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2010 

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features 

Happy Holiday Guide 

Ringing in 

the New Year 

Celebrate the arrival of 

2011 with food, friends 

and non-stop fun. p. 16 

eventful 

table of contents 

december 2010 

Local Shopping 

p. 9 

Starting Family 

Traditions 

p.10 

Beat Holiday Stress 

p.11 

School Break 

Kid-tivities 

Great local places to keep your 

kids active during the Holiday 

& winter school breaks p. 12 

departments 

& columns 

Restaurants & Reviews p. 5 

Hit the Spot: 

Who’s Got It?: Homemade Soups 

Theater and the Arts p. 7 

Holiday Happenings 

Money Matters p. 8 

with Joseph Madio 

Outdoors p. 13 

Thunder Ridge 

Nova’s Woof Notes p. 14 

Sports p. 15 

Local Basketball Heats Up 

Wellness p. 17 

New Year, Fresh Start 

Eventful Rewind p. 18 

Your Interests p. 19 

Holidays at Home 

Pay It Forward p. 20 

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Community Calendar p. 21 

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4 Eventful Magazine - December 2010

By Nicole Gallagher 

A notable railroading town -- has 

made a splash on the Putnam County 

map for quite some time now as a staple 

stop as far back as the Revolutionary 

War. Anyone who has ever been 

to Cold Spring can see it bursts with 

history, hiking and biking and a great 

sense of small-town America. Th is 

rebuilt riverfront town has much to 

off er locals and tourists during the 

spring, summer and fall months – 

but winter is not forgotten, just head 

toward the tracks and stop by the famous 

Depot Restaurant and see for 

yourself. 

Th e food and drinks at the Depot 

are still keeping souls warm with year-round 

popularity; from the locals who gather to talk 

about art and literature or their famous NYS 

champion Haldane Girl’s Basketball and Volleyball 

teams, to the transients who can’t resist 

a quaint stop along the rails or waterway. 

History indicates that the Depot was built 

as a passenger car and freight terminal in the 

late 1800’s. It became a restaurant in 1972 

and a delightful fl oral outdoor park was built 

in 1986. It can be spotted at the end of Main 

Street as one arrives to the Cold Spring Depot. 

Th e dining room, and its separate bar and 

lounge area, are warm and cozy with a casual 

table setting. Portraits on the wall, duplicated 

from old postcards refl ecting actual people 

and scenes from turn-of-the-century Cold 

Spring life, create great conversation for diners. 

And should you plan on bringing the little 

ones to the Depot, they will be entertained 

every 10-15 minutes with the passing of one 

of the 68 commuter, freight and cross-country 

Amtrak trains that pass by the windows 

at speeds up to 115 MPH every day. Even if 

you don’t love trains, there’s something about 

hearing the whistle, feeling the rumble and 

seeing the railroad cars fl y by that takes lunch 

and dinner to another level. 

During the cold winter months, good grubseekers 

can enjoy the cozy dining room with 

two gas fi replaces or the warmth from a roaring 

live fi re in the bar and lounge area. Either 

location will provide a great dining experience 

and the perfect location for small talk or business. 

An outdoor bar and spacious seating areas 

provide great spring/summer ambiance, too. 

Together with a Friday night clambake and 

Dixieland music on weekends, it’s a local hot 

spot. Friday nights oft en feature an open buffet 

BBQ: steaks, ribs, chicken, shrimp, dessert 

table, with all the trimmings, all for only $32. 

Food Suggestions 

Th e Depot’s menu focuses on comfort food 

like burgers, sandwiches, pot pie and meatloaf. 

Th ey also provide a choice of steaks, 

chicken and seafood. Try the BBQ St. Louie 

Ribs at $9.50 and enjoy a half rack of tender 

meat that drops right off the bone. 

Warm up with a piping hot crock of Th ree 

Cheese Onion Soup; at $6.99 this zesty onion 

soup topped with a crispy layer of three cheeses 

is baked to perfection. A perfect match for 

the onion soup would be the Pompano Panini, 

which has a ton of shaved medium-cooked 

restaurants & reviews 

HIT THE SPOT: Cold Spring Depot 

roast beef, topped with caramelized onion. 

Th is panini creation is fi nished off with horseradish 

mayo and pepper jack cheese for just 

$9.99. Served with fries, you can’t beat it. 

Appetizers, soups and salads range from 

$5.99 to $13.50. When down along the banks 

of the majestic Hudson River, nothing hits the 

spot like a scrumptious raw bar, which ranges 

from $2.50 to $11.99. Sandwiches, which cost 

$9.99 to $14.99, are served with fries. Entrees 

range from $19.99 to $22.99 (or add a dinner 

salad for $2.50 more). Kids’ meals are set at 

$9.99, with enough for two heaped upon the 

platter. Th e depot has a full service bar off ering 

an assortment of wines and spirits ranging 

from $7 to $42. 

While owner Tom Rolston multi-tasks between 

the rural streets of Cold Spring to the 

bustling boulevards of Manhattan and where 

he owns another dining destination (Tom & 

Tunes), he can be found on the weekends oiling 

this well-run machine. Th e Depot’s pleasant 

waitstaff and bartenders deliver a pleasant 

dining experience any day, any season. Th ey 

cater to lunch and dinner appetites daily from 

11 am to 10 pm. at 1 Depot Square, Cold 

Spring, NY. Visit: www.coldspringdepot.com 

or call 845-265-5000 for more information. n 

Eventful Magazine - December 2010 5

estaurants & reviews 

WHO’S GOT IT? 

Maggie’s 

987 Rt 22, Brewster 

845.278.8900 

www.Tomandjerrys.com 

Th e goods: specials change each 

week, but their standard and go- 

to-soup is French onion all year 

round. 

The Southeast Grille House 

Route 6, Brewster 

845-279-8131 

Th e goods: New England clam chowder, 

split pea, hot cherry pepper chicken, 

chicken noodle. 

Arthur Avenue 

1854 Route 6, Carmel 

845-225-9525 

Th e goods: Chicken noodle, Manhattan 

clam chowder, potato leek and lentil. 

Cutillo’s Restaurant 

1196 Farmers Mills Rd, Carmel 

845-225-8903 

Th e goods: Pumpkin, New England fi sh 

chowder and hot or cold butternut squash. 

Foundry Cafe 

55 Main Street, Cold Spring 

845.265.4504 

Th e goods: Lentil, chicken and rice, 

chicken noodle, split pea, eggplant, spinach 

and potato. 

The Freight House Cafe’s 

vegetable soup 

Soup 

Homemade 

The 

The Freight House Cafe’s cream of mushroom soup 

Angelina’s Restaurant & Pizzeria 

43 Chestnut Street, Cold Spring 

845-265-7078 

Th e goods: Pumpkin squash with maple 

syrup, spicy chicken tortilla with crushed 

red tortilla chips, pasta fagiole and red 

lentil with carrot shavings. 

Garrison Valley at the Garrison 

Route 9, Garrison 

845-424-3604 

Th e goods: Celery root soup, chilled potato 

& leek soup, chicken noodle. Usually 

sold in restaurant, but will do a pick up order 

if called in. 

Cafe Piccolo Pastry & Bagels 

2 Mahopac Plaza, Mahopac 

845-628-2233 

Th e goods: Minestrone, lentil, Italian 

wedding, chicken and rice, Manhattan 

clam chowder, pasta fagiole 

and split pea. 

The Shamrock Castle 

173 Haviland Drive, 

Patterson 

845-278-8601 

www.theshamrock 

castle.com 

Th e goods: Daily soups 

are off ered, but customer 

favorites are the chicken corn 

chowder and chicken cordon 

bleu soups. 

Th is page is sponsored by: 

Freight 

House 

Cafe 

During the cold winter 

months, one of the best 

places in Putnam County 

to warm up with some savory 

soup is the Freight House 

Cafe. You can enjoy vegetable 

soup any day of the week, however, 

keep your hunger eye out for the 

Freight House’s cream soups, such as 

celery, fennel, sweet potato and potato 

leek. Also be sure to try the carrot/ 

ginger or chicken soup or the fan favorite, 

fi let mignon with sweet potato 

soup. 

Th e Freight House’s soups are all 

organic and homemade with love and 

locally-grown vegetables. 

Pair your soup with one of the 

Freight House’s wraps, sandwiches, 

gourmet coff ee or special cappuccino. 

Th e Cafe houses local artists’ paintings, 

photos, greeting cards, lotions 

and soaps. Th ey hold open mic day 

each Saturday from 11 - 2. On rainy 

days, come in to warm up and play 

games, read or just relax. Th e Freight 

House Cafe is simply a place where 

grown-ups hang out! 

Stop by Th e Freight House Cafe at 

609 Route 6 in Mahopac, call 845- 

628-1872 or visit them online at www. 

thefreighthousecafe.com. 

