Congratulation to the Walden Rotary Club on their 90 years of being of service to the Town of Montgomery and the Villages of Walden, Montgomery and Maybrook.
Every month their club members and friends transport 2,000 – 8,000 pounds of food from the Food Bank of the Hudson valley to the Montgomery Food Pantry to help keep the cost down.
Over the years the club has funded and helps install many major projects – lamp posts in the Village of Montgomery; the stage at the Maybrook Senior Center; the bandstand at Wooster Grove Memorial Park; a large freezer at Montgomery Food Pantry.
The Club also donates dictionaries to every 3rd grader in the Valley Central School District, awards scholarships to graduating students, gives away hundreds of backpacks stuffed with school supplies, and sponsors the VCHS Interact Club and youth attendance at leadership training programs.
The club supports the local libraries, local Scout Troops, Back Pack Snack Attack, Big Brother Big Sister of Orange County, Hudson Valley Honor Flight, the Salvation Army and many others.

On July 22, the 6th Annual Walden Rotary Golf Classic was held at the Otterkill Country Club
More than 100 golfers participated and over 100 businesses sponsored the event. Preliminary numbers point to over $16,500 being raised! These funds will help Walden Rotary club to continue their mission which is service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill and peace through our fellowship of business, professional and community leaders.
If you are interested in finding out more information, please attend a meeting. The meetings are held at Colden Manor (Spruce Lodge), every Monday starting at 12:15 p.m.
Belated birthday wishes to a very special young man, Logan Hickey, son of Scott and Kristine Hickey. On August 6 Logan celebrated his 12th . Hope your birthday was the best ever!

Two special people at Walden P. D. will celebrate their birthdays on August 8. Dispatcher Kathleen Terwilliger McClintock and Officer Robert Reynolds will receive many greetings. I wish them all life’s best too!

On August 11, Walden Sunshine Society member, Pat Eisley will celebrate her Birthday. Family and friends are ready to join in the celebration!

It’s Wednesday, and we are all looking forward to attending the Music in the Grove Free Concert tonight at Wooster Memorial Grove Park, 89 East Main Street at 6:30 p.m. The Feds are ready to perform.
Any questions call 778-7621 or visit villageofwalden.org.

Tsechen Kunchab Ling Temple, 12 Edmunds Lane, Walden will hold a Mommy and Me event titled “Kids’ Kindness Klub” for pre school children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers. It is a program to help children practice kindness by caring for animals, hearing stories of compassion and learning short simple meditations to calm the mind and heart.
Bring a fruit, a flower or $1 bill.
The next program will be held today August 7 and continue every Wednesday until October 16, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Call 778-0113 or email outreach@sakyatemple.org for information.

The Walden Humane Society at 2489 Albany Post Road, Walden invites you to participate in their indoor yard sale on Thursday, August 15, 9 a.m – 3 p.m. Many new items are for sale. All proceeds benefit the care of the animals at the shelter. Please also continue to support this great organization.
For information call 778-5115.

Walden Community Council members and guests will meet on Thursday, August 15, 6 p.m. at the James W. Olley Community Park, 97 Sherman Avenue for their annual picnic. Members are reminded to bring a covered dish to share. Questions – call Sue at 778-3532.

On Saturday, August 17, 8 p.m., the Village of Walden Recreation and Parks Dept. has scheduled a free movie at Wooster Grove Memorial Park. Bring the whole family, a comfortable chair or blanket and snacks to see “How to Train your Dragon, The Hidden World”.

Please come out and join the Sons of Amvets on Sunday, August 18 for a delicious breakfast. Serving from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the VFW/Amvets Post 2946, 4 – 8 Oak Street, Walden. On the menu you will find eggs, pancakes, sausage, bacon, chorizo skillet, hash browns, coffee, juice and milk. Adults – $10; Children $5 (6 – 12); children 5 and under free. Take out orders available.

The Josephine-Louise Public Library sends the following news:
Reminder: The library together with Tsechen Kunchab Ling Temple will present the documentary “The Saltmen of Tibet” tomorrow evening, August 6, 6 p.m. the film will be introduced by Professor Karl Ryavec, author of The Historical Atlas of Tibet. After the film we will hear from Caravaneer Thupa Lugru. He will answer audience questions about his experience leading animal pack trains through the snowy Himalayan Mountains.
There will also be a Gallery Exhibition: Journeying the Silk Road in Tibet – August 8 – August 11, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day at the Tibetan and Himalayan Cultural Center at Tsechen Kunchab Ling Temple, 12 Edmunds Lane. Please join us for this very special event. Not to be missed!
The Summer Stamping Craft with Debbie LaRocca will be held Thursday, August 8, 6:30 p.m., second floor Community Room.
The Art For Kids series with Mrs. Balogh will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 4:30 p.m.
The American Sign Language Class will be held on Saturday. August 17, 11 a.m. – noon.