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A miscellany of Hudson Valley art, entertainment and adventure | Calendar Ca l e n da r & Classifieds | Issue 18 | May 5 – 12

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The Big Sit Bird-watchathon to benefit the Shawangunk Grasslands Refuge, a rare habitat & one of the state's top areas for observing birds

A short-eared owl hunting over the Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge in Ulster County recently. These owls and other raptors winter at the Refuge, which is the only National Wildlife Refuge in the mid-Hudson Valley. (photo by Deb Tracey-Kral)

There’s a fine line to observe when it comes to preserving a natural habitat, says Mark DeDea, president of the John Burroughs Natural History Society. “You want the place to be enjoyed, but you also want the animals to have as natural an existence there as they

can.” If there is too much commercialization of a site, it can ruin its beauty and threaten its existence; but as DeDea notes, “Educating people to the value of a place means that it doesn’t get developed.” Take the Shawangunk Grasslands National Wildlife Refuge in Ulster County, for example. The casual daytripper who pulls into the parking lot may just see a field, and not even realize that the former airport in Galeville – a one-time training ground for cadets from West Point – is a rare habitat. “There was a period of time there where it looked like the property was no longer going to be maintained as a grasslands, but sold off to developers to be turned into a golf course and condos,” says DeDea. “A lot of people pushed for it to be maintained as a grasslands, and fortunately it was transferred to the Department of the Interior, who have kept it as a unique habitat for the sake of birds and other wildlife there. They’ve also made some trails, and done some work to bring back native grass species and wildflowers, so it’s becoming quite a nice place for people interested in butterflying.” One of the state’s top areas for observing grassland migratory birds, the Shawangunk Grasslands Refuge attracts several species that use the location as a nesting, wintering or migratory stopover. Wildlife to look for there includes

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wintering raptors like short-eared owls, rough-legged hawks, the Northern Harrier and breeders like Savannah and Grasshopper Sparows, bobolinks and Eastern Meadowlarks. But there has never been a visitors’ center established there, or much signage to speak of. And while the site is beloved by birders who converge on the spot from all over the tristate area, it’s hardly known by anyone else. So the John Burroughs Natural History Society (JBNHS) will conduct “The JBNHS Big Sit,” a 24-hour Ulster Countywide fundraiser on Saturday, May 7 from midnight to midnight, with proceeds going to support the Shawangunk Grasslands. The JBNHS Big Sit allows birders to test their birding knowledge while seeing who can raise the most money for the Wildlife Refuge. The idea is to record the number of bird species seen and/or heard from within a 17-foot-diameter circle. (The event is modeled on the Big Sit established by Bird Watcher’s Digest, whose rules don’t explain the curiously odd number selected for the diameter of the circle; even DeDea doesn’t know where that came from.) Participants will spend up to 24 hours in an area that has a diversity of habitat in line of sight and earshot, pledging an amount that they will donate per species

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observed. Suggested amounts range between 25 cents and a dollar. Observers can come and go in shifts or stay for the entire 24 hours. A typical sit location will likely identify between 50 and 75 species during the course of a full day. The total number of cumulative species recorded from all locations in the county will be used in calculating pledge donations. The proceeds will go toward building a gazebo at the Shawangunk Grasslands Refuge to allow birders a break from the sun or wind, and interpretive signage will be installed so that visitors realize what a hidden treasure they’ve encountered. Participants can choose their own site or visit one already established. There will be a drop-in site on the Lenape Trail at Kingston Point led by DeDea (e-mail forsythnature@aol.com for details) and another at the Vly on West Camp Road with JBNHS member Peter Schoenberger (e-mail pdsis@yahoo.com for this one, but only if interested in doing the full 24 hours). To choose a different location, contact Donna Seymour at dmseymour@ verizon.net for more details. “We’re kind of hoping someone will choose to man the observation deck at the Shawangunk Grasslands,” says DeDea. “Since our fundraising efforts are for the benefit of the Refuge there, we hope maybe somebody that resides in the southern portion of Ulster County will have a team there during the course of the day.” The Shawangunk Grasslands Refuge is never going to be a huge attraction like the ones out West, he adds – it’s a little more than 500 acres in size – “and we don’t want thousands of people visiting every day, disturbing the birds that breed there. But it’s a place of value. And we’d like to get that out there on the front burner, because each time an old farm goes under, it’s obviously shovel-ready for development. A flat habitat that doesn’t require deforestation or a lot of grading will always be desirable for developers. And we have to keep as many of these large tracts of land, these habitats, as we can.” – Sharyn Flanagan

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NIGHT SKY

Monday’s transit of Mercury The year’s biggest sky event ?

f you know any backyard astronomers, you’ve heard them rant and rave about the upcoming transit of Mercury. It is purportedly the biggest celestial event of the year. It’s when the smallest, speediest planet partially eclipses the Sun. And it’s kind of rare. The last happened ten years ago. The next two will occur in November 2019 and then November 2032. Honestly, I’m not at all sure that this will pan out for the vast majority of people. So let’s look at the positives and negatives of Monday’s transit. First, the positives: It’s cool that a planet can partially eclipse the Sun. And the whole concept is understandable. In our modern era of esoteric celestial happenings, we hear words like exo-planets and dark energy, yet here we have an event whose only terms are planet and Sun. A planet passes in front of the Sun: easy. Who doesn’t like easy? Moreover, this will be visible from our neck of the woods. It lasts over seven hours, with the middle of the transit happening at around 11 a.m., when the Sun is high. By contrast, the last one (in 2006) was only seen around the Pacific Ocean. Negatives: You can’t look at the Sun – at least, not if you value your eyesight. So you need eye protection. But even that is not enough. Unlike the transits of Venus in 2004 and 2012, a Mercury transit cannot be seen without a telescope. And it can’t be an ordinary telescope; it has to be equipped with a safe solar filter. Do you own such a thing? I didn’t think so. Unless you have a friend who has one, and he or she’s not working or at school during the day on Monday, your best bet is to phone your local astronomy club. Around here, the Mid-Hudson Astronomy Association will set up the correct instruments on the promenade in front of the Coykendall Science Building at SUNY-New Paltz, starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 9.

turtles. Last year, Smith published a summary of their ten-year study, The Silence of the Bell: Monitoring Eastern Box Turtles with Australian Cattle Dogs. Participation is limited for this special Walk and Talk, and registration is required. For more information on the project, please visit www.boxturtlesny. com. Come prepared for choppy terrain and ticks. This event goes on rain or shine (turtles like rain), and directions will be given upon registration with the Wallkill Valley Land Trust, so please RSVP to this event by contacting (845) 255-2761 or e-mailing info@wallkillvalleylt.org.

Apple Blossom Day in Red Hook this Saturday Of all the annual events mounted by the Village of Red Hook, Apple Blossom Day may be the most welcome. What renews the spirit more than spring in all its glorious permutations? Sponsored by the Red Hook Rotary Club these past 16 years, the all-community event invites people to climb out of their winter blahs and meet on the village streets to celebrate

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the new season. This Saturday, May 7, come rain or shine, activities and enter tainment will abound on the sidewalks and church lawns of the village. An entertainment stage set up in the Red Hook Village parking lot, next to the Village building on Route 9, will offer performances from the Stringmasters Country Band, the McCanna Band, the Blackiston Brothers and the Strawberry Hill Fiddlers. Food vendors will be plying their fare: kettle corn, lemonade, cotton candy, burgers and hot dogs, sausage and peppers, including High Country Que’s mouthwatering barbecue, pulled pork,

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Unlike the transits of Venus in 2004 and 2012, a Mercury transit cannot be seen without a telescope. And it can’t be an ordinary telescope; it has to be equipped with a safe solar ﬁlter. The Mid-Hudson Astronomy Association will set up the correct instruments on the promenade in front of the Coykendall Science Building at SUNY-New Paltz, starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 9.

As for spectacle, this is a bit esoteric. Mercury is only 12 arc-seconds wide. It will look like a dot. But it will slowly change position during the transit, starting in the early morning and continuing until late afternoon. Mercury transits have an interesting pattern. They usually happen in November, but occasionally in May, and during no other month. On average, there are 13 Mercury transits per century. This one is a bit unusual because Mercury will cross the Sun’s face not near its edge, but almost centrally. Also, this time around, Mercury is about as close to Earth as it is possible. So although it’s still tiny, it’s about as large as it ever gets. A May Mercury transit is always followed in three-and-a-half years by a November one. So if it’s cloudy on Monday and you really are itching to see Mercury cross the face of the Sun, you won’t have particularly long to wait. – Bob Berman Want to know more? To read Bob’s previous “Night Sky” columns, visit our Almanac Weekly website at HudsonValleyAlmanacWeekly.com.

ribs with all the fixings and more. A kid zone will be set up next to Key Bank on Route 199W, with a petting area of baby animals, face-painting, pony rides and balloon animals. A bounce house will also keep children busy at Dave’s Tree Service on the north side of the village light on Route 9. And what would a spring fling be without craft vendors offering jewelry, handmade clothing, dolls, woodworking items and lots of other enticing stuff? As it so happens, May 7 is the day of the Kentucky Derby, and Red Hook boasts its own connection to the 142nd Run for the Roses in the Equis Art Gallery at 15 West Market Street, where the second annual Kentucky Derby Party will kick off just as the streets quiet down. From 4 to 7 p.m., proprietor Juliet Harrison will televise the famous horserace while offering visitors delicious nibbles and drinks – mint juleps included, of course. Don your best spring bonnet and join the fun. The Equis Art

Gallery represents some of the world’s finest contemporary equine artists, and is currently showing the racing-themed oil paintings of Alecia Barry Underhill. Check it out at www.equisart.com. The Red Hook Rotary Club supports a Youth Exchange Program, scholarships for students at Red Hook High School, the Red Hook Little League and other worthwhile causes in Red Hook. It also supports Rotary International in its worldwide effort to eradicate polio. Apple Blossom Day committee members thank local businesses for their help in offsetting festival costs, including the Rhinebeck Bank, Williams Lumber, IXL Health & Fitness, Hudson Valley Credit Union, Ulster Savings Bank and the MidHudson Valley Credit Union. – Ann Hutton Apple Blossom Day, Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., free/ticketed rides, Red Hook; (845) 750-2254.

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ART

Mabel the Whale by Jocelyn Gayle Krodman. Krodman's PetitFelts is just one of many vendors at this weekend's juried Farm & Flea Spring Market at Basilica Hudson. “Picture spring dresses, vintage garden sets, wild edibles and maybe even a maypole,” says Basilica Hudson director/co-founder Melissa Auf der Maur.

Makers make their mark Farm & Flea Spring Market at Basilica Hudson Elizabeth Panzer, Nasturtium Op.3, photograph

or Mothers’ Day weekend 2016, there’ll be some changes made at Basilica Hudson. The freestanding Ramp Festival of the past five years has been subsumed into a new Farm & Flea Spring Market: offspring of the successful Thanksgiving weekend Holiday Market that Basilica calls “the Anti-Black Friday big sister goddess.” Organized in collaboration with Hudson River Exchange, the now-semiannual Farm & Flea markets feature a wide range of independent makers, collectors and farmers offering a variety of seasonally appropriate products – this time, including spring and summer-specific apparel and ephemera. Maker and collector categories include Paper, Ceramics, Leather, Wood, Home & Garden, Kids & Toys, Jewelry, Fiber/ Textiles, Apparel, Art & Books, Bath & Body, Wellness, Farm Products, Value Added and Specialty Packaged Food. “Picture spring dresses, vintage garden sets, wild edibles and maybe even a maypole,” says Basilica Hudson director/

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co-founder Melissa Auf der Maur, “and, of course, all things Mothers’ Day!” The changeover doesn’t mean that springtime’s pungent culinary gift of the woods will be entirely forgotten, however. Ramp Fest’s founders, Swoon Kitchenbar, will be on hand at the Spring Market, operating a pop-up restaurant, complete with a bar and ramp-infused menu items for all attendees to enjoy. Also new this year is Basilica Hudson’s use of a juried application process for the Market. With broad knowledge in their field and an awareness of the many talented people in the region, the jury helps maintain and expand the quality and integrity of this event, now in its fourth year. Working with a diverse jury ensures that Basilica Hudson can consider, review and select the highest quality work the region has to offer. The Farm & Flea Spring Market runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, May 8. A $5 entry fee covers admission for the entire weekend; children under

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he Woodstock Artists Association & Museum (WAAM) launches its two spring 2016 exhibitions with a reception this Saturday evening, May 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. “Woodstock Regional: Far and Wide” is the eighth annual iteration of a competitive show open to artists from New York, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Curator Jason Rosenfeld, distinguished chair and professor of Art History at Marymount Manhattan College, selected 37 works in oil and acrylic, pastel, mixed media, sculpture and photography for “Far and Wide.” Artists whose works will be on view include Bob Barry, Nancy Campbell, Alison Causer, Xiaowei Chen, Evan D’Arpino, Maxine Davidowitz, Kristen DeFontes, Paulette Esrig, Debra Friedkin, Carla Goldberg, Barbara Goodwin, Laura Gurton, Annette Jaret, Ellen JouretEpstein, Gloria Kapilow-Mirsky, John Kleinhans, Claire Lambe, Heather Marin, Art Murphy, Douglas Navarra, Stephen Niccolls, Elizabeth Panzer, Raymond Paradiso, Carol Pepper-Cooper, Susan Phillips, Elise Pittelman, Yuliya Pogreb, Stephen Rose, Paul Stewart, Kevin VanHentenryck, Claudia Waruch, Shannon Wilson, Win Zibeon and Jacob Zurilla. Winners of the Arthur Harris Best-in-Show Award, the Nicholas Buhalis Award for Artistic Excellence in Abstract/Figurative Work and the Sam Spanier Award will be announced at the opening reception. “Woodstock Regional: Far and Wide” will remain open for public view until June 5. Also opening on Saturday, in WAAM’s Phoebe & Belmont Towbin Wing, is “Art on Paper: Works from the Permanent Collection.” Running through August 14, the exhibition will include works in ink, graphite, mixed media, conte crayon, watercolor, pastel and paint on paper support, representing motifs in still life, abstraction, portraiture and landscape. It will also include drawings that served as studies for murals and paintings along with examples of artist’s sketchbooks. Among the Woodstock artists whose works are included are Konrad Cramer, Andrew Dasburg, Harry Gottlieb, Bolton Brown, Jane Jones, George Ault and Philip Guston. Keeping the celebration of local art going the following weekend will be an Artist Talk by husband-and-wife team John Kleinhans, a photographer, and Paula Nelson, a painter and printmaker. “Working Together” will begin at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 15; entry costs $8 general admission, $5 for WAAM members. WAAM gallery hours are Friday and Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Monday and Thursday from 12 noon to 5 p.m. For further information about exhibitions, programs and events, visit www.woodstockart.org or call (845) 6792940. – Frances Marion Platt

age 12 get in free of charge. Proceeds from admissions and vendor fees support ongoing operations for the organization and allow Basilica Hudson to continue to develop and present its programs. The 10,000-square-foot Basilica space

is located at 110 South Front Street in Hudson. For more info, visit http:// basilicahudson.org or www.facebook.com/ – Frances Marion Platt

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Rising on the Rondout Progress at the partially restored Reher Center for Immigrant Culture & History

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James Garlock's Cityscape with Artist, gouache and watercolor on board, 1951

t this point in time, the Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History in Kingston is more of a community resource than an actual place to step inside. As an ongoing project of the Jewish Federation of Ulster County, the Reher Center sponsors exhibits and events celebrating the history of cultural diversity in the Rondout District. (One of its efforts involves sponsoring the annual Kingston Block Party every summer, renamed the Kingston Multicultural Festival this year.) But a permanent home for the Reher Center that will make it a true destination is in the works. In 2004, the Jewish Federation of Ulster County was gifted the former Reher Bakery building at 99101 Broadway by its last occupant, Hymie Reher. The Reher family bakers were an institution in the Rondout neighborhood throughout most of the 20th century, with longtime residents still remembering the aroma of fresh bread baking and the texture and taste of the product produced by the generations of the family. Stories are still told of home deliveries – in some cases directly to the kitchen table – and conversations with one of the sisters who ran the retail shop. The bakery never officially closed, just sort of winded down as the generations died off. Even after the bakery ceased to operate full-time, Hymie Reher was known to fire up the huge coal oven occasionally to make hard rolls for himself and a few friends. A devout Orthodox Jew (he was the gabbai at the local synagogue, assisting in the running of the services), Hymie gifted the bakery building to the Jewish Federation of Ulster County upon his death. In deciding what the best use of the building would be, it occurred to members of the Federation that the story of the Reher family – Austrian Jewish immigrants – was really the story of all the ethnic groups who have put down roots in Kingston from the early 19th century up through the present day. Like the canal and brickyard workers, and the tavern and inn proprietors, the Reher family bakers transformed their neighborhood for the better through hard work and perseverance. So in honoring those traditions and desiring to create a center of inclusiveness for today’s multicultural Kingston community, the Jewish Federation decided to renovate the place where the Reher family lived and worked and make it a permanent home for the Reher Center for Immigrant Culture

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IMMIGRANT ART EXHIBIT, FILMS & TALKS THIS MONTH “An accent marks the lag between two cultures, two languages, the space where you let go of one identity, invent another, and end up being more than one person, though never quite two.” – André Aciman, Letters of Transit: Reflections on Exile, Identity, Language and Loss

he Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History in Kingston is presenting “Immigrant Gifts to America,” a monthlong art exhibition at the Arts Society of Kingston (ASK) accompanied by a series of related presentations at ASK celebrating immigrant contributions to American life. The art exhibit focuses on work by “Outsider artist” Joseph Garlock (18841980) along with paintings and sculpture by contemporary immigrant artist members of ASK, including José Acosta (Cuba), Gülnar Babayeva (Azerbaijan), María Elena Ferrer (Venezuela and Spain), Franz Heigemeir (Germany), Philip Monteleoni (Italy), Naoko Oshima (Japan), Vindora Wixom (Romania/Germany), Manizhe Zahedi (Iran) and Hongnian Zhang (China). The exhibit opens with a gala reception on Saturday, May 7 from 5 to 9 p.m., coinciding with other Kingston First Saturday gallery opening receptions. The exhibit remains on view through Saturday, May 28. Works will be available for viewing and purchase in the ASK galleries Tuesdays through Saturdays from 1 to 6 p.m. and during special events. A screening of the documentary Harvest of Empire, exploring US actions in Latin America believed to have contributed to today’s immigration crisis, will be shown on Thursday, May 12 from 7 to 10 p.m. A presentation about painter and sculptor Joseph Garlock will be held on Sunday, May 15 from 3 to 4 p.m. by Woodstock gallerist James Cox. The film Entre Nos (Between Us) will be screened at ASK on Thursday, May 19 from 7 to 10 p.m. The true drama relates the story of a new immigrant Colombian mother’s quest to provide for her two children in Queens after her husband abandons them. A discussion will follow the film. “Migratory mourning” will be the topic of a discussion with Maria Elena Ferrer on Sunday, May 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. “In the Presence of the Absent” will explore the pervasive-but-little-spoken-of suffering among immigrants. A screening of the film Brooklyn will take place on Thursday, May 26 from 7 to 10 p.m. The movie tells the story of a young Irishwoman who immigrated to 1950s Brooklyn, lured by the promise of America. A discussion will follow the film. Storytelling by local immigrant artists coached by professional storyteller Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi will be the focus of “New World, New Voices,” on Sunday, May 29 from 3 to 5 p.m. The art exhibition and all events are free of charge to attend and open to all. – Sharyn Flanagan Arts Society of Kingston (ASK), 97 Broadway, Kingston; (845)338-0333, www. askforarts.org.

and History. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building located on the northernmost boundary of the Broadway/West Strand Historic District retains a number of its original details. When renovations are completed, the Reher Center will contain an exhibition space, library and archives with a focus

on the immigrant and mercantile history of the Rondout. The work has proceeded so far with the help of state and City of Kingston grants. According to Geoffrey Miller, chair of the Reher Center Committee, the first phase of renovation is now complete. Water and drainage issues have been taken care of, and the bakery side of the building at

99 Broadway has been stabilized. Work has also been done to the foundation on the storefront side of the building at 101 Broadway. “We’ve been opening the bakery on a limited basis, giving tours as far as we can go,” Miller says. “We’re in the process now of putting together an application for a follow-up Environmental Protection Fund grant to finish the restoration of the building envelope. We hope to be able to have the bakery open for tours on a regular basis by sometime over the summer, if we can get this grant. Once the entire building is stabilized, then we can raise funds to restore the inside.” Miller is also working on expanding the Reher Center Committee, enlisting volunteers with museum backgrounds who have experience in administration of cultural institutions, curating exhibits and fundraising. “We hope that within a couple of years, we will have enough of the bakery open that people can enjoy the experience and have room for meetings. We’ll have exhibits in place, and as we get the funds to open the upstairs family residence, we’ll have office and library space within the next five years.” Hopefully things will move faster with some museum professionals on board, Miller says. “We want people with knowledge of museum development because interpretation is something we need to look seriously at, and it will inform how we proceed with the outside of the building. We need to get people involved who can look at the structure, look at the collections and the potential and say, ‘This is the way the building should be developed; this makes the most sense for the community.’” And while it’s not likely that the old coal-fired baking ovens will ever be fired up again (and nobody has yet found the Reher family recipes), Miller says that they’d like to have an arrangement at some point with a local bakery to provide baked goods for purchase on-site. Ultimately, he adds, “We’re a community-building organization. Our goal is to reach out to all community members and build relationships for the future. We hope that people will see us as a museum that’s serving the entire community and speaking to the issues that are important in terms of immigration and acceptance and celebration of what it means to be a multicultural society.” – Sharyn Flanagan Reher Center for Immigrant Culture and History, 99-101 Broadway, Kingston; www.rehercenter.org. Jewish Federation of Ulster County, 1 Albany Avenue, G-10, Kingston; (845) 338-8131, www.ucjf.org.

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SOLOMON TAKES A “TOLSTOIAN” APPROACH, in which history is driven by the actions not of acknowledged leaders, but of an unsung soldier whose deeds loom large in unsuspected ways.

