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Letter from the Publisher 

Many times I have said how much 

I enjoy the letters I get from Eventful 

readers saying great things about 

the happenings that we publish each 

month. Last month, I received a letter 

about the Things to Do on Mother’s 

Day article and wanted to share 

it with everyone: 

Dear Eventful, 

I just wanted to take a moment to 

thank you for all the things to do for 

Mother’s Day. I used the article to 

plan the whole day for my Mom and 

attended everything on the list. We 

had an awesome day together and I 

was able to make this Mother’s Day a 

memorable one for her. 

Thank you for the great ideas! 

Sincerely, 

Danielle B., Kent 

We like to present ideas to readers 

to make any weekend/holiday an 

Eventful one, but I was very happy 

that Danielle used the entire list of 

suggestions. 

As always, I welcome your 

feedback at Rebecca@eventful 

magazine.com. 

Enjoy! 

Sincerely, 

Rebecca Bertoldi 

Publisher 

On the Cover 

L to R: Courtney McCormack, Heather 

Strickland, Erin McCormack, Jill 

Hughes and Kaitlin McCormack 

(kneeling) smile as they prepare 

for the upcoming Relay for Life 

events in Mahopac and Patterson. 

Photo by Dan Stockfield 

eventful 

table of contents 

june 2011 

features 

Relay 

for 

Life 

p. 11 


Make Father’s Day Special p. 17 

Sparkling Fireworks in Putnam p. 19 

departments & columns 

Restaurants & Reviews p. 4 

Hit the Spot: Ramiro’s 954 

Who’s Got It?: Farm Pickings 

Theater and the Arts p. 6 

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival 

Secret Garden Tour p. 7 

Outdoors p. 8 

Chuang Yen Monastery 

Money Matters p. 9 

with Joseph Madio 

L to R: Co-Chair Heather Strickland, Honorary Survivor Chair 

Jill Hughes and Co-Chair Crissy Hajkowski 

Putnam Pets p. 10 

Sports p. 13 

Business Beat p. 16 

Chiropractic Works 

Cartwright & Daughters 

Wellness p. 14 

Zumba in Putnam 

Eventful Rewind p. 18 

Community Calendar p. 20

estaurants & reviews 

Hit tHe Spot: 

By Nicole Gallagher 

and Mary Tietjen 

Dining at Ramiro’s 954 in Mahopac 

can be compared to going 

to a school play and finding 

Academy Award-winning actor 

Robert De Niro playing the 

lead. To say that it was not quite 

what you expected is a huge 

understatement. Not only does 

the award-winning chef and coowner 

Ramiro Jimenez create the 

most wonderful combinations of 

exquisite flavors with the freshest and most 

succulent ingredients, he exudes a passion 

for food that is palpable. 

Ramiro’s 954’s menu consists of recipes 

from Latin and Central America, Mexico 

and the Caribbean, to which Jimenez adds 

his own twist along with ingredients, including 

local, organically grown produce; organ- 

Ramiro’s 954 

ic eggs; and farm-raised beef and chicken. 

Each facet of this restaurant — from the 

design of the open kitchen to the willingness 

of the chef to answer any questions that you 

might have about the food or its preparation 

— tends to create a relationship with the 

diner that can only be described as unique. 

The sincerity on the part of the owners and 

staff to welcome you and have you experience 

both the food and the ambiance of the 

restaurant is most appealing, as is the upstairs 

dining room adorned with artwork 

created by local artists. In addition to providing 

unique cuisine, they also give back to 

the community as best they can with various 

donations to local organizations. 

Cooking has been an integral part of 

Jimenez’s life since his arrival in the U.S. 

more than 20 years ago. He has held positions 

in some of the most renowned and 

largest Latin eateries in New York 

and has been the recipient of many 

prestigious awards. After years of 

commuting to the city, and much 

time away from his family, Jimenez 

decided to follow his dream of having 

his own establishment. Along 

with partners Traci Medford-Rosow 

and Joel Rosow, Jimenez and his wife 

and restaurant manager, Jan, found 

all the stars in alignment to create 

Ramiro’s 954 (the address on Route 

6) which opened in February of this 

year. 

Our very pleasurable dining 

experience at Ramiro’s 

consisted of an appetizer 

of Ceviche Ecuatoriano, 

poached shrimp served in a 

roasted tomato sauce flavored 

with onion, orange, jalapeno 

pepper and cilantro. Served 

in a martini glass, the thinly sliced shrimp 

swam in the delicate tomato sauce with just 

the right touch of citrus and garnished with 

a wedge of advocado. Not stopping there, 

we shared a plate of the Empanadas de Picadillo. 

This is Jimenez’s own grandmother’s 

recipe of ground beef turnovers with onion, 

garlic, pepper, raisins, red wine and a sweet 

chipotle cream sauce. 

For the main entrées, the Bacalao y Paella, 

a pan-fried cod fish served over saffron rice 

cooked with shrimp, clams, chicken, chorizo 

and peas garnished with roasted pepper 

erabeche. The second choice, Costillas 

en vino tinto, a red wine-braised boneless 

beef short rib dish served with celery root 

puree, yucca frita and a chimichurri sauce. 

Our meal was brought to an end with a great 

conversation with the chef about the origin 

and preparations of the yucca root and the 

finest sugar-free cheesecake we had ever had 

the pleasure of tasting. 

As the Latin music played on in the background 

and the food sizzled in the open 

kitchen, we savored the last drops of white 

wine sangria and thought, where are we? 

Acapulco? Madrid? San Juan? We felt as if 

we took a vacation, and yet here we were in 

Mahopac at 954 Route 6, seemingly a world 

away from where we started the evening. 

This was certainly one of the most pleasant 

and reasonable dining experiences we 

could hope to find in Putnam County. During 

dinner we were already daydreaming of 

the next visit. We highly suggest grabbing a 

friend and hitting this spot. If time is your 

enemy like it is usually ours, they have a 

take-out and bar menu for sampling the cuisine. 

Don’t wait too long to sample this food; 

it is worth the slow-down to do so. Ramiro’s 

954 has live music during the month of June. 

Continued on next page 

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estaurants & reviews 

Who’s Got It? Farm Pickings 

Farmers Markets 

Brewster Farmers Market 

Municipal lot, 208 East Main St., Rte 22 

& Rte. 6; Wednesdays & Saturdays, 9 a.m. 

to 2 p.m., mid-June to mid-November 

Contact: KC Anderson at 914-671-6262 

or visit www.betterbrewster.org. 

Cold Spring Farmers Market 

The former Butterfield Hospital parking 

lot at the intersection of Rte. 9D and Paulding 

Ave.; Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

Contact: Village Office at 845-265-3611 

or visit www.csfarmmarket.org. 

Kent Farmers Market 

770 Rte. 52, the Old Kent Town Hall; Saturdays, 

9 a.m. to 3 p.m., May through October. 

Contact: James Sullivan at 914-804-6376. 

Putnam Valley Farmers Market 

Lake Peekskill Community Center, 7 

Northway; Wednesdays, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., 

June through December. 

Call: 845-528-0066 or visit www.putnam 

valleyresidents.com. 

Putnam Valley Farmers Market 

Tompkins Corners Methodist Church, 

729 Peekskill Hollow Road; Fridays, 3 p.m. 

to 7 p.m., June through October. 

Call: 845-528-0066 or visit www.putnam 

valleyresidents.com. 

Hit the Spot: Ramiro’s 954 

Continued from page 3 

Call for dates and times. 

Hours of Operation: Closed 

Monday except for private parties. 

Tuesday-Thursday: 4-10 p.m. 

Friday and Saturday: 4-11 p.m. 

