Tammy Ruggeri
By Tammy Ruggeri
The Safe School Ambassador program has returned to Marlboro Middle School. Developed by California-based nonprofit Community Matters and adapted for local schools by the Orange County Youth Bureau, this leadership program empowers socially influential students to prevent bullying and mistreatment.
A new group of student leaders, handpicked by their teachers, recently participated in a day-long interactive training session where they learned how to resolve conflicts, defuse incidents, and support isolated students.
They later joined last year’s ambassadors to practice teamwork. Over the coming weeks, the group will meet with adult mentors to strengthen their skills, analyze intervention methods, and sustain their commitment to creating a safe and welcoming school environment.
Save the Date: Power-Up Night
Marlboro Middle School’s annual Power-Up Night is set for Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. All students in grades 5-8, along with their parents or guardians, are invited to this free event. It will feature dinner and a variety of interactive seminars. A sign-up sheet will be available soon.
Marlboro UNICO’s 4th Annual Italian Oktoberfest
Marlboro UNICO will host its 4th Annual Italian Oktoberfest on Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, from 12 to 4 p.m. at Benmarl Winery. Tickets are $50, while children 12 and under attend free. IDs will be checked at the door.
The menu includes pretzels with dipping sauces, hamburgers, hot dogs, bratwurst, sausage and peppers, German pork loin, green beans with spaetzle, German potato salad, cucumber salad, and apple sauce. For dessert, homemade apple cider donuts and coffee will be served. Beer and cider from Locust Grove Brewing Co. and Benmarl Winery will also be available.
A Stein Holding Competition for adults 21 and over will take place, with prizes awarded to the top male and female participants. Raffle tickets will be sold for baskets with prizes valued at over $1,000. All proceeds benefit local scholarships and community programs.
Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite or from a UNICO member. For more information, contact Mike Carofano at mcarofano91@gmail.com.
American Legion Auxiliary Unit 124: Care Packages for Local Military
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 124 is collecting names and addresses of local active military members to send care packages. Please contact Eileen Hoey at 845-542-7805 by Oct. 7, 2024, with any information.
First Presbyterian Church of Marlboro Breakfast Fundraiser.
The First Presbyterian Church of Marlboro will hold a breakfast fundraiser on Sunday, Nov. 3, from 8 to 10:30 a.m. to raise funds for an AED for their building. The menu includes pancakes with real maple syrup, sausage, scrambled eggs, juice, milk, and coffee. Donations will be accepted. Following breakfast, the church will honor the Marlboro and Milton fire departments at its 11 a.m. worship service.
Marlboro Free Library: The Great Pumpkin Disguise Contest
From Oct. 1-31, families with children aged 5-18 are invited to enter the Great Pumpkin Disguise Contest. Decorate your pumpkin—without carving—to help it avoid being gutted and carved. Pumpkins will be displayed in the children’s section of the library for voting. The winner will receive a gift basket.
Marlborough Makers Adult Craft Class
Join Marlborough Makers on Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Marlboro Free Library for a Jack-O’-Lantern coaster craft class. Registration opens three weeks prior, and spaces are limited. This is an in-person event with no Take & Make option.
Recipe of the Week: Rosa Mariana Soup (Italian Orzo Soup)
Ingredients:
1 onion, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp butter
2 tsp rosemary, finely chopped
33 oz chicken or vegetable stock
7 oz orzo pasta
½ cup tomato paste
Salt to taste
1 tsp pepper
Instructions:
1 In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until translucent.
2 Add garlic and rosemary; cook until fragrant.
3 Stir in the tomato paste, followed by the stock. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Happy birthday to Joseph Paolo, Emily Eichler, Shannon Corcoran, Ryan Corcoran, John Marro, Babe Sgro, Tommy Corcoran III, Thomas Sorrentino, Marybeth Pasquale, Michael Gattuso, and Bob Paltridge.
Happy anniversary to Mr. and Mrs. Steven Calli Sr.
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