Tammy Ruggeri
By Tammy Ruggeri
School News and Events
The Marlboro Central School District invites the community to celebrate the season with their Winter Concerts:
Dec. 10 – High School
Dec. 11 – Middle School
Dec. 17 – Elementary School
Each performance begins at 7 p.m. in the Marlboro High School auditorium. Don’t miss the magic of the season!
Sara Hull Hallock Free Library
December Programs
Register at 845-795-2200 or visit miltonlib.org.
Tech (Haters) Support Group: Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. Topics include Basics (12/4), Google Apps (12/11), and Cyber Security (12/18).
Friday Arts & Crafts: Fridays at 3:30 p.m. Try Calligraphy (12/6) and Watercolor Winter Cards (12/13).
Annual Holiday Open House & Tree Lighting: Dec. 14, 2–4 p.m. Enjoy crafts, cookies, and carols! Raffle winners will be announced.
Book Lovers Club: Dec. 18, 6 p.m. Discuss Midnight at the Christmas Bookshop by Jenny Colgan.
Marlboro Free Library
December Events
Book Club: Dec. 19, 7 p.m. Discuss The Maid by Nita Prose. RSVP at marlborolibrary.org.
Hook & Needle Group: Mondays, 1–3 p.m., Dec. 2–30. An informal knitting and crocheting meetup.
Vet2Vet Coffee Hour: Fridays, 1:30–2:30 p.m., for veterans to connect and share experiences.
Santa’s Workshop
December 14, 2–6 p.m. at the American Legion, 84 Grand St., Highland, NY. Family holiday crafting, snacks, and a visit from Santa! Please bring non-perishable food items for the food drive. For more information, contact 845-309-2733 or email 22jwimberly@gmail.com.
St. Mary’s Church
Advent Wreath Making: Nov. 24, 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Open to all families, even without children in Faith Formation.
Knights of Columbus 50/50 Raffle: Tickets are 3 for $5. Drawing is Dec. 19, with proceeds supporting parish events.
Town of Marlborough Snow Emergency Regulations
Parking is prohibited on town roads during snow or ice storms from Oct. 15 to April 15. Violators will be towed at their expense. Contact the Town Supervisor’s office for off-street parking options.
Weekly Recipe
Libby’s 1950 Famous
Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients
3⁄4cup granulated sugar
1⁄2teaspoon salt
1teaspoon ground cinnamon
1⁄2teaspoon ground ginger
1⁄4teaspoon ground cloves
2large eggs
1(15 ounce) can Libby’s 100% pumpkin puree
1(12 ounce) can Carnation Evaporated Milk
1unbaked 9-inch-deep dish pie pastry
whipped cream (optional)
Directions:
Note you can Substitute 1-3/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice instead of cinnamon, ginger, and cloves; the taste will be slightly different.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix sugar, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves in small bowl.
Beat eggs in a large bowl. Stir in pumpkin and sugar-spice mixture. Gradually stir in evaporated milk. Pour mixture into pie shell. Bake at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
Reduce temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until the knife inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on the wire rack for 2 hours. Serve immediately or refrigerate.
Top with whipped cream before serving for best results!
Do not overcook, overcooking leads to pie cracking in the middle.
Try to bake the day you will serve the pie. Cooking in advance can make the crust soggy. If you have to bake a day before serving, pop the pie in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes and it should bring the crust back to life!
Ongoing Events and Reminders
St. Mary’s Food Pantry: Donations for holiday meals are appreciated. Suggestions include turkeys, canned goods, and desserts. Monetary donations are also welcome.
Knights of Columbus Blood Drive: Dec. 15—details coming soon.
Happy Birthday to Brian Dean, Lisa Cassalina, Allison Camuso, Mark Babero, Mathew Earley, Elizabeth Iurilli, Victoria Iurilli, Jean Lefort, Jennie McClain, Morgan Calimano, and Tom Bozydan!
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