Sunday Brunch noon-3 p.m., dinner 

3-9 p.m. Happy Hour is Tuesday-Friday, 

4-7 p.m., including a 

half-price bar (prix fixe menu Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 

and Saturday before 6 p.m.; only $24). Weekend reservations 

are recommended. For more information visit www.raimiros954 

.com or call (845) 621-3333. They are also on Facebook. 

Stop by and welcome the Jimenez family to Putnam County. 

We encourage Eventful readers keep submitting restaurant suggestions. 

Share your favorite local eatery with Nicole at gallagher@ 

eventfulmagazine.com. 

Farm Stands 

Ryder Farm Cottage Industries — 

Brewster 

400 Starr Ridge Road; self-serve organics; 

spring-fall: potted plants and surplus 

crops; winter: firewood. 

Contact: Elizabeth Ryder at 845-279- 

4161 or visit www.ryderfarmorganic.com. 

Cascade Farm —Patterson 

124 Harmony Road; Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. 

to 11 a.m., June through October. 

Contact: David Frost at 845-878-3258 or 

visit www.cascadefarmschool.org. 

Project Renewal — Garrison 

St. Christopher’s Inn, 21 Franciscan 

Way; Fridays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 3 

p.m., June through mid-October. 

Call 845-335-1141. 

Project Renewal — Garrison 

Hudson Highlands Land Trust, Intersection 

of Rte. 9D & Snake Hill Road; Thursdays, 

10 a.m. to 3 p.m., June through mid-October. 

Call 845-335-1141. 

Kent Lakes Farm Stand-Kent 

164 Rte. 311, just west of the intersection 

of Rte. 84 & Rte. 311; Wednesdays and Saturdays, 

9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays, 9 a.m. to 

5 p.m., June through October. 

Call 845-208-8697. 

Salinger’s Orchard — Brewster 

230 Guinea Road; open 7 days a week, 

9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; fruits, vegetables, pies 

and preserves. 

Call 845-277-3521 or visit www.salingers 

orchard.com. 

Green Chimneys Farm — Brewster 

400 Doansburg Road; open 7 days 

a week, June through October and for 

Christmas trees. 

Contact: Charlie Gook at 914-441-4567 

or visit www.greenchimneys.org. 

Niese’s Maple Farm — Putnam Valley 

136 Wiccoppee Road; open year-round, 

Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 

p.m.; weekends, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; maple 

syrup, honey products, and more. 

Contact Glenn Niese at 845-526-3748 or 

visit www.niesesmaplefarm.com. 

Information provided by: 

Putnam County Soil & Water Conservation 

District, 841 Fair Street, Carmel, NY 

10512. Phone: 845-878-7918; lauri.taylor@ 

putnamcountyny.gov; www.putnamcounty 

ny.com. 

Putnam County Agricultural and Farmland 

Protection Board, 40 Gleneida Ave., 

Carmel, NY 10512. Phone: 845-808-1090; 

george.michaud@putnamcountyny.gov; 

www.putnamcountyny.com. 

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theater & the arts 

Hudson Valley is at Home with the Annual 

Shakespeare Festival 

By Rich Monetti 

Treachery, war, political intrigue and star 

crossed love, Shakespeare says it all — and 

the stories are timeless. Five hundred years 

later, the actual text doesn’t quite qualify. So 

why not just translate and tweak it for the 

rest of us? “You can’t change Shakespeare, 

he’s been around too long,” says Abigail 

Adams, managing director of the Hudson 

Valley Shakespeare Festival in Cold Spring. 

But for the past 25 years, this company has 

made it their mission to keep it fresh and 

make it understandable — without changing 

a line. 

Distilling rather than embellishing is the 

official logline. These equity actors work 

year-round perfecting for the summer series 

and are diligent about making the characters 

their own. It won’t sound like they 

are reciting poetry but actually living the 

lines, says Adams, who’s been on hand for 

12 years. 

At the same time, the actors are also wellschooled 

in the art of improv. They aren’t 

anticipating the dialogue — they are reacting 

and reading the lines in the moment, 

she says. 

Off the backdrop of the Hudson River, 

there’s little need to get fancy with excessive 

use of props, costumes or accents. “We 

keep it simple and focus on the story,” Adams 

says. 

The success of the formula is obviously 

implied in the HVSF’s longevity. Having 

the Wall Street Journal describing this 

house as “having rival to none” has implications 

they aren’t shy about accepting either. 

“We’re very proud of that,” she says. 

HVSF also feels pretty strongly when the 

non-lover of the Bard comes away with 

an understanding he 

or she never thought 

possible. There’s always 

the wife who 

brought the husband 

who didn’t really want 

to go, and then he’s the 

one who gets the tickets 

the next time, she 

says. 

Of course, preceding 

the production, 

the picnic on the great 

lawn can’t help but 

make Shakespeare 

Photo by William Marsh 

by the river a family affair. Nonetheless, if 

skeptical children have doubts about what 

they’ll see under the pavilion, she’s confident 

the experience and enjoyment will extend 

well into night and the verse. “There 

are a million reasons you should bring your 

kids,” Adams says. “Live theater stimulates 

the imagination. It encourages learning and 

expands the boundaries of their minds.” 

And suitable for kings and Capulets 

doesn’t mean teenagers are apart from the 

same type of drama in their own lives. “The 

themes are what kids grapple with today — 

betrayal, fractured families, prejudice ... it’s 

all there,” she says. 

Still, HVSF does allow itself to stray from 

the strict adherence in other forms. Last 

year, an “ad-rap-tation” called “Bombity of 

Errors” was a hit. “It was a rap interpretation 

on A Comedy of Errors,” she says. 

As for this summer’s diversion, HVFS 

will be doing a take on Jules Verne’s Around 

the World in 80 Days. With five actors playing 

39 parts, Adams says, “they’ll travel the 

world in 90 minutes. It’s going to be a riot.” 

Either way, comedy or tragedy, the audience 

aren’t the only ones for which it never 

gets stale. With each audience reacting 

in their own way, she concludes from her 

point of view, “It’s different every night.” 

Look for Hamlet and A Comedy of Errors 

this summer. 

For more information or to purchase 

tickets, call the box office at 845-265-9575 

or visit www.hvshakespeare.org. 


Frank Lloyd Wright photo courtesy of Rand Bridget Otten 

Partners with PARC welcomes you to this 

year’s Secret Garden Tour on Saturday, June 11. 

The day-long rain-or-shine event is a selfguided 

driving tour to the best and most beautiful 

private gardens in Putnam County. 

Back by popular demand, the Secret Garden 

Tour will also feature a house tour of the spectacular 

and renowned Frank Lloyd Wrightdesigned 

house on Petra Island on Lake Mahopac. 

The home, built by the Massaro Family, is 

believed to the be last known house in the U.S. 

built on the exact location and with the plans 

for which Wright intended and designed it. The 

Massaro Family has recently restored the original 

Frank Lloyd Wright Cottage, circa 1951, 

which will also be open to tour. 

This country driving tour will bring you to 

private homes and renowned sites with formal 

gardens, perennial flowering landscapes, pasto- 

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ral fields and vistas, gorgeous roses, water gardens, 

and herb and flowering vegetable gardens 

throughout Putnam County. Home owners will 

guide you through their landscapes, telling the 

history of the gardens and answering questions 

about plantings and designs. 

New this year, the legendary Boscobel House 

& Gardens in Garrison will open its gardens to 

tour attendees. As an event sponsor, Boscobel 

will be waiving its $9 grounds fee for all garden 

tour ticket holders. 

And don’t miss the stunning Stonecrop Gardens 

in Cold Spring and its 63 acres of alpine 

gardens, bog garden, woodland and water gardens, 

cliff rock garden and an enclosed Englishstyle 

flower garden. 

