November Bulletin
Lots of things happening this month! Read on for Walton-area event listings, an assortment of thoughts and other observations, and our monthly local trivia question.
Upcoming Events
I wanted to get this newsletter sent before too much of November had passed, so I compiled the events section here with some haste. Please send additional November events in Walton that I've missed, or other corrections as needed, and I'll happily update this post. You can reach me at ogdenchris+thewaltonian@gmail.com.
Wednesday, November 2
Girl Scout Recruiting Event @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (William B. Ogden Free Library)
"All local girls are invited! Stop by the library for fun crafts and learn what Girl Scouts is all about!
You are ready to go: to make new friends, to have new adventures, and to make a difference in the world. Your girl is ready to get out into the world and Girl Scouts is her partner in those experiences. Join us at this event to learn more about Girl Scouting and how you can get your girl involved."
Thursday, November 3
Mahjong @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (William B. Ogden Free Library)
"Now starting at an earlier time! This is for everyone who loves to play or wants to learn how. Bring a friend or come alone. All skill levels are welcome. Meet on our main floor."
Friday, November 4
Storytime @ 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM (William B. Ogden Free Library)
"Join Amber on the lower level of the library for rhymes, songs, and stories sure to entertain your littles! Each meeting includes a simple craft"Walton First Friday @ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Businesses around town)
"Take a break from the rake and join us for Walton First Fridays! Bundle up, grab a warm cider and enjoy an evening in Walton with your favorite shops and spots open until 8pm! This event is open to all local businesses, pop-up events and vendors. If you would like to participate please be in touch!" - https://www.facebook.com/events/674420164310154Modern Nature Closing Party @ 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (KIPNZ (150 Delaware Street, gallery is upstairs, door in rear))
"Join us for drinks, popcorn, and a last look!" - https://www.kipnz.com/modern-nature
Saturday, November 5
Edible Book Festival @ 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM (William B. Ogden Free Library)
"Calling all creative book lovers who like playing with food! The Library is hosting our first annual Edible Book Festival.
Simply make an edible creation that’s inspired from a book, whether it be a title, character, or scene, and bring it to the Library on November 5th. Stay to view the other creations, vote for your favorite, and maybe sample a few good books. The public is welcome to stop by and see what your neighbors have created. Awards will be given in three categories: Judges’ Choice, People’s Choice, and "Punniest" creation. Search the internet to see what others have created and be inspired to create your own. See our website’s calendar page or our circulation desk for the rules and entry form. Entry forms must be received by October 29th, and Edible Books should be brought to the Library on November 5th."
Monday, November 7
Village Board Meeting @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Monthly board meeting for the village of Walton
Tuesday, November 8th
Election Day
Please vote! A lot is on the ballot this year!
Wednesday, November 9
Introduction to Needle Felting @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (William B. Ogden Free Library)
"This introductory workshop will be taught by Christina Mitchell and her daughter Mary. Participants will be making a felted gingerbread person. All supplies are provided, but sign-up is required. Space is limited."
Thursday, November 10
Mahjong @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (William B. Ogden Free Library)
"Now starting at an earlier time! This is for everyone who loves to play or wants to learn how. Bring a friend or come alone. All skill levels are welcome. Meet on our main floor."
Monday, November 14
Town Board Meeting @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Monthly board meeting for the town of Walton
Tuesday, November 15
Book & Film Chat @ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM (William B. Ogden Free Library)
"We will gather on the lower level of the library to share reviews of the titles we have been reading and watching. This group enjoys a wide range of genres and subject interests. Everyone is welcome. Come add your recommendations to the conversation."
Wednesday, November 16
Book Club Discussion @ 7:00 PM (William B. Ogden Free Library)
"Our book club will be meeting on the lower level of the library.
This month we are reading, ‘Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law’ by Mary Roach"
Thursday, November 17
Mahjong @ 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM (William B. Ogden Free Library)
"Now starting at an earlier time! This is for everyone who loves to play or wants to learn how. Bring a friend or come alone. All skill levels are welcome. Meet on our main floor."Crafterwork @ 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM (William B. Ogden Free Library)
"Adults are invited to meet on the lower level of the library. All the materials needed to make a cute felt pie garland will be provided. Crafterwork is a great opportunity for a little bit of self-care and to meet informally with other members of the community."
Friday, November 18
Storytime @ 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM (William B. Ogden Free Library)
"Join Amber on the lower level of the library for rhymes, songs, and stories sure to entertain your littles! Each meeting includes a simple craft"LEGO Club @ 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM (William B. Ogden Free Library)
"Kids in grades K-5 will gather on the lower level of the library. Legos are provided, along with a monthly building challenge. Creations will be displayed in the library’s display case. Join us this month as we make dinosaurs."
Saturday, November 19
Teen Meeting: Nailed It-Cupcake Decorating @ 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM (William B. Ogden Free Library)
"Will you "nail" or "fail" our cupcake challenge? Test your cupcake decorating skills by making both a rainbow and turtle themed cupcake design. All supplies provided free of charge. Grades 6+. Bring a friend."
Tuesday, November 22
Library Board of Trustees Meeting @ 7:00 PM (William B. Ogden Free Library)
"The Board of Trustees will hold their regularly scheduled meeting at the library. The public is encouraged to attend."
Wednesday, November 23
Thanksgiving Take-out Dinner @ 3:00PM - 6:00PM (First Congregational Church)
"The First Congregational Church in Walton is hosting a free take-away Thanksgiving meal. If you would like to reserve up to four meals, please call the church office starting Monday, November 7th. If the call is not answered, please leave a message with your name and phone number, and how many meals you would like. Meals may be picked up on Wednesday, November, 23rd, between 3:00 and 6:00 PM."
Friday, November 25
Spend the Day in Walton
Saturday, November 26
Book Sale @ 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM (William B. Ogden Free Library)
"While you "Spend the Day in Walton" stop in at the library to browse our sale of books on the lower level. Take as many as you like, give a donation as you are able."
Notes
Some thoughts and observations (from Chris):
- Early voting is possible at the Delaware County Board of Elections office through November 6th. And, of course, you can vote at your local polling place on November 8th.
- We have the opportunity to elect Walton-native Eric Ball to State Senate. I think it would be great to have a true local representing us in Albany. On the campaign trail, Eric has been a staunch proponent of infrastructure and economic development as well as abortion rights.
- Don't forget to vote yes on Proposition 1 (on the back of the ballot) to support funding for restoration and flood risk reduction, open space land conservation and recreation, climate change mitigation, and water quality improvement and resilient infrastructure. One of Delaware County's biggest assets is our access to spectacular nature; let's keep it this way!
- Yesterday I ate at EIGHTYMain, a new restaurant in Delhi, where I had one of the best meals of my life. Spectacular food! It was also one of the priciest meals I've eaten, so be forewarned, but it's nice to have that option within a short drive.
- While I was in Delhi I also enjoyed stopping into The Lost Bookshop (currently a pop-up at Bushel Collective, soon a permanent book store in Delhi) and grabbing a few new books. I appreciated the focus on nature and the Catskills, though they had a variety of other books as well.
- I was too late in the day to stop into Luck Dragon, but I'm also looking forward to checking out this new arts and crafts space in Delhi. Check out their website for upcoming events and workshops including go, stitching and mending, analog computing, live-coding music, soldering for small electronics, etc.
- Let's continue to support our local businesses and be more welcoming to new community members, and maybe we'll see more of this sort of thing in Walton!
- You may have noticed a slightly different format to our bulletin last month if you read on our website. This is because I've begun to build some software to make writing the events section of the newsletter easier. This will also make some other features possible in the future (e.g., submitting your own events via a web form, seeing upcoming events beyond the next few weeks, etcetera). Stay tuned for more updates!
- I will be traveling for most of the month of November, so this might be our only post until December. We'll have to see if I find time to write another mid-month...
Local Trivia
Last newsletter's trivia question was:
Which of the following families was not among the very first group of settlers in Walton?
- A) Towsend
- B) Pine
- C) Stockton
- D) North
The correct answer is (C) Stockton. The first group of settlers in Walton included Dr. Platt Townsend, along with his sons William and Isaac, Joshua Pine, along with his wife, two daughters, and three sons, Gabriel North, along with his wife and two daughters, Robert North, along with his wife and young son, and William Furman, along with his wife and two children. This group arrived in what is today Walton on May 16, 1785. Although not part of the original group of settlers, Charles Stockton was one of the next settlers to join the group and arrived in Walton with his wife on December 1, 1787.
Walton Trivia Question of the Week
During which decade did daily mail service to Walton begin?
- A) 1830s
- B) 1850s
- C) 1870s
- D) 1890s