Through the lens of common humanity National Book Award -winner and journalist Andrew Solomon to speak about reporting from the brink of change

he world – especially as we know it through the cloudy lens of social media in the midst of a poisonous electoral season – is a place of polarizing and alienating information, much of it cooked up to serve hateful ends and to fuel outrage by selective or even false claims. Has there ever been a time when Yeats’s terrible “rough beast” seemed more real, more ready to be born again? The dichotomous world that Yeats described nearly a century ago, where “the best lack all conviction/while the worst are full of passionate intensity” seems a perfect description of our own world – and of the world that Andrew Solomon confronts in his new book, Far and Away: Reporting from the Brink of Change, a collection of his essays ranging over the past 25 years. Solomon is a journalist and essayist whose most recent best-seller, Far from the Tree: Parents, Children and the Search for Identity, won the National Book Award in 2012; his previous bestseller, The Noonday Demon: An Atlas of Depression, was shortlisted for the Pulitzer Prize. Rhinebeck’s Oblong Books and Music will present an evening with Solomon at the Morton Memorial Library

in Rhinecliff on Friday, May 14. In an interview last week, Solomon talked about how he recognized that his writings had a common theme that was particularly timely in the face of the country’s current political plunge into xenophobia and class and race hatred. Like Yeats, he described a dichotomy that was particularly acute to him as a reporter: some journalists evaluated situations from a top-down perspective, interviewing heads of state and their ilk, as a way of understanding the world. The other perspective he called the “mythic common-man” approach, in which a journalist buttonholes anonymous taxi drivers and shopkeepers whose insights purportedly reflect the wisdom of ordinary people. In rejecting this latter-day version of the “great man” theory of history, in which charismatic figures like Napoleon are thought to be history’s primary drivers, Solomon instead takes what he called a “Tolstoian” approach, in which history is driven by the actions not of acknowledged leaders, but of an unsung soldier whose deeds loom large in unsuspected ways. “It’s infinitely complex,” he said. Looking at history from the top down, journalists are not providing their readers

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with the full story. Neither perspective, he said, is accurate nor very useful. What Solomon said he has been drawn to over the years is a middle ground where he tried to make contact with thoughtful, engaged people. Because he was an art critic in the early ’90s, it happened that the people he discovered in his earliest essays were artists. In Moscow, he said, he’d expected to write an exposé of Russian artists who he thought were doing mediocre work and selling it for exorbitant prices to collectors in the West. But on closer inspection and after immersing himself in their world – which included a time at the barricades in Moscow during the failed coup that ultimately triggered the end of the Soviet Union – Solomon said that those artists he’d planned to expose had instead exposed him to a way of thinking and seeing the world that was nothing short of transformational. Far and Away carries that same theme, as Solomon travels to places as diverse and distant as Afghanistan and Myanmar – places where time and again he found

the thread of a common humanity that rarely makes itself known to fly-by-night journalists or their stay-safely-at-home cousins, members of the punditocracy. Travel itself, and his exposure to the common humanity that he identifies and explores in his book, has led Solomon to conclude that “how we negotiate otherness” is critical to the country’s and the world’s survival. “It’s a plea for internationalism as the only way forward,” he said. Oblong Books and Music will present an evening’s discussion with Andrew Solomon on Friday, May 14 at 6 p.m. at the Morton Memorial Library in Rhinecliff. Tickets are required and cost $10. The cost may be applied to the purchase of Far and Away (limited to one discount per book purchased). For further information or to buy tickets, call (845) 876-0500 or visit www.oblongbooks.com. – Jeremiah Horrigan Andrew Solomon book talk, Friday, May 14, 6 p.m., $10, Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly Street, Rhinecliff; (845) 876-0500, www.oblongbooks.com.

Stroll through history with Bill Rhoads in Saugerties on Saturday Once again this Saturday, the Community Room of the Saugerties Public Library will play host to a fascinating free talk on an aspect of local history, sponsored by the Friends of Historic Saugerties. But this time, a bit of light exercise will follow the slide lecture in a program titled “Exploring Some of Saugerties’ Architectural Treasures.” The presenter is Ulster County’s reigning architectural historian, author and professor emeritus of Art History at SUNY-New Paltz, William B. Rhoads. Dr. Rhoads will discuss several prominent architectural treasures of the Town and Village of Saugerties, ranging from 18thcentury stone houses to Colonial Revival buildings of the 1930s. Attendees at the

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Matagiri in Mount Tremper Sunday May 22nd at 4 pm. The idea of a soul as a symbol of the eternal, a remnant of divinity, an expression of the afterlife, has always been part of the human journey. Join us for a lively exchange drawing from different eras in an effort to understand ourselves and our destiny. Professor Richard Geldard teaches philosophy at the University of Philosophical Research. He is the author of books on Heraclitus, the sacred places of ancient Greece, and the spiritual teachings of Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Matagiri is located 7 miles west of Woodstock. Please call 679-8322 or email info@matagiri.org for reservations and directions. Refreshments will be served. Voluntary donation. Save the Date: Indian Slide Guitar concert with Barun Kumar Pal and Ray Spiegel on June 12th at 4 pm.

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But donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let that failure of foresight prevent you from a visit to Kingston this weekend, when, for the first time since the New York Central Railroad converted the Catskill Mountain Branch to diesel operation in 1949, a working steam locomotive will be operating on the rails that lead to Westbrook Lane. However humbly named, the Viscose No. 6 is a real survivor, restored to operating condition by Scott Symans of Dunkirk, New York in 2007. Now it travels all over the US; because of its small size, it can be trucked anywhere in the country to operate on any railroad. Viscose No. 6 will be pulling the Catskill Mountain Railroadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kingston City Limited train on Saturday and Sunday, May 7 and 8, with departures from the Westbrook Station terminal, located in the Kingston Plaza, at 10:30 a.m., 12 noon, 1:30, 3 and 4:30 p.m. Tickets for a ride behind this historic steam engine cost $20 general admission, $18 for seniors and military personnel and $12 for children aged 2 to 11; lap-sized littlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;uns ride for free. Each trip only accommodates 70 riders, so be sure to purchase your tickets in advance at http://cmrrevents.com/ wordpress/steam-train-2016. For more info, call (845) 688-7400.

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Kingston National Bank Building, oil on canvas, circa 1842, artist unknown. The building, completed in 1839 at the corner of Main and Fair Streets, was constructed under the supervision of General Joseph S. Smith, who was an officer of the bank for 17 years and whose residence was attached to bank. Purchase 2016, with funds from the Fred J. Johnston Preservation Trust.

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hat the general public gets to see displayed in a museum or historical society usually only represents the tip of the iceberg of that institutionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holdings, its most obvious gems. But every once in a while, a museum bestirs itself to dust off some of its rarely seen possessions. Such a voyage of rediscovery is promised this Friday, May 6, when the Friends of Historic Kingston (FHK) unveil â&#x20AC;&#x153;Treasures from the Collection: Celebrating 50 Years.â&#x20AC;? Most of the objects in the new exhibition have never been on public view, but are either recent acquisitions or have long been preserved in the historical societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s archives.Â The showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s offerings are intended to showcase the considerable breadth and depth of FHKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collections, ranging from fine paintings of Kingston scenes by notable artists and architectural drawings by Kingstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading architects of the past to a model of historic steamboats. On view through October 29, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Treasures from the Collectionâ&#x20AC;? was co-curated by William Rhoads, Frank Futral and Jane Kellar. Notably, a few of the objects have been recently conserved or are in need of conservation; placing them on display will alert visitors to the ongoing need for funds for conservation. The Friends will present a series of Friday noontime public programs connected to the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Treasuresâ&#x20AC;? exhibition. You can view the show between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. The Friends of Historic Kingston Gallery is located at the corner of Wall and Main Streets in Kingstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stockade District. For more information, call (845) 339-0720 or visit www. fohk.org.

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talk will then be invited to join a walking tour (rain or shine) in the vicinity of the Library, where lesser-known 19th- and early-20th-century houses in a variety of styles will be discussed from their sidewalks. Joining the ambulatory discussion will be local historian and preservationist, Michael Sullivan Smith, with information about the owners and early occupants of the houses. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Exploring Some of Saugertiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Architectural Treasuresâ&#x20AC;? begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 at the Saugerties Public Library, located at 91 Washington Avenue. Everyone is welcome! For more info, call (845) 246-4317 or visit www.saugertiespubliclibrary.org or www.facebook.com/friends-of-historicsaugerties-1500865366896644/?fref=ts.

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To launch the 2016 season, Historic Huguenot Street will throw open its multiple doors to visitors this Saturday and kick off updated tours designed to take a deeper look at the National Historic Landmark Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history. The organization has called on interpretive specialist Bill Weldon, former director at the National Association of Interpretation (NAI) and the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, to bring out the stories of Native Americans and enslaved Africans who once dwelled here. Weldon is a career veteran of interpretive planning, training and historical performance, who has scripted, directed and performed in a variety of public programs for historic sites across the US. He has trained Historic Huguenot Street (HHS)â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interpreters for the last three years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bill Weldonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knowledge and experience has helped us tremendously this year,â&#x20AC;? said Kara Gaffken, director of public programming for HHS. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The stories of Huguenot Street are still so relevant today; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re telling the story of a refugee diaspora that created Huguenot

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Goshen celebrates Noah Webster Weekend

Noah Webster by James Herring, 1833, oil on wood, National Portrait Gallery, courtesy of the Smithsonian Institution: " A new nation required a new language. Or so thought the editor and writer Noah Webster, who devoted his lifetime to the idea of a specifically American language, one 'as independent in literature as in politics.' Webster began his project to create a unified national culture with his 'blue-backed spellers' that standardized American spelling. He supplemented the speller with a grammar that relied not on abstract rules but on the observation of actual American usage. The work was an example of the pragmatism and rejection of traditional precedents that characterized American antebellum thinking in fields ranging from law to manufacturing. Webster's great task was the completion of his American Dictionary of the English Language (1828), a reference book whose title announces its intentions to create a lexicographic declaration of independence."

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Upstate Films to screen Dying to Know: Ram Dass and Timothy Leary Psychology professors Dr. Timothy Leary and Dr. Richard Alpert began a lifelong friendship in 1960, when they launched the Harvard Psilocybin Project. Doing clinical studies with prisoners, Leary discovered that guided therapy using psychedelic drugs (then still legal) dramatically reduced their rates of recidivism. While never actually advocating tripping for purely recreational purposes, he became convinced that LSD and related psychoactive drugs had tremendous potential in psychotherapy. In 1963, both men were fired by Harvard – Leary for missing too many lectures and Alpert for giving psilocybin to a student. Staying in touch as they went their separate ways, the two intellectual renegades eventually became icons of the counterculture. Alpert delved into Hinduism, went to India in 1967 to study and was renamed Ram Dass by his guru, Neem Karoli Baba. His 1971 book Be Here Now made him a rock star of the West’s newfound fascination with Eastern religion. Meanwhile, Leary continued to conduct drug experiments on an estate in Millbrook, which was regularly raided by G. Gordon Liddy: assistant district attorney for Dutchess County long before he joined Richard Nixon’s Watergate team of unindicted co-conspirators. Further research led Leary to believe that psychedelic drugs could expand human consciousness along pathways that would maximize the species’ evolutionary potential – even make it easier for Homo sapiens to adapt to extended space travel and life on other planets. Part serious scientist, part celebrity iconoclast, he wrote books, lectured widely and testified at Senate hearings on drug policy. After numerous arrests and several convictions, he had to flee the country for a number of years and ended up serving four years of a much longer prison sentence. Nixon dubbed Leary “the most dangerous man in America,” and the judge who remanded him warned, “If he is allowed to travel freely, he will speak publicly and spread his ideas.” But Leary kept on spreading those ideas, right up until his death from prostate cancer in 1996. He embraced the potential of the Internet early on, live-blogging his own dying process with characteristic curiosity, wonder and humor. His friend Ram Dass came to keep him company as Leary faced what he regarded as his final trip (though some of his cremains ended up in outer space, alongside Gene Roddenberry’s). This decades-long friendship was closely documented by director Gay Dillingham, and she’ll be on hand in person at Upstate Films on May 7 and 8 to discuss her film, Dying to Know: Ram Dass and Timothy Leary. Nineteen years in the making, the film reassesses the lives of these two iconic figures through the lens of their work, successes and failures, their collaboration and their diverging paths. Special screenings of Dying to Know will be held at Upstate Films Rhinebeck, located at 6415 Montgomery Street (Route 9), at 8:15 p.m. on Saturday, May 7; and at Upstate Films Woodstock, located at 132 Tinker Street, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, May 8. Both screenings will be followed by question-and-answer sessions with Dillingham. For more info, visit http://upstatefilms. org/coming-soon/dying-to-know-ramdass-and-timothy-leary. – Frances Marion Platt

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Good for her! Women’s Health and Fitness Expo in Lake Katrine this Saturday

t wasn’t that long ago that the commonly recognized signs of heart disease were based primarily on research done with men. When medical research on heart disease in women proved that our symptoms – shortness of breath, pain in the right arm, nausea or vomiting, sweating, lightheadedness or dizziness, unusual fatigue and neck/ jaw, shoulder, upper back or abdominal discomfort – were different from men’s typical chest-pain symptoms, new diagnostics came into play: ones that would serve women and the doctors who care for them. Why is this important? Why do we need to focus on women’s health issues? At the very least, awareness of issues specific to female bodies can save lives and give women the tools to live longer and healthier ones. And the fact that women are often in charge of health and wellness concerns for the whole family means that accessing a broad spectrum of information gives women the tools to become proactive in everyone’s well-being. To that end, “Experience the Benefits of a Healthy Lifestyle” is the theme for this year’s Women’s Health and Fitness Expo, scheduled for Saturday, May 7 at Miller Middle School in Lake Katrine. The purpose of the Expo is to highlight all the modalities of healthful living that are available to women and are especially geared to address female concerns. “Most of us tend to fragment our health into little compartments: what we eat, how or if we exercise, when we get checkups or if we meditate or take vitamins, supplements or medication,” says Dr. Debra Karnasiewicz, the Expo’s founder and director. “But the various disciplines are not at odds with each other.”

Karnasiewicz is an internist with a thriving medical practice. Convinced of the necessity to encourage women to take care of their own needs, she launched the Expo in 2000. Thousands of women each year have availed themselves of the resources that the event provides. Now celebrating its 16th year, the Expo will offer more than 100 booths and exhibits covering both traditional and alternative medical practices, all aimed at educating the community on the importance of eating well, exercising and living more healthily. Seminars and workshops will offer an eclectic mix of topics from hypnosis to menopause to managing stress. And fitness classes will include something for everyone: tai chi, Zumba and a slew of others that conspire to get the body moving. Special guest Joel Weintraub will speak on the vital importance of humor to the healing processes: Did you know that a good laugh can affect memory, creativity and productivity while decreasing the impact of disease? There will be seminars from fitness gurus Kristin McGee and Amanda J. Young, as well as lectures from Dr. Laura Corio, author of The Change before the Change: Everything You Need to Know to Stay Healthy in the Decade before Menopause, and authors Ilyse Shapiro and Hallie Rich of Should I Scoop out My Bagel? and 99 Other Answers to Your Everyday Diet and Nutrition Questions to Help You Lose Weight, Feel Great and Live Healthy. Attendees will have the opportunity to speak privately with medical professionals staffing the “The Doctor Is In” booth, and more than 20 free health screenings will be available, including body-fat testing, HIV testing, blood pressure and cholesterol

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ay 3 would have been the late Pete Seeger’s 97th birthday, making this time of year an even-better opportunity than most to celebrate the legendary singer/songwriter/musician/folklorist/activist. In his honor, Rosendale-based Bill and Livia Vanaver, who were friends and musical colleagues of Pete’s for more than 40 years, have created a full-length stage production titled Turn, Turn, Turn! Celebrating Pete Seeger in Dance and Music. It will have its premiere on Saturday afternoon, May 7 at the Pete and Toshi Seeger Theater at Beacon High School. Featuring a full cast of professional dancers and musicians, with original choreography by Livia Vanaver and musical arrangements by Bill Vanaver, the show includes more than 20 of Seeger’s most memorable songs, bought to life through a variety of dance styles. Directed by Lisa Channer, it’s a full-scale

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Last year, the Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck joined the noble ranks of community theaters across America that are fostering the art of playwriting from the ground up by sponsoring short play festivals spotlighting new works. Some of these are regional, some national; some open competitions, others focused on a workshopping process. A collaboration with Elaine Fernandez of Warrior Production, the Center’s Short Play Festival is a product of a project that convenes playwrights from the Hudson Valley twice monthly for a writing lab in the Community Room at the Morton Memorial Library in Rhinecliff. Its second annual manifestation takes place at the Center this weekend, with two programs of four plays, each being performed twice. On Friday, May 6 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 7 at 3 p.m., a cross-dressing schoolbus drivers triggers a crisis in Skirt Job by Fernando Valdivia, directed by Wally Carbone. Also on the first program are The Big Reveal by Richard Landers, directed by Dennis Skiba; The Truth about Landing by Elaine Fernandez, directed by Lou Trapani; and Caterpillars that Turn into Birds by Samantha Enright, directed by Tracy Carney. The second program will be performed at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 and 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 8. Appropriately enough for Mothers’ Day, A Change in Climate by Nadeen Currie portrays a grown child’s 40th-birthday trip to her hometown, only to discover that her parents have a squatter living with them. Johnny Dell directs. The three other plays are The Wave by Richard Gotti, directed by Andy Weintraub; All in a Day’s Work by Marianna Boncek, directed by Patrick McGriff; and Voices by Marcia Slatkin, directed by Rebecca Singer, which also involves memories of mothers. Tickets for each show in the second annual Short Play Festival cost an affordable $10. To order, call (845) 876-3080 or visit www.

centerforperformingarts.org. For more information about the Short Play Festival or the writing lab, e-mail warrior. productions.biz@gmail.com or visit www. hudsonvalleyplaywrights.com.

Step Afrika! brings stepping tradition to Bardavon this Friday If you think that “step-dancing” is only an Irish cultural phenomenon, think again. There’s a whole competitive tradition of African American percussive stepping, which evolved in black fraternities and sororities out of the “Greek sings” popular around the beginning of the 20th century. While the current stepping form was developed within the campus subculture of fraternal organizations over many decades, it has a broad variety of roots, among them tap dance, the African body-percussion styles known as “hambone” or “juba,” military drilling chants and rhythms, traditional Zulu dance, the “gumboot” dances originating among South African miners and the closely coordinated movements popularized by Motown vocal groups like the Temptations, the Four Tops and the Supremes. The first professional company dedicated to the tradition of stepping, Step Afrika! was founded in 1994 in partnership with the Soweto Dance Theatre. Integrating songs, storytelling, humor and audience participation into its performances, the Step Afrika! company tours globally as a cultural ambassador and offers workshops, residency programs and a variety of arts education activities for K-12 and college students. Be wowed and get energized by these talented young dancers this Friday evening, May 6, at the Bardavon 1869 Opera House in Poughkeepsie, with tickets going for an $10 per ticket. The performance begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at the Bardavon box office at 35 Market Street in Poughkeepsie, (845) 4732072; the Ulster Performing Arts Center box office at 601 Broadway in Kingston, (845) 339-6088; and via Ticketmaster, (800) 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster. com. – Frances Marion Platt

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MOVIE Getting in a jam Don Cheadle impresses in uneven anti-biopic Miles Ahead

hen jazz trumpeter Miles Davis was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006, his nephew announced that Don Cheadle was the only person the family would consider to star in a feature film about Miles. That was news to Cheadle, as no such movie was yet under discussion. But if visualizing something can prod it closer to coming to pass, this was one of those fortuitous moments. Intrigued, Cheadle met with the Davis family and tossed some ideas around. They jointly decided that a straight-up linear biopic could never reflect the genrestraddling, inventive, improvisational spirit of Milesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music. What they came up with as an alternative was a concept that will work for some, not so much for others: a more-than-slightly fantastical retelling of the period in the late â&#x20AC;&#x2122;70s when Davis had gone into temporary retirement. In Miles Ahead, there are bits here and there that are historically accurate; but theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re mixed in with a narrative that owes more to buddy-cop movies than to the musicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s actual life story, with gunfights and car chases and snarky banter with an entirely fictional white partner. Cheadle calls it â&#x20AC;&#x153;meta-Miles.â&#x20AC;? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s riffing on a life in art rather than sticking to the melody line, as befits a performer who wants to be known as a soloist. Co-author (with Steve Baigelman) of the screenplay as well as director and star, Cheadle reportedly spent six years learning to play the trumpet well enough to get the finger movements right onscreen, even while knowing that the sound would be dubbed over. He also studied boxing in order to include a couple of boxing scenes. The project may not have been his idea originally, but it certainly became a labor of love. During the period covered by the film, Davis was not playing, not composing; in constant pain from a degenerative hip disease, addicted to cocaine, he stayed holed up like a hermit in a grubby Upper West Side apartment. The movie depicts him as living in the past even while he rejects past career peaks like Kind of Blue as passĂŠ, obsessing over his failed marriage to dancer Frances Taylor (Emayatzy

Don Cheadle (pictured above in Miles Ahead) reportedly spent six years learning to play the trumpet well enough to get the ďŹ nger movements right onscreen, even while knowing that the sound would be dubbed over.

Corinealdi), paranoid and hostile. We first meet him badgering Columbia Records for payment for a session that he has recorded, withholding the tape until he has the check in his hands. A slimy record producer (Michael Stuhlbarg, looking like he just stepped out of HBOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vinyl) wants the tape delivered first, and resorts to mafialike shenanigans to extract it from Milesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lair. In steps that fictional white sidekick who was added to the script to make the movie more fundable: Ewan McGregor as Dave Braden, a deviously ingratiating Scottish journalist trying to score an interview with the reclusive musician for Rolling Stone. Braden wheedles his way into Milesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s confidence by introducing him to a coke dealer whose merchandise hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been â&#x20AC;&#x153;stepped-on.â&#x20AC;? And so begins the caper, the riff, the extended solo in which the coveted tape changes hands several times and people get beat up and shot. None of this part ever happened in real life, apparently. But it keeps things kinetic in between the far more luscious, ingeniously edited flashbacks to compose-on-the-fly recording sessions with the likes of Gil Evans or the ups and downs of Davis and Taylorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marriage. The angelic-looking Corinealdi makes a luminous and soulful

Cheadle delivers a chillingly real evocation of a man who knows his own genius and does not suffer fools gladly.