Gardens will be open in Mahopac, Carmel, 

Garrison, Putnam Valley and Cold Spring from 

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with special events and activi- 

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Secret Garden Tour 

ties taking place throughout the day, including 

an expanded Cold Spring Farmers Market with 

sales of annuals and perennials. 

Advance ticket prices are $30 for all the gardens. 

Only 90 tickets, at $125 each, will be sold 

for the Frank Lloyd Wright house and cottage 

tour plus all the gardens. Advance tickets may 

be purchased online at www.PutnamSecret 

GardenTour.com. 

This year’s sponsors include Boscobel House 

& Gardens, Mahopac Marina, Hudson Valley 

Magazine, and Partners with PARC. 

Partners with PARC is a 501(c)(3) charity 

that raises funds to support children and adults 

with developmental disabilities in Putnam. 

Support of its fundraisers aids people in need, 

and contributions are tax deductible. 

For more info, call 845-278-7272, Ext. 287, 

or visit www.PartnerswithPARC.org. 

2011 Sunset Series 

June 11th 

June 18th 

July 9th 

July 23rd 

Putnam Valley Town Park 

156 Oscawana Lake Rd & Town Park Ln 

Mardi Gras/Masquerade with music by Le Tchoup 

with 2nd Annual “PV Pig Roast” (6-9 p.m.) 

Acoustic/Rock Night – Jay Gisser, Different Drum 

& The Melillo Brothers with a special appearance 

by the Suburbia Roller Derby Girls. (6-9 p.m.) 

*Event to be held at Putnam Valley High School 

Beyond The Wall- Pink Floyd Tribute Band. 

Opening Band -- Chylan with Dylan . (7-10 p.m.) 

“Saturday Night Fever/Disco Night” with the 

band, “Vertigo.” (6-9 p.m.) 

Thank you to Our 2011 Sponsors: 

PV Rotary - Heritage Funeral Home - PV Pharmacy - Sam Oliverio 

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outdoors 


If you happened to miss the Tang Dynasty 

and would like to become more familiar 

with Buddhism and the architectural majesty 

of the period’s monasteries, it doesn’t 

require a 15-hour flight 

to China or heavy usage 

of your Web browser. 

In Kent off Route 

301, the Chuang Yen 

Monastery is a 225-acre 

retreat dedicated to the 

spirit, knowledge and 

teachings of Buddhism. 

The Great Buddha Hall 

is a 24,000-square-foot 

space styled in the 

shadow of the time period 

dating from 618 

AD to 907 AD. Inside 

sits a 37-foot statue of 

the Buddha, which is 

the largest of its kind 

in the Western Hemisphere. 

The Great Buddha 

hall stands 84 feet high 

and without internal pillars to support the 

ceiling, the spacious confines leave the 

statue unobstructed — even as it reaches 

a capacity of 2,000 followers. Otherwise, 

at the minimum of onlookers, this Buddha 

never gets lonely. Encircling the contemplative 

giant on the terrace are 10,000 

small Buddhas looking just as content. 

Photos by Matt Hernandez 

Finding Your 

Zen 

Ground was broken on the monastery in 

1981 and the Buddha took eight years to 

complete. Given the size of the statue in the 

main structure, the Buddha braved the elements 

until the monastery was completed 

around him. 

On the northwest slope, among the 

spread of offerings of Tang Dynasty architecture, 

remembrance intersects with spiritual 

rebirth at the 1,000 Lotus Memorial Terrace. 

One thousand fifty steel niches — each 

holding two urns — contain cremated remains 

of the deceased; ceremonies are held 

in the spring and fall to remember them. 

The Tai Hsu Hall’s completion in 1990 

lets the faithful and the seekers put the 

proverbs into practice. Every Sunday, a 

morning meditation is held, which is followed 

by a book discussion 

on Buddhism and a 

vegetarian lunch offering. 

Those in search of a 

deeper understanding can 

quiet the mind and expand 

their knowledge at the 

Woo-Ju Memorial Library. 

It is open to all members 

of the monastery, Buddhist 

Association of United 

States members, and any 

visitor who has an interest 

in the faith. Anyone over 

16 can get a library card 

and peruse the institutions 

4,000 books — of which 

1000 are in English. 

Kids can be coaxed into 

the interfaith learning experience 

with a respite 

along the Seven Jewels 

Lake before taking to the Kuan-Yin Hall 

for lunch. Overall, your camera won’t be 

bored and the super relaxing atmosphere 

among all the amazing architecture makes 

the trip a memorable experience. 

To visit the Chuang Yen Monastery located 

at 2020 Route 301 in Carmel, call 

845-225-1819 or visit www.baus.org. 


As your priorities change at every stage of 

life, you need to change with them, especially 

when it comes to insurance. Coverage that 

meets your needs when you are 25 years old is 

likely to be different when you reach age 55. As 

you think about your evolution through life, 

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needs of each. 

Protecting one of your most 

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When you are young and just beginning to 

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Consider this: If you are a 35-year-old earning 

$50,000 per year, let’s say you have an additional 

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your career. 

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Putnam Pets 

Woofstock 

June 12, 2011 - 10 am - 4 pm 

Join us for a day of Peace, Doggy Love 

and Walk ’N Roll! 

$1 Admission - Rain or Shine 

Food ~ Raffles ~ Doggy Demos & 

Contests ~ Kid’s Zone ~ Silent Auction 

Pet Adoptions ~ Low-Cost Vaccines 

Microchipping 

Music By: Blue Mozart ~ Dark Blue 

Not Fade Away ~ Under the Covers 

Hilltop Hillbillies 

Support our local rescue groups by bringing 

a donation of pet food or supplies! 

Doggy Rules: Vaccination Current, 6-foot 

lead or shorter, one dog per handler, no 

shockcollars or retractable leads, aggressive 

dogs must leave the premises! 

Sycamore Park 

790 Long Pond Road, Mahopac 

E-mail: woofstockny@yahoo.com 

www.woofstock2011.com 

Pet of the Month 

Nitrous is a German shepherd who lives 

with us in Patterson. She was unwanted by 

a man who wanted her to become a pitbull. 

She isn’t the viscous type. She chews 

on rocks, loves her “burger,” loves to chase 

sticks and tennis balls, and visits all our 

neighbors — whether invited or not. She 

is the only dog in a house with 10 cats! She 

has a lot of fun inside and out with them. 

Eventful’s Pet Spotlight 

We want to meet your pet! Send us a photo 

and some info, including the breed, hometown, 

hobbies, talents and favorite place, toy and 

treat. All pets are welcome and encouraged. 

Send us your pet online at www.eventful 

magazine.com or mail it in to Eventful Magazine, 

P. O. Box 234, Carmel, NY 10512. 

Join us for a great night 

of networking & education! 

Tuesday -June 14th 

Guest Speaker: Faith Ann Butcher 

Meet Nitrous! 

Editor-in-Chief The Northern Westchester Examiner 

Ever wonder why it seems like certain businesses or events 

get all the publicity. Find out how to get your company in 

the face of the people who make those decisions as well as 

how to pitch your story so they think you are “media worthy.” 

Topic: Are You Media Worthy? 

Location: 825 Union Valley Road Mahopac, NY 

Catering by Fiesta Mexicana 

Price: $35 Per Person - Includes dinner and dessert - Cash Bar 

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Celebrating Life By 

When Crissy and Jimmy 

Hajkowski of Patterson got 

married, everyone warned 

Crissy about how difficult it 

could be to be married to a cancer survivor. 

