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MUSIC On Dry Jack, eventually Among my many fusion favorites was one – precisely one – local band

hhh, don’t make any sudden moves, but yacht rock – the most maligned, mocked and marginalized subgenre in the history of everything ever – is quietly becoming cool. I am choosing my words carefully here. I would have said “cool again,” but it never was cool – not even in, or just before, its commercial heyday in the late ’70s and early ’80s. The Michael McDonald and Skunk Baxter-era Doobie Brothers squandered the modest cool capital amassed by the Johnston/ Simmons-fronted Hell’s Angels house band of the same name, even as it paid for mansions for all. Solo Loggins might have lit up the cash register as if there were a small sun inside, but Kenny’s connection to the ex-Buffalo Springfield Messina was his only fraying tether to the natural cool reserves of the California country/rock scene. For the mewling and strangely affectless Christopher Cross, “cool” was never even on the table. On all but a few Standard Cool Meters, yacht rock registers as a callous, cokefueled cash grab and the nadir of the singer/songwriter era: a generational rock death-knell sounded in the unmistakably chimey FM piano sounds of the Yamaha DX7, the harbinger of all things digital. Surely, pop culture is cyclical. The wheel of generational resonance, repurposing and resurrection is still more or less clocked to the rhythm established by Happy Days and American Graffiti in the ’70s: It takes 15 to 20 years of neglect and contempt for a period to come ripe again for fetishization and the recovery (or naïve projection) of cool. The odd inversion here is that there is no popular resurgence of yacht rock, no signature positive and unironic sync in a movie or a commercial. It’s the indie kids, the underground, helming this unlikely return of a value that was, in its own day, entirely and unabashedly corporate,

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Rich Lamb, Jon Margolis, Chuck Lamb and Rod Fleeman, the incarnation of Dry Jack that recorded the band's two renowned albums: Magical Elements and Whale City.

piloted by lawyers doling out points and grams, doing lines and doing time. My friend the great and decorated drummer Eric Parker played on some of the yacht music of which we speak. When big bad corporate Verizon recently offered him 20 gigs and four lines, he said, “What is this, the ’80s?” But here is what I want to know: If yacht rock makes a return, will it bring its cousin, jazz/ rock fusion, along for the ride? The fusion of the late ’70s – drained already of the revolutionary energy of Bitches Brew – was played by the yacht rock A-team. It was, by and large, the same cats. The slick, sanitized funk of yacht rock and its spiritualized but demonstrably materialist/individualist ideology was their money gig; wordless and slick jazz fusion, absolved from the burden of bad poetry, was their labor of love. As far as I can tell, no one has yet attempted to resell late-’70s fusion as something cool or come relevant. There are many reasons for this, not the least of

which is that fusion requires – how shall I say? – “a very particular set of skills.” I admit it: I loved fusion. I grew up on it, and it worked its insidious way into the fibers of my musical imagination, knocking me out of the cool game before I could even get a leg in. In those critical and impressionable teenage years, I was rather a fanatic of the form, and not even of the good stuff. The “good stuff,” history has more or less decided, was the first generation of fusion in the very early ’70s: an illumined ring of experimental and liberated music, about two or three years wide, that was either made by or implicitly endorsed by Miles Davis. This includes the earliest records by Weather Report and Return to Forever (very different from what they would become), Herbie Hancock’s Mwandishi band, John McLaughlin’s Mahavishnu Orchestra and a few others. This music was wild. Its compositions were ultra-light and small-footprint, its noisy ensemble improvisations endless

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and abstract. Returning to this music after all these years, I find it quite the opposite of the ameliorative compromise that fusion ultimately became. This music is, if anything, more difficult than bebop. And whenever fusion does enjoy a patch of cool (usually under an assumed name), it is this early, liberated, Afro-inflected fusion that is referenced and reinforced – in the Minimalist, skronky groove/jazz of Medeski, Martin & Wood or (Miles alum) John Scofield’s UberJam band, in

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Jon Margolis). Local guitar virtuoso Tony DePaolo was in Dry Jack too, replacing Fleeman for the last of the Coochie’s era. Check out “Wimpy Thing,” a song that begins with a skittish, mock-bluegrass head that has more to do with Aaron Copland than with Bill Monroe, then pivots abruptly into a half-time funk feel and the kind of agile, impish, peekaboo melody that always made Chuck Lamb’s tunes such a sheer, quirky delight. Check out Whale City’s 13-minute title track for a prog/jazz epic. Listen to Magical Elements for such jumpy bop-inspired winners as “Lit Spinners” and “Strollin’ on Jupiter.” There are things you can listen to and things you can buy. Tune your Spotify or YouTube to Dry Jack. If the yacht rock resurgence has legs, and fusion indeed tags along, this is a band I would very much like to see reconsidered and repositioned in the canon. It starts with you and me. – John Burdick

Mardi Gras concert with Marcia Ball & The Subdudes at Bearsville

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ver more ceremonial and ritualized, Uptown Kingston is now adding a Mardi Gras celebration to its yearly calendar of chaos. Presented and curated by the music critic Brian Turk and Chronogram, Mardi Gras Uptown happens on Friday, February 24 at BSP in Kingston and features the music of the Soul Brass Band, a traditional second-line New Orleans brass band with an occasionally non-traditional repertoire, celebrated and award-winning in Nola itself. The doors open at 8 p.m., with WKZE’s Rick hosting a pre-party. A second-line parade starts at 8:30, and the stage show gets rolling at 9. The Catskill Brewery will be taking over the taps this night. For tickets and additional information, visit www. bspkingston.com. BSP is located at 323 Wall Street in Kingston. – John Burdick

acid jazz, illbient, avant hip hop and the hybrids and variants of dance and electro. No, my fusion was the fusion of the almighty guitar (the Gibson ES 335 typically), the alto sax, the blue blazer. I owned and studied records by Lee Ritenour, Larry Carlton, the Crusaders. I revered the ECM label’s more popular offerings, mostly meaning the luminous early records of the Pat Metheny Group. I even enjoyed a fair share of the fusion that was clearly commercial music and not jazz at all: the ready-for-TV themes of Bob James; the popular-but-highly-skilled “fusion lite” of Spyro Gyra; everything up to but not including the genre’s selfconfessed artistic nadir/commercial peak/ total apocalypse – which is, of course, Kenny G. Among my many fusion favorites was one – precisely one – local band. They were called Dry Jack, and they were one of the good ones. They weren’t really a local band. They weren’t from here, they didn’t form here and they’re not here anymore; but for a period in the early ’80s, they camped out in Coochie’s in New Paltz (now Cabaloosa) for months at a time, it seemed. It didn’t make sense. We couldn’t believe how good they were. They weren’t just certified adepts in the demanding language of fusion; via the piquant and brainy tune-writing of keyboardist Chuck Lamb, they were one of the real original voices in the style. One night I went to see the Pat Metheny Group in the Vassar Chapel, my third or fourth PMG show. This was the Metheny Group of the transitional Offramp era. The popular bassist Mark Egan had been replaced by Steve Rodby, with drummer Danny Gottlieb soon to follow him out. At the very beginning of his obsession with Brazilian music, Metheny had hired on the late percussionist/vocalist Nana Vasconcelos, but his South American integration was not fully conceptualized yet, and nowhere near as happenin’ as it would go on to become. The sound in the chapel was problematic. It was a murky night overall for one the greatest of all the fusion groups.

I left and made my way to Coochie’s to see for the first time this Dry Jack band that everyone was talking about (well, at least my brother was). When I hit the door of Sean Mazzetti’s narrow train-car club, Dry Jack was in full froth, darting between frenetic groove jams and solos and Lamb’s intricate-but-immediately-likable-andcharming line-writing. Two or three songs in, and there was no doubt in my mind which was the better band that night. From then on, I tried to see them every time I could and began the unreasonably difficult pursuit of their two records: 1979’s Magical Elements and Whale City, date unknown. I think I might have had to write a letter to Inner City Records explaining why I wanted a copy of Whale City and why I was worthy of it. After it arrived, it fell right into rotation, alongside whatever Dixie Dregs record I was fixed on at the time. For this was the tail end of my fusion years; XTC and Elvis Costello were about to rewrite my self. But it is of Dry Jack I sing. The Internet is a wonderful thing; I have learned that Inner City reissued both records in 2008 and – dig this – the now-Coloradobased Lamb books what appear to be semi-regular reunion shows, featuring the original lineup (bassist Rich Lamb, guitarist Rod Fleeman and drummer

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forming at the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock just in time for Mardi Gras season. Ball’s latest Alligator Records CD is the critically acclaimed The Tattooed Lady and the Alligator Man. Ball has five Grammy Award nominations. She received the 2014 Blues Music Award (BMA) for the Pinetop Perkins Piano Player of the Year. She has now won a total of 10 BMAs, and recently received a 2015 Living Blues Readers’ Poll Award for Most Outstanding Musician (Keyboard). She'll be performing that night with The Subdudes, an American roots rock group that hails from New Orleans, to make it a true Mardi Gras celebration. Marcia Ball and The Subdudes will visit the Bearsville Theater on Sunday, February 26 at 8 p.m. Ticket prices range from $35 to $55. For tickets and additional information, visit www.bearsvilletheater. com. The Bearsville Theater is located at 291 Tinker Street in Woodstock.

X's John Doe to perform at Helsinki Hudson on Thursday At 63, former co-frontperson of the seminal California punk band X John Doe now looks and sounds the part of the dark-but-tender American roots bard. On his dusty, intimate 2016 album The Westerner, the transformation is complete – except of course that it is really no transformation at all. While X might have been most known for a uniquely stuttering, fashionably sleazy and occasionally strident take on punk aggression, they were always the most uniquely Americana expression of the universal punk impulse. Rockabilly, Southwestern and country modes account for a lot of X’s very best songs: Doe’s songs, supported eloquently by the roots authenticity of

guitarist Billy Zoom. Debbie Harry and Chan Marshall (Cat Power) cameo on The Westerner, but the most influential and telling “celebrity” presence here is that of co-producer Howe Gelb. The Westerner falls right into place with the work of his band Giant Sand and its more famous offshoot, Calexico: daring, dry and dusty indie roots/rock with bardic visions. Riding an unexpected late-career high, the American treasure John Doe will visit Helsinki Hudson on Thursday, February 23 at 8 p.m. Doe will be emphasizing The Westerner, but will be playing selections from across his storied and prolific career. Tickets cost $20. For more information, visit www.helsinkihudson.com. Club Helsinki is located at 405 Columbia Street in Hudson. – John Burdick

Buffy Sainte-Marie to perform at Bearsville on Friday

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ritish sound artist Viv Corringham has created Arrivals, a conceptual and environmental work that takes place on the Rondout Creek in Kingston, under the auspices of the Deep Listening Institute. Arrivals invites listeners to walk alongside the Rondout accompanied by a free iPhone app that uses the device’s GPS to activate different soundworks. The app hosts ten audio tracks, each associated with a specific location. The locations trigger stories gathered by interviewing local residents about their experiences of arriving in Kingston, interwoven with sung vocalizations. This listening walk is meant to be heard on the Rondout, but if you are far from Kingston, you can also listen from where you are. The prolific Corringham has been developing this mode of technology-mediated environmental composition in many related works, called “Shadow-walks,” over the last decade. For samples and installation descriptions, visit www.vivcorringham.org/ sound_work. – John Burdick

dable game. Its modern production elements hardly feel forced or gratuitous, but rather ominous and completely integrated into Sainte-Marie’s powerfully organic spiritual/political urgency. Buffy Sainte-Marie performs at the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock on Friday, February 24 at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $35 for Gold Circle, $30 for reserved seated and $20 for general admission. For tickets and additional information, visit www.bearsvilletheater.com. The Bearsville Theater is located at 291 Tinker Street in Woodstock. – John Burdick

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est known as the lead singer, violinist, banjo-player and co-founder of the Grammy Award-winning old-time music band the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Rhiannon Giddens has been exploring other waters recently. She has collaborated with Elvis Costello, Marcus Mumford, Jim James and in the unlikely, Dylan-authorized, T-Bone Burnett-supervised supergroup the New Basement Tapes. Now Giddens takes to the road in a deeply and broadly traditional duo with the multiple Grammy-winning banjo- and fiddle-player Dirk Powell. The pair will make a stop at Helsinki Hudson on Friday, March 3 at 9 p.m. Tickets cost $45 and $55. For tickets and more information, visit www.helsinkihudson.com. Club Helsinki is located at 405 Columbia Street in Hudson.

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Swing Dance with Gordon Webster Sextet in Poughkeepsie What to do to get exercise in late February, when there’s too much slushy snow on the ground for comfortable hiking or jogging but not enough for cross-country skiing or snowshoeing? The good folks at Hudson Valley Community Dances have got your number, with active gatherings for novices and experienced dancers alike happening regularly at various venues throughout the region. Like the jazz form of which it’s a perennially popular subset, swing comes in shades of both hot and cool, accessible

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and sophisticated. There are East Coast and West Coast, country and Tex-Mex and Cajun variants. But you don’t need to know the differences to take part in a Swing Dance featuring the Gordon Webster Sextet on Friday, February 24 at the Poughkeepsie Tennis Club. Beginners are welcome for a free lesson from 8 to 8:30 p.m., which will be followed by dancing to live music from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. No experience is necessary, and you don’t need to bring a partner. But if you do

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TASTE winemaker. He’s raising two kids with his wife, Jade. Yard Owl beers can be found on tap at places that include the Mountain Brauhaus in Gardiner, New Paltz’s Bacchus, Jar’d Wine Pub and the Parish and Market Market Café and Bar in Rosendale. Twenty-two-ounce bottles are available at the K & E Beverage Center and Robibero Winery, both in New Paltz, and Beer World in Kingston. Come spring, visitors to Yard Owl Brewery can drink outside, too, on the grassy area outside the building, and play a few games like wiffleball or horseshoes. Live music will kick in more frequently again, with local talent and a few bigger names; last year found Irish singer and multi-instrumentalist Liam Ó Maonlaí making a stop on his local tour to play there. Yard Owl Brewery is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday year-round from 3 to 7 p.m., and for special events and private catered events with an expanded menu. Not a bad progression that began with Walsh receiving a home beerbrewing kit in 2011 as a Christmas gift from his wife. – Sharyn Flanagan

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A ﬂight of beer A visit to the Tasting room at Yard Owl Brewery in Gardiner

t all started with a one-barrel craft-beer brewing system in a shed behind James Walsh’s property in Gardiner. Oh, and a parliament of owls. Let’s not forget those guys; after all, their presence nesting in the yard inspired Walsh and best friend/business partner Kristop Brown to name their fledgling business Yard Owl Brewery a few years back. And one of their bestselling brews today – their 270 IPA – was named after the number of degrees an owl can turn its head around. Launched officially from that shed in 2013, Yard Owl Brewery grew quickly,

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The Rondout wouldn’t be nearly the charming place that it is today without the Hudson River Maritime Museum (HRMM), which organizes exhibits and waterfront festivals and antique boat gatherings all year ‘round. It’s a priceless local resource and the “anchor business” for Rondout tourism. With the political climate in DC forecasting hard times ahead for not-for-profit cultural organizations that depend on funding from the likes of the National Endowments for the Arts and the Humanities, we really should all be HRMM members, helping to keep that institution afloat through troubled waters. But there are many worthy causes in our communities, clamoring for our support; what would it take to move us to join this one in particular? How about a special recruiting event where a $35 ticket gets us not only a year’s membership in HRMM, but also an afternoon of boatbuilding demonstrations, live music and dancing and a buffet dinner featuring chili, vegetarian corn chowder and cornbread? The “Show the Museum Some Love” Benefit Evening this Sunday, February 26 begins with tours from 3 to 5 p.m. of the workshop and classroom at the Riverport

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cider and baked goods to munch on, too. Preserved edibles include jars of pickles, chutney, jams, olives and salsas, along with saltwater taffy, bottles of cocktail mixers and bitters, cans of treacle (regular and BBQ style) and Maldon sea salt in cork-plugged jars with attached wooden spoons. Oh, and chocolate bars: Canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pass up a good chunk of dark chocolate. Clove & Creek aims to â&#x20AC;&#x153;celebrate local makers of handmade products inspired by natural beauty.â&#x20AC;? The artfully arranged merchandise beckons a casual shopper to wonder if she might need a tin of shoe grease or a new tawashi vegetable scrubber or box of tailoring pins.

At the Chili Bowl Fiesta you can choose among nearly 1,000 ceramic bowls and mugs handmade for the occasion by WSW staff, interns and volunteers in the months leading up to the Fiesta.

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The apotheosis of the bean Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Studio Workshopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Chili Bowl Fiesta at SUNY-Ulster on Saturday

ne of the pleasures of winter in the Hudson Valley is the abundance of public chili cook-offs. Whether you like yours loaded with savory meat or pristinely vegan, this beloved transnational dish raises humble peasant cooking with frugal ingredients to lofty heights of culinary glory while it warms the innards. Every chef makes chili differently, and an opportunity to compare and contrast is a fine, satisfying way to spend a cold afternoon. Among the longest-running chili-themed annual celebrations in our neck of the woods is the Chili Bowl Fiesta put on each February as a fundraiser by the Binnewater-based arts organization, the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Studio Workshop (WSW). Twenty or more local eateries donate great vats of delicious chili, both meaty and vegetarian. But what makes this two-decade-old event uniquely artsy is the fact that you first choose among nearly 1,000 ceramic bowls and mugs handmade for the occasion by WSW staff, interns and volunteers in the months leading up to the Fiesta. Prices for the vessels, to be loaded with the chili of your choice, typically range from $10 to $100. If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find one that you want to take home, you can still purchase servings of chili in paper bowls; but if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve attended the Fiesta in the past, you already know that the temptation is far greater to invest in more bowls than you can consume their contents. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all for a good cause, and many attendees come back every year to build up their collections of beautiful handcrafted crockery. The down side of attending the Chili Bowl Fiesta has long been its great popularity, which has often resulted in long lines snaking out the door of the Rosendale Recreation Center. (Excellent live music, most years from the great Rosendale-based kindie-rock band Dog on Fleas, helps pass the waiting time.) To ease the crush, the artists at WSW have found a new, more spacious venue to host the event this year: the cafeteria at SUNY-Ulster, located at 491 Cottekill Road in Stone Ridge. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Studio Workshopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 20th annual Chili Bowl Fiesta opens at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 25. For the first two hours â&#x20AC;&#x201C; meaning best pick of the eating vessels â&#x20AC;&#x201C; there is a $5 admission charge. Arrivals from 4 to 7 p.m. get in free. For more info, call (845) 658-9133 or visit www.wsworkshop.org/chili-bowl-fiesta. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Frances Marion Platt

Grab a cup of coffee at the Clove & Creek â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mercantileâ&#x20AC;? is an old-fashioned sort of word that refers to commercial trade or commerce. It also means â&#x20AC;&#x153;general store,â&#x20AC;? in the sense of a retail establishment offering all the tools and supplies for living: dry goods, hardware and hand tools, body products, home dĂŠcor and the basics in kitchenware, including preserved delicacies and staple foods. Clove & Creek Goods, a shop that opened last May on lower Broadway in Kingston, offers an eclectic sampling of all the above. Owned and operated by Scott Neild and Michael Cook (fashion editor at Out Magazine), Clove & Creek lacks only the potbelly stove and barrel stools of yesteryear, where laconic, tobaccochewing townsfolk might meet to discuss

the price of beans. Neild and Cook do offer beans of another sort, however, in the form of a gourmet cup of Parlor coffee, made by drip or pourover methods, to sip while perusing the stock. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hot apple

Neild moved upstate a couple of years ago from Illinois by way of New York City. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Neither of us had previous retail experience,â&#x20AC;? he says, mentioning all the after-hours paperwork and inventory control, and everything else that a shopkeeper attends to on a daily basis. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We sort of jumped into this as a totally new endeavor. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manageable and exciting, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what wakes me up in the morning, inspired.â&#x20AC;? Neild and Cook also curate inventory and manage, long-distance, the retail outlet West Coast Collection, located in the cinema multiplex ArcLight in Hollywood, where goods are sourced from both Hudson Valley and West Coast makers. But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another story. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ann Hutton Clove & Creek Goods/Coffee winter hours: Thursday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 73 Broadway, Kingston; www.cloveandcreek.com.

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Wooden Boat School next door to HRMM, winter home of the sloop Clearwater and site for adult and youth classes in woodworking and boat restoration. From 4 to 7 p.m., the adjacent Ole Savannah Southern Table and Bar will host the dinner buffet, with sprightly musical accompaniment by Jay Ungar and Molly Mason. Dancing will be encouraged, but not mandatory. To sign up or get more info, call (845) 338-0071, extension 19, or visit www. hrmm.org/events. The Hudson River Maritime Museum is located at 50 Rondout Landing in Kingston.

