Hud Vall VA Awarded; Venus in Transit; Sports Carnival Postponed; Planning Board

1. Peekskill Sports Carnival Postponed to June 9

Rain this past Saturday has postponed the Peekskill School District Sports Carnival on Trophy Field to June 9 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

2. Cortlandt Planning Board Meeting

The Cortlandt Planning Board will meet at 7 p.m. in Town Hall.

3. Venus in Transit

Venus will begin its transit this evening, which means it will pass between the Earth and the sun. From about 6 p.m. until sunset Venus’ silhouette will be visible against the sun. Do not look directly at the sun! Find a viewing party or use appropriate eye protection to take a look at this event that only happens twice every century. Learn more and watch a video og what will happen .  

4. 2^nd Nature Skate Park

Still making summer camp plans? Check out 2^nd Nature’s skate camp that features group lessons, create a skate, individual lessons, games and prizes.

5. Hudson Valley VA Honored for First Responder Initiative Program

The Department of Veterans Affairs Hudson Valley Health Care System's First Responder Initiative Program, which involves going out into community and educating about the needs of returning veterans, was recently honored at the First Responders Recognition Ceremony held at the Putnam County Emergency Operations Center Auditorium in Carmel. Hudson Valley VA Communications Director Nancy Winter accepted the awarded on behalf of the Program. Congratulations to the Hudson Valley VA, which includes the Montrose Campus.