Weather Forecast for Pawling and the Harlem Valley for the Week Ahead(1/23)
After another boring week of winter weather at least we’ve got something to look at for Tuesday (1/26) and again Thursday (1/28). As promised, the
The Pawling Resource Center Provides with Help from a Giving Community
As we approach the twelve-month mark of Covid-19 in America and all the economic and emotional trauma that it has wrought, the Trustees and Executive
The Pawling Free Library Centennial Year Celebration Kicks Off in May!
As our library prepares for its much-anticipated centennial celebration this year, we will take you back in time as we celebrate our one-hundred years of
Sandro and the O.G.. Our next Live show?
We will be on hiatus for a couple of weeks. When we return, I’ll be sure to post information on this site. https://www.facebook.com/TheBeatoftheValley You can
@The Pawling Library: Four Seasons of Gardening
Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County presented a special online program, entitled the Four Seasons of Gardening, for the Pawling Library on the evening of Tuesday,
Newest Additions at Safe Haven Farm
Two New Rescued calves, Owen and Mateo
@The Pawling Library: New Procedures
In view of the current status of the pandemic in our region, the library moved to Stage 4 of our re-opening on December 18th. Up
Putnam Service Dogs is now a BBB Accredited Charity
After working diligently, Putnam Service Dogs has met the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability of the Better Business Bureau® (BBB ®) to become a BBB
A Pig Rescue: Safe Haven Farm Sanctuary
We recently received phone calls about two pigs wandering beside a heavily trafficked road. The callers were worried about the pigs’ safety. I went to look
The Holmes Health Initiative
The Pawling Library held a special online Q & A panel discussion to and from the Holmes community. Three panelists offered their professional advice in
Library Contest Winners Announced By Neena McBaer
This Fall, youth across Pawling nominated their favorite book characters as part of The Pawling Library’s “President of the Library” creative writing contest. Contestants acted
Pawling Hannaford is Hiring
Pawling Hannaford is looking for individuals to work in a family friendly atmosphere. We cater to your needs and family obligations. If you are Employed full-time just
C-SPAN Continues Annual StudentCam Documentary Competition
Students can address unprecedented times in this year’s theme:”Explore the issue you most want the president and new Congress to address in 2021″ Awarding 150
Meet the Artists of Holmes
The Pawling Library hosted a special event entitled Meet the Artists of Holmes: an open discussion of their creative process that took place on Saturday,
Nuvance Health Launches Self-Referral Screening Mammogram Program at New Locations
Women who meet criteria can now schedule a screening mammogram without a physician order at Nuvance Health imaging centers in Carmel, Fishkill, Kingston, Poughkeepsie, and
Pawling Rotary Brings the Community Together for Kids and Seniors
In the past week, the Pawling Rotary Club partnered with Pawling Recreation to bring two events to the community. The second family Movie Night was
The Little Free Library on the Appalachian Trail
If you are a regular hiker on the Appalachian Trail, then you already know about The Pawling Library’s Little Free Library. However, for those who are not
Pawling Rotary Does It Again!
Rotary sponsored Family Movie Night was such a big success last month at Lakeside Park, that Jessica Dickinson, Director at Pawling Recreation, asked Pawing Rotary to
@The Patterson Library
Come On In Starting Tuesday, September 8th, visitors can once again enter the Patterson Library by appointment. Thirty minute appointments will be available for browsing
Pawling Rotary Adds Two New Members
The Pawling Rotary Club inducted two new members at its August 18th meeting, held in the pavilion at Lakeside Park. While practicing Covid-19 safety protocols, visiting
Interview with Superintendent Kim Fontana, Asst. Superintendent Debra Kirkhus, and Dir. of Facilities Gary Green
Our own Sandro Ore and Mike Shustak sat down virtually with Pawling’s School Superintendent Kim Fontana, Debra Kirkhus, Ed. D., Assistant Superintendent for Instruction and
Miles of Hope Breast Cancer Foundation announces a virtual soccer challenge!
All ages are welcome to challenge yourself and show off your soccer skills. Compete as a team or individual and help people affected by breast
The Totally Awesome Virtual 80’s Music Show!
