October 23, 2010 - Candlelight Ghost Tour

Historian Robert L. Williams will conduct candlelight ghost tours of the village relating the history of selected buildings along with the reported hauntings. The tour will begin at Village Hall at 7:00 pm and will include stories on the Patchett house, John Crabtree House and the Montgomery Worsted Mills. Details on the legends surrounding other homes in the village will also be included.

To sign-up for the tour, call 845-457-9661 ext. 201.

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October 29, 2010 - Spooky New York

Great Family Event

sleepy_hollow Enjoy Rip Van Winkles adventures or ride along with Icabod Crane as he races The Headless Horseman on Friday October 29 at 7:30pm!

Other strange and ghostly tales of New York’s Hudson Valley will give a pleasant chill. Presented in 18^th Century attire, by lantern light.

Traditional structure for delivery is having the children in the audience gather around the teller in a semi-circle.

Most successful for listeners age 7 and older.

Audience may sit on chairs or on the floor. Costumes permitted in keeping with a young audience. (nothing scary please!)

Stage Name: It’s Time for a Story
Performer: Eileen Stelljes

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October 30, 2010 - Montgomery Fire Department's Annual Halloween Parade and Party

On October 30, dress up the kids in their favorite costumes and bring them to the O.C. Firefighters Museum at 4:00 PM for the parade. The parade will go down Clinton Street to Bridge Street to the Senior Center.

Judging will take place at the Senior Center at 5:00 PM and prizes will be awarded. Refreshments will be served.

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October 2, 2010 - Learn How to Knit & Crochet

See real Alpacas, a spinning wheel, looms. Learn how to knit, crochet, or hook a rig. Try you hand at weaving on a loom. This is for all ages and abilities. We will have some yarn, needles and looms for you to use that day. The looms will be from very simple to more sophisticated. This is a day for fun and trying something new or just coming to view some products made by local artisans.

On October 2^nd you can come to the Senior Center on Bridge Street at see what an Alpaca looks like. What does their fiber feel like? Have you ever dyed cloth or fiber? Would you believe you can use onion skins or marigold flowers to dye cloth?

Watch an artist spin fiber. See how a loom is used to weave. Did you know this is how clothing can be made?

Would you like to try making a scarf? We will have yarn, needles and teachers to help with all ages. Yarn and needles will be available to learn with. We will have some fiber to use for hooking rugs if you would like to try that.

mill One of the HIGHLITES OF THE DAY is to see pictures of the Montgomery Mill on Factory Street in earlier years. View pictures and information on the Mill as it was an important part of our Village History. You can go to the Mill and still see some of the looms! They also have some Alpaca Fiber and yarns.

This will be a great day for all ages! Come watch or join in.

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October 3, 2010 - Taste of Montgomery

Taste of Montgomery

Sponsored by the Walden Rotary Club

Join us on Sunday October 3 from 1-4pm for a tasting of Montgomery, New York area’s finest restaurants. Sampling portions of these fine restaurants’ signature dishes, along with wine tasting from some of the Hudson Valley’s premier wineries will be served a the pavilion in the Veterans Memorial Park in the Village of Montgomery (Bachelor Street Ext.)

Tickets are $30.00 prepaid on or before 9/28/10
or $40.00 thereafter - limited to 300 tickets

Must be 21 for wine tasting
Rain or Shine

Tickets are available with downloadable registration and at our booth during Montgomery Day on Saturday, September 11, 2010.

For more information e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or call: 845-457-3898

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October 9, 2010 - Village Yard Sale Day

Something for Everyone!
10am-5pm

Yard Salers come to the village and enjoy walking the streets picking up yard sale items from baby clothes to computer equipment, from books to furniture, antiques to trinkets. There is something for everyone. While strolling the village for yard sale treasures check out the local shops where you can purchase homemade chocolates, baked goods, antiques, jewelry, paintings, flowers, and many specialty items.

Make a day of it! Enjoy breakfast or lunch at one of our many restaurants-there is a variety to pick from. If you want to take a break from bargain hunting and shopping you can stop by the Village Museum and learn about the history of the village, from 1 pm to 4 pm. The O.C. Firefighters Museum is also open from 1-4 pm and you’ll be surprised at some of the unique things you’ll find there.

Enjoy the day in Montgomery!

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October 9, 2010 - Candlelight Ghost Tour

Historian Robert L. Williams will conduct candlelight ghost tours of the village relating the history of selected buildings along with the reported hauntings. The tour will begin at Ward’s Bridge Inn at 7:00 pm and will include stories on the Patchett house, John Crabtree House and the Montgomery Worsted Mills. Details on the legends surrounding other homes in the village will also be included.

To sign-up for the tour, call 845-457-9661