Muse, forced to give up her own art as a top-shelf ballet and Broadway dancer by her controlling husband, finally calling it quits after his pain medications make him delusional and violent. Somehow, in the midst of all the actionmovie folderol, Miles the musician begins hankering to get his chops back. The movieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s convoluted timeline seems to suggest, erroneously, that his breakthroughs in jazz/rock fusion came after his period of seclusion rather than before. Serious fans are probably going to feel somewhat disgruntled with how fast and loose Miles Ahead plays with sanctified jazz history. But however imaginary his gangsta adventures depicted therein, Don Cheadle delivers a chillingly real evocation of the man himself: regal, scurrilous, aloof, fiery, witty, grumpy, brilliant and strungout by turns â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a man who knows his own

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MUSIC Yeasayer to play BSP

f there is one abstract quality that indie rock of all generations covets, craves and claims, it is this: a new innocence, a new naïveté. You hear it in the anti-machismo of early REM as a response to arena rock’s phallic histrionics; in the defiant slack and pitch-careless singing of Pavement and Sebadoh while glam metal ruled MTV; and, most plainly, in the new, ecstatic communal model of the early aughts,

This celebration of a new innocence and idealism is encoded right there in the Molly Bloom of the band’s name. in which indie bands decided they were sick to death of dark irony, dope ballads and the cultural and gender hierarchies embedded in standard rock arrangement. One might ask why tabula rasa and

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new beginnings are so important to this typically well-educated, white and male population. It might have something to do with guilt, expiation and abdication: an endemic self-effacement and necessary estrangement from tradition in the awakened conscience of an advantaged class. I dunno. I need to stop thinking about it now. For the Baltimore-bred, Brooklyn relocated Yeasayer, this celebration of a new innocence and idealism is encoded right there in the Molly Bloom of the band’s name. And the ideals are put right into action on the opening track of their debut, “Sunrise” from 2007’s All Hour Cymbals. Yeasayer’s point from the downbeat on is a big, global, ecstatic and madly busy gesture of rebirth: busy like a meadow in spring, sounds darting and copulating left and right, cross-breeding carbon and silicon. They are natural kinsfolk of Animal Collective. At first they were more organic and more overtly “world” than Panda Bear and the boys; but

like everything in Brooklyn these days, Yeasayer has been trending electro for a couple of releases now. On 2016’s colorful and choral Amen & Goodbye, the songs either jones for liberation or claim it as fact, or both. The closer you get to these lyrics, however, the sooner you realize that there is nothing messianic or “follow us to a new world” about Yeasayer. In fact, there is a lot of grief, guilt and self-distrust in there. It is just that this, the rite of ecstatic music – both aboriginal and futuristic – provides a temporary and collective escape from self and selves. The huge backroom at BSP has been getting a workout lately and is likely bracing for one of its biggest tests to date as Yeasayer visit on Wednesday, May 11 at 7 p.m., with Young Magic opening. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the show. Get them at http://bspkingston. com or locally at Outdated and Rocket Number Nine in Kingston, Jack’s Rhythms in new Paltz, Darkside Records

Yeasayer/Young Magic, Wednesday, May 11, 7 p.m., $20/$25, BSP, 323 Wall Street, Kingston, http://bspkingston.com.

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said Lundgren, “both religious (as in the rift between Judaism and Christianity) and musical (between the ‘popular’ and ‘classical’ spheres).” “The conceptual seedling for the Misah Ivrit arose organically out of my Messianic Jewish identity,” Lundgren said. “About half of the work was completed during five months I spent living in Jerusalem – an experience which had a profound and defining impact on the piece. Through this piece I sought to honor three traditions which are very important in my own life: the history of classical music and its practice of concert setting of the Mass text, the Jewish faith and the Christian faith. “Judaism and Christianity parted ways long ago and not on good terms, and history since then has been fraught with the troubles of an increasing rift of painful misunderstanding. My hope is for Misah Ivrit, and works of art like it, to help heal this rift by shedding more light on the vastness of common ground which both Jews and Christian can embrace together.” – John Burdick Misah Ivrit & other music, Sunday, May 15, 8 p.m., Olin Hall, Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson.

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Cyro Baptista & New Zion Trio at Marlboro’s Falcon The latest album from keyboardist Jamie Saft’s indescribable reggae/ jazz New Zion Trio, Sunshine Seas, features a very special guest: virtuoso Brazilian percussionist and composer Cyro Baptista (above, left). The group launches a European tour in September in support of this release. But first up is a performance at the Falcon on Saturday, May 7 at 7 p.m. Per usual at the Falcon, there is no cover charge, but generous donation is encouraged. The Falcon is located at 1348 Route 9W in Marlboro. For more information, visit www.liveatthefalcon.com.

Helsinki Hudson presents Vetiver this Saturday

Vetiver performs at Helsinki Hudson on Saturday, May 7 at 9 p.m. Tickets cost $15 in advance, $18 on the day of the show. For tickets and more information, visit www.helsinkihudson.com. Club Helsinki is located at 405 Columbia Street in Hudson. – John Burdick

Noach Lundgren premieres Misah Ivrit at Bard College

Vetiver makes beautiful-sounding records: natural but dreamy, dreamy but detailed, detailed but immersive and enveloping. The long partnership between songwriter Andy Cabic and producer Thom Monahan has yielded record after record of exemplary acoustic folk/rock: a bar to aspire to, if smooth chamber folk/rock is your game. Practically all Vetiver records begin with a solo acoustic guitar, however, and reveal their layers gradually. Rural blues meets Laurel Canyon in Cabic’s easygoing writing and presentation. Close compadres with Dendra Banhart, Joanna Newsome and the other seminal voices of the freak-folk scene, Vetiver has oft been described as the easy-listening arm of that movement: sturdy songs that go as deep as you wish, but make it all seem kind of optional. While 2015’s Complete Strangers is a bit of an electro-folk curveball, Cabic and Monahan easily find a familiar Vetiver sweet spot in a foreign sonic land.

The young Bard-trained composer Noach Lundgren will conduct the world premiere of his own Misah Ivrit, the world’s first full setting of the Mass text in Biblical and modern Hebrew. The work will be performed by as assortment of current and former Bard College music students at Olin Hall on Sunday, May 15 at 8 p.m. Admission is free. The evening’s program is rounded out by new solo music written and performed by Lundgren and an appearance by the local popular/serious crossover trio Waterdove, of which Lundgren is a member, who will perform a set of pop songs from Israel and the UK in Hebrew and English. “The concert aims to transcend boundaries,”

Barr Brothers play Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock this Friday Montreal’s ambient new folk/rock outfit the Barr Brothers will bring their luminous and otherworldly sound to the Levon Helm Studios on Friday, May 6. The band has been touring non-stop since the release of 2014’s excellent Sleeping Operator, pausing only to drop a surprise EP, Alta Fall, in 2015. Local legend and vast musical trickster Marco Benevento opens. Tickets cost $30 for seating, $20 for standing room. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit www. levonhelm.com. Levon Helm Studios are located at 160 Plochmann Lane in Woodstock.

The Rides, with Stephen Stills, to perform at UPAC An unlikely multi-generation supergroup of sorts, the Rides, perform at the Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston on Friday, May 13. Co-fronted by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stephen Stills and five-time

Grammy-nominee guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepard, the Rides, unlike most supergroups, actually made it to a second record: Pierced Arrows, due on May 6 on 429 Records. Tickets cost $64 to $74, $94 for VIP passes. Purchase your tickets in person at the Bardavon box office at 35 Market Street in Poughkeepsie, (845) 473-2072; the UPAC box office at 601 Broadway, Kingston, (845) 339-6088; or via Ticketmaster, (800) 745-3000. Please note that Bardavon member benefits are not available through Ticketmaster.

Di.vi.sion Piano Trio performs this Sunday in Saugerties Saugerties Pro Musica welcomes back the popular Di.vi.sion Piano Trio on May 8 at 3 p.m. at the Saugerties United Methodist Church. Kurt Briggson violin, Matt Goeke on cello and Renée Cometa Briggs on piano comprise the Trio, which was formed in New York City in 2001. Its wide-ranging repertoire extends from Haydn and De Fesch to Shostakovich and Ravel, and includes a rich supply of new and commissioned work. The program for this performance includes Haydn’s Piano Trio in G, Hob. XV:25 “Gypsy,” the Violin Sonata (1987) by Benjamin Yarmolinsky, Hope is Wanting to Pull Clouds (2016) by Anthony Gatto and Shostakovich’s Piano Trio No. 2, Op. 67. Admission costs $12 for adults, $10 for seniors; students get in free. The United Methodist Church is located at the corner of Washington Avenue (#67) and Post Street in Saugerties. For more information, visit www. saugertiespromusica.org.

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Tangoman plays Bearsville this Saturday

Argentinean composer, songwriter and multifaceted entertainer Jorge Heilpern – also known as Tangoman – performs at the Bearsville Theater on Saturday, May 7 at 9 p.m. The welltraveled, multi-talented musician also holds a degree in economics. He performed in the Buenos Aires cast of the musical Hair and studied music the Municipal Conservatory of Buenos Aires and at the Juilliard School of Music in New York City. Tangoman’s 1981 debut After You Remember is a work of electronic ambient Minimalism. It foreshadows only a little of the eccentric electro-Latin styles for which he would become known. Joining Tangoman at the Bearsville show is a Jimi Hendrix tribute band. Tickets cost $15 in advance, $20 on the day of the show. For tickets and more information, visit www.bearsvilletheater. com. The Bearsville Theater is located at 291 Tinker Street in Woodstock.

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less live performer. He has played Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. He has sat in with the Minneapolis and Florida Symphonies and with the New York Pops. Although he did not begin recording until 2002, Gutierrez’s 14 releases describe a restless and inspired run of productivity and exploration. In 2014, Gutierrez and Severinsen released Oblivion, a zesty swing date that effortlessly bridges Gypsy and Big Band pop swing styles. Gutierrez’s musical dialect is a truly international fusion born of jazz, Latin, Gypsy and folk. He can blaze like a great flamenco player or he can ruminate profoundly on simple melodies. His voice is equally at home in front of symphony or in the most intimate solo settings. Gil Gutierrez with violinist Bob Stern return to the Barbara Fite Room at Opus 40 on Saturday, May 7 at 3 p.m. Admission costs $40. Reservations can be made on the Opus 40 webpage, www.opus40.org, or by calling (845) 246-3400. Opus 40 is located at 50 Fite Road in Saugerties. – John Burdick

Purple Rain screening and dance party this Saturday in Rosendale

Gil Gutierrez plays Opus 40 in Saugerties this Saturday

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With a showing of Purple Rain on Saturday, May 7, the Rosendale Theater Collective offers the community an opportunity to come together, sing, dance in your seats, laugh, cry and celebrate the life and achievements of Prince. Attendees are encouraged to dress to impress. After the screening, the Bywater Bistro, located at 419 Main Street, Rosendale, hosts a Prince-inspired dance party. The box office for Purple Rain opens at 8 p.m., and the doors open at 9 p.m.

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Concert at “Looking at Sound” exhibit at ArtBar Gallery

usicians and visual artists alike remain fascinated but often confounded by correspondences and performance-based dialogue among arts, forms and media. The relationships are seldom simple, and the equivalencies between arts are seldom direct. Oftentimes these mediated collisions end up proving only that each is, indeed, its own damn thing. “Looking at Sound” is a unique twist on cross-arts theory, and a valuable one: an exploration of the interaction between visual arts and sonic arts, curated by Hudson Valley musician, artist and educator Bill Brovold. From graphic scores to sculptural works, artists working in different media have bounced between making the visual and sonic arts for millennia. This exhibit displays multi-examples of music and the visual arts meeting in the physical domain: furniture by Ed Potaker that can double as a musical instrument; a computer app by Brenda Hutchinson that makes music to respond to your drawing; found objects of Ken Butler and Frank Pahl, given new life as musical instruments; graphic scores by Pauline Oliveros; and homemade instruments and graphic scores by the elementary students in Brovold’s Soundclub from Brooklyn’s PS 119. Hudson Valley gamelan musician and instrument-builder Chris Anderson will be showing some of his tuned percussion instruments, along with a host of others. “Looking at Sound” is hosted by the ArtBar Gallery, located at 674 Broadway in Kingston. On Saturday, May 7, there will be daytime performances by the PS 119 Soundclub, starting at 12 noon and running until 2 p.m. Guest artists from the exhibit will be joining in with them. There will be impromptu performances throughout the afternoon and evening by the many different artists in the exhibit. For more information, visit http://artbargallery.com. – John Burdick

Saturday, May 7 at 8 pm Olin Hall ~ Bard College featuring Hudson Valley Gamelans Giri Mekar & Chandra Kanchana

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Back to the Future? This weekend, you and your family are encouraged to dress up as your favorite comic book or movie character and head over to the Hudson Valley Comic Con, taking place this Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Gold’s Gym. Both days are filled with activities including hanging out with celebrities, a gamers’ lounge, live performances, costume contests and lots of exhibits to see and vendors to visit. And every kid aged 12 and under gets a free comic book! Admission costs $10 to $35, based on age and whether the pass is for one or two days, and children under 5 get in free. Fees for photo ops, autographs and VIP packages are also available. Gold’s Gym is located at 258 Titusville Road in Poughkeepsie. For tickets or more information, visit www.facebook. com/hudsonvalleycomiccon or www. hvcomiccon.com.

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Germantown Library hosts Seed Packet Crafting workshop As parents, we’re always planting seeds of ideas in our kids, right? But do children make the connection between seeds and our food? They can this Saturday, May 7 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the FarmOn! Foundation Seed Packet Crafting event at the Germantown Library. Children will handle seeds and ask questions while they craft seed packets that they can take home and plant. This kid-friendly event is open to the public, and preregistration is encouraged. The Germantown Librar y is located at 31 Palatine Park Road in Germantown. For more information or to register, call (518) 537-5800, e-mail germantownlibrary@valstar.net or visit http://germantownlibrary.org. To learn more about the presenters, visit http:// farmonfoundation.org.

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Beading program in Kingston You enjoy compliments about the jewelry you wear that was crafted by your child, but it’s all about that feeling of pride that you both feel when you tell the admirer who made it. This weekend, your kids can make your Mothers’ Day gift of jewelry with some pros! On Saturday, May 7 at 10:30 a.m. at the Kingston Library, kids ages 7 to 12 can join Nancy Lancer and Jay Binney of Schneider’s Jewelers to make a beaded necklace and earrings to take home and give away. This program is free and open to the public, but space is limited and registration is required. The Kingston Library is located at 55 Franklin Street in Kingston. For more information or to register, call (845) 3310507, extension 7.

Spring Time Tea in Poughkeepsie Mothers’ Day weekends and tea parties seem to go together, but this weekend, you can join a social tea for anyone and everyone – whether on your own, with a family member or with friends. Spring Time Tea takes place this Saturday, May 7 from 12 noon to 3 p.m. in the parlor at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Poughkeepsie. Folks will enjoy sampling a variety of teas and delicious light fare, supported by a backdrop of the beautiful acoustic sounds of Lost in the Woods. The cost for the event is $12 per person, $10 for students and seniors. The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Poughkeepsie is located at 67 South Randolph Avenue in Poughkeepsie. For more information, call (845) 471-6580 or visit www.uupok.org.

ooking for a place for your pup to connect with other canines? Got a new leash to show off? Throw in a charitable cause, and you’ve got Walkin’ the Dog with the Elting Memorial Library! Walkin’ the Dog takes place this Saturday, May 7, where dogs and their people walk an easy 1.25-mile loop through the Huguenot Street Historic District and Wallkill Valley Rail Trail in New Paltz. Registration takes place from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at the Gilded Otter Brewing Company parking lot, located at the corner of 3 Main Street and Huguenot Street in New Paltz. Dogs will receive a doggie-treat bag and a red bandana, and all of the proceeds benefit the Elting Memorial Library through dog sponsorships. The $15 entry fee is waived for folks who have more than $35 in donations, and the top three dogs with the most sponsorships will win special prizes. For more information and the donation and sponsorship form, call (845) 5030, e-mail dyecharlene@ gmail.com or visit www.eltinglibrary.org. – Erica Chase-Salerno

the Unframed Artists Gallery and includes face-painting and henna, individual and mural-painting, storytelling and an exhibition of handmade bowls to raise awareness about hunger in New York State. This event is free and open to the public. The Unframed Artists Gallery is located at 173 Huguenot Street in New Paltz. For

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Got a kid or teen who loves to read? How about a kid or teen who hates to read? Either way, I recommend that you check out Free Comic Book Day, held every year on the first Saturday in May! This Saturday, May 7, walk into a comic book shop and get a free comic book. That’s it – so easy! And this original American artform could light the spark that gets your young person enthusiastic about reading, or even just trying something new! The participating shops in our area are October Country, 246 Main Street #5 in the Cherry Hill Center, New Paltz, (845) 255-1115; Alterniverse, 1164 Route 9G #6 in the Rockledge Plaza, Hyde Park, (845) 233-4234; the Dragon’s Den, 2600 South Road #9A in the Poughkeepsie Plaza Mall, Poughkeepsie, (845) 471-1401; and Pop’s Universe, 101-3 Main Street in Germantown, (518) 537-7677. For more information about Free Comic Book Day, visit www.freecomicbookday.com.

GPS scavenger hunt at Olana Wish you knew how to use your GPS outside of your car? You can learn how to orient yourself with an assortment of essential navigational tools at “Scavenger Hunt: Maps, GPS, Compass Navigation” at the Olana State Historic Site this Saturday, May 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. This hands-on adventure is open to the public of all ages.

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The cost is $20 for ages 5 and up, and $15 for members. The Olana State Historic Site is located at 5720 Route 9G in Hudson. For more information or to register, call (518) 8280135 or visit www.olana.org/calendar/ navigation-series-maps-gps-compassnavigation-with-fran-martino.

Hudson Children’s Book Festival Are you one of those people who can lose yourself and all sense of time in the children’s or YA section of a library or bookstore? Now, imagine adding lots of authors to this scene of your bliss. That’s probably the feeling that you and your crew will get by attending the Hudson Children’s Book Festival! This Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., join over 75 authors and illustrators for the largest book festival in New York State for a day of activities, readings and signings, including two of my favorite authors: Jennifer Castle and Julie Fogliano. Each attendee gets a free book! And be sure to check out the live entertainment, with Aaron Nigel Smith at 11 a.m. with fun music and movement for all ages; featured author Kwame Alexander at 12 noon with his book, Surf ’s Up; and Steve Tomecek at 12:30 p.m., exploring adventures with air pressure to make things move. The Hudson Children’s Book Festival takes place at the Hudson Junior and Senior High School, located at 215 Harry Howard Avenue in Hudson. For more information, e-mail hcbf@ hudsoncityschooldistrict.com or visit www.hudsonchildrensbookfestival.com.

Kite Day at SUNY-Sullivan Do you find any number of reasons not to fly a kite with your kid? Either the weather is off, or if you’re like us, there’s no place to do it here at home, so it means planning a special outing – and with schedules what they are, that can be tricky. But maybe it’s really about not wanting to set ourselves up for failure. How many of us are actually skilled kite-flyers? Well, this weekend, you can set aside all of those feelings of not-enough and head over

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f we take care of what we love, doesn’t it make sense to give our kids a chance to demonstrate that connection in a hands-on way with our local parks? This Saturday, May 7 is I Love My Park Day, and no matter where you are reading this, there is probably a nearby park where you could volunteer with your family. Each park has its own projects, such as invasive plant removal, landscaping and weeding, litter cleanup and more. Preregistration is encouraged, and often required, so that the staff can plan accordingly. Here are some of the Mid-Hudson parks involved in this year’s I Love My Park Day: Minnewaska State Park in Gardiner, Bear Mountain’s Trailside Museums and Zoo, the Clermont State Historic Site, Harriman State Park’s Beaver Pond Campground, the Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve, the Olana State Historic Site and the Walkway over the Hudson State Historic Park. For a complete list of parks, more information or to register, visit www.ptny.org/events/i-love-my-park-day. – Erica Chase-Salerno

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Opening Day at Historic Huguenot Street in New Paltz Is the smash Broadway hit musical Hamilton rekindling your interest in our country’s history? You can give your kids a hands-on look at our fascinating Colonial and Revolutionary stories at Historic Huguenot Street’s 2016 Opening Day this Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn from updated tours, see interpretive images of New Paltz when the Huguenots arrived in the 1500s and see new historic pieces that haven’t been displayed in years. There’s also a special meetand-greet with the Fabulous Beekman Boys! Historic house tours are offered hourly; tickets cost $15, seniors and members receive ten percent off and active military members receive free admission. Tickets can be purchased in the Visitor Center and Museum Shop at 81 Huguenot Street. Historic Huguenot Street is located in New Paltz. For more information, call (845) 255-1660 or visit www.huguenotstreet. org. To learn more about the Beekman Boys, visit https://beekman1802.com.

a.m. to 12 noon, Unison presents the Two by Two Zoo, a conservation-based animal program that gives kids an upclose-and-personal look at adorable animals. Families love the Two by Two Zoo because it’s both entertaining and informative. I love the little kangaroo. Tickets cost $18 at the door, $16 in advance, half-price for students, and Unison member prices are discounted. The Unison Arts Center is located at 68 Mountain Rest Road in New Paltz. For tickets or more information, call (845) 255-1559 or visit http://unisonarts.org. To learn more about the presenters, visit www.twobytwozoo.com.

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Apple Blossom Day in Red Hook Don’t you just love the fluffy look of the apple blossoms right now? We can celebrate this springtime promise of delicious fall fruit at this weekend’s Apple Blossom Day in the Village of Red Hook. This family-friendly festival takes place rain or shine on Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and includes adorable baby animals, live entertainment, craft vendors and fun fair food that your kids will be excited about, including kettle corn, barbecue, cotton candy and hot dogs. As a side note, the Red Hook Film Festival that traditionally takes place during this event is rescheduled for November 2016, so stay tuned for more exciting news about that. For more information about Apple Blossom Day, visit www.facebook.com/redhookrotary.