When Jimmy was less than a year old, 

he was diagnosed with bilateral retinoblastoma, 

one of the most common types of 

childhood eye tumors. After many surgeries 

and multiple rounds of chemotherapy, 

he was declared cancer-free. Although it 

has been 33 years since Jimmy was declared 

cancer-free, a relapse is never out of the 

question when it comes to cancer. 

With emphasis on the phrase “in sickness 

and in health,” they took their vows and 

meant every word they said. 

Days after the couple celebrated their first 

wedding anniversary on Nov. 9, 2003, it was 

Crissy who was diagnosed with cancer. 

Crissy was diagnosed with plasmacytoma, 

a type of cancer that forms in the 

plasma cells of blood. At only 27 years 

old, her world was turned upside down. 

After 35 radiation sessions, Crissy spent 

two years learning how to walk again. Unfortunately, 

this type of cancer has a very 

high recurrence rate, and a few years later, 

more tumors were found inside her bones. 

After more surgeries and radiation, she 

was diagnosed with multiple myeloma — 

a cancer that never goes into remission, 

but rather one that needs to be managed. 

While Crissy was lucky to have support 

from family and friends on her cancer journey, 

she also turned to the American Cancer 

Society. They provided her with information, 

emotional support, transportation to 

go back and forth to her treatment in Boston, 

and with wigs and information to help 

her get through her hair loss. 

In 2005, Crissy and Jimmy went to their 

first Relay for Life event to show support for 

a friend. 

Back row (l-r): Russ Hughes, 

Jill Hughes, Chris Tacca, 

Tracey Walsh, Erica Paris, 

Patrick Liu, Erin McCormack 

and Crissy Hajkowski; Front 

row (l-r): Courtney McCormack, 

Kaitlin McCormack, Kieran 

McCormack (sitting), Heather 

Strickland, Aidan Paris Devane, 

and Brian McCormack 


Local Relay 

for Life Events 

Faith Ann Butcher 

Relay is a fundraising event for the ACS 

to raise money for cancer research and cancer 

patients that has grown to represent so 

much more. In addition to raising money, 

the event is held to spread cancer awareness, 

celebrate the lives of survivors, remember 

those who lost their lives to cancer, and unite 

a community in the fight against cancer. 

The event was the brainchild of Dr. Gordon 

Klatt, a colorectal surgeon from Tacoma, 

Wash., who decided he wanted to raise 

money for ACS in honor of his patients 

in May 1985. For 24 hours, Klatt walked 

around the track at Baker Stadium at the 

University of Puget Sound. Throughout 

the night, friends paid $25 to run or walk 

30 minutes with him. He walked about 83 

miles and raised $27,000 to fight cancer. 

Nearly 300 of Klatt’s friends, family, and 

patients watched as he ran and walked the 

course. After this successful event, Klatt 



Celebrating Life, continued 

thought about how other people could 

partake in a similar 24-hour event in communities 

across the country. He recruited 

a small team of people and put on the first 

Relay event in 1986. 

Since then, Relay has developed into an 

overnight event where people bring tents 

and sleep out around the tracks. People of 

all ages come out to bring the community 

together and reminisce about their loved 

ones who have died of cancer and honor 

those who have survived while raising 

money to fight for a cure. Now, almost 4 

million people take part in Relay events in 

over 5,000 communities in the U.S. 

As the Hajkowskis walked the first lap, 

known as the Survivor’s Lap, hand in hand, 

something clicked and the two have been 

committed to helping promote Relay, creating 

awareness about the services that the 

ACS offers and raising money to further 

cancer research and provide additional support 

services to cancer patients ever since. 

They are not alone. Their story is similar 

to that of other cancer survivors who have 

been inspired by the work of ACS and the 

Relay events. 

Heather Strickland, a Mahopac resident 

who is a teacher in Chappaqua, shares the 

co-chair position with Crissy for the Relay 

event in Mahopac. Heather is also a cancer 

survivor. 

These two women have worked tirelessly 

along with other volunteers and with the 

ACS Event Director Tracey Walsh, who is a 

former volunteer, to organize and promote 

Relay. 

Since 1999, Putnam residents have raised 

over $3 million for ACS by participating in 

Relay events. This year, they expect to raise 

more than an additional $300,000 through 

the combined efforts of two Relay locations 

— Mahopac and Patterson. 

Photo by Bill Kennedy 

Last year, the 

money raised 

through the 

Putnam events 

paid for 1,352 rides 

for nearly 150 cancer 

patients undergoing 

treatment, 

support groups 

and workshops 

for more than 250 

survivors and caregivers, 

financial 

assistance and resource 

referrals 

for 180 patients 

and free housing 

for more than 90 

patients receiving 

treatment and 

their family members 

at the New York City Hope Lodge. 

Relay for Life has been a uniting force 

in Mahopac since 1999. For many, it isn’t 

about whether you are participating in 

Relay, but rather how are you participating 

and why. Some do it because they 

have lost a loved one to cancer, others 

because they themselves have survived 

cancer or they know someone who has. 

The Patterson event, which takes place 

at the firehouse on Rte. 311 in Patterson on 

June 11 from noon to midnight, is in its second 

year and is drawing people in from the 

surrounding local communities including 

Brewster and Pawling. 

Whatever the reason that draws them to 

Relay, everyone walks away recharged and 

empowered.There are certain moments in 

life that put everything else into perspective. 

When you go to a Relay event, you can 

experience several of those moments in one 

day. Relay is full of moments that put life in 

perspective. 

During the event, survivors are honored 

with a ceremony 

and by leading the 

first lap. They are 

also invited to a special 

luncheon. 

Caretakers are 

recognized for their 

hard work and dedication 

with a ceremony 

and lap as 

well. 

More so for sur- 

Torches being lit at the 2010 Relay for Life event at Mahopac High School. 

Photo by Bill Kennedy 

vivors and caretakers, Relay becomes a 

place of refuge — place where they put their 

guard down, mingle with those who understand 

and, for a moment, relax. 

The event is a fundraiser; while teams 

walk around the track, people from the 

community are welcome to stop by and 

partake in the festivities. There is a silent 

auction as well as other activities such 

as pony rides, an obstacle course, bingo, 

Zumba, a Miss Relay contest, tournaments 

and a Road to Recovery Rally. 

At the Mahopac event, which is scheduled 

from 7 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, to 7 a.m. 

on Sunday, June 5, on the fields of Mahopac 

High School, there will be an appearance 

by the Hudson Valley Renegades mascot, a 

health fair, live entertainment by bands such 

as Dead End, and a craft area for kids provided 

by Home Depot. 

There will also be vendor booths set up by 

the teams to help raise more money for their 

cause. 

One of the most emotional but spectacular 

activities at the event is the Luminary 

Ceremony. Candles are lit in memory of 

people who have been lost to cancer, and the 

candles are placed in luminary bags with the 

person’s name on it. The bags are then lined 

around the track, often forming several rows 

around it. 

People are still welcome to join existing 

teams or start their own for either the Mahopac 

or Patterson event. For more information, 

visit www.relayforlife.org/mahopacny. 


Senior Spotlight 

T.J. Foley, Mahopac High 

All-American Hopeful Looks to Win 

Elusive Sectional Title 

One look at Mahopac senior T.J. Foley is all it takes to see star 

quality. There is no school like “old school,” and Foley is best 

described as a throwback, a coach’s dream. As a three-sport 

star for the Indians, Foley has shined as the starting quarterback 

for the Section 1 Class AA runner-up football team and 

the starting forward for the Section 1 Class AA Final 4 basketball 

team, but it is on the lacrosse green where this Drexelbound 

midfielder best excels. 

In the midst of an All-American campaign, Foley leads the 

state-ranked (No. 24) Indians with 40 goals and 47 points (as 

of press time), leading Mahopac to a 13-3 record and a likely 

No. 1 seed in the Section 1 Class AA playoffs in late May when 

he hopes to bring home the gold for the first time since 2004. 

