AMENIA — Andrea Kozak, of Wappingers Falls, and her family enjoyed a tradition in the making with a picnic made by her mother atop Delavergne Hill in Amenia overlooking the scenic Amenia valley on Sunday, Sept. 21. Joining her are her husband, John Kozak; parents, Rob and Kim Alfonso; sister Michelle Hinojos and brother-in-law Jaime; and her two daughers, Lorelei and Kayleigh.
Kayleigh Kozak, right, and her sister Lorelei are familiar with the view from Delavergne Hill. Their grandfather, Rob Alfonso brings them to the scenic spot every year. Photo by Nathan Miller
One of the entries in this year’s Community Day Scarecrow Contest, Ichabod Hiccup, at left, seems to be particularly enjoying the solo performance of Wil Greenstreet, whose strolling pop-up saxophone performances delighted visitors to the village on Saturday, Sept. 20. For more photos, turn to Page A8.
A popular feature of the Millbrook Library lawn area was a carpet of children’s books being given away for free. Appealing to little Julien Gulbrandsen, 3, of Pleasant Valley was the story of a pancake, being read by her mother Lauren Gulbrandsen. It is likely that the little book went home with them.Photo by Leila Hawken
Family fun and community were the order of the long-planned Community Day, on Saturday, Sept. 20, as village turned out to welcome visitors from throughout the region for a day of activities, contests, parades, displays, sales and the joy of being together.Photo by Leila Hawken
