This weekend in Orange County, NY

With new treatments on the horizon for Alzheimer’s and other dementias, hope is growing. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s brings communities together to sustain that progress. As the largest fundraising walk dedicated to ending the disease, it helps power the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.

A community blood drive held in memory of longtime OMHPC member John Dineen honors his spirit of generosity and care. It welcomes those who have donated many times as well as people considering a first donation, united in carrying John’s commitment to helping others forward. Even one donation can make a meaningful difference.

Celebrate the season by crafting a custom autumn wreath in a guided, hands-on workshop. Using natural dried flowers, leaves, and other fall accents, participants will design and assemble one wreath to take home. The fee is $35 per person and covers all materials. Space is limited to 20 participants. Registrations are nonrefundable. If you are unable to attend, another person may participate in your place.

Pitch in at AOOA Farm, a silvopasture focused regenerative operation, and help with hands-on work in the market growing area and fields alongside community members. Projects change with the season and may include planting, preparing and caring for beds, harvesting, and other farm tasks. Participants must be 16 or older. Volunteers ages 16 to 18 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Because this is a working farm, dress for outdoor conditions with weather-appropriate clothing, sturdy closed-toe shoes, gloves, sun protection, and layers or rain gear as needed, and bring a reusable water bottle.

Happy Life Animal Rescue participates in PetSmart Charities National Adoption Week at PetSmart in Newburgh. Attendees can meet adoptable rescue dogs of various sizes, with team members available to help with matching. Admission is free and the environment is family friendly, supporting a nationwide effort to connect pets with new homes.

Cousins Maine Lobster is serving at the Village of Montgomery Fall Fest with a menu of Maine seafood favorites, including lobster rolls, lobster tacos, creamy bisque, tots, and more. Order ahead through the mobile app by setting the location to New York, NY, with ordering available during the truck’s service hours. Earn points with every purchase, whether ordering in the app or by having staff scan your QR code at the truck.

A spirited concert explores how composers play with the past, reshaping familiar ideas into something fresh. Stravinsky refashions vintage Italian melodies in the effervescent Pulcinella Suite. Shostakovich spins the American favorite Tea for Two into his Tahiti Trot, Op. 16. Anna Clyne’s Pivot leaps between contrasting sound worlds, and Khachaturian’s Galop from Masquerade charges ahead at full tilt. After an intermission, Decora, an artist from Newburgh, brings Outta My Own Way in an arrangement by Brigham Philips and Russell Ger. The finale is Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93, a compact work that nods to symphonic tradition while delighting in clever surprises. Together, these pieces celebrate the very human impulse to inherit, transform, and create anew.

Experience a 1920s speakeasy vibe at a themed designer bag bingo event. Guests can bring their own food and beverages. Admission is $50 per person with advance payment via Venmo to Christine-Castellano-12, or $65 in cash at the door.

The Kiwanis Club of Newburgh Scholarship Run/Walk brings a family-friendly 4-mile trail loop to Chadwick Lake Park in Newburgh, New York, offering runners and walkers a scenic Hudson Valley experience that supports local students. Proceeds benefit the Kiwanis Club of Newburgh Foundation, which funds scholarships and educational and enrichment opportunities for children in the community. Registered participants receive T-shirts provided by Color Cube. Custom age-group awards are presented by FCC Gallery & Awards, and the top overall male and female finishers each earn a $100 cash prize. Music from K104 with special guest Skywalker adds to the energy, and a generous spread of breakfast and refreshments is available, including eggs and sausage, coffee, sports drinks, muffins, croissants, fruit and snacks. The day also features gift-basket raffles from local businesses and a variety of health and wellness vendors. Dogs are welcome, and registration covers Chadwick Lake Park entry. Whether aiming for a fast finish or taking a relaxed walk with family and friends, this community event offers a scenic fall outing that supports youth in Orange County.

Now in its ninth year, this 5K run and walk, paired with a quarter-mile kids fun run, celebrates the everyday heroes in the community. Participants have the opportunity to run or walk on the runway at Orange County Airport while supporting Fearless! Hudson Valley. People of all ages are welcome. Registration includes an early-bird option at $20 per person, plus standard choices of $30 for an individual, $25 per person for two participants, and $20 per person for groups of three or more. The kids fun run is free. Proceeds benefit Fearless! Hudson Valley, helping fund education, prevention, and advocacy efforts, along with comprehensive services such as shelter for survivors of interpersonal violence, human trafficking, sexual violence, and other forms of crime victimization. The event takes place during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Celebrate the season with a Halloween-themed hunter pace at Quiet Creek Stable. Riders from every discipline are welcome, and costumes are encouraged but not required. The course features optional jumping with go-arounds available for every fence. Competition is offered in Open, Novice, and Hilltopping divisions, with ribbons awarded through sixth place. This event is part of the Virginia Martin Memorial Pace Series, with overall champions decided after this and the Thanksgiving hunter pace based on points earned across at least three of the Fall Windy Hollow Hunt and Quiet Creek paces. Advance registration is required, and same day entries are not accepted. Entry forms and instructions for emailing them can be found on the main Facebook page. Riders under 18 must have a parent or trainer sign the entry. Helmets and a current Coggins are required. Entry fees are 60 dollars for adults and 35 dollars for juniors. Tailgating is welcome until fields close. A rain date is planned.

Parents and children team up at Uptiquing Paint & Ceramics for a guided pottery painting session where you decorate a special plate together. After kiln firing, the piece will be suitable for serving food. This relaxed, family friendly activity encourages creativity and results in a meaningful keepsake.

Celebrate the season with a family-friendly farm brunch featuring fresh, local ingredients that are thoughtfully cultivated and prepared. A set, prix fixe menu showcases peak seasonal flavors and is served in a welcoming farm setting. Reservations are required, and detailed menu information will be shared soon.

St. Peter’s hosts a repair session in the basement. The location is fully accessible through the street level entrance. If an item can fit through the door, an attempt will be made to fix it.