After late-season playoff defeats on the gridiron and hardwood, 

Foley and the Indians expect to finally represent Section 

1 in the NYSPHAA tournament in early June when they hope 

to compete for the second state title in Mahopac lacrosse history 

(1996). Whether he achieves that goal or not, Foley has 

certainly set the standard for three-sports stars at Mahopac 

High for next generation. 

Spotlights and photos by Ray Gallagher 

sports 

Senior Spotlight 

Chelsea Lisikatos, Haldane High 

Blue Devil RHP/Slugger Hopes to Go Out on Top 

Haldane senior RHP Chelsea Lisikatos did some fine dining on 

host Peekskill recently when she went 5 for 5 with nine RBIs in a 25-9 

stomping of the Red Devils. The captain mashed two home runs and 

a double and also struck out 15 in five scoreless innings in one of the 

most impressive outings of her storied, All-NYS career, which recently 

included the 1,000th strikeout of her career in a win over Beacon. 

The University of North Carolina Charlotte-bound hurler hopes to 

go out on top for the second time in her storied career in late May 

while representing state-ranked (No. 7) Haldane (15-1 as of press 

time) in the NYSPHAA Class C softball tournament this June. The 

five-pitch windmiller with a career ERA under 1.00 and a batting average 

hovering around .500 will go down as the greatest softball player 

in Blue Devil history, having carved a swath of unparalleled success 

as both a pitcher and a hitter, plus an extraordinary mentor to young 

children of the Haldane-based community. 

Lisikatos becomes the first Haldane softball player to sign a Division 

I scholarship and the seventh Section 1 player since 2005 to play for 

a major Division I program, joining the like of Putnam Valley alum 

Katie McNamara (Southern Illinois), Horace Greeley’s Maddy Coon 

(Stanford), John Jay-Cross River’s Ali Gardiner (Florida), Yorktown’s 

Cassie Reilly-Boccia (Alabama) and Kasey O’Connor (Notre Dame), 

and Somers’ Tammy Wray (LSU). 


wellness 

Zumba is a Party in Putnam 


Like any workout regimen, Zumba can 

help you sculpt, tone and trim down. You 

just have to put in the time and maintain the 

consistency. “Is that all?” would typically be 

the question of anyone who’s succumbed to 

such a tall order. But Zumba makes short 

work of the drudgery by kicking it up into 

a frenzy that’s usually reserved for Friday 

nights, according to Carol Garcia, a Zumba 

trainer at the New York Sports Club in Carmel. 

“It’s a party!” she says. 

Otherwise, Zumba is a much more 

grounded affair in comparison to its highimpact 

aunt from the 1980s, aerobics. 

“That’s a lot of jumping and hard on the 

joints,” she says. 

She’s also is quick to dismiss a structure 

that has gone the way of Jane Fonda. “A one 

and a two and a three and a four” is not 

Zumba. “We crank the music and there are 

no rules,” Garcia says. 

In other words, it’s more a feel in which 

she as the choreographer lays the foundation 

and let’s the dancers assert their own 

creative control. “I don’t speak, I don’t cue, 

but I give you ideas about the dance and you 

can interpret it anyway you want,” she says. 

Curves has a similar take in Mahopac, according 

to its owner Joan Serrecchia. “When 

you start,” she says, “we don’t tell you what 

to do; you learn as you go.” Encompassed are 

the squats, ab work and core strengthening, 

which kind of gets lost in all the dancing. 

Fitness is also partially deflecting in favor 

of learning dances like the merengue, the 

mambo and the cumbia. “It makes it kind 

of intriguing to learn all these moves,” Serrecchia 

says. 

There’s no reason to leave the mystique at 

the front door, either — whether the steps 

are taken at NYSC, Curves, or Fred Astaire 

Studios in Brewster. “Let me tell you, brother, 

you can take these same moves and put 

them to work on the dance floor any night 

of the week,” Garcia says. 

Of course, looking good is always a key 

starting point when it comes to shaking it on 

Saturday night, but the attitude others might 

get off a treadmill cannot compare. “It’s such 

a confidence-builder,” she says of dancers’ 

new-found proficiency. 

Still, there are likely those on the sidelines 

who feel as though they lack the right kick 

to join in. “I think anybody can do this,” Serrecchia 

says. 

Garcia agrees that the learning curve for 

the extra left footed is nothing more than 

taking a simple step forward. “It’s really basic,” 

she says. For instance, the merengue is 

mostly a march, then you bend your knees, 

move your hips, and before you know it, you 

realize, she adds, “Oh my gosh, I’m dancing.” 

There’s also plenty of room for error. 

“We’re not trained dancers, so it’s a big support 

system,” Serrecchia says. “We laugh at 

each other — you laugh at yourself and get 

healthy at the same time.” 

But what of the inertia that’s usually needed 

to get up off the couch after dinner? “Oh 

no, you want to come 

here,” she says. 

The results then 

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training workout, she says. 

So instead of doing cardio between the 

hydraulic-based weight training, the Zumba 

class is broken up by minute intervals 

on the machines. You’re getting the best of 

both worlds — Zumba cardio and Curves 

strength training, she says of Curves Circuit 

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Either way, it adds up to the same thing. 

“It’s fun and it’s a party,” Serrecchia says. 

Back at NYSC, Garcia can see the difference 

in her dancers. “So many start with big 

puffy shirts and hang out in the back,” she 

says, and “now those same people are in the 

front” wearing midriff-baring shirts. 

In the end, the burn between instructor 

and dancers is cyclical and the fire is always 

lit for the next session. “I feed off their energy,” 

Garcia says, “and everyone looks forward 

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Above & Beyond 

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I stopped in Go Go Pops while in Cold Spring one day to see 

what a store with that kind of name offered. All of the flavors 

listed on the menu sounded absolutely delicious and I had some 

trouble choosing just one. I spoke to Lynn and asked her what she 

suggested. She started by asking me if I had any food allergies, 

which I do (celiac disease). Since they make all of them by hand, 

she was able to advise me that there were three popsicles that I 

could not have. She recommended the Banana Foster flavor. It 

was truly amazing. 

I have gone back to Go Go Pops a few times in an effort to 

taste all the flavors, plus their seasonal options and I am not only 

greeted with a smile but they always remember and look out for 

my food allergies. 

This is definitely a place you must visit the next time you are 

in Cold Spring. 

~Matt, Lake Carmel 

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usiness beat 

Chiropractic Works Celebrates First Year 

On June 1, 2010, Mary Rodda-Gaudino 

DC (Dr. Mary) opened the doors to her 

Lake Carmel office, Chiropractic Works. In 

her first year, she has helped hundreds of 

patients to live a happier, healthier life by 

freeing them of interference in their nerve 

system, vertebral subluxations, which can 

cause not only pain but myriad issues. 

“Chiropractic is a natural way to heal 

the body, because true health is the full 

expression of one’s Innate Intelligence,” 

says Rodda-Gaudino. “It makes me very 

happy when the patient sees the beauty of 

the self-healing machine their body is and 

potentially avoiding surgery and taking far 

less pain medications.” 

In addition to helping those who are in 

pain, chiropractic care is recommended 

for athletes, pregnant women, new mothers, 

babies, children and adults of all ages, 

especially those who have stress in their 

lives. 

Dr. Mary has also continued to stay involved 

in the community by making special 

time slots available to school athletes, 

Tent Company Reaches new Heights with Party Rentals 

As times have changed the past 30 years, 

so too, have your party-planning needs. In 

that time, Cartwright & Daughters Tent 

& Party Rentals has continued to let the 

good times roll, developing from a simple 

mom-and-pop tent company to an all-out 

party central establishment. 

