Walden welcomes the Orange County Bagel bakery, a family owned business with four locations, the latest being located at 76 Oak Street at the Thruway Shopping Plaza. Dine in or take out.
The business is opened 7 days per week, Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and weekends 6 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. The grill closes daily at 2 p.m. All bagels are made fresh daily at their Middletown store and shipped to each of their stores by 5:30 a.m. each morning. The store carries 16+variations of bagels that can be served with a number of different cream cheese spreads or used as an option for their many sandwich offerings. Their menu is extensive with a number of breakfast and lunch sandwiches. You will find a salad bar where you can choose from a variety of greens and many salad items as well as chicken, tuna or egg salad.
They are very proud of their special catering menu and specialize in catering breakfast and lunch business meetings and private events at residences. The Walden store is unique in that you can call ahead and pick up your order at their drive-up window. Their menu is on their website: OCBagel.com. Telephone (845) 713-4653.
Also enjoy free WiFi and 70” TV while enjoying great food!
Walden Sunshine members send Happy Birthday greetings to Julie Bagnarol who will celebrate her birthday on March 19. Thank you Julie for all you do for the Walden Sunshine Society.

“Catholic Conversations” will continue at Most Precious Blood Parish House, 71 Maple Street tonight, March 18 at 7 p.m. The topic chosen for discussion is angels, their biblical history and their place in our lives today. You are invited to join the group with your thoughts and questions. More information? Please call Larry and Jean Winum at 778-1602.

Most Precious Blood Knights of Columbus will cook for you on Fridays during the Lenten Season. Please call 778-6664 and leave a message to reserve your order no later than Thursday evening for Friday pick-up. The menu for Friday, March 20 is 2 Battered Cod Fillets; French Fries; Vegetable; Biscuit and Cookie. All meals are $8 each and take out only. Pick up at MPB Father Sullivan Hall Fridays, 5 – 6 p.m.

The Walden Humane Society, 2489 Albany Post Road, has been closed to the public since March 14 and will reopen April 1, 2020. The shelter is conforming to the closing of other businesses, schools and public offices throughout the County. Their next scheduled yard sale will be held on Saturday, April 4, 9 a. m. – 3 p.m. All your furry friends will be looking for you too. Perhaps you could bring some wet or dry dog or cat food with you. For information call 778-5115.

Be reminded, 2020 Village of Walden Election Day is today, March 18, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., 3rd Floor, Walden Municipal Building. Candidates John Ramos, Cheryl Baker and Willie Carley are running for 3 open Trustee positions for a 2 year term. Your vote is important.

Kristie Hall sends word that the main head shaving event for St. Baldricks scheduled for March 28 at the Walden Firehouse has been postponed due to Co-Vid19. The new date will be announced at a future time. However, she was happy to report that the Quarter auction was a great success and $6116.07 was raised.
Music 4 Meghan was also a great success. Team Union House raised $4300. Matt Dunne had his head shaved during Music 4 Meghan and raised $600 on the spot. Kudos to all who participated.

The Josephine-Louise Public Library sends the following news:

The Walden Savings Bank and the Josephine-Louise Public Library will present “Frauds, Schemes and Scams” on Monday, March 30, 1 p.m. Please attend this very important program that will help us navigate around (and away) from fraudulent phone calls,scare tactics and what to do if this happens to you.
Presenters will include Jenna Frey, Walden Savings Bank Manager for the Walden Branch, and John Ramos who will offer his area of expertise as investigator and former NYS Trooper. This program is open to everyone and will be held on the third floor of the Municipal Building. Refreshments served.
The library will suspend programs through March 28 in response to health issues. We will reassess programming after March 30. We will do our best to keep other services available.