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| Village Sites: FLORIDA | GREENWOOD LAKE | WARWICK | Hamlets: Amity | Bellvale | Edenville | Little York | New Mliford | Pine Island | Sugar Loaf | VERNON NJ |
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Oct 1 - Oct 26 | “Warwick Revisited” | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
The First Annual Artists Exhibition sponsored by The Historical Society of the Town of Warwick and the Warwick Art League. The exhibition, open to all painters, will feature scenes of the Warwick Valley. It will be on display in the Ballroom at Baird’s Tavern, 50 Main Street, Warwick, NY from Saturday, September 27 (opening reception) until Saturday, October 26th. The exhibition will be open on Wednesdays and Saturdays in October from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. For more information click on the Society’s website |
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Oct 3-5 | Civil War Living History Event: Glenwood Mill Skirmish at Pochuck
A Civil war living history weekend will be held in Glenwood on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Event will be spread ouot throughout the town of Glenwood (Venon Township) in northern NJ. Skirmish on Saturday and Sunday on 300+ acres and a memorial service at the Glenwood Cemetery for Captain Danile Bailey of Co. f 27th Regiment New Jersey Volunteers.To register, sutlers and re-enactors can e-mail : pamjohn@goes.com . No walk-ons allowed! |
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Oct 5 | Applefest | 10AM-6PM
The Village of Warwick's festival featuring food vendors and crafts that focus upon the region's celebrated and healthy fruit, the apple. Music, entertainment, and fun for the whole family! |
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Oct 6 | Black Creek Pow Wow | 10AM-6PM
A Lenape drum and dance in full regalia will highlight the Second Annual Black Creek Site Celebration and Pow Wow at Maple Grange Park in Vernon. The event will feature the Red Blanket Drum Corps of the Nanticoke Lenni Lenape Indians of New Jersey. Sponsored by the Vernon Township Historical Society and the Nanticoke Lenni Lenape Indians of New Jersey, the celebration will feature a Native American Pow Wow, Native American art and jewelry, historic re-enactment camps by the New Jersey Black Powder Association and live wolves by Wolf Visions.
There also will be small animal presentations by Space Farms, guided tours of the historic site, artifact displays, along with food and merchandise vendors. The rain date will be Oct. 12.
The Black Creek site is listed on the New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places and is considered one of the most significant prehistoric Native American sites in the state, according to Vernon Township Historical Society President Jessi Paladini. The site is one of four Native American habitations listed on the New Jersey Register. Artifacts recovered from the site, which will be on display, give evidence that the site was occupied from the Early Archaic Period, 8000 B.C., to the Late Woodland Period contact with Europeans in the 1600s.
A suggested donation of $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens covers admission. Children under 5 are admitted free. All entertainment, tours and presentations inside the event are free. Parking for the event will be on site this year. The Black Creek Site is located on Maple Grange Road in Vernon.
For information, call (973) 764-8554.
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Oct 8 | Blood Pressure Clinic - FREE | 7-10PM
At Warwick Ambulancxe Bay, 146 South Street, Warwick, NY |
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Oct 9 | Down on the Farm, Out on the Road - Black Dirt Storytelling Guild | 7:30PM
At Florida Public LIbrary. presented by the Black Dirt Storytelling Guild. Call 845-651-7659 for more info! |
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Oct 10 | Family Fun & Outdoor Movie Night | 6-10PM
Inlcudes hot dogs, chips & trets, craft activities and face painting. At 7PM a double feature outdoor movie showing "Veggie Tales" and "Facing the Giants" at the Warwick United Methodist Church, 135 Forester Ave., Warwick, NBY. Call 845-986-1030 for more info! |
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Oct 10 | Longaberry Basket Party - St. Stephen's School
AT 75 75 Sandfordville Rd., Warwick, NY. All hostess gifts and dollars will be donated to school for upcoming Basket Bingo events. Adults only. $5 suggested donation. Cheese, crackers and apetizers will be served. Call Karen at 914-755-6186 for more info! |
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Oct 10 | Penny Social | 7PM
Held by the General Pulaski Memorial Committee of Orange County, at St. Joseph's School Hall in Florida. Door opens at 5PM. Calling starts 7PM. Christmas lottery tree and a screcrow lottery. Refreshments will be available. Call Stella for more info at 845-291-8706. |
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Oct 11-13 | 36TH ANNUAL SUGAR LOAF FALL FESTIVAL | Artists, Crafters, Live Music, Cultural Performances and Lots of Great Food Abound
Every year, hundreds of residents from Orange County and beyond flock to the arts & crafts hamlet of Sugar Loaf for the annual Fall Festival. This free event set in the landscape of this beautiful fall scenery, celebrates art, crafts, food, cultural performances and live music each day. Festival-goers will be able to enjoy dozens of visiting vendors, as well as Sugar Loaf Village’s boutiques and artisans famed for their wide array of unique handmade crafts and creations – an ideal opportunity to get a jump on holiday shopping! Local restaurants will provide great food and tasty treats and performances will be conducted by area musicians and poets. Customized tours of the village are also available.