The cozy interior of The Freight House Cafe 


theater & the arts 

Music and Art Inspired by the Season 

By Faith Ann Butcher 

Music and art that expresses the feelings 

of the holiday season fill Putnam County 

during the month of December. Take the 

time enjoy a performance, visit the galleries 

and find that unique gift for someone 

special. 

Putnam Chorale will be performing a 

free holiday concert at United Methodist 

Church, 83 Main Street in Brewster on 

Sat., Dec. 4 at 7:30 pm. The child friendly 

concert will encourage the audience 

to sing along and join the Chorale and 

Brass Quintet in a musical celebration of 

the season. The Putnam Chorale will also 

perform their annual “Handel’s Messiah- 

Community Sing Along” at Gilead Presbyterian 

Church, 7 Church Street, Carmel 

on Sat., Dec. 11 starting at 8 pm. 

A “White Christmas Big Band Concert,” 

will be performed at Hope in Life 

Church, 575 Drewville Road in Carmel on 

Sat., Dec. 4 at 7 pm and Sun. Dec. 5 at 4 

pm. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for 

Arts on the Lake Plans Holiday 

Show and Band Battle in 2011 

Photo by Chris Casaburi 

December 

is often 

the month 

for reflection 

as one 

year comes 

to an end 

and plans are 

made for another 

about 

to begin. 

Kent’s Arts 

children 12 and under. Call 845-279-6200. 

The TreasureHouse Chorale and its 

Chamber Orchestra and Soloists will perform 

their 21st annual Advent-Christmas 

Concert “Messe Solennelle,” featuring the 

towering Saint Cecilia Mass of Charles 

Gounod, plus works by Handel, Mozart, 

and Rutter at St. James Church, 16 Gleneida 

Avenue, Carmel on Sun., Dec. 12 at 

7:30 pm. Tickets are $10 per person. For 

more information, call 845-225-2079 x10. 

Arts on the Lake will have a Holiday 

Potpourri show on Dec. 11. See below for 

more information. 

A must see this season is the spectacular 

collection of more than 100 international 

crèche displays presented by the Franciscan 

Friars of the Atonement in the Graymoor 

Spiritual Life Center, 1350 Route 

9 in Garrison during daylight hours from 

Dec. 5-Jan. 9. Started by the late Father 

Joseph P. Egan, SA, the collection features 

hand-made and mass-produced crèches 

from almost every continent and country. 

on the Lake, 640 Route 52, is no different. 

Lake Carmel can freeze over for skating 

and the Art Center in the former firehouse 

can be covered in snow 

but activities continue unabated. 

On Saturday, December 11, 

Arts on the Lake plans Holiday 

Potpourri, a performance of 

short pieces, stories and music 

for children and adults. Scheduled 

for 7 p.m., this holiday 

show will include work from 

some of the classes at Arts on 

the Lake as well as performances 

of musicians and actors. 

From the children’s art class 

taught by Mary Schreiber, an 

Ogden Nash Bestiary is being developed 

that will include art by the children and 

poems by Ogden Nash. 

Musical Advisory Committee members 

Kati Mac and Midhat Serbagi are 

planning musical elements for the Potpourri. 

By Chris Casaburi 

The crèches are made from varying materials 

such as straw, wood, ceramic, stone, 

paper and even elk horn. Call 845-424- 

3671. 

There are many opportunities to support 

local artists this season and to give unique 

handmade gifts to your loved ones. The 

Garrison Art Center, 23 Depot Square in 

Garrsion hosts its Handmade Ornament 

Show and Sale as well as a student/faculty 

art exhibition Dec. 10 through Dec. 23. 

Check out the Juried Craft Showcase and 

Sale at the Putnam Art Council’s Belle Levine 

Gallery, 521 Kennicut Hill Rd., Mahopac 

any day except Mondays through 

Dec. 19 from 12-5 pm. 

Tilly Foster Farm, 100 Rt. 312 in Brewster 

hosts a Holiday Craft Fair on Sat., Dec. 

4 from 9 am - 3 pm and Desmond Fish 

Library, 472 Rt. 9D in Garrision hosts its 

19th annual Holiday Boutique Dec. 2-5 

and Dec. 9-12. 

For more things to do this holiday season 

check out eventfulmagazine.com. n 

And a new play – Santa’s Password – is 

being developed by the theatre program. 

Authored by Kevin O’Brien, who has performed 

at the Center, Santa’s 

Password is the story of bad 

boy Jace who hacks into – you 

guessed it – Santa’s list of who 

is naughty and who is nice. 

Battle of the Bands 

in January 

Partnering with AFA Recording 

Studio, a Battle of the 

Bands is scheduled for the 

Lake Carmel Cultural Center 

on Friday, January 7. The 

Grand Prize will be recording 

time at AFA, located near Peekskill, for 

3-4 songs. Interested local bands should 

contact Chris or Greg AFArecordingstudio@gmail.com 

now. Should the January 

7 date fill up, a second date of January 21 

is being held in reserve. 


As we enter the third holiday season 

aft er the onset of the “Great Recession,” 

American consumers may be battling 

penny-pinching 

fatigue. We’ve 

scrimped. 

We’ve saved. 

When do we get 

to reward ourselves? 

Sure, it 

would be fun 

to celebrate the 

holidays with a big spending binge, but if 

there’s one lesson to be learned from the 

recession, it’s the importance of fi scal prudence. 

Don’t let the impulse to buy your 

way to happy holidays overrule your good 

judgment. Here are some tips for keeping 

your holiday spending within reason and 

Money 

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with Joseph Madio 

The Secret to Happy Holidays: 

Spending with Discretion 

the limits of your wallet. 

Step back from the hype. Retailers want 

you to get caught up in the holiday spirit 

and spend with 

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more mindful 

approach to 

holiday shopping 

and consciously 

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to responsible 

spending. Reinforce 

your conviction by imagining how 

good it will feel to enter January with money 

in the bank rather than paying off credit 

card bills. 

Make a fi rm budget. Th ink realistically 

about how much you have available to 

spend. If you’re tempted to spend lavishly, 

force yourself to imagine the painful consequences 

of overextending yourself. Keep 

track of your purchases and monitor your 

progress to avoid getting carried away. 

Narrow your list. If you’ve fallen into a 

trap of “gift -sprawl,” make this the year to 

pull in the reins. Prioritize your list and 

give according to your ability. 

Start early. Last-minute shoppers tend 

to spend more on impulsive purchases. 

Spreading your holiday shopping across 

twelve months is easier on your monthly 

budget. It’s also easier to fi nd deals in the 

off season when retailers are anxious to 

move last year’s merchandise and make 

way for the new. 

Shop on a cash-only basis. When possible, 

pay with cash rather than checks, debit 

cards or credit cards. Th e tangible aspect 

of spending cash allows you to see how 

quickly money goes and can help you stick 

to your budget. 

Th ink outside the store. Save money by 

giving homemade gift s rather than store- 

bought items. Encourage your kids to skip 

the malls and give of themselves. Grandparents 

are likely to appreciate a child’s 

artwork or helping hands far more than a 

scented candle. 

Rethink excess. Does everyone in your 

family really need a dozen presents under 

the tree? Some large families and groups 

of friends choose to limit overall spending 

by drawing names so that each person receives 

one nice gift rather than buying for 

the entire gang. 

Put people fi rst. Our consumer society 

encourages us to get carried away with material 

things. Yet the most meaningful part 

of the holidays is spending time with the 

people we love and sharing our abundance 

with those who are less fortunate. It doesn’t 

cost a thing to step back from the shopping 

rat race and savor the moments. 

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It feels like summer was 

just here, but Thanksgiving 

has already passed 

and the holidays are right 

around the corner. As we enter 

the season of giving, our 

focus seems to shift to shopping. 

The big malls in surrounding 

areas are crammed 

with people, making your 

shopping experience even 

more stressful. Before you 

brave the mall traffic, consider 

the unique gifting opportunities 

right here in 

Putnam. 


Holiday Shopping in Putnam 

If You Want Antiques... 

Putnam County has no shortage of antiques. 

Regardless of what side of the county 

you happen to be on, there are some 

great options: 

Yellow Shed Antiques, located at 571 

Route 6 in Mahopac is home to many 

unique pieces that will make great additions 

to any collection; (845-628-0362). In 

nearby Patterson shoppers will find two more 

antique stores: At 2604 Route 22 is Antiques 

of Patterson (845-878-4630) and at 1287 

Route 311 is Fanny Doolittle Antiques (845- 

878-6766). Both offer a variety of collectible 

gift ideas that are sure to please. 

On the other side of the Taconic, Cold 

Spring is home to many antique stores where 

you are sure to find whatever it is that you 

seek. Bijou Galleries at 50 Main Street represents 

more than 30 dealers of art, antiques 

and collectibles in a bright and cheerful atmosphere; 

(845-265-4337). Downtown Gallery 

located at 40 Main Street is the largest 

antiques center in Putnam County, specializing 

in art, antiques, collectibles, vintage 

clothing and textiles; (845-265-2334). 

