The Spring Fling was a Huge Success

Thanks again to the generous contributions of so many neighbors and friends. A very special thanks to the Co-Chairs Marianne Brown and Helen Nelson for their tireless efforts and energy and their very special creativity. With this creativity came many new activities including a Gourmet Food Court, a full spa ‘get away’ gift basket, a gourmet basket from the IBM’s Executive Chef, and the First Annual Palisades Dog Show featuring 20 beautiful happy pups. We of course enjoyed the special traditionals – a spectacular medley of raffle prizes, beautiful plants and seedlings from D’Ercole, Bumps and Co., and the all time favorite pony ride. Go to www.palisadesny.com for a view of the fun that was had by all!

Mary Ellen Ledwith, President, Board of Trustees, Palisades Free Library

Children's Art Classes are Starting

Simon Gerard is once again teaching children's art classes this year. He uses good quality art materials to explore drawing and painting in various mediums, also other fun stuff. Coming up, Halloween masks! Anyone interested can call 365 6312

NYACK FARMERS’ MARKET

Tenth Annual Harvest Festival, Thursday, October 12, 10 am to 12 noon at the Nyack Farmers' Market

October is a very colorful month at the Nyack Farmers’ Market. Marking the harvest season, the stands are bursting with vibrant oranges, yellows, reds, purples and greens. As the days grow colder, thoughts turn to warm vegetable stews, holiday dinners and peach, pear and apple pies straight from the oven. Kids can make a scarecrow! Just bring an old shirt and pants. Also, learn how to make a felted pumpkin with Una Wildwood. Music by Tom Gardner of the Uncle Brothers’ band at 11:00 and more… Throughout October, shoppers can enjoy: beans, beets, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, eggplants, fennel, garlic, herbs, kale, leeks, onions, parsnips, peppers, pumpkins, radishes, scallions, squash, lettuce, mesclun and other greens, onions, potatoes, turnips, spinach, apples, cantaloupes, peaches, pears, plums, watermelons and fresh cut flowers and mums. Not to forget the usual offerings of cheeses, wine, jams and jellies, pasture-fed chickens and eggs, flowers and other food specialties such as baked goods, pickles, soul food, artisinal breads and hand creams. The Nyack Farmers' Market is open every Thursday, rain or shine, through November. It is located in the municipal parking lot at Main Street and Cedar Street. The 10:00 am Story Hour continues through October. The market is sponsored by Optimum Triple Play. For further information, call Lorie Reynolds at the Chamber of Commerce of the Nyacks at 353-2221.

Attention Palisades Kindergarten Parents

10964 wants to publish a photo of your kindergartner in the December issue. Please send photo to 10964 newsletter, P.O. Box 201, Palisades, NY no later than November 10. Note: Photos will be returned. Include child’s name and your phone number. For information call Carol Elevitch, 365-3772.

New Civic Association Formed

By Eileen Larkin

The Orangetown Civic Association was formed in June of 06 to address issues affecting all of us. We have a web site, www.orangetownny.org, and post office box 42 at the Palisades Post Office. Eileen Larkin and Carol Silverstein are co-directors of the association, Mike Mandel is our secretary and Maureen Echimendia is our treasurer.

Please join our organization for $15.00 and plan to attend our meetings Eileen Larkin can be reached by e mail at ileenog@aol.com

Orangetown Men’s Over-40 Soccer

Men from Palisades, Nyack, Piermont, Grandview, South Nyack, and other Orangetown residents play every Sunday at 10 am from April until early June, then pick up again in September for the fall season. Home games are played at Veterans Memorial Park in Orangeburg. Palisades resident Jerry Sheer, the team manager, hopes to help promote soccer, the fastest growing sport in the area, opening up the playing to adults. Those interested can reach him by e-mail at jerry@sheer.net