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Knights of Columbus to host MLK Day Blood Drive

By Judi Van Nosdall
Posted 1/16/25

A Martin Luther King Day Blood Drive will be held  on January 20, 2025. The Knights of Columbus in conjunction with the New York Blood Center will be hosting an annual  Blood Drive in the …

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Knights of Columbus to host MLK Day Blood Drive

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A Martin Luther King Day Blood Drive will be held  on January 20, 2025. The Knights of Columbus in conjunction with the New York Blood Center will be hosting an annual  Blood Drive in the Holy Name of Mary Church Hall from 1:30 to 7:30 p.m. This is a milestone event as they celebrate their 100th Blood Drive.  Their goal is  to collect 100 pints and break the previous record of 85. Help them out and give the gift of life.
 
The annual Dine for Dollars fundraiser is happening from Monday Feb. 3rd to Sunday Feb. 9th. Each day one participating restaurant will donate a portion of the days proceeds to the Town of Montgomery Food Pantry.

Looking for restaurants to participate; email: thebcgm@gmail.com by Jan. 19 to be included for the Dine for Dollars schedule.
 
The Town of Montgomery REV War 250 Committee invites you to join in a monthly Roundtable Discussion Group. This month they will meet on Sunday Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. at the Montgomery Book Exchange, 84 Clinton St., Montgomery.

Preparations are being made for the 2025 St. Pat’s Ramble. The committee is looking for any local businesses interested in being a sponsor. Parade date is Saturday, March 22. There are different levels of sponsorship. email Amymckenna8@gmail.com.

Now this sounds like fun and you can learn a new skill. Come to a Crochet Class on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 10 a.m. It will be sponsored by our friends  at the PBF Cafe at 94 Clinton St., Montgomery. Registration is only $10 per person which covers all materials and includes a soft drink. Phone is 769-7015, pbfcafe.com. 

The Valley Central High School PTSA is collecting winter clothing this year. They are looking for donations of new or gently used winter jackets,  gloves, hats, boots, and other winter gear that will be donated to local shelters. Drop off locations are at the VC High School, VC Central Office and the lobby of the  town hall. Items will be accepted thru January 31.
 
 The Spring Digital SAT Prep Course is sponsored by Valley Central Scholarship Council.  All of the specific information is on the flyer.  Interested students/parents can go to vcsc1964.com.

There will be a Paint & Sip Fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 1 to benefit the Walden Humane Society. It will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wallkill River Center for the Arts, 232 Ward St., Montgomery. Contact 845-778-5115 for more on this and other events coming up.

From the Senior Center Advisory Board : Please check out the January 2025 calendar posted on their Facebook page to see the schedule of classes and events. Upcoming are: 

Miss Claire’s Kindermusik, Grand Friends on Friday, Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. Free interactive musical experience at Miss Claire’s Music Cupboard, 8 Factory St. Montgomery. 

Zumba Class with Paula every Tuesday 11-noon. Beginning Feb. 4th, cost is $5.00 pp. at the Maybrook Senior Center, 2 Senior Way, Maybrook.

The Book Club is currently reading The Mad Girls of New York by Maya Rodale. They meet at the Wallkill River Center for the Arts, 232 Ward St. Everyone is welcome! Please call 845-260-4475 for any info on the above events. 

I just finished reading Dinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy Lenz.  Many of you will recognize her as an actress on the popular One Tree Hill series and many Hallmark movies. At times I found it hard to put down as she chronicles her 10 years in a cult and finally trying to break free.  As a fan of true stories/biographies I really enjoyed this.