Events

SATURDAY, MARCH 8

A PodArt Gallery Opening

6-7 pm

Ticket: FREE

Meet Dobbs Ferry artist, Suzanne Eileen Borgia. See her works and hear how the fluid nature of watercolors can mirror the process of emotional release, where layers build and shift, and each brushstroke is a step towards balance.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 9

EXPLORE CREATIVITY & CONNECTION THROUGH BLACKOUT POETRY

1130 am - 1pm

Ticket: FREE, suggested donation $10

Join us for a relaxed, creative gathering where art meets mindfulness. Led by art therapist Diane Quinn, this session will introduce Blackout Poetry—a unique way to transform printed words into personal expressions of art and meaning.

No experience needed—just bring yourself!✨Guided by an art therapist—perfect for self-expression and relaxation.✨Mindful & meaningful—a creative way to explore emotions and storytelling.✨Support mental wellness—while free to attend, donations help sustain these community programs.

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THURSDAYS, JAN. 9 - MAR. 27

FREE POETRY SERIES: FROM BEAN-TO-BAR

5- 7 pm

Ticket: FREE

This unique series focuses on Ekphrastic writing, a poetic form that vividly describes and reflects on art, music, nature, food, and more—exploring themes, emotions, and meanings. By blending vivid description with interpretation, participants will create poetry inspired by the craftsmanship, social impact, and global journey of chocolate.

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TUESDAY, JAN. 21, FEB. 4 & MAR. 18 2025

BEAN-to-BAR OPEN MIC

5 - 7pm

Ticket: FREE

A Poetry Reading Series Hosted by Community Center without Walls

Open MIC NIGHTS

Featured Reader: Westchester County Poet Laureate Phylisha Villanueva

SHARE YOUR POETRY & STORIES that zoom in on positivity, community and unity

Musicians..play alongside readers and storytellers

Listeners…enjoy doodle connect

Sponsored by Community Center Without Walls, NY State Council on the Arts, Poets & Writers and ThePod by CocoaCompassion

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SATURDAY, FEB. 1

Love and Chocolate: A Poetry Reading and Workshop

530 pm - 7 pm

Ticket: FREE

Join us for a poetry reading by Amy Lemmon, followed by a hands-on writing workshop to help you create your own unique love poem.

Amy Lemmon is the author of five poetry collections, including Saint Nobody (Red Hen Press) and The Miracles (C&R Press). Her work has appeared in The Best American Poetry, Rolling Stone, New Letters, Prairie Schooner, Court Green, The Journal, and elsewhere. She is Professor of English at the Fashion Institute of Technology-SUNY and lives in Astoria, Queens.

https://www.amylemmonwriter.com/

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SUNDAY, FEB. 9

How to Survive the U.S Food System by M BE Wellness

2 - 3pm
Ticket: FREE
ALL AGES

ALL AGES

Learn how to navigate the crazy world of American food and come out healthier and happier with M BE Wellness!

Join us for an informative session on navigating the complexities of the U.S food system and learn valuable tips on maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Whether you're a health enthusiast or just looking to make better food choices, this event is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your wellness journey! Learn about Mike https://mbewellness.org/

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SUNDAY, FEB. 9, 2024

WELLNESS IN OUR SPACES

430 pm - 530 pm

FREE

WELLNESS IN OUR SPACES, a fun session with Balaboste, a home organization company.

A guided exercise and discussion about our relationship with our belongings. Shop a curation of pre-loved home goods & ThePod goodies. Create unique Valentine's Day gifts.

rsvp: hello@balaboste.com
SPACE IS LIMITED

SATURDAY, JAN. 4, 2024

A POD GALLERY OPENING

6 pm - 7 pm

FREE

Meet Dobbs Ferry artists, Adesina (Adesina.com) & Isabel Grossman.

Hear how their creative expression serves their wellness practices. Hear about their pieces which are on sale to the public.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2024

DEIGO’S CHOCOLATE SAMPLING

1 pm - 5 pm

Ticket: $10

Sampling and conversation

Nicholas Silverman

Diego’s Chocolate

TASTE THE FLAVORS OF GUATEMALA 🇬🇹

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2024

COMMUNITY ART SESSION

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Suggested donation: $10

COME CREATE, CONNECT, AND ENJOY!

Join us for a fun and relaxed art session led by art therapist Diane Quinn. No experience or skills are needed. This session is open to everyone, providing a welcoming space to explore your artistic side.

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