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For the Thrill of the Hunt … Try the Peekskill Flea Market       Treasure hunting and bargain shopping begins at the Downtown Peekskill Flea Market on Sunday April 1 and continues every Sunday until November 25. The event is sponsored by the Peekskill Business Improvement District (BID). More ... Discussion of Perennials at Highland Garden Club Meeting       The Highland Garden Club will meet on Tuesday, March 27 at 1pm at Butterfield Library for a presentation on perennials by landscape designer Eleanor Hoffman. The hostesses for this event are Vera Logan and Charlotte Eaton. More ... IRS Advice on Home Office Deduction       If you use a portion of your home for business purposes, you may be able to take a home office deduction whether you are self-employed or an employee. Expenses that you may be able to deduct for business use of the home may include the business portion of real estate taxes, mortgage interest, rent,... More ... Community CPR "Heartsaver for All Ages" at Hudson Valley Hospital       CPR classes are offered at Hudson Valley Hospital Center on April 7, May 12, June 9, July 14, and August 11. Preregistration is required. Call 914-734-3294. Fee is $55 and one session is required in order to receive certificate. Classes begin at 9:30am and end at 2pm in the Wagner Conference Room, ... More ... Knights of Columbus to Hold Annual Easter Egg Hunt       The Knights of Columbus, Loretto Council, will be holding an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 31(rain date April 7) at Ronald McConville Park at 11am. Boys and girls ages 8 and under are eligible to participate. Parents should bring their own baskets. Any questions, please contact Bob Flaherty, Y... More ... Blood Drives Every Wednesday at Hudson Valley Hospital       Hudson Valley Blood Services in cooperation with Hudson Valley Hospital Center conducts blood drives every Wednesday in the hospital's laboratory (lower level) from 9am to 2:30pm. Give the gift of life and call 1-800-933-2566. More ... Tiger Cubs of Garrison March in St. Patrick's Day Parade       The Tiger Cubs of Garrison's Den 6, all had the "Luck of the Irish" on Saturday the 10th as they marched along the parade route at the Peekskill 18th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. For most of the boys, and parents, this was their first marching experience and they totally enjoyed throwing the sh... More ... Parenting Support Classes Offered at Hudson Valley Hospital       Parenting support classes are held regularly at Hudson Valley Hospital Center's Women's Pavilion for Birthing. Pre-registration is required for all classes. Call 914-734-3257. VBAC; Breastfeeding; Infant Care; Sibling Class; Breastfeeding Support Group; Preparing Children to Attend the Birth of a S... More ... Holistic Moms Host Organic Gardening Forum at Desmond Fish Library       The local Hudson Highlands Chapter of the Holistic Moms Network will host Nicole Mora, Head Gardener from Glynwood Center on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at the Desmond Fish Library in Garrison, NY from 7- 8:45pm for an open discussion on the values and practices of organic gardening in our area. All a... More ... Putnam Hospital Center to Offer Free Breastfeeding Class       On Thursday, April 5th, from 7:30 to 9pm, the Birthing Center at Putnam Hospital Center will offer a free Breastfeeding Class at the hospital, located at 670 Stoneleigh Avenue in Carmel. This special class will discuss the advantages of breastfeeding for infant and mother and review breastfeeding ... More ... The Birdhouse Network: Citizen Scientists keep Tabs on the Lives of Nesting Birds       For 10 years, a network of dedicated birders has made it their mission to help birds by providing nest boxes where birds can raise their families-- and by recording information for scientists. Together, they've kept a decade of meticulous records about when the birds build their nests, how many egg... More ... Constitution Island Announces Their Upcoming Tours and Events       Constitution Island has announced their schedule for the upcoming season. On June 21st public tours begin to the Island from South Dock, West Point every Wednesday and Thursday, at 1pm and 2pm, through September 27. Boat ride to the island, guided house tours and Revolutionary War trail hike. Call ... More ... Vitamins and Herbs and Diabetes Care Focus of Putnam Hospital Center's Diabetes Support Group       The next meeting of Putnam Hospital Center's free Diabetes Support & Education Group will be held on Tuesday, March 27 at 6pm, in the ground floor cafe classrooms at the hospital, located at 670 Stoneleigh Avenue in Carmel. "Vitamins & Herbs: Do They Have a Place in Diabetes Care?" will be present... More ... Mental Health Association Introduces a Combating Childhood Obesity Educational Program       An MVP Health Care Appleby Award was recently presented to MHA in Dutchess County. This award was used to purchase two new puppets, Zach Jones and Rev. Robinson and the "Combating Childhood Obesity and Overweight" curriculum for the Kids on the Block puppet program. More ... Putnam Hospital Center to Offer Series of Free Parenting Classes       On Saturday, April 7th, Putnam Hospital Center's maternity department will offer a series of free parenting classes in its Birthing Center, located at the hospital at 670 Stoneleigh Avenue in Carmel. More ... Hospice Care in Westchester and Putnam Offers-Free Bereavement Support Groups       People often feel overwhelmed with grief following the loss of a loved one. Hospice Care in Westchester and Putnam, an affiliate of Visiting Nurse Association of Hudson Valley, is sponsoring free bereavement support groups at these community locations for those who have lost a loved one. More ... Motorists Cited for Driving with Suspended Licenses, Registrations       Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the