Just a short distance away is Hudson 

Rogue, located at 255 Main Street in Nelsonville. 

For more than 30 years they have provided 

shoppers with a wide variety of antique 

prints, maps, posters, books, autographs, 

postcards and more; (845-265-2211). 

More Than Just Gifts 

The great thing about Putnam is that most 

businesses are independently owned and 

therefore a more personalized shopping ex- 

perience is provided. Here are some of the 

great businesses that have offer a variety of 

gifts: 

Bella Rose Boutique has a great selection 

of gifts for any woman or girl in your life. 

Many big brands are offered including Spanx, 

Ed Hardy, Godiva, Mikasa Crystal, Hobo and 

much more. You can find anything from jewelry 

to accessories to glassware to stationary 

to bath crystals. Bella Rose Boutique can help 

you to find the perfect gift for kids or adults 

that’s close to home while saving you money. 

Stop in the store, located in the Lakeview 

Shopping Center at 1151 Route 22 in Brewster 

or call 845-276-5044. 

Cold Spring once again has much to of- 

fer when shopping for 

the holidays. Indigo 

Chic Boutique located 

at 80 Main Street features 

women’s fashions, accessories, 

and premium 

denim; (845-265-3263). 

Archipelago at 119 Main 

Street has great gifts, including 

wine charms, 

marble coasters, bath 

gels, wine glasses, champagne 

flutes, martini sets, 

candles, furnishings and 

garden accessories; (845- 

265-3992). The Country Goose located at 

115 Main Street offers kitchenware, candles, 

Crabtree & Evelyn, gourmet food gift 

baskets, kid’s toys, Groovy Girls, Zutano 

baby clothes and greeting cards; (845-265- 

2122). The Country Touch at 97 Main 

Street is a great place for home decor. It offers 

a large selection of handcrafted wooden 

signs, framed folk art, Camille Beckman 

Hand Cream, Heritage Lace and so much 

more; (845-265-5210). 

Give 'em Something Different 

For the people who have everything, a oneof-a-kind 

gift can go a long way: 

By Hammer - By Hand located at 293 

Route 6 in Mahopac offers some really great 

hand-crafted, original items. Also be sure to 

ask them about custom-made orders; (845- 

621-1725). If you are looking for a personalized 

gift idea, then DSP Gallery, Inc., located 

at 16 Mt. Ebo Road South, Suite 8 (by 

appointment) in Brewster can certainly create 

just that. As one of Putnam’s finest photographers, 

Dan Stockfield has been helping 

families create great memories and keepsakes. 

Family portraits are great as gifts and 

make perfect greeting cards; (845-207-3045). 

If you’re looking for creative clothing, Art to 

Wear at 75 Main Street in Cold Spring is the 

place for you to browse through a selection of 

modern art clothing for creative professional 

women who appreciate clothing with personality, 

comfort, innovative styles and rich 

printed fabrics; (845-265-4469). 

Just outside of Putnam at 11 West Main 

Stree in Pawling is a great little artisan store 

called Made with Love. The handmade prod- 

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By Jamie Imperati 

It always amazes me how 

so many families have 

such diverse holiday traditions. 

My children are only 

two and three years old, and I 

have already started my own 

traditions with them. Sure 

I have carried on traditions 

that my parents started with 

me and my sister, but it is nice 

to start your own. Th is year, 

I will be buying the “Elf on a 

Shelf ” book and doll to share 

with my children. I know a 

few families who do this and 

the kids love getting up each 

morning and fi nding the elf 

hidden in their house. 

When I was young, my sister and I wrote letters 

to Santa and we left cookies and milk for Santa 

on Christmas Eve. My favorite part of Christmas 

morning was unwrapping the stocking stuff ers 

and the smallest gift s always made me happy. 

Some families have traditions based on food. 

For example, Italian families have seafood on 

Christmas Eve and some celebrate by preparing 

seven diff erent fi sh dishes. For my family, a tradition 

was dessert. My mom made the greatest 

cream puff s and chocolate pudding pie! 

Decorating the tree is lots of fun for my children! 

Growing up, my father always brought 

home a huge tree. We would listen to Christmas 

carols while going through boxes of ornaments 

and reminisce about where each one came from. 

My mom saved everything, and we had ornaments 

from nursery school and Kindergarten 

hanging on our tree until I was well into my twenties, 

lol. 

Watching holiday movies is another great tradition 

and I will confess I like the Chevy Chase 

“Christmas Vacation” movie. My kids on the other 

hand had me watching “Frosty the Snowman” 

everyday last year! 

A special tradition I have started for my kids 

is to buy a book and write little notes in it about 

what is going on at this point in their lives. I date it 

and each holiday we take out the books and read. 

A fun craft to do with kids is to make our own 

wrapping paper and gift labels. You can buy rolls 

of brown kraft paper at your local store and have 

the kids decorate it with stamps, stickers, markers, 

crayons, etc. Each gift you wrap will have that 

extra special touch! You can also make your own 

gift labels with plain white labels and have the 

kids decorate them as well. 

Taking a family holiday portrait is a big tradi- 


Holiday Traditions ucts 

tion for me. I love professional 

photographs of my kids 

and schedule their sittings 

well in advance to be sure my 

cards hit the mail in early December. 

Th is way, family and 

friends can enjoy our picture 

for the entire holiday season. 

I reached out to a bunch 

of friends on Facebook and 

solicited their family holiday 

traditions and here are some 

favorites: 

Cutting down a tree together 

- kids are now 21 and 

24 and we still do it! 

Making wreaths out of 

pine cone branches from the 

back yard, adding garnishes like red bows, small 

decorations, etc. 

Caroling with my local Girl Scouts. 

Our Christmas Eve family tradition that 

my mother started when I was born that I now 

do with my daughter is opening one present on 

Christmas Eve which is a pair of red Christmas 

pajamas. 

Since family is spread across the USA, every 

year I give an ornament to all the kids (nieces, 

nephews and their children - and, of course, 

mine). As they grow up and venture on their 

own they take their ornaments with them to start 

their own tree. My daughter’s fi rst tree had 25+ 

ornaments from her childhood. Nice memories 

to have each year as they 

decorate the tree. 

From our family to 

yours have a wonderful 

holiday season! 

Jamie Imperati is a 

Mompreneur and owner 

of www.whatandwhen4kids.com 

and Professional 

Women of Putnam and 

mom to AJ, 3 and Th omas 

2. Along with her 

husband Anthony, and 

their boys, they reside in 

Mahopac. Established 

in 2008, www.whatandwhen4kids.com 

serves 

as an online calendar of 

events and activities for 

kids of all ages in Westchester, 

Putnam and the 

Hudson Valley. n 

Holiday Shopping, Con’t 

include candles, scarves, hand bags, 

soaps and so much more; (845-270-0900). 

If hand-carft ed items can put a smile on 

someone’s face this holiday, also check out 

Unique Designs, a home-based business 

who creates custom gift baskets that are 

sculpted for any recipient and whithin your 

budget. Plus they off er clothing, jewelry and 

other fun items; (914)-707-0192. 

A & H Jewelry can be a great solution when 

looking for a unique gift for someone special. 

Th eir hand made jewelry off ers one-of-a-kind 

designs to match any outfi t or season. Matching 

pieces can be order for any groups, such 

as bridal parties or families; (845-225-0601). 

If You're Looking for Something 

A Little More Specific... 

Many of our loved ones seek more specialty 

items and who better than to provide such 

items than our local specialty stores: 

If you’re looking for a gift for a musician, 

Radovich and Dean Music at 56 Gleneida 

Avenue in Carmel is a full-line music store 

that carries instruments, music and collectibles. 

Th ey also off er lessons and repair; (845- 

225-4515). Walking on Roses off ers unique 

and customized hand made shoes, pouches, 

totes and more. Th ey are located in Mahopac 

and for shopping ease, orders can be placed 

online at www.walkingonroses.com; (845- 

494-8290). 

If someone you know is battling cancer, 


Fine Shopping a Few Doors Away 

Mikasa Crystal s HOBO International 

Ed Hardy s Spanx s Godiva Chocolate & More 

Bella Rose Boutique 

845-276-5044 

Lakeview Plaza, 1511 Route 22, Brewster 


By Natalie Dalessio-Gruneberg, 

MS, RD, CSG, CDN, RYT 

Happy holidays…. do those words 

cause a panic attack even in October? 

Does the neighbor’s bobbing 

inflated turkey lawn ornament or visions of 

sugarplums cause a migraine? 

