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A miscellany of Hudson Valley art, adventure and ideas | Calendar Ca l e n da r & C Classifieds l a ssifieds | Issue 11 | Mar . 16 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 23 Stage Meet the man behind Marwencol | Explore the world of Anne Frank | Curtain to rise on Ziggy Stardust in Rhinebeck Music A remembrance of Spring Weekends past in New Paltz | Tesla Quartet in Kingston | New McKrells and Clancy Tradition in Beacon Taste Retro magic in midtown Kingston at the Beverly Lounge

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Kingston City Hall hosts tribute to Pauline Oliveros this Sunday

On November 24, 2016, the world lost one of Kingston’s most widely respected artists: electronic music pioneer, composer and “deep listening” theorist Pauline Oliveros. It was

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ormed at Juilliard in 2008, the Tesla Quartet – cellist Serafim Smigelskiy, violist Edwin Kaplan and violinists Ross Snyder and Michelle Lie – is a young chamber music ensemble that has snagged prizes at music competitions and festivals all over the world, including the Gold Medal at the 2012 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. They will put in an appearance at the Church of the Holy Cross at 30 Pine Grove Avenue in Kingston, this Sunday, March 19 at 3 p.m., the latest program in the 49th annual concert season presented by the Ulster Chamber Music Series. Sunday’s program, “Vigil,” will consist of Mozart’s String Quartet in D minor, K. 421; Kevin Puts’ Dark Vigil; and Sibelius’ String Quartet in D minor, Op. 56, “Voces Intimae.” Tickets cost $25 general admission, $20 for seniors; youth aged 18 and under get in free. To reserve, call (845) 340-9434 or visit www.ulsterchambermusicseries.org; tickets will also be available for purchase at the door.

largely Oliveros who persuaded former mayor Shayne Gallo to create the Kingston Arts Commission, and her last public appearance was this past October during the launch party for the Kingston Midtown Arts District (MAD). According to the composer’s wife and longtime creative partner Ione, “Pauline was deeply moved by

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the event.” The City of Kingston owes a lot to this musical innovator, and it’s tough to imagine its current arts-driven renaissance having happened without her inspiration. So it’s entirely appropriate that the Arts Commission is sponsoring “A Celebration Tribute for Pauline Oliveros: An Afternoon of Presentations, Performances and Deep Listening” this Sunday, March 19 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Kingston City Hall. Many of Oliveros’ friends, students and

collaborators, as well as representatives from the City of Kingston and Ulster County, will pay homage to her memory at the event. A reception will follow from 5 to 6 p.m. For those inspired by Oliveros or curious to learn more about her life and work, the commemoration will provide an opportunity to learn, reflect and listen. Contributors will include mayor Steve Noble, Ione, Peter Wetzler, Susie Ibarra, Richard Teitelbaum, Linda Montano, Deep Listening certificate-holders and

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New York Times best-selling author Brendan Kiely, Middle Grade and Young Adult (YA) author Kekla Magoon, Meg Medina (named one of CNN’s Ten Visionary Women in America), and YA author Alex Sanchez. In addition to her day job as co-owner of Oblong, Hermans currently sits on the Advisory Council of the American Booksellers’ Foundation for Free Expression and is past president of the New England Independent Booksellers’ Association. “This is an incredible honor and I can’t quite believe it’s happening,” Hermans said. “If you’re looking for me between now and July, I’m probably off reading!”

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Anne Frank at her desk, aged 12, before the family went into hiding.

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f you know someone who could use a reminder of what can happen to innocents in real life when ordinary people lack the courage to question authority, you might want to suggest an outing to see Half Moon Theatre’s newest production, Yours, Anne, which opens on March 25 and runs through April 2 at the Culinary Institute of America’s Marriott Pavilion. Premiering Off-Broadway in 1996, Yours, Anne is an 80-minute musical adaptation of Frank’s Diary of a Young Girl and the stage play based on it, The Diary of Anne Frank, with libretto and lyrics by Enid Futterman and music by Michael Cohen. Michael Schiralli directs the Half Moon production. Friday and Saturday performances will begin at 8 p.m. on March 25 and 31 and April 1, plus 2 p.m. Sunday matinées on March 26 and April 2. A post-show reception featuring traditional Jewish dishes will follow the March 25 Opening Night performance, and a talkback with the cast is scheduled to follow the March 26 matinée. Special showings for students and groups are set for 10 a.m. on Friday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 3. Ticket prices range from $18 to $35. If you really want to get into the meat of the story, its historical context and contemporary relevance, visit the Henry A. Wallace Center at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum – just up Route 9 a ways from the Culinary in Hyde Park – at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 19. Yours, Anne adaptor Enid Futterman will join Bard College president Dr. Leon Botstein Edna Nahshon, professor of Jewish Theater and Drama at the Jewish Theological Seminary, for a panel discussion titled “Anne Frank: Contemporary Perspectives in the Arts and Humanities.” FDR Library director Paul Sparrow will be the moderator. Cast members of Yours, Anne will also perform musical excerpts from the show, and a reception will follow. Admission to this program is free, but advance reservations must be made online at www.fdrlibrary.org. For more info about either event, call (845) 235-9885 or visit www.halfmoontheatre.org. – Frances Marion Platt

members of the Center for Deep Listening at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, as well as many of Oliveros’ longest musical collaborators. The celebration and tribute are free and open to the public. Seating is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. RSVP at https://oliverostribute.eventbrite.com. City Hall is located at 420 Broadway in Kingston. For more information about the life and work of Pauline Oliveros, visit http://paulineoliveros.us.

Mark Hogancamp gives talk at Marwencol screening on Saturday at Upstate in Woodstock

By all accounts, Kingston-based Outsider artist Mark Hogancamp is a shy guy. But Marwencol, Jeff Malmberg’s critically acclaimed 2010 docu-

mentary about the World War II-era backyard fantasy world that Hogancamp built and photographed to help himself recover from a traumatic brain injury, has been seen around the world, garnered a slew of film festival awards and turned its subject into a most reluctant celebrity. A chance to hear Hogancamp engage in a public discussion following the film is therefore a rare treat. This Saturday, March 18 at 1:30 p.m., the Woodstock Artists’ Association and Museum (WAAM) is sponsoring a special screening of Marwencol at Upstate Films Woodstock, as part of its Reel Talk Film Series. A talkback with Hogancamp and his art dealer, Janet Hicks, will follow. Considering that the excuse offered by the five thugs who beat Hogancamp and left him for dead outside a Kingston bar in 2000 was that the artist likes to dress up in women’s shoes, as well as the fact that Hogancamp’s self-therapeutic art project was a response to not having enough health insurance to cover neurological rehabilitation, this movie seems more poignant and relevant than ever in the current political climate. Tickets to Marwencol cost $12 general admission, $10 for seniors and $8 for students and members of Upstate Films or WAAM. Upstate Films Woodstock is located at 132 Tinker Street. For more

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Suzanna Hermans named judge for National Book Awards Suzanna Hermans of Oblong Books & Music in Rhinebeck and Millerton was chosen last week to join the prestigious panel of judges for the 2017 National Book Awards. She will be judging Young People’s Literature along with

Saugerties Ballet Center performing "Degas"

March brings back two of the region’s long-running celebrations of the human body in musical motion: the Vanaver Caravan’s annual DanceFest and the Ulster Ballet Company’s 34th annual Festival of Dance. DanceFest 2017 will be held this Saturday, March 18 in the Rondout Valley High School auditorium, located at 22 Kyserike Road in Accord. There will be two performances, at 3 and 6:30 p.m. Students from nine of the Hudson Valley’s finest dance studios will perform in this collaborative project presented by the Vanaver Caravan to connect and expose the local community to myriad dance styles including world dance, ballet, modern and more. Tickets cost $18 general admission, $12 for seniors and kids under age 12, and can be purchased at the door. For more info, call (845) 256-9300 or visit www. vanavercaravan.org. The following Saturday, March 25 at 8 p.m., the Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC), located at 601 Broadway in Kingston, will host the return of Ulster Ballet’s Festival of Dance. Dance troupes representing a variety of dance styles from the metropolitan area and all around the region, including the Capital District’s celebrated Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company, will perform. Tickets cost $25 general admission, $22 for seniors and Bardavon/UPAC members. A special discount rate of $18 is available to children age 12 and under; patrons who book in groups of ten or more; and employees of HealthQuest, Health Alliance, the Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital of Westchester Medical Center, Marist, Bard and Vassar Colleges, the City of Kingston, the County of Ulster, Kingston and New York City police and firefighters and members of the YMCA. To purchase, call the UPAC box office at (845) 339-6088 or visit Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com. For more info, visit http://ulsterballet.org/festival.html or call (845) 246-4316.

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emember the Tripping Fields, that spacious, California-shaped tract of somewhat swampy multipurpose grassland at the southern tip of the SUNY-New Paltz campus, probing into the lower Moriello Orchards? Even my mother, who moved here in 1962 – well before the activism/hedonism of the counterculture redesigned her quaint little Huguenot town – called them the Tripping Fields. I don’t think she knows what “tripping” means. She probably imagined that it had something to do

spring, youth, meadows, daisies and free time. She was right. Spring Weekends were held there: twoday rock concerts featuring a panoply of surprisingly big names, afforded by the Student Association’s mandatory fees and justified by an assumed homogeneity of taste that has since been rightfully redressed. I don’t have the data to back this up, but I seem to recall that, at the peak of the Spring Weekend era, the crowds at these concerts were more than double the student population of the college.

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In my youth, before my own college years elsewhere, I attended a bunch of Spring Weekends. I remember: mud, mostly, cities of mud; but also hippies packed like salted fish onto a tract of land that was (actually, not kidding) a single long golf hole, with a green, a bunker and a pin. As if in orchestrated cultural counterpoint, along the forested eastern fringe of the Tripping Fields hid the opposite of golf, the exemplary communal village of the long-defunct Environmental Studies Program: some A-frames circled around organic gardens, one high-tech solar house that always seemed to be in progress, a single-residence grotto like an aquarium tank embedded in the side of a hill. I looked for the grotto for years, and couldn’t verify its reality until I met a man who claimed to have lived there. It’s all gone now. Just as Spring Weekend attracted thousands of non-students, the Environmental Studies Site, if I recall correctly, had some issues with casually matriculated squatters. This was a different New Paltz, well before the academic rehab that may well have spelled the end for innovative studies and, indeed, for the classic Spring Weekend itself. Perhaps, in the ’70s and into the ’80s, academic standards were low and the students were high; but in a timeless paradox, lax standards sometimes encourage a kind of imagination and autonomy that high standards can squeeze right out of you. I didn’t actually see a lot of great shows in the tripping fields: the Waitresses, Gary US Bonds, a Pure Prairie League side project and, in one year in the gymnasium, after the field shows had been prohibited, They Might Be Giants, Michelle Shocked and Tribe Called Quest. But the legendary student-run Jedi Productions booked excellent gymnasium and theater rock shows year-’round, so there was no

shortage of big-name talent passing through. Many veterans of those days rue the passing of New Paltz as a tour destination. Even though I remain a working rock guitarist, I am no rockist True Believer. Monolithic guitar-rock did not fairly represent the diversity of the SUNY-New Paltz studentry. That SA budget should have been more fairly distributed to a variety of student-initiated programming, and ultimately it was, moving the SA beyond what my friend Mark Aldrich once called “the great melting-pot rainbow of white.” So I don’t rue the rock, but I do miss the idyll of Spring Weekends. As the licenses of the ’60s gave way to the ’80s’ attempt to restore the academic sobriety of the institution, the administration may have grown less comfortable with allowing students that kind of free rein and access to facilities. From the perspective of the Sudbury educational model, Spring Weekends exemplify learning at its very best: students working without adult interference or the need for external validation, initiating and organizing themselves and using real money to make real things happen. From an administrative perspective, it is not hard to understand some reluctance. Rock concerts are chaos unleashed. New Paltz’s reputation as a vigorous party school was not an academic asset, and Spring Weekend had become its flagship ritual, when the loonies ran the bin. Baby-Boomers and vets of the culture wars like to remember an era of free love, pre-HIV, before sex was all secondguessing and actualized Freudian nightmares. Me, I wax nostalgic about the pre-Lyme era of fields and long grasses, the days of hill-rolling and copse-

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Phoenicia’s Empire State Railway Museum hosts Lynne Hanson Canadian roots/country singer/ songwriter Lynne Hanson will perform on Saturday night, March 18 in Phoenicia at the Empire State Railway Museum on 70 Lower High Street. Hanson may live in Canada, but her soul lies closer to Austin. She’s a rising star in Canadian roots music, playing some blues, some folk and a lot of hard-edged, emotionally honest country. Maverick Magazine calls Hanson “Canadian country music at its best,” while SiriusXM Canada says of her, “Hanson’s deep bluesy croon is pure and full of fortitude, and she’s drawn comparisons to Lucinda Williams, with a touch of Gillian Welch thrown in.” Saturday’s show features Hanson playing alone, unplugged, in an intimate listening room setting. The doors open at 7 p.m. on March 18, and the music begins at 7:30. Tickets cost $12 at the door, or $10 with reservations. For information or reservations, e-mail flyingcatmusic@ gmail.com or call (845) 688-9453.

Buried Treasure concert at Bearsville to beneﬁt ACLU

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Feeling an enhanced appreciation for the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) in these days of deportation? You’re not the only one. As part of her final project for a school-run mentorship with WDST Radio, 15-year old Fenner Osmond Friedman got together with kindie-rock performer Bari Koral to produce a concert at the Bearsville Theater to benefit the ACLU, with support from Catskills Indivisible and Women Empowering Women. The fundraising event, “Buried Treasure and Friends,” gets underway at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 24. Chogyi Lama & Casey Michael with Calvin Alfaro and James Orr will open, followed by Buried Treasure, which consists of Bari Koral, Brandon Morrison, Will Bryant and Lee Falco. The band digs up gems and deep cuts from Wings, Lucinda Williams, Eric Clapton, Tom Petty, Chuck Berry and many more. Special guests sitting in for the evening will include Grammy nominee Tracy Bonham, Scott Sharrard), Jay Collins and Kevin Salem. Tickets cost $15 in advance, $20 at the door, with any remaining seats available for student rush at $15. All proceeds from the concert will go to the ACLU, and the evening will also feature a silent auction. Tickets can be purchased at www. bearsvilletheater.com or at the Bearsville Theater box office, located at 291 Tinker Street in Woodstock.

The Youngbloods immortalized Spring Weekend at SUNY-New Paltz in 1970 by putting a shot of the crowd on the back cover of their Rock Festival album. That famous two-day concert also featured performances by Hot Tuna, Jefferson Airplane, Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee, Stone The Crows, Eddie Kirkland, Baby Tate, Larry Johnson and Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs & Englishmen (which featured Leon Russell). traipsing, gone forever. Spring was long, several of their melodies) as well as in the jima (1967) and cellist James Kreger meadows weren’t poisoned and everyone persons of musical offspring Aoife, Dónal, (1969), will join HVP concertmaster loved guitars. Finbarr and Roisin. But things get a bit Carole Cowan as this year’s panel of muddled when you consider that there’s – John Burdick judges. a separate musical Clancy clan based in The 2017 First Prize winner will receive Westchester as well. Three brothers – one $3,000, a solo performance with the New McKrells and of them named Pat, not to be confused HVP during its 2017/18 season and, for with the other Paddy Clancy – emigrated the third time, a solo performance at the Clancy Tradition at from County Tyrone to the US in the ’60s Musical Landscapes of Italy festival in Towne Crier in Beacon to form the group the Irish Ramblers. Two August in San Quirico d’Orcia in Tuscany. St. Patrick’s Day will soon be upon of them, Eugene and Pat, still perform The festival was founded by Poughkeepsie along with some younger family members native Steven Slade. us, and there’s no finer way to celas the Clancy Tradition. The First Round of the competition will ebrate it than a nice evening’s wallow If you’re confused about exactly which take place in Skinner Hall on Saturday, in some upbeat Celtic music. A faithMarch 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Clancy tradition the current group is ful keeper of the world-music flame in celebrating, it’s probably fair to assume that the Semi-final Round from 10 a.m. to these parts, the Towne Crier Café will the answer is “both.” If you liked the Clancy noon on Sunday, March 19. The three be the venue of choice for discerning Brothers, you’ll enjoy the concert that the finalists will return to play full concertos Celtophiles this weekend, with the Clancy Tradition will be putting on Saturday, in the Final Round beginning at 3 p.m. on New McKrells heading in on Friday March 18 at 8:30 p.m. at the Towne Crier, Sunday. There is no admission charge, and evening, March 17 and the Clancy Trawhich is located at 379 Main Street in the competition is open to the public. dition stopping by on Saturday. Beacon. Tickets cost $25 in advance, $30 For more information, call the Bardavon The Crier seems to hold a special place in the heart of Kevin McKrell, whose at the door. To order, call (845) 855-1300 1869 Opera House box office at (845) 473or visit www.townecrier.com. previous Capitol District-based bands, the Irish folk group Donnybrook Fair and the original McKrells, who branched out into a sort of Celtic/bluegrass fusion, HVP String Competition made regular appearances at its venues in at Vassar's Skinner Hall Beekman, Millbrook and Pawling. In fact, in Poughkeepsie after the McKrells broke up in 2006, they Barbara Pickhardt, Conductor picked the Egg in Albany and the Crier Want to catch some classical mufor the only two gigs during their brief sic stars of the future on their way presents mini-tour in 2011. up? Come listen in at Vassar College’s At the time, McKrell was calling the Skinner Hall on Saturday and Sunday, reunion a not-to-be-repeated fluke, but March 18 and 19, as about 30 aspirhere he is again with a lineup that blends ing musicians from all over the world some new blood with some old. It features converge to compete in the 45th annuJohn Kribs on guitar and vocals, Orion al Hudson Valley Philharmonic (HVP) Kribs on mandolin, Arlin Greene on bass String Competition. Two past winners and Doug Moody on fiddle. The New of the contest, violinist Hiroko YaMcKrells will perform beginning at 8:30 p.m. on St. Paddy’s Day itself, with tickets going for $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Many older fans of Irish music cut their Saturday, March 25, 7 p.m. Sunday, March 26, 4 p.m. teeth in the ’50s and ’60s on the recordings of the Clancy Brothers, none of whose Holy Cross Church Overlook Methodist Church original members, alas, are still among Kingston, NY Woodstock, NY the living. Their legacy lives on in the form of their influence on other performers Tickets and info: arschoralis.org (notably Bob Dylan, who appropriated

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STAGE Glam jam Ziggy Stardust, onstage at Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, features fashion designs of Juda Leah

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t will feel very much like a concert, but I like to think of it as more of a theatrical experience,” says Sean Matthew Whiteford, founder and artistic director of the Hudson Valleybased Castaway Players Theatre Company. Its production of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars at the Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck on Friday and Saturday, March 24 and 25 will bring David Bowie’s classic 1972 album to the stage, fleshed out with additional Bowie tunes from the Aladdin Sane era (think “Rebel Rebel” and “Jean Genie”). The Castaway Players are known for doing shows in the rock genre (The Who’s Tommy, Hair, The Rocky Horror Show), but this production is the first in a concert series for 2017 that will highlight individual artists’ particularly memorable albums. Ziggy Stardust, Bowie’s glamrock concept album that tells the story of a fictional rock star who acts as a messenger for extraterrestrials, “is one of my favorite albums of all time,” says Whiteford. “I grew up listening to this record. And I don’t think you even have to know that much about Bowie’s catalogue to know what a revolutionary artist he was. He influenced a lot of people.” Whiteford’s aim to give audiences an immersive experience is helped along by the logistics of the Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck. It’s an intimate space to begin with, he explains, where the audience is close to the performers, and he likes to incorporate the trap doors in the back of the theater so performers can use the aisles and enter unexpectedly through the audience. “I don’t think traditional theater captures that feeling of becoming a part of the show,” he says. Tickets to Ziggy Stardust cost $25, available in advance at www. centerforperformingarts.org. Sales have been brisk, so purchasing sooner rather than later is suggested, but any remaining tickets may be purchased at the door. (Attendees dressed in Bowie-inspired costume or makeup pay $20.) The show is appropriate for all audiences. The cast includes a six-piece band with appearances by nearly 30 performers, including R & B recording artist Eric Redd and singer/songwriter JaQuita. In addition to directing, Whiteford will also perform in the show, as will his wife, fashion designer Juda Leah, the Castaway Players’ resident costume designer since 2009. Leah and Whiteford had known each other for a few years prior to that, but when he brought her in as costume designer on a production of The Rocky Horror Show that year, “it was just kismet,” Leah says. The couple have now been married almost three years, and they collaborate on projects that involve her talents and his. Leah, a Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) grad and the daughter of local artists Robert Selkowitz and Nancy Winternight, opened a retail shop in the village of

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Castaway Players Theatre Company’s production of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars at the Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck on Friday and Saturday, March 24 and 25 will bring David Bowie’s classic 1972 album to the stage. The cast includes a six-piece band with appearances by nearly 30 performers, including R & B recording artist Eric Redd and singer/songwriter JaQuita and Emily Oephelia (above).

Saugerties in 2010, juggling that business and doing her own design work along with costuming the Castaway Players. Last September she and Whiteford relocated to Hudson, where she opened the Juda Leah Atelier. “The main reason for the relocation to Hudson was the need to explore other avenues of my work and not focus so much on the retail,” she says. “I decided I don’t need the storefront; I just need a studio showroom. We found a great apartment that we both fell in love with, where we can both have our own studios, and we love the area, so it all just fell into place.” Leah will sing and dance in Ziggy as one of a trio of “glam-Bowie groupies” dressed “straight out of Studio 54,” she says. Leah had done a bit of performing all along as she pursued her design degree, but says that if she hadn’t met her husband, she probably would have given up acting by now. “He really got me to open up a lot as a performer, and I find it really thrilling, and so fun; but I lack the passion to pursue it as a career. I feel more comfortable in fashion and costuming. But I still really

In addition to directing, Sean Matthew Whiteford (shown above) will also perform in the show, as will his wife, fashion designer Juda Leah, the Castaway Players’ resident costume designer since 2009.

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“We didn’t want it to look like we went to the store and got David Bowie costumes.”

