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December 31, 2010
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December 31, 2010
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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
December 30, 2010
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
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
October 25, 2010
Hauntings in Haverstraw
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. The event will be cosponsored by Poets & Writers.
April 20, 2010
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 9am to 12am on April 20, 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 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
March 24, 2010
Austin Road Fifth Grade Assembly
The fifth grade students of Mahopac's Austin Road School will hear a presentation on Sybil Ludington by Vincent T. Dacquino on March 24, 2010 from 9:30 to 11 in the schools auditorium.
March 18, 2010
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 18 at Westchester Community College in Valhalla from 8:30am to 1:30pm
March 13, 2010
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.Westchester Community College Extension Center Saturday, March 13, 10 AM to noon. At Ossining Extension Center ALSO MAY 15 and JULY 17 (Sat. 10 to 12)
March 6, 2010
Dacquino to Appear in Feature Film CANCELED/CANCELED/CANCELED
Vin Dacquino will NOT be lecturing on Saturday, March 6 at 7 PM in New Windsor, NY at the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church. The topic will be, "Do Ghosts Exist?" Portions of this lecture will be fimed for an upcoming feature movie on the infamous ghosts of Erie Hall.CLICK FOR MORE INFO
February 4, 2010
Making History Workshop @ Westchester Community College
Making History: A Workshop for Writing Historical Non-Fiction.
In this intensive hands-on course of capturing history in written form, participants will plan and execute a work of historical non-fiction. This five-week workshop will focus on gathering and sorting information relevant to student-chosen projects. Work can include autobiographical, biographical and local history projects.
5 Thurs., Feb. 4-March. 4, 6:30-8:30 pm. Room TBD, $75 (+ textbook). V Dacquino. BEGINS AGAIN JUNE 24 to July 18
February 3, 2010
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. Wednesdays, Feb 03-March 03 6:30-8:30pm. Room TBD $150 BEGINS AGAIN JUNE 23 to JULY 21
February 2, 2010
I Want to Write A Book Workshop
I Want to Write a Book!
Discover where your talents lie, whether in picture book texts, fantasy,
fiction/non-fiction for 8-12 years, or teenage fiction/non-fiction. Guidance is
given through criticism of manuscripts, suggested reading, and class discussion
of common problems. Manuscripts are read in class.
Westchester Community College/ 5 Tues., Feb. 2-March 2, 6:30-8:30 pm, Room TBD, $160. V Dacquino.
January 28, 2010
School Violence Prevention Workshop
School Violence Prevention and Intervention Workshop
New York State approved coursework for educators, hospital personnel, social
workers and others who work with children.Westchester Community College
$45,(DACQUINO)
At WCC Valhalla Campus: Thurs., Jan. 28, 2010-------------------- 6:00-8:00 pm
January 27, 2010
Faculty Presentation in Mahopac
Vin Dacquino will be addressing the Austin Road Elementary School teachers in Mahopac at 2:30 PM at their extended faculty meeting to discuss preparations for their upcoming history project to begin in February.
December 3, 2009
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 3, 2009 at 8:30am to 12pm
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
November 1, 2009
Talk at Beacon Institute for Rivers and Estuaries
V.T. Dacquino will be discussing his book, Hauntings of the Hudson River Valley in Beacon, NY on November 1. Call 845-838-1600 x10 for details
October 31, 2009
Ghost Talk at Mt. Pleasant Public Library
Vin Dacquino will talk about his ghostly experiences as he discusses his book, Hauntings of the Hudson River Valley at 10:30 AM at the Mt. Pleasant Public Library on Halloween Contact: Debbie Jordan
October 31, 2009
Barnes & Noble Book Signing at Cortlandt Manor
Vincent Dacquino will be appearing at the Barnes and Noble book store in Cortlandt Manor Town Center at 1PM on Halloween to discuss his book, Hauntings of the Hudson River Valley. The second printing of this book was released on September 1. Mohegan Lake
Cortlandt Town Center
3089 E Main Street
Mohegan Lake, NY 10547
914-528-6275
October 31, 2009
Walking Tour, Signing and Party at Smalley Inn
Click here for information on the walking tour, book signing and party planned at Smalley Inn on Halloween night!
October 30, 2009
Dacquino to Haunt Sanctuary in Carmel
Vincent Dacquino "Hauntings of the Hudson Valley" – Lecture Vincent Dacquino, Paranormal Expert will be leading a talk on his latest book, "Hauntings of the Hudson Valley" Join us here at the Sanctuary for this fun and informative night before Halloween event. October 30, 7-9 cost $20
October 27, 2009
LIVE RADIO WITH BILL SAYEGH
Go to Hudson Valley Radio Network and click on Sayegh Advice, then click on live Halloween special broadcast from the haunted Smalley's Inn in Carmel NY on Tues night Oct 27, 2009.
