Anita Vandermark
By Anita Vandermark
As I write this column I have been advised that the second floor of Village Hall will be closed from April 8 - 11. Please call 845-778-2177 for information. Apologies for any inconvenience while this necessary work is completed.
Walden Sunshine Society members send Happy Birthday wishes to Mary Ellen Whitmore on April 20th and Rebecca McNally on April 26.
Walden Senior Club members send Happy Birthday greetings to Mary Fontana on April 22; Janice Cornell on April 30 and Sue Ottovan on April 27.
Congratulations to Michael Holmes, Declan Reilly and Connor Stafford, Boy Scouts from Troop 31 -Montgomery-Walden on attaining their Eagle Scout awards at a Court of Honor Ceremony held at the Anita L. Vandermark Community Center on Sunday April 7.
Michael Holmes’s Eagle project was to clean, paint and repair the sign holder and the cupola for the Montgomery American Legion Post # 521. Through generous donations, he was able to place six flag poles around the American flagpole. The six poles and flags represent each branch of the U. S. Military.
Declan Reilly’s Eagle Project was at the Jacob T. Walden House, home of the Walden Historical Society. He oversaw the installation of a handicap ramp on the side door to the house, allowing much needed wheelchair access. His project included painting and cosmetic improvements to the columns and exterior doors, as well as planting flowers around the property, beautifying the grounds.
Connor Staffford’s Eagle Project was constructing an informational kiosk.
Connor spent a lot of time at Bradley Park playing sports and wanted to give something back to Bradley Park. The kiosk is a nice way for the community to post different events happening at the park and in the area.
Walden Community Council will meet on Wednesday, April 10 at the Josephine Louise Public Library at 6:30 p.m. to continue with plans for Walden’s 37th Annual Harvest Festival on September 28, 2024. For vendor information contact Debbie Robb at 845-706-1570. For sponsorship information please contact Mike Bliss at 845-778-2177 x1523.
All are invited to attend this meeting.
Time to prepare for the Village of Walden Yard sale scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. A great time to find many treasures.
Join the Walden Community Council on Saturday, April 20, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the John Howland Youth Center, 89 East Main Street, Walden for their annual Spring Bazaar. Many vendors! You will find great Mother’s Day gifts, 2 free door prizes, raffles and many basket raffles. For vendor information contact Debbie Robb at 845-706-1570.
Kristie Hall asks that you mark your calendars to support the following Hudson Valley St. Baldrick’s events: April 19 - Team Cillian”s Clan hosting “Millennium” Night at Airport Inn, 8 p.m., Montgomery, April 20 - Team Union House hosting “Music 4 Megan” at Union House Inn, Walden, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: April 27 - 17 Annual Hudson Valley Head Shaving Event at Walden Firehouse - 1:00 p.m.- raffles, 50/50; food, music and more.
On Saturday, April 20, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., there will be a Gently Used Clothing Bag Sale at the Walden Baptist Church, 38 Bank Street, Walden. There is extra parking behind the church.
On Sunday, April 21, 2 p.m. in the Bradley Room of the Walden Municipal Building the Historical Society of Walden & Wallkill Valley will present a talk by Mary Ellen Matise, Town of Montgomery Historian on “The Palatine migration to the Town of Montgomery.” Her talk will describe how the Palatines came to the Hudson Valley and how they settled in the Town of Montgomery in the early 1720s.This is a free event and open to the public.
The Josephine-Louise Public Library sends the following news:
The Library Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, April 15, 5 p.m. second floor Community Room. The public is welcome to attend.
The library’s Random Reads book club will meet on Tuesday, April 16, 6:30 p.m.
Learn how to make Fondant Roses for your cakes or pastries with Sharon Corallo on Thursday, April 18, 6:30 p.m. Please register ahead of time by calling the library at (845) 778-7621.All materials will be supplied.
Spring Toddler Time sessions will begin Tuesday, April 23, 10:30 a.m. and will run for six sessions. Please make sure to register ahead of time.
The Walden Chess Club will meet on Saturday, April 20, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens meets on Saturday, April 20 2 - 5 p.m.