Above: Juda Leah, a Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) grad and the daughter of local artists Robert Selkowitz and Nancy Winternight, opened the Juda Leah Atelier in Hudson last September.

enjoy it.” Knowing what a performer goes through onstage helps her design costumes. “Having that experience helps so much, because you’re delving deeper into the character and thinking about what that character really needs as a personality; but there’s also the comfort factor, and the quick-change factor. And it helps in understanding whether the costume needs to be durable, if it’s a dance costume, or if it’s meant to be more of an elaborate showpiece.” For this production, Leah says, “We didn’t want it to look like we went to the store and got David Bowie costumes. He is such an iconic presence in music and art and fashion, and we felt like we could just infuse all these performers with the vibe of David Bowie instead – take it into more of a theatrical place, which is not so far from what his original concept for the Ziggy album was. He wanted it to be super-theatrical; this was his first foray into performance art, so the costuming needed to be really artistic and creative.” She and co-designer Anna Hafner – who, like Leah, is also an artist – made a lot of hand-painted garments for the show. “There is also lots of fabric collage, using recycled material scraps, and fiber treatments that are more my sensibility and Anna’s than would be authentically Bowie; but it’s the whole glam-rock vibe of his tours then, the Japanese influence; he had a lot of kimonos and capes with calligraphy on them.” The makeup for the show plays off that influence. “We’re doing a very Kabukiinspired makeup,” Leah says, “keeping it pretty true to Bowie transforming himself into an alien with face paint. And that’s also Anna’s gift: doing face art. She takes it beyond face paint or makeup; she really uses the face as a canvas.” The two have been friends for 20 years, Leah says. “We used to dress up as kids and make crazy costumes, so basically we’ve been doing this for 20 years, and this is the biggest project we’ve done.” While working on the costumes for the show, Leah was also making custom pieces for her clientele and working on her spring collection. “It definitely has

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some Ziggy Stardust in there! I’m kind of ‘leaking,’” she jokes. “But why would I want to compartmentalize it? It’s so much more exciting when you can infuse one with the other; you get more ideas that way.” A one-of-a-kind jacket in the spring collection called “The Night Bloomer” is a good example of this, with enough Ziggy sensibility that her husband asked her if he could use it in the show, she says (the answer is “No”), but also reflective of the aesthetic seen across the spectrum of her design work. A “garden” of collaged fabric flowerlike shapes are applied to the surface of a structured dark wool jacket, evoking a vintage/retro vibe, the silhouette straightforward tailored jacket on top but moving into flounces at the edges of the sleeves and hem, and then a surprising tulle netting addition to the hemline. It’s very feminine, but also edgy. She does a lot of bridal work in her showroom, which might seem surprising on the face of it, given the sometimesgeneric nature of the bridal world and the inventiveness of Juda Leah designs; but her clients are women with a feel for vintage who don’t want to wear “a bride costume,” as Leah puts it. And she actually graduated from FIT with a degree focusing on special occasion, bridal and couture techniques (along with fashion illustration). Finding a niche in bridal at FIT was “kind of an accident, but a happy one,” she says, because of the emphasis in special-occasion wear on the detail work and hand couture stitching that she loves to do. Leah designs for women of all sizes and ages, catering to each client as an individual. “Everybody has a unique sensibility, and I sort of infuse that with my own style to give them something that they’re not finding out there. And there are no rules; that’s one thing that I really try to support them in. It’s whatever makes you happy.” – Sharyn Flanagan The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, Friday/Saturday, March 24/25, 8 p.m., $25/$20, Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck; (845) 876-3080,

Do the opening notes of “La Vie en Rose” inevitably reduce you to a puddle of sighs, longing for the sidewalk cafés and candlelit boîtes of Paris? Then you won’t want to miss the latest live offering from the Catskill Jazz Factory: “Les Belles Chansons Françaises,” a program devoted to French popular song featuring Parisian chanteuse Camille Bertault and FrancoAmerican virtuoso pianist Dan Tepfer. The duo’s premiere US performance will unfold in the black-box LUMA Theater in the Richard B. Fisher Center at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson this Saturday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. Bertault and Tepfer will take audiences on a musical journey through the works of Yves Montand, Brigitte Fontaine, Patachou, Edith Piaf, Serge Gainsbourg, Jacques Brel, Jean Ferrat, Les Pierrots Parisiens, Charles Aznavour, Charles Trenet and more. Ticket prices begin at $25; to order, call (845) 758-7900 or visit www. catskilljazzfactory.org/events/2017/3/18/ les-belles-chansons-franaises. But wait – there’s more! “Les Belles Chansons Françaises” is a two-parter, with a preview event happening the preceding evening at the Mountain Top Library. As part of their residency with

the 23Arts Initiative, Bertault and Tepfer will perform and deliver a short artist talk on the enchanting music of the French Songbook on Friday, March 17 at 7 p.m. Admission to the preview is free. The Mountain Top Library is located at 6093 Main Street in Tannersville.

FDR Library hosts talk on “Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of Radio” The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presid e n t i a l Library and Museum will present “Listening to the Roosevelts: Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of Radio” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22 in the Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home. Hosted by Library director Paul Sparrow, in conversation with Anya Luscombe of University College Roosevelt, this program will include selected audio recordings of Mrs. Roosevelt as she talks about the Dutch royal family, Pearl Harbor, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and a range of public issues. Attendees are invited to put down their mobile devices and experience Eleanor Roosevelt as listeners did in the age of radio. Registration is required. Visit www.fdrlibrary.org to register. Eleanor Roosevelt became a prominent radio personality during the 1930s and 1940s. She began appearing on the radio during the 1920s, speaking about public issues on New York stations. When she became first lady she was interviewed on countless radio shows, commenting on news events and public policy. She also hosted several current events programs. In 1939, WNBC called her the “First Lady of Radio.” Anya Luscombe is associate professor of Media at University College Roosevelt, the Netherlands (in the province of Zeeland, from whence the Roosevelt ancestors came). A former BBC journalist, her research interests are media history and Eleanor Roosevelt’s use of media. She is the author of Forty Years of BBC Radio News: From the Swinging Sixties to the Turbulent Noughties and several articles on Eleanor Roosevelt and radio. For more information about the Library or its programs, call (800) 337-8474 or visit www.fdrlibrary.org.

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TASTE Retro magic in Midtown The Beverly Lounge brings old-style charm and great bar food to Kingston

ingston’s Foxhall Avenue, which bisects Midtown from Broadway to Albany Avenue, is a quick thoroughfare that’s depressingly lackluster. You pass rows of vinyl- or asbestos-sided downat-the-heels Victorians too close to the road. The working-class neighborhoods along Foxhall have been stubbornly immune to the urban renaissance that has transformed Uptown and the Rondout, but now that’s changing. The renovation several years ago of a former lace curtain factory facing the railroad tracks into artists’ lofts brought an influx of artists, and now a hip new bar/restaurant called the Beverly Lounge has unexpectedly injected new life into the corner of Foxhall and Derrenbacher. The magic of the Beverly, which is located in the former Kozy Tavern, starts with the sign: White script letters spelling out “Beverly” on a dark-blue background are discreet but stylishly retro, like a 1940s film noir set piece. It’s a beacon to those seeking not just a nosh or a drink, but also a cultural adventure that embodies all the mystique of the American bar without the dreariness, while honoring a Kingston tradition. The solid brick pillars framing the corner door entrance are no-nonsense, true to their working-class origins; but once inside, the atmosphere is elegant English pub, without the TV and generic brewpub atmosphere that tend to afflict the genre in America. The room is clubby and dark, with forest-green walls, a tin ceiling and crown molding illuminated soft orange, and wooden booths along one wall (a child-size wooden booth is snuggled under the front window). Suspended over

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The Beverly Lounge has unexpectedly injected new life into the corner of Foxhall and Derrenbacher. Trip Thompson and Jenifer Constantine, owners of the popular Market Market Café in Rosendale, bought the midtown Kingston building from the Gagliardi family, who had run the Kozy Tavern there since 1940. Originally the owners had hired the chef from Market Market as the Beverly’s chef, but after he got “his executive catering dream job,” they took on Thom Hines, who was in training. (Hines’ grandfather was a bartender at the Kozy Tavern, and his father grew up on Derrenbacher Street.)

the bar are a row of Art Deco cut milkglass globes, and atop the back wall above the bar is a mysterious painted frieze depicting a row of abstract diamonds and primitive landscape populated with Native Americans. A pair of dramatically lit giant cigarette butts occupy a niche on the wall. On the opposite wall hang a pair of large square black-and-white collages, whose geometric but loosely configured black forms seem inspired by machine parts. Just over a year ago, Trip Thompson and Jenifer Constantine, owners of the popular

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hiring Thom Hines as chef. Hines devised the menu, which features traditional bar food, such as chicken liver on toast, deviled eggs, burgers and lamb sliders, with an exotic twist that includes game, such as rabbit leg and duck wings with blue cheese sauce, and unusual flavorings. An example is the ancho chili brownie with salt-and-pepper ice cream, a sweet/ savory concoction made completely from scratch. “People’s eyes are still on Uptown, and at first it was really slow,” Thompson said, noting that he and Constantine supplemented the waiters’ tips. “It’s now starting to come to fruition.” A concert by Jonathan Richmond, which will be held in the banquet room located behind the bar on April 8, is sold out and will doubtless prove a shot in the arm. In the spring the partners plan to open the adjacent dining room, eventually expanding the evening hours to include brunch and lunch. An outside dining area will also open in the warm-weather months. Thompson and Constantine originally planned to open a bar/restaurant in Uptown, in a building they own on North Front Street. When those plans fell through, they had no intention of opening a business in Midtown – until they saw this building. They did an extensive renovation, tearing out the foam ceiling tiles and installing the tin ceiling and crown molding and replacing the red vinyl booths with the original wooden booths, which they discovered dismantled in a

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“When we saw the bar,” – it’s called a Cassidy and was made in Kingston, Thompson noted – “we were done.”

shed on the property; their friend John Cox restored them and built the matching wooden tables to their design. While scraping off the beige paint, Thompson discovered the mural with the diamonds and landscape, which originally wrapped completely around the upper walls. “Gesturally, it’s brilliant,” he said. (It’s possibly by Wignold Riff, a German artist based in Woodstock in the 1920s and ’30s, who painted the murals in a former bar in Rosendale called the Well, which are similar.) Prior to 1940, the building, which dates from 1865 or 1870, was an A & P market, and before that, it was a hotel, with a store downstairs. Thompson and Constantine found one of the milk-glass lights at Zaborski’s Emporium and were able to obtain matching ones from eBay. They added the oxblood barstools, but to avoid looking too traditional, they commissioned Woody Pirtle, the well-known artist and designer who also designed the Market Market logo and the Beverly sign, to create the collages. (At his request, Pirtle bartered the artwork for food and drink at the bar.) The ceramic cigarette-butt sculpture is by Casey Taylor, and it commemorates “the cigarette burns on the bar,” including numerous burns from cigars, doubtless made when “old men left sitting at the bar passed out,” noted Thompson. Thompson said that he intends to install another piece on the wall. “I want to find something that isn’t art – maybe a piece of machinery painted bright red… Thelonious Monk said there are no wrong notes, only wrong reactions. Whatever we have, we take it and use it. It’s usually form following function.” Originally the couple had hired the chef from Market Market as the Beverly’s chef, but after he got “his executive catering dream job,” they took on Hines, who was in training. (Hines’ grandfather was a bartender at the Kozy Tavern, and his father grew up on Derrenbacher Street.) The ingredients are locally sourced when possible, the beef grass-fed and the ketchup, hamburger buns and ice cream homemade. Once the dining room opens, the entrées will be expanded and the bar menu simplified. So far reviews of the $10 cocktails and food are mostly raves. Earning special

notice are the burgers, lamb sliders, johnnycakes with sweet-corn relish, pernil (roast pork) with rice and beans and curried fingerling potato salad. Currently the banquet room is rented out for rehearsal dinners, memorial services and organizational meetings (including by the Kingston Democratic Committee and the ArtWalk). “It’s perfect for swing dancing and yoga,” said Thompson, who said that he also hopes to host more live music events in the space, which seats 85. “I talked to a lady who said, ‘Oh I went to my prom back there.’ People have a connection to the building.” The Beverly hosts the gay-themed Pansy Club on Thursday night, while Wednesday is Vinyl Night, hosted by a music aficionado, such as music critic and author Peter Aaron, spinning records. Music is integral to the Beverly’s atmosphere, Thompson said. The selection by the bartender is ideally “relatively esoteric and things you haven’t heard before. It’s music that makes you curious. You are only going to hear this music here. It’s a very individualized experience,” he said. Indeed, during a recent visit, I enjoyed the intensely rhythmic, lyrically melodic Nigerian and Ethiopian funk from the 1970s spun by bartender Drew Piranino. Piranino, who lived 12 years in Brooklyn before decamping with his wife to Connelly, the scrappy waterfront community on the other side of the Rondout Creek, told us that the crowd at the Beverly “is 90 percent fantastic” and includes not just the ubiquitous transplants from Brooklyn, but also people from the neighborhood who formerly worked at the Kozy Tavern. He offered me a shot of lemon whiskey. “It tastes like a wallet,” he said. “Spot on,” I thought, describing the combination of fresh-and-delicious with smoky-andaged (though I’ve obviously never tasted a wallet). Piranino, whose wry humor, knowledge and quick service were a delight, is developing a following. Between them, Thompson and Constantine have decades of experience in the food industry. As artists (Thompson, who was born in Oklahoma and raised in Texas, is a painter; Constantine, who is from the Glens Falls area, is an industrial designer), both worked in restaurants and

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tended bar to support themselves. Both have also played in bands. They’d been living in a loft in Williamsburg, “sharing a bathroom with five other artists,” when they had their first son in 2004 and decided that it was time to leave. They bought a house in New Paltz in 2006 and opened Market Market the following year. With Market Market, “We were trying to provide something that was not available then, such as Korean food and authentic street tacos,” said Thompson. He and Constantine also wanted to provide a venue “for people who were writing and producing their own music up here. We filled a niche.” Thompson, who currently lives over the bar, said that although his new neighborhood “is a little roughnecked, I never had any problems, even working four to five in the morning. It’s very friendly, and people have lived here for generations. “Midtown is really cool, and Broadway has loads of potential,” he added. He noted that the Brooklyn migration is also decades old: “Talk to older Kingstonians, and you’ll find that a lot came here in the 1930s and ’40s. They have Brooklyn accents.” The old industrial city is the perfect canvas for the couple’s sensibility. “Jen comes from a family of antique dealers, and we have this appreciation for older objects and the history of places,” Thompson said. “That’s what we’ve tried to do: bring back the building’s glory. There’s no place like us around, and we know what we have. It’s just a matter of people finding out about us. We think the future is very bright.” – Lynn Woods Beverly Lounge, Sunday-Thursday 5-10 p.m., Friday/Saturday 5-11 p.m., no reservations, 224 Foxhall Avenue, Kingston; (845) 524-2570, www.thebeverlylounge.com.

Regional CSA fairs get underway in Hudson this Saturday Ready to commit to three seasons of healthy eating by signing up with one of your local Community-Supported Agriculture farms for 2017? It’s not too late, though you might’ve missed CSA Sign-Up Day: a promotional campaign by the Hudson River Exchange and the Cold Spring-based sustainable agriculture think tank Glynwood, which among other things served to launch the new Hudson Valley CSA Coalition. The next steps in the campaign will be a series of CSA fairs throughout the region, beginning

this Saturday afternoon in Hudson. Although their financial viability relies on it, owners of small-to-mid-sized farms practicing a CSA business model are often pressed for time, expertise or resources to market their shares and expand their customer base effectively. In response, Glynwood has helped to galvanize the Hudson Valley CSA Coalition: a network of 70 farms across 11 counties in the region, and growing. These CSA fairs will provide an opportunity for residents to learn about the vital role that independent farms play in their community, and discover various CSA shares available to them. At least ten local farms will participate at each event, which will include activities for children and a farm market of fresh products. With a diversity of shares represented, including produce, meat, dairy, flowers, herbs and more, there are options to suit any household, pocketbook and appetite. Every visitor who becomes a CSA member at a fair will be entered to win a series of prizes, including gift certificates to local restaurants. The schedule of CSA fairs in the Hudson Valley is as follows: Saturday, March 18, 2 to 5 p.m., Hudson Area Library, Hudson Saturday, April 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Old Dutch Church, Kingston Saturday, April 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Taak House, Troy Tuesday, April 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Starr Library, Rhinebeck Additional fairs will be announced as they are organized. To find out more, call (845) 265-3338 or visit https://glynwood. org/regional-food/introducing-csa-fairshudson-valley.

Old Dutch Church hosts three-week cooking class with John Novi John Novi, the chef and former proprietor of the Depuy Canal House in High Falls, will share his art and love of food in tastings and conversation at a Continuing Education class offered through SUNY-Ulster at the Old Dutch Church in Uptown Kingston on Fridays, April 7, 21 and 28 (no class on April 14) at 7 p.m. The course will begin with students learning how to make colorful food garnishes. John will discuss his creative food combinations and why he supports multiple flavors on the same plate. Students will then enjoy a three-course meal using seasonal foods at the end of the class. Novi will also discuss the art of cooking, food components, fusion (pairing) of foods, the evolution of a menu including design and some food history, as well as the proper use of knives, kitchen utensils and equipment. To register for this cooking class or to find out more, visit http://bit.ly/2mDoDn3 or call (845) 3392025.

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orest-dwelling salamanders and frogs come out from winter cover each spring to breed in vernal pools. The annual amphibian migration from woods to water usually takes place in March or April, often on a single “Big Night” when air temperatures above 40 degrees and

recent rain create ideal conditions for their movement en masse. This year, a brief spell of unusually warm temperatures in February triggered the earliest date of amphibian migration activity recorded in this region since the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) began keeping

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track of it in 2009. Preliminary reports from volunteers with the Amphibian Migrations and Road Crossings Project, a collaborative effort between the DEC Hudson River Estuary Program and Cornell Un i v e r s i t y, indicate that there were small numbers of salamanders and frogs on the move o n S a t u r d a y, February 25 – at least two weeks earlier than usual. Volunteers in New Paltz spotted several wood frogs and two spotted salamanders. In the Town of Catskill, eight four-toed salamanders were logged into the record. A woodland pond in Westchester County was reportedly noisy with singing male wood frogs, and throughout the region, spring peepers were seen and heard, lustily peeping away in search of females. A c c o r d i n g t o t h e Na t i o n a l Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), last month was the second-warmest February on record in the US during one of the warmest winters ever. But March, as we know, has turned wintry again. What will happen to

the frogs and salamanders that migrated early and now face snow and freezing temperatures? Are they able to hang on at the vernal pools until “real” spring arrives? “That’s a good question,” says Laura Heady, DEC conservationist and land use coordinator who oversees the amphibian m i g r a t i o n volunteer project. “Many amphibians are extremely cold-tolerant. Spring peeper, gray tree frog and wood frog all bury themselves under leaves in the forest during the winter, and can actually withstand freezing by using glucose as an antifreeze in their cells. But I’m not sure how the recent erratic weather will take its toll on amphibians that arrived early to the pools last month. Some may hunker down in the leaf litter at the bottom of the pools, where water temperatures are a little warmer than at the surface, but egg masses may be more vulnerable. It’s going to be an interesting season to observe vernal pools.” There may yet be a Big Night to come, later this month or in April, when the majority of local amphibians make their

Volunteers act as crossing guards, literally picking the animals up and moving them across a road to keep them alive.

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NIGHT SKY

Hot and cold Don’t like wintry weather? Try a blue star

uperlatives are our culture’s fixation, the attention-getting heart of any news story. We can always gain someone’s ear with gossip about the fattest, prettiest, wealthiest, smartest or most egocentric individual we’ve encountered; extremes are attention-getters. When confronting the natural world, our most common superlatives involve temperature. Our recent cold spell, where last week’s highs were only in the 20s, was Topic A in many places. Heat is simply atom motion. At room temperature the air molecules around you wiggle at 1,037 miles per hour. Oddly enough, that’s the same speed that Earth’s Equator rotates. When you boil water for tea, you’re simply making the atoms move so fast that they break the bonds that keep them in the liquid state. To determine all this, the world confusingly uses three different temperature scales. The one created by Daniel Fahrenheit made its “zero” the coldest temperature he could fashion in a lab: a mixture of salt water and ice. He then devised his scale so that 180 degrees separated the extremes where water froze at 32 degrees and boiled at 212 degrees, because 180 represented opposites. (To reverse course is to “do a 180,” for example.) But most of the world prefers to use the less precise scale created by Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius. There, freezing is zero and boiling is 100. It’s less precise because each degree is more than twice as large as a Fahrenheit degree. Scientists prefer yet another nomenclature, the Kelvin scale, which uses Celsius degrees but which starts at -273 Celsius (or -459.67 degrees Fahrenheit). That’s “absolute zero,” where atoms have no motion at all. It’s probably the most logical of all – even if it was created by the cranky and opinionated Lord Kelvin, who declared that X-rays were a hoax and that flying machines would never be possible. White stars like the sun have an 11,000-degree Fahrenheit surface temperature, and thus are hotter than the far more common reddish stars, which sizzle at “only” 5,000 degrees. The very hottest suns, recognizable by their diamond-blue dazzle, have 30,000 or even 45,000 degrees Fahrenheit surfaces. Color tells us a lot, and the universe has

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always a welcome reminder that spring is on the way!” Vernal pools are temporary wetlands formed from snow-melt and rain. The impermanent nature of the ponding (the pools dry up by summer) helps to ensure that amphibian eggs will be as safe as possible once laid there, with no resident predator population sharing the waters. But getting there safely is a challenge for amphibians. They travel great distances and face a virtual minefield of impediments along the way: easy prey

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move to their spring environments. It could also happen that the salamanders and frogs come out of the forest over the course of a series of nights; it’s all very weather-dependent. Many of the amphibians making their way to vernal pools are on a timetable to lay their eggs. “Species like spotted salamander and wood frog are considered ‘obligate’ vernal-pool species,” says Heady, “because they’re dependent on the seasonal wetlands for their life cycle.” On the other hand, “When we see peepers moving on rainy nights in late winter and early spring, along with other amphibians, they are also moving from their overwintering habitat [where they hibernated] to breeding habitats. But spring peepers are more of a generalist species, considered a ‘facultative’ vernal pool species, as they can also use other aquatic habitats like marshes and ponds for breeding.” Once they arrive, the males start “peeping” to attract females, which, like the chorus of wood frogs, Heady adds, “is

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White stars like our sun have an 11,000-degree Fahrenheit surface temperature.

conveniently been color-coded for our examination. Despite Earth’s core being so hot that a bit of this heat percolates up from below, we get 5,000 times more heat from the Sun than from the ground beneath our feet. Happily, our planet’s greenhouse gases then trap in just the right amount to keep us comfy. And this is where we are unique. Earth’s air-blanket limits our own region’s extreme temperature range to about 135 degrees, from the coldest-ever winter night to the most brutal heat wave. This is far more moderate than any place we have ever observed in the universe, with a single exception: the oceans beneath the ice sheets of Jupiter’s intriguing moon Europa – which is why it may teem with life. – Bob Berman Want to know more? To read Bob’s previous “Night Sky” columns, visit our Almanac Weekly website at HudsonValleyOne.com.

for natural predators, and often killed by vehicular traffic at road crossings before they can make it to their destination. The purpose of Heady’s project is to obtain data and help the amphibian population survive. Volunteers identify new crossings, document the migration and act as crossing guards, literally picking the animals up and moving them across a road to keep them alive. The mortality rate from traffic in the increasingly developed Hudson Valley is high. Volunteers are advised to travel in twos,

so that one person can keep an eye on traffic, and a bright light and reflective vest are advised. Volunteers must have clean hands, free of lotion and products like hand sanitizer, before handling amphibians. Road mortality of turtles is also a significant concern in New York State, says Heady, with thousands killed each year during nesting migrations and many of the state’s native turtles in decline. “Their movements are primarily in May and June, when turtles leave their core

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GARDENER’S NOTEBOOK

Salad days ahead It’s time to sow lettuces and crucifers in the greenhouse

pring has come early, as usual, in my greenhouse. Growth is shifting into high gear as brighter sunlight fuels more photosynthesis and warms the greenhouse more and for a longer time each day. Giant mustard plants, which provided greens all winter, are no longer tasty now that they have shifted their energy to stalks topped with yellow flowers. No matter; I’m digging the plants out and sowing lettuce seeds. Paths in the greenhouse are carpeted in green – mostly from weeds, mostly chickweed, which is also soaking up the sun’s goodness. No matter; I’m also digging these plants out before they go to seed and threaten takeover of the greenhouse. To take over the greenhouse, the chickweed would have to do battle with claytonia, which already has self-sown to bogart much of the greenhouse floor. Fortunately, the claytonia is good fresh in salads. Chickweed is also good (to some people) for eating. But not for me. My ducks, however, love the stuff. So it’s a win/win situation. I weed the greenhouse paths, gather together a pile of chickweed, then throw it to the ducks as I walk past them on my way back to the house. They rush over to reach it soon after it hits the ground, gobbling it up at a frantic (for a human) pace. Good thing they don’t have to chew. The ducks also enjoy the flowering mustard plants, which, along with the chickweed, transmute into delicious duck eggs.

