Over the last year and a half, people have lost loved ones, not only from COVID but many other illnesses and accidents. They were denied the opportunity to grieve in the communal ways that we use to help us get through these difficult times. To acknowledge this, the Town will be hosting a “Memorial Service for Those Lost during the Pandemic.”
On Saturday, September 18 (rain date September 19), Cluett Schantz Park will be open, and the public is welcome to bring written remembrances and photos to attach to public storyboards. The libraries will work together to preserve the boards as historic documents – nothing will be returned. At 7 p.m., we will gather at Round Pond for a prayerful reflection by Deacon Vincent Porcelli. That will be followed by a musical interlude, during which paper lanterns will be lit and floated onto the Pond. The event will end at 8 p.m.
Marlboro Free Library
All are welcome to attend our Book Club! On Wednesday, August 25 at 7 p.m. we will be discussing Piranesi by Susanna Clarke.
Book Club will meet in-person at the library. If you are not comfortable meeting in-person, please email Lindsay at ljankovitz@marlborolibrary.org and she will set you up on Zoom.
Copies have been ordered and are available for pick-up. Registration is required. Register online at marlborolibrary.org
Marlboro-Milton Seniors
After a long lockdown and what seemed like longer than that to most, Marlboro Milton Seniors will be back in action!
On Thursday, September 9 at 1 p.m., the seniors will be meeting at First Presbyterian Church of Marlboro on Grand St., Marlboro NY.
St. Mary’s Events
We are currently taking registrations for the 2021-22 Religious Education year. You can find registrations at church, on the website, at the rectory, or contact Tonia and she can email you a form. We will be trying something new and refreshing for this year. We will be meeting with grades 1-6 about once a month on Sundays from 9 - 10:30 a.m., with the encouragement to attend Mass as a family on the Sundays we don’t meet. Our 7th & 8th grades, we will be meeting on Thursday evenings. Once the registration forms are in and we have organized all the kids, you will be receiving information as to the dates when classes will be held.
Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library
August 18 starts The Book Lovers Club
Do you love reading, discussing and sharing books? Join our discussion group (currently on Zoom) to chat about our latest read. To register and for technical questions about Zoom, email: onlineprograms.miltonlibraryny@gmail.com
In All Creatures Great and Small, we meet the author, James Herriot, as he takes up his calling and discovers that the realities of veterinary practice in rural Yorkshire are very different from the sterile setting of veterinary school.
Tips for Saving Water
The benefits of water conservation are clear. It ultimately leads to big savings for everyone including you. Water is truly life, and protecting life includes cherishing our available fresh water, conserving it and keeping it safe.
- Tackle leaky faucets and shower heads: According to a previous study, your leaky faucet could be wasting you 2,500 gallons of water per year. Implement a shower attachment that slows the flow of water, so it doesn’t run while lathering. Making sure your faucets and shower heads aren’t leaking is a good first step to water conservation.
- Turn off water while brushing your teeth: I know what you’re thinking this is a no-brainer right...? Well, did you know standard bathroom faucets use 2.5 gallons of water per minute? By turning off the water while brushing your teeth you could save 5 gallons of water per day. You can potentially save hundreds of gallons of water per year.
- Take short showers: We know how tempting it can be to those long hot showers during the wintertime. But keep in mind that showers use 2.5 gallons of water per minute. By keeping your shower time to a minimum, it saves a lot of water. Keep in mind bathrooms account for approximately 75% of the water used in our homes. By practicing water conservation in your bathroom, you can dramatically save on your water bill each month.
- How to save water in the kitchen: If the bathroom accounts for 75% of the waste in the home the kitchen accounts for the other 20%.
- Install an efficient low-flow faucet: older faucets tend to flow at 5 gallons per minute. By simply getting a new faucet you can save 3.5 gallons every minute.
- Save water in the dishwasher: Always run your dishwasher when it’s full. Even if you use a water efficient dishwasher it’s still important to wait until the appliance is full before turning it on. This is because the dishwasher always uses the same amount of water despite the size of the load.
Weekly Recipe
Key Lime Cream Pie
Shirley Rickis, Lady Lake, Florida
Ingredients
1 package (11.3 ounces) pecan shortbread cookies, crushed (about 2 cups)
1/3 cup butter, melted
4 cups heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup Key lime juice
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Optional: Maraschino cherries with stems and sliced Key limes
Directions
1. In a small bowl, mix crushed cookies and butter. Press onto bottom and up sides of a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. In a large bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add confectioners’ sugar and extract; beat until stiff peaks form. In another large bowl, beat cream cheese, condensed milk and lime juice until blended. Fold in 2 cups whipped cream. Spoon into prepared crust.
2. Top with remaining whipped cream; sprinkle with toasted coconut. Refrigerate until serving, at least 4 hours. If desired, garnish with cherries and lime
Ongoing Events and Reminders
The Friends of the Marlboro Free Library Book Barn 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (weather permitting} are volunteers who raise funds for the library. (Dates: Aug. 7, Aug. 21, Sept. 4, Sept. 18, Oct. 2 & Oct.16)
The Milton Engine Co #1 on Saturday August 28, from 3 to 7 p.m. Lobster Bake $65 ticket.
Heart Gallery Event, Free Music on August 14, 6 to 8 p.m., 40 Western Ave, Marlboro.
Happy Birthday: Emily Maltalbano, Angie Truncali, Josie Marsiglio, Margaret Sanford, Matteo Strazzvillo, Dottie Prizzia, Jacqueline MacDougall, Tom LaRose, Ann Raguseo, Nancy Gurnee, Donna Mazzella, John Appler, Joan Giunta, Jamie Noto
As always, any events, announcements recipes or pictures you want to share email me: Telltammy123@gmail.com or call 845-236-9998.