THINGS tO DO THIS WEEK & NEXt!

THIS WEEKENd

October 16-18

COMEDY Of MENAcE

Nobel Laureate Harold Pinter’s play The Dumb Waiter at the Lake Carmel Cultural Center, 640 Route 52, for three performances, Friday through Sunday, October 16-18

Friday and Saturday at 8pm, the Sunday performance is at 3 p.m. General admission for the intimate 50-seat theatre is $12 with a $2 discount to AotL members. Tickets may be purchased via a secure server at www.artsonthelake. org. Reservations may be made at: rsvp@artsonthelake.org. or by calling Arts on the Lake at (845) 228-2685.

Saturday, October 17

HUMAN SOcIETY FUNDRAISER

Putnam Humane Society presents an All You Can Eat Breakfast, sponsored by Chili's. Chili's Restaurant, Rt. 6, Baldwin Place. Pancakes, bacon, fruit, milk, tea, coffee. 10/17 from 8am-10am. $8 adults/ $5 children under 12. 100% of proceeds goes to PHS. 50/50 raffle and door prizes.

NRA COURSE

Successful completion of this national course is a basic requirement prior to applying for a state handgun permit in Connecticut, New York and most other states. Students will learn about pistol parts and operation, ammunition, gun safety principals, shooting fundamentals and an overview of highlighted CT General Statute firearm laws. A national written examination and a live-fire range qualification is conducted at each program. A certificate is provided to each student upon successful completion. Seating is limited. For more information on these or future classes call (203) 947-4327; email Learnsafety@gmail.com or on the web at www.hflearnsafety.com

JEwELRY EXcHANGE

Temple Beth Elohim will hold a Jewelry Exchange on Sunday, Oct. 18, from 8:30am to noon in the Temple library. Cash will be paid for gold, platinum, silver and diamond jewelry and coins. Free appraisals will be offered with no obligation by a licensed and bonded professional. Temple Beth Elohim is located at 31 Mt. Ebo Rd. North in Brewster, N.Y. For directions

call (845) 279-4585, ext. 1. For more

information contact Nicole Franklin,

LAND TRUST HIkING

franklindesign@att.net

Meet at the Fair Street parking

area. If the Fred Dill parking area is full, park in the Carmel High School parking lot and walk down to the park entrance. Putnam County Land Trust program fees are $5 per person but they are free for members. Those who take out a membership at the event will be eligible to attend other programs as members. Children under five years of age attend free.

For more information or for questions, please call (845) 278-

MANHATTAN BY FOOT

On Sunday, October 18th at 2pm Dede Emerson will give a slide presentation at the Desmond-Fish Library of offbeat photographs of Manhattan, sharing a side of the city which is seldom seen. The Desmond-Fish Library is located at 472 Route 403 (near the intersection with 9D) in Garrison, NY. This presentation is free, and all are welcome.

LOOKING AHEAd 845-878-6121 x10 or online at www. pattersonlibrary.org & click on events calendar.

NON-PROfIT HOT TOPIcS

On Wednesday October 21st a workshop will be offered highlighting current ‘hot topics’ affecting charitable nonprofit organizations. ‘Hot Legal Topics for Not-for-Profits‘ will be held at the Mahopac Library, 668 Rte 6, Mahopac - 9:30 am to 12 noon, with a fee of $25 per person. To register or for additional information contact Mary Ann Luna, Director of Management Center Initiatives at (914) 997-6700 ext. 740, E-mail address: mluna@uwwp.org, or to pay fee by credit card please go to www. uwwp.org/pace.htm

Thursday, October 22

FUNDRAISING ROUNDTABLE

“Preparing for the New Decade – A Discussion of What’s Ahead and Where We Want to Be.” Thursday, October 22 – 8am. Westchester Diner, Route 9A 300 Albany Post Road, Peekskill (Right off the Welcher Avenue Exit on 9A). $12 for ADO members, $15 for non members. Together with consultants and colleagues from other nonprofits, we will have a roundtable discussion to identify topics related to current fundraising needs, future goals, and brainstorming for the next decade.

Please RSVP by October 19 to Lucille Geraci-Miranda at Geranda96@ aol.com or (914) 391-7552 or Rand

Bridget Otten at Rand_Otten@PutnamARC.

org or (845) 278-7272 x 287.

