Community Corner
π± How Pine Plains field hockey overwhelmed Pine Bush in an 8-0 rout
Also, don't miss The Country Living Fair on the Pine Plains Patch calendar

Good morning to you Pine Plains! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How Pine Plains field hockey overwhelmed Pine Bush in an 8-0 rout
- How a beloved bookseller is helping strengthen news in Pine Plains
Also on today's calendar: The Country Living Fair and 7 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 73 and low of 62 degrees.
- Friday: Warmer; a shower in the p.m., temps: high: 82, low: 50.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high of 67 and low of 43 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Pine Plains Field Hockey Shuts Out Pine Bush, 8-0 (newpineplainsherald.org) — Pine Plains varsity field hockey dominated Pine Bush 8-0 at home, with senior Nala Soria netting four goals and the Bombers outshooting their opponents 49-0. Local standouts from multiple grades contributed, including first-time varsity goalie starter Ella Fitzpatrick, as the team evened its record and now looks ahead to an away matchup at Red Hook.
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• Celebrating Dick Hermans' life built around community (lakevillejournal.com) — Community-minded bookseller and volunteer Dick Hermans is being honored for decades of civic work, from building Millerton's Oblong Books to championing projects like the Harlem Valley Rail Trail. He now also supports The New Pine Plains Herald, underscoring his belief that strong local newspapers help residents in places like Pine Plains stay connected and engaged with their communities.
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📸 Around Pine Plains
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Pine Plains
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★ Featured events ★
- The Country Living Fair →
Dutchess County Agricultural Society Inc. | Dutchess County Fairgrounds, 6636 US-9, Rhinebeck
10:00 am
Friday October 2
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Other local events
- THE LIMELITERS in Concert →
Stissing Center for Arts and Culture, 2950 W Church St, Pine Plains
7:30 pm - Teen Dungeons and Dragons →
Pine Plains Free Library, 7775 S Main St, Pine Plains
2:00 pm - AN EVENING WITH MURRAY HILL! →
Stissing Center for Arts and Culture, 2950 West Church Street, Pine Plains
7:30 pm - Tech Time with Annie | Hora de Ayuda de Tecnología con Annie →
Pine Plains Free Library, 7775 S Main St, Pine Plains
12:00 pm - Foxtrot Fridays - October 9th — Foxtrot Flowers →
Foxtrot Farm & Flowers, 6862 NY-82, Stanfordville
6:00 pm - After School Teen Workshop →
Pine Plains Free Library, 7775 S Main St, Pine Plains
2:30 pm - Selected Shorts on Tour →
Stissing Center for Arts and Culture, Pine Plains
3:00 pm - Board Meeting | Reunión de la Junta Directiva de la Biblioteca →
Pine Plains Free Library, 7775 S Main St, Pine Plains
7:00 pm - Fiction Book Club | Club de Lectura de Ficción →
Pine Plains Free Library, 7775 S Main St, Pine Plains
5:00 pm
Friday October 2
Tuesday October 6
Thursday October 8
Friday October 9
Tuesday October 13
Sunday October 18
Tuesday October 20
Thursday October 22
📣 Pine Plains Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Open Door - Health Center - Open
Northeast Csd Amenia, NY 12501
8:30 am - EBIS/WHS Open House
Northeast Csd Amenia, NY 12501
4:30 pm - Open Door - Health Center - Closed
Northeast Csd Amenia, NY 12501
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- NBT Bank, N.A posted a job opening for Branch Manager in Millerton. Apply here.
- Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health posted a job opening for Direct Care Professional in Red Hook. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Pine Plains here.
🗞 Nearby News
Amenia
- GGT Footing to Make Three Key Appearances Across the Nation This October (americanhorsepubs.org)
Red Hook
- Village of Red Hook Approves Purchase of New $60,000 Police Car (thedailycatch.org)
- Father and Son Charged With Felony Mischief at Red Hook Golf Course (thedailycatch.org)
- Golf: Red Hook's Chris Sanger one shot out of lead at Northeastern NY PGA tourney (dailyfreeman.com)
Ok Pine Plains! 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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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