Come to the “Celebrating Recovery Fall Festival” at the Delaware Co. Behavioral Health Center, Delaware Street, today - Thursday, Oct. 10 from 12-4 p.m. There will be fun fall activities, photo ops, and you can meet the DCBH team. There will be free narcan training and substance use education and resources and other community agencies, and food and drink trucks.
The Gathering Table, sponsored by the First Congregational Church, 4 Mead Street, will host its free meal to the community Saturday, Oct. 12 from 11:30-1. They will serve hot dogs with fixings, baked beans, coleslaw, pickles, apples, and cookies. PB&J and sugar-free drinks and desserts available upon request. Enter through the North Street parking lot entrance across the street from the elementary school. For more information call the church at 607-865-4066.
Music on the Delaware welcomes singer/songwriter Kate McDonnell to the Walton Theatre Sunday, Oct. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m., for the second coffeehouse of the 2024 season. Coffeehouse concerts are free to the public with donations to Music on the Delaware gratefully accepted. Desserts and drinks are provided. McDonnell has captivated audiences all over the world with her award-winning songwriting, her deft guitar style, and jaw-dropping voice. For more information about Kate, see www.katemcdonnell.com and for information about other Music on the Delaware events go to www.musiconthedelaware.org
The next Music on the Delaware coffeehouse event will be Nov. 17 featuring singer/songwriter Sloan Wainwright.
Relive the enchantment of the swing era Saturday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Walton Theatre as Music on the Delaware presents a big band concert featuring Kimberly Hawkey and Dan Gabel. Tickets can be purchased for this in-person, livestreamed concert at www.musiconthedelaware.org and at select retailers.
There will be a rummage sale at the First United Methodist Church, 101 North Street, Walton, Oct. 18, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 19 with a bag sale, from 9 a.m. until noon.
Congratulations to Amelia Somers for winning Reserved Grand Champion at the Youth Show at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. Amelia is a great kid, dedicated to her animals and FFA. She works hard and I’m happy to see her rewarded for it.
Art teacher Lara Fassler is in need of (empty) glass spaghetti sauce jars for an art project she is doing with her Crush Connects kids. She would be even more appreciative if the label is removed before donating, if possible. If you have any jars, bring them to the middle school. She needs them by Oct. 17. Thanks in advance.
There will be a family Halloween party at the Walton Grange Friday, Oct. 11 from 4-7 p.m. with free admission for all. Games and activities including pin the eyeballs on the ghost, candy corn guess, Halloween bingo, bowling, bean bag toss and trick or treat. Prizes will be awarded for scariest, funniest, prettiest, best family costume and best costume overall.
There will be a Trunk or Treat event Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Delaware Co. Fairgrounds. Prizes awarded for the best three trunks, and a basket raffle, food truck, bounce house and music. If any individuals or businesses would like to participate or donate call Beth at 607-434-1319. This is an event for the community and proceeds will keep it going next year and beyond.
The annual Delaware Co ARC Halloween Hootenanny will be Sunday, Oct. 20 starting at 2 p.m. at the ARC building, 34570 route 10, Hamden. Trunk or treating, an artisan market, haunted buses, games, music and more. Costumes are encouraged and it’s free.
The Trout Creek Community group will have its annual Trunk or Treat event Saturday, Oct. 26 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at the Trout Creek Town Hall. There will be a kid-friendly haunted house at the schoolhouse and a hay ride. All are welcome, but if you’re decorating a trunk - be there by 3 p.m.
On Halloween night, Thursday, Oct. 31, the high school student council will host a trunk or treat in the Townsend Elementary School parking lot from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
It’s finally here! Walton Historical Society’s second annual Fall Market is Saturday, Oct. 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Delaware County Fairgrounds where booths are under cover. Rain or shine, come visit over 100 vendors, six food trucks, live entertainment, face painting and more. This was a great event last year, and is bigger this year. New this year for classic car enthusiasts, Maxine and Bob Locherer coordinated a “fall cruise” beginning at 10 a.m. to tour the beautiful back roads and check the fall foliage before everyone meets at the fairgrounds at 11. This is just a cruise-in - no prizes, no awards. Come anytime between 11-3 and show off your amazing classic car, enjoy the vendors and grab some food. Questions? Email waltonhistoricalsociety@outlook.com
The annual Cemetery Scavenger Hunt at the Walton Cemetery sponsored by the Ogden Library is Saturday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m. Meet library staff at the Civil War monument on Memorial Drive in the cemetery for this multi-generational event. Participants will be given a list of things to find (different from previous years). An hour later, meet back with the group to discuss your findings. Children must be accompanied by an adult. In case of rain, bring an umbrella.
