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Weekend Thursday, October 29

IBM RETIREES

The Tri-State IBM Retirees Club will be holding their next meeting on Thursday, October 29, at 1:30pm at the United Methodist Church, 1176 East Main Street, Shrub Oak. 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 meets at 12:30pm 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 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. 8am-10:30am. 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.

Looking Ahead

Tuesday, November 3

SEaSONaL FLU VaCCINE

The Putnam County Department of Health is planning to hold two public SEASONAL flu vaccine clinics on November 3, 2009 (we are still waiting receipt of the vaccine*). These flu clinics are for seasonal flu vaccinations and will not protect individuals from the H1N1 (swine) flu virus. H1N1 flu vaccination clinics will be held at future dates/times pending vaccine availability.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009, Brewster High School Gym 2pm-7pm, 50 Foggintown Road, Brewster

Tuesday, November 3, 2009, Haldane High School, 2pm-7pm. Craigside Drive, Cold Spring

Please call the Putnam County Flu Vaccine Hotline at 845-278-6130 or the website at www.putnamcountyny. com prior to the clinic to make sure vaccine was received and the clinics are to be held as scheduled.

November 6, 7

HOLIDaY POTPOURRI

A Holiday Standard Flower Show. Richard F. Gennaro Recreation Center. 790 Long Pond Road, Sycamore Park, Mahopac, New York. 845-628- 7888. Friday, November 6th, 2009, 2pm to 8pm; Saturday, November 7th, 2009, 10am to 4pm. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Free Admission

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 11am-2:30pm 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 8pm. 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.

DINNER/COMEDY NIGHT

The Stormville Fire Company is hosting its 5th Dinner/Comedy Night at the Stormville Fire Company on November 7th on Old RT 52, Stormville, NY. Dinner starts at 6pm sharp. It includes pork loin, roasted red potatoes, green bean casserole, applesauce, baked ziti, salad, dinner rolls, and cake. The comedy starts at 8:00 sharp featuring 3 comedians $35 per person. For more information, call Laura Cole: 845-221-4995.

CONCERT fOR CaNS

Join the United States Air Force Band of Liberty’s New England Winds for an afternoon of delightful musical entertainment on Saturday, November 7, 2pm at the Mahopac Public Library. This outstanding musical group is currently on tour in our area from Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts, and the Library is pleased to host this special concert in honor of Veterans’ Day. Registration is requested for this free family concert. Register online at www.mahopaclibrary.org or call 845- 628-2009, ext 100. Instead of admission, we invite concert goers to bring one non-perishable food item to this event. All donations will be delivered to the Saint John’s Food Pantry in Mahopac to assist those in need in our community.

Saturday, November 14

BOOk TaLk

Dolores (Dodie) Beal Stephens brings her new book, Tonetta Lake, to life in a lecture at the Southeast Museum on Saturday, November 14 at 10:30am. Come hear the tales of growing up in Brewster, NY during the Great Depression through World War II. Tonetta Lake is available for sale in the museum gift shop for $27.00. The Southeast Museum is located at 67 Main Street in Brewster, NY. For more information please call the Museum at 845-279-7500 or email SEMDirector@verizon.net.

Sunday, November 15

LET’S GET TOGETHER

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County is planning a Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser at Chili’s in the Somers Common Shopping Center Route 6 & Route 118 Baldwin Place, New York 10505.

This event, and 100% of the proceeds, will go to Cornell Cooperative Extension of Putnam County to support their 4-H Youth Development, Environmental and Community Vitality Education Programs.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday November 15th, between 8am & 10am at Chili’s. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for children 10 years old and younger.

While advance reservations would be appreciated – walk-ins are also welcome. For additional information please call 845-278-6738 or visit our

website www.cce.corell.edu/putnam

Thursday, November 19

SPECIaL SENIOR CITIZEN LUNCH

All Senior Citizens in the Brewster Central School District are invited to attend a special luncheon on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at the John F. Kennedy Elementary School at 31 Foggintown Road in Brewster. Lunch will be served at 11am with a special student presentation immediately following.

This complimentary luncheon is hosted by John F. Kennedy, Brewster Central School District, provided by their wonderful Food Service Department, and sponsored by the Brewster Teachers Association, and is open to all Southeast Seniors!

For reservations, please call the Office for the Aging at 845-225-1034, ext. 47100 by November 2nd.

Sunday, November 22

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRa The Putnam Symphony Orchestra will open its 33rd season with a performance on Sunday, November 22nd at 3pm. The performance will take place at the Brewster High School Performing Arts Center at 50 Foggintown Road off of Farm to Market Road, approximately one half mile north of Route 312. Scheduled repertoire for this concert includes a variety of holiday classics, including Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson, selections from The Nutcracker by P. Tschaikowsky, and White Christmas by Irving Berlin. The orchestra will also perform A Celebration of Hanukkah by Howard Rowe, Sean O'Loughlin's Imani (A Kwanzaa Celebration), Baby It's Cold Outside by Frank Loesser, and music from The Polar Express.

Tickets for the concert are available at the door at $10 for general admission and $6 for seniors and students. Family admission is only $25. For further concert information please call (914) 299-6646 or visit the Orchestra's web site at www.putnamsymphony. homestead.com.

The Usual...

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

TEa TIME

Before you head out to the town’s tree lighting or to do more shopping, consider something a little more refined and calming to put you in the holiday spirit. Boscobel House & Gardens is offering a new program: a series of Yuletide Teas Wednesdays & Sundays in December. These special Afternoon Teas feature scrumptious sweet pastries, dainty sandwiches and a selection of hot, freshly steeped teas served in the seasonally decorated Exhibition Gallery.

Yuletide Teas will be held on Wednesdays and Sundays in December. House tour is at 1pm; Tea starts at 2:30pm. Space is limited and reservations are required. $40/person for the Adult Teas; $20/person for Children’s Tea on December 13. For a schedule of dates and presentations, visit www. Boscobel.org. To make your reservation, call 845-265-3638.

Boscobel is located on scenic Route 9D in Garrison, New York. From April through October, hours are 9:30am to 5pm, the last tour at 4:00pm. November and December: 9:30am to 4pm; last tour at 3:00pm. The museum and distinctive museum shop are open every day except Tuesdays, Thanksgiving and Christmas. For more information, visit www.Boscobel.org.

“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. Web site: www. reflectionist.org

MEETINGS

The Board of Education of the Mahopac Central School District will hold its Regular Monthly Board Meeting on November 10, 2009. The public meeting will convene at 8:00 pm in the Mahopac High School Auditorium. It is anticipated that the board will convene at 7 pm for executive session. Community residents are welcome to attend the open meeting @ 8:00 p.m.

The Board of Education of the Mahopac Central School District will hold a Special Board Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. in Room 17 of the Lakeview Elementary School on Tues., November 3, 2009. The move will move into executive session immediately upon convening.