Temple Beth-El to Host Autumn Goods and Services Auction
Temple Beth-El is sponsoring what promises to be a “fun” fundraiser on Saturday, November 12th from 8 pm to 11 pm an Autumn Goods and Services auction. Gourmet foods, arts and crafts, gift baskets, cleaning services, entertainment packages and treasures old and new will be offered for sale in both a
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St. Philip’s Church Harvest Sale Scheduled
Once again it’s time for the annual Harvest Sale at St. Philip’s Church, Route 9D, Garrison. On Saturday, November 19th, 9am to 1pm, a delicious array of homemade pies, cakes, cookies, breads and jams will fill the bake table. Cheeses, pecans and chili will also be available. Many exciting prizes ar
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Mt. Carmel Baptist Church Holds Annual Christmas Sale
On Saturday, November 19 from 10am to 3pm, Mt. Carmel Baptist Church will be hosting their annual Christmas Sale. They are offering lunch from 11:30am to 1:30pm. For sale are new and used items, baked goods, cheese, and more. Take a picture with Mrs. Claus.
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American Cancer Society Recognizes Local Relay For Life Event
The group was among top fundraisers nationwide
The American Cancer Society is proud to announce that the Mahopac High School, Relay For Life Event in Memory of Mary Fay and Jimmy McDonough, has ranked among the top 35 fundraising events for all Relay For Life events nationwide. The rankings were based on all events participating in the more than
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250 Felines to Purr Tribute at Memorial Service for Dog
This year’s 30th annual show honors canine friend
The 30th Annual Westchester Cat Show will honor the legacy of a dog. It may sound strange, but this dog had a special connection to cats. In 1998, the non-profit Westchester Feline Club, sponsors of the Westchester Cat Show, honored Ginny “The Dog who Rescues Cats”, as their “Cat of the Year”. This
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DA Wright Attends Conference on Domestic Violence
Stresses importance of protecting children and elderly as well as women from this devastating crime
Putnam District Attorney Kevin L. Wright was awarded a scholarship through the U.S. Department of Justice to participate in the 15th Annual Domestic Violence Conference convened October 22nd through October 27th in Sparks, Nevada. Mr. Wright said the conference brought together approximately 900 pro
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Cornell Cooperative Holds Annual Meeting
The 62nd Annual Business Meeting of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2005 at the Mahopac Golf Club, North Lake Boulevard in Mahopac at 6:30 pm. This business meeting is free, open to all, and will include the election of members to the board of Di
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Outside Line Repairers Recruit Apprentices
The Northeastern Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for the Outside Electrical Industry will conduct recruitment for 20 electrical (outside) line worker apprentices from November 14 through May 12, State Labor Commissioner Linda Angello announced today.
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Patterson Fire Truck Aids Katrina Recovery
The Patterson Fire Department will bid farewell to an engine that has been serving the department and community continuously since 1977. The Oren fire truck carries 1000 gallons of water and it is designated as a “pumper.” That is, an engine designed to acquire water from a hydrant or other source,
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Home Improvement Grant Funds Are Still Available
The Putnam County Housing Corporation (PCHC) has grant funds available from the New York State Affordable Housing Corporation to administer the Putnam Home Improvement Program for Putnam County residents. The program’s contract period ends November 2006. These funds will be used to assist eligible h
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Garrison’s Willa Hine and Tyler O’Toole Commended for Volunteerism
Willa Hine and Tyler O’Toole, two eighth graders from the Garrison School, participated last summer in the Highlands Country Club’s first Apprenticeship Program. They contributed substantially to the success of community events, such as Island Fever. Hine and O’Toole completed such projects with ded
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Rising Prices and Huricanes Impact Winter Heating Costs
NYS Public Service Commission provides tips to counter rising energy bills
In response to rising energy prices the New York Public Service Commission is encouraging all New Yorkers to be prepared for the winter heating season. Because of higher commodity prices, it is expected that natural gas bills for average residential customers will be 30-45% higher when compared with
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Putnam Federal Credit Union Donates $1,500 to Salvation Army
Putnam Federal Credit Union (PFCU) recently presented a check for $1,500 to the Putnam County Chapter of the Salvation Army. The Credit Union’s Board of Directors unanimously voted to make the contribution specifically to aid the people of the Gulf Region in the wake of the terrible disasters caused
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Hospice Care in Westchester and Putnam Offers Advice on How to Cope with Grief During the Holiday Season
Now that the holiday season is approaching, and night steals light from the day, new and old grief seem easily rekindled. Feelings which you thought you had successfully “dealt with” can reappear, and you may again feel the shock, numbness, anger, sadness, disorganization, guilt, or relief, which yo
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Great American Smoke-Out to be Held November 17
Local event offers great opportunity to stop smoking now!
