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And on the Rye Patch calendar - Third Thursday evening tour and wine tasting at The Glass House this Summer
Hello Rye! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
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In today's newsletter:
- How Rye's Marine Unit pulled eight people from a sinking boat
- How will Rye Country Day change under its newly named head?
- How a Rye lifeguard became an international teen movie star
Also on today's calendar: Third Thursday evening tour and wine tasting at The Glass House this Summer and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Partly sunny and humid, with a high of 84 and low of 67 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 88, low: 70. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Rye Marine Police Rescue Passengers from Boat Run Aground on Long Island (ryerecord.com) — Rye's Marine Police Unit helped rescue eight people after their boat struck rocks and began taking on water off Sands Point, across Long Island Sound from Rye. Working with neighboring police, fire, Coast Guard, and marine crews, officers safely evacuated passengers, stabilized the vessel, and underscored why strong regional marine units matter for everyone who uses local waters. 
2. Rye Country Day Names Kristen Klein Next Head of School (ryerecord.com) — Rye Country Day School has chosen Kristen Klein as its next head of school, with her tenure beginning July 1, 2027, following a yearlong transition with interim head Stacey Sotirhos. The longtime independent school leader will work closely with RCDS faculty, families, and a transition committee over the coming year, shaping the future of one of Rye's most influential educational institutions.
3. Christopher Atkins: From Rye Lifelong Sailor to Movie Star (myrye.com) — Rye readers get a hometown look at actor Christopher Atkins, who grew up sailing, lifeguarding, and attending school right here before landing his breakout role in The Blue Lagoon. The profile traces how his childhood on Long Island Sound shaped his water skills, sports ambitions, and eventual leap from Rye teen to international film and television star.
4. Former Rye Resident and Founder of The UHNW Institute Dies at 68 (ryerecord.com) — Rye is mourning the passing of former resident Stephen Emanuel Prostano, a devoted family man and respected wealth-management innovator who helped found The UHNW Institute. After raising his family in Rye and building a four-decade career, he died at 68 in Greenwich, with his family requesting donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in his memory.
5. Discover Local Art: Markus Peters Captures Rye Scenery (myrye.com) — A new Art of Rye feature spotlights photographer Markus Peters, a Rye resident whose fog-draped waterfront image captures the town's shoreline in an almost dreamlike mirror. Readers are invited to suggest more artists or works, as long as the subject is a person or place in Rye.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rye
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★ Featured events ★
- Third Thursday evening tour and wine tasting at The Glass House this Summer →
The Glass House, 199 Elm St, New Canaan
3:45 pm - An Evening With Rosemary Altea →
The Center For Spiritual Development, 293 Sound Beach Ave, Greenwich
6:00 pm - Analogue Sites by Jorge Otero-Pailos →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 am - Connecticut Ballet Center presents Creative Movement and Boys Ballet Classes →
Connecticut Ballet Center, 20 Acosta St, Stamford
9:00 am
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Thursday September 10
Monday September 14
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Other local events
- Green waste
Monday/ Thursday Garbage and Monday Recycling- Rye Sanitation Rye, NY 10580 - Senior Portraits - HHS
Harrison Central School District HHS HPAC
8:00 am - Wiggle Giggle Time with Dawny Dew In-Person
Rye Free Reading Room Meeting Room
9:30 am - Bulky waste, garbage, and recycling - commingled
Monday/ Thursday Garbage and Monday Recycling- Rye Sanitation Rye, NY 10580 - Senior Portraits - HHS
Harrison Central School District HHS HPAC
8:00 am - Bilingual Children's Music with Marilyn In-Person
Rye Free Reading Room Meeting Room
10:30 am - The Late Summer Show →
Heather Gaudio Fine Art, 382 Greenwich Ave, Greenwich
10:30 am - Open House German School of Connecticut →
Rippowam Middle School, 381 High Ridge Rd, Stamford
10:00 am
Wednesday August 19
Thursday August 20
Saturday August 22
Saturday September 5
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
- Weekly and One-time Classes this Fall for Adults and Families at Clay Art Center
Make this your season of creativity! Our fall weekly clay classes for adults offer hands‑on learning in wheel throwing, handbuilding, and sculpture... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- American Historians Honored at Jay Medal Soirée —jayheritagecenter Read on Patch
- Mr. Handyman International, LLC posted a job opening for Customer Service Representative in Port Chester. Apply here.
- The Gap, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Retail Sales Associate - Post Road-Larchmont in Larchmont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rye here.
Ok Rye! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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