Brussels sprouts need a long season to mature: from 90 to 120 days, depending on the variety. For best yields, this means sowing seeds now.

A couple of weeks ago I finished off the last of the elderberry fruit syrup I made this past fall. No fruit could be easier to grow than elderberry. In just a couple of years, the bushes have grown to enormous size, their clusters of creamy-white flowers bowing to the ground at the ends of stems late each spring. Later in summer, those flower clusters morph into blue-black fruits, which, admittedly, aren’t very flavorful plain (and shouldn’t be eaten raw). The only care I’m planning for my plants is to prune them every year or so. Pruning will entail cutting some of the older stems to the ground to make way for younger, more fruitful stems, as well as shortening any branches that arch down so much that their fruit would rest on the ground. In summer, I stripped the ripe fruits from their clusters into a half-bushel basket and, postponing what to do with them, froze them. Come fall, I cooked them in a little water, added some maple syrup, crushed them with a potato masher and then jarred

habitats to dig nests in upland areas,” she explains. The DEC has suggestions on its website that motorists and residents can take to help turtles during these migrations. For now, though, the focus is on the Amphibian Migrations and Road Crossings Project – specifically on the amphibians that move from their forest habitats to vernal pools for breeding in late winter and early spring. “This group of salamanders and frogs is also of conservation concern,” says Heady. “But with amphibian migration often concentrated on several warm, rainy evenings each year, volunteers can make a difference, covering large areas and helping hundreds on the move in just a few nights.” – Sharyn Flanagan Information on participating in the Amphibian Migrations and Road Crossings volunteer project can be found at www. dec.ny.gov/docs/remediation_hudson_ pdf/amrc2017.pdf.

Register now for Garden Day at SUNY-Ulster The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s Master Gardeners program will host its annual Garden Day, an all-day horticultural immersion, on Saturday, April 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. at SUNY-Ulster in Stone Ridge. This year’s theme, “Style and Practical Matters,” features 16 classes and a keynote address by Marie Iannotti, About.com’s staff gardening expert and author of four gar-

dening books including A Gardener’s Tour of the Hudson Valley. Choose amongst gardening classes such as “How to Create a Woodland Garden,” “Rethinking Foundation Plantings,” “Drip Tips: Irrigation & Lessons Learned,” “Veggie ProblemSolving” and “Beekeeping Basics,” plus an additional 11 topics. This event often fills up beforehand, so early registration is highly recommended. The cost for the day is $40 in advance, $45 at the door. A catered lunch is available, but it must be purchased upon registration; otherwise, feel free to bring your own lunch. The SUNY-Ulster campus is located at 491 Cottekill Road in Stone Ridge. To obtain a list of all the classes and a registration form, go to http:// tinyurl.com/2017-garden-day. For more information, or to have a brochure and registration form sent to you, contact Donna at (845) 340-3990, extension 335, or e-mail dm282@cornell.edu. For information about Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s community programs and events, go to http://ulster.cce.cornell.edu.

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Anybody interested in “Weedless Gardening”? That will be the topic of my free presentation at the Woodstock Library on Saturday, March 18 at 5 p.m. Learn about this fourpart system that emulates rather than ﬁghts Mother Nature, keeps plants healthier and really does minimize weed problems. The principles and practices are rooted in the latest agricultural research and are applicable to organic gardens and small farms. Signed copies of my book, Weedless Gardening, will be available.

them up. Why all this trouble for a fruit that’s not very flavorful? Because the berries are so healthful! Studies have shown them, or their extracts, to be “supportive agents against the common cold and influenza.” Other benefits have also been ascribed to use of elderberry, but common cold and influenza are enough for me. Now that I’m out of elderberry syrup, I already feel a slight cold coming on. Back to the greenhouse…and sowing seeds of the cabbage family (Brassicaceae), also called crucifers. That gets me thinking back to last fall when a friend was bemoaning the lack of fat sprouts and the puny growth of his Brussels sprouts plants. I asked when he sowed the seeds. “Back in early August,” I think he said – at any rate, back in summer. It’s no wonder he wasn’t going to be harvesting Brussels sprouts. The plants need a long season to mature: from 90 to 120 days, depending on the variety. For best yields, this means sowing seeds now, growing them as transplants for about six weeks and then planting them out for harvest that will begin in late summer. At the very least, the seeds could be planted directly in the ground in a few weeks. I’m sowing other crucifers now – not because they need such an inordinately long growing season, but so that they can be harvested in late spring and early summer. First harvests will be of miniature bok chois, and then cabbages and, if I grew them (I don’t), broccoli and cauliflower. Kale is the most versatile member of the family, and the one I grow in greatest quantity: amenable to sowing anytime from now until later in summer for harvest in late spring, through summer and on into fall and winter. Mustard, turnips and arugula are also crucifers, the whole family most easily identified by their four-petaled blossoms in the shape of a cross: the root of the word “crucifer.” – Lee Reich Any gardening questions? E-mail Lee at garden@leereich.com and he’ll try answering them directly or in his Almanac Weekly column. To read Lee’s previous “Gardener’s Notebook” columns, visit his garden at www.leereich.com/blog.

play for one year beginning in early July. The Catskill Interpretive Center boasts beautiful meadows and a nature trail through wetlands, over hills and along the banks of the Esopus. Sculptors interested in exhibiting their work in the 2017/2018 Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition should submit a proposal by April 7 to Katie Palm at the Catskill Center, kpalm@catskillcenter.org. A jury of artists, art organization leaders and community members will select pieces for the exhibit. The guidelines for submitting proposals can be downloaded from www. catskillcenter.org. Questions regarding the exhibit can be addressed to Palm as well at (845) 586-2611.

Mohonk forum to address refugees in crisis Mohonk Consultations invites the public to its spring forum, “Working Across Difference: Meeting Refugees in Crisis”, with co-sponsors Mid-Hudson Valley United Nations Association-USA, Lifebridge Foundation and RiverTides, on Sunday, April 9, from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Mohonk Mountain House parlor. Speakers include Ilgu Ozler of the UN Association Mid-Hudson Valley, Giovanni Ciarlo of Gaia Education and world traveler Tara Stuart, The forum also will feature a World Café session introduced by Dot Maver, peace activist and founding director of the National Peace Academy. The World Café framework fosters opportunities for networking and

considering initiatives that can breach difference and create solutions for refugees in crisis. Advance registration is required at $20 per person. You may register online at www.mohonk-consultations. org starting on March 1, 2017, or mail a check to Mohonk Consultations, Inc., 1000 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz NY 12561. Please note “2017 Forum” in the check memo section.

“High Falls Bread & Circuses” community talk this Saturday The High Falls Conservancy will host its second “Stories of High Falls” gathering for residents and friends to listen and share stories and memories of days gone by in the hamlet of High Falls on Saturday, March 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the High Falls Emporium. The theme of this gathering will be “High Falls Bread and Circuses: Good food and Fun Eateries We Remember Fondly.” As is appropriate in this context, the High Falls Conservancy will provide light refreshments. The High Falls Conservancy is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the history of High Falls, protecting the present and planning for the future of the hamlet. For more details about the Conservancy’s activities, visit its website at www.thehighfallsconservancy. org. The High Falls Emporium is located at 10 Old Route 213, across from the Green Cottage in High Falls.

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MOVIE frequented mostly by people of color; but Doc, the barman (Barry Shabaka Henley), is old-school, refusing to install a TV so his blue-collar patrons can watch ballgames. Instead, they play chess and listen to jazz and talk. Doc keeps a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wall of Fameâ&#x20AC;? with newspaper clippings and other memorabilia of hometown heroes like Lou Costello and lots of musicians; even William Carlos Williamsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; medical calling card has its tiny place of honor. In the world that Jim Jarmusch wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let us forget, high culture is by no means the sole provenance of the upscale elite. He cherishes and celebrates the roots of art in appreciation of the mundane details of existence. Even Driver seems to have been scooped up via some temporal warp from when he was a not-so-well-known, workaday actor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; before he became Emo Kylo Ren in the Star Wars universe. He does a smashing job in a part that requires no smashing, and not even a whole lot of dialogue. In a Jarmusch film, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all about the long, slow appraisals, the embarrassed glances away from the person who is playing the fool, the awkward things left unsaid. Within our humdrum lives, we are given to believe, there is beauty and revelation in so many little moments, and humor in many more â&#x20AC;&#x201C; if we just shut up and pay attention. Not a bad lesson to take with us on the way home from the cinema. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Frances Marion Platt

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Love poem to the Rust Belt Jim Jarmusch returns to offbeat early form in Paterson

hough it opened before the end of 2016, in time to be nominated for an Academy Award, Jim Jarmuschâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s latest movie, Paterson, got no Oscar love. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too bad, because this charming â&#x20AC;&#x153;littleâ&#x20AC;? film is just about perfect in its modest way, and deserves to be seen (by audiences who have high tolerance for stories that unfold very very slowly onscreen). You can still catch it hereabouts, as itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finishing up its run at the Rosendale Theatre on the publication date of this issue of Almanac Weekly and will continue screening for one more week at Upstate Films Rhinebeck. Kinetically, the most exciting things that happen in Paterson are a bus engine conking out, a jilted lover brandishing a toy gun in a bar and a consequential act of vandalism by a very naughty, very homely bulldog. But if you enjoyed Jarmuschâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early works like Stranger than Paradise, Down by Law and Mystery Train, with their low-key, offbeat, mostly nonverbal humor and excruciatingly hilarious pacing, you are likely to love Paterson. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at least one moment (also involving the jilted lover in the bar) that is the most Jarmuschy scene that Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve seen in a movie since the 1980s. Only Lovers Left Alive, the directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s moody 2014 vampire movie, had its virtues; but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Paterson that Jarmusch reverts to his quirky indie roots big-time. Unlike those early films, Paterson is filmed in glorious color. Its protagonist, named Paterson (Adam Driver), is a working-class poet with considerable talent (his poems read aloud in the movie are actually written by Ron Padgett) who drives a city bus in Paterson, New Jersey. As is usual in a Jarmusch opus, the run-down neighborhoods depicted

are caressed by the camera, with exquisite attention paid to lighting and framing and reflected images. Paterson the character doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind the dull routine of his work because it frees him to devote himself to observation, and through his eyes we see the fleeting glimpses of luminous beauty that somehow leak through all the cracks in the eroding cityscape. At the center of his universe are the Great Falls of the Passaic River, where he stops to eat his lunch and contemplates the cataract that inspired his poetic role model, Patersondweller William Carlos Williams. What inspires most of Patersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s poems, however, is the solid romance that he has managed to build with an Iranian wannabe-artist, Laura (Golshifteh Farahani). While he drives his bus and snatches opportunities to scribble lines of verse in his â&#x20AC;&#x153;secret notebook,â&#x20AC;? she bakes gourmet cupcakes, dreams of becoming a country singer and paints absolutely everything in their house in

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geometric patterns of black-and-white (a tongue-in-cheek callback, perhaps, to Jarmuschâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own 1980s visual aesthetic). Laura believes fervently in Patersonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s writing talent, and if she seems to be more flaky dilettante than naturally gifted creative type, well, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not bothered about it. They clearly love each other and are willing to make space for each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sometimes-irritating proclivities. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a romantic comedy for grownups, about real commitment and mutual support and acceptance, rather than being dramatic for dramaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sake (thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the jilted guyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job). But Paterson is also about the joys of intellect, language and art and the slant of autumn light in a brick-built Rust Belt town that will feel very familiar to urban Northeasterners. The bar where our hero regularly repairs for a postprandial beer while giving the dog an evening walk is very much a working-class hangout,

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Mar. 19-23 “You can cut all the flowers, but you cannot keep spring from coming.” – Pablo Neruda

Dress donations needed for Cinderella's Closet Remember when you said Yes to the dress all of those years ago for a prom or wedding, but it’s No to the return after you’ve worn them? No problem! If any of those frocks are in great shape and ready to pass along, just drop them off at the Dietz Stadium Diner through Friday, March 31. In addition to dresses, special-occasion shoes, jewelry and handbags are needed for the Junior League of Kingston’s Cinderella’s Closet to provide outfits to area teens for prom season. Can they break last year’s record, when over 100 young women went home with dresses? The Cinderella’s Closet event takes place at the Business Resource Center (BRC) on Friday and Saturday, March 31 and April 1. The Dietz Stadium Diner is located at 127 North Front Street in Kingston. The BRC is located at 1 Development Court in Kingston. For more information, visit www.facebook. com/events/1264405490279527.

Busing reminder The wheels on the bus go ‘round and ’round, but if your little one needs to go all ’round the town – meaning to or from a licensed daycare center – during the 2017/18 school year, those bus requests are usually due to your school districts by April 1. Busing can be arranged to and/or from licensed daycare, but it must be for five days per week: before school, after school or both. Here are some area district busing forms: Kingston: http://bit.ly/2lUShXM Onteora: http://bit.ly/2mU5LlS Red Hook: http://bit.ly/2n2NKT0 Rhinebeck: http://bit.ly/2lUHpsT Rondout Valley: http://bit.ly/2nyc6Ri Saugerties: http://bit.ly/2nxXelY

Agricultural scholarships With tax season underway, are you fervently looking for scholarship opportunities for your kids? Our local county fair organizations have some to offer! The Dutchess County Agricultural Society awards a scholarship of up to $8,000 to a student seeking an undergraduate degree in agriculture, horticulture, human ecology or a career related to those fields. The application deadline is May 12 at 4 p.m. For more information, additional scholarship opportunities or to donate, visit http://dutchessfair.com/fairgroundsevents/scholarships-donations. The Ulster County Agricultural Society Erica Bell Memorial Scholarship offers two $500 scholarships to any student who participates in any Ulster County Fair departments, activities or operations, from a senior in high school to a junior in college. The application deadline is June 15. For more information, visit http:// ulstercountyfair.com.

Queer Family Brunch Pack up your favorite dish and enjoy a meal with your family while meeting new folks at the Queer Family Brunch taking place next Sunday, March 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Camphill Solaris! Children, babies, gay uncles and aunties, trans brothers and sisters, straight allies – all are welcome to this gathering for good conversation, kid crafts and yummy food. Camphill Solaris is located at 360 Warren Street in Hudson. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/ events/870978146271986 or www. facebook.com/outhudson. FRIDAY, MARCH 17

Cookie Ceili at Tivoli Free Library It’s St. Patrick’s Day, so in addition to building leprechaun traps to catch those miniature mischievous munchkins and eating corned beef and cabbage and wearing green, you and your cairde could attend a Cookie Ceili! This Friday, March 17 from 4 to 5 p.m., stop over at the Tivoli Free Library to decorate cookies with icing and sprinkles. It’s for all ages, and it’s all free. Your kids will have as much fun as you do belting out verses of “Whiskey in the Jar”! The Tivoli Free Library is located at 86 Broadway in Tivoli. For more information, call (845) 757-3771 or visit http:// tivolilibrary.org. LADY DRAGONFLY

St. Patrick’s Day Magic Show Enough about breakfast being magically delicious: Where can I find some Irish enchantment? Right here! On Friday, March 17 from 4 to 5 p.m., the NorthEast-Millerton Library presents a St. Patrick’s Day Magic Show. Not only will your lads and lassies ooh and aah over some terrific illusions, but they’ll also pick up some new knowledge about the Emerald Isle, including Irish history, language, social customs, music and more! This St. Patrick’s Day Magic Show is geared for children in kindergarten through eighth grade, and it is free and open to the public of all ages. The NorthEast-Millerton Library is located at 75 Main Street in Millerton. For more information, call (518) 789-3340 or visit http://nemillertonlibrary.org. SATURDAY, MARCH 18

Berger’s & Frank’s Magic Show in Rhinebeck Here’s a mathematical magic trick for you: Think of a number. Double it. Add 10. Halve it. Subtract your original number. Is your answer 5? Now, here’s another terrific number in magic: 2. Why, you ask? Because two magicians mean more illusions, more comedy and more audience participation! And you and your crew can see the dynamic duo, Berger’s and Frank’s Magic Show, this Saturday, March 18 at 11 a.m. at the Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck. Derrin Berger and Frank Monaco have over 60 years of combined magic experience, and you have years of being wowed by wizardry: It’s a perfect match! Tickets cost $7 for children, $9 for adults and seniors. The Center for Performing Arts at

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eeking out some sweet water this weekend? Here’s a roundup of maple events happening here in the Hudson Valley! City of Kingston Parks & Recreation shares maple fun for all ages in this entirely outdoor program on Saturday, March 18. Free. Hasbrouck Park Stone Building, 379 Delaware Avenue in Kingston, next to John F. Kennedy Elementary School. (845) 481-7339, http://kingston-ny.gov/parksandrecreation. Corey’s Sugar Shack shows you all aspects of maple sugaring. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. 105 Hawley’s Corners Road in Highland. (845) 943-8013, www.coreysfarm. com. Crown Maple teaches families about sugaring in a 60-minute tour at 11 a.m. or 1 p.m., from tapping trees all the way to table syrup. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. 47 McCourt Road in Dover Plains. (845) 877-0640, www.crownmaple.com. Frost Valley celebrates New York State Maple Weekend with an Open House, tours, education and samples. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 2000 Frost Valley Road in Claryville. (845) 985-2291, http://frostvalley.org/event/new-york-state-mapleweekend/2017-03-25. Mohonk Preserve presents Kids’ Day in the Sugarbush on Sunday, March 19, including a hike, syrup-making and perhaps a syrup-related treat. 1 to 3 p.m. $5. Registration required. Spring Farm, Upper 27 Knolls Road, High Falls. (845) 255-0919, http://mohonkpreserve.org/events/kids%E2%80%99-day-sugarbush. Phillies Bridge Farm hosts its third annual Maple Festival on Saturday, March 18 including identifying maples, drinking sap right from the tree, a maple singalong and a pancake brunch. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $20/family, $7/individual, $5/student. 45 Phillies Bridge Road in New Paltz. (845) 256-9108, http://philliesbridge.org. Soukup Farms invites you to check out its sugarhouse and learn how syrup is made. Started as a hobby, and now look how far they’ve come. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 271 Halls Corners Road in Dover Plains. (845) 264-3137, www.soukupfarms. com/maple-weekend. The Fresh Air Fund’s Sharpe Reservation announces its 14th annual Sugar Maple Celebration, featuring sugaring demos, crafts, syrup-judging contest, live animals and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. 436 Van Wyck Lake Road in Fishkill. (845) 897-4320, www.freshair.org/maple-celebration. – Erica Chase-Salerno

Rhinebeck is located at 661 Route 308 in Rhinebeck. For tickets or more information, call (845) 876-3080 or visit www.centerforperformingarts.org/familyseries/item/berger-s-and-frank-s-magicshow. To learn more about the performers, visit http://derrinberger.com and www. magicbymonaco.com.

Kingston Library presents Merdwin the Mediocre Could you use some silliness right about now? Maybe a little whimsy? Well, get ready for lots of fun for the whole family with “Merdwin the Me-

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March 16, 2017 diocre: A Program of Magical Merriment and Wondrous Wizardry” this Saturday, March 18 at 10:30 a.m. at the Kingston Library. Merdwin will captivate your kids with lots of humor, not-true facts and plenty of audience participation. Free and open to the public of all ages, this show is geared toward school-aged children. The Kingston Library is located at 55 Franklin Street in Kingston. For more information, call (845) 331-0507, extension 7, or visit www.kingstonlibrary. org/kids/supersat.php. To learn more about the performer, visit http://merdwin. weebly.com/book-merdwin.html.

Rondout Valley hosts Vanaver Caravan’s DanceFest 2017 Myriad styles. Nine dance studios. Two performances. One day. Yes, the Vanaver Caravan’s DanceFest is here! On Saturday, March 18 at the Rondout Valley Central High School theater, watch these stunning dances infused with genres ranging from world dance to ballet to modern, and more. Performances take place at 3 and 6:30 p.m. Tickets cost $18 for adults, $12 for seniors and children under 12. Rondout Valley Central High School is located at 122 Kyserike Road in Accord. For tickets or more information, call (845) 256-9300 or visit https:// vanavercaravan.org/events.

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setting. Sessions are organized according to age: 7 to 10, 11 to 17 and adult, and the schedule includes two workshops and a snack break. The cost is $25 for the student workshop; $20 for the adult workshop and $40 for a student-andadult combined fee. SUNY-New Paltz is located at 1 Hawk Drive in New Paltz. For more information or to register, call (845) 257-2836 or e-mail hvwp@ newpaltz.edu; for complete workshop descriptions, visit www.newpaltz.edu/ hvwp/saturday.

