Localism: Middletown, NY

Home buying seminar Dec. 3

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 13:49:33 -0600

MIDDLETOWN - The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development will hold a free financial training workshop for prospective low- and moderate-income home buyers from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 225 Dolson Ave., Suite 104 in Middletown.

Known as the "Money Smart" course, the workshop was developed in partnership with the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and is being presented by USDA Rural Development's Middletown office. The course focuses on developing financial skills and covers four main topics: money management, basic banking services, understanding credit, and home purchasing. Information on USDA Rural Development's single family housing direct and guaranteed loan programs will also be provided.

Registration is required. To reserve a seat, call the USDA, Rural Development Office in Middletown, N.Y., at 343-1872 no later than Dec. 1.

To Do Orange County NY - November 22, 2008

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:21:05 -0600

Saturday November 22, 2008 in Orange County NY
Saturday's Weather - Oh No A Chance for Snow!
(click here for the latest NOAA Information.)

Special Events

Craft Fairs, Festivals, and Holiday Bazaars

These are some of the many places to find unique gifts today around the county

Middletown NY - Merry Olde Craft Fair and British Festival, Grace Episcopal Church, 58 North St, Middletown, NY Starts at 9:00 AM Call 845-343-6101 or click here for further information

Goshen NY - Holiday Crafts and Quilt Show, First Presbyterian Church, 33 Park Place, Goshen NY Beginning at 9:00 AM

Goshen NY - Annual Christmas Fair at St James' Episcopal Church, 1 St James Place, Goshen NY Starts 10:00 AM Call 845-294-6225

Newburgh NY - Shopping Boutique at Mount Saint Mary College, 330 Powell Ave, Newburgh NY 9:00 AM Admission $5.00 Call 845-562-9816

Newburgh NY - Holiday Fundraiser Sale to benefit Newburgh SPCA, 940 Little Britain road, New Windsor NY 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Call 845-564-6810

Newburgh NY - Book Fair to benefit McQuade Children's Services at Barnes and Noble, 1245 Route 300, Newburgh NY 11:00 AM

Monroe NY - Craft Fair at Sacred Heart School, 26 Still Road, Monroe, NY Starts at 9:00 AM $1.00 Admission includes raffle ticket Call 845-782-4148

Montgomery NY - Valley Central Scholarship Council Craft Fair, Valley Central High School, Rte 17K Montgomery, NY 10:00 AM

Cornwall NY - Craft Fair and Soup Luncheon at St John's Episcopal Church,Clinton Street, Cornwall, NY Beginning at 11:00 AM

Penny Socials/Tricky Tray Auctions

These are fun events to attend - Pick a location and support some great causes today

Town of Wallkill NY - Hosted by Scotchtown Presbyterian Church Doors open 11:30 AM at the Wallkill Community Center on Wes Warren Drive off Rte 211 next to Cosimo's, Middletown NY Calling begins at 1:30 PM Call 845-692-4824

Theater For Your Entertainment Pleasure

Newburgh, NY - "Macbeth" performed at Newburgh Free Academy, 201 Fullerton Ave, Newburgh NY at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM

Middletown NY - "A Christmas Carol" at the Paramount Theater, 17 South St Middletown NY 7:00 PM

There are literally thousands of things to do on this fourth weekend of November in Orange County New York and the surrounding area. Go on out and find some fun for yourself.

The greater Hudson Valley is a great place to live or have a second home. If you would like a link to a Greater Hudson Valley almanac that is packed with information to help you decide if this is the place for you, give me a call or send me an email.

If you would like to start a search for a permanent residence or vacation home in the area I would love to help you. Working with an experienced buyer's agent can help you to choose what is best for you. I work in Orange, Ulster, or Sullivan County NY and I would love to be your Buyer's Agent. If you are looking elsewhere I would love to find someone in your chosen location to help you. Give me a call or send an email today.

I'm Paddy Pizappi - Work with Me and You'll be Happy!

845-800-7086

paddypizappi@rjsmithrealty.com

Yes It Is A Great Time To Buy Your First Home!

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:39:15 -0600

I am getting a lot of questions from potential first time homebuyers regarding their chances to buy a house in today's uncertain market. It is a great time to buy your first home. Prices are good and interest rates are still low. There are many programs out there today to help the first time purchaser (Note: Even if you have owned a home before you can still qualify as a first time homebuyer in many cases as long as it has been more than 3 years since you owned a house.)