The American Cancer’s Society’s Great American Smokeout is Thursday, November 17 and The Wellness Club in Mohegan Lake, an affiliate of Hudson Valley Hospital Center, is committed to helping people quit.
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Second Annual Tree Planting at Veterans Memorial Park in Kent
On Friday, October 21st, for the second year running, Preserve Putnam County, in conjunction with the Credit Suisse First Boston Foundation, the Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park and the County Highway Department, planted shrubs and trees to beautify the Veterans Memorial Park on Gipsy Trail Road
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Prescotts Celebrate 50 years of Marriage
Barbara and Murray Prescott of Garrison celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, November 5, 2005 at the Garrison Fire House on Rt. 9 with many of their friends and family including 4 children, 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
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Putnam Department of Health Announces Flu Vaccine Availability
Plans to test ability to immunize large number of people, improving disaster preparedness in County
The Putnam County Department of Health is planning a large public flu vaccine clinic to help test its ability to immunize a significant number of individuals. This will also provide us with the opportunity to practice and improve our disaster preparedness capabilities. Flu vaccine will be offered fr
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Some Putnam County Residents Due Unclaimed Federal Tax Refunds from IRS
More than 25 households in Putnam County have unclaimed federal income tax refunds due to them from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), according to a list released last week by the agency.
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Hospital Auxiliary Ball Raises Over $400,000 for Critical Care Beds
The Auxiliary of Hudson Valley Hospital Center held their annual gala ball recently at the Hyatt Regency in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, and raised over $400,000 for critical care beds at the hospital. The Venetian Masked Ball attracted 626 guests who were entertained with dinner and dancing, and par
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Cold Spring Lions Club Assists Hurricane Victims
The eye of Hurricane Katrina, category 5, passed over Slidell, Louisiana on August 29th. In its wake it left behind many, many homes and businesses completely destroyed. Residents suffered total losses of homes, furniture, clothing, food and memorabilia. The thousands of structures that were not des
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Friends of Fishkill Road Invite Neighbors to Assist in Clean Up
Friends of Fishkill Road will again be out in force to clean up Fishkill Road on November 19, 2005. The group will meet at 8 am at the east end (by Highlands Fire Department) and continue down the road until finished.
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Talk of the Town
If you have a large Christmas tree that you would like to donate to the Putnam Valley holiday celebration, please give George at George’s Super Service station a call at 528-9505.
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Howland Hosts Trip to Guggenheim Museum
Beacon’s Howland Cultural Center is hosting a day trip to the Guggenheim Museum in New York City on Tuesday, December 6th.
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United States Military Academy Band Presents “A Salute to Veterans”
The United States Military Academy Concert Band will pay tribute to our nation’s veterans on Sunday, November 13, 2005. The 3pm concert is free and open to the public and will be held in West Point’s Eisenhower Hall Theatre. This performance, under the direction of Lieutenant Colonel Timothy Holtan,
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Pawling Theatre Company Annouces Open Auditions for Agatha Christie’s Ten Little Indians
Pawling Theatre Company invites everyone who has ever loved the “Mistress of Mystery” to audition for her superlative mystery:
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Coin Collectors to Meet November 15th
The Croton River Numismatic Society of Carmel (a coin club) will hold its next meeting on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 in the Guideposts Cafeteria, 39 Seminary Hill Road in Carmel at 8 pm.