Make a haunted gingerbread house at Ogden Library Saturday, Oct. 26, from 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. - a spook-tacular Halloween craft event for kids. They can let their creativity run wild while creating a haunted house out of sweets. Once the haunted house is ready, share the spine-chilling tale about the ghostly inhabitants who live there. Make it scary, silly, or in between - the story is up to you. They’ll have hot drinks to keep you toasty while you create and tell the spooky tales. Sign up required: call 607-865-5929; limit 12 participants.
Teens have opportunities for Halloween activities as well. There will be a day for teens to make costumes Tuesdays in October from 3:15-4:45 p.m. Teens can unleash their creativity in preparation for Halloween by making spooky masks and costumes using recycled materials and glow in the dark paint. Then, they can show their creations at the costume contest at the library’s Halloween Glow Party Oct. 30 from 6-7:30 p.m. There will be games, music and snacks with the theme “Creatures of the Night.”
Bring family and friends for “Reel Fun After Hours” a magical movie night experience and fun at the library after hours Saturday, Oct. 12, 7 - 9 p.m. Bring a blanket, sleeping bag, or camp chair to make yourself comfortable; free popcorn and candy. The movie - “Ghostbusters” rated PG about a group of eccentric New York City parapsychologists who investigate and eliminate ghosts, paranormal manifestations, demigods and demons.
Early voting in New York starts Oct. 26 through Nov. 3 at the Board of Elections in Delhi. The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 5 at the regular polling place - the bus garage in Walton. It’s important to exercise your right to vote, so go early if you think that you might not be able to get there Nov. 5.
And on Friday, Oct. 18 the Community Service Committee of the Walton Grange, 135 Stockton Ave., will host a free coat and winter wear giveaway from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the grange. To donate call Sharon at 607-663-4016.
Grass drag race with a 500 foot track at the Delaware County Fairgrounds Saturday, Oct. 19 by the Hamden Hill Ridge Riders. Check out the event on Facebook for rules and classes. Event runs from 10:30-4:00, $5 general admission, 12 and under free, but bring a chair because there are no bleachers available.
The Walton Chamber of Commerce is working on the Christmas kickoff festivities for Thanksgiving weekend. The annual Christmas parade will take place Friday, Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. and all are welcome. If you, your family, organization or group want to be in it, come to the bus garage at 5:30 to participate. Drop me an email so I have an idea of how many groups will be there.
This year, the Walton Chamber of Commerce is looking for families to paint business windows with a Christmas theme so we need volunteers of both painters and businesses. If you would like to do either email me or message me on the Chamber Facebook page with the event flyer. The Chamber will provide the paint, but painters will need to bring containers, brushes, etc. Paint can be picked up at Packin’ Heat between Nov. 22 and Nov. 30. We would love the windows to be done by the Friday night parade.
The Walton Chamber of Commerce is also looking for businesses to participate in a sidewalk sale for parade night, so that folks can shop before and after the parade. If you have a home based business, see if any downtown business will let you set up by them.
There is so much unfathomable devastation in North Carolina and Georgia from Hurricane Helene, and plenty of damage to Florida, Tennessee and Virginia, too. Many people are hurting and mourning, but neighbors and first responders from all over the country are helping them work through the damage and rescue people still isolated. The Walton Explorers packed donations and sent a truck down with supplies and Jessica Gilmore, Thayers and Netty’s Flowers are also collecting items locally to send if people want to drop off there. I see current posts are asking for colder weather items like coats, blankets, and, socks are always needed.
And keep Florida in your prayers because another cat 4 storm is headed their way.
There will be a benefit breakfast at TA’s Saturday, Oct. 12 for the Lacey family who lost everything in a fire at their home in Downsville. Gift baskets, gift certificates and a 50/50 are planned to raise some money so they can rebuild their lives. Many have asked what they need, so their daughter Miranda Lacey has created for their everyday essentials. You can access it at: Lacey House Fire Recovery - Amazon Gift List www.amazon.com/regist.../gl/guest-view/1LFIQTCGI1D0E
My mama heart is full as my daughter and her family have been visiting for my niece’s wedding. I so enjoy having all my grandchildren together, and my chicks back under one roof.
