Things to Do This Week & Next!

This Weekend

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.

Awa RD 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.

Saturday, October 24

DEfENSIVE DRIVING

The Defensive Driving Insurance Reduction Program is a sixhour course consisting of a series of films and discussions about driving attitudes and behaviors. Individuals interested in this program can attend a Defensive Driving Class on Saturday, October 24, from 10am- 4pm at the Mahopac Public Library. The cost is $45 per person, or $35 for seniors 65 and over. Registration is required; register with payment at the Information Desk at the library. Completion of the course results in a ten percent liability insurance discount to the principal operator as well as a maximum of four points off the driver’s violation record. This program is approved by the Department of Motor Vehicles, and is presented by Mahopac resident John Coxen. For further information please call 845-628-2009, ext 100, or visit the Mahopac Public Library website at www.mahopaclibrary.org.

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.

NR A 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 fam- ily, 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

FaMILY FUN DaY

Patterson Library, 1167 Route 311, Patterson. The Patterson Library and The Patterson Fire Department will host a fun filled day for families on Saturday, October 24th from 11-3 PM. Events will take place at both the library and the Patterson Fire Department and will include an array of activities including Story Times & visits on a Fire Truck/ The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department will provide free fingerprinting for children, & car seat safety checks, while the Putnam County Board of Elections will show you how to use the new voting machines. Kids can decorate their own free pumpkin at the library Story Time Pumpkin Patch & also enjoy free hot dogs, soda, donuts & more, plus free raffles & giveaways. For more information visit us online at www.pattersonlibrary.org & click on the Fire Safety Fair link for a listing of events or call 878-6121 x 10.

Sunday, October 25

BOOk SIGNING

The Mahopac Public Library is pleased to host author and native son James P. Othmer for a book talk and signing on Sunday, October 25 @ 2pm. Othmer will be discussing his new memoir about the advertising industry – “ADLAND: Searching for the Meaning of life on a Branded Planet.”

BOOk TaLk

Local author Patricia King will talk about her new novel, /City of Silver/, at the Desmond-Fish Library in Garrison on Sunday, October 25th at 2pm. This mystery which takes place in 17th century Peru was written under the pseudonym of Annamaria Alfieri. City of Silver received a starred review from Library Journal, which said that, "In this nail-biting debut thriller ..., an intriguing era in Latin American history comes alive under Alfieri's sure hand. Highly recommended." 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. For more information, please go to Dfl. Highlands.com or call 845-424-3020.

Looking Ahead

Monday, October 26

RESUME WORkSHOP

On Monday, October 26th at 2:30 pm Liz Taylor of the New York State Department of Labor will present a free workshop on *How to Update Your Resume and Find a Job* at the Desmond-Fish Library in Garrison. The Library is located at 472 Route 403, (near the intersection with 9D) in Garrison, NY 10524. Please go to dfl.highlands.com or call 845-424- 3020 for more information.

Tuesday, October 27

ECONOMY DISCUSSION Andrew Donovan, a Certified Financial Planner, will discuss the cur- rent economic crisis in his workshop: “Recovery or Illusion? The Economic Crisis and Your Investments.” This informative presentation will be held at the Mahopac Public Library on Tuesday, October 27, from 7-8 pm; registration is requested. Mr. Donovan will discuss current economic conditions, unemployment, interest rates, the impact of the crisis on different types of investments, and strategies for the future. Be smart and be prepared! Registration is requested for this free retirement workshop. Register online at www.mahopaclibrary. org, or call 845-628-2009, ext 100.

CHaMBER MEETING

The next meeting of The Greater Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce, will be on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Somers Tavern, 2 Old Tomahawk Street (Route 118), Yorktown Heights. 5:30pm, networking (cash bar); 6:30pm, dinner. The cost is $30.00 per person, reservations are required. To make reservations please contact the Chamber office at 845-628- 5553 or email info@mahopaccarmelchamber. com

Thursday, October 29

IBM RETIREES

The Tri-State IBM Retirees Club will be holding their next meeting on 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 funfilled day of refreshments, dancing, and fun. There will be a costume judging contest as well. For more information or to make a reservation, please call (845) 621-0600.

Saturday, October 31

BREakfa ST FUNDRaISER

Come support Troop #1 Carmel on Saturday, October 31st, 2009. Drew United Methodist Church, 28 Gleneida Ave. (Rt. 52), Carmel, New York 12582. 8:00 – 10:30 AM. Menu: Bacon, eggs, hash browns, Danish, pastry, bagels, English muffins, oatmeal, juice, coffee, tea. Tickets: $5.00 each, in advance or at the door. This event is the 6th in a series intended to replace, upgrade and expand the troop’s camping equipment cache.

