It’s time for Christmas in the Square

By Anita Vandermark
Posted 12/4/19

Another class of third-grade students will never have to wonder how to pronounce or spell a particular word, thanks to the Walden Rotary Club. On November 21 members of the club visited third-grade …

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Another class of third-grade students will never have to wonder how to pronounce or spell a particular word, thanks to the Walden Rotary Club. On November 21 members of the club visited third-grade students in every Valley Central School District Elementary School as well as Most Precious Blood Parochial School in Walden bearing gifts of dictionaries The donation is part of a larger initiative called “The Dictionary Project”.

According to the initiative website, the goal of the project is to assist all students to become good writers, active readers, creative thinkers and resourceful learners by providing them with their own personal dictionary. The Walden Rotary Club participates in this initiative each November. Well done Walden Rotary Club!

Its time to begin home decorating for the holidays. Why not consider participating in the Walden Community Council’s annual Home Decorating Contest! Entries must be completed by December 13; judging will be held on December 15; winners will be notified by December 17. Judging will be for creativity, originality and artistic endeavors. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Entry forms can be picked up and dropped off at the Josephine-Louise Public Library. For more information call Sandy Magill at 845-401-2795.

Walden Rotary Club members send Happy Birthday greetings to Kevin Cannon who celebrates his special day on December 8. Family and friends wish him all the best.

Walden Seniors send Happy Birthday wishes to Darlene Griffin and Mary Ann Mazzola who will celebrate December birthdays. Enjoy your days!

Keith Hunter sends word that the Walden Rotary Club is ready to distribute winter coats and jackets for men, women and children at the Office of Hunter Insurance, 70 Oak Street, Walden.

Anyone in need of a warm coat can pick one up at Hunter Insurance on Thursday, December 5, 6 – 9 p.m. Coats are free.

Almost time to attend Christmas in the Square presented by the Village of Walden Recreation and Parks Department featuring Santa’s Arrival and Tree Lighting on Thursday, December 5.

Festivities will begin at 6 p.m. Boy Scout Troop 31 of Montgomery will be on site giving out free cocoa for everyone! Events are: 6 p.m. – Fox Hill Community – Christmas Caroling; 6:15 p.m. - 1st viewing of Live Nativity – Freedom Road Bible Church; 6:35 p.m. – N. Y. School of Music – Christmas Carols; 7 p.m. – 2nd viewing of Live Nativity; 7:20 p.m. – Walden Elementary School Community Choir – Christmas Caroling; 7:40 p.m. Santa arrives and tree lighting!! After the tree lighting Santa will be at St. Andrew’s Parish Hall to talk with the children and pose for FREE photos with each child.

The Walden Community Council has offered these photos for our local children for the past fifteen years. Refreshments are furnished by the Walden Woman’s Club.

The Walden Humane Society, 2489 Albany Post Road will hold an indoor yard sale on Saturday, December 7, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. You will find many great holiday gift items, housewares, knick-knacks and much more.

All proceeds benefit the care and feeding of the animals at the shelter. For information call 778-5115.

The Village of Walden Recreation and Parks Dept. will present the movie “The Grinch” on Saturday, December 7, at 7 p.m. at the John Howland Teen Center, Wooster Grove Park. Come out and enjoy FREE Family Fun. Dress in our favorite Christmas Pajamas. Refreshments and decorations provided by The Friends of Walden Youth and the Norman Family.

The Walden Historical Society invites you to attend their 2019 Christmas Coffee House at the Jacob T. Walden House, 34 North Montgomery Street on Saturday, December 7, 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Music by Kevin Cronin on the guitar, wine, cheese, crackers, and more and a tribute to our great veterans. For information call 778-7772.

On Sunday, December 8, 1 – 4 p.m. the Walden Historical Society will hold their annual Christmas Tea and Open House. Come out and enjoy Music by N. Y. School of Music, Enjoy tea and cookies by a glowing fireplace, tours and a special tribute to our Veterans.

Walden Sunshine Society will hold their holiday covered dish luncheon on Tuesday, December 10, at 12 noon at the Jacob T. Walden House, 34 No. Montgomery Street. Members are reminded to bring a dish to share and a monetary donation for the Montgomery Food Pantry. Questions – call Anita at 778-7772.

Walden Community Council, will meet at the Jacob T. Walden House, 34 No. Montgomery Street on Wednesday, December 11, 7 p.m. For information call Sue at 778-3532.

Walden Masonic Lodge No. 627, 61 Main Street, Walden invites you to attend Breakfast with Santa complete with holiday music and gifts for children on Saturday. December 14, 9 a.m. – 12 noon. Children and seniors eat FREE! All others - $5 donation. A Chair lift is available.

The Josephine-Louise Public Library sends the following news:

Don’t forget about the Hour of Code program with Rod Freeman, Thursday, December 5, 5:30 p.m. All ages are welcome and remember to bring your laptops or device. (Please note change of time).