneck Road (across from the Scarsdale Municipal Pool), Scarsdale, on Sunday, October 19, 2003 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (rain or shine.) Proceeds from the event will be used to purchase Critical Care Beds for White Plains Hospital Center. Parents are urged to register their children no later by October 10.
Adults and children of all ages are welcome to create their own, unique, life-size scarecrow, complete with birth certificate. All supplies needed for scarecrow construction are provided (recycled shirts, pants, neckties, decorative materials, glue, twine and straw.) However, feel free to bring your own clothing and decorations to personalize your creation.
This event makes a great family outing. You are guaranteed to have lots of fun. There will be food, music, magicians and face-painting. Use this opportunity to have quality family time and to teach the value of helping others in the community.
There will be three scarecrow-making sessions:10-11:45; 12:00-1:45; and 2:00-3:45. Due to space restrictions, only 75 scarecrows can be made at each session. Reserve by October 10th to receive confirmation and reservation time of your choice. The cost is $30.00 per scarecrow. A maximum of five members are allowed on each team, which must include at lease one adult, over 21 years of age. There is a charge of $5.00 for one additional child per team. However, children under 2 are admitted free. No refunds will be given. Contributions are welcome and tax deductibe to the fullest extent allowable by law. For additional information, phone 681-2440. Send checks made payable to The Auxiliary of White Plains Hospital Center c/o Leslie Schwartz, 28 Haverford Avenue, Scarsdale,New York 10583. Free parking is available.
