Trivia Tidbit:
Here are your 5 words for October. Let me know if you have ever heard of or used them. Yclept=an archaic word meaning “named”; Yen=a deep, passionate desire or craving; Zarf=a holder for a hot coffee cup; Zugzwang=a chess situation where any move worsens your position and Zenzizenzizezic=a number raised to the 8th power.

Walker Valley Fire Company:
If you need to reserve the social hall for your next event, please contact them at wvfcrentals@gmail.co and someone will get back to you to make arrangements.

“Thursday Sept 10 2026 posted on Facebook by Orange County Fire & Rescue

Another blessing for Coldenham Fire-Rescue.

Earlier this evening, Chief Jim Greer and several firefighters from the Walker Valley Chemical Engine Company No. 1 delivered their Mack Tanker to the Coldenham FD. The firefighters from Walker Valley graciously offered to loan us this much needed tanker. Most of Coldenham’s protection area does not have hydrants, and the additional 2,500 gallons of water carried by this tanker is essential to initial response firefighting operations. The addition of this tanker now brings Coldenham’s available fleet to four; 2 engines, 1 tanker and 1 utility vehicle.

Thank you Chief Greer, the Walker Valley firefighters and the Walker Valley community! God bless you all.”

For those who do not know, the Coldenham firehouse was severely damaged by a fire in July and they lost vehicles and equipment. The structure was also heavily damaged but the firemen are still on the job 24/7/365 with the help of neighboring fire companies. God speed for a quick full recovery!

Walker Valley Ladies Auxiliary:

Be on the lookout for our members to be out and about selling tickets for our annual cash raffle. Tickets are $2 each or 6 for $10. Drawing will be held at our December 3rd regular meeting.

The ladies annual Tricky Tray/Penny Social will be held on Saturday October 17th at the firehouse. Doors open at 5p.m. and calling begins at 6:30p.m. Special raffles; lottery tree; penny tables; gift card table; food/snacks for sale! Our annual cash raffle tickets will also be available for purchase.

The ladies would like to let you know that their mailing address is now going to be Walker Valley Ladies Auxiliary, 3679 State Route 52, Pine Bush NY 12566.

Their Fall Soup Dinner will be held on Saturday November 7th from 5-7p.m. Enjoy a large selection of soups and desserts to choose from. Take out will be available. Adults $12; age 5 to 12 $8 and children under 5 free.

Walker Valley Seniors:

Their Hudson River Cruise is scheduled for October 14th which will include bus and lunch. The Seniors will be having a holiday luncheon on October 28th at 12:30 pm at the Mountain Brahuas. The group has also reserved the Aquaturf in Connecticut on July 13, 2027 for a luncheon and entertainment as a Bobby Darin and Frank Sinatra tribute. Contact Pres. Stephanie Jansen @ 845-978-0148 for membership info on how you can be part of their exciting adventures! The group meets on Wednesdays at 1p.m. in the Walker Valley Schoolhouse Community Center, 6 Marl Rd., Walker Valley NY.

Walker Valley Community Enhancement Committee:
The annual Town of Shawangunk Walker Valley Trunk or Treat will be held on Sunday October 25th from 12-3p.m. in the Verkeerderkill Park, 3233 NYS Route 52, Pine Bush NY. Contact Pixie at 585-705-7881 or pix417@gmail.com to reserve your spot if you would like to dress up a trunk and provide treats.

Walker Valley area residents: If you plan on dropping off your children to enjoy the annual Halloween festivities in neighboring Pine Bush, it would be very much appreciated if you could help with the donations that they are looking for to ease the financial burden of the residents/businesses in the main part of town. Properly packaged candy donations can be dropped off at Cronin Real Estate, 61 Main St. Your assistance is greatly appreciated to ensure all participants have a great time on Halloween! For further info., contact Maureen at 845-744-6275. Please have your donations in by October 23, 2026 so they have time to distribute accordingly. Thank you for helping make this one of the biggest and best annual Halloween events in our area! Happy Halloween everyone!