For those of you in the Greater Hudson Valley of New York, I am hosting a first time homebuyer seminar on Dec. 11, 2008 in Middletown, NY. Please find the information below regarding the seminar. Call or email me today to register or to be notified of future seminars if this one does not fit your schedule. Hope to see you or someone you know there.

First Time Homebuyer Seminar

How To Find, Finance, And Buy Your First Home.

It Can Happen Sooner Than You Think

Join Us For This Valuable Information Session

Thursday December 11, 2008

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

To Be Held At The Offices of Pathstone

130 Dolson Ave 3^rd Floor

Middletown, NY 10940

I'm Paddy Pizappi - Work with Me and You'll be Happy!

To Do Orange County NY - November 16, 2008

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 07:11:30 -0600

Sunday November 16, 2008 in Orange County NY

Sunday's Weather Looks Mostly Sunny But Cool
(click here for the latest NOAA Information.)

Special Events

A Different Kind of Harvest Festival - Montgomery NY

Watch as volunteers reenact preparations for winter in an 18th century mansion. Hill-Hold Museum, 211 Route 416, Montgomery NY 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM.

For Further Information Call 845-291-2404 or 845-615-3833

Visit Storm King Art Center - Mountainville, NY

Last call for the special exhibits of the work by Sol LeWitt and Mark di Suvero. If you have never visited this amazing "giant sculpture garden" this would be great weekend to go. It has acres of fields with huge sculptures placed around the grounds. 1 Museum Road, Mountainville, NY

Click link or call 845-534-3115 for more information

See "Lend Me A Tenor" - Middletown, NY

Catch the final performance by Middletown High School students of Lend Me Tenor at 2:00 PM today. Middletown High School Auditorium, 20 Gardiner Ave, Middletown NY

There are literally thousands of things to do on this weekend in Orange County New York. If you would like a link to a Greater Hudson Valley almanac that is packed with information to help you decide if this is the place for you, give me a call or send me an email.

The Greater Hudson Valley is a great place to live or to have a weekend place. If you would like to start a search for a permanent residence or vacation home in the area I would love to help you. Working with an experienced buyer's agent can help you to choose what is best for you. I work in Orange, Ulster, or Sullivan County NY and I would love to be your Buyer's Agent. If you are looking elsewhere I would love to find someone in your chosen location to help you. Give me a call or send an email today.

I'm Paddy Pizappi - Work with Me and You'll be Happy!

845-800-7086

paddypizappi@rjsmithrealty.com

To Do Orange County NY October 12, 2008

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 14:14:47 -0500

Sunday October 12, 2008 in Orange County NY

Sunday's Weather Looks Like It Will Be Great
(click here for the latest NOAA Information.)

Special Events

Get Pinked for The Cause - Middletown, NY

Hair by SeBo is hosting a Breast Cancer Fund Raiser at the salon at 799 Route 211E, Middletown NY. For a $20 donation you can get a pink streak (either an extension or temporary hair color). Food, Fun, and Support for a great cause. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. The Dance Diamond will be performing at this event from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

For further information call 845-692-5833

Visit Storm King Art Center, Mountainville, NY

If you have never visited this amazing "giant sculpture garden" this would be great weekend to go. It has acres of fields with huge sculptures placed around the grounds. 1 Museum Road, Mountainville, NY

Click link or call 845-534-3115 for more information.

Discovery Quest - Museum of the Highlands

Go on a Discovery Quest at the Outdoor Discovery Center at 1:00 PM Located at 20 Kenridge Farm Road, Cornwall, NY.

For further information call 845-534-5506 x 204 or click on the above link.

Many of the Areas Famous Haunted Houses and Other Scary Events Have Started Tours

Click on the link on the name of your favorite for information

The Headless Horseman - Ulster Park, NY

TerrorDome Scream Park - Newburgh NY

Skull Island Scream Park - Fishkill NY

Forest Of Fear - Tuxedo NY

Sunday Farmer's Markets

Warwick Valley Farmer's Market
Sunday 9:00 - 2:00 Located in the South Street Parking lot, Warwick, NY

West Point/Town of Highlands Farmer's Market
Sunday 9:00 - 2:30 Located in the Municipal lot, Main St., near Visitor's Center, Highland, NY

There are literally thousands of things to do on this second weekend of October in Orange County New York. Get up and head out for some fun. Fall Colors are just about at peak so come on out to see. See my blog post on fall colors here

If you would like a link to a Greater Hudson Valley almanac that is packed with information to help you decide if this is the place for you, give me a call or send me an email.

I'm Paddy Pizappi - Work Me and You'll be Happy!

845-800-7086

paddypizappi@rjsmithrealty.com