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March 10, 2016

MOVIE Don’t frack with America Rosendale Theatre & Upstate Films Rhinebeck unofficially premiere Dear President Obama

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hen Jon Bowermaster’s Oceans 8 Films released the documentary Dear Governor Cuomo in 2012, its aim was to raise public consciousness about the dangers of hydrofracking, drawing on the scary experiences of our neighbors living above the Marcellus Shale deposit on the Pennsylvania side of the state line. At the time, it looked like the governor was gung-ho for developing natural gas drilling in New York. But after Department of Health commissioner Joe Zucker testified that, based on his analysis of the data, he wouldn’t let his family live near a fracking site, “Cuomo did what he said he was going to do: He followed the science,” says the Stone Ridge-based filmmaker.

New York is now the only shalebearing state with a ban on fracking: what Bowermaster calls “the first victory in the clean energy revolution.” But since Josh Fox’s Gasland initially drew public attention to the rise of the fracking industry in 2010, drilling has exploded across America. “Six years later, it’s done everywhere. The boom is so big, it doesn’t just impact remote parts of the country anymore,” Bowermaster reports.

Indeed, many fracking wells are hidden behind fences right in the middle

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of residential neighborhoods – usually where low-income people live. In the past three years the Oceans 8 crew has traveled to 20 states, collecting footage of drilling sites that sometimes lie next door to schools, churches, day care centers and hospitals, along with 120 interviews with neighbors whose lives have been adversely impacted. Since much of this damage occurred during the Obama administration, Bowermaster has titled his newest opus Dear President Obama: The Clean Energy Revolution is Now. The new movie gets its official premiere on March 18 at the Environmental

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Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital – “two blocks from the White House,” Bowermaster notes – and then goes on a 30-city tour. But the producer/director/ writer has been workshopping beta versions around our neck of the woods for a good while now, gathering feedback at screenings: “I love the connection with the local audience.” So, in a tip of the hat to the hometown crowd, he will unofficially premiere Dear President Obama at the Rosendale Theatre at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15 – “fresh off the press at midnight on the 14th,” he jokes.

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Unlike the earlier cinematic appeal to Cuomo’s conscience, in which the fracking footage was organized around a benefit concert organized by Natalie Merchant, Dear President Obama is characterized by the filmmaker as “pure documentary.” It opens with a clip from the 2012 State of the Union address, in which Obama touts his “all-ofthe-above strategy” for weaning the country off foreign oil. In other clips, the president claims that America is “the Saudi Arabia of natural gas,” with a 100-year supply just waiting to be drilled.

“On his watch, fracking became a household word,” says the voiceover narration by Mark Ruffalo. “What is required is a plan, a vision and a real leader.”

The nationwide visual tour begins in the Pennsylvania shale fields, where, according to the film, some 10,000 natural gas wells were drilled within the space of a few years. There we meet some of the people who first began pushing back against the energy companies, to little avail. “Our well was actually erupting like a geyser because there was so much methane in it,” says one resident. Another shows a report from testing that disclosed benzene, strontium and uranium in his well water: toxic chemicals released from the shale beds by the force of the fracking fluid.

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Dear President Obama is not unhopeful.

New York State has led the way in saying “No” to fracking, and the movie shows us footage of determined groups and individuals who are taking a stand in favor of truly renewable alternatives like solar and wind power, as well as technological advancements that make those sources more economically viable.

Dear President Obama is a stirring piece of advocacy journalism – an unabashed plea to government officials to work for policy change that will turn the tide against fossil fuel dependency and environmental degradation. “If we don’t change, the game’s over,” says Jon Bowermaster. “But we’ll be aided by strong leaders.”

– Frances Marion Platt Dear President Obama pre-premiere sneak peek screenings: Tuesday, March 15, 7:15 p.m., Rosendale Theatre, Rosendale; Wednesday, March 16, 7 p.m., Jacob Burns Film Center, Pleasantville; Thursday, March 17, 8:15 p.m., Upstate Films, Rhinebeck; www.dearpresidentobama.com.

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spewed five billion cubic feet of methane into the atmosphere before it was finally capped. We meet energy industry workers in places like West Virginia, Nor th Dakota and Louisiana where the gas boom quickly went bust from overproduction; a tank trucker in Arkansas whose teeth are falling out from cancer after he was exposed to fracking chemicals; a real estate agent in Colorado

who can no longer sell property because her county now has one well for every four residents; an Oklahoman who has gotten used to twicedaily earthquakes triggered by fracking near a fault line; a New Mexico rancher who can no longer graze cattle because federal mineral rights law authorizes the government to drill anywhere it wants.

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Dear President Obama is a stirring piece of advocacy journalism

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March 10, 2016

NEXT WEEKEND, the Sun will rise and set precisely due east and west.

It will be the best time to find the cardinal points of the compass

Ashes to ashes Millbrook’s Cary Institute screens Trees in Trouble documentary this Friday

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Once abundant in the midHudson – and highly prized by those who heat their dwellings with woodstoves – they are falling to the ravages of the emerald ash borer. Our towns’ Highway Departments are cutting down infested trees that line our roadsides and threaten power lines; then they are faced with the quandary of what to do with the wood, since the Trees in Trouble tells the story of America's urban and community forests and the serious threats they now face.

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Once-stately trees are being reduced to chips instead of used for prime firewood.

And then there’s the wooly adelgid, relentlessly destroying the hemlock forests that played such an important role in the settlement and early industry of our region.

As global transportation becomes faster and easier for humans, so the rate of spread of invasive plant pests and diseases has increased. But scientists, arborists, public officials and citizen activists are fighting back. Come find out more at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies this Friday evening, as filmmaker Andrea Torrice and forest ecologist Dr. Gary Lovett screen and discuss Torrice’s documentary, Trees in Trouble: Saving America’s Urban Forests. The 27-minute film weaves together urban forestry history, policy issues and science with

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Trees in Trouble will be shown at 7 p.m. on Friday, March 11, followed by a question-and-answer session, in the Cary Institute auditorium, located at 2801 Sharon Turnpike (Route 44) in Millbrook.

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John Burroughs Natural History Society leads five free field trips in March

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This Saturday, March 12, the JBNHS teams up with the Esopus Creek Conservancy (ECC) to bid farewell to the departing season and take advantage one more time of the opportunity to learn how to tell trees apart without the help of leaf form. Led by Vern Rist, the Tree Identification Walk will proceed at a leisurely pace through a variety of woodland habitats in the Esopus Bend Nature Preserve. Bring binoculars and tree guides if you have them, and dress appropriately for muddy trails. The group will meet at 9 a.m. in the Saugerties Village Beach parking lot on Route 9W, just north of the Esopus Creek bridge, at the foot of Partition Street in the Village of Saugerties. Contact Steve Chorvas at schorvas@gmail.com for details or to preregister.

It’s time for birds to start migrating north again along the Hudson River flyway, so this Sunday’s JBNHS wildlife outing will focus on Kingston Point/River Road Waterfowl. The group will meet at 8 a.m. on March 13 at the Kingston Point Beach parking lot at 53 Delaware Avenue, scan the river north and walk the park to view the lagoon and the area around the mouth of the Rondout Creek. Then they will carpool to destinations south along the river, including Freer Park in Port Ewen, points along River Road in the Town of Esopus and Esopus Meadows, before returning to the beach parking lot. For more info or to preregister, contact Mark DeDea at (845) 339-1277 or forsythnature@aol.com.

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NIGHT SKY

Strange Equinox The earliest spring of our lives

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t’s the Equinox on Sunday, March 20, just after midnight.

Like the ancient Mayas, the media all love the Equinox, too. No TV weatherperson neglects to say, “Days and nights are equal today,” even though it’s never true.

It’s false because thick horizon air bends the Sun’s image upward by its own diameter, ensuring about 15 more minutes more day than night on the Equinox. And things are really screwy at the poles. Those who permanently inhabit the South Polar research station experience 24 hours of equinoctial sun: no trace of night, no sign of equality – just the Sun fully up, going leftward along the horizon like a rolling ball.

At one time they tried growing sunflowers down there to see if they’d follow the Sun, and the poor plants rotated around and around until they strangled themselves.

So if days and nights are not equal, what actually happens on the Equinox? Well, this weekend, neither of Earth’s poles will be tilted toward the Sun. With that midnight Equinox, the effects will be pretty much the same both Saturday and Sunday. Next weekend, the Sun will rise and set precisely due east and west. It will be the best time to find the cardinal points of the compass, that chore you’ve been postponing for so long. From your home, it’s the easiest time to orient yourself. That word’s very meaning came about because if you could accurately find east, you’d know the direction to the Orient.

It’s also when daylight increases by its greatest daily amount. Around here, that’s very nearly three minutes a day. And the midday Sun climbs most rapidly higher.

Probably the least-known Equinox feature is that it’s the only time the Sun’s path is a laser-straight line through the sky. Any other day, a time-exposure photo reveals a

The series of outings continues the following weekend with a Signs of Spring Nature Walk on Saturday, March 19. The group will meet at 8 a.m. in the Saugerties Village Beach parking lot to visit the Great Vly Wildlife Management Area, Esopus Bend Nature Preserve and/or the Saugerties Lighthouse peninsula. Contact Steve Chorvas at schorvas@gmail.com for info. Sunday, March 20 brings the Vernal Equinox: the perfect time for an evening stroll in the Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge to hear the “Peent!” call of woodcocks, and possibly see some males perform their courting flights. Woodcock Walk participants will meet at 6 p.m. at the Refuge entrance on Hoagerburgh Road (Ulster County Route 18) in Wallkill. For info contact Mark DeDea at (845) 339-1277 or forsythnature@aol.com.

This month’s last scheduled field trip kicks off a series of outings exploring the Rondout Valley region, making its way from Kingston to Rosendale in search of waterfowl and other early migrant birds. Meet at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 26 at the Kingston Point Beach parking lot. For details, contact Matt Corsaro at mattcorsaro@yahoo.com a week or less before the trip.

All John Burroughs Natural History Society field trips are free and open to the public. Visit www.jbnhs.org for upcoming field trips and great birding locations in Ulster County. For info about upcoming ECC nature walks and paddles, visit www. esopuscreekconservancy.org.

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curved solar arc across the heavens. Not next weekend.

(More information? Well, the Sun’s time-exposure trek across the sky is concave toward the south during the cold half of the year. Its path then looks like a frown. But during the warm half, the Sun’s arc is concave toward the north, like a giant smile.)

Of course, we use the occasion to declare the start of spring. This year it happens just after midnight. But it’s before midnight (meaning March 19) in all the other US time zones.

That’s right, an equinox on the 19th. We’ll have our first March 19 Equinox in 2020.

But any way you slice it: This is the earliest start of spring since 1896!

– Bob Berman Want to know more? To read Bob’s previous “Night Sky” columns, visit our Almanac Weekly website at HudsonValleyAlmanacWeekly.com.

labor of farming, from vegetarianism to slaughtering the animals that she raised.

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Before long, Kimball’s life had radically transformed from that of sophisticated city girl to the endless hands-on physical

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FREE PUBLIC EVENT Trees in Trouble Documentary Friday, March 11 at 7 p.m.

Discover how America’s community forests benefit our economy and health, and threats they face from invasive pests like the emerald ash borer and Asian longhorn beetle.

Award-winning filmmaker Andrea Torrice provides a compelling look at how public officials, citizens, and scientists can work together to turn the tide on forest pests. Q&A with Torrice and forest ecologist Gary Lovett to follow the film.

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ART Robert Tonner talk opens exhibition at SUNY-Ulster

the artist/entrepreneur’s “Gallery Show of Fashion Styles, Illustrations, Photos & Dolls” that opens this Thursday at SUNY-Ulster’s Muroff-Kotler Visual Arts Gallery and runs through April 15. Tonner will open the exhibition with a slide lecture and presentation beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 10 in the College Lounge at Vanderlyn Hall. Following his talk, there will be a reception in the Gallery.

Robert Tonner’s talk is free and open to the public. For more info on the event and the exhibition, visit www.sunyulster.edu/ campus_and_culture/arts/art_exhibits. php. To view Tonner Doll designs past and present, visit www.tonnerdoll.com.

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Robert Tonner, Kingston-based creator of exquisitely detailed collectible dolls, was recently named SUNYUlster's artist-in-residence for 2016.

It’s a move likely to attract attention to the community college’s new Associate’s Degree program in Fashion Design, just launched last fall.

The Tonner Doll Company, established in 1991, made its mark on the public consciousness with its licensed limitededition movie and TV character dolls, beginning with the denizens of Harry Potter’s wizarding world. Subsequent pop-culture lines have included dolls inspired by The Wizard of Oz, Gone with the Wind, The Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean, Twilight, The Hunger Games, Doctor Who, various Tim Burton movies, Marvel and DC Comics characters and so on. Tonner also develops collections around original characters; one currently available, called “Déjà Vu,” takes a contemporary character through various reincarnations going back to ancient Egypt, the Vikings and preRevolutionary France.

But Robert Tonner got his start as a fashion designer, so most of his doll characters are imaginary supermodels, vehicles for the display of fanciful runwayready clothing. Such will be the focus of

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JAUNT Thomas Cole's "New Studio", demolished 40 years ago, is now coming back to life.

After a long campaign of research, fundraising and construction, the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in Catskill is nearly ready to unveil its new “New Studio,” an on-site replica of the Italianate building that Cole himself designed as his own place to paint. The original New Studio was built in 1846, about 75 yards from Cole’s home, Cedar Grove. The artist used it until his death two years later, and for a time his family kept it just as he had left it as a sort of shrine, his last unfinished painting still on its easel. But by 1973 the structure had deteriorated so badly that it was torn down.

Reconstructed according to Cole’s original plans, the New Studio will become a space for public programs and exhibitions, opening its doors on May 1 for “Thomas Cole: The Artist as Architect,” which will run through October 30. To celebrate the project’s completion and the new exhibition, whose centerpiece will be Cole’s 1840 painting The Architect’s Dream, the Historic Site is hosting a series of lectures on topics related to the painter’s interest in architectural design

It’ll be a Scream Tix on sale for bus trip to Edvard Munch exhibition at NYC’s Neue Galerie

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ast year’s film The Woman in Gold, starring Helen Mirren, told the mostly true story of how Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I, confiscated by the Nazis from the family who had commissioned it, was won back in 2004 and brought to America. The famous painting ended up in Ronald S. Lauder’s Neue Galerie New York, located at 1048 Fifth Avenue at 86th Street, along the “Museum Mile.”

Furnished with sumptuous dark wood paneling and intricate wrought-iron scrollwork, the elegant 1914 landmark building is home to a large collection of fine and decorative artworks created in Germany and Austria between 1890 and 1940. Besides showcasing its own holdings, it also plays host to a variety of traveling exhibitions of European art. Currently running is a show titled “Munch and Expressionism.” The Neue Galerie will be the sole venue for this exhibit, which examines Edvard Munch’s influence on his German and Austrian contemporaries as well as their influence upon him.

“Munch and Expressionism” runs through June 13. You can take it in with a group of fellow art-loving mid-Hudsonites on Wednesday, April 13, when Rhinebeck’s Starr Library will conduct a bus tour. The bus leaves from the library at 8 a.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m. The ticket price of $65 includes round-trip transportation, admission to the Neue Galerie and a private tour of the exhibition.

Payment must be made by Wednesday, March 23. Attendees can pay by credit card by calling (845) 876-4030 or by cash or check at the library, located at 68 West Market Street in Rhinebeck. For more about the museum, its collections and the Munch exhibit, visit www.neuegalerie.org.

ROBERT TONNER, ARTIST IN RESIDENCE Robert Tonner is an artist, fashion designer, entrepreneur, and the founder of the Tonner Doll Company. Established in 1991, the Tonner Doll Company designs and manufactures high quality collectible dolls — from classic character dolls, to well-known movie and television characters, to high-fashion dolls with runway-ready clothing.

Opening Film and Presentation: Thursday, March 10, 7:00 p.m., College Lounge, Vanderlyn Hall Mr. Tonner talks about his work before the opening of his show in the gallery.

Reception in the gallery immediately follows the presentation.

Gallery Show of Fashion Styles, Illustrations, Photos, and Dolls Thursday, March 10 - April 15 Lecture and Demonstration: Observations of a Reluctant Businessman Wednesday, March 30, 1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m., Burroughs Hall 120 Mr. Tonner gives a lecture and demonstrates work processes.

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and the integration of buildings into the landscape.

This Sunday afternoon, the aptly named art historian William L. Coleman will give a talk at the Cole house on “Thomas Cole’s Country Houses.” Last year Coleman wrote a dissertation titled “Something of an Architect: Thomas Cole and the Country House Ideal” to attain his PhD in the History of Art at the University of California at Berkeley. Now a postdoctoral fellow in American Art at Washington University in St. Louis, he has just curated an exhibition for that institution’s Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum called “Abodes of Plenty: American Art of the Inhabited Landscape.”

Coleman’s lecture at Cedar Grove will recount how Thomas Cole’s surviving drawings for the New Studio tell a story of ambition, frustration and resiliency in the face of professional setbacks, and share insights on the artist’s notion of how best to inhabit the landscape that came to the forefront during the rebuilding process.

The talk begins at 2 p.m. on March 13

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March 10, 2016 in the Cole house, located at 218 Spring Street in Catskill. Tickets cost $9 general admission, $7 for Thomas Cole National Historic Site members. To purchase, or for more information, visit www.thomascole. org/current-events.

– Frances Marion Platt

Shamrock Run & St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Kingston this Sunday Nobody does it better than the City of Kingston – celebrates St. Paddy’s Day, that is. For the past 27 years, the Shamrock Run has preceded a grand St. Patrick’s Day Parade, tying together all the neighborhoods of Kingston – Uptown, Midtown and the Rondout – and bringing the citizens into the streets to cheer and root for their favorites in green. And the 28th annual “fun run” promises to be the best yet.

Considered the biggest race between New York City and Albany, the Shamrock Run has raised funds each year for a local charitable organization. This year, monies raised will be donated to the Semper Fi Fund, an organization that assists wounded Marines (and other branches of the US Armed Forces) and their families with immediate financial help and lifetime support (see https://semperfifund.org).

Some race details: Runners, both teams and individuals, can pick up their race packets on Saturday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the foot of Broadway, and on Sunday, March 13 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Governor Clinton Apartments.

Everyone is encouraged to wear green, of course; and beyond that, runners who wear kilts will be proud to know that their participation could make history, if Team Ireland of the Irish Cultural Center of the Hudson Valley (ICCHV) surpasses the current world record in the number of runners wearing kilts. Also, a part of the proceeds purchased from Kiltrunner. com will be contributed to the Semper Fi Fund. Kilted or not, participants can register to run for $30, and make their own history for the City of Kingston.

The starting gun goes off at exactly 12:50 p.m. at Academy Green on Albany Avenue. From there, runners will make their way down Broadway and into the Rondout District. The Shamrock Run doesn’t time runners on the two-mile course, but they can check a clock at the Finish Line to note their own runtime.

The Rondout Neighborhood Center will hold a traditional Post-Race Party, welcoming them with shamrock cookies, green bagels and beverages (ID required).

Anyone wearing his or her race number is eligible to win prizes randomly drawn from all registered runners, including two round-trip tickets to Ireland. A trophy goes to the school with the largest number of preregistered entrants. Participants of this annual spring “fun run” – and there may be more than 4,500 of them this year – are supported by a whole crew of dedicated volunteers who work behind the scenes and in the streets to make sure that everyone has a grand time.

This year, the Shamrock Run is proud to be honoring Steve Schallenkamp, the very first winner of the inaugural race held back in 1988. Schallenkamp has been running races since elementary school, and has won competitions over five decades of racing.

An avid enthusiast, he has coached other runners and volunteered at multiple race events over the years – clearly, a standout inspiration for runners young and old.

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Sponsored by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the 29th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will step off from the Kingston Plaza at 1 p.m. with Grand Marshal Christine Hein at the lead. Rose Ferrero Bruck will be acting Mayor of the Day, with Hallie Rose Gardner of the J. Watson Bailey Middle School as Irish Princess and six-year-old Liam Doyle the Bearer of St. Patrick. Don’t miss the decidedly green pomp and circumstance when the City of Kingston turns out for fun and good works.

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Parade of Green in Beacon with Grand Marshal Patrick Kerr this Saturday Attention, all St. Paddy’s Day aficionados! The City of Beacon will hold its first ever St. Patrick’s Day parade this Saturday morning. Come out to join in the celebration, and don’t forget to wear your green!

The parade starts at the bottom of Main Street at Route 9D near the Visitors’ Center, and will continue all the way up Main to Tioronda Avenue, ending at the Howland Cultural Center. Event organizer Kimberlee Markarian says, “This will be a good old-fashioned family parade. We’ll have nearly 40 floats and horses, and lots of fun.”

To kick off what will surely become an annual event, the communitywide parade will be lead by a genuine Irelander: Beacon’s own Patrick Kerr. Born in 1938 in Belfast, Kerr played soccer for Manchester United during the late 1950s.

He emigrated in 1970 with his wife, Patsy, and their five children, settling in Beacon, where he started the Beacon Soccer League and served on the Beacon Recreation Commission for many years.

He is considered an important asset to the city, and Beacon is proud to have him be this year’s Grand Marshal for its inaugural St. Patrick’s Day Parade of Green.

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Paddy on the River 2016 this Saturday Come down to the Poughkeepsie riverfront this weekend and revel in all things Irish, even if you’re not. “Paddy on the River” welcomes one and all for a St. Patrick’s Day celebration that will turn everyone just a little bit toward the shores of Eire, the sovereign island across the sea. From 12 noon to 5 p.m., traditional foods will be served up by a slew of local vendors, and plenty of Irish beer will whet all ageappropriate attendees’ whistles. Soon you’ll be humming and joining in on songs with entertainment provided by the Narrowbacks, the Mighty Ploughboys and Ireland the Band.

Just in from Long Island’s Rockaway Rugby Club, the Narrowbacks claim to be “the brainchild of a future banker and a dropout bartender,” offering “a fresh voice for songs and stories old and new.

After some late-night sing-songs, a couple whiskeys and a few lost jobs, we came up with a young punk attitude that found itself running through the veins of an oldtime folk band.” The Mighty Ploughboys

– Pat, Jim, Sean, John, Mike and Renato (yes, an Italian slipped into the mix) – provide a blend of alternative rock songs with a Celtic flair. And Ireland the Band promises a kick-arse program guaranteed to have you leave your troubles behind.

What better way to spend a Saturday afternoon?

Paddy on the River will be fun for the whole family (kids aged 10 and under get in free), so plan for a rousing time. If it rains or snows, the fun is still on, with tents and heaters to protect attendees from the weather. Beer will be available for purchase; non-alcoholic beverages and water, too, for non-imbibers. Either way, plan to park at the train station, municipal lots and on-street parking in the City of Poughkeepsie. You’re encouraged to park at any station on the MTA’s Hudson Line or take any Metro-North train to Poughkeepsie, as the festival is right next door. Mahoney’s Irish Pub & Steakhouse encourages everyone to be responsible: Hop on a train and forget about driving, or have a designated driver in your group.

– Ann Hutton Paddy on the River, Saturday, March 12, 12 noon-5 p.m., $15 general/$30 VIP, Waryas Park, 29 North Water Street, Poughkeepsie; http://townsquarehv. ticketleap.com/paddy-on-the-river-2016/ details.

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MUSIC Sharing the stage Los Lobos & Ballet Folklórico Mexicano perform Fiesta Mexico Americana at UPAC this Saturday

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arlos Moreno, Jr. started studying the fundamentals of Mexican folkdance at the age of three, when his father began to pass along his knowledge of the history, culture and artistic expressions of his native artform. His father, Carlos Moreno Samaniego, is one of the pioneers of traditional Mexican dance and established his dance company, Ballet Folklórico Mexicano (BFM), in 1967. His mother, Angelina Garcia, designed the costumes, sets and props for the dancers’ performances, and to this day, both of his parents, now in their mid-70s, remain involved in the company.

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College in Moraga and offers private and public workshops in area schools, to dance groups and at civic organizations. BFM has a repertoire of more than 120 dances to showcase the artistic variety of Mexico’s vibrant regional cultures.

This tour with Los Lobos started in January in California and, for many of the 13 dancers, who range in age from 18 to their early 30s, it’s their first time on the road. “It’s pretty exciting for them,” says Moreno, “and of course, performing

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“My Dad does a lot of the media stuff,” says Moreno. “He likes to be out there.

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Me, I’m more of a behind-the-scenes person. Now, I only dance as emergencyemergency backup,” he laughs, “and hopefully we’ ll never have to use me.”

M o r e n o is artistic director and choreographer for BFM, and his renowned dance troupe will perform with Los Lobos on Saturday night at the Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) as part of a nationwide tour.

This evening of song, dance, music and film will celebrate the achievements and contributions of Mexican-Americans – and, though they’ll perform their own music too, of course, this multimedia tour is the first time that Los Lobos has ever performed with a folkloric dance company.

By the time Moreno was a teenager, he was learning choreography from his father.

He continued his education in Mexican

folkdance, music and costuming at the Academia de Danza Tizoc in Mexico City and became a corps dancer with the Ballet Fo l c l ó r i c o d e Mexico of Amalia Hernandez when he was in his early 20s. From 1989 to 1992, he toured North and Central America, Europe and Asia with Hernandez’s company. “I got a lot of touring experience with that opportunity to dance professionally,” recalls Moreno.

“I was already involved with my Dad’s company, and went into it with the mentality of learning as much as I possibly could on the road.”

He returned to San Francisco to devote himself to the family business of dance and dance education, and has been the company’s primary choreographer since the late 1980s. Today, Moreno trains dancers and creates their artistic repertoire, and also teaches at Saint Mary’s

“I’m first-generation Mexican-American, and it was a struggle being born here to embrace both [cultures] equally,” says Moreno. “Los Lobos has taken a similar path. ”

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John Menegon sextet to play Studley Theatre

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azz bassist/composer John Menegon forged his career as a sideman, working with leaders on the order of Dewey Redman, David “Fathead” Newman and, more recently, the great modern jazz tenor saxophonist and frequent John Scofield foil Joe Lovano. In his own work as leader/composer, Menegon has developed a distinctive, rhythmically eventful voice, fully in evidence on his well-received 2014 release (his fourth), I Remember You. The record reveals Menegon as an ambitious jazz writer. The grooves are complex and continuously shifting, the lines oblique and intricate, the song forms non-traditional and shot through with ingeniously integrated ensemble improvisations. Menegon is anything but complacent about the head/solo/ solo/solo/head inherited forms of jazz; and yet soul-leaning, groove-oriented, harmonically advanced modern jazz is his idiom, unabashedly. Like all great bassists, Menegon is an expert traffic director, operating masterfully at the intersection of rhythm, melody and harmony. If more people were attending contemporary mainstream jazz these days, this exceptional record would be commanding a lot of attention and honor.

John Menegon leads a new ensemble, the Look Up Sextet +1, into the Studley Theatre on the campus of SUNY-New Paltz on Tuesday, March 15 at 8 p.m. In a move consistent with the leader’s propulsive compositional style, this novel ensemble includes two drummers (Beacon’s standout Dave Berger and Tcheser Holmes) as well as SUNY-New Paltz faculty member and multi-genre guitar wiz Mark Dziuba, alto saxophonist Travis Sullivan and trumpeter Chris Pasin. The +1 is Menegon’s longtime collaborator, vocalist and keyboardist Teri Roiger, who will accompany the Look Up Sextet on this date.

Admission costs $10 general, $6 for seniors and $3 for students. For more information on John Menegon, visit www.johnmenegon.com.

– John Burdick

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with Los Lobos is a wonderful experience in itself.”

Touring with Los Lobos is not like touring with Just another Band from East LA, per the title of their debut album. The multiple Grammy Award-winning band transcends definition with their fluid embrace of both traditional music from every region of Mexico and original rock – and their music has attracted millions of fans all over the world.

The idea to tour together came from Los Lobos’ agent, and Moreno developed the program in collaboration with them. They selected musical pieces from the band’s original repertoire that would transition well to dance, along with an array of traditional and contemporary Mexican songs. Moreno says that there’s a great diversity in the show, and though at first it was somewhat of a challenge to get feedback from the band members because they’re so busy, “eventually they trusted my expertise. It’s gone well from Day One for the dancers and the musicians working together. Los Lobos are very humble, down-to-earth people, and they’re very easy to work with. And,” he adds, “the show has been progressing while we’re on the road, too. Last night we were able to do two new choreographies – Los Lobos keeps asking for more! Previously, the musicians we’ve worked with were a little more traditional, so this is unique. Los Lobos plays accordion, guitars, mandolin and many other instruments, and they do it all well. We can showcase a lot of different regions of Mexico in our dancing because of their versatility.”

Audience reac tion has been unsurprisingly enthusiastic. “There’s a mix of hardcore Los Lobos fans, who sometimes are expecting more of a rock ‘n’ roll show, and a lot of people who

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are really intrigued by the program, not really sure what to expect,” says Moreno.

“By the end, everyone’s really feeling the excitement and getting up and dancing.”

“I’m first-generation MexicanAmerican, and it was a struggle being born here to embrace both [cultures] equally,” says Moreno. “Los Lobos has taken a similar path. Most of them were born here, and grew up listening and playing to the music of the times: jazz and rock. These young dancers I work with now…they’ve missed out on the struggle of finding their identity. Feeling respected and acknowledged today is more of the norm, and it’s a good thing. The tradition of folkdances is a respected artform now.

In the past, it was seen as ‘a little dance, dancing around the hat,’ but the level of respect has evolved. These are very exciting times, and dance is highlighted as a cultural part of diversity.”

Moreno collaborates with other folkdance schools throughout the states

John Menegon’s Look Up Sextet +1, Tuesday, March 15, 8 p.m., $10/$6/$3, Studley Theatre, Old Main Building, SUNY-New Paltz, 1 Hawk Drive, New Paltz.

and, through his community work in the Bay Area, he helps to keep a positive focus on the artform and its Mexican origins. The BFM is involved with several festivals, performances and its own selfproduced shows, and the dance studio has about 100 students of all ages. School residencies are another important facet of his work. “We offer them to children who may not otherwise be exposed to dance and theater, and our workshops include history, culture and costumes. I feel blessed to have the opportunity to do this, and every day I wake up excited to go to work.”

“This is a great show, for families too.

People who are familiar with Mexico and who are Mexican-American will hear a lot of music that they heard growing up. And, for those in the general public who aren’t as familiar, they’ll enjoy their first exposure to this music. We’re really excited to be doing this tour.”

– Debra Bresnan

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Fiesta Mexico-Americana: Los Lobos with Ballet Folklórico Mexicano, Saturday, March 12, 8 p.m., $29-$64, UPAC, 601 Broadway, Kingston; (845) 3396088, www.bardavon.org.

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Aaron Neville at Helsinki Hudson

Widely considered one of the greatest vocalists of the rock era, Grammy Award-winner Aaron Neville performs at Helsinki Hudson on Thursday, March 17 at 8 p.m. Perhaps the most famous member of New Orleans’ royal family, Neville has had four platinum-certified albums and four Top Ten hits. He is also the lead voice of the Neville Brothers, featuring his brothers Art, Charles and Cyril.

Reserved seating for this show is sold out, but general admission may still be available. General admission costs $65. For more information, visit http:// helsinkihudson.com. Club Helsinki is located at 405 Columbia Street in Hudson.

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The Piano Plus! chamber music concert aeries launches its third season of concerts with a recital by pianist Rami Sarieddine on Saturday, March 12 at 2 p.m. Sarieddine will play the Sonata for Piano in C minor, Hob. XVI/20,

by Joseph Haydn and selections from Schubert’s Winterreise, among other pieces. Each recital includes a “plus!”

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The 2016 HVP String Competition takes place this weekend at Skinner Hall on the Vassar College campus, and the public can attend for free. The First Round gets underway at 9:30 a.m. this Saturday, March 12 and runs until 6 p.m., with about 30 musicians competing. The survivors of the first cut come back on Sunday morning, March 13 at 10 a.m. for the Semifinal Round, which should wrap up at 12 noon. And the shortlisted hopefuls return at 3 p.m. on Sunday for the Final Round.

The judges for the 44th annual competition will be violinist María Radicheva, violist Daniel Avshalomov and cellist Susan Seligman. Vassar College is located at 124 Raymond Avenue in Poughkeepsie. For more information about the HVP String Competition, call (845) 473-2072 or visit www.bardavon.org.

– Frances Marion Platt

guest to open the second half of the recital with a collaborative piece.

The series features outstanding pianists offering concerts in March, April and May. The second concert will happen on April 23, and feature pianists Julia Hsu and Peter Serkin playing piano pieces for four hands. On May 28, Mei Hsuan Huang will offer the last concert in the series.

All concerts take place on Saturdays at 2 p.m.

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musicians to this very intimate venue in the Catskills. The ticket price is a suggested donation of $12. The Olive Free Library is located at 4033 Route 28A in West Shokan. For more information, visit http://olivefreelibrary.org.

Pianists André Mehmari, Tanya Gabrielian & Chris Pattishall at Bard The increasing interest in fusion of jazz and classical may have a lot to do with jazz finally fully crossing over into the realm of the serious. This development has nothing to do with music per se; jazz has always been understood as at least part-high art and perhaps America’s most sustained and substantive contribution to serious music. This crossover recognizes that jazz has now moved into cramped quarters with serious music pretty much full-time, economically and institutionally: grant-driven, academically situated. Ellington and Mingus among others have long been regarded as important American composers; newer to this story is the historically verified fact that J. S. Bach and others were great improvisers themselves.

It all comes together in curious ways (as it always seems to, at Bard) on Saturday, March 19, when classical pianist Tanya Gabrielian and jazz pianist Chris Pattishall join virtuoso André Mehmari to present Improv Cubed: From Bach to the Great American Songbook at the Fisher Center’s

Luma Theater at 8 p.m. In this special concert, three pianists recreate the rich and hidden history of improvisation with variations on works by Bach, Scarlatti, Schubert and music from ragtime, Brazilian choro and the Great American Songbook. Admission costs $30.

On Friday, March 18 at 7 p.m. at the Mountaintop Library at 6093 Main Street in Tannersville, Mehmari joins presents a free community lecture that will explore the past of improvisation from Bach to the Great American Songbook. The lecture is free.

– John Burdick

Armen Donelian performs this Saturday at Bridge Street Theatre The Bridge Street Theatre in Catskill presents “Full Moon Music,” a night of solo piano with the pianist Armen Donelian on Saturday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. Called “A pianist with a crystalline touch, but a penchant for avant-gardism” by The New York Times, Donelian will perform original compositions and improvisations. Donelian has led his own trio and quintet and has performed internationally with jazz legends including Sonny Rollins, Chet Baker, Paquito D’Rivera, Mongo Santamaria and Billy Harper.

Admission costs $15. Tickets go on sale at the door 30 minutes before the performance. The Bridge Street Theatre is located at 44 West Bridge Street in Catskill. For more information, visit http://bridgest.org.

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STAGE Savory sampler CIA hosts Half Moon Theatre’s Ten-Minute Play Festival: The Tasting Menu this weekend

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oughkeepsie’s Half Moon Theatre has been curating an annual short play festival for the past five years, and the sixth – coming up this weekend – is thematically organized to reflect the stage company’s tasteful new home at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park. Curated by Darrah Cloud, David Simpatico and Patty Wineapple and directed by Michael Schiralli, TenMinute Play Festival 2016: The Tasting Menu will consist of eight short plays with one important thing in common: Each incorporates a delectable dish that will then be offered on a tasting menu at a special post-performance reception.

This year’s festival playwrights – some of them local – are Rob Ackerman, Alexandra Angeloch, Darrah Cloud, Lisa Kimball, Howard Meyer, N. N. Ewing, David Simpatico and Geoff Tarson.

The acting ensemble includes Nancy Auffarth, Rob Brinkmann, Asia Howard, Grace Angela Henry, Stephen Jones, Ryan Katzer, Barbara Rankin and Michael Withall. The content of the plays is described as “a sophisticated, off-Broadway style evening of theatre, with adult language and humor.”

The 90-minute performance begins at 8 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12 in the CIA’s Marriott Pavilion, located at 1946 Campus Drive, just off Route 9 in Hyde Park. The tasting reception will directly follow the performance. Tickets cost $45 general admission, $40 for seniors. To purchase, call (800) 838-3006 or visit www. brownpapertickets.com/e/2494137. And if a tasting menu sounds like too much of a tease, you can make reservations for a specially crafted family-style meal, with a selection of salads, homemade pastas and dessert, at the CIA’s Caterina de’ Medici restaurant prior to the Saturday show.

For Half Moon Theatre patrons only, the repast will cost $39 per person over and above the cost of your Ten-Minute Play Festival ticket: still a great deal for dinner and a show. To book your pre-theater dinner reservations, call (845) 905-4533 or e-mail ciarestaurantgroup@culinary. edu.

– Frances Marion Platt

Rosendale’s Market Market hosts comic Corinne Fisher this Saturday

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The Tasting Menu will consist of eight short plays with one important thing in common: Each incorporates a delectable dish that will then be offered on a tasting menu at a special post-performance reception at the CIA in Hyde Park.

in Rosendale hosts standup Corinne Fisher on Saturday, March 12 at 10 p.m. Fisher is one half of Sorry about Last Night, her comedy writing-andperformance duo with Krystyna Hutchinson. In December 2013, the duo launched the Guys We F#@*d: The Anti Slut-Shaming Podcast, which now boasts over half a million subscribers and has featured such celebrities as Dan Savage, Jim Norton, Horatio Sanz, Andy Dick and Lizz Winstead (co-creator of The Daily Show), in addition to real gents with whom they’ve had their way.

Market Market will take dinner reservations for this event. Reservations are for diners only. Walk-ins will be accommodated as much as possible. Dinner reservations for the event start at 8:30 p.m.

The cover charge is $15, cash only. Market Market is located at 1 Madeline Lane in Rosendale. For more information, visit http://marketmarketcafe.com. For more on Corinne Fisher, visit www.corinnefisher. com.

“Podcasting 101” with NPR’s Susan Davis at TSL in Hudson Muddy Puppy Media presents “Podcasting 101” with acclaimed NPR producer Susan Davis on Sunday, May 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Time & Space Limited in Hudson. Davis has worked as a producer for Marketplace, Soundprint, All Things Considered and Talk of the Nation at NPR, as well as for The State of Things on North Carolina Public Radio/WUNC. Her recent podcast clients include NPR’s Alt Latino, The Good Fight with Ben Wikler (#1 on iTunes), Press Record (from the Southern Oral History Project at UNC Chapel Hill), The Monti Radio Hour and Classical Classroom. She has taught podcasting/audio production at a wide range of venues, ranging from Duke University to the Public Radio Program Directors’ Conference

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HISTORY A revolution unveiled Slide lecture on women in Iran at Marbletown Community Center

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ven the most ardent peaceniks who oppose any further American military intervention in the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia can’t help feeling troubled about the lot of women in the Muslim world. Not to say that our own track record on women’s rights is perfect; far from it. But the news stories that we hear about countries where women aren’t allowed to vote or drive a car, where female genital mutilation is the cultural norm, where rape victims are executed for adultery, where girls with the audacity to pursue an education are shot, kidnapped as sex slaves for Jihadists or have acid thrown in their faces – these are the stuff of nightmares.

But good news emerges at intervals from those parts of the world as well. Women were instrumental to the successes of the Arab Spring uprisings in Tunisia, Yemen, Egypt and Libya, and continue to work for change throughout much of the Muslim world. In 2014, at the age of 17, Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Up until the 1979 revolution, Iran was in many respects a secular, sophisticated, prosperous, well-educated, Westernized society; and after the theocratic Islamic Republic was established, Iranian women pushed back against attempts under Shari ’a law to restrict the rights that they had won in previous decades. Some progress has been made in recent years, with Women’s Studies programs offered at

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Kripplebush residents Susan and Paul Sprachman have lived in both Iran and Afghanistan, Paul attaining a Master’s degree in Persian Literature at Tehran University. A professor emeritus at Rutgers, he is the author of studies of classical and modern Persian writing as well as a translator. Susan is an artist and photographer, and a show of her travel photography, “Looking Beyond,� is currently on view at the Stone Ridge Library. The pair will tag-team on an illustrated lecture titled “Iranian Women beyond the Chador: A Talk in Two Parts�

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In the first part of their talk, Susan will introduce the topography, villages and cities of Iran, then shift her focus to images of Iranian women and the ways in which they use style and flair to bend legal restrictions on showing their hair and bodies. Then Paul will discuss how Iranian women appear in current Persian writing, drawing on two books that he has recently translated: One Woman’s War, a memoir

by Zahra Hosseini, a devout Shia and refugee from Iraq who came of age during the early days of the Iran/Iraq war; and Tehran: Revolution Street, which tells the story of Shahrzad, a high school student who finds herself the object of affection of two men, one rich and powerful and the other poor and powerless.

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s I strode out to the garden today, the word “totipotency” was at the forefront of my mind. No, I wasn’t thinking of myself as “all-powerful,” which is what totipotent (Latin totus = whole, potent = powerful) might seem to mean.

Totipotency is the ability of any cell in an organism – you, me, my dog Sammy, my rosebush – potentially to give rise to any other kind of cell of that organism, or to a whole new organism: a clone of the original. Under the right conditions, you could put one of your skin cells in the right environment, and have those cells grow into new skin, toes, eyes – even a whole new you. Fortunately, nobody has yet figured out how to do that with a human.

(What I wrote is not exactly true. Not every cell within an organism is totipotent. In organisms that reproduce sexually, egg and sperm cells – the germ cells – have only half their complement of genes, so these particular cells can’t be cloned to reproduce non-germ cells or whole organisms.)

Back to the garden and totipotence: Using random plant parts to make whole new plants is nothing new to most gardeners. With stem cuttings, for example, you put a stem into a suitable environment, and it’s induced to grow roots at its base and new shoots, followed by flowers and perhaps fruits, aboveground. With leaf cuttings, all these new parts spring from a mere leaf.

Stems and leaves are more than just a few cells. More specialized, but still feasible, is cloning with just a few cells: so-called micropropagation or tissue culture. A few cells are removed, usually from a growing point, and then, under sterile conditions, put into a Petri dish containing a medium to supply nutrients and a balance of plant growth hormones. The cells multiply without differentiation into anything special until they are transferred to another medium – this one with an altered balance of hormones that induces cells to differentiate into leaves and roots. After a period of growth, the plantlets graduate to real soil.

Micropropagation is a way to create many new, pest-free clones quickly and from a minimum of amount of mother plant.

My foray into “totipotencing” plants today required pretty much nothing more than pruning shears. I was cutting scion wood, which are stems for grafting onto growing plants. In this case, the growing plants – the rootstocks – provide roots to the clone; the completed plant, from the graft upwards, is the clone, in this case various varieties of pears.

In the past, I’ve done a “Henry IV” on pear trees whose fruits were not up to snuff, then grafted a more desirable scion onto the decapitated trees. Today’s scions are for grafting onto one-year-old pear seedlings, to make new pear trees. (Not that I need that many pear trees. The grafting will be done by participants at a couple of grafting workshops that I’ll be holding this spring. Stay tuned to my website for when, where and other details.)

put back in place. When you go up there and see that magnificent view, when you look at the Hudson Highlands, then north toward the Beacon Bridge...it is breathtaking. And with all the activity that occurs on the Newburgh waterfront, if we could have a little Revolutionary Trail, ‘walking in the footsteps of history’ to this fabulous viewing platform that’s been reopened for the first time in a halfcentury? I think it could be a great boon for Newburgh, and a great draw.”

Our conversation is taking place because Denise Doring VanBuren is the 2016 recipient of the Martha Washington Woman of History Award bestowed annually by Washington’s Headquarters.

The presentation will occur at the historic site on Sunday, March 13 at 3 p.m. The public is welcome to attend.

Professionally speaking, VanBuren is the vice president of public relations for the Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation in Poughkeepsie. She has an undergrad degree in Journalism and a Master’s degree in Business Administration. And her volunteer work helping to raise funds for the Tower of Victory restoration is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of her efforts to keep local history alive: VanBuren is on the Board of Directors at Dutchess Community College, the Samuel F. B. Morse Locust Grove Historic Site and the Hudson River Valley Institute at Marist College and is just about to end her term as president of the Dutchess County Historical Society.

She is a five-term past president of the Beacon Historical Society and co-author of Historic Beacon and Beacon Revisited (Arcadia Publishing).

VanBuren’s co-author, Robert J. (Bob) Murphy, current City of Beacon historian and president of the Beacon Historical

Society, is the person who nominated her for the Martha Washington Woman of History Award. Given each year to a woman who has distinguished herself in the field of Hudson Valley history, the award was established to acknowledge Martha Washington’s contributions to American history.

All throughout the eight-and-a-half years of the American Revolution, Martha left her comfortable home in Virginia to travel at great risk to her own personal safety – as the wife of the commanding general of the Continental Army, she was a target for capture by the British – in order to join her husband in the various locations out of which he was headquartered. Once established in these places, she acted as hostess to an endless stream of military and civilian visitors who came to see General George Washington.

A literate woman, Martha even helped aides with paperwork, copying letters and expense accounts. After one particularly harsh and dispiriting winter, she helped organize a campaign to enlist the support of America’s women to provide direct aid to suffering soldiers. And through it all, she was said to exhibit grace under pressure.

The recipient of the annual Martha Washington Woman of History Award must be a woman who has demonstrated similar character while contributing to the promotion and preservation of history in the Hudson Valley. The award originated more than a decade ago with a former interpretive programs assistant at Washington’s Headquarters, Kathleen Mitchell, whose interest in Martha Washington’s contributions to American history was piqued by working at our country’s first publicly owned state historic site. The initial award was given

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Grafts are most successful with young scions: one-year-old stems, those that grew last season. They come in various sizes, depending on their vigor; pencil-thick is about right. I cut them into footlong lengths. Watersprouts – those vigorous vertical branches often appearing in the upper parts of a tree – are good for scionwood; and most, anyway, should be removed.

The odds for success are also increased if grafting takes place with dormant scions grafted on rootstocks that are either dormant or awakening. That’s why I collected scions today: They’re still dormant – but not for long – outdoors. I’ll keep those scions dormant with cold, in the refrigerator or my mudroom (north side of the house, tile floor over concrete).

Drying out would spell death to the scions, as it would to any living plant or plant part. They need to be kept hydrated, but not in so moist an environment as to cause rotting. So I store them in a plastic bag, around which I wrap a moist towel, and then put the towel-wrapped bag into another plastic bag, well-sealed.

I was wrong. Back in December, I wrote, “My Arnold’s Promise witch hazel usually flowers in March. This year’s October flowering means no flowers this coming spring.” Well, it’s March 1 as I write this, and Arnold’s Promise is showered with strappy yellow blossoms.

Evidently, not all flowerbuds slated to open this month opened prematurely last October. Some did as they are supposed to do: waited. Why? Good question. Looking at the shrub, a location effect does not seem to come into play. Late-winter blossoms seem randomly distributed rather than concentrated on older, younger, lower, higher, southern or northern stems.

With no explanation coming to mind (yet!), I’ll just relax and enjoy the unexpected show.

– 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 our website at HudsonValleyAlmanacWeekly.com.

in 2003 to author and historian Janet Dempsey. Other past recipients include Carol Ash, former commissioner of the state Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; Barbara Bedell, Times-Herald Record columnist; and Mary McTamaney, City of Newburgh historian.

VanBuren, whose family roots in the Hudson River Valley go back to when it was New Netherland, has been a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) since 1988 and is currently the DAR’s national organizing secretary general, an elected volunteer position with a staff of six full-time employees in Washington, DC. VanBuren has also been the (volunteer) editor-inchief of the DAR’s award-winning national bimonthly magazine American Spirit and an accompanying newsletter, Daughters, since 2004.

“A lot of people think the DAR is an elitist organization,” she says, “but as much as we are a lineal society, and you need to document your heritage back to somebody who fought on the American side in the Revolution, what has made the DAR so successful since our founding in 1890 is that we have always been a service organization.” VanBuren’s local chapter, Melzingah (the names keep alive Native American traditions), saved the oldest building in Dutchess County from being demolished in 1954; the 1709 Madame Brett Homestead is now operated as a house museum in Beacon. Nationally, the organization provides scholarships and constitutes the largest group of volunteers at Veterans’ Administration medical centers.

Being a part of the DAR “is the only opportunity I have as an American, as a citizen, to express my love of country,”

VanBuren says. “In your normal everyday life, you just don’t have that opportunity.

To be able to support people at Landstuhl Medical Center, which is the hospital in Germany where our wounded from Afghanistan and Iraq are brought first – and they often arrive with no clothing or any possessions, so we literally provide the underwear that they are given, and the phone cards to call home. As a citizen, it’s an amazing opportunity to step forward and serve your country.”

When asked how she finds time to carry out all of these volunteer efforts, along with maintaining family life and her full-time position at Central Hudson, VanBuren says that it helps that she doesn’t watch television. “And as a cancer survivor since 1989, I literally made a commitment to myself that I would make the most of every minute. Life is so darn short.”

– Sharyn Flanagan Woman of History Award ceremony, Saturday, March 13, 3 p.m., free, Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site, 84 Liberty Street, Newburgh; (845) 562-1195, www.nysparks.com/historicsites/17/details.aspx.

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March 10-17 Prepare for salamander invasion, hone your basketball skills or recycle your jeans Pi Day & Olympiad math winners There’s no better time than the week of Pi Day to announce the local winners of the SUNY-Ulster Math Challenge Quiz during the recent Science Olympiad! Congratulations to Brandon Dolson of Valley Central

of Kingston High School.

These superstars received $50 gift cards and SUNYUlster Math Team tee-shirts for their achievement.

Looking to make math more enticing to your own kids? How about enjoying pie on Pi Day? Pi Day is March 14 (get it? 3.14), which represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter; and to celebrate, you could surprise your kids with pies for an entire meal, or even a whole day! Think pizza pie, quiche (egg pie), chicken or vegetable PI PIE BY ERIC SONSTROEM pot pies, blueberry pie or my favorite: chocolate cream pie.

High School, Sam Zang of Fallsburg At the end of Pi Day, my kids fill pie pans with whipped cream and smash them into High School, Andrew Allspach of Goseach other’s faces, and mine. Guess who hen High School and Alejandro Duran loves math now?

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Leprechaun traps Quick! St. Patrick’s Day Eve – before your kids outgrow this one! Save a shipping box or two (or it could even be a shoebox) and have your kids decorate it with designs intended to lure a leprechaun, such as sparkle or irresistible phrases such as “Gold inside!” Then, have them place some bait inside (glittery objects or pennies, of course), which, when grasped by the leprechaun, will trap him. Set the traps on St. Patrick’s Day Eve: Wednesday, March 16.

When someone successfully catches a leprechaun, it means that you get to keep all of his gold! But you cannot blink, or the leprechaun escapes. Sometimes, children wake up the next morning to a trap that’s destroyed, showing evidence of a struggle caused by an enraged leprechaun who, in the end, thwarted all efforts to capture him. The good news is that during the scuffle, the leprechaun often leaves chocolate gold coins behind that fell from his pockets.

Some mornings, we find that the leprechaun has caused mischief, such as using “the necessary” and turning our toilet water green, or leaving a trail of green glitter where he entered the room with the trap. Some families put their traps outside, preventing the leprechaun from ever coming into the house. What will your family’s leprechaun-trap traditions be?

Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy Local husband-and-wife team David Soman and Jacky Davis are the creators behind the wonderful Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy series; and in case you haven’t heard, there’s a live show to check out this weekend!

On Saturday, March 12 at 2 p.m. at the Tarrytown Music Hall, families can enjoy the stories and songs of Ladybug Girl and Bumblebee Boy. Tickets cost $25 and $35.

The Tarrytown Music Hall is located at 13 Main Street in Tarrytown. For tickets or more information, visit http:// tarrytownmusichall.org. For more information about the series, visit www. ladybuggirl.com.

Savannah Stories stage workshop at Rosendale Theatre Some people go away during spring break. Well, here’s a chance for the adventures to come to you – and no airfare is needed! From Saturday to Friday, March 19 to 25 from 12 noon to 4 p.m., children ages 8 to 14 can be a part of Savannah Stories, an exciting performing arts immersion week for

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young people with a focus on theater arts, music and dance. Daily activities include theater games, storytelling, creative play and music, culminating in a performance of an excerpt from Debbie Lan’s full-length musical, Savannah Stories. Tuition costs $115.

The show takes place on Friday, March 25 at 5 p.m. at the Rosendale Theatre.

Tickets to the show cost $5 for children, $10 for adults. The Rosendale Theatre is located at 408 Main Street in Rosendale.

For more information, to register for Savannah Stories or to buy tickets for the show, visit www.rosendaletheatre.org/ youth-arts.

Teen Jean Drive in Wappingers Falls Sometimes, what holds me back from clearing out is not being sure how to connect my items with someone who needs them. Here’s a solution! This month, unload your jeans and you help local kids and teens who can really use them. Clean out your closet and drop off your gently used jeans at the Grinnell Public Library District. All of the jeans collected will go to the Children’s Home of Poughkeepsie.

The Grinnell Library is located at 2642 East Main Street in Wappingers Falls. For more information, call (845) 297-3428 or visit http://grinnell-library.org.

Volunteer Weekend at Frost Valley Been meaning to get to Frost Valley?

Has it been a while since you’ve created some outdoorsy memories with your family? Here’s a way to enjoy some time there while helping out, and you don’t even have to cook! Arrive on Friday, March 18 for a campfire briefing; work a full eight-hour shift on Saturday; and enjoy Frost Valley’s camp programs through lunch on Sunday. All meals and camp-style lodging are provided, and the cost is only $25 per volunteer!

Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Got children under 12? They need a non-volunteer adult to accompany them to activities. The cost for non-volunteer guests participating in the camp programs is $129 per person, including camp-style lodging.

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Rethinking Testing panel discussion at SUNY-New Paltz If your children or grandchildren do, did or will attend public school, or you live in a community with a public school, here’s an update on what’s happening: On Friday, March 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at SUNY-New Paltz’s Lecture Center 108, Rethinking Testing: Mid-Hudson Region presents “Public Education in New York State: Where Do We Stand?” Panelists will address such questions as: What, if anything, has changed since the advent of the opt-out movement?

How have graduation requirements changed?

Will tests still affect teacher evaluations?

How? Why is test refusal still important?

What could public education look like without high-stakes standardized tests?

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March 10, 2016 Centuries: Letters, Journals, Newspapers and Court Records,� which takes place on Saturday, March 12 at 12 noon at Historic Huguenot Street’s Deyo Hall. Over a light lunch, professional genealogist Jane Wilcox celebrates the strength of women throughout the centuries, including highlights from Historic Huguenot Street’s archives. The cost is $25.

Historic Huguenot Street is located in New Paltz. For reservations or more information, call (845) 255-1660 or visit www.huguenotstreet.org.

“Animals in Winter� program for preschoolers at Sam’s Point in Cragsmoor Explorer, scientist and conservationist Jacques Cousteau said, “People protect what they love.� So let’s start children’s enjoyment of nature while they’re still young! The Sam’s Point “Preschoolers in the Park� program begins this Saturday, March 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon at the Sam’s Point area of the Minnewaska State Park Preserve.

This monthly program takes place on the

second Saturday of each month through June. It engages the senses and includes a short hike and a different theme for each session. The March 12 program is titled “Animals in Winter.� This program is free and open to the public, but Minnewaska charges a $10 parking fee.

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Come one, come all to Scenic Hudson’s “Learn & Serve Open House” this Saturday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Scenic Hudson’s River Center. Enjoy light refreshments while learning about volunteer and educational opportunities at Scenic Hudson’s many parks. This event is free and open to the public. Scenic Hudson’s River Center is located at 8 Long Dock Road in Beacon. For more information or to reserve your spot, call (845) 4734440, extension 273, or visit http:// scenichudson.org.

Maple sugaring at Ashokan Center & Randolph School We made it through the oat bran craze. We survived blue algae. Could maple syrup be the next superfood?

Here are two sugaring events taking place this weekend to check out!

The Ashokan MapleFest takes place on Saturday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ashokan Center. Activities include tree-tapping, learning how syrup is made, blacksmithing and hiking, as well as live music by Jay Ungar & Molly Mason and family entertainment by Story Laurie and Ira McIntosh. Prices are $5 for entry (children under age 5 get in free), $6 for the pancake breakfast and $5 for the blacksmithing experience.

The Ashokan Center is located at 477 Beaverkill Road in Olivebridge. To reserve your spot or for more information, call (845) 657-8333, visit http://ashokancenter. org/events/ashokan-maple-fest or RSVP on the Facebook page at www.facebook. com/events/1507115839592550.

Randolph School’s seventh annual

MapleFest takes place on Saturday, March 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Activities include a pancake breakfast from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a host of things to do from 12 noon to 4 p.m. such as storytelling by Jonathan Kruk, live music, children’s crafts, screenprinting, puppets, a photo booth and more. The cost for the pancake breakfast is $10 for adults and $5 for children, with a family rate of $25 for up to five people. After pancakes, the maple activities from 1 to 4 p.m. are free!

The Randolph School is located at 2467 Route 9D in Wappingers Falls.

A shuttle is available to and from the parking area, located at Wappingers Town Hall at 20 Middlebush Road. For more information, call (845) 297-5600, visit www.randolphschool.org or see the event page at www.facebook.com/ events/558200941001920.

Woodstock Playhouse presents Alice in Wonderland Here’s a wonderful introduction to live theater for your family: Alice in Wonderland at the Woodstock Playhouse this Saturday and Sunday, March 12 and 13 at 2 p.m. Not only will your kids enjoy the 45-minute performance (no intermission), but after the show, they can also meet and take photos with Alice, Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum, Humpty Dumpty, the Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts!

Tickets cost $10 for children and seniors and $12 for adults, along with a $2 service charge for each ticket.

The Woodstock Playhouse is located at 103 Mill Hill Road in Woodstock. For tickets or more information, call (845) 6796900 or visit www.woodstockplayhouse. org.

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If you ever passed those crisscrossfolded notes to your friends in high school, you may have an appreciation for origami. This Saturday, March 12 at 11 a.m., Origami Tales takes paper-folding to a whole new level at the Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck. Performer Kuniko Yamamoto uses storytelling, music, paperfolding and audience participation to share tales from Japan – and all of the masks, puppets and scenery elements are made from origami! 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.

“Big Night” for amphibians in Chatham Are you prepared for the Big Night?

These amphibians will be out and about before you know it! Before the spring temperatures warm and amphibians emerge en masse, crossing streets et cetera on “Big Night,” come learn more about what to look for at the Columbia Land Conservancy (CLC)’s Big Night. This free outing and information session takes place on Saturday, March 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the CLC office, followed by a short walk to Borden’s Pond to find amphibians. This event is free and open to all ages.

The Columbia Land Conservancy is located at 49 Main Street in Chatham.

For more information or to register, visit http://clctrust.org/events/49/big-night.

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Iyoya Children’s Art Show at Vassar’s Palmer Gallery Honor the artistic gifts of our lit-

tlest ones at the annual Iyoya Children’s Art Show at Vassar College’s James W. Palmer Gallery in the Main Building. The exhibition is on display from Sunday, March 13, including an opening reception at 2 p.m., through Friday, March 18. These young student artists hail from the Overlook Primary School, Noxon Road Elementary School, G.W. Krieger Elementary School, Warring Magnet Academy of Science and Technology, Morse Young Child Magnet School, Hagan Elementary School, Nassau Elementary School, Lagrange Middle School, Todd Middle School and Wimpfheimer Nursery School at Vassar College.

Gallery hours are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Vassar College is located at 124 Raymond Avenue in Poughkeepsie. For more information, call (845) 437-5370 or visit www.vassar.edu.

SUNY-Ulster presents the Storycrafters You get cajoled into reading a story every night; why not sit back and have someone tell a tale to you for a change? This Sunday, March 13 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at the College Lounge in SUNY-Ulster’s Vanderlyn Hall, bring your crew to hear the Storycrafters in “Our Roots Are Showing: Tales and Songs from the Jewish and Gaelic Traditions.” This dynamic duo incorporates music and song into their stories, while weaving in lots of audience participation. The cost is $15 for adults, $10 for students ages 6 to 13 and free for children under age 6.

After the show, stay for light refreshments and a meet-and-greet with the performers.

SUNY-Ulster is located at 491 Cottekill Road in Stone Ridge. For reservations or more information, call (845) 338-8131 or visit http://ucjf.org. To learn more about the performers, visit www.storycrafters. com.

“Mother Nature’s Music” at Hudson Opera House Did you make it to last week’s family concert with violinist/violist Helena Baillie? Well, here’s another one for you! This Sunday, March 13 at 3 p.m., the Hudson Opera House presents “Classics on Hudson: Mother Nature’s Music.” The musicians will highlight natural sounds that have influenced composers throughout time, featuring Shostakovich’s The Storm, Sibelius’ The Spruce, Rorem’s The Lordly Hudson and Mozart’s Twelve Variations on “Ah vous dirai-je, Maman” (“Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”). This concert is free and open to the public.

The Hudson Opera House is located at 327 Warren Street in Hudson. For more information, call (518) 822-1438 or visit http://hudsonoperahouse.org.

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Remember to bring a college textbook or DVD from within the last five years for a free raffle ticket.

Marist College is located at 3399 North Road in Poughkeepsie. To register or for more information, call (845) 575-3274, e-mail specserv@marist.edu or visit www. marist.edu.

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7:30AM-8:30AM Free Zen Meditation Group.

Silent sitting, walking, and connection. Facilitators Doree Lipson & Meredith Johnson are Zen practitioners and meditation teachers, and will offer beginner instruction and support as needed.

Donations welcome. Sanctuary, Academy St, New Paltz.

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, x 1012. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock.

9AM-11:15AM New Paltz Playspace. Info: www.

HudsonValleyParents.com. NPZ Town Rec Center, off of Rte 32, New Paltz.

9AM-9:50AM Qi Gong with Marilyn St. John.

On-going qi gong class using gentle movement and relaxation to circulate the life energy. All ages and fitness levels. $8 donation requested. Info: 845-679-8700 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com.

Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock.

9:30AM-10:30AM Stretch and Flex with Diane Collelo Open to all Woodstock residents 55 & older, $1 donation requested. Town Hall, Woodstock.

10AM-11AM Gentle Yoga with Cory Smith. Focusing on the details of alignment and the development of muscular core strength at a slow pace. $8 donation requested. Info: 845-679-8700 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock.

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! Info: 845-679-6250. $12 for one or $22 for two. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 207 Albany Ave, Kingston.

10AM-12PM Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Homeschoolers- Maple Madness/Sugaring Basics.

Aged seven to ten years old. Pre-registration is required. Info: 845-255-0752. Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Peter’s Kill Park Office, New Paltz, $10.

10:30AM-2PM Hooks & Needles, Yarns & Threads - Informal weekly social gathering for rug hookers, knitters, crocheters, and all other yarn crafters. Info: www.tivolilibrary.org or 845-7573771. Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, $1.

11AM-12:30PM Homeschool Group. Program for homeschooled kids, ages 5 and up. Various topics in history will be covered. All are welcome! Meets on the 3rd floor. Info: 845-757-3771. Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli.

11AM-12PM Free Feldenkrais Ongoing Community Class. Ongoing. Led by Tatiana Light. Method of international reputation helping Healing, Longevity and Improved Balance and Movement Coordination.Gentle and effortless exercise with immediate relaxation effect. Info:845-679-6299.

Mountainview Studio, Woodstock, free.

12PM-1:30PM New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce March Business Luncheon. Key Note Speaker: Tim Allred, Vice President of Hudson River Valley Resorts, LL Hear first-hand some interesting information about the Williams Lake Project. Online prepaidregistration is required.

Info: newpaltzchamber.org. The Would, 120 North Rd, Highland, $35.

1PM-4PM Senior Duplicate Bridge with John Stokes. Woodstock Bridge Club offers a short lesson and a game of Duplicate Bridge. Most players are elementary and intermediate players.

Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Rescue Squad Bldg, Rt 212, Woodstock.

1PM-2PM Hearing Loss Support Group. The group’s goal is to provide information and support to those who have or live with someone who has hearing loss. Info: 845-255-1255 or www.gardinerlibrary.org. Gardiner Library, Community room, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner.

2:30PM-4PM Effective Communication Strategies. For Alzheimer’s Caregivers A free program by the Alzheimer’s Association exploring how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s. RSVP. Info: 800-272-3900. Alzheimer’s Association Office, 2 Jefferson St, Poughkeepsie.

4PM-5PM Kids Knit! An hour of knitting fun.

Use needles or finger knit. For all levels. Bring a project you’re working on, or start something new!

1st grade and up. Info: 845-757-3771. Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli.

4:30PM-6:30PM Meditation Support Group.

Every Thursday at Mirabai. 30 minutes seated meditation followed by 15 minutes walking meditation. Walk-ins welcome. Info: 845-679-2100.

Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $5 /donation.

5PM-8PM Sketch Class. A traditional sketch class (drawing the figure) format of numerous poses

which will lengthen in duration as determined by the monitor. $50/4 consecutive classes. January 21-December 15, Thursdays. Info: www.woodstockshcoolofart.org. Woodstock School of Art, Woodstock, $20 /session, $50 /4 classes.

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6PM First Thursday Book Club. Ongoing. Info: 845-688-7811. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia, free.

e-mail calendar@ulsterpublishing.com. postal mail: Almanac Calendar Manager Donna Keefe c/o Ulster Publishing, PO Box 3329, Kingston, NY 12402 phone: (845) 334-8200 ext. 104, fax at (845) 334-8809.

6PM-7PM Tracking the Great Migration Lecture.

DEC Hudson River Estuary Program Science Education Specialist Chris Bowser will discuss the eels and their long journey, and then describe how you can help catch and document these fascinating fish. Info: www.scenichudson.org or 845-4734440. Scenic Hudson’s River Center, Beacon.

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6PM-8PM National Sleep Awareness Week Event. Sleep screenings, show how to obtain a referral to a board-certified sleep specialist, provide information on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or bilevel positive airway pressure (BIPAP) therapy. Info: 845-838-8159 or cbraccin@ health-quest.org. Vassar Brothers Medical Mall, Main Lobby, 200 Westage Business Center Dr, Fishkill.

6PM-7PM Free Meditation Practice at Sky Lake Shambhala Retreat Center. Ongoing. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 845-658-8556 or www.skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake Meditation Center, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale.

6PM Book Signing with Laurie Alberts and Abby Frucht, authors of "A Well-Made Bed." The Golden Notebook,29 Tinker St, Woodstock.

Info: 845-679-8000 or www.goldennotebook.com.

6PM Reading: John R. Keene, award-winning author. Introduced by Mary Caponegro ’78, director of the Program in Written Arts, and followed by a Q&A. Info: 845-758-7054 or e-mail mmorriss@ bard.edu. Bard College, Bertelsmann Campus Center, Weis Cinema, Annandale-on-Hudson.

6PM-8PM Experiencing the Magical Songs of the Plants: Come experience the music of the plants and listen to their musical performance using an amazing device created by the eco-society Damanhur in the Italian alps. Bring a small houseplant.

Info: 845-679-2100. MirabaiBookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $25.

6:15PM 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. Info: 845-658-2239 or www.ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway,Kingston.

6:30PM “How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can’t Change, “ Josh Fox’s new film. Info: hudsongreenvalley@gmail.com or www.protectorangecounty.org. Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, 1351 Kings Hwy, Sugar Loaf, $10.

6:30PM-7:30PM Seminar: Arthritis of the Knee, Hip and Shoulder. Dscuss ion the diagnosis and treatment of arthritis including dietary supplements, medications, exercise, injections and surgery. The seminar is an opportunity to find out what is thecorrect choice for your medical needs. Reg reqr’d. Info: 845-534-5768. Hilton Homewood Suites, 180 Breunig Rd, New Windsor.

6:30PM-8PM Master Gardeners annual Winter Lecture Series Pruning your small fruit shrubs: grapes, blueberries, and raspberries. Info: 845-340-3990 or ulster.cce.cornell.edu. CCEUC Education Center, 232 Plaza Rd, Kingston, $15.

6:45PM “A Wee Bit of Murder”! Presented by ACME Mystery Company. Ticket price includes a three-course dinner and the show. Interactive dinner theatre with an Irish flare. Info: 845-4717026. Mahoney’s Irish Pub, 35 Main St, Poughkeepsie, $45.

7PM Open Mic Night with Jeff Entin. Info: www. highfallscafe.com or 845-687-2699. High Falls Café, 12 Stone Dock Rd, High Falls.

7PM The Serious Side of Food. A monthly reading and discussion series. Sessions are scheduled for 2/10, 2/25, 3/10, 4/7, and 4/28. Pre-registration is required. Info: 845-757-3771 or tivoliprograms@ gmail.com. Tivoli Free Library, Tivoli.

7PM Opening Slide Lecture & Presentation: Robert Tonner’s Artist in Residency: Gallery Show of Fashion Styles, Illustrations, Photos & Dolls. Exhibits through 4/15. Reception in gallery to follow presentation. SUNY Ulster, Vanderlyn Hall, College Lounge, Stone Ridge.

7PM Listening to the Roosevelts: Eleanor Roosevelt, “The First Lady of Radio.” Hosted by Library Director Paul Sparrow — in conversation with Anya Luscombe of University College Roosevelt.

Info: 845-486-7745 or clifford.laube@nara.gov.

Franklin D. Roosevelt PresidentialLibrary and Museum, Henry A. Wallace Center, Hyde Park.

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.

Info: 845-876-7906 or www.mideastcrisis.org.

Woodstock Public Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock, 7PM-9PM Thursday Japanese Free Movie Night.

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Instructional and workshop listings appear in the calendar when accompanied by a paid display ad or by a paid individual calendar listing. Community events are published in the newspaper as a community service and on a spaceavailable basis.

Info: 845-255-8811 or www.GKnoodles.com.

Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Shop, Rite Aid Plaza, New Paltz.

and Revitalize. Info: twilightyogawoodstock@ gmail.com or 845- 684-5941. Mountain View Studio, 20 Mountainview Ave, Woodstock.

7:15PM Pilates Springboard -Reformer Class.

A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Info: 845-658-2239 or www.ulsterpilates.com.Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston.

4PM Knitting Club “Knit Wits.” Saugerties Public library, Washington Avenue, Saugerties, 845-246-4317.

7:30PM-10:30PM Special Performance: Wepecket Island recording artist Sherman Lee Dillon and The Mississippi Trio. No cover, 21+. Info: 845-853-8049. Uncle Willy’s, 31 North Front St, Kingston.

7:30PM Word Of Mouth Poetry Series. Featured poets: Michael P. Collins & Tiger Hawk. Open Reading w/ a 5 minute limit follows the featureds, hosted by Teresa Costa. Info: 845-331-6713.

Artbar Gallery, 674 Broadway, Kingston, $3.

7:30 PM-10:30 PM Special Performance by Sherman Lee Dillon and the Mississippi Trio.

No cover, 21+. Info: 845-853-8049. Uncle Willy’s, 31 North Front St, Kingston.

8PM Bluegrass Clubhouse with Brian Hollander, Tim Kapeluk, Geoff Harden, Fooch, & Eric Weissberg. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

8PM A View From The Bridge. Play by Arthur Miller. Directed by Jack Wade. Info: 845-2573880 or www.newpaltz.edu/theatre. SUNY New Paltz, Parker Theatre, New Paltz, $18, $16 /senior/ staff, $10 /New Paltz student.

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Save the Date: Ashokan Maple Fest (3/12, 10am-4pm) Info:ashokancenter.org/events/ ashokan-maple-fest/. All day pancake breakfast, tree tapping demonstrations, blacksmithing demonstrations, hikes to the covered bridge cathedral gorge and the sugar shack.ÿLive music byJay Ungar & Molly Mason and Story Laurie & Ira McIntosh! Entry: $5 (Kids under 5 free).

Pancake Breakfast: $6, Blacksmithing Experience: $5. Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olivebridge.

9:45AM-10:45AM Senior Chi Kung with Corinne Mol. Meditative, healing exercise consisting of 13 movements. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older for a $1 donation. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

10:30 AM Little Brainstormers. Children’s Program. Info: 845-338-5580. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

10:30AM Pilates Springboard -Reformer Class.

A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Info: 845-658-2239 or www.ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston.

12:05PM-1:15PM Senior Basic Pilates with Christine Anderson. A floor work course promoting improvement of balance, coordination, focus, awareness breathing, strength and flexibility.

Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

12:30PM-6PM Crystal, Tarot and Astrology Readings and Chakra Clearing Sessions with Mary Vukovic. Every Friday . $30 for 25 minute reading; $50 for 50 minute Chakra Clearing; $120 for 90 minute in-depth Astrology Reading. Info: 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Rd, Woodstock.

4PM-5:15PM Twilight Yoga: A Sanctuary for Yin & Restorative with Lynda Elaine Carre, E-RYT IAYT. Your weekly Rx to Relax Deeply, Recharge,

4:30PM-5:30PM Lego Club. All ages, with parents.

Ongoing. Info: 845-688-7811. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia, free.

4:30PM Anime Club. 2nd & 4th Fri of each month.

Tween/Teen Program. Info: 845-338-5580. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

5PM Book Signing with Bri Barton, author of Everything Dies ! A Coloring Book About Life.

The Golden Notebook,29 Tinker St, Woodstock.

Info: 845-679-8000 or www.goldennotebook.com.

5PM-7PM Hyde Park Knights of Columbus 22nd Annual Lenten “FRESH” Fish Fry. Haddock filets: $12. Clam strips: $10. Battered shrimp: $12. Breaded scallops: $12. Father’s platter: $15.

Children under 10: $6. Clam chowder: $2. Serving every Friday during Lent(except Good Friday).

Take out availble. Info: 845-229-6111. Hyde Park Knights of Columbus, Route 9G, Hyde Park.

5PM New Paltz Elks Lenten Fish Fry. Offered every Friday during Lent. our choice of Fried Fish or Shrimp, French Fries or Baked Potato. Takeouts available. Info: 845-255-1633. New Paltz Elks Lodge #2568, 290 Rt 32 South, New Paltz, $12 / adults, $11 /srs & 12 & under.

6PM-8PM 18th Annual Gateway Foundation Raffle. Grand prize $10,000. Tickets only $100. Only 350 tickets will be sold. Dosens of themed baskets and prizes, food & celebration.

Event sponsor Ulster Federal Credit Union. The Chateau, Rt 9W, Kingston. Info: 845-331-1261, ext 288.

6PM-8:30PM Opening Reception: First Catskill Digital Art Show. 3-D rendered art, fractals, enhanced photography, animation, mixed media, and computer-painted and -drawn art. Exhibits through 4/8. Info: 518-768-7787 orinfo@atelierprogressif.com. Atelier Progressif, 75 Bridge St, Catskill.

6PM-7:30PM Backyard Poultry 101. Learn the ins and outs of keeping chickens, ducks. Learn how to choose the right breed, what supplies are necessary, how to care for them. Info: 845-7573771. Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, free.

6PM-10PM American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider Renewal Course. A recertification class for BLS healthcare providers; participants must have a current BLS certification to take this abridged recertification course. Call 845-4759742 to register. Prepaymentreqr’d. Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, $50.

6:15PM Kabbalat Shabbat Pot Luck Dinner.

Kosher dairy or parve please. Followed by services at 7:30p.m. The Kerhonkson Synagogue, 26 Minnewaska Trail, Ellenville, 845-626-2010.

7PM Guest Lecturer.Dr. Morris Davis. Topic “Changing Their Minds - Methodist Theologians and Modernity.” Dr. Davis is an associate professor of Christian History at Drew University in Madison, NJ. $10 donation is suggested. Info: 860-406-1072. New Paltz United Methodist Church,1 Grove St, New Paltz.

7PM-10PM Blues Happy Hour: Dylan Doyle Band with Dylan Doyle on guitar/vocals, Chuck Torres on bass, “Papa” John Mole on drums. No cover, 21+. Info: 845-853-8049. Uncle Willy’s, 31 North Front St, Kingston.

7PM Friday Night Jazz! New York City saxophonist Al Guart leads ensembles comprised of the best Hudson Valley Jazz musicians. A rotating roster of performers includes pianists John Esposito & Peter Tomlinson, guitarists Steve Raleigh & Peter Einhorn, bassists LewScott & Rich Syra-

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ALMANAC WEEKLY Proceeds will benefit the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce and its community projects. Reg reqr’d for half-marathon. Info: www. newpaltzchallenge.com or 845-2550243.

premier listings Contact Donna at calendar@ulsterpublishing.com to be included Hudson Valley Restaurant Week’s ( HVRW ) spring season and10th Anniversary thru 3/ 20. Two-week dining event, which is presented by The Valley Table magazine, offers diners the chance to experience the best restaurants in the region at a fraction of the normal price point.Many Restaurant Week menus will feature the use of the Valley’s bounty and ingredients that the region is known for. Guests can expect to sample an abundance of colorful dishes featuring apples, onions, artisanal cheeses, mushrooms and more.

For more details including a complete list of participating restaurants, visit the recently revamped website: www.

HudsonValleyRestaurantWeek.com.

Find The Valley Table’s Hudson Valley Restaurant Week on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: #HVRW, #ToastToThe10th and @ValleyTable.

Indian Music Concert: Chirag Katti, Sitar with Ray Spiegel, Tabla. A rising star of sitar, Mumbai's Chirag Katti has been called one of the most gifted musicians of his generation. A recipient of the prestigious "Surmani" award and scholarship by the Ministry of Culture in New Delhi, Chirag promises a bright future for Indian classical music. He is joined by Woodstock's own Ray Spiegel on table. Saturday, March 12, 7:30pm at Woodstock Yoga Center. Doors open at 7:00 pm, first come first seated, unless paid reservations made in advance. $20, cash only at the door. Sponsored

by Woodstock Music Circle. Info: Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming Street, Woodstock. Info: 845- 679-8700 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com.

The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington offers a night out in the Berkshires. This historic theater offers music, dance, theater, opera, movies and family programs.

Info: 413-528-0100 or www.mahaiwe. org/.

Upcoming: Shakespeare Story Theatre Workshop. A one day workshop for ages 7-9 is being offered

by New Genesis Productions. The workshops will be held one Saturday a month from 1-4pm where these young ones will create, with the help of director, Emma Leigh, a play in a day! Workshops explore the play’s story, its characters and Shakespeare’s language through a modified rehearsal and performance.Each monthly class focuses on a different play. March 12:Twelfth Night. April.16: Hamlet.

May 14: As You Like It$30 each class. info: Ron Aja or Lesley Sawhill at 845-657-5867 / email newgenesis23@ hvc.rr.com www.NewGenesisProductions.org. Mountain View Studio, Woodstock.

Woodstock Contradance (3/12, 8-11pm). Live music by George Wilson & Toby Stover, caller Sarah Van Norstrand. Sponsored by Friends of Fiddle & Dance. $10. Info: 845-2462121 or www. ashokan.org. Woodstock Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

Early Bird Discount & Full Scholarships available for Woodstock Youth - ages 9-12 & 13-17. Registration open: Voice Theatre’s Summer Youth Workshops July 11th–24th. A fun, supportive environment for young people to explore theatre skills. Professional instructors will lead a program of acting, theatre games, the speaking voice, movement, improv and physical theatre. Each five-day workshop plus Saturday rehearsal finishes with an Open Presentation. In the air-conditioned Byrdcliffe Theater, Woodstock.

Beginners are welcome. Session 1: July 11-17. Session 2: July 18-24. Sibling discounts available. Info & registration contact Shauna Kanter: Shauna@ voicetheatre.org | 845-679-0154 |www. voicetheatre.org.

Become a Reiki Instructor! Take a life-transforming Reiki Master course, combining Traditional Japanese Reiki , Shamanic Reiki, and Ancient Qi Gong Healing methods. Held on five Mondays starting March 14, 12:153:45pm at 77 Cornell st. Kingston, Suite 116. Cost: $500. Prerequisites: Reiki I & II (from me or another instructor). call Michael 845-389-2431 whitecranehall.com.

Save the Date: Ashokan Maple Fest (3/12,10am-4pm). All day pancake breakfast, tree tapping demonstrations, blacksmithing demonstrations, hikes to the covered bridge cathedral gorge and the sugar shack. Live music

by Jay Ungar & Molly Mason and Story Laurie & Ira McIntosh! Entry: $5 (Kids under 5 free). Pancake Breakfast: $6, Blacksmithing Experience: $5. Link to the event: ashokancenter.org/events/ ashokan-maple-fest/. Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olivebridge.

Upcoming Book, Soup and Chili Sale (3/19, 9am-3pm). 100's of books for sale plus a huge selection of homemade soups and chili for sale by the quart for take out. Stock the freezer and grab something to read untilspring arrives.

Katsbaan Reformed Church, 1800 Old Kings Highway, Saugerties.

Platte Clove Artist in Residence Program Accepting Applications.

Due by 4/8. The residencies run from July through September and artists can choose to stay from a couple days to a full week, depending on availability. Info: www.catskillcenter.org or kpalm@catskillcenter.org.

Senior Writing Workshop Welcomes New Members.

Writers at all levels of experience, beginner to expert, are invited to join the Writers Workshop of the Woodstock Senior Recreation Program. Whether interested in nonfiction, short stories, plays, memoir, or poetry, writers age 55 and above may join the group, which meets in the Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Road,Woodstock from 10:30am-12:30 pm. on Wednesdays as follows: March 23; April 13 and 27; May 11 and 25; June 8 and 22.The workshop stresses trying out new forms and content in a support-

cuse. Other musicians regularly sit in with the band. Info: 518- 678-3101. Kindred Spirits, 334 Rt 32A, Palenville.

7PM-9:30PM Live Music: Keys to the Moon. A jazz and folk jazz quintet, playing standards and original songs. Info: www.GKnoodles.com /845255-8811. Gomen-Kudasai Japanese Noodle Restaurant, 232 Main St, New Paltz.

7PM 1st Annual Ellenville Art Soire. Art, wine, hors d’oeuvres. Featuring accomplished artists Roger Baker, Leslie Bender. Emerging artist Mernie Baker.Encouraging two recent Ulster County art graduates. Mernie Baker Art Center, 12 Market St, Ellenville, free.

7PM The Stash Plan, a unique diet and wellness guide. Written by Integrative Nutritionist Elizabeth Troy and actress Laura Prepon of Orange is the New Black. Their book balances weight loss with healthy ingredients, proper nutrition, and delicious meals. Info: 845-255-8300Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 6 Church St, New Paltz, free.

7PM ARTalks Featuring: Melora Kuhn and Michael Eudy. Followed by an open discussion and Q and A with audience members. 18 and older. Info: 845-876-2903. Morton Memoraial Library, 82 Kelly St, Rhinecliff, free.

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ive atmosphere. No fee is required. The workshop is led by experienced writer, editor, and instructor Lew Gardner.

Info: 845 679-2880.

Bus Trip to the Neue Galerie in Manhattan for an exhibit of Edvard Munch and Expressionism (4/13, 8am-5:30pm). Hosted by the Starr Library. $65 per person, which includes round-trip bus service from Starr Library to The Neue Galerie in Manhattan, entrance fee, and private group tour of the exhibit.Payment must be made by3/23.Register at 845-8764030 or at Starr Library, 68 West Market St, Rhinebeck.

The Bardavon Announces the 44th Annual Hudson Valley Philharmonic String Competition. Finals are open to the public at Vassar College’s Skinner Hall!The Bardavon 1869 Opera House, Inc. and the Hudson Valley Philharmonic (HVP) String Competition Committee announce the 44th Annual HVP String Competition. The free competition featuring nearly 30 musicians will be held at Skinner Hall on the Vassar College campus on Saturday, March 12 and Sunday March 13, 2016.The full two-day schedule is as follows:First Round: Saturday, March 12, 9:30am - 6pSemi-final Round: Sunday, March 13, 10am - 12pm.Finals: Sunday, March 13, at 3pm. There is no admission charge and the competition is open to the public.

Hudson Valley Community Dances is an all-volunteer not-for-profit organization committed to sharing the joy of dancing, preserving traditional music and dance and building community through dance. Dances take place in Dutchess and Ulster counties. These events are open to the public and everyone is welcome. Info:www.hudsonvalleydance.org or 845- 454-2571.

Contest to Locate the Perfect Cover Photo for the 2016-2017 Membership Directory & Visitor’s Guide. The contest is open to both amateur and professional photographers. Deadline: 3/7. Info: rhinebeckchamber@gmail. com or 845-876-5904. Rhinebeck Area Chamber of Commerce, Rhinebeck.

Fluid Ecologies: Hispanic Caribbean Art from the Permanent Collection. an exhibition of thirteen works on paper by seven of the most celebrated Hispanic Caribbean artists of the last five decades. Exhibts through 5/8. Info: 845-437-5632 Vassar College, Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Poughkeepsie.

Sign Up Now! Tractor Safety Certification Course for Teens. The course meets March 22, 24, 29, 31, and April 5 at 7 pm. Driving practice and test in May. Deadline: 3/11.

Register at www.reg.cce.cornell. edu/2016TractorSafety_251. Space islimited to the first 20 paid registrants.

Ulster County, $50.

Register Now! 2016 New Paltz Challenge Run( 6/19). A half-marathon, Family 5K, and/or kid’s 1-mile run.

Call for Art: Catskill Interpretive Center New Outdoor Sculpture Exhibit. Deadline 4/1. The guidelines for submitting proposals can be downloaded from www.catskillcenter. org. Info: 845-586-2611. Catskill Interpretive Center, 5096 Rte 28, Mount Tremper.

Jurying Begins for The WoodstockNew Paltz 35th Art & Crafts Fairs.

Scheduled for Memorial (5/28-5/30) & Labor Day (9/3-9/5)Weekends. Jurying begins 1/28.Details at www.quailhollow.com or contact Scott Rubinstein at 845 -246 -3414.

The Chamber Foundation Now Accepting Applications for Ten Local Scholarships for 2016. All applications must be submitted online via the scholarship portal hosted by The Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley. Applicants should create a login ID and password and will then be able to access his or her application at any time. Applications will be accepted through 4/1.

Register Now: 2nd Annual Walkway Marathon Race. Scheduled for 6/ 11 & 6/12, Races Feature Dutchess, Hudson Valley Rail Trails. Runners registering for any of the Walkway Marathon races can do so at WalkwayMarathon.org.

Walkway Over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie.

Notice:The Rhinebeck Senior Friendship Center has moved to a new location at the Memorial Lutheran Church located at 1232 Route 308, Rhinebeck.

The Friendship Center is open every Monday – Thursday between 10 am - 2 pm. Transportation to the center and weekly grocery shopping may be available for those without a car. All of our eight Senior Friendship Centers serve a nutritious midday meal and offer plenty of opportunities for socialization and events. Info: 845- 758-0571 or 845-486-2555.

Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Stationary Clinic for Dogs. Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Males, $120 and up; females, $150 and up; includes spay/neuter, rabies vaccine, and cone collar. All surgeries performed by appointment only; Also, Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Stationary Clinic for Cats. $70 per cat includes spay/neuter, rabies vaccine, ear cleaning, nail trim.

All surgeries performed by appointment only. Info: 845-343-1000. taraspayneuter.org. The Animal Rights Alliance (T.A.R.A.), 60 Enterprise Place, Middletown.

Apply Now ! 2016 Catskill Center’s Senior Scholarship Program. Applications are due by 3/11. Award recipients will be announced the beginning of April. To apply: www.catskillcenter. org or contact Katie Palm at kpalm@ catskillcenter.org.

Dutchess County “Senior Citizens of the Year” search has officially begun.

Categories of Senior Male, Senior Female or the Senior Citizen Couple of the Year. Info and application:

845-486-2555.

Search For 100 Year Olds! Do you know a Dutchess County resident who will be turning 100 or older anytime this year, or a couple celebrating 70 or more years of marriage? If so, call 845- 486-2555. The Office of Aging would send them a personal invitation to their Annual Celebration of Aging luncheon which is held each May, Older Americans Month. All honorees and their guest are admitted free. Also honored at the Celebration of Aging are the Dutchess County Senior Citizens of the Year.

Design a Sun Catcher Contest!

Design a sun catcher with the theme of “American Patriotism” and it might be the 2016 winner. Download the form from the website to submit your artwork. Gillinder Glass Factory, Port Jervis. 845-856-5375, www.gillinderglassstore.com.

Call For Art! Campsite: 2016 edition of the Hudson Valley Artists series, will be curated by Corinna Ripps Schaming.

Deadline is 3/21. Info: www.newpaltz. edu/museum/calltoartists.html SUNY New Paltz, Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art, New Paltz. .

Teen Photo Contest. Submission deadline: March 30th. For photographers in grades 8 through 12. Photos can be black and white or in color and must be taken in New Paltz. Categories include Portrait, Landscape, and Other.

Info: 845-255-5030. Elting Memorial Library, New Paltz.

Sign Up Now! Kiwanis Kingston Classic, Race(4/23). Info: www. kiwaniskingstonclassic.com Dietz Memorial Stadium, Kingston.

The Catskill Center is accepting application for the 2016 Senior Scholarship Program. Applications are due by Friday, March 11, 2016. Award recipients will be announced the beginning of April. To apply: www.catskillcenter. org or contact Katie Palm at kpalm@ catskillcenter.org Comedy Night Of The Stars. (4/2) Benefit for the Rondout Valley Food Pantry. Includes a Dessert Reception and Open Bar. Headliners include local favorites: Patrick Carlin (George Carlin’s Brother), Verna Gillis, Rich Shultis and Jimmy Q! Info: comedynightofthestars.com or845-594-9214 Diamond Mills, 25 South Partition St, Saugerties, $60. .

Master Gardener Fruit, Vegetable and Native Plant Sale. No orders will be accepted after Friday, April 1.

Featuring perennial fruit and vegetable plants. No orders will be accepted after Friday, April 1. This year there will also be new pick-up dates and a new pick-up site: May 4, 5, and 6 from 10am-4pm.

Info: ulster.cce.cornell.edu/events.

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County, 232 Plaza Rd, Kingston.

Platte Clove Artist in Residence Program Accepting Applications.

Due by 4/8. The residencies run from July through September and artists can choose to stay from a couple days to a full week, depending on availability. Info: www.catskillcenter.org or kpalm@catskillcenter.org.

Forests. A documentary, which reveals the rich history of our forests and how exotic pests are devouring the trees that give us so much pleasure.

Q&A with filmmaker Andrea Torrice and forest ecologist Gary Lovett.Info:/www.caryinstitute. org or 845-677-7600. Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, auditorium, 2801 Sharon Turnpike, Millbrook.

pac.org or 845-610-5900. Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, 1351 Kings Hwy, Sugar Loaf, $20.

7PM Live @ The Falcon: Miguel Zenon Quartet.

Opener: Peter & Will Anderson Trio. Info: www. liveatthefalcon.com/ The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.

8PM Betty and the Baby Boomers in concert.

Info: 845-452-4013 or hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org.

Hyde Park United Methodist Church, Rt. 9 and Church St, Hyde Park, $12, $10 /senior.

7PM-10PM Blues Happy Hour: Dylan Doyle Band. No cover, 21+. Info: 845-853-8049. Uncle Willy’s, 31 North Front St, Kingston.

8PM A View From The Bridge. Play by Arthur Miller. Directed by Jack Wade. Info: 845-2573880 or www.newpaltz.edu/theatre. SUNY New Paltz, Parker Theatre, New Paltz, $18, $16 /senior/ staff, $10 /New Paltz student.

8:30AM-12:30PM Pet First Aid, CPR and Disaster Preparedness Course. This course covers basic first aid, CPR and disaster preparedness for dogs and cats. For ages 14 to adult. Pre-registration and payment are required. Info: 845-475-9742.

Northern Dutchess Hospital, Rhinebeck,

8PM Ten Minute Play Festival: The Tasting Menu. Ten short plays written expressly for Half Moon Theatre. After the show is over, the audience has the chance to sample each of these delectable dishes downstairs at the Marriott Pavilion Conference Center. Info:1-800-838-3006. Culinary Institute of America, Marriott Pavilion, Hyde Park, $45, $40 /senior.

9AM John Burroughs Natural History Society Field Trip: Winter Tree Identification Walk.

With the Esopus Creek Conservancy. Bring binoculars and tree guides if you have them, and be prepared for cold winter. Open to the public.

Info:www.esopuscreekconservancy.org. Saugerties Village Beach, parking lot, Rte. 9W, Saugerties, free.

7:30PM The Music Man. Spring Musical presented by the Masque and Mime student theater organization. Roy C. Ketcham HS, 99 Myers Corners Rd, Wappingers Falls.

7:30PM Dutchess County Singles Dance. Free Dance Lesson 7:30 p.m. Dance 8 -11:30pm. Music

by Bronx Express, a lite dinner buffet with desert & coffee. $20. Door prizes and 50/50 raffle. Couples are welcome. Info: 845-464-4675 or www.meetup. com/Dutchess-County-Singlesor www.dutchesscountysingles.org or e-mail: dcsingles30@yahoo. com. Elks Lodge #275, 29 Overocker Rd, Poughkeepsie.

7PM Movie Night: McCabe & Mrs. Miller. Starring Warren Beatty and Julie Christie at the height of their 70’s superstardom. Rated R, 121 minutes.

Info:845- 688-7811, www.phoenicialibrary.org.

Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia.

7:30 PM Bardavon’s Friday Film Series: Rainman. Info: 845-473-2072. Bardavon, 35 Market St, Poughkeepsie, $6.

7PM Trees in Trouble, Saving America’s Urban

8PM Harrison Greenbaum. Info: www.sugarloaf-

8PM Amy Helm presents Friday Nights at The Barn. Featuring Sawyer Fredericks. Plus Special Guests. Info:www.levonhelmstudios.com. Levon Helm Studios, The Barn, Woodstock, $65 /seating, $45 /standing room.

8PM Second Friday Jam with The Acquaintances. Jeff Entin and Bob Blum. Info: www. highfallscafe.com or 845-687-2699. High Falls Café, 12 Stone Dock Rd, High Falls.

8PM Gus Mancini’s Sonic Soul Band. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

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Mid-Hudson Adirondack Mountain Club: Hike Balsam Mountain Strenuous hike, 6miles. Leader: Shari Aber 914-489-0654; shnaber@yahoo.com and Joe Ferri 914-4891582; newpaltz33@yahoo.com. Contact leaders for meeting time and place. Info: www.MidHudsonADK.org. Ulster County,

9AM Mid-Hudson Adirondack Mountain Club: Wildcat Shelter/Fitzgerald Falls. 8 Mile Moderate Hike. Please RSVP. Leader: Michael C. Phipps phippsmcp@aol.com; 646-373-5891. Info: www.

MidHudsonADK.org. Appalachian Trail hiker’s parking lot, Route 17A, Warwick.

9AM-2:30PM 5-Hour Pre-licensing Class covers

March 10, 2016 the effects of alcohol and drugs on driving perception and defensive driving techniques. Upon completion, students will be issued a certificate, which is required to take the road test. Info: www. sunyulster.edu/ce.

9 AM -3 PM Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Renewal Course. This is a recertification of the ACLS course. You must have an ACLS certification to take this course. Call 845-475-9742 to register. Prepayment reqr’d. Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie, $125.

9AM-11AM Facebook Basics Class. The goal of the class is for participants to have fun and learn how to create, use and maintain a Facebook page on their own. An email account is required for this class. Reg reqr’d. Info: 845-255-1255. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Tnpk, Gardiner.

ALMANAC WEEKLY 10:30 AM -12 PM Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam’s Point: Preschoolers in the Park - Animals in Winter. Read a story, pretend to be squirrels looking for your food, and make a treat for the birds. Pre-registration is required. Info: 845-647-7989. Sam’s Point, Cragsmoor.

11AM Hudson Highlands Nature Museum: Sugarbush Tour. Tours:11am, 1pm, and 2pm: A one mile moderate hike through field and forest to the sugar shack (weather dependent.) Info: 845-534-5506 or www.hhnm.org. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Outdoor Discovery Center, Muser Dr, Cornwall, $10, $7 /child.

11AM Book Signing: Jack Myers, author of The Future of Men. Q & A to follow. Info: 845-6775857 or www.merrittbookstore.com/ Merritt Bookstore, 3262 Franklin Ave, Millbrook.

9AM Pilates Springboard -Reformer Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Info: 845-658-2239 or www.ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston.

11AM Saturday Morning Family Series: Origami Tales. Using origami, music and audience participation, storyteller Kuniko Yamamoto provides a magical entry into Japanese culture. Info: 845-876-3080. Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck.

9AM-10:30AM Woodstock: Christian Centering Prayer and Meditation. On-going. Everyone welcome. Info: 845-679-8800. St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church (the A-Frame), 2578 Rte 212, Woodstock.

11 AM Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Drop-In Snowshoe Lessons at Sam’s Point Area, designed for people who are beginners, interested in trying snowshoeing. No Reservations Required. Snowshoes are available for this program at a discounted rate of $5 per person.

Info: at at845-647-7989. Sam’s Point Area, Visitor Center, Cragsmoor, $10 /car.

9AM -3PM March Madness Chili, Book and Bake Sale . Choose from wide variety of chili selections, great baked goods and pick up some books just in time for your spring and summer reading. Eat-in/ take-out on chili.Sponsored by St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, 2578 Rt 212, Woodstock.

9AM Saugerties’ Christian Meditation. Meets every Saturday, 9-10:30am. All welcome. No charge. 246-3285. Trinity Episcopal Church, Rte 9W, Saugerties.

9:30AM Germantown Library & Germantown Garden Club presents ‘Trowels & Tomorrow: Garden Stewardshipwith Tovah Martin,an avid gardener indoors and out, accredited Organic Land Care Professional and an honorary member of the Garden Club of America, & author. Tovah can be found at www.tovahmartin.com and she blogs at www.plantswise.com. tovah@tovahmartin.com.Germantown Library,31 Palatine Park Rd,Germantown. Info: 518-537-5800.

9:30AM-6PM 44th Annual HVP String Competition. Featuring nearly 30 musicians. First Round.

Open to the public. Info: www.bardavon.org.

Vassar College, Skinner Hall, Poughkeepsie, free.

10AM-2PM Kingston Farmers’ Winter Market.

Offering fruits and vegetables, organic and natural meats, a wide assortment of cheeses, wine, breads and other baked goods & honey. Info: www. kingstonfarmersmarket.org. Old Dutch Church, Kingston.

10AM-3PM Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Sam’s Point: Drop-In Sap Evaporation Demonstration. Learn about the maple sugaring process and to see it in action. Pre-registration is required.

Info: 845-647-7989. Sam’s Point Area, Visitor Center, Cragsmoor, $10.

10AM-1PM Learn and Serve Open House. Enjoy light refreshments while getting acquainted with Scenic Hudson’s environmental education and volunteer programs. Info: 845- 473-4440 or www. scenichudson.org. Scenic Hudson’s River Center, Beacon.

10AM Pilates Springboard -Reformer Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Info: 845-658-2239 or www.ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston.

10AM-9PM Candlewax Recycling Drop-off.

Ongoing. Candlewax in any condition to be recycled. Pachamama Store (near food court), Hudson Valley Mall, Kingston.

10AM-4PM Ashokan Maple Fest. All day pancake breakfast, tree tapping demonstrations, blacksmithing demonstrations, hikes to the covered bridge cathedral gorge and the sugar shack.ÿLive music by Jay Ungar &Molly Mason and Story Laurie & Ira McIntosh! Entry: $5 (Kids under 5 free). Pancake Breakfast: $6, Blacksmithing Experience: $5. Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Rd, Olivebridge. Info:ashokancenter.org/events/ ashokan-maple-fest/.

10AM Volunteer at Wilderstein. Informational session and free tour of the mansion. Additional volunteers are needed to conduct guided tours, greet the public, work in the gift shop. Info: 845-876-4818. Wilderstein Historic Site, 330 Morton Rd, Rhinebeck.

11AM-3PM Repair Cafe and Bike Clinic . Bike Friendly Kingston volunteers and Kingston Transition sponsored Repair Cafe volunteers will fix bikes, fit helmets as well as fix anything you bring to the Cafe. Mechanical, electrical, wooden, glass, china, any broken item that you can carry in.

Sewing experts for clothes and soft toys. Items are fix ed for free and learn how to do it for the next time.Clinton Avenue United Methodist Church, Kingston.

12PM-6PM Meet the Archangels: an Angel School Certification Course with angelic medium George Koury. You will experience the Archangelic realm and empower yourself to use this method of communication to create positive results in all areas of your life. Youwill be using Kimberly Marooney’s Angel Blessing’s Oracle Deck in class. Info: 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $90.

12 PM Finding American Women’s Voices Through the Centuries. A presentation and luncheon with genealogist Jane Wilcox. Registration is required. Info: www.huguenotstreet. org/calendar-of-events. Deyo Hall, 6 Broadhead Ave, New Paltz.

12PM-1PM Free Yoga Pizza Party. Ongoing. 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. Info:sarah@ womenspowerspace.org. My Place Pizza, 322 Main St, Poughkeepsie.

12PM-1:30PM Girls Tech Club. For middle school girls. Learn about electronics, circuitry, and computer programming. 3-week workshop: 3/5, 3/12, 3/19. Reg reqr’d. Info: 845-757-3771 or tivoliprograms@gmail.com. Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, $10 /material fee.

12PM Hudson Highlands Nature Museum: Maple Lane Tour. Tours:12pm and 3pm; perfect for little legs, a short walk from the Farmhouse to the sugar maple stand. Info: 845-534-5506 or www.hhnm.org. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Outdoor Discovery Center, , Muser Dr, Cornwall.

12:30PM-6:30PM Tarot Readings with Stephanie. Every Saturday at Mirabai. Walk-ins welcome or call for appointment. Info: 845-679-2100.

Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $30 /25 minutes, $50 /45 minutes.

1PM--4PM Shakespeare Story Theatre Workshop. A one day workshop for ages 7-9 is being offered by New Genesis Productions. The workshops will be held one Saturday a month from 1-4pm where these young ones will create, with the help of director, Emma Leigh, a play in a day!

Workshops explore the play’s story, its characters and Shakespeare’s language through a modified rehearsal and performance. Each monthly class focuses on a different play. March 12:Twelfth Night. April.16: Hamlet. May 14: As You Like It$30 each class. info: Ron Aja or Lesley Sawhill at 845-657-5867 / email newgenesis23@hvc. rr.com www.NewGenesisProductions.org. Mountain View Studio, Woodstock.

10AM-3PM New Paltz Winter Farmers Market.

Second Saturday thru April, 10am - 3pm. Offering local food items such as meat, eggs, root crops, greens, goat cheese, bakery items, maple syrup & heirloom seeds. Info: www.wintersunfarms.com or 845-214-6329. Community Center, 3 Veterans Dr, New Paltz, free.

1PM-3PM Deep Air: Interdisciplinary Arts Reading Series with Claire Hero & Danielle Vogel. Ages 10 and up. This year, the series focuses on the very broadest themes of travel, which Frederic Church did so much of in his life. Tea and cake will be served and ahealthy Q&A follows artist talks. Info: www.olana.org/education. Olana, Wagon House Education Center, Hudson, $10.

10AM-12PM Woodland Playhouse Art Show McCabe & Mrs. Miller. The library will transform into a gallery as it exhibits the artwork of students from local preschool Woodland Playhouse. Info:845- 688-7811, www.phoenicialibrary. org. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia.

1PM-4PM Spring Open House Students, parents, alumni, and staff members will give tours, discuss the school, and answer questions. A panel discussion will begin at 2pm. All ages welcome. Info: sudburyschool.com or 845-679-1002. Hudson Valley Sudbury School, 84 Zena Rd, Kingston.

10AM-12PM Knitting Group. Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main Street, Stone Ridge, 845-687-7023.

1PM-4PM Reiki & Lunch. Dona, April, and Youko will invite you to a Reiki sample session by donation and 10% discount on lunch. Info: www.

GKnoodles.com /845-255-8811. Gomen-Kudasai Japanese Noodle Restaurant, 232 Main St, New Paltz.

10:30AM-11:30AM Silent Vigil for Global Peace & Non-Violence. Sponsored by The Kingston Women in Black. Info: 845-399-2805. Meet outside Cornell St PO, Kingston, 845-339-0637.

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1:30 PM -2:30 PM Minnewaska State Park Preserve. Sam’s Point: Maple Sugaring Basics.

Learn about the complete process of maple sugaring, from identifying the correct trees, to using traditional tools to tap a tree and collect sap.

Aged six to twelve years old.Pre-registration is required. Info: 845-647-7989. Sam’s Point Area, Visitor Center, Cragsmoor, $10.

phonist Al Guart leads ensembles comprised of the best Hudson Valley Jazz musicians. A rotating roster of performers includes pianists John Esposito & Peter Tomlinson, guitarists Steve Raleigh & Peter Einhorn, bassists Lew Scott & Rich Syracuse. Other musicians regularly sit in with the band. Info: 518- 678-3101. Kindred Spirits, 334 Rt 32A, Palenville.

2PM Piano Plus Concert Series: Rami Sarieddine. es: Rami Sarieddine. Info: 845-657-2482 or www.olivefreelibrary.org. Olive Free Library, 4033 Rt 28A, West Shokan, $12.

7PM-8:30PM Book Signing: Lillian Rosengarten, author of, “Survival and Conscience: From the Shadows of Nazi Germany to the Jewish Boat to Gaza.” Info: www.mideastcrisis.org or 845-8767906. Inquiring Mind Bookstore, 200 Main St, Saugerties.

2PM-4PM Shadow Puppet Theatre Workshop with Grian MacGregor. In 2 sessions participants will learn how to create puppets that will be used in the shadow play to be presented at the end of the final workshop. Meets March 12th & 19th, 2-4pm. For ages 8-12 years.Woodstock Public Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. Info 845-6792213.

2PM Free Meditation Instruction. On-going.

Held in the Amitabha Shrine Room. 60-minute class requires no previous meditation experience.

For info contact Jan Tarlin, 845-679-5906. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock.

2PM-4PM Fracked Gas Pipeline Public Forum.

Info: raconnors@yahoo.com, 518-781-4686. Knox Town Hall, 2192 Berne Altamont Rd, Altamont.

2PM NYCA’s Theatre for Children Co. Presents: Alice In Wonderland. Join Alice in her adventures, from the Mad Hatter’s outrageous tea party to her audience with the larger-than-life Queen of Hearts. Info: www.nyca.org or 845-679-6900.

Woodstock Playhouse, Mill Hill Rd. Woodstock.

3PM Hudson Valley Psychic Saturday Meetup.

Info: 845-246-5775. Inquiring Mind, 65 Partition St, Saugerties.

3:30PM-7PM Ladies & Music (Rock,Rhythm & Soul). Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

4PM-7PM Corned Beef Dinner Fundraiser.

Hosted by Woodstock Fire Department Co. 4.

Corned Beef and Cabbage, Bread, Dessert, Drink Included, Drive-thru/Pick-Up. Info: 845-6792068 Woodstock Fire Department Co. 4, Zena, $15.

4PM-7PM Community Church of High Falls Deacon’s Dinner. Serving meatloaf, baked potatoes, green beans and homemade desserts. Half of the proceeds go to support the Deacon’s Fund which provides emergency cash for those in need.

Info: 845-687-0910. Community Church ofHigh Falls, corner of Mohonk and Firehouse Rds, High Falls, $13, $11 /senior, $7 /ages6-12.

4PM-6PM Chili Take Out. One quart chili and two rolls for $8.00, choice of meat or vegetarian chili and home made baked goods for sale!

Info: 845-246-5035 or 845-246-7084. Reformed Church of Saugerties, Main St, Saugerties.

4:30PM-6:30PM A Taste of Japan. Japanese AFS exchange students will present slides show and will discusstheir experiences in the Hudson Valley.

Refreshment will be served. Info: www.GKnoodles. com or 845-255-8811. Gomen-Kudasai Japanese Noodle Restaurant, 232 Main St, New Paltz.

5PM Library Forum: Two Spiritual Teachers - Sarada Chiruvol, author of Home At Last ; & PeterOcchiogrosso, author of The Joy of Sects.

Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. info: 845-679-2213.

5PM Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner. Two seatings, 5pm and 7pm. Sponsored by the Gardiner Day Committee. Res reqr’d. Info: 845-255-9675.

Gardiner Firehouse, Gardiner, $15, $7 /2-10.

5:30PM Richard Edelman: Stolen Portraits Lecture by Richard Edelman.Photographer Richard Edelman speaks about the photographs in his exhibition "Stolen Portraits," which feature fictional portraits of creative talent from the region. Free. The Center for Photography at Woodstock, 59 Tinker Street, Woodstock, 845-679-9957.

6PM-09PM Opening Receiption - Rational Curves. Featuring the works of Joy Curtis,Ryan DaWalt& Matt Phillips. Curated by Robert Otto Epstein. Show will run thru 4/3. Matteawan Gallery,436 Main St,Beacon. Info: 845-440-7901.

6PM-11PM 2016 Gala: Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center. Cocktails, dinner, silent and live auction, dancing. Info: 845-331-5300.

Grandview in Poughkeepsie, 40 Civic Center Pl, Poughkeepsie, $150.

6PM-8PM Marbleous - Opening Reception.

A collaborative interactive installation by the bau Gallery artists. Exhibits through 4/3. Info: 845-440-7584. BAU Gallery, 506 Main St, Beacon.

6PM Author Discussion and Book Signing by Jim Bay, author of Miracle on Hammertown Road.

Book discusses his personal near death experience and subsequent encounter with a Heavenly Being, as he awaited death on Hammertown Road in Pine Plains NY. The Enchanted Café,7484 S Broadway, Red Hook . Info: 845- 835- 8345.

6:30PM-8:30PM Opening and Artist Reception: Comic Art: Fantasy and Imagination. A Group Exhibition. Info: 845-784-1146 or vwalsh@ annstreetgallery.org. Ann Street Gallery, 104 Ann St, Newburgh.

6:30PM Belleayre Ski Patrol Fundraising BBQ. Featuring Brooks chicken and live music by The Blues Manuever. Overlook Lodge, Belleayre Mountain Ski Center, Highmount. Adults $20 Children $10 Raffles, 50/50.

7PM Saturday Night Jazz! New York City saxo-

7PM Live @ The Falcon: John Tropea Band.

Info: www.liveatthefalcon.com/ The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.

7 PM -9:30 PM Electromagnetic Radiation Health For Children. Taped lecture with Dr. Erica Mallery-Blythe. Stop Smart Meters Woodstock. Open to the public. Info: 845-679-8111 or wblelock@woodstockarts.com. Woodstock Public Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock, free.

7PM-9:30PM Live Music: Noe Dinnerstein Duo. Classical Indian music. Info: www.GKnoodles.com /845-255-8811. Gomen-Kudasai Japanese Noodle Restaurant, 232 Main St, New Paltz.

7:30PM HRC Showcase Theatre Staged Reading Choices .Play by Donald Drake. A drama about two parents facing a decision that no parent would ever want to make. Conjoined twins share a single heart that can support only one of them. Info: 518-851-2061. First Reformed Church, Auditorium, 52 Green St, Hudson, $15.

7:30PM Boxcar Lilies. Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse. Audience songfest at 6:45 pm. Info: www.walkaboutclearwater.org. Memorial United Methodist Church, 250 Bryant Ave, White Plains, $23, $10 /6-12.

7:30PM The Music Man. Spring Musical presented by the Masque and Mime student theater organization. Roy C. Ketcham HS, 99 Myers Corners Rd, Wappingers Falls.

7:30PM “A Nation Once Again” St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Info: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/250868 or 845 528-7280 or www. tompkinscorners.org. Tompkins Corners Cultural Center, 729 Peekskill Hollow Rd, Peekskill, $15, $10 /senior/student.

7:30PM Armen Donelian, solo piano presents Full Moon Music. Original compositions and spontaneous improvisations. Info: contact@ BridgeSt.org or 518-943-3894. Bridge Street Theatre, 44 Bridge St, Catskill, $15.

7:30PM Indian Music Concert: Chirag Katti, Sitar with Ray Spiegel, Tabla. Sponsored by Woodstock Music Circle. Info: 845- 679-8700 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com. Mumbai’s Chirag Katti, recipient of the prestigious “Surmani” award and scholarship by the Ministry ofCulture in New Delhi.Doors open at 7 pm, first come first seated, unless paid reservations made in advance. $20.

Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Kingston.

8PM Irish Americana Show - St. Patrick’s Celebration with Hair of the Dog and Professor Louie. Info: 845-610-5900. Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, 1351 Kings Hwy, Chester, $25.

8PM Ten Minute Play Festival: The Tasting Menu. Ten short plays written expressly for Half Moon Theatre. Dinner before the show in the Caterina de’ Medici. Dinner will be served at 5pm, fee $39, book your reservation by emailing ciarestaurantgroup@culinary.edu or call 845-905-4533.

After the show is over, the audience has the chance to sample each of these dishes downstairs at the Marriott Pavilion Conference Center. Info:1-800838-3006. Culinary Institute of America, Marriott Pavilion, Hyde Park, $45, $40 /senior.

8PM A View From The Bridge. Play by Arthur Miller. Directed by Jack Wade. Info: 845-2573880 or www.newpaltz.edu/theatre. SUNY New Paltz, Parker Theatre, New Paltz, $18, $16 /senior/ staff, $10 /New Paltz student.

8PM Fiesta Mexico-Americana : Los Lobos with special guests Ballet Folklorico Mexicano. Info: 845-339-6088. Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston, $64 /golden circle, $49, $29.

8PM Bonnie Raitt with special guests The California Honeydrops. Info: www.palacealbany. com Palace Theatre, 19 Clinton Ave, Albany, $99, $43.50.

8PM Pocket Vinyl. Eric plays the piano while Elizabeth paints on stage. The paintings are then sold at every concert to the highest bidder. Info: www.highfallscafe.com or 845-687-2699. High Falls Café, 12 Stone Dock Rd, High Falls.

8PM-11PM Woodstock Contradance. Live music

by George Wilson & Toby Stover, caller Sarah Van Norstrand. Sponsored by Friends of Fiddle & Dance. $10. Info: 845-246- 2121 or www. ashokan. org. Woodstock Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

9PM Tarbox Ramblers. Info: helsinkihudson. com or 518-828-4800. Club Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson.

9:30PM Joey Eppard & Friends. Info: 845-6793484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

10PM Market Market presents Comic Corinne Fisher, Host of Top 10 Comedy Podcast. Info: marketmarketcafe.com or 845- 658-3164. Market Market, 1 Madeline Ln, Rosendale, $15 /cash only.

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8AM John Burroughs Natural History Society Field Trip: Kingston Point Beach - Waterfowl.

Trip leader: Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol. com; 845-339-1277). Open to the public. Info: www.jbnhs.org. Kingston Point Beach, 53 Delaware Ave, Kingston, free.

8AM-5PM High Woods Sportsmen’s Club Swap & Sell. Rain or Shine - Indoors. Info: Wolfie 845-866-3177. High Woods Sportsmen’s Club, 870 Church Rd (Zena-High Woods Road), Woodstock.

9:30AM Pilates Springboard -Reformer Class.

A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Info: 845-658-2239 or www.ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston.

10AM-5PM 26th Annual Kids’ Day Out Basketball Clinic. Hosted by members of the men’s & women’s basketball teams. Benefit for the Marist College Scholarship for Students with Disabilities.

Pre-registration required. Info: 845-575-3274 or specserv@marist.edu. MaristCollege, McCann Center, Poughkeepsie, $10.

10AM-2PM Sunday Brunch @ The Falcon: Alexis P. Suter & The Ministers of Sound. Info: www. liveatthefalcon.com/ The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.

10AM-12PM 44th Annual HVP String Competition. Semi-final Round. Open to the public. Info: www.bardavon.org. Vassar College, Skinner Hall, Poughkeepsie, free.

10:30AM - 12:30PM 28th Annual Shamrock Run. We are trying to break the record for runners in a kilt. Benefiting Semper Fi Fund and this year's run is in honor of Steve Schallenkamp. From Academy Green to the foot of Broadway. Followed

by St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Check in across from Academy Green at Gov. Clinton Apartments, 1 Albany Ave, Kingston; Check in/Registration 10:30am-12:30pm; Run starts 12:50pm sharp; For registration/infowww.shamrockrunners.org.

10:30AM-12:30PM Free Meditation Practice at Sky Lake Shambhala Retreat Center. Ongoing.

Sitting and walking meditation with short teaching and discussion from Pema Chodron books or video. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 845-658-8556 or www.skylake.shambhala. org. SkyLake Meditation Center, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale.

11AM Hudson Highlands Nature Museum: Sugarbush Tour. Tours:11am, 1pm, and 2pm: A one mile moderate hike through field and forest to the sugar shack (weather dependent.) Info: 845-534-5506 or www.hhnm.org. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Outdoor Discovery Center, Muser Dr, Cornwall, $10, $7 /child.

12PM Hudson Highlands Nature Museum: Maple Lane Tour. Tours:12pm and 3pm; perfect for little legs, a short walk from the Farmhouse to the sugar maple stand. Info: 845-534-5506 or www.hhnm.org. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Outdoor Discovery Center, Muser Dr, Cornwall.

12PM Co-ed Pickup-Futbol ! If there’s no snow on the ground in town, every Sunday at noon.

Info: studiomyea@gmail.com. Athletic Fields at Comeau Town Park, 98 Comeau Dr, Woodstock.

12PM-3PM Premier Cares Foundation’s 5th Annual “Challenge Your Colon” Chili Festival.

Local restaurants serving up tasting portions of their prize chili recipes and other specialties such as cheeses, salsa, cornbread and desserts.

Info:mmetty@premiercaresfoundation.org or 845-656-7325. Villa Borghese, 70 Widmer Rd, Wappingers Falls, $40, $35 /senior, $10 /16 & under.

12PM-3PM Wedding Show. Tour this dream venue with the professional wedding team and some of their preferred vendors. Reservations. Info: www.thethayerhotel.com or.845-446-4731 Thayer Hotel, 674 Thayer Rd, West Point.

12:30PM-6:30PM Tarot Readings with Sarvananda. Every Sunday at Mirabai. Walk-ins welcome or call for appointment. Info: 845-679-2100.

Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $30 /half hour.

12:50PM 28th Annual Shamrock Run. Benefiting Semper Fi Fund and this year’s run is in honor of Steve Schallenkamp. Check in/Registration 10:30am-12:30pm; Run starts 12:50pm sharp; For registration/infowww.shamrockrunners.org Academy Green, Kingston.

1PM-2PM Silent Peace Vigil by Woodstock Women in Black. Info: 845-679-7148 or rizka@ hvc.rr.com. Village Green, Tinker St, Woodstock.

1PM-3PM Pallet Puppet Theatre offers Spanish Puppet Lesson. Ongoing on Sundays, 1-3pm.

Materials for kids provided. The Green Palette, 215 Main Street inside of the Medusa Antique Center Building, New Paltz.

1PM Ikebana The Art of Japanese Flower Arranging. There will be a 30-minute free demonstration open to all. After that presentation, the instructors will give a hands-on workshop with those who wish to participate for a $16 materials fee. Reg by 2/27. Info:starrlibrary.org or 845-8764030. Starr Library, 68 W Market St, Rhinebeck.

1PM-4PM Sketch Class. A traditional sketch class (drawing the figure) format of numerous poses which will lengthen in duration as determined by the monitor. $50/4 consecutive classes. Sundays,

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January 17 - December 4. Info: www.woodstockshcoolofart.org. Woodstock School of Art, Woodstock, $20 /session, $50 /4 classes.

7PM Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. Info: 914-739-0039 or www.paramounthudsonvalley.com. Paramount Hudson Valle, 1008 Brown St, Peekskill.

1PM Kingston’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Numerous bands, floats and community organizations celebrate the “wearing of the green” at this annual fun-filled Irish celebration. Sponsored by Ancient Order of Hibernians Fr. Con. Info: events@ulsteraoh.com; www.ulsteraoh.com.

9:30PM Tom Depetris. Info: 845-679-3484.

Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

1PM Mid-Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Stepoff at 2pm. Info: 917-453-3554 or www.mhspp.org www.facebook.com/The Mid-Hudson St Patricks Parade Committee. Goshen.

2PM Ten Minute Play Festival: The Tasting Menu. Ten short plays written expressly for Half Moon Theatre. After the show is over, the audience has the chance to sample each of these delectable dishes downstairs at the Marriott Pavilion Conference Center. Info:1-800-838-3006. Culinary Institute of America, Marriott Pavilion, Hyde Park, $25.

2PM 2016 Sunday Salons William L. Coleman: Thomas Cole’s Country Houses. Info: 518-9437465 ext. 5, or mgavilanes@thomascole.org.

Thomas Cole National Historic Site, 218 Spring St, Catskill, $9.

2PM 31st Annual Iyoya Children’s Art Show.

Featuring work s by very young artists from throughout the Hudson Valley. Exhibits through 3/18. Info: 845-437-5370. Vassar College, James W. Palmer Gallery, Poughkeepsie.

2PM A View From The Bridge. Play by Arthur Miller. Directed by Jack Wade. Info: 845-2573880 or www.newpaltz.edu/theatre. SUNY New Paltz, Parker Theatre, New Paltz, $18, $16 /senior/ staff, $10 /New Paltz student.

2PM 2016 Sunday Salons: William L. Coleman.

Thomas Cole’s Country Houses. Talk is followed by a reception. Info: www.thomascole.org. Thomas Cole National Historic Site, New Studio, 218 Spring St, Catskill, $9.

2PM NYCA’s Theatre for Children Co. Presents: Alice In Wonderland. Join Alice in her adventures, from the Mad Hatter’s outrageous tea party to her audience with the larger-than-life Queen of Hearts. Info: www.nyca.org or 845-679-6900.

Woodstock Playhouse, Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

2:30PM The World of Jewish Music. The Meaning of Our Melodies. With engaging stories and many musical examples, Rabbi Jeffrey Summit (Tufts University) examines the question: Why do Jews feel so strongly about the music in their lives. Info: www.poklib.org or 845-485-3445.

TheAuditorium, 105 Market St, Poughkeepsie.

3PM Classics on Hudson Family Concert: Mother Nature’s Music. Bard College Conservatory of Music’s Preparatory Division. Renana Gutman, Piano | Helena Baillie, Violin | Celine Mogielnicki, Soprano. Info: 518-822-1438.

Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St, Hudson.

3PM-7PM Woodstock Live Afternoon Blues & Folk Rock & Funk Show! Featuring Billy Mitchel, George Henry, Ray Pollard, Journey Blue Heaven & friends. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

3PM 44th Annual HVP String Competition.

Finals. Open to the public. Info: www.bardavon. org. Vassar College, Skinner Hall, Poughkeepsie, free.

3PM West Point’s Class of 1936 Distinguished Organists Recital Series presents Kimberly Ann Hess, Concert Organist will perform. Info: www. westpoint.edu/special. West Point Cadet Chapel, West Point.

3PM Martha Washington Woman of History Award. Denise Doring VanBuren, a history advocate and author, is the 2016 Martha Washington Woman of History. Info: 845-562-1195. Washington’s Headquarter, Newburgh.

3PM The Music Man. Spring Musical presented by the Masque and Mime student theater organization. Roy C. Ketcham HS, 99 Myers Corners Rd, Wappingers Falls.

3:30PM-7PM Journey & Friends (Folk, Rhythm & Soul). Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

4PM-6PM Woodstock Community Drum Circle.

Hosted by Birds of a Feather and Timekeeper Drums invite all to drum and dance. Free, donations appreciated. On-going on Sundays, 4-6pm.

Meets in the end room in the back of the building.

Village Green, Woodstock.

4PM The Howland Chamber Music Circle presents the Goldstein-Peled-FiltersteinTrio. Reception to follow performance. Info: www.howlandmusic.org or 845-765-3012. Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St, Beacon, $30, $10 /students.

4:30 PM -6 PM Breathe/ Chant/ Envision/ Reflect/Connect. A bimonthly musical, meditative journey to reset, renew and inspire, with a variety of talented musicians, eclectic instrumentation, original mantra music and lyrical verse.

Info: www.amymctear.com/vocal-village/ Living 4:30PM-7PM Rosendale Cafe’s St.Pats Celebration. The Wild Swan Band will be playing and singing your favorite Irish songs, jigs & reels. Info: www.rosendalecafe.com. Rosendale Café, Main St, Rosendale.

5:30PM-7PM Restorative Yoga with Kate Hagerman. A gentle, completely supportive practice that is designed to bring stillness to the body and the mind. The perfect way to wrap up the weekend. $16. Info: 845-679-8700 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock.

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8AM-9AM Yoga Core with Terry Fister.Multilevel vinyasa flow class combining traditional asana with modern core exercises. Taught by veteran dance and fitness professional Terry Fister, this class will enhance mobility, stability and strength through core conditioning. $16. Info: 845-679-8700 orwww.woodstockyogacenter.com.

Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock.

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, x 1012. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock.

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, x 1012. 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. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Bring a mat.

Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

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.

Info: ssipkingston.org or 845-399-2805. Olympic Diner, Washington Ave, Kingston.

10AM-12PM Senior Drama with Edith LeFever.

Comets of Woodstock focuses on improvisation, acting exercises, monologues & scenes. Interested seniors are welcome to sit in. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested.

Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

10AM-4PM Tax Help in Gardiner. The Gardiner Library and the AARP Tax Aide will provide free tax services to low and moderate income taxpayers in Gardiner. If interested, call the AARP tax aide volunteers at 845-255-0791 to make an appointment. Gardiner Library, Gardiner.

12PM Gyrokinesis. Info: 845-658-2239 or www. ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston.

12:15PM-3:45PM Becomea Reiki Instructor! Take a life-transforming Reiki Master course, combining Traditional Japanese Reiki, Shamanic Reiki, and Ancient Qi Gong Healing methods. Held on five Mondays starting 3/14, 12:15-3:45pm. Cost: $500. Prerequisites: Reiki I &II (from Michael or another instructor). call Michael 845-3892431or whitecranehall.com. 77 Cornell St, Suite 116, Kingston.

12:15PM Rhinebeck Rotary Club Meeting.

Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck, 914-244-0333.

12:30PM-6:30PM Crystal Healing Sessions, Tarot and Astrology Reading with medicine woman Mary Vukovic. Every Monday. Walk-ins welcome or call for appointment. Info: 845-6792100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

1PM Needlework Group. On-going. Info:845338-5580. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

2PM-4PM Senior Art with Judith Boggess. In addition to instruction, art supplies and periodic group exhibitions, the class offers friendship and camaraderie. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older for minimum contribution of $2.

Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

3PM-5PM Math Help with Phyllis Rosato. From kindergarten to calculus. Ongoing. Info: 845-6887811. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia, free.

3:30PM-5:30PM Tail Waggin Tutors Reading Help! Read to trained TDI dogs to build confidence and have fun. Recommended for early readers, reluctant readers, anyone ! Free, Drop-In. Ongoing. Info: 845-688-7811. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia, free.

3:30PM-5:30PM Tail Waggin Tutors Reading Help. The last month for our beloved reading program. Trained TDI dogs come to the library to serve as the perfect audience for early and reluctant readers. No session on 3/21. Info:845688-7811, www.phoenicialibrary.org. Phoenicia 4PM Backgammon Club. Learn the game, pick up new moves, meet new people. Free, open to the public. Ongoing. Info: 845-688-7811. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia, free.

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. $12/class. 28 West Gym, Maverick Rd & Rt 28, Glenford.

5:15PM Pilates Springboard -Reformer Class.

A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Info:

845-658-2239 or www.ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston.

5:30PM-7PM Rockin’ Rooks: Morton Youth Chess Club. Every Monday. Students in grades K - 12 are welcome. Info: 845-876-5810or email racersplace@hotmail.com. Morton Memoraial Library, 82 Kelly St, Rhinecliff, free.

6PM-8PM Meeting of ENJAN (End The New Jim Crow Action Network) ENJAN is dedicated to fighting racial profiling, police brutality, and mass incarceration (the “New Jim Crow”). Info: 845-475-8781 or www.enjan.org. New Progressive Baptist Church, 8 Hone St, Kingston.

6PM Kingston Planning Board Planning Board Meeting. Meeting is open to the public. Info: 845-334-3955 or planning@kingston-ny.gov. City Hall, Common Council Chambers, 420 Broadway, Kingston.

6PM-8PM Manifest Your World into Being: a shamanic workshop and ceremony with Adam Kane and Al Romao. Info: 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $25.

7PM Live @ The Falcon. Corey Dandridge’s World of Gospel Residency. Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.

7PM 2016 Annual Membership Meeting of the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail Association. Guest speaker will be Ronald Knapp, SUNY Professor Emeritus, author and environmentalist. Following Dr. Knapp’s talk, refreshments will be served and then the Business Meeting willtake place. Info: www.wvrta.org/ Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner.

7:30PM Free Mediation: Find Peace. 3/14, 3/21, 3/28 & 4/4. First two sessionsopen to all. 3rd & 4th open only to those who attended one of the 2 first sessions. Res reqr’d. Info: 845-797-1218 or www.SriChinmoy.org. Woodstock Reformed Church, 16 Tinker St, Woodstock.

8PM Open Mic Poetry. Info: 845-679-3484.

Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

Tuesday

3/15

7:30AM Pilates Springboard -Reformer Class.

A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Info: 845-658-2239 or www.ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston.

9AM-10AM Senior Dance Exercise with Inyo Charbonneau. The emphasis is on fun while benefiting from strengthening and aerobic exercise. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

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. Info: 845-255-0609. Plaza Diner, New Paltz.

10AM-11AM Gentle Yoga with Jess Lunt. Slower-paced, simplified class using modified and supported poses to gently stretch and strengthen.

Perfect for those wanting a gentle, relaxing experience. $8 donation requested. Info: 845-679-8700 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com.Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock.

10AM The Country Scrappers & Stampers Meeting. Meets every Tuesday. Come for the whole day or drop by for an hour or two. New members are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Call 845-744-3055 for more information. Walker Valley Schoolhouse, 1 Marl Rd, Walker Valley.

10:30AM Pilates Springboard -Reformer Class.

A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Info: 845-658-2239 or www.ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston.

10:30AM Together Tuesdays with Francesca for kids birth through preschool. Ongoing. Info: 845-688-7811. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia, free.

11:30AM-1PM Yin Yoga with Roxie Newberry.

A slow, steady class that stimulates connective tissues to make them healthier and stronger, at the same time cultivating equanimity, mindfulness and awareness. $16. Info: 845-679-8700 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com. WoodstockYoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock.

11:30AM Cuddletime. 0-2 yrs. Children’s Program.

Info: 845-338-5580 Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

1PM Esopus Artist Group. [Adult Program]. Info: 845-338-5580 Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

1PM-3PM Art Workshop with Susan Togut.

16 weeks of guided projects. Program runs on Tuesdays thru 6/14. Open to all Woodstock residents 55 and older for a voluntary materials fee.

Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

1:30PM-3PM Israeli Folk Dancing.1:30PM-3PM Meets every Tuesday Beginner material offered.

Each class is geared towards the experience of the participants. No partner necessary. Donation suggested. Come share in the enthusiasm and great exercise. 845-255-9627. Unison, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz.

1:30PM-2:30PM Singing Circle Wednesday.

Info:845-657-2482. Olive Free Library, Rt 28A,

West Shokan.

3:45PM-4:45PM Little Huguenots After-School Program. Grades: K - 2 (Ages 5-8). February 16, 23 - March 1, 8, 15. Info: www.huguenotstreet.org or 845-255-1889. Deyo Hall, 6 Broadhead Ave, New Paltz, $75 /5 week session.

4PM-6PM ‘Tax Tips for Seniors’ to help area senior citizens and their caregivers navigate this year’s tax preparation challenges. Pre-registration advised. Info: 518-537-5800. Germantown Library, Room, 31, 31 Palatine Park R, Germantown.

5:30PM-8:30PM Kingston YMCA Farm Project Spring Fundraiser. The Anchor will donate 10% of their earnings to the Farm Project. Silent auction. The Anchor, 744 Broadway, Kingston, $10 /suggested donation, free /child.

6PM-7PM Weekly Sitting Meditation w/ walking meditation (instruction available). On-going Tues, 6-7pm. Free & open to the public. 658-8556 or www.skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake Meditation Center, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale.

6 PM-8 PM Phoenicia Community Chorus.

On-going every Tuesday, 6-8pm. An opportunity to join with friends and sing. No need to read music! Info: 845-688-2169. Phoenicia Festival Office, 90 Main at Bridge, Phoenicia.

6PM-7PM Free Meditation Practice at Sky Lake Shambhala Retreat Center. Ongoing. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 845-658-8556 or www.skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake Meditation Center, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale.

6PM-7PM Community Yoga Class with Selena Reynolds, An informative drop-in class, open to all levels. $8 donation requested. Info: 845-6798700 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock.

6PM-9PM Art Opening: Noxology. The study of Nox. Music by Paul McMahon Y& Benson Sebastion. Mothership BNB, 6 Hillcrest Ave, Woodstock.

6PM Wisdom of Women Event. Guest speaker, Suzanne Holt, Ulster County Director of Economic Development. Discussion of how the County’s Office of Economic Development can provide inspiration, support and empowerment to the business women of our community.RSVP. Info: 845-255-0243. Garvan’s Restaurant, 215 Huguenot St, New Paltz, $35.

6PM-7:30PM Seminar on MAKOplastyr Surgery.

The seminar will discuss a robotic surgical system that can help ease the pain of common knee and hip ailments. Res reqr’d. Info: 845-554-1734 or www.healthquest.org Orthopedic Associates of Dutchess County, 1910 South Rd, Poughkeepsie.

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8PM Open Mic Nite. Join host Ben Rounds and take your shot at becoming the next Catskills Singing Sensation! No cover. Tuesday is also Burger Night at the Cat - only $8. Info: 688-2444 or www.emersonresort.com. Woodnotes Restaurant, Mt. Pleasant.

10:30AM-11:30AM Senior Strength Class with Linda Sirkin. Learn to use hand weights and stretch bands to improve muscle tone and protect bones. Open to all Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

8PM Joe Bones. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

12PM-2PM Lyme Wellness Workshop Series.

“The Essential Role of Detoxing in Healing Chronic Illness” with Fran Sussman, Holistic Health Practitioner. Begins with an informal period (12-12:30pm) for meeting and sharing resources with others living with chronicillnesses.

Workshops begin at 12:30pm. New Paltz Community Center, 3 Veterans Ln, New Paltz.

8PM John Menegon “Look Up” Quartet. Jazzbased original compositions and standards. Info: 845-257-2700 orwww.newpaltz.edu/music. SUNY New Paltz, Julien J. Studley Theatre, New Paltz, $10, $6, $3.

Wednesday

3/16

9AM-10AM Senior Kripalu Yoga with Susan Blacker. 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. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

9AM The DUSO (Dutchess/Ulster/Sullivan/ Orange) Math League Annual Championship Meet . After the competition, there will be a talk

by John McCleary, Professor of Mathematics on the Elizabeth Stillman Williams Chair. The lecture will take place at the end of the competition at approximately 10:30 am. Awards will be presented to the winners at approximately 11:00am; both events will take place in Rockefeller Hall, room 300.The public is welcome to attend the lecture and awards ceremony; however the actual meet (9:00-10:30 am) is closed to outside viewers. This is the twelfth year the DUSO championship meet will be at Vassar. Vassar,124 Raymond Ave, in Poughkeepsie, 845-437-5370.

12PM-1PM Yoga Rolla with Terry Fister. A series of SOFT foam rolling exercises designed to addressthe excessive tension and soreness in connective tissues. Ending with a vinyasa flow, this lunchtime class will leave you feeling less chronic pain, morestretched out and walking taller than before. $16. Info: 845-679-8700 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock.

12PM Rotary Club of Kingston Meeting. Fellowship, lunch, and an informative and interesting presentation from a guest speaker. Meets every Wed at 12noon. Web: www.kingstonnyrotary.org.

Christina’s Restaurant, 812 Ulster Ave, Kingston.

12PM-3PM Lyme Wellness Workshop Series.

Newcomers & caregivers always welcome. www. lymewellnessseries.com. New Paltz Community Center, 3 Veterans Ln, New Paltz.

1PM Esopus Stitchers. Adult Program. Info: 845-338-5580 Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

2PM-3PM Terrarium Creations. Join Lynne Weiss for a demonstration lecture on the history, ease and joys of creating a terrarium. Info: 845-9058000. The Fountains at Millbrook, 79 Flint Rd, Millbrook.

2PM-3PM Senior Sing-Along with Nina Sheldon.

Gather around the keyboard and belt out your favorites from the 1920s, ’30s, ’40s & beyond, or just listen, or maybe dance. Open to all Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested.

Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

2PM-6PM Free Computer Help. Every Wed. Bring your laptop, personal device, or just use one of our 5 patron computers, to seek the help you need and get the questions answered that you just can’t quite figure out! Info: www.mountaintoplibrary. org. Mountain Top Library, Tannersville.

2PM Community Singing. Every Wednesday in March. Woodstock Community Center, Woodstock.

3:30PM Tweens Gathering. Info: 845-338-5580.

Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

3:30PM Math Regents Prep. Every Wed. @ 3:30pm Certified Math Teacher - Don’t fail Algebra, Geometry, and Trig. Empowering Ellenville, 159 Canal St, Ellenville, 877-576-9931.

4 PM-6 PM Homework Club at Woodstock Library. For 1st-6th graders. The Children’s Room becomes a study hall with snacks and homework help. This is a drop-off program. On Wednesdays. Info: 845+-679-2213. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock.

4PM-5:30PM Woodstock’s Golden Notebook hosts Improv Classes. Kids aged 7 years & up can participate in drop-in improv classes with the Ovenbird Theatre Company. Info: ovenbirdtheatre@gmail.com or visit www.ovenbirdproductions.com The Golden Notebook, 29 Tinker St, Woodstock, $15 /per class, $12 /each for 3 classes.

4:30PM-5:30PM Art Hour with Francesca: ages 3 to 103! Frannie will cook up something creative to do each week. She is known for her work with natural, found objects as well as jewelry.Ongoing.

Info: 845-688-7811. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main

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6PM-8PM Kingston’s Meeting - End of 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”). 475-8781 or www. enjan.org. New Progressive Baptist Church 8 Hone St, Kingston.

6:30PM Live @ The Falcon: Dojo Dance Company’s Argentine Tango & Salsa - Lessons & Social Dance! 6:30 pm Tango Lesson / $10....7:30pm Salsa Lesson / $10...8:30-10pm Social Dance / $5 Donation. Info: www.liveatthefalcon.com/ The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.

7PM Big Data: A Survey of Our New Digital Universe. William Tuel and Caroline Paulson will survey the digital universe, discussing how it grew and where it is headed, highlighting how this challenging subject impacts business, politics, scientific/medical research and 7PM-9PM Open Mic. On-going. Info:845-6795906 or jan@kagyu.org. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 200 Main St, Saugerties, 845-246-5775.

7PM-8:30PM Singing Just for Fun! New Paltz Community Singers. Everyone welcome, everyone gets to choose songs. Going 20+ years. Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm. Info: genecotton@gmail.com. Quaker Meeting House, 8 N. Manheim Blvd, New Paltz.

7PM-10PM Jazz Jam. Every Tuesday, 7-10pm.

452-3232. The Derby, 96 Main St, Poughkeepsie.

7PM Open mic. Info: 845-246-5775. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 65 Partition St, Saugerties, free.

7PM Book Signing: Kristin Kimball, author of This Dirty Life. Q & A to follow. Info: 845876-4030. Starr Library, 68 W Market St, Rhinebeck, free.

7PM-8:30PM Weekly Opportunity Workshop . Ongoing. Free to attend: learn how to help the environment, raise funds for non-profit organizations, and save money over time! Novella’s, 2 Terwilliger Ln (across from Super 8), New Paltz.

7PM Author Talk and Book Signing with renowned presidential historian and Roosevelt Library Trustee, Douglas Brinkley, on the release of his new book, Rightful Heritage, Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Land of America.The Home of FDR National Historic Site,Henry A. Wallace Center ,Hyde Park, free.

7:30PM Life Drawing at Unison. On-going.

Offering professional artists and students an opportunity to work with experienced models under controlled lighting. $15.Info: www.unisonarts.org or 845-255-1559. Unison Arts Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz.

7:30 PM Dutchess County Genealogoical Society.“Slavery, Anti-slavery and the Means to Freedom in Dutchess” is the topic of the March meeting of the Dutchess County Genealogical Society, with speaker Fred Roe. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , 204 Spackenkill Rd, Poughkeepsie.

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5:15PM Pilates Springboard -Reformer Class.

A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Info: 845-658-2239 or www.ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston.

5:30PM Woodstock: Christian Centering Prayer and Meditation. On-going. Everyone welcome. 845-679-9534. First Churchof Christ, Scientist, 89 Tinker St, Woodstock.

6PM Teen Night. Young Adult Program. Info: 845-338-5580 Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

6PM-7:30PM Creative Seed Support Group. For artists to voice their works inprogress in a supportive environment. For Songwriters, Playwrights & Actors.Held by Patrice Blue Maltas, Actress, Playwright, Musician and founder of Blue Healing Arts Center. MeetsWednesday nights, 6-7:30pm.

Info: Patricebluemaltas@gmail.com or www.bluehealing.co. Blue Healing Art Center, 107 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

6PM How to Let Go of the World and Love All The Things Climate Can’t Change. Director Josh Fox will be in attendance for Q&A. Presented by Woodstock Film Festival. Info: woodstockfilmfestival.com/events/fox.php. Onteora High School, Boiceville, free.

6PM-8PM Woodstock Community Chorale.

On-going. An opportunity to join with friends to sing both great works and songs for fun. No need to read music. Info: 845-688-2169. Kleinert/ James Gallery, Tinker St, Woodstock.

6PM-8PM Catskill Ukulele Group. If you do not have a ukulele but would like to participate, you can check one out from the library. This group stays connected to other players through Meetup. com under the name Catskill Ukulele Group.

Info:845-657-2482. Olive Free Library, Rt 28A, West Shokan.

6:15PM Pilates Springboard -Reformer Class.

A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Info: 845-658-2239 or www.ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston.

6:30PM-7:05AM Learn Remembrance. Remembrance is 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, Meetup.flowingspirit.com or 845-679- 8989. Flowing Spirit Healing, 33 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, free /donations welcomed.

6:30PM-8PM Yin Yoga with Diane Davis. A slow, steady class that gently stimulates connective tissues to make them healthier and stronger, at the same time cultivating equanimity, mindfulness and awareness. $16. Info: 845-679-8700 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com. WoodstockYoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock.

7PM Tango. On-going. Join Nina Jirka every Wednesday night for tango. Tango basics will be taught from 7-8 pm and intermediate tango follows from 8-9 pm. A $10 donation is suggested. Info: www.unisonarts.org or 845-255-1559.

Unison Arts Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz.

7PM-9PM Young Professionals of the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce Trivia Event.

An evening of networking, fun, drinks and food.

Prepaid registration is required. Info: HYPEnewpaltz@gmail.com. Underground Coffee & Ales, 74 Vineyard Ave, Highland, $5.

7PM Live @ The Falcon: Roots & Blues Sessions at The Falcon Underground. Info: 845-2367970. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.

7PM-11PM Rosendale Chess Club. Free admission-no dues. On-going every Wed, 7-11pm.

Rosendale Café, Rosendale.

7PM-9PM Trivia Event. Hosted by Young Professionals of the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce. An evening of networking, fun, drinks and food. Prepaid registration is required. Info: HYPEnewpaltz@gmail.com. Underground Coffee & Ales, 74 Vineyard Ave, Highland.

7PM Lecture: Women in Iran. The Stone Ridge Library will host an illustrated lectured titled Iranian Women Beyond the Chador: A Talk in Two Parts, featuring Susan and Paul Sprachman.A separate exhibit, Looking Beyond, is on view at the Library through the mid March featuring Susan’s travel photographs. Marbletown Community Center, Main Street, Stone Ridge.

7PM “Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism” Class.

On-going. Free 90-minute program includes 30 min of Quiet Sitting Meditation followed by 1 of

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8 lectures on the history, practices & principles of the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.

8/wk curriculum. Info:845-679-5906or jan@ kagyu.org. Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock, free.

lesson and a game of Duplicate Bridge. Most players are elementary and intermediate players.

Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Rescue Squad Bldg, Rt 212, Woodstock.

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, Meetup.flowingspirit.com or845-6798989. Flowing Spirit Healing, 33 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, free /donations welcomed.

2PM-4PM Red Hook Public Library offers job search assistance. Attendees will have a one-onone session with an expert to create a resume, or help do a job search and connect with other resources available to those seeking employment. Info: mlambert@dutchessonestop.org or 845-249-4644. Elmendorph Inn, Red Hook.

7:30PM The Lure and Lore of Deserts. Sandy Mortimer will lead you on a journey of discovery to six diverse deserts of the Middle East and the America Southwest. Info: www.poughkeepsieschools.org/ Poughkeepsie High School, Auditorium, 70 Forbus St, Poughkeepsie.

7:30PM The Poughkeepsie Newyorkers Barbershop Chorus. Meets every Wednesday night, 7:30pm. The Newyorkers Chorus is a 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. Visit their web site wwwnewyorkerschorus.org for more information.Crown Heights Clubhouse, 34 Nassau Rd, Poughkeepsie.

8:30PM-11PM Live at Catskill Mountain Pizza Company: Acoustic Jazz Trio with Syracuse/ Siegel Duo + Special Featured Guest. Featuring Bassist Rich Syracuse and drummer Jeff “Siege” Siegel. No cover or minimum! Info: 679-7969.

Catskill Mountain Pizza Company, 51 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

Thursday

3/17

4:30PM-5:30PM Meditation Support Group.

Every Thursday.30 minutes seated meditation followed by 15 minutes walking meditation. Walkins welcome. Info: 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $5 /donation.

5PM-8PM Sketch Class. A traditional sketch class (drawing the figure) format of numerous poses which will lengthen in duration as determined by the monitor. $50/4 consecutive classes. January 21-December 15, Thursdays. Info: www.woodstockshcoolofart.org. Woodstock School of Art, Woodstock, $20 /session, $50 /4 classes.

6PM-7PM Free Meditation Practice at Sky Lake Shambhala Retreat Center. Ongoing. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 845-658-8556 or www.skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake Meditation Center, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale.

6PM First Thursday Book Club. Ongoing. Info: 845-688-7811. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia, free.

6 PM -8:30 PM Diabetes Self-Management Program On Thursdays throough 4/21. Learn the skills needed in the day-to-day management of diabetes in order to maintain and/or enhance an active and fulfilling lifestyle. To reg: 845-473-0974 and press option #1. FamilyPartnership Center, 29 North Hamilton St, Poughkeepsie.

7:30AM-8:30AM Free Zen Meditation Group.

Silent sitting, walking, and connection. Facilitators Doree Lipson & Meredith Johnson are Zen practitioners and meditation teachers, and will offer beginner instruction and support as needed.

Donations welcome. Sanctuary, Academy St, New Paltz.

6:15PM 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. Info: 845-658-2239 or www. ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston.

8AM-2PM St. Patrick’s Day Celebration! Breakfast served at 8am till 11am And lunch will be served 11am til 2pm. Bag-pipers between 11am till 2pm. Drink specials all day! Info: 845-2551633. New Paltz Elks Lodge #2568, 290 Rte 32 S, New Paltz.

6:30PM 2016 Phoenicia Library Board Meeting.

3rd Thursday of the month . Info: 845- 688-7811.

Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia.

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, x 1012. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock.

9AM-11:15AM New Paltz Playspace. Info: www.

HudsonValleyParents.com. NPZ Town Rec Center, off of Rte 32, New Paltz.

9AM-9:50AM Qi Gong with Marilyn St. John.

On-going qi gong class using gentle movement and relaxation to circulate the life energy. All ages and fitness levels. $8 donation requested. Info: 845-679-8700 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com.

Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock.

9:30AM-10:30AM Stretch and Flex with Diane Collelo Open to all Woodstock residents 55 & older, $1 donation requested. Town Hall, Woodstock.

10AM-11AM Gentle Yoga with Cory Smith. Focusing on the details of alignment and the development of muscular core strength at a slow pace. $8 donation requested. Info: 845-679-8700 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock.

10AM-4PM Manuscript Exhibition: The Atom Bomb. Exhibits through 4/31. Info: www.

Karpeles.com or 845-569-4997. Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 94 Broadway, Newburgh, free.

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! Info: 845-679-6250. $12 for one or $22 for two. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 207 Albany Ave, Kingston.

10:30AM-2PM Hooks & Needles, Yarns & Threads - Informal weekly social gathering for rug hookers, knitters, crocheters, and all other yarn crafters. Info: www.tivolilibrary.org or 845-7573771. Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli, $1.

11AM-12PM Free Feldenkrais Ongoing Community Class. Ongoing. Led by Tatiana Light. Method of international reputation helping Healing, Longevity and Improved Balance and Movement Coordination.Gentle and effortless exercise with immediate relaxation effect. Info:845-679-6299.

Mountainview Studio, Woodstock, free.

11:30AM-1PM “Third Thursday Luncheon.”

Benefits a local organization to support its ongoing programs. The March Luncheon will benefit The Living Room, located in Poughkeepsie. The Living Room provides a safe haven, hot food, showers, and more to those who are homeless.

Info: 845-876-3533. Church of the Messiah, , 6436 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck, $6, $7 /take-out.

1PM The Mid-Hudson Valley, IBM Retirees Club Meeting. Anne Gordon, Ulster County Historian, will speak on “Sojourner Truth and Slavery in New York State”. Info: 845-471-7607. Knights of Columbus Hall, 339 Rt. 82, Hopewell Junction.

1PM-4PM Senior Duplicate Bridge with John Stokes. Woodstock Bridge Club offers a short

6:45PM “A Wee Bit of Murder”! Presented by ACME Mystery Company. Ticket price includes a three-course dinner and the show. Interactive dinner theatre with an Irish flare. Info: 845-4717026. Mahoney’s Irish Pub, 35 Main St, Poughkeepsie, $45.

7PM-8:30PM 92nd Street Y Sees. 50 Years After Nostra Aetate: Catholic, Jewish & Latino Relations in the Age of a Latino Pope. Presented by the Archdiocese of New York and the AntiDefamation League. Info: www.poklib.org or 845485-3445. Boardman Road Branch Library, 141 Boardman Rd, Greene Room #1, Poughkeepsie.

7PM Shamrocks and Stars a film presented by Robin Torres. Both Irish and Jewish immigrants settled in Protestant Boston in the late 19th century. Both faced bigotry, exploitation, exclusion and discrimination. See how this shaped their lives. St. Patrick’s Day nosh catered by Chef Alan Kraus. Kosher corned beef sandwiches may be ordered for $9. Order by 3/8. To order: 845-2559817. Info: jewishcongregationofnewpaltz.org.

New Paltz JewishCongregation Community Center, 30 North Chestnut St, New Paltz.

7PM Panel Discussion: “Trends in Higher Education.” Hosted by the Saugerties League of Women Voters. Panelists: Ann Marrott, VP/Dean of Enrollment, Community Relations, Marketing at UCCC; & Dr. Donald Christian, President of SUNY New Paltz. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washinton Ave, Saugerties.

7PM Live @ The Falcon: Chris Vitarello & Friends. Info: www.liveatthefalcon.com/ The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.

7:15PM Pilates Springboard -Reformer Class.

A full-body workout including core stability and strengthening, upper body and lower body program. The workout includes classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Info: 845-6582239 or www.ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston.

8PM Aaron Neville. Info: helsinkihudson.com or 518-828-4800. Club Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson.

8PM Bluegrass Clubhouse with Brian Hollander, Tim Kapeluk, Geoff Harden, Fooch, & Eric Weissberg. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

8PM Ed Kowalczyk and his “Throwing Copper Unplugged - 20th Anniversary” Tour. Info: 845-610-5900. Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, 1351 Kings Hwy, Chester, $43, $33, $28.

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9:45AM-10:45AM Senior Chi Kung with Corinne Mol. Meditative, healing exercise consisting of 13 movements. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older for a $1 donation. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

10:30 AM Little Brainstormers. Children’s

Program. Info: 845-338-5580. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

10:30AM Pilates Springboard -Reformer Class.

A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Info: 845-658-2239 or www.ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston.

12:05PM-1:15PM Senior Basic Pilates with Christine Anderson. A floor work course promoting improvement of balance, coordination, focus, awareness breathing, strength and flexibility.

Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

12:30PM-6PM Crystal Readings, Tarot and Astrology Readings with medicine woman Mary Vukovic. Walk-ins always welcome or call for appointment. Info: 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $120 /90 minutes, $30 /25 minutes.

4PM Knitting Club “Knit Wits.” Saugerties Public library, Washington Avenue, Saugerties, 845-246-4317.

4PM-5:15PM Twilight Yoga: A Sanctuary for Yin & Restorative with Lynda Elaine Carre, E-RYT IAYT. Your weekly Rx to Relax Deeply, Recharge, and Revitalize. Info: twilightyogawoodstock@ gmail.com or 845- 684-5941. Mountain View Studio, 20 Mountainview Ave, Woodstock.

4:30PM Teen Night. 1st & 3rd Fri of each month.

Young Adult Program. Info: 845-338-5580 Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

4:30PM-5:30PM Lego Club. All ages, with parents.

Ongoing. Info: 845-688-7811. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia, free.

5PM New Paltz Elks Lenten Fish Fry. Offered every Friday during Lent. our choice of Fried Fish or Shrimp, French Fries or Baked Potato. Takeouts available. Info: 845-255-1633. New Paltz Elks Lodge #2568, 290 Rt 32 South, New Paltz, $12 / adults, $11 /srs & 12 & under.

5PM-7PM Hyde Park Knights of Columbus 22nd Annual Lenten “FRESH” Fish Fry. Haddock filets: $12. Clam strips: $10. Battered shrimp: $12. Breaded scallops: $12. Father’s platter: $15.

Children under 10: $6. Clam chowder: $2. Serving every Friday during Lent(except Good Friday).

Take out availble. Info: 845-229-6111. Hyde Park Knights of Columbus, Route 9G, Hyde Park.

6PM Kids Movie Night Inside Out (2015). Spend the evening with Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust, Sadness and, of course, Bing Bong. Rated PG, 94 minutes.

Info:845- 688-7811, www.phoenicialibrary.org.

Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia, free.

7PM Millbrook HS Drama Club presents Shrek: The Musical. Info: www.millbrookhsseatyourself.biz or 914-419-7621. Millbrook High School, Auditorium, 70 Church St, Millbrook, $15, $12 / senior/student.

7PM Friday Night Jazz! New York City saxophonist Al Guart leads ensembles comprised of the best Hudson Valley Jazz musicians. A rotating roster of performers includes pianists John Esposito & Peter Tomlinson, guitarists Steve Raleigh & Peter Einhorn, bassists LewScott & Rich Syracuse. Other musicians regularly sit in with the band. Info: 518- 678-3101. Kindred Spirits, 334 Rt 32A, Palenville.

7PM Old Chatham Quaker Meeting will present Donnell Joseph, author of a new memoir “Under the Walnut Tree.” He is one of the few prisoners who, upon his release and against all odds, has “made it” on the outside and permanently turned his life around. Info: 518-766-2992.Old Chatham Quaker Meetinghouse, 539 County Route 13, Old Chatham, free.

7PM Traditional Irish Music and Dance, Featuring Sean Earnest, Dylan Foley and Siobhan Butler.

A reception will follow the performance. All are welcome! Marbletown Community Center, 3564 Main St, Stone Ridge, free.

7PM Live @ The Falcon: Paul Green Rock Academy featuring Ed Mann, performs the music of Frank Zappa. Info: www.liveatthefalcon.com/ The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.

7:30PM-9PM An Evening of Walt Whitman.

Presented by Mohonk Mountain Stage Company . Woodland Pond of New Paltz, 100 Woodland Pond Circle, New Paltz, $15.

7:30PM An Evening of Psychodrama Hudson Valley Chapter of the American Society for Group Psychotherapy and Psychodrama.Open Session:Presenter: Dan Tomasulo, PhD, TEP, MFA, MAPP.Positive Psychology and Psychodrama: The Virtual Gratitude Visit. Fundraiser for Boughton Place: Suggested Donation: $10/ $8 for students and those on limited income . Boughton Place 150 Kisor Rd Highland.Info: 845-440-7272 or Email us at ASGPPHV@gmail.com.

8PM August West Band (Grateful Dead Cover).

Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

8PM The Solas An Lae 2016. Celebrating Irish American Tradition in 3 Exciting Works. Info: www.centerforperformingarts.org or 845-8763080. Center For The Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, Rhinebeck, $20.

8PM David Bromberg Quintet. Info: 845-6105900. Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, 1351 Kings Hwy, Chester, $45, $40, $35.

9PM Lady Moon & The Eclipse. Jazzy Soul.

Info: helsinkihudson.com or 518-828-4800. Club Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson.

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Application & information available at: Office of Town Supervisor, 52 Clearwater Road, New Paltz. 255-0604. EOE. Cleaner/Home Help Needed. Seeking a very reliable person to monitor house and clean on an as-needed basis, usually averaging 1x/month in winter and 2-3x/month otherwise. House is in central Woodstock.

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Garden care crew members needed for organic landscaping company. Horticultural experience desired. Compensation based on experience. Email resume and letter of interest to info@bloomfinegardening.comor call (845)255-2734.

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HOME ATTENDANT NEEDED FT/PT. Weekdays. $11.30/hour. Disabled 50-yr. old female looking for female home attendant to help w/basic needs. Reliable, caring + live within 30 minutes of Woodstock. Must have car. 845-688-3052. No calls before 9 a.m. or after 8 p.m.

EXCAVATING EQUIPMENT OPERATOR/CDL-A DRIVER: Excavating company seeks CDL-A driver with dump truck and trailer experience to move equipment and supplies and to operate equipment on excavating and landscape construction projects.

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Woodstock/Lake Hill: Part-Time Office Assistant Wanted for home based business. 3 afternoons/week. Preferred skills include MS Access, Excel, Word, Mail Chimp, general office duties, excellent phone manner. Resume to: homestayny@msn.com

Woodworker Wanted. Romancing the Woods is a custom builder of outdoor rustic furniture and woodland garden structures handcrafted using locally harvested materials. We are currently looking for a skilled woodworker with a good eye and an attention to detail to join our small crew of builders in Saugerties. Part-time to start with the possibility of becoming full-time. Contact: davis@rtw-inc.com or 845-246-6976.

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DRIVER CDL-A/DUMP TRUCK AND TRAILER: Excavating company seeks CDL-A driver with dump truck and trailer experience to move equipment and supplies to various excavating and landscape construction projects. Please call 914-466-4482 Carpenters Needed. Woodstock Based Construction company with emphasis on high end residential building seeks experienced Foreman, Intermediate and Helper carpenters. 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.

LAUNDRY DEPT. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for someone to be Head of our Laundry Dept. (fulltime), however, you will be cross-trained in Housekeeping as well! Must be dependable, reliable, honest, and hardworking. Must be able to work weekends. No experience is necessary but is considered a plus. If interested please apply in person at Americas Best Value Inn 7 Terwilliger Ln. New Paltz, NY 12561 Ricciâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Barber Shop in New Paltz is looking for PART-TIME, possibly FULL-TIME help. Must know how to do flat tops and skin fades. Must be a responsible reliable worker. Call Ricci 845-849-4501.

Village of New Paltz: Full-Time Village Clerk. Responsible, self-starter needed to serve Village residents and Board. Professionalism and highest-ethical standards required to fulfill various legal and confidential duties. Proven organizational and clerical skills, ability to multi-task, and attention to detail are a must. Position holds the titles: Chief Elections Officer and Records Management Officer. Individual will be bonded and required to become a Notary. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel required. Prior municipal experience or a strong interest in government functions are preferred. Schedule includes being available for three evening meetings each month. Salary commensurate with experience. Full benefits included. Send resume to: Village of New Paltz, c/o Nancy Branco- Village Treasurer, 25 Plattekill Ave. New Paltz, NY 12561 or treasurer@villageofnewpaltz.org.

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OFFICE & PERSONAL ASSISTANT NEEDED. Uptown Kingston. Part-time or full-time. Internet skills essential. Contact efc@ericfrancis.com WALLKILL VIEW FARM now hiring parttime CASHIERS for weekday afternoons & weekend shifts and part-time BAKER for weekday mornings & weekend shifts. Please e-mail resume to danicawvf@gmail.com or call 845-255-8050 to inquire.

Elting Memorial Library part-time job position: Financial ManagerThis position is responsible for the accounting operations of the library. This includes the production of financial reports, payroll, maintaining adequate accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets which comply with generally accepted accounting principles. Must be proficient at â&#x20AC;&#x153;Quickbooksâ&#x20AC;?. The Financial Manager reports to the library Director (John Giralico) and works closely with the library boardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s treasurer and other board trustees. Please email: newpaltzeltinglibrary@yahoo.com; or call: (845)255-5030 #2.-CDL Dump Truck Driver & Machine Operator. Seeking a PART-TIME Class A (or Class B w/air) truck driver and machine operator to join our team in Kingston. We require a CLEAN, valid license, current medical card, experience with single/tandem trucks on and off road, large loader experience. Non-smoker. For more info, call Croswell Enterprises at 845-331-4232.

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HIGH WOODS SPORTSMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLUB Sportsmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Swap and Sell Sunday, March 13, Rain or Shine- Indoors. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tables, Tables & More Tables of Sports Equipment. Black Powder, Boating, Rifles, Fishing, Clothing, Archery, Camping, Trapping, Optics, Etc... FFL on premises for Firearms Transfers. Kitchen will be open for Pancakes, Eggs, Sausages, Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Soda & Coffee. 870 Church Road (Zena-High Woods Road,) Woodstock.

Contact Wolfie @ (845)866-3177.

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48 ACRES WOODSTOCK Beautiful land in Shady, multiple building sites.

DOH approved septic, possible further subdivision.

Asking $350,000

845-802-3954

Call Dan Winn, Assoc. Broker

Halter Associates Realty, Inc. 3257 route 212 woodstock, ny 845-679-2010 www.halterassociatesrealty.com

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Office Space/ Commercial Rentals

SINGLE ROOM OFFICE; $425/month OR 2 ROOM OFFICE; $625/month for rent near SUNY. Suitable for therapist or other professional. 1-year lease. All utilities included. Ample parking. 845-255-0574; 917774-6151.

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Gardiner/ Modena/ Plattekill Rentals

ULSTER COUNTY MORTGAGE RATES Mid-Hudson Valley FCU 800-451-8373 30 Yr Fixed 15 Yr Fixed 10 Yr Adj

20153133 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1915 3-bedroom farmhouse set well off the small road â&#x20AC;&#x201C; very privately set on 48+/- acres AND behind gated driveway! Cannot be seen from the road, fireplace with woodstove. $224,900.20160478 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1900 3-bedroom, 1 bath Farmhouse with attached garage. Also old chicken coop with elec & heat. 5 mins to Minnewaska Park or Stony Kill Falls $69,900.20160310 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2 room Schoolhouse attached by heated breezeway to former Firehouse with 3 bedrooms & 1.5 baths. The 2 bays for the firetrucks are now a heated studio space (1250 sq. ft.) with a lot of light. 1.75 hrs. from GW Bridge $179,900. $78,000 1912 4 bdrm, 1 bath home set on .25 acre (+/-) on Route 55 Napanoch â&#x20AC;&#x201C; newer roof and FA furnace, 5 mins to shopping & ½ hour to malls of Middletown (20154748)For information on these listings contact Jeoffrey D. Devor, Assoc. R.E. Broker at Westwood Metes & Bounds Realty, Ltd. (845)687-0232 or jdevor@westwoodrealty.com

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ARTISTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DREAM PROPERTY, Red Hook. Lovely, spacious house with 4-bedrooms, 3 baths. On beautiful 5.6 acres.

525 sq.ft. 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT near Junction 32 & 44/55. Second floor of converted 19th Century barn. Parking.

Snow-plowed. Trash, recycle weekly. 1-year lease, 1 month security. No smokers, no pets.

References. $675/month excluding utilities.

845-883-0857.

MODENA: 1 PLUS BEDROOM. New floors, kitchen, fresh paint, bright. Convenient to SUNY, Gardiner, Bridge, Han-

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Help Wanted Situations Wanted Housesitting Services Opportunities Adult Care Child Care Educational Programs Seasonal Programs Workshops Instruction Catering/ Party Planning Wedding Directory Photography Events Courier & Delivery Car Services Entertainment Editing Publications/Websites Real Estate Open Houses

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Real Estate Affordable Home Land for Sale Mobile Home Park Lot Lease Land & Real Estate Wanted Commercial Listings for Sale Office Space/ Commercial Rentals Garage/Workspace/ Storage Garage/Workspace/ Storage Wanted NYC Rentals & Shares Poughkeepsie/Hyde Park Rentals Gardiner/Modena/ Plattekill Rentals Wallkill Rentals Newburgh Rentals

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438 440 442 445 450 460 470 480 485

Highland/Clintondale Rentals Milton/Marlboro Rentals New Paltz Rentals Rosendale/Tillson/ High Falls/ Stone Ridge Rentals South of Stone Ridge Rentals Kingston/Hurley/Port Ewen Rentals Esopus/Ulster Park Rentals Krumville/Olivebridge/ Shokan Rentals Saugerties Rentals Rhinebeck/Red Hook Rentals Woodstock/West Hurley Rentals West of Woodstock Rentals Green County Rentals

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Delaware County Rentals Vacation Rentals Seasonal Rentals Seasonal Rentals Wanted Rentals Wanted Rentals to Share Senior Housing Housing Exchange / SWAP Lodgings/Bed and Breakfast Travel Free Stuff New & Used Books For Sale Septic Services Snow Plowing Tree Services Firewood for Sale Property Maintenance Studio Sales Hunting/Fishing Sporting Goods Buy & Swap Musician Connections Musical Instruction &Instruments

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Recording Studios Auctions Antiques & Collectibles Vendors Needed Estate/Moving Sale Flea Market Yard & Garage Sales Counseling Services Legal Services Professional Services Paving & Seal Coating Personal & Health Services Art Services Tax Preparation/ Accounting/ Bookkeeping Services Office & Computer Service Furniture Restoration & Repairs Organizing/ Decorating/Refinishing Cleaning Services Caretaking/Home Management Painting/Odd Jobs

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Plumbing, Heating, AC & Electric 730 Alternative Energy Services 738 Locksmithing 740 Building Services 745 Demolition 748 Telecommunications 750 Eclectic Services 755 Repair/Maintenance Services 760 Gardening/ Landscaping 765 Home Security Services 770 Excavating Services 810 Lost & Found 890 Spirituality 900 Personals 920 Adoptions 950 Animals 960 Pet Care 970 Horse Care 980 Auto Services 990 Boats/Recreational Vehicles 995 Motorcycles 999 Vehicles Wanted 1000 Vehicles

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845-338-5832

www.lawrenceotoolerealty.com

OPEN HOUSE ON SUNDAY MARCH 13TH

By Appointment Only From 11am to 2pm Call Sarah Bissonnette-Adler Licensed R.E. Salesperson Mobile 845-389-3849 48 Raycliffe Road Woodstock, NY 12498

THERE IS NO APP FOR EXPERIENCE! Westwood agents draw on over 35 years of recognized success in getting savvy buyers and sellers to their Real Estate goals. Our time tested strategies, deep knowledge of the local markets and an unparalleled commitment to service and integrity give our clients a distinct advantage in a complex marketplace. A Westwood agent on your team puts you on the inside track to the finish line. Trust your success to ours. It works!

68 ACRE WOODSTOCK CROWN JEWEL The crown jewel of Woodstock’s Raycliffe, this 4000+ sq ft home on 68 stunning acres – with waterfalls -- boasts total privacy and panoramic valley views of several states.

Architecturally unique, the structures comprise three connected octagons, each with its own spectacular view and separates the house into three distinct private areas. A winning investment as well as a residential treasure: 45 of the acres are further sub-dividable. For the discriminating, visionary buyer. ................................................ $1,250,000

TEXT M549649 to 85377

NEW PALTZ PROPERTY THAT HAS IT ALL! This stunning and light filled contemporary is privately sited on just over 14 acres in a coveted New Paltz location. Ride your bikes to New Paltz on the rail trail from your home or hike to Mohonk Preserve from your property. Open floor plan with gleaming hardwood floors, 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, finished guest suite on lower level with woodstove, full bath and Japanese soaking tub. Relax on the deck and enjoy mature perennial gardens and views of Bonticou Crag. This is what life in the country is all about! .................$599,000

FABULOUS FIND!- Handsome West Hurley Colonial in a serene setting just minutes to Woodstock & shopping. Gracious 2500+ SF features: ensuite MBR + 3 add’l BRs, 2.5 baths, 26’ beamed living room w/ built-ins, formal dining room, spacious EI kitchen, gleaming hardwood floors, family/media room with cozy brick fireplace, attached 2 car garage, full walk-out basement with loads of storage.

Deck, screened gazebo & picturesque stone walls too! ......................................$299,500

MID-CENTURY GEM- Featured in a 1950 issue of “Better Homes & Gardens”! Well sited, opposite Williams Lake with water views, this classic retains abundant original detail intact including a retro St. Charles eat-in kitchen. Spacious 25’ living room offers brick fireplace & cozy window seat, hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms incl. ensuite MBR, 2 full baths, central AC, full basement, garage, enclosed porch & blue stone patio.

MUST SEE! ................................. $359,000

VIEW LA LA!- Enjoy soothing mountain vistas from the expansive glass walls of this unique modern style home in a fine Hurley location.

Extra spacious - 3900 SF features main level MBR suite + 3 add’l BRs, 3 full baths, airy open plan w/ 25’ LR, family/media room, 2 fireplaces, open kitchen/dining space, unique sunwashed Solarium with spa tub, 2 car attached garage, 25’ wrap around deck & stone patio. Nicely tucked away yet near everything! .......$289,000

COUNTRY MODERN- Uniquely designed c. 1977 modern style home set privately on 15 acres in a rural countryside setting. The hybrid split level design features a smartly updated kitchen, with SS appliances & granite counters, open to the dining area, then flowing to a living room with cozy stone fireplace.

Sliders open to a 3 season screen porch & wrap around deck. Large attached garage plus full basement, too! .................................$199,000

GORGEOUS LAND, PANORAMIC VIEWS of the Shawangunk Mountains from the stunning 60 acres protecting this early 19th century farmhouse. Adorable interior with wide board floors, original doors and French doors leading to a new deck which overlooks the view.

Separate artist’s studio, beautiful stream and pond site.

Easy access to NYC. One of Ulster County’s truly special properties. ...........................................................$535,000

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IN THE FERTILE VALLEY

of the Shawangunk Kill surrounded by 15 acres, a complex story is told of this dwelling’s history. Its architecture begins with beautifully inscribed original datestone that forms part of the stone foundation with an inscription, *175J*, that is somewhat puzzling, considering the historians have gathered information that leads them to believe the home was built in the 1880’s. The stately trees grace the property with privacy along with the river frontage and mountain views making the offering of the well kept 4 bedroom home a dream for any person who embraces the opportunity to own a desirable piece of history in the Hudson Valley!

First offering .................................. $595,000.

COLUCCI SHAND REALTY, INC 255-3455

www.westwoodrealty.com Kingston 340-1920

Woodstock 679-0006

Stone Ridge 687-0232

New Paltz 255-9400

Gardiner Gables 2356 Rte. 44-55 Gardiner, NY 12525

www.coluccishandrealty.com

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Standard text messaging rates may apply to mobile text codes

West Hurley 679-7321

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naford’s, 44/55 & 32. Month to month, no lease required. $1000/month includes heat & hot water. Sam Slotnick, Real Estate Sales Agent, Century 21 Alliance, 845-6566088. e-mail: samsk100@aol.com 900 sq.ft. 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT, second floor of converted barn. $775/ month excluding utilities. No smoking, no pets. 1 year lease, 1 month security. References. 845-883-0857.

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Highland/ Clintondale Rentals

HIGHLAND: BEAUTIFUL 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT #3; airy spacious apartment. Skylight in LR, balcony off LR, large kitchen, many closets, serene surroundings. $900/month. Call (570)296-6185.

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Milton/Marlboro Rentals

Marlboro; mountain views, COZY 1-BEDROOM Country cottage. No dogs. No Smokers. References. Trash pick-up. Individual or couple preferred. Heat included. $1015/ month. 845-795-5778, LM.

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New Paltz Rentals

4-BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT. 2 baths, large family room, fully carpeted, modern house, spotless, private country setting. 3 miles from New Paltz. $1850/month plus utilities. No pets. Employment verification. References, security required. 845255-8610.

SOUTHSIDE TERRACE APARTMENTS offers semester leases for Fall 2016 and short-term for the Summer! Furnished studios, one & two bedrooms, includes heat & hot water. Recreation facilities. Walking distance to campus and town. 845-2557205.

NICE UNFURNISHED ROOMS; $480/ month. Excellent location. Close to SUNY college. All utilities included. Call (914)4745176, between 8 a.m.-9 p.m. (845)2556029, between 12-9 p.m., leave message.

NEW PALTZ: CHARMING 3-BEDROOM house with mountain views. Walking distance to town. Great location. $1400/month plus utilities. Deposit & 2 months rent. References & security required. Available now.

Call (845)255-6732.

1 BEDROOM, w/living room, and big 20x20 room. 2 full baths. Quiet location. 5 minute drive from S.U.N.Y. Garbage removal. Coin washer/dryer. $1000/month, gas included.

References. Call 845-269-1332.

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

STUDENT ROOMS for RENT: In the heart of downtown New Paltz. $595-$695/

month. Utilities included. 3 blocks from SUNY Campus. 1 block off Main Street. Call 845-399-9697.

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

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

Call 845-255-7205 for more information

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Rosendale/ Tillson/High Falls/Stone

Ridge Rentals

Stone Ridge: 2-bedroom home, newly renovated, 1.5 baths, screen porch, large yard. $1600/month plus security. No pets. 845721-4741 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT. Walk-in closet, LR w/closet, wood fireplace kitchen/dining room, back entrance w/enclosed porch, full bath w/jacuzzi, laundry room. $795/ month plus 20% of utilities. 1 month security, 1 month rent. No smoking. Possible pet.

Call 845-658-8168 or 845-750-0715.

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Kingston/ Hurley/Port Ewen Rentals

1-BEDROOM, Kingston Uptown. On bus route, walk to Stockade area, shopping, conveniences. No smoking or pets. Heat & hot water provided. Call 845-338-4574.

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Saugerties Rentals

NICE 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT in great location. Rent is $825/month plus utilities. First, last, security required. Call Phil 646-644-3648.

LARGE STUDIO APARTMENT, second floor. On horse farm. Clean, sunny, creative space. Marble foyer, cathedral ceiling, French windows, ENERGY EFFICIENT. Available now. $850/month plus utilities.

(845)532-5080.

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Woodstock/West Hurley Rentals

Woodstock/Lake Hill. Comfortable furnished rooms in historic house near Cooper Lake and NYC bus. Available monthly. Private phone, internet. Piano, cats. $500$625 includes all. Work exchange for very handyperson. Cat considered. homestayny@msn.com 845-679-2564.

CREEKSIDE STUDIO APARTMENT. $500/month plus utilities. Walking distance to center of Woodstock & bus route.

No pets. Call or text (is preferred) (845)5949257, leave message w/phone number.

Woodstock: Lovely 1-BR in quiet, small apartment complex, beautiful grounds. Immaculately maintained! Hardwood floors, newly painted. 16 min. walk to village of Woodstock. $885/month includes all utilities. NO smoking.

NO pets. References. (845)679-9717.

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West of Woodstock Rentals

Shokan: Studio Apt., $550/month, 400 sq.ft.; Also, Small one bedroom: $700/ Month, 450 sq.ft., One bedroom; $800/ month, 600 sq.ft., One bedroom w/extra room; $900/month, 750 sq.ft. and Large two bedroom Apt., $1200/month, 1200 sq.ft. 7 miles west of Woodstock, peaceful, calm, quiet, country setting. Please, No smokers or pets, utilities not included. Walk to Ashokan Reservoir, 1-year lease, two months security, pictures on craigslist.org search Shokan. Call 845-481-0521.

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MEDIUM OAK HARDWOOD DINING TABLE; 72x48 wide w/2-self storing 20” leaves & lion claw feet & 6 Windsor chairs2 Captain, 4 regular. Call (845)255-8352.

Pottery Studio Equipment. Full Pottery Studio Equipment For Sale- Less then 2-years old. Woodstock Area. $4500 or make offer. No single prices of equipment sold. wdmc@mail.com RENNER’S COUNTRY CRAFTS SHOP & STORE. 245 Mount Zion Road, Marlboro. 845-236-7378. Open 8 a.m.-9 p.m. all year. Dwarf bunny rabbits for pets only; $35. Tarot, Tea & Palm Spiritual Readings; $35. Decorated Cinnamon Broom Room. African American Bridal item; $40.

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Tree Services

HAVE A DEAD TREE..... CALL ME! Dietz Tree Service Inc. Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding. Seasoned Firewood for Sale. (845)255-7259. Residential, Municipalities.

FULLY INSURED

LAWLESS TREE SERVICE

CERTIFIED ARBORIST • CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES

STUMP GRINDING ALLEN LAWLESS • 845-247-2838 SAUGERTIES, NEW YORK CELL.: 845-399-9659

TREE SERVICE: Residential and Commercial Tree Removal, Pruning, Stump Grinding, Landing Clearing. Emergency Work 24/7. No Job Is Too Small Or Too Big. Fully Insured. LW Tree Service Inc. 845338-7315.

Senior Housing

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Firewood for Sale

READY NOW!

1 brm. apt. for senior 62 or older or handicapped/disabled Bright & clean Rent slides to income

845-688-2024

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Lodgings/Bed and Breakfast

HAVE A DEAD TREE..... CALL ME! Dietz Tree Service Inc. Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding. Seasoned Firewood for Sale. (845)255-7259. Residential, Municipalities.

ULSTER FOREST PRODUCTS, INC. Log Length- Cut & Split Firewood.

Top quality wood at reasonable prices.

914-388-9607

COLDBROOK B&B. 2 rooms available ranging from $125-$175. 10 minute drive to the center of Woodstock. For reservations call Mark or Tonia at (845)679-2563, CMWcoldbrook@gmail.com www.ColdBrookBnB.com

Getwood123@gmail.com We accept cash, checks, & credit cards.

www.getwood123.com You will not be disappointed!!

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EXERCISE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Leg curl & leg extension w/weight stack, Smith Machine, Hip Sled, Universal adductor/abductor machine. Please call George at (845)255-8352.

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,

For Sale

Buy & Swap

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MOUNTAINTOP ESTATE 180 PRIME ACRES AND UPSCALE HOME

HUDSON VALLEY

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Dream Home with Luxury Amenities

• Custom Designer Built 2000 • Open Floor Plan – Approx 4000 sq ft • 4BR/Loft/4.5 bath 1st Floor Master suite • Walkout Fully Windowed Lower Level • Sauna, Wine Cellar, Wetbar, Steam Shower • Equipped Cabin, Barn, Pond, Trails • Mountain/Valley Views From Every Room

See Website: www.catskillsresorthome.com Contact: (518) 947-4400 Email: mountaintophome@aol.com — Accepting offers — anything old. Home contents purchased, (select items or entire estates purchased.)

CASH PAID 657-6252 CASH PAID. Estate contents- attic, cellar, garage clean-outs. Used cars, junk cars, scrap metal. Anything of value. (845)2460214.

$$ BUYING $$

MOVIE MEMORABILIA – 1930’S-PRESENT COMIC BOOKS – 1930’S-PRESENT ROCK & ROLL ITEMS • AUTOGRAPHED ITEMS

CALL JOSEPH: 917-640-3199 MOVIEICONS@AOL.COM 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.

HIGH WOODS SPORTSMEN’S CLUB Sportsmen’s Swap and Sell Sunday, March 13, Rain or Shine- Indoors. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tables, Tables & More Tables of Sports Equipment. Black Powder, Boating, Rifles, Fishing, Clothing, Archery, Camping, Trapping, Optics, Etc... FFL on premises for Firearms Transfers. Kitchen will be open for Pancakes, Eggs, Sausages, Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Soda & Coffee. 870 Church Road (Zena-High Woods Road,) Woodstock.

Contact Wolfie @ (845)866-3177.

640

Musical Instruction & Instruments

Fingerstyle Guitar for solo performer.

Taught at NYC’s Mannes College of Music & Guitar Study Center. Break out of “Pattern Playing”, create instrumental breaks, improvise accompaniments. Susan Hoover, 845-679-7887.

650

Antiques & Collectibles

WANTED TOP DOLLARS PAID. We buy entire estates or single items. Actively seeking gold and silver of any kind, sterling, flatware and 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- 617-981-1580.

655

Vendors Needed

Dealer marketplace near POPULAR PHOENICIA. Space for Dealers of Modern, Rustic, Vintage, Retro, Collectibles +

Stop Guessing - Call Us To Learn What Your Home Is Worth

VILLAGE GREEN REALTY

#1 In Ulster County Sales* www.villagegreenrealty.com kingston new paltz stone ridge windham woodstock

845-331-5357 845-255-0615 845-687-4355 518-734-4200 845-679-2255

Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker Logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. *According to Ulster ŽƵŶƚLJ D>^ ^ƚĂƟ ƐƟ ĐƐ ϮϬϭϭͲϮϬϭϰ͘

Antiques. Season starts APRIL 1st. Work for rent reduction or not. VERY LOW $ for HIGHLY VISITED 5000 SF shop on ROUTE 28, in business for 37 years. 845532-4601.

HARDSCRABBLE POP-UP

FLEA MARKET & GARAGE SALE 845-758-1170 • Call John

MARCH - DECEMBER Opening Date Sunday March 13 Weather Permitting

Special this week on Green Roses

Handmade Wood Chip Roses, Whole Sale and Retail 10'x20' – $20 PER DAY All Vendors Wanted • Spots start at $12 to $35 Holy Cow Shopping Center • Red Hook, NY

HELP WANTED

Made you look.

Our newspapers and websites reach over 50,000 readers a week. Go to 845-334-8200 or ulsterpublishing.com to advertise.

660

Estate/Moving Sale

Moving Sale: Household furniture and artwork, cool retro lamps, vintage car and other household and some garage items. Saturday and Sunday March 12th and 13, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. rain or shine. 166 California Quarry in Woodstock.

702

Art Services

OIL PAINTING RESTORATION. Cleaned, relined, re touched, refinished. Also frames & wood sc ulptures repaired. Call Carol (845)6877813.

680

Counseling Services

LAURIE OLIVER.... SPIRITUAL COUNSELING. Give the gift of wellness. Make positive changes in your life through hypnosis. Smoking cessation * pain management * stress relief * past life regressions. Certified Hypnotist by NGH. Intuitive, sensitive guidance. Spirit communicator. Specializing in dealing with grief, stress, relationship issues, questions about your life past & current life’s path. Call Laurie Oliver at (845)679-2243. Laur50@aol.com

695

Professional Services

MARK’S HOME & YARD MAINTENANCE SERVICES. Total clean-out w/dump runs, Attics, Basements & Yards. Expert lawn care, trees pruned/trimmed. Get a head start... call NOW for free estimates. (845)338-6806.

700

Personal & Health Services

CERTIFIED AIDE LOOKING FOR PRIVATE CARE for elderly. 10 years experience. Live-in or hourly. References available. Ulster County area. (845)706-5133.

710

Organizing/ Decorating/ Refinishing

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER / HOUSEKEEPER. Help w/ever yday problems, special projec ts; clutter, paper work, moving, tax preparation & personal assistant. Affordable.

Fully Insured, Confidentiality Assured. MargotMolnar.com; Masters Psycholog y, former CEO, Certified Hospice Volunteer. margotmolnar1@ gmail.com (845)679-6242.

715

Cleaning Services

COUNTRY CLEANERS Homes & Offices • Insured & Bonded

Excellent references.

Call (845)706-1713 or (845) 679-8932

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717

Caretaking/Home Management

720

Painting/Odd Jobs

MAN WITH A VAN MOVING & DELIVERY SERVICE. 16’ trucks, 10’ van. Reliable, insured, NYS DOT 32476. 8 Enterprise Road, New Paltz, NY. Please call Dave at 255-6347.

NYS DOT T-12467

Incorporated 1985

HANDYALL SERVICES: *Carpentry, *Plumbing, *Electrical, *Painting, *Excavating & Grading. 5 ton dump trailer. Trees cut, Yards cleaned & mowed. Snow Removal.

Call Dave (845)514-6503- mobile.

• Int. & Ext. painting • Power Washing • Sheetrock & Plaster Repair • Free Estimates Multiple References Available Upon Request Licensed & Insured • ritaccopainting.com

HABE HABERWASH PRESSURE WASHING PRE & EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING. Residential and Commercial Residentia Specializing in decks, fences, roofs, driveways, patios.

FREE ESTIMATES, FULLY INSURED Accepting All Major Credit Cards

Contact Jason Habernig

845-331-4966, 845-249-8668 Visit my website: Haberwash.com Experienced- TROMPE O’LOEIL and FAUX FINISHING, 20 yrs. in Paris, and 10 yrs. locally. References and insured. Call Casimir: 845-430-3195 or 845-616- 0872.

“ABOVE AND BEYOND” HOUSEPAINTING by Quadrattura, since 1997. Interior/ Exterior, Decorator Finishes, Restorations, Expert Color Consultation, Plastering, Wallpaper Removal, Light Carpentry. Add value to your home economically. Environmentally conscious work done w/old world craftsmanship and pride. (845)332-7577. Senior Discount. References. Free Estimates.

From Walls to Floors, Ceilings to Doors, Decks, Siding & More.

890

Spirituality

Laurie Oliver — Spiritual Counseling

Reliable, Dependable & Insured Call for an estimate

HB Painting & Construction INC. *Painting: Interior/Exterior, Pressure-Washing, Staining, Glazing... *Construction: Home Renovations, Additions, Bathrooms, Kitchen, Doors, Windows, Decks, Roofs, Gutters, Tile, Hardwood Floors (New-Refinish), Sheetrock, Tape. Snowplowing. Call 845-616-9832.

www.tedsinteriors.com

Make positive changes in your life through hypnosis.

West Hurley Masonry

Intuitive, Sensitive Guidance Spirit Communicator

725

Plumbing, Heating, AC & Electric

845-688-7951

Block foundations, block additions, brick veneer, stone veneer, restoration & repairs, masonry cleaning

845-389-3894

AA Statuary & Weathervane Co. Liquidation Sale

ASHOKAN STORE-IT Ask About Our Long Term Storage Discount

5x15 $50 10x10 $70 10x20 $110 10x30 $150

845-657-2494 845-389-0504 1 Ridge Rd., Shokan, NY 12481 Stoneridge Electrical Service, Inc.

Shandaken, NY 845-688-2253

QUALITY • VALUE • RELIABILITY • SINCE 1980

Interiors & Remodeling Inc s ’ d e .

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YOU CALL I HAUL. Attic, basements, garages cleaned out. Junk, debris, removed.

20% discount for seniors and disabled. Gary (845)247-7365 or www.garyshauling.com

5x10 $40 10x15 $90

• Residential / Commercial • Moving • Delivery • Trucking • Local & NYC Metro Areas

March 10, 2016

www.stoneridgeelectric.com

• Standby Generators

• Service Upgrades

24 Months to Pay, 0% Interest (if qualified)

• Roof De-icing Systems

• Warm Floor Tiles

Authorized Dealer & Installer Low-Rate Financing Available

H Z Emergency Generators U \ LICENSED 331-4227 INSURED

740

Building Services

HANDYMAN, HOME REPAIR, Carpentry, Remodels, Installations, Roofing, Painting, Mechanical repairs, etc. Large and small jobs. Reasonable rates. Free estimates.

References available. (845)616-7470.

Plaster and concrete saints, angels, bronzes, weathervanes, cupolas, more redrockgardencenter.com 845-569-1117 OHHH HANDYMAN! A Professional Service You Can Trust. Specializing in your project. A subdivision of Winecoff Quality Contracting, Inc. Other professional services available. Spring Dump Run Special. Credit/ Debit cards accepted. 845-389-2549.

D AND S IMPROVEMENTS: Home improvement, repair and maintenance, from the smallest repairs to large renovations.

Over 50 years of combined experience. Fully insured. www.dandsimprovements.com (845)339-3017

Made you look.

Our newspapers and websites reach over 50,000 readers a week. Go to 845-334-8200 or ulsterpublishing.com to advertise.

760

Gardening/ Landscaping

STONE WALL RESTORATIONS; Thoughtful, innovative & resourceful approaches. Kevin Towle (914)906-8791.

Get Ready for Spring! Local, rustic, & rotresistant RED CEDAR fence posts, poles, branches, landscape timber, bench slabs & other rustic building materials. Purchase now, save 25-50%. Call Cedarman 914-263-2210.

Landscaping Lawn installation Ponds Retaining walls Stone work ...and much more

Excavation Site work Drain ¿elds Land clearing Septic systems Demolition Driveways

Paramount

Professional Craftsmanship for all phases of construction

Contracting & Development Corp.

William Watson • Residential / Commercial

SNOW PLOWING & SANDING Call William, for your free estimate (845) 401-6637

EXPERIENCED HANDYMAN WITH A VAN. Carpentry, painting, flatscreen mounting, light hauling/delivery, cleanouts. Second home caretaking. All small/ medium jobs considered. Versatile, trustworthy, creative, thrifty. References. Ken Fix It. 845-616-7999.

AlmanacWeekend Sign up for the Almanac Weekend newsletter and receive a briefing on local arts and events delivered fresh to your inbox every Friday morning. hudsonvalleyalmanacweekly.com/newsletter

Smoking cessation • pain management stress relief • past life regressions.

(845) 679-2243 • laur50@aol.com

950

Animals

Want to help but can’t adopt a cat? Don’t forget about our Foster Program! Visit our website UCSPCA.org, for details & pictures of cats to foster. Come see us & all of our other friends at the Ulster County SPCA, 20 Wiedy Road, Kingston (just off the traffic circle). Open 6 days a week, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Closed on Mondays.) (845)331-5377.

DIANA’S FANCY FLEA MARKET: Nice Items Needed For Next Sale! Call Diana 626-0221. To Benefit Diana’s CAT Shelter in Accord.

MAINE COON CATS, GEORGIA & SILAS, (mom & kitten) NEED HOMES. Georgia is 2.5-years old and was found w/her kitten, Silas, now 8-months, in the Catskill Mountains.

They can be adopted together or apart. Georgia’s been a great mom & Silas is adapting to indoor life, but Georgia has made it clear she would prefer a home where she has both indoor and safe outdoor access. Georgia is very stressed & cannot stay in her temporary NYC foster apartment (she’s from the mountains, after all). She needs to find her loving forever home or a foster situation that is indoor/ outdoor.They are beautiful kitties, gentle and sweet and have been vetted and spayed. If you’re interested in adopting Georgia and/or Silas or have questions, please contact Amy at 917-902-2813 or atrakinski@gmail.com FOR ADOPTION: THE SWEETEST ORANGE CAT FAMILY ... Elsa, one of the best mama cats, & her two kittens (born 10/31/15) are ready for their forever loving homes. The kittens, Mary & Kim, have long hair. Elsa has short hair. All are up to date w/shots & are litter pan trained. Elsa has been spayed. At less than a year old, Elsa is just a copper eyed kitten herself. This family is as sweet & friendly as they are beautiful. Mary & Kim are very attached & love each other. We’re looking to have them adopted together. If you’d like to know more about Elsa & her kittens, please call or text (917)282-2018 or email DRJLPK@aol.com

960

Pet Care

HNI Builders

845.331.4844 HniBuilders.com Hugh@HniBuilders.com

GIVE THE GIFT OF WELLNESS

Down to Earth Landscaping Quality service from the ground up

• • • • •

Specializing in: Hardscape Tree trimming Fences Koi ponds Snow plowing

Benjamin Watson, Owner Phone: (845) 389-3028

PROJECT CAT is a non-profit cat RESCUE & SHELTER. Please help get cat off the streets & into homes. Adopt a healthy & friendly cat or kitten companion for a lifetime. High Falls/ Accord area. (845)687-4983 or visit our cats at www.projectcat.org WOULD YOU LIKE AN OUTDOOR CAT? Do you have a barn, garage, shed or outbuilding?

Would you like to consider having feral cats? You can help cats in need who will help keep your barn, etc. free of rodents. The cats will be neutered/spayed and up to date w/shots. Please call the Woodstock Feral Cat Project at (917)2822018 or e-mail: DRJLPK@aol.com

255-8281

633-0306

pet’s reward..... VETERINARY HOUSE CALLS. Dr. B. MacMULLEN. (845)339-2516. Serving Ulster County for 10+ years. Very Reasonable Rates, Multiple Pet Discount... Compassionate, Professional, Courteous. *Pet Exams, *Vaccines, *Blood Work, *Lyme Testing, *Flea & Tick Prevention, *Rx Diet, *Euthanasia at home.

999

Vehicles Wanted

CASH PAID FOR USED cars & trucks regardless of condition. Junk cars removed.

Call 246-0214. DMV 7107350.

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Kingston Nissan’s

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2012 NISSAN VERSA S

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$18,425

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AWD A/T AC AM/FM/CD/BOSE PWR PKG ABS ALLOYS MOON ROOF HTD/LTH/PWR SEAT BLUETOOTH CRUISE. 65k. Stock # 24387C. List Price: $21,552

$21,910

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$21,495

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