2808 to leave a message. Your call will be returned within 24 hours. Memberships are $15 for an individual and $25 for a family.

Sunday, October 18

FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL

Green Chimneys, 400 Doansburg Road, Brewster, NY 10509

Join us Sunday, Oct. 18 from 10:30am to 4pm on our Brewster campus for a fun, environmentallyfriendly harvest celebration! We'll have pony rides, hayrides, arts and crafts activities for the kids, vendors and educational programs including a wildlife demonstration and much more! Tickets are $5 for adults and free for children 12 and under. For more information, contact Diane Guilfoil in public programs at (845) 279-2995, ext. 286 or visit our website: www.greenchimneys.org.

PAR C FUNDRAISER

PARC, the leading provider of services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in Putnam County will host a celebration of its 55th anniversary on Sunday, October 18, 2008 at Mahopac Golf Club, Mahopac, NY from noon to 3pm. Tickets to PARC’s 55th Anniversary Celebration are $65 per person and all proceeds directly support programs and services in Putnam County. Tickets may be purchased by calling (845) 278-7272, ext. 287. For more information about PARC’s extensive services to people of all ages with developmental disabilities, please log onto www.PutnamARC.org

Monday, October 19

PADV VIGIL

Candlelight Vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness Month The Historic Putnam County Courthouse, 40 Glenida Avenue, Carmel, NY, October 19, 2009, 7pm. Join People Against Domestic Violence (PADV) & the Knights of Columbus / Knights Against Domestic Violence to increase awareness, inspire hope and educate people about options.

Tuesday, October 20

CHAMBER Of COMMERcE

From the Carmel-Kent Chamber of Commerce: Our candidate's night meeting is October 20th at McCarthy's at 6. Our annual election meeting is November 17th,site to be confirmed.

Wednesday, October 21

YOUR OLD HOME

Patterson Library, Rte.311 Patterson: Presents “Researching Your Old House” with the Patterson Historical Society. Wednesday, October 21st, 7pm. Uncover interesting facts and information about your home when you learn how to research the history of your house and property using deeds, old maps and historical documents. Free program, registration preferred walk-ins welcome. To register call

AwARD CEREMONY

Join us on Thursday October 22, 2009 from 8 am – 9:30 am at the Family YMCA of White Plains, 250 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains. At this Breakfast, Legislator Judy Myers will be honored as a Friend of After School in Westchester County. Her dedication, hard work and focus on families and children who use the over 120 registered after school programs in Westchester County will be acknowledged, as will her long standing support for after school programs and how these programs provide children with the opportunity to grow academically and socially.

Friday, October 23

Fri. Oct. 23 - Teddy Bear PJ Party, Putnam Hospital Ctr., hosted by Mother’s Club, 6-8pm. Milk & cookies, book reading. Free…bring a pillow. PHCMothersclub@yahoo.com.

Send

calendar notices to courier@ pcnr.com

LIBERIA LEcTURE On Saturday, October 24 at 1pm the Southeast Museum will host a lecture entitled: The Removal of Our Colour Population: Liberia and the American Colonization Society. Author, Ron Soodalter, will discuss how in the second decade of the 19th century, a re-

APPRAISALS

The Croton River Numismatic Society of Carmel, a coin club, will once agin offer the free appraisal of US and foreign coins, paper money, stamps, medals and tokens to the public on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at the Carmel Fire Department Meeting Room from 9-5. The firehouse is located 1/4 mile north of the county courthouse at the intersection of Route 52 and Vink drive in Carmel. This will be our 40th semiannual free appraisal event.

Appraisals will be performed on a first come, first serve basis. More information and directions may be had by calling (845) 225-8201 or by email at kurst10512@yahoo.com. Ample free parking is available at the rear of the firehouse which is handicapped accessible.

MIZZENTOP

Families wanting to explore an independent school education for their Pre-school through Eighth Grade child are invited to attend an Open House Saturday, October 24 from 9am to noon at Mizzentop Day School in the Village of Pawling. Those visiting the school will be able to tour our facility and meet faculty and parent and student ambassadors. The following Mizzentop program offerings should be on your “educational shopping list” when considering school choices.

NRA COURSE

On October 24, 2009, the National Rifle Association’s “Personal Protection In The Home” Course will be conducted at Shooters’ Pistol Range in New Milford.

