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Index Features

Pine Bush Harvest Festival................ 6 The Corn Maze.................................... 12 Walden Harvest Festival................... 1 7

Things to Do

Concerts............................................. 16 Fairs & Festivals.............................. 8 Farm Markets................................... 18 Halloween Events............................. 4 Outdoor Adventures ...................... 14 Theatre ................................................. 10

Explore the poetry trail. See page 14. Harvest Times is published by Times Community Newspapers. Call 845-561-0170 for advertising information. On the cover: The Corn Maze at Hurd's Farm, Modena. Photo by Mark Reynolds.

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Halloween Happenings Five attractions - Backwoods, Manor, Barn of Terror, Hunger and Hospital. $29.99 online, $34.99 at gate. 402-8899.

Sept. – Nov. 1 Corn Maze Challenge. Opens at 9 a.m. weekends and Columbus Day. Hurds Family Farm, 2187 State Route 32, Modena. Two acre corn maze with mystery game and inspector badge. $15. 883-7825. Sept. 19, 26, Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31, Nov. 1, 6, 7 Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses. 778 Broadway (Route 9W), Ulster Park. Dusk- 11 p.m. New theme each season. Hayride, 10 haunted attractions, corn maze, five gift shops and four food cafés. Reservations required. On-site ticket: $45.95 + tax. Visit website for information about Scream Pass tickets. 339-2666; headlesshorseman.com. Sept. 25 – Nov. 1

Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 30 Fright Nights. 7-10 p.m. Pierson's Farm, 1448 Route 211, Middletown. Part of the Pierson's Farm Fall Festival. This year we've put together our worse nightmares and your biggest phobias to bring you a show that is sure to be the most horrifying ever. Benefits the local fire department and food bank. $17. 386-1882.

Lillian Kidd, dressed as a snowflake at last year's Walden Halloween Parade. Pure Terror Scream Park. Museum Village, Route 17M, Monroe. Opens at 7:30 p.m.

Friday - Sunday. More than two miles of bone chilling terror consists of 11 haunted house attractionss and a trail or terror. $40. Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 14 St. James Historic Graveyard Tours. 7 – 9 p.m. Four tours per night on the halfhour, Nov. 9 rain date. St. James Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd./ Rte. 9, Hyde Park. Historic Graveyard Tours: Historic figures emerge to tell their fascinating stories, lit by lanterns in the cemetery. Meet FDR’s mother, Nathaniel Pendleton, Morgan Lewis & others! $17, $7 ages 5-12. Oct. 2-Nov. 1 The Barn of Terror. ThruView Farm, Lake Katrine. FridaySunday 7 – 11 p.m. Features a haunted barn and corn maze. $25, military and police, firefighters and EMTs get $5 off tickets Sunday night. 336-5242. Oct. 2-31 Goblins Hollow. 84 Lakeside Road, Newburgh. Oct. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 30 from 7-11 p.m., Oct. 11, 18, 25, 29, 31 7-10 p.m.,Oct. 23, 24 6:30-11 p.m.

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Oct. 8 Ghost Hunt. 7-9 p.m. Museum Village, Route 17M, Monroe. Barbara Roth will be leading ghost hunts at Museum Village. Tickets will go very quickly, so don’t miss out! Bring your ghost hunting equipment and spend a night with the many spirits of Museum Village. Contact Lori at 845-782-8248 ext. 1. Tickets are $50.00 per person. Prepayment is required. Book now! Tickets sell out fast! 294-9465. Oct. 9-Nov. 1 Forest of Fear. Sterling Forest, 600 Route 17A, Tuxedo. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., attraction opens at 7 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Five Haunts – Uncle Jimmy’s Halloween Party, Das Kamp, Blind Panic, Mourningwood and Slaughterhouse. Friday $25, Saturday $30, Sunday $20. Oct. 10, 24 Children’s Day. Noon – 3:30 p.m. Headless Horseman Hayrides, Route 9W, Ulster Park. The park tones down its scare level, offering a daylight hayride with a friendly storyteller telling scary tales. A walk through our corn maze, haunted gardens, country games, face painting, and entertainment make this the perfect outing Continued on page 22 times community newspapers

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Pine Bush Harvest Festival is Sept. 19 The Pine Bush Lions Club will hold their annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Main Street. It features food, live entertainment and plenty of local vendors, as well as childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities, arts and crafts, a farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s market and much more. Rain date is Sunday, Sept. 20. Visit the website pinebushharvestfestival.i8.com for more information.

