Community Leisure

  • FEATURED ITEM

    The Women of Sacred Heart fifth annual Pasta Dinner
    The Women of Sacred Heart will hold its annual Pasta Dinner from 6:15-8:45 p.m. Sept. 28.
    The cost is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and children. Children under 5 years old are free. Reservations are required.
    For more details, call 845-446-2055 or see the Highland Falls, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church Bulletin. Read More

    Posted on September 19th, 2019 3:48 pm

  • ANNOUNCEMENTS

    U.S. Army Garrison West Point Change of Responsibility
    U.S. Army Garrison West Point will host a Change of Responsibility ceremony for Army Command Sgt. Maj. Kamisha Lamothe to Army Command Sgt. Maj. Rusty Lane at 10 a.m.  Tuesday at Trophy Point.
    For details, contact Dave Conrad, Garrison Public Affairs, at 845-938-8520, or email david.m.conrad4.civ@mail.mil.

    Mine Torne Road closure
    Mine Torne Road will be closed due to military training from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sept. 28 and Nov. 2
    POC for this closure is Alec M. Lazore, DPTMS Range Operations officer, at 938-3007.

    TRIBE Yoga Training
    TRIBE—Teach Resiliency, Increase Balance and Endurance —Yoga, is offering yoga training Oct. 26-27 to include physical training or mediation sessions for military units, USMA departments and spouses’ groups. Read More

    Posted on September 19th, 2019 3:46 pm

  • OUTSIDE THE GATES

    West Point Town of Highlands Farmers Market
    A new season of the West Point Town of Highlands Farmers Market runs 9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sunday through Oct. 27. This Sunday is Food Pantry Day.

    Highland Falls Library exhibit
    The Highland Falls Library proudly presents an exhibit by photographer Stan Goldblatt, “The Appalachian Trail–Fort Montgomery Project: Portraits of Thru Hikers on the Appalachian Trail,” which is now open and runs through Oct. 4.
    The Highland Falls Library is located at 298 Main Street in Highland Falls.
    The library and the exhibit are open at 10 a.m. Monday-Saturday with various closing hours daily.
    For details, contact Leslie Rose at lrose@rcls.org or 845-446-3113.

    Grace Baptist Church of Highland Falls services
    West Point families are invited to attend any and all services at the Grace Baptist Church, located at 54 Old State Road, in Highland Falls. Read More

    Posted on September 19th, 2019 2:42 pm

  • KACH recognizes volunteers

    On June 21, Keller Army Community Hospital recognized the Red Cross volunteers who provided assistance in six different medical departments and the front desk. The 20 volunteers provided an average of 208 volunteer hours per month, and more than 2,500 hours per year. The citation they received reads: “In recognition of the unwavering contributions you make daily in support of Keller Army Community Hospital and the West Point community. Your continuous support and willingness to devote your time has positively impacted the lives of the staff, America’s service members and their families. Your commitment to the American Red Cross volunteer program displays the true meaning of volunteerism and has been a critical contributing factor to the high level of customer service and clinical support provided by the hospital. Read More

    Posted on June 27th, 2019 5:53 pm

  • West Point Band presents ‘West Point Block Party’

    The West Point Band’s Benny Havens Band will continue the Music Under the Stars concert series with a performance titled “West Point Block Party,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Trophy Point Amphitheater.
    The Benny Havens Band will kick off the summer with their own A-list playlist, featuring everything from classic rock and pop favorites to old school hip-hop and R&B.
    We invite all West Point families and the surrounding community to come out and enjoy an evening of carefree summer fun with live music by the Army’s favorite party band. This concert is free and open to all.
    Please RSVP by visiting westpointband.eventbrite.com. Registering for this event allows us to send you up-to-date concert information.
    Established in 1817, the West Point Band is the Army’s oldest musical organization and continues to provide world-class music to educate, train and inspire the Corps of Cadets and to serve as ambassadors of the U.S. Read More

