Anita Vandermark
By Anita Vanermark
So happy to share good news with you! The Rev. Nicole R. Hanley has been called by St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Walden and St. Francis of Assisi Chapel, Montgomery to be their Priest-in-Charge.
She was born in Syracuse, N. Y. and after college moved to the Bronx where she worked in publishing. She is a graduate of The Episcopal Divinity School at Union Theological Seminary.
Rev. Hanley will be ordained into the priesthood on September 24 at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine in New York City. Her first Eucharist will be celebrated at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, Walden on Sunday, September 25 at 10 a.m. All are invited to attend. Please extend a warm welcome to Rev. Hanley.
Rev. Hanley also sends word that St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church and St. Francis of Assisi Chapel will host a Pet Blessing on October 2 at 2 p.m. on the lawn of St. Assisi Episcopal Chapel (74 Wallkill Avenue), Montgomery. Pets and their humans are invited to come for a blessing by The Rev. Hanley at 2 - 3 p.m. Treats for pets and their humans, as well as a certificate of blessing, will be provided. The Walden Humane Society and local animal supporters will also attend.
Family and friends send congratulations to Brian and Becky Maher on the birth of their son, Benjamin Willliam Maher, born at St. Anthony’s Community Hospital on September 2. Daughters Mia and Isla are ready for babysitting duties!.
Walden Rotary Club members send Happy Anniversary wishes to Ken and Diane Schliphack. They will celebrate their special day on September 24. They are wished all life’s best.
The Walden Humane Society, 2489 Albany Post Road, Walden will hold their next indoor yard sale on Saturday, October 1, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. All purchases benefit the care of the animals at the shelter. Please also bring a donation of food, litter, old towels, bleach and cleaning supplies. Need information? Call the shelter at 845-778-7115.
Walden’s Recreation and Parks Dept. and Walden Community Council will host a Walden Harvest Fest Kickoff Family Movie Night on Friday, September 23, 7:30 p.m. at Wooster Grove Memorial Park, 89 E. Main Street. Bring your blanket or chairs to view “Minions - The Rise of Gru”. For more information call (845) 778-2177 X 1524.
Don’t miss Walden’s 35th Annual Harvest Fest on September 24, 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. at Bradley Park You will find many vendors, live music, great food, Angry Orchard’s Garden, Orange County Sheriff’s Office Child ID, Blood Drive, Bounce houses, frog jumping contest, treasure chest and much more. They will also host the 2nd Annual Cutest Dog and Best Costume Contest.
Preregistration is recommended. Each winner will receive a trophy, a dog goodie bag and a gift card to Pet Smart to further spoil their furry friend. There will be multiple pet raffle baskets and a prize wheel with gift certificates from local businesses. Please also bring an item to donate - dog and cat food, litter, bleach detergent, paper towels, etc. for the Walden Humane Society.
Participants entering the Apple Pie Contest at the Walden Harvest Fest on September 24, should be reminded: One entry per person of 1 (one) whole 8” - 10” Apple Pie. Entries must be delivered to the concession stand at Bradley Park starting at 11:30 a.m. and no later than 12 p.m. Include a card with your first and last name and contact number with a copy of the recipe.
Winners will be announced at 2:00 p.m. For information call Deborah Robb at 845-706-1570.
Jean Winum sends word that Catholic Conversations will meet on Thursday, September 29 at 7 p.m. in Father Sullivan Hall, downstairs from Most Precious Blood Church. Topic for the evening is “Why Do We Believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior”. Please join us - no need to call ahead. For more information call Larry and Jean Winum at 845-778-1602.
Please mark your calendar to participate in the Dining for Dollars fundraiser at Franco’s Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant, 4 Oak Street on Tuesday, September 27, 5 - 9 p.m. Franco will donate 20% of your meal purchase to the Walden Historical Society. A required coupon is available on line and at the Josephine-Louise Public Library. Thank you in advance for participating.
The Walden Community Council will host a Fall window display contest for Village of Walden businesses. All Village of Walden businesses are invited to participate. Prizes will be awarded for the “Best Fall Theme” window indoor/outdoor display. Please have your windows or storefronts decorated by October 15. The displays will be judged the week of October 17.
Winners will be announced on October 24. Please RSVP Sandy Magill at (845) 401-2795 or Sue VanDuyne at (845)-778-3532 to participate.
Josephine-Louise Public Library sends the following news:
The library will once again participate in New York State’s The Great Give Back on October 15, 2022. The Great Give Back provides opportunities for library patrons to participate in service-oriented projects. The library will be supporting the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital and The Washbourne House. A flier listing the items needed may be found at the Main Circulation desk. Items will be collected during the months of September and October.
A reminder that plans for Fall Story Time and Baby Rhyme Time are in progress. Call the library at (845) 778-7621 for more information.
Join Anna Pupo, owner of PBF Cafe, on Thursday, September 22, 6:30 p.m. for“Mac n’ Cheese night! Anna will offer fun recipes, tips and - Mac n’ Cheese! This program will take place at her cafe, across the street from the library. Questions? Call us - and make sure to register!