Since 1981, 

the reuptable Cartwright 

& Daughters, 

located in the heart 

of Putnam County, 

has evolved from a 

straightforward tent 

and canopy company 

to a full-service party 

conglomerate. 

F a m i l y - o w n e d 

and servicing both 

private and corporate events in Westchester, 

Putnam, lower Dutchess and Fairfield 

counties, Jerry Cartwright and his daughters, 

Tracey, Laura and Jill leave no stone 

unturned when it comes to planning your 

party or just getting you the stuff you need 

to ensure a top-notch event. 

The service was expanded by branching 

Photos by 

Matt Hernandez 

doing on-site adjustments for St. James 

Church and offering adjustments at local 

community events and fundraisers. 

“I am so grateful for the support of the 

community. They have really helped me 

to grow so I am honored to be able to give 

back,” Rodda-Gaudino says. 

To celebrate the first year of Chiropractic 

Works, be sure to stop in for a free con- 

out with a sister company called Just 4 Fun 

Entertainment Inc., which features quality 

entertainment, amusements and rentals 

for every occasion, including inflatable 

rides, princess parties, airbrush tattoos, 

fun foods, clowns and face painters. 

If it’s bounce houses, inflatable water 

slides, giant slides or obstacle courses 

you’re looking for, Cartwright & Daughters 

is your best bet. They also feature carnival 

games, magicians, rock star parties, character 

appearances, and so much more. If 

you’re catering your own event, Cartwright 

& Daughters can get you going with eve- 

Dr. Mary Rodda- 

Gaudino (below) 

offers a warm, 

family friendly 

environment. 

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at 441 

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Lake Carmel, or call Dr. Mary at 845-225- 

WORK (9675) to see how chiropractic can 

help you. 

rything from deep fryers to sterno trays, 

warmers and state-of-the-art restaurant 

supplies. They even have tent-cooling units 

to ensure your comfort on those hot summer 

days, and nothing comes in handier 

on those days than a frozen drink machine 

for piña colada-style 

drinks. 

“We use [Cartwright 

& Daughters] all the 

time and we swear 

by them,” said Sherry 

Howard, director of the 

Putnam Valley Sunset 

Series. “They’re courteous 

and happy to assist 

us with all our party 

needs.” 

From outdoor weddings 

to Sweet 16s, this Carmel-based 

company has it all. Visit them on the 

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(search Cartwright & Daughters or Just 

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main location at 1707 Route 6, Carmel. 


By Faith Ann Butcher 

Help dad take a break from the dayto-day 

craziness of life this Father’s Day. 

Spend some time with him doing an activity 

that he loves. 

Fishing 

If fishing is what your dad enjoys, then 

pick up some bait — and a fishing license 

while you are there — and head out to 

your local reservoir or lake. If you don’t 

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Clarence Fahnestock State Park on Route 

301 in Kent where you can rent a row 

boat for the afternoon. 

Golfing 

Putt the ball around with your old man. 

If you have clubs, book a tee time at one 

of the many courses found in Putnam. 

Otherwise, you can either go over to National 

Golfworx on Route 6 in Baldwin 

Place or try your hand at a hole-in-one at 

the Red Rooster miniature golf course on 

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Shoot at the range 

Putnam County Fish & Game Association 

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on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons 

at its club located at 290 Drewville Road, 

Carmel. Otherwise, it is a private club that 

is only open to members and their guests. 

For those who are willing to spend the 

$125 a year on a membership, the place offers 

a rifle range, pistol range and archery 

course. For more information, call 845- 

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Go the movies 

You should have an indoor option just 

in case the weather is not willing to cooperate. 

Two big movies are opening just 

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Green Lantern in 3D with Ryan Reynolds, 

which is based on the comic book 

series, and the family-comedy Mr. Popper’s 

Penguins, starring Jim Carrey. The 

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fireworks 

Guide tO PutNAM 

By Faith Ann Butcher 

People wait with anticipation every 

year to see the fireworks go off over one 

of Putnam County’s numerous lakes and 

waterways. 

By the time Eventful went to print, two 

of the popular professional pyrotechnic 

showcases had been confirmed for Independence 

Day weekend. 

Cold Spring will once again host fireworks 

over the Hudson River as the finale 

to the day’s festivities on Monday, 

July 4, which include the annual Fourth 

of July parade and the Cold Spring Day 

celebration. Rockets are expected to hit 

the sky around 9 p.m. 

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July 2, as the Lake Carmel Park District 

will also host a fireworks display. The 

show is expected to begin at 9 p.m.; the 

rain date is July 3. 

Many people have made it a tradition 

to go to Katonah to hear the Pops, Patriots, 

and Fireworks concert at Caramoor. 

The Orchestra of St. Luke’s will perform 

various patriotic pieces, and violinist 

Charles Yang, featured many times 

on NPR’s “From the Top,” will perform 

Henri Vieuxtemp’s “Yankee Doodle” 

variations. The concert will be held on 

Sunday, July 3, in the Venetian Theater 

at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $30 to $70, 

and children under 16 are half price. For 

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Others travel over the Bear Mountain 

Bridge and head over to the U.S. Military 

Academy at West Point on July 4 to 

hear a concert by the West Point Band 

featuring the Hellcats and Jazz Knights. 

The finale, Tchaikovsky’s classic “1812 

Overture,” features a fireworks display 

and live cannon fire. Held at the Trophy 

Point Amphitheater, the show starts at 

8 p.m. For more information, call 845- 

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Thursday, June 2 

2K Walk n Roll to End Veteran Homelessness: 

Held at the VA Hudson Valley Health Care 

System — Montrose & Castle Point campuses 

from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Free to the public. Donations 

of new and unused socks, male underwear, 

travel size toiletries, shaving razors and 

cream, deodorant, shampoo, toothpaste and 

toothbrushes, dental floss, hand-held mirrors, 

hair combs and brushes and laundry detergent 

will be accepted at the event. Contact: Nancy 

Winter or Dawn Schaal at 914-737-4400, Ext. 

2255, or visit www.hudsonvalley.va.gov. 

Friday, June 3 

The Seagull by Anton Chekhov: Watch this 

movie at the Depot Theatre in Garrison Landing 

at 7 p.m. Music: “The Infanta” by The Decemberists. 

Featuring Kelsey Landon, Carl Howell, 

Maia Guest, Malachy Cleary. Hair/make-up by 

Jenn Lee. Costumes by Charlotte Palmer-Lane. 

Photographed and edited by Greg Gunder. Directed 

by John Christian Plummer. Also playing 

on June 4, 5 (at 5 p.m.), 10 and 11. 

Sunset Jazz Soiree with the Art Labriola 

Trio: The smooth sounds of jazz in the Rose 

Garden by The Art Labriola Trio will be presented 

from 6-8 p.m. at Boscobel, 1601 Route 

9D in Garrison. Labriola has toured Europe 

and Asia as a pianist and musical director and 

as a musician with The Elliot Murphy Band. As 

a composer, Labriola has won a Grammy, an 

Emmy and a Clio award. Wine, cheese and light 

hors d’oeuvres will be served. 21+ years. $35/ 

person, Friends of Boscobel: $30/person. Advance 

ticket purchase required. Call 845-265- 

3638, Ext. 115, or visit www.boscobel.org. 