Box turtle quest in Gardiner Got a Franklin or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle fan in the house? Here’s one way to see some real turtles! This Saturday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, join the Wallkill Valley Land Trust’s eighth annual Walk and Talk on the 64-acre Smith property in Gardiner. The morning begins with a short presentation, then participants help the Smiths look for box turtles. This event is free and open to the public, held rain or shine; space is very

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K104.7 Cupcake Festival in Fishkill What is it about a cupcake festival that just delights the senses? The K104.7 Cupcake Festival takes place this Sunday, May 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. along Main Street, between Church Street and Jackson Street, in the Village of Fishkill. In addition to every type of mini-carb confection, the kids will love the inflatable slide and bouncy houses, plus plenty of vendors to check out. Gluten-free? No problem: Curious Tongue Creations gluten-free bakers will be there and have got you covered! For more information, visit www.k104online.com.

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Families Tour with Wally McGuire at the Storm King Art Center this Sunday, May 8 at 1 p.m. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open to all ages; just meet up on Museum Hill. With so much to see, both indoors and out, your crew will get some great exercise walking to each exhibit. Or skip the tour and just visit on your own: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s open from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission to Storm King costs $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, $8 for youth aged 5 to 18 years and is free for children age 4 and under, as well as members. The Storm King Art Center is located at 1 Museum Road in Mountainville. For more information, call (845) 534-3115 or visit http://stormking.org. THURSDAY, MAY 12

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7:30AM-8:30AM Free Zen Meditation Group. Facilitated by Doree Lipson & Meredith Johnson, Zen practitioners & meditation teachers. Silent sitting, walking &connection. For optional beginner instruction, arrive early at 7:20am.Dropinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s welcome. Cushions, back-jacks, and chairs available. Info: doreelipsonmsw@gmail.com / verderosa@gmail.com. Sanctuary, 5 Academy St, New Paltz. 8:30AM-9:30AM Free Daily Silent Sitting Meditation. On-going every Morning, seven days a week, 8:30-9:30am in the Amitabha Shrine Room. For info contact Jan Tarlin, 845-6795906. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. 9AM-9:50AM Qi Gong with Marilyn St. John. On-going qi gong class using gentle movement and relaxation to circulate the life energy. All ages and fitness levels. $8 donation requested. Info: 845-679-8700 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. 9AM-11:15AM New Paltz Playspace. Info: www. HudsonValleyParents.com. NPZ Town Rec Center, off of Rte 32, New Paltz. 9:30AM-10:30AM Stretch and Flex with Diane Collelo. Open to all Woodstock residents 55 & older, $1 donation requested. Town Hall, Woodstock. 10AM-11AM Gentle Yoga with Cory Smith. Focusing on the details of alignment and the development of muscular core strength at a slow pace. $8 donation requested. Info: 845-679-8700 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. 10AM-11:30AM Parkinsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dance & Exercise Class. Led by Anne Olin. For people with PD & other neurological disorders. Groups are challenging, creative and fun! Info: 845-679-6250. $12 for one or $22 for two. St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church, 207 Albany Ave, Kingston. 11AM-12PM Free Feldenkrais Ongoing Community Class. Ongoing. Led by Tatiana Light. Method of international reputation helping Healing, Longevity and Improved Balance and Movement Coordination.Gentle and effortless exercise with immediate relaxation effect. Info:845-679-6299. Mountainview Studio, Woodstock, free. 11:30AM Gomen-Kudasaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eigth Year Anniversary Celebration. Free Sake Shot, Tea or Ice Cream will be served. Info: 845-255-8811 or www.GKnoodles.com. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Shop, Ride Aid Plaza, New Paltz. 12:15PM-12:45PM 2016 Uptown Fine Arts Music Series: Jane Barsumian, Kay Sutka, Dewi Pangaribuan & Friends. Info: www. olddutchchurch.org, 845-338-6759 or info@ olddutchchurch.org. Old Dutch Church, Main St, Kingston. 1PM-3PM Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Homeschooler Programs- Fire Ecology and Invasive Plants and Animals. Reg reqrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d. Info: 845-255-0752. Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kill Area, Gardiner. 1PM-4PM Senior Duplicate Bridge with John Stokes. Woodstock Bridge Club offers a short lesson and a game of Duplicate Bridge. Most players are elementary and intermediate players. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Rescue Squad Bldg, Rt 212, Woodstock. 4PM-8PM HEPP SHOP Summer POP UP Boutique Grand Opening! Sip + Shop Trendy and Affordable clothing located at Cornell St. Studios across from our Main Gallery! 168 Cornell St, 2nd Fl, Kingston. 5PM-7PM Co-ed Pickup-Futbol ! Meets every Thursday after 5pm. Info: studiomyea@gmail. com. Athletic/soccer Fields at Comeau Town Park, 98 Comeau Dr, Woodstock. 5PM-8PM Sketch Class. A traditional sketch class (drawing the figure) format of numerous poses which will lengthen in duration as determined by the monitor. $50/4 consecutive classes. January 21-December 15, Thursdays. Info: www.woodstockshcoolofart.org. Woodstock School of Art, Woodstock, $20 /session, $50 /4 classes. 5:30PM-8PM â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cinco De Mayo Paint Night.â&#x20AC;? Discover your inner artist under the guidance of instructor Linda Nicholls. Includes instruction, Paint Away materials; 16 x 20" canvas, paint and supplies. Margaritas, chips & salsa and light refreshments. Res reqrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d.Info: paintawayparties@gmail.com or 518-263-4559. Greene County Council on the Arts,398 Main St, Catskill. $45. 5:30PM -8:30PM Cinco de Mayo Celebration. $65 per person and includfiesta worthy food, beer, wine and margaritas.Tickets are available at: www.hvhospice.org/cincodemayotickets. An evening of fiesta food and drinks, raffles and all to

benefit Hudson Valley Hospice! The Chateau,240 Boulevard, Rt 32,Kingston. 6PM Book Club: In the Catskills. This month, they look at this John Burroughs classic, eight essays celebrating the beloved home region. Perfect reading as the mountains come alive in Spring. Info: 845-688-7811. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia, free.

submission policy contact

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

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

when to send

Almanacâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Calendar is printed on Tuesdays. We must receive all entries no later than the previous Friday at noon.

6PM Word Cafe Thursday Author Series: Will Lytle. Hosted by author and Chronogram books editor Nina Shengold. Info: www.wordcafe.us. The Golden Notebook Bookstore, 29 Tinker St, Woodstock, $15, free /teen.

what to send

The name of the event, time, date, location of event, a telephone number (for publication) and admission charge (specify if free). A brief description is helpful, too.

6PM-8PM Thursday Japanese Free Movie Night: Shinobi: Heart Under Blade 2005. Directed by Ten Shimoyama. 107 mins. Info: 845-255-8811 or www.GKnoodles.com. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Shop, Rite Aid Plaza, New Paltz. 6:15PM Gyrotonic Tower Class. Using natural body spinal movements to decompress and strengthen the spine. It emphasizes full mobility of the joints and lengthening of the fascia and skeletal system. Info: 845-658-2239 or www. ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. 7PM Live @ The Falcon: Malcolm Bruce & Band. (Brit Rock). Info: 845-236-7970 or liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 7PM Yom HaShoah/Holocaust Memorial Day. Candle-lighting Holocaust memorial and prayer service with art exhibit featuring children of survivors. Info: www.ucjf.org; info@ucjf. org; 845-338-8131. Jewish Federation of Ulster County, 1 Albany Ave, Suite G-10, Kingston. 7PM Readerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Book Club. 1st Thurs only. Adult Program. Info: 845-338-5580 Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen. 7PM First Thursday Singer Songwriter Series. Hosted by Maureen and Don Black. Info: 845-687-2699. High Falls CafĂŠ, High Falls. 7PM Opening Reception: Family Matters. Paintings of Poughkeepsie artist Nestor Madalengoitia. Exhibits through 5/26. Info: www.poklib.org or call 845-485-3445. Adriance Memorial Library, Mary Wojtecki Rotunda Gallery, Poughkeepsie. 7PM -11:30 PM Acoustic Only Open Mic/ Open Stage Jam. The Gallery, 128 Main St Stamford.$5/donation. RSVP to tim@touhey.com. 7:15PM Pilates Springboard - Reformer Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Info: 845-658-2239 or www.ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. 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, $5 donation welcome. All proceeds godirectly to FOW. Ongoing. Info: 845-706-2183. Family of Woodstock, 16 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 7PM -11PM Acoustic Only Open Mic/ Open Stage Jam. The Gallery, 128 Main St Stamford.$/donation. RSVP to tim@touhey.com. 8PM Circle Mirror Transformation. Play by Annie Baker. Directed by Melisa Annis with Summer Corrie, Michael Rhodes*, Lorenzo Scott*, Amie Tedesco* and Jill Van Note* * member Actorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Equity. Info: 845- 230-7020 or tangent-arts.org. The Carpenter Shop Theater, 60 Main St, Beacon.

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

9:45AM-10:45AM Senior Chi Kung with Corinne Mol. Meditative, healing exercise consisting of 13 movements. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older for a $1 donation. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 10AM Katsbaan Reformed Church Sale. Info: 845-246-7928. Katsbaan Reformed Church, Old Kings Highway, Saugerties. 10:30AM Pilates Springboard - Reformer Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Info: 845-658-2239 or www.ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. 11AM-4PM â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Friends of Historic Kingston Celebrates 50 Years: Treasures Great and Small from Our Collections.â&#x20AC;? This exhibition features highlights of FHKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s collections. Exhibits through October 29. Open Fridays and Saturdays. Info: www.fohk.org or 845-339-0720.Friends of Historic Kingston, corner of Wall and Main St, Kingston. 11:30AM-4:30PM Private Angelic Channeling and Past Life Regression sessions with channel Margaret Doner. First Friday of every month. Info:845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $125 /90 minutes. 12:05PM-1:15PM Senior Basic Pilates with Christine Anderson. A floor work course promoting improvement of balance, coordination, focus, awareness breathing, strength and flexibility. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 12:30PM-6:30PM Tarot and Crystal Readings with Mary Vukovic. Every Friday at Mirabai. Walk-ins welcome or call for appointment. Info:845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, , 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $30 /25 minutes. 4PM-6PM Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center Family Fundraiser: First annual Charles Hoerr Memorial Walk and Family Picnic includes a stroll around the campus pond, music, storytelling. Bring a picnic dinner and blanket. Entry by donation. Info: 845-2572910. SUNY New Paltz. 4PM â&#x20AC;&#x153;Knit Witsâ&#x20AC;? Knitting Club. Saugerties Public Library, Washington Avenue, Saugerties,

845-246-4317. 4PM-5:15PM Twilight Yoga: A Sanctuary for Yin & Restorative with Lynda Elaine Carre, E-RYT IAYT. Your weekly Rx to Relax Deeply, Recharge, and Revitalize. Info: twilightyogawoodstock@ gmail.com or 845- 684-5941. Mountain View Studio, 20 Mountainview Ave, Woodstock. 4:30PM-5:30PM Lego Club. All ages, with parents. Ongoing. Info: 845-688-7811. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia, free. 4:30PM-6:30PM Artist Reception for emerging painter, Taylor Coleman. Info: 845-246-5775. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 65 Partition St, Saugerties, free. 5PM-7PM Opening Reception: MFA I . Student Thesis Exhibition. Exhibits through 5/19. Info: www.newpaltz.edu/museum/ or 845-257-3846. SUNY New Paltz, Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art, New Paltz, free. 5:30PM-7:30PM Magical Card Gaming Night. First Fridays. Magic, Yugioh and Pokemon card tournament. Ten and under must be accompanied by an adult. Contact Heather at hrobertspt@ gmail.com for more information. Info: phoenicialibrary.org or 845-688-7811. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. 5:30PM-7PM Restorative Yoga with Barbara Boris. Ease into your weekend with 90 minutes of restorative postures that soothe the nervous system and alleviate tension. Perfect for weekenders or anyone looking for a respite from the week. Info: 845-679-8700 orwww.woodstockyogacenter.com. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock, $16. 6PM-8PM Dutchess County SPCA & Clinton Vineyards Birthday Celebration. Evening at Clinton Vineyards, with owner Phyllis Feder, featuring an exclusive champagne reception in the historic vineyard barn. Guest speaker Ellie Savoy, local bestselling author.Info: www.dcspca. org and www.clintonvineyar.com/ Clinton Vineyards, Clinton Corners, $100. 6PM Penny Social. Hosted by the Shawangunk Valley Ladies Auxiliary. Calling at 7pm. Refreshments will be available. Information: 845-8953673. Shawangunk Valley Fire House, 2150 Bruynswick Rd, Wallkill.

8PM Bluegrass Clubhouse with Brian Hollander, Tim Kapeluk, Geoff Harden, Fooch, & Eric Weissberg. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony CafĂŠ @ Wok â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 9PM The Sunburst Brothers & The Cousins will unpack their guitars, fiddle, string bass, and drums at Catskill Mountain Pizza, Woodstock. 8PM The Phoenicia Jazz Series presents Teri Roiger and John Menegon at The Arts Upstairs Gallery, 60 Main Street, Phoenicia, NY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 917-7838653. $15 suggested donation, $10 minimum donation. See our website for full calendar and details â&#x20AC;&#x201C; www.phoeniciamusicseries.org.

Friday

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9:30AM-11AM Level I-II Yoga with Alison Sinatra. This vinyasa class is ideal for students transitioning from beginner to intermediate. Led by the amazing Alison, asanas are explored with increasing detail and a slower flowing sequence. Info: : 845-679-8700 orwww.woodstockyogacenter.com/ Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock, $16.

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22 6PM Evening of Poetry. Tina Barry, Patricia Carlin and Lisa St. John will read from recent works.Stone Ridge Library, Reference Room, Rt 209, Stone Ridge. Info: 845 687-7023 , ext 108. 6PM-8PM Opening Reception: “The Quiet Hamlet: A Collection of Rhinecliff Photos.” Works by Leslie Hill. Exhibits through 5/28. Info: morton.rhinecliff.lib.ny.us/ or 845-876-2903. Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St, Rhinecliff. 6:15PM Kabbalat Shabbat Pot Luck Dinner. Kosher dairy or parve please. Followed by services at 7:30p.m. The Kerhonkson Synagogue, 26 Minnewaska Trail, Ellenville, 845-626-2010. 6PM Bosco’s Mercantile Opening Weekend (5/6 & 5/7). Pop Up Shop: Featuring J.M. Generals Specializing in American Cashmere Home Textiles, bath & body and candle products. Friday Eve: Cocktails form The Hudson Standard & Four And Twenty Blackbird Pies. Saturday: Coffee tasting provided by Toby’s Estate. Boscos Mercantile, 89A Partition St, Saugerties. Info: boscosmercantile.com or 845-247-3157. 6:30PM Meet the Makers. Artists Christopher Kurtz (Kingston), David Morton (Tuxedo Park and Kingston), Michael Puryear (Shokan), and Rob Hare (Ulster Park) will share their thoughts on living, working, and finding inspiration in the Hudson Valley today. Info: 845-265-3638.Boscobel, Grand Entrance Hall, Route 9D, Garrison. 7PM Weekly Senior Citizen's Bingo. Seniors 50 and older. Ongoing every Wednesday at 1:30pm & Friday at 7pm. Admission $1. 50/50 tickets available at 3 tickets/$2.Half-time complementary refreshments. Everyone welcome! Shawangunk Valley Senior Center, Southwyck Square, 70 Main Street, Napanoch. Info: 845-647-3902.

ALMANAC WEEKLY 60 Main St, Beacon. 8PM Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike! Play by Christopher Duranc. Directed by Micahel Schiralli. Performance tickets only;Prices range from $22-$50. Info: halfmoontheatre.org or call 1-800-838-3006. CIA Campus, Marriott Pavilion, 1946 Campus Dr, Hyde Park. 8PM 2nd Annual Short Play Festival (5/6-5/8). Info: www.centerforperformingarts.org, for synopsis of shows. 8 exciting new original plays. Info: 845-876-3080. The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck, $10. 8PM Levon Helm Studios presents The Barr Brothers. Info:www.levonhelmstudios.com. Levon Helm Studios, The Barn, Woodstock, $120 /seating, $70 /standing room. 8PM Hot Club of Saratoga. A gypsy jazz ensemble playing the repertoire and in the style originated by The Quintet of The Hot Club of France in the 1930’s. Info: unisonarts.org or 845-2551559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, $24.

5/7

John Burroughs Natural History Society: Ulster County Big Sit. Help JBNHS realize a much needed improvement at Ulster County’s own National Wildlife Refuge! Pledge your support of an existing “sit” or find your own birdy spot and help us raise money for the GalevilleGazebo. Info: dmseymour@verizon.net.

7PM Friday Night Jazz! New York City saxophonist Al Guart leads ensembles comprised of the best Hudson Valley Jazz musicians. A rotating roster of performers includes pianists John Esposito & Peter Tomlinson, guitarists Steve Raleigh & Peter Einhorn, bassists LewScott & Rich Syracuse. Other musicians regularly sit in with the band. Info: 518- 678-3101. Kindred Spirits, 334 Rt 32A, Palenville. 7:30PM -10PM, Live Music & Noodles with Bruce Sconzo, Classic Covers from Hank to Frank. Info: 845-255-8811 or www.GKnoodles. com. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Shop, Ride Aid Plaza, New Paltz. 7:30PM Hudson Highlands Nature Museum: Annual Evening Frog Walk. Learn to recognize local frogs by sight and sound, and then take a guided twilight wetland walk to test your frog identification skills. Bring a flashlight. Info: 845-534-7781. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Outdoor Discovery Center, Muser Dr, Cornwall, $7, $3. 7:30PM Book Signing: Amy Goldman Fowler, author and heirloom gardener, speaking about her new book “Heirloom Harvest” and the history of her town of Clinton farm. Creek Meeting House, 2433 Salt Point Turnpike, Clinton Corners. 7:30PM Chicago. Broadway musical by Bob Fosse, John Kander & Fred Ebb. Info: www.TheTwoOfUsProductions.org or 518-758-1648. Taconic Hills School, Performing Arts Center, Craryville, $20, $14 /senior/student. 7:30PM Aztec Two-Step. 45th Anniversary Concert. Rex Fowler & Neal Shulman will perform their 1986 hit album Living in America as well as other Aztec Two-Step favorites. Info: 8thstep.org or 518-434-1703. 8th Step at Proctors, 432 State St, Schenectady, $50 /golden circle. 8PM Feast of Friends (Doors Tribute). Info: 845-679-4406. Bearsville Theater, Tinker St, Woodstock. 8PM Community Playback Theatre. Improvisations of audience stories. Info: 845-883-0392. Boughton Place, 150 Kisor Rd, Highland, $10. 8PM Painted Blue Sky. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 8PM Circle Mirror Transformation. Play by Annie Baker. Directed by Melisa Annis with Summer Corrie, Michael Rhodes*, Lorenzo Scott*, Amie Tedesco* and Jill Van Note* * member Actors’ Equity. Info: 845- 230-7020 or tangent-arts.org. The Carpenter Shop Theater,

11AM-1PM Book Signing & Discussion: Amy Goldman Fowler. Author of Heirloom Harvest: Modern Daguerreotypes of Historic Garden Treasures. Info: www.merrittbookstore.com/ or 845-677-5857. Merritt Bookstore, 57 Front St, Millbrook.

9AM-12PM The Seventh Annual Kingston Clean Sweep. Volunteers will pick up litter lying along the “Kingston Corridor” from the railroad crossing on Washington Avenue through the uptown business district, down Broadway to the Rondout waterfront. Info: 845- 339-0720 or abrett1@ verizon.net. Kingston.

9AM-1PM 24th Annual Hudson Valley AIDS Walk -and a brand-new 5K run! Info: www. hudsonvalleycs.org/aidswalk/ Walkway Over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie.

7PM Live @ The Falcon: KJ Denhert + The New York Unit. (Folk Jazz). Info: 845-236-7970 or liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.

7PM Step Afrika! Dedicated to the tradition of “stepping” practiced by historically African American fraternities and sororities! Info: 845-4732072 or www.bardavon.org. Bardavon, 35 Market St, Poughkeepsie, $10.

9AM Catskill Interpretive Center Trail Build Workshop . Two workshop dates for the CIC trail to learn about side hilling and the proper way of building that trail. It is a short trail (about a half mile) but pretty complex as far as construction and is nearly 100% side hilling. Anyone who would like to be a crew leader for the construction of the trail must attend one of these workshops. Led by Ama our professional trail builder. Catskill Center - visit catskillcenter.org/events for details. Catskill Center, 43355 St Rte28,Arkville.

9PM Love our Culture. Featuring TJR. All proceeds to benefit the family of Ralphie “C”Avarretta. 18+ / 21+. The Chance Theater, 6 Grannel St, Poughkeepsie.

Bosco’s Mercantile Opening Weekend (5/6 & 5/7). Pop Up Shop: Featuring J.M. Generals Specializing in American Cashmere Home Textiles, bath & body and candle products. Friday Eve: Cocktails form The Hudson Standard & Four And Twenty Blackbird Pies. Saturday: Coffee tasting provided by Toby’s Estate. Boscos Mercantile, 89A Partition St, Saugerties. Info: boscosmercantile.com or 845-247-3157.

7PM Cabin Fever Music: The Cupcakes. Trio of talented women play acoustic, Americana and folk/traditional music. Info: 845-688-7811. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main S, Phoenicia, free.

highlights of FHK’s collections. Exhibits through October 29. Open Fridays and Saturdays. Info: www.fohk.org or 845-339-0720.Friends of Historic Kingston, corner of Wall and Main St, Kingston.

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

7PM-9PM 1st Fridays: Star Nation Sacred Circle. Meets every 1st Friday, 7-9pm.Info: www. SymbolicStudies.org. A positive, not for skeptics, discussion group for experiencers of the paranormal. Open to all dreamers, contactees, abductees, ET Ambassadors. Bring adrink, snack to share & lawn chair to sit under the stars afterwards for a UFO watch. Center for Symbolic Studies, 475 River Rd Ext, Tillson.

7PM Book Reading: Susannah Appelbaum, author of Divah. Info: 845-246-5775. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 65 Partition St, Saugerties, free.

28th, June 4th, 11th, July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23th, 30th, August 6th, from 9 - 10:30 am. New Paltz Community Center,3 Veterans Dr, New Paltz. Info: 845-214-8579 Email: chinalinkus@gmail. com.

