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December 31, 2009
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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 Holloween
September 26, 2009
RAMBLE bus tour
A bus tour and talk on Sybil with V.T. Dacquino. Sponsored by the Mahopac Public library and the Institute of History, Archeoalogy 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
September 24, 2009
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., Sept. 24-Oct. 22, 6:30-8:30 pm, Room TBD, $75 (+ textbook). V Dacquino. #WJ-D835
September 23, 2009
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, Sept 23-Oct 21 6:30-8:30 pm room TBD $150
September 22, 2009
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. Selected student manuscripts are read in class anonymously.
Westchester Community College/ 5 Tues., Sept. 22-Oct. 20, 6:30-8:30 pm, Room TBD, $160. V Dacquino. #WJ-D---
September 17, 2009
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 Valhalla Campus: 1 Thurs., SEPTEMBER 17-------------------- 6:00-8:00 pm,
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
July 18, 2009
School Violence and Prevention/ Ossining Extension Center
New York State Approved coursework offered at the Westchester Community College Ossining Extension Center in Ossining, NY, on July 18,10 AM to 12 PM
July 16, 2009
Eastchester Historical Society's History Camp
Vin Dacquino, author, will address students of the Eastchester Historical Society's children's history camp on Thursday, July 16 from 10 to 11 AM
July 11, 2009
Saint Paul
Sat., July 11, open from Noon to 4 PM
In Search of Sybil Ludington: Westchester’s Paul Revere
At 2 PM, historical speaker Vin Dacquino recounts the inspiring tale story of the teenager who helped summon local militia to halt a British invasion in 1777, and also shares his interesting search for the story of Ludington’s life. Additionally, there's a performance of American Revolution songs, a demonstration about the use of the church as a wartime field hospital, and a tour of the historic cemetery.http://www.nps.gov/sapa/
July 11, 2009
Inquiring Minds Book Signing
Vin Dacquino will be one of several authors talking and signing books at the Inquiring Minds Bookstore in New Palz, NY at 3:30 PM
July 1, 2009
Advanced Writers Workshop at Westchester Community College
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, July 1-July 29 6:00-9:00pm room TBD $150
July 1, 2009
Mahopac Library writers workshop
Mahopac Writers Workshop
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Event Type: workshop--writers
Date: 6/18/2009
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
June 24, 2009
School Violence Prevention Workshop/WCC Valhalla Campus
New York State approved coursework. Westchester Community College in Valhalla, NY $45 6:30 to 8:30 pm / room TBD
June 20, 2009
Cub Scout Campfire Meeting
Somers Pack 1 awards ceremony and end of Year Campout with storyteller and author Vin Dacquino @ 7:30 PM
June 8, 2009
Plaza at Clover Lake in Carmel, NY
Vin Dacquino will talk to seniors at the Plaza at Clover Lake from 2:30 to 3:30 on Monday, June 8, 2009
June 7, 2009
Yonkers Student American History Awards
Yonkers Historical Society THE HISTORIC Sherwood House, located at 340 Tuckahoe Road, in Yonkers, will host “Family Day,” on Sunday, June 29, at 1:30 p.m. This special event will feature colonial toys, circus arts, a performance by Dave the Magician and “Sybil Ludington: The Female Paul Revere,” a program and book signing with author Vincent Dacquino. For more information, call 914-961-8940.
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 by presenting him with the Bronze Citizenship Medal "in recognition of his notable services in behalf of our American principals" Luncheon
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
May 21, 2009
Discovering Sybil Ludington in Bedford
Author Vin Dacquino will address seventh graders at Fox Lane Middle School in Bedford, NY from 8:30 to 10 AM on May 21, 2009
May 20, 2009
Sybil Ludington and the Hauntings of the Hudson River Valley
V.T. Dacquino, author of Sybil Ludington: The Call to Arms, and Hauntings of the Hudson River Valley, will be speaking and signing copies of his books at the Walden Historical Society monthly meeting on May 20, 2009 at 7:30 pm at 34 North Montgomery Street in Walden, NY.
May 6, 2009
Brookside School Presentation
Author Vin Dacquino will present two assemblies for the children of the Brookside Elementary School in Yorktown, NY. on May 6, 2009. He will be discussing his new release, "Sybil Ludington: Discovering the Life of Revolutionary War Hero"
May 1, 2009
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
January 15, 2009
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
December 31, 1969
Mahopac Writers Workshop
Mahopac Writers Workshop
Event Type: workshop--writers
Date: 6/18/2009
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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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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