“Robot Club: Drag Races” at Phoenicia Library Know any young people with a need for speed? Calling all 9-to-16-yearolds: Who can build the fastest robot dragster? Someone at the Phoenicia Library sure knows how to make STEM experiments fun! “Robot Club: Drag Races” take place this Saturday, March 18 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Phoenicia Library. Youth will explore various gear configurations to maximize speed, using a base robot. Come focused and ready to work, and instructor Chris Hendry will show you the rest! This program is free and open to the public, and registration is required. The Phoenicia Library is located at 48 Main Street in Phoenicia. For more information or to register, call (845) 6887811 or visit http://phoenicialibrary.org. SUNDAY, MARCH 19

What if your writing life when you were growing up included workshops like these: “Toe-Tapping Fun” and “Finding the Big Idea through Poetry,” for kids; “An Invitation to Notice and Write” and “Sense-able Writing,” for tweens and teens; and “Mining Wisdom,” for adults? Would you be curious? Interested? Engaged? Inspired? Because those are among the goals of the Hudson Valley Writing Project, and you can be a part of it. On Saturday, March 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon, join Saturday Writing Workshops in Room 1907 of the Old Main Building at SUNY-New Paltz for a morning of writing and sharing in a comfortable, supportive

Kingston Model Train Show When it trains, it roars! Or so I’m told – especially when this family favorite comes around again each year. The Kingston Model Train Show takes place Sunday, March 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Andy Murphy Midtown Neighborhood Center. Featured areas include moving train displays, toy train raffles, free door-prize giveaways, a kids’ corner play area, Thomas the Tank Engine trains, real railroad memorabilia and refreshments for sale. I hear that lots of non-trainlovers have a great time, too! Admission costs $6 for adults, $1 for chil-

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dren under 12. T he Andy Murphy Midtown Neighborhood Center is located at 467 Broadway in Kingston, next to Rite Aid. For more information, call (845) 616-0931 or visit https://kingstontrainshow.com.

Creek Preserve. Wear quick-dry fabrics and warm clothes and bring a towel, because you’ll be learning how to catch, count, weigh and release these critters, whose presence helps us to understand our waterways better. Unfortunately, the eel population has been declining, and your volunteer work could help to answer, “Why?” This program is free and open to the public, and registration is helpful. The Black Creek Preserve is located at Winding Brook Road in Esopus. For more information or to register, call (845) 4734440, extension 273, e-mail aconeski@ scenichudson.org or visit http://bit. ly/2nxUYeq.

Hudson Valley Philharmonic String Competition at Vassar This weekend is like March Madness for stringed instruments in the Hudson Valley. Could your budding musician use some inspiration? It’s the Hudson Valley Philharmonic String Competition’s 45th anniversary, and you are invited! On Sunday, March 19 at Vassar College’s Skinner Hall, you and your family can listen to great talent, all vying to win this competition: From 10 a.m. to noon, hear the semifinalists; from 3 to 5 p.m., listen to the three finalists perform in a recital, followed by a reception. The concerts are free and open to the public. Vassar College is located at 124 Raymond Avenue in Poughkeepsie. For more information or a complete list of prior winners, call (845) 473-2072 or visit www.bardavon.org/annual-stringcompetition.

Farm Film Fest One minute, you’re doing yet another round of E-I-E-I-O, and the next thing you know, your kid is making videos about farms. The Farm Film Fest screens movies focusing on farms, farming and farming issues, and it takes place this Sunday, March 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Crandell Theatre. Each film lasts between five and 20 minutes; submissions were made by professionals, amateurs and students; and admission costs nothing except a non-perishable food item. After the showings, a moderated panel discussion takes place with area farmers. The Crandell Theatre is located at 48 Main Street in Chatham. For more information, visit http:// chathamkeepfarming.org/farmfilmfest. html. – Erica Chase-Salerno

Eel Monitoring Training Day at Black Creek Preserve Q ) What did the fisherman say to the magician? A) Pick a cod, any cod… Scenic Hudson needs your help: Have you ever counted glass eels before? This Sunday, March 19 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., you and your family can attend an Eel Monitoring Training Day at the Black

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8am-9am Senior Feel Good Aerobics with Diane Collelo. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation. 8:30am-9:30am Free Daily Silent Sitting Meditation. On-going every Morning, seven days a week, 8:30-9:30am in the Amitabha Shrine Room. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-6795906, jan@kagyu.org. 9am-9:50am Qi Gong with Marilyn St. John. Uses gentle movement and relaxation to circulate the life energy. All ages and fitness levels. A reduced-price class. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $8. 9:30am-10:30am Senior Flex and Stretch with Diane Colello. Movement for balance and breath, weight-training for bone health, and mat work for flexibility and core strengthening. Woodstock Town Hall. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation. 10am-2pm Sunday Brunch @ The Falcon: Tony Furtado. Banjo Virtuoso. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. liveatthefalcon.com. 10am-4pm Romance & Sports Book Sale. Romance, sports books on sale. Hard covers at 50 cents each, trade or oversized paperbacks at 25 cents, & standard paperbacks at 10 cents. Boardman Road Branch Library,â&#x20AC;&#x201C; book store is at the

back of the building. Friends of the Poughkeepsie Public Library District Used Book Store, 141 Boardman Rd, Poughkeepsie. Info: book_store@ poklib.org, facebook.com/PoughkeepsieLibraryBookstore/timeline. 10am-2pm Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic. For previously spayed/neutered cats and dogs only. No appointment needed. Dogs must be leashed and cats in carriers. TARA (The Animal Rights Alliance, Inc.), 60 Enterprise Place, Middletown, NY. Info: 845-343-1000, info@tara-spayneuter.org, tara-spayneuter.org. 10am-11am Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yoga with Cory Smith. A variation of Gentle Yoga, this is a sacred space for women to deepen their spiritual practice while enhancing their health and well-being. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail. com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $8. 10am-11:30am Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dance & Exercise Class. Led by Anne Olin. For people with PD & other neurological disorders. Groups are challenging, creative and fun! St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church, 207 Albany Ave, Kingston. Info: 845-679-6250. $12 for one or $22 for two. 10:30am Reformed Church of Saugertiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Adult Bible Study. Now starting The New Testament Book of Matthew. Meets in Parish Hall every Thursday. Everyone is welcome. Contact Lecia Siebeking for more information. 845-246-5975. Reformed Church of Saugerties, 173 Main St., Saugerties. saugertiesreformed.org. 11:30am-1pm Third Thursday Luncheon. As part of Messiahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Outreach Programs, each luncheon benefits a local organization to support its ongoing programs. The Church of the Messiah, 6436 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck. Info: 845 876-3533. $6/ donation, $7/take-out order donation appreciated. 12:15pm-12:45pm Free Weekly Community Meditation. All are welcome for half-hour of

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silent sitting meditation. Drop-in attendance welcome. Cushions, back-jacks, and chairs available. Admission by donation. Education Annex of Wellness Embodied, 126 Main St, New Paltz. wellnessembodiedcenter.com/community-meditation. 1pm-3pm Game and Card Day. Board games, Mah-jong and Cards are available--or bring your own. Bring a friend or come and meet people. $1 donation suggested to cover cost of refreshments. On-going every Thursday. Red Hook Community Center, 59 Fisk St, Red Hook. 1pm-4pm Senior Duplicate Bridge with John Stokes. The Woodstock Bridge Club offers a short lesson and a game of Duplicate Bridge. Woodstock Rescue Squad building, Route 212 Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Rescue Squad Community Room, 222 Tinker St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation. 3:30pm-4pm Free Step Class. A high energy class. Ongoing. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties. Info: 845-246-4317, saugertiespubliclibrary.org.

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March 16, 2017 6pm-8pm Write It Out! A four week creative writing program for parents, caregivers and educators of children with special needs. Local writing student, Diana Rush, will lead exercises and writing prompts designed to help participants use writing as a means of sorting through some of the unique challenges and victories of parenting and working with these special kids. Everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary. This will be a safe space to share and explore thoughts and feelings! Participants are encouraged to attend all four sessions and should bring a new notebook and something to write with. Thursdays, March 2, 9, 16 & 23 from 6p.m. - 8p.m. This program is free and open to all. Staatsburg Library, 70 Old Post Rd, Staatsburg. Info: 845-889-4683, staatslibrary@gmail.com. 6pm-7pm Meditation Practice at Sky Lake Shambhala Retreat Center. Ongoing. Free and open to the public. Sky Lake Meditation Center, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. Info: 845-658-8556, skylake.shambhala.org. 6:15pm Pilates Equipment Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com. 6:30pm-8:30pm Thursday Japanese Free Movie Night: Porco Rosso. ANIME, (紅の豚), 1992. Directed by Hayao Miyazaki, starring Shuichiro Moriyama, Tokiko Kato, 94 mins. Info: 845-255-8811. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Shop, 232 Main St, New Paltz. GKnoodles.com. 6:30pm Being At Your Best When Your Kids Are At Their Worst The Simplicity Parent-

ing Approach to Emotional Self-Regulation. Learn how to stay engaged on the often frustrating and unpredictable “family dance floor” while at the same time watching from the calm and loving “parental balcony.” Led by Kim John Payne , author of #1 Best Seller Simplicity Parenting©. Using the Extraordinary Power of Less To Raise Calmer, Happier and More Secure Kids. Mountain Laurel Waldorf School, 16 South Chestnut St, New Paltz. Info: 845-255-0033, MountainLaurel. org. $20, $15/adv by 3/10. 6:30pm-8pm Reggae Yoga. This Vinyasa class uses reggae music to evoke the spirit of Jamaica to create an irie yoga time. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. Free, by donation. 6:30pm-8pm Free Steps of Meditation. Weekly classes. Learn the fundamentals for an effective meditation experience. Peace Village Retreat Center, 54 O’Hara Rd, Haines Falls. Info: 518-589-5000, peacevillage@bkwsu.org, bkwsu.org. 6:30pm-9:30pm Astronomy Night. On the first and third Thursday of each month, Raj Pandya and Amy Bartholomew of the SUNY New Paltz Department of Physics & Astronomy offer a free planetarium show. Followed by telescope observing (when the sky is clear) at the Smolen Observatory to the entire community including the general public. Tickets for the planetarium shows are required. They are available one week prior to show time. Tickets are NOT required at the Smolen Observatory. SUNY New Paltz/John R. Kirk Planetarium / Smolen Observatory, New Paltz. Info: 845-257-3818, pandyar@newpaltz. edu.

6:30pm Phoenicia Library Board Meeting. Meets the third Thursday of each month. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-7811. 7pm-9pm Catskill Cuisine with Chef Rob Handel: Identifying Edible Spring Greens of The Catskills. Prepare for the spring flush of wild edible greens with chef and forager Rob Handel. In his presentation Rob will highlight some of the wild edible greens common in the Catskills and how to identify them. Possible lookalikes, other identification resources, and simple ways to utilize them will be discussed. The presentation will be followed with a Q&A session and samples of foods prepared with some of the greens mentioned. Registration required. Catskill Center, 43355 New York 28, Arkville. CatskillCenter.org/ events. $15. 7pm Bristol Beach Public Information Meeting. The Town of Saugerties has announced that a public information meeting will be held to discuss the proposed Bristol Beach Planning & Concept Development Project. The Town, in collaboration with the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), is developing concepts for the proposed Bristol Beach State Park as part of an Access Feasibility Study and are seeking comments from individuals, groups, officials and local agencies. The Town is soliciting comments on the development

of alternates and on the project’s social, economic and environmental effects. Further information on the project may be obtained from Town Supervisor, 4 High Street, Saugerties, NY 12477. Written comments on the project should also be forwarded to the Town. 207 Market St, Saugerties. 7pm-9pm Your Stage. An evening of Short Plays (in development). Meets every Thursday, 7-9 pm.For more information, contact 229greenkill@greenkill.org or 347-689-2323. Free. 229 Greenkill Ave, Kingston. greenkill.org. 7pm-8:30pm Our Wetlands. Woodstock Land Conservancy and Woodstock Transition are hosting an educational evening on the importance of wetlands for flood control, water purity and habitat. The evening will include a showing of Jeanne Vitale’s documentary: Liquidity: The Value of Wetlands. Del Orloske, a sustainable land planner and teacher at The Ashokan Center will then present innovative solutions to design and protect wetlands in your own backyard, followed by a slide show of local wetland birds by photographer and birder Peter Schoenberger. This event is an open environmental discussion and attendees are encouraged to bring their questions, curiosity, and enthusiasm for learning. Info: 518-729-7733. Please note that shoes are not allowed inside Mountain View Studio; slippers are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Mountainview Studio, 20 Mountainview Ave, Woodstock.

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7pm Movie Night: Heaven is For Real. Free will donation. Info: 845-331-7099. United Reformed Church, 11 Church St, Bloomington. 7pm Lenten Study Series. The “Seven Deadly Sins” and Their Opposing Virtues – What do they mean in the modern world? Using religious traditions as a springboard to discussion, our focus will be on how to interpret various ancient and long-standing rules of conduct in terms of the our modern world. Come and join us. – All are welcome along with people of any religious background! Six-week series. Info: 845-246-2867. Reformed Church of Saugerties, Parish Hall, Saugerties. 7pm-8pm PageTurners: The Association of Small Bombs. Monthly meeting of our PageTurners Book Club. This month we will be discussing “The Association of Small Bombs” by Karan Mahajan. Free and open to the public! Tivoli Free Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. tivolilibrary.org. 7pm Live @ The Falcon Underground: bigBANG. Large Jazz Ensemble. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. liveatthefalcon.com. 7pm The Irish Harp: History and Magic. Harpist Julia Haines will explore the myths and meaning of Irish music with Celtic music and stories of the mystery of the Emerald Isle. Olive Free Library, 4033 Rte. 28A, West Shokan. olivefreelibrary.org. $12/suggested donation. 7pm The Addams Family. Presented by the Marlboro High School Drama Club. book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. Marlboro High School, 50 Cross Rd, Marlboro. marlboroschools.schoolwires.com. $12, $9/student. 7:30pm-9:30pm Souvenir: A Fantasia on on The Life of Florence Foster Jenkins. A wealthy soprano and her impoverished accompanist become the toast of Manhattan for all the wrong reasons. Bridge Street Theatre Speakeasy, 44 West Bridge Street, Catskill. Info: 518-943-3894, contact@bridgest.org, bridgest.org. $25, $10 for Students, Discount tickets available in advance from BrownPaperTickets.com. 7:30pm-9pm Weekly Thursday Nite EFT Healing Circle & Recovery Workshop. Bring your physical, emotional, & spiritual challenges and issues, and have them quickly, effectively resolved and healed in a safe supportive environment. Free, $5 donation welcome. All proceeds go directly to FOW. Ongoing. Family of Woodstock, 39 John St, Kingston. Info: 845-706-2183. 7:30pm Reading, Meditation & Discussion. Matagiri Sri Aurobindo Center, 1218 Wittenberg

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7:45am-8:45am Low-Cost Dental Clinic. TARA now offers low-cost dental cleanings for those in need. This service is for previously spayed/ neutered dogs and cats only. TARA (The Animal Rights Alliance, Inc.), 60 Enterprise Place, Middletown, NY. Info: 845-343-1000, info@ tara-spayneuter.org, tara-spayneuter.org. 9:45am-10:45am Senior Chi Kung with Corinne Mol. Meditative, healing exercise consisting of 13 movements. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation. 10:30am Pilates Equipment Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com. 11:30am-1:30pm Spring Soup Fridays. Homemade soups & salad offered. We will offer two different varieties of soup, with at least one vegetarian choice. New Paltz United Methodist Church, 1 Grove Street, New Paltz. Info: 845-4195063, sharon.jean.roth@gmail.com. 11:30am Gyrotonic Tower Class. Using natural body spinal movements to decompress and strengthen the spine. It emphasizes full mobility of the joints and lengthening of the fascia and skeletal system. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com. 12pm-2pm Men’s Group. 8 Sessions facilitated

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12:05pm-1pm Senior Basic Pilates with Christine Anderson. A floor work course promoting improvementof balance, coordination, focus, awareness breathing, strength and flexibility. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation

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premier listings Contact Donna at calendar@ulsterpublishing.com to be included “Ontogenesis” by Representative I (3/26, 3-4pm). One performance only of interactive in-the-moment Butoh modern dance expression of “Ontogenesis” — lifespan process. All proceeds will benefit the community nonprofit, Circle of Friends for the Dying. Contributing sponsor, WellspringPassages.com. MaMA (Marbletown MultiArts), 3588 Main St., Stone Ridge NY. Tickets at door, min suggested donation $30/$20 with student ID. More info: 843-802-0970, or info@cfdhv.org. Star Mountainville Group Casting Notice. Headshots and resumes requested for Star Mountainville Group presentation of three staged readings in four nights in new space in Kingston. Directed by Glenn Laszlo Weiss. There will be two rehearsals and one night of performance for Programs 1 and 2 and two performances of Program 3. Dates will be May 5,6,12 and 13. Union & Non Union actors encouraged to submit. Email to starmountainvillegroup@ gmail.com. Teen Photo Contest. Elting Library is accepting applications for the annual Teen Photo Contest for photographers in grades 8-12. Photos can be black and white or color and must be taken in New Paltz. Categories include portrait, landscape, and “other.” Photos will be displayed in the library and

reviewed by a panel of judges. A prize of $50 is awarded for each of the three categories. The submission deadline is 3/30. Submissions should be matted. A reception to announce the winners will take place 4/25 at the library. Join us to view the photos, hear the winners announced, and refreshments. International Call To Artists! Postcard Art Show in support of the Children of Aleppo. For details or questions visit:artforaleppo.org or email for info: info@artforaleppo.org Fundraiser & Reception April 22, 5-9pm at Catalyst Gallery in Beacon. Monday Night Tai Chi & Chi Gung with Michael (Mondays, 6:157:15pm). Michael has over 30 yrs experience. Build a total integrated mind/body fitness while cultivating life’s abundant healing energy(Chi). Cost $25 a month! Or $10 per class. More information at whitecranehall. com 845-663-1555. White Crane Hall, 77 Cornell St. Kingston #116. Platte Clove Artist in Residence Program Accepting Applications. The Catskill Center is accepting application for the 2017 Platte Clove Artistin-Residence Program. Applications are due by Friday, March 31, 2017. Artists working in all mediums are encouraged to apply. The application

and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation. 12:30pm-6pm Crystal Readings and Chakra Healing Sessions with medicine woman Mary Vukovic. Every Friday at Mirabai. Walk-ins welcome or call for appointment. 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. $30/25 minutes. 1pm-3:30pm New Bridge Group at Community Center. Free. New Paltz Community Center, 3 Veterans Dr, New Paltz. Info: 617-308-9993. 1:30pm Outside Mullingar. Presented by Performing Arts of Woodstock, by John Patrick Shanley, author of Doubt and Moonstruck. Ellen Honig directs four actors: John Adair, Joe Bongiorno, Adele Calcavecchio, and Maria Elena Maurin. A romantic comedy set in Ireland near the town of Mullingar,the play tells the story of two middle-aged neighbors living on adjoining farms who secretly pine for each other, but are held back by circumstance, acute shyness, and a startling secret. Shanley’s lively dialogue is a delight as the characters spar with each other and their parents. Tickets are $23, $20 for seniors and students. Reservations: 845- 679-7900 or performingartsofwoodstock.org. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 4pm-4:45pm Rainbow Kids Yoga (Ages 7-10). Aims to improve children’s strength and flexibility while increasing self-confidence and emotional resilience. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com.

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deadline is Friday, March 31. For more information and an application, please visit the Catskill Center web site at www.catskillcenter.org or contact Katie Palm at kpalm@catskillcenter.org. New Kids Yoga Class. To meet on Fridays and Sundays. Woodstock Yoga Center is offering a new Rainbow Kids Yoga class. The classes, led by certified Rainbow Kids Yoga instructor Scrap Wrenn, aim to improve children’s strength and flexibility while increasing self-confidence and emotional resilience. Each class nourishes creativity by offering a new sequence of group exercises that warm up the body, and allow kids to connect to one another, settle down into focus and develop an inner life that balances body and mind. Classes will run every Friday, March 3rd thru 31st. Ages 4-6 will meet from 12:30-1:15 pm, and ages 7-10 will meet from 4:00-4:45 pm. There will also be a Sunday class for ages 6-10, meeting twice a month from 12:451:30 pm, starting March 5th. Classes are $10 to drop-in, or $40 for a 5-class series. Please note that the Woodstock Elementary School bus will drop kids off at directly at Woodstock Yoga Center with a note from parents. Please contact the studio for more information. Info: Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming Street, Woodstock, (845) 679-8700,

4pm-6:30pm Dungeons & Dragons. Join your Dungeon Master Patrick to create and play characters for a Storm King’s Thunder campaign! Tivoli Free Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. Info: 845-757-3771, tivoliprograms@gmail.com, http://tivolilibrary.org. 4pm “Knit Wits” Knitting Club. Saugerties

Being At Your Best When Your Kids Are At Their Worst The Simplicity Parenting Approach to Emotional Self-Regulation (3/16, 6:30pm). Learn how to stay engaged on the often frustrating and unpredictable “family dance floor” while at the same time watching from the calm and loving “parental balcony.” Led by Kim John Payne , author of #1 Best Seller Simplicity Parenting©. Using the Extraordinary Power of Less To Raise Calmer, Happier and More Secure Kids.Advance sales by March 10th $15, $20/door. Call 845-255-0033. Mountain Laurel Waldorf School, 16 South Chestnut Street, New Paltz. Register Now! Pilates Open Level Mat Class. Led by Martina Enschede, master Pilates instructor. On-going classes Monday & Wednesdays, 2pm. $15, $150/10 class card , reduced rate for srs - $130/10 class card. Euphoria Yoga, 99 Tinker Street, Woodstock. Info: 845-678-6766 or Euphoriayoga. org. Marathon Married Couples, Step UP. The Office for the Aging is looking for couples who will be married 70 years or more at any point in 2017, to be honored at our Celebration of Aging on May 22. You may also know that you can find out more by getting in touch with outreach coordinator Brian Jones at bjones@dutchessny.gov and/ or (845) 486-2555. If the couple you know would like to go but isn’t sure they can make it in May, reserve space for them now and they can decide

Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties. Info: 845-246-4317, saugertiespubliclibrary.org. 5pm-8pm Meditate. Melt. Merge: A Yin Yoga and Sound Healing Experience. Explore the dynamics between the practice of Yin Yoga and the therapeutic Sound Bath. With Will Lablanc and Lea Garnier. 536 State Route 214, Chich-

later if they’d like to go. We haven’t yet opened up ticket sales for the event, if you were wondering. Also searching for long-married couples, Catholic couples in this case, is the Archdiocese of New York. If you know any such couples in the Archdiocese married 65 years or more, you can contact Izabella Nagle at (646) 794-3190 or izabella.nagle@ archny.org. Their deadline is Jan. 20, 2017. Ongoing Open Call. Athens Laundry is seeking projects in art, writing and design for the arts and literary publication by Friends of D. R. Evarts Library in Athens. Print and Electronic editions • Visit athenslaundry.tumblr.com for more info • Email friends@drevartslibrary.org today . Washbourne House Shelter Seeks Volunteers! Info: volunteers@familyofwoodstockinc.org or 845-3317080x157. Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Stationary Clinic for Dogs. Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. $95 and up; includes spay/neuter, rabies vaccine, and cone collar. All surgeries performed by appointment only; Also, Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Mobile Clinic for Cats( call for location and dates). $70 per cat includes spay/ neuter, rabies vaccine, ear cleaning, nail trim. All surgeries performed by appointment only; & Low-cost vaccine & dental Clinics available. The Animal Rights Alliance (T.A.R.A.), 60 Enterprise Pl, Middletown. Info: 845-343- 1000, tara-spayneuter.org.