ADOPTION TODaY

A two-hour information meeting presented free of charge by FAMILY FOCUS ADOPTION SERVICES. Learn the realities about interstate adoption 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

GET PUBLISHED

Patterson Library, Rte.311 Patterson: Presents “How to Get Published.” Saturday, November 7th 2pm. Literary agent Jan Kardys shares her 30 + years of publishing experience in this comprehensive workshop. Learn everything you need to know to get your manuscript published. Free program, registration preferred, walk-ins welcome. To register visit us online at www. pattersonlibrary.org & click on events calendar or call 845-878-6121 x 10.

CaNCER LUNCH aND LEaRN

On Saturday, November 7, Support Connection Breast and Ovarian Cancer Support Services will present a fun, relaxing and informative “Lunch and Learn” workshop for women with cancer: “Guided Imagery for Relaxation and Healing.” The workshop and luncheon will take place from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Coppola’s Restaurant, 825 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603, only 25 minutes from Putnam county. This is a free program for women living with cancer, but advance registration is required. A $10 registration fee will returned upon attendance. To register, call Support Connection at 914-962-6402 or 800-532-4290.

SPaGHETTI DINNER

First United Methodist Church, 83 Main St., Brewster, NY will have a Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 5 to 8 pm.The cost is $10 per person, $4 for children under 10, or $22 FAMILY SPECIAL. The complete dinner includes meatballs, sausage, salad, bread, dessert and beverage. For more information, call 845-279-7611.

ARMCHaIR ACTORS MONTHLY

Would you enjoy an evening out of the house? Interested in theater but don’t have the time to commit to a full production? Contact Carolyn at 845- 598-1621 or cadams@brewstertheater. org. www.brewstertheater.org.

CONCERT SERIES

The Vassar College Department of Music will present 25 concerts during the fall 2009 semester, featuring faculty and guest artists as well as orchestral, instrumental, and vocal ensembles, through December 6, 2009. BOX OFFICE: 845-437-7294 or http:// music.vassar.edu

MaHOPaC LIBRaRY EVENTS

Various programs at Mahopac Library. Topics include clutter management and social security. Log on to mahopaclibrary. org for more information and to register.

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

ART TOUR

Artists from Pawling to Millerton will open their studios to the public for the Third Annual ArtEast Open Studio Tour. Artists in northeast Dutchess will participate on the weekend of October 17 & 18, and southeast Dutchess artists on October 24 & 25. tudios will be open from 11am to 5pm. Maps can be downloaded at www.arteastdutchess. com. For information call Lonna Kelly (845) 855-1676 or request a brochure by emailing lonnak@verizon.net.

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.

REfLECTIONIST ART TOUR

Arts On The Lake, 640 Route 52, Carmel, NY 10512. Opening Reception: Sunday, Nov. 15, 1 – 4pm. Come and meet the artists. Refreshments provided. Additional Exhibit Hours: * Saturday, Nov. 14, (1-4pm) * Saturday, Nov. 21 (1-4pm) * Sunday, Nov. 22 (1-4pm). The Reflectionists are continuing their promotion of viewer participation, with this unique exhibition, which encourages visitors to interact with the artists, by jotting down their own reactions to any of the works on display. Clipboards will be posted next to each work. Admission is free. This show is dedicated to the memory of our late friend and colleague, Nancy Lee Schultz, who touched so many lives with her incredible spirit and her art. Selected pieces of Nancy’s will be on exhibit. E-mail: info@reflectionist.org, or call 845-228-AOTL (2685) for more information. Website: http://www.reflectionist. org

ART DISPLaY

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.

MEETINGS

The Kent Town Board will conduct a meeting with Bennett Kielson Storch DeSantis who will give a presentation on the 2008 Independent Audit on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. at the Kent Town Hall, 25 Sybil’s Crossing, Kent Lakes, New York.

The Board of Education of the Mahopac Central School District will hold a Curriculum Committee Meeting on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lakeview School Auditorium. The topic of discussion will be Full Day Kindergarten. Committee meetings are open to the public.

By the planning of the Town Hall of Carmel, pursuant to section 267, notice is hereby given that a public meeting will be held on OCTOBER 28, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. at TOWN HALL, MCALPIN AVENUE, MAHOPAC, NY on the following matters: Nejame & Sons, Inc., Route 52, Carmel – TM 44.9-1-16 – Site plan • Planet Wings, Route 6, Mahopac – TM 86.7-1-30 – RESTAURANT & BAR • Tanager Farms, N. Ridge/Tanager & Overhill Roads – TM 76.10- 1-31 – 2 Lots

Files on the subject application may be inspected at the planning board office Monday through Friday during regular business hours prior to the meeting.

The Kent Town Board will conduct a Budget Meeting at Kent Town Hall located at Town of Kent Center; 25 Sybil’s Crossing, Kent Lakes, NY 10512 on October 27th from 3:00pm to 4:00pm