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Westchester Jazz Orchestra to Perform at Iona
After an exciting season opener hosted by David Letterman sidekick Paul Shaffer in September, the Westchester Jazz, Orchestra is set to perform a varied program of jazz at Joyce Auditorium, Iona College on Saturday, November 19th, at 8 pm. Gary Walker of WBGO jazz radio will host the concert.
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Senate House Historic Site Hosts Talk on Battle for NY
On Wednesday, November 9, 2005 at 6:30 pm the public is invited to attend “an evening of merriment, hospitality and painless instruction in the realms of historical knowledge” as the Friends of Senate House hold their annual meeting at Senate House State Historic Site, 312 Fair Street, Kingston in t
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Mount St. Mary Presents Lecture on Iconology
Mount Saint Mary College will present a lecture on iconology at 4 pm, Thursday, November 10 in the Villa Library. The lecture is free and the public is welcome.
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Tiger’s Heart Players present Misquamicut at the Depot Theatre
Tiger’s Heart Players proudly present a Staged Reading of Pat Lennon’s original full length play,
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Governor Pataki Announces State Funding For Hudson Valley Center of Contemporary Art
$120,000 Will Allow Center in Peekskill to Fund Rehabilitation Project
Governor Pataki recently announced $120,000 in new State funding for the Hudson Valley Center of Contemporary Art (HVCCA) an arts and educational center in Peekskill, to support the installation of a new roof.
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Taconic Postcard Club to Hold November Meeting
The Taconic Postcard Club will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, November 29, 7:15 pm. The meeting will be hosted by the Yorktown Museum Yorktown Community & Cultural Center, Nutrition Room, 1974 Commerce Street Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
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Belle Levine Art Center Hosts “The Art of Giving:” a Sensational Holiday Craft Sale
The Putnam Arts Council offers a relaxing alternative to stressful holiday shopping. Treat yourself and your loved ones with a special handcrafted gift from the 11th Annual Gallery Craft Sale held at the Belle Levine Art Center, 521 Kennicut Hill Road in Mahopac. This year’s Show and Sale opens Sund
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Bannerman Island Gallery Hosts Holiday Art Show of Hudson River Artists
The Bannerman Island Gallery will open it’s Holiday Art Show “Take Me Home For The Holidays and Help Preserve Bannerman Island.” The show includes paintings and photography from some of the finest Hudson River Artists including: Jane Bannerman, the granddaughter in-law of the builder of Bannerman Is
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Poetry Event to be Hosted at Garrison Art Center
Garrison Art Center is pleased to host an exciting Poetry Event with the renowned poet Andy Clausen. On Tuesday November 15th and Thursday November 17th, there will be free Poetry Workshops from 5 6:30pm for youths and 7 8:30pm for adults.
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Westchester Philharmonic to Present Handel’s “Messiah” With 200 Musicians and Singers on Stage
Back by popular demand, the Westchester Philharmonic’s Messiah features vocalists from the Westchester Choral Society as well as members of the Oratorio Society of New York
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Uncle Wade to Perform at the Depot Theatre
The Philipstown Depot Theatre “Music Tracks” series welcomes back the homegrown rustic-roots quartet Uncle Wade, playing a selection of simple songs about things that matter: trains, rivers, fish, love, death, and dogs not necessarily in that order. Show time is Saturday, November 19 at 8pm. Tickets
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Seminar on Charitable Giving Offered at DesmondFish Library
A Seminar on Charitable Giving will be presented in the Alice Desmond Room of the Desmond-Fish Library on Thursday evening at 7 pm, November 17th. The seminar will focus on the considerations and benefits of charitable giving, from the altruistic to enlightened self-interest. The seminar will highli
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Mystic Whaler Cruise Raffle Extended
The Mystic Whaler ThreeDay Cruise raffle has been extended until Beacon Second Saturday, December 10, 2005. Tickets can be purchased at The Fishkill Town Hall, located on Route 52 and at The Bannerman Island Gallery, 150 Main Street in Beacon.
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Butterfield Library Hosts Annual Holiday Market
Looking for one-of-a-kind gifts this holiday season? Then you should shop at the Butterfield Library! From November through December, the library will hold a Holiday Market Exhibition in the gallery area of the library. All items exhibited in the market are unique handmade creations and original wor
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