October 16, 2009
Book Signing at Barnes and Nobles in Poughkeepsie
Vin Dacquino will discuss his investigative journey for his book, Hauntings of the Hudson River Valley at 7pm at the Poughkeepsie store: Barnes & Noble Booksellers / 2518 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY (845) 485-2224
October 9, 2009
School Assemblies at Matthew Paterson Elementary School
Vin Dacquino will conduct two assemblies at the Matthew Paterson Elementary School in Patterson, NY on October 9, 2009 for grades K-4 CLICK FOR PHOTO WITH PARANORMALS AND HOMEOWNER
October 9, 2009
K 104 LIVE! Friday Oct 10; 7 am
Vin Dacquino will join with the Katonah Paronormals on Friday, Oct 10 at 7 am for a live paranormal investigation on radio station K 104. TUNE IN!CLICK FOR PHOTO WITH PARANORMALS AND HOMEOWNER
September 26, 2009
RAMBLE bus tour
Ramble with the Revolution: The Ride of Sybil Ludington
Date: 9/26
Time: 10:00-12:30
Location: Mahopac Library, Route 6, Mahopac, NY
Follow the compelling tale and trail of teenager Sybil Ludington, a
Revolutionary War heroine celebrated as the female Paul Revere. When
the British launched a surprise attack on Danbury in April 1777, Sybil
volunteered to venture out in the night to rally the scattered members
of the Dutchess County militia on behalf of her father, the militia
commander. Vincent Dacquino, author of Sybil Ludington, The Call to
Arms, hosts this bus tour (45-min.pre-tour talk) and offers a dramatic
rendition of her night time ride.Tour fee: $20 adult; $10 child $10; (includes T-shirt).
Registration required by 9/21
Make check payable to IHARE Sponsored by the Mahopac Public library and the Institute of History, Archaeology and Education
Date: Sept 26, 2009
Time: 10:00-12:00
Location: Mahopac Public library, Rte 6, Mahopac, NY
Title: The Ride of Sybil Ludington
August 18, 2009
Ludington Family Reunion
Vin Dacquino will be a guest of the Ludingtons at their annual family reunion in Ludington, Michigan from Aug. 18 to Aug 20th
August 14, 2009
Sailing on the CLEARWATER
Vin Dacquino will sail out of Beacon, NY on the famous sloop Clearwater to conduct a three-hour workshop on the history of the Hudson River and Sybil Ludington for teachers from the Haldane School District in Cold Spring, NY. The ship will sail from 9 to noon on August 14, 2009
July 25, 2009
My Brother Sam is Dead and Sybil Ludington
July 25-26, 2009 Question & Answer Session:
My Brother Sam is Dead & Sybil Ludington "The Female Paul Revere"
Time: 11AM to 4PM
(come anytime between 11am and 4pm, we'll be there to discuss and answer your questions all day)
Location: Visitor Center @ Putnam State Park, Redding, CT
Presenters: Brent M. Colley & Vin Dacquino
May 30, 2009
Sons of the American Revolution Recognition Luncheon
Westchester-Putnam
Chapter Sons of the American Revolution will be recognizing Vin's work with Sybil at their Spring 2009 Luncheon by presenting him with the Bronze Citizenship Medal "in recognition of his notable services in behalf of our American principals" [PDF] SAR Summer Newsletter.1.indd File Format: PDF/Adobe Acrobat - View as HTML
speaker was Vincent Dacquino, who spoke about Sybil. Ludington, the female Paul Revere of the American. Revolution. Mr. Dacquino, recently retired after ...
www.saratogabattle-sar.org/pages/patriot/ESSSAR_patriot_0809.pdfLuncheon
Saturday, May 30, 2009 Noon - Cash Bar 1PM - Luncheon Brasserie
Swiss Restaurant 118 Croton Avenue Ossining, New York (914)
941-0319 Cost $25 Menu: Soup, Salad, Choice of Fish, Chicken or
Beef, Dessert, Coffee or Tea
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V.T. Dacquino is the author of several books for young children,
including the popular young adult novel Kiss the Candy Days Good-Bye,
a Dell/Yearling paperback. He is the founder of the Peanut Butter
and Jelly Writing Academy and has made numerous appearances at
schools and historical sites based on his adult biography, Sybil
Ludington: The Call to Arms. A "classroom-ready version" of this book
for fourth and fifth grade students was released in May
2008. The book will include exercises in DBQ's and is published
by Purple Mountain Press.
Dacquino has released a new book with History Press called, Hauntings of the Hudson River Valley: An Investigative Journey. Readers will read: the confession of George Denny, hanged in Putnam county in 1844; tales of the haunted Smalley's Inn, still open to diners in Carmel, New York; the tale of Chief Nimham, massacred in Van Cortland Park in 1778: and more. The book was released for Halloween 2007. He most recently addressed teachers at the October 17, 2008 New York State Historical Association October Conference for Teachers at Cooperstown, NY. He has addressed English teachers at annual conferences at the county, state and national levels. He has presented at BOCES Young Adult conferences for over twenty-five years. Mr. Dacquino has been a teacher in Westchester County for over 30 years and is recently retired as the director of the BEPT Teacher Center serving the Pelham, Eastchester, and Tuckahoe School Districts. He retired from teaching in 2007 to dedicate more time to his writing and lecturing. He resides with his wife, June, in Mahopac, NY. Is your school or community organization looking for a speaker or visiting author? Are youlooking for a writing workshop or program on Sybil Ludington and/or the American Revolution for your students? Need a professional development workshop for your teachers? If so, Join the Revolution! Mr. Dacquino is booking now for 2008. Email for more information at VTD1234@aol.com or click here to reserve a date and time. For immediate attention, call (845) 206-7703.
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