Conversations that Connect – An introduction to the essential tools used in our Dialogue Series
Who: All are welcome –Teens through Adults
What: An introduction to the essential tools used in We the People Warwick’s Dialogue Series
When: Saturday, January 10th, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: Albert Wisner Public Library, 1 McFarland Drive, Warwick, NY
Why: A chance to learn a framework for constructive dialogue that builds trust, understanding, and connection across differences
How: Register: online at albertwisnerlibrary.org or call 845-986-1047 ext. 4

Warwick Home for the Holidays

It’s that time of year and once again everyone is invited to come on down.

The kick-off for the annual celebration of Home for the Holidays is Sunday, Dec 7, in the Village of Warwick.

From noon until 5 p.m. visitors will find most downtown shops decorated for the season and offering “open house” events with free refreshments and special offers.

And to get everyone in the holiday spirit, there will be various fun events throughout the downtown area including music and song.

The Warwick Valley Chorale will again be strolling the streets singing traditional Christmas carols. There will also be free horse and buggy rides traveling through the village.

‘Mom and Pop (stores) are the lifeblood of this economy’

Home for the Holidays, which traditionally begins just before Thanksgiving and ends after Christmas, is an annual celebration designed to present downtown Warwick as a fun and convenient place to do all your holiday shopping. And the Warwick merchants want everyone to know that they offer convenience, quality merchandise, special sales, friendly personalized service including gift-wrapping and, in most cases a “wish” list to make things easier for gift-givers.

Throughout the celebration other local organizations will be joining in to play music, sell refreshments, and bring holiday cheer to downtown Warwick.

Santa will be on Railroad Green on Sunday, Dec 7, 14, 20 from 12-3PM

Free horse and buggy rides

HORSE & BUGGY RIDES – Dec. 6 and 7 – (11am-4pm) and potentially an additional weekend, subject to availability, on Dec 18 – “Home for the Holidays” is coming to town! The Warwick Merchants Guild will be hosting free horse & buggy rides around the Village of Warwick. Rides begin on Railroad Ave. and travel down Main St. and South St. to loop around and end back at Railroad Ave.

The rides will depart from Railroad Avenue just outside Railroad Green from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. And Santa will also be coming to Railroad Green to pose with children and take their orders.

For additional information about this call co-Chairs Mary Beth Schlichting at 845-988-5080 or Corrine Iurato at 845-986-9463.

Conversations that Connect – An introduction to the essential tools used in our Dialogue Series
Who: All are welcome –Teens through Adults
What: An introduction to the essential tools used in We the People Warwick’s Dialogue Series
When: Saturday, January 10th, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: Albert Wisner Public Library, 1 McFarland Drive, Warwick, NY
Why: A chance to learn a framework for constructive dialogue that builds trust, understanding, and connection across differences
How: Register: online at albertwisnerlibrary.org or call 845-986-1047 ext. 4

The Warwick Valley Rod & Gun Club hosts their annual “Take a Kid Fishing Day” on Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to noon. The event, which stocks more than 500 trout for the youth event, takes place on the Wawayanda Creek’s Baird property located on Baird’s Lane between Sanfordville Rd and Covered Bridge Rd. This free event is for ages five through 14 and food and refreshments will be available.

“Get Hooked on Fishing, Not Drugs” Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced the sixth Youth Fishing Derby. This year it will run from April 1 to September 14. The contest is open to children aged four to 18 who are children or grandchildren of Orange County residents. As part of the DA’s Community Outreach Program, the derby encourages outdoor activity to deter drug use and gang involvement by alleviating boredom and anxiety. Fishing teaches patience and resilience, qualities used by several U.S. presidents to manage office stress. Entry is free. Fish of any size, fresh or saltwater, must be legally caught in New York State according to state regulations. To enter, email a photo of the child with their catch, the child’s first name, and an adult’s phone number to dafishingcontest@gmail.com. Each angler may submit up to three entries. Ten winners will be drawn at random from all entries. Each participant is eligible for a single prize package, which includes a Mystery Tackle Box Bass Fishing Kit and an official, limited edition District Attorney’s Office t-shirt. As a special bonus, the first winner selected will also be awarded a $100 gift card. Upon the conclusion of the contest, winners may collect their prizes at the DA’s office in Goshen or have them delivered by mail. Please note that all photos submitted during the derby will become the property of the District Attorney’s Office.