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a yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cinematic offerings, you know whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coming up this Sunday evening. You probably also have some sense of which movies are considered the frontrunners in the major categories, based on all the other kudos that pile up ahead of Oscar night. If you pay any attention to the trades and fanzine websites, or you like to place bets, you may have an inkling of the murky tides of popularity and backlash that tend to occur among the field of favorites (as of this writing, the momentum of the La La Land juggernaut is reportedly ebbing). And if you make a point of trying to catch most of the heavily nominated films, so that you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t end up simply rooting for the only one that you actually sawâ&#x20AC;Śwell, this week is your last chance for the 2016 crop. If itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s any comfort, your humble Almanac Weekly movie reviewer never manages to see everything either. But the critical buzz for Barry Jenkinsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; coming-

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I not had my expectations raised so high by previous critical hype. Though its cinematography has been muchlauded, there are numerous scenes in Moonlight that look and sound as low-budget as The Harder They Come, using more shakycam than I find enjoyable and with a few exchanges of mumbly dialogue that I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make out at all. For viewers who didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t grow up in a hardscrabble environment like Liberty City, Miami, the surface of this film is a tough veneer to crack â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as impenetrable as the long silences of its young protagonist. Perhaps thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as it should be, since this is a story with many levels, based

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LORE

Haunted by fame Was The Shining conceived at Mohonk Mountain House?

t’s one of the most enduring and tantalizing local legends that you’ll ever wonder about: Was novelist Stephen King inspired to write The Shining, one of his most famous horror stories, after visits to the Mohonk Mountain House? The local version of this tale begins with a single well-known fact: King and his family have been regular visitors to Mohonk for years. Knowing that, the legend takes easy root in the mind of anyone who has ever glimpsed Mohonk’s Victorian turrets, wandered its deeply carpeted halls or gazed at walls hung with framed photos of historic meetings between even more historic personages. A winter guest, fresh from a walk outside the house’s hedge maze, will warm her hands at one of the House’s roaring fireplaces or marvel at the sheer length and breadth of the place. A typical reaction? If this isn’t the place where The Shining was born, it should have been. It’s the perfect setting for a ghost mystery novel, maybe a ghost story – or, better yet, a horror story. How about a horror story about a man and his family charged with caring for an isolated, towering pile, the guests long gone, the fireplaces cold, the wind howling through twisted stands of skeletal trees? A horror story of a man wrestling not only with demons of mysterious provenance but with demons all his own – ones that may be the most terrifying of all. In most of those imaginings, the thought of such a scenario might have elicited nothing more than a bedazzled remark: “Gee, honey, you think this place is haunted?” But what would the same thought, triggered by all those Mohonkian features, elicit in the mind of America’s greatest teller of horror stories? Perhaps something a bit more…substantial? A bit more nerve-tingling, perhaps? It doesn’t seem very far-fetched, now does it? What really has kept the legend alive all these years is Stanley Kubrick’s notorious film adaptation. If The Shining is considered by many of his fans to be King’s best novel, Kubrick’s adaptation has long been the subject of King fans’ deepest and darkest opprobrium. And no one hates the Kubrick version more than the man who wrote the book. Over the years, King has denounced the film (and the filmmaker) for being overly intellectual and “cold.” The film has no dramatic arc, since Jack Nicholson’s Jack Torrance is crazy from the git-go. King denounced Kubrick’s “misogynistic” treatment of actor Shelley Duvall and his pointless elimination of Scatman Crothers’ sympathetic character. King went so far as to produce an alternate film version of the book: a three-part mini-series from 1997 that bombed and that few people remember today. It’s safe to say that the Kubrick film’s iconic standing, its unforgettable images (the twin girls, the Steadicam tour of the Overlook’s endless hallways), its most-famous (if now-dated) line uttered by a raging, axe-wielding Nicholson, along with King’s often-stated hatred of it, have not only kept the book and film’s memory alive, but fed the fires of the local legend as well. Emily McNamara is the marketing manager of the Mohonk Mountain House. She has heard the rumors, fielded the questions about the apparent similarities among book, movie and hotel. “When they ask me if the movie is based on Mohonk,

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I tell them I don’t know if there’s any truth to that,” she said last Wednesday. She said that it has been her assumption that the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado provided the basis for the Overlook. Indeed, the Stanley has long taken the Colorado version of The Shining’s origin legend and run with it. That hotel features tours, one of which offers to explain how the Stanley “inspired” the book. It appears to be one of the hotel’s major selling points, with lengthy online explanations of how King vacationed there in the dead of winter in the now-notorious Room 217 and how he had a dream there of his terrified son being chased by a demonic firehose. The Stanley can also lay claim to having been used as a setting for the mini-series. In 2015, the hotel planted a hedge maze to accentuate its lucrative connection to the film’s legend. Mohonk has made no such moves. Far from cashing in on the fame of one guest, McNamara speculated that part of the appeal Mohonk might have for King would be as the beneficiary of the peace and quiet that the place affords. She said she imagined that he could have worked on any number of his books while at Mohonk, “but I just don’t know.” Still, the legend persists. In 2013, a travel piece titled “Tucked in at The Shining hotel: Watching out for Jack at Mohonk Mountain House” was published in the London Daily Mail. But according to King’s official website, the Stanley was indeed the place where the book and everything that followed were born, despite fan arguments that Mohonk is a better match. If that seems to settle the question, think again. Art takes on a life of its own when it’s released into the world. It’s possible today that more people know The Shining not because they’ve read the book or watched the film, but as an archetype: the hulking Victorian home, isolated on a mountaintop instead of a hill, with a full complement of spirits instead of a simple house ghost. Stephen King gave form to something that was already in our minds, and its enduring popularity is a testament to that. Let the Stanley have its tours, its new hedge maze, its official endorsement; we locals still have our legend. The rest of us can still enjoy the feeling that a beloved local institution woulda/coulda/shoulda played a ghostly role in the making of two American pop classics. Those similarities, those parallels still exist, in the way that ghosts always do: under the surface, around the corner, maybe behind that door that you’ve just stepped through. To quote a line from another American classic, John Ford’s The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, “When the facts become legend, print the legend.” – Jeremiah Horrigan

The local version of this tale begins with a single well-known fact: Stephen King and his family have been regular visitors to Mohonk for years.

on Tarell Alvin McCraney’s play In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue. Simply to describe it as an account of growing up black, gay and bullied in a povertystricken, drug-infested Florida housing project falls far short of the nuances of a life that defies categorization. Moonlight is not a “message” film designed to raise social consciousness; it’s a very personal tale of one young man who is feeling his way along step by step, trying to figure out who he is, and of a handful of people who influence him most strongly. A crux moment occurs in the first of the movie’s three acts, when protagonist Chiron (pronounced Shi-ROHN, not KY-ron as in the centaur) is a runty middle-schooler played by Alex Hibbert. Tormented by classmates who call him “Little” and “gay” and “soft,” he finds temporary refuge and surrogate parenting in the comparatively palatial home of the neighborhood drug kingpin, Juan. Mahershala Ali is quite wonderful in his portrayal of this man who, while tough and wary as a professional criminal needs to be, is neither stereotypically macho nor lacking in compassion. He tells Little/ Chiron not to let other people give him names or definitions that he doesn’t want, and leaves the kid plenty of space to grow into his own barely budding homosexuality. Little wonder that by the third act, when grownup ex-con Chiron (Trevante Rhodes) has adopted the nickname Black, he has also embraced

Juan as a role model. But Juan also sells crack to Chiron’s increasingly addicted mother, Paula (Naomie Harris), whose ferocious, smothering love alternating with neglect makes the youth’s home life lonely, unsupportive and unsupportable. Various life crises collide in the middle act, when high-schooler Chiron (Ashton Sanders) begins to push back, rather than to flee his problems. Sparks of hope are kept alive by his friendship with (and burgeoning attraction to) Kevin (Jaden Piner/Jharrel Jerome/André Holland), seemingly the only kid in his school who resists ostracizing Chiron. A lot of the tragedy that occurs in Moonlight is dictated by the social structure of poverty and systemic racism (though white characters are conspicuously absent from the cast, except as background diner patrons).

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Particularly sad are some of the things that don’t even get said: the matter-of-fact way in which African American boys in the projects assume that prison time will unavoidably be part of their life narratives, for instance. But each character finds his or her own way within the limitations of that structure, and not every outcome is negative. Hope still flutters in the bottom of Pandora’s box of horrors. There’s more to be said and appreciated about this movie: its spare-but-lovely score, its sensual, metaphoric use of water and moonlight, the fine acting even by the youngest of its cast. Whether its subtle strengths will worm their way under the skins of Academy voters enough to supplant the much-more-accessible La La Land for Best Picture honors is a question on which I would not care to bet. Ultimately Moonlight is a cri de coeur against pigeonholing, in favor of humanity

and warmth, and worth seeking out. – Frances Marion Platt

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February 23, 2017

ART Firing on all cylinders Woodstock’s historic and contemporary ceramic arts on view at exhibitions in New Paltz & Woodstock

he ceramic arts have been fostered in Woodstock since the Byrdcliffe and Maverick art colonies were formed in the early years of the 20th century. This weekend brings the opportunity to compare historic and contemporary ceramic arts as fostered in the two art colonies, on display in two separate-but-related exhibits, one in New Paltz and the other in Woodstock. The Dorsky Museum of Art on the campus of SUNY-New Paltz is currently showing “Carl Walters and Woodstock Ceramic Arts.” The exhibit remains on view through May 21, highlighting Walters’ ceramic sculpture along with his more functional pieces (plates, bowls, vessels and jewelry). Created in his Maverick studio from the 1920s through the early ’50s, a number of Walters’ pieces are glazed with his signature “Walters Blue,” a vivid turquoise inspired by ancient Egyptian ceramics. The works are shown within the context of a small selection of works made by artists at the Byrdcliffe Art Colony, including Zulma Steele, one of the first artists who lived and worked there, creating her line of pottery called “Zedware.” The other show, opening this weekend at the Kleinert/James Center for the Arts in Woodstock, is the Byrdcliffe Guild’s “Selections: Woodstock Ceramic Arts Today.” The group show displays the work

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Above: Ceramic bowl by Elena Zang and Alan Hoffman on view at the Kleinert/James Center for the Arts in Woodstock. The Carl Walters retrospective at the Dorsky and the contemporary “Selections” show in Woodstock are both curated by Tom Wolf, an acknowledged authority on the Woodstock art colonies and professor of Art History at Bard College.

of contemporary ceramicists Rich Conti, Eric Ehrnschwender, Sophie Fenton, Mary Frank, Robert Hessler, Jolyon Hofsted, Brad Lail, Young Mi Kim, Joyce Robins, Arlene Shechet, Grace Wapner and Elena Zang. The exhibit will be on view Friday, Fe b r u a r y 24 through Sunday, April 9, with an opening reception at the Center held o n S a t u r d a y, February 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. An additional opening reception for “Selections” will be held earlier that day at the co-sponsoring Historical Society of Woodstock from noon to 4 p.m. (The Historical Society will be open on Saturdays and Sundays during the run of the exhibition.) The Walters retrospective at the Dorsky and the contemporary “Selections” show in Woodstock are both curated by Tom Wolf, an acknowledged authority on the Woodstock art colonies and professor of Art History at Bard College. Wolf

A number of Carl Walters’ pieces are glazed with his signature “Walters Blue,” a vivid turquoise inspired by ancient Egyptian ceramics.

Carl Walters’ Lion Tamer, 1948, glazed faience shadow box, collection of Jean Young

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he said, in learning what it takes to put a show together. Wolf will co-moderate a panel discussion on “Carl Walters and Woodstock Ceramic Arts” at the Dorsky Museum on Saturday, March 11 at 2 p.m. along with Tom Folk, Caroline Hannah and Bill Rhoads. Carl Walters (1883-1955), a native Iowan, was trained as a painter at the Minneapolis Art Institute and then studied in New York City alongside Robert Henri and George Bellows. He and his wife moved to Portland, Oregon in 1912, where he was commissioned as part of the World War I effort to create a series of lithographs depicting men building ships. The striking monochromatic prints rendered in forceful drawing style are included in the New Paltz exhibit, along with a number of his watercolors done with drawinglike strokes of the brush that anticipate the way he decorated his later ceramics. When Walters returned to New York in

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February 23, 2017

ART

Doors open at the Dorsky Museum hosts Family Day this Sunday

ara Pasti remembers how, in the early days of her appointment as director of the Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY-New Paltz, locals she’d meet would ask if the museum was open to the public. Back on campus, students would ask if students were allowed to visit the place. Both questions have a basis in common assumptions about museums: Townies would assume that an oncampus art museum was there only for students, and students would assume that so august an institution as a stodgy old museum could only be there for their parents’ enjoyment. Those assumptions – call them symptoms of museumitis – are still operative in both groups of people, Pasti says, and they are illusions she’s MARK OSTRANDER intent on banishing. Carl Walters, Whale, 1927, glazed ceramic, private Pasti came to the mid- collection, courtesy of Conner-Rosenkranz, NY Hudson Valley in 2000. She holds an MFA in Painting and, before her appointment to the Dorsky in 2009, she not only lived the artist’s peripatetic life but also, along the way, discovered the pleasures of working as an arts administrator. Finally, and most happily, she discovered the added pleasures of working within a collegiate context, where she could work with and teach students. She finds herself in the midst of all places and things creative, geographically between Manhattan and Albany, proximate to art havens and their occupants throughout the region and, not least of all, among the works and workings for which the Dorsky is becoming SUNY-NEW PALTZ increasingly famous. Zachary Bowman, the museum’s new manager of One of those key workings education and visitor experience, is shown above is Pasti’s effort to throw open working with Kingston students. the doors of the Dorsky to and for audiences not ordinarily associated with that stodgy old museum stereotype: children and their families. Three upcoming weekends will feature what’s being called Sunday Family Day. These hands-on programs will be conducted by Zachary Bowman, the museum’s new manager of education and visitor experience: a bulky title that belies what promises to be a lighthearted and enjoyable shared experience. Bowman knows from museumitis. He grew up in Mesquite, Texas, a city east of Dallas that’s as bereft of mesquite as it is museums. “I remember, as I grew up and started visiting museums, how I felt I didn’t belong. I felt unwelcome.” Nevertheless, when he moved to Manhattan, he got an entry-level job at the Guggenheim Museum, taking tickets there as part of the visitors’ service department. He rose through the department’s administrative ranks, and later worked at the Museum of Modern Art’s PS1. The combination of opportunities afforded by his appointment at the Dorsky, which satisfies his desire to teach as well as welcome, has culminated in what he calls the perfect job that matches his skills and interests. And while it’s not unusual for museums to offer special programming for children and adults, Bowman says that offering it to families is unusual and is something he’s excited about. As an example, the upcoming inaugural program will include a tour of one of the Dorsky’s four ongoing exhibits, “Carl Walters and Woodstock Ceramic Arts.” Participating families will then settle in and be provided with their own Sculpey

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Sara Pasti, director of the Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY-New Paltz. The Dorsky Museum at SUNY-New Paltz was recently praised by Huffington Post for hewing close to its mission to serve both the college campus and the artistic culture of the mid-Hudson region, “the Cradle of American Art,” calling it “unlike any other regional museum.”

clay with which they can fashion their own creative works. He’s hoping that the activity will open up points of view about a shared creative experience that can’t easily be found elsewhere. The program is scheduled for Sundays, which eliminates a chronic problem for residents interested in visiting the campus for any reason: parking. Pasti concurs with Bowman’s belief: “Art stimulates creativity,” she said, “and I’m thrilled that we’ll be able to provide this experience for families.” That feeling goes double for another aspect of Bowman’s program: involving high school students from Newburgh, Poughkeepsie and Kingston in a similar hands-on program, she said. Bowman has additional plans in mind. He wants to create a parents’ round table and other sorts of focus groups to open up lines of communication with as diverse a group of people as possible. “Too often, museums operate in a void; they believe that what they do is the way it should be done. But we pay attention to our visitor feedback forms, and these focus groups will be just as important in shaping our future.” At 9,000 square feet that encompass six galleries, the Dorsky is second only to SUNY-Purchase in museum size. If it’s still something of a well-kept secret among residents and students, its reputation is growing in other venues. It was recently cited in a listing of “The Best College Art and History Museums in the Northeast” that included such better-known and more richly endowed colleges and universities as Harvard, Yale and the Rhode Island School of Design in a story appearing in the Huffington Post. The Dorsky was praised for hewing close to its mission to serve both the college campus and the artistic culture of the mid-Hudson region, “the Cradle of American Art,” calling it “unlike any other regional museum.” Indeed, a glance at the Dorsky’s most recent call for artist entrants is for a planned exhibit called “Undercurrents: The River as Metaphor.” There’s no need to wonder what river they’re talking about: It’s the one that the museum describes as reflecting “on modern tumultuous times and the way the Hudson River and its surroundings, its history and its grandeur” affect us all. The deadline for submissions is midnight, March 24. And in another example of how the campus art gallery is making a creative noise in a traditionally quiet environment, the Dorsky will play host in early April to a student group called the Dorsky Ambassadors, who will offer “Art Collides,” a series of singing, dancing and musical impressions of what the museum means to students, as seen by the students themselves. And every first Sunday of the month will see local landscape artist Kevin Cook provide a tour and a lecture of one of the museum’s exhibits. It’s all part of Pasti’s and Bowman’s evolving attempt to break the stereotypes caused by museumitis – to offer opportunities, in the way that only the arts can, to see and feel and do things in a new way. The first Sunday Family Day will be held on February 26 at 2 p.m. Subsequent programs will be held on April 30 and May 14. Visit bowmanz@newpaltz.edu to reserve space for the family. A $5-per-person materials fee is requested. There are no age limits or requirements. The Dorsky Ambassadors will perform on April 8 at 2 p.m. – Jeremiah Horrigan

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1919, he became captivated by the blue glaze that he saw on the ancient Egyptian ceramics at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Once he’d taught himself to work with clay and learned how to duplicate the vivid blue glaze, he switched his focus to ceramics, working out of his studio at the Maverick Colony. The show at the Dorsky displays a selection of the whimsical ceramic animal sculptures for which Walters became known, along with some of his ceramic “cabinet” sculptures: boxlike constructions that serve as “stage

sets” for figural scenes. Walters also took up working in glass, building his own glass furnace. After a year of experimentation, he created his major commission in that artform: a set of 60 glass panels depicting animals and circus performers. The panels formed the doors of the Whitney Museum of Art at its first location on West Eighth Street, the doors later relocated to the museum’s second location on 54th Street. When the Whitney moved to 75th Street, the doors were put in storage. The doors

are represented at the Dorsky in life-sized photo replicas, flanked by individual panels cast separately in plaster, glass or metal, plus three of the original plaster molds from which the panels were cast. – Sharyn Flanagan “Carl Walters and Woodstock Ceramic Arts,” February 4-May 21, WednesdaySun, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $5 suggested donation, panel discussion Saturday, March 11, 2 p.m., SUNY-New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive (75 South Manheim Blvd. for GPS), New Paltz; (845) 257-3844, www.

“Selections: Woodstock Ceramic Arts Today,” February 24-April 9, FridaySunday, noon-6 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday by appointment, free, Kleinert/James Center for the Arts, 36 Tinker Street, Woodstock; (845) 679-2079, www.woodstockguild.org. Opening receptions: Saturday, February 25, 2-4 p.m., Kleinert/ James Center; noon-4 p.m., Historical Society of Woodstock, 20 Comeau Drive, Woodstock, free, (845) 679-2256, www. historicalsocietyofwoodstock.org.

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Chances are... Causality, or mere correlation?

t’s a tricky business, dealing with events that happen at the same time. Are they linked, or just coincidental? Case in point: climate change. Humans have raised the atmosphere’s carbon dioxide to 400 parts per million: a higher level than anytime in at least the past 800,000 years. Some data suggest that our planet last saw the current level 15 million years ago. So, no question: We’re living in an unusual situation. Now let’s add some other unusual event – the recent severe California drought, say. Or the current odd rains in that same state, which caused widespread flooding. Are they linked to the carbon? Answering such questions necessitates the use of statistics, which (as we all know) are often misused, either deliberately or through ineptitude. Then all sorts of mischief bubbles up. For example, males are five times more likely to be hit by lightning than females. Is it because Mother Nature favors her own sex, as she does with infant survival rates? No, it’s simply because men and boys are more often out fishing or playing golf in open areas. The most basic error in statistics is assigning probability after an event has occurred. This mistake is seen frequently in pseudoscientific presentations, and has been deliberately utilized by demagogues throughout history. To illustrate how this works, assume that you’ve just watched three women with red hats cross a street just as the town’s siren conducts its daily noontime test. You could maintain that the odds of witnessing this exact sequence are millions to one against. Did you therefore see something very improbable? Not at all. Once an event has happened, its chance of occurring becomes 100 percent. It is no longer unlikely in the least. Only a prediction made in advance can assign meaningful odds. Unusual weather is the most common area where this error pops up, since odd periods of heat, cold, snow or rain bring out the “expert” in all of us. These days, unusual conditions are reflexively seen as signs that the climate’s changing. Trained researchers, however, find it much more difficult to tell whether anything odd has actually occurred. The problem with weather is that the unusual is normal. A good analogy involves flipping a coin twice. Getting two heads is unlikely, and so is two tails, or first a head then a tail, or the other way around. But while a particular outcome is improbable, the odds are 100 percent that one of them must occur. Thus, an improbable event must happen every time a coin falls to the floor twice.

Males are ﬁve times more likely to be hit by lightning than females.

Women Who Made New York reading at Oblong Books in Rhinebeck

Julie Scelfo, author of The Women Who Made New York

“Read any history of New York City and you will read about men,” writes author Julie Scelfo. “You will read about male political leaders and male activists and male cultural tastemakers, all lauded for creating the most exciting and influential city in the world.” Then she challenges us to imagine the City without women and all the untold deeds enacted by them wielding “pencils and rulers, hammers and washboards, frying pans and guitars.” Noting that the dearth of women in historical literature gives a false impression of how the City was built over these past four centuries, Scelfo

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has set out to remedy this grand omission in her recently released book, The Women Who Made New York. It is a vast tome of notables most often overlooked in New York City history books. From widowed Lady Deborah Moody of 1600s Massachusetts, who was the first woman to receive a land grant in what became Brooklyn, to the Revolutionary War daughter Margaret Corbin, now buried with full military honors in the cemetery at West Point, to contemporary wisecrackers and loudmouths who employ brash comedy to poke fun, and holes, in the culture, the impact of female characters who made themselves known and acted out is significant – not to be ignored. Categorized by their accomplishments, the multifarious movers and shakers make up an impressive list. You’ve got your Tastemakers, such as Nina Zagat, who just wanted to know of a good place to eat. In the Preservationists column, there’s the graceful style-setting Jackie Onassis, named here for her efforts to save Grand Central Station from being turned into a highrise. And the Loudmouths, such as the provocative Bette Midler and the equally confrontational Joan Rivers, each of whom has simply refused to shut up about her favorite issues. It goes on for 325 pages, punctuated by the portrait illustrations of Hallie Heald: the Icons (Iris Apfel, Fran Lebowitz, Dorothy Parker, Barbra Streisand); the Artists (Hildreth Miere, Berenice Abbott, Louise Nevelson, Louise Bourgeois); the Wisecrackers (Gilda Radner, Nora Ephron, Fanny Brice, Tina Fey); the Politicos (Shirley Chisholm, Bella Abzug, Geraldine Ferraro); the Editrixes (Diana Vreeland, Anna Wintour); the Mythmakers (Edith Wharton, Joan Didion); plus actors, ambassadors, educators, advocates, artists, settlers, revolutionaries and a few outright crooks thrown into the mix for good measure. Calling New York “home to the hardcore,” Scelfo attempts to tease out the qualities needed to make the City one’s own: the gritty self-agency and strength of

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So it’s reasonable that we’ll often find ourselves in the midst of some unusual condition. Floods, drought, unusual heat or cold are a daily certainty somewhere in the world. The interesting thing about this way of thinking is that we then live in a universe where everything’s fascinating, but nothing’s completely surprising. – Bob Berman Want to know more? To read Bob’s previous “Night Sky” columns, visit our Almanac Weekly website at HudsonValleyOne.com.

heart that are required to take it all in and live with 8.5 million others making the metropolis their own. Those who already live or spend time there know; for the rest of us, Scelfo’s well-researched account is an education, well-worth the time to read. A frequent contributor to The New York Times and one-time correspondent at Newsweek, Scelfo is a member of PEN America and a supporter of Narrative 4. She invites readers to visit www. webuiltnewyork.com to contribute to the catalogue of women notables and to continue the work of bringing “herstory” to light. Meanwhile, the author will appear at Oblong Books in Rhinebeck next week to read from the book and talk shop. – Ann Hutton The Women Who Made New York booksigning with Julie Scelfo, Wednesday, March 1, 6 p.m., Oblong Books, 6422 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck; (845) 876-0500, www.oblongbooks.com/event/ julie-scelfo-women-who-made-new-york.

Learn-to-Row clinics begin on March 4 If you’ve ever watched from the banks of the river and admired the sleek, synchronized movement of a boatful of rowers as they paddle their way along the surface of the water, you can almost feel the power of pure muscle at work. And you might, in the back of your sedentary mind, yearn to join them. You’re in luck: The Hudson River Rowing Association (HRRA) offers free Learn-to-Row clinics on four upcoming Saturdays between March and June. With no previous experience necessary – only the ability to swim – participants can “test the waters” at the HRRA Boathouse, where indoor tanks and rowing machines are set to simulate the feel of rowing out on the river, which could still be frozen for a few more weeks. No problem! Trained rowing coaches lead novice, intermediate and competitive rowing programs and are adept at getting rowers of all ages

(middle school and up) and levels up to proficiency. The free Learn-to-Row introductory sessions are two hours long, and participants are invited to tour the boathouse while there. Upcoming sessions will be held on March 4 from noon to 2 p.m., April 1 from 10 a.m. to noon, May 13 from 10 a.m. to noon and June 3 with hours to be determined. Following a progressive theory of learning, rowers are teamed up in groups of people with similar skill levels. This allows them to learn at an appropriate pace, focusing on the skills they need to get to the next level. That next level might just be Rowing 101, an eight-session on-the-water rowing class for curious athletes of all ages. Or it might be the Adult Novice Sweep, an immersion program to master the basics mechanics of rowing and learn the philosophies of rowing: teamwork, teamwork, teamwork! These programs run from May 31 through September. Check the website for session schedules, registration and cost information. Andy Mauer is a volunteer coach and board member who helps to organize programs and develop training plans. “I’m one of the founding members, and I’ve been involved since 1998, when HRRA started. We’re a community rowing club, which means we’re open to all members of the community. All the high schools in Dutchess County have crew teams run by parent clubs, and they operate here in the spring. Then in the summer and fall, our organization runs these other programs, in which we can take 16 to 20 people per session. We put about 100 people through our spring clinics. They are essentially an outreach activity to introduce people to rowing as a sport and to share what we have to offer to a new group.” HRRA is a volunteer-run organization that provides extensive club rowing opportunities for people of all ages, abilities and goals in the mid-Hudson Valley. The HRRA Boathouse in Poughkeepsie provides a home for eight regional scholastic and adult rowing operations. As a federally recognized

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GARDENER’S NOTEBOOK

Temptation time Gardening catalogues can make even green thumbs ignore hard lessons of past plantings

ooking out a window today, all I see is white: Snow covers the ground, and howling winds periodically puff clouds of it swirling into the air. Still, I can feel the pull of spring. Perhaps it’s the bright sunlight. Couple that with the colorful gardening magazines and catalogue strewn on the kitchen table, and how can I resist vicarious planting by ordering plants instead? David Austin roses, whose blooms have the look and fragrances of yesteryear (pastel colors and blowsy form) and the repeat blooming and pest-resistance of present-year roses, are always a draw. Every year, new varieties are offered – some, I’m glad to see, that are cold-hardy to Zone 4. And m-m-m, the thought of picking fresh, ripe sweet cherries is also enticing. No, no! I ordered and planted what was allegedly a self-fertile Compact Stella cherry tree seven years ago. It wasn’t compact, and it has yet to bear a cherry. I tell others that sweet cherries are a poor bet around here because of winter cold, spring frosts and various insect and disease pests. And after that, even if fruits do develop, birds will likely eat them. I should have been listening when I dispensed that advice. The cherry tree has one more season to prove its worth. If it doesn’t, I have a replacement plant (hardy orange, Citrus trifoliata) anxiously waiting in the wings. I’ve always wanted to plant a magnolia, of which there are many newer and older varieties, but where could I plant it? Now that I think of it, I did plant a magnolia last spring. It died. And a few years back, I planted a sweetbay magnolia (Magnolia virginiana) purchased on an impulse at a nursery a few years ago. I remember planting it, but not what happened to it, except that it’s no longer around. The magnolia that I really want to plant is Southern magnolia, Magnolia grandiflora. This large evergreen gracing many homes from Virginia southward with its large, glossy dark-green leaves and its large, lily-white fragrant blossoms seems to call politely for a chair in its shade, a frosty mint julep on the armrest.

David Austin roses, whose blooms have the look and fragrances of yesteryear (pastel colors and blowsy form) and the repeat blooming and pest-resistance of present-year roses, are always a draw.

charity, all donations are tax-deductible. All sessions are tentative and subject to change. – Ann Hutton Hudson River Rowing Association, 270 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie; (845) 206-4765, hrraprograms@gmail.com, www.hudsonriverrowing.org/novicelearn-to-row.html.

Landscape offerings at Bard The architecture of Bard College can be described as “eclectic,” ranging from a Gothic stone chapel to the much-admired crumply Postmodernism of the Frank Gehry-designed Fisher Center. But the campus landscape, strung in gently folded terrain along the east bank of the Hudson River, has great bones that respond readily to the school’s efforts to groom them. Even the most notoriously grungy of the dorms, Tewksbury Hall, lies a short stroll away from a cheery cutting garden and a picturesque waterfall. In recent years Bard’s Landscape and Arboretum Program has enjoyed a productive partnership with the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG), and with spring coming on, it’s time for residents of surrounding communities to take advantage of their latest collaborative botanical lectures, workshops and non-credit classes that are open to the non-matriculated public. The first lecture happens this coming Tuesday, February 28, when landscape architect Margie Ruddick presents “Wild by Design: Strategies for Creating LifeEnhancing Landscapes.” Co-sponsored by the Bard Environmental and Urban

Studies Program, the free lecture begins at 4:45 p.m. in the Weis Cinema in the Bertelsmann Campus Center. On Tuesday, March 28 at 7 p.m., landscape architect/historian CeCe Haydock will give an illustrated talk, “Edith Wharton and the Villas of Rome,” presenting images of eight Roman villas described in Wharton’s 1904 book, Italian Villas and Their Gardens. This lecture also takes place in the Weis Cinema, and will be followed by a reception. There is a $25 registration fee ($20 for Garden Conservancy members); Bard students and faculty get in free. To register, call (845) 424-6500, extension 212, or e-mail jhausler@gardenconservancy.org. Noncredit continuing education classes presented by the Landscape and Arboretum Program this spring include two Saturday-morning botanical art workshops with renowned silhouette artist Jenny Lee Fowler, who co-founded the Community Garden at Bard during her undergraduate years there in the late ‘90s. “Spring Ephemeral Papercutting” will be offered on April 8 and “Pollinator Papercuttings” on April 15; the fee for each is $95 ($89 for NYBG members, Friends of the Landscape and Arboretum Program and Bard faculty, staff and students). Late April and early May will bring two two-Saturday classes sponsored by NYBG and taught by noted horticulturists: “Gardening with Native Plants” with Brad Roeller on April 22 and 29, with fees of $239 and $215; and “Container Gardening” with Erika Hanson on May 6 and 13, with fees of $249 and $229. All four of these courses will be offered in Room 202 of the Olin Humanities Building. To register, visit www.nybg.org/ adulted or call (800) 322-NYBG. Bard College is located just west of Route 9G in Annandale-on-Hudson.

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David Austin English Rose "St. Swithun"

Problem is that Southern magnolias are not hardy here…yet. I know of a gorgeous tree about an hour south of here, and two varieties – Edith Pogue and Bracken’s Brown Beauty – are hardy below zero degrees Fahrenheit. It hardly gets below zero here these past few winters, and, with global warming…? Yes, it is hard to keep my wits about me as spring approaches, and will be increasingly so as spring edges in: “I will not buy another sweet cherry tree, I will not buy another apricot tree (even more problematic), I will not buy another magnolia (yet)…” Uh-oh: another new variety of filbert from the breeding program at Oregon State University. This variety, Dorris, is, like some of its recent predecessors, immune to the Eastern filbert blight that has for so long made filbert-growing east of the Rockies unfeasible. They’re breeding blight-resistant filberts in Oregon because the blight fungus has made its way west. But Eastern filbert blight is a capricious fungus, sometimes changing in a way that lets it attack even “resistant” filberts. So I’m constantly cutting down diseased filberts and replanting “resistant” ones. One of the newest varieties, which will get a spot in the line of filberts that draws my eyes and footsteps along the edge of my meadow, is Dorris. Good luck, Dorris. Some trees and shrubs coming to my garden this year are going to be homemade – that is, created by me from seeds, cuttings or grafts. To that end, I recently collected hackberry seeds as well as scions (for grafting) of persimmon, pear and cornelian cherry, and packed them all away in an insulated box in my garage. I will deal with them in a few weeks. Collecting scionwood for grafting segues nicely with pruning. From the prunings strewn about on the ground, I cut and save one-year-old stems into footlong sections. – Lee Reich Any gardening questions? E-mail Lee at garden@leereich.com and he’ll try answering them directly or in his Almanac Weekly column. To read Lee’s previous “Gardener’s Notebook” columns, visit his garden at www.leereich.com/blog.

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THEATRE www.newpaltz.edu/theatre (845) 257-3880

SHADOW OF A GUNMAN By Sean O’Casey March 2-12 COMEDY OF ERRORS By William Shakespeare April 20-30

MUSIC www.newpaltz.edu/music (845) 257-2700 Tickets $8, $6, $3 at the door

MARKA YOUNG, violin and ALEX PEH, piano February 28 at 8:00 p.m. Julien J. Studley Theatre Mozart, Franck and Debussy SAINT RITA March 2 at 8 p.m. Nadia & Max Shepard Recital Hall Kurt Weill and Edith Piaf

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Feb. 23Mar. 2 Creative writing program around special needs in Staatsburg Can you honestly say that your last four weeks have been rewarding or productive? Or perhaps you’re considering taking up or giving up something for Lent? Because whatever your answer, here’s a neat way to infuse your March with something wonderful: writing! “Write It Out” is a four-week creative writing program for parents, caregivers and educators of children with special needs. Led by local writing student Diana Rush, sessions take place on Thursday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 2, 9, 16 and 23 at the Staatsburg Library. This workshop is free and open to the public; it’s a safe space to share challenging thoughts and feelings; and no writing experience is necessary. All you need is to register, and to bring a pen and a notebook! The Staatsburg Library is located at 70 Old Post Road in Staatsburg. For more information or to register, call (845) 8894683 or visit http://staatsburglibrary.org.

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ll right, I’m not going to get into a debate about latkes versus hamantaschen, but I can tell you about a fun hamantash event coming up that your kids will love! This Sunday, February 26 at 1 p.m., Adams Fairacre Farms in Wappinger hosts a Family Hamantash Bake. Participants will roll out some dough, add chocolate, raspberry, apricot, poppyseed filling and more and bake it, as well as learn the history behind this traditional Purim treat. The Family Hamantash Bake is free and open to the public of all ages. Adams Fairacre Farms is located at 160 Old Post Road in Wappinger. For more information, call (845) 440-7592 or visit www.mypardess.org. – Erica Chase-Salerno

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Women’s Studio Workshop Chili Bowl Fiesta at SUNY-Ulster Missed any annual Women’s Studio Workshop Chili Bowl Fiestas in past years? Well, that’s the way the cornbread crumbles; but here’s another chance! This Saturday, February 25 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the SUNY-Ulster dining hall, families can shop for oneof-a-kind handmade pottery bowls priced from $10 to $100, and get them filled with any of a variety of chili offerings, including meat, vegan and vegetarian, along with a side of cornbread. Raffles and live music with In the Kitchen round out the evening. Come for early-bird bowl selection from 2 to 4 p.m. for a $5 entry donation; or come during free admission

from 4 to 7 p.m. SUNY-Ulster is located at 491 Cottekill Road in Stone Ridge. For more information, call (845) 658-9133 or visit www.wsworkshop.org or www.facebook. com/womensstudioworkshop.

Illusionist Ryan Dutcher in Hopewell Junction Need a great reason to skip out on cooking dinner tonight? How about a family night that’s fun for all ages? Check out illusionist Ryan Dutcher’s One Man Family Show this Saturday, February 25 at the Knights of Colum-

Best of both worlds Great excitement! Almanac Weekly features a miscellany of art, entertainment and adventure from both sides of the Hudson. True, we’re called Ulster Publishing, for that was the land from which we sprang. Today we cover our historic homeland as well as Dutchess, Greene and Columbia counties.

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bus Hall in Hopewell Junction. Ryan’s shows are high-energy, filled with music and big on audience participation. The doors open at 5:30 p.m., the free buffet is available from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. and the show begins at 7:45 p.m. Tickets cost $25 in advance, $30 at the door, and you can even enter to win a pair of free tickets through his website: www. ryandutcher.com. The Knights of Columbus Hall is located at 339 Route 82 in Hopewell Junction. For tickets or more information, visit www.ryandutcher.com or www.facebook. com/events/175085469645438.

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landing, “Everything is physics and math.” Have your girls got the STEM bug yet? Registration opens on Saturday, February 25 for Girls’ STEM Day: Girls Rock STEM, which takes place on Saturday, March 25 in the Coykendall Science Building at SUNY-New Paltz. Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m., and this day of hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematics activities led by master teachers is completely free! Participants will also hear keynote speaker Jothi Ramaswamy, a high school sophomore from Westchester who founded ThinkSTEAM to raise STEM awareness in girls through the arts. Girls’ STEM Day is in its second year and is very popular, so sign up your middle-school daughter (sixth to eighth grade) as soon as possible. SUNY-New Paltz is located at 1 Hawk Drive in New Paltz. For more information or to register, visit www. facebook.com/girlsrockstem. To learn more about the keynote speaker, visit http://jothiramaswamy.com and www. thinksteam4girls.org.

Scenic Hudson Volunteer Outreach Event in Beacon Q: What has a bank that doesn’t store money; what has a bed but never sleeps; what has a mouth but never eats? A: A river! Are you interested in doing more to help the environment? You can start right now! Scenic Hudson hosts a Learn & Serve Open House: Volunteer Outreach Event this Saturday, February 25 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the River Center in Beacon. Come learn about what Scenic Hudson can offer your group, as well as its volunteer needs, including field trips, education programs, work days, citizen science, grassroots advocacy and more! Scenic Hudson’s River Center is located at 8 Long Dock Road in Beacon. For more information or to register, call (845) 473-4440, extension 273, or visit http:// scenichudson.org.

Magic Show in Rhinebeck It’s that time again for The Great All-American Audience Participation Magic Show, and you can tell from the title that you’re in for a great time! The Great All-American Audience Participation Magic Show stars classic magician Andy Weintraub and takes place on Saturday, February 25 at 11 a.m. at the Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck. Don’t blink; you don’t want to miss a single sleight-of-hand or mind-over-matter! Tickets cost $7 for children, $9 for adults and seniors. The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck is located at 661 Route 308 in Rhinebeck. For tickets or more information, call (845) 876-3080 or visit http://centerforperformingarts. org/saturday-morning-family-series/

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Oscar-nominated shorts at TSL in Hudson Are you a loyal viewer of the Oscars? Do you watch the nominated films and try to predict the winners? Here’s an easy way to catch the shorts: This Saturday, February 25, Time & Space Limited presents Oscar Shorts: Animation at 5:30 p.m., and Oscar Shorts: Live Action at 7:15 p.m. What a fun outing for the family before watching the Oscars evening unfold the next day, with host Jimmy Kimmel and seeing who won in each category! Tickets for each of the two Shorts showings cost $7 for students and $9 for

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erencing Old Kinderhook, which is where Van Buren is from.)

Snowshoe hike at Van Buren Historic Site Are you OK about snowshoeing? Like, really OK? Because you and your family can explore the grounds of the birthplace of our eighth president, which is also the birthplace of the “OK” expression! This Saturday, February 25 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., ages 8 and up can join the snowshoeing activity at the Martin Van Buren National Historic Site. (The “OK” is said to come from his supporters ref-

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6:30am-8am Mysore Ashtanga Practice. Intended to help you build a personal, self-led practice. A teacher is on hand to guide you along. Meets every Mon-Thur, 6:30-8am. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail. com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $18. 8am-9am Senior Feel Good Aerobics with Diane Collelo. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation. 8:30am-9:30am Free Daily Silent Sitting Meditation. On-going every Morning, seven days a week, 8:30-9:30am in the Amitabha Shrine Room. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-5906, jan@kagyu.org. 9am-10:30am Restorative Movement: 8-Session Alexander Technique Class. Facilitated by Elizabeth Castagna. Jan 12th-March 9th. Please see website for details and to advance register: wellnessembodiedcenter.com/restorative-movement.html. Education Annex of Wellness Embodied, 126 Main St, New Paltz. wellnessembodiedcenter.com. 9am-9:50am Qi Gong with Marilyn St. John. Uses gentle movement and relaxation to circulate the life energy. All ages and fitness levels. A reduced-price class. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $8. 9:30am-10:30am Senior Flex and Stretch with Diane Colello. Movement for balance and breath, weight-training for bone health, and mat work for flexibility and core strengthening. Woodstock Town Hall. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation. 10am Exhibit at Vassar. “The Joy in Detail: The Incised Paintings by Elayne Seaman, a Retrospective” shows 20 of Seaman’s paintings, inspired by the Hudson Valley. Show exhibits through 3/16. James Palmer Gallery at Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-437-5370, http://info.vassar.edu/ news/announcements/2016-2017/170223-joyin-detail.html. 10am-4pm Romance & Sports Book Sale. Romance, sports books on sale. Hard covers at 50 cents each, trade or oversized paperbacks at 25

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Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@ gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $18. 12:15pm-12:45pm Free Weekly Community Meditation. All are welcome for half-hour of silent sitting meditation. Drop-in attendance welcome. Cushions, back-jacks, and chairs available. Admission by donation. Education Annex of Wellness Embodied, 126 Main St, New Paltz. wellnessembodiedcenter.com/community-meditation. 1pm Reading & Discussion: Simply Leap. An afternoon surrounded by women as we welcome local author and coach Lauree Ostrofsky for a reading and discussion of her latest book, Simply Leap: Seven Lessons on Facing Fear and Enjoying the Crap out of Your Life. Event is free. Pre-register at dancingtulipfloral@gmail. com. Hours Mon-Wed 10am-5pm, Thursday Sat 10am-6pm. BYOC (bring your own chair) or call 845-247-3164. More about Lauree’s writing, coaching and hugging is at www.simplyleap.com. 139 Partition St, Saugerties. 1pm-3pm <strong>Game and Card Day. Board games, Mah-jong and Cards are available--or bring your own. Bring a friend or come and meet people. $1 donation suggested to cover cost of refreshments. On-going every Thursday. Red Hook Community Center, 59 Fisk St, Red Hook. 1pm-4pm Senior Duplicate Bridge with John Stokes. The Woodstock Bridge Club offers a short lesson and a game of Duplicate Bridge. Woodstock Rescue Squad building, Route 212 Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Rescue Squad Community Room, 222 Tinker St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation. 1:30pm-2:30pm Crafty Coyotes Storytime. Join park educator from Minnewaska State Park Preserve to hear stories about coyotes, learn what makes them crafty and touch coyote props. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. Info: 845-255-1255, nlane@rcls.org, facebook.com/events/749108715267292/.

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1:30pm-3pm Memory Book Workshop for Kids. It is fun to create a place to keep memories, and a memory book works well for this. A memory book can house photos, certificates, evaluation forms, newspaper clippings, and more. Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H program is offering a Memory Book Workshop for youth ages eight and older. 4-H members who create a memory book will be able to exhibit it at their local county fair. Participants should bring with them mementos from the past year (certificates, ribbons, photos, stories, stickers, programs, clippings) or other items they would like to use to start their memory book. They should also bring ½ yard of cotton fabric, shears that cut fabric and a hot glue gun with glue sticks, if they have one. Provided at the workshop will be a binder, cotton cover fabric (for those who don’t bring their own), paper, glue, scissors, and some embellishments. Agroforestry Resource Center, 6055 Route 23, Acra. Info: 518-828-3346 x100, ew387@cornell. edu, reg.cce.cornell.edu/memorybook_210. $10. 2pm-5pm Mah Jongg. Open to beginners and seasoned players alike. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-7811, phoenicialibrary.org. 3:30pm-4pm Free Step Class. A high energy class. Ongoing. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties. Info: 845-246-4317, saugertiespubliclibrary.org. 3:45pm-5:30pm After-School Crafts. Led by Chantal Van-Wierts, Thursdays, February 2, 9, 16 & 23, 3:45-5:30PM, clay, mixed media, mobiles and more. Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second Street, Athens. Info: 518-945-2136, info@athensculturalcenter.org, athensculturalcenter.org. 4pm Backgammon Club. Learn the game, pick up fancy moves, meet new people. Open to the public. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-7811, phoenicialibrary.org. 4pm Free Fitness Class. Drop in for a workout on Mondays at 4:30 pm & Thursdays at 4pm. Class will be an aerobic warm-up followed by a combination of band and body work. Instructed by Connie Scuitto. Connie is an RN and certified Reiki Master. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties. Info: 845-246-4317, saugertiespubliclibrary.org. 4:30pm-7pm CASA’s Open House. RSVP. Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children of Ulster County, 51 Maiden Lane, Kingston. Info: 845-339-7543, info@casaulster.org. 4:30pm-5:30pm Meditation Support Group. Meets every Thursday at Mirabai. Walk-ins welcome. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2100. $3 donation. 5pm La Dolce Lingua. Join native speaker Patrizia for free Italian language classes. This year’s class is geared towards beginners and advanced beginners For more advanced speakers who just want to practice conversation, Patrizia leads La Tavola Rotonda: Italian Conversation Club at 2 pm on Mondays. This class is free and open to all but registration is required. Please call the library to secure your spot. Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook. Info: 845-758-3241, redhooklibrary.org. 5:15pm Pilates Equipment Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com. 5:30pm-7pm Make Your Own Website. This 5-week class (2/23-3/23) will teach you how to build your own website using WordPress. Call to register. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-7811, phoenicialibrary.org. 6pm-7:30pm Vassar Concert: World War I Songs. Students from Vassar’s music department will present a short concert of songs representing a range of attitudes toward the war. Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-437-5370, info.vassar.edu/news/20162017/1701-27-art-of-devastation.html. 6pm-8pm Calling Forth Prosperity: a work-

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February 23, 2017

shop and ceremonial circle with shamanic healer Adam Kane. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2100. $20. 6pm-9pm Free Fly Tying Night at Anglers’ Den in Pawling. All experience levels welcome. Feel free just to come hang out to If you plan on attending, we recommended that you call the shop or email prior to give us a heads up so we can best accommodate you! Anglers’ Den, 11 West Main St, Pawling. Info: 845-855-5182, anglersden.net. 6pm-7pm Meditation Practice at Sky Lake Shambhala Retreat Center. Ongoing. Free and open to the public. Sky Lake Meditation Center, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. Info: 845-658-8556, skylake.shambhala.org. 6:15pm Pilates Equipment Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com. 6:30pm-8:30pm Thursday Japanese Free Movie Night: Tora San 4. LIVE ACTION, (寅さん４): Grand Scheme, 1970. Directed by Shun’ichi Kobayashi, starring Kiyoshi Atsumi & Chieko Baisho. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Shop, 232 Main St, New Paltz. Info: 845-255-8811, GKnoodles. com. 6:30pm Bard Theater and Performance Program Senior Project Festival. Experience an evening of performances created by the graduating seniors of Bard’s Theater and Performance Program. Celebrate the invention and talent of these young theater makers in this annual festival, the culmination of their four years of study. Free. Reservations required. Bard College/ Luma Theatre, Annandale-on-Hudson. Info: 845-7587900, fishercenter@bard.edu, fishercenter.bard. edu. 6:30pm Tournées French Film Festival: Two Days, One Night. Two Days, One Night (2014, Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne) brings up questions of job precarity and social solidarity. Discussion afterwards. Taylor Hall Room 203 at Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-437-5370, info.vassar.edu/news/ announcements/2016-2017/170201-tourneesfilm-festival.html. 6:30pm-8pm Reggae Yoga. This Vinyasa class uses reggae music to evoke the spirit of Jamaica to create an irie yoga time. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. Free, by donation. 6:30pm-8pm Free Steps of Meditation. Weekly classes. Learn the fundamentals for an effective meditation experience. Peace Village Retreat Center, 54 O’Hara Rd, Haines Falls. Info: 518-589-5000, peacevillage@bkwsu.org, bkwsu.org. 7pm Ulster County Civil War Round Table February Meeting. Guest Speaker Vernon Benjamin will host a presentation titled “The History of the Hudson River Valley: From The Civil War to Modern Times”. Based on the recently released concluding volume of Mr. Benjamin’s acclaimed history of the Hudson River Valley, spanning from the post-Civil War period, through the twentieth century, and into the present day. The presentation is free and the public is welcome to attend. 244 Fair St, Kingston. 7pm Live @ The Falcon Main Stage: Jeff Wilkinson & The Shutterdogs. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. Info: 845-236-7970, liveatthefalcon.com. 7pm-8:30pm Meeting of MECR (Middle East Crisis Response). A group of Hudson Valley residents joined together to promote peace and human rights in Palestine and the Middle East. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. Info: 845-876-7906, mideastcrisis.org. 7pm-8:30pm Fire on the Ridge: Shawangunk Ridge Biodiversity Partnership Lecture. Join Gabe Chapin and Hank Alicandri as they discuss the history and natural role of fire in the Shawangunk Mountains ecosystem. SUNY Ulster, Stone

7pm Winter Flight Nights. Enjoy 6 oz. Craft Beer Flights paired with Venison, Beef and Sausage Sliders. Enjoy at the Woodnotes Grille bar or cozied up next to a roaring fire on the deck or in the Great Room. $20 per pair! Woodnotes, Rt 28, Mt. Pleasant. Info: 845-688-2828, emersonresort.com. 7:30pm-9pm Weekly Thursday Nite EFT Healing Circle & Recovery Workshop. Bring your physical, emotional, & spiritual challenges and issues, and have them quickly, effectively resolved and healed in a safe supportive environment. Free, $5 donation welcome. All proceeds go directly to FOW. Ongoing. Family of Woodstock, 39 John St, Kingston. Info: 845-706-2183. 7:30pm Reading, Meditation & Discussion. Matagiri Sri Aurobindo Center, 1218 Wittenberg Rd, Mt. Tremper. Info: 845-679-8322, info@ matagiri.org. 8pm Live @ The Falcon Underground: Stand Up at The Underground. Comedy. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. Info: 845-236-7970, liveatthefalcon.com. 8pm John Doe. Club Helsinki, 405 Columbia Street, Hudson. Info: 5188284800, austin.helsinki@gmail.com, ticketfly.com/venue/25373-clubhelsinki/. $20, $25. 8:30pm Bluegrass Clubhouse. Featuring Brian Hollander,Tim Kapeluk, Geoff Harden, Fooch, & Eric Weissberg. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-3484.

Friday

2/24

7:45am-8:45am Low-Cost Dental Clinic. TARA now offers low-cost dental cleanings for those in need. This service is for previously spayed/ neutered dogs and cats only. TARA (The Animal Rights Alliance, Inc.), 60 Enterprise Place, Middletown, NY. Info: 845-343-1000, info@ tara-spayneuter.org, tara-spayneuter.org. 9:30am-11am Vinyasa Level I-II Yoga with Alison Sinatra. Ideal for students transitioning from beginner to intermediate. Asanas are explored with increasing detail and a slower, flowing sequence. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $18. 9:45am-10:45am Senior Chi Kung with Corinne Mol. Meditative, healing exercise consisting of 13 movements. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation. 10am Exhibit at Vassar. “The Joy in Detail: The Incised Paintings by Elayne Seaman, a Retrospective” shows 20 of Seaman’s paintings, inspired by the Hudson Valley. Show exhibits through 3/16. James Palmer Gallery at Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-437-5370, http://info.vassar.edu/news/ announcements/2016-2017/170223-joy-in-detail. html. 10am-11:30am Minnewaska Preserve: Fun Fridays- Explore the Peter’s Kill Area. Join Park Educator, Nick Martin, on the second and fourth Fridays in February to explore the footpaths of the Peter’s Kill Area of Minnewaska. Hikes may be up to a mile and a half long and will take place with or without snow. If there is snow, this is an opportunity to learn how to snowshoe in a beautiful setting. Snowshoes may be reserved and rented from the Park Preserve Office, located at the Peter’s Kill Area, for a discounted rate of $5 per person for this program. If there is insufficient snow cover, this program will be offered as a hike. Meet in the Peter’s Kill Area. Pre-registration requested. Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Gardiner. Info: 845-255-0752. 10:30am Pilates Equipment Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com. 11:30am-1:30pm Spring Soup Fridays. Homemade soups & salad offered. We will offer two different varieties of soup, with at least one vegetarian choice. New Paltz United Methodist Church, 1 Grove Street, New Paltz. Info: 845-4195063, sharon.jean.roth@gmail.com. 11:30am Gyrotonic Tower Class. Using natural body spinal movements to decompress and strengthen the spine. It emphasizes full mobility of the joints and lengthening of the fascia and skeletal system. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com. 12pm-2pm Men’s Group. 8 Sessions facilitated by Paul Lichtenberg. Please see website for details & to advance register: wellnessembodiedcenter. com/men%e2%80%99s-group.html. Education Annex of Wellness Embodied, 126 Main St, New Paltz. 12:05pm-1pm Senior Basic Pilates with Christine Anderson. A floor work course promoting improvementof balance, coordination, focus, awareness breathing, strength and flexibil-

ity. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation. 12:30pm-6pm Crystal Reading and Chakra Clearing Sessions with medicine woman Mary Vukovic. Every Friday at Mirabai. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-6792100. $30/25 minutes. 1pm-3:30pm New Bridge Group at Community Center. Free. New Paltz Community Center, 3 Veterans Dr, New Paltz. Info: 617-308-9993. 2pm-4pm Library Lab: Computer Help. The Highland Library will be offering individual appointments to meet with a librarian about all your computer/tech related questions! Highland Public Library, 30 Church St., Highland. Info: 691-2275 ext. 16, cstever@highlandlibrary.org, highlandlibrary.org/events. 4pm-6:30pm Dungeons & Dragons. Join your Dungeon Master Patrick to create and play characters for a Storm King’s Thunder campaign! Tivoli Free Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. Info: 845-757-3771, tivoliprograms@gmail.com, http://tivolilibrary.org. 4pm “Knit Wits” Knitting Club. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties. Info: 845-246-4317, saugertiespubliclibrary.org. 5pm-7:45pm Computer Fixer. Need helping setting up a new device? Does your battery life seem too short? Our Computer Fixer is here to answer technical questions. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-7811, phoenicialibrary.org. 5:30pm-7pm Restorative Yoga with Barbara Boris. Rejuvenating and supported postures that soothe the nervous system and alleviate tension. Lots of props and dim lights. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-6798700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $18. 6pm-7:30pm Meetings in Conscious Awareness. Embracing Joyous Life in Uncertain Times. We explore ourselves to discover what is intrinsically divine, a peaceful way of life, to become true expressions of nondual truth, to serve or help others find their way, or to deepen our love of truth. All levels of spiritual practice and faith welcome. 2/3-3/5, 6-7:30pm on Fridays & 1-2:30pm on Sundays. Ongoing meetings are for self-discovery and self-remembering, facilitated by life counselor and long-time practitioner, Anna Snow. Donations appreciated. Info: 845-687-8688. Free/donations welcome. Yoga Yoga Studio, 446 Main St, Rosendale. 6pm Kids Movie: Pete’s Dragon (2016). Follow the adventure of an orphaned boy and his best friend, who just happens to be a dragon. Snacks provided. Rated PG, 90 minutes. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-6887811, phoenicialibrary.org. 6:30pm Bard Theater and Performance Program Senior Project Festival. Experience an evening of performances created by the graduating seniors of Bard’s Theater and Performance Program. Celebrate the invention and talent of these young theater makers in this annual festival, the culmination of their four years of study. Free. Reservations required. Bard College/ Luma Theatre, Annandale-on-Hudson. Info: 845-7587900, fishercenter@bard.edu, fishercenter.bard. edu. 6:30pm-8pm Swing Workshop. Chester Freeman will provide 2 “Cool Swing Moves” workshops. Basic swing dance experienced assumed. Each lasts 45 minutes. 6:30 and 7:15pm. Poughkeepsie Tennis Club, 135 S. Hamilton St., Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-454-2571, hudsonvalleycommunitydances@gmail.com, hvcd.info. $15 per workshop or $20 for both. 6:45pm-8:30pm Children & Teen Ministries. Meets Fridays: 6:45-8:30pm. Class for adults also offered. Grace Bible Fellowship Church, Rt9 & Rt9G, Rhinebeck. Info: 845-876-6923, cdfcirone@aol.com. 7pm Movies That Matter Beacon: Thourght A Lens Darkly. With filmmaker Thomas Allen Harris. The first documentary to explore the role of photography in shaping the identity, aspirations, and social emergence of African Americans from slavery to the present, Through a Lens Darkly: Black Photographers and the Emergence of a People probes the recesses of American history through images that have been suppressed, forgotten, and lost. Free. First Presbyterian Church of Beacon, 50 Liberty St, Beacon. Info: 845-838-2415, moviesthatmatterbeacon.org. 7pm-9pm Live Music & Noodles with Phil Rose & Lou Papps. Delta & Chicago Style Blues, Country, Folk, Americana, PHIL ROSE-vocals & guitar, LOU PAPPS-bass, No Cover. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Shop, 232 Main St, New Paltz. Info: 845-255-8811, GKnoodles.com. 7pm Professor Louie & The Crowmatix. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. Info: 845-2367970, liveatthefalcon.com. 7pm Weekly Senior Citizen’s Bingo. Seniors 50 and older. Ongoing every Wednesday at 1:30pm & Friday at 7pm. 50/50 tickets available at 3 tickets/$2. Half-time complementary refreshments. Shawangunk Valley Senior Center, Southwyck Square, 70 Main St, Napanoch. Info: 845-647-3902. $1.

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8pm-10pm Whatever Happened to Bette Davis & Joan Crawford? Jaffe Cohen, co-creator the upcoming TV series Feud, will present the iconic 1962 horror film “Whatever Happened to Baby Jane.” Roost Studios and Art Gallery, 69 Main St, 2nd Fl, New Paltz. Info: 845-568-7540, Chirp@ roostcoop.org, roostcoop.org. $10 donation suggested. 8pm Buffy Sainte-Marie. Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker St, Bearsville. BearsvilleTheater.com. 8pm Live @ The Falcon Underground: Zonder Kennedy & The Scoville Junkies. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. Info: 845-236-7970, liveatthefalcon.com. 8pm-11:30pm Swing Dance. Dance to the internationally-acclaimed Gordon Webster Sextet! They are in demand around the world! No partner necessary. 845-454-2571. Poughkeepsie Tennis Club, 135 S. Hamilton St., Poughkeepsie. hvcd.info. $15 or $10 for full time students.

Saturday

2/25

8am Writing Group. This writing group will offer bi-weekly practice exercises to improve writing technique & the opportunity to share work-in-progress. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org. 8:30am-5pm Riverport Women’s Sailing Conference at Hudson River Maritime Museum. Women teaching women sailing techniques, navigation and boat maintenance. Organized by the Kingston Sailing Club. Limited enrollment. RSVP required. Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston. Info: 845-338-0071, hrmm.org. $65. 8:30am-9:30am Vinyasa Yoga with Laura Olson. A fast-paced vinyasa flow class that works up a nice sweat while keeping things light and fun. Great for kickstarting the weekend. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail. com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $18. 9am Saugerties’ Christian Meditation. Meets every Saturday, 9am. All welcome. No charge. Trinity Episcopal Church, Rt 9W, Saugerties. Info: 845 246-3285. 9am Pilates Equipment Group Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-6582239, ulsterpilates.com. 9:30am-11am Woodstock: Christian Centering Prayer and Meditation. On-going. Everyone welcome. St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church (the A-Frame), 2578 Rt 212, Woodstock. Info: 845 679-8800. 10am Exhibit at Vassar. “The Joy in Detail: The Incised Paintings by Elayne Seaman, a Retrospective” shows 20 of Seaman’s paintings, inspired by the Hudson Valley. Show exhibits through 3/16. James Palmer Gallery at Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-437-5370, http://info.vassar.edu/news/ announcements/2016-2017/170223-joy-in-detail. html. 10am-4pm Romance & Sports Book Sale. Romance, sports books on sale. Hard covers at 50 cents each, trade or oversized paperbacks at 25 cents, & standard paperbacks at 10 cents. Boardman Road Branch Library,– book store is at the back of the building. Friends of the Poughkeepsie Public Library District Used Book Store, 141 Boardman Rd, Poughkeepsie. Info: book_store@ poklib.org, facebook.com/PoughkeepsieLibraryBookstore/timeline. 10am JBA/JBNHS Winter Tree ID Walk at Burroughs Sanctuary. The first in a series of outings co-sponsored with the John Burroughs Association at the wonderful Burroughs Sanctuary. After two hours spent identifying trees by bark,structure, and bud on the improved trail system (rated as easy to moderate) participants can explore Slabsides and learm more about the interesting life of our famous namesake. Contact trip leader Tom O’Dowd (tkodowd@gmail.com or 914 213-7079) with any questions regarding the tree walk and meet Tom on Burroughs Drive. Follow the “Path through History” signs at the interesection of Floyd Ackert Road and Rt. 9W in West Park and turn west onto Floyd Ackert Road (at Global Palate restaurant) and continue for .8 mile, then left on Burroughs Drive for .3 mile. Info: info@jbnhs.org, www.jbnhs.org. 10am-12pm Saturday Social Circle. This group is for mamas looking to meet other mamas, babies and toddlers for activities, socialization and friendship. Whether you are pregnant, have a new baby or older kids, you are welcome to join. New Baby New Paltz, 264 Main St, New Paltz. Info: 845-255-0624, newbabynewpaltz@yahoo. com, newbabynewpaltz.com. 10am-11:30am Iyengar Yoga Level I with Barbara Boris. For students new to Iyengar, the basis of the method is taught in standing poses. Taught by Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor Barbara Boris. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $18.

10am-12pm Knitting Group. Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main St, Stone Ridge. Info: 845 687-7023, stoneridgelibrary.org/. 10am-9pm Candlewax Recycling Drop-off. Candlewax in any condition to be recycled. Ongoing. Pachamama Store (near food court), Hudson Valley Mall, Kingston. 10:30am-12pm Rekindling Joy: Three Elegant Tools. Poet and author Carol Bean will introduce us to the methods outlined in her book, The Tender Heart of Joy. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-7811, phoenicialibrary.org. 10:30am-11:30am Silent Vigil for Global Peace & Non-Violence. Sponsored by The Kingston Women in Black. Meet outside Cornell St PO. Cornell St PO, Kingston. Info: 845-399-2805. 11am-12:30pm Lunch & Learn: Early Detection of Alzheimer’s/Know the 10 signs. A special presentation and free lunch provided by the Alzheimer’s Association of the Hudson Valley. Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, 300 Wall St, Kingston. Info: 845-331-5300, t.martin@lgbtqcenter.org. 11am-12:30pm Martin Van Buren National Historic Site Snowshoeing Event. A sensorybased snow shoe hike. Participants must register in advance to participate, as a limited quantity of snowshoes are available. Martin Van Buren Historic Site, 1013 Old Post Rd, Kinderhook. lindenwaldsnowshoe.eventbrite.com. 11am-5pm Minnewaska Preserve/Sam’s Point: Drop-In Snowshoe Lessons at Sam’s Point Preserve. Every Saturday through March, weather permitting. It is designed for people who are beginners, interested in trying snowshoeing as a new winter activity. Each session will be run by a Sam’s Point employee who will provide instruction on how to properly wear and adjust the snowshoes, as well as work with you until you are ready to head out on your favorite trail with confidence. The lesson may last up to one hour. Snowshoes are available to rent for this program at a discounted rate of $5 per person at the Sam’s Point Visitor Center. Sam’s Point, Cragsmoor. Info: 845-255-0752. 11am-1pm Teen Gaming. 3 computers with League of Legends installed. Bring your own laptop. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org. 11am-4pm Winter Olana Tour. Friday-Sunday, first tour 11 am, last tour 3 pm. Olana, 5720 St Rt 9G, Hudson. olana.org. 12pm-3pm Tastings, Shopping and Sales. Offering samplings of Stonewall Kitchen salsa. Take a look at the large selection of Stonewall Kitchen products from gourmet spreads and jams to pancake and waffle mixes. Discounts from 30% to 50% off select items in The Men’s Shop and 30% off in Melina’s Boutique. The Emerson Resort and Spa, 5340 Route 28, Mt. Tremper. Info: 845-6882828, emersonresort.com. 12pm-1pm Free Yoga Pizza Party. Join Women’s Power Space and My Place Pizza for a rejuvenating yoga class and pizza. Families, beginners, and children welcome (mats will be provided). Donations appreciated. Ongoing. My Place Pizza, 322 Main St, Poughkeepsie. sarah@womenspowerspace.org. 12:30pm-6:30pm Tarot Readings with Stephanie. Every Saturday at Mirabai. Walk-ins welcome or call for appointment. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2100. $30 for $30/25 minute tarot reading. 12:45pm-1:30pm New Paltz Women in Black Vigil for Peace. Held in front of the Elting Library, corner of Main and North Front Streets. Vigil is in its 15th year of standing for peace and justice. New Paltz. 1pm-5pm Hudson Woods Winter Festival. Winter Festival with crafts and activities by Northern Grade. Food, drinks, activities, and goods from local farms and makers. Hudson Woods, 101 Ridgewood Road, Kerhonkson. hudsonwoodswinterfestival.splashthat.com/. 1pm-4pm Met Opera Live in HD: Dvořák’s Rusalka. Kristine Opolais stars in Dvo ák’s fairy-tale opera about the tragic water nymph Rusalka. Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington. Info: 413-5280100, info@mahaiwe.org, mahaiwe.org/Rusalka. $25 / $18 Students. 1pm The MET: Live In HD:Rusalka. Dvo ák’s fairy-tale opera about the tragic water nymph Rusalka. Sir Mark Elder conducts Mary Zimmerman’s new staging. Ticket holders are invited to a pre-opera talk by Leslie Gerber 30 minutes prior to curtain time in the theater. Bardavon, 35 Market St, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-473-2072, bardavon.org. $28, $20/12 & under. 1pm Sit and Knit. Bring a project or start a new one while sitting on the comfy couches in the Information Room window area. Meets every Saturday at 1 pm. All are welcome. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties. Info: 845-246-4317, saugertiespubliclibrary.org. 2pm-6pm Speak Up, Speak Out. Contact: Melanie Cronin. Water Street Market, New Paltz. Info: 845-430-8470, Hello@cronincontemporary.com. 2pm-7pm 20th Annual Chili Bowl Fiesta. Offer-

ing a colorful landscape of hand-crafted pottery to celebrate two decades of ceramics and community with food and music! SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge. Info: (845) 658-9133, info@wsworkshop.org, bit. ly/2ChiliBowl2017. $5 early admission: 2-4pm Free admission: 4-7pm. 2pm-3pm Minnewaska Preserve: Project FeederWatch at Sam’s Point. Become a Citizen Scientist and help learn more about the birds that visit the feeders at the Sam’s Point Visitor Center. This program is recommended for beginner and experienced bird watchers of all ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Pre-registration is recommended by calling Sam’s Point. Sam’s Point, Cragsmoor. Info: 845-647-7989. 2pm Free Meditation Instruction. Held in the Amitabha Shrine Room. 60-minute class requires no previous meditation experience. On-going. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-5906, jan@kagyu.org. 3pm-4:30pm From Memoir to Legacy Letters. Learn how to write a letter that will pass your values from the stories of your life on to the next generation. Taught by Beverly Sloan. Starr Library, 68 West Market St, Rhinebeck. Info: 845-876-4030, njackson@starrlibrary.org, starrlibrary.org. 3pm Hudson Valley Saturday Psychic Meetup. Admission is completely free, however there will be a fee for actual readings of only $1 per minute paid directly to the reader. Inquiring Minds Bookstore in Saugerties, 65 Partition Street, Saugerties. 4pm-6pm Volunteer Fair at the Hudson Area Library. The Hudson Area Library is holding a volunteer fair on February 25 from 4 – 6pm for all library lovers! Free. Hudson Area Library, 51 North 5th Street, Hudson. Info: 518-828-1792, brenda.shufelt@hudsonarealibrary.org, hudsonarealibrary.org/. 5pm-6pm Woodstock Library Forum: Contemplations of the Anthropic: A Lakota Perspective. Tiokasin Ghosthorse is a member of the Cheyenne River Lakota Nation of South Dakota. He has a long history with indigenous activism and advocacy. As a writer and performer his presentation will include one Native culture of the Lakota Nation. Expect to hear an update on the struggle of the Standing Rock pipeline. Tiokasin Ghosthorse is the founder, host and Executive Producer of First Voices Radio in New York City for the past two decades. As a master musician, Tiokasin performs worldwide and has been featured at Lincoln Center. Celebrating 3 decades of good talk! The Longest-Running Cultural and Public Affairs Forum in the Hudson Valley! Sponsored by the Friends of the Woodstock Library. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2213, flowforwardnow@gmail. com, woodstock.org/event/woodstock-libraryforum-contemplations-anthropic-lakota-perspective/.

February 23, 2017 7pm Johnny Winter All Star Band & Documentary Film Down & Dirty. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. Info: 845-236-7970, liveatthefalcon.com. 7:30pm-8:30pm HI, ARE YOU SINGLE? Bridge Street Theatre, 44 West Bridge Street, Catskill. Info: 518-943-3894, contact@bridgest.org, bridgest.org. $20 General Admission, $10 for Students 21 & under, http://single.brownpapertickets.com/. 8pm The Orchestra Now. Leonard Bernstein’s Candide. A semistaged concert performance of Bernstein’s famous opera, which is based on the immortal comic classic by Voltaire. Stephen Sondheim and Lillian Hellman contributed to Richard Wilbur’s libretto. Conducted by James Bagwell, with soloists from Bard’s Graduate Vocal Arts Program. Free for Bard students. Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson. Info: 845-758-7900. $25-35. 9pm Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams. Club Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson. Info: 5188284800, austin.helsinki@gmail.com, ticketfly.com/venue/25373-club-helsinki/.

Sunday

2/26

8:30am-9:30am Yoga Workout with Terry Fister. For those who want to get up and go on a Sunday morning. Combines traditional asanas with modern core exercises. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-6798700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. 8:30am-9:30am Free Daily Silent Sitting Meditation. On-going every Morning, seven days a week, 8:30-9:30am in the Amitabha Shrine Room. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-6795906, jan@kagyu.org. 10am Exhibit at Vassar. “The Joy in Detail: The Incised Paintings by Elayne Seaman, a Retrospective” shows 20 of Seaman’s paintings, inspired by the Hudson Valley. Show exhibits through 3/16. James Palmer Gallery at Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-437-5370, http://info.vassar.edu/news/ announcements/2016-2017/170223-joy-in-detail. html. 10am-2pm Sunday Brunch @ The Falcon Main Stage: Alexis P. Suter & The Ministers of Sound. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. Info: 845-236-7970, liveatthefalcon.com. 10am-2pm Warwick Indoor Winter Farmers Market. Meats, maple syrup, vegetables, prepared foods, baked goods, gluten free products, jams, jelly, dried spices, beef jerky, & spirits. Warwick Indoor Winter Farmers Market, 115 Liberty Corners Rd, Pine Island. Info: 845-258-4998.

6pm-8pm Donna Seaman: IDENTITY UNKNOWN: Rediscovering Seven American Women Artists. Oblong Books & Music, 6422 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck. Info: 845-876-0500, helen@oblongbooks.com, oblongbooks.com/ event/donna-seaman-identity-unknown. RSVP Requested.

10am-11:30am Iyengar Yoga Level II with Barbara Boris. For students who are wellpracticed in Iyengar Level I. Taught by Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor Barbara Boris. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail. com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $18.

6:30pm Laura Ludwig presents Poetry and Performance Art. Join local author Laura Ludwig as she hosts an eclectic group of poets and performers for a night of rousing and inspirational entertainment. Inquiring Minds Bookstore in Saugerties, 65 Partition Street, Saugerties. Info: 845-246-5155.

10:30am-12pm Japanese Calligraphy Workshop with Midori Shinye. Fee: $20, $15 for MHJCA members, reservation required by Friday 12 noon. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Shop, 232 Main St, New Paltz. Info: 845-255-8811, GKnoodles. com. $20.

6:30pm Bard Theater and Performance Program Senior Project Festival. Experience an evening of performances created by the graduating seniors of Bard’s Theater and Performance Program. Celebrate the invention and talent of these young theater makers in this annual festival, the culmination of their four years of study. Free. Reservations required. Bard College/ Luma Theatre, Annandale-on-Hudson. Info: 845-7587900, fishercenter@bard.edu, fishercenter.bard. edu. 7pm-9pm Three Acts: Greg Gondek, Larry Locust & Austin Bonk. The Pivot Ground Cafe & Work Space will be hosting three up-andcoming songwriters from the Hudson Valley as part of their monthly series. The Pivot Ground Cafe & Work Space, 63 Broadway, Kingston. Info: (845)399-2491, kidbusy@gmail.com, facebook. com/events/360041467722564/. Suggested Donation.

10:30am-12:30pm Minnewaska Preserve: Berry Pickers’ History Hike & Movie at Sam’s Point. Bring a lunch to while you warm up in the Visitor Center and watch a 27 minute documentary that presents stories from some Berry Pickers themselves. Snowshoes are available for rent at the Sam’s Point Visitor Center at the rate of $5 per person for the program. Early arrival is requested for snowshoe rental. If there is insufficient snow cover, this program will be offered as a hike. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Pre-registration is required by calling Sam’s Point. . Sam’s Point, Cragsmoor. Info: 845-647-7989. 10:30am-12:30pm Meditation Practice at Sky Lake Shambhala Retreat Center. Sitting and walking meditation with short teaching and discussion from Pema Chodron books or video. Free and open to the public. Ongoing. Sky Lake Meditation Center, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. Info: 845-658-8556, skylake.shambhala.org.

7pm-9pm Live Music & Noodles with The Teri Roiger Trio. Sweet Jazz Night with Teri, TERI ROIGER- vocals, JOHN MENEGON-bass, MARK DUZIUBA-guitar, No Cover. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Shop, 232 Main St, New Paltz. Info: 845-2558811, GKnoodles.com.

11am-12pm Conversations over Coffee. An open forum for discussions and opinions of topics relevant to the world around us. The Crafted Kup, 44 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-2426546, cocpoughkeepsie@gmail.com, facebook. com/ConversationsOverCoffee/.

7pm Live @ The Falcon Underground: Robt Sarazin Blake. Neo Roots. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. Info: 845-236-7970, liveatthefalcon.com.

12pm-3pm Re-Awakening and Evolving with ~ Reverend Goddess Charmaine. Online..Join from anywhere in the world! Link to read more and register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ re-awakening-and-evolving-tickets-31883868509 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/re-awakeningand-evolving-tickets-31883868509 Expand your Spiritual Abilities, Your Feminine Knowing,Your Sacred Womanhood. $55 per woman! Tools needed for event: Notebook, pen or pencil, 3 white votive candles, matches, 2 bottles of spring water, 1 small bowl, 1 clear glass, 1 crystal, sage and any essential oil that you love, a large scarf

7pm-8:30pm New Moon Sacred Sound Ceremony with Special Guest Medicine Woman Jill Pettijohn, Lea Garnier & Beth Ylvisaker. Using sacred sound tools and song, our ceremonies help us find our way back to Oneness with an open heart. Sage Academy of Sound Energy, 6 Deming Street, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-5650, sagehealingcenter@gmail.com, www.sageacademyofsoundenergy.com. $20 exchange.

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premier listings Contact Donna at calendar@ulsterpublishing.com to be included R e - Awa ke n i n g a n d E vo l ving with ~ Reverend Goddess Charmaine(2/26,12-3pm). Expand your Spiritual Abilities, Your Feminine Knowing,Your Sacred Womanhood. $55 per woman! Tools needed for event: Notebook, pen or pencil, 3 white votive candles, matches, 2 bottles of spring water, 1 small bowl, 1 clear glass, 1 crystal, sage and any essential oil that you love, a large scarf any color, 8 oz’s olive oil and one picture of yourself. Ladies, please wear a sarong or sundress for movement and rituals. Questions: reverendgoddess@gmail. com. Online..Join from anywhere in the world! Link to read more and register: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/re-awakening-and-evolvingtickets-31883868509 https://www. eventbrite.com/e/re-awakening-andevolving-tickets-31883868509. New Kids Yoga Class. To meet on Fridays and Sundays, Starting March 3rd Woodstock Yoga Center is offering a new Rainbow Kids Yoga classes beginning on Friday, March 3rd. The classes, led by certified Rainbow Kids Yoga instructor Scrap Wrenn, aim to improve children’s strength and flexibility while increasing self-confidence and emotional resilience. Each class nourishes creativity by offering a new sequence of group exercises that warm up the body, and allow kids to connect to one another, settle down into focus and develop an inner life that balances body and mind. Classes will run every

Friday, March 3rd thru 31st. Ages 4-6 will meet from 12:30-1:15 pm, and ages 7-10 will meet from 4:00-4:45 pm. There will also be a Sunday class for ages 6-10, meeting twice a month from 12:45-1:30 pm, starting March 5th. Classes are $10 to drop-in, or $40 for a 5-class series. Please note that the Woodstock Elementary School bus will drop kids off at directly at Woodstock Yoga Center with a note from parents. Please contact the studio for more information. Info: Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming Street, Woodstock, (845) 679-8700, www.woodstockyogacenter.com. Kingston Stockade FC to Hold Open Tryouts on Weekend of March 4-5. Interested Players Must Register Online. On Saturday, March 4 (9am2pm) and Sunday, March 5 (9am-2pm) at Dietz Stadium, Stockade will hold open tryouts for all local players whom believe they’re capable of playing semi-pro soccer.Players interested in trying out for a spot on the team MUST REGISTER at stockadefc.com/tryouts before showing up. Players that don’t pre-register will not be allowed to take the pitch.Tryouts are open to fans and media too -- free of charge, no tickets required -- and Stockade merchandise will be on sale as well. Being At Your Best When Your Kids Are At Their Worst The Simplicity Parenting Approach to Emotional Self-Regulation (3/16, 6:30pm). Learn how to stay engaged on the

any color, 8 oz’s olive oil and one picture of yourself. Ladies, please wear a sarong or sundress for movement and rituals. Questions: reverendgoddess@gmail.com. 12pm Bard Theater and Performance Program Senior Project Festival. Experience an evening of performances created by the graduating seniors of Bard’s Theater and Performance Program. Celebrate the invention and talent of these young theater makers in this annual festival, the culmination of their four years of study. Free. Reservations required. Bard College/ Luma Theatre, Annandale-on-Hudson. Info: 845-758-7900, fishercenter@bard.edu, fishercenter.bard.edu. 12pm-4pm Drawing and Painting Workshops for Teens/Pre-teens. Free drawing and painting workshops for ages 10-19, all materials are supplied. Instructor: Robert Lahm. Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second Street, Athens. Info: 518-945-2136, info@athensculturalcenter.org, www.athensculturalcenter.org. 12pm-3pm Tastings, Shopping and Sales. Offering samplings of Stonewall Kitchen salsa. Take a look at the large selection of Stonewall Kitchen products from gourmet spreads and jams to pancake and waffle mixes. Discounts from 30% to 50% off select items in The Men’s Shop and 30% off in Melina’s Boutique. The Emerson Resort and Spa, 5340 Route 28, Mt. Tremper. Info: 845-6882828, emersonresort.com. 12:30pm-6pm Psychic Readings and Voyager Tarot Readings with Sarvananda Bluestone. Walk-ins welcome or call for appointment. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2100. $30/half hour. 1pm-4pm Urban Zen Integrative Self-Care. 3-Session Master Class Series for Therapists and Healthcare Professionals, facilitated by MaryBeth Charno, RN, MSN, APRN-C. Jan 22nd, Feb 26th, & March 26th. For details & to advance register:wellnessembodiedcenter.com/urban-zen. html. Education Annex of Wellness Embodied, 126 Main St, New Paltz. 1pm Gilded Age Tea & Talk Series: Domestic Service in the Gilded Age. Vanderbilt Mansion Curator, Frank Futral, will discuss the organization of labor in the Vanderbilt household in Hyde Park. Guests enjoy scones, tea sandwiches and the site’s unique and delicious tea, blended by renowned tea purveyors, Harney & Sons, while listening to a brief talk. on a Gilded Age history theme, delivered by staff and guest presenters. Reservations are required. Staatsburgh State Historic Site / Mills Mansion, Old Post Rd, Staatsburg. Info: 845-889-8851, staatsburghshs@parks.ny.gov. $30. 1pm-2pm Silent Peace Vigil by Woodstock Women in Black. Village Green, Tinker St, Woodstock. Info: 845 679-7148, rizka@hvc. rr.com. 1pm-3pm Pallet Puppet Theatre offers Spanish Puppet Lesson. Ongoing on Sundays, 1-3pm. Materials for kids provided. The Green Palette,Medusa Antique Center Building, 215 Main St, New Paltz. 1:30pm-3:30pm Elting Library Scrabble Club. Ages 18 & up please. All levels of play welcome. Scrabbles sets provided. Meets in the Study

often frustrating and unpredictable “family dance floor” while at the same time watching from the calm and loving “parental balcony.” Led by Kim John Payne , author of #1 Best Seller Simplicity Parenting©. Using the Extraordinary Power of Less To Raise Calmer, Happier and More Secure Kids.Advance sales by March 10th $15, $20/door. Call 845-255-0033. Mountain Laurel Waldorf School, 16 South Chestnut Street, New Paltz. Register Now! Pilates Open Level Mat Class. Led by Martina Enschede, master Pilates instructor. On-going classes Monday & Wednesdays, 2pm. $15, $150/10 class card , reduced rate for srs - $130/10 class card. Euphoria Yoga, 99 Tinker Street, Woodstock. Info: 845-678-6766 or Euphoriayoga. org. Applications Being Accepted! Adult & Youth Leadership & Mentorship Program. The Chamber Foundation, Inc.—the nonprofit fundraising arm of the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce—is now accepting applications for its adult and youth leadership and mentorship programming as part of its ongoing mission to build and strengthen personal and business capacity, develop leadership skills, and foster a commitment to community service.To apply for any of the programs available or for more information, visit chamberfdn.org. Deadline to apply for either mentees or mentors is 3/1.

Room. Elting Memorial Library, 93 Main Street, New Paltz. Info: 845-255-5030 ext. 2, eltinglibrary.org. 2pm The Orchestra Now. Leonard Bernstein’s Candide. A semistaged concert performance of Bernstein’s famous opera, which is based on the immortal comic classic by Voltaire. Stephen Sondheim and Lillian Hellman contributed to Richard Wilbur’s libretto. Conducted by James Bagwell, with soloists from Bard’s Graduate Vocal Arts Program. Free for Bard students. Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson. Info: 845-758-7900. $25-35. 2pm-3:30pm Akashic Records Revealed with June Brought. Akashic Record is the recording of one’s soul imprint since inception. By accessing this field of energy, June can help you shift patterns. Sage Academy of Sound Energy, 6 Deming Street, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-5650, sagehealingcenter@gmail.com, www.sageacademyofsoundenergy.com. $20 exchange. 2pm-4pm Last Sunday Family Day. Presented by the museum’s educator Zachary Bowman. Exhibition inspired hands-on activities for children and their families. Dorsky Museum of Art at SUNY New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz. Info: 845-257-3844, sdma@newpaltz.edu, www. newpaltz.edu/dorskymuseum. Admission: $5 suggested donation. 3pm Mid-Hudson Classical Guitar Society: Music of Russia. Members of the Society will perform works from Russia. Morton Memorial Library & Community House, 82 Kelly St, Rhinecliff. Info: 845-876-2903, midhudsoncgs@gmail. com, mhcgs.blogspot.com. $10. 3pm Great American Songbook Singalong. Featuring the songs of the sons of three cantors: Harold Arlen (“Somewhere Over the Rainbow”); Irving Berlin (“Blue Skies”) and Kurt Weill (“Mack the Knife”). Donation of $10 or $5 goes to support the Congregation’s Caring Community. Lyric sheets will be available. Congregation Emanuel, 243 Albany Ave, Kingston. Info: 845-309-3041, rcohen4@hvc.rr.com. $10, $5. 3pm National Theatre: Amadeus. Peter Shaffer’s iconic play had its premiere at the National Theatre in 1979, winning multiple Olivier and Tony awards before being adapted into an Academy Award-winning film. Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St, Rosendale. Info: 845-6588989, info@rosendaletheatre.org, rosendaletheatre.org. $12. 3pm-5pm LGBTQ Task Force to Undo Mass Incarceration and Institutional Racism. Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, 300 Wall St, Kingston. Info: 845-797-7691. 3pm Woodstock Ultimate Disc. Ongoing games -Sundays at 3pm. A free, casual, co-ed pickup game. Athletic Fields, 98 Comeau Dr, Woodstock. WoodstockUltimate.org. 4pm-6pm Woodstock Community Drum Circle. Sponsored by Birds of a Feather and Timekeeper Drums. Broadcast on Woodstock 104 at 8pm. All drummers, dancers are welcome. Meets every Sunday, 4-6pm. Admission is free, donations appreciated. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

Sign Up Now: Philadelphia Flower Show Bus Trip HOLLAND-Flowering the World. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s (CCEUC) Master Gardeners for their annual bus trip to the biggest and best flower show in the East on Tuesday, March 14. Buses will load at 5:45am and leave from the MAC Fitness parking lot located in the Kingston Plaza at 6am, and will return at approximately 9:30pm. The New Paltz bus will load at 6:15am at the NYS Thruway Park and Ride located at Exit 18 in New Paltz. Complete registration forms with payment must be postmarked no later than Monday, March 6 and can also be dropped off at the CCEUC Education Center. To register, send in the printable flyer and registration form available at http://tinyurl. com/2017-Philly. $80. Marathon Married Couples, Step UP. The Office for the Aging is looking for couples who will be married 70 years or more at any point in 2017, to be honored at our Celebration of Aging on May 22. You may also know that you can find out more by getting in touch with outreach coordinator Brian Jones at bjones@dutchessny.gov and/ or (845) 486-2555. If the couple you know would like to go but isn’t sure they can make it in May, reserve space for them now and they can decide later if they’d like to go. We haven’t yet opened up ticket sales for the event, if you were wondering. Also searching for long-married couples, Catholic couples in this case, is the Archdiocese of New York. If you know any such couples in the Archdiocese married 65 years or more, you can contact Izabella Nagle at (646) 794-3190 or izabella.nagle@ archny.org. Their deadline is Jan. 20, 2017.

5pm-6:30pm Restorative Yoga with Kate Hagerman. A gentle, supportive practice designed to bring stillness to the body and mind. A perfect way to wrap up the weekend. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail. com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $18. 6pm-7:30pm Free Community Dinner. Come in from the cold and enjoy a bowl of hearty soup with your neighbors! This free dinner is offered as a service to the community by Boy Scout Troop 163. Olive Free Library, 4033 Rte. 28A, West Shokan. Info: 845-657-2482, programs@olivefreelibrary. org, olivefreelibrary.org. 7pm-9pm Cinephillia: Deep Cuts Queer Cinema for Film Lovers. Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, 300 Wall St, Kingston. Info: 845-331-5300, info@lgbtqcenter.org, lgbtqcenter.org. 7pm Roland Vazquez Quintet. Jazz. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. Info: 845-236-7970, liveatthefalcon.com. 8pm Boogie On The Bayou: Mardi Gras Celebration. With Marcia Ball & The Subdudes. Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker St, Bearsville. Info: 845-679-4406, BearsvilleTheater.com.

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8am-5pm Low-Cost Spay Neuter. Cats $70. Dogs $120 & up. All surgeries include rabies vaccine. By appointment only. 845-343-1000. tara-spayneuter.org. Multiple locations. Info: 845-343-1000, info@tara-spayneuter.org, taraspayneuter.org. 8:30am-9:30am Free Daily Silent Sitting Meditation. On-going every Morning, seven days a week, 8:30-9:30am in the Amitabha Shrine Room. For info contact Jan Tarlin, 845-6795906. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. 9am-9:50am Senior Fit Dance for Seniors with Adah Frank. Dance and movement for strength and flexibility. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Bring a mat. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation. 9:30am Settled and Serving in Place (Kingston Chapter). A social self-help group for seniors who want to remain in their homes and community. Olympic Diner, Washington Ave, Kingston. Info: 845-399-2805, ssipkingston.org. 10am Exhibit at Vassar. “The Joy in Detail: The Incised Paintings by Elayne Seaman, a Retrospective” shows 20 of Seaman’s paintings, inspired by the Hudson Valley. Show exhibits through 3/16. James Palmer Gallery at Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-437-5370, http://info.vassar.edu/news/ announcements/2016-2017/170223-joy-in-detail. html. 10am-11:30am Iyengar Yoga Level I with Barbara Boris. For students new to Iyengar, the basis of the method is taught in standing

Call for Entries Woodstock- New Paltz Art & Crafts Fairs 36th Anniversary Year. Memorial Day Weekend, May 27, 28, & 29, 2017 Labor Day Weekend, September 2, 3, & 4, 2107 Ulster County Fairgrounds, New Paltz, NY Application Deadline January 15, 2017 Applicants can apply directly online at www.quailhollow.com. No jury fee required. Quail Hollow Events,PO Box 825 Woodstock, NY 12498 Info: scottr@quailhollow.com or 845 246-3414. Ongoing Open Call. Athens Laundry is seeking projects in art, writing and design for the arts and literary publication by Friends of D. R. Evarts Library in Athens. Print and Electronic editions • Visit athenslaundry.tumblr. com for more info • Email friends@ drevartslibrary.org today . Washbourne House Shelter Seeks Volunteers! Info: volunteers@familyofwoodstockinc.org or 845-3317080x157. Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Stationary Clinic for Dogs. Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. $95 and up; includes spay/neuter, rabies vaccine, and cone collar. All surgeries performed by appointment only; Also, Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Mobile Clinic for Cats( call for location and dates). $70 per cat includes spay/ neuter, rabies vaccine, ear cleaning, nail trim. All surgeries performed by appointment only; & Low-cost vaccine & dental Clinics available. The Animal Rights Alliance (T.A.R.A.), 60 Enterprise Pl, Middletown. Info: 845-3431000, tara-spayneuter.org.

poses. Taught by Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor Barbara Boris. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $18. 10am-12pm Senior Drama with Edith LeFever. Comets of Woodstock focuses on improvisation, acting exercises, monologues & scenes. Interested seniors are welcome to sit in. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation. 12:15pm Rhinebeck Rotary Club Meeting. Beekman Arms, 6387 Mill St, Rhinebeck. Info: 914 244-0333. 12:30pm-6pm Crystal Readings and Chakra Clearing Sessions with medicine woman Mary Vukovic. Astrology Readings also available by appointment. Walk-ins welcome or call for appointment. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2100. $30/25 minutes. 1pm-2pm Needlework Group. Knitters, crocheters, rug hookers & stitchers of all types and beginners welcome. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org. 2pm-4pm Senior Painting. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation. 3pm-5pm Math Help. Get those pencils sharpened! Phyllis Rosato is here to answer all of your math questions, from kindergarten to calculus. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-7811, phoenicialibrary.org. 3:30pm-4:30pm Amateur Guitar Jam. Join this casual gathering of acoustic musicians. Bring your own guitar. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org. 4pm-5:30pm GIRLS INC at Family of New Paltz. Girls ages 13-15 learn how to make Zines. Free. Family of New Paltz, 51 N Chestnut St, New Paltz. Info: 845-255-7957, girlsinc.org. 4pm-5pm Muay Thai for Kids. For ages 5 to 13. Children learn the basics of the art of the eight limbs with our knowledgeable instructors. Build confidence and personal strength. Free ongoing class. Stockade, 302 Wall St, Kingston. stockademuaythai.com. 4:15pm-5:30pm Healthy Back Class w/ Anne Olin. Build strength and increase flexibility and range of motion with attention to your special needs. Class is on-going and meets on Mondays, 4:15-5:30pm. 28 West Gym, Maverick Rd & Rt 28, Glenford. $12/class. 5:30pm-7:30pm Esopus Business Alliance Meeting - Mini Mixer. Join them for some great networking plus an entertaining and enlightening presentation by guest speaker Paul O’Neill. Aside from his current position as Ulster County Commissioner of Jurors, Paul ran a popular and successful lecture series “Kingston’s Buried Treasures”. The multi-media presentation will be on local attorney and Civil War hero George

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H. Sharpe and his significant post war contributions to our nation. Networking & Complimentary Refreshments 5:30 to 6:30pm. Guest Speaker 6:30 to 7:30pm Registration is mandatory. Reformed Church of Port Ewen, Salem Road, Port Ewen. Info: 845-384-1650, esopusalliance@ gmail.com. 5:30pm-6:40pm Trauma Sensitive Yoga. 6-Session Group facilitated by Monique A. Dauphin, LMHC. Please see website for details & to advance register: wellnessembodiedcenter.com/ trauma-sensitive-yoga.html. Education Annex of Wellness Embodied, 126 Main St, New Paltz. 6pm-9pm Monday Night Games & Noodles. A night of friendly gaming with a group of board gamers. Organizer: Sapana Panday. GomenKudasai Noodle Shop, 232 Main St, New Paltz. Info: 845-255-8811, GKnoodles.com. 6pm-8pm Meeting of ENJAN (End The New Jim Crow Action Network). A Hudson Valley network dedicated to fighting racist policies of racial profiling, police brutality, and mass incarceration (the “New Jim Crow”). New Progressive Baptist Church, 8 Hone St, Kingston. Info: 845-475-8781, enjan.org. 6pm-7pm Meditation/Satsang. Each week will begin with 15 min of silent meditation and end with chanting. The rest is up to the leader. Check Facebook for more info. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. Free, by donation. 6:30pm-8:30pm Model Mondays; Life Drawing at Roost Studios & Art Gallery. Every Monday! Bring your own supplies. We provide the model, a facilitator. Music and great lighting in a beautiful space! Free donations welcome. Roost Studios and Art Gallery, 69 Main St, 2nd Fl, New Paltz. Info: 845-568-7540, Chirp@roostcoop.org, roostcoop.org. 7pm Public Hearing: Hoyt House/Norrie Park Railroad Bridge Closing in Staatsburg. Topic: closing of the historic railroad bridge leading into Norrie Park. Elected public officials, NYS Parks representatives, & folks from Staatsburg and the surrounding towns. Staatsburg Library, 70 Old Post Rd, Staatsburg. staatsburglibrary.org.

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7:30am-8:30am Free Weekly Community Meditation. All are welcome for silent sitting and walking meditation. For optional beginner instruction, please arrive at 7:20. Drop-in attendance welcome. Cushions, back-jacks, and chairs available. Donations welcome. Education Annex of Wellness Embodied, 126 Main St, New Paltz. wellnessembodiedcenter.com/communitymeditation. 7:45am-9:30am Pattern For Progress Breakfast. Pattern for Progress will host the elected leaders of four mid-Hudson counties for an enlightening panel discussion moderated by Pattern President and CEO Jonathan Drapkin and Stuart Shinske, Pattern’s Senior Vice President for Strategic Planning and Engagement. This year, Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro, Orange County Executive Steven Neuhaus, Sullivan County Legislative Chairman Luis Alvarez, and Ulster County Executive Michael Hein, will once again meet to discuss the key issues facing the Hudson Valley. Audience members will have an opportunity to pose questions to the county leaders. Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center, 40 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-565-4900, rdegroat@pfprogress.org, PatternforProgress.org. 9am-10am Senior Dance with Inyo Charbonneau. The emphasis is on fun while benefiting from strengthening and aerobic exercise and celebrating life. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation. 9:30am-11am Level I Yoga with Jory Serota. Taught in the Iyengar style. The basis of the method is taught in standing poses and other fundamental postures. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $18. 9:30am Serving and Staying in Place - SSIP/ New Paltz. Regular Tuesday social breakfast meeting for seniors who want to remain in their own home and community. Plaza Diner, New Paltz Plaza, New Paltz. Info: 845 255-0609. 9:30am The Saugerties Seniors Meeting. Settled and Serving in Place (SSIP)is a social selfhelp group for seniors who want to remain in their homes and community. Village Diner, Main St, Saugerties. Info: 845 255-0609. 9:30am Gyrotonic Tower Class. Using natural body spinal movements to decompress and strengthen the spine. It emphasizes full mobility of the joints and lengthening of the fascia and skeletal system. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com. 10am Exhibit at Vassar. “The Joy in Detail: The Incised Paintings by Elayne Seaman, a Retrospective” shows 20 of Seaman’s paintings, inspired by the Hudson Valley. Show exhibits

through 3/16. James Palmer Gallery at Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-437-5370, http://info.vassar.edu/news/ announcements/2016-2017/170223-joy-in-detail. html. 10am-3:30pm Minnewaska Preserve: Tuesday Trek- High Peter’s Kill and Awosting Falls Loop Snowshoe. Join Park Educator, Nick Martin, for an adventurous five mile snowshoe hike along the High Peter’s Kill Footpath and the Awosting Falls Carriage Road. Participants must wear appropriate winter footwear and bring plenty of food and water for the day. Snowshoes may be reserved and rented from the Park Preserve Office, located at the Peter’s Kill Area, for a discounted rate of $5 per person for this program. If there is insufficient snow cover, this program will be offered as a hike. Meet in the Peter’s Kill Area. Pre-registration is required. Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Gardiner. Info: 845-255-0752. 10am-4pm Romance & Sports Book Sale. Romance, sports books on sale. Hard covers at 50 cents each, trade or oversized paperbacks at 25 cents, & standard paperbacks at 10 cents. Boardman Road Branch Library,– book store is at the back of the building. Friends of the Poughkeepsie Public Library District Used Book Store, 141 Boardman Rd, Poughkeepsie. Info: book_store@ poklib.org, facebook.com/PoughkeepsieLibraryBookstore/timeline. 10am The Country Scrappers & Stampers Meeting. Come for the whole day or drop by for an hour or two. New members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Ongoing. Walker Valley Schoolhouse, 1 Marl Rd, Walker Valley. Info: 845 744-3055. 10:30am-11:30am Together Tuesdays. Janice leads this story, craft, and play hour for kids birth through preschool. Come join the friendly gang of local parents. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-7811, phoenicialibrary. org. 10:30am Pilates Equipment Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com. 1pm-2pm Esopus Artist Group. Join this ongoing session of art making. Bring your own supplies. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org. 3pm-6pm Weekly Community Acupuncture with Kristin Misik. For details and to schedule appointments: wellnessembodiedcenter. com/accupuncture.html. Held in the Education Annex. Education Annex of Wellness Embodied, 126 Main St, New Paltz. wellnessembodiedcenter. com. 4pm-5pm Youth Hang-Time. Ages 9-13 Event includes crafts, outdoor games, book discussions, movies, wii and informal hangouts. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail. com, esopuslibrary.org. 5pm-7pm Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper. The meal provides a traditional “Fat Tuesday” start to the Lenten Season and includes sausage and applesauce as well as pancakes. The entire community is invited to attend. It is always a good meal and lots of fun watching the local clergy flipping pancakes! Lent begins at St. Andrew’s with Ash Wednesday services led by The Reverend Robin L. James on March 1 at 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. All services will include the Imposition of Ashes for those who wish. As in other years, the collection on Ash Wednesday will also be for Family of New Paltz. Supper is free, although we gratefully accept donations. St. Andrew’s will, as always, contribute proceeds after expenses to Family of New Paltz, a local emergency-services agency and walk-in crisis center. Info: 845-2555098. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 163 Main St, New Paltz. 6pm Meeting of The Kingston Planning Board. RE: 300 Flatbush Avenue Public Hearing. This notice is sent pursuant to Section 94 of the Open Meeting Law. Such meeting is open to the public. Please advise the Kingston Planning Office, twenty-four hours in advance, should special accommodations be required. Kingston City Hall, 420 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-334-3955. 6pm-8pm Small Ruminants for Beginners Classes. We will go over the basics of town regulations; housing, feeding, and watering needs; best practices; animal health and management; weather and predator concerns; biosecurity and parasite control; marketing your products; and fencing needs. Walk-ins are welcome but space is limited—register ahead to reserve your seat. Children 12 and under are free to attend with an adult. CCEUC Education Center, 232 Plaza Rd, Kingston. Info: 845-340-3990 x311, cad266@ cornell.edu, tinyurl.com/Goats-Sheep2017. $20. 6pm-8:59pm Equine Nutrition and Making homemade Horse Treats. Extension Education Center, 479 Rt. 66, Hudson. Info: 518-8283346, Columbiagreene@cornell.edu, ccecolumbiagreene.org. 6pm-7pm Vinyasa Community Class with Selena Reynolds. An informative community class open to all levels. Reduced-price. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.

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com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $8. 6pm-7pm Weekly Sitting Meditation w/ Walking Meditation. Instruction available. On-going Tues, 6-7pm. Free & open to the public. Sky Lake Meditation Center, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. Info: 845-658-8556, skylake.shambhala.org. 6:30pm-7pm The Body’s Inner Wisdom. Part of the Complimentary Half-Hour to Health series led by Dr. David Lester and held at Lester Chiropractic, 3 Paradies Lane, New Paltz. Lester Chiropractic, 3 Paradies Ln, New Paltz. Info: 845-2553300, Lester.chiropractic@gmail.com. 7pm-10pm Woodnote’s Open Mic Nite. Hosted by Ben Rounds. No cover. The Emerson Resort and Spa, 5340 Route 28, Mt. Tremper. Info: 845-688-2828, emersonresort.com. 7pm-9pm Open Mic. On-going. Free admission. Inquiring Minds Bookstore in Saugerties, 65 Partition Street, Saugerties. Info: 845-6795906, jan@kagyu.org. 7pm-8:30pm Weekly Opportunity Workshop. Learn how to help the environment, raise funds for non-profit organizations, and save money over time! Ongoing. Free to attend. Novella’s, 2 Terwilliger Ln (across from Super 8), New Paltz. 7:15pm Daughters of the Dust. This is the 25th anniversary restoration of a 1991 independent film written, directed, and produced by Julie Dash; the first feature film directed by an AfricanAmerican woman distributed theatrically in the U.S. Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St, Rosendale. Info: 845-658-8989, info@rosendaletheatre.org, rosendaletheatre.org. $7/$5 members. 7:30pm What’s a GMO? Led by Maire Ullrich, Orange County resident and Agriculture Program Leader at Cornell Cooperative Extension. Learn the basics of the science that goes into genetically modified foods, also known as transgenic goods, and how they differ from traditional breeding programs. Discuss foods that can be genetically modified with high rates of applications. This will help participants who may be interested in avoiding GMO crops to be smart shoppers. The goal of this non-biased program is to help consumers gain resources on how to continue their personal education and/or advocate for themselves. Cornwall Presbyterian Fellowship Hall, 222 Hudson St, Cornwall-On-Hudson. Info: 845-534-5506, hhnm.org. 8pm-9:30pm Marka Young and Alex Peh. Ms. Young, violin and Mr. Peh, piano, perform works by Mozart, Franck and Debussy. Julien J. Studley Theatre, SUNY New Paltz, New Paltz. Info: 845-257-2700, newpaltz.edu/music. $8 general, $6 senior (62+), SUNY New Paltz faculty/staff, $3 student at the door.

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9am-10am Senior Kripalu Yoga with Susan Blacker. A gentle yoga class with each student encouraged to move and stretch at his or her own pace. Includes warmups, poses for strength and balance and breath work for relaxation. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation. 9:30am-11am Vinyasa Yoga with Dr. Tammi Price. Experience a flow between postures connecting breath with each movement. The Living Seed Yoga & Holistic Health Center, 521 Main St. (rt. 299), New Paltz. Info: 845-255-8212, contact@thelivingseed.com, thelivingseed.com. $15. 9:30am-11am Vinyasa Level I-II Yoga with Alison Sinatra. Ideal for students transitioning from beginner to intermediate. Asanas are explored with increasing detail and a slower flowing sequence. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $18. 9:30am-10:30am ACTing Up! Free weekly program for 2-4-year-olds and their adults Weekly sessions running through. Creative time of songs, stories, games and crafts all facilitated by Jessica Coons. Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second Street, Athens. athensculturalcenter.org. 10am Exhibit at Vassar. “The Joy in Detail: The Incised Paintings by Elayne Seaman, a Retrospective” shows 20 of Seaman’s paintings, inspired by the Hudson Valley. Show exhibits through 3/16. James Palmer Gallery at Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-437-5370, http://info.vassar.edu/news/ announcements/2016-2017/170223-joy-in-detail. html. 10am-12pm Comforter Fiber Connection – Knit & Crochet Weekly Group. On-going every Wednesday, 10am-12pm. Reformed Church of the Comforter, 26 Wynkoop Pl, Kingston. Info: 845-901-5330, dee@youandmeknit.com. 10:30am-11:30am Senior Strengthening with Linda Sirkin. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation. 12pm-1:30pm Lunch and Listen Free Concert

series Presents Patrick Daley, Guitar. Parking available in municipal lot. Handicap accessible @Catharine St. entrance. Fellowship Hall opens at 11:30 am for brown-baggers. First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 325 Mill St., Poughkeepsie, NY. Info: 845-452-6050, office@firstlutheranpok.org. 12pm-1pm Yoga Rolla with Terry Fister. A series of SOFT foam rolling exercises designed to address excessive tension and soreness which can inhibit proper alignment. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-6798700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $18. 12pm Rotary Club of Kingston Meeting. Fellowship, lunch, and an informative and interesting presentation from a guest speaker. Meets every Wed at 12 noon. Christina’s Restaurant, 812 Ulster Ave, Kingston. kingstonnyrotary.org. 12:30pm-2pm Esopus Stitchers. Cross-stitch, needlepoint, crewel and more- bring your current project or learn a new craft. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org. 1pm-3pm Game Day. Games provided or bring your own. Seniors encouraged to come. Refreshments provided. Sponsored and run by the Lifetime Learning Institute. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. Info: 845-255-1255, nlane@rcls.org. 1pm-5:30pm Insurance Help with NYSOH Navigator. Get free help with making changes to your health plan, or registering for the first time. Call 800-453-4666 to reserve a spot. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-6887811, www.phoenicialibrary.org. 1:30pm Weekly Senior Citizen’s Bingo. Seniors 50 and older. Ongoing every Wednesday at 1:30pm & Friday at 7pm. 50/50 tickets available at 3 tickets/$2. Half-time complementary refreshments. Shawangunk Valley Senior Center, Southwyck Square, 70 Main St, Napanoch. Info: 845-647-3902. $1. 2pm-3:30pm Mah Jongg. Learn to play this ancient Asian game. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org. 3pm-4:30pm Advanced Chess Club. For experienced adult players. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. Info: 845-255-1255, librarian@gardinerlibrary.org. 4pm-5pm Anger Management for Teens. A safe and confidential space for teens to talk about, identify, express and learn to manage their anger led by trained facilitator Jonas Bers. The Anger Management Program is a FREE five week, coed group for teens 13-18 who are having problems at home or school because of anger issues. If the weather is bad please call 845-331-7080 before coming in case they need to postpone. Family of Woodstock/Kingston, 39 John St, Kingston. Info: 845-331-7080x152. 4:30pm-6pm Iyengar Yoga Level II with Barbara Boris. For more advanced students who are well-practiced in Iyengar Yoga. Taught by Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor Barbara Boris. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@ gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $18. 4:30pm-5:30pm Art Hour. Fun for ages 3 to 103! From paper flowers to crazy critters, we are always up to something creative. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-7811, phoenicialibrary.org. 5pm-6pm Juggling & Hula-Hooping. Learn and practice juggling & hula-hooping- for adults. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@ gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org. 5pm-6pm Beginner Muay Thai for Adults. For ages 14 to 65. Learn the ancient martial art of Muay Thai in this high intensity class. Students of all levels and abilities are welcome. Free ongoing class. Stockade, 302 Wall St, Kingston. stockademuaythai.com. 5:15pm-6:15pm Italian Conversation Class. Weekly class is designed for people who have some knowledge of the Italian language and would like to improve their conversational skills. Taught by Dr. Ornella Lepri Mazzuca. Held in the library community room. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. Info: 845-255-1255, nlane@rcls.org, gardinerlibrary.org. 5:30pm-7:30pm Prenatal Class. Ongoing on Wednesdays. Mackintosh Community Room, 147 Lake St, Newburgh. Info: 845 563-8043. 5:30pm-6:30pm Woodstock Informal Service. Followed by reflections and spiritual discussions. Everyone welcome. 845 679-9534. First Church of Christ Scientist, 85 Tinker St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-9534. 6pm-8pm Celebrating Women’s History Month! Julie Scelfo - “The Women Who Made New York”. Free. Oblong Books & Music, 6422 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck. Info: 845-8760500, helen@oblongbooks.com, oblongbooks. com/event/julie-scelfo-women-who-made-newyork. RSVP Requested. 6pm-7:30pm Vinyasa Yoga with Lisa Watkins. Strengthen mind, body and spirit. The Living Seed Yoga & Holistic Health Center, 521 Main St. (rt. 299), New Paltz. Info: 845-255-8212,

contact@thelivingseed.com, thelivingseed.com. $15, $11 senior, $10 Vet Discount. 6pm-7pm Tween Program. Includes 3-D Modeling Projects, Advisory Board, Robot Club, Games & even Pizza! Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org. 6pm-7:30pm Creative Seed Support Workgroup. For artists to voice their works in progress in a supportive environment. For Songwriters, Playwrights & Actors.Held by Patrice Blue Maltas, Actress, Playwright, Musician and founder of Blue Healing Arts Center. Meets Wednesday nights, 6-7:30pm. Blue Healing Art Center, 107 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Info: Patricebluemaltas@gmail. com, bluehealing.co. 6:15pm Pilates Equipment Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com. 6:30pm-8pm Yin Yoga with Diane Davis. A slow, steady class that gently stimulates connective tissues to make them stronger, while cultivating mindfulness and awareness. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail. com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $18. 6:30pm-7:05pm Learn Remembrance. A very holy and deep form of prayer (with roots in the Old Testament - Remember my name in the night) which connects you with the Divine within. All are welcome, RSVP please. Free /donations welcomed. Flowing Spirit Healing, 33 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845 679-8989, Meetup. flowingspirit.com. 7pm Screening: Lost Rondout: A Story of Urban Removal. A New Documentary Film, about the Destruction of Downtown Kingston during the 1960s Urban Renewal Program. Introduced by Lynn Woods, Co-director. Open to the public, free admission. New Paltz Community Center, 3 Veterans Dr, New Paltz. 7pm Live @ The Falcon: The Falcon Underground Songwriter Sessions. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. Info: 845-236-7970, liveatthefalcon.com. 7pm Ash Wednesday -Joint Worship Service. Reformed Church of Saugerties and Flatbush Reformed joint worship service. Flatbush Reformed Church, 1844 Rt 32, Saugerties. Info: 914-584-9593. 7pm Trivia Night. Calling all trivia nerds~Flex your mental muscles and compete for prizes at our weekly Trivia Night! Play solo or as part of a team while enjoying extended Happier Hour Specials. Think of it as “Jeopardy Night“ – Catskills style! Info: 845-688-2828, emersonresort.com. 7pm-11pm Rosendale Chess Club. Free admission. On-going every Wed, 7-11pm. Rosendale Cafe, 434 Main St, Rosendale. Info: 845-6589048. 7pm-8pm Meditation and the Spiritual Path of Cafh. Learn the Discursive Meditation, a technique designed to explore from within the fundamental and transcendent issues of our lives. A dialogue follows the meditation. Meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month at 7-8pm. Cafh Retreat House, 146 Kerley Corners Rd, Tivoli. Info: 845 481-0580, CafhHudsonValley@gmail. com. 7pm “Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism” Class. On-going. Free 90-minute program includes 30 min of Quiet Sitting Meditation followed by 1 of 8 lectures on the history, practices & principles of the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. 8/wk curriculum. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-5906, jan@kagyu. org. 7:15pm-8pm Silent Spiritual Practice. For people who would like to do spiritual practice together to increase the potency of the practice. For those who would like to learn Remembrance, come to a teaching at 6:30pm. All are welcome RSVP please, Free /donations welcomed. Flowing Spirit Healing, 33 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845 679-8989, Meetup.flowingspirit.com. 7 : 3 0 p m Chess Club. Me e t s e v e r y Wednesday,7:30pm. Free admission. Woodland Pond at New Paltz/ Performing Arts Center, New Paltz. Info: 845-419-2737, albiebar@aol.com. 7:30pm The Poughkeepsie Newyorkers Barbershop Chorus. All male a cappella group, that sings in the uniquely American “Barbershop Style” of close four-part harmony. Guests are always welcome. Sight-reading not required. Meets every Wednesdays at 7:30pm. Crown Heights Clubhouse, 34 Nassau Rd, Poughkeepsie. newyorkerschorus.org.

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8am-9am Senior Feel Good Aerobics with Diane Collelo. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation. 8:30am-9:30am Free Daily Silent Sitting Meditation. On-going every Morning, seven days a week, 8:30-9:30am in the Amitabha Shrine Room. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-6795906, jan@kagyu.org. 9am-10:30am Restorative Movement: 8-Session Alexander Technique Class. Facilitated by Elizabeth Castagna. Jan 12th-March 9th. Please see website for details and to advance register: wellnessembodiedcenter.com/restorative-movement.html. Education Annex of Wellness Embodied, 126 Main St, New Paltz. wellnessembodiedcenter.com. 9am-9:50am Qi Gong with Marilyn St. John. Uses gentle movement and relaxation to circulate the life energy. All ages and fitness levels. A reduced-price class. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $8. 9:30am-10:30am Senior Flex and Stretch with Diane Colello. Movement for balance and breath, weight-training for bone health, and mat work for flexibility and core strengthening. Woodstock Town Hall. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation. 10am Exhibit at Vassar. “The Joy in Detail: The Incised Paintings by Elayne Seaman, a Retrospective” shows 20 of Seaman’s paintings, inspired by the Hudson Valley. Show exhibits through 3/16. James Palmer Gallery at Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-437-5370, http://info.vassar.edu/news/ announcements/2016-2017/170223-joy-in-detail. html. 10am-4pm Romance & Sports Book Sale. Romance, sports books on sale. Hard covers at 50 cents each, trade or oversized paperbacks at 25 cents, & standard paperbacks at 10 cents. Boardman Road Branch Library,– book store is at the back of the building. Friends of the Poughkeepsie Public Library District Used Book Store, 141 Boardman Rd, Poughkeepsie. Info: book_store@ poklib.org, facebook.com/PoughkeepsieLibraryBookstore/timeline. 10am-2pm Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic. For previously spayed/neutered cats and dogs only. No appointment needed. Dogs must be leashed and cats in carriers. TARA (The Animal Rights Alliance, Inc.), 60 Enterprise Place, Middletown, NY. Info: 845-343-1000, info@tara-spayneuter.org, tara-spayneuter.org. 10am-11am Women’s Yoga with Cory Smith. A variation of Gentle Yoga, this is a sacred space for women to deepen their spiritual practice while enhancing their health and well-being. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail. com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $8. 10am-11:30am Parkinson’s Dance & Exercise Class. Led by Anne Olin. For people with PD & other neurological disorders. Groups are challenging, creative and fun! St. John’s Episcopal Church, 207 Albany Ave, Kingston. Info: 845-679-6250. $12 for one or $22 for two.

Center, 59 Fisk St, Red Hook. 1pm-4pm Senior Duplicate Bridge with John Stokes. The Woodstock Bridge Club offers a short lesson and a game of Duplicate Bridge. Woodstock Rescue Squad building, Route 212 Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Rescue Squad Community Room, 222 Tinker St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation. 2pm-5pm Mah Jongg. Open to beginners and seasoned players alike. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-7811, phoenicialibrary.org. 3:30pm-4pm Free Step Class. A high energy class. Ongoing. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties. Info: 845-246-4317, saugertiespubliclibrary.org. 3:45pm-5:45pm Teen Coding Class at the Hudson Area Library. There will be a 10-week teen coding class on Thursdays at the Hudson Area Library. Hudson Area Library, 51 North 5th Street, Hudson. Info: 518-828-1792, brenda. shufelt@hudsonarealibrary.org, hudsonarealibrary.org/. 4pm Backgammon Club. Learn the game, pick up fancy moves, meet new people. Open to the public. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-7811, phoenicialibrary.org. 4pm Free Fitness Class. Drop in for a workout on Mondays at 4:30 pm & Thursdays at 4pm. Class will be an aerobic warm-up followed by a combination of band and body work. Instructed by Connie Scuitto. Connie is an RN and certified Reiki Master. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties. Info: 845-246-4317, saugertiespubliclibrary.org. 4:30pm-5:30pm Meditation Support Group. Meets every Thursday at Mirabai. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-6792100. $3 donation. 5pm La Dolce Lingua. Join native speaker Patrizia for free Italian language classes. This year’s class is geared towards beginners and advanced beginners For more advanced speakers who just want to practice conversation, Patrizia leads La Tavola Rotonda: Italian Conversation Club at 2 pm on Mondays. This class is free and open to all but registration is required. Please call the library to secure your spot. Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook. Info: 845-758-3241, redhooklibrary.org. 5pm-9pm Saugerties First Friday. Every month businesses stay open late and offer special activities and discounts to visitors. Village of Saugerties, Partition, Market & Main Streets, Saugerties. facebook.com/saugertiesfirstfriday. 5:15pm Pilates Equipment Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com. 6pm-8pm Write It Out! A four week creative writing program for parents, caregivers and

educators of children with special needs. Local writing student, Diana Rush, will lead exercises and writing prompts designed to help participants use writing as a means of sorting through some of the unique challenges and victories of parenting and working with these special kids. Everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary. This will be a safe space to share and explore thoughts and feelings! Participants are encouraged to attend all four sessions and should bring a new notebook and something to write with. Thursdays, March 2, 9, 16 & 23 from 6p.m. - 8p.m. This program is free and open to all. Staatsburg Library, 70 Old Post Rd, Staatsburg. Info: 845-889-4683, staatslibrary@gmail.com. 6pm-9pm Free Fly Tying Night at Anglers’ Den in Pawling. All experience levels welcome. Feel free just to come hang out to If you plan on attending, we recommended that you call the shop or email prior to give us a heads up so we can best accommodate you! Anglers’ Den, 11 West Main St, Pawling. Info: 845-855-5182, anglersden.net. 6pm-8pm Regional Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest Meeting. Mandatory Meeting for everyone wishing to compete at the regional Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest. Extension Education Center, 479 Rt. 66, Hudson. Info: 518-828-3346, Columbiagreene@cornell.edu, ccecolumbiagreene.org. 6pm-7pm Meditation Practice at Sky Lake Shambhala Retreat Center. Ongoing. Free and open to the public. Sky Lake Meditation Center, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. Info: 845-658-8556, skylake.shambhala.org. 6pm First Thursday Book Club. Ongoing. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-7811, phoenicialibrary.org/. 6:15pm Pilates Equipment Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com. 6:30pm-8pm Monthly Crystal Attunement Circle with astrologer and crystal healer Mary Vukovic. First Thursday of every month. No preregistration required. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2100. $10. 6:30pm-8pm Reggae Yoga. This Vinyasa class uses reggae music to evoke the spirit of Jamaica to create an irie yoga time. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. Free, by donation. 6:30pm-8pm Free Steps of Meditation. Weekly classes. Learn the fundamentals for an effective meditation experience. Peace Village Retreat Center, 54 O’Hara Rd, Haines Falls. Info: 518-589-5000, peacevillage@bkwsu.org, bkwsu.org. 6:30pm-9:30pm Astronomy Night. On the first and third Thursday of each month, Raj Pandya and Amy Bartholomew of the SUNY New Paltz Department of Physics & Astronomy offer a free planetarium show. Followed by telescope observing (when the sky is clear) at the Smolen

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legal notice LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Ulster County hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for: Roof Replacement and Associated Work – SUNY Extension, 94 Mary’s Ave., Kingston Bid No. RFB UC17-141C Sealed bids will be received until 2 PM prevailing time on Thursday, the 16th day of March 2017, at the Ulster County Purchasing Office, 244 Fair Street - 3rd floor, Kingston, New York 12401 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Notice to Bidders and the Contract Documents that include, but are not limited to the drawings and specifications, may be obtained Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am-5pm at 244 Fair Street – 3rd floor, Kingston, New York 12401 on or after Thursday, February 23, 2017. Checks for Bid deposits may be made to the County of Ulster for $50.00 plus shipping and handling fee of $15.00 for one set of Bidding Documents. Refund policy as per General Municipal Law – Section 102. Specifications and conditions may also be obtained at the New York State Contract Reporter or on our website at www.ulstercountyny. gov/purchasing A Pre-Bid Meeting, followed by a walkthrough, will be held on Tuesday, March 7th at 10:00 a.m. at the Ulster County Community College’s SUNY Extension, 94 Mary’s Ave., Kingston, NY. Please contact the Senior Project Manager, Ulster County Buildings & Grounds Department, at 845-340-3142 to make arrangements. All questions and/or requests for clarifications regarding the contract documents shall be directed in writing to Marc Rider, Director of Purchasing, via email to mrid@co.ulster. ny.us or faxed to 845-340-3434. Telephone inquiries will not be considered. All questions must be received no later than the close of the business day, seven (7) days prior to the bid date. Addenda may be issued during the bid period at the discretion of the County.

tara-spayneuter.org, tara-spayneuter.org. 9:30am-11am Vinyasa Level I-II Yoga with Alison Sinatra. Ideal for students transitioning from beginner to intermediate. Asanas are explored with increasing detail and a slower, flowing sequence. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $18. 9:45am-10:45am Senior Chi Kung with Corinne Mol. Meditative, healing exercise consisting of 13 movements. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation. 10am Exhibit at Vassar. “The Joy in Detail: The Incised Paintings by Elayne Seaman, a Retrospective” shows 20 of Seaman’s paintings, inspired by the Hudson Valley. Show exhibits through 3/16. James Palmer Gallery at Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-437-5370, http://info.vassar.edu/news/ announcements/2016-2017/170223-joy-in-detail. html. 10:30am Sesame Street Live! Make a New Friend. Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Street friends welcome Chamki, Grover’s friend from India, to Sesame Street. Together, they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, from singing and dancing, to sharing cookies! Ticket Prices: $18, $25, $35 (Gold Circle). $65 (Sunny Seats) (Additional fees may apply.) Sunny Seats include VIP seating and a photo opportunity with Sesame Street Live characters before the show! MidHudson Civic Center, 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie. Info: 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com. $18, $25, $35. 10:30am Pilates Equipment Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com. 11:30am-4:30pm Past Life Regression and Private Angelic Channeling Sessions with Margaret Doner. First Friday of every month. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2100. $125/90 minute session. 11:30am-1:30pm Spring Soup Fridays. Homemade soups & salad offered. We will offer two different varieties of soup, with at least one vegetarian choice. New Paltz United Methodist Church, 1 Grove Street, New Paltz. Info: 845-4195063, sharon.jean.roth@gmail.com. 11:30am Gyrotonic Tower Class. Using natural body spinal movements to decompress and strengthen the spine. It emphasizes full mobility of the joints and lengthening of the fascia and skeletal system. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com. 12pm-2pm Men’s Group. 8 Sessions facilitated by Paul Lichtenberg. Please see website for details & to advance register: wellnessembodiedcenter. com/men%e2%80%99s-group.html. Education Annex of Wellness Embodied, 126 Main St, New Paltz.

tine Anderson. A floor work course promoting improvementof balance, coordination, focus, awareness breathing, strength and flexibility. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation. 12:30pm-1:15pm Rainbow Kids Yoga (Ages 4-6). Aims to improve children’s strength and flexibility while increasing self-confidence and emotional resilience. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $10 for drop-in, $40 for 5-class series. 1pm-3:30pm New Bridge Group at Community Center. Free. New Paltz Community Center, 3 Veterans Dr, New Paltz. Info: 617-308-9993. 4pm-4:45pm Rainbow Kids Yoga (Ages 7-10). Aims to improve children’s strength and flexibility while increasing self-confidence and emotional resilience. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $10 for drop-in, $40 for 5-class series. 4pm-5:30pm Math Circle. Bard College math students are back to do fun math games and activities. For families with children in grades 1 and up. Free & open to all! Tivoli Free Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. 4pm “Knit Wits” Knitting Club. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties. Info: 845-246-4317, saugertiespubliclibrary.org. 5:15pm Talk - Malcolm X. By Acclaimed playwright Marcus Gardley will discuss his recent works, including his newest play X, based on the life of Malcolm X. Martel Theater of the Vogelstein Center for Drama and Film at Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-437-5370, info.vassar.edu/news/ announcements/2016-2017/170303-marcusgardley.html. 5:30pm Ulster County Photographers Exhibition. Gallery hours: Mon & Tues, 10-5:30, Wed 10-8, Thur 11-5, Fri 10-7, & Sat 10-4. Show exhibits through 4/1. Duck Pond Gallery, Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845.331.2699, infotech@hvc.rr.com, esopuslibrary.org/. 5:30pm-7pm Restorative Yoga with Barbara Boris. Rejuvenating and supported postures that soothe the nervous system and alleviate tension. Lots of props and dim lights. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-6798700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $18. 6pm-8pm Opening Reception: The Illustrator’s Show: SUNY Ulster Visiting Artist series. Show exhibits through 4/07. SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge. 6pm-7:30pm Meetings in Conscious Awareness. Embracing Joyous Life in Uncertain Times. We explore ourselves to discover what is intrinsically divine, a peaceful way of life, to become true expressions of nondual truth, to serve or help others find their way, or to deepen our love of truth. All levels of spiritual practice and faith welcome. 2/3-3/5, 6-7:30pm on Fridays & 1-2:30pm on Sundays. Ongoing meetings are

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All bids shall be sealed and distinctly marked “Roof Replacement SUNY Extension - Bid No. RFB UC17-141C”, Opening Date Thursday March 16th, 2017 at 2:00 PM and shall be mailed to the Ulster County Purchasing Department, PO Box 1800, Kingston, New York 12402 If using a parcel service or delivering in person use 244 Fair Street – 3rd floor, Kingston, New York 12401 at or before the time of the bid opening. Each Bid/Proposal must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or a certified check from a carrier licensed to do business in the State of New York, for a sum equal to not less than five percent (5%) of the Bid amount and payable to Ulster County, all as per the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner will require the successful Bidder to provide separate Performance and Labor & Material Payment Bonds for 100% of amount of contract price. All Bids will remain subject to acceptance for forty five (45) days after Bid opening. All Bids shall be submitted only on the Bid Forms accompanying the Specifications and in accordance with the Information for Bidders. Prevailing Wage Rates apply to all work performed for Ulster County and the Owner is a tax-exempt organization. Ulster County reserves the right to waive any irregularities or informalities in bidding, or to reject any or all bids or to accept any bid which is in the best interest of the Ulster County. Dated: February 2017 County of Ulster Marc Rider, Director of Purchasing LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF ULSTER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Proposed Local Law No. 21 Of 2016, A Local Law Amending The Ulster County Charter, (Local Law No. 2 Of 2006), And Amending The Administrative Code For The County Of Ulster, (Local Law No. 10 Of 2008), To Modify The Term Of The Clerk Of The Legislature NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the County Executive of Ulster County, in the Ulster County Office Building, Legislative Chambers, 6th Floor, 244

Fair Street, Kingston, New York, on the 28th day of February 2017, at 10:00 A.M. on the following local law: Proposed Local Law No. 21 Of 2016, A Local Law Amending The Ulster County Charter, (Local Law No. 2 Of 2006), And Amending The Administrative Code For The County Of Ulster, (Local Law No. 10 Of 2008), To Modify The Term Of The Clerk Of The Legislature The local law is available for inspection by the public, during regular business hours, in the office of the County Executive, 244 Fair Street, 6th Floor, County Office Building, Kingston, New York, and can also be viewed on the County’s website at the following web address: All interested parties shall have an opportunity to be heard on said local law at the time and place aforesaid. DATED: February 23, 2017 Kingston, New York Michael P. Hein County Executive LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON THE NAMING OF THE COUNTY OWNED SAWKILL ROAD BRIDGE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ulster County Legislature will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 6:15 PM in the Legislative Chambers, Ulster County Office Building, 6th Floor, 244 Fair Street, Kingston, New York on naming the Sawkill Road Bridge over the Sawkill Creek located in the Town of Ulster the “CHIEF ANTHONY E. CRUISE MEMORIAL BRIDGE.” PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons and citizens interested shall have an opportunity to be heard at the time and place aforesaid to insure public input is considered prior to a vote on naming the asset, which is currently scheduled to occur on March 14, 2017. Dated: February 23, 2017 Kingston, New York Victoria A. Fabella, Clerk Ulster County Legislature

February 23, 2017 for self-discovery and self-remembering, facilitated by life counselor and long-time practitioner, Anna Snow. Donations appreciated. Info: 845-687-8688. Free/donations welcome. Yoga Yoga Studio, 446 Main St, Rosendale. 6pm Kabbalat Shabbat & Potluck. Spiritual Judaism in New Paltz: Kol Hai Jewish Renewal Shabbat Services. See website for details & location. New Paltz. kolhai.org. 6pm-9pm Ladies’ Night with Dorraine Scoﬁeld. Acoustic! Chicken Run, 5639 State Rt 23, Windham. Info: 518-734-5353, chickenrunwindham.com. 6:30pm Bernadette Mayer: An Evening of Poetry Supper & Reading. In 2015 Bernadette was the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship. Please join us at TSL for supper (Mexican food) beginning at 6:30pm followed by an introduction by Karen Schoemer and a poetry reading and discussion with Bernadette Mayer at 7:15pm. RSVP. Phone: 518-822-8100. 434 Columbia St, Hudson. timeandspace.org. $15. 6:45pm-8:30pm Children & Teen Ministries. Meets Fridays: 6:45-8:30pm. Class for adults also offered. Grace Bible Fellowship Church, Rt9 & Rt9G, Rhinebeck. Info: 845-876-6923, cdfcirone@aol.com. 7pm-9pm When Pigs have Wings. One day Jaafar, a hapless Palestinian fisherman, catches a Vietnamese pig in his net. His adventures are outrageous and entertaining, but this political parable also has a satirical bite. Winner of Munich and Tokyo film festivals. This free movie is cosponsored by: Middle East Crisis Response. Phone: 518-291-6808. Woodstock Town Hall, 76 Tinker St, Woodstock. mideastcrisis.org. 7pm Morton’s 8th Annual Celebration of Community Talent Show. An evening to celebrate the talents of the community, friends and family. Visual art, MC Richard, performances including but not limited to: singing, dancing, staged readings, performers with guitars, performers with saxaphones, performers with yo-yo’s, and the storytelling prowess of Lauren Kingman! So come one, come all to the greatest show around! Refreshments courtesy of our culinarily talented friends! Morton Memorial Library & Community House, 82 Kelly St, Rhinecliff. $5/ suggested donation. 7pm Live @ The Falcon Underground: Sons of Pitches. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. Info: 845-236-7970, liveatthefalcon.com. 7pm Live @ The Falcon: Upstate Rubdown. Opener: Smalltalker. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. Info: 845-236-7970, liveatthefalcon.com. 7pm-11pm Zydeco Dance with Terry and the Zydeco Bad Boys. Terry and the boys play a traditional style of Zydeco with a touch of funk. 7 pm free beginners’ lesson 8-11 pm dance No partner necessary. White Eagle Hall, 487 Delaware Ave, Kingston, NY. Info: 845-454-2571, hudsonvalleycommunitydances@gmail.com, hudsonvalleydance.org. $15 ($10 w. FT student ID). 7pm-9pm Star Nation Sacred Circle. A not for skeptics discussion group concerning all things paranormal. Dedicated to acknowledging the extraterrestrial presence on earth. Bring a drink, snack to share & a comfortable lawn chair to sit under the stars afterwards for a UFO watch. Center for Symbolic Studies, 475 River Rd. Ext, Tillson. Info: 845-331-2662, airstudio@aol.com, AirStudioGallery.com. 7pm Weekly Senior Citizen’s Bingo. Seniors 50 and older. Ongoing every Wednesday at 1:30pm & Friday at 7pm. 50/50 tickets available at 3 tickets/$2. Half-time complementary refreshments. Shawangunk Valley Senior Center, Southwyck Square, 70 Main St, Napanoch. Info: 845-647-3902. $1. 7:30pm Clinton Historical Society: The Development of Motorcycles. Keith Jones of Motorcyclepedia will describe the development of motorcycles displayed in the 85,000-square-foot motorcycle museum in Newburgh, NY. The collection consists of over 600 motorcycles and thousands of related artifacts arranged in a timeline dating from the 1800’s through the 20th century to the present era. A PowerPoint presentation will accompany his talk. Clinton Historical Society, 2433 Salt Point Turnpike, Clinton Corners. Info: 845-266-5494. 7:30pm Calling All Poets: Anne Gorrick & William Seaton. Refreshments available! Open mic! On the First Friday of every month, Calling All Poets welcomes poets and their patrons throughout the Hudson Valley, NYC, Albany, and the Tri-state area. Roost Studios and Art Gallery, 69 Main St, 2nd Fl, New Paltz. callingallpoets.net. $5, $3/senior/student. 8pm Community Playback Theatre. Audience stories brought to life onstage. See your story improvised! Contact Betty MacDonald. Info: 845-883-0392. Boughton Place,, 150 Kisor Rd, Highland. Info: 845-691-4118. $10/donation. 9pm Dave Leonard’s Pisces Party. Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker St, Bearsville. BearsvilleTheater.com. 9pm Rhiannon Giddons & Dirk Powell. Duo. Club Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson. Info: 5188284800, austin.helsinki@ gmail.com, ticketfly.com/venue/25373-clubhelsinki/. $45, $55.

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WůĞĂƐĞ ĂƉƉůǇ Ăƚ ǁǁǁ͘ŵŽŚŽŶŬũŽďƐ͘ĐŽŵ͘ Looking for Part-Time Help (8-16 hours/ week) in my home office for my construction company. Need help w/clerical tasks such as managing files, data entry, copying, scanning of documents, scheduling appointments, invoicing, recording employee hours, and other related tasks. Candidate must be well versed in computers; knowledgeable in Word, Excel, and QuickBooks. Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload. Please send letter of interest, related experience (or resume), and contact information to hugh@hnibuilders.com Certiﬁed Lifeguards Needed at the Catskill Recreation Center. Must be skilled at performing rescues, dependable, friendly, and a team player. Call for more information. 845-586-6250 or stop by 651 County Highway 38 Arkville, NY. Drivers: Getting Home is Easier. Nice Pay Package. BCBS + Other Benefits. Monthly Bonuses. No-Touch. Chromed out Trucks w/ APU’S. CDL-A. 855-200-4631 Summer Jobs! Fun Resort ENVIRONMENT. Yogi Bear Jellystone Park in Gardiner will reopen for the summer season. All positions available: Recreation, Ranger, Maintenance, Retail Store, Food Service, Housekeeping. Flexible hours, perfect for high school and college students and those seeking seasonal work. Join our friendly staff Feb. 25th for our job fair @ 50 Bevier Road, Gardiner, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. or email emunzer@ lazyriverny.com for an interview! Carpenters - Helpers and Lead Carpenter Needed. Woodstock Based Construction company with emphasis on high end residential building seeks carpenters helpers and leads. Please send resume or make a request by email wwcemployment@gmail. com to receive a job application. Or call (845)679-2130. This is a full-time position, serious inquiries only. Own hand tools, drivers license and transportation a must. OFFICE HELP WANTED: Busy homebased office. Must have basic computer skills including excel; organization skills .

Trustworthy, focused and friendly. Capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking. Must have reliable transportation,cell phone and a strong work ethic. Long-term commitment important. Contact hire12498@gmail. com. Please include your resume and business card. Part-Time Clerical Position available now in the Town Clerk’s Office in Town Hall. Candidate must have the ability to interact well with the public,provide information and have good organizational and computer skills. Occasional evening hours may be required, as well as the ability to take minutes if needed. Interested parties shall email resume and letter of intent to: clerk@townofnewpaltz.org or mail to Town Clerk, PO Box 550, New Paltz, NY 12561. VACANCIES: New Paltz Central School District; SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSE(S): NYS License Required.Substitutes replace School Nurses who are sick or on leave and work on an “as needed” basis. Substitutes are given advance notice whenever possible. Salary $100 per day. SUBSTITUTE TEACHER AIDE(S): Working in classroom environment with children. Salary $11.00 per hour. SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL MONITOR(S): Working within the school atmosphere with children. Salary $11.00 per hour. SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAL WORKER(S): Should have experience with heavy cleaning, use of power equipment, preferably within a school atmosphere. Salary $13.00 per hour. SUBSTITUTE CLERICAL: Responsibilities to include: typing, answering phones, general office duties. Salary $13.00 per hour. SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL BUS ATTENDANT: Working with and addressing the individual needs of Special Education students while on a bus run. Salary $11.00 per hour. SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS: CDL-b license required with air brake and passenger and school bus endorsements. Must meet all 19-a, SED and federal DOT requirements. $20.00 per hour. SUBSTITUTE FOOD SERVICE HELPER: Assists

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in the preparation and service of food, in the cleaning of kitchen equipment, and in related work as required. $10.50 per hour. FOOD SERVICE HELPER; (4 hours daily): Assists in the preparation and service of food, in the cleaning of kitchen equipment, and in related work as required. $12.25 per hour. Civil Service rules and regulations apply. Please apply online at www.dcboces. org and attach a cover letter and resume by 03/17/2017 to: Mid-Hudson Cooperative Recruitment Program, c/o Ulster County BOCES, 175 Rte. 32 North, New Paltz, NY 12561. FAX 845.255.3571EOE- Include Ref. # 1617/351. Ricci’s Barber Shop in New Paltz is looking for FULL-TIME help. Must know how to do flat tops and skin fades. Must be a responsible reliable worker. Call Kristina 845594-8805 or Ricci 845-849-4501.

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CERTIFIED AIDE LOOKING FOR PRIVATE CARE for elderly. 10 years experience. Live-in or hourly. References available. Ulster County area.

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BEAUTIFUL LAKE GEORGE SUMMER HOME, located on the north end of the Lake, 66 plus feet of Lake Front comes with this home. Watch the sun set from your expansive deck which encompasses 2/3 of this home. Three bedrooms, living room, dining area, kitchen and full bath. 3 sliding glass doors looking directly to the lake. Basement for storage, all on 6/10 of an acre. As a bonus there is a commercial dock for your boat and others. Please call for more information and price 845-691-2770.

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READY, SET, ACTION! There is a lot of ﬁlming going on lately in the Hudson Valley. William St. John and Norm Jette have brought this large warehouse building on a lot that is approx. 10 acres. This parcel can easily be divided for numerous endeavors (ﬁlm production maybe?). Outside, there are various loading docks, drive-in entrances, plenty of paved parking, a water storage tower and bulk storage tanks. Municipal sewer, water and natural gas are now available in this Industrial corridor. The Village Center of Saugerties is less than 3 miles away. But wait, there’s more! There is a second warehouse building of 79,600 sf on the remaining 6 acres with the same amenities, YES! it is also available but you will need to call William C. St. John or Norm Jette for more details and information! .......................$2,100,000

You know it’s easy to misunderstand the most simple of things. I once heard about a young female model that went to the doctor for a severe pain in her side. The doctor said, “Oh dear, you have acute appendicitis.” She replied, “Hey! I’m here for an examination and not a compliment.” In buying or selling real estate, the process can be very simple, or very complex depending on your understanding of the terms and the methods. That is why you need a highly-trained agent that can lead you through it with the least amount of stress, and to avoid the potential misunderstandings that can occur. Call us to see a wonderful home… no examination necessary… W

326 ACRE FORMER FARM! Bring your imagination and vision! This beautiful large parcel of land is mostly wooded and has various sloping terrain. There is a large old farmhouse (cir. 1830) on the property. The house has 7+ bedrooms and 3 baths, and although it has not been lived in for several years and needs work, it would be perfect to bring your own vision and make it your own. Maybe it could go back to some kind of farm operation, or how about an Air B-n-B destination resort? There is a perfect site for a much-needed cell tower, that would bring in extra income. The property has mountain views, the Pepacton Reservoir is nearby and allows ﬁshing by permit, Perch Lake is also nearby for your enjoyment and you are only minutes to skiing in the Catskills! Call Norm Jette today!..............................................$750,000 SITTING ALONG THE PLATTEKILL CREEK Is what you will have (550 ft to be precise) of water frontage and 14.5 private acres of meadow and woods. This serene landscape creates a peaceful pleasant atmosphere with 42 campground sites; each with water, waste and electric hook-up, plus 4 tent sites! There is a bathhouse which has 4 showers, 4 lavatories and 4 sinks. Dick Halpert says, “A total of 17.2-acres and 1,200ft of water frontage with potential additional sites, pavilion and cottage can be obtained by purchasing an adjacent 2nd parcel.” Perfect for someone who is looking to enjoy nature and independence while creating a lucrative business. Close to the shopping centers, supermarkets, Kingston-Rhinecliffe Bridge and the NYS Thruway. Call Dick Halpert for more additional information..............................$349,500

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SEASONAL VIEWS In the Hamlet of Lake Hill, just outside of Woodstock NY, are 3 contiguous and separately deeded parcels, lightly wooded and gently sloping with southern exposure land, totaling 4.78-acres that is close to Woodstock and Cooper Lake. The front of the property is on Watson Woods Road and additional frontage is on Route 212. Lightly wooded with seasonal views in the direction of Johns Mountain and Bee Tree Hill. Recently surveyed, the department of Health completed a septic system plan that has been approved plus a 3-bedroom home building approval! There is an existing one car garage. Taxes (school and town) represents the total of 3 parcels. This is a Motivated Seller. Call Ken Volpe & Mary Ellen Van Wagenen today! ...............................$121,000

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New Paltz Office Space Available. Professional space for rent. Newly renovated 820 sq/ft space available now with other suites opening up soon. For more info call Bryan 845-256-9868 40ssr. com. TOP AAA RETAIL LOCATION. Main Street, downtown village of New Paltz. For more info call Shoshana 845-4177733. OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE. Two Separate Rooms available in a lovely Victorian building in New Paltz. All utilities and WiFi included. $415/ & $450/ month. (845)255-0559.

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Pughkeepsie/ Hyde Park Rentals

Hyde Park: Newly renovated lovely 4-BEDROOM APARTMENT. Kitchen, bath, private entrance, parking included. $1500/month includes utilities. No pets. No smoking. 1 month security. Call 347-675-6232 , leave message if no answer.

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COTTAGE FOR RENT on large estate, near New Paltz. Lovely wooded setting on over 200 acres. Couple preferred. $600/ month. Could reduce rent for care-taking responsibilities. References needed. email: ALEXPS793@gmail.com

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Beautiful Large 1+ Bedroom. Fully renovated 1820’s Greek Revival. 20 minutes from New Paltz, adjacent to D&H Canal Rail Trail. Modern energy measures, heat pump AC, open plan. apt. with custom cabinetry, granite counters, new GE appliances, DW, full-sized gas range, refrigerator with ice-maker and built-in microwave, W/D. Exposed beams, original wide board and hard wood floors. Heat, cooking gas, private off-street parking, outdoor care included. Cable-ready, tenant pays electric and cable. $1450/month. Two months security, references required. No smoking or pets. Please call 845-626-3661.

New Paltz: Southside Terrace Apartments Year round and other lease terms to suit your needs available!

We have, studios, one & two bedroom apartments, includes heat & hot water. (furniture packages available)

erything. No dogs, cats, indoor smoking. 5 minutes by car outside village. Please call 845-255-5355 or text 256-8160. 1-bedroom apartment, Village of New Paltz. Yard, off-street parking and garage space. $1100/month. Call 914-475-2833 SUNNY ROOM, center of New Paltz. In private, smoke-free home. Available now. For responsible, mature, professional with references. $500/ month utilities & WiFi included. Kitchen privileges. Please call owner 917-992-0702. The Ridge at New Paltz: Energy-Star 2-bedroom unit. Private entry leads into open-floor plan. Kitchen includes gas range, dishwasher, microwave & refrigerator. Living room w/sliding patio doors onto private deck, fireplace, ceramic tiled entry, kitchen & bath, washer/dryer connection, large windows & walk-in closet. Quiet country setting. Walking distance to village. Security & references required. No pets. No smoking. $1450/month plus utilities. 845-255-5047 or debbie@seakill.com SOUTHSIDE TERRACE APARTMENTS offers semester leases for Spring 2017 and short-term for the Summer! Furnished studios, one & two bedrooms, includes heat & hot water. Recreation facilities. Walking distance to campus and town. 845-255-7205. NICE UNFURNISHED ROOMS; Starting at $480/month. Excellent location. Close to SUNY college. All utilities included. Call 845-419-2568, leave message.

Free use of the: Recreation Room, Pool, New Fitness Center & much more!

ROOM FOR RENT. Can be used as residential or an office. $550/month plus security. Utilities included. Walking distance to everything. (845)664-0493.

“Now accepting credit cards! Move in & pay your security and deposit with your credit or debit card with no additional fees!”

3-BEDROOM BARN/LOFT; Skyights, cathedral ceiling, wood floor, tiled bath, great light. 1870s barn. $1800/month includes all. Also, SMALLER 2-BEDROOM. Full bath. Newly renovated. $1100/month includes gas fireplace. Utilities extra. No dogs, cats, indoor smoking. 5 minutes by car outside village. Please call 845-255-5355 or text 256-8160.

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NEW PALTZ GARDENS APARTMENTS

21A Colonial Dr., New Paltz. 1 & 2 BR apts. Pets welcome! No security deposit option. 3-12 month leasing terms. Pool, laundry on site.

845-255-6171 New Paltz Rental; 1-BEDROOM at Village Arms. (Rt. 32 No.) Top floor, end unit, hardwood floors, bright, good closets, A/C. Washers/dryers on premises. $1000/month inc. heat, hot water, plowing & garbage. 1st, last, 1 month security. No Pets allowed, no smokers. Call owner/broker at 845-594-4433. SINGLE BEDROOM APARTMENT. Stained glass windows, old footed tub, wood floors, 1st floor. $1000/month includes ev-

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NEW PALTZ: LARGE STUDIO APARTMENT. $750/month all utilities included. 5 miles to town. No pets. Call anytime, leave message 845-255-2316 or 845-389-6195. 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT. Rent includes all utilities, cable TV, wireless internet. Carpeted bedroom & living room. Walk to town/college. Off-street parking. NO PETS. $900/month. 1 month security required. (845)255-5341.

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Ridge Rentals

Near Rosendale; Efficiency Apartment, suitable for 1 person. Quiet park-like setting with pond, on beautiful Shawangunk Ridge,

with hiking trails at your door. $725/month with utilities. First, last and security. Nonsmoker. No pets. 845-658-9332.

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Kingston/ Hurley/Port Ewen Rentals

2-BEDROOM HOUSE for rent in Kingston. $1000/month plus utilities. Hardwood floors. Paved driveway. Close to mall. Tenant responsible for lawn & snow maintenance. References required. Available 3/1. Call 845-339-3382.

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Saugerties Rentals

Saugerties Village: Charming Upstairs Studio Apartment. Separate entrance. Fully furnished. Kitchen and bath. Small deck w/expansive Esopus Creek view. Utilities included. Wifi, heat, TV, linens. Off-street parking. Available immediately-April 30. $475/week. $875/month. (845)943-0375. Security deposit and references.

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Woodstock/West Hurley Rentals

WOODSTOCK: 1-BEDROOM UPSTAIRS APARTMENT. Very private. Large LR w/ kitchen, full bath, glass doors open to large deck. View of fields & open woods. Offstreet parking. Great location. Close to town. $1250/month plus utilities. (845)6798259. HOUSE TO SHARE, WILLOW: 15 minutes to Woodstock. On horse farm by stream. Beautiful Victorian house w/antiques. $650/month, possible reduction of rent w/1 hr. of farm work per day. 845-679-6590.

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Boiceville: 2-Bedroom Apartment, 2nd floor. $1100/month includes all utilities. First, security & references required. No pets, no smokers. 845-657-2984.

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78 RPM 20, 30, 40’s Swing & Popular singers. $10 for 20 records minimum sale. Call Kit 845-399-4930. FOR SALE: 50% OFF ON 3 BURIAL PLOTS AT ST. MARY’S CEMETERY, LATTINTOWN ROAD, MARLBORO, NY. OK TO LEAVE MESSAGE. 845-562-0030.

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MEANDERING STREAM FRONTAGE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND A CRACKLING FIRE all give us warmth, but this two sided brick fireplace shares the dancing flame & heat with the eat in kitchen and living room. Once you live here you will do staycations because you have 1200’ of stream frontage for the kids to fish and play in, a pond to skate on, and a 22 x 44 in ground pool w/expansive decking for both adults and kids to romp around in. Detailed custom oak woodwork was harvested from the property and proudly displayed around the fireplace, crown moldings & trim for all to compliment & appreciate. The spacious cook’s kitchen is warmed by the Hickory cupboards and center island. Sitting back off the road on 12 acres consisting of open meadows and woods along with a fenced in garden area, rock garden & coy pond welcoming you to sit and relax. If being comfortable this spring appeals to you, then having the fireplace along with a backup generator will ensure you do. Custom built with many features for you to benefit from. .................................$385,000.

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BOTTOM LINE... I pay the HIGHEST PRICES for old furniture, ANTIQUES of every description. Paintings, lamps, rugs, porcelain, bronzes, silver, etc. One item to entire contents. House calls & free appraisals. Richard Miller Antiques (Est. 1972). (845)389-7286.

OLD FURNITURE, CROCKS, JUGS, paintings, frames, postcards, glasswares, sporting items, urns, fountain pens, lamps, dolls, pocket knives, military items, bronzes, jewelry, sterling, old toys, old paper, old boxes, old advertisements, vintage clothing, anything old. Home contents purchased, (select items or entire estates purchased.) CASH PAID 657-6252 WANTED: 78 RPM RECORDS. They lurk in basements & attics! WGXC.90.7 D.J. plays only 78 RPM’s. Top prices paid & expert advice. Also Phonographs. Kit- 845-399-4930. W.G.X.C. is a Community Non-Profit Co. We give airtime to first timers on radio. www. WGXC90.7.com

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LOCATION, LOCATION - Premier 5+ acre Stone Ridge location just minutes to historic hamlet boasts this quintessential country ranch offering an airy open floor plan centered around a 21’ living room with cozy stone fireplace. Features rich wood & tile flooring, SS appliances in kitchen, dining room, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, sunroom, detached 2 car garage, central AC, upgraded systems, deck PLUS inground saline POOL for summer fun! .............$439,000

WOODSTOCK MID-MODERN - Bring your mid-century design aesthetic to this easy living Woodstock ranch on 6+ acres less than 2 miles to town! Spacious 2200 SF anchored by an impressive floor to vaulted ceiling bluestone wall with fireplace. Open floor plan features 3 bedrooms incl. ensuite MBR with spa tub & separate shower, 2.5 baths, eat-in kitchen, dining room, super enclosed porch & 2 car attached garage. .................................$359,000

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THINK NEW! - Brand NEW modern country Colonial on 10 + rural acres is ready for you! Smartly designed for today’s living. Gracious 2200+ SF offers LR w/ cozy fireplace, dining room, gourmet kitchen w/ granite, Bosch & Samsung appliances & island, den/office w/ built-ins, ensuite MBR + 2 add’l BRs, 3 full quality finished baths, central AC, full basement, deck & full length screened porch. SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL! ........................................$550,000

PONDSIDE PERFECTION - 16 ACRE sanctuary w/ spring-fed POND encloses this newly renovated & enlarged cedar & stone sided country contempo. The sunwashed open plan features walls of windows, 2 cozy wood-burners, pine & slate ﬂoors, main level MBR + 2 more BRs up, 2 full baths, open kitchen w/ SS appliances & granite counters, vaulted & beamed ceilings, den/home ofﬁce, wrap decking, patios, gardens & dipping pool, too! .............................$475,000

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W Walk to Uptown Kingston from this light-ffilled 1920’s home with beautiful tin ceilings, s, s stained glass, ornamental fireplaces in fourr rrooms, art-deco style staircase, full walk-u e up attic, detached carriage house/garage ((with large room above & full basement), rocking chair front porch & so much more. Furnace is only 2 years old & the hot water heater was replaced a year ago. Wood floor under the carpeting. Basement is dry with partially finished rooms. Trailways is just several blocks away. Uptown Kingston has so much to offer with restaurants, shopping and entertainment. Plenty of room for parking behind the house. $189,900

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WANTED-TOP DOLLARS PAID! We Buy Entire Estates or Single Items. Actively Seeking Gold and Silver of any kind, Sterling, Flatware & Jewelry. Furniture, Antiques through Mid-Century. We Gladly do House Calls. Free Appraisals. We also do Estate/Tag Sales. 35 years experience. One Call Does It All. Call or text anytime 24/7.

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Fantastic weekend retreat or full time residence, this 3 BR home offers hardwood floors, a spacious living room with fireplace, a large dining area, eat -in kitchen, and full bath with jacuzzi tub. Multi-fuel furnace runs on oil and wood, electric generator hook-up, double pane windows, new roof, vinyl siding and a one car garage are included. Entertain on the large almost 20’ x 14’ deck off the kitchen and utilize the chain-linked fenced in spot for pets, a garden or play area for kids! Visit the OPEN HOUSE this Sunday, call for directions! $239,900

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The American Dream can be yours in this lovely 4 BR, 2.5 bath Brick Faced Colonial, situated in one of the most private neighborhoods Kingston has to offer. Beautiful entry foyer spacious living room & dining room with hardwood flooring throughout the house. Kitchen complete with brandnew stainless appliances! Family room conveniently located off the kitchen with wood burning fireplace, perfect to cozy up and have a glass of wine. 2 car attached garage walks right into mud/laundry room. This is a must see, stop by the OPEN HOUSE this Sunday! Call for more details & directions! $289,700

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16 GMC Acadia SLT AWD.............................18K Miles ..................... $33,900.00 16 Chevy Trax LT AWD ................................16K Miles ...................... $21,150.00

MSRP $32,955

16 Chevy Trax LTZ AWD..............................15K Miles ...................... $23,795.00 15 Ram Van 1500 Cargo .............................15K Miles ...................... $23,995.00 15 GMC Terrain Denali AWD ........................16K Miles ...................... $27,985.00

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27,955

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13 Chevy Tahoe LT 4wd...............................40K Miles ...................... $36,995.00 12 Chevy Equinox LS AWD ..........................73K Miles ...................... $13,795.00 #4130

13 GMC Terrain SLT AWD ............................70K Miles ...................... $15,995.00

CA ADILLAC XTS-4 19,000 Miles, Fully Loaded

11 Chevy Equinox LT AWD...........................79K Miles ...................... $14,995.00

Liter, V6 3.6 Lit

07 GMC Envoy Denali 4wd ..........................86K Miles ...................... $13,995.00

MSRP $61,850

YOUR COST

14 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Crew ....................44K Miles ...................... $36,995.00

YOUR COST

07 GMC Sierra 2500HD X Cab 4wd .............106K Miles .................... $17,995.00

WAS $52,595

NO OW

34,995

02 GMC Sierra 1500HD Crew 4wd ..............126K Miles .................... $13,995.00

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STORE HOURS: M-TH 8:45AM-7PM, F 8:30AM-6PM, SAT 9AM-5PM, SUN 11AM-3PM • SERVICE & PARTS: M-F 7:30AM-5PM, SAT 7:30AM-1:30PM

Prices include all costs to be paid by consumer except for lic., reg. & taxes. To receive rebates customer must finance thru NMAC & meet all rebate qualifications, if applicable. Financing is subj. to NMAC credit approval with Tier 0 thru Tier 1. Kingston Nissan has partnered with a financial service company specializing in helping consumers with limited access to credit. Kingston Nissan has partnered with a company Taxes-R-Us specializing in an early tax refund service giving our customers the opportunity to purchase/lease a new or used vehicle without the long wait, see dealer for complete details. **0% APR financing up to 72 mos. @ $13.89 per mo. per $1000 financed on select new vehicles is subj. to credit approval down pymt may be required. Verifiable proof of current employment or verifiable proof of a job offer and salary with employment beginning within 90 days of the contract date are required. Proof of insurance must be presented. All advertised vehicles sold cosmetically as is. Not resp. for typo errors. Offer expires 2/28/17. See dealer for details.