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December 31, 2012
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December 31, 2012
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December 30, 2012
Mahopac Library Writers Ongoing Workshop
Mahopac Writers Ongoing Workshop - Event Type: Weekly workshop for writers. Start Time: 7:00 PM End Time: 8:45 PM Description: A self-managed/peer support writing workshop. No age limit. No genre limits. (There may be some limit on taste, ie, in favor of 'good taste', in language and subject matter.) Bring your writing, read and discuss it with other writers. --You might be limited to ten minutes for reading and ten minutes for discussion, as per time limitations. We also discuss general writing issues. Library: Mahopac Public Library Location: Periodicals Room (2nd floor) Contact: Andy Campbell Contact Number: 845-628-2009 Presenter: Vincent Dacquino
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December 12, 2012
WRITERS DIRECTORY
Looking for writers to speak? A Writers Directory for Putnam, Westchester and Dutchess Counties is now available for libraries, community groups and organizations. Click here for a copy of the directory but note that it will be changed periodically
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July 19, 2012
Ludington Family Reunion 2012
Hello Ludington Family Members!
We currently have a block of rooms set aside for reunion here at our hotel (Hilton Garden Inn Danbury.) July 19-22. We are excited to host your family here at the hotel. The rate we have set aside for you, will be $99 plus 15% sales tax a night. You may go about booking reservations one of two ways, you may call the hotel directly (203-205-2000), speak to any front desk agent and mention the group code: LFR or you may e-mail me directly with the following information and I can send you a confirmation letter. You must book your room by June 28th 2012 or you may not be guaranteed the discounted rate. If you'd like me to create a reservation for you, I need all of the following information or I will not be able to create the reservation:
Guest Name:
Hilton Honors Number (If Applicable):
Dates You Are Staying:
Guest Billing Address:
Guest Phone Number:
Guest E-mail Address:
How Many People Will Be In Your Room:
Would You Like A Room With One King Bed or Two Double Beds (Rollway Beds Will Be $10 Extra Per Night):
Special Preferences:
Credit Card # & Expiration Date To Hold The Room (Card Will Not Be Charged Until Checkout):
Thank you all, and if you have any questions at all - please do not hesitate to e-mail me.
Mallory Escott
Sales Coordinator
Hilton Garden Inn Danbury
119 Mill Plain Rd
Danbury, CT 06811
Phone: 203-205-2000 ext: 2004
Fax: 203-205-2001
June 20, 2012
Violence Prevention at WCC
The NY State approved coursework for educators and healthcare professionals will be offered again at the Valhalla Campus of WCC on wednesday, June 20 from 6 to 8pm
May 17, 2012
League of Women Voters to Host Dacquino
Author Vin Dacquino will be a guest speaker at a League of Women Voters' luncheon on May 17, 2012. Dacquino will be talking about his book, Sybil Ludington: The Call to Arms.
April 30, 2012
BUS TRIP PLANNED FOR FULMAR ROAD SCHOOL
A tentative date has been planned for a Sybil Ludington fourth grade bus trip with author Vin Dacquino on April 30 and May 1 with the students of Fulmar Road Elementary School in Mahopac, NY. Details will follow.
April 22, 2012
Dacquino to Address Pawling Democrats
Author Vin Dacquino will not speak at the annual " Chocolate Madness " fundraiser for Pawling Democrats on Sunday , Oct. 30th from 1 - 4 P.M. in Pawling. Due to the October snow storm, this event is being planned for April 22 and Vin will talk about his book, Hauntings of the Hudson River Valley, at that time.
April 21, 2012
Dacquino Heads to Cooperstown
Author, Vin Dacquino, will address the Otsego Chapter of the DAR in Cooperstown, NY at 10 am on April 21 to discuss Sybil Ludington, hero of the America Revolution. Dacquino is the author of Sybil Ludington: The Call to Arms.