    Posted on June 27th, 2019 5:34 pm

  • Independence Day Celebration

    The West Point Band will present its annual Independence Day Celebration with fireworks at 7:30 p.m. July 6 at the Trophy Point Amphitheater. In case of inclement weather, this outdoor concert will move to 7:30 p.m. July 7. This annual favorite event is free and open to all, and will feature performances by the West Point Concert Band, the band’s field music group the “Hellcats,” and America’s favorite party band, the Benny Havens Band. Read More

    Posted on June 27th, 2019 5:33 pm

  • West Point Band presents “Strike Up the Band!”

    The West Point Band will continue its Music Under the Stars concert series with a performance titled “Strike Up the Band!” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Trophy Point Amphitheater.
    This concert of classics will include military marches and concert band masterpieces.
    In the event of inclement weather, the concert will take place at Eisenhower Hall Theatre. This performance is free and open to all. Please RSVP by visiting westpointband.eventbrite.com. Registering for this event allows us to send you up-to-date concert information.
    Strike up the band—summer is officially here. Join the West Point Band on the historic campus of the U.S. Military Academy for an evening of electrifying music and stunning views at scenic Trophy Point Amphitheater.
    As they welcome back to the stage band alumni, along with former Army band commanders retired Col. Read More

    Posted on June 20th, 2019 1:17 pm

  • West Point Band kicks off “Music Under the Stars” Saturday

    The West Point Band will kick off its “Music Under the Stars” concert series with a performance by the West Point Jazz Ensemble titled “Get the Message!” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Trophy Point Amphitheater at West Point.
    Audiences are welcome to bring picnics, visit the beautiful and historic grounds at the U.S. Military Academy, and enjoy scenic Hudson River views at sunset.
    This performance is free and open to all. Please RSVP by visiting westpointband.eventbrite.com. Registering for this event allows the Band to send you up-to-date concert information, such as weather cancellations.
    The West Point Jazz Ensemble, comprised of members of the West Point Band, is proud to present this centennial tribute to percussion master and bandleader Art Blakey. Read More

    Posted on June 6th, 2019 3:14 pm

  • West Point Band kicks off “Music Under the Stars” June 8

    The West Point Band will kick off its “Music Under the Stars” concert series with a performance by the West Point Jazz Ensemble titled “Get the Message!” at 7:30 p.m. June 8 at the Trophy Point Amphitheater at West Point.
    Audiences are welcome to bring picnics, visit the beautiful and historic grounds at the U.S. Military Academy and enjoy scenic Hudson River views at sunset.

    This performance is free and open to all. Please RSVP by visiting westpointband.eventbrite.com. Registering for this event allows the band to send you up-to-date concert information, such as weather cancellations.
    The West Point Jazz Ensemble, comprised of members of the West Point Band, is proud to present this centennial tribute to percussion master and bandleader Art Blakey. Read More

    Posted on May 30th, 2019 1:32 pm

  • Graduation Week, Day Activities through Saturday

    WEST POINT, N.Y.—Approximately 985 cadets will graduate from the U.S. Military Academy and be commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army on Saturday.
    The following are the main events during Graduation Week at West Point.

    Today
    • 10:30 a.m.—Superintendent’s Award Streamer Review, The Plain.

    • 1 p.m.—Superintendent’s Reception with 3rd Regiment cadets and families, Quarters 100.

    • 3 p.m.—Superintendent’s Reception with 4th Regiment cadets and families, Quarters 100.

    • 5:30 p.m.—Superintendent’s Awards and Convocation Dinner, Eisenhower Hall.

    Friday
    • 11 a.m.—Graduation Parade, The Plain.

    • 6 p.m.—Graduation Banquet, Washington Hall.

    Saturday
    • 10 a.m.—Graduation Exercise, commencement speaker is Vice President of the United States Mike Pence, Michie Stadium. Read More

    Posted on May 23rd, 2019 2:24 pm

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