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Fairs & Festivals the north side of Causeway Road, musket firings and other period activities done at the encampment at New Windsor to celebrate the arrival of the Continental Army, at the end of October 1782. 561-1765 x22. Kites over the Hudson. 2 p.m. Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, 84 Liberty St., Newburgh. Come fly a kite and add some color to the majestic Hudson River's breathtaking view. The first 150 children under the age of 15 will receive a free kite, and prizes will be awarded in various kite-related categories. Museum admission and admission to the headquarters used by General and Mrs. Washington during the last days of the Revolutionary War is free, thanks to the support of Central Hudson and the Friends of the State Historic Sites of the Hudson Highlands. 562-1195.

Saturday, Sunday & Columbus Day through Oct. 25 Oktoberfest. Noon – 6 p.m. Anthony Wayne Recreation Area, exit 17 off Palisades Parkway, Bear Mountain. German food and beer, traditional entertainment, local artisan craft vendors and much more. Free admission. $8 parking. 786-2731. Sept. 19 Pine Bush Harvest Festival. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Main Street, Pine Bush. Vendors, live music, dance, farmers market, children’s activities, food and more. Hamptonburgh Country Festival. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Town Park, 18 Bull Road, Campbell Hill. Pumpkin painting, bounce house, Macaroni the Clown, food, oxen demonstration, live music by Hurly Mountain Band and Ice Jammers, vendors, kids games and more. 2949016. Plattekill Day & Car Show. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thomas Felten Memorial Park, 11 Patura Road, Modena. Car show, food vendors, merchandise vendors, music, entertainment, hay rides, jump houses. Free. Biodiversity Celebration. 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Trailside Museums and Zoo, Bear Mountain State Park, Bear Mountain. This is a family-friendly event where visitors will celebrate New York state's native flora and fauna through games, crafts, and other activities. There will be special exhibits and amphitheater events throughout Trailside's beautiful woodland landscape on the banks of the Hudson River. Biodiversity Parade at 1 p.m. Dress as a native species and join the parade. Taste of New Paltz. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Ulster County Fairgrounds on 249 Libertyville Road, New Paltz. While food is the primary focus of the event, it also offers a variety of fun activities for the whole family, including Hudson Valley Wine & Beer, free kids activities, wellness & recreation, classic cars,

The annual Plattekill Day celebration and car show takes place on Sept. 19 crafts, fashion show and live entertainment by The Blues Sky Duo, Darrick Kenny Band, Soulia & The Sultans and The Pleasers! Advance admission is only $7 and admission on the day of the Taste is $10; children 12 and under are admitted free. 255-0243. Hudson Valley Craft Beer Festival. 1 – 5 p.m. Riverfront Park, 1 Flynn Drive, Beacon. Tastings from 30+ breweries, live entertainment, and gorgeous views of the Hudson River. Must be 21 to enter. No pets allowed. $45 in advance, $55 at the gate. $15 designated driver in advance, $25. Sept. 20 Cornwall Fall Festival. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Main Street, Cornwall. Vendors, live music, rides, games and other performances on Main Street. 534-2459.

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Sept. 26 4th Annual Car Show & Fly-In Wheels & Wings.9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nu-Cava Restaurant-Kobelt Airport N45, 857 Plains Road, Wallkill. Food, Beverages, Photography, Raffles!. Over 50 Door Prizes & 58 Trophies Will be presented. Pre-register on the Rotary Club of Southern Ulster’s website, southernulsterrotary.org- $15 or the gate $20. Rain date Sept. 27. Jared Cole 255-4262 x4402 or Bud Kalisky 943-0547. Museum Day. Noon – 4 p.m. Slabsides, 261 Floyd Ackert Road, West Park. . 384-6320, 212-769-5169. Arrival Weekend. 1-4 p.m. New Windsor Cantonment State Historic Site, 374 Temple Road, New Windsor. Part of Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Live, at the huts, owned by The Town of New Windsor, on the west side of Route 300 and on

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Sept. 26 & 27 Elting Library Fair. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Elting Library, 93 Main St., New Paltz. An amazing collection of books for sale, the library fair also offers great finds on jewelry, crafts, toys and games, plants, antiques, and artwork. There’s lots of food too! Early bird Saturday, 8 – 9 a.m. $10. 255-5030. Kids’ Days. Prospect Hill Orchards, Milton Turnpike, Milton. Face painting, crafts, build a scarecrow, cider pressing, corn maze, hayride and apple picking. 795-2383. Grape Stomp Festival.11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Robibero Family Vineyards, 714 Albany Post Road, New Paltz. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Includes wine tasting or one glass or wine. Kids stomp free. Live music Saturday by Less than Zero, Sunday by Rosie & Brian Dougherty from 2 – 5 p.m. 255-9463. Newburgh Open Studios. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Pick up map at Newburgh Art Supply, 5 Grand St., Newburgh. The tour offers a unique opportunity to see the work and meet many of the artists in Newburgh's times community newspapers

