1) It's never too early to start planning for the holidays! The Brewster Elks just shared a great event in this blog: the model train show scheduled for Dec. 7. The Patterson Library has one coming up this weekend: coping with the holiday stress. Post information about your own upcoming event here or here.
2) The sirens at Indian Point will sound for four minutes for a test between 10:30 and 11 this morning. They will be audible in Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties.
3) Today's weather should be pleasant; the National Weather Service is calling for partly sunny skies and a high of about 59 degrees in Brewster.
4) The most popular story in the region yesterday was this one about the county executive and county clerk races.
5) Are you a fan of stir fry? One Patch blogger shares her tasty recipe here.
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