Summer’s not officially over in Westchester until the WAM Block Party rolls into town on September 21 from noon to 8 p.m.! Now in its ninth year, the day-long celebration on Emerson Avenue has become a highly anticipated community event, where art, music and community combine for a good cause. Guests this year can expect the same family-friendly atmosphere and festivities that the event is known for, as well as a few marked improvements, including a bigger outdoor bar area and new vending hours. With community booths shutting down at 6 p.m., but the party continuing in the beer & wine garden until 8, organizers hope that the volunteers and vendors who usually miss out on the entertainment will get a chance to enjoy a frosty brew and the headlining band. Highlights include: ✅️Saturday, September 21st from noon to 8 pm ✅️Emerson Ave. Between 80th Street and 80th Place ✅️Live music ✅️80+ Vendor and Community Booths ✅️Food Trucks ✅️Beer & Wine Garden ✅️Kids activities ✅️ Fun for the whole family! Get the scoop at: https://thehtn.com/get-ready-for-wam-2/

Join the Westchester Mental Health Guild for its inaugural “Havana Casino Nights” fundraiser on Saturday, September 28 from 6 to 10 p.m. For a $100 ticket, attendees will receive chips to play a variety of Vegas-style games, while enjoying a Latin jazz trio, a light buffet and a chance to win prizes. Lucky gamblers will be able to use their winning chips to bid on a variety of items. The event will take place at the Playa del Rey’s Knights of Columbus Hall and will raise funds to support the important mental health work at Airport Marina Counseling Service. Purchase tickets at westchestermhg.org.

Join us at our All School Open House on Sunday, October 13 from 1-4 p.m. Learn more about Saint Monica Preparatory's strong TK-12 academic programs including experiential learning opportunities and our league champion athletic programs.

There’s no better fall event than a classic fair with rides and games, and Visitation’s “Carnival in the Nine Double Oh Four Five” is back this year on October 18 through the 20! This bi-annual event will feature rides, games, music, a beer garden, food, book walk, raffles, face painting, entertainment, prizes and more! Stay tuned for next month’s edition for more info! Visitation is located at 8740 Emerson Ave. in Westchester.

The YMCA is preparing for its largest community event of the year: its annual Halloween Spooktacular! Save the date for Friday, October 25th from 6 to 9 p.m. for the most ghoulish-family fun in Westchester! Reservations to attend the free event will launch next month, and activities will include games, candy, a haunted maze, entertainment and more. Food will also be available for purchase. Follow the Y at facebook.com/westchesterfamilymca to learn more about their upcoming events!