Matthew Thorenz's former hobby has turned into a gaming and learning experience for Washingtonville area youths.

Thorenz runs the Teen Paint and Play Wargaming Meetup program at Moffat Library in Washingtonville. After receiving a grant through the Historical Miniatures Gaming Society, the reference services librarian acquired the miniatures, tools, paint and battlefield for the program.

Participants meet once a month to paint the miniature soldiers and eventually recreate Revolutionary War campaigns, such as the Battle of Fort Montgomery.



Meetups are scheduled for Jan. 25, Feb. 22 and March 15. They run from 3-5:30 p.m.