growing arts community. The studios are located in some amazing historic buildings, most of which are rarely open to the public. This is a self-guided tour, much of it walkable. 561-5552. Sept. 26, 27 Oct. 10 & 11 Harvest Grape Stomping Festival. Noon-7 p.m. Benmarl Winery, 156 Highland Ave., Marlboro. Enjoy fall by stomping grapes, drinking local wines and dancing to live music. $20. 236-4265. Sept. 26 & Oct. 17 Garden Tractor Pull Club. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Orange County Farmers Museum, 850 Route 17K, Montgomery. In addition to the tractor pulls, the Museum is open for tours and the concession stand is open all day. 926-2727. Sept. 27 Sterling Forest Day. 9:30 a.m.4 p.m. Sterling State Forest, Tuxedo. Hikes, Lectures & More. Help us celebrate the 17th anniversary of the establishment of Sterling Forest State Park! There will be lectures, hikes and other events ongoing throughout the day. One River, Many Streams Folk Festival. 2-4 p.m. Main & Cedar Streets, Beacon. The only festival of its kind in the festival showcases traditional artisans, musicians and dancers living in the MidHudson Valley. Included will be Ukrainian, South Asian, Japanese, and Chinese traditional arts. Festival is part of Spirit of Beacon community festivities. Taste of Montgomery. 1-4 p.m. Veterans Memorial Park, Village of Montgomery. tasteofmontgomery2015@gmail. com Oct. 2 Little Miss Walden Contest & Community Dance. 5:30 p.m. Municipal Square, Walden. Contest in the 3rd floor Municipal Building, Walden if raining. Dance 7 – 10 p.m. at the John Howland Youth Center, Wooster Grove, Route 52, Walden. Oct. 3 Walden Harvest Festival. Municipal Square, Walden.

More than 100 vendors, pie eating contest, blood drive, frog jumping contest, breakfast at the VFW, music and entertainment, baking contest and much more. Rain date Oct. 17. Fall Festival and Barn Dance. 3-7 p.m. Phillies Bridge Farm, 45 Phillies Bridge Road, New Paltz. . Live music, dancing in the barn, activities for kids. Heart of the Hudson Valley Bounty Festival. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cluett Schantz Memorial Park, 1801-1805 Route 9W, Milton. A day-long event showcasing agricultural heritage and businesses making up the beautiful Hudson Valley. Farm cuisine competition, wine, crafts, entertainment, kids' fare, fun for everyone. 6167824. Harvest Festival. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Stony Kill Foundation, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls. Horse and wagon rides – tours of the farm animals in the barn – food – live music – tours of the Verplanck Tenant Farmhouse – demonstrations – information – gift shop – greenhouse houseplant sale – and much more! 831-1617. “Slabsides” Open House Day. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. 261 Floyd Ackert Road, West Park. Visit naturalist John Burroughs’ Sanctuary and tour Slabsides. Guest speaker at noon. 3846320, 212-769-5169. Oct. 4 Applefest. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Warwick. Apple pie bake-off, food and craft vendors, live music, children’s carnival, farmers’ market and more. Colonial Beer Brewing. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Fort Montgomery State Historic Site, 690 Route 9W, Fort Montgomery. As old as history itself, beer was a favored beverage among colonial Americans. Today's demonstrations of 18th century beer making utilizes reproductions of historic technology typical of small scale brewing during that period. 446-2134. Oct. 9 Moonwalk. 7 – 9 p.m. Hudson Valley Rail Trail, 101 New Paltz Road, Highland. Nighttime walk on the trail with bonfire, storyteller & guided tours. $5.

