Anita Vandermark
By Anita Vandermark
Walden Community Council’s “Meet the Candidates “ Committee thanks Carl Aiello, Moderator; Jerred Sanusi, Timekeeper and all who participated in the meet the candidates event.Special thanks to Acquisition Marketing for live streaming the event.
Walden Chief of Police William R. Herlihy sends word that Vincent Wosneski is the newest addition to the Walden Police Department. He will serve as their Parking Enforcement Officer.
Please welcome Officer Wosneski and support him as he helps keep our streets safe and orderly.
March 21 is International Day of Forests, established by resolution of the United Nations General Assembly. Among the many benefits of forests, spending time among trees can have an important impact on physical, mental and spiritual health. Forests reduce stress, improve mood and inspire us. For millennia, spiritual pilgrims of all faiths have retreated to forests for prayer, contemplation and meditation.
On Thursday, March 21, 12 p.m., the Walden Interfaith Clergy group is hosting an interfaith prayer and meditation on the spiritual blessings to be found in forests. We will meet at the Tsechen Kunchab Ling Wetland Wildlife Sanctuary located at 12 Edmunds Lane, Walden, across the street from the temple. Enter around the corner on Penny Lane, near the entrance to James Olley Park. For more information, please contact 301-906-3378.
The Walden Senior Club Members, Family and Friends send belated Happy birthday greetings to Art Williams. Art celebrated his special day on March 12. They also send ’Happy Birthday” greetings to Barbara Karinchak on March 29 and to Louise Miller who will celebrate on March 27. The Walden Senior Club members meet at the Anita L. Vandermark Community Center on the first and third Tuesday of each month. For information please call Bob Green at 845-457-4361.
Happy Birthday greetings from family and friends to Rev. Nicole Hanley, Priest at St. Andrew’s Church in Walden and St. Francis of Assisi Church in Montgomery who celebrates her special day on March 24.We wish her all of life’s best.
Sending Happy Birthday greetings to Wallkill Valley Times Editor, Carl Aiello on March 25. May he enjoy his special day.
M. P. B. Knights of Columbus Council No. 9254 provides take-out Lenten Dinners on Friday Nights during Lent until March 22. On the March 22nd menu is two Battered Cod Fillets, French Fries, Vegetable, Roll and Cookies. Meals are $10 each. Pre Orders and Take Out Only. Leave a message by 11 p.m., Thursday, March 21 with your order at 845-972-2303 to reserve your dinners. You will be put on the list. Leave your name, phone number and number of meals. Pick up at M.P.B., Fr. Sullivan Hall. between 5 - 6 p.m.
Walden’s Recreation and Parks Dept. will hold their Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30, at 10 a.m. at James W. Olley Community Park, 97 Sherman Avenue. Bring your basket and meet the Easter Bunny! Participants will be split into the following age groups: 0 - 4 years; 5 - 7 years and 8 - 11 years. Prizes for the 2 children in each group who find the GOLDEN egg! Fun for the whole family!!! This event was originally scheduled for March 23, but postponed because of rain in the forecast.
Catholic Conversations will meet on Thursday, March 21 at 7 p.m. in Father Sullivan Hall at M. P. B. Church The topic chosen for discussion is “St. Joseph: a model of obedience to God”. For information, please call Larry and Jean Winum at (845) 778-1602.
Please mark your calendar to support the Walden Historical Society by participating in their Dining for Dollars event at Franco’s Italian Pizzeria, Walden on Tuesday March 26, 5 - 9 p.m. A coupon must be used to participate. Twenty percent of your meal purchased from Francos will be donated to the Walden Historical Society. Find coupons at the Josephine-Louise Public Library or the Historical Society website. Thank you for your support.
On Saturday, March 30, 9 a.m. - 12 noon Wallkill Masonic Lodge No 627 invites you to attend breakfast with our F. D., P. D. and Ambulance Corps at Wallkill Masonic Lodge, 61 Main Street, Walden. Come out for a hot breakfast and meet and greet your first responders. Children and Seniors eat free. All others a $10 donation please. They have a chair lift.
On Sunday, March 31, the Walden Fire Department will host an Easter Breakfast of the Fire house, 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. Seniors - $20. Age 2 and under is free, ages 3 - 11, $10 and 12 and over is $12. Pictures with the Easter Bunny available.
The Josephine-Louise Public Library sends the following news
Join us for Japanese Cooking - Onigiri, on Thursday, March 21, 5:30 p.m. Learn how to make Japanese rice balls with Yasuyo Hibino. For ages 13 and up. Registration is strongly recommended for this program.
Please be advised the Municipal Building will be going through cosmetic changes as we prepare to upgrade the hallway floors during the last week of March and into the first two weeks of April. Library services to the second floor during the week of April 8 will definitely be limited. We Will do our best to make sure you get the books as requested but computer availability will be extremely limited or may not be available at all.