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

Saturday

Mid-Hudson Adirondack Mountain Club: I Love My Parks Day. Contact: Georgette Weir, georgette.weir@gmail.com. Volunteer on a trail project. A family-friendly hike will also be included. Info: www.MidHudsonADK.org. Mills-Norrie State Park, Staatsburg. 6AM John Burroughs Natural History Society: Warbler Walk #2. Trip leaders: Carol Weber (carolorganistin@gmail.com; 914-388-1569) and Gerhard Patsch (gerapa2001@yahoo.com.) Info: www.jbnhs.org. Village of New Paltz, Parking lot, Huguenot St, New Paltz. 8 AM Mid-Hudson Adirondack Mountain Club: 5th Annual Riverkeeper Hudson River Sweep. Leader: Russ Faller 845-297-5126 (before 9:30PM) or russoutdoors@yahoo.com. Please let leader know if you are coming. Trash bags provided. Info: www.MidHudsonADK.org. Launch, Market St, Staatsburgh. 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Fun Fast Vinyasa with Foster Hurley .Kickstart your weekend with this NEW 60-minute vinyasa class. Also known as "Ashtanga Lite," the fast-paced flow works up a nice sweat while keeping things light and fun. $16. Info: 845-679-8700. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. www.woodstockyogacenter.com. 8:30AM Walkin’ The Dog. A fun event on the Rail Trail, to raise funds for the Elting library. Registration/sponsor forms at www.eltinglibrary. org. Gilded Otter Parking Lot, New Paltz. 8:30AM Hudson Highlands Nature Museum: Birding and Breakfast with the Bakers. Learn the basics of this fascinating hobby from avid birding enthusiasts Sharon and David Baker. Bring Binoculars! Info: hhnm.org or 845-534-5506. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Outdoor DiscoveryCenter, Muser Dr, Cornwall, $7. 9AM-10:30AM Woodstock: Christian Centering Prayer and Meditation. On-going. Everyone welcome. Info: 845-679-8800. St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church (the A-Frame), 2578 Rt 212, Woodstock. 9AM-12PM The Future of Oak Forests. Discover how absence of fire, proliferation of deer, shadetolerant maples, logging practices, and climate change threaten oak regeneration. Panel discussion. You may sign-up for the optional Lunch and/or Excursions. Info: www.caryinstitute.org or 845- 677-5343. Cary Institute, auditorium, 2801 Sharon Turnpike, Millbrook. 9AM Pilates Springboard - Reformer Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Info: 845-658-2239 or www.ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. 9AM-10:30AM Introduction to Tai Chi with certified instructor Jing Shuai at the New Paltz Community Center. All levels welcome. Class involves Qi Gong and slow movements. Suggested donation is $5 or more. Info: www.elegantevidence.com. Name of the event: Introduction to Tai Chi Time: Saturdays - May 7th, 14th, 21th,

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9AM-11AM I Love My Park Day: Helping Hands Make Light Work. Ages 12 and up. Come spend a few hours and help make a difference! Rain or shine. For more information visit www.olana.org/ Olana State Historic Site, Hudson, free. 9AM-4PM Spring 2016 Photography Conference. Speakers: David FitzSimmons and Parish Kohanim. Info: hvphotonet.org/. Mount St. Mary College, Aquinas Theatre, Newburgh, $26, $13 / fulltime student. 10AM-6PM Basilica Farm & Flea Spring Market. In collaboration with Hudson River Exchange. Info: basilicafarmandflea.com/info/ Basilica Hudson, 110 S. Front St, Hudson, $5 /2 days, free /under 12. 10AM-11:30AM Iyengar Yoga Level I with Barbara Boris. For all students new to Iyengar Yoga, taught by Woodstock’s only Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor. The basis of the method is taught in standing poses. Info: 845-679-8700 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock, $16. 10AM-12PM Knitting Group. Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main Street, Stone Ridge, 845-687-7023. 10AM-4PM Minnewaska State Park Preserve. 5th Annual I Love My Park Day Event. For more information and to register for programs at Minnewaska, please call the Park Preserve Office at 845-255-0752. Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Lake Minnewaska Area, Gardiner. 10AM-12PM Lend a Hand at 8th Annual Eastern Box Turtle Monitoring Expedition in Gardiner. Lend a hand at Wallkill Valley Land Trust’s 8th Annual Walk and Talk on the Smith Property in the Town of Gardiner. 10AM Pilates Springboard - Reformer Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Info: 845-658-2239 or www.ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. 10AM Katsbaan Reformed Church Sale. Info: 845-246-7928. Katsbaan Reformed Church, Old Kings Highway, Saugerties. 10AM-9PM Candlewax Recycling Drop-off. Ongoing. Candlewax in any condition to be recycled. Pachamama Store (near food court), Hudson Valley Mall, Kingston. 10AM-4PM Staatsburgh State Historic Site: I Love My Park Day. Volunteer to help with an outdoor project in the mansion’s historic landscape. Drop in to help for any part of the day’s event! For age 8+. Info: 845-889-8851. Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mills 10AM-5:30PM Historic Huguenot Street 2016 season. The updated tours on Huguenot Street incorporate engaging stories from the National Historic Landmark District’s history, with a renewed emphasis on featuring under-represented groups, including Native Americansand enslaved Africans. Info: www.huguenotstreet. org or 845-255-1660. Historic Huguenot Street, 81 Huguenot St, New Paltz. 10:30AM-12:30PM Ukulele Lesson and Jam. First Saturdays. All ages, levels. With ukes to borrow and new songs each month. Beginners especially welcome. Info: phoenicialibrary.org or 845-688-7811. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia, free. 10:30AM-11:30AM Silent Vigil for Global Peace & Non-Violence. Sponsored by The Kingston Women in Black. Info: 845-399-2805. Meet outside Cornell St PO, Kingston. 11AM-12PM Two by Two Zoo. Animals and their handlers educate young minds about many fascinating and endangered creatures. Two by Two Zoo is a hands-on conservation program with local and exotic animals. Info: unisonarts.org/ Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, $18, $9 /student. 11AM-4PM “The Friends of Historic Kingston Celebrates 50 Years: Treasures Great and Small from Our Collections.” This exhibition features

11AM-7PM Native American Crafts Sale on the Porch at Mirabai. Bern Richards is a feathersmith, making his craft using feathers, gourds and beadwork. Bern will be giving out sage “love bundles” throughout the day. 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, , 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 11AM-4PM, Hurley Heritage Society Museum opens for the 2016 season, on weekends MayOctober 30, Sat. 11AM-4PM, Sun. 1PM-4PM, Admission free. Exhibit: Hurley Harvest by Hand and by Horse. New additions to the exhibit this year include kitchen implements from the Victorian era.Opening day refreshments will feature typical Dutch treats and Dutch recipes will be available to try at home. For information, call 845-331-8852 or 845-331-5331. 11 AM -4 PM Woodstock Farm Sanctuary Weekend Tour. 150-acre life-long sanctuary for rescued farm animals. Learn about vegan living. A new Visitors Center and Cafe, open to the public for tours on weekends from 11am-4pm through October, $10/adults, $5/kids;group tours & private vegan events (including weddings) during the week. Info:845-247-5700 or www.woodstocksanctuary.org. Woodstock Animal Sanctuary, 2 Rescue Rd (formerly Epworth Lane), High Falls. 12PM Mother’s Day Tea Party. Four-course luncheon and tea party, featuring a traditional menu of delectable home-made treats. Two seating:12pm & 3pm. Proceeds from this event will be used by the Outreach Committee. Res reqr’d. Info: 845-229-2820. St. James’ EpiscopalChurch, 4526 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, $25. 12PM Auction of Art, antiques and ephemera - including vintage Star Wars. Parish Hall, St Francis de Sales Church, 109 Main Street, Phoenicia. Preview 5-7 pm Friday and 9 to noon Saturday. To benefit Phoenicia Festival of the Voice. 845-688-3291 for information. 12PM-5PM Dutchess Chamber 2016 Health & Wellness Fair. Will showcase the vast range of local products and services that support health and wellbeing in the community. This year will also feature the Red Cross hosting a blood drive. Info: 845-454-1700. Poughkeepsie 12PM-6PM Dutchess County SPCA & Clinton Vineyards Birthday Celebration. Wags to Vintage Dog Day at Clinton Vineyards from noon to 6 p.m. This pet-friendly event celebrates two of our favorite things: canines and fine wines. Info: www.dcspca.org andwww.clintonvineya. rcom/ Clinton Vineyards, Clinton Corners, $45. 12PM-1PM Free Yoga Pizza Party. Ongoing. Join Women’s Power Space and My Place Pizza for a rejuvenating yoga class and pizza. Families, beginners, and children welcome (mats will be provided). Donations appreciated. Info:sarah@ womenspowerspace.org. My Place Pizza, 322 Main St, Poughkeepsie. 12PM-3PM Groundbreaking for new ADI/ Lumberyard. An afternoon of fun for the whole family with area food trucks and drink. Live music by The WiyosRaffle prizes and giveaways. 62 Water Street, Catskill. 12PM-2PM Opening Reception: Looking at Sound. Group Show. Curated by Bill BrovoldThis exhibit will show the work of some of the most far-reaching artists crossing over between visual and musical arts. Exhibits through 5/30. Info: 845-338-2789. ARTBAR Gallery, 674 Broadway, Kingston. 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. We are now in our 15th year of standing for peace and justice. New Paltz. 1PM-4PM Amy McTear Book Signing and Jam. We Need You, A Call to an Imaginal Reality. Signing, Music, Readings and Performances by Amy & area musicians. Info: cafeteriacoffeehouse. com. Cafeteria Coffee House, 58 Main St, New Paltz, free. 1PM The Met: Live in HD: Donizetti’s Roberto Devereux. Info: 845-473-2072. Bardavon, 35 Market St, Poughkeepsie, $27, $20 /12 & under. 1PM-4PM Unframed Artists Gallery’s Fifth Annual Opening Reception for “Visions of Peace.” Local youth of all ages from New Paltz, Rondout Valley, and Rosendale unite in this exhibit, to create and explore their inspirational works of peace. A day of festivities include outdoor mural painting, art table, face and henna painting, and an improv theatrical piece “Act it Out” Peace Tale with Jill Olesker.Show runs thru 6/11. Regular gallery hours are Saturdays and Sundays 1 - 5pm, and by appointment. The Unframed Artists Gallery, 173 Huguenot St,New Paltz. Info: 845-255-5482 or unframedartistsgallery.org. 1PM-4PM Solarize Saugerties Open House. Attendees will be able to see installed residential solar panels and hear about the advantages of going solar from the homeowner. NYS Solar Farm will be available to answer questions about equipment and financing. Info:www.Solarize-Hudson-

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Marathon Race(6/11 & 6/12). Races Feature Dutchess, Hudson Valley Rail Trails. Runners registering for any of the Walkway Marathon races can do so at WalkwayMarathon.org. Walkway Over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie.

premier listings Contact Donna at calendar@ulsterpublishing.com to be included Register Now: Introduction to Tai Chi with certified instructor Jing Shuai at the New Paltz Community Center. All levels welcome. Class involves Qi Gong and slow movements. Suggested donation is $5 or more. Info: www. elegantevidence.com. Name of the event: Introduction to Tai Chi Time: Saturdays - May 7th, 14th, 21th, 28th, June 4th, 11th, July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23th, 30th, August 6th, from 9 - 10:30 am. New Paltz Community Center,3 Veterans Dr, New Paltz. Info: 845-2148579 Email: chinalinkus@gmail.com. Register Now! Knee Therapy Workshop with Jory Serota. Knees - Chances are, you've had an issue with yours at some point. Between the joint's lack of stability and its vulnerable location, knee ligaments are very prone to injury. In this workshop, Jory Serota will go over the ranges of motion of the knee and teach you which yoga postures you can use to help heal knee pain and discomfort. In addition to being a yoga practitioner for over 18 years, Jory is a Master NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT) practitioner and the former owner of Marin Sports Therapy in Northern California. 5/14,1:303:30 pm at Woodstock Yoga Center. $40. Info: Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming Street, Woodstock, 845-6798700, www.woodstockyogacenter.com. Bosco’s Mercantile Opening Weekend (5/6 & 5/7). Pop Up Shop: Featuring J.M. Generals Specializing in American Cashmere Home Textiles, bath & body and candle products. Friday Eve: Cocktails form The Hudson Standard & Four And Twenty Blackbird Pies. Saturday: Coffee tasting provided by Toby’s Estate. Boscos Mercantile, 89A Partition St, Saugerties. Info: boscosmercantile. com or 845-247-3157. Celebrate Mother's Day by Treating Mom to a Mother & Daughter Psychic Tarot Reading (5/8, 9am-5pm) with Tony-Guy Parker, Tarot Master, Dominick's Cafe, 34 N. Front Street, Kingston. Mom and Daughter each get a 15 minute Psychic Tarot Reading by Master Tarot Reader Tony-Guy Parker for only $25. Mother-Daughter Tarot Readings will be scheduled on a first come first serve basis so Please email or call Tony-Guy Parker @ 845-706-2183 Now to RSVP your Mother-Daughter Psychic Tarot Reading! Info: https:// goo.gl/VuMn0G. Bard College Music Department and Ethnomusicology at Bard College present The Music & Dance of Bali (Saturday, 5/7, 8pm). Featuring Hudson Valley Gamelans Giri Mekar & Chandra Kanchana with guest artists with guest artist and Balinese dancer

Latifah Alsegaf from Gamelan Mitra Kusuma, Washington, DC. Admission by $10 suggested donation, Bard students, staff, faculty & kids 16 & under free of charge. Info 845-6887090 or FB Hudson Valley Gamelans Giri Mekar & Chandra Kanchana at Bard College.Olin Hall ~ Bard College, Annandale. Upcoming Event: Psychic Tarot Readings (Saturday & Sunday) at Dominick’s Cafe. Every Saturday & Sunday from 9am-5pm. Rates: $15/ 15 Minutes, $30/30 Minutes, & $60/60 Minutes. RSVP by calling 845-3384552. Info: https://goo.gl/c4JEcg or http://dominickscafe.com/.Dominick’s Cafe, 34 North Front St, Kingston. Upcoming Event: Woodstock Chimes Semi-Annual Warehouse Sale. Doors will be opento the public from 5/12-5/15, 9-5pm. Located at 167 Dubois Rd. in Shokan, this sale has a huge selection of one of a kind chimes, in-stock chimes, crystal chimes, fountains, drums, guitars, ukes, gongs, garden bells, hanging bells, bamboo chimes, kid's instruments, discontinued products and much more! Info:www.chimes.com/ sale or 845-657-0445. Notice: Talk About Dying Works h o p ( 5 / 14 , 2 - 5 p m ) . To p i c : Healthcare Proxies & End of Life Choices:Who Will Speak for Me and What Should They Say? Facilitated by Talk About Dying founders Carol Robin, DC and Jill Dorsi, LCSW. To preregister and/or get more info: www. TalkAboutDying.com.The Woodstock Reformed Church,16 Tinker St. on the Village Green, Woodstock. Mount Saint Mary College Information Sessions (5/5 &5/19). The Mount’s bachelor’s and master’s degree programs offer: Evening and weekend schedules; Tuition discount for adults 24 and older; Start dates throughout the year; & Accelerated schedule helps you finish faster. Info: www.msmc.edu. Mount Saint College, Newburgh. Register Now! Bus Trip to the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, MA for Yidstock Concert & Tour (7/17). Lunch & Donation included. Info: 845-338-8131 or www.ucjf.org. Jewish Federation of Ulster County, One Albany Ave, Kingston, $100. The Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center in Great Barrington Events. This historic theater offers music, dance, theater, opera, movies and family programs. Info: 413-528-0100 or www.mahaiwe.org/. Early Bird Discount & Full Scholarships available for Woodstock Youth - ages 9-12 & 13-17. Registra-

Valley.org. 188 Charles Smith Rd, Saugerties. 2PM Friends of Historic Saugerties. An informal talk followed by a guided walk lead by William B. Rhoads entitled:”Exploring Some of Saugerties’s Architectural Treasures.” Info: www.saugertiespubliclibrary.org or 845-246-4317. Saugerties Public Library, Community Room, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties. 2PM Free Meditation Instruction. On-going. Held in the Amitabha Shrine Room. 60-minute class requires no previous meditation experience. For info contact Jan Tarlin, 845-679-5906. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock.

tion open: Voice Theatre’s Summer Youth Workshops July 11th–24th. A fun, supportive environment for young people to explore theatre skills. Professional instructors will lead a program of acting, theatre games, the speaking voice, movement, improv and physical theatre. Each five-day workshop plus Saturday rehearsal finishes with an Open Presentation. In the air-conditioned Byrdcliffe Theater, Woodstock. Beginners are welcome. Session 1: July 11-17. Session 2: July 18-24. Sibling discounts available. Info & registration contact Shauna Kanter: Shauna@ voicetheatre.org | 845-679-0154 |www. voicetheatre.org. Audition Notice: Witch of Coos and Tatters. Casting 2 females - age 25-50 and 30-40 for Angel Intrudes and the The Stronger. 3 males- age 15-18, 30-40 for Witch of Coos and Tatters. Performance dates are 6/10-6/12. Call Susanne Traub 845-657-2189.STS Playhouse, Phoenicia. Senior Writing Workshop Welcomes New Members. Writers at all levels of experience, beginner to expert, are invited to join the Writers Workshop of the Woodstock Senior Recreation Program. Whether interested in nonfiction, short stories, plays, memoir, or poetry, writers age 55 and above may join the group, which meets in the Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Road,Woodstock from 10:30am-12:30 pm. on Wednesdays as follows: May 11 and 25; June 8 and 22.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. Info: 845- 679-2880. Audition Notice: Andrew Lloyd Webber's Sunset Boulevard. Auditions held 5/14 at 1pm & 5/14 at 7pm. Callbacks: 5/16 at 7pm at The Center for Performing Arts, 661 Rt 308, Rhinebeck. All roles are open. No appointment necessary. Prepare 32 bars of a song in the style of the show. Bring a copy of your sheet music for the accompanist. Be prepared to list all rehearsal conflicts. Performance dates: 7/ 29 -8/21.Further information email upinoneprod@aol.com. Hudson Valley Community Dances is an all-volunteer not-for-profit organization committed to sharing the joy of dancing, preserving traditional music and dance and building community through dance. Dances take place in Dutchess and Ulster counties. These events are open to the public and everyone is welcome. Info:www.hudsonvalleydance.org or 845- 454-2571. Register Now: 2nd Annual Walkway

org, for synopsis of shows. 8 exciting new original plays. Info: 845-876-3080. The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck, $10. 3PM Mother’s Day Tea Party. Four-course luncheon and tea party, featuring a traditional menu of delectable home-made treats. Two seating:12pm & 3pm. Proceeds from this event will be used by the Outreach Committee. Res reqr’d. Info: 845-229-2820. St. James’ Episcopal Church, 4526 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park, $25. 3:30PM-7PM Afternoon Rock & Blues. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

2PM-3:30PM FarmOn! Foundation Seed Crafting with Tessa Edick. This hands-on experience gives children the opportunity to touch seeds, ask questions, and learn where their food comes from. They will craft seed packets of their own design to take home and plant. Info:518-537-5800. Germantown Library, Hover Room, 31 Palatine Park Rd, Germantown.

4PM-6PM The Woodstock Artists Association & Museum presents a solo show of the assemblage sculptures of Lenny Kislin. Kislin was chairman of the board of directors (1996-2002), winner of the Tobin award (1997) and winner of the Yasuo Kuniyoshi award (2015). The WAAM is located at 28 Tinker Street, Woodstock. Info: 845- 679-2940.

3PM-5PM World Premier Celebrates Pete Seeger in Dance and Music: Turn, Turn, Turn! The show will be followed by a gala fundraising dinner at the Towne Crier Cafe, attended by honorary event chair Natalie Merchant. Info: vanavercaravan.org or call845-256-9300. Beacon High School, Pete and Toshi Seeger Theater, Beacon, $20.

4PM-8PM The Inaugural ‘Run For The Roses, Kentucky Derby’ Fundraiser for People’s Place. Honoring two philanthropic business owners, Karen Clark Adin & Tommy Keegan. Info: 845-338-4030 or director@peoplesplaceuc.org. Ole Savannah, 100 Rondout Landing, Kingston, $75.

3PM-5PM Scavenger Hunt: Maps, GPS, Compass Navigation. Ages 5 and up. Environmental educator, Fran Martino will teach you how to use compasses, maps, and GPS systems. For more information visit www.olana.org/ Olana State Historic Site, Wagon House Education Center, Hudson. 3PM 2nd Annual Short Play Festival. (5/6-5/8). Visit their website, www.centerforperformingarts.