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Oct. 10 Craft and Vendor Fair. 9 a.m.3 p.m. Goodwill Firehouse, 1 South Plank Rd., Newburgh. Benefits the Good Will Women's Auxiliary. Twin Forts Day. 10:15 a.m.-3 p.m. Fort Montgomery, Bear Mountain State Park. The 238th anniversary of the defensive battles at Forts Clinton and Montgomery, the Twin Forts of the Popolopen. Built on the remains of Fort Clinton, Trailside Museums and Zoo will host a variety of activities. At 10:15 a.m., witness a special flag raising ceremony in the Fort Clinton redoubt by the 5th Regiment. Come experience musket firing, tours of the redoubt, patriotic music and more from our Trailside volunteers. Hudson Valley Hops & Crops Festival. 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Orange County Farmers Museum, Route 17K, Montgomery. Oct. 11 Highland HudsonFest. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 75 Haviland Rd., Highland. Celebrate the arts, crafts, foods, spirits and all that make the Hudson Valley so special. 691-8880. Oct. 17 Pumpkin Festival. For ages 6 and under, from 10:00 a.m. - noon. Hill-Hold Museum, Route 416, Campbell Hall. Enjoy an afternoon of pumpkin rolling, guess the weight of the pumpkin, pumpkin painting, waxing leafs, scarecrow making, face painting and a hay ride through the historic grounds of the homestead. Refreshments will be available for sale. Reservations required: 291-2404. Oct. 17 & 18 Johnny Appleseed Cider Festival. Prospect Hill Orchards, Milton Turnpike, Milton. Hands-on cider pressing, corn husk dolls, pumpkin painting and hayride. 7952383. NYS Sheep & Wool Festival. Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Route 9, Rhinebeck. Vendors,

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sheep shearing, animal shows, farmers’ market, wine tasting, petting zoo, pumpkin carving and more. $12, $10.50 in advance, both days $18.50 in advance only. 876-4000. Oct. 18 Antique Tractor Pull. 10 a.m. Orange County Farmers Museum, 850 Route 17K, Montgomery. In addition to the tractor pulls, the Museum is open for tours and the concession stand is open all day. 926-2727. Pumpkin Festival. Noon – 5 p.m. Riverfront Park, Red Flynn Drive, Beacon. Enjoy food, fun and music down by the river. 838-5024. Oct. 24 Cupcake-a-Palooza Bakeoff. Noon – 4 p.m. Ritz Theater Lobby, 107 Broadway, Newburgh. $10 for bakers to enter. 784-1110. Harvest Festival. Noon. New Beginnings Church. Berme Road, Ellenville. Food, vendors, bounce house, face painting, live music, DJ, chili cookoff competition, apple pie bake off competition and pie eating competition. Oct. 25 The Chocolate Expo. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Motorcyclepedia Museum, 250 Lake St., Newburgh. Nov. 1 Annual Craft Fair. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Eagle Valley Firehouse, 14 Scott Mine Road, Tuxedo. Features handmade items and artisan food items for sale in two large, handicapped accessible rooms. There is no admission fee and free coffee is offered all day. Refreshments, baked items and raffles will also be available. 753-5406. Nov. 21 6th Annual Buy Local. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Marlboro Elementary School, 1380 Route 9W, Marlboro. Local craftsmen, businesses, artists, Thanksgiving farmers market and wineries will be under one roof for all your Holiday Shopping needs. page 9

Theatre Sept. 26 & 27

Pastorale. 3 p.m. United Presbyterian Church, Middletown. Hudson Opera Theatre will perform Verdi’s Requiem. 201-906-2958 or 914-4431992.

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The Thing About Art; See. Friday & Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. Center for Performing Arts, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck. Experience the electric energy and palpable passion of The D’amby Project dancers, as they perform an eclectic mix of choreography created by local and international choreographers. 876-3080.

Oct. 2 - 18

The Whipping Man. Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m.,

Sundays at 3 p.m. Shadowland Theatre, 157 Canal St., Ellenville. It’s Passover, 1865, at the end of the Civil War. Caleb DeLeon, a wounded Jewish Confederate officer, returns home to find his family’s estate in ruins, with two former slaves, Simon and John, waiting for his return. On the last night of Passover, Simon – having adopted the religion of his masters – prepares a humble Seder. The three men wrestle with their shared past and deep-buried secrets come to light as the play soars to its shocking climax. $39, $34.

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Panic. Director Henry Lockwood is accused of a hideous crime and is forced to confront the truth about himself and those closest to him. Thursday-Saturday 8

p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Parker Theatre, SUNY New Paltz. 1 Hawk Dr., New Paltz. For more information call 2573880.

Nov. 12 - 22

Julius Caesar. Set in a girls’ school, this unique production of Julius Ceasar promises to be an explosive and arresting production of Shakespeare’s most famous discourse on power, loyalty and tragic idealism. Thursday-Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m. McKenna Theatre, SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Dr., New Paltz. For more information call 257-3880.

forming Arts, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck. Dore Schary’s Tony Award winning play depicts Franklin Roosevelt’s bout with polio in 1921 and how his family, especially his wife Eleanor, cope with his illness. 876-3080.

Oct. 23 - Nov. 15

Sweeney Todd. Friday & Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. Center for Performing Arts, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck. Sweeney Todd is a wellcrafted, thrilling, theatrical treat that has simultaneously shocked, awed, and delighted audiences around the world. $27, $25. 876-3080.

