The Town of Marlborough Police Department will be holding their annual Holiday Toy Drive from Nov.29, thru Dec. 19, 2019. All toys collected go to local children age infant – 16 yrs. Applications for enrollment can be obtained at the Town of Marlborough Police Dept. 21 Milton Tpk. Milton NY.

This year in addition to the families that enroll themselves, we ask that if you know of a family having a hard time providing gifts for their children for the holidays please let us know. Write to us and tell us what circumstances have impacted the family and why they need some help this year. You can let us know about neighbors, family members, or a co-worker. The children must live in the Marlboro school district to be eligible. Letters can be signed or anonymous.

Please include how to contact the family. We want to be sure all the children in our community have a happy holiday.

Letters can be mailed to The Town of Marlborough Police Dept. 21 Milton Tpk. /PO Box 305 Milton NY 12547 attention Head Dispatcher VanAmburgh. Toys can be dropped off at the Marlborough Police Department twenty four hours a day, seven days a week.

New unwrapped toys and wrapping paper are being accepted. If you wish to make a monetary donation checks can be made out to the Marlborough Town PBA.

Any questions, call 845-795-2181.

Santa’s annual Marlboro run set for Dec. 14
Starting at 1 p.m. on December 14, Santa will be at the Marlboro Elementary School. Then Santa will ride through the village of Marlboro between 1:15 – 3:30 p.m.
Santa Claus Lane will consist of the following Streets: Western Ave., West St., Grand St., Church St., Orchard St., Bloom St., Hudson Terrace, Highland Ave., (between Western & South St.) and Jackson Ave.
Please join Santa back at the firehouse at 3:30 p.m.

Friend’s Cozy Cocoa Cookie Party at the Marlboro Library
Families! Join us on Sunday, December 15, 2:30 pm at the Marlboro Library for a dose of holiday cheer! Come wearing your coziest pajamas and decorate a cookie with friends. Write a letter to Santa, enjoy your cookie with milk, sing-a-long to some favorite carols, sample some cocoa from our hot cocoa bar and listen to a fun, holiday story.
Admission is free, and is recommended for families with children 4-7 years of age. Pajama attire not required. Optional donations for the library will be gratefully accepted by the Friends for future Library programs. RSVP preferred, though walk-ins are welcome. RSVP at marlborolibrary.org.

John Cary presents Intro to Python Computer Coding
Have you ever wondered how computer programs are written and what all that code looks like behind the scenes? Join us on Monday, December 16, 7 p.m. at the Marlboro Library for an introduction to the world of programming using the computer language called “Python”.
During this program, you will get a basic understanding of how the program operates and all the power it has in making complex calculations instantly. Additionally, we will explore the platform where all the programming and execution of the programs take place.
Attendees are asked to bring their own laptops. Please call the library at 845-236-7272, if you need to reserve one of the library’s laptops, as a limited number are available on a first-come, first served basis. Registration is required, as a limited number of spaces are available. Register online at marlborolibrary.org.

Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library wants to remind you to join us at the holiday open house and tree lighting.
There will be crafty activities for youngsters, plenty of delicious refreshments, and a special magic and puppet show by “Mrs. Santa.” It’s all a part of a Main Street celebration in collaboration with the Hamlet of Milton Association. The festivities at the library run from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 8.
Mrs. Santa arrives at 3 p.m. to entertain, and the library’s gift basket raffle drawing concludes the party.
Get ready for the Milton Library gift basket raffle! Whether you put your tickets toward one prize or four, you have the opportunity to donate to a good cause and to win valuable items. Take a chance on the “Be Our Guest,” “Child’s Play,” and/or “Game Night” baskets. There’s also a Lottery Ticket Wreath -- a very popular item in past years.
The baskets are brimful with nifty gifts, including highly valuable gift-certificates (like $400 toward Buttermilk Spa and Henry’s Restaurant, for a spa day for two). Purchase your tickets at the Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library and look for the library’s table at Meet Me in Marlborough’s Holiday Extravaganza (on November 23). Raffle tickets sell for $1 each, $5 for six, and $10 for an arm’s length.
The drawing is on December 8, at the Milton Library’s holiday open house, but you need not be present to win. It’s a sure bet for putting the fun into fundraising.

Open Crafters Workshop: the Milton Crafters Coalition hosts an open workshop every Monday evening at the Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library through the end of the year. All are welcome to join fellow crafters and makers in a space where you can share experiences, information, techniques, tools, and encouragement. The meetings start at 6. Bring your projects and materials, and “craft better together.” Call the library for more information at 795-2200.
Seedling Saturday Storytime at the Milton Library is scheduled for its last session of the year on December 7. The pre-school Storytime is held at the library in collaboration with Appleseeds Children’s Studio. Celebrate reading with stories and crafts from 10:30 to 11:15, Saturday morning. Among the activities offered will be creating tree ornaments -- perfect for the library’s annual open house and tree lighting (which is the next day, Sunday, December 8, 2 to 4 ).

Senior Fellowship Suppers Sunday, December 15 from 3-5 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church.
Each meal features soup or salad, entrée, sides, dessert, tea/coffee or cold beverage.
Due to limited space, please call 845-236-2600 and leave a message to ensure food to serve all. The meal is free of charge, though a free-will offering box does exist.

This Month’s Dates to Remember:
Dec 8 - Holiday Open House & Tree Lighting Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library 2-4 p.m.
Dec 5 -Marlboro Milton Seniors Westchester Broadway Trip
Dec 12 & 19- Marlboro Milton Seniors Meeting 12 noon
Dec 14 - Marlboro Hose Co #1 Annual Santa Run!
Dec 15 - Senior Fellowship Supper Christ’s Episcopal Church 3-5 p.m.


Happy Birthday to: Gael Appler, Jr., Rosalie Dragotta, Fred DeGeorge, Jean Florio, Patricia Sansone, Ann Esposito Happy Anniversary: Mr. & Mrs. Lurilli.
As always, any events, announcements recipes or pictures you want to share email me: Telltammy123@gmail.com or call 236-9998.