Tomorrow: Vision of Wallkill holds the final workshop of their placemaking series, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Elsie's Place restaurant, at the corner of routes 300 and 208.
Monday: The Library Board of Trustees meet at 7 p.m. at the library.
Tuesday: Textile Tuesdays are offered between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. in the community room of Town Hall.
Wednesday: Toddler Story Time meets at 11 a.m. The Teen Anime Club is offered at 3 p.m. Create a homemade Mother's Day card during the 6:30 p.m. Card-Makers' Club.
Thursday: Rainbow Magic Book Club meets at 1 p.m. The Knit and Crochet Club meets at 6:30 p.m.
Friday: An Adult Craft Time will be offered at 10:30 a.m.

 

Once upon a time we just had TVs to worry about avoiding during Screen-Free Week. And that was hard enough, thank you very much. These days it's a toss-up as to which device is more difficult to stay away from - the Smartphone, the computer, the handheld games...there's now an electronic toy for every age and lifestyle. 
 But though (and perhaps because) each year it gets more difficult to stay unplugged, it's more important than ever to make the effort. Especially for our children. According to the Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood, screen time:

• is an identified factor in childhood obesity
• negatively impacts children's sleep
• undermines learning for babies and young children  

The good news is that the worst withdrawal symptom of reduced screen time is boredom, which can also be an inspiration to those seeking to escape its clutches. Make a child sufficiently desperate to occupy his time and who knows what lengths he'll go to to escape his plight. He might even read a book! 

Which would make the Wallkill Public Library the most logical place to visit during Screen-Free Week, which is May 5-11 this year. Stop in, browse through, and sign up for some of our upcoming programs, which include Jam Comic cartoon creation, the DEC-sponsored Trees for Tribs, and some LEGO time with Snapology!  

Stewart A. Crowell devoted himself to making his community a better place, as well as to helping those in it.
Now his memory will be honored each year with a scholarship created in his memory. The Stewart A. Crowell Memorial Scholarship Fund will be awarded annually to the Wallkill Senior High School student who has worked hard to give back to his/her community.
Those who donate $20 to the fund at the Wallkill Public Library will receive a copy of Golf, signed by Stewart's son, author/pro golfer Brian A. Crowell. One hundred percent of the proceeds go toward the scholarship. It's a perfect way for those who want to follow in Stewart's altruistic footsteps to make a difference in someone's life.

Gardiner's famous Cupcake Festival will celebrate its sixth year Saturday, May 17.
Visit Wright's Farm between noon and 6 p.m.that day and enjoy the vendors, children's activities, wine-tastings, and, of course, cupcakes.
If you'd like to work up an appetite before indulging in some sugary treats, you can sign up for the annual Cupcake Classic 5K. Registration for the 10:45 a.m. race takes place from 9-10 a.m. The entry fee is $35.
Wright's Farm is located at 699 Route 208 in Gardiner. Call 255-5300 for more information.