Welcome to a new business in our area which is especially refreshing.  iSCREAM HV is an ice cream truck that has novelty ice cream treats and Italian ice. They will also go to parties, events and community gatherings. Good luck Phil Vurchio with the new venture. Phil is also the proprietor of Strada Grill at Scotts Corners.

How about this crazy weather! The Thursday Night Summer Concert series scheduled for August 20 with SureFire has been rescheduled or Friday, Sept.18. The August 27 concert with Follow Suit was also hampered by the weather and is being postponed to a later date to be announced. Happy that these great fun concerts are being extended into September.

The annual Tractor Parade in the Village of Montgomery will be held on September 5. The parade starts on Railroad Ave. at noon with the route winding through the Village and ending on Rt. 17K near Chambers Tractor Shop.

The farm show will be after the parade with tractor displays, farm exhibits, hit and miss engine displays, garden tractor pulls, vendors, activities for kids, food and more. The popular local band The Bunker Boys will be playing from 2 to 4 p.m.

For more call Skip Chambers at 845-234-5579.

Parking can be a problem on Montgomery Day, September 12. But don’t worry you can park in a safe secure spot for a nominal fee of $10 at Holy Name of Mary/Assumption Church parking lot. It is coordinated by the Knights of Columbus and it is a fundraiser! All proceeds will go to the Parish.

This year’s General Montgomery Day will have a new and improved layout of vendors, food, etc. and parade. Feeling lucky, there are still numbers available for the General Montgomery Day 2026 Crap Shoot. Message Tracey at Events25@yahoo.com.

The Montgomery Events Committee invites you to stay connected with them. Sign up for their monthly e-newsletter. E-mail: Events25@yahoo.com.

Mark your calendar for a special concert by well-known area musician Alex Prizgintas entitled “Bach to Rock on the Cello”. It will be held on Thursday September 3rd at 1 p.m. at the Village of Montgomery Senior Center. Come out Montgomery residents and friends and give Alex a warm welcome.

It’s pumpkin season a little early and you can create your own decoupage faux pumpkin at the Montgomery Senior center. Spend a relaxing afternoon on October 8 at 1 p.m. Enjoy a glass of apple cider (while supplies last) and all your tools, supplies and instructions are included for the cost of $40. Reservations must be made by October 1.

Call Jo-ann at 845-457-9367 to reserve your spot.

Enjoy a new class, Chair Pilates. Classes are Tuesdays Sept 22 and 29 and Oct. 6 and 13 at 10 a.m. at the Maybrook Senior Center. The cost is only $5.00, bring water and light weights, no floor exercises, no sign up. Sponsored by the Advisory Board for Senior Citizens, their phone number is 845-260-4475.

An Ice Cream Social with music by Maureen & James will be held on September 14. It will be from 1 to 3 pm at the Maybrook Senior Center. It is free, no sign up required..

They will be hosting a Wellness Fair on Thursday, October 22 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is free to all at the St. Mary’s Church Hall, 89 Union St. There will be community and health care agencies on hand. Light refreshments will be provided. Call 845-260-4475 for  more on this. They have many classes and events, check out their Facebook page or call them at the number above.

News from the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 521, Montgomery.

“This year our country celebrated its 250th Anniversary. To help in the celebration, the American Legion Post 521 Ladies Auxiliary and the children of Walden Elementary Schools SGA (Student Government Association) worked together to collect toiletries and clothing essentials for the veterans of Castle Point. The goal was to collect 250 items. We surpassed this number and collected 413 items. These items were then delivered to Castle Point before the July 4th Anniversary of our country. The men and women of Castle Point were greatly appreciative of such an incredibly large donation. It was a wonderful, honorable effort by all”. 

Also from the Auxiliary: there will be a Yard Sale at the American Legion Post on Saturday Oct. 3rd. More on this to come. The Post is located on Rt. 208 in Montgomery.

Attn: History buffs. A new group is forming in our area. Their first meeting will be at PBF Cafe on 94 Clinton St. in Montgomery on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 4 p.m. It is a new monthly book club dealing with the U.S. Revolutionary War era. All are welcome, for more info contact Dan Byam at 845-699-6719.

News from our Montgomery Free Library: Let’s give a big welcome to the Program Coordinator, Kate. She would like to announce that they will be starting up a monthly “craft” program, please sign up at the front desk as space is limited. An example of the craft will be posted online and at the library before each session. There are 3 sessions: children 3- 5 years old that will meet the first Friday of the month from 10:30 -11 a.m.

This features a story followed by a simple craft or activity. K-3rd grade students will meet the second Wednesday of the month from 4-5 p.m. This features a story and a themed craft. Students age 9 and older will meet the third Wednesday of the month from 4-5 and features a fun craft. 

Also on Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. there will be a Story Time with Lauren Comizio (Betsy’s daughter) for kids ages 3 and up. Do you know that September is National Library Card Sign-up month.  You can borrow books from other libraries in the same system as Montgomery Free Library if you have a library card.

In October they will be collecting donations for the Montgomery Food Pantry for the Great Give Back. It will be throughout the month of October. Please bring in donations during the open house. More on this to follow.

Are any of our local groups /organizations having a bus trip to Radio City Christmas Show that is not a shopping trip, just to see the show? I have people interested, let me know.

This year marks 25 years later as we remember the events of 9/11. It’s hard to believe that it’s been that long as for many it is still fresh as the year it happened. Take time to reflect, pray, and remember that day. 9/11 Never Forget.