JUNE 2012 feature story


JUNETEENTH FESTIVAL BRINGS NEW FOCUS TO HEALTHY LIFESTYLES


to "address national concerns re- garding the increase in obesity and diabetes, especially in the African- American community."


The White Plains Juneteenth Heritage Committee (JHC) will be celebrating its annual Juneteenth event a little differently this year. The core of the celebration remains the same—a commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States; however, instead of its annual parade, the daylong June 9 event will have a new theme: “Healthy Living, Healthy Lifestyle.”


The idea behind this theme, according to JHC Chairman Bernard Thombs, is


The day’s event will kick-off on the fields of Eastview Middle School with a unique, first-of-its-kind event: The Mayor’s 2k Walk, a healthy living initiative championed and presented by White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach.


The event will demonstrate to its


attendees that taking a proactive approach to diet and behavior can be life-changing and fun at the same time. The day will continue with health-oriented activities, lectures and demonstrations. Food vendors will also provide healthy alternatives to their meals. For more information, contact Dillard Boone at 914-664-7970 or visit: www.wpjuneteenth.com.


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REACHING NEW HEIGHTS


On view through June 16 Closing reception June 15


Don’t miss this exciting exhibition in our new ninth floor gallery.


on The Green Concerts TUESDAYS FROM 7pm - 9pm


JUNE 12 - AUGUST 14 AT CROSS COUNTY SHOPPING CENTER


June 12 June 19 June 26 July 3


July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31


Amish Outlaws The Zoo Soul Be It


County Line Band B Street Band Parrot Beach


Henry Haid Glass Houses 2U


August 7 The Nerds August 14 Amish Outlaws


JOIN US FOR A FIREWORKS DISPLAY ON TUESDAY, JULY 3, FOLLOWING THE CONCERT AT 9PM.


Concerts take place on The Green near AX Armani Exchange. Bring your beach chairs and blankets to enjoy the family-friendly show!


For more information, call 914-428-4220 x330


Road Warrior, Lewis Cohen LOCATED AT THE CROSSROADS OF THE NY STATE www.artsw.org/reaching-new-heights


THRUWAY AND CROSS COUNTY PARKWAY IN YONKERS. 914.968.9570 |


CROSSCOUNTYCENTER.COM ArtsWestchester Provides Transportation


to Cultural Events for Senior Citizens Westchester County Legislator Bernice Spreckman and her husband, Harry (center) accompanied a group of senior citizens from the Coyne Park Senior Center in Yonkers to the Jacob Burns Film Center for a movie matinee on April 18. Made possible with support from the Westchester County Board of Legislators, ArtsWestchester's Transportation program enables it to provide transportation to cultural organizations for seniors and students. For more information, contact ArtsWestchester's Grants Department at 914-428-4220 x313.


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