All proceeds from the race will go to not-for-profit Sugar Loaf Community Vision Committee, who is hosting the event to be used for projects to improve Sugar Loaf’s beauty, safety and accessibility. The entry fee is $10 and all contestants will receive a ribbon. Winners in each division will receive a “Fastest Kid on the Block” loving cup/mug, handmade by Sugar Loaf potter, Ray Boswell. To pre-register and for information about the foot race, call (845) 469-9382 or email zungoli@optonline.net. For more information about the Sugar Loaf Fall Festival, visit the website at or call (845) 469-9181.
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Now thru end of the month | Advance Sale Tickets for 2008 Harvest to Holly Holiday Concert |
www.warwickhistoricalsociety.org.
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Oct 12 | Row for the Cure Event - East Arm Rowing Club | 8AM
The East Arm Rowing Club of Greenwood Lake, NY will be hosting our first “Row for the Cure” on Sunday, October 12, 2008, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Proceeds from the event will benefit the nationally renowned Susan G. Komen for the Cure, supporting breast cancer research and community-based outreach programs. Row for the Cure is a US Rowing sponsored regatta, which has taken place in over 11 cities in the United States raising more than $500,000 for local community programs. Our regatta will be partnered with the Greater NY Affiliate of the Komen Foundation with 75% of proceeds benefiting NYC and Rockland County, and 25% going directly to the National Chapter. Our 4K or 8K regatta will be open to any sweep or sculling rowers, as well as kayakers, canoeists, and dragon boaters, and will include varied distances. Any interested rower is encouraged to gather a minimum pledge of $150, or the equivalent of one mammogram for someone without insurance coverage. If you find you need further assistance please E-mail info@eastarm.org, and mention Row for the Cure in the subject line. You may also call the boathouse at 845-477-3076 and leave a message clearly stating Row for the Cure. |
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Oct 13 | Pine Island Pumpkin carving and Tossing Contest | 10AM-12Noon
Some communities in the US resort to centrifugal launchers that look like helicopters on their sides, others allow catapults that use springs for greater velocity, still others permit trebuchets that use a counterweight. And then there are the air cannons. For the First Annual Pine Island Pumpkin Carving and Tossing Contest, however, to be held on October 13, participants will rely upon simple brute strength to achieve the greatest distance.
“We are ecstatic that Pine Island is such a diverse farming region, containing so many pumpkins, that we can have fun in celebrating the harvest of such an interesting vegetable during this time of the year,” remarked Cheetah DaParma, president of the Pine Island Chamber of Commerce. Pumpkins originated in the Americas and probably have been cultivated as long as early maize (corn) has, since 3,500 B.C., according to US Department of Agriculture experts. Orange County leads the state of New York in pumpkin production with over 700 acres under cultivation, and Pine Island farmers are a significant portion of that number.
The Pumpkin and Carving Contest, to be held at Pine Island Park, will begin at 10AM and last until 12 noon, featuring entertainment by guitarist Derek Pedersen representing Warwick Music School, and prizes made available by area businesses. There will be three age categories for contestants: 12 and under; 13-17; and 18 and over. All pumpkin carving or decorating must be done at Pine Island Park within the allotted time. Contestants may bring their own pumpkin, or one will be included with registration; they are also responsible for bringing their own carving tools and decorating materials. Participant will be able to enter as either an individual or assemble their “team.” Judges comprised of a panel of experts from local arts, educational, and agricultural organization will evaluate each entry and award winners in each category.
The Pumpkin Tossing Contest, eschewing any mechanical advantage whatsoever in favor of old fashioned human muscular capability, will be held to strict standards. The firm of Paul Rafanello, CPA, PLLC, has been retained by the Pine Island Chamber of Commerce to establish guidelines that each pumpkin must conform to, including weight, density, circumference, and agricultural district of origin. In order to comply with NY State Department of Agriculture Recommendations for Pumpkin Tossing (RPT), only pumpkins from Black Dirt Farmers, including W. Rogowski Farms and J.A.D.S. Farm Market will be used. Mr. Rafanello will be present to certify that the pumpkins have met these standards and that the measured distances are precise and accurate. Volunteer First Aid members have already challenged members of the Police and Fire Department. “Our pumpkins are eager to begin taking flying lessons,” said Kristi Madura, of J.A.D.S. Cheryl Rogowski agreed, adding that the “Pine Island Black Dirt farmers will squash the competition.”
Participating business that are providing the prizes, talent, and other resources for this event include Body At Rest All Natural Nail Salon and Relaxation Therapy Spa; Harvest Restaurant; Pro Automotive; W. Rogowski Farm; J.A.D.S. Farm Market; Get in Gear; C & D Old World Bagels; Pine Island Delicatessen; Racheal’s Back Door Bargains; Printing Plus; Warwick Music School; and Warwickinfo.net.
The Pumpkin Carving and Tossing Contest is made available by the Pine Island Chamber of Commerce, which supports and enhances the uniqueness of the region, and works to enrich the lives of all residents through community spirit and cooperation.
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Oct 18-19 | Autumn Harvest Art Exhibition - Celebrating the Art & Spirit of Food | 18th 12-8PM; 19th 1-6PM
At Stone Junction Station, 30 Wisner Road, Warwick, NY 10990 (Jim Murray's Barn), off Kings Highway. Fine art for sale, pottery, paintings, jewelry, gourmet food samplings, wine tasting, live music! Presented by Baby Grand Prroductions. Call 845-986-6165 or Click here for more info! |
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Oct Sun | CROP Walk | 1PM step-off
Walk is sponsored by Warwick Valley Ecumenical Council and leaves from Warwick United Methodist Church. Help to raise money to combat hunger and to raise awareness of this critical problem. |
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Oct 19 | Florida Firemen's Festival | 1-3PM
At the Florida Firehouse on Main St. Entertainment featuring Grammy Award-Winning artist and Florida native, Jimmy Sturr and his orchestra. Buffet following, with traditional Polish delicacies and beverages. Limited seating. Only 200 tickets sold. Price: $25 per ticket. Call Jerff: 845-651-2762; Mark 845-6515638; or Tim 845-651-2425! |
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Oct 30 | Greenwood Lake Annual Halloween Parade | 7PM
At Elementary school on Elm St. at 7pm. Meanwhile Village merchants welcome all Trick or Treaters from 4-7PM throughout the Village shopping area! |
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Oct 31 | Halloween Parade | Beginning at 4PM
New route" (Wed. October 31), line up at Church St., across from Village Hall. Walk down Main Street then left onto Railroad Ave., where costume judging will take place. (These streets will be closed to vehicular traffic at the time). Sponsored by American Legion Post #215. |
Please Note: The sources for information about the "Events" section include The Warwick Advertiser, The Warwick Dispatch, other local publications, and various independent contacts. We recommend that you call in advance to confirm the details of the information that is provided above. Thank you! |
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