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5:30pm-7pm Restorative Yoga with Barbara Boris. Rejuvenating and supported postures that soothe the nervous system and alleviate tension. Lots of props and dim lights. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-6798700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $18.

of their lives. Photography environment is low, existing light, no flash allowed. At the Henry A. Wallace Visitor & Education Center. Please register. Contact Bill Urbin at 845-229-2006, bill_urbin@nps.gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum, 4097 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park.

6pm-7:30pm Hudson Highlands Nature Museum: St. Patrick’s Day. Legend says that, Ireland has no snakes because St. Patrick chased them into the sea and banished them from the island forever. Museum Educators will separate fact from fiction about this story and everything “snake.” Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with some favorite snake friends and make a fun craft to take home! For adults and families with children ages 5 and up. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum/ Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall. Info: 845-534-5506, ext.204, hhnm.org. $10, $8/child.

8:30am-9:30am Vinyasa Yoga with Laura Olson. A fast-paced vinyasa flow class that works up a nice sweat while keeping things light and fun. Great for kickstarting the weekend. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail. com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $18.

6pm Kabbalat Shabbat & Potluck. Spiritual Judaism in New Paltz: Kol Hai Jewish Renewal Shabbat Services. See website for details & location. New Paltz. kolhai.org. 6:45pm-8:30pm Children & Teen Ministries. Meets Fridays: 6:45-8:30pm. Class for adults also offered. Grace Bible Fellowship Church, Rt9 & Rt9G, Rhinebeck. Info: 845-876-6923, cdfcirone@aol.com. 7pm 1st Annual St.Patrick’s Day Party. Dinner & dancing. 17 Route 376, Hopewell Junction. millcreekcaterers.com. $25. 7pm-8pm Emmylou Harris Concert ﬁlm Lincoln Center Screening. This is a screening of a Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell concert which was performed at the Damrosch Park Bandshell (NYC). Free. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org. 7pm The Addams Family. Presented by the Marlboro High School Drama Club. book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. Marlboro High School, 50 Cross Rd, Marlboro. marlboroschools.schoolwires.com. $12, $9/student. 7pm Storytelling with Janet Carter. Story night is a popular series that happens the 3rd Friday night of each month. Host Janet Carter and a guest tell stories from literature, mythology and personal experience. Come and join her in exploring the magic of this oral tradition. Inquiring Minds Bookstore in Saugerties, 65 Partition Street, Saugerties. 7pm-8pm Jazz in The Snow Music Series. 23Arts Initiative presents: Les Belles Chansons Francaises, Camille Bertault & Dan Tepfer. Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street, Tannersville. mountaintoplibrary.org. 7pm Weekly Senior Citizen’s Bingo. Seniors 50 and older. Ongoing every Wednesday at 1:30pm & Friday at 7pm. 50/50 tickets available at 3 tickets/$2. Half-time complementary refreshments. Shawangunk Valley Senior Center, Southwyck Square, 70 Main St, Napanoch. Info: 845-647-3902. $1. 7:30pm-8:30pm Live Music & Noodles with JENNIFER HARPER. Anthemic, Lighter-waving Adult Oriented Folk-Rock, one set only, NO COVER. Info: 845-255-8811. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Shop, 232 Main St, New Paltz. GKnoodles.com. 8pm-10:30pm Richard’s Rhinecliff Acoustic Show. Featuring Paul Tryon and Max, The Leftovers, Derek Miller. Info: 845-876-2903. Morton Memorial Library & Community House, 82 Kelly St, Rhinecliff. 8pm Outside Mullingar. Presented by Performing Arts of Woodstock, by John Patrick Shanley, author of Doubt and Moonstruck. Ellen Honig directs four actors: John Adair, Joe Bongiorno, Adele Calcavecchio, and Maria Elena Maurin. A romantic comedy set in Ireland near the town of Mullingar,the play tells the story of two middle-aged neighbors living on adjoining farms who secretly pine for each other, but are held back by circumstance, acute shyness, and a startling secret. Shanley’s lively dialogue is a delight as the characters spar with each other and their parents. Tickets are $23, $20 for seniors and students. Reservations: 845- 679-7900 or performingartsofwoodstock.org. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 8pm-10:30pm Singer-Songwriter Showcase. Meets the Third Friday of each month, 8-10:30pm. Arts Society of Kingston, 97 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-338-0311. $6. 9pm St. Patricks’s Day with Bella’s Bartok + J.K. Vanderbilt. 18+. Tickets are on-sale now :: http://bit.ly/2jD7Nmv. Also available locally (cash only, no fees) at outdated: an antique café // Rocket Number Nine// Jack’s Rhythms // Darkside Records // Woodstock Music Shop (HV Mall too). BSP Lounge, 323 Wall Street, Kingston. bspkingston.com. $10.

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8:30am-1pm Free Community Photography Workshop. Closely Acquainted: Familiar Rooms, Keepsakes and Objects of Franklin. Photograph the interior of the homes of FDR’s “Springwood” and Eleanor’s “Val-Kill”. Experience the intrinsic nature of the rooms, keepsakes, and objects

9am-1pm American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider Certiﬁcation. This course is designed to provide a wide variety of healthcare professionals with the ability to recognize several life-threatening emergencies, provide CPR, use an automated external defibrillator and relieve choking in a safe, timely and effective manner. Course completion results in a certification card from the American Heart Association valid for two years. This course is designed for doctors, nurses, EMTs, physical therapists, dentists, lifeguards and other healthcare professionals. For ages 16 to adult. Text included. Preregistration and payment are required. Call 845-475-9742 to register. Putnam Hospital Center, Carmel. $65. 9am-9:50am Maintaining Wellness Tai Chi. With certified instructor Jing. 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month 9-9:50am (Introductory movements) & 10-10:50am (Different themes). For all levels. Minimum donation is $5. New Paltz Community Center, 3 Veterans Dr, New Paltz. elegantevidence.com.

sie Public Library District Used Book Store, 141 Boardman Rd, Poughkeepsie. Info: book_store@ poklib.org, facebook.com/PoughkeepsieLibraryBookstore/timeline. 10am-12pm Saturday Social Circle. This group is for mamas looking to meet other mamas, babies and toddlers for activities, socialization and friendship. Whether you are pregnant, have a new baby or older kids, you are welcome to join. New Baby New Paltz, 264 Main St, New Paltz. Info: 845-255-0624, newbabynewpaltz@yahoo. com, newbabynewpaltz.com. 10am-11:30am Iyengar Yoga Level I with Barbara Boris. For students new to Iyengar, the basis of the method is taught in standing poses. Taught by Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor Barbara Boris. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $18. 10am-12pm Knitting Group. Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main St, Stone Ridge. Info: 845 687-7023, stoneridgelibrary.org/. 10am-9pm Candlewax Recycling Drop-off. Candlewax in any condition to be recycled. Ongoing. Pachamama Store (near food court), Hudson Valley Mall, Kingston. 10:30am-11:30am The Milan Spring Lecture Series: Kick-Start your Garden. Learn tips on how to get started and get the most out of your garden this year. The lectures will include a question and answer period, is free, and coffee and bagels will be provided. For info: 845-758-0657. Rt. 199, Milan.

9am Saugerties’ Christian Meditation. Meets every Saturday, 9am. All welcome. No charge. Trinity Episcopal Church, Rt 9W, Saugerties. Info: 845 246-3285.

10:30am-12pm Esopus Dreams: How New York City Reshaped the Catskills. Join author Diane Galusha for an illustrated presentation of why and how New York City turned to the Catskills for water. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-7811, phoenicialibrary.org.

9am Pilates Equipment Group Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-6582239, ulsterpilates.com.

10:30am-1pm NEW Parent Child Academy at the Hudson Area Library. Join the Parent Child Academy to support your child’s literacy. Free. Hudson Area Library, 51 North 5th Street, Hudson. Info: 518-828-1792, brenda.shufelt@ hudsonarealibrary.org, hudsonarealibrary.org/.

9:30am-6pm 45th Annual Hudson Valley Philharmonic (HVP) String Competition. First Round. There is no admission charge and the competition is open to the public. Info: 845-4732072. Vassar College/Skinner Hall, Poughkeepsie. bardavon.org.

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

9:30am-11am Woodstock: Christian Centering Prayer and Meditation. On-going. Everyone welcome. St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church (the A-Frame), 2578 Rt 212, Woodstock. Info: 845 679-8800. 10am-4pm The Fresh Air Fund’s Sharpe Reservation Hosts 14th Annual Sugar Maple Celebration. Festivities include the “Sugar Shack” open all day with ongoing demonstrations, planetarium shows, a children’s nature and craft discovery center and much more. Admission is free. Local food and crafts from Hudson Valley vendors, and lunch, are available for purchase (all sales are cash only). Fishkill. freshair.org/sharpe. 10am-4pm New York State Maple Weekend at Frost Valley YMCA. Open house at the sugar house. Tours and education on the maple sugaring operation. Free samples will be available and syrup will be available to purchase at the sugarhouse by cash or check only. Part of New York State Maple Weekends. Info: 845-985-2291. Frost Valley YMCA, 2000 Frost Valley Rd, Claryville. frostvalley.org. 10am-12pm Ikebana Flower Arrangement Lesson with Suzumi Adams. $20 plus flowers for Tachibana members, reservation required by Friday 12 noon. Info: 845-255-8811. GomenKudasai Noodle Shop, 232 Main St, New Paltz. GKnoodles.com. $25 plus flowers. 10am-3pm Minnewaska Preserve/ Sam’s Point: Drop-In Sap Evaporation Demonstration. Stop by the picnic area near the Visitor Center to learn about the maple sugaring process and to see it in action! Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Pre-registration is not required. Cragsmoor. 10am-11am Minnewaska Preserve’s 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, to processing the sap until it becomes the tasty treat that we desire most. This program is recommended for families with children age six to twelve. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Again at 1:30-2:30pm. Pre-registration is required by calling Sam’s Point at 845-647-7989. Cragsmoor. 10am-12pm Walkway Over The Hudson - New Volunteer On- Site Tour. This on-site tour is the third training within our Ambassador Program. A seasoned volunteer Ambassador will provide the tour. All volunteers should meet at the East gates (Poughkeepsie entrance) by 10:00 am. The tour is roughly 1 1/2 hours. Please dress weather appropriately. East Gate: Poughkeepsie Entrance. Info: 845-454-9649, events@walkway.org. 10am-4pm Romance & Sports Book Sale. Romance, sports books on sale. Hard covers at 50 cents each, trade or oversized paperbacks at 25 cents, & standard paperbacks at 10 cents. Boardman Road Branch Library,– book store is at the back of the building. Friends of the Poughkeep-

11am-1pm Volunteer Information Sessions: Olana. The Olana Partnership is looking to fill a variety of positions with dedicated volunteers for the 2017 season. Come learn about becoming an Olana volunteer at one of three upcoming Volunteer Information Sessions at the Olana Visitor Center from 11:00am-1:00pm on Saturday, March 18th, Wednesday, April 26th, and Saturday, April 29th. Drop in at any time during the sessions to meet staff and current volunteers and explore how you can volunteer at Olana. Info: 518-828-1872x102 or dmayer@olana.org. Olana, 5720 St Rt 9G, Hudson. olana.org. 11am-3pm Mid Hudson Orchid Society (MHOS) Spring Show and Sale. Free Admission. Info: 845-343-2901; mhos.us.com. Union Presbyterian Church, 44 Balmville Rd, Newburgh. mhos. us.com. 11am-12pm Making Art with the iPad. Learn to use your iPad, iPhone or iPod as a creative tool. Artist Michelle Spark creates artwork on her iPad and will teach us how to use the free drawing app she uses (Brushes Redux). You can create collages, posters, cards, import pictures, use it for your background or wallpaper, the possibilities are limitless. No prior experience necessary. Please bring your own device. Pre-registration is required for this free program. Call the library or email programs@olivefreelibrary.org. Olive Free Library, 4033 Rte. 28A, West Shokan. Info: 845-657-2482, programs@olivefreelibrary.org, olivefreelibrary.org. 11am-5pm Minnewaska Preserve’s Drop-In Snowshoe Lessons at Sam’s Point Preserve. Every Saturday through March, weather permitting. It is designed for people who are beginners, interested in trying snowshoeing as a new winter activity. Each session will be run by a Sam’s Point employee who will provide instruction on how to properly wear and adjust the snowshoes, as well as work with you until you are ready to head out on your favorite trail with confidence. The lesson may last up to one hour. Snowshoes are available to rent for this program at a discounted rate of $5 per person at the Sam’s Point Visitor Center. Sam’s Point, Cragsmoor. Info: 845-255-0752. 11am-1pm Teen Gaming. 3 computers with League of Legends installed. Bring your own laptop. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org. 12pm-3pm A Sampling of Harney & Sons Tea. Harney & Sons is a local business that sources, blends and packages their product right here in the Hudson Valley. Be sure to check out their March Sales Event. Enjoy 40%-50% off select items in the Men’s Shop, Melina’s Boutique and Emerson Home & Garden. Shop their sidewalk clearance for 50-60% off select books, home décor and gifts. For more information, contact 845-688-2828 or emersonresort.com. Emerson Country Stores, 5340 Rt-28, Mount Tremper. emersonresort.com. 12pm-1pm Free Yoga Pizza Party. Join Women’s Power Space and My Place Pizza for a rejuve-

March 16, 2017 nating yoga class and pizza. Families, beginners, and children welcome (mats will be provided). Donations appreciated. Ongoing. My Place Pizza, 322 Main St, Poughkeepsie. sarah@womenspowerspace.org. 12:30pm-6:30pm Tarot Readings with Stephanie. Every Saturday at Mirabai. Walkins welcome! 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. $30/25 minutes. 12:45pm-1:30pm New Paltz Women in Black Vigil for Peace. Held in front of the Elting Library, corner of Main and North Front Streets. Vigil is in its 15th year of standing for peace and justice. New Paltz. 12:45pm-1:30pm New Paltz Women in Black Vigil for Peace. Held in front of the Elting Library, corner of Main and North Front Streets. Vigil is in its 15th year of standing for peace and justice. New Paltz. 1pm-3pm Opening Reception: Lois Dodd. A series of paintings by the American painter Lois Dodd. Exhibits through 5/7. The artist is best known for her contemplative depictions of landscapes and interiors found around her homes in New York, New Jersey, and Maine. At the Benenson Visitors Center. Artist talk with Lois Dodd and Faye Hirsch at 2pm. Info: 518-392-4747. 1405 County Route 22, Ghent. artomi.org. 1pm Sit and Knit. Bring a project or start a new one while sitting on the comfy couches in the Information Room window area. Meets every Saturday at 1 pm. All are welcome. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties. Info: 845-246-4317, saugertiespubliclibrary.org. 1:30pm-4:30pm Robot Club: Drag Racing. Working from a base robot, we will explore ways to build the fastest dragster. Ages 9-16. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-6887811, www.phoenicialibrary.org. 1:30pm-4:30pm Marwencol - Reel Talk Film Series. A documentary about the art of Mark Hogancamp. Followed by a short Q&A & a reception at WAA. 132 Tinker St,, Woodstock. Info: 845-876-4546, info@upstatefilms.org, woodstockart.org/march-18/. 1:30pm-5pm Reel Talk Film Series screening: Marwencol. A documentary about the fantasy world of artist Mark Hogancamp. Followed by a discussion with the artist and Janet Hicks. 132 Tinker St,, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2940, info@woodstockart.org, http://www.woodstockart.org/march-18/. $12 general public / $10 Seniors / $8 Upstate and WAAM members and students. 2pm-5pm Hudson CSA Fair. Learn about Community Supported Agriculture, meet local farmers, and sign up for your Seasonal Share. From fruits and vegetables to herbal wellness to meat and dairy, CSA shares offer community members access to the diversity of farm fresh products – and land based wisdom – that make Hudson Valley living plentiful and enjoyable. With activities for kids, a Winter Farm Stand, and rewards for same day sign ups. Bring your checkbook for CSA signups! The event is FREE and open to the public. Hosted by the Hudson Valley CSA Coalition, Hudson River Exchange & Glynwood. Hudson Area Library, 51 North 5th Street, Hudson. Info: 518-828-1792, brenda.shufelt@ hudsonarealibrary.org. 2pm-5pm Matinees at Shadowland in Ellenville. Classic Film Series at Ellenville’s Shadowland Stages. James Cagney, Basil Rathbone, Charlie Chaplin, John Wayne, Classic Shorts and Serial! Shadowland Stage, 157 Canal St, Ellenville. http://www.shadowlandstages.org/film-series. $10 adults / $7 kids. 2pm Knitting Club. Third Saturday of every month. This informal group welcomes all skill level knitters. For more information,contact Stephanie at stephcosta2@yahoo.com and reference “knitting” in the subject. Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St, Kingston. Info: 845-331-0507. 2pm Free Meditation Instruction. Held in the Amitabha Shrine Room. 60-minute class requires no previous meditation experience. On-going. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-5906, jan@kagyu.org. 3pm-6:30pm DanceFest. Experience a world of dance with works presented by nine of the Hudson Valley’s finest dance studios. DanceFest! is a collaborative project presented by The Vanaver Caravan to connect and expose our local community to myriad dance styles including world dance, ballet, modern, and more. Wonderful fun for the whole family. (Snow-date March 19.) Info: 845-246-9300 or vcoffice@vanavercaravan.org. 122 Kyserike Rd, Accord. vanavercaravan.org. $18, $12/senior/under 12. 3pm-6pm Opening Reception: Digitali. A national juried exhibition that explores the intersections of technology and contemporary art. Selected from over 900 entries, Digitalia showcases 57 digital artworks, including videos, interactive projections, sculpture, and 2-dimensional works. Exhibits through 4/15. Info: 845-471-2550. Barrett Art Center, 55 Noxon St, Poughkeepsie. barrettartcenter.org. 4pm-6pm Stories of High Falls. The High Falls Conservancy will host the second of its ”Stories of High Falls” gatherings for residents and friends, to listen and share stories and memories of days gone by in the hamlet of High Falls. The theme of this gathering will be “HIGH FALLS BREAD &

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ber fondly.” Special guests will be there to share stories of the halcyon days of great food spots in High Falls. Come and enjoy! The High Falls Conservancy will provide light refreshments. 10 Old Route 213, High Falls. thehighfallsconservancy.org. 4pm Annual Spaghetti Dinner. Benefit the Charles Haas Memorial Scholarship Fund. High Falls Fire Company, High Falls. 5pm Woodstock Library Forum: Lee Reich- My Weedless Garden. Info: 845-679-2213. Free. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. 5pm-7pm Opening Reception: Passe – Partout. Works by Alexandra Eastburn. Exhibits through 4/9. Info: 845-424-3960 or gallery@garrisonartcenter.org. Garrison Art Center, 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison. garrisonartcenter.org. 5pm-8pm Rhinebeck ArtWalk. Every third Saturday of each month, 5-8pm. Village of Rhinebeck, Rhinebeck. 6pm-8:59pm Regional 4-H Horse Quiz Bowl Contest. Extension Education Center, 479 Rt. 66, Hudson. Info: 518-828-3346, Columbiagreene@ cornell.edu, ccecolumbiagreene.org. 7pm-10pm “Rising Artists” Gallery Opening and Reception. The exhibition embodies the creative innovation of a new generation of artists and the marks they are making to define today’s art. Roost Studios Art Gallery (second floor), 69 Main St, New Paltz. Info: jasminmuseumarts@ gmail.com, http://www.roostcoop.org. 7pm-10pm Dance Party with Soul City. This 6 piece dance band will be performing Motown, R&B, Soul & Funk. Dinner reservations are recommended. Lydia’s Cafe, 7 Old US 209, Stone Ridge. Info: 845-687-3673, mark@lydiasdeli. com, www.lydiasdeli.com. No cover charge but tips are welcome. 7pm-10pm Opening Reception: “Twenty Rising Artists”. Featuring the art of emerging Hudson Valley artists in varied mediums. Live

music. Roost Studios and Art Gallery, 69 Main St, 2nd Fl, New Paltz. Info: 845-568-7540, Chirp@ roostcoop.org, roostcoop.org. 7pm-9pm Live Music & Noodles with KEYS TO THE MOON. A Jazz, Folk Jazz Quintet, CASEY RICHARDS - vocals, RUSSELL HARTMAN - tenor sax, JEREMIAH MAHONEY- guitar, JON FRANCKE - bass, JARED NELSON- drums, NO COVER. Info: 845-2558811. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Shop, 232 Main St, New Paltz. GKnoodles.com.

7pm-8:30pm Third Saturday Christian Open Mic (Coffee House). Come play or to listen. Doors open 6:30pm. Acoustic solo, duo, groups welcome, perform original Christian songs & hymns. Hosted by Patrick Dodge. Refreshments available. Free will offering for SmileTrain. Overlook United Methodist Church, 233 Tinker St, Woodstock. Info: patrickdodgemusic@yahool. com, smiletrain.org. 7:30pm-10:30pm Folk Guild to Feature

7:30pm-9:30pm Catskill Jazz Factory presents Les Belles Chansons Françaises. Experience the world premiere of French vocalist Camille

7pm Movies With Spirit: Dean Spanley. This month’s Movies With Spirit screening features Peter O’Toole in a whimsical, mystical British comedy drama exploring the relationships between father and son and master and dog. Rated PG.Followed by a facilitated discussion. Refreshments will be served. Info: 845-3899201 or gerryharrington@mindspring.com. The Church of the Messiah, 6436 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck. $5, free/10 & under. 7pm-8:30pm Shine Your Inner Diamond: A Crystal Healing Sound Bath with Lea Garnier. Come bathe yourself in the cleansing and healing frequencies of the Crystal Kingdom, and leave feeling clearer, rested, and balanced. Sage Academy of Sound Energy, 6 Deming Street, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-5650, sagehealingcenter@gmail.com, sageacademyofsoundenergy. com. $20 exchange. 7pm Live @ The Falcon Underground: Middle Blue. Jazz Funk. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. Info: 845-236-7970, liveatthefalcon. com. 7pm The Addams Family. Presented by the Marlboro High School Drama Club. book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. Marlboro High School, 50 Cross Rd, Marlboro. marlboroschools.schoolwires.com. $12, $9/student. 7pm Live @ The Falcon: Bernard “Pretty” Purdie & Friends. Funk Rock. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. Info: 845-236-7970, liveatthefalcon.com.

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Linda Breithaupt. Open mic with featured performer Linda Breithaupt. Hudson Valley Folk Guild Poughkeepsie Chapter, 67 South Randolph Avenue, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-5924216, HVFGPoughkeepsie@gmail.com, http:// www.hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/chapterpage. php?chapparm=H_POK.