April 18, 2012
PAWLING LIBRARY TO HOST MONTHLY WRITERS MEETINGS
Pawling's first official writing group meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 18th and continue meeting on the second or third Wednesday of each month following. The group will be supported by author, Vin Dacquino and the members of the Mahopac Writers group. The group will be open to all novice and experienced writers in the area.
April 14, 2012
School Violence Prevention/Intervention
SCHOOL VIOLENCE PREVENTION/INTERVENTION: New York State Approved coursework for educators, hospital personnel, social workers and others who work with children V. Dacquino, Instr. # 30875 1 Saturday April 14th 2012 10:00am-12:00pm $45+There is an additional FSA fee of $3.25 Location of classes: Ossining Extension Center-WCC at 22 Rockledge Avenue Ossining NY 10562 914-606-7400
April 4, 2012
MEET THE WRITERS TO GO TO PAWLING LIBRARY
The Pawling library has scheduled "A NIGHT OF AUTHORS" hosted by Donald Partelow and the Mahopac Writers group on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Details to follow.
March 15, 2012
Young Authors Day Set For March 15
Young Authors Conference Write Here. Write Now. Is scheduled for Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Westchester Community College in Valhalla (snow day is Friday March 16).
I am very excited about having you wonderful folks return to work with our eager young writers from over 25 high schools in Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland counties. As you know, the day starts at 8:30 am and finishes after lunch at 1:45 pm (workshop sessions end at 1:00 pm).
March 15, 2012
MEET THE AUTHORS NIGHT PART 2 AT MAHOPAC LIBRARY
Dacquino to be among many authors presenting and signing books for a second time at the Mahopac Public Library. The group will present again on the evening of MARCH 15 from 5:30 to 8:30. Click for more information.
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March 10, 2012
School Violence Prevention
School Violence Prevention/Intervention
SCHOOL VIOLENCE PREVENTION/INTERVENTION: New York State Approved coursework for educators, hospital personnel, social workers and others who work with children V. Dacquino, Instr. # 30875 1 Saturday March 10, 2012 10:00am-12:00pm $45+There is an additional FSA fee of $3.25 Location of classes: Ossining Extension Center-WCC at 22 Rockledge Avenue Ossining NY 10562 914-606-7400
February 1, 2012
Advanced Writers Workshop at WCC
The Advanced Writers Workshop at the Valhalla campus of Westchester Community College will be offered for 5 consecutive Wednesdays beginning Feb. 1 and ending Feb. 29 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Call the college for additionsal details or check their Spring 2012 catalog.
February 1, 2012
Kent Girl Scouts to Hear V.T. Dacquino
Vin Dacquino, author of Sybil Ludington: The Call to Arms will be talking about Sybil and her role in history to a group of Girl Scouts and Brownies at 4 pm on February 1 at the Kent Primary School on Route 52.
January 18, 2012
Violence Prevention at WCC Campus
School Violence Prevention and Intervention
New York State approved coursework for educators, hospital personnel, social workers and others
who work with children.
$45.V Dacquino.
At Valhalla Campus: CE-CERTS 2002, 1Wed., Jan 18, 2012 6:30-8:30 pm, Room TBD. #30869
January 17, 2012
DACQUINO TEACHES NEW WCC WRITING COURSE
Vin Dacquino will be teaching a new course at Westchester Community College for new and experienced writers. This course will guide writers to the completion of their book ideas. The course is called, "Turning Ideas Into Published Books" and will be offered on 8 consecutive Tuesdays beginning January 17, 2012.
January 14, 2012
Dacquino to speak at Putnam County Historical Center
Vin Dacquino will be a guest speaker at the Putnam County Historical Society and Foundry Museum on January 14, 2012 at 5pm. He will discuss his book, Sybil Ludington: The Call to Arms. Putnam County Historical Society & Foundry School Museum, 63 Chestnut St. , Cold Spring, NY 10516.
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December 20, 2011
Brewster Rotary Club to Host Author V.T. Dacquino
Vin Dacquino will discuss his books at a Brewster Rotary Club luncheon on Tuesday Dec.20 at Aversano's on Route 22 at the 312 Plaza. Meeting time is 12:15.
