Tammy Ruggeri
By Tammy Ruggeri
One more round of applause for the cast and crew of “Mean Girls: High School Version!” The Marlboro High School Drama Club, under the direction of Jane Petruncola, delivered four amazing performances of the musical for delighted audience members on March 14-16. Bravo!
Diversity Night, one of Marlboro Middle School’s most beloved and well-attended events, celebrated its 20th anniversary on March 13 and no surprise here—the evening was a great success! Hundreds of families and community members came out to sample a wide variety of foods from around the world, including countries like Italy, Poland, Columbia, Sweden, Portugal, and Spain. Guests also perused the many artifacts and displays that shared information about all of the diverse cultures represented in our community. Of course, entertainment was provided by Madeline’s Dance Studio, the Middle School Chorus, and Marlboro’s own faculty band, Paper Jam. The event was a fun and educational celebration of the diverse world in which we live!
Christ Episcopal Church Holy week service schedule
Thursday, March 28, 6 p.m. Maundy Thursday service and Agape meal
Friday, March 29, 12-noon, Good Friday service.
Sunday, March 31, 9 a.m. Easter Sunday service.
Christ Episcopal Church is located on the intersection of Old Post Road and 9W. All are welcome!
Marlboro Free Library Solar eclipse glasses available
Beginning March 27, Marlboro Central School District residents can bring their library card in good standing to the Marlboro Library to pick-up free Solar Eclipse Glasses just in time for the eclipse on April 8! Register for a card with proof of Marlborough residency. Additional library card registration information is available at.marlborolibrary.org.
Please note: The glasses are first-come, first-served and are limited to two per household, while supplies last.
Shredder truck event available
Bring your old documents down to the Marlboro Library on Friday, April 5 between 9:30-11 a.m. sharp, and have them put in the shredder truck to be destroyed safely in seconds. This event is first-come, first-served, with a three bag/box limit per person. The shredder truck will be parked in the library’s side parking lot.
Please do not arrive early to allow us to safely set up and allow the shredder truck to get positioned in our parking lot. Acceptable items for shredding: paper (white or colored), file folders, plastic ID cards, credit cards, old checkbooks, and carbon paper. UNACCEPTABLE items for shredding: hazardous material, prescription bottles, syringes or needles, or any heavy metal objects such as nuts, bolts, metal plates, or hard drives. These items can cause severe damage to the truck and operator.
Knitting group
This spring, the Marlboro Library will be holding an informal meetup every 2nd and 4th Monday (unless otherwise noted), from 6:30-7:30 p.m., where knitting and crocheting enthusiasts can come together, socialize, share tips, and work on projects together. Please keep in mind that while this meetup will provide a supportive space for knitting and crocheting, it will be self-led, and guided instructions and supplies will not be provided at this time. This group will meet on April 8 & 22, May 13, June 10 & 24. RSVP at marlborolibrary.org, walk-ins welcome.
Local history talk
Join us at the Marlboro Library on Thursday, April 11 at 7 p.m., as Beacon Historical Society President Denise VanBuren, presents on the history of Beacon’s incline railway.
Starting from its grand opening in 1902, the Mount Beacon Incline Railway brought passengers to the top of Mount Beacon and was billed as the “Eighth Wonder of the World,” at its height of popularity during the early 20th century. The railway ferried passengers to the Beaconcrest Hotel, as well as to homes, businesses and the mountain’s popular casino atop Mount Beacon, until the 1970s. RSVP at marlborolibrary.org, walk-ins welcome.
Gatting your garden ready
Join us at the Marlboro Library on Thursday, April 18 at 7 p.m. as Master Gardeners from the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, Skip and Diane Carlson, host a lively discussion on growing a garden in Hudson Valley. Topics covered during this presentation will include how to read a seed packet; selecting what to grow; growing your own plants and starting seedlings; garden preparation – selecting a plot, till/no-till, soil preparation, planting; extending the season; and the effects of climate change and how to mitigate it in your garden. RSVP at marlborolibrary.org. Walk-ins welcome.
Memorial Day Parade
The American Legion Viebey-Sutton Post 124 Town of Marlborough Memorial Day Parade.
Commander Ed Timberger and The American Legion Viebey-Sutton Post 124 invite you to participate in the Town of Marlborough Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 26, 2024.
The theme for this year’s parade is “Remember the Sacrifices of Service.” All participants should honor this theme.
Parade participants will assemble at the Milton Industrial Park, 2012 Rte. 9W, Milton at 12 Noon. The parade kicks off at 1 p.m. and concludes at Cluett Schantz Memorial Park on 9W.
For safety measures, we ask all participants to refrain from throwing candy from vehicles, water balloons, and water guns. Handing out candy, misters, and water bottles are allowed. Please note that for your unit to be eligible for end of the parade awards, your unit must stay until the Commander of Legion dismisses all units.
We hope that your organization or group will be among the participants in this year’s annual parade.
St. Mary’s Church
The phone number for the Religious Ed office is 845-393-5005 and the email is religiouseducation71@gmail.com The religious education office is open on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Confirmation class – Penance Service on April 8 Grades 6-8. We will be on a break and not meet until April 15. Grades K-5. We will be on a break and will not meet until April 7.
Ongoing/Events Reminders
April 18 Cost $82. Travel time 1hr 10 min, White Plains Performing Arts Theater 11 a.m. “Beautiful” The Carol King Musical Lunch at Le Bocca Please contact Lorraine Palermo, Trip Coordinator at 845-591-8851 to sign up.
Bring your basket for the Egg Dash! Dash starts March 30 promptly at 10 a.m.
Enjoy Demos by Rook Fitness, Music by Soundsational DJ, Take pictures with the Easter Bunny, Coloring Contest, Face Painting and more!
VET2VET Coffee Hour, Fridays at the Marlboro Library, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., in the Marlboro Library community room.
Happy Birthday: Arminda Porretto, Ed Goodwin, Ann Marie Williams, Dom Bello, Mia Mannese, Justin Paolo, Danielle Gorash, Pat Ferrara, Matt Appler, Kathleen Sadler, Leona Kane, Matthew Corcoran.
As always, any events, announcements recipes or pictures you want to share email me: Telltammy123@gmail.com or call 845-430-4394.