The Marlboro High School Varsity Softball team will be hosting a Pasta Dinner fundraiser at Brix Gastropub, which is located at 1 King Street in Marlboro, on Wednesday, November 15, from 4 - 9 p.m. For $25, guests can enjoy pasta, salad, bread, dessert, and beverages. All proceeds will benefit the team. Come out and raise a fork for a good cause!

Congratulations are in order for Marlboro Elementary School Grade 4 student Maxwell Giansante and Grade 3 student Winston Cahill, who were recognized during a recent Board of Education meeting for completing the 1,000 Book Project! Sponsored by the Marlboro Faculty Association, the 1,000 Book Project is a reading program that motivates children and caregivers to read 1,000 books together. To participate, children can visit the Marlboro Free Library or the Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library in Milton to begin borrowing pre-made bags of books, each of which contains ten books. Read the books, return the bag and check out another. Happy reading, Marlboro!

Congratulations to MFA member James Ventriglia on his Pride of Marlboro award for his organization of the annual ceremony at a soccer game to recognize first responders and military personnel.

Kudos to the Marlboro High School chapter of the National Honor Society for hosting another successful Blood Drive on October 19. A big thank you to all of the blood donors—your generosity is truly life-changing! Post-donation, our contributors relaxed on comfy mats and enjoyed a well-deserved treat of juice and snacks of their choosing. The event, which was held in collaboration with the American Red Cross, showcased the true spirit of giving!

Congratulations to Marlboro High School and Orange-Ulster BOCES CTEC student Amanda Kunkel. Amanda is a recipient of the 2023 “Spirit of Success” award presented at the 41st Annual Orange County Executive’s Youth and Adult Award ceremony. Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus issued awards to recognize recipients for their leadership, dedication and influence in making positive impacts in their communities.

Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library
Hear “Winds of the Valley” on Sunday afternoon, November 12 at 2 p.m. Presented by the Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library, the woodwind quintet features these premier instrumentalists:  Kristen Mather de Andrade, clarinet; Anna Pennington, oboe; Briana Hoffman, bassoon; Ashley Mendeke, flute, and Chris Hunter, horn.  Held at the Milton Train Station (Dock Road and the Hudson River), the afternoon includes pieces by Gabaye, Tomasi, Agüello, Klughardt and others. 

The concert is free and open to the public, made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.  For more information, call the Milton Library at 845-795-2200.  Walk-ins are welcomed, but calling the library to reserve a seat would be most appreciated.

Marlboro Free Library
Join us at the Marlboro Library on Thursday, November 9 at 7 p.m., to learn more about the greatest franchise in American sports history, as award-winning sportswriter, Martin Gitlin, discusses his book, The Ultimate New York Yankees Time Machine Book. This program highlights exciting and nostalgic videos of the finest teams, players, moments, and events in Yankees history. The program also features Yankees trivia questions and covers the best of the best, including Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Mantle, Ford, Jeter, Rivera, and Judge while spotlighting the top teams of the long Yankees dynasty from the 1920s to the 1960s and beyond.  

Marty will have autographed and personalized copies of his book for sale after the program.  RSVP at marlborolibrary.org. Walk-ins welcome.  
  
 A representative from the Ulster County Office for the Aging will be at the Marlboro Library on Monday, November 13, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., to help those who are interested in enrolling in Medicare. The representative will offer personalized counseling and assistance in understanding the different plans available.  

Appointments are required. Please call the Office for the Aging at (845) 340-3456 to make an appointment. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.  Please make sure when booking your appointment that you specify that you would like to meet Jay at the Marlboro Free Library.  

All are welcome to attend the Marlboro Library’s Book Club! On Wednesday, November 29 at 7 p.m., we will be discussing Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See.  Book Club will meet in-person at the library. Copies are available for pick-up at the circulation desk. Registration is required only for those who wish to attend virtually. Register online at marlborolibary.org.

Organized in collaboration with Vet2Vet of Ulster County and the Hudson Valley Center for Veteran Reintegration (HVNCVR), the Veteran Coffee Hour aims to provide a safe and welcoming space for veterans to connect, share experiences, and find support from their fellow servicemen and servicewomen. Whether recently discharged or a seasoned veteran, all are welcome to attend and engage in meaningful conversations over a cup of coffee. Vet2Vet Coffee Hour will meet Fridays, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., in the Marlboro Library community room, from now until December 22.  For further information about the Veteran Coffee Hour, please contact Bill Belton at 845-750-0589 or email William.belton@hvncvr.org. Walk-ins welcome.  

Weekly Recipe
Chocolate Chip Cookie Delight Taste of Home
Ingredients 1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough.
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened.

1 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided.
3 cups cold 2% milk
1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
Optional: Chopped nuts and miniature semisweet chocolate chips or chocolate curls
Directions
1. Let cookie dough stand at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften. Press into an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 14-16 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar until smooth. Fold in 1-3/4 cups whipped topping. Spread over crust.
3. In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mixes for 2 minutes. Spread over cream cheese layer. Top with remaining whipped topping. Sprinkle with nuts and miniature semisweet chocolate chips if desired.
4. Cover and refrigerate until firm, 8 hours or overnight.

Happy Birthday: Heather Sukunda, Elizabeth Mezynski, Ann Marie Casey, Daniel Pirillo, Erica Cappola, Anthony DeAngelo, Melissa Gattuso, Nancy Molinaro, Tara Conn, Theresa Corso, Anthony Sorrentino, Maria Pagan, Jackson Cutrone, Alicia Pirillo, Charles Sadler Jr., Carl Appler, Patricia Corrado, Pilar Welker, Rebecca Bishop, Joanne D’Adamo, Ina Hamlin, Thomas Lurilli, Samantha Paccione, Oliver Cutrone, Tara Noto, R.J. Wood, Taylor Bozydaj.

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