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Experience the thought provoking story of a girl whose journey to find enlightenment leads her through a forest of doubt fraught with emotional and ethical conflicts. Join us as Vibe Dance Studio presents, Lotus. A unique adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s transcendent work, The Three Questions. Shrouded in mysticism and philosophy, this production embodies the majestic spirit of the Asian wilderness through dance and a little puppetry. APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AUDIENCES.

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March 24 & 25 8pm Fri & Sat • Tickets: $25

COMEDY OF ERRORS By William Shakespeare April 20-30

ART HISTORY SYMPOSIUM www.newpaltz.edu/arthistory (845) 257-3875

CELEBRATING DR. HUGO MUNSTERBERG AFRICAN ART AND ARCHITECTURE Dr. Christine Mullen Kreamer (’75), National Museum of African Art Professor Ikem Okoye, University of Delaware April 6 at 7 p.m. Coykendall Science Auditorium Free admission

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

CONCERT CHOIR and CHAMBER SINGERS March 28 at 8 p.m. JAZZ ENSEMBLES I, II, III April 3 at 8 p.m. April 4 at 8 p.m. April 5 at 8 p.m.

VISITING ARTIST PRESENTATION Free admission

JEFF DELL, printmaker March 29 at 11 a.m. Lecture Center 102

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5 off if you purchase tickets at the door dressed in Bowie costume or make-up The Castaway Players Theatre Company (Rock of Ages, Tommy, Heathers) debuts its 2017 Concert Series with David Bowie’s classic album, The Rise & Fall of Ziggy Stardust & The Spiders From Mars performed in its entirety along with other Bowie classics. A truly unique, immersive theatrical experience directed by Sean Matthew Whiteford. APPROPRIATE FOR ALL AUDIENCES. $

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Berger’s & Frank’s Magic Show March 18 at 11 am

Come see two of your favorite local magicians doing what they do best: being ridiculous and being amazing. Magic, comedy, and audience participation all rolled into one. Be prepared to laugh in amazement as the magic happens live, right before your eyes.

Barefoot Dance Company

March 25 at 11 am

This unique company of young dancers will perform several innovative modern dance pieces in a delightful concert. Bring your kids as the event is family friendly. Audience members of all ages will find the variety of work exciting and inspiring.

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Bertault and Franco-American virtuoso pianist Dan Tepfer perform the enchanting music of the French Songbook, from Edith Piaf to Jacques Brel to Serge Gainsbourg.Limited Availability. Info: 845-758-7900. Bard College/ Luma Theatre, Annandale-on-Hudson. fishercenter.bard.edu/. $25. 8pm Outside Mullingar. Presented by Performing Arts of Woodstock, by John Patrick Shanley, author of Doubt and Moonstruck. Ellen Honig directs four actors: John Adair, Joe Bongiorno, Adele Calcavecchio, and Maria Elena Maurin. A romantic comedy set in Ireland near the town of Mullingar,the play tells the story of two middle-aged neighbors living on adjoining farms who secretly pine for each other, but are held back by circumstance, acute shyness, and a startling secret. Shanley’s lively dialogue is a delight as the characters spar with each other and their parents. Tickets are $23, $20 for seniors and students. Reservations: 845- 679-7900 or performingartsofwoodstock.org. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

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7am-12pm All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast. $50 from the Breakfast is Donated to the Claryville Reformed Church Food Pantry. 1500 Denning Road, clarvyille. Info: 845-985-2943, bungst01@gmail.com. $9/adults, $5/5-11 yr olds. 8am JBNHS Signs of Spring Nature Walk. The Esopus Creek Conservancy and John Burroughs Natural History Society are co-sponsoring a guided nature walk to observe early signs of spring in a variety of ecologically rich habitats in the Town of Saugerties. Meet at the Saugerties Village Beach parking lot.Bring binoculars, field guides, and spotting scopes, and be prepared for wet, muddy trails, and early spring weather conditions. Contact the field trip leader, Steve Chorvas (schorvas@gmail.com) for additional information or directions. This joint ECC/JBNHS Environmental Education walk is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is not required, but recommended in the event of unforeseen changes or cancellation. Info: esopuscreekconservancy. org. 82 First Avenue, Kingston. jbnhs.org. 8:30am-9:30am Yoga Workout with Terry Fister. For those who want to get up and go on a Sunday morning. Combines traditional asanas with modern core exercises. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-6798700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. 8:30am-9:30am Free Daily Silent Sitting Meditation. On-going every Morning, seven days a week, 8:30-9:30am in the Amitabha Shrine Room. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-6795906, jan@kagyu.org. 9am-12:30pm Zen Meditation, Dharma Talk & Community Lunch. Each Sunday, Zen Mountain Monastery opens its doors to friends and newcomers. Beginning instruction in Zen meditation is offered for those visiting for the first time. A Buddhist liturgy service is followed group meditation and a talk given by the abbot or another of the Monastery’s teachers. The program concludes with a lunch at noon. Info: 845-688-2228. Zen Mountain Monastery, 871 Plank Rd, Mount Tremper. zmm.mro.org. $5/suggested donation. 10am-4pm Kingston Model Train & Railroad Hobby Show. Andy Murphy Midtown Center, 467 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-616-0931, kingstonmts@aol.com, kingstontrainshow.com/. $6/adults,$1/12 & under. 10am-4pm New York State Maple Weekend at Frost Valley YMCA. Open house at the sugar house. Tours and education on the maple sugaring operation. Free samples will be available and syrup will be available to purchase at the sugarhouse by cash or check only. Part of New York State Maple Weekends. Info: 845-985-2291. Frost Valley YMCA, 2000 Frost Valley Rd, Claryville. frostvalley.org.

10am-3pm Minnewaska Preserve/ Sam’s Point: Drop-In Sap Evaporation Demonstration. New York is one of the top states in maple syrup production. Did you ever wonder how this delicious treat is made? Stop by the picnic area near the Visitor Center to learn about the maple sugaring process and to see it in action! Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Pre-registration is not required. Cragsmoor. 10am-2pm Warwick Indoor Winter Farmers Market. Meats, maple syrup, vegetables, prepared foods, baked goods, gluten free products, jams, jelly, dried spices, beef jerky, & spirits. Warwick Indoor Winter Farmers Market, 115 Liberty Corners Rd, Pine Island. Info: 845-258-4998. 10am-2pm Museum Village Indoor Winter Farmers Market. Shop for seasonal produce, baked goods, eggs, meat, cheese, wine and more. Every third Sunday through March. Museum Village, Monroe. Info: 845-372-6550, farmmarkettemplate.com.

liance to a new level. Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, 14 Castle Street, Great Barrington. Info: 413-528-0100, info@mahaiwe.org, mahaiwe.org/ BolshoiContemporaryEvening. $17. 1pm-2pm Silent Peace Vigil by Woodstock Women in Black. Village Green, Tinker St, Woodstock. Info: 845 679-7148, rizka@hvc. rr.com. 1pm-3pm Calling All Knitters. Do you enjoy knitting? Knitters of all levels are invited to meet on the first and third Sundays of every month, 1-3pm. Come to share patterns and skills and to enjoy the company of others who share your interest. Elting Memorial Library, 93 Main Street, New Paltz. Info: 845 255-1489, eltinglibrary.org. 1pm-3pm Pallet Puppet Theatre offers Spanish Puppet Lesson. Ongoing on Sundays, 1-3pm. Materials for kids provided. The Green Palette,Medusa Antique Center Building, 215 Main St, New Paltz.

10:30am-12:30pm Meditation Practice at Sky Lake Shambhala Retreat Center. Sitting and walking meditation with short teaching and discussion from Pema Chodron books or video. Free and open to the public. Ongoing. Sky Lake Meditation Center, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. Info: 845-658-8556, skylake.shambhala.org.

1:30pm Outside Mullingar. Presented by Performing Arts of Woodstock, by John Patrick Shanley, author of Doubt and Moonstruck. Ellen Honig directs four actors: John Adair, Joe Bongiorno, Adele Calcavecchio, and Maria Elena Maurin. A romantic comedy set in Ireland near the town of Mullingar,the play tells the story of two middle-aged neighbors living on adjoining farms who secretly pine for each other, but are held back by circumstance, acute shyness, and a startling secret. Shanley’s lively dialogue is a delight as the characters spar with each other and their parents. Tickets are $23, $20 for seniors and students. Reservations: 845- 679-7900 or performingartsofwoodstock.org. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

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

1:30pm-3:30pm Elting Library Scrabble Club. Ages 18 & up please. All levels of play welcome. Scrabbles sets provided. Meets in the Study Room. Elting Memorial Library, 93 Main Street, New Paltz. Info: 845-255-5030 ext. 2, eltinglibrary.org.

12pm-3pm A Sampling of Harney & Sons Tea. Harney & Sons is a local business that sources, blends and packages their product right here in the Hudson Valley. Be sure to check out their March Sales Event. Enjoy 40%-50% off select items in the Men’s Shop, Melina’s Boutique and Emerson Home & Garden. Shop their sidewalk clearance for 50-60% off select books, home décor and gifts. For more information, contact 845-688-2828 or emersonresort.com. Emerson Country Stores, 5340 Rt-28, Mount Tremper. emersonresort.com.

2pm-4pm Leap into Morphic Awakening with Morphic Awakening founder and Yuen Method Master Sirriya Din. Prepare for fun and miracles as you zap your way to limitless possibilities for our body, mind and spirit and free yourself from suffering, debilitation and limitation with this cutting edge quantum consciousness technique that resets your receiver of your infinite potential Self. Info: 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. $25.

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

12pm-3pm Family of Woodstock’s 6th Annual Chocolate Lovers’ Social. Diamond Mills, 25 S Partition St, Saugerties. Info: 845-331-7080 ext 155, nmartin@fowinc.org. 12pm-4pm Drawing and Painting Workshops for Teens/Pre-teens. Free drawing and painting workshops for ages 10-19, all materials are supplied. Instructor: Robert Lahm. Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second Street, Athens. Info: 518-945-2136, info@athensculturalcenter.org, www.athensculturalcenter.org. 12:30pm-6pm Voyager Tarot Readings with Sarvananda. Walk-ins welcome! Info: 845-6792100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. $30/half hour. 1pm-2pm Journey Into Menopause. Journey into Menopause: How to stay cool, calm, and vibrant, naturally. Kristin Misik will give you the tools to make a graceful transition into menopause. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. Info: 845-255-1255, nlane@rcls.org, facebook.com/events/1014963068636362/. 1pm-2pm Earn That Vote - Author Reading. “Earn That Vote: Practical Help From The Gut To Win An Election” -a terrific reference book for aspiring politicians and incumbents. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. Info: 845-255-1255, nlane@rcls.org, htfacebook.com/ events/1199803820136088/. 1pm-4pm Bolshoi Ballet in HD: A Contemporary Evening. An outstanding synthesis of bringing Van Manen’s formal beauty, León & Lightfoot’s intensity, & Ratmansky’s witty bril-

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2pm-4pm What We Wore. Featuring twelve writers reading short, original pieces on the theme. Following the show, writers and guests will mingle and chat during a reception hosted by the college. Seating is limited. SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge. bit.ly/2jdnd3u. 2pm-3:30pm Wildﬁre Breathwork: A Gathering for Women with Pepper Monroe. Breathwork is an incredible way to open up your creative channels and come into a new understanding of how powerful your presence is. Sage Academy of Sound Energy, 6 Deming Street, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-5650, sagehealingcenter@gmail.com, sageacademyofsoundenergy.com. $20 exchange. 2:30pm-3:30pm Nora Gibson Contemporary Ballet at Kaatsbaan: UpStream Residency Series/ Workshop/Showcase. Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, 120 Broadway, Tivoli. Info: 845-757-5106, pgrkaats@bestweb. net, Kaatsbaan.org. All seats $10. 3pm-5pm A Celebration Tribute for Pauline Oliveros. City of Kingston’s Arts Commission will host a commemoration of the life and work of Pauline Oliveros at City Hall’s Council Chambers followed by a reception from 5 to 6 pm hosted by the Kingston Midtown Arts District (MAD). This intimate afternoon of performances, presentations and Deep Listening will include many of Oliveros’ friends, students and collaborators as well as representatives from the City of Kingston and Ulster County. The celebration and tribute is free and open to the public. Seating is offered on a first come, first served basis. Kingston City Hall, 420 Broadway, Kingston. oliverostribute. eventbrite.com. 3pm 45th Annual Hudson Valley Philharmonic (HVP) String Competition. Finals: Three finalists play concertos. There is no admission charge and the competition is open to the public. Info: 845-473-2072. Vassar College/Skinner Hall, Poughkeepsie. bardavon.org.

March 16, 2017 Circle. Sponsored by Birds of a Feather and Timekeeper Drums. Broadcast on Woodstock 104 at 8pm. All drummers, dancers are welcome. Meets every Sunday, 4-6pm. Admission is free, donations appreciated. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 4:30pm-7pm Sarah Underhill & Ian Worpole. Some More St.Pats. Some of the best of Irish songs and tunes. Rosendale Cafe, 434 Main St, Rosendale. rosendalecafe.com. 5pm Protecting Civil Rights and Civil Liberties: Skills for Action and Change. The New York State Civil Liberties Union (the statewide organization of the ACLU) will be holding an informational meeting. Disussion of local and state advocacy efforts on (among others) the topics of: • Ensuring quality public defense. • Protecting reproductive freedom. • Fighting hate, discrimination and harmful government action. • Protecting New Yorkers, including immigrants, Muslims, LGBTQ people, minorities and students in public schools. Elting Memorial Library, 93 Main Street, New Paltz. eltinglibrary.org. 5pm-6:30pm Restorative Yoga with Kate Hagerman. A gentle, supportive practice designed to bring stillness to the body and mind. A perfect way to wrap up the weekend. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail. com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $18. 6pm Hudson Valley Humanists Monthly Meeting. Rachel Gans will lead a panel of several local social justice groups. Panel members will describe the mission and activities of their groups, to be followed by questions from the audience. Hudson Valley Humanists will be collecting toiletries and other necessities for Family of New Paltz. Snacks, coffee and tea. For more information, email auer1@att.net. New Paltz Community Center, 3 Veterans Dr, New Paltz. 6:30pm Anne Frank: Contemporary Perspectives in The Arts & Humanities. A panel discussion featuring excepts from Yours, Anne at the FDR Library and a discussion among an esteemed panel. Free admission. 4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park. Info: 845-235-9885, info@halfmoontheatre.org, fdrlibrary.org/. Free, must pre-register. 7pm Live @ The Falcon Underground: Tony Furtado. Banjo Virtuoso. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. liveatthefalcon.com. 7pm The Addams Family. Presented by the Marlboro High School Drama Club. book by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice. Music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa. Marlboro High School, 50 Cross Rd, Marlboro. marlboroschools.schoolwires.com. $12, $9/student. 7pm Live @ The Falcon: Dave Liebman’s Expansions Honors COLTRANE. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. Info: 845-236-7970, liveatthefalcon.com.

Monday

3/20

7am-7:30am Free Shuttle for Low Cost Spay/ Neuter Services. T.A.R.A.’s FREE “Spay Shuttle” will now be in Poughkeepsie (7am) and Fishkill (7:30am) on Mondays! Appointment required! Multiple locations. Info: 845-343-1000, info@ tara-spayneuter.org, tara-spayneuter.org/shuttle. htm. Shuttle is free, price of surgery ranges base on weight. 8:30am-9:30am Free Daily Silent Sitting Meditation. On-going every Morning, seven days a week, 8:30-9:30am in the Amitabha Shrine Room. For info contact Jan Tarlin, 845-6795906. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. 9am-9:50am Senior Fit Dance for Seniors with Adah Frank. Dance and movement for strength and flexibility. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Bring a mat. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation. 9:30am Settled and Serving in Place (Kingston Chapter). A social self-help group for seniors who want to remain in their homes and community. Olympic Diner, Washington Ave, Kingston. Info: 845-399-2805, ssipkingston.org.

3pm-4:30pm Saugerties Pro Musica: Ani Kalayjian and Friends. With violinist, Siwoo Kimm and pianist, David Fung. Saugerties United Methodist Church, 67 Washington Ave, Saugerties. Info: 845-679-5733, hopefarm@ hopefarm.com, saugertiespromusica.org. Adults $12, Seniors $10 Students FREE.

10am-3:30pm AARP Tax Preparation. Free tax services to low & moderate income taxpayers. Appt. required . Call 845-255-0791 between 10am and 3:30 Mon – Thurs and 10am & 1pm Fri. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. Info: 845-255-1255, nlane@rcls.org, facebook.com/events/222590634814171/.

3pm Saugerties Area Council of Churches: Lenten Services. Offerings from the Service will go to Vacation Bible School. A Coffee Hour will follow. Info: 845-532-5687. Trinity Episcopal Church, Rt 9W, Saugerties.

10am-12pm Senior Drama with Edith LeFever. Comets of Woodstock focuses on improvisation, acting exercises, monologues & scenes. Interested seniors are welcome to sit in. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation.

3pm-5pm Ulster Chamber Music Series presents Tesla Quartet. Church of the Holy Cross, 30 Pine Grove Ave., Kingston. Info: 845 - 340 - 9434, info@ulsterchambermusicseries.org, ulsterchambermusicseries.org. $25, $20. 3pm Woodstock Ultimate Disc. Ongoing games -Sundays at 3pm. A free, casual, co-ed pickup game. Athletic Fields, 98 Comeau Dr, Woodstock. WoodstockUltimate.org. 4pm-6pm Woodstock Community Drum

12:15pm Rhinebeck Rotary Club Meeting. Beekman Arms, 6387 Mill St, Rhinebeck. Info: 914 244-0333. 12:30pm-6pm Crystal Readings and Chakra Clearing Sessions with medicine woman Mary Vukovic. Every Monday at Mirabai. Walk-ins welcome! In-depth Astrology Readings and

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March 16, 2017 Crystal Healing sessions also available by appointment. 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. $30/25 minutes.

Center, 521 Main St. (rt. 299), New Paltz. Info: 845-255-8212, contact@thelivingseed.com, www. thelivingseed.com.

Annex. Education Annex of Wellness Embodied, 126 Main St, New Paltz. wellnessembodiedcenter. com.

1pm-2pm Needlework Group. Knitters, crocheters, rug hookers & stitchers of all types and beginners welcome. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org.

7:30am-8:30am Free Weekly Community Meditation. All are welcome for silent sitting and walking meditation. For optional beginner instruction, please arrive at 7:20. Drop-in attendance welcome. Cushions, back-jacks, and chairs available. Donations welcome. Education Annex of Wellness Embodied, 126 Main St, New Paltz. wellnessembodiedcenter.com/communitymeditation.

4pm-7pm Community Holistic Healthcare Day. Free healthcare, first-come first-served, offered by a variety of practitioners including medical doctors, acupuncturists, massage therapists, psychologists and a wide variety of energy healers. Sponsored by the Rondout Valley Holistic Health Community.Meets on 3rd Tuesdays of each month. Marbletown Community Center, 3564 Main St, Stone Ridge. Info: info@rvhhc. org, rvhhc.org.

2pm-4pm Senior Painting. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation. 3pm-7pm International Day of Happiness, Newburgh style. The United Nations created International Day of Happiness in 2012 to promote, celebrate and preserve happiness - a universal human right and goal! The first ever International Day of Happiness, Newburgh style! This happy event is free, open to the public and great for all ages! Enjoy food, music, joke-telling, karaoke, Zumba, yoga, hoola hoops, a drum circle, a photo booth. Info: safe-harbors.org. Lobby at the Ritz Theater, Newburgh. .safe-harbors.org. 3pm-5pm Math Help. Get those pencils sharpened! Phyllis Rosato is here to answer all of your math questions, from kindergarten to calculus. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-7811, phoenicialibrary.org. 3:30pm-4:30pm Amateur Guitar Jam. Join this casual gathering of acoustic musicians. Bring your own guitar. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org. 4pm-5:30pm GIRLS INC at Family of New Paltz. Girls ages 13-15 learn how to make Zines. Free. Family of New Paltz, 51 N Chestnut St, New Paltz. Info: 845-255-7957, girlsinc.org. 4pm-5pm Muay Thai for Kids. For ages 5 to 13. Children learn the basics of the art of the eight limbs with our knowledgeable instructors. Build confidence and personal strength. Free ongoing class. Stockade, 302 Wall St, Kingston. stockademuaythai.com. 4:15pm-5:30pm Healthy Back Class w/ Anne Olin. Build strength and increase flexibility and range of motion with attention to your special needs. Class is on-going and meets on Mondays, 4:15-5:30pm. 28 West Gym, Maverick Rd & Rt 28, Glenford. $12/class. 6pm-8pm JBNHS Vernal Equinox Woodcock Walk. Celebrate the Vernal Equinox with one of the year’s great events. Join Christine Guarino (chrissy.guarino@gmail.com ) for an evening stroll in the Shawangunk Grasslands to hear and possibly see male woodcocks perform their courting flights. We should hear early amphibians and maybe an owl or two also. Meet at the refuge entrance on Hoagerburg Road (Ulster Cty. Rt. 18), field party will make the short walk to the east (and the main refuge parking lot). Info: info@ jbnhs.org, jbnhs.org. 6pm-7pm Meditation/Satsang. Each week will begin with 15 min of silent meditation and end with chanting. The rest is up to the leader. Check Facebook for more info. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. Free, by donation. 6:15pm-7:15pm Monday Night Tai Chi & Chi Gung with Michael. Class meets on Mondays, 6:15-7:15pm. Michael has over 30 yrs experience. Build a total integrated mind/body fitness while cultivating life’s abundant healing energy(Chi). Cost $25 a month! Or $10 per class. More information at whitecranehall.com 845-663-1555. 77 Cornell St #116, Kingston. 6:30pm-8:30pm Model Mondays; Life Drawing at Roost Studios & Art Gallery. Every Monday! Bring your own supplies. We provide the model, a facilitator. Music and great lighting in a beautiful space! Free donations welcome. Roost Studios and Art Gallery, 69 Main St, 2nd Fl, New Paltz. Info: 845-568-7540, Chirp@roostcoop.org, roostcoop.org. 7pm New Paltz Garden Club. Third Monday of each month March through Dec. Open to the Public. Deyo Hall, 6 Broadhead Ave, New Paltz. Info: 845-255-8856, NewPaltzGardenClub.org. 7pm Live @ The Falcon: Corey Dandridge’s World of Gospel Residency. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. Info: 845-236-7970, liveatthefalcon.com.