As a registered dietitian and registered 

yoga teacher I have developed this Zen holiday 

stress plan for Eventful readers: 

1 

SIMPLIFY: Take an account of your 

home and realize it is not necessary 

to take the house apart to prepare for 

company. You can dust and vacuum the 

rooms that will be used and if anyone is 

looking in corners or at valences then shame 

on them. When decorating remember that 

less is more so keep it simple. Keep in mind 

the more halls you deck the more you have 

to take down in January. 

2 

ALWAYS BE PREPARED, DON’T 

PROCRASTINATE: Give yourself 

time to go through your pantry to see 

what you already have. This will save time 

and money by working your menu around 

items on hand. The Putnam County area has 

fantastic delis, bakeries and cafes, so take the 

help where you can. The holidays will still 

be wonderful with a pie from a bakery and 

appetizers from the deli, and then you will 

actually have time to enjoy your company. 

Don’t wait to wash your grandmother’s dishes 

either, do it now and cover with a towel 

so they will be ready to use when you are 

setting the table for the big feast. 

3 

WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: Another 

holiday stressor is the dreaded weight 

gain, somewhere between 7 and 15 

pounds! So start to practice mindful eating. 

How many times do you graze at work with 

all the foods that start showing up. By the 

end of the day you have unknowingly eaten 

hundreds of extra calories? By being mindful, 

you bring your attention to the act of 

eating. Is what you are consuming a good 

choice, are you hungry, is this something you 

can get anytime, are you using the holidays 

as an excuse? These are some of the questions 

you should ask yourself, and be honest. 


Beating Holiday Stress Liz' 

Remember: 3,500 calories equal one pound 

so do the math. Other tips include: never go 

to a party hungry, have a fruit or salad beforehand; 

drink sparkling water rather than 

soda which is full of empty calories. Don’t sit 

near the food; take a few healthy items that 

are not fried or cheesy and then move away 

with a calorie-free beverage and mingle. Go 

with a plan in mind and stick to it. 

4 

RELAX, BREATHE AND BE 

MERRY; Finally approaching the holidays 

with a great mindset is the most 

important part of your stress reduction plan. 

Find time for yourself, continue to exercise, 

or, if you aren’t already, find the time to take 

a walk, even if its cold out. The hormones 

released during activities are natural stress 

busters. Trying a gentle yoga class will do 

wonders for anxiety. I strongly recommend 

taking the time to sit quietly, close your eyes 

and breathe. Pay attention to your inhale 

and exhale, making them even, so, if you 

take five breaths to fill up, take five breaths to 

empty out. Do this for a few minutes daily 

for natural relaxation. 

Most of all, remember that the holidays are 

about friends and family, not about the material 

things, or keeping up with the Joneses, 

or trying to be Martha. Keep it real. Keep 

it simple. Find time for yourself. And laugh 

every day because a smile has been shown to 

make you feel happy even in stressful times. 

Happy Holidays! 

Natalie Dalessio-Gruneberg is a registered 

dietitian and regis- 

tered yoga teacher, 

specializing in natural 

whole food. She 

is board certified in 

geriatrics, NYS certified 

nutritionist, vegetarian 

and a foodie. 

Contact Natalie for 

nutritional counseling, 

yoga instruction and 

recipe modifications 

or for further help at 

ndg212@aol.com. n 


Chemo Survival Kits offer comfort and 

strength all in one kit. This Mahopac-based 

business can be found online at www.lizschemokits.com; 

(914-714-5492). 

For all the pet lovers out there, Putnam 

has great gift ideas for you, as well. Reigning 

Dogs & Cats Too at 155 Main Street in Cold 

Spring features unique and practical items for 

pets and their people; (845-265-3239). 

If you are looking for Native Americanthemed 

gifts, Morning Star Trading Co. at 

2 Old Route 6 in Brewster offers silver and 

turquois jewelry, pottery, artifacts, and more; 

(877-278-9378). Dottie Maguires Celtic Imports 

located at 4 Main Street in Brewster has 

imported products from Ireland and Scotland 

including hand-knitted wool sweaters, 

clothing, ties, Irish crystal and more; (845- 

278-4800). Back In Ireland at 167 & 169 

Main Street, in Cold Spring offers Nicholas 

Mosse pottery, Irish leather handbags, linens 

& lace, gold & silver, woolens, music, crystal, 

china and more; (845-265-4570). 

Outdoors Activities 

If you have loved ones who can’t get enough 

of the outdoors, here are some great ways to 

keep them happy: 

Thunder Ridge Ski Area, located at 137 

Birch Hill Road in Patterson, makes for a 

great day trip for skiing and snowboarding. 

They also offer anyone everything you need 

to learn to ski or improve your skills (see page 

13); (845-878-4100). 

When it comes to hunting, fishing or obtaining 

licenses and equipment, Tri-County 

Sporting Goods, located at 2656 Route 22 in 

Patterson has everything you need. They carry 

a wide variety of firearms, bows, fishing/ 

hunting gear and more for one-stop shopping; 

(845-878-6084). 


Help Your Kids to Learn While They Play! 

Fun for kids and relaxing for parents! 

Ask about our 

Open Play 

Low-Cost Membership 

Special Programs 

845.621.4922 

926 Route 6, Mahopac, NY 

Mon. - Sat. 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 

Sun., 11:00 am - 5:00 pm 

www.jumpin-jeepers.com 

$2 OFF Open Play 

With coupon. Cannot be used with any other offer. Exp. 1/31/11 


School Break Kid-tivities 

Each year, our kids get a well-deserved 

school break during the 

holidays and then again in February. 

During this time of year, most 

young ones feel it a great time to plop 

themselves in front of the TV for hours 

of shows or video games. As you know, 

an entire week of this is not the best for 

our kids and keeping them active can 

be a challenge. But no worries, Putnam 

County has a bunch of places for the 

kids: 

Jumpin’ Jeepers in Mahopac offers 

fun-filled activities for kids every 

day. Their open play allows children to 

have fun while being educated. Since 

last May, they have been under new 

ownership and can now offer special 

workshops and classes, including social 

skills, music, handwriting and computer 

robotics. Jumpin’ Jeepers also has a 

healthy, all natural snack bar and uses 

only eco-friendly cleaning products. 

Open play is only $10 and yearly memberships 

are available to save you even 

more. 

Some of the special workshops held 

over winter break are: “Mad Science 

Workshop: The Science of Magic” for 

Kdg through 2nd graders on Dec. 28th 

at 2 pm; Computer and Robotics classes 

on Dec. 29. 

Plus, you can now take advantage of 

Jumpin’ Jeepers holiday package: which 

includes unlimited visits from Dec. 24 

through Jan. 2, admission to Tuesday 

Mad Science Workshop (space is limited, 

reserve today), free Crafts on Dec. 30 and 

half of total price can be applied towards 

an annual membership, if one is purchased 

by Jan. 7 (holiday package is $80 

per child, $75 for each additional sibling). 

Jumpin’ Jeepers is located at 926 Route 

6 in Mahopac. Call them at 845-621-4922 

or visit their website at www.jumpinjeepers.com. 

All-Out Fitness in Mahopac is offering 

a Kid Fit class during the winter 

break in February, for children from 1st 

grade through age 14. A free demo class is 

schedule for Dec. 28 from 11 am - 12 pm. 

All-Out Fitness is located at 862 Route 

6 in Mahopac. Call 845-628-0088 or visit 

The Jumpin’ Jeepers welcome window (above) 

and the toddler’s play area (below) 

www.all-outfitness.com 

Carmel Bowl offers bowling during 

both the holiday and winter breaks. 

Every Sunday they have a family special 

from 4 - 8 pm: $30 

to rent one lane for 

2 hours for up to 12 

people; free shoe 

rental for up to 4 

people. 

Carmel Bowl is 

located at 23 Old 

Route 6 in Carmel. 

Call 845-225-8787 

for details. 

Brewster Sports 

Center offers mul- 

ti-sport camps for the winter break, 

in addition to their standing winter 

leagues. Their cardio fitness center allows 

you to get your fitness routine 

completed all under one roof. Many 

leagues and clinics are offered for boys 

and girls, so check out all they have to 

offer. 

Brewster Sports Center is located at 

19 Sutton Place Brewster. Call 845-278- 

2040 for details. 

Brewster Ice Arena will have leisure 

open skating sessions for skaters of all 

ages and abilities during both the holiday 

and winter break. 

Brewster Ice Arena is located at 63 

Fields Lane in Brewster. Call 845-279- 

2229 for details. 

Camp Combe vacation camp is a fun, 

safe way for children to spend school 

holidays. Activities include: seasonal 

outdoor activities (sledding, hiking), 

arts & crafts, indoor games, songs & 

cheers, and special guests/activities. 

Vacation camp days run from 8:00 am 

to 6:00 pm and are offered during most 

school holidays. 

Camp Combe is located at 684 Peekskill 

Hollow Road in Putnam Valley. 

Call 845-526-0808 for registration and 

more details. 