4PM-7PM Opening Reception: Loman Eng & Esopus Artist Group. Exhibits through 5/28. Info: 845-338-5580. Town of Esopus Library, Duck Pond Gallery, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen. 4PM Book Reading: Peter Cocuzza, author of “AKA Peter Coco: At the Hop - Recent Poems 2012-2015.” Info: 845-679-8000. The Golden Notebook, 29 Tinker St, Woodstock. 4PM-6PM Opening Reception: Art on Paper: Works from the Permanent Collection in the

Jurying Begins for The WoodstockNew Paltz 35th Art & Crafts Fairs. Scheduled for Memorial (5/28-5/30) & Labor Day (9/3-9/5)Weekends. Jurying begins 1/28.Details at www. quailhollow.com or contact Scott Rubinstein at 845 -246 -3414. 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 Stationary Clinic for Cats. $70 per cat includes spay/neuter, rabies vaccine, ear cleaning, nail trim.All surgeries performed by appointment only. Info: 845-3431000. tara-spayneuter.org. The Animal Rights Alliance (T.A.R.A.), 60 Enterprise Place, Middletown. The Mid Hudson Community Orchestra. New members neededFrench Horn, Oboe, Trumpet, viola, cello and bass (5/13). Rehearsing Wednesdays, 7:30 -9:30PM. Info: 845-876-2765. SUNY Dutchess, Dutchess Hall, Poughkeepsie. Register Now! 2016 New Paltz Challenge Run (6/19). A half-marathon, Family 5K, and/or kid’s 1-mile run. Proceeds will benefit the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce and its community projects. Reg reqr’d for half-marathon. Info: www. newpaltzchallenge.com or 845-2550243. Word Cafe’s Writing Intensive Workshop (5/14, 10:30am). Led by Jana Martin, writer. Enrollment is limited to 12. Info: www.wordcafe.us. The Golden Notebook Bookstore, 29 Tinker St, Woodstock. Fluid Ecologies: Hispanic Caribbean Art from the Permanent Collection. An exhibition of thirteen works on paper by seven of the most celebrated Hispanic Caribbean artists of the last five decades. Exhibts through 5/8. Info: 845-437-5632 Vassar College, Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Poughkeepsie. Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program is bringing hands-on learning to youth in Columbia and Greene Counties this summer. For youth in grades one through five. Programs can be scheduled by contacting Linda Tripp, 4-H Issue Leader, at518-828-3346 x203 or Lke2@cornell.edu. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Hudson. Open Call for Artwork - Envisioning Dutchess (6/3-7/2). Due Date for Artwork Drop Off: Saturday, May 21, 5pm. Info: 845-471-2550 or info@barrettartcenter.org. Barrett Art

Center, 55 Noxon St, Poughkeepsie. RegisterNow! Walkin’ The Dog(5/7). A fun event on the Rail Trail, to raise funds for the Elting library. Registration/sponsor forms at www.eltinglibrary.org. Gilded Otter Parking Lot, New Paltz.es, 173 Main St, Saugerties, $15 /per space. Cornell Cooperative Extension’s 4-H Youth Development Program is bringing hands-on learning to youth in Columbia and Greene Counties this summer. For youth in grades one through five. Programs can be scheduled by contacting Linda Tripp, 4-H Issue Leader, at 518-828-3346 or Lke2@cornell.edu. Cornell Cooperative Extension, Hudson. Audition Notice: Oklahoma (5/13, 7-10pm; 5/14, 12-3pm; & 5/16, 6-10pm). Actors/Singers, age 18-60, for principal and ensemble roles. No appointment necessary. Info: 845-9059605. STS Playhouse, 10 Church St, Phoenicia. Call for Artwork. The Art of Summer (5/22-8/22). Drop off: Mon. 5/16, 11am-2:30pm. One or two entries. Info: 845-679-4937 Gallery Lev Shalem, Woodstock Jewish Congregation, 1682 Glasco Turnpike, Woodstock. Flea Market. Applications at main desk at the Gardiner Library during library hours. Info: 845-255-7629. Gardiner Town Hall, Gardiner. Register Now! 24th Annual Hudson Valley AIDS Walk (5/7) -and a brandnew 5K run! Info: www.hudsonvalleycs.org/aidswalk/ Walkway Over the Hudson, Poughkeepsie. Join us Saturday, May 7th when over 100 NY state parks, historic sites and public lands will be hosting I Love My Park Day volunteer projectsTo celebrate the fifth anniversary of I Love My Park Day, we’ve expanded the event to lands in the Adirondacks and Catskills and several National Park Service sites. Show your love for all public lands in New York and register today! Donate Now: Unison’s Memorial Weekend Barn Sale (5/28). Like-new clothing, Jewelry, Housewares, Children’s Items (not baby equipment), Books/CDs, Tools, Small Appliances, Small light-weight Furniture, Sports Equipment (not exercise machines), Collectables. Info: unisonarts.org/ Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz. St. Peter’s-Rosendale Annual Spring Flea Market & Plant Sale (5/21). Doors open at 9 am - 4 pm. Lots of indoor and outdoor vendors. Raffle Table. Many indoor & outdoor plants & herbs for sale. $5 BAG SALE: St. Peter’s “Tables of Treasures” at 2 pm. For info or vendor space, call 845-687-7735. St. Peter’s, Corner of Rte 213 and Keator Ave, Rosendale, free.

Towbin Wing and The 8th Annual Woodstock Regional Far and Wide in the Main Gallery. Both exhibits run thru 8/14. Info: www.woodstockart.org or 845.679.2940. Artists Association and Museum, Phoebe and Belmont Towbin Wing, 28 Tinker St, Woodstock.

Gifts to America.” Art exhibit & month-long celebration in collaboration with the Reher Center for Immigrant Culture & History. James Cox Gallery featuring works by Joseph Garlock & immigrant members of the ASK. Info: ArtsSociety of Kingston, 97 Broadway, Kingston.

4PM-7PM 2nd Annual Kentucky Derby Party. Celebrate the 142nd Run for the Roses. Featuring the racing themed oil paintings of artist, Alecia Barry Underhill. Enjoy Mint Juleps, delicious nibbles and watch the race. Info: 845-758-9432. Equis Art Gallery, 15 West Market St, Red Hook.

5PM-7PM Oriole9 Restaurant presents its 100th Monthly Art Show Opening Reception. Exhibiting this month are two well-know longtime, highly respected painters in our area. Stacie Flint will be showing her distinctive color-filled room scenes and Robert Selkowitz will display his pastel country porches complete with suitable chairs. The restaurant is located at 17 Tinker Street, Woodstock, NY. All shows are curated by Lenny Kislin. Info: 845-679-8117.

4PM-6PM Opening Reception: Info: www.woodstockart.org or 845-679-2940. Artists Association and Museum, Main Gallery, 28 Tinker St, Woodstock. 4PM-7PM Annual Turkey Dinner. Complete with all the trimmings! Info: www.churches.rca.org/ highfall or info@communitychurchofhighfalls. com. Community Church of High Falls, corner of Mohonk and Firehouse Roads, High Falls, $14, $12 /senior, $9 /6-12.

5PM Annual Ziti Dinner at St. Andrew’s Church. Two seatings, one at 5pm. and one at 6:30pm. Dinner, consisting of ziti, salad, beverages, bread and dessert. Info: 845-255-8626 or 845-255-5098. St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, corner of Main St & North Oakwood Terrace, NewPaltz, $12, $6 /under 12, free /under 4.

5PM-7PM Opening Reception for “Immigrant

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24 5PM Joanne Leffeld: Straight Answers from the Moolah Doula to Your Money Questions. Through thought provoking questions and exercises, you will learn why you make the choices you do and how to move beyond these restrictive patterns. Info: 845-679-2213. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. 5 PM-7 PM Artist’s Reception: Nancy Hull Kearing. Assemblages & Collages. Exhibits through the end of May. Weekends in May, Noon to 4PM. Info: 845-258-4396. Amity Gallery, 110 Newport Bridge Rd, Warwick. 6:30PM Book Reading: Alexandra Weinbaum, author of “Careful Old Letters.” Info: 845-6798000. The Golden Notebook, 29 Tinker St, Woodstock. 7PM-9PM Curated Story Telling @ the Ryan Cronin Gallery. Featuring Mark Portier, Melissa Eppard and Seth Davis Branitz.Water Street Market, New Paltz. Info: 845-430-8470 7PM Live @ The Falcon: Cyro Baptista & Banquet of the Spirits. Info: www.liveatthefalcon.com or 845-236-7970. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9w, Marlboro. 7PM James Van Praagh & Tony Stockwell. Info: 845-610-5900 or www.sugarloafpac.org. Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center, 1351 Kings Hwy, Sugar Loaf, $99, $50, $40. 7PM-10:30PM Hudson Valley English Country Dance. Potluck dinner at 5:30pm. Workshop at 7pm. Caller: Loretta Holz. Band: Tiddely Pom: Sue Polansky, clarinet, Katie Jeannotte, piano, Stewart Dean, concertina. Info: 845-679-8587 or www.hudsonvalleydance.org/ Reformed Churchof Port Ewen, Salem Rd, Port Ewen.

ALMANAC WEEKLY Info: 845-876-3080. The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck, $10. 8PM Tangoman & The Latin All Star World Beat Dance Band. Info: 845-679-4406. Bearsville Theater, Tinker St, Woodstock. 8PM Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike! Play by Christopher Duranc. Directed by Micahel Schiralli. Performance tickets only;Prices range from $22-$50. Info: halfmoontheatre.org or call 1-800-838-3006. CIA Campus, Marriott Pavilion, 1946 Campus Dr, Hyde Park. 8PM Circle Mirror Transformation. Play by Annie Baker. Directed by Melisa Annis with Summer Corrie, Michael Rhodes*, Lorenzo Scott*, Amie Tedesco* and Jill Van Note* * member Actors’ Equity. Info: 845- 230-7020 or tangent-arts.org. The Carpenter Shop Theater, 60 Main St, Beacon. 8PM Rhythm International series. The English Beat will perform. Info: 518-473-1845. The Egg, Albany, $34. 9PM Vetiver. Info: helsinkihudson.com or 518-828-4800. Club Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson. 9:30PM Salted Bros. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

Sunday

5/8

7PM Book Reading: Stefan Bolz, author of The Traveler, a new coming-of-age story. Info: 845-255-8300. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 6 Church St, New Paltz, free.

7:30AM John Burroughs Natural History Society: Birding at the Bash. Trip leader: Tom Crepet (thomascrepet@gmail.com; 845-2550324). Info: www.jbnhs.org. Birders’ parking lot, east side of the Haven Rd. causeway, Wurtsboro, free.

7PM Theatre on the Road premiers, A Taste of Shakespeare. An original, interactive play hosted by William Shakespeare himself. Info: www.theatreontheroad.com or 845-475-7973. SUNY Columbia Greene, Arts Center, Hudson.

8:30AM Guest Pastor. Rick Edwards served churches in the Mid Hudson region. He will speak at both the 8:30 and 10:45 am services on Mother’s Day. Info: 845-.625-.8087 or 845-419-.5063. New Paltz United Methodist Church, New Paltz.

7PM Saturday Night Jazz! NYC saxophonist Al Guart leads ensemble. A rotating roster of performers includes pianists John Esposito & Peter Tomlinson, guitarists Steve Raleigh & Peter Einhorn, bassists Lew Scott & Rich Syracuse. Other musicians regularly sit in withthe band. Info: 518-678-3101. Kindred Spirits, 334 Rt 32A, Palenville.

9AM-3PM Indoor Yard Sale. Info: 845-2465035. Reformed Church of Saugerties, 173 Main St, Saugerties.

7PM Saturday Night Live Music & Noodles. 2nd set at 8:30pm.No cover, $5 donations to musicians recommended. Info: 845-255-8811 or www. GKnoodles.com. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Shop, Rite Aid Plaza, New Paltz. 7PM Mayhem and Madness Comedy Dinner Show. Proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society. Showtime is 8pm. Res reqr’d. Info: 855-623-6377 or mayhemandmadnesscomedy.com. St. Mary’s Benevolent Association, 109 North St, Kingston, $15 /show only, $25 /dinner & show. 7PM Mister Roper. Info: 845-687-2699. High Falls Café, High Falls. 7PM-11:30PM Acoustic Night at The Gallery. For those who like it a bit more mellow. The first Sat. of the month. Info: tim@touhey.com. The Gallery, 128 Main St, Stamford. 7:30PM -10PM, Live Music & Noodles with The Harp Duo featuring Steve Stanne-guitar & Lynn Saoirse-harp play traditional Irish music. Info: 845-255-8811 or www.GKnoodles.com. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Shop, Ride Aid Plaza, New Paltz. 7:30PM Loco7. Performing Plunge, a solo work which combines the use of body puppets, marionettes, masks, dance, and music. Info: www. roxburyartsgroup.org or 607-326-7908. Roxbury Arts Center, 5025 Vega Mountain Rd, Roxbury. 7:30PM Chicago. Broadway musical by Bob Fosse, John Kander & Fred Ebb. Info: www.TheTwoOfUsProductions.org or 518-758-1648. Taconic Hills School, Performing Arts Center, Craryville, $20, $14 /senior/student. 7:30PM-10:30PM Kingston’s Swing Dance.. $10 admission includes basic lesson at 7:30pm with instructors Linda and Chester Freeman and performance at 9pm. DJ dance til 10:30pm. MAC Fitness, 743 East Chester (Rt 9W) Kingston. No partner or dance experience necessary to attend. For more info visit www.got2lindy.com or call 845-236-3939. 8PM Bard College Music Department and Ethnomusicology at Bard College present The Music & Dance of Bali. Featuring Hudson Valley Gamelans Giri Mekar & Chandra Kanchana with guest artists with guest artist and Balinese dancer Latifah Alsegaf from Gamelan Mitra Kusuma, Washington, DC. Admission by $10 suggested donation, Bard students, staff, faculty & kids 16 & under free of charge. Info 845-688-7090 or FB Hudson Valley Gamelans Giri Mekar & Chandra Kanchana at Bard College.Olin Hall ~ Bard College, Annandale. 8PM "We Can Make Each Other Happy" a tribute to the music of Harry NilssonRoost Studio and Cooperative Art Gallery,69 Main St, New Paltz. BYOB picnic style 10$ in advance 12$ at the door. Info: www.roostcoop.org. 8PM 2nd Annual Short Play Festival (5/65/8). Info: www.centerforperformingarts.org, for synopsis of shows. 8 exciting new original plays.

9AM-4PM Trail Volunteers Needed! Help restore the wet and eroded tread of this trail that leads from Knox’s Headquarters to a dramatic view of the Moodna Creek. Training, safety equipment and tools will be provided. Reg Reqr’d. Info: 201-512-9348 x16 or smason@nynjtc.org. Knox’s Headquarters State Historic Site, 289 Forge Hill Rd, Vails Gate. 9AM Mother’s Day Brunch. Reservations are strongly suggested. Info: 845-687-2699. High Falls Café, High Falls. 9AM-5PM Celebrate Mother's Day by Treating Mom to a Mother & Daughter Psychic Tarot Reading with Tony-Guy Parker, Tarot Master, Dominick's Cafe, 34 N. Front Street, Kingston. Mom and Daughter each get a 15 minute Psychic Tarot Reading by Master Tarot Reader Tony-Guy Parker for only $25. Mother-Daughter Tarot Readings will be scheduled on a first come first serve basis so Please email or call TonyGuy Parker @ 845-706-2183 Now to RSVP your Mother-Daughter Psychic Tarot Reading! Info: https://goo.gl/VuMn0G. 9AM Mid-Hudson Adirondack Mountain Club: Long Dock Park, Denning’s Point, and Madam Brett Park Combo. Leader: Louis Ruidisch, 845-896-9332; ruidisch3@gmail.com. Approx 7 miles, Moderate Hike. Bring lunch and 2 quarts water. Confirm with leader. Info: www.MidHudsonADK.org.Long Dock Park, Kayak pavilion, Beacon. 9:30AM-11AM Iyengar Yoga Level II with Barbara Boris. For students who are well-practiced in Iyengar Yoga Level I. Taught by Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor Barbara Boris, this class focuses on refining basic postures and introducing more advanced asanas.Info: 845-679-8700 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock, $16. 9:30AM Pilates Springboard - Reformer Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Info: 845-658-2239 or www.ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. 10AM Mother’s Day Free Tours. Free tours for mothers and the opening of a new exhibit. Tours of the house, Dutch barn and restored garden will be given this day at 1:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. only. Info: www.mountgulian.org or call 845-8318172. Mount Gulian Historic Site, 145Sterling St, Beacon, $8, $6 /senior, $4 /6-18. 10AM-2PM Mother’s Day Brunch @ The Falcon. Times Square - Classic A Cappella Doo Wop. Info: www.liveatthefalcon.com or 845-236-7970. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9w, Marlboro. 10AM Hudson Highlands Nature Museum: Mother’s Day Nature Hike. Take a guided woodland walk to seek the sights and sounds of spring wildlife then make a special Mother’s Day craft. Ages 5 and older. Info: hhnm.org or 845-5345506. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, OutdoorDiscovery Center, Muser Dr, Cornwall, $7, $5 /child. 10:30AM-12:30PM Free Meditation Practice at Sky Lake Shambhala Retreat Center. Ongoing. Sitting and walking meditation with short teaching and discussion from Pema Chodron books

or video. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 845-658-8556 or www.skylake.shambhala. org. SkyLake Meditation Center, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. 10:45AM Guest Pastor. Rick Edwards served churches in the Mid Hudson region. Info: 845-.625-.8087 or 845-419-.5063. New Paltz United Methodist Church, New Paltz. 11AM-5PM Basilica Farm & Flea Spring Market. In collaboration with Hudson River Exchange. Info: basilicafarmandflea.com/info/ Basilica Hudson, 110 S. Front St, Hudson, $5 /2 days, free /under 12. 11 AM -4 PM Woodstock Farm Sanctuary Weekend Tour. 150-acre life-long sanctuary for rescued farm animals. Learn about vegan living. A new Visitors Center and Cafe, open to the public for tours on weekends from 11am-4pm through October, $10/adults, $5/kids;group tours & private vegan events (including weddings) during the week. Info:845-247-5700 or www.woodstocksanctuary.org. Woodstock Animal Sanctuary, 2 Rescue Rd (formerly Epworth Lane), High Falls. 11AM-4PM The 6th Annual Tulip Festival & Mother’s Day Celebration. Known for its collection of vendors, entertainment throughout the day, and Mother’s Day lunch buffet with live piano music, this is a one-day festival and Mother’s Day celebration. Info:www.honorshaven.com or 845-210-1600. Honor’s Haven Resort & Spa, 1195 Arrowhead Rd, Ellenville. 11:30 AM -2:30 PM Mother’s Day Grand Luncheon Buffet. Res suggested. Info: 855-2744020 or www.mohonk.com/ Mohonk Mountain House, 1000 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz. 12PM Co-ed Pickup-Futbol ! Meets every Sunday at noon. Info: studiomyea@gmail.com. Athletic Fields at Comeau Town Park, 98 Comeau Dr, Woodstock. 12:30PM-6:30PM Tarot Readings with Sarvananda Bluestone. Walk-ins welcome or call for appointment. 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $30 /half hour. 1PM Tales of the Titanic Theme Tour. Info: 845-889-8851. Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mills Mansion Dr, Staatsburg, $10, $8 /senior/ student.

May 5, 2016 Rosendale. 3PM 2nd Annual Short Play Festival (5/6-5/8). Visit their website, www.centerforperformingarts. org, for synopsis of shows. 8 exciting new original plays. Info: 845-876-3080. The CENTER for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck, $10. 3:30PM-7PM Journey w/The Woodstockers. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 3PM Chicago. Broadway musical by Bob Fosse, John Kander & Fred Ebb. Info: www.TheTwoOfUsProductions.org or 518-758-1648. Taconic Hills School, Performing Arts Center, Craryville, $20, $14 /senior/student. 4PM-6PM Woodstock Community Drum Circle. Hosted by Birds of a Feather and Timekeeper Drums invite all to drum and dance. Free, donations appreciated. On-going on Sundays, 4-6pm. Meets in the end room in the back of the building. Village Green, Woodstock. 4PM Hudson Valley YA Society: Out Of This World! Jesse Andrews, Christine Hepperman, Michelle Zink and Siobhan Vivian. RSVP. Info: www.eventbrite.com/e/jesse-andrews-christineheppermann-michelle-zink-siobhan-vivian-tickets-24594963197/ Oblong Books & Music, 6422 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck. 5:30PM-7PM Restorative Yoga with Kate Hagerman. A gentle, completely supportive practice that is designed to bring stillness to the body and the mind. The perfect way to wrap up the weekend. $16. Info: 845-679-8700 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. 8PM Double Bill: Fruit Bats and Horse Feathers . Cutting-Edge Indie Folk. Info: helsinkihudson. com or 518-828-4800. Club Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson. 9:30PM Tom DePetris. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

Monday

5/9

1PM-4PM Sketch Class. A traditional sketch class (drawing the figure) format of numerous poses which will lengthen in duration as determined by the monitor. $50/4 consecutive classes. Sundays, January 17 - December 4. Info: www.woodstockshcoolofart.org. WoodstockSchool of Art, Woodstock, $20 /session, $50 /4 classes.

Mid-Hudson Adirondack Mountain Club: Hudson River Experienced Paddle from Lighthouse Park, Esopus. Leader: Shari Aber 914-4890654, shnaber@yahoo.com. Approx 7 miles, Moderate Hike. Equipment & PFD Required! Contact leader for time and details. Info: www. MidHudsonADK.org.

1PM Mother’s Day Tea. A special Garden Tour and Tea Party. A family-themed tour of the museum’s historic gardens and piles of Russian tea balls, cucumber sandwiches, and other dainty delights. Res suggested. Info: 518-537-4240 Clermont State Historic Site, 87 Clermont Ave,

8:30AM-9:30AM Free Daily Silent Sitting Meditation. On-going every Morning, seven days a week, 8:30-9:30am in the Amitabha Shrine Room. For info contact Jan Tarlin, 845-6795906, x 1012. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock.

1PM Mother’s Day Geology Walk with Steve Schimmrich. Info: www.centuryhouse.org/ Snyder Estate Historic Site, Widow Jane Mine, 668 Rte. 213, Rosendale, $5.

9AM-9:50AM Senior Fit Dance for Seniors with Adah Frank. Dance and movement for strength and flexibility. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Bring a mat. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

1PM-3PM Pallet Puppet Theatre offers Spanish Puppet Lesson. Ongoing on Sundays, 1-3pm. Materials for kids provided. The Green Palette, 215 Main Street inside of the Medusa Antique Center Building, New Paltz. 1PM-2PM Silent Peace Vigil by Woodstock Women in Black. Info: 845-679-7148 or rizka@ hvc.rr.com. Village Green, Tinker St, Woodstock. 1PM-4PM Opening Reception: Chapter Two. Exhibits through 5/29. Info: www.bard.edu/ccs/ Bard College, Hessel Museum of Art, Annandaleon-Hudson. 2PM Book Reading: Abigail Thomas, author of “What Comes Next And How To Like It.” Thomas will be interviewed by local author Alison Gaylin. Info: 845-679-8000. The Golden Notebook, 29 Tinker St, Woodstock. 2PM Artist Talk with Lenny Kislin. Info: woodstockart.org or 845-679-2940. Woodstock Artists Association & Museum, 28 Tinker St, Woodstock.

9:30AM Settled and Serving in Place (Kingston Chapter). A social self-help group for seniors who want to remain in their homes and community. Info: ssipkingston.org or 845-399-2805. Olympic Diner, Washington Ave, Kingston. 10AM-11:30AM Iyengar Yoga Level II with Barbara Boris. For all students new to Iyengar Yoga, taught by Woodstock’s only Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor. The basis of the method is taught in standing poses. Info: 845-679-8700 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock, $16. 10AM-12PM Senior Drama with Edith LeFever. Comets of Woodstock focuses on improvisation, acting exercises, monologues & scenes. Interested seniors are welcome to sit in. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

2PM Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike! Play by Christopher Duranc. Directed by Micahel Schiralli. Performance tickets only;Prices range from $22-$50. Info: halfmoontheatre.org or call 1-800-838-3006. CIA Campus, Marriott Pavilion, 1946 Campus Dr, Hyde Park.