Oct. 2 - 11

Sunrise at Campobello. Friday & Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. Center for Per-

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Spookley Farm Project Corn maze sends an anti-bullying message By Jennifer Hussein

he Hurds Family Farm annual corn maze is now open for the season. Bring your family and friends out to enjoy some farm-fresh fun! Susan Hurd, owner of the Family Farm, decided to shape this year’s maze as the Evergreen Creations’ Spookley the Square Pumpkin for the Spookley Farm Project. Spookley is

the national symbol of anti-bullying for the month of October. As a former elementary school teacher, Hurd is using the message of the square pumpkin character to educated children about loving one another in a fun, digestible manner. The maze also features a Farm Scene investigation game. “In this game, Farmer Joe is missing and one of the animals has kidnapped him for trying

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to sell the farm,” Hurd explained. Participants must find out who the kidnapping farm animal is by stopping at each of the six stations in the maze, eliminating a suspect at each stop. “It makes it more fun than just walking through corn,” Hurd said. “It’s a challenge that the whole family can do together.” This farm tradition, beginning over ten years ago, is enjoyable for every-

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one, measuring to 2 acres and takes about 30-40 minutes to complete. The farm also has a smaller corn maze made for the younger kids. This corn maze features signs with the “ABC’s of Food” along the path, making it enjoyable and educational for the youngsters. The corn maze, which is featured annually in the Hudson Valley River Ramble, has been worked on since late May. According to Hurd, in order to create the maze, the corn has to be planted once the soil begins to defrost in as early as late May. As the corn grows, the pathway of the maze is then cut through the cornfield with a machete. This cutting process is repeated over time until the corn is done growing and the maze is ready for action. The farm will also feature a nighttime corn maze event, which will have a bon fire to roast marshmallows for s’mores and apple cider for patrons. This event will take place on the evening of October 24th. The corn maze is one of the many attractions at the Hurds Family Farm. Groups can choose to go apple picking on their 120 acre apple farm, one of the most famous attractions at the farm that will surely excite anyone for the fall season. The farm will also feature

an extreme pumpkin carver on the last weekend of September, a great time to also pick out a carving pumpkin for Halloween jack-o-lanterns. People of all ages can enjoy other fun parts of the farm, such as the petting zoo featuring small animals, the horse trot, and the cow train made with homemade barrels. Younger attendees can partake in the Kid’s Corral, which features ten activities including slides, a scare-

crow dress-up station, and a hay jump. Older visitors can stop by the Big Apple Café and try delicious food items created with homegrown ingredients, like their delectable apple cider doughnuts. If you’re not hungry, the farm features live music on special occasions, ranging from soulful jazz to folky Celtic. Hurds Family Farms is one of the most popular farms in the Hudson Valley, attracting visitors from all over the tri-state area. A range of 3 thousand to 5 thousand people visit the farm annually during the fall season. Regardless of age, you will surely find fun and enjoyment in over the 20 attractions the farm has to offer. The Hurds Family Farm is also a great way to teach young kids about agriculture and the Hudson Valley environment. Enjoy the picturesque view of the New Paltz Gunks as you enjoy quality time with the ones you love. The corn maze will be open everyday during the farm’s regular business hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will run until October 31st in order for the farm to get ready for the Christmas season. The admission fee is $8 on weekdays and $15 on weekends. Admission covers entrance to all of the attractions on the farm. Hurds Family Farm is located on 2187 Route 32 in Modena, . For more information, visit their website, urdsfamilyfarm.com, or call (845)-8837825.

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Outdoor Activities Sept. 19 Great Newburgh 5 Mile Kayak Challenge. 8 a.m. Newburgh Rowing Club, 2 Renwick St., Newburgh. The course starts at the Ward Brothers Memorial Park boat docks, heads north just beyond the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, then finishes back at the Ward Brothers boat docks. Open to single, double and quad kayaks and stand up paddle boards. Register: 541-2313. Hiking in the Hudson Highlands inspired by William Thomas Howell. 9 a.m. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Cornwall. Learn about the Hudson Highlands in the early 1900’s in this history hike guided by Richard and William Vacek based on the writings and photographs of William Thompson Howell, a serious hiker who lived 100 years ago. The hike will give you a glimpse into the past with stories drawn from Howell’s writings about the mountains, the forests, the river, and the “mountain people” he befriended. A moderate hike on a portion of the Howell Trail includes river views. Complete directions to the meeting spot will be emailed. Admission $7 Members: $5. Pre-paid registration is required. For more info and to register go to hhnm.org or call 534.5506 x204. Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Walkway over the Hudson, 61 Parker Ave., Poughkeepsie. Registration is at 9 a.m., ceremony at 10 a.m., and the walk is at 10:15 a.m. To participate is free although donations are accepted. 454-9649. Sunset Tour. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Manitoga, 584 Route 9D, Garrison. Join architect and Manitoga board member Tom Krizmanic for an intimate look at Wright's Manitoga, concluding with cocktails at Dragon Rock. Register online at BrownPaperTickets. Sept. 20 3rd Annual Poetry Trail Opening. 4-6 p.m. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Outdoor Discovery Center, on Muser Drive, across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall. Partnering with the Hudson Highlands Land Trust to present the “River of Words” Poetry Trail, a series of unique, temporary installations along the trail that celebrates the nature-inspired poetry of local students. Hike History and Flower/Tree ID. 10 a.m. Stony Kill Foundation, 79 Farmstead Lane, Wappingers Falls. Meet at the Manor House.