Which ever way you choose to keep 

your children active, know that you are 

doing the best thing for them. It will not 

only provide good exercise, but will help 

to keep their minds sharp. 

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Hitting the Slopes 

at Thunder Ridge 

Putnam County’s Family Friendly Mountain Fun 


I 

have always been curious about skiing 

and my boys have been begging me to 

learn how to snowboard. However, I 

have always been intimidated by the thought 

of going to a big ski lodge where everyone 

already knows what they are doing. I feared 

that I would not only make a fool of myself, 

but get hurt in the process. Then I found out 

about Thunder Ridge Ski Area in Patterson. 

Thunder Ridge is a family-oriented mountain 

perfect for learning to conquer the 

snow no matter what age you are. It offers 

32 trails over 100 snow-covered acres and 

a lesson style for everyone at any skill level. 

They have one of the lowest accident rates of 

all the ski resorts in the northeast, because, 

as Co-operations Director Mary Conklin 

points out, “We are strict because we view 

this as a recreation. We don’t want someone 

to be paralyzed for life. We want everyone to 

walk out just the way they came in.” 

In order to gain access to the slope, you 

need to have a lift ticket and the right equipment. 

Thunder Ridge offers both daily 

lift tickets and season passes. The season 

passes offer flexibility and convenience for 

the frequent visitor. For those who choose 

not to bring their own gear, Thunder Ridge 

rents boots, helmets and ski/snowboarding 

equipment for a nominal fee. 

Just as important as getting the right 

equipment on site is arriving in the correct 

type of clothing. “You can’t enjoy it if you 

are cold and not dressed right,” explained 

Conklin. She recommends not only wearing 

a water-resistant and warm coat/jacket, but 

also a pair of snow pants that are as well, because, 

as a beginner, you will spend a lot of 

time with your bottom in the snow. Waterproof 

and breathable mittens are suggested 

as are sunglasses or snow goggles. If you 

happen to forget the accessories, Thunder 

Ridge has a ski shop on the premise where 

you can pick up what you need. 

Daily group lessons, which last for 75 minutes, 

are offered seven days a week and are 

held Monday through Friday at 11 am and 

2 pm; Saturdays, Sundays and ski holidays 

(Christmas week, President’s week and Mar- 

tin L. King’s birthday) 

at 9:30 and 11 am as 

well as 12:30, 2 and 

3:30 pm. For those 

children up to age 12 

who want to gain a 

little more experience 

than the daily lesson 

has to offer, half-day 

programs are available 

on weekends and 

holidays. The lessons 

are supervised so parents 

have an opportunity 

to hit the sloops 

as well. 

In fact, one of the 

great things about 

Thunder Ridge is that 

you can go as a family 

and spilt up into the 

areas that best suits each individual, then 

meet back up again later on. When my family 

goes, my tween daughter can go off on 

a chair lift and ski with her friends as my 

husband and sons ride the mountain with 

snowboards and I choose to take a Magic 

carpet lift, attempting to keep my balance 

on the bunny slope. Then we all meet to and 

have lunch in the full-service cafeteria. We 

top the meal off with some hot chocolate to 

warm our bodies before heading back out to 

the lifts. While my other children are raring 

to get back outside, my youngest gets tired 

so I am thankful I can put him in daycare 

which, at only $8 per 

hour, is great, as the 

rest of us are ready for 

more action. 

While they offer 

snowboarding as well 

as intermediate and 

advanced ski trails, 

recklessness is not 

welcome. The features 

in the snowboarding 

area are small as compared 

to larger ski areas, 

but that suits Conklin 

fine. “We don’t 

outdoors 

have any jumps and we do not allow 

inverted tricks. We won’t build 

the kids’ jumps and we don’t let the 

kids build jumps either. We will 

happily send them somewhere else 

if they need those huge jumps.” 

Thunder Ridge is open Monday through 

Friday from 10 am - 9 pm, Saturday from 

9 am - 9 pm and Sunday from 9 am - 5 pm. 

Located at 137 Birch Hill Road in Patterson. 

It is easily accessable from I-84 and Rt. 684 

and they offer a free Metro North Ski Shuttle 

from the Harlem Line’s Southeast train 

station. Ski & Stay packages are available in 

conjunction with several local hotels as well. 

Reservations are recommended for lessons, 

but walk-ins are welcome if space permits. 

For more information, call 845-878- 

4100, or visit www.thunderridgeski.com. n 


Nova’s 

Woof Notes 

Brrrr...it's getting cold out there! Luckily, 

I am fortunate enough to have a 

nice warm house to come home to 

every night. As I've mentioned, there are 

many animals right here in Putnam County 

that don't have the same luxury. 

So, if you’re looking to bring a new family 

member home this holiday season, check 

out these awesome companions: 

Izzy is around 

2 years old maybe 

younger. She is very 

friendly. A big puppy. 

She is amazing 

with kids and good 

with cats and dogs. She came from Iowa 

with her two puppies and has adjusted to 

the good life very well. Despite all she has 

been through she is happy-go-lucky. She is 

fostered with 2 kids, 4 dogs and 1 cat. Please 

give her the forever home she deserves. She 

is up to date on shots, wormed, spayed and 

mirco-chipped as well as crate trained. Her 

adoption fee is $250. 

Starr is a 5-monthold 

Husky mix ( not 

sure ). She was pulled 

from a high kill shelter 

in GA. She is good 

with kids, cats and 

dogs. She is UTD on 

shots, spayed, wormed, 

treated for fleas & ticks 

and on heatworm preventative 

and Parvo tested negitive. One 

look and you will be in love. Her adoption 

fee is $300. 

Our handsome Haze 

needs a home where he 

can go on long walks, play 

fetch, and make you proud. 

If you have the time to take 

to be dedicated to training, 

then this is the dog for you. He knows basic 

commands very well. Haze is a 2.5-year-old 

beautiful Staffie who has been in a shelter 

for 16 months of his life. He was given up by 

his family due to financial reasons. Haze is 

a clown with a gung-ho personality, always 

The above Woof Notes is sponsored by: 

bubbly, excited and ready to go. We adore 

this stunning boy. Haze weighs 65 lbs. and is 

UTD on shots, neutered and microchipped. 

Haze would do best as an only dog but with 

time and correction he will be fine.. Due 

to shelter repercussions Haze takes a long 

time to adjust to new dogs. He is in a foster 

home and around kids and dogs. He is also 

in training to be a certified helper dog. His 

adoption fee is $100. 

The above dogs are from Guardian Angel 

Rescue, based out of Brewster. All of their rescues 

are in foster homes and are family pets. 

Please visit guardianangelrescue.org for policies 

and application. For more information, 

call 914-879-3455 or e-mail Gina@guardianangelrescue.org. 

I’d also like you to meet 

Perry, a boxer born in 

2005. He can be a little shy 

and a bit scared of strangers, 

but once he gets to 

know you, he is loving and 

playful. He prefers adults 

and older children and is 

good with other dogs. Perry 

likes to stay active and 

would love a new home. 

You can meet Perry at the Putnam Humane 

Society in Carmel. Call 845-225-7777 

for more info. 

Thank you for choosing to adopt my 

friends. I would like to wish all of my 

furry friends (and their owners) a happy 

and healthy holiday season! n 


sports 

Local Hardwoods Sure to Heat Up This Month 

Haldane Girls, Mahopac Boys Among Top Challengers 

Story and photos by Ray Gallagher 

Should moms and dads be lucky enough 

to get some time off for the holidays, it 

might provide an opportunity for some 

families to gather up and spend time together 

to hit the hardwood for an early 

dose of high school roundball (because 

that’s what hipsters are calling basketball 

these days). 

Old-school traditionalists and purists of 

John Naismith’s game will join forces with 

new wave ballers and gym rats for a slew of 

holiday tournaments from mid-December 

through the New Year before the league 

championship chases get under way in earnest. 

December and the New Year is a great 

time for parents and kids to get reacquainted 

and catch up on those cherished moments 

we never seem to have the time for. 

We’ve got some super boys and girls 

holiday tournaments to look forward to in 

places like Carmel, Brewster, plus neighboring 

Hen Hud, Lakeland, Yorktown, 

Walter Panas and grand daddy of them all: 

the Slam Dunk Tournament at the Westchester 

County Center (Sunday - Wednesday, 

Dec. 26 – 29), which features 24 teams from 

as far north as Albany and as far south as 

Long Island. Among that bushel of talented 

ballers are two Putnam County teams. 

Folks from Mahopac will get their popcorn 

out and kick back for a boys’ challenge 

game against Harrison on the 29th of Dec. 

(noon), getting behind Ryan Wagner, TJ 

Foley and the boys. Meanwhile, the folks at 

Haldane will cheer their beloved, Liz Milner-led 

Blue Devils in a challenge game against 

Ursuline on the 27th (noon), as the three-time 

reigning Class C champion Blue Devils kick it 

up a notch against one of Class AA’s premier 

programs. 

