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Around and About Bedford New York - is a privately supported activity for Bedford residents and others who have an interest in our town. The site is not sponsored nor supported by a government agency. Town information, community groups & activities are listed.

Bedford, Town of - The Hamlets of Katonah Village, Bedford Hills and Bedford are contained within the Town of Bedford. See Parks & Recreation Department below for year-round activities & summer camp information.

Bedford Audubon Society - is a local chapter of the National Audubon Society. Promotes environmental education, grass-roots activism, public and private conservation efforts.

Bedford Community Theatre - presents theater productions at the Bedford Hills Community House.

Caramoor Center for Arts and Music - home to the Caramoor Annual International Music Festival, as well as other programs celebrating arts & music year-round. House museum and gardens are also open for viewing.

Community Center of Northern Westchester - (formerly Community Center of Katonah) offers food to needy families, free clothing (donated by neighbors) as well as second-language classes, computer-training sessions, job counseling, school supplies, and special holiday meals and gifts.

John Jay Homestead - John Jay Homestead State Historic Site is the home and farm of John Jay, one of America’s principal Founding Fathers. It is open for hourly tours April through November and has educational and public programs.

Katonah Art Center - offers fine art instruction for all ages and skill levels.

Katonah Chamber of Commerce - is dedicated to furthering Katonah's strong community spirit by sponsoring activities that enhance the quality of life in the hamlet.

Katonah-Lewisboro School District

Katonah-Lewisboro Continuing Education

Katonah Volunteer Fire Department - provides fire and rescue service to the residents of Katonah.

Katonah Museum of Art - celebrates the unique pleasures of the visual arts as a non-collecting facility devoted to changing exhibitions and educational programs.

Katonah Poetry Series - hosts guest poets at the Katonah Village Library.

In 1967 the Katonah Village Library and the New York State Poets and Writers program began sponsoring three poetry readings each year, playing host to dozens of poets and many hundreds of poetry aficionados. Under the direction of poet Robert Phillips from 1967 to 1991, and under Billy Collins since then, the Poetry Series has attracted a lot of major contemporary poets. As Billy Collins said at the beginning of his tenure as Poet-in-Residence, "If you sat on the steps of the Katonah Library for the past 23 years without moving, nearly every notable American poet would walk by you."

For details on the poetry readings, please contact the Library at 232-3508.

Katonah Village Improvement Society - The Katonah Village Improvement Society is a community service organization which sponsors, supports, and maintains projects and programs to foster an appreciation for the history and traditions of the Village of Katonah. KVIS holds an annual film series at the Katonah Village Library.

Parks & Recreation Department, Town of Bedford - A diverse and dynamic recreation program with activities for residents of all ages and during all seasons is offered through the Recreation and Parks Department under the leadership of recreation professionals. Includes Summer Camp and Pool schedule and rates.

For a more extensive list of local community organizations please go to

Around and About Bedford New York

OTHER WEBSITES

New York, State of - New York State government website

Westchester, County of - Westchester County government website.