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On September 19, 2010, the Putnam Humane Society presents is annual, “Stutt Your Mutt” fundraising event at Veterans Memorial Park in Carmel, NY from 11am to 4pm. Continue Reading

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Chili Lovers get ready for the 2nd Annual Carmel Rotary Club’s Chili Cookoff on Sunday, September 19, noon – 3pm, at Camp Herrlich, 101 Deacon Smith Hill Rd, in Patterson, NY. Continue Reading

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Bicycle enthusiasts across the Northeast are gearing up in preparation for the 13th Annual Tour de Putnam Cycling Festival, the race designed by cyclists for cyclists. Kickstands go up at 8 a.m. at Veteran’s Memorial Park on Gipsy Trail Road in Kent, NY on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010.

In the Tour de Putnam, cyclists have the opportunity to choose a route length to suit their own riding ability. Clearly marked and color coded 15, 30, 50, 75 or 100 mile routes take riders through breathtaking Putnam County countryside whose scenic roads weave and wind and are bordered by history itself. Mountain bikers will have their own woodland loop awaiting them as well. 

The SAG supported event will open for registration at 7:30 with staggered starting times beginning at 8. Pre-registration is $25; same day registration is $30. For an on-line registration form visit: http://www.visitputnam.org/. Registration includes a t-shirt, picnic lunch and entertainment by a Dixieland band.

Ride Info:
- Full SAG support
- Clearly marked, color coded routes
- Easy to follow cue sheets
- Bike mechanics courtesy of Bikeway (845) 621-2800
- Route sweeps
- Medical support
- Complimentary massages
- Access from the Southeast Station, on Metro-North’s “Harlem Line”
call 1-800-METRO-INFO
- Free Shuttle service from the Southeast Station with (reservations only),
call 800-470-4854 or 845-225-0381

Times
Check in and same day registration 7:30 to 9:00 am.
Food and water stations are open from 8:30 – 3:00 pm

Ride Start time
- 100 miles, 8 to 9 am
- 75 miles,  8 to 9 am
- 50 miles,  8:30 to 9:30 am
- 30 miles,  8:30 to 9:30 am
- 15 miles,  9:00 to 10:00 am

- Mountain Bike loops   9:30 am

Fees
Pre-registration $25.00
Same day registration $30.00

Registration includes t-shirt, picnic lunch, and Dixieland band. No children under 12. No bike trailers or child seats.

Free shuttle service from the Southeast Metro-North Train Station will be available but entrants are reminded to make reservations for the shuttle by calling: (800) 470-4854 or (845) 225-0381.

So strap the bikes onto the car or load them onto a Metro-North train but don’t miss a fabulous ride through Putnam County – where the country begins.

Resource: Marty Collins, The Putnam County Times;  http://www.visitputnam.org/

Photo credit: Tony Mazzariello

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Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 26th, for the 23rd Annual Putnam Hospital Center Reservoir Classic, sponsored by the Carmel-Kent Lions Club. Continue Reading

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Music at China Pond will take place at the Sedgewood Boathouse (1026 Barrett Circle West) in Western Kent on July 2, 2010 from 8pm to 10pm. The performance is supported by the Friends of Classical Music at Arts on the Lake.The String Trio of Arturo Delmoni (violin), Susan Pray (viola) and Peter Sanders (cello) from the New York City Ballet Orchestra at Lincoln Center will play a program of baroque, classical, romantic and 20th century music – Bach, Mozart, Piston, Dohnanyi and Beethoven. Continue Reading

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Join the Summer Rock Ensemble at Radovich & Dean Music to jam out on some of the greatest rock hits of all-time!  Seeking Guitarists, Bass Players, Drummers, Keyboardists, Vocalists, Woodwind, Brass and String players Ages 13-17! Continue Reading

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On June 12, 2010, you will get the opportunity to discovered many beautiful gardens and wonderful and interesting people as you drive around Putnam County on the Secret Garden Tour.  The Tour is an unique fund-raising event for PARC, a non-profit organization whose mission is to create and provide lifelong opportunities for people with disabilities to achieve success.  Continue Reading

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On Tuesday May 4, 2010, Legislator Sam Oliverio, Jr., of the Putnam County Legislative Board,  proudly proclaimed May as Older American’s Month in front of local Senior Club Presidents and their guests, Executive Director, William Huestis and the Office for Aging staff, and a room filled with supportive participants. Continue Reading

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