Come celebrate the opening of the “River of Words” poetry tail at the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum’s Outdoor Discovery Center on Saturday, September 20. Photo contributed. Join us for a user friendly walk/ hike, learn about the history of Stony Kill and learn how to identify flowers and trees. Sneakers or sturdy shoes are a must. Register: 831-1617. Mushroom Identification Walk. 10 a.m. Minnewaska State Park Preserve, 5281 Route 44/55, Kerhonkson. Join Jill Weiss, trip leader for the Mid-Hudson Mycological Society, and Laura Conner, Environmental Educator, for an educational, non-foraging, mushroom walk along the Beacon Hill Carriage Road. This introduction to mushrooms will teach participants how to identify some of the more common mushrooms found at Minnewaska and as a bonus, participants will get a stunning view from the end of the carriage road. Pre-registration is required: 255-0752. Volunteer Work Day. 10 a.m. Minnewaska State Park Preserve, 5281 Route 44/55, Kerhonkson. Come to the park preserve to

meet new friends, help improve trail conditions and learn about basic trail maintenance from experienced trail keepers in this stewardship project. Pre-registration is required: 255-0752. 200 Years of Landscape History. 1 p.m. Vanderbilt Mansion, 119 Vanderbilt Park Road, Hyde Park. During this 90-minute one mile hike a ranger will chronicle 200 hundred years of landscape history at the Vanderbilt's Hyde Park country place. 5 Locks Walk. 2 p.m. 5 Locks Walk Trail, Route 213, High Falls. Take a free tour of the National Historic Landmark D&H Canal 5 Locks Walk guided by one of the trustees of the D&H Canal Historical Society. The D&H Canal ran coal from Honesdale, Pennsylvania to the Rondout waterfront in Kingston from 1828 until 1899. It informed the history of all the towns that sprung up on its route. It was the first million dollar private venture in Ameri-

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can history. The 5 Locks Walk is along 5 restored locks that date from the last enlargement of the Canal around 1850. The Canal Museum will also be open with guided tours at 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. (for the $5 admission fee, members free). 687-9311. Sept. 20, 26, 27, Oct. 4, 10, 11 Bannerman Castle Kayak Tour. Sept. 20, 10 a.m., Sept. 26 and Oct. 4 10, 11, 1:30 p.m. Sept. 27, 2 p.m. Storm King Adventure Tours, 178 Hudson St., Cornwall-on-Hudson. Get a close-up look at the famous Bannerman's Island Castle. Kayak beneath the mighty Storm King Mountain, crossing the river to Breakneck Ridge where we will head north towards the island. Then enjoy a leisurely paddle around our region's most prominent landmarks while hearing the history behind

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Concerts Sept. 20 The Costellos. 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Departs Newburgh Landing, Newburgh. Enjoy a self-guided tour of Bannerman Island. Bring your lunch and listen to music. 834-4200, 256-4007. Highlands Bluegrass Festival. 1-6 p.m. Harmony Hall, 15 Liberty Rock Road, Sloatsburg. Enjoy the region’s only free outdoor bluegrass festival on the Great Lawn of this 1848 mansion. This year’s event features Jeff Scroggins and Friends, Dogs Like Us, the Eric Escoffery Band and the Moonshine Creek Bluegrass Band. More information is available at: friendsofharmonyhall.org. Bring a chair or blanket. The Feelies with Alex Bleeker and the Freaks. 2 – 3:30 p.m. Storm King Art Center, Mountainville. Enjoy an afternoon of outdoor music surrounded by sculpture. Free with Storm King admission. 534-3115. Women of the World. 7 p.m. The Falcon, Route 9W, Marlboro. The four core vocalists often perform as an a cappella quartet, but also tour with a rotating line up of eclectic instrumentalists. Sept. 21 Hobo Night with Bindlestick Bill. 7 p.m. Hyde Park Train Station Museum, 34 River Road, Hyde Park. Hear songs and tales of the hobos riding the rails. Free. 229-2338. Sept. 25 Live Music. 7 p.m. opening act, 8 p.m. main show The Falcon, Route 9W, Marlboro. Craig Handy & 2nd Lane Smith with opener Maiko Hata. Sept. 26 Live Music. 7 p.m. The Falcon, Route 9W, Marlboro. Johnny A will perform.