The Cultural Arts Coalition is proud to present our 3rd in a series of online Theatrical Performances. We know how desperately our community misses the
@The Patterson Library: The Virtual Book Club
Virtual Book Club Meeting August 17 at 11:30 AM Virtual Book Club Meeting In keeping with social distancing, Patterson Library Director Stephanie Harrison’s monthly Book
Farmers Market in Full Swing: Every Saturday 9am – 1pm
There are a few changes this year due to Covid. The market will be located north of the green, just past the Chamber Building (old train
Bits of Inspiration: Summer Breeze
Summer Breeze Here we are in summer, after a rough spring, and I’m hoping you are finding time to relax and kick back a bit.
Nicole Zlotnikov, A Heart of Gold
Most folks are keenly aware of the Eagle Scout designation in the world of Boy Scouting. It is the highest honor attainable in the male
Update om App Trail Closures
Dear Friend of ATC, With more states relaxing stay-at-home restrictions and more sections of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) reopening, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is
A Cabaret for the Untold Stories of 2020
Spotlight Arts Inc., a youth theater company based in Brewster, NY is organizing a virtual cabaret to celebrate local high school musicals that were cancelled
Cultural Arts Coalition Presents: Free Virtual Concert Broadway Songs for the Soul on June 20
The Cultural Arts Coalition realizes that we are all missing quality performance in our area. So, we are bringing together some of our favorite performers
Update for our Local Businesses – Week of May 11, 2020
PAWLING LIBRARY • www.pawlinglibrary.org/stuck The library building may be closed, but there are lots of services which can be accessed from home. We offer everything
Complete the 2020 Census: How to do it.
The results of the 2020 Census will help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding flow into communities every year for the
Pawling Library: Reconnecting with our Lives
Near the end of March, all library programs had to be cancelled due to the spread of Covid-19. Shortly thereafter, the library’s doors were closed.
Putnam Service Dogs
Putnam Service Dogs (PSD) has been advancing its mission despite the at-home quarantine since March. They just added a 9th member to their Board of
Pawling Library Continues to Work Hard for the Community
With the Pawling Library closed due to the state-wide government response to Covid-19, Brian Avery, Library Director, has his team working behind the scenes in
Bits of Inspiration: Dear Patience
I have a bowl of angel cards in my bathroom, that I draw from each day. The card I pick becomes a focus for my
Got an Idea? Seeking New PPR Broadcast Team Members
Pawling Public Radio’s Programming Committee is currently seeking additional live programs and topics of interest to further enhance the station’s current diversified programming. If
Appalachian Trail Shelters & Privies are Closed!
*SHELTER AND PRIVY CLOSURE ALERT* Effective immediately, the National Park Service is closing all overnight shelters (56 total) and privies (75 total) on land administered
Coronavirus (COVID-19)-From Dutchessny.gov
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dutchess County Clerk’s Office Closed to the Public Effective Monday, March 30 Top of Form Email Updates To sign up for updates or
Nuvance Health Opens COVID-19 Collection Sites in Dutchess and Ulster Counties for Pre-Screened People
Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro has announced Nuvance Health will be operating a drive-through collection site at the Intermodal Center at Dutchess Stadium. Please see
Bits of Inspiration: Brand New Day
These unusual times are similar to large snowstorms we experience some winters. Life comes to a halt and requires us to slow down, settle in
Big City Services at Our Small-Town Library
The Pawling Library’s intimate interior space belies the remarkable number of services and opportunities available to a wide array of readers, learners, and entertainment consumers
“Tea with Cicely G: A New Show on Pawling Public Radio: Mondays @5pm
Cicely has been studying Raj Yoga meditation for the past 6 years as a Spiritual practice, during this time she has become a TV producer
County Launches Online Application to Assist Farmers, Public Utilize Agricultural Resources
Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro has announced the County has launched the Agricultural Resources Inventory Application (ARIA), a searchable, online tool that includes descriptions and
Vegan Delights: Sensational Stuffed Cabbage
This is a festive main dish recipe for the Winter season. Cabbage is one of the healthiest vegetables on this planet. It is a hardy
Bits of Inspiration: “All I Really Want”
