Great Race returns to Montgomery
The Hemmings Motor News Great Race, a national automobile rally over 40 years old, will make its second-ever pit stop in the Village of Montgomery next Thursday, June 27 at 11:30 a.m. on Clinton Street, where residents can marvel at 120 vehicles spanning several decades and meet their drivers.
The event is known for showcasing antique cars, the oldest ones dating back to 1912. This year’s race will feature a 1912 Haynes, a 1913 Chevrolet, and a 1916 Hudson.
Previously, the Village of Montgomery hosted a stop during the 2022 Great Race, impressing Hemmings Motor News so much that the company offered the community another opportunity to host this year.
Considering that each Great Race features a different course from the last, drivers will rarely visit the same stops between years, making the village an exceptional case.
Once the contestants reach Clinton Street, they will take a break, enjoy lunch, and engage with residents for several hours. The event will be free and everyone is encouraged to visit and say hi to the racers; children may also have the chance to hop into the cars and check them out in the front seat.
Wallkill Public Library launches Summer Reading Program
The Wallkill Public Library is gearing up for its annual Summer Reading Program, inviting children ages 12 and under to embark on an exciting literary journey. This year’s theme, “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” promises a variety of engaging and adventurous activities designed to keep kids entertained and motivated to read throughout the summer.
The program kicks off on June 26 and runs through July 31, featuring a series of themed events and activities aimed at fostering a love for reading. To participate in these programs, parents and guardians can register their children by checking out the library’s event calendar at wallkillpubliclibrary.org
In addition to the scheduled programs, the library is also running a reading challenge to encourage continuous reading until August 27.
Reading challenge packets and program brochures are available at the library and on the library’s website at wallkillpubliclibrary.org.
For more information, contact the Wallkill Public Library at 845-895-3707 or visit the library at 7 Bona Ventura Ave, Wallkill
Town of Wallkill to host
annual blood drive
The Town of Wallkill will host its Annual Celebrate Life Blood Drive on Friday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Town Hall, located at 99 Tower Drive, Middletown.
With blood donation more critical now than ever, organizers are urging residents to participate. All donors are required to pre-register and will be assigned a specific timeframe to arrive.
To pre-register, visit: donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/315508.
“We need your donation more than ever,” said Lou Ingrassia, superintendent of the Department of Public Works. “Thank you, and we hope to see you there.”
Maybrook celebration is Friday
Maybrook’s Kick-Off the 4th of July Celebration is set for Fri., June 28. Festivities begin 6 p.m., with live music and food. The event ends with fireworks at 10 p.m.
Upcoming events at the
Walden Library
Our July calendar is available with plenty of programs planned at the library! Have you signed up yet? The Walden Knights Chess Club will meet on Saturday, July 6, 11am - 1pm. Dungeons and Dragons will meet that afternoon, 2 - 5 pm.
Charlotte, the Tail Waggin’ Tutor, will visit the library on Monday, July 8, 5:30 p.m.
The Teens will also meet on Monday, July 8, 6:00 p.m. for an “Adventure in Tie Dyes”. All materials will be provided.
Toddler Time for ages 2 1/2 - 5 years, will meet on Tuesday mornings, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday afternoons will be reserved for ages 7 - 11 years, 2:00 p.m. Wednesday afternoons will hold sessions for ages 4 - 6 years, 2:00 p.m. Baby Rhyme Time for babies to 3 years, will be held Thursday mornings, 10:30 p.m.
Christine Adams will join us for her popular Felting Class on Tuesday, July 9, 6p.m., and will feature an “Adventurous” craft!
Get ready for the library’s first “Escape Room Adventure: Escape from the Tomb” on Thursday, July 11, 5:30 p.m. for Teens.
The next Music in the Grove concert will feature Axiom Project on Wednesday, July 10, 6:30 p.m. The concerts are sponsored by Walden Community Council, Village of Walden Recreation Department, and the Josephine-Louise Public Library. For information or weather-related questions about the concerts, please call the library at (845)778-7621.
The Library Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, July 8, 5: p.m. All are welcome to attend.
The Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in celebration of Independence Day.