The MAHOPAC MANIACS have promised 

to make the transition indoors after watching 

their football team reach the Section 1 Class 

AA championship for the first time since 1988, 

only to lose 23-7 to five-time defending champion 

New Rochelle in early November. The student 

body-built Maniacs will feverishly follow 

Coach Kevin Downe’s boy’s basketball team this 

winter, because as good as Mahopac was on the 

gridiron they’re sure to light up the hardwood 

as well. 

If you’re fan of good local basketball, and you 

want to take in some top-notch action, Maho- 

Multitalented Mahopac senior Ryan Wagner hopes 

to transition his success from the football field to 

the basketball court this winter in what should be 

an interesting year for the athletic Indians, who 

have their eyes on the league title after challenging 

for the Section 1 grid title in early November. 

pac, the center of Putnam County, will feature 

some gym rats with some good athleticism and 

an eye on the League Championship, which 

also spotlights reigning champion Brewster and 

upstart Carmel, along 

with a pair of bordering 

Westchester clubs, 

John Jay and Somers. 

Like last season, all three 

Putnam County programs 

should be in the 

running to capture the 

league flag. 

So if you’re looking 

for a good game during 

the holiday break pop up 

www.sportspakdb.lhric. 

org and punch in your 

favorite team, but make 

Versatile Haldane senior Liz Milner hopes her Blue 

Devils can fill in the holes created by graduation 

and win the fourth consecutive sectional title in her 

sterling five-year career at Haldane. 

sure to get your popcorn and enjoy the show 

because most of us aren’t as lucky as the Carmel 

boys’ hoops team, which will take in a week 

of the holiday break at a tournament in Disney 

World. n 

Do you need a highlight video 

for a college coach? 

www.GetUrecruited.com 

Photo Courtesy of: 

Mike Gong 

& 

Alesca Productions 

Located at 606 Route 6, Mahopac (with Alesca Video Productons) 


Ring In the New Year 


Celebrating the New Year can be 

done in so many ways within Putnam 

County. Whether you are looking 

to party in style or are considering 

going to a casual setting with 

a few close friends or even exploring 

your spirituality there is the 

perfect place for you 

to welcome in 

2011. 

Villa Barone’s 

Hilltop 

Manor on Rt. 

6 in Mahopac 

is having its annual 

New Year’s 

Eve gala. For 

$125 per person 

you can 

enjoy a fourcourse 

meal and open 

bar as you dance into the New Year with 

music provided by Next Generation DJ 

Entertainment. To reserve you seat call: 

914- 478-7575. 

If a formal reception is not your ideal 

way of bringing in 2011, check out other 

Mahopac watering holes such as Southside 

Grille & Inn as well as the Northwood 

Inn. 

In Cold Spring, Plumbush Inn & Restaurant 

will have a four-course prex-fi xe 

dinner complete with wine, champagne, 

noise makers and hats for $75 per per- 

in Putnam 

son. Th ey are off ering seating times of 

6, 7:30 and 9 pm and permit children 

ages 10 and under for $34 each. Plumbush 

Inn is located at 1656 Route 9D 

in Cold Spring. Reservations can be 

made by calling 845-265-3904 or 

emailing: plumbush1656@aol.com. 

Other restaurants in Cold Spring 

hosting New Year’s Eve celebrations 

include Th e Silver Spoon, Hudson 

House Inn, Le Bouchon, and Bird 

& Bottle Inn. 

Brothers John and Paul Aversano 

are having a New Year’s Eve 

party at their restaurant Aversano’s 

in Brewster. Located 

in Towne 

Center on Rt. 

22 at the intersection 

of 

Rt. 312, Aversano’sRestaurant 

and Bar 

is as known 

for its bar and 

lounge area as it is 

for its incredible food. To fi nd out more 

about their party plans, call 845-279-2233. 

For those seeking a spiritual experience, 

Graymoor Spiritual Life Center in Garrision 

is holding a New Year’s Eve mini 

retreat that begins with First Vespers, includes 

a festive dinner and concludes with 

the First Mass of 2011. Call 845-424-3671, 

to fi nd out more information. n 


For the golfers on your list Putnam has four 

golf courses to choose from that off er gift certifi 

cates and pro shops: 

Mahopac Golf Club, located at 601 North 

Lake Blvd. in Mahopac; (845-628-9335). 

Putnam National Golf Club at 187 Hill 

Street in Mahopac. (845-628-4200) 

Th e Garrison, located at 2015 Route 9 in 

Garrison; (845-424-3604). Centennial Golf 

Club at 185 John Simpson Road in Carmel; 

(845-225-5700). 

If you know someone who loves the outdoors, 

Hudson Valley Outfi tters, located on 

63 Main Street in Cold Spring, features the 

latest gear for day hiking, backpacking, trail 

running and paddling and provides a gathering 

spot to connect with other outdoor enthusiasts; 

(845-265-0221). 

Wireless Communications 

For the techie (or teen) that has to have 

the latest and greatest cell phone, visit these 

places for the best deals: 

Oscom Communications, located at 97 

Old Route 6 in Carmel is an offi cial Sprint 

dealer and carries all the latest products. Th ey 

even teach you how to use them with ongoing 

classes; (845-225-1010). If you’re in the 

market for Verizon wireless products, check 

out Primo Wireless at 936 South Lake Blvd. 

(Route 6N) in Mahopac (845-621-2281) or 

the Wireless Zone located at 111D Independent 

Way in Brewster (845-279-3444). 

No matter who is on your gift list this year, 

Putnam County can accommodate your 

shopping needs. Remember, shopping local 

keeps your tax dollars working for you. Have 

a happy and safe holiday! n 

Eventful Magazine strives to off er Putnam County residents with great places to eat, shop and things to do. 

If you go to any of these places or shop any of our advertisers, please let them know “You saw it in Eventful!” 

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New Year, Fresh Start 

By Neil Denaut 

At year’s end, we waste every last bit of 

our sanity trying to organize and execute 

a successful holiday season. 

Countless hours 

of shopping, traveling, 

and sacrifi ce all basically 

for one day. Once the 

madness is all over, we 

turn our attention toward 

the New Year. We 

ask ourselves to fi nd 

the time to do things 

that we might not have 

had the chance to accomplish 

in the past. 

Well, just because 

we’ve set goals, it 

doesn’t mean that we 

have even the slightest 

idea of how to meet 

them. However, we try 

anyway. Goal setting requires 

a signifi cant amount of planning 

and execution. Th e fi rst question when 

goal setting is usually something along the 

lines of “Where do I begin?” For starters, 

we should always write our goals down. 

Documenting a goal helps because we can 

actively plan out the steps necessary to 

meet those goals. 

For instance, you’ve decided that you 

want to lose weight and/or get into shape 

this year. So you’ve written it down. Now 

what? Th is is probably everyone’s biggest 

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Once a plan has been 

set, it’s time to execute. 

Th is is the easier said 

than done part. All successful 

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in their own hands. We 

are the only ones accountable 

for our failures 

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consistency and sacrifi 

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there is no secret. You 

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but it is the most important 

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gain, or increased 

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pushing yourself 

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done; but they are the necessary components 

for success. For example, look 

at your holiday chores. You planned out 

gift s to buy, raced around malls looking 

for gift s, and managed to bring all of the 

people important to you together. Th at’s a 

lot of work, but it was worth it, right? Th e 

New Year is all about doing something 

important for yourself. It’s about moving 

forward not backwards. Take your plan, 

follow your directions, and let it work 

for you. Remember, similar actions will 

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Hosting Family this Holiday Season 

Now that you have decided (or was 

nominated) to host your family 

this holiday season, you’re going 

to need to prepare a little. Being ready for 

guests ahead of time for guests goes a long 

way in keeping this stressful assignment 

manageable. Here are some tips from local 

friends to help with just that: 

Easy and Fun Holiday Decorating 

by Mary Bajor, CWTC, CWP 

Creating a festive home for celebrating 

the holiday season with family and friends 

can be fun for all. With the addition of a 

few inexpensive store-bought items you 

can decorate your home with things you 

may already have around the house. 

Here are a few quick decorating ideas: 

• Group of glass vases – fill a collection 

of 3 or 5 tall vases or glass jars with 

ornaments, pine cones, candy canes or 

cranberries. Wrap a beautiful wide ribbon 

around each vase. 

• Theme decorating – fill a large basket 

with meaningful items such as teddy 

bears, weathered garden tools or children’s 

wooden toys. Adorn the basket with a 

large glittery bow. 

• Table centerpiece – place a mirror in 

the center of the table and display a collection 

of tall candlesticks with tapers. Or… 

purchase 3 or 5 picture frames and insert 

holiday wrapping paper or fabric behind 

the glass. Position the frames on the table 

in a row and place a poinsettia plant on 

each frame. 