Taught by NRA firearms instructor, Herb Furhman, a retired police officer, this advanced eight-hour course is dedicated to the safe and efficient use of handguns for self-protection and family, and to provide information on the law-abiding individual’s right to selfdefense from a home invasion or other violent attack.

Pre-registration is required. For further information call Herb Furhman at 203-947-4327 or email learnsafety@ gmail.com . Web site is www.hflearnsafety. com.

FILM ScREENING

“Who Does She Think She Is” will be screened Saturday 10/24 at 7pm at the Lodge, 100 Rte 312, Brewster (Tilly Foster), and followed by a discussion. Free admission and parking; please make reservations as seating is limited. For directions or info about this or all of our classes, programs and special events, visit putnamartscouncil.com Thursday, October 29th at 1:30pm at the United Methodist Church, 1176 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, N.Y. Our President, Rita Hickey with a panel of several members will lead a discussion of 2010 Health Insurance Options. IBM key dates are: Mailing October 23rd, Registration opens October 29th, Closing November 20th. We will complete our discussion at our November 19th meeting. We have refreshment and socializing times. The executive committee meetings at 12:30pm in the school and any member is welcome.

For club information call: (914) 245- 4892

Friday, October 30

HARVEST JAMBOREE

Putnam County Office for Aging will hold their Annual Harvest Jamboree at the Sheet Metal Workers Hall on Friday, October 30, 2009. All Putnam County Seniors are invited to attend this fun-filled day of refreshments,

dancing, and fun. There will

ART TOUR

be a costume judging contest as well.

Artists from Pawling to Millerton

For more information or to make a

will open their studios to the public for

reservation, please call (845) 621-

the Third Annual ArtEast Open Studio

0600.

Tour. Artists in northeast Dutchess will

participate on the weekend of October

Saturday, October 31

17 & 18, and southeast Dutchess artists

on October 24 & 25. tudios will be

ADOPTION TODAY

open from 11am to 5pm. Maps can be

A two-hour information meeting presented

downloaded at www.arteastdutchess. free of charge by FAMILY FOCUS

com. For information call Lonna Kelly ADOPTION SERVICES. Learn

(845) 855-1676 or request a brochure

the realities about interstate adoption

by emailing lonnak@verizon.net.

FAMILY FUN DAY Patterson Library, 1167 Route 311, of children through internet searching, placement of older children and teens, and infant and international adoption. Join us Saturday, October 31, 10am at our Hudson Valley office at 9 Knight's Circle, Newburgh, NY (a private home). No reservations necessary. For more info visit www.familyfocusadoption. org or call 866-855-1919.

BOO HOUSE

The 'Boo House' will be celebrating its 8th year as a Carmel Halloween treat. The free haunted house has become a neighborhood tradition. It started with father and son hiding behind a tree to greet trick or treaters and has grown each year. The house this year is planned to be over 200 feet long from start to finish and is guaranteed to be a fun experience for the whole family. 'The Boo House' is located at 73 Dingley Road in Lake Carmel, off of Towners Road. It is open on Halloween night only and begins at dusk. There is no definite end time so come early.

Sunday, November 1

NATIVE AMERIcAN MUSIc

The Nimham Mountain Singers, A Unity Drum, will be performing on Sunday, November 1, 2pm at Mahopac Public Library. This free family concert will feature Native American songs and drumming;

registration is requested.

Saturday, November 7 ART DISPLAY Patterson. The Patterson Library and

The Patterson Fire Department will

GET PUBLISHED host a fun filled day for families on

Patterson Library, Rte.311 Patterson: Saturday, October 24th from 11-3 PM.

Presents “How to Get Published.” Events will take place at both the library

Saturday, November 7th and the Patterson Fire Department and

2pm. Literary agent Jan Kardys will include an array of activities including

shares her 30 + years of publishing Story Times & visits on a Fire

experience in this comprehensive Truck/ The Putnam County Sheriff’s

workshop. Learn everything you Department will provide free fingerprinting

need to know to get your manuscript for children, & car seat safety

published. Free program, registration checks, while the Putnam County

preferred, walk-ins welcome. To Board of Elections will show you how

register visit us online at www.pattersonlibrary. to use the new voting machines. Kids

org & click on events can decorate their own free pumpkin at

calendar or call 845-878-6121 x 10. the library Story Time Pumpkin Patch

& also enjoy free hot dogs, soda, donuts

THE USuAL . . .

