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🌱 How to plan a visit to Valatie’s rescued horse sanctuary
Make time for Mohonasen at Ichabod Crane on the Valatie Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:
- How to plan a visit to Valatie's rescued horse sanctuary
Also on today's calendar: Troy at Ichabod Crane and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: Remaining cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 52 degrees.
- Wednesday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 70, low: 56.
- Thursday: Pleasant with sunny spells, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• The 9 New York Animal Sanctuaries Where You Can Spend A Day With Rescued Animals (takingthekids.com) — Equine Advocates in Valatie invites visitors to meet rescued horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules at its spotless Route 66 sanctuary, while learning about humane equine care. The nonprofit relies on supporters and encourages guests to check its website for current visiting details before planning a countryside trip to this Columbia County haven.
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📸 Around Valatie
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Valatie
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★ Featured events ★
- Mohonasen at Ichabod Crane →
2910 Rt 9, Valatie
7:00 pm
Monday October 5
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Other local events
- Troy at Ichabod Crane →
2910 Rt 9, Valatie
7:00 pm - Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk at Ichabod Crane →
2910 Rt 9, Valatie
7:00 pm - Taconic Hills at Ichabod Crane →
2910 Rt 9, Valatie
7:00 pm - Off The Record at OK Social →
OK Social, 3321 US-9, Valatie
6:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
Friday October 23
📣 Valatie Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Senior Community Center →
Stuyvesant Town Hall, 5 Sunset Drive, Stuyvesant
9:30 am - Family Story Time
Kinderhook Memorial Library, 18 Hudson Street, Kinderhook
10:30 am - Tai Chi for Seniors
Stuyvesant Town Hall, 5 Sunset Drive, Stuyvesant
11:00 am - Spooky Miniature Graveyard Terrariums
Kinderhook Memorial Library, 18 Hudson Street, Kinderhook
4:00 pm - Town Board Workshop →
Stuyvesant NY
7:00 pm - Art Focus Fridays
Kinderhook Memorial Library, 18 Hudson Street, Kinderhook
10:30 am - Hammered Flower Prints
Kinderhook Memorial Library, 18 Hudson Street, Kinderhook
4:00 pm
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist in East Greenbush. Apply here.
- Acosta posted a job opening for Product Demonstrator PT in East Greenbush. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Valatie here.
🗞 Nearby News
Chatham
- This small town librarian offers a 'Bye, Bye AI' class to take AI off your phone. Now everyone wants in. (businessinsider.com)
Coxsackie
- The Bronck House: Exploring the Oldest Home in Upstate New York (news-usa.today)
Nassau
- Local filmmaker investigates Rensselaer County landfill in new documentary (news10.com)
- Duty Calls: Rev. Kelley Military Society to honor hometown heroes (timesunion.com)
- Made on Long Island: Coco Elephant in Plainview (news12.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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