Sept. 27 The Blues Farm. 10 a.m.2 p.m. The Falcon, Route 9W, Marlboro. Join us for this incredible collusion of several Falcon favorites, sure to be blues experience. Featuring Rob Paporozzi, Pete Levin, John Tropea, and Lee Finkelstein. Anindo Chatterjee and Guests. 2 p.m. Storm King Arts Center, 1 Museum Drive, New Windsor. A rare luminary of Indian Classical Music, Pandit Anindo Chatterjee has attained new heights in the art of tabla playing. Trained from early childhood in the art of tabla by Guru Padmabhusan Jnan Prakash Ghosh, Anindo has developed a unique style, expanding upon his vast knowledge of the tradition. Live Music. 7 p.m. The Falcon, Route 9W, Marlboro. Tisziji Munoz Free Horse Trio will perform. Sept. 27 & Oct. 10 Jazz on Sunday with the Dean Machine. 2 – 4 p.m. Hurds Family Farm, Route 208, Modena. Sept. 28 Live Music. 7 p.m. The Falcon, Route 9W, Marlboro. Ingrid Sertso/Karl Berger with Peter Apfelbaum will perform. Sept. 29 Faculty Jazz Concert. 8 p.m. Julien J. Studley Theatre, SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. Talented faculty members of the jazz and contemporary music programs will perform. $8, $6, $3. 257-2700.

Cassatt Quartet. 2 p.m. Storm King Arts Center, 1 Museum Drive, New Windsor. A rare luminary of Indian Classical Music, Pandit Anindo Chatterjee has attained new heights in the art o Enjoy an autumn afternoon of classical selections with the Cassatt String Quartet. Howard Fishman and his Band 7 p.m. opening act, 8 p.m. main act. The Falcon, Route 9W, Marlboro. James Hearne opener. Hunter Hayes. 8 p.m. Eisenhower Theatre, West Point. Four-time GRAMMY® nominee Hunter Hayes is a Louisiana-born, Nashvillebased singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who roared onto the music scene in 2011 with his Platinumselling, No. 1 self-titled debut album on Atlantic Records. $45. 938-4159. Oct. 5 The Foley Family. 2 – 4 p.m. Hurds Family Farm, Route 208, Modena. Celtic toe-tapping music. Oct. 6 Alex Peh and Friends. 8 p.m. Julien J. Studley Theatre, SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. The evening’s program includes Bartok’s rarely heard masterpiece Sonata for Two Pianos and Percussion. $8, $6, $3. 257-2700. Oct. 8 DuPont Brothers 7 p.m. The Falcon, Route 9W, Marlboro.

Oct. 2 The Big Takeover . 7 p.m. The Falcon, Route 9W, Marlboro.

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Oct. 3 Aztec Two-step 8 p.m. The Falcon, Route 9W, Marlboro. Oct. 4

Oct. 14 Showcase Concert. 7:30 p.m. Quimby Theater, SUNY Ulster, 491 Cottekill Road, Stone

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Ridge. All of the performing ensembles at SUNY Ulster including the Wind Ensemble, Community Band, Jazz Ensemble, String Ensemble and Choral Ensembles come together for a memorable night of music that features our student talent in a Showcase Concert, formerly the Pops Concert. Oct. 18 Third Sunday Music Tour. 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Join Peter Walker and The King's Highlanders as they recreate the field music of the Highland Regiments of the 18th century as it could have been heard on battlefields across Europe and North America, from Ticonderoga to Waterloo. Bring your lunch and listen to Broadway music. 834-4200, 256-4007. Oct. 20 Chamber Singers and Vocal Jazz Ensembles. 8 p.m. Julien J. Studley Theatre, SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. . $8, $6, $3. 257-2700. Oct. 27 Phyllis Chen, Davenport Artist-in-Residence. 8 p.m. Parker Theatre, SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Dr., New Paltz. Phyllis Chen uses unconventional instruments and sound-making objects in her compositions. The program will include the world premiere of her newest work for solo piano, performed by faculty member Dr. Alex Peh.l 257-2700. Nov. 3 Innisfree. 8 p.m. Julien J. Studley Theatre, SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. Violinist Carole Cowan, violist, cellist Susan Seligman and pianist Sylvia Buccelli will perform, with baritone Kent Smith. $8, $6, $3. 257-2700. times community newspapers