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

3PM Saugerties Pro Musica. di.vi.sion Piano Trio Concert. Info: www.saugertiespromusica. org or 845-679-5733. Saugerties United Methodist Church, Washington Ave, Saugerties, $12, $10 /senior, free /student.

12:30PM-6PM Tarot and Crystal Readings with Mary Vukovic. Every Monday at Mirabai. Walkins welcome or call for appointment. 845-6792100. Mirabai Bookstore, , 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $30 /25 minutes.

3PM Pianist Roy Easton. I Remember Mama. A Selection of Classical Favorites for Mother’s Day. Info: 518-943-3818 or www.bridgest.org/ Bridge Street Theatre, “Speakeasy”, 44 W. Bridge St, Catskill, $15, $10 /21 & under.

1 PM Needlework Group. On-going every Monday, 1pm. Info:845-338-5580, x1005. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.

3PM Circle Mirror Transformation. Play by Annie Baker. Directed by Melisa Annis with Summer Corrie, Michael Rhodes*, Lorenzo Scott*, Amie Tedesco* and Jill Van Note* * member Actors’ Equity. Info: 845- 230-7020 or tangent-arts.org. The Carpenter Shop Theater, 60 Main St, Beacon. 3PM Woodstock Ultimate Disc. Ongoing games - Sundays at 3pm; & Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:30pm. A free, casual, co-ed pickup game. See WoodstockUltimate.org for details. Athletic fields at 98 Comeau Dr, Woodstock. 3PM Ballets Russes - Paris Opera Ballet - HD presentation! Info: www.rosendaletheatre.org or 845-658-8989. Rosendale Theater, Main St,

12:15PM Rhinebeck Rotary Club Meeting. Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck, 914-244-0333.

2PM-4PM Senior Art with Judith Boggess. In addition to instruction, art supplies and periodic group exhibitions, the class offers friendship and camaraderie. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older for minimum contribution of $2. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 3PM-5PM Math Help with Phyllis Rosato. From kindergarten to calculus. Ongoing. Info: 845-6887811. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia, free. 3:45 PM -5 PM Hudson Highlands Nature Museum. Runs Mondays: April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23. After School Program for K through 2nd Grade. Habitat Detectives! Find out what animals are awake or returning to New York. Reg reqr’d. Info: hhnm.org or call 845-534-5506. Hudson-

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May 5, 2016

GARDENER’S NOTEBOOK

Another not-soshowery April It’s still too early – and dry – for planting out most ﬂowering annuals

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pril showers bring May flowers.” Where? Not here. I had many years of gardening under my belt before I realized the falsity of that little saying. Yes, it happens to be raining as I write these words at the end of April. But generally, April is dry, and today’s rain amounted to a mere quarter-inch. For years, I would sow radishes, lettuce, arugula and other early, cool-season vegetables in April, and figure that “April showers” would take care of watering needs – which they did not. With frosts still likely around here, April was too early to get the drip irrigation going. So watering vegetable beds requires tedious lugging of hoses, making sure, as I pull on them, not to knock over plants or mess up carefully formed beds. Hand-watering also required patience. A light sprinkling of the ground does nothing but wet the surface fraction of an inch. If you care to know, the amount of water needed to wet a soil about six inches deep is three-quarters of a gallon per square foot or, equivalently, a one-inch depth of water. And said water needs to be applied slowly enough to percolate into the ground rather than running off elsewhere. Fortunately, with cool temperatures and plant growth only just beginning, much of the moisture from previous months’ rain and snow still sits in the soil. The surface often looks dry while moisture is sufficient below. So all that’s needed is to keep the soil moist from the surface to a depth where the ground is still moist. Eyes or the gut are not reliable indicators of when to water. Sometimes I’ll just poke my finger into the ground to assess moisture level. But does it really feel wet, or does the soil feel cool because it’s April? All that are needed are your hands for the more accurate “feel method” of soil-moisture determination. For this method, you need to know your soil’s texture – that is, is the soil a sand, a loam or a clay? Crumbling it, feeling its slickness and attempting to form it into a ball or a ribbon gives some indication, depending on the texture, of moisture content (see www.ext.colostate.edu/sam/moisture.pdf for details). All sorts of high-tech soil-moisture measuring devices are available: electrical resistance blocks, tensiometer, time domain reflectometer, neutron probe and more – all beyond the wallet and accuracy required by most gardeners. On the other hand, inexpensive soil-moisture meters are readily available. What they lack in accuracy they make up for in convenience. Sliding the thin metal rod into the ground gives a pretty good qualitative measure of moisture anywhere from just below the surface to the length of the rod, which, depending on the device, is eight to 12 inches. Watering is an important key to success in gardening, and for $10 to $50, these relatively accurate moisture meters are well-worth the money. The more expensive monitors previously mentioned can be left in the ground. The inexpensive meters must

The amount of water needed to wet a soil about six inches deep is three-quarters of a gallon per square foot

Highlands Nature Museum, Outdoor Discovery Center, Muser Dr, Cornwall, $75. 4PM Backgammon Club. Learn the game, pick up new moves, meet new people. Free, open to the public. Ongoing. Info: 845-688-7811. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia, free. 4:15PM-5:30PM Healthy Back Class w/ Anne Olin. Build strength and increase flexibility and range of motion with attention to your special needs. Class is on-going and meets on Mondays, 4:15-5:30pm. $12/class. 28 West Gym, Maverick Rd & Rt 28, Glenford. 5:15PM Pilates Springboard - Reformer Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Info: 845-658-2239 or www.ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. 5:30PM-7PM Kirtan Chanting with local rotating Kirtan Artists. Check Woodstock Yoga Facebook Page to see who is chanting this week! Free or by Donation. Info: 845-679-8700 or www. woodstockyogacenter.com. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. 6PM-8PM “Back School” a back health education class, given by Larry Flowers, a physical therapist assistant. Res. Reqr’d. Info: www.healthquest.com/wellness or 845-871-3427. Northern Dutchess Hospital, Boardroom, 6511 Springbrook Av, Rhinebeck. 6PM -7PM Kingston: Beginner Swing Dance Class. Meets Monday nights, three-week beginner swing dance series: May, 9, 16 & 23 sessions 6-7pm. No partner or experience necessary. Arts Society of Kingston, 97 Broadway, Kingston. $65 per person per series. For more info and to register visit www.got2lindy.com or call 845-236-3939. 7PM Live @ The Falcon: Joe Louis Walker & Friends! Featuring Chris O’Leary. (Blues Rock). Info: 845-236-7970 or liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 7PM-8:30PM The Great Decisions Global

Affairs Discussion series. Political Science, Marist College. International Migration with Facilitator Juris Pupcenoks, Assistant Professor of A number of world powers are facing a difficult question: how can they balanceborder security with humanitarian concerns? Info: www. poklib.org or 845-485-3445. Boardman Road Branch Library, Greene Room, 141 Boardman Rd, Poughkeepsie. 8PM Open Mic Poetry w/ Andy Claussen. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

Tuesday

5/10

7:30AM Pilates Springboard - Reformer Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Info: 845-658-2239 or www.ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. 8AM Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Early Morning Birders. Designed for birding enthusiasts or those just looking to learn the basics. Come prepared with binoculars. Outing destinations will be determined the day of the program. Info: 845-255-0752. Minnewaska State Park, Gardiner. 9AM -10:30 AM Introduction to Tai Chi, with Jing: Tai Chi is a gentle exercise performed in a calm and peaceful manner. It works for all levels of fitness, regardless of age. If you would like to receive an overall understanding of this philosophy, you are welcome to attend this " Introduction to Tai Chi " $10. Instructor Martha Cheo. Roost Studios, 69 Main St, New Paltz. For moreinfo or to advance register please visit www.roostcoop. org ww.elegantevidence.com. ROOST Studios in New Paltz. 9AM-10AM Senior Dance Exercise with Inyo Charbonneau. The emphasis is on fun while benefiting from strengthening and aerobic exercise. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and

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be removed and their probes cleaned after each measurement. Even if April showers do not bring May flowers, April – the month – does bring a few May flowers, but mostly flowers in June and beyond. That’s because April is the month when I sow many flowers for transplanting out into the garden after warm weather settles in. On the slate for this year are Lemon Gem marigold, sunflowers of all stripes, chamomile, moonflower, morning glory… (Where am I going to plant all these flowers? Spring’s got a hold on me.) “April showers bring May flowers” really does have some truth to it — if you’re in the UK, where the rhyme originated. There, the northward-moving jet stream picks up more and more moisture as it travels across the Atlantic Ocean; the result is rain by the time the winds reach the UK. (On this side of the “Pond,” the jet stream, traveling across land, has picked up relatively little moisture.) So Thomas Tusser, who allegedly penned “Sweet April showers/Do spring May flowers” in the 16th century (in A Hundred Good Points of Husbandry), was not wrong, for Great Britain. Here, we have to water in April – but not too much. Join me for a Drip Irrigation Workshop at the Phillies Bridge Farm Project in New Paltz on Saturday, May 14 from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Learn how drip saves 60 percent in watering, why drip keeps plants healthier and how it saves you time by reducing weeding and being easily automated. This workshop will include a hands-on design and installation of a drip system. The cost is $57. Registration is necessary. For more information and registration, go to www.leereich.com/workshops. – Lee Reich Any gardening questions? E-mail Lee at garden@leereich.com and he’ll try answering them directly or in his Almanac Weekly column. To read Lee’s previous “Gardener’s Notebook” columns, visit our website at HudsonValleyAlmanacWeekly.com.

older, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 9:30AM Serving and Staying in Place. SSIP/ New Paltz. Regular Tuesday social breakfast meeting for seniors who want to remain in their own home and community. Info: 845-255-0609. Plaza Diner, New Paltz. 10 AM -3:30 PM Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Tuesday Trek: Becca Rocks Geology Hike. Moderately challenging, two mile hike. Participants should pack water and food. Reg reqr’d. Info: 845-255-0752. Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Awosting Parking Area, Gardiner, $10 /car.

Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. 12PM-1PM Restorative Nature Strolls. All sessions are held at easily accessible locations and offer 30-minute slow nature walks to simply enjoy restorative time in nature together. Call or text Esperanza, 516-578-2235, for cancellations and weather-related location changes. Gardens for Nutrition, 51 Huguenot St, New Paltz, free. 1PM-3PM Art Workshop with Susan Togut. 16 weeks of guided projects. Program runs on Tuesdays thru 6/14. Open to all Woodstock residents 55 and older for a voluntary materials fee. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

10AM-11AM Gentle Yoga with Jess Lunt. Slower-paced, simplified class using modified and supported poses to gently stretch and strengthen. Perfect for those wanting a gentle, relaxing experience. $8 donation requested. Info: 845-679-8700 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com.Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock.

1:30PM-3PM Israeli Folk Dancing.Meets every Tuesday Beginner material offered. Each class is geared towards the experience of the participants. No partner necessary. Donation suggested. Come share in the enthusiasm and great exercise. 845-255-9627. Unison, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz.

10AM The Country Scrappers & Stampers Meeting. Meets every Tuesday. Come for the whole day or drop by for an hour or two. New members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Call 845-744-3055 for more information. Walker Valley Schoolhouse, 1 Marl Rd, Walker Valley.

4PM -5:30PM Introduction to Tai Chi, with Jing: Tai Chi is a gentle exercise performed in a calm and peaceful manner. It works for all levels of fitness, regardless of age. If you would like to receive an overall understanding of this philosophy, you are welcome to attend this " Introduction to Tai Chi " $10. Instructor Martha Cheo. Roost Studios, 69 Main St, New Paltz. For moreinfo or to advance register please visit www.roostcoop. org ww.elegantevidence.com. ROOST Studios in New Paltz.

10:30AM Pilates Springboard - Reformer Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Info: 845-658-2239 or www.ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. 10:30AM Together Tuesdays with Francesca for kids birth through preschool. Ongoing. Info: 845-688-7811. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia, free. 11:30AM-1PM Yin Yoga with Roxie Newberry. A slow, steady class that stimulates connective tissues to make them healthier and stronger, at the same time cultivating equanimity, mindfulness and awareness. $16. Info: 845-679-8700 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com. WoodstockYoga

5PM Barrett Salons on Tuesday Nights. Engaging conversations about art and creativity, process and product. Info: 845-471-2550. Barrett Art Center, 55 Noxon St, Poughkeepsie. 5:30PM Woodstock Ultimate Disc. Ongoing games - Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:30pm; & Sundays at 3pm . A free, casual, co-ed pickup game. See WoodstockUltimate.org for details. Athletic fields at 98 Comeau Dr, Woodstock. 6PM Making the Transition from Home and School to College: Assisting the Student Who

26 Learns Differently. Participants will be introduced to effective ways for supporting the intellectual, social and personal growth of high school students and discovering best-fitcollege options. Info: 845-532-1575 or support@learninginsights. net. Learning Insights, 3548 Route 9W, Highland, free. 6PM-7PM Weekly Sitting Meditation w/ walking meditation (instruction available). On-going Tues, 6-7pm. Free & open to the public. 658-8556 or www.skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake Meditation Center, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. 6PM-7PM Qi Gong Workshop. Instructor Martha Cheo has been practicing Qi Gong and Tai Chi Chuan for 28 years. She teaches other Qi Gong and Tai Chi Chuan classes in the New Paltz area. For more information, contact Martha at 845-256-9316 or mcheo@hvc.rr.comSix week series May 3- June 7. $12 per class, $60 for the series. 6PM-7PM Free Meditation Practice at Sky Lake Shambhala Retreat Center. Ongoing. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 845-658-8556 or www.skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake Meditation Center, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. 6PM-7PM Community Yoga Class with Selena Reynolds, An informative drop-in class, open to all levels. $8 donation requested. Info: 845-6798700 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. 6 PM-8 PM Phoenicia Community Chorus. On-going every Tuesday, 6-8pm. An opportunity to join with friends and sing. No need to read music! Info: 845-688-2169. Phoenicia Festival Office, 90 Main at Bridge, Phoenicia. 6:30PM The Why! "Part of the Free Spinal Health Workshop series led by Dr. David Lester. Bring a friend and spend an engaging half-hour learning new ways to improve and enhance your health and quality of life. Lester Chiropractic, 3 Paradies Ln, New Paltz 7PM-9PM Open Mic. On-going. Info:845-6795906 or jan@kagyu.org. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 200 Main St, Saugerties, 845-246-5775. 7PM Ukraine Now: An Insiders View from the US Embassy in Kyiv. Rhinebeck resident Carol Urban started serving as Acting Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in Ukraine. Reg reqr’d. Info: starrlibrary.org or 845-876-4030. Starr Library, 68 West Market St, Rhinebeck. 7PM-10PM Jazz Jam. Every Tuesday, 7-10pm. 452-3232. The Derby, 96 Main St, Poughkeepsie. 7PM-8:30PM Singing Just for Fun! New Paltz Community Singers. Everyone welcome, everyone gets to choose songs. Going 20+ years. Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm. Info: genecotton@gmail.com. Quaker Meeting House, 8 N. Manheim Blvd, New Paltz. 7PM-8:30PM Weekly Opportunity Workshop . Ongoing. Free to attend: learn how to help the environment, raise funds for non-profit organizations, and save money over time! Novella’s, 2 Terwilliger Ln (across from Super 8), New Paltz. 7PM-10PM Concert featuring NYC singer/ songwriter Mirah and LA composer Jherek Bischoff. Info: bspkingston.com. BSP, 323 Wall St, Kingston. 7PM Open Mic with Cameron & Ryder. Info: helsinkihudson.com or 518-828-4800. Club Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson. 7:30PM Life Drawing at Unison. On-going. Offering professional artists and students an opportunity to work with experienced models under controlled lighting. $15.Info: www.unisonarts.org or 845-255-1559. Unison Arts Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz. 8PM Live Music. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 8PM Open Mic Nite. Join host Ben Rounds and take your shot at becoming the next Catskills

ALMANAC WEEKLY Singing Sensation! No cover. Tuesday is also Burger Night at the Cat - only $8. Info: 688-2444 or www.emersonresort.com. Woodnotes Restaurant, Mt. Pleasant.

Wednesday

5/11

9AM-10AM Senior Kripalu Yoga with Susan Blacker. Gentle yoga class with each student encouraged to move and stretch at his or her own pace. Includes warmups, poses for strength and balance and breath work for relaxation. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 9:30AM-11AM Level I-II Yoga with Alison Sinatra. This vinyasa class is ideal for students transitioning from beginner to intermediate. Led by the amazing Alison, asanas are explored with increasing detail and a slower flowing sequence. Info: : 845-679-8700 orwww.woodstockyogacenter.com/ Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock, $16. 9:30AM Oakwood Friends School Spring Information Session. The 1.5-hour program begins with an informal meet and greet with Chad Cianfrani, Head of School, and others. Then student guides take families on a tour to see the school in session. Reg reqr’d. Info: 845-462-4200. Oakwood Friends School, Collins Library, 22 Spackenkill Rd, Poughkeepsie. 10:30AM-11:30AM Senior Strength Class with Linda Sirkin. Learn to use hand weights and stretch bands to improve muscle tone and protect bones. Open to all Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 10:30 AM-12:30 PM Senior Writing Workshop Welcomes New Members. Led by Lew Gardner, writer, editor & instructor. Writers at all levels of experience, beginner to expert, are invited to join. Whether interested in nonfiction, short stories, plays, memoir, or poetry, writers age55 and above may join the group. Info: 845-679-2880. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 12PM-3PM Lyme Wellness Workshop Series. Newcomers & caregivers always welcome. www. lymewellnessseries.com. New Paltz Community Center, 3 Veterans Ln, New Paltz. 12PM-1PM Yoga Rolla with Terry Fister. A series of SOFT foam rolling exercises designed to addressthe excessive tension and soreness in connective tissues. Ending with a vinyasa flow, this lunchtime class will leave you feeling less chronic pain, morestretched out and walking taller than before. $16. Info: 845-679-8700 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. 12PM Rotary Club of Kingston Meeting. Fellowship, lunch, and an informative and interesting presentation from a guest speaker. Meets every Wed at 12noon. Web: www.kingstonnyrotary.org. Christina’s Restaurant, 812 Ulster Ave, Kingston. 1PM The Sawkill Seniors Meeting featuring a Pizza & Ice Cream Party! Monthly meetings are held on the second Wednesday of the month at 1pm. The meetings begin with a formal format, followed by a raffle, socializing and refreshments. There is also a card game for those who wish to participate. New members are welcome. Town of Kingston Town Hall, Kingston. Info: 845-3365164. 1:30 PM Weekly Senior Citizen's Bingo. Seniors 50 and older. Ongoing every Wednesday at 1:30pm & Friday at 7pm. Admission $1. 50/50 tickets available at 3 tickets/$2.Halftime complementary refreshments. Everyone welcome! Shawangunk Valley Senior Center, Southwyck Square, 70 Main Street, Napanoch. Info: 845-647-3902.

