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More Than 4,000 Books For Sale At Kent Library More Than 4,000 Books For Sale At Kent Library
More Than 4,000 Books For Sale At Kent Library KENT, N.Y. -- The Friends of Kent Library will be extending their annual book sale this year with a Bargain Bag Day and an Election Day special. The sale is set for 12 noon - 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 and from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Kent Library, 17 Sybil's Crossing, Kent Lakes. From 10 a.m. – 12 noon on Friday, there will be a $10 “early bird preview” admission fee. The sale will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Election Day, to accommodate folks who are voting next door at Town Hall. The new Bargain Bag Day will be held from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 12.…

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by Carol Reif
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Gala Supports Putnam Hospital Breast Center Gala Supports Putnam Hospital Breast Center
Gala Supports Putnam Hospital Breast Center CARMEL, N.Y. --  One of the guests at the annual Foundation for Putnam Hospital Center gala Oct. 22 was so moved after listening to a presentation that he donated $100,000. Anthony Rutledge made the impromptu donation following a short video shown about the hospital Breast Center's journey to accreditation. Rutledge, formerly of Carmel, told how his wife is a breast cancer survivor who was treated at Putnam Hospital Center.  “Congratulations and thank you for all of your great work. You all are saving lives every day and we are so proud of all of you," he said at the Moonlight Ball.  …

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by Donna Christopher
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Five Hudson Valley Walks To End Alzheimer's Expect To Raise More Than $1M Five Hudson Valley Walks To End Alzheimer's Expect To Raise More Than $1M
Five Hudson Valley Walks To End Alzheimer's Expect To Raise More Than $1M The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter held five walks around its seven-county region over the past few weeks, starting with the Westchester Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sept. 25 at White Plains High School and ending with the Putnam walk on Oct. 16 at the Putnam Office for Senior Resources in Carmel. Walks were also held in Montgomery, Pomona and on the Walkway Over the Hudson between Highland and Poughkeepsie. The events are expected to raise a record high of about $1 million to support families living with the disease and fund research seeking a cure. “I’m proud to see such gro…

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by Jay Waitkus
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Viking Warrior Puppets Battle Forces Of Evil On Carmel Stage Viking Warrior Puppets Battle Forces Of Evil On Carmel Stage
Viking Warrior Puppets Battle Forces Of Evil On Carmel Stage CARMEL, N.Y. -- Viking warrior puppets are ready to do battle in Carmel.The Arts on the Lake Hawk Rock Theater  will present "Beowulf" at the Arts Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4-5, at Lake Carmel Arts Center. "Beowulf," written by an unknown Anglo-Saxon poet,  is the ancient story of one man’s struggle against the forces of evil, set in Denmark and Geatland, the southern portion of today’s Sweden.  It follows the exploits of the heroic Viking warrior, Beowulf, as he wages battle against frightening demons and a fire-breathing dragon.  The epic poem was neglected until 1936…

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by Donna Christopher
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Danbury Farmers Market Brings Area's Finest Fruits And Veggies To The Table Danbury Farmers Market Brings Area's Finest Fruits And Veggies To The Table
Danbury Farmers Market Brings Area's Finest Fruits And Veggies To The Table DANBURY, Conn. -- Come taste fall's finest flavors in Danbury this Saturday, as the Danbury Farmers Market Community Collaborative celebrates ' Food Day 16'. The day will include workshops, music, the best local fruits, vegetables, eggs, clams, plants, maple syrup and honey. Guest will have the opportunity to receive a $5 gift certificate to spend at the market. Food Day is a call to action for Americans to change their diets and our food policies. Food Day 2016 will focus on greener diets as a way to address both health and environmental issues. The market is committed to ensuring everyon…

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by John Haffey
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Restauranteur Raises Funds For Friends Of Karen After Son Battles Cancer Restauranteur Raises Funds For Friends Of Karen After Son Battles Cancer
Restauranteur Raises Funds For Friends Of Karen After Son Battles Cancer SOMERS, N.Y. -- Mamma Rosa Ristorante in Somers will host its fourth annual Italian Dinner Party on Monday, Oct. 17, to benefit Friends of Karen -- an organization that helped the owners through a tribulation of their own. This event is held each year by Filomena and Fortunato Multari, the restaurant's owners, as a thank-you to Friends of Karen, which provided support when their son Joseph underwent treatment for cancer for over three years. The organization is a lifeline of support for families in the tri-state area who are caring for a child with cancer or another life-threatening illnes…

