🌱 Remembering the teacher who helped generations of Millerton students
Millerton, New York Patch AM: a 4 min readMorning Millerton! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Remembering the teacher who helped generations of Millerton students
- Millerton's Pumpkin Smash grows, with composting at its heart
- Original art under $750 fills Millerton's Re Institute
Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Clouds and sunshine, with a high of 56 and low of 44 degrees.
- Thursday: Cooler with periods of rain, temps: high: 49, low: 37.
- Friday: Cooler with rain, with a high of 42 and low of 33 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. North East Historical Society's annual meeting set for Nov. 14 (millertonnews.com) — A teacher who spent 48 years in Millerton's schools will be remembered at the North East Historical Society's annual meeting Saturday, Nov. 14. Starting at 2 p.m. at the NorthEast-Millerton Library Annex, the gathering includes board elections, Ed Downey's talk on Violet H. Simmons and a local-history exhibit tour afterward. 
2. Climate Smart Millerton's Pumpkin Smash draws biggest crowd yet (millertonnews.com) — About 50 people braved drizzle for Millerton's biggest Pumpkin Smash yet on Nov. 7, turning leftover pumpkins into a hands-on composting lesson. The gathering at the former elementary school also honored community center supporter Sam Busselle, while organizers reminded residents that McEnroe's farm offers free food-waste drop-off.
3. Original art, attainable prices (millertonnews.com) — Millerton's Re Institute is showing more than 400 original artworks, all priced under $750, in a holiday exhibition running through Dec. 6. Curator Henry Klimowicz sees buying art as a chance to trust your own taste, while acknowledging that even lower prices remain out of reach for many households.
4. Jaimoe keeps the Allman Brother's sound alive at Infinity Hall (lakevillejournal.com) — Allman Brothers drummer Jaimoe joins Friends of the Brothers at Norfolk's Infinity Hall on Thursday, Nov. 12, bringing his distinctive rhythmic style back to the band's music. The group grew from a tribute to fellow drummer Butch Trucks and features musicians with longstanding connections to the Allman Brothers and their side projects.
5. Local favorites among Destination Dutchess tourism award finalists (lakevillejournal.com) — A Millbrook newcomer, a Wassaic distillery and a Pine Plains arts worker are among this year’s Dutchess tourism award finalists. House of Stefas, Tenmile Distillery and The Stissing Center’s Marie Stewart earned nominations recognizing new businesses, storytelling and hospitality, with winners scheduled to be announced Nov. 10 in Hyde Park.
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November Walk: Harlem Valley Rail Trail with the Millbrook Library Walking Club! →
Railroad Plaza, Millerton
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Wednesday November 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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English Classes at Pine Plains Free Library →
Pine Plains Free Library, 7775 NY-82, Pine Plains
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Senior Luncheon in Pine Plains →
Pine Plains Community Room, 7775 South Main Street, Pine Plains
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Town of Pine Plains Planning Board →
Pine Plains Town Hall, 3284 Route 199, Pine Plains
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Hispanic Heritage Night
Northeast Csd Amenia, NY 12501
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Accessible Yoga With Chrissy at the Pine Plains Free Library →
Pine Plains Free Library, 7775 NY-82, Pine Plains
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Little Nine Partners Historical Society of Pine Plains Presents "The Four Freedoms" →
Pine Plains Community Room, 7775 South Main Street, Pine Plains
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"The 39 Steps" at Stissing Mountain Junior-Senior High School →
Stissing Mountain Junior/Senior High School, 2829 Church Street, Pine Plains
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Edie Carey at Stissing Center →
Stissing Center for Arts & Culture, 2950 Church St, Pine Plains
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Pine Plains Community Food Locker →
United Methodist Church, 3023 Church Street, Pine Plains
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Apple Pie Workshop with Chef Emma →
Troutbeck, 515 Leedsville Road, Amenia
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Stissing Center Presents the Slocan Ramblers →
Stissing Center for Arts & Culture, 2950 Church St, Pine Plains
7:30 pm
Wednesday November 11
Thursday November 12
Friday November 13
Saturday November 14
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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