Kudos to the Scouts of Montgomery Brick Church Cub Pack 4030 for their special act of kindness performed on February 13. Their Cub Master, Art Fitzgerald sent word that Cub Pack 4030 displayed the true meaning of the scout by being friendly, kind, cheerful, and thrifty, which are keys to the Scout Law.
The Scouts made Valentine’s cards for the residents of the Montgomery Nursing Home. After delivering their handmade cards the scouts entertained the residents with some fun playing in the snow while residents watched from their window. The event was a reported hit with the residents and the Scouts had a good time while performing a good deed.
Thanks to Cub Pack 4030 representing Walden, Maybrook and Montgomery for a job well done!

Walden Rotary Club members send Happy Birthday wishes to Al Valk on March 1. Thank you Al for all you do for this great organization.
Walden Rotary Club members will send Happy Anniversary greetings to John Revella and his wife Perla on March 8. Wishing you all life’s best!

On March 3, family and friends will send “Happy Birthday” wishes to Sean Hoffman. Enjoy your special day Sean!
Due to Covid-19, Spruce Lodge remains temporarily closed for Walden Rotary Club meetings However, the Club has resumed “Zoom” meetings. Virtual meetings are better than no meetings. Contact Peter Sullivan for the zoom link.

Walden’s Recreation and Parks Department’s FREE Online Recreation Program for all ages continues. Live Streaming continues to takes place on the Walden Rec Facebook page: www.facebook.com/walden.recreation on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. on the following dates: March 10 - Walden Library (animated book and craft); March 24 - Concert BSKi full band performance - Brian Collazo.
Please call the Recreation & Parks Department at 778-2177 X 1523 for additional information.

The Walden Humane Society, 2489 Albany Post Road, Walden will hold their next indoor yard sale on Saturday, March 6, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Face masks are required. All purchases benefit the care of the animals at the shelter.
For information call the shelter at 778-5115. The shelter is always grateful to receive donations of food or cleaning supplies. Your support is appreciated.

Most Precious Blood Knights of Columbus are cooking for you on Fridays during the Lenten Season
All meals are $8 each and take out only! Place your order by calling (845) 778-6664 no later than Thursday for Friday pick up. Pick up your order at MPB Father Sullivan Hall Fridays 5 - 6:30 p.m.
The meal for February 26 is breaded Flounder, Garlic Mashed potatoes, Vegetable, Biscuit and Cookies.

On the menu for March 5 is Bob’s Famous Fish Cakes, Tim’s Famous Cole Slaw; Biscuit and Cookies. Sounds good to me!

The 2021 Village of Walden Election Day is set for Tuesday, March 16, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m., Village Hall, 3rd Floor Bradley Assembly Room. 1 Municipal; Square. On the ballot will be Village of Walden candidates running for Mayor - 2 year term; 3 Trustees - 2 year term and 1 Justice - 4 year term.
Not sure if you’re an eligible registered Village of Walden voter? Contact the Orange County Board of Elections (845)-3600-6500.
If you are new to Walden and want to become an eligible registered Village of Walden voter - You must register with the Orange County Board of Elections no later than March 5, 2021. If you need an absentee ballot they are available at Village hall on the 3rd floor in the document holder next to the office doors or on their websitevillageofwalden.org.
Your absentee ballot application must be returned to the Village Clerk’s office no later than Tuesday, March 9, 2021 to meet the mailing deadline. After this deadline you can still apply for an absentee ballot in person and will receive an absentee ballot on the spot that must be returned to the Village Clerk’s Office between March 10 and March 15.

The Village of Walden (VOW) has a Rehab Loan Program. This loan program was born out of reimbursement of HUD loans taken out by the owners that were building Walden View Apartments. Initially the funds were used for applicants under certain income qualifications, but a VOW audit and subsequent follow up with HUD determined income qualifications were no longer required.
Certain income limits can get reduced interest rate loans or deferred payments. The interest rates are 0-3%.Current balance available is approximately $1,000,000.00. Outstanding loans are approximately $600,000. Nine residents applied and qualified for the loans in 2020.
The Village of Walden would like to see more residents participate in this program. Application forms are on line at villageofwalden.org . They can also be obtained at the VOW Building Department or the Village Office on the 3rd floor of the Walden Municipal Building.
Residents are welcome to call Dean Stickles, Building Inspector at (845) 778-2177, ext. 3 or John Revella, Village Manager at (845) 778-2177, ext. 5, then 2 for additional information on this loan program.

The Josephine-Louise Public Library sends the following news:
This week’s Take & Make includes a Wintry Story Time craft for ages 2 ½ - 5 years, and a Pom-Pom Craft for all ages. Look for Miss Beth’s virtual reading of “A Hat for Mrs. Goldman” by Michelle Edwards to go along with the cozy pom-pom craft.
Looking for something to read, but not sure what you might like? Let us choose a surprise bag of books for you. Grab one of our “Adult Grab Bag” forms, fill out the short questionnaire, and submit it at the desk. Not able to get in right away? Give us a call instead at (845) 778-7621.
We are still offering Tech Help every Saturday at the library 10 a.m. till noon. Make sure to call ahead for available time.
Do you know about the “Libby” app from Overdrive? Libby allows you to choose from thousands of ebooks and audiobooks to borrow instantly - for free! Libby is also a free app so download it today from your Apple Store or Google Play.