• Scented ornaments – cut large circles 

from tulle and place holiday potpourri in 

Correction: The editors of Eventful Magazine 

must acknowledge errors that appeared in the 

Nov. issues’ “Salute the Veterans” article and correct 

them. First Sybil Ludington’s ride to warn local 

militia was a separate event from Gen. George 

Washington setting up camp in Patterson (wording 

made this unclear). Second, Robert Palmer 

has been the Brewster VFW post chaplain for the 

past 20 years, not its captain. We apologize for 

any inconvenience. 

the center. Gather and wrap with a sparkling 

holiday ribbon. 

• Jazz up your décor – wrap your sofa 

pillows with a wide ribbon like a beautiful 

present. 

These simple, little details go a long way 

and will make your home that much more 

festive and inviting. 

Mary Bajor is a window treatment specialist 

and interior decorator. Her company, 

A Beautiful Room, provides custom window 

treatments and decorating services. 

Visit www.abeautifulroom.net or call (845) 

216-5928 for more information. 

Ready When You Are 

by Jennifer Maher 

If you knew me, you would know I am a 

chef and I LOVE to cook for anyone and 

everyone. So for me the holidays provide 

the opportunity for just that: a captive audience 

to feed. 

Just make sure you have all the ingredients 

on hand to whip up a party! 

A few must have items to keep stocked 

this time of year are: 

• Heavy cream, 

• Extra wine 

• Flour 

• Butter 

• Good cuts of meats 

• Pizza dough 

• Fresh veggies 

• Good cheeses, etc. 

Then I make sure to decorate and keep 

lots of winter scented candles around like 

evergreen and cinnamon, and lastly Fatwood 

for a spontaneous fire. 

I am blessed to have fun and generous 

people in my life and really love when 

my house is filled with laughter and people 

enjoying the food I have prepared for 

them. 

So when are you coming over? 

Jennifer Maher is a broker/owner Incline 

Real Property Services, mother of two and a 

great hostess. Follow her on Facebook. 


pay it forward 

PCCC Provides Hope for Local Children in Need 

Putnam County Children's Committee, 

Inc (PCCC) provides financial assistance to 

county children who are in need of aid for 

health, education and/or welfare. The PCCC 

has been in countinuous operation for more 

than 90 years, predating the social welfare 

laws of New York State. In 1917 Mrs. Fredric 

Osborn of Cold Spring saw the need for an 

alternative to the county's "poor farm" for 

children of struggling families. She organized 

a committee of concerned citizens from 

across the county and began the work that 

the all volunteer Board carries on today. 

The PCCC contributes to various programs 

and activities such as caring for the 

victims of poverty, abuse, family hardship, 

and emergencies. Requests are made by 

social workers, school personnel, recreation 

directors, and pastors. Upon examination 

and approval, the Committee will 

fund these requests. PCCC also contributes 

UnitedForTheTroops.org 

was created by friends and 

families of our troops serving 

the U.S. overseas. Its sole 

purpose: make life while 

at war a little better for the 

brave men and women serving in the 

U.S. military. United for the Troops collects 

food, money and goods that the 

military does not provide, and includes 

things like letters, pictures, candy, cookies, 

snacks, movies, music and other specialty 

items. 

Troops stationed overseas miss the 

money for school supplies, 

foster childrens’ care, scholarships 

and holiday gifts. All 

donations are used for programs 

that give direct help 

to Putnam children. Committee 

members pay the cost 

of all fund raising expenses. 

We are a 501 (c) (3) charity. 

All gifts are tax exempt for 

federal income tax purposes. 

Share in our work by making 

a donation for the 2010 tax 

year. We welcome matching 

grants from employers. Tax 

deductable donations may 

be sent to Putnam County 

Children’s Committee, Box 

187, Carmel, NY 10512. Missy Ogden from Putnam CAP (left) receives a check from Laura 

Fiorillo (Childrens committee). Each year the PCCC donates $500.00 

to CAP around the Holiday season. 

United For the Troops Always Active Mahopac Tree 

Heads to NYC 

amenities of home. Offering 

that to them is this group’s 

way of saying "Thank you, 

We are proud of you and we 

appreciate your fight for our 

freedom." Without taking 

any political view on war or any leaders, 

the association simply wants to help the 

men and women of the armed forces get 

through each day with a bit of "home." 

To lend your hand for Operation Defend 

the Holidays or for any other day of 

the year, visit www.unitedforthetroops. 

org. Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/ 

unitedforthetroops. 

If you know any 

soldiers serving 

overseas, e-mail 

us with their full 

address at unitedforthetroops@ 

gmail.com. We will 

add them to our list 

and send them a gift 

box. Any questions 

please call 845 729 

4239. 

Photo by Faith 

Ann Butcher 

This year’s Rockefeller Center tree came from 

the yard of Peter and Stephanie Acton in Mahopac. 

The 12-ton Norway Spruce was cut down 

and will be lighted on Nov. 30. 


Ongoing 

19th Annual Holiday Boutique: Join the 

Desmond-Fish Library, 472 Rt. 9D in Garrison 

each Th ursday thru Sunday on Nov. 

27th & 28th, then Dec. 2-5 and Dec. 9-12. 

for great gift s made by local artists. 

Wednesday, December 1 

Toys For Tots: Th e Carmel-Kent Chamber 

of Commerce kicks off their Toys For 

Tots campaign; information: call Ted Hill at 

845-228-4276. 

Yuletide Teas: Enjoy guided tour, tea and 

fashion show at Boscobel, located at 1601 

Rt. 9D in Garrison on Wednesdays, starting 

December 1 at 1 pm $40pp/$35 Friends. For 

ages 12 plus; information: 845-265-3638. 

Defensive Driving Course: Join Feehan 

Insurance Agency in Brewster for their defensive 

driving course to help lower insurance 

rates and/or remove points from your 

license. Th e fee $40 per person. Registration 

is requested, but not required; information: 

Call Jim Pray at 845-278-7070 or visit www. 

feehaninsurance.com. 

Bladder School for Moms: A seminar 

explaining how to identify and ease urinary 

incontinence by Jumpin’ Jeepers in Mahopac. 

Register at 845-621-4922. 

Thursday, December 2 

Menorah Lighting: Th e public is invited 

to attend the Hamlet of Carmel Civic Association 

Menorah Lighting on Lake Gleneida 

in Carmel at 5:30 pm. 

Be a Friend Story Time: Held at the Patterson 

Library at 1167 Rt. 311 in Patterson 

on at 10:30 am for ages 3 & 4. Stories/activities 

encourage good school and play relationships 

in youngsters; information: 845- 

878-6121 x10. 

Friday, December 3 

Anti-Bullying - “Enemy Pie: Getting 

Along For Kids:” Story time, activities and 

discussion for grades K-2, on what it means 

to be a friend and what to do if being bullied. 

Held at the Patterson Library at 1167 

Rt. 311 in Patterson at 1 pm; Register at: 

845-878-6121 x10. 

community calendar 

Happy Holidays 

from Your Friends at Eventful! 

Cold Spring Tree Lighting: Village of 

Cold Spring Tree Lighting will be held 

around the Cold Spring Bandstand at 6 p.m. 

All welcome. 

Kent Primary School PTO Gingerbread 

Festival: Held at Kent Primary School at 

1065 Rt. 52 in Kent, from 6:30-8:30 pm. $20/ 

family, includes one Gingerbread kit per 

family, a craft for each child, a sing-a-long, 

story with Ms. Pinkerton, refreshments and 

Santa. Tickets in advance at: events@kpspto. 

org. 

Th e Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department 

Tree Lighting: Annual lighting 

includes refreshments and carols, starting 

at 7 p.m. Special guest: Santa Claus, at 7:30 

pm. 

Saturday, December 4 

American Safety Inc. hosts a Defensive 

Driving class: Held at the Kent Library at 

17 Sybil’s Crossing in Kent from 9am - 3pm. 

$40pp. Register/prepay at the library; information: 

845-225-8585. 

Christmas Bazaar: First Presbyterian 

Church at Rte 6N & Secor Rd. in Mahopac 

will hold their Christmas Bazaar from 

9 am to 3 pm, off ering craft s, baked goods, 

Christmas decorations, gift items and refreshments. 

Snow date is December 11. Gift 

& Th rift Shop open Th ursday and Saturday 

from 10 am - 4 pm; information: 845-628- 

2365. 

Cold Spring by Candlelight Holiday 

Festival & House Tours: Th is Annual 

House Tour benefi ts PARC and will be held 

from 11 am to 6 pm. Advance tickets prices 

are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors and $12 

for kids under 12. Day of event prices are 

$30 for adults, $25 are seniors and $15 for 

kids under 12; information: 845-278-7272. 