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by Rachel Martin
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Putnam Hospital Center Talk Focuses On Robotic Surgery Putnam Hospital Center Talk Focuses On Robotic Surgery
Putnam Hospital Center Talk Focuses On Robotic Surgery CARMEL, N.Y. -- A group of physicians from Putnam Hospital Center will present an update on the hospital's robotic surgery  initiatives on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m.-noon in the complex's Michael T. Weber Auditorium, 670 Stoneleigh Ave., Carmel. The lecture will focus on the da Vinci robot-assisted surgical system, which was introduced at the hospital center in 2011, allowing a number of major operations to be performed in a  less invasive manner and with a greater level of precision. Since then, hundreds of robotic surgeries have been performed at the hospital. The seminar will allow …

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by Jay Waitkus
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Celebrate 'Trail Day' In Pawling With Appalachian Trail Hike Celebrate 'Trail Day' In Pawling With Appalachian Trail Hike
Celebrate 'Trail Day' In Pawling With Appalachian Trail Hike PAWLING, N.Y. -- Hiking fans are invited to lace up their hiking boots and hit the trails when the Harlem Valley Appalachian Trail Community, along with the National Parks Conservation Association, hosts its third annual Trail Day Saturday. Held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., hikers will be able to enjoy the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (A.T., Trail) in all its fall splendor. The event will take place rain or shine.  Free activities will include a hike to the Dover Oak and Cat Rocks overlook, yoga on the A.T. boardwalk, an introduction to trail maintenance workshop, trail projects led by The …

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by K Reakes
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Thousands Come Out To Patterson Rotary's Touch-A-Truck Thousands Come Out To Patterson Rotary's Touch-A-Truck
Thousands Come Out To Patterson Rotary's Touch-a-truck PATTERSON, N.Y. -- A Touch-a-Truck for Heroes event Saturday at Thunder Ridge Ski Area drew almost 1,000 visitors to a display of 30 big trucks and tractors.The Patterson Rotary annual event provides hands-on fun, where it is OK to touch or climb onto the vehicles and honk horns. “We’re so thrilled to provide a real ‘hands-on’ event for the kids - little kid, big kid, or kid-at-heart. It’s a great day for the whole family,” said Jason Maxwell, Patterson Rotarian/Touch-a-Truck Committee Chair.  “This is a real community event. That’s what it’s all about,” added Rotarian John Flanagan.  Touc…

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by Donna Christopher
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Dancer For Michael, Janet Jackson Shows Off Moves In Brewster Dancer For Michael, Janet Jackson Shows Off Moves In Brewster
Dancer For Michael, Janet Jackson Shows Off Moves In Brewster BREWSTER, N.Y. — Seven Star School's dancers had a special class this week when choreographer Misha Gabriel, a former dancer for Michael and Janet Jackson returned to the studio to teach some moves.On Monday, Oct. 3, Gabriel, best known for his work as a guest choreographer on the TV show "So You Think You Can Dance" and "So You Think You Can Dance: Next Generation" led students in two hip-hop classes. Gabriel normally tours full time with JUMP Dance Convention and has acting credits in the films “Step Up: Revolution” and “Step Up: All In.”  "It's always so great to…

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by Josh Mansour
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Patterson Rotary Invites Families To Touch A Truck Fundraiser For Veterans Patterson Rotary Invites Families To Touch A Truck Fundraiser For Veterans
Patterson Rotary Invites Families To Touch A Truck Fundraiser For Veterans PATTERSON, N. Y. -- A Tow "Mater" tow truck, a dump truck and fire trucks are just some of the vehicles that will be on display for children to explore at the Patterson Rotary Club's Touch-A-Truck for Heroes event Saturday at the Thunder Ridge Ski Area in Patterson.From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., participants to check out trucks and meet the people who drive them, and enjoy food trucks and entertainment from DJ Tom Furci, and Sand Art Party. Participating restaurants include Roseann's Kitchen and Thierry Danvin of Brewster Pastry. Firefighters from Putnam Like Fire Department and their tru…

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by Amy Maciaszek
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Indian Point Security Drill Will Include Simulated Gunfire, Attacks Indian Point Security Drill Will Include Simulated Gunfire, Attacks
Indian Point Security Drill Will Include Simulated Gunfire, Attacks BUCHANAN, N.Y. -- Residents shouldn't worry if they hear gunfire today coming from the Indian Point Energy Center on Tuesday -- the power plant will be holding security training drills. The training will take place during the day and into the evening hours on Tuesday, and again on Thursday, Oct. 13, plant officials said. The training drills will involve simulated attack scenarios that are intended to be as realistic as possible so residents may hear what appears to be gunfire from simulated weapons systems used during the exercises.  Local law enforcement agencies have been informed of the…

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by K Reakes