Tuesday

3/21

7:30am-9am Hatha I/II with Carisa Borrello. Early morning Yoga, a great class to transition from beginners to intermediate Yoga. Explore the finer points of postures and breathing exercises. The Living Seed Yoga & Holistic Health

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8am-5pm How to Handle Stress. Part of the Complimentary Half-Hour to Health series led by Dr. David Lester. Lester Chiropractic, 3 Paradies Ln, New Paltz. Info: 845-255-3300, Lester. chiropractic@gmail.com. 9am-10am Senior Dance with Inyo Charbonneau. The emphasis is on fun while benefiting from strengthening and aerobic exercise and celebrating life. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation. 9:30am Serving and Staying in Place - SSIP/ New Paltz. Regular Tuesday social breakfast meeting for seniors who want to remain in their own home and community. Plaza Diner, New Paltz Plaza, New Paltz. Info: 845 255-0609. 9:30am The Saugerties Seniors Meeting. Settled and Serving in Place (SSIP)is a social selfhelp group for seniors who want to remain in their homes and community. Village Diner, Main St, Saugerties. Info: 845 255-0609. 9:30am Gyrotonic Tower Class. Using natural body spinal movements to decompress and strengthen the spine. It emphasizes full mobility of the joints and lengthening of the fascia and skeletal system. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com. 10am-12:30pm Diabetes Self-Management Program. For six consecutive Tuesdays, through 4/11, in the hospital’s cafeteria conference room. The program is for individuals diagnosed with diabetes and their caregivers who are interested in learning more about brainstorming, problemsolving and action planning specific to diabetes. Seats are limited. For information, call 845-4548500 ext. 72112. Northern Dutchess Hospital, Rhinebeck. healthquest.org/events. 10am-2pm Senior Friendship Center Country & Western Day. All eight Dutchess County Senior Friendship Centers. Reservations required at 845-486-2555. dcrcoc.org. 10am-4pm Romance & Sports Book Sale. Romance, sports books on sale. Hard covers at 50 cents each, trade or oversized paperbacks at 25 cents, & standard paperbacks at 10 cents. Boardman Road Branch Library,– book store is at the back of the building. Friends of the Poughkeepsie Public Library District Used Book Store, 141 Boardman Rd, Poughkeepsie. Info: book_store@ poklib.org, facebook.com/PoughkeepsieLibraryBookstore/timeline. 10am The Country Scrappers & Stampers Meeting. Come for the whole day or drop by for an hour or two. New members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Ongoing. Walker Valley Schoolhouse, 1 Marl Rd, Walker Valley. Info: 845 744-3055. 10:30am-11:30am Together Tuesdays. Janice leads this story, craft, and play hour for kids birth through preschool. Come join the friendly gang of local parents. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-7811, phoenicialibrary. org. 10:30am Pilates Equipment Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com. 1pm-2pm Esopus Artist Group. Join this ongoing session of art making. Bring your own supplies. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org. 3pm-6pm Weekly Community Acupuncture with Kristin Misik. For details and to schedule appointments: wellnessembodiedcenter. com/accupuncture.html. Held in the Education

hip workshop with jory serota learn how to mobilize and strengthen the hip joint using yoga postures. this saturday, march 18 1:30 to 3:30 pm, $40 kirtan w/ ned & lynn saturday, mar 18 5:00 to 6:30 pm by donation spring equinox gong meditation mon, mar 20 6-9 pm by donation

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4pm-5pm Youth Hang-Time. Ages 9-13 Event includes crafts, outdoor games, book discussions, movies, wii and informal hangouts. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail. com, esopuslibrary.org. 6pm-8pm Catskill Park History and Facts with the Catskill Center’s Executive Director. Learn about the history of the Catskill Park, hiking trails and the current politics of the Park through presentation and audience participation. There will also be an opportunity to learn about the work that the Catskill Center is doing to preserve and steward the Catskill Park. Light appetizers and refreshments will be served. The event is free, but donations are appreciated to help support continued programming and activities at the Catskill Center. Information: 845-586-2611. Catskill Center, 43355 New York 28, Arkville. CatskillCenter.org/events. $15. 6pm-7pm Vinyasa Community Class with Selena Reynolds. An informative community class open to all levels. Reduced-price. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail. com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $8. 6pm-7pm Weekly Sitting Meditation w/ Walking Meditation. Instruction available. On-going Tues, 6-7pm. Free & open to the public. Sky Lake Meditation Center, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. Info: 845-658-8556, skylake.shambhala.org. 7pm-9pm Unatomized-Cinema. Meets every Tuesday, 7-9 pm. For more information and to show your film, contact 229greenkill@greenkill. org or 347-689-2323. Free. 229 Greenkill Ave, Kingston. greenkill.org. 7pm-8:30pm All About Trees. Certified arborist Angelo Schembari will give a slide lecture on identification and caring for trees. Bring your questions. 86 Broadway, Tivoli. TivoliGreen.org. 7pm CCE of Ulster County 4-H Program Announces Tractor Safety Certification Course for Teens. The course meets March 21 and 23 and April 4, 6, and 11 at 7pm. Registration deadline 3/10. The National Safe Tractor and Machinery Operation Program enables young workers (ages 14-19) to obtain a US Department of Labor Certificate of Training which is required to operate farm tractors and equipment. The course is open to anyone 13 years of age and older, however, only those 14 and older will be able to drive and become certified. Stone Ridge Firehouse, 525 Cottekill Rd, Stone Ridge. Info: 845-340-3990 ext. 340, mdh268@cornell.edu, reg.cce.cornell.edu/2017TractorSafety_251. $50. 7pm-10pm Woodnote’s Open Mic Nite. Hosted by Ben Rounds. No cover. The Emerson Resort and Spa, 5340 Route 28, Mt. Tremper. Info: 845-688-2828, emersonresort.com. 7pm-9pm Open Mic. On-going. Free admission. Inquiring Minds Bookstore in Saugerties, 65 Partition Street, Saugerties. Info: 845-6795906, jan@kagyu.org.

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7pm-8:30pm Weekly Opportunity Workshop. Learn how to help the environment, raise funds for non-profit organizations, and save money over time! Ongoing. Free to attend. Novella’s, 2 Terwilliger Ln (across from Super 8), New Paltz. 7:30pm Chamber Concert. SUNY Ulster music ensembles present chamber works for wind and strings. SUNY Ulster/Quimby Theater, Stone Ridge.

Wednesday

3/22

8am-5pm Community Orchestra: Rehearsing at Dutchess Community College. Wednesday evenings, looking for French horn, clarinet, cello and string players in preparation for May concert. For more information call Dottie at 845-876-2765, contact Dr. Christopher Brellochs at 845-431-8625, or email Christopher.brelloc@ sunydutchess.edu. SUNY Dutchess, 53 Pendell Rd, Poughkeepsie. sunydutchess.edu. 9am-10am Senior Kripalu Yoga with Susan Blacker. A gentle yoga class with each student encouraged to move and stretch at his or her own pace. Includes warmups, poses for strength and balance and breath work for relaxation. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation. 9:30am-11am Vinyasa Yoga with Dr. Tammi Price. Experience a flow between postures connecting breath with each movement. The Living Seed Yoga & Holistic Health Center, 521 Main St. (rt. 299), New Paltz. Info: 845-255-8212, contact@thelivingseed.com, thelivingseed.com. $15. 9:30am-10:30am ACTing Up! Free weekly program for 2-4-year-olds and their adults Weekly sessions running through. Creative time of songs, stories, games and crafts all facilitated by Jessica Coons. Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second Street, Athens. athensculturalcenter.org. 10am Rhinebeck Garden Club. Presenter: Suzanne Kelly will talk about “Exploring the Trees Found at the Rhinebeck Cemetery”. Refreshments served. Prospective new members welcome. Contact Steven Mann, 845-876-6892. Rhinebeck Town Hall, 80 East Market St, Rhinebeck. 10am-12pm Comforter Fiber Connection – Knit & Crochet Weekly Group. On-going every Wednesday, 10am-12pm. Reformed Church of the Comforter, 26 Wynkoop Pl, Kingston. Info: 845-901-5330, dee@youandmeknit.com. 10:30am-11:30am Senior Strengthening with Linda Sirkin. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation.

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24 10:30am-12:30pm Senior Writing Workshop Welcomes New Members. Writers of all levels of experience, beginner to expert, whether interested in non-fiction, short stories, plays, memoir, or poetry, writers age 55 are invited to join the group. Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. The workshop stresses trying out new forms and content in a supportive atmosphere. No fee is required. The workshop is led by experienced writer, editor, and instructor Lew Gardner. For further information about the Senior Writing Workshop, phone 845-679-2880. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. 12pm Rotary Club of Kingston Meeting. Fellowship, lunch, and an informative and interesting presentation from a guest speaker. Meets every Wed at 12 noon. Christina’s Restaurant, 812 Ulster Ave, Kingston. kingstonnyrotary.org. 12:30pm-2pm Esopus Stitchers. Cross-stitch, needlepoint, crewel and more- bring your current project or learn a new craft. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org. 1:30pm-3:30pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County Woods Forum. It can be helpful for landowners to learn about their options in advance, meet local professionals in person, and hear about other landowners’ experiences. The Woods Forum will discuss the decisions surrounding woodland ownership and the importance of these woodlands to families and communities through. This event is free and registration is required. Seating is limited - please register online by March 15. 845-340-3990 ext. 335 or email dm282@cornell.edu. CCEUC Education Center, 232 Plaza Rd, Kingston. ulsterwoodsforumtickets.eventbrite.com. 1:30pm Weekly Senior Citizen’s Bingo. Seniors 50 and older. Ongoing every Wednesday at 1:30pm & Friday at 7pm. 50/50 tickets available at 3 tickets/$2. Half-time complementary refreshments. Shawangunk Valley Senior Center, Southwyck Square, 70 Main St, Napanoch. Info: 845-647-3902. $1. 2pm-3:30pm Mah Jongg. Learn to play this ancient Asian game. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org. 3pm-4:30pm Advanced Chess Club. For experienced adult players. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. Info: 845-255-1255, librarian@gardinerlibrary.org. 4pm-5pm Anger Management for Teens. A safe and confidential space for teens to talk about, identify, express and learn to manage their anger led by trained facilitator Jonas Bers. The Anger Management Program is a FREE five week, coed group for teens 13-18 who are having problems at home or school because of anger issues. If the

legal notices LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Ulster County hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for: Alterations for SUNY Ulster Hardenbergh Hall Pfeiffer Lab Bid No. RFB UC16-156C Sealed bids will be received until 2 PM prevailing time on Thursday, the 13th day of April 2017, at the Ulster County Purchasing Office, 244 Fair Street - 3rd floor, Kingston, New York 12401 at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The Notice to Bidders and the Contract Documents that include, but are not limited to the drawings and specifications, may be obtained Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am-5pm at 244 Fair Street – 3rd floor, Kingston, New York 12401 on or after Thursday, March 16, 2017. Checks for Bid deposits may be made to the County of Ulster for $50.00 plus shipping and handling fee of $15.00 for one set of Bidding Documents. Refund policy as per General Municipal Law – Section 102. Specifications and conditions may also be obtained at the New York State Contract Reporter or on our website at www.ulstercountyny. gov/purchasing A Pre-Bid Meeting, followed by a walkthrough, will be held on Wednesday, March 29th at 10:00 a.m. at the Ulster County Community College Hardenbergh Hall, 491 Cottekill Road, Stone Ridge, NY. Please contact Natasha Tagliafierro at 845-687-5109 or Chris Nguyen at 845-687-5051 to make arrangements All questions and/or requests for clarifications regarding the contract documents shall be directed in writing to Marc Rider, Director of Purchasing, via email to mrid@co.ulster. ny.us or faxed to 845-340-3434. Telephone inquiries will not be considered. All questions must be received no later than the close of the business day, seven (7) days prior to the bid date. Addenda may be issued during the bid period at the discretion of the County. All bids shall be sealed and distinctly marked “Alterations to SUNY Pfeiffer Lab - Bid No. RFB UC16-156C”, Opening Date Thursday April 13th, 2017 at 2:00 PM and shall be mailed to the Ulster County Purchasing Department, PO Box 1800, Kingston, New York 12402 If using a parcel service or delivering in person use 244

ALMANAC WEEKLY weather is bad please call 845-331-7080 before coming in case they need to postpone. Family of Woodstock/Kingston, 39 John St, Kingston. Info: 845-331-7080x152. 4:30pm-5:30pm Art Hour. Fun for ages 3 to 103! From paper flowers to crazy critters, we are always up to something creative. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-7811, phoenicialibrary.org. 5pm-8pm Kingston YMCA Farm Project Spring Spree. Celebrate Spring and the fourth season of the Kingston YMCA Farm Project at the family friendly fundraiser. Info: 845-332-2927 or kaycee@kingstonymcafarmproject.org. The Anchor, 744 Broadway, Kingston. kingstonymcafarmproject.org. $10/suggested donation, free/ child. 5pm-6pm Beginner Muay Thai for Adults. For ages 14 to 65. Learn the ancient martial art of Muay Thai in this high intensity class. Students of all levels and abilities are welcome. Free ongoing class. Stockade, 302 Wall St, Kingston. stockademuaythai.com. 5:15pm-6:15pm Italian Conversation Class. Weekly class is designed for people who have some knowledge of the Italian language and would like to improve their conversational skills. Taught by Dr. Ornella Lepri Mazzuca. Held in the library community room. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. Info: 845-255-1255, nlane@rcls.org, gardinerlibrary.org. 5:30pm-7:30pm Prenatal Class. Ongoing on Wednesdays. Mackintosh Community Room, 147 Lake St, Newburgh. Info: 845 563-8043. 5:30pm-6:30pm Woodstock Informal Service. Followed by reflections and spiritual discussions. Everyone welcome. 845 679-9534. First Church of Christ Scientist, 85 Tinker St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-9534. 6pm-7pm RUPCO’s Homeowner Orientation Workshop. This workshop allows future homebuyers to learn about grants, tools, savings programs and the overall benefits of homeownership. Ultimately, these workshops answer the essential question that many people who aspire to homeownership ask themselves: “Is homeownership right for me?”. The Kirkland, Kingston. Info: 845-331-9860, rupco.org/homeownership-needhelp-with-homeownership/orientation. 6pm-7:30pm Vinyasa Yoga with Lisa Watkins. Strengthen mind, body and spirit. The Living Seed Yoga & Holistic Health Center, 521 Main St. (rt. 299), New Paltz. Info: 845-255-8212, contact@thelivingseed.com, thelivingseed.com. $15, $11 senior, $10 Vet Discount. 6pm-7pm Tween Program. Includes 3-D Modeling Projects, Advisory Board, Robot Club, Games & even Pizza! Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org.

Fair Street – 3rd floor, Kingston, New York 12401 at or before the time of the bid opening. Each Bid/Proposal must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or a certified check from a carrier licensed to do business in the State of New York, for a sum equal to not less than five percent (5%) of the Bid amount and payable to Ulster County, all as per the Instructions to Bidders. The Owner will require the successful Bidder to provide separate Performance and Labor & Material Payment Bonds for 100% of amount of contract price. All Bids will remain subject to acceptance for forty five (45) days after Bid opening. All Bids shall be submitted only on the Bid Forms accompanying the Specifications and in accordance with the Information for Bidders. Prevailing Wage Rates apply to all work performed for Ulster County and the Owner is a tax-exempt organization. Ulster County reserves the right to waive any irregularities or informalities in bidding, or to reject any or all bids or to accept any bid which is in the best interest of the Ulster County. Dated: March 2017 County of Ulster Marc Rider, Director of Purchasing LEGAL NOTICE SUNY Ulster is requesting proposals to develop a scalable strategy and graphics for adult student recruitment to be implemented in-house using a combination of social media, print, and digital media that relate to and complement SUNY Ulster’s established identity protocols. Launch of campaign is scheduled on or about May 15, 2017. The college offers an evolving array of associate degrees, SUNY Certificates and credentials in practical growth fields, starting with Business. Programs are taught at times convenient for adult students – evenings, weekends, and online. In person classes taught at the Kingston Center of SUNY Ulster. Selected classes are in accelerated formats. Programs are backed by support services for student success – one stop service and advising. Proposals are due March 31, 2017 to SUNY Ulster Purchasing Department Att: StephenGallart, 491 Cottekill Road Stone Ridge, NY 12484. Complete RFP is at http://www.sunyulster.edu/campus_and_culture/about_us/jobs.php LEGAL NOTICE SECTION 5311 CONSOLIDATED GRANT ASSISTANCE PROJECT PUBLIC NOTICE

6pm-7:30pm Creative Seed Support Workgroup. For artists to voice their works in progress in a supportive environment. For Songwriters, Playwrights & Actors.Held by Patrice Blue Maltas, Actress, Playwright, Musician and founder of Blue Healing Arts Center. Meets Wednesday nights, 6-7:30pm. Blue Healing Art Center, 107 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Info: Patricebluemaltas@gmail. com, bluehealing.co. 6:15pm Pilates Equipment Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com. 6:30pm-8pm Earn That Vote - Talk with Michael Gold. Author and photographer. Free admission. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org. 6:30pm-8pm Meeting of ENJAN (End The New Jim Crow Action Network). A Hudson Valley network dedicated to fighting racist policies of racial profiling, police brutality, and mass incarceration (the “New Jim Crow”). Contact: 845-4758781. African Roots Library/ Family Partnership Center, 29 N Hamilton St, Poughkeepsie. enjan. org. 6:30pm-7:30pm Advocacy 101 – First Steps to Civic Engagement. Informative session led by Scenic Hudson Director of Public Policy Andy Bicking, you’ll learn the most effective ways to make your heard. Scenic Hudson’s Long Dock Park, Long Dock Rd, Beacon. Info: 845-473-4440 x273, aconeski@scenichudson.org, scenichudson.org/event/advocacy101-%E2%80%93-first-steps-civic-engagement-2017-03-22-103000-2017-03-22-113000. 6:30pm-7:30pm New Baby Workshop. A Complimentary Workshop led by Donna Bruschi, IBCLC and Dr. David Lester. Lester Chiropractic, 3 Paradies Ln, New Paltz. Info: 845-255-3300, Lester.chiropractic@gmail.com. 6:30pm-7:05pm Learn Remembrance. A very holy and deep form of prayer (with roots in the Old Testament - Remember my name in the night) which connects you with the Divine within. All are welcome, RSVP please. Free /donations welcomed. Flowing Spirit Healing, 33 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845 679-8989, Meetup. flowingspirit.com. 7pm Trivia Night. Calling all trivia nerds ~ Flex your mental muscles and compete for prizes. Play solo or as part of a team while enjoying extended Happier Hour Specials. Think of it as “Jeopardy Night“ – Catskills style! For more information, 845-688-2828 or emersonresort.com. Woodnotes, Rt 28, Mt. Pleasant. emersonresort.com. 7pm-9pm Walk In and Dance. Dancers may bring playlist. Meets every Wednesday, 7-9 pm. For more information, contact 229greenkill@

Public notice is hereby made that Ulster County is applying for federal financial assistance to provide public transportation service as follows: Fixed Route and Complementary Paratransit services for 2017 and 2018throughout Ulster County. Public notice is further made that Ulster County is also applying for federal financial assistance to receive operating assistance and purchase four (4) low floor cutaway buses that will be used to provide public transportation service for Fixed Route and Complementary Paratransit throughout Ulster County. The transportation service will be available to the general public during all hours of operation. The project is expected to be funded by federal Section 5311 public transportation funds, with additional funds to be provided by New York State Department of Transportation and the County of Ulster. The total federal share is expected to be $362,500 for operating and $467,200 for capital. Comments on the proposed project are invited from the general public, private bus and taxi companies, other public transportation providers and human service agencies. Interested parties may comment on the project or obtain more details about the project by writing to: Carolyn J. Hargrove, Director of Public Transportation Ulster County Area Transit 1 Danny Circle Kingston, NY 12401 char@co.ulster.ny.us 845-340-3335 Human service agencies that receive assistance from other Federal agencies for non-emergency transportation services are encouraged to participate and coordinate with the provider in the planning, design and delivery of transportation services. Agencies may obtain copies of the service proposal and submit proposals for service coordination. Private bus and taxi operators may request copies of the project service description from the above named person and may submit comments on the service as described. If you wish to comment on any aspect of the proposed project, submit a proposal or a request for service coordination or request a public hearing on this project, you must make your interest known in writing within ten days of the date of this publication and provide your comments within ten days of your receipt of the project service description. Your requests and/or comments must be forwarded to the

March 16, 2017 greenkill.org or 347-689-2323. Free. 229 Greenkill Ave, Kingston. greenkill.org. 7pm-8:30pm History of the Hudson River Valley From the Civil War to Modern Times with Vernon Benjamin, author. Benjamin presents this concluding volume of the Hudson River Valley’s history, “the landscape that defined America”. Booksigning after. Rosendale Public Library, 264 Main ST, Rosendale NY. Info: 845-658-9013, rosendalelibrary@hvi.net, rosendalelibrary.org. 7pm Live @ The Falcon Underground: Poet Gold’s POELODIES. Spoken Word Hip Hop & New Music. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. Info: 845-236-7970, liveatthefalcon.com. 7pm Trivia Night. Calling all trivia nerds~Flex your mental muscles and compete for prizes at our weekly Trivia Night! Play solo or as part of a team while enjoying extended Happier Hour Specials. Think of it as “Jeopardy Night“ – Catskills style! Info: 845-688-2828, emersonresort.com. 7pm Ashokan-Pepacton Watershed Chapter of Trout Unlimited, #559 Meeting. General membership meetings are scheduled for 7pm the fourth Wednesday of every month at the Boiceville Inn. Info: 845-657-8500. Boiceville Inn, Rt 28, Boiceville. Info: 845-657-8500. 7pm-11pm Rosendale Chess Club. Free admission. On-going every Wed, 7-11pm. Rosendale Cafe, 434 Main St, Rosendale. Info: 845-6589048. 7pm “Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism” Class. On-going. Free 90-minute program includes 30 min of Quiet Sitting Meditation followed by 1 of 8 lectures on the history, practices & principles of the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. 8/wk curriculum. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-5906, jan@kagyu. org. 7:15pm-8pm Silent Spiritual Practice. For people who would like to do spiritual practice together to increase the potency of the practice. For those who would like to learn Remembrance, come to a teaching at 6:30pm. All are welcome RSVP please, Free /donations welcomed. Flowing Spirit Healing, 33 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845 679-8989, Meetup.flowingspirit.com. 7 : 3 0 p m Chess Club. Me e t s e v e r y Wednesday,7:30pm. Free admission. Woodland Pond at New Paltz/ Performing Arts Center, New Paltz. Info: 845-419-2737, albiebar@aol.com. 7:30pm The Poughkeepsie Newyorkers Barbershop Chorus. All male a cappella group, that sings in the uniquely American “Barbershop Style” of close four-part harmony. Guests are always welcome. Sight-reading not required. Meets every Wednesdays at 7:30pm. Crown Heights Clubhouse, 34 Nassau Rd, Poughkeepsie. newyorkerschorus.org.

above person. LEGAL NOTICE ADDENDUM #1 March 8, 2017 ROOF REPLACEMENT AT SUNY ULSTER KINGSTON CENTER RFB-UC17-141C REVISED TIME AND DATE OF BID OPENING New Bid Return Date is March 23, 2017 at 3:00 PM. The following addendum adds to, modifies, or deletes from the drawings and specifications issued in accordance with the bid documents dated February 23, 2017. This addendum is hereby made a part of the Contract Document as though it was originally included therein and must be acknowledged on the Form of Proposal (Bid Form). ITEM #1 - The return date and time for this bid is being extended. The bids will NOT be opened at the original time and date. The new Bid Return Date is March 23, 2017 at 3:00 PM. ITEM #2 - See Attached – Asbestos abatement drawing sheet Z-1 .pdf is attached or available by contacting Ulster County Purchasing at 845-340-3400. Question #1: Is scaffolding required? Answer:Yes, at active doorways Question #2: What is the roof deck material? Answer: The roof deck is tectum Question #3: What are the allowed hours / days of roof work? Answer:To be scheduled with building Owner. Weekend work is permitted. Question #4: Are building department fees required? Answer:No fees are required Question #5: Where required can we replace tectum with metal? Answer:Yes, but metal must span at least 4 T-bars Question #6: Are all metal fascias to be replaced? Answer:Yes, see detail 8/ A-2 EDGE DETAIL. Metal gravel stop and extender is to be replaced. Existing non-metal (beige) subfascia is to remain. End of Addendum #1 Marc Rider Director of Purchasing

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Supervising Lifeguard(s), Lifeguards, WSI’s, Attendants, etc. for Moriello Pool (Town/Village of New Paltz Pool) for Summer 2017. Appropriate certiﬁcations required. Application and information available at: Office of Town Supervisor, 52 Clearwater Road, New Paltz. 255-0604. EOE. Carpenters - Helpers and Lead Carpenter Needed. Woodstock Based Construction company with emphasis on high end residential building seeks carpenters helpers and leads. Please send resume or make a request by email wwcemployment@gmail.com to receive a job application. Or call (845)679-2130. This is a full-time position, serious inquiries only. Own hand tools, drivers license and transportation a must. P/T Office Help Needed in New Paltz. Must be tech savvy, know how to ﬁle, pleasant phone etiquette, ambitious and self-motivated. Approximately 16 hours/

week and could grow into more. Prefer mature individual. Cell phone use in ofﬁce is prohibited. Hourly rate will depend on experience and ability. Please send resume to cthr2016@gmail.com PT Watershed Educator. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County is seeking a part-time, 24 hrs/wk, Watershed Educator to work with the Ashokan Watershed Stream Management Program in Shokan, NY. Seasonal position runs 24 wks. Benefits-eligible. Full description and how to apply at: http://ulster.cce.cornell.edu/jobs Farmworker Div Crops II Needed. Job starts 4/14/17 and ends 12/15/17. Will Manually plant, cultivate, harvest, and pack vegetable and fruit crops including; apples, peaches, nectarines, plums, cherries, apricots, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries,currants, gooseberries, blueberries, rhubarb, grapes, tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, eggplant, peppers, peas, and pumpkins. May apply pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers to crops. Thin and prune crops, set up and operate irrigation equipment, load trucks,operate farm equipment such as tractors etc. and general farm work. Will work outdoors in all types of weather.

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Must be able to lift. Must have three months verifiable experience in the above. Housing provided for all those that are not within commuting distance. Transportation and subsistence expenses to the worksite will be provided by the employer upon 50% of the work contract. 10 temporary openings. $12.38 per hour, ¾ guarantee applies. Job is located in Highland, NY. Stop in your nearest one stop ctr or call 877-466-9757 and refer to job # NY1197573.

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VETERINARY ASSISTANT/KENNEL ATTENDANT Part time-10-14 hours per week. Must be able to work weekends and holidays plus live locally and have reliable transportation. Must be able to work with a team as well as independently. No experience necessary, will train. Apply at Compassion Veterinary Center, 204 Plutarch Road, Highland, NY

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LANDSCAPERS, GARDENERS WANTED. Experience necessary. 16 to 40 hours per week. Trustworthy, reliable, strong with endurance. Own transportation. Would primarily work in Woodstock area. Email experience to hire12498@gmail.com (put landscaper/gardener in subject line) or call 845-679-7377. WANTED: EXPERIENCED HOUSECLEANER in Gardiner. $15/hour. Approx 5-6 hours every other week. References required. 845-255-5693. Delivery Driver. Now accepting applications for wholesale delivery drivers. Our trucks. Must have clean license. Knowledge of Ulster and Dutchess counties is a huge plus. Pack orders, load truck, drive truck, unload product, collect paperwork/payment, minor auto maintenance and have fun while doing it. Days are potentially flexible, but weekend availability is a must. Hours are anywhere from 8-10 a.m.-4-6 p.m. depending on the day and the run. Starting pay $11/ hr. Part-time or full-time possibilities. Send us an email @ gadaletosﬁsh@aol.com w/ your contact information and the reason why you are interested in the job, as well as why you would be the best candidate for the job. We will respond to your email with an authorization to run your motor vehicle records that you will need to download, sign and return either via email or fax. Part-Time Installation Merchandiser needed to install Hallmark displays and merchandise Hallmark products in the New Paltz area. To apply, please visit: http://hallmark.candidatecare.com EOE Women/Minorities/Disabled/Veterans Babysitter/Child Care. We are seeking a bright, energetic nanny for three girls, ages 15 and 11-year old twins, on weekends at their Rhinebeck home. The right person must be college age or older, have reliable transportation, and a drivers license. Responsibilities include driving the girls to their scheduled activities, occasionally helping with homework, and being active with them - swimming, hiking, biking, etc. Please contact Christy if interested. Tel: 845-3892854, cqb80@aol.com

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ECOLOGICAL HOME! Enjoy panoramic year-round views of the majestic Catskill Mountains from this ecologically engineered home, set in a 10acre meadow with additional land available. This home has 3-spacious bedrooms and 2-full baths, and it was built with ICF (insulated concrete form) technology and lite deck insulated concrete ﬂoors. There are 5 zones of radiant heat including the attic which can be used as living space and fueled by the earth’s thermal mass, utilizing over 1200ft of geo-thermal heating already installed. The home also has an attached-2 car garage and a 400-Amp buried electrical service. With the major structural components of this home complete, this state of the art home is ready for your ﬁnishing touches. Call Sean Zimmerman today! ............ $399,000

EW NEWLY APPROVED 4-FAMILY PRI LOW CE! This 4-unit multifamily property, located in the heart of Glasco NY, and just outside of the Village of Saugerties. The first floor has just been approved for a large 1 bedroom apartment and a large 2-bedroom apartment. The first floor 1-bedroom apartment has been framed and partially plumbed; the first floor 2-bedroom apartment needs complete renovation. The 2-second floor apartments are completely renovated in and out with washer and dryer hook-ups. New mechanicals in each apartment including forced air heating systems, central AC and hot water heaters. This is a solid property with high income potential. Centrally located, the very motivated seller says, “Present all offers.” Find out more, call Greg Berardi. ..... $159,800

RUSTIC, COUNTRY LOG HOME In Prattsville/Lexington NY. Terriﬁc, panoramic views on 15.60 acres, a walk-out basement, patio and a large deck, overlooking the mountains and valley views. Along with; 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, bar, hot tub, ﬁreplace, wood stove, and back-up generator, a central vacuum system, security system and basement workshop area. The handy shed will store your tools and “toys”. Close to all amenities. Call Norm Jette ........................ $566,000

TURNKEY MARINA OP. IN CATSKILL NY This long-established, Hudson River marina is located on a beautiful and sheltered Hudson River location. With 300ft of water and street frontage, this profitable marina, boat, motor dealership that is fully operational and dialed in. There is a fuel dock, 18 finger-slips, a 68ft service dock with water and a 30/50-amp electrical service, a retail store, storage, offices, workshops, service bay, showers, heads, laundry facilities and warehouse. Included in the sale: 20-ton travel-lift, boat handling equipment, crane and fork lifts. This is an ideal waterfront location next to parks, restaurants and across from a wildlife preserve. Call Win Morrison today! ...................................................... $849,000

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS Located on 1.8 acres in the Town of New Paltz, but within walking distance of the village. No village taxes, but the home has village water and sewer. Extremely private and surrounded by trees. House is set far off the road making it an easy living ranch house. Three beds and two baths, plus an additional 1600sf in the walkout basement. High basement ceilings and French-doors to the outside offer a perfect setup for additional living space. A separate 2-car garage has work space and the grounds are phenomenal with mature trees with large areas for potential gardens or a pool. Easy access to the Thruway (Exit 18), Metro North, Trailways bus, etc. Walking distance to town and the college, minutes to the Gunks for hiking, rock climbing and swimming. Call Marilyn DeAngelo today! ............. $395,000 THE MOST FUN PAGE ON FACEBOOK

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COMPLETE OUTDOOR ADVENTURE EXPERIENCE This custom built Arts and Crafts Seakill home speaks for itself. Elegance, beauty and style. What makes this home so special is it is situated on your own private preserve. Perfect for lovers of the great outdoors! Groomed trails for hiking, biking, hunting, bird watching and a pond for ice skating in picturesque winter months. Property backs up onto hundreds of acres of land locked state forestry. ATV trails run through the state land for miles and miles! Elegant carefree living at nature’s front door. ...........................$875,000

www.lawrenceotoolerealty.com ELIZABETH PATRICK Lawrence O’Toole Realty is pleased to welcome Elizabeth Patrick to our company. Over 10 years ago, after a long career as an executive in Silicon Valley, Elizabeth returned to Ulster County to live in Woodstock, NY. Elizabeth has always had a passion for real estate, purchasing and renovating numerous properties over a span of twenty years. She uses this knowledge and commitment in real estate transactions to add value to her buyer and seller clients. Elizabeth has long been a top-producing agent in Ulster County, specializing in properties in Woodstock, Bearsville, and West Hurley. She holds the designations of Broker Price Opinion Resource, Accredited Buyer Representative, and Seniors Real Estate Specialist.

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ROBERT B. STANG Lawrence O’Toole Realty is delighted to welcome Robert Stang as an associate broker with the company. Born in Manhattan, Robert is a third generation real estate developer and has been involved in real estate development, ﬁnancing, construction, management and has been a licensed broker for over 45 years. In the 1970’s-80’s he was responsible for billions of dollars of residential redevelopment in NYC including reconstruction, renting and sales. In the 1990’s and 2000’s he was involved in brownﬁeld redevelopment in New Jersey, New Mexico and Oregon. He has recently returned to the Hudson Valley and is excited about commercial development opportunities here. He and Larry O’Toole are forming a partnership to create a commercial arm of Lawrence O’Toole Realty.

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TLK LLC. PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS. Weekend, Weekly, Monthly. Construction Sites, Outdoor Weddings, Campsites, Flea Markets, Party Events, etc. Call 845658-8766, 845-417-6461 or 845-706-7197. e-mail: TLKportables@gmail.com

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LOVE TO GARDEN? Lovely meticulously maintained and totally updated one level charmer on over 1.7 level open acres, great for kids, pets, gardening and gatherings. Gorgeous meadow and mountain views. .. Large living room and dining area with nice

cozy wood-stove. Full basement with additional crawlspace for added storage. , There is also a concrete pad in back with septic and water hookup, handy for parking camper, boat, etc. Conveniently located in Town of Olive, between Stone Ridge and Boiceville. Perfect starter, down-sizer, weekender or full timer. Asking $219,900. Call Mary at NOLA GUTMANN REALTY, (845)688-2409 BEAUTIFUL LAKE GEORGE SUMMER HOME, located on the north end of the Lake, 66 plus feet of Lake Front comes with this home. Watch the sun set from your expansive deck which encompasses 2/3 of this home. Three bedrooms, living room, dining area, kitchen and full bath. 3 sliding glass doors looking directly to the lake. Basement for storage, all on 6/10 of an acre. As a bonus there is a commercial dock for your boat and others. Please call for more information and price 845-691-2770.

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Quick Sale: 1.5 acre wooded lot- was listed for $37,900. On sale for $29,000. Owner financing- $9,000 down, 3-yrs. to pay balance, $600/mo, no interest. Seven minutes north of New Paltz. Free building professional assistance. Call Sam 845-658-8168, leave message if no answer.

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Highly-visible commercial space located at 3180 Route 32N with ample parking available for $1425. Multi-use building is on an oversized lot, near the village of Saugerties and I87. Formerly a Country Clutter store. First month’s rent and security deposit required. No realtor’s fee. 646-8089523.

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845-255-1650 TOP AAA RETAIL LOCATION. Main Street, downtown village of New Paltz. For more info call Shoshana 845-417-7733. OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE. Two Separate Rooms available in a lovely Victorian building in New Paltz. All utilities and WiFi included. $415/ & $450/month. (845)2550559.

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4-BEDROOM, 2.5 bath HOUSE for Rent. $2100/month. 1800 sf plus finished basement, above ground pool and garage. 4-bedrooms, 2.5 baths, living room, dining room and eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Laundry room with washer and utility sink. First and last moths rent. Available immediately. 914-475-7544.

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Current market conditions just may be optimal RIGHT NOW if you’re thinking of selling! Our exhaustive analysis of up-to-the-minute listing and selling data indicates a trend that can be hugely beneﬁcial to homeowners that are ready to move. With over 37 years of developing successful sales strategies, no one is better equipped than Westwood to advise you in taking advantage of this opportunity. Call a Westwood professional today for your personally designed marketing plan!

FARMHOUSE CHARM - Classic clapboard gem c. 1850, smartly renovated for modern living on almost 6 acres with spring-fed POND & Mohonk views. Charming wrap around veranda welcomes you. Features include HW & pine floors, country kitchen w/ copper counters, main level BR/home office + 3 BRs upstairs, 1.5 baths, 2 decks, PLUS 30x40 garage/STUDIO w/ radiant heat, electric, loft & office, too! Add’l outbuilding adds value. REAL COUNTRY! ....$399,900

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New Paltz Rental; 1-BEDROOM at Village Arms. (Rt. 32 No.) Top floor, end unit, hardwood floors, bright, good closets, A/C. Washers/dryers on premises. $1000/month inc. heat, hot water, plowing & garbage. 1st, last, 1 month security. No Pets allowed, no smokers. Call owner/broker at 845-5944433.

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QUINTESSENTIAL COUNTRY - Amazing 11+ acre farmstead offers a stunning bucolic landscape and an abundance of original charm and rural ambiance. The perfectly simple c. 1870 clapboard farmhouse features substantial stone fireplace, wide-board floors, beams, 3 BRs., 2 baths & enchanting vintage country kitchen. Wrap around porch offers serene vistas of significant BARN, bunk house & picturesque outbuildings. THE REAL DEAL! ..........$465,000

BEARSVILLE GEM! - Have it all! Superb 4+ acre location just minutes to town with expansive sweeping mountain VIEWS and heated IG saline POOL for summer fun. Super comfortable midcentury Cape features gracious LR with cozy bluestone ﬁreplace, charming stone ﬂoored dining room opens to patio w/ BBQ, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, family room, detached 3 car garage w/ studio potential PLUS 42’ pool w/ cabana. SWEET! ...............................................$675,000

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COUNTRY COMFORT - A delightful home for all seasons. Serene 1.5 acres crowned by a jewel-like stream fed POND with dock plus small greenhouse to exercise your green thumb! Enchanting wood sided contemporary cottage has it all- cathedral living room w/ venting skylights, hardwood & laminate ﬂoors, eat-in kitchen w/ SS appliances, cozy woodburner saves energy, central AC, 2 bedrooms plus 42’ 2 car detached garage for studio/workshop. ................ $239,900

KINGSTON COMMERCIAL - Here’s flexible space and lots of it in a prime Kingston Arts District location. Unique 2 building offering features spacious 3400+ SF main building in C-2 zone currently configured as 7 large professional offices, full kitchen, 2 full baths, 2 fireplaces & charming exposed beams. All easily re-adaptable for your needs. PLUS separate 2200+ SF garage building with 14’ ceilings, 2 large bays & a second level too! Call for details! ......................$550,000

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!”

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

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1-Bedroom Apartment, Village of New Paltz. Yard, off-street parking and garage space. $1100/month. Call 914-475-2833. The Ridge at New Paltz: Energy-Star 2-bedroom unit. Private entry leads into open-floor plan. Kitchen includes gas range, dishwasher, microwave & refrigerator. Living room w/sliding patio doors onto private deck, fireplace, ceramic tiled entry, kitchen & bath, washer/dryer connection, large windows & walk-in closet. Quiet country setting. Walking distance to village. Security & references required. No pets. No smoking. $1450/month plus utilities. 845-255-5047 or debbie@seakill.com Carriage House Available in New Paltz/ Gardiner area. Beautiful mountain views. 1-br, full bath, kitchen, living room, deck. $975/month includes electric. 914-474-5514 or 845-255-7326, please leave message. SOUTHSIDE TERRACE APARTMENTS offers semester leases for Fall 2017 and short-term for the Summer! Furnished studios, one & two bedrooms, includes heat & hot water. Recreation facilities. Walking distance to campus and town. 845-255-7205.

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Move right into this beautifully maintained 3 BR, 2 bath ranch boasting hardwood floors, 2 newly renovated baths, renovated kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances, new roof, new windows, upgraded 200 amp electric, new Navien combination gas boiler & water heater. Sun filled bonus room complete with cozy fireplace. The lovely curb appeal is accented with freshly painted aluminium siding, resealed driveway & brick paved walkway. Visit the Open House this Sunday, call for more details & directions! $214,500

dential or an office. $550/month plus security. Utilities included. Walking distance to everything. (845)664-0493. 2-BEDROOM. Full bath. Newly renovated. $1100/month includes gas fireplace. Utilities extra. No dogs, cats, indoor smoking. 5 minutes by car outside village. Please call 845-255-5355 or text 256-8160.

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Near Rosendale; Efficiency Apartment, suitable for 1 person. Quiet park-like setting with pond, on beautiful Shawangunk Ridge, with hiking trails at your door. $725/month with utilities. First, last and security. Nonsmoker. No pets. 845-658-9332.

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1-BEDROOM/STUDIO, Kingston Uptown. On bus route, walk to Stockade area, shopping, conveniences. No smoking or pets. Heat & hot water provided. Security & references required. Call 845-338-4574.

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NICE UNFURNISHED ROOMS; Starting at $480/month. Excellent location. Close to SUNY college. All utilities included. Call 845-255-6029 or 845-419-2568, leave message.

Woodstock: Historic Stone House in the heart of town. Many spacious rooms, 3 fireplaces, completely renovated, ideal for office space or other, including dwelling. $2500/ month; option to purchase. 845-679-6877

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APARTMENT. Very private. Large LR w/kitchen, full bath, glass doors open to large deck. View of fields & open woods. Off-street parking. Great location. Close to town. $1250/month plus utilities. (845)679-8259. 1-BEDROOM in quiet Woodstock apartment complex off NYC bus route. Windowed eat-in kitchen/dining area. Renovated bath. $850/month includes trash, maintenance, plowing. 845-802-4777.

CHARMING HURLEY COLONIAL Charming and beautiful Hurley Colonial awaits your arrival! Move right into this 4 brm 2.5 bath home majestically situated on dead end street which borders the famous rail trail! Fabulous layout with all the room you will need! Beautiful hardwood floors and freshly painted throughout. Generous entrance will lead you into living room with beautiful crown molding, get ready to make some fabulous meals in the new custom kitchen tastefully & professionally upgraded with new stainless appliances, Quartz counter tops, travertine tiled flooring. Kitchen open to dining room w/ chair molding and very large family room with wood burning fireplace. Sliders will lead you out to the patio with a private feel. Don’t forget to checkout short path to rail trail. Stop by the Open House this Sunday, call for directions! $299,900

TWIN MAPLES TOWNHOUSE Desirable Drake end unit with 3 level living. Living room offers hardwood floors, fireplace & cathedral ceilings. Master BR on main level w/ private full bath. 2nd BR, loft and full bath on level 2. Loft can easily be used as a third BR if needed. Kitchen has a pantry that can accommodate a washer / dryer & there is a powder room. Everything needed can be on main level. Deck of dining room overlooks rear yard. Full unfinished walk out basement awaits your imagination with a wonderful workshop! Open House this Sunday, call for more details and directions! $215,000

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1-BEDROOM APARTMENT, CHICHESTER. Newly redone, ceramic tile - kitchen and bathroom. Large closets. Burgundy rugs. Maple kitchen cabinets. Mountain views, swimming hole nearby. $700/month plus utilities. 845-750-1515.

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Scenic, Architect-Designed Country Retreat. Stone Ridge, NY. 2-Bedroom, 2 Bath, (Sleeps 8). 54 private acres with views of Catskills. Tennis court, hot tub, quarry pool. 20 mins. to Woodstock + Kingston. Shortterm. $5k/month. Yearly lease; $2.5K/ month. Call 212-996-3099.

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

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Counseling Services

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Professional Services

HOT DOG PARADISE Over 10 different hot dogs and over 15 toppings

GBM TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC. Professional Moving and Delivery. Residential/Commercial. Local and N.Y.C. Metro areas. N.Y.S. Dot T 12467, Shandaken, N.Y. Call 845-688-2253.

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Gary Buckendorf Painting: Interior - Exterior Plastering, Taping, Structolite Wall coverings, Color Matching Many references in Catskill area and Manhattan garybuckendorf@gmail.com

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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

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Gardening/ Landscaping

STONE WALL RESTORATIONS; Thoughtful, innovative & resourceful approaches. Kevin Towle (914)906-8791.

LOST DOG.... JACK, a Puggle, missing from DeWitt Mills Road, Hurley. PLEASE contact Chelsea at 845-787-8949 or Joe at 845-901-0740 with any info.....

Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank-you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank-you for your mercy towards me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecutive days. After 3 days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted.

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Animals

Lovely Cat Boys for Adoption! Brothers Shea & Oliver are 9-years old. They’ve been neutered, up to date w/shots & litter pan trained. They’re lovable, affectionate cats who are good w/children, strangers, other cats & dogs. They’ve been together their whole lives, so we want to keep them together. Anyone who sees them can see that they are best friends. Oliver is black & white & is a very big boy- 21 pounds, so a healthy regime of quality food & exercise would help him return to a healthier weight. Shea is orange & white & 12 pounds. They’ll be available for adoption at Saugerties Animal Shelter 845-679-0339.

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LOST DOG.... JACK, a Puggle, missing from DeWitt Mills Road, Hurley. PLEASE contact Chelsea at 845-787-8949 or Joe at 845-901-0740 with any info.....

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN. (Never known to fail.) Oh, most faithful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God. Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me, herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you are my mother. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x).

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)3315377.

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DIANA’S FANCY FLEA MARKET: Nice Items Needed For Next Sale! Call Diana 626-0221. To Beneﬁt Diana’s CAT Shelter in Accord.

LOST DOG

Jack, a puggle Missing from DeWitt Mills Road in Hurley since 2/25/17, the night of the storm

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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)6874983 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)282-2018 or email: DRJLPK@aol.com

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Vehicles Wanted

CASH PAID FOR USED cars & trucks regardless of condition. Junk cars removed. Call 246-0214. DMV 7107350.

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