In support of our local Police Department and to show respect and gratitude for the protection we receive from these officers, the Walden Community Council has available for a $5 donation “Support Your Local Police department” decals. When placed on a car window, these decals are designed to be durable for five years.
For information call Jean at 778-1602 or Anita at 778-7772.

Walden Rotary Club members, family and friends send Happy Birthday wishes to Bob Santo on October 18 and to John Revella on October 20.
Thank you for all you do for this great organization. Enjoy your special day!

The Town of Montgomery Senior Independence Project will hold their Free Senior Resource Day program today, October 16, 2 - 4 p.m. at Montgomery Town Hall, 110 Bracken Road.
Presentations include: “Fire Safety for Seniors” by Pete Wolven CYA Fire, Inc.; “How to Protect Yourself” by Tracy Wager. Adult Protective Services; “New Early Voting Rules” by Orange county Election Commissioners Louise Vandermark and David C. Green. Catherine Lewis from Access Physical Therapy and Wellness, will be on hand to tell about Montgomery Access. Goody bags, refreshments and door prizes too! See you all there!

Please visit the Jacob T. Walden House, 34 North Montgomery Street tonight, October 16, 7:30 p.m. Railroad Historian, Bob Earle is guest speaker.
Everyone is invited to attend and learn about the birth in 1866 of the Wallkill Valley Railroad and how it later consolidated with the N. Y. Central Railroad. This program is not to be missed. For info, call Anita at 778-7772.

The Walden Humane Society, 2489 Albany Post Road, Walden will hold an indoor yard sale on Thursday, October 17, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Come out and find many special treasures. All proceeds benefit the care of the animals at the shelter.
For information call 778-5115.

Community Members of Walden are conducting a Gas Card Drive for the family of Tawanna Pizzaro.
Tawanna suffered a severe stroke in August and is currently in a long term acute care facility in Rockland County. The committee’s aim is to provide gas money to offset the family’s ongoing medical costs and show community support during this difficult time. The family visits Tawanna every day.
To donate, drop off gas cards by October 18 to Orange County Rural Development Advisory Corp., 3 North Street, Walden or call 845-820-3870 for pick up or information.

Be reminded Walden’s Village Wide Yard Sale is scheduled for Saturday, October 19. You will find many attic treasures. Bulk pick up can go curbside on Sunday. October 20.

Dawn’s Dream Team’s Paint and Sip Party at Walden VFW, 4-8 Oak Street, is also on Saturday October 19, 1 – 4 p.m. $30 Per Person. Proceeds are donated to Relay for Life Cancer fund.
Make your reservation by calling 778-5622 after 5 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday.

Walden will hold its 1st Annual Trunk or Treat Event at Bradley Park, 48 Albany Avenue on Saturday, October 19, 5:30 p.m. Register your car to get a spot!
Get registration forms on Villageofwalden.org. Only 95 spots available for trunk or treat (parking area in front of the Tennis Courts). Halloween Parade & Costume Contest at 5:45 p.m. For information call 778-2177 x1524.
Trick or Treat in the Village is October 31, 6 – 8 p.m.

Will Spay Pets Auction and Raffle will be held at the Maybrook Senior Center, Veteran’s Memorial Park, Maybrook on Sunday, October 20, 1 – 5 p.m. $15 admission includes lunch. Reserve your seat now by calling (845) 857-7657.
You will find Silent, Live auction, raffles, 50/50. Also Art, antiques, show tickets, gift tickets as well as a 26”snow thrower donated by Joe’s Small Engine of Pine Bush.

The Walden Community Council will hold a “Candidates’ Night” on Monday, October 21, 6:30 p.m. at the Maybrook Senior Center, Route 208, 2 Senior Way, Maybrook for all candidates running in the Town of Montgomery election.
All Town of Montgomery residents are encouraged to attend. This forum is being presented to allow each candidate the opportunity to tell the community about themselves, discuss election platforms and answer questions regarding Town issues. It is non-partisan in process and does not endorse any individual candidate.

Walden Sunshine Society members are looking to their annual visit to the Montgomery Nursing Home on October 23 at 1:30 p.m. In addition to homemade treats, and great guitar music by Kevin Cronin, friendship and good cheer will be provided.
If you would like to join in, call Sue at 778-3532.

Reservations must be made by October 25 for the Walden Rotary Club Dinner recognizing Police Chief Jeffry Holmes for his dedicated service to our community.
A Service-Above Self Dinner will be held at Colden Manor at Spruce Lodge on Friday November 1. Cost $50 per person.
Make checks payable to Walden Rotary Club and mail to the Club at P. O. Box, Walden, N. Y. 12586. Menu choice: Prime Rib; Chicken Cordon Bleu or Lump Crab Cakes. Includes beer/wine/soda during social hour.
For information, email Mebbliss43@gmail.com.

The Josephine-Louise Public Library sends the following news:
The After School Book Club with Mrs. Balogh will be held on Thursday, October 17, 4:30 p.m. for “The Luck Uglies” by Paul Durham. Copies of the book are available at the Children’s Desk.
The Mystery Book Club will met on Thursday, October 24, 6:30 p.m. The book that will be discussed is “Death Comes to Pemberley” by P. D. James. Copies of the book are now available at the Main Circulation Desk. Join them for a lively discussion.
Something’s brewing in the library! Join us for “Witch’s Cauldron Button Craft” on Thursday, October 24, 6:30 p.m. Conjure up your own cauldron filled with a button brew and cottony smoke. We’ll provide all the supplies needed for this fun and easy craft...just bring your creativity!