Judi VanNosdall
By Judi Van Nosdall
Maria Beltrameti, previously the proprietor of Recycled Style is now fulfilling her dream of living in France. What a perfect place for the “fashionista” Maria and her little dog Maime. Her building on Ward Street was not vacant for long as there is now a new business coming, Rabbit Hole Antiques.
Grand Opening weekend us at 110 Clinton Street, Montgomery, for the new Street Pickers store. From Friday, January 19, 6 p.m. to Sunday, January 21 at 5 p.m. stop by to see “live art on repurposed goods” and enjoy refreshments.
Many of us receive gifts for the holidays that we are unable to return. Instead of taking up room in the closet, smart consumers bring them to consignment shops. So this is a perfect time of year to shop consignment shops for new items. We have a new shop here in Montgomery, Reanna’s Second Hand Boutique at 2 Union Street. Stop by and see Felicia.
Congratulations to all the Montgomery residents who were filled with the holiday spirit and decorated. We cruised up and down the streets and I know this is late but I have to give a shout out to the residents of Purple Heart Way, Conroy Avenue and Haskin Court. Around the corner the house at 262 Goodwill Road is beautiful day and night. What recently was one of the spookiest Halloween houses at 2 Bridge Street became an elegant tasteful holiday display right out of a magazine. Hope you all had the opportunity to check them out.
The Village of Montgomery Christmas Tree Pickup runs through January 30. Trees are to be placed curbside by 7 a.m. with no tinsel/garland or ornaments.
The Grand Montgomery Chamber Music Series kicks off its free concerts (since 1987) on Sunday January 21, 2024 at 3 p.m. They will be featuring the Nu Quintet. Its a nice way to spend a winter Sunday afternoon.
Now this sounds like fun; I may even join in. On January 31 at the Senior Center there will be a Dance Your Way into 2024. Come on over and polka, boogie, Zumba or whatever with friendship, laughs and encouragement. It will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A healthy boxed lunch is included. RSVP to Kathy Barnett by January 25. 845-615-3713 or kbarnett@orangecountygov.com.
From the Montgomery Senior Center, a new activity, a six-week Tai Chi program. It will be held on Tuesdays at 9 a.m.
Universal Prekindergarten Applications are available January 25, 2024. The Valley Central School District announces its anticipated continued participation with the grant funded New York State half-day, full-day and expanded-day Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) program for the 2024-2025 school year. Services for the anticipated half-day, full-day and expanded-day UPK program will be provided through our locally approved UPK Providers rather than through a district run program.
Applications for the 2024-2025 UPK program will be available January 25, 2024.
For more information or to request an application, please visit our website at vcsd.k12.ny.us or call the UPK Office at (845) 457-2400 extension 18134 to have an application mailed to you. Eligible children include those who will be four (4) years old on or before December 1, 2024 and who reside in the Valley Central School District. Completed, eligible applications will guarantee your child an opportunity to be included in the lottery selection process for the program.
Applications are due no later than March 22.
On Saturday, February 3 our Montgomery Free Library is sponsoring a Valentine Craft Project.Snow date is February 10. It will be at 10:30 a.m. for children in grades K-6. Spaces are limited. Call to register at 457-5616. Have fun designing and crafting a unique layered paper collage with hearts, jewels, beads and other gems.
Don’t forget you can still donate to the Library. Check or cash donations can be dropped off at the Library Circulation desk. Alternatively, you can mail check donations made payable to the Montgomery Free Library. Mailed to: The Montgomery Free Library, 133 Clinton Street, Montgomery, NY 12549.
How would you like to watch the big game on a big screen? It’s that time of year, time for the annual Knights of Columbus raffle fundraiser. Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $20 and are available at the back of the Holy Name of Mary-Assumption church or see a member of the Knights. The prize is a 65” TV Philips Rocu QLED. The drawing is January 22.