WHAT AND WHEN 4 KIDS

We hope you find plenty of activities to do with your families on this site. To view our upcoming events check out www.whatandwhen4kids.com/FeaturedEvents. html

WALkING TOURS

Historic Walking Tours of Cold Spring conducted by volunteers from Putnam County Historical Society, Sundays at 2pm, free, meet at foot of Main St.

FARMER’S MARkETS

Cold Spring Farmers’ Market, Saturdays through Thanksgiving, 8:30am- 1:30pm, at The Nest, Chestnut St.

Putnam Valley Farmers’ Markets: Fridays, 3-7pm, Tompkins Cnrs Methodist Church, outdoors, 729 Peekskill Hollow Rd. Through Oct 19. ALSO Wednesdays, 3-7pm at Putnam Valley Grange, Adams Cnrs, 128 Mill St. Indoor/Outdoor, through Dec. 16. 845-528-0066

BAG SALE

$4 bag sale at “The Shop on the Hill” Gift & Thrift Shop. During the month of September clothing and back porch items are on sale. Open Thursdays and Saturdays 10-4. First Presbyterian Church, 6N & Secor Road. Mahopac. 845-628-2365.

“ROSE”

Broadway actress Annie Mc- Greevey will star in the one-woman play "Rose" by award-winning playwright Martin Sherman, running from October 15 through November 1 at The Schoolhouse Theater in Croton Falls. For information, call 914-277-8477.

COLLABORATIVE CONcEPTS

Collaborative Concepts Farm Project 2009. More than 60 artists installing art on a working, historic farm, with music programs at both receptions. Opening Sept. 5, 2-6pm. Open everyday, dawn to dusk through Oct. 31. Free. Saunders

Farm, 853 Old Albany Post Rd,

Garrison. 845-528-1797

& more, plus free raffles & giveaways. For more information visit us

online at www.pattersonlibrary.org &

ARMcHAIR AcTORS MONTHLY click on the Fire Safety Fair link for a

Contact Carolyn at 845-598-1621 listing of events or call 878-6121 x 10.

or cadams@brewstertheater.org. www.

brewstertheater.org. Sunday, October 25

CONcERT SERIES

BOOk SIGNING

The Vassar College Department of

The Mahopac Public Library is

Music will present 25 concerts during

pleased to host author and native son

the fall 2009 semester, featuring

James P. Othmer for a book talk and

faculty and guest artists as well

signing on Sunday, October 25 @

as orchestral, instrumental, and vocal

2pm. Othmer will be discussing his

ensembles, through December 6, 2009.

new memoir about the advertising industry

BOX OFFICE: 845-437-7294 or http://

– “ADLAND: Searching for the

music.vassar.edu

Meaning of life on a Branded Planet.”

MAHOPAc LIBRARY EVENTS

Thursday, October 29

Various programs at Mahopac Library.

Topics include clutter management

IBM RETIREES

and social security. Log on to mahopaclibrary.

The Tri-State IBM Retirees Club

org for more information

will be holding their next meeting on

and to register.

ART CLASSES

Bring out the artist in you and your family. Watercolor, oil, or acrylic painting classes for adults at beginner to advanced levels, pottery for adults and kids, and printmaking are offered. Registration is now open, so don’t delay. www.putnamartscouncil.com for details, schedule, and registration.

Janet Cassidy grew up in New Jersey and moved to the Hudson Valley twenty years ago, when it still seemed like country. Her recent paintings, a series entitled “The Barns of Putnam County” depict structures that may be familiar to many Putnam residents. Ms. Cassidy’s “Barn” series is currently on display in the Third Floor Gallery at the Mahopac Public Library and can be viewed during regular library hours through October 28. The Barns of Putnam County is made possible, in part, with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization program. In Putnam County the Decentralization program is administered by the Putnam Arts Council. This exhibit will remain on view at the Mahopac Public Library through October 28. The paintings are for sale. For additional information please call 845-628-2009, ext 100.

YOUNG ARTISTS

The Mahopac Public Library is pleased to host an exhibit of artwork, created by the second grade students at Lakeview Elementary School, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the publication of “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” and the 80th birthday of Eric Carle. This display will remain on view in the Young Arts Gallery through November 18. For more information, please email davisl@mahopac. k12.ny.us.