Warwick| Faith’s Closet, located in the education wing of Warwick Reformed Church, offers gently used clothing for sale for Men, Women, and Children. Open Sunday after church11:30 am to 1:30 pm and Tuesday 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Closed on holidays. Seasonal clearance items. Accept donations on Tues.

Great spring and summer buys at the Warwick Hope Chest!  All purchases support the Clothing Closet, Warwick’s free clothing bank. Apparel, shoes and accessories donations accepted during operation hours, Tuesdays 2pm to 5pm and Thursdays and Saturdays 10am to 1pm. Please remember to bring your reusable bags.

Florida Public Library Teen Hangout/Come unwind and socialize with friends after school. Games, activities, and of course snacks will be available. This hangout is aimed and students in 6th grade and up. Registration is required.

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the Writers Group meets every Wednesday in the Library;’s Board Room. Bring in 6 copies of up to four pages, typed and double-spaced, to be critiqued by fellow writers in a friendly, constructive manner. All forms of prose accepted (NO poetry please). this is a non-instruct0inal program for adults; new members always welcomed!

What’s the buzz about beekeeping? Find out at the last Hands-on-History workshop of the season, the Buzz on Beekeeping on Wed., June 7 at 7 p.m. at the A.W. Buckbee Center, 2 Colonial Ave. Featuring Ryan Muehlbauer of Little York Apiary, everyone is invited to attend an educational presentation on the care and management of colonies of honeybees, nature’s often misunderstood pollinators. Ryan will discuss how to begin your journey into beekeeping, and talk about the life and times of a honeybee living in Warwick, NY. Hands-on-History is a Free adult and family-friendly workshop series. Presented in partnership with the Village of Warwick, The Buzz on Beekeeping will be an interesting evening, taking a look at the centuries old practice. Reservations are recommended, walk-ins permitted as space allows.

Great spring and summer buys at the Warwick Hope Chest!  All purchases support the Clothing Closet, Warwick’s free clothing bank. Apparel, shoes and accessories donations accepted during operation hours, Tuesdays 2pm to 5pm and Thursdays and Saturdays 10am to 1pm. Please remember to bring your reusable bags.

Thursday RJR Memorial Fund Cruise: Every Thurs. starting May 1-Sept. 30, Edenville General Store, 240 Pine Island Turnpike, Warwick, 5-9 p.m. Benefits the RJR Memorial Fund, helping families in crisis. Food available, music, raffles. Donations accepted. All cars, tractors, bikes welcome. May 20th spring dust off/swap meet All day

Great spring and summer buys at the Warwick Hope Chest!  All purchases support the Clothing Closet, Warwick’s free clothing bank. Apparel, shoes and accessories donations accepted during operation hours, Tuesdays 2pm to 5pm and Thursdays and Saturdays 10am to 1pm. Please remember to bring your reusable bags.

[Kingston, June 1] – Warwick, NY: In a unique endeavor to celebrate community spirit and preserve a sense of history, Warwick residents are invited to participate in a remarkable Village Portrait event. Organized by Chronogram magazine, this event aims to revive the tradition of gathering an entire town or village for an annual group photograph.

Residents are invited to be part of this historic moment, creating a legacy that will be cherished for years to come.

The event will take place at the picturesque Railroad Green, a cherished gathering spot in the heart of Warwick. Participants are requested to arrive at 6:00 PM on 9th June with the portrait being shot at 6:30 PM.

This opportunity allows Warwick residents to be part of a shared moment, immortalized in a photograph that will be featured in Chronogram magazine’s July issue.

Mayor Michael Newhard (as well as Florida Mayor Harter and Greenwood Lake Buckley) have expressed enthusiasm and support for this initiative, recognizing the potential to strengthen community bonds and create a lasting legacy for Warwick. Residents’ presence at the event will further emphasize the significance of the Village Portrait and its role in fostering unity and pride in the town.

All Warwick residents are encouraged to participate, regardless of age, background, or affiliation. The Village Portrait seeks to represent the rich tapestry of Warwick’s population and celebrate the spirit that makes this town so special.