recent arrests of two motorists over the span of three days for driving with suspensions against their licenses or vehicle registrations. At about 10:43am on March 12, 2007, Deputy Sheriff Brian Aisenstat arrested Lisa Newman, 38, of Cortlandt Mano... More ... Dutchess Woman had Suspended Registration       Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the March 9, 2007 arrest of a Town of Beacon resident after she was found to have a suspended vehicle registration. At about 12:05pm on March 9th, Deputy Sheriff Thomas Corless was on patrol along Route 403 in the Town of Philipstown when he initiated ... More ... Traffic Stop in Cold Spring Leads to Arrest for Marijuana Possession       A Westchester County resident was arrested on March 9, 2007, after he was found to be in possession of marijuana by a Putnam County Sheriff's Deputy. More ... Putnam Valley Youth Accused of Making Obscene Phone Calls       Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports the March 6, 2007 arrest of a Town of Putnam Valley youth on harassment charges stemming from a report from a PV resident who allegedly received harassing telephone calls. More ... Putnam CAP Expands Soup Kitchen       The Putnam Community Action Program (CAP) is pleased to announce that as of March 7, 2007, its soup kitchen is open to the public on Wednesdays, in addition to Tuesdays and Thursdays. More ... County Clerk Reports Delays in US Passport Office Processing of Passport Applications       Putnam County Clerk, Dennis Sant has announced that he has been notified by the United States Passport Office, that the passport office is delayed in processing Untied States passport applications. More ... Audubon Dinner Will Feature Talk on Climate Change by Andy Revkin       If you haven't yet been to an annual dinner of the Putnam Highlands Audubon Society (PHAS), take the opportunity to treat yourself to a special evening on Saturday, March 31. The evening will be especially exciting because popular speaker, author, NY Times environmental journalist, and Garrison res... More ... Chamber Hosts Another Successful Awards Dinner       Nearly 150 people attended the memorable and touching Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner on Thursday, March 15, 2007. The event, held at Dutchess Manor Caterers, brought out the "Who's Who" of Philipstown to toast and celebrate the night's award winners and honorees. More ... NYS Greenway Awards Grant to Philipstown to Study 9D Multi-Use Path       The New York State Greenway Conservancy for the Hudson River Valley has awarded a $5,000 grant to Philipstown to fund a feasibility, design, and cost study for capital improvements to the Hudson Fjord Bike/Hike Trail along Route 9D between Little Stony Point and Breakneck Station. Matching support ... More ... Program for Women with Cancer and Their Children       Support Connection, Inc. announces an upcoming free program for women with cancer and their children. It will take place at the Support Connection office, 360 Underhill Avenue, Yorktown Heights. "The Mother-Child Connection," Six consecutive Mondays beginning on April 16th from 7-8:30pm: This six-s... More ... Building Bridges Building Boats Announces 2007 Summer River Workshops       Building Bridges Building Boats is again holding its Summer River Workshop for students from grade 6 and up. There are three one-week sessions beginning July 9. Students will learn boat handling and boat safety while gaining an intimate knowledge of the Hudson River. At least half the day is spent ... More ... IRS Tax Tips: Deducting Costs Of Refinancing Your Home       Taxpayers who refinanced their homes may be eligible to deduct some costs associated with their loans. The term "points" is used to describe certain charges paid to obtain a home mortgage. More ... Give the Gift of Energy to Those in Need       So often we are unsure of what to give someone for a gift. The next time you are in that situation, why not consider giving the gift of energy to those who could use your help? Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County has a few suggestions for gift ideas. More ... Fishkill Creek Watershed Committee to Meet       The Fishkill Creek Watershed Committee will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, April 2, from 7-9pm, at the East Fishkill Community Library, Rt. 376, next to East Fishkill Town Hall. The public is invited. The watershed covers over 190 square miles from Millbrook to Putnam County. More ... Girl Scouts Prepare for This Saturday's Blood Drive       Sarah Costigan is only a week away from the First Annual Hudson Highland Girl Scout Blood Drive and her fellow Girl Scouts are helping her along. On Saturday March 18, Sarah and her fellow Girl Scouts worked together to make pins for all donors who are coming to the blood drive. More ... Brownie Troop 2914 Braves the Snow to Collect for the Food Pantry       doesn't stop those who are hungry from needing food, young members of Cold Spring Brownie Troop 2914 braved the wind, snow and freezing temperatures in a successful two hours of collection in front of Foodtown the Saturday after the The girls gathered several bags and boxes of items and also accep... More ... Big St. Philip's White Elephant Sale This Saturday       Plan to shop for amazing bargains this Saturday, March 24, at the St. Philip's Nursery School White Elephant Sale. This indoor yard sale features gently used toys, children's furnishings, clothing for men, women, and children, household items, and books. It's a great place to refresh your children'... More ...       Our office had a touch of Spring with the delivery of our Cancer Society Daffodils on Monday - the flowers look great against the snowy backdrop. The PCHS&FSM reopens its doors this weekend with a new exhibit of Don MacDonald's writings about Philipstown's illustrious past. More ...

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