December 9, 2011
WLHCSS December Annual Conference - 12-09-11
The Westchester Lower Hudson conference of Social Studies December Annual Conference will be held this year at the Crowne Plaza in White Plains NY. V.T. Dacquino will be amongst the many speakers of the day and will discuss his investigation into the life of Revolutionary war hero, Sybil Ludington
December 8, 2011
EDITING DAY SCHEDULED at BOCES
Vin Dacquino will once again serve as an editor for area high school students in preparation for a literary magazine. Students have been chosen for the event for their excellence in writing. The event will take place from 8:30 to 1 on the BOCES campus.
November 17, 2011
Career Day at Mahopac Middle School
Mahopac Middle School will again be hosting a career day for its students. local professionals will include author vin dacquino who will share his views on writing as a career.
November 2, 2011
Dacquino to Address Tarrytown Rotary
Vin Dacquino, author of Sybil Ludington:The Call to Arms and Hauntings of the Hudson River Valley will be presenting an overview of his historical investigations at the Tarrytown Marriott on 119 in Tarrytown at 12:15PM.
October 29, 2011
Haunted Tour of Carmel Scheduled for October 29
Vin Dacquino will once again take willing participants on a ghost tour through Carmel, NY. The visit to a cemetery, the County Court House (site of the 1844 hanging of George Denny) and the statue of Sybil Ludington will be approx.one and one half hours and free of charge. The tour will begin at Smalley's Inn at 12:30 pm and end at 2 pm. Participants are invited to have lunch with the author and visit with the ghosts in the Inn after the tour at their own expense and join him for an autograph session. Books will be available for those who have not purchased one in advance. You may call the author with questions at 845-206-7703
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October 27, 2011
Tuckahoe Seniors to be Haunted for Halloween
Vin Dacquino will be joining the Tuckahoe seniors at their annual Halloween party where he will present a talk at 1 pm on Oct 27 on his book, Hauntings of the Hudson River Valley. The talk is being sponsored by Sheila Marcotte.
October 26, 2011
Dacquino to Haunt Putnam Valley
Vin Daquino will be entertaining guests of the Putnam Valley Historical Society at 7 pm on October 26 at the Putnam Valley Library followed by an autograph session of his book HAUNTINGS OF THE HUDSON RIVER VALLEY
October 26, 2011
Long View Students to Meet V.T. Dacquino
Vin Dacquino will address the students of the Long View School on Main Street in Brewster, NY on October 26 at 11:50 am. He will be discussing his book, Hauntings of the Hudson River Valley and the steps to becoming a published author.
October 22, 2011
Poughkeepsie Barnes and Noble Book Signing
V.T.Dacquino and Milton L.Steinberg will be among several authors at a multiple author book signing event on October 22, 2011 at the Barnes and Noble in Poughkeepsie, NY. 2518 South Rd · Poughkeepsie · (845) 485-2224
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October 22, 2011
School Violence Prevention/Intervention
SCHOOL VIOLENCE PREVENTION/INTERVENTION: New York State Approved coursework for educators, hospital personnel, social workers and others who work with children V. Dacquino, Instr. # 30875 1 Saturday October 22, 2011 10:00am-12:00pm $45+There is an additional FSA fee of $3.25 Location of classes: Ossining Extension Center-WCC at 22 Rockledge Avenue Ossining NY 10562 914-606-7400
October 18, 2011
Dacquino Sets Second Pawling Date
A rush of calls for V.T. Dacquino's talk at the Pawling Library has prompted a second date for the popular author of HAUNTINGS OF THE HUDSON RIVER VALLEY. Dacquino will speak on both, Oct 12 at 7 to 8 PM AND Oct 18 from 7 to 8 PM. Reservations are requested.Contact Donald Partelow at 845-855-3444
October 12, 2011
Dacquino to HAUNT Pawling Library
Vin Dacquino will discuss his book HAUNTINGS OF THE HUDSON RIVER VALLEY at the the Pawling Library at 7 TO 8 pm on October 12 on 11 Broad Street in Pawling, NY. for more information, contact Donald Partelow at 845-855-3444
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September 28, 2011
School Violence Prevention Workshop
School Violence Prevention and Intervention New York State approved coursework for educators, hospital personnel, social workers and others who work with children. $45.V Dacquino. At Valhalla Campus: CE-CERTS 2002, 1Wed., Sep 28, 2012 6:30-8:30 pm, Room TBD. #30869
August 14, 2011
Return of the Cicada to be Released This Summer
V.T. Dacquino's long awaited young adult novel, Return of the Cicada, will be on the stands and available at Amazon.com on or about August 14. The novel is about Izzy Lake, an emotionally disturbed fifteen year old girl who befriends 17 year old Damien Springer in his quest to secure a burial plot with his parents in his last weeks before dying of AIDS.
