‘Go to Tappan on October 6’

    

Make sure you are free on Sunday, October 6 for two fun, family-friendly events in Tappan. Yes, once again both Grand Master’s Day and Traubenfest have been scheduled for the same day.

The former will be different from the customary tree dedication ceremony, and will be a relaxed picnic. The latter remains an Oktoberfest-style party with German food, beer, and music hosted by the Ninth Manhattan District. In my experience, the weather somehow always is perfect on these days.

And, later that month, look for Grand Master’s Family Day at West Point to see the Black Knights play the Pirates of East Carolina University. (I didn’t even know East Carolina was a state!) Outstanding autumn activities.