Saturday, June 4 

17th Annual Snapping Turtle Walk: Did you 

know the snapping turtle is New York State’s official 

reptile? About 1,200 of them live in the National 

Audubon Society’s Constitution Marsh, 

located just below Boscobel House & Gardens 

(1601 Route 9D in Garrison), and every June, female 

turtles climb up the steep hill to Boscobel’s 

lush lawns to lay their eggs. Join us to hear members 

of Constitution Marsh discuss the habits 

and history of these living fossils and introduce 

live specimens to the audience. After the presentation, 

guests may walk Boscobel’s grounds 

in search of nesting females. Coffee, juice and 

donuts served. Rain or shine. Adults $12, children 

(6-14) $8 (under 6 free); family of four $32 

($8 per additional child). Friends of Boscobel: 

Adults $10. Reservations suggested; 845-265- 

3638, Ext. 115 or visit www.boscobel.org. 

4-H Fishing Clinic: Learn how to fish at 

Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park from 

10 a.m.-3 p.m. (rain or shine). All participants 

will receive a free rod, reel and tackle kit; 2011 

fishing directory; and a hat. Check-in begins 

promptly at 10 a.m. and is free to children ages 

8-14 (participants from previous 4-H Fishing 

Clinics are not eligible to participate). Only 

100 spots available. Co-sponsored by Cornell 

Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Youth Development 

Program and The Oasis Sportsmen’s Club 

with support from The Jack Stewart Jr. Memorial 

Fund. Call 845-278-6738 or visit http:// 

counties.cce.cornell.edu/putnam. 

Children’s Wooden Toy Workshop: 10:30 

a.m. at Southeast Museum, 67 Main St., Brewster. 

Reservation required. Materials fee donation 

of $5. Call 845-279-7500 or e-mail 

educator@southeastmuseum.org. 

Relay for Life at Mahopac High School: See 

page 11 for details. 

French Wine Tasting: At Patterson Wine & 

Spirits, 1270 Route 311 in Patterson from 3-6 

p.m. Call 845-878-1099 for more information. 

Dinner with the Artist, Paul Thiessing: 

Hosted by Tilly Foster Farm Museum, 100 

Route 312, Brewster in The Lodge from 6-9 

p.m. $50pp. Reservation required. Call Laurel 

Snook at 845-453-1822 or e-mail tillyfosterfarm 

rentals@gmail.com. 

People Against Domestic Violence BBQ 

Fundraiser: People Against Domestic Violence 

(PADV) is hosting a barbecue fundraiser from 

1-5 p.m. at the Brewster Elks Lodge #2101 on 

Route 22 in Brewster. There will be food, beverages, 

music, raffles and more. They will be 

honoring Michael McDonough for his lifetime 

achievement to PADV. Tickets are $25/person, 

$40/couple in advance, or $30 at the door. Children 

under 10 get in free! Contact Kiersten at 

845-628-9284, Ext. 21, for tickets. 

Brewster Elks Annual Flea Market: Every 

Sunday in June, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Items include antiques, 

crafts, jewelry, glassware and new/used 

furniture; bring your gold or silver vendor, will 

pay cash. Call for info or reserve a spot 845-878- 

9628. Vendors wanted, $25/space, members 

$20/space. 

Sunday, June 5 

Birds of Prey: Celebrate the environment, 

children and more than 100 remarkable raptors 

up close at Green Chimneys Brewster Campus, 

400 Doansburg Road, Brewster from 11 a.m.-4 

p.m. Enjoy a stage show with some of your favorite 

wildlife experts and celebrities, free-flying 

bird demonstrations, a rehabilitated bird release 

and dozens of raptors. There will be barbecue, 

hay rides, pony rides, a bouncy castle, environmental 

booths, wildlife workshops, vendors and 

more. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for seniors, 

$5 for children 3-11 and free for children 2 and 

under and scouts in uniform. A family pass is 

available for $35. Call 845-279-2995 or visit 

www.greenchimneys.org for more info. 

Tuesday, June 7 

Undersanding Fibromyalgia: A Holistic 

Approach to Chronic Pain and Fatigue: Discover 

the non-drug solutions to help reduce 

the pain and symptoms of Fibromyalgia. Learn 

how nutritional supplementation, diet, exercise, 

stress reduction, body detoxification and neurological 

decompression will help manage this 

devastating condition at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by 

The Foundation of Wellness Professionals, 21 

Peekskill Hollow Rd, Putnam Valley. Seating is 

limited, admission is free. Call 845-528-2828 to 

register. 

Wednesday, June 8 

Sassy Spa Night for Ladies: Hosted by 

Friends of PHC. Bring your mom, friends, 

grandmas, daughters and aunts for a great night 

of raffles, shopping and complementary spa 

treatments! Come and enjoy an assortment of 

food and desserts from the area’s finest restaurants. 

From 6-9 p.m. at Camp Kiwi, 825 Union 

Valley Rd in Mahopac. $35 per person. E-mail 

friendsofphc@gmail.com if you would like to 

pay by credit card. You must pre-pay to attend. 

Checks can be mailed to Mothers Club of PHC, 

3667 Route 301 Carmel, NY 10512. Event sponsored 

by Professional Women of Putnam and 

Professional Women of Westchester. 

Resume Workshop: Presented by Career 

Works on June 9 from 7-9 p.m. at the Stone- 


French Wine Tasting 

Saturday, June 4 ~ 3 to 6 p.m. 

Patterson Wine & Spirits 

1270 Route 311, Patterson s 845-878-1099 


Community Events, con’t 

wall Executive Center, 30 Route 118 in Baldwin 

Place. Learn how to make your resume stand 

out and target your interviews and your unique 

value. Call 914-420-3832 or visit www.career 

workstoday.com for more info. 

Friday, June 10 

All-Out Open House Weekend: All-Out Fitness 

(862 Rt. 6 in Mahopac) presents a weekend 

of free fitness assessments, special promotional 

discounts, and program demos such as Zumba, 

the All-Out Combine Athlete Program, Spartan 

Boot Camp, and kickboxing. Everyone who 

attends will qualify to win a 5-pack of 1-hour 

personal training sessions, Under Armour gear, 

and free class passes! Get yourself involved a 

great training program. Call 845-628-0088 or 

visit www.all-outfitness.com for more info. 


Relay for Life at Patterson Firehouse: See 

page 11 for details. 

Woodland Trail Day & Bird Walk: Find 

your fine feathered friends at Boscobel (1601 

Route 9D in Garrison) and celebrate scouting, 

too! Join us for an early morning bird walk 

designed just for Boscobel’s Woodland Trail 

by members of the National Audubon Society’s 

Constitution Marsh. Our 1.25-mile trail 

winds through 29 acres of wooded landscape, 

offers spectacular vistas of the Hudson River 

and ends at the lush Constitution Marsh. 

While hiking, please also admire the handy 

work of Boy Scout Troop 235 (Heart of the 

Hudson Council) who helped renovate and 

revitalize the new trail extension last summer. 

Grounds admission applies.* Adults $9, Seniors 

(62+) $8, Children (6-14) $5, Children 

(under 6) Free, Family of Four $25 (additional 

$5 per person) *Scouts in uniform, accompanied 

by a paid parent, get in free! Friends 

of Boscobel: Free. Call 845-265-3638 or visit 

www.boscobel.org. 

Secret Garden Tour: See details on page 7. 

HHLT’s 6th Annual Family Festival & Sleep 

Over Under the Stars: June 11 and 12 at the 

Claudio Marzollo Community Center of Philipstown. 

Lots of fun outdoor activities for adults 

and children like hula hooping, giant bubbles, 

art, a wildlife presentation and a raffle with terrific 

prizes. After the festival, families are invited 

to stay for a Sleep Over Under the Stars 

featuring a nighttime Owl Prowl Hike with 

Putnam Highlands Audubon Society birders, a 

rollicking campout sing-along and breakfast in 

the morning. Doors open at 4 p.m., BBQ at 5:30 


p.m. Call 845-424-3358 for more info. 

