Walden welcomes the Sweeter than Sweet Cupcakes Bakery located at 41 Main Street, Walden!

The owner, Lindsay Knapp is a self-taught baker who baked at home for years. After receiving encouragement from family and friends Lindsay decided to open her bakery. The shop is open Wednesday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and is closed on Monday and Tuesday.

On opening day she sold 30 dozen cupcakes. She can make any cupcake into a cake! She offers all types of cupcakes, sweet butter pecan, strawberry crunch, s’mores, Reeses cupcakes, strawberry lemonade and many more.

Why not check it out for yourself or give Lindsay a call at 845-394-4607 or visit the bakery on Facebook.

I want to take this opportunity to send a sincere thank you to the Walden Sunshine Society, a good neighbor organization organized by Mary Knapp Hill, a Walden woman. Her daughter Margaret Hill Millspaugh, was a charter member.

This month marks 112 years women have been outstanding volunteers in this organization. Through the years they have performed a variety of services. Currently the most valued contribution to the community is their inventory of medical equipment. Walkers, wheel chairs, crutches, canes, knee walkers, potty chairs, shower benches, rollators are loaned free of charge for a three month period, to those in need.

The Sunshine Society currently meets at the Walden Municipal Building - Community Room the first Tuesday of each month from September through June. New members are encouraged to attend. Residents will find in the Walden Sunshine Society an opportunity to help those in their Community.

For information call Anita - 778-7772; Sue - 778-3532; Becky - 527-1221 or Ginny - 778-3532.

The Walden Rotary Club, family and friends send greetings to two special couples who will celebrate their wedding Anniversaries on February 23. Happy Anniversary to Mike and Tara Bliss and Bob and Rita Santo. Best wishes for all life’s best as they celebrate this special day!

Remember to stop at the Walden Humane Society, 2489 Albany Post Road, Walden on Thursday, February 17, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Don’t miss out on a great indoor yard sale and the many items to choose from. All purchases benefit the care of the animals at the shelter.

Also a good time to visit the animals and bring a donation of food, litter, old towels or cleaning supplies. Need information? Call the shelter at 778-5115.

Village of Walden offices are closed on Monday, February 21 in observance of President’s Day!

The Walden Jewish Community Center/Congregation Beth Hillel continues its 2022 educational, cultural and recreational calendar of events, open to the entire Orange County Jewish community at no charge. Most of the events are presented on Zoom and will be interactive, allowing for audience participation. On Sunday, February 27 at noon you will be feted to Spine Lengthening Flow Yoga with Rachael Garry.

To receive the Zoom link for specific sessions, leave a message on the congregation voice mail at 845-778-7374 or email mchasek@gmail.com. The congregation is looking forward to community participation in these classes and events.

M. P. B. Knights of Columbus members are looking forward to cooking your meal on Fridays during the Lenten season, beginning March 4. All meals are $8 and take out only. Details will be listed in next week’s column.

The Valley Central School District will soon begin accepting Kindergarten Registration for the 2022-23 school year. Only children who will be five years old on or before December 1, 2022 will be enrolled for the upcoming school year.

Registration packets will be mailed in February. If you have an eligible child, please call your local elementary school as soon as possible to have your child’s name added to the mailing list. Current V.C. Universal Pre-K students DO NOT need to re-enroll, but should notify the District if they will not be attending in September. For additional information, contact your local elementary school or Janine Maridou, Central Registrar at (845) 457-2400, ext. 18130.

The Josephine-Louise Public Library sends the following news:
Have you stopped in for our Lantern Festival Craft Take & Make yet? There are still some kits available for the little ones.

Registration has started for Miss Julie’s Baby Rhyme Time, to be held every Thursday morning through March, 10:30 a.m. for babies to age 3.

Toddler Time for ages 3 years and up is taking place on Tuesday mornings, 10:30 a.m. through March 15.

Go “Old School” and pick up a kit to make a game or two, to play while enjoying the winter Olympics! Each week a different game will be available. (One kit per family, please), Call the Children’s Desk to reserve one today - (845) 778-7621.

The Family Book Club will meet Thursday, February 24, 4:30 p.m. The Wild Robot by Peter Brown may be picked up at the library before the group meets.
The Library will be closed for Presidents Day on Monday, February 21.