It’s almost time to kick off spring in the Valley. The Warwick Valley Chamber of Commerce will host its 12th annual “Community Showcase” on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In case of an unlikely torrential rainstorm, there is a rain date of Sunday, May 5. Once …
Those who have recently driven through the Village of Warwick might have noticed that the Village Department of Public Works (DPW) has begun the excavation of the playground equipment in Stanley-Deming Park in preparation for the exciting community build of the new ADA-accessible playground, which is scheduled to take place …
First established in 1965, Ye Jolly Onion Inn, at 625 Glenwood Road in the heart of Pine Island, became one of the most well known restaurant destinations in the region. It was closed for a few recent years but reopened last November as The Jolly Onion Restaurant. On Thursday, March …
The Warwick Fire Department held an ice rescue drill at Wickham Lake last Saturday, March 2. Firefighters were instructed on how to properly rescue a victim from a Lake. Warwick EMS assisted at the scene by providing standby coverage during the drill and for rehabilitation services after the drill was …
Dance in My Day is a multimedia dance performance expressing various styles of dance through the 20th century as told by a select group of Warwick, NY senior community members. The choreographic exploration of dance over the last 75 years will be presented by the Warwick Center for the Performing …
WARWICK — On Saturday, Feb. 9, members of the Warwick Valley Gardeners “shared the love” with residents of the Mount Alverno Assisted Living Center at their annual Valentine’s Day flower arranging activity. Twenty four residents created a beautiful flower arrangement that they could keep or give as a gift. Following the …
WARWICK — The Orange County Audubon Society (OCAS) launched Orange County’s participation in the Climate Watch bird count in February. This community science program designed by the National Audubon Society to help scientists better understand how birds are impacted by our warming planet is conducted by volunteers semi-annually, in winter and …
The Warwick Valley Middle School (WVMS) hosted their 11th annual “Valentines for Vets” celebration on Valentine’s Day, Thurs., Feb. 14 in the school cafeteria. The heartwarming event welcomed dozens of veterans and their families from Warwick and the surrounding area to join WVMS faculty, students, Town officials, members of the …
The Warwick Valley Humane Society (WVHS) held their fifth annual “Go Jump in the Lake” Polar Plunge on Sun., Feb. 17 at the Thomas P. Morahan Waterfront Park during the Greenwood Lake Winter Carnival and it was a big success. The annual event is fun for both plungers and spectators …
Warwick Playground Dreams is seeking artists to help decorate the new playground in Stanley-Deming Park in Warwick. The hope is that a number of playground features will reflect the culture of Warwick through the brushstrokes of local artists. These features include: a mural of an apple orchard on the rock-climbing …
The Warwick Historical Society (WHS) will sponsor their annual Tavern Night on Sun., Mar. 10 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Trattoria Viviano, located at 100 Main St. in Warwick. Beer, wine and Viviano’s delicious pizzetti’s will be served. Trattoria Viviano is located in an 1817 historic building that was …
Tim and Scott Bieling, owners of Roe Brothers Lumber and Hardware in Florida, NY, were recently honored by the Florida Union Free School District for their constant and continuing support of the students who attend S.S. Seward Institute and Golden Hill Elementary School. An act of vandalism to the iconic …
The Board of Trustees of the Albert Wisner Board Library has appointed Amanda Tarallo and Colleen Larsen to fill vacancies on the board. Donna Applegate and Jerry Benedetto retired from the board after many years of service. Their valuable and lasting contributions to the library will benefit the community for …
Approximately 800 long-stemmed roses will be given to Warwick seniors in April by members of the Warwick Valley Rotary Club, whose motto is “Service above Self.” The tribute to the seniors as valued community citizens ties in with the Village of Warwick’s official flower, the rose. Under the leadership of …