A new year, a new decade—what do you want for your life? I went into the bank the other day, looking for a calendar they
Pawling Rotary Inducts Another New Member
At the regular lunch meeting of the Pawling Rotary Club, Shawn Mealey was inducted as the newest member of the local chapter of this international
Animal Stories: Safe Haven Farm Sanctuary Adopts New Pigs
For several years our farm has had pot-bellied pigs, whose average weight is about 110 pounds. Recently we moved to a larger space, which
Pictures from The Pawling Rotary Holiday Party
Entire group shot Interact Pawling Resource center Scout Cabin
@The Pawling Library: What Gives Us Joy
Every now and then, we are given the rare opportunity to see the efforts that we make to “do some good” in the world around us,
Pawling Library Presents at the December 10th Rotary Meeting
Pawing Rotary members were duly impressed by the presentation made by Neena Mcbaer, Pawling Library Childrens Program Coordinator and Phillip Prout, Young Adult Program Coordinator, at Rotary’s
The Happiest Time of the Year Comes to the Pawling Library
The Pawling Library has some pretty wonderful events planned this December. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be visiting with our youngest patrons on December 7th
Jennifer Taylor Induction in Rotary
Newest Rotary member, Jennifer Taylor, was inducted at the November 5th meeting of the Pawling Rotary Club. Jennifer came to Trinity Pawling in 1988 where
Pawling Karate Kicks Off the Season of Giving
Students from Pawling Karate studio delivered 665 pounds of food and other needed items last Friday to the Pawling Resource Center, from their annual drive for the
PRC Receives Certificate of Appreciation from United Way
The Pawling Resource Center has, for many years, received support from the United Way of Dutchess and Orange Region (UWDOR) for its transportation programs, which
At the Pawling Resource Center… Standing Still Is Not An Option!
If you talk to anyone who works or volunteers at the Pawling Resource Center, you will be uplifted and overwhelmed by all the good work
Safe Haven Farm Sanctuary Is Moving Down the Road
Safe Haven Farm Sanctuary in Poughquag is moving to a bigger space. Ellen and Bill Crain, the sanctuary’s founders, need larger pastures so they can provide
Pawling Library is Awarded Additional Grants
The Pawling Library was awarded two grants, one that provides free basic computer instruction, and another which has allowed us to continue to offer free
Bits of Inspiration: Sail On, Sailor
We did it—we got the boat! It is a C&C 35, which is the perfect size for our first boat. Enough room to sleep on
Local Author’s Book Donated as part of “Babies Need Words Every Day: Talk, Read, Sing, Play” campaign”. (Courtesy of The Jefferson City News Tribune)
Four Jefferson City organizations are cooperating to encourage that parents read to young children. Missouri River Regional Library, St. Mary’s Hospital, Capital Region Medical Center
Bits of Inspiration: You’re the One That I Want
Black not white, good/bad, this not that, that not this—we all have preferences. It’s what makes us, in part, who we are and determines the
Camp Scholarships Available
The Pawling Rotary Club is pleased to announce that three of four camper scholarships made available to Pawling children by the club, for the Town
Vegan Delights: Vegetable Filo Pie
This is a delicious dish which uses the gourmet product called Filo Dough…which comes already prepared in frozen packages. It can be made with any
Summer Fun at the Pawling Library
On Friday, July 19th, the Pawling Library hosted a Scavenger Hunt. Children in kindergarten through fifth grade competed to find objects hidden around the library.
Pawling’s “Music By The Lake” Announces 2019 Free Summer Concert Schedule
2019 marks the 14th year of Pawling’s “Music By The Lake” free summer concerts, presented since 2006 by the Pawling Recreation Department. We are adding
Bits of Inspiration: Summer Breeze
How are you living your summer months? This is the time of year many travel, kick back and visit the beach, find themselves in or
Kara O’Neill – Host of Hudson Valley Green-One of PPR’s Great Shows
Thank you Philip D’Angelo, Superintendent of Millbrook Central School District and Perry Hartswick, Board of Education President for coming on Pawling Public Radio‘s Hudson Valley
Our Newest Show on The Beat of the Valley: Jeff Arnold’s “Two Drink Minimum”
The Beat of the Valley welcomes a new show “Two Drink Minimum with Jeff Arnold,” on Mondays from 8 to 10 p.m. Join in as Jeff
Job Posting: Pawling Public Radio Seeking A Sales Representative
WPWL/Pawling Public Radio, is a internet streaming and FM radio station at 103.7. We are seeking a sales representative (full or part-time) for our growing