Are you a bottle collector, local history fan, or just have that odd bottle on your shelf? Consider attending the Hudson Valley Bottle Club’s fall open house on Friday, October 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. to learn more about local bottles, Hudson Valley glass-producing industries, and the bottle collecting hobby. Our club membership will be present to give attendees free identification and appraisals of all kinds of bottles and glassware. Also present will be the club’s assortment of historical material tracing back to our founding in 1973. As it stands, we are the only organization of its kind dedicated to preserving this unique hobby in the Hudson Valley.
Our fall open house will take place at the Marlboro Presbyterian Church at 51 Grand St, Marlboro. There will be snacks and refreshments available as well as bottles and small antiques for sale.
If you have questions or want to join the Hudson Valley Bottle Club, please contact Alex Prizgintas at 845-774-9856.

Still Ticket Space Available for Marlboro Free Library Halloween Events

There will be a 6:30 p.m. tour on October 20 and a 4:30 as well as a 6:30 p.m. tour on October 27. Ticketholders will meet at the side entrance to the Library. The tour is approximately an hour and a half long. In-person registration for this event is required. Spaces are limited. Tickets are $8 each and are available at the circulation desk. This tour is for ages 18 and up, ages 12 and up permitted if supervised by an adult. Sneakers or comfortable footwear is recommended as we will walk about 1.5 miles at a brisk pace. Rain dates: Monday, October 21 or 28, respectively.
The Friends of the Marlboro Library are pleased to invite families to their third annual fun-filled Halloween party on Friday, October 25 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. All are encouraged to come in costume! Enjoy some old-fashioned Halloween games, music and activities. Get your fortune told, dance to the monster mash, play games, make a craft, bob for donuts and much more! Delicious refreshments will be provided by the Friends along with treat bags for each child.
Registration for this spooktacular party is required, and spaces are limited, so sign up soon! Tickets are $10 per family (2 adults and all children from one household), and are available for sale at the circulation desk until October 18. All proceeds will go towards future library children’s programs.

Podcasts
Interested in learning how to create your own podcast? Come to the Marlboro Library on Monday, October 21 at 7 p.m to learn how to get started in this introductory, hands-on, workshop!

Podcasts, recordings of audio discussions on specific topics, are becoming a popular way to share stories, inspiration, and connections to those with similar interests, and can be created by anyone.
Moderate computer skills are required for this class. Attendees are asked to bring their own laptops. A limited number of laptops are available and can be reserved by calling the library at (845) 236-7272. Registration is required, as a limited number of spaces are available. RSVP at marlborolibrary.org.

Bilingual story time
Join us on Friday October 18 from 10 -10:30 a.m. for stories, songs, and instruments while learning some basic Spanish words with Ms. Angie! Prior knowledge of Spanish language is not required! Registration is not required, but RSVP online is preferred. RSVP online at marlborolibrary.org.

Bluegrass festival

The Marlborough Democratic Committee is sponsoring a Bluegrass Festival at Benmarl Winery on Sunday, October 20. Enjoy the music of the bluegrass band ON THE TRAIL from 3 - 5 p.m. The Winery is located at 156 Highland Avenue in Marlboro. Benmarl’s cash bar will be open. Light refreshments will be provided and donations to the Committee will be accepted.

As a side note, the band’s founder is Thomas Polizzi, son of Charlie Polizzi who graduated from MCHS. Thomas’s first public appearance at the age of 16 was at The Falcon. He’s been studying and playing music ever since.

This is family friendly and there will be face painting!

Marlboro-Milton Seniors Lunch at 12 Noon is on Thursday October 17.

Senior Fellowship Supper, Christ Church Marlboro N, Sunday, October 20 3 - 5 p.m.

Call 845-236-2600 so they can make sure all can enjoy!

The Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library joins forces with libraries across New York for The Great Give Back. On Saturday, October 19, the Milton Library launches a drive to warm up winter for those in need.
Please donate new (only) hats, and clean and new/gently-used gloves and scarves. The donations will be given to a local Ulster County organization for distribution. For those patrons interested in learning to crochet or knit caps, the library hosts a class with local library fan, Sarah Cohen.

Tree of Life Pendant Workshop with Stephanie Barley
Join crafting enthusiast Stephanie Barley at the Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library, Friday, October 18, 3:30 to 5 p.m. as she takes you through the steps of creating your own Tree of Life jewelry pendant. Using found objects such as sea glass and wire, participants create wearable art. The afternoon program is part of the library’s Tea, Talks and Workshops series, which convenes the first and third Fridays of the month. If you own wire cutters and/or jewelry pliers, please bring them along. There will, however, be extras on hand to share. The workshop is free and materials are provided. Space is limited; call the library at (845) 795-2200 to register.

The Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library reminds community members that our library in Milton is honoring the volunteerism of Linda M. LaPolla on Wednesday, October 23 at 7 p.m. Please join us for an open house, commemorating National Friends of Libraries Week and celebrating Linda’s dedication to the library and community.

Seed: The Untold Story
This documentary – directed by Jon Betz and Taggart Siegal – follows passionate seed-keepers who are protecting a 12,000-year-old food legacy. “Seed: The Untold Story” tells of farmers, scientists, lawyers and indigenous seed-keepers who fight to defend the future of our food against the growing control of biotech chemical companies.
It will be screened Friday, October 25 Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library, Community Room, 56-58 Main Street, Milton
Doors open 10 minutes before the film, which starts at 7:00. Light refreshments and discussion follow for approximately an hour. Free and open to the public. (PG, 94 minutes, 2016)

On select Saturdays, the Milton Library hosts Seedlings, a morning story time held in collaboration with Appleseeds Children’s Studio. It is free and open to all children ages 2 to 5 years old. The next Seedlings Saturday Storytime is on October 26, 10:30 to 11:15 at the Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library. Call the library at (845) 795-2200 to sign up.

This Month’s Dates to Remember
Monday, Oct. 21 - 21st Dress Down Wear Pink Day Marlboro Central School District.
October 17 & 31 - Medicare consultation Marlboro free library by Appt.
October 18 - Tree of Life Pendant Workshop Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library 3:30 - 5 p.m.

October 18 - Hudson Valley Bottle Club Marlboro Presbyterian Church 7 - 9 p.m.
Monday October 21 - Dress Down Wear Pink Day Marlboro Central School District.
October 19 - Nov 12 - Warm Winter Accessory Drive Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
October 19 - Food Drive Marlboro Free Library 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
October 23 - Celebration of Volunteers Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library 7 p.m.
October 25 - Halloween Part Marlboro Free library 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Happy Birthday to: Anthony DeAngelo, Melissa Gattuso, Nancy Molinaro, Tara Conn, Theresa Corso, Anthony Sorrentino, Maria Pagan,Jackson Cutrone, Alicia Pirillo, Charles Sadler, Jr. Happy Anniversary: Mr.& Mrs. Anthony Lauro, Mr. & Mrs. James Bishop, Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Molinaro, Mr. & Mrs. Pierre Ferguson.
As always, any events, announcements recipes or pictures you want to share email me: Telltammy123@gmail.com or call (845) 236-9998.