AQUEFEST! Dobbs Ferry: Sunday, October 16th

Location On the trail at the Keeper's House, 15 Walnut Street. See MAP.

Aquefest Highlights:

11-1: Healthy Snack Shack sponsored by WHOLE FOODS

Noon:MAKING BOOKS SING brings theatre, songwriting and movement activities for children with Patchy the puppet and how living in New York means access to some of the cleanest and best-tasting water in the country!

12:45 CLEARWATER WALKABOUT CHORUS

1: TOM CHAPIN is back!

2: Dave Hertzberg's HEARTS & BONES
Yes, it's Mr. Hertzberg the Orchestra Teacher at Springhurst Elementary School! His band is one of the most exciting bands to emerge from New York City’s burgeoning neo-bluegrass scene. Combining the earthy, joyous groove of bluegrass with the harmonic sophistication of jazz. Hearts & Bones will play selections from their debut album, “Don’t Lose Sight of Your Song." Featuring some of the top players from New York’s jazz/bluegrass scenes - flutist Itai Kriss, violinist Alan Grubner, acoustic guitarist Rick Snell, drummer Joel Arnow and bassist/composer Hertzberg. Hearts & Bones plays “fiery music that will start your pulse moving!

3: GREETINGS FROM ANYWHERE returns to the Keeper’s House porch with their signature blend of classically-trained strings and garage-band grit. Based just up the hill in Dobbs Ferry, they've cultivated a loyal following by playing the coffeehouse and festival circuit throughout the Hudson River Valley since 2008. GFA features a diverse array of original compositions and choice roots-rock covers with fresh, vibrant acoustic interpretations that feed n the melodic interplay between guitars, cello, violin, mandolin, drums and harmonic vocals."

4: HUDSON VALLEY CHAMBER SINGERS

ALL DAY! Dave Kiyak of REI sets up his tent with goodies and outdoor fun. The Resistance Personal Training Loft shares safe walking and running tips, face painting, Aqueduct art, Trailside baked goods and more!

NEW THIS YEAR!"The Rivertowns Roll @ Aquefest!" A cycling event starts the day! Two rides: A 10-mile family ride along the trail, and a more challenging 25-mile group ride along the Aqueduct trail and surrounding roads. Meet on the OCA at Dow's Lane and Memorial Park in Irvington. (Park at Dows Lane School lot) Start time 9:30a.m. (arrive at 9 to pick up cue sheet) Sponsored by the Westchester Bike Walk Alliance and the Southern Westchester Energy Action Consortium (SWEAC) Complete Streets initiative. To register, visit: http://rivertownroll.eventbrite.com/

The Aquefest Buswill be making stops at Dows Lane in Irvington, Walnut Street in Dobbs, Edgars Lane in Hastings all day! But please walk or cycle if you can!

Volunteer? Can you share your time and talent to help set up, work a table, host and art or entertainment project and be part of our growing celebration? Contact Eileen at ewords@mindspring.com