Return of the Cicada
Authored by V T. Dacquino
List Price: $12.95
5.5" x 8.5" (13.97 x 21.59 cm)
Black & White on Cream paper
218 pages
ISBN-13: 978-1463626853
ISBN-10: 1463626851
BISAC: Fiction / Young Adult
Seeing the three names on the grave stone reminded Izzy of the flower she carried. Today was June 7. Carefully she set the flower on the patch of ground. “I don’t know if you’re even in there, Damien. But happy seventeenth birthday anyway. I hope that somewhere there’s a celebration for you. And I hope that you’re at peace with your father and mother.”
And then there was an unmistakable noise behind her. She turned quickly to see a stranger. He was young enough to be a teenager, but he was thin and sickly and his clothes and hair were drenched from the rain. His face was almost frightening...
July 16, 2011
School Violence Prevention Certification
SCHOOL VIOLENCE PREVENTION/INTERVENTION: New York State Approved
coursework for educators, hospital personnel, social workers and others who work with
children V. Dacquino, Instr.
# 30875 1 Saturday July 16th 2011 10:00am-12:00pm
$45+There is an additional FSA fee of $3.25
Location of classes: Ossining Extension Center-WCC at 22 Rockledge Avenue Ossining NY 10562
914-606-7400
July 12, 2011
Tuckahoe Seniors Host V.T. Dacquino
The Tuckahoe Senior Center will be hosting a talk on Revolutionary War Hero Sybil Ludington by Vin Dacquino on July 12 at the Senior Center in Tuckahoe, NY. The event will be sponsored by Sheila Marcotte
June 28, 2011
Dacquino to talk at Philipsburgh Manor
Vin Dacquino will speak as part of the National Field Study of the Revolutionary Era in the Hudson River Region, Saratoga, and Hubbardton Battle Field (June 27-July 3, 2011)
Vin will speak on June 28, Tuesday, as part of "Preserving the Past: The American Revolution in the Hudson Valley", at Philipsburg Manor,Route 9,Sleepy Hollow, NY.
In addition to studying the powerful men and soldiers of the Revolution, the study will also address the rest of society and how everyone had choices to make and dangers to face during this era. The study will use the lenses of race, gender, social class, ethnicity, and religion during the field study and will examine varied perspectives on the era with regard to freedom, justice, and equality. Consideration will be given to the challenge of preserving history and discuss whose history should be preserved.
June 24, 2011
Barnes and Noble Double Author Signing
Vin Dacquino and Milton Louis Steinberg, author of DROP OF A HAT, will be signing books together at Barnes and Noble at Mohegan Lake from 6pm to 8pm on Friday, June 24. 3089 E Main St · Mohegan Lake
(914) 528-6275
June 18, 2011
Cub Scouts to Host Campfire Ghost Stories
Author Vin Dacquino has been asked once again to host the annual Cub Scout camp out campfire stories at Durland Scout Camp on the weekend of June 18 for Somers Pack 1. Details to follow.
June 10, 2011
Dacquino Defends George Denny at Courthouse
Vin Dacquino delivered a speech on George Denny, the only person to ever hang for a crime in Putnam County, as part of the County's 199th birthday celebration. CLICK HERE FOR COPY OF SPEECH.The event took place on Friday, June 10th from 10 am to 12 noon at the Putnam County Court house on Route 52 in Carmel, NY.