2 PM -3 PM Senior Sing-Along with Nina Sheldon. Gather around the keyboard and belt out your favorites from the 1920s, ’30s, ’40s & beyond, or just listen, or maybe dance. Open to all Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 2PM-6PM Free Computer Help. Every Wed. Bring your laptop, personal device, or just use one of our 5 patron computers, to seek the help you need and get the questions answered that you just can’t quite figure out! Info: www.mountaintoplibrary.org. Mountain Top Library, Tannersville. 3:30PM Math Regents Prep. Every Wed. @ 3:30pm Certified Math Teacher - Don’t fail Algebra, Geometry, and Trig. Empowering Ellenville, 159 Canal St, Ellenville, 877-576-9931. 3:45 PM -5 PM Hudson Highlands Nature Museum After School Program. Meets Wednesdays, May 11 & 18: After School Program for 3rd through 5th Grade Students: Gone Fishin! learn the safety and casting techniques of rod and reel. Reg reqr’d. Info: hhnm.org or call 845-534-5506. HudsonHighlands Nature Museum, Outdoor Discovery Center, Muser Dr, Cornwall, $75. 4PM-6PM Homework Club at Woodstock Library. For 1st-6th graders. The Children’s Room becomes a study hall with snacks and homework help. This is a drop-off program. On Wednesdays. Info: 845+-679-2213. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. 4:30 PM-6 PM Iyengar Yoga Level II with Barbara Boris. For advanced students who are well-practiced in Iyengar Yoga Level I. Taught by Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor Barbara Boris. Info: : 845-679-8700 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com/ Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, 4:30PM-5:30PM Art Hour with Francesca: ages 3 to 103! Frannie will cook up something creative to do each week. She is known for her work with natural, found objects as well as jewelry.Ongoing. Info: 845-688-7811. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia, free. 5:15PM Pilates Springboard - Reformer Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Info: 845-658-2239 or www.ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. 5:30PM Woodstock: Christian Centering Prayer and Meditation. On-going. Everyone welcome. 845-679-9534. First Churchof Christ, Scientist, 89 Tinker St, Woodstock. 6PM-7:30PM Creative Seed Support Group. For artists to voice their works inprogress in a supportive environment. For Songwriters, Playwrights & Actors.Held by Patrice Blue Maltas, Actress, Playwright, Musician and founder of Blue Healing Arts Center. MeetsWednesday nights, 6-7:30pm. Info: Patricebluemaltas@gmail.com or www.bluehealing.co. Blue Healing Art Center, 107 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 6PM-8PM Woodstock Community Chorale. On-going. An opportunity to join with friends to sing both great works and songs for fun. No need to read music. Info: 845-688-2169. Kleinert/ James Gallery, Tinker St, Woodstock. 6PM-8PM Evening Group Clairvoyant Channeling with Betsy Stang. Betsy’s deep listening and validation of the voices your true spirit knows can you give you the strength and affirmations to move ahead in alignment with your soul’s unfolding. 845-679-2100. Mirabai 6:15PM Pilates Springboard - Reformer Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Info: 845-658-2239 or www.ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. 6:30PM Ulster County Photo Club. 2nd Wed

May 5, 2016 only. Adult Program. Info: 845-338-5580 Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen. 6:30PM Yom HaZikaron (Israel Memorial Day). Honoring soldiers who have fallen in defense of Israel, and to celebrate Yom Ha’atzmout (Israeli Independence Day). With film showing: “Above and Beyond.” Opening ceremony will be led by Ulster County Executive, Mike Hein. Info: ;845338-8131. Congregation Ahavath Israel, 100 Lucas Ave, Kingston. 6:30PM-8PM Yin Yoga with Diane Davis. A slow, steady class that gently stimulates connective tissues to make them healthier and stronger, at the same time cultivating equanimity, mindfulness and awareness. $16. Info: 845-679-8700 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com. WoodstockYoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. 6:30PM-10PM The Blue Party. In honor of May National Foster Care Awareness Month, The New York Foundling Junior Board invites you to an azure evening of drinks, eats, bidding, entertainment and generosity. Info: www.nyfoundling.org/ nyf-events/foundlings-spring-event/ TheBowery Hotel, 335 Bowery, New York City. 6:30PM-7:05AM Learn Remembrance. 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, Meetup.flowingspirit.com or 845-679- 8989. Flowing Spirit Healing, 33 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, free /donations welcomed. 7PM Vladimir Nabokov and Insect Mimicry: The Artist as Scientist Victoria Alexander, scholar presents a slide/lecture on the controversial novelist and lepidopterist, revealing his insights into the mysteries of mimicry and how the scientific community responded to hisstudies. Info: 845-658-9013. Rosendale Public Library, 264 Main St, Rosendale. 7PM Tango. On-going. Join Nina Jirka every Wednesday night for tango. Tango basics will be taught from 7-8 pm and intermediate tango follows from 8-9 pm. A $10 donation is suggested. Info: www.unisonarts.org or 845-255-1559. Unison Arts Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz. 7PM “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. Info:845-679-5906or jan@kagyu.org. Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock, free. 7PM-11PM Rosendale Chess Club. Free admission-no dues. On-going every Wed, 7-11pm. Rosendale Café, Rosendale. 7PM Live @ The Falcon: Jazz Sessions at The Falcon Underground. Hosted by Doug Weiss. Info: 845-236-7970 or liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Rt 9W, Marlboro. 7:15PM-8PM Silent Spiritual Practice. For people who would like to do spiritual practice together to increase the potency of the practice. For those who would like to learn Remembrance, come to a teaching at 6:30pm. All are welcome RSVP please, Meetup.flowingspirit.com or845-6798989. Flowing Spirit Healing, 33 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, free /donations welcomed. 7:30PM The Poughkeepsie Newyorkers Barbershop Chorus. The Newyorkers Chorus is a male a cappella group that sings in the uniquely American “Barbershop Style” of close four-part harmony. Guests are always welcome. Sightreading not required.Meets every Wednesdays at 7:30pm. Info: wwwnewyorkerschorus.org. Crown Heights Clubhouse, 34 Nassau Rd, Poughkeepsie. 8PM Pops ‘n The Weasels. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 8:30PM-11PM Live at Catskill Mountain Pizza Company: Acoustic Jazz Trio with Syracuse/ Siegel Duo + Special Featured Guest. Featuring Bassist Rich Syracuse and drummer Jeff “Siege” Siegel. No cover or minimum! Info: 679-7969. Catskill Mountain Pizza Company, 51 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

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Thursday

5/12

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7:30AM-8:30AM Zen Meditation Group. Info: doreelipsonmsw@gmail.com or verderosa@ gmail.com. Everyone welcome for silent sitting, walking, and connection. Facilitators Doree Lipson & Meredith Johnson are Zen practitioners and meditation teachers, and will offerbeginner instruction and support as needed and wanted. Ongoing. Sanctuary, 5 Academy St, New Paltz, free /donations welcome.

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8:30PM Southern Ul.ster County Chamber Gaolf Tournament $65 per golfer. Registration at 8:30am tee off at 9:00am, 9 holes. Continental breakfast and BBQ lunch included. Hole-in-one prize: Hawaiian vacation. Sponsor a tee sign with your company name for $75. New Paltz Golf Course, Huguenot St., New Paltz.

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A daytrip to Athens

n a chilly night, hordes of people gather on the banks of the Hudson. Officers struggle to maintain the calm as they assure the nervous crowds that there will be room for everyone on the ferry. As danger approaches, a stampede erupts and the ferry begins to depart. The scene takes place in Athens, but only in fiction: It’s featured in the 2005 sci-fi movie War of the Worlds. More than a thousand movie extras gathered in the village – which, at the most recent census in 2010, had fewer than 1,700 residents. It’s located within the small river town of the same name, which was formed in 1815 from parts of Coxsackie and Catskill. While the town may be small and largely residential, there’s a lot to do if you know where to look. A good place for anyone to start a trip to Athens is at one of the nature preserves at the southern end of town. On Route 385, two nearby riverfront properties offer easy nature walks. The first is the Cohotate Preserve, which is home to the Columbia-Greene Community College Environmental Field Station. It’s also home to the foundational remains of the old icehouse, which stored ice that was “harvested” from the Hudson in winter for use in the warmer months. A steep-but-short walk takes you down to the site, which includes picnic tables and informational signage about both the icehouse and the birds that can be seen at Cohotate. Up-close sightings of bald eagles and great blue herons are not uncommon. From there, it’s a short walk along the looping trail to the pond, where numerous trilling redwinged blackbirds make their homes. The second of Athens’ two stunning preserves, known as the Willows, boasts a historical element of its own: the 1788 William Brandow House, one of many Athens buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. It was heavily modified in the late 19th century, but maintains some features of the original Hudson Valley Dutch style and is in the process of being renovated by the Greene Land Trust for use as offices and a center for historic and environmental education. The organization is working to maintain the grassland habitat, a home to many birds, and is currently working with a group of volunteers to connect Brandow Point to Cohotate via a trail. After working up an appetite on the trails, you can stop into the Athens Riverside Diner on Water Street, where you’ll find diner fare served up in a nautical-themed setting with views of the riverfront. In the summer, Athens is a great place to make the most of the Hudson. If you’re inclined toward watersports, follow the village signs to the kayak launch on Fourth Street, and if you don’t have your own watercraft, check out PaddleHead Boards. The store has bike, kayak and paddleboard sales and rentals, as well as lessons for beginners, and it’s conveniently located right on Water Street, not far from the Diner. Just be sure to call ahead if you plan to rent; many of Athens’s attractions are open on a seasonal basis. For those who are more curious about history, the Hudson/Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society hosts tours of the 1874 lighthouse on the second Saturday of each month, July through October. The lighthouse, which is automated but still operational, has been restored to its 1930s state and is a must-see for anyone exploring Athens for its history. While the lighthouse may be Athens’ most popular historic draw, however, it’s far from the only one. Practically all of Athens is on the National Register of Historic Places, mostly in the form of historic districts that encompass a multitude of buildings. On the north end of town off Route 385 is the Brick Row Historic District, a line of apartments primarily from the late 1800s that were built to house workers of the railroad and brickmaking industries. The Brick Row District lies outside the center of town, but a self-guided walking tour of the village affords views of architecture that dates back to the 19th century and includes a variety of styles. A common feature on Athens buildings is their unusual drainpipes, which extend above the sidewalks and pour into the streets on rainy days. The Albertus Van Loon House stands out as a noticeably historic house, even in such an old town. The house was built in 1724 by the son of Jan Van Loon, who gave the settlement its original name of Loonenburgh. Like much of historic Athens, the house is still occupied today. The buttery-yellow Jan Van Loon House is even

A common feature on Athens buildings is their unusual drainpipes, which extend above the sidewalks and pour into the streets on rainy days.

On-going qi gong class using gentle movement and relaxation to circulate the life energy. All ages and fitness levels. $8 donation requested. Info: 845-679-8700 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock.

or www.woodstockyogacenter.com. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock.

9AM-11:15AM New Paltz Playspace. Info: www. HudsonValleyParents.com. NPZ Town Rec Center, off of Rte 32, New Paltz.

10AM-11:30AM Parkinson’s Dance & Exercise Class. Led by Anne Olin. For people with PD & other neurological disorders. Groups are challenging, creative and fun! Info: 845-679-6250. $12 for one or $22 for two. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 207 Albany Ave, Kingston.

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

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

11:30AM-1PM “Third Thursday Luncheon.” As part of Messiah’s Outreach Programs, each luncheon benefits a local organization to support its ongoing programs. $6/ donation requested. For takeout orders with a $7/ donation. Info: 845-876-3533. The Church of the Messiah, 6436 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck.

10AM-11AM Gentle Yoga with Cory Smith. Focusing on the details of alignment and the development of muscular core strength at a slow pace. $8 donation requested. Info: 845-679-8700

12:15PM-12:45PM 2016 Uptown Fine Arts Music

FIONA STEACY

The Willows (above); historic image of the Hudson/Athens Lighthouse

older, although less conspicuous than Albertus’ unique stone dwelling, and stands at the southern end of the village. Although many of the old buildings still serve as private residences, you can pop into the charming D. R. Evarts Library. Athens’ public library is still in its cozy, original 1907 location on Second Street in the Lower Village Historic District. A couple of blocks away on the northwest end of the village, Market Street divides the Athens Cemetery and the Mount Hope Cemetery, both of which provide beautiful, peaceful views of the village and beyond, as well as some distinctive memorial stones. As the sun begins to set, head for the aptly named Crossroads Brewing Company in the middle of town. A wall of windows separates the lively dining area from the sizable fermentation tanks where the pub brews its own selection of excellent beers. The laid-back atmosphere and delicious variety of food (which is often locally sourced) make Crossroads a perfect choice for dinner and drinks after a long day of exploration. When dinner is finished, head back to the Riverfront Park for a last look at the lighthouse from one of the benches. And if you find yourself visiting on a Friday night in the summer, the bandstand will be alive with music presented by the Athens Performing Arts Council. From the park, you’ll spy the Stewart House on the corner of Second Street, and you may recognize it from that clambering scene in War of the Worlds. If you choose to stay there, it’s not likely that you’ll bump into any celebrities. You’re more apt to enjoy a low-key stay, watching the riverfront go quiet as the bandstand crowd disperses. And really, you prefer it that way. – Fiona Steacy For more information about the Town of Athens, visit www.townofathensny.com. To book tickets for a summer tour of the Hudson/Athens Lighthouse, call (518) 348-8993 or visit www.hudsoncruises.com.

Series: Alison McConekey, Soprano; Andrea Shaut, Piano. Info: www.olddutchchurch.org, 845-338-6759 or info@olddutchchurch.org. Old Dutch Church, Main St, Kingston.

5PM-7PM Co-ed Pickup-Futbol ! Meets every Thursday after 5pm. Info: studiomyea@gmail. com. Athletic/soccer Fields at Comeau Town Park, 98 Comeau Dr, Woodstock.

12:30PM Old Dutch Village Garden ClubRegular Meeting. Held the second Thursday of each month at 12:30pm in St. John’s Reformed Church Upper Red Hook. All meetings are free and open to the public, visitors welcome! Info: olddutchvillagegc@gmail.com.

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

1PM-4PM Senior Duplicate Bridge with John Stokes. Woodstock Bridge Club offers a short lesson and a game of Duplicate Bridge. Most players are elementary and intermediate players. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Rescue Squad Bldg, Rt 212, Woodstock. 4:30PM-6:30PM “Living with Alzheimer’s: For Caregivers.” 3-part series, May 12, 19, and 26. It is most appropriate for those caring for family or friends in the mid- and early- stages of the disease but those caring for late-stage patients are welcome as well. Reg reqr’d.Info: 845- 758-3241. Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook, free.

5:30PM Woodstock Ultimate Disc. Ongoing games - Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:30pm; & Sundays at 3pm . A free, casual, co-ed pickup game. See WoodstockUltimate.org for details. Athletic fields at 98 Comeau Dr, Woodstock. 6PM-7PM Free Meditation Practice at Sky Lake Shambhala Retreat Center. Ongoing. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 845-658-8556 or www.skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake Meditation Center, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. 6PM Klyne Esopus Museum 12th Annual Recognition Dinner. Silent Auction and Cocktail hour will begin at 6pm with dinner to follow at

28 7pm. Res suggested. Info: 845-331-7358. Stonehedge Restaurant, West Park, $48. 6PM First Thursday Book Club. Ongoing. Info: 845-688-7811. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia, free. 6PM-8PM Thursday Japanese Free Movie Night: Anime - Princess Arete 2001. Directed by Sunao Katabuchi. 105 mins. Info: 845-255-8811 or www.GKnoodles.com. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Shop, Rite Aid Plaza, New Paltz. 6PM The White Hart Speaker Series: Peter Steiner, author of The Capitalist. RSVP. Info: www.eventbrite.com/e/the-white-hart-speaker-series-peter-steiner-the-capitalist-tickets-24522945791/ The White Hart Inn, 15 Undermountain Rd, Salisbury, free. 6:15PM Gyrotonic Tower Class. Using natural body spinal movements to decompress and strengthen the spine. It emphasizes full mobility of the joints and lengthening of the fascia and skeletal system. Info: 845-658-2239 or www. ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. 6:30PM Potluck Slideshow. Info: woodstockart. org or 845-679-2940. Woodstock Artists Association & Museum, 28 Tinker St, Woodstock. 7PM-8:30PM Meeting MECR (Middle East Crisis Response). A group of Hudson Valley residents joined together to promote peace and human rights in Palestine and the Middle East. Info: 845-876-7906 or www.mideastcrisis.org/ Woodstock Public Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. 7 PM-10 PM Immigrant Gifts to America : “Harvest of Empire.” Documentary exploring U.S. actions in Latin America that contributed to today’s immigration crisis; followed by discussion. Info: www.askforarts.org/ Arts Society of Kingston, 97 Broadway, Kingston, 7PM Sam Baker. Info: helsinkihudson.com or 518-828-4800. Club Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson. 7PM-9:30PM Painting Event. to fund a New Paltz High School Visual Art Scholarship. Local artist will lead you through a step-by-step lesson on how to re-create this beautiful piece of art that you can call your own. Reg reqr’d. Info: www.roostcoop. org ormarcy@roostcoop.org. Roost Studios and Art Gallery, 69 Main St, New Paltz. 7PM Live @ The Falcon: Split Bill: Patti Rothberg (Pop Rock) and Susan Said (Indie Rock). Info: 845-236-7970 or liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 7:15PM Pilates Springboard - Reformer Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Info: 845-658-2239 or www.ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. 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

legal notices LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Sealed proposals will be received, publicly opened and read at the Ulster County Purchasing Department, 244 Fair Street, 3rd Floor, Kingston, NY on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 3:00 PM for GENERATOR SERVICES, BID # RFBUC2016-042. Specifications and conditions may be obtained at the above address or on our website at www.co.ulster.ny.us/purchasing. Marc Rider, Ulster County Director of Purchasing LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF ULSTER SURPLUS AUCTION ON-LINE Ulster County will sell surplus vehicles and other miscellaneous equipment at an on-line auction. Auction items include a 25 ton P&H Crane, an AMGEN 6x6, two Gradalls, a 70’ boom truck, a Cutaway bus and many more vehicles, tractors, and surplus Highway equipment. These items are sold “As Is, Where Is” and are not subject to any warrantee or guarantee as to condition. The descriptions offered are meant to be general observations of condition and are not meant to indicate the full extent of defects and deficiencies. All bidders are advised to inspect the items before placing a bid. The Director of Purchasing reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Full Details will be found at www.auctionsinternational.com Marc Rider, Ulster County Director of Purchasing LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF ULSTER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 5 OF 2016 (A Local Law Amending Local Law No. 2 Of 2006 (A Local Law Adopting A County Charter Form Of Government For The County Of Ulster, State Of New York) And Amending Local Law No. 10 Of 2008 (A Local Law Adopting An Administrative Code For The County Of Ulster, State Of New York) Altering The Periodic Compensation Review Committee Process To Allow For Timely Legislative Action) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on Proposed Local Law No. 5 of 2016 (A Local Law Amending Local Law

ALMANAC WEEKLY healed in a safe supportive environment. Free, $5 donation welcome. All proceeds godirectly to FOW. Ongoing. Info: 845-706-2183. Family of Woodstock, 16 Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

tion, focus, awareness breathing, strength and flexibility. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

7:30PM Word Of Mouth Poetry Series. Featured poets: Antonin Yakalov & Roberta Gould. Open Reading w/ a 5 minute limit follows the featureds, hosted by Teresa Costa. Every Second Thursday. Info: 845-331-6713. Artbar Gallery, 674 Broadway, Kingston, $3.

12:30PM-6:30PM Tarot and Crystal Readings 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.

8PM The Phoenicia Singer-Songwriter Series presents “Cats Out of the Bag” featuring Eric Wood at The Arts Upstairs Gallery, 60 Main Street, Phoenicia, NY – 917-783-8653. $15 suggested donation, $10 minimum donation. See our website for full calendar and details – www. phoeniciamusicseries.org. 8PM Bluegrass Clubhouse with Brian Hollander, Tim Kapeluk, Geoff Harden, Fooch, & Eric Weissberg. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

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9AM-5PM Woodstock Chimes Semi-Annual Warehouse Sale. A huge selection of one of a kind chimes, in-stock chimes, crystal chimes, fountains, drums, guitars, ukes, gongs, garden bells, hanging bells, bamboo chimes, kid’s instruments. Info: www.chimes.com/sale or 845657-0445. Woodstock Chimes, 167 Dubois Rd, Shokan. 9:30AM-11AM Level I-II Yoga with Alison Sinatra. This vinyasa class is ideal for students transitioning from beginner to intermediate. Led by the amazing Alison, asanas are explored with increasing detail and a slower flowing sequence. Info: : 845-679-8700 orwww.woodstockyogacenter.com/ Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock, $16. 9:45AM-10:45AM Senior Chi Kung with Corinne Mol. Meditative, healing exercise consisting of 13 movements. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older for a $1 donation. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 10:30AM Pilates Springboard - Reformer Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Info: 845-658-2239 or www.ulsterpilates.com. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. 11AM-4PM “The Friends of Historic Kingston Celebrates 50 Years: Treasures Great and Small from Our Collections.” This exhibition features highlights of FHK’s collections. Exhibits through October 29. Open Fridays and Saturdays. Info: www.fohk.org or 845-339-0720.Friends of Historic Kingston, corner of Wall and Main St, Kingston. 12:05PM-1:15PM Senior Basic Pilates with Christine Anderson. A floor work course promoting improvement of balance, coordina-

No. 2 Of 2006 (A Local Law Adopting A County Charter Form Of Government For The County Of Ulster, State Of New York) And Amending Local Law No. 10 Of 2008 (A Local Law Adopting An Administrative Code For The County Of Ulster, State Of New York) Altering The Periodic Compensation Review Committee Process To Allow For Timely Legislative Action), on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 6:00 PM or as soon thereafter as the public can be heard, in the Legislative Chambers, 244 Fair Street, 6th Floor, County Office Building, Kingston, New York. The proposed local law is on file in the office of the Clerk of the Ulster County Legislature, 244 Fair Street, 6th Floor, County Office Building, Kingston, New York, where the same is available for public inspection during regular office hours and is available online at http://ulstercountyny.gov/legislature/2016/ resolution-no-183 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons and citizens interested shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposed local law at the time and place aforesaid. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Ulster County Legislature will convene in public meeting at the time and place aforesaid for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the proposed local law described above and, as deemed advisable by said Ulster County Legislature, taking action on the enactment of said local law. DATED: May 5, 2016 Victoria A. Fabella, Clerk, Kingston, New York, Ulster County Legislature LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF ULSTER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 6 OF 2016, A Local Law Amending Local Law No. 3 Of 2012 (A Local Law To Provide For An Exemption From Real Property Taxes For Real Property Owned By Veterans Who Rendered Military Service To The United States During The “Cold War”) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on Proposed Local Law No. 6 of 2016, A Local Law Amending Local Law No. 3 Of 2012 (A Local Law To Provide For An Exemption From Real Property Taxes For Real Property Owned By Veterans Who Rendered Military Service To The United States During The “Cold War”), on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 6:05 PM or as soon thereafter as the public

1:30PM-2:15PM “Storytime in the Museum.” Free, art-related storytime programs. The programs will be held on Fridays, April 1, May 13, and June 3. Info: 845-437-7745. Vassar College, Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center, Poughkeepsie, free. 4PM-5:15PM Twilight Yoga: A Sanctuary for Yin & Restorative with Lynda Elaine Carre, E-RYT IAYT. Your weekly Rx to Relax Deeply, Recharge, and Revitalize. Info: twilightyogawoodstock@ gmail.com or 845- 684-5941. Mountain View Studio, 20 Mountainview Ave, Woodstock. 4PM “Knit Wits” Knitting Club. Saugerties Public Library, Washington Avenue, Saugerties, 845-246-4317. 4:30PM-5:30PM Lego Club. All ages, with parents. Ongoing. Info: 845-688-7811. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia, free. 5PM-7:45PM Computer Fixer. Computer expert extraordinaire Joris Sankai Lemmens will be available to answer your technical questions (in 15 minute increments). Info: 845-688-7811. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia, free. 5:30PM-7PM Restorative Yoga with Barbara Boris Ease into your weekend with 90 minutes of restorative postures that soothe the nervous system and alleviate tension. Perfect for weekenders or anyone looking for a respite from the week. Info: 845-679-8700 or www.woodstockyogacenter.com. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock, $16. 6PM Movie Night: Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015). Adults & kids welcome. Rated PG-13, 136 minutes. Info: 845-688-7811. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia, free. 6:30PM Denise Jordan Finley! Town of Esopus Library,128 Canal St, Port Ewen. Info: 845-3385580. 6:30PM Spring Lectures at Boscobel. Gary Hilderbrand, Landscape Designer. Kindred Landscape. Info: Boscobel.org. Boscobel, 1601 Route 9D, Garrison, $20. 7PM Book Reading: Stefan Bolz. author of The Traveler, a new coming-of-age story. Info: 845-246-5775. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 65 Partition St, Saugerties, free. 7PM-11PM Cajun Dance with Krewe de la Rue. Beginner’s lesson - 7pm. Band plays- 8pm 11pm. Sponsored by Hudson Valley Community Dances. Info: www.hudsonvalleydance.org or 845 255-7061. