Judi VanNosdall
By Judi Van Nosdall
Christmas Tree Sale fundraiser at the Montgomery Fire Dept. is in full swing. Stop by at the firehouse for a fresh tree or wreath. The volunteers will gladly help you select and get your choice ready for its ride home.
Mark your calendars for Ladies Night in Montgomery on December 6 from 6-9 p.m. The shops in the Historic Village of Montgomery are excited for this event. Come out for a special evening and enjoy the offerings of each local participant. Each business will have something just for this event. All shops will post on the Facebook page for their individual sales. So keep checking in.
The Valley Central High School PTSA is collecting winter clothing this year. They are looking for donations of new or gently used winter jackets, gloves, hats, boots, and other winter gear that will be donated to local shelters.
Drop off locations are at the VC High School, VC Central Office and the lobby of the town hall. Items will be accepted thru January 31.
An important update regarding the Village Board Meetings. Starting now, they will be streaming the meetings on their YouTube channel and NOT on Facebook anymore.
Switching to YouTube offers several benefits: it provides closed-captioning options for better accessibility, superior video and audio quality, efficient content management for organizing and archiving videos, and a wider reach due to YouTube’s popularity.
This update is designed to improve your viewing experience and keep you updated on our community’s progress. Subscribe to the YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@OfficialVillageofMontgomeryNY.
The Village of Montgomery is now accepting applications for the Lighted Holiday Tractor Parade! This will take place on December 14, 3 p.m. line up, 4 p.m. kick off. Entry is free, and all tractors must be decorated with festive holiday lights.
For safety reasons, throwing candy, toys, or any items from tractors is strictly prohibited.
If you would like to join the parade and decorate your tractor, please email info@villageofmontgomery.org or call the village office at 845-457-9661.
This event is on the same day as our Old Fashioned Holiday which has events from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Check the website for events and times: villageofmontgomery.org.
Sunday, December 15 brings the annual Toys for Tots Train and Santa at the corner of Clinton and Railroad.
Please bring a new unwrapped toy or maybe something appropriate for an older child as many people do not think to do this and there is a need. 12:30 to 2 there will be wagon rides and music and holiday treats. 6 to 9 p.m. turn on those lights and inflate the “blow-ups” as this is when the judges will make the rounds for the Holiday House Decorating Contest. Prizes to be awarded December 17.
The Senior Citizens’ Advisory Board announces the following: The Villa Roma trip is sold out.
The Knitting & Crocheting Club will meet on December 11 & 18 at 11 a.m. All levels are welcome. The location is at the Wallkill River Art School, 232 Ward St. in Montgomery.
Cards & Games will take place on December 12 & 19. Learn to play Canasta & Mahjong, feel free to bring your own games. All levels welcome, at the Wallkill River Art School.
On December 18 the Book Club will meet to discuss, “Yellowface” by R. F. Kuang. Meet at 10, all are welcome to attend at the Wallkill River Art School.
December 18 will bring something new, a Cookie Exchange from 1-3 p.m. Now wait, there is some work involved, please bring two dozen cookies (homemade preferred) to exchange and the recipes too. Again at the Wallkill River Art School, 845-260-4475.
Please check out, like and follow their Facebook page as they have exiting classes, events and trips coming up.