1. "Winter Recess" Open House At Bounce The Party Place

Bounce The Party Place in Yorktown Heights will have a "Winter Recess" open house today, Feb. 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children, ages 10 and younger, can have unlimited access to arcade games and inflatables all day for $15.  For more information, call 914-302-2403.

2. Pirate School – Library Event

The John C. Hart Library is hosting an event during the winter break. David Engel presents "Pirate School! with Billy Bones the (Generally) Good Pirate" on Saturday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. for families with children ages 4 and up. Tickets available on Jan. 7. For more information, call 914-245-5262.

3. What Are You Giving Up for Lent?

Mardi Gras, celebrated yesterday, refers to events of the Carnival celebrations, beginning on or after Epiphany and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday. Mardi gras is French for Fat Tuesday, referring to the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season.

Today is Ash Wednesday and it is the first day of Lent. It occurs 46 days before Easter. What are you giving up this year for lent?

4. School's Out, What to Do with the Kids!

All public schools in the area are closed for February this week. Looking for activities to do with the children? Check our Events calendar for ideas!

5. Take Out Your Umbrellas

According to the National Weather Service, there is a slight chance of light rain after 12 p.m. on Wednesday. It's expected to be mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Later at night, more light rain is expected and temperatures will be in the low around 37. 

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