Sunday, June 12 

Julianne Heckert, soprano, Michael McKee, 

baritone, with Paul Heckert to accompany on 

piano: A selection of opertic arias and songs 

at 4 p.m. Admission is free, contributions are 

welcome. Chapel of Our Lady Restoration, 45 

Market Street, Cold Spring. Call 845-265-5537. 

Carmel Pack 1 Spring Recruitment, Raingutter 

Regatta & End of Year Awards: At 

Ryan’s Field in Carmel. In Cub Scouts, your 

son will have lots of fun, learn new things and 

make new friends. But Cub Scouting is much 

more than that; it is fun — with a purpose. 

Come find out what all the fun is about! You 

and your son are invited to learn more about 

Cub Scouting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. See what 

Carmel Pack 1 has to offer. Call Brett at 845- 

490-3340 for more info. 

Woofstock 2011: See page 10 for details. 

Monday, June, 13 

HVCPA Golf and Cocktail Reception: 

With celebrity guest Clark Gillies, National 

Hockey League Hall of Fame Legend, at the 

Mahopac Golf Club. Tickets available for a 

$10,000 cash raffle. Hudson Valley Cerebral 




Community Events, con’t 

Palsy Association is a not-for-profit, human 

service organization that has been serving individuals 

who experience disabilities throughout 

the Hudson Valley since 1988. For info, call 

Anna at 845-878-9078, Ext. 4201, or e-mail 

annatrovato@hvcpa.org. 


Professional Women of Putnam Meeting: 

Join us from 6-9 p.m. at Camp Kiwi, 825 Union 

Valley Road in Mahopac, for guest speaker 

Faith Ann Butcher’s presentation “Are You Media 

Worthy?” Ever wonder why it seems like 

certain businesses or events get all the publicity? 

Find out how to get your company in the face of 

the people who make those decisions as well as 

how to pitch your story so they think you are 

“media-worthy.” Catering by Fiesta Mexicana. 

Price: $35 pp, includes dinner and dessert. Cash 

bar. Register online at www.professionalwomen 

ofputnam.com 

Wednesday, June 15 

Gallery Exhibition — Hudson River Contemporary: 

Works on Paper: Co-curated by 

Katherine Manthorne and James McElhinney. 

This is the first exhibition of contemporary 

art in Boscobel’s gallery. Featured in the exhibition 

are works of art on paper, which are at 

once personal, immediate and ephemeral. A 

wide range of approach spans from realist and 

abstract drawings in traditional materials, to 

paintings on paper, constructions, collages, 

photographs, digital images, installations 

and conceptual art. Exhibit through Sept. 15. 

Free admission with the purchase of a House 

or Exhibition/Grounds Pass. Friends of Boscobel: 

Free. Call 845-265-3638 or visit www 

.boscobel.org. 

Sons of Italy NYC Trip: Join the Sons of 

Italy for a trip to the Tenement Museum in 

NYC and then lunch at Mario’s (on Arthur 

Ave. in the Bronx). Find us on Facebook or 

contact Michele Ment at 845-225-1144 for 

more information. 


Boater Safety: The Town of Carmel Police 

Dept. hosts an eight-hour New York State Boater 

Safety Course at the Carmel Fire House, Rout 

52 in Carmel. Pre-registration is required. Call 

the Carmel Police Dept. at 845-628-1300 and 

ask for the boater information line (ext. 935). 

Children’s Leather Workshop: At the 

Southeast Museum. Leather hides and skins 

of animals were widely used by the colonists 

for clothing, bags and 

other necessities. Discover 

the fun of leather 

Summer 

Classes 

Six Week Summer Session 

July 5-August 15 

Handwriting Without Tears (3-5 years): Mondays 3-3:45 

Handwriting Without Tears (K-2nd): Mondays 4-4:45 

Language & Literacy (kids entering 1st): Tuesdays 2:15-3 

Math Games (kids entering 1st) : Thursdays 2:15-3 

Mini Masterpieces (3-5 years ) : Fridays 10:15-11 

Mini Masterpieces (5-7 years) : Fridays 11:15-12 

Painting & Drawing (7-9 years): Fridays 12:15-1 

Play & Language 12-24 months : Tuesdays 10:15-11 

Play & Language 24-36 months: Thursdays 10:15-11 

Social Skills (4-6 years): Tuesdays 11:15-12 

Social Skills (7-9 years): Thursdays 11:15-12 

Mad Science (K-2nd grade): Mondays 11-12 

**this class will begin July 18th 

Summer session: $100/6 weeks. A 10% sibling discount is also available. 

Early Bird Registration: Register By June 1st and receive $10 off/class 

845.621.4922 s 926 Route 6, Mahopac, NY 

Mon. - Sat. 10:00 am - 6:00 pm s Sun. 11:00 am - 5:00 pm 

www.jumpin-jeepers.com 

crafting and learn to 

carve, punch and finish 

a leather bracelet. 

Reservation required; 

call 845-279-7500. $5 

materials fee donation 

requested. Museum 

hours are Tuesday 

through Saturday, 10 

a.m.-4 p.m. For more 

information, please call 

845-279-7500 or e-mail 

educator@southeast 

museum.org 

July Moon: A documentary 

by Karen 

Person: A screening 

and discussion with 

the Director/Producer/ 

Filmmaker Karen Person, 

presented by The 

Schoolhouse and the 

Putnam Arts Council 

at 7:30 pm. Join us as 

we return to 1969 with 

Buzz Aldrin as he unfolds 

the story of the 

Apollo 11 landing on 

the moon and provides 

insight and context to this historic event. Film 

to be screened in the Schoolhouse Theater at 

3 Owens Road, Croton Falls. Tickets: $10, includes 

light refreshments. Reservations recommended 

— 914-277-8477 (Schoolhouse) or 

845-803-8622 (PAC). 

Monday, June 20 

Qi Gong: Internal Chinese meditative practice 

that uses slow graceful movements to promote 

the circulation of qi within the human 

body. This “energy practice” is known to improve 

mental clarity, emotional equilibrium, 

and overall health. An eight-week Tai Chi Qi 

Gong workshop will begin at the Mahopac 

Public Library. 11:15 am. The fee is $50 per 

person. Registration is required for this workshop; 

register with payment at the Information 

Desk at the Mahopac Public Library. For 

further information, please call 845-628-2009, 

Ext 100. 

Putnam Hospital Center Golf Tournament: 

Annual fundraising golf tournament to 

benefit Putnam Hospital Center at Ridgewood 

Country Club in Danbury. Includes continental 

breakfast, barbecue lunch, awards dinner 

reception, silent auction and raffles. For golf 

and sponsorship information, please call 845- 

279-5711, Ext. 2963. 


Annual Summer German-Fest: Presented 

by the German American Social Club of Peekskill, 

located in Putnam Valley. A two-day celebration 

of German foods, beverages, music, 

singing and dancing, with fun for the entire 

family. 11 Kramers Pond Road, Putnam Valley. 

Admission is free for accompanied children 

through age 16. Adult admission $10. Two 

bands playing and singing modern and traditional 

songs. Open June 25, 3-10 p.m. (gate 

opens at 1 p.m.), and June 26, noon-8 p.m. Free 

parking. 

Monday, June 27 

Carmel School Community Golf outing 

at Trump National Golf Club: To benefit the 

CTA Scholarship Fund. $185 per golfer. Contact 

Rich Nordt at rnordt@carmelta.org or 

Matt Murphy at mmurphy@carmelta.org. 


Mahopac-Carmel Chamber Dinner: An 

evening of networking at Centennial Golf Club 

in Carmel at 5:30 p.m. $30 per person, RSVP 

to info@mahopaccarmelchamber.com or 845- 

628-5553. 

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