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June 10, 2011
Dacquino Receives Award from Putnam County
At a presentation on George Denny at the Putnam County Court House on June 10, Vin Dacquino received a presentation of his own. The county of Putnam and the Putnam County Historian's Office recognized Mr. Dacquino for his "relentless search of history facts when writing (his) books. In (his) books, tours and presentations (he brings) history alive for young and old." The award was given on the occasion of the 199th anniversary of the creation of Putnam County.
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May 14, 2011
Kent Historical Society Recognizes Achievements of Local Author Vincent Dacquino
The Kent Historical Society acknowledged Vincent Dacquino for "his continuing generous contributions to local history, teaching, and active sharing of his extensive knowledge of Sybil Ludington and for his support in the restoration of the Col. Henry Luddington Mill site and the Kent Historical Society's one room schoolhouse.
April 30, 2011
Campy: The Two Lives of Roy Campanella
Vin Dacquino's relationship with Roy Campanella was highlighted on several pages in the recent biography of his long time friend Roy Campanella by Neil Lanctot.
April 28, 2011
Article on Kiss the Candy Days Hello Appears in DECA Newsletter
An article on Vin Dacquino's new book, Kiss the Candy Days Hello appeared in a newsletter article distributed to all participating camps in the Diabetes Education and Camping network. Click for a copy of the article.
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April 25, 2011
Fulmar Road Sybil Bus Trip
Vin Dacquino will once again host a fourth grade bus tour and talk on Sybil Ludington for students of the Fulmar Road Elementary School in Mahopac, NY from 9 am to 12 pm on April 25, 2011
April 14, 2011
Lakeview Fourth Graders to Take Sybil Ludington Road Trip
Lakeview Elementary fourth graders will join author Vin Dacquino on a bus tour of several sites as he tells the story of the life of Revolutionary War hero,Sybil Ludington. The trip is planned for April 4, 9 am to 1 p.m.
April 7, 2011
Friends of History to Host V.T. Dacquino at Croton Library
Friends of History will welcome author Vin Dacquino at their April 7 monthly meeting. The Thursday program scheduled for 7:30 pm will feature insight from Dacquino's several books on history, including, Hauntings of the Hudson River Valley.
April 6, 2011
School Violence Prevention
School Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshop
New York State approved coursework for educators, hospital personnel, social
workers and others who work with children. APRIL 6 from 6:00 to 8:00 at the Valhalla Campus
April 4, 2011
Lakeview Elementary School Bus Trip Planned April 4
Lakeview Elementary fifth graders will join author Vin Dacquino on a bus tour of several sites as he tells the story of the life of Revolutionary War hero,Sybil Ludington. The trips are planned for the mornings of April 4 and 5, 9 am to 12 p.m.
April 1, 2011
Fleury Donates Dacquino Photograph to Smalley Inn
A work of art containing a photograph of author Vin Dacquino was donated by Renee J. Fleury of Fari Studios to Anthony Porto Sr., proprietor of Smalley's Inn. The Inn was a dominant subject in Dacquino's book, Hauntings of the Hudson River Valley. The photo will hang in the main ballroom on the closest wall to the window seat where Dacquino frequently sits to dine. Patrons of the Inn can now be haunted by Mr. Dacquino. Ms. Fleury is a freelance photographer and graphic designer.
March 18, 2011
V.T. Dacquino to Address "Town Meeting" at Colonial School
Mr.Vincent Dacquino, a retired middle school teacher on special assignment to the sixth grade, will be adding an additional assignment to his busy roster. He will be doing an assembly/book signing on March 18 at the Colonial School for third, fourth, and fifth graders and their parents at 2:15 pm. Proceeds from the book sale will be donated to the PTA. The topic of the talk will be "Sybil Ludington: Female Hero of the Revolutionary War" as part of the school's March celebration of "Women in History Month".