Walden Harvest Festival is Oct. 3 Every year on the First Saturday in October, the Village of Walden and the Walden Community Council host the annual Harvest Fest also known as Walden Day. Now in its 29th year, planning for Waldenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Harvest Fest 2015 is well under way. Harvest Fest is kicked off each year the night before with the Little Miss Walden Contest followed by Family Dance at the Teen Center in Wooster Grove. Harvest Fest itself is a full day of action-packed events, shopping, and food for the whole family. Admission is always free Waldenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Harvest Fest began in 1986 as a simple harvest celebration; now more than 1,000 visitors and 100 vendors attend the one-day event, traveling from neighboring states to experience the extraordinary variety of Waldenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culture and entertainment. The Harvest Fest is produced by the Village of Walden and the Walden Community Council. Festival proceeds are used by the Walden Community Council to support community events and other local non-profit organizations.

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Farmers' Markets Every Thursday Fishkill Farmers Market. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Main Street Plaza, 1004 Main St. Through Oct. 897-4430. Walden Farmers Market. 2 – 7 p.m. Municipal Square, Walden. Through Oct. 1. 476-6241. Every Friday Goshen Farmers Market. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Village Square, Main Street & Church Street, Goshen. Through Nov. 1. 294-7741. Newburgh Farmers Market at Downing Park. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Robinson Avenue, Downing Park, Route 9W & South Street. Through Oct. 30. 565-5559. City of Poughkeepsie Main Street Farmers Market. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, Parker Avenue and Washington Street, and Pulaski Park on Washington Street. Through Oct. 30. 4731415. Gardiner Greenmarket. 3 p.m. – dusk. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. 2551255.

Every Saturday Middletown Farmers Market. 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cottage Street and Railroad Avenue. Through Oct. 24. 343-8075. Port Jervis Farmers Market. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Municipal lot, Front & Ball Streets. Through Nov. 5856669. Cold Spring Farmers Market. 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Outside at Boscobel House & Gardens, Route 9D, Cold Spring. Through October. 265-3611. Heart of the Hudson Valley Farmers Market. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Cluett-Schantz Park, Milton. Through Oct. 31. 464-2789. Hyde Park Farmers Market. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hyde Park Town Center, Town Hall Parking Lot, Route 9. Through Oct. 31. 2299111. Pine Bush Farmers Market. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Parking lot at 62 Main St. Through Oct. 17. 7442304. Tuxedo Farmers Market. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 240 Route 17, train station parking lot. Through Nov. 21. 915-4058.

Cornwall Farmers Market. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Senior Center. Local and regional vendors. Through Oct. 31. 534-2070. Newburgh Farmers Market. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Newburgh Mall parking lot, Route 300, Newburgh. Through Sept. 26. 564-1400. Every Sunday Highland Falls/West Point Farmers Market. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Across from West Point Visitors Center. Through Nov. 8. 917-5091200. Monroe Farmers Market. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Commuter Parking lot. ThroughNov. 1. 782-8341. Rosendale Farmers Market. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Rosendale Recreation Center, 1055 Rt. 32. Through October. 658-3467. Warwick Farmers Market. 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. South Street Parking Lot. ThroughNov. 22. 987-9990. Beacon Farmers Market. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Ferry Dock, Train Station Parking Lot. Through Nov. 22. 597-5028. Ellenville Farmers Market. 10

a.m. – 2 p.m. Market & Center Streets, Ellenville. Through Oct. 9. 647-5150. New Paltz Farmers Market. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 24 Main Street. Through October. 255-5995. Rhinebeck Farmers Market. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Municipal Parking Lot, 23 East Market St., Rhinebeck. Through Nov. 29. Every Tuesday Florida Farmers Market. 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Routes 94 & 17A, across from Quick Check. Through Oct. 27. 641-4482. Newburgh/Healthy Orange Farmers Market. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. House of Refuge parking lot, 131 Broadway. Through Oct. 20. 60-6691. Every Wednesday Cornwall Farmers Market. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cornwall Town Hall, 183 Main St. Local and regional vendors. Through Oct. 30. 469-9459. Highland Farmers Market. 3 – 7 p.m. Route 9W, Highland. June 22-Oct. 14. 691-2144.

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