Good morning, Poughkeepsie.

Marine Corps Veteran Adam Roche, Director of the Dutchess County Office of Veterans Affairs, received a commemorative Hometown Heroes banner that now hangs outside the Veterans One Stop on Route 44 in Pleasant Valley—presented during a ceremony with the Pleasant Valley Fire Department, County Executive Sue Serino, Town Clerk Mary Beth Muir, and local veterans. Roche said he was humbled by the honor.

Heritage Financial Park in Wappingers Falls is hosting Winter Glow, a drive-thru light display featuring a one-mile route of festive holiday scenes, open Thursday through Sunday from 5 pm to 9 pm.

Visitors are advised to buy tickets in advance to avoid sellouts—tickets are available at the gate.

Rocking Horse Ranch Resort in Highland offers Cosmic Night Tubing on select dates, inviting visitors to try its mountain tubing adventure under the stars.

The family resort also introduced Series 1 horse trading cards in its gift shop — a nod to its long tradition since the 1950s.

Army football rallied from a 10—0 deficit in the second quarter and scored a late touchdown to win 27—24 over UTSA at the Alamodome on November 29.

The Black Knights became bowl eligible and will face Navy on December 13 for the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy.

Tri-Valley junior Anna Furman—New York State Class D champion—finished 26th in the Brooks Northeast cross country regional in Boston on November 29.

She recorded a time of 18:31.2 and was about 57 seconds short of the top 10 needed to advance to the national finals.

Pet Photos with Santa

4-7 p.m. — Poughkeepsie Galleria — Reservations recommended — Capture magical moments with Santa and your beloved pets.

Small Business Holiday Party

6-11 p.m. — The Grandview — $90 — Celebrate the season with cocktails, a delicious buffet, and dancing overlooking the Hudson River.

MET Live in HD: Andrea Chenier

1-3 p.m. — Bardavon — Ticket prices vary — Experience the majestic opera performance of Andrea Chenier broadcast live from the Metropolitan Opera.