Tammy Ruggeri
By Tammy Ruggeri
Calling all children with cancer or sickle cell disease, and their siblings! The Lions Club invites you to a fun-filled day at the farm. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., enjoy feeding miniature animals like goats, sheep, ponies, and pigs. Visit the ducks, donkeys, and other animals, brush a pony, and pick a colored egg to take home from the chicken coop.
Join us at Madi’s Way to stuff a bear. Each bear comes with stuffing, a red heart, a birth certificate, a T-shirt, and zips up to take home as a memory of your day! Enjoy freshly popped popcorn, cotton candy, ice cream, and much more!
Dates: July 14 (rain date: July 21), August 4 (rain date: August 11), September 15 (rain date: September 22), and October 13.
Contact Barbara Gavin, Childhood Cancer Awareness Chair, at 845-256-7055 and leave a message.
Marlboro Free Library Summer Reading Activities
Dive into summer reading with activities for all ages!
Kids: Pick up a Summer Reading Road Map at the circulation desk. For every book read or listened to, color in a badge. Complete your road map and return it to the library by September 1 to receive a prize!
Teens: Check out an item from the library and receive a Teen Summer Scratch-Off. Scratch to reveal if you’re a winner and choose a prize! All losing scratch-offs will be entered into a raffle for a grand prize.
Adults: Pick up a Summer Reading Game Board at the circulation desk or download one at marlborolibrary.org. Return your game board by September 1 to enter a raffle for a reading-themed prize. The more activities you complete, the more entries you’ll gain!
For more information, visit marlborolibrary.org.
Hook & Needle: Knitting & Crocheting Group
Join us at the Marlboro Free Library for an informal meetup on select Mondays from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Knitting and crocheting enthusiasts can socialize, share tips, and work on projects together. This is a self-led group; guided instructions and supplies will not be provided.
Weekly Recipe
Double Chocolate Coca-Cola Cake
Ingredients:
• 1 cup Coca-Cola (not diet)
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 stick butter
• 3 tablespoons cocoa
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
Frosting:
• 1 stick butter
• 3 tablespoons cocoa
• 6 tablespoons cream or milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 3/4 cups confectioner’s sugar
Directions:
1 In a saucepan, mix Coca-Cola, oil, butter, and cocoa, and bring to a boil.
2 In another bowl, combine the sugar, flour, and salt. Pour the boiling Cola mixture over the flour mixture and beat well.
3 Add the eggs, buttermilk, soda, and vanilla and beat well.
4 Pour mixture into a greased and floured 13 x 9-inch baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove the pan and cool for about 10 minutes before frosting.
Frosting:
1. In a saucepan, combine the butter, cocoa, and milk. Heat until the butter melts.
2. Beat in the remaining ingredients and spread on the cake while it is still warm. Enjoy!
Ongoing Events and Reminders
Concerts in the Park
• Date: Friday, July 12, 2023
• Music Starts: 6:30 p.m.
• Featuring: Dylan Doyle with opener Rae
• Note: No vehicles will be allowed to park on the grass by the bandstand. Bring your own chairs and blankets. Park opens at 6 p.m.
ET2VET Coffee Hour
• When: Fridays, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
• Location: Marlboro Library community room
MFL Walking Club
• Dates: July 10 & 24, August 7 & 21
• Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Happy Birthday: Anthony Bishop, Jennifer Eichler, Alyssa D’Adamo, Ashley Laffey, Alyssa Macario, William Werba, Angela Gattuso, Michael Phelan.
Happy Anniversary: Mr. & Mrs. James Mannese, Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Longobardi, Mr. & Mrs., Charles Restko
As always, if you have events, announcements, recipes, or pictures to share, email Tammy at telltammy123@gmail.com or call 845-430-4394.