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Parade to honor local heroes
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 Engines from 39 different companies will be featured in tomorrow's 78th Annual Ulster County Volunteer Firemen's Association Parade, which steps off at 1 p.m. Hosted by a different fire company each year, it's the Wallkill Hook, Ladder, and Hose Co.'s turn to do the honors. The parade will line up at the Wallkill Senior High School,where a truck judging will be held before the kickoff. Extra parking will be available for visitors at the high school, middle school, and Ostrander Elementary. Those who choose to watch the parade from the spacious lawn of the Wallkill Public Library will have a bird's eye view as the companies travel down Bona Ventura Ave., right past the library. Take a seat in one of our Adirondack chairs and make yourself at home! Please note, however, that the library will be closing at noon tomorrow, so that our employees and patrons won't be trapped once the roads close! Don't worry if you were counting on returning items tomorrow afternoon - no fines will be incurred for that time period! Following the parade, an award presentation will be held in front of the Central Avenue firehouse at 5:30 p.m. A copy of the parade route can be found at wallkillfd.org. |
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And while you're around for the parade....
 Don't forget, tomorrow is also the day of The Wooden Spoon's grand opening! Art, music, and, of course, great food will be the order of the day between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. at Wallkill's newest eatery. Choose from a selection of sandwiches made with ciabatta bread that's baked fresh onsite each morning, as well as a variety of pastries, gourmet brew from Tarrytown's Coffee Labs Roasters, and much more!
The Friends' Used Book Shop will also be open, as it is every Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stop in and get great deals on books of every genre!
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Coming up at the Wallkill Public Library
 Please note that this week the Script and Songwriting Workshops will not be taking place.
Tomorrow: The Firemen's Parade takes place at 1 p.m. The Community Farm Market will be open for business from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monday: Let's Learn About Bees will be offered at 11 a.m. (see below). The Art Journal Workshop will meet at 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday: Textile Tuesdays are held in the community room of Town Hall each week between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Book Buddies meets at 10:30 a.m. School Crew gets together at 1 p.m. Family Story Time is offered at 4 p.m.
Wednesday: The Adult Art Class is held at 10 a.m. Mommy and Me takes place at 10 a.m., followed by Toddler Story Time at 11 a.m. The Book Club meets at 1 p.m., and then there's a Club Craft at 2 p.m. The film Gnomeo and Juliet will be shown at 3 p.m. Chess Club meets at 6 p.m. The Quilters' Circle gets together at 6:30 p.m. The Adult Computer Class meets at 7 p.m.
Thursday: Kindergarten Story Time is held at 10:30 a.m. An Activity/Craft will be offered at 1 p.m. Act It Out Theater Workshop will be held at 2 p.m. The Knit and Crochet Club meets at 6:30 p.m.
Friday: Games on the Lawn will be held at 4 p.m., as will DS Club.
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Author attends Fiction Book Club meeting
 Popular novelist Lynn Austin was the Fiction Book Club's special guest Thursday night, when she showed up at the Friends' Used Book Shop to discuss her book, Candle in the Darkness. Austin, the sister of book club member Peggy Hach, has won eight Christy Awards for her historical fiction. Counting Chaim Potok among those who influenced her most as a writer, her different series include the biblically themed Chronicles of the Kings, the Civil War-era Refiner's Fire books, and the new stand-alone novel, All Things New. Candle in the Darkness was the first book in the Refiner's Fire series. It told the story of a young Virginia girl drawn into the abolitionist movement. The second part of the series, Fire By Night, is the book club's next selection. Our thanks to Lynn (and to Peggy, for bringing her!) for a fascinating discussion! |
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Catch the buzz about Monday's presentation
 We'll take the sting out of a lesson on the amazing honeybee by offering a bee-free event that will feature pictures, recordings, and an interactive presentation with local expert Tom Hutt Monday at 11 a.m.
All ages are welcome to come and learn about these powerful pollinators, who are responsible for providing us with about a third of everything we eat, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
A story, craft, and snack will also be offered during Monday's free program. Registration is required.
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Rules changing for summer adult raffle
 Due to popular demand, we're broadening the scope of the summer adult raffle. Previously, participants had to pick an Edgar, Agatha, or Macavity award-winner and post a review or comment about it on the Wallkill Public Library Goodreads group. Now, however, you can post a comment or review on the book of your choosing - no matter what the genre - and qualify to be entered into the raffle. Each book you mention gets you another raffle ticket that could earn you one of a variety of great grown-up prizes...from canvas bags, to mugs, to gift certificates, and more. If you're unsure how to go about joining Goodreads (which is a free book-recommendation site that's doubled its membership to 20 million in the past 11 months!), give us a call at 895-3707. |
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Niceville sequel not as nice, but still good
 The Homecoming, by Carsten Stroud
Carsten Stroud's second book in his planned trilogy, The Homecoming, opens with just as explosive a beginning as its predecessor did about a year ago.
Whereas Niceville started out with a little boy who (literally and figuratively) disappeared from Main Street, The Homecoming kicks off with not one but two plane crashes that trigger another action-packed chain reaction of murder, corruption, and double-dealing, along with a supernatural twist.
Niceville detective Nick Kavanaugh is again the answer-seeking investigator stuck in the middle of more bizarre disappearances, which lead him to uncover some disturbing local history...
Like Niceville, The Homecoming is equally action- and character-driven, and Stroud's gift for creating personalities so real the reader feels like a personal acquaintance is unsurpassed. Unlike (and thanks to) Niceville, the reader is no longer sailing on totally uncharted waters, so some of the joy of the unexpected is stolen out of this one, but that's no fault of Stroud's. It's still a riveting book, and available at the Wallkill Public Library!
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RCLS trustee seats up for election
Four Ramapo Catskill Library System Board of Trustee seats are up for election in 2013, one of which is in Ulster County.
RCLS is the 47-library system of which Wallkill Public Library is a member. Its board governs the system by adopting bylaws, establishing policies, and overseeing various operations.
Potential trustees must reside in the county they would represent. A term on the board is for five years. Candidates need to secure a nomination from one library board and a second from another, both in their county. Nominations and seconds should be sent to the attention of the Secretary of the Board (Mark Specthrie) at RCLS (619 Route 17M, Middletown, N.Y. 10940-4395) by the close of business Wednesday, Aug. 21.
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Music event benefits Meals on Wheels
 Mid-Hudson Music Together and Catskill Mountain Music Together will host "Uncle Gerry" Dignan at the Rosendale Recreation Center Sunday at 1 p.m. Bring your baby, toddler, or preschooler and enjoy a concert featuring an afternoon of singing, dancing, and fun. Requested donation at the door is $10 per individual or family, to benefit Ulster County Meals on Wheels. The home-delivered meal program provides services for clients whose average age is 81, 69 percent of whom live alone and rely on such services to maintain their independence. The Rosendale Recreation Center is located at 1055 Route 32. |
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