VILLAGE SPOTLIGHT
Deadline Today: America 250/Scarsdale 325 Oral History Initiative Nominations 

In celebration of our local history and in honor of Scarsdale's 325th anniversary, the Village is coordinating an Oral History Initiative. The project will feature video interviews from current and former Scarsdale residents discussing our Village's unique past. Community members are encouraged to nominate themselves or others who are current or former Scarsdale residents to participate in this Oral History project.

Participation entails appearing on video and sharing stories, information, and firsthand accounts of Scarsdale’s history. Participants may be interviewed by members of the Oral History Initiative Committee and will be required to sign a video release form prior to filming.

Nominations may be submitted using the online form linked here and are due by today, February 20. The Committee will review all nomination submissions, but cannot guarantee the number of submissions that will be selected. For questions or further information, please contact Ruby Tower at rtower@scarsdale.gov.

We look forward to celebrating Scarsdale's history together!

RECREATION SPOTLIGHT
Registration for 15K/4-Mile Races Ends March 22

The Scarsdale Recreation Department’s Annual 15K and 4-mile Races are back for the 56th year! Join us on Sunday, March 22 for either the 4-mile race at 9:15 a.m. or the 15K race at 9:30 a.m. Visit the race website and register online here. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome!

Registration ($45 plus fees) ends March 22.

Participants will set out from Scarsdale High School through Fox Meadow and Greenacres before returning to SHS to finish on the track. Virtual 15K and 4-mile races are also available for those who cannot or do not wish to participate in person.

VILLAGE SPOTLIGHT
Girl Scouts Visit Village Hall 

On Friday, February 13th, Village Hall received a visit from Girl Scout Troop #1961 as they worked towards their their Inside Government Badge. The Girl Scouts participated in a mock Village Board Meeting, learned about Village government, and were able to ask staff questions about our Village. We had guest appearances from Deputy Mayor Gruenberg & Sushi, the Village's Mental Health Support Dog. 

VILLAGE SPOTLIGHT
Recreation Department Offers Seasonal Employment Opportunities

As the warmer weather approaches in the coming months, the Scarsdale Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation has opened up employment applications online for positions including the pool, day camp, teen travel camp and other general roles. Click here to view application information.

VILLAGE SPOTLIGHT
America 250/Scarsdale 325 Flag Design Contest 

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States and the 325th anniversary of Scarsdale, the Village will be hosting a Flag Design Contest to mark the occasion. Residents of all ages are invited to create a unique design that celebrates these milestones and showcases our vibrant community. Flags should be representative of both our Village and our country, tying together local and national history. The winning design will be transformed into a physical flag that will be flown at Village Hall and other Village properties throughout 2026. Residents are encouraged to use their creativity and join us in commemorating these important anniversaries. 

Entries must be received by March 20 at 5 p.m. Click here for complete details and here for the design submission form. 

Please contact Assistant Village Manager Ruby Tower with any questions at rtower@scarsdale.gov.

PUBLIC SAFETY
Prescription Drug Lock-up or Disposal Can Save Lives

You can help prevent youth prescription drug misuse by locking up medication in your household, and by properly disposing of any drugs your family is no longer using. Please take any unwanted medications to the Scarsdale Police Department’s drug disposal unit, located at Police Headquarters (50 Tompkins Road) on the second floor, which can be accessed by elevator.

By participating in this program, residents will also feel at ease that their unwanted pills and medication—prescription and over-the-counter medication, medication samples, vitamins, and veterinary medications—don’t end up in a landfill or water supply.

Items not accepted include: narcotics, liquid medications, syringes, thermometers, IV bags, bloody or infectious waste, personal care products, hydrogen peroxide, empty containers, inhalers, hazardous medical waste and sharps.

Click here for more information about the SPD’s Drug Disposal Program.

SCARSDALE LIBRARY

Coming Up at the Library

The Scarsdale Library continues to be a hub for the community and offers diverse programming. Visit the library’s calendar for more.

• Using AI Tools Mindfully
  Monday, February 23, at 1 p.m. 
  Through hands-on examples, participants will see both the strengths and weaknesses of agentic large language models in regular tasks and gain a greater appreciation for when AI can prove useful and when it is an unreliable shortcut. Register here.

• Author Talk: ‘Hormone Havoc’ with Dr. Amy Shah
  Monday, February 23, at 7 p.m. 
  Drawing from her new book “Hormone Havoc,” Dr. Shah shares practical insights into the latest research on menopause and a nutrition-forward approach to managing symptoms. Register here. 

• Health for Life Information Session 
  Wednesday, February 25, at 12:30 p.m.
  Come learn more about an upcoming Health for Life series run by the New York Office for the Aging and Livable Communities Westchester County meant to help empower older individuals for healthy aging and managing chronic conditions. Register here. 

• Successfully Navigating College Admissions This Winter (Virtual) 
  Wednesday, February 25, at 12:30 p.m.
  Come learn more about an upcoming Health for Life series run by the New York Office for the Aging and Livable Communities Westchester County meant to help empower older individuals for healthy aging and managing chronic conditions. Register here. 

• Film Screening & Director Q&A: ‘The Waiting Game’ with Michael Husain
  Friday, February 27, at 1 p.m.
  Learn about the little-known story of a renegade basketball league that inspired today's NBA. Register here. 

• Teen Talk: Financial Literacy 
  Saturday, February 28, at 2 p.m.
  Learn about the five pillars of Financial Literacy to build confidence in making financial decisions. This program is designed by teens for teens. Register here.