March 17, 2011
BOCES YOUNG AUTHORS CONFERENCE
Vin Dacquino will be one of many professional writers offering a workshop in this year's 2010: WRITE HERE conference scheduled for Thursday, March 17 at Westchester Community College in Valhalla from 8:30am to 1:30pm
March 14, 2011
Dacquino to Address Students of Prospect Hill School
Vin Dacquino, author and teacher, will address students in honor of Women in History Month. He will focus on his biography of Sybil Ludington, the female teenaged hero of the American Revolution.
March 10, 2011
Mr. Dacquino to Don His Author Hat for Prospect Hill PTA
Mr. Dacquino, long time teacher in Pelham and author of several books will meet the Prospect Hill PTA on March 10 at 9:15 am to discuss doing an assembly for third, fourth and fifth graders on March 14 at 1:30 pm for their monthly "Town Meeting." The main topic will be "Sybil Ludington-Teenage, Female Hero of the Revolutionary War." Plans will include an autograph signing and book sale as a fund raiser for the PTA.
March 8, 2011
Advanced Writers Workshop
This workshop is designed for writers with work in progress. Focus will be on editing and revising student work. Offered at Westchester Community College. Tuesdays, March 08 to April 05 6:00-8:00pm. Room TBD $150
January 15, 2011
KISS THE CANDY DAYS GOOD-BYE IS BACK IN PRINT!
Kiss the Candy Days Good-Bye is now back in print with a whole new look. Copies will be available from Amazon.com starting January 15
January 14, 2011
Dacquino to Talk at Colonial School in Pelham, NY
Author Vin Dacquino will address fourth grade readers of his book, Sybil Ludington: Discovering the Life of a Revolutionary War Hero,in an assembly on January 14 at 2:15 PM.
December 31, 2010
KISS THE CANDY DAYS HELLO IS HERE!
Kiss the Candy Days Hello, the long-awaited sequel to V.T. Dacquino's Kiss the Candy Days Good-Bye was released on August 15, 2010 and can be purchased on Amazon.com CLICK TO SEE FLYER OR BOOK SIGNING EVENT
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December 30, 2010
New Participating Organizations
Contact: Putnam-Westchester BOCES msherer@pnwboces.org 914-248-2390. /The New York State Performers and Programs database http://www.performersandprograms.com
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December 15, 2010
Purple Mountain Press Caters to Young New Yorkers
Purple Mountain Press has released four titles for students and teachers in New York State schools. One of these titles celebrates the life of Sybil Ludington. SYBIL LUDINGTON: DISCOVERING THE LIFE OF A REVOLUTIONARY WAR HERO by V. T. Dacquino (40 pages, 6.50)Click for additional titles
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December 2, 2010
BOCES EDITING DAY
Vin Dacquino will once again serve as an editor for young writers at the annual Young Author's Editing Day at the Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES in Yorktown Heights, NY on Dec 2, 2010 at 8:30am to 12pm
October 30, 2010
V.T.Dacquino to Present at Peekskill Museum
Vin Dacquino will be speaking about his book, Hauntings of the Hudson River Valley, on Halloween Eve (Oct. 30) at the Peekskill Museum at 124 Union Avenue in Peekskill, NY at 2PM. The public is invited.
October 28, 2010
Walking Tour, Signing and Party at Smalley Inn
Click here for information on the walking tour, book signing and party planned at Smalley's Inn on October 28 at 7 pm
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October 25, 2010
Hauntings in Haverstraw Library
Vin Dacquino will discuss his book, Hauntings of the Hudson River Valley at the Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library on Monday, October 25, 2010 at 7 pm on west Ramapo Road in Garnerville, NY. The event will be cosponsored by Poets & Writers.
October 19, 2010
Presentation for St. Patrick's Senior Club
According to vice president Joan Ever, Vin Dacquino will enlighten the St. Patrick's Senior Club of Yorktown on Sybil Ludington and the events of April 26, 1777 when he visits with them on October 19, 2010 at 10 am.
