Wreaths Across America and New Paltz Rural Cemetery
Wreaths Across America is a national nonprofit whose yearlong mission is to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach our children the value of freedom.
The National Wreaths Across America Day is Saturday, December 14. It will be celebrated locally at 12 p.m. at the New Paltz Rural Cemetery, located at 81 Plains Road in New Paltz.
This is a free event open to all, and the organization encourages community members to participate by volunteering locally or sponsoring a wreath for an American hero.
What does it mean to sponsor a veteran wreath? It means you have the opportunity to join a grateful nation in saying “thank you” to our veterans. Your sponsorship will ensure that a wreath is handcrafted of all-American balsam and hand-tied with a red velvet bow in Columbia Falls, Maine.
For additional information about sponsoring a veteran wreath and/or to volunteer at the New Paltz Rural Cemetery, visit www.wreathsacrossameric.org/NY0270.
Leaf pick-up in the Village if New Paltz
The Village of New Paltz will begin its annual leaf pick-up throughout the village on November 4 for a two-week period. Pick-up will take place on the north side on November 4-8. The south side will be serviced on November 11-15.
If bagging leaves, only biodegradable bags will be accepted. Bagged or loose leaves only should be placed at curbside. Biodegradable bags can be purchased from the Village of New Paltz at 25 Plattekill Avenue, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the price of $2.50 per five pack.
Learn about the care and importance of bees at the next senior meeting in New Paltz
The Senior Citizens Club of New Paltz/Gardiner will welcome Robert Maier to its meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 2 p.m., at the New Paltz Community Center. Educator, union leader and novice beekeeper, Maier will talk about the care and importance of bees.
The club wants to share its enthusiasm about this subject with interested citizens, so come, bring a friend and make new friends. For additional information, call Kathy Rivera at 646-361-5190.
Clean energy and composting workshop
Join Mike Murphy, lead energy advisor for Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Mid-Hudson regional clean energy hub, for a hands-on workshop and discussion on November 9 at 11:30 a.m. at the New Paltz Community Center.
Get tips and a free energy kit. Save energy and save dollars this heating season. There will be a compost demo at the community center’s active three-bin compost system following the workshop.
Join the family! 