Parent’s Night Out: Jumpin’ Jeepers 

in Mahopac off er children three hours of 

craft s, stories, activites and open play. Includes 

dinner; Register at 845-621-4922. 

Holiday Party and “Operation Safe 

Child:” Carmel-Kent Chamber of Commerce 

and Carmel Teacher’s Association 

host Children’s Holiday Party and “Operation 

Safe Child” at the Kent Primary School 

on Route 52 in Kent from 1 to 3 pm; infomation: 

845-225-3196. 

A “White Christmas Big Band Concert:” 

Held at the Hope in Life Church at 

575 Drewville Road in Carmel on December 

4 at 7 pm and December 5 at 4 pm. $10 

for adults and $5 for kids 12 & under; information: 

845-279-6200. 

Holiday Party: Held at the Butterfi eld Library 

at 10 Morris Avenue in Cold Spring 

from 11 am to 1 pm. Hear Santa read “Th e 

Polar Express.” Register at: 845-265-3040 

x.4. 

Holiday on the Lake: Th e Carmel Civic 

Association hosts their Holiday on the Lake 

Parade and Tree Lighting festival. Christmas 

stories with Santa at the Reed Library from 

12 - 2 pm; Chowder tasting, caroling, face 

painting and hayrides will take place at Cornerstone 

Park from 3 - 5 pm; A Christmas 

Concert at Drew Methodist Church from 

5:15 - 6:45 pm; Parade through the Hamlet 

of Carmel begins at 7 pm; and holiday songs 

and tree lighting from 7:50 - 8:15 pm; information: 

visit www.carmelcivicassoc.org. 

Ornament Workshop: Th e Southeast 

Museum at 67 Main Street in Brewster hosts 

an Ornament Making Workshop at 4:30 

p.m. $5 materials fee requested; Registration: 

845-279-7500. 

Brewster Tree Lighting: Th e Village of 

Brewster holds their annual tree lighting at 

5:30 pm. 

Putnam Chorale Holiday Concert: Join 

the Chorale and a Brass Quintet in a free 

carol singing, musical celebration of the season 

at United Methodist Church at 83 Main 

Street in Brewster at 7:30 pm. Child friendly. 

Brewster Elks Lodge Christmas Dinner: 

Come to the Christmas Dinner at 6 p.m. at 

their Lodge located at Rt. 22 & Milltown 

Road in Brewster for families of active duty 

service members; information: call Joan 

Hay at 845-582-0075. 

Breakfast with Santa: Join Santa (and 

Mrs!) at 10 am at Mahopac Sycamore Park, 

790 Long Pond Rd. $7pp. Limited space, inperson 

registration only. 

Tilly Foster Farm Holiday Craft Fair: 

Continued next page 


community calendar 

Community Events, Con’t 

Do your holiday shopping at Tilly Foster 

Farm, 100 Rt. 312 in Brewster from 9 am - 

3pm and support preservation efforts and 

educational programs; information: Contact 

Laurel Snook 845-221-2595 

Putnam Lake FD 4th Annual Holiday 

Parade & Tree Lighting Fundraiser: Come 

out for a 7 pm parade of holiday cheer and 

plenty of decorated fire trucks starting at 

the Shamrock Castle; information: 845-279- 

8480. 

Sunday, December 5 

Tuscan Dinner: Cathryn Fadde hosts 

members of Culinary Collaboration for a 

four-course Tuscan Holiday Dinner and 

recipe sharing from 4 - 6:30 pm at Cathryn’s 

Tuscan Grill, 91 Main Street in Cold Spring. 

$69pp, includes wine. RSVP at: culinarycollaboration.com. 

Design Center Open House: Manitoga/ 

The Russel Wright Design Center located 

at 584 Rt. 9D in Garrison holds its annual 

Holiday Open House from 2 - 4 pm; information: 

845-424-3812 or visit www.russelwrightcenter.org. 

Chanukah Party: Putnam Chabad will 

host a Chanukah Bowling Party at Carmel 

Bowl at 23 Old Rt. 6 in Carmel from 3 - 5 

pm. $6pp for 2 hrs unlimited bowling. Call 

845-225-4770 to register. 

Crèche Display at Graymoor: Visit the 

5th Floor, St. Pius X Building at Graymoor 

in Garrison from Dec. 5 thru Jan. 9 to see 

hand-made and mass-produced crèches 

from almost every continent and country. 

Pieces are best viewed during daylight 

hours; information: 845-424-3623. 

“A Celebration of Peace and Joy:” St. 

John the Evangelist Church hosts their annual 

Traditional Christmas Concert “A Celebration 

of Peace and Joy” at 2 pm at at 221 

E. Lake Blvd. in Mahopac. Tickets for the 

performance are $30pp; seniors/children, 

$25; information: 845-628-2006. 

Wednesday, December 8 

Networking Holiday Party: Hosted by 

the Professional Women of Putnam at the 

Southside Inn at 911 South Lake Blvd in 

Mahopac from 6 - 9 pm. A portion of the 

evenings proceeds will be donated to the 

Putnam/Northern Westchester Womens 

Resource Center; RSVP: www.professional- 

womenofputnam.com. 


Music Together: For parents and kids 

ages 6 months to 4 years old at 10:30 am at 

the Patterson Library, 1167 Rte 311 in Patterson; 

Registration: 845-878-6121 x10. 


Garrison Opening Reception: Student/ 

Faculty Art Exhibition begins at the Garrison 

Art Center, 23 Depot Square in Garrison 

from 6-8pm. Exhibit open until December 

23. 

“The Man Who Came to Dinner:” Presented 

by the Haldane HS Drama at 7 pm 

in the Haldane Auditorium at 15 Craigside 

Drive in Cold Spring. $10 for adults, $5 for 

students and seniors; information: 845-265- 

3116. 

The 2nd Annual St. Lawrence O’Toole 

Parish Christmas Party: A Dinner Dance 

will be held 7:30 pm in the Parish Hall, that 

includes a buffet dinner and live DJ. The cost 

is $60 per couple or $30pp. RSVP by Dec. 

3. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. 

Send checks and include guests (up to eight 

at a table) that will be with you, to: Knights 

of Columbus P.O. BOX 268 Brewster, NY 

10509; information: 914-671-0088, or email 

brewstermajors@yahoo.com. 


Handel’s Messiah- Community Sing 

Along: Beginning at 8 p.m. at the Gilead 

Presbyterian Church at 7 Church Street in 

Carmel. Free. 

4-H Puppeteer Players at Patterson Library: 

Young children and families are invited 

to watch the Puppeteers perform short 

stories that teach positive values and life lessons, 

so come to the Patterson Library, 1167 

Route 311 at 12:30 pm. 

Santa’s Workshop: Camp Kiwi hosts a 

day of candy houses, special wagon rides, 

bonfire, hot chocolate, drop & shop, and 

so much more at 825 Union Valley Road in 

Mahopac from 10 am - 2 pm for ages 7-13. 

Cost is $25; visit: www.campkiwi.com. 

AotL Holiday Potpourri: A performance 

of short pieces, stories and music for children 

and adults at 7 pm at Arts on the Lake, 

640 Route 52 in Kent. Show includes work 

from some of the classes at AotL as well as 

performances of musicians and actors; information: 

845 228-2685. 

Sunday, December 12 

Boscobel Special Children’s Tea with 

Storyteller: For ages 5-12 with an adult $25/ 

person, held at 2:30 pm at Boscobel, located 

at 1601 Rt. 9D in Garrison; Pre-paid reservations 

required, call 845-265-3638 x115. 

Advent-Christmas Concert: The Treasure 

House Chorale and Chamber Orchestra 

and Soloists will perform their 21st annual 

Advent-Christmas Concert “Messe Solennelle”, 

featuring the towering Saint Cecilia 

mass of Charles Gounod, and works of Handel, 

Mozart, Rutter and others at 7:30 pm, at 

Saint James Church, 16 Gleneida Avenue in 

Carmel; information: 845-225-2079 x10. 


2nd annual Ice Breaker Networking 

Extravaganza: Ice Breaker is hosted by 

Putnam County Chamber of Commerce at 

Villa Barone Hilltop Manor, located at 466 

Route 6 in Mahopac from 7-10 pm. $60 pp 

with open bar; information: 845-628-5553. 


Lake Carmel Fire Dept. Annual Candy 

Cane Run: Join the LCFD from 9 am - 4 pm 

for a holiday event the kids are sure to love; 

information: 845-225-3730. 


Christmas Eve Mini-Retreat: Graymoor 

Spiritual Life Center offers a retreat that begins 

with First Vespers and procession to 

the outdoor crèche, includes a festive dinner 

and concludes after the Mass in the Night; 

information: 845-424-3623. 

December 31 

Children’s Pre-New Year’s Party: Held at 

the Southeast Museum in Brewster at 1:00 

pm; information: 845-279-7500 or visit: 

www.southeastmuseum.org. 

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