October 6, 2010
Dacquino returning to Matthew Paterson School
V.T. Dacquino, author, will be visiting the Matthew Paterson School in Patterson, New York. Vin Dacquino will again recount the exciting tales of Sybil Ludington to an assembly of students and facultyfollowed by several class visitations.
September 27, 2010
Dacquino at Mahopac Library
Vin dacquino will kick off a book tour of his new release KISS THE CANDY DAYS HELLO on Monday Sept 27 from 7 to 8 pm in the community room at the Mahopac Library. A book sale and autograph session will follow his talk. The public is welcome.
September 20, 2010
AARP to Hear Dacquino Speak.
Author Vin Dacquino will address members of AARP in White Plains, NY on Monday, Sept. 20 at 1 PM. The event will be sponsored by Sheila Marcotte of Eastchester.
September 16, 2010
Civic Association to Host V.T. Dacquino
Vin Dacquino will speak about his book, SYBIL LUDINGTON: The Call to Arms at the 7:30 PM meeting of the Carmel civics association meeting on September 16, 2010 at the meeting room in the Carmel fire house.His talk will be followed by the sale of his books and an autograph session
September 10, 2010
Dacquino at Yorktown Grange Fair
Vin Dacquino will be a guest of Barnes & Noble at their booth at the Yorktown Grange Fair on Friday, September 10 from 5-7. He will be talking with fair visitors and autographing copies of his books.
July 16, 2010
Young Historians of Eastchester
Vin Dacquino will address students at the Eastchester historical society history Camp at 11 am on July 16 to share the story of Sybil Ludington with young historians.
July 4, 2010
Dacquino to Make Home Call on July 4th
Vin Dacquino will make an unusual home visit at a house party on July 4th and help spread some good old-fahioned home-spun American spirit as he recounts Sybil Ludington's story to the Cabot/ Maruzzella household in Carmel, NY. He will be accompanied by a costumed fourteen year old drummer boy.
June 12, 2010
Cub Scout Campfire
Vin Dacquino will join the scouts around the campfire for some scary tales on June 12, 2010.
June 7, 2010
Assembly at Somers Intermediate School
Vin Dacquino will address students of the Somers Intermediate School on Mon day June 7 at 2 pm.
May 13, 2010
Putnam County Retired Teachers
Vin Dacquino will be the keynote speaker at the annual luncheon of the Putnam County Retired Teachers Assoc. at Four Brothers Restaurant in Mahopac, NY on May 13, 2010 at noon.
May 13, 2010
Kent Historical Society Dinner
Author, Vin Dacquino be the guest speaker at this year's annual dinner to be held at Cutillo's Restaurant in Kent, NY at 7 pm on May 13, 2010
April 19, 2010
Austin Road School Bus Trip
Vin Dacquino will be hosting a Sybil Ludington bus tour for Mahopac's Austin Road School on April 19, 2010
April 17, 2010
Senior Citizens of Mahopac Luncheon
Vin Dacquino will speak about Sybil Ludington at this year's annual luncheon of the Mahopac Senior Citizens at 11 AM on Saturday, April 17
April 8, 2010
Retired Teachers of Northern Westchester Luncheon
Vin Dacquino will address retired teachers at a luncheon on April 8 at Somersfield Restaurant in Somers, New York (914) 276-3071
325 Route 100, Somers, NY
November 12, 2009
Girl Scouts Respond
Dear Vince:
I cannot thank you enough for your outstanding participation in the Sybil Ludington Festival hosted
by my Junior Girl Scout Troop on November 9. I have spoken to almost every adult in attendance and they positively
raved about you!!! The compliments abound. Additionally, I have spoken to all the girls in my troop
and girls from other troops and they all loved you! Girl Scout leaders wanted to know "where I
found you".
I am so sorry I didn't get to hear your captivating tails of Sybil Ludington. I was bitterly disappointed
as I was looking forward to meeting you in person. However, thank you
very much. Is there a website or other public place I can post a thank you note to you
and let everyone know that you are a marvelous storyteller?
Linda Fedrizzi
