Sending congratulations to Officer Eric Metzger, a true law enforcement hero, who has dedicated 27 years of his life to serving our Village of Walden Police Department and the communities he has touched along the way.

Officer Metzger joined the Walden P. D. as a part-time police officer, and in 1998 was appointed to the position of full-time police officer. Since then he has tirelessly and selflessly served our community, always putting the agency first and exhibiting unparalleled dedication to his duties.

Officer Metzger’s legacy will live on in the hearts of his colleagues he has mentored, the cases he has solved and the lives he has touched.

The Village of Walden Halloweeen and Costume Contest 2023 Winners were:
Most Original Costume: 1. Lucas Barbera (Age 10) - Chinese Take Out: 2. The Flynn Family - Game Board Crew; 3 Bryce Snyder (Age 3) - John Deere

Funniest Costume: 1.Sade Ross (Age 12) - Grandma; 2, Hunter Nikan (age 13) - South Park; 3. Max Santana (age 9)-Blow-up Chicken.

Scariest Costume: 1 Tyler Mitchell (Age 13) - Clown -Free Hugs; 2. Jaxon Wallace (Age 7) - Chucky; 3. Jayson Mendoza (Age 15) - Black Dragon with Dagger.
Cutest Costume: 1. Capri Rotondo (Age 3) - Cindy Lou-Who; 2. Julia Borman (Age 8)- Wednesday; 3. Harper Hornbeck (Age 4).

Walden Village offices will be closed on Friday, November 10th in honor of Veterans Day.

The Walden Sunshine Society members send Happy Birthday greetings to Ginny McFadden on November 10 and thank her for all she does for this great organization.

Family, friends and many organizations send Happy Birthday greetings to Rebecca Scaringi on November 14 and thank her for all she does for others.

The Walden Community Council will meet at the Josephine-Louise Public Library on October 11, 7 p.m. to complete plans for Christmas in the Square. All are invited to attend this meeting.

The13th Annual Veterans Day 2023 Brick Dedication and rededication honoring Men and Women of the U. S. Military will be held at Walden Veterans Memorial Park, 150 West Main Street on Sunday, November 12, 2023, 1 p.m. Sponsored by the Walden Veterans Park Committee and the Walden Community Council. All are invited to attend to pay tribute to our Veterans.

You are invited to attend a slide presentation on Wednesday, November 15, 7 p.m. at the Jacob T. Walden House, 34 North Montgomery street, Walden. Discover the history of local covered bridges provided by Harold Van Aken, member of the Historical Society of Shawangunk and Gardiner. The presentation will cover early bridges in New York and how they were built; existing local covered bridges and bridges no longer here; why did they build bridges instead of stone? For more information call 845-778-7772.

The Harvest Fest Committee will hold a Holiday Festival on Saturday, November 18, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Wooster Memorial Grove Park, 89 East Main Street, Walden. For vendor information please contact Debbie Robb (845)706-1570. All proceeds benefit the 2024 Annual Harvest Fest.

Maureen Swinger sends word that it’s time for Coleman Corners to hold their annual Christmas Market - epic craft and bake sale.Bring your holiday cheer and join the Bruderhof on Saturday. November 18, 12 - 4 p.m. They will have coffee, cookies, Christmas music, as well as their most beautiful crafts and baked goods on display in their big tent. You will find the perfect hand-crafted Christmas gift for your relatives and friends. Cash and checks only.

All are welcome to attend the Interfaith Thanksgiving Service at the Walden United Methodist Church, 1206 N. Y. State Route 52 on Sunday, November 19, 3 p.m. organized by the Walden Interfaith Clergy Group, and hosted by the Walden United Methodist Church. The service will be led by clergy from different Waldem faith communities. Donations of packaged food or offerings to the Montgomery Food Pantry are welcome.

Tickets are available for the Village of Walden Senior trip for Jimmy Sturr’s “The Magic of Christmas” with special guests “The Drifters”.on Saturday, December 2 at the Paramount Theatre at 4 p.m. Cost is $30. Tickets include the show and bus transportation. Please contact Lauren at (845) 778-2177 ext. 1527.

The Josephine-Louise Public Library sends the following news
A few reminders: The VCHS Future Teachers Club continues their Story Book Club for ages 5 years and up on Tuesdays, November 14 and 28, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Children will learn to create their own stories through pictures or words, depending on their ages.

Fall Forest Tin craft will be held on Thursday, November 9, 5:30 p.m. for ages 13 years and up. All supplies will be provided.

The library will be closed on Friday, November 10, in honor of Veterans Day.

Bill Fiero, will take us on an “armchair” tour of Australia’s environment and of course, birds - on Monday, November 13, 6:30 p.m.