For further information or media inquiries, please contact: Margot Isaacs (Margot@chronogram.com; 845-334-8600×114).

Thank you,

TRIVIA & FF KARAOKE IN EDENVILLE Trivia every Friday night except the 1st Friday is of the month is Karaoke at the Edenville General Store, cold beer, cider on tap, great food and prizes. Starts promptly at 7 p.m..

The HERo Run, an annual 5K/10K Run/Walk event, was established to celebrate Lt. Col. Jaimie Leonard’s life. Because this year marks the 10th anniversary of her passing, HERoes In Deed (HID), a non-profit organization providing scholarships to Warwick Valley High School students and to support military and Veteran programs throughout the year, is planning to make this year’s event extra special.

Apple Dave’s This Summer|New for 2023, we’re bringing entertainment to the farm every weekend starting in May and rolling right into the fall. Enjoy local beers, food trucks, and music in a beautiful setting this summer.Enjoy local beers, food trucks, and music in a beautiful setting with Live Music & Local food trucks. Food Truck: 11am – 5pm Music: 2pm – 5pm Check our website for lineup and food trucks each week.

Title:    Babel 

Dates:  June 3 -June 25, 2023

Opening Reception:  June 3, 4–7pm

Gallery Hours: Saturdays and Sundays, 1-4pm

The Amity Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition titled Babel by Michael Netter, June 3 – 25, 2023. An opening reception will be held Saturday, June 3, from 4-7 pm.

Michael Netter began his artistic career as a videographer working with Andy Warhol in the 70’s.  Later he worked as a design consultant for major brands like

Coca Cola and American Express. His artwork, paintings and stencils, involves

iconography…symbols and signs.

In this series of paintings, Netter challenges viewers to find meaning where there is none. His work often involves iconography – visual symbols, signs and artifacts…small forms that stand for big ideas.

He scrambles and obscures familiar letters/numbers and makes them indecipherable. Can’t be read, only read into. Unsolvable puzzles. Meaning can only be inferred.   The letter and number forms come from Netter’s own handwriting converted into reusable, hand-cut stencils. He layers images and colors to connote the passage of time (palimpsest). An “all-over” design suggests they are sections of a wider landscape. His paintings are unrefined, more like images randomly seen on a city wall.

Netter is represented by ACA Galleries in NYC.

The event will be held on Saturday June 10 at 5 p.m., giving a few lucky contestants and supporters of the upcoming Greenwood Lake Centennial a chance to win prize money.

There are three winner levels: First prize takes home $1,500; second prize, $500; and third prize, $250.

The “drop zone” will be located in Winstanley Park, the field adjacent on CVS on Windermere Avenue, across from the Chase Bank. While the winner need not be present, a large audience is expected to attend as it’s the day of the Annual Village Street Fair and the beginning the Lakeside Farmers Market season.

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2023 Warwick NY Free Summer Concerts

Apple Dave’s This Summer|New for 2023, we’re bringing entertainment to the farm every weekend starting in May and rolling right into the fall. Enjoy local beers, food trucks, and music in a beautiful setting this summer.Enjoy local beers, food trucks, and music in a beautiful setting with Live Music & Local food trucks. Food Truck: 11am – 5pm Music: 2pm – 5pm Check our website for lineup and food trucks each week.

Great spring and summer buys at the Warwick Hope Chest!  All purchases support the Clothing Closet, Warwick’s free clothing bank. Apparel, shoes and accessories donations accepted during operation hours, Tuesdays 2pm to 5pm and Thursdays and Saturdays 10am to 1pm. Please remember to bring your reusable bags.

The Community=Love Pride Parade starts June 11th at 11:30 am with a party at the Warwick Valley Community Center. Join us for brunch, making and support tables, music, fun and community.
The Pride Parade Takes its first steps at 11:30am from the Warwick Valley Community Center to Main Street, Warwick, and ends at Stanley Deming Park with special Pride Show hosted by drag darling, Ms. Eve Starr and guests.

• Parade: 11:30am – 1:30pm.
• Pride Show: 2:30pm – 4:30pm.

A request to relocate the Warwick Pride Celebration’s culmination from Stanley-Deming Park to the Veterans Memorial Park was met with passionate discussion at the Warwick Village Board of Trustees meeting on June 5.

The Warwick Village Board had previously approved the Warwick Valley Community Center’s request to use Stanley-Deming Park for a Warwick Pride Celebration on June 11. During the meeting, a motion was made to rescind the approval for the use of Stanley-Deming, with a new motion introduced to allow the Pride event to take place at Veterans Memorial Park. Both motions were approved unanimously by the Board.

Citing concerns over potential crowd size and the threat of protesters who disprove of the Warwick Pride Celebration’s inclusion of drag performers, Melissa Shaw-Smith, who is heading the Pride event, defended the Community Center’s decision during the meetings public comment period, while emphasizing the move was motivated by the desire to ensure that everyone can enjoy a safe and joyous event.

“At the end of the day, our first and foremost consideration is the safety of everyone involved and to maintain the integrity of the event. And make sure everyone there is having a good time,” she said.

Shaw-Smith mentioned disrupters at Pride events around the United States and shared how she and Warwick Valley Community Center Director Karen Thomas brought their concerns to Mayor Michael Newhard and Warwick Police Chief John Rader, who was also present at Tuesday’s meeting. Though she noted that neither the mayor nor the Police Chief were aware of any plans to disrupt the Warwick Pride Celebration, Shaw-Smith was still mindful of a small, but vocal group on Facebook who had expressed a desire to protest the event if held at Stanley-Deming.

She further acknowledged concerns raised within the community, noting that she is the parent of an LGBTQ child and would not want them or other children subjected to people yelling unpleasant things toward them.

“These people are charging rhinos. They are looking for a target. I’d rather sidestep them, and let them charge on,” Shaw-Smith said.

Appropriateness questioned

Beyond the decision to alter the Warwick Pride Celebration’s parade culminating location, the event itself sparked a discussion on the purpose and integrity of holding a public LGBTQ event in Warwick.

Matt Sullivan, a Village of Warwick resident, said he felt that such an event was inappropriate for children. Noting that Pride focuses on sexual orientation, he made the connection between sexual orientation and sex, noting that the event could be considered sex education.

“I don’t think it is the responsibility or the right of the public to participate in that sex education. I think it should be done specifically by the parents, or under the parents’ control,” he said, further noting that he was glad the route was altered to end at Memorial Park, as he felt Stanley-Deming was not an appropriate venue to have any activities that could include very young children.

Referencing prior Pride events, Sullivan asked if there would be any drag characters at the event. After being affirmed that there would be drag performers, Sullivan brought up the idea of stopping it, but acknowledged that the Board would not go as far as shutting down the Pride festivities. In lieu of that, he asked that this year’s event be audited so that “we know what we are putting in little minds.”

Guidelines in place

Shaw-Smith did acknowledge an occurrence involving an uninvited performer at last year’s Warwick Pride Celebration, noting that they were removed from the premises and barred from participating in future community Pride events. She further noted the damage in trust caused by this incident, and outlined the Community Center’s efforts to ensure future Pride-related performances met the guidelines stipulated by the event organizers.

“I am so, so happy that I live in 2023. I live in a proud Village of Warwick, where people are allowed to be and love whomever they want,” said Nicole Sisco, another Warwick Village resident. She responded to Sullivan’s concerns about sex education in the event by noting that neither heterosexual nor homosexual people must talk about sex education publicly.

She added that those concerned about the Pride event’s influence on young children are free to not participate.

“Other parents are there and happy to be celebrating our children’s little minds and opening their little minds to diversity,” Sisco said.

Sisco also expressed her support of the original location, saying that a children’s playground would have been a great location for children like her daughter, who was present at the meeting, to see that same-sex parents and drag are OK.

“Let’s be a community that celebrates,” she said.