Judi VanNosdall
By Judi Van Nosdall
The most wonder time of the year is approaching. No, not Christmas movies yet, back to school! The members of the Valley Central Scholarship Council are already planning events. Mark your calendars.
The first item is a Fall SAT Prep Course. The SATs are now all digital and preparation for the new format is encouraged. Registration is live on our website at VCSC1964.com.
There are 8 classes: 9/11, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26, 9/10,10/17, 10/24,10/30. They run from 5:45 to 8:15 pm. (First and last classes are on Wednesdays; all others are on Thursdays.) The cost is $300 which includes the text. Many colleges require students applying for their scholarships to submit SAT or ACT scores. The money spent on this course could lead to a big return. The registration ends on Sept. 10th or until the class is full.
The second item is the annual Duck Derby to be held on October 5th at the Montgomery Fire Department. The MFD members assisted last year when the Wallkill was running high and fast. They created a slide-type track and the MFD came to the rescue with their water truck. This year they will help them on their turf.
Both events are live on the website: vcsc1964.com.
I’m sad to say the Montgomery Summer Concert Series is nearing the end. Hey, Mayor Mike, how about more money in the budget next year to extend these great concerts into September? Next up is: August 22, the Sons of Hudson and August 29 Oxford Station performs. All concerts are held rain or shine on Thursday evenings from 6: 30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Clinton St. Bandstand. For more info call the Village Office (845) 457-9661.
Do you know that along with area car washes we also have a Dog Wash. Yes if your pooch is smelling a little funky take him or her to the Village of Montgomery Dog Park and Dog Wash located across from 60 Bachelor St. at Veterans Park. Cash only bills or coins, a $10.00 minimum. How about a Cat Bath?
August 31 is shaping up to be a busy day in the Village of Montgomery. The Montgomery Village Museum invites you to an Evening of Music in the Garden. It is presented by the Enchanted Winds Quartet. It is Saturday, August 31 from 4 - 6 p.m. at 142 Clinton St. Light refreshments will be available. For information please email historian@villageofmontgomery org. or call 845-457-7576.
Discover local history at the Village of Montgomery Museum. They are located at 142 Clinton St. Call 457-7576 or email: historian@villageofmongomery.org for more info.
Village of Montgomery invites everyone to the annual Tractor Parade and Farm Show. Join us on Saturday, August 31 as the tractor parade starts on Railroad Avenue at noon with the route winding through the Village of Montgomery. Parade will end on 17K, Montgomery near Chambers Tractor Shop. The farm show will begin immediately after the parade with tractor displays, farm exhibits, hit and miss engine displays, garden tractor pulls, other vendors, activities for kids, food, and more with the WRWD Road Crew on the scene. There will be a Chicken BBQ starting at 4:00 pm. The cost is $25 and can be purchased by calling 845-457-3453. The day will end with Square Dancing starting at 7:00 pm at the Montgomery Fire Department Pavilion. Music provided by Glory Bound Band and live calling by Joe Mediema. For more information on the day’s event, please call Skip Chambers at 845-234-5579. PARADE ROUTE: Railroad Ave, Senior Street, Rte. 211, Clinton Street, Wallkill Ave, and then crossing over Rte. 17 K to Chamber’s field.
Farmers Market Vouchers are available at the Montgomery Senior Center for anyone who qualifies.
Mark your calendar for the Oktoberfest Wedding of Freida & Fritz Show. This trip is on Thursday, October 24 at the Riverview Inn and the cost is $50 per person.
The Montgomery Senior Center has a new email address: Mary.MontgomerySeniorCenter@gmail.com
There is Medical And Shopping Transportation available. The Senior bus makes monthly scheduled trips outside the town and also makes two medical runs each month to any medical facility on Crystal Run Road in Middletown, Middletown Medical, Orange Radiology and Horton Hospital. For reservations, call the Transportation Department at (845) 457-2622 between the hours of 9 a.m. - 12 Noon, Monday through Friday. SUGGESTED DONATION IS $1 EACH WAY.
General Montgomery Day Committee announced that Paul Satkowski was selected as Grand Marshal for General Montgomery Day this year. Congrats, Paul. General Montgomery Day will be held on September 7. There will be the usual parade, vendors, food, fireworks. It is a nice family event. Just please do not bring your dogs and no skateboards or bikes. Take that from someone who almost got run into by one last year. There are numerous law enforcement members around, this really needs to be enforced.
Nason -Jennings engagement announced
Alexis Nason the daughter of Kristin & Scott Nason of Saco Maine became engaged to Brett Jennings the son of Sue & Mike Jennings of Montgomery on May 19 at The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel in Kennebunkport Maine.
The couple are planning an August 2026 wedding in Massachusetts. Brett & Lexi met at Assumption College in Worcester, Mass.
Brett is a project Director for BluSky. Lexi is a PA and working at Mass General in Boston.
Congratulations to the bride and groom to be and their families.