Community Corner
🌱 High Falls neighbor earns a new Army National Guard stripe
Coming up: Jay Medal Soirée on the High Falls Patch calendar
Hey there, High Falls! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- High Falls neighbor earns a new Army National Guard stripe
Also on today's calendar: Jay Medal Soirée.
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: A brief afternoon shower, with a high of 79 and low of 56 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 81, low: 61.
- Thursday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 63 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Military news: Mid-Hudson Valley residents serving in NY Army National guard promoted (dailyfreeman.com) — High Falls residents can be proud that neighbor Maleenah Ortiz has been promoted to sergeant in the New York Army National Guard's 222nd Military Police Company. She's one of several Mid-Hudson Valley service members recently advancing in rank, reflecting ongoing local contributions to state and national service. 
📸 Around High Falls
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🗓 Upcoming Events in High Falls
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★ Featured events ★
- Jay Medal Soirée →
Jay Estate, 210 Boston Post Rd, Rye
5:30 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- James McEntee: Engineering the Hudson's Golden Age — D&H Canal Historical Society →
D&H Canal Historical Society, 1315 NY-213, High Falls
7:00 pm - September Garden Day →
Callisto Hudson Valley, 2037 Lucas Turnpike, High Falls
9:00 am
Friday September 11
Sunday September 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Involvement Expo →
State University of New York at New Paltz 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz, NY 12561
11:00 am - Hugo's Free for All →
State University of New York at New Paltz 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz, NY 12561
6:00 pm - WEDC: Convierte Tu Talento en Ingreso Extra
Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Lugar: Ulster Savings Bank 180 Schwenk Dr. Kingston, NY 12401 Nota: Entra por la Puerta #3
6:00 pm - Business Card Exchange
Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Ulster BOCES Career Academies at iPark 87
9:00 am - Join Us for a Ribbon Cutting at Pollinator Garden at Gateway Hudson Valley
Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Gateway Hudson Valley
12:00 pm - Convocation 2026 →
State University of New York at New Paltz 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz, NY 12561
5:00 pm - Faculty / Staff Adventure Group with Good Time Honey →
State University of New York at New Paltz 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz, NY 12561
1:00 pm - Peggy Stern & Ron Horton →
Lydia's Cafe, 7 Old US Hwy 209, Stone Ridge
7:00 pm - .22 Bench Rest Shoot — Marbletown Sportsmen's Club →
Marbletown Sportsmen's Club, 105 Scarawan Rd, Stone Ridge
9:00 am - Fall 2026 Study Abroad Fair →
State University of New York at New Paltz 1 Hawk Dr, New Paltz, NY 12561
10:30 am
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
Saturday August 29
Sunday August 30
Tuesday September 1
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I have to praise STS Tires Last week I had the worst day that turned into a best day My car lost it's brakes I called everyone and could not get until next week with others which by then I'd be wrapped around a tree I also had to go to Urgent
Care for a Lyme disease growing skin bite STS not only took my car and repaired it that evening they also dropped me off and picked me up from… (Nextdoor High Falls) - Hi Neighbors!
I am looking for an individual or pair of housekeepers for Airbnb turnovers. I have multiple homes in Kerhonkson and one home in Napanoch that need… (Nextdoor High Falls)
- White Glove Community Care posted a job opening for Certified Home Health Aide (HHA) in High Falls. Apply here.
- SPECTRUM posted a job opening for Retail Sales Specialist - Part-Time in Kingston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near High Falls here.
🗞 Nearby News
Rosendale
- Assemblymember Shrestha to Host Healthcare Town Halls Across Hudson Valley (wjffradio.org)
- Ulster County, Kingston meetings schedule for the week of Aug. 24 (dailyfreeman.com)
Marbletown
- Ulster County cannabis market expands five years after legalization (dailyfreeman.com)
New Paltz
- What's happening in the Mid-Hudson Valley: Aug. 24, 2026 (dailyfreeman.com)
- Associate Director of Athletics, Wellness, & Recreation (newpaltz.edu)
- Mid-Hudson Valley arrests report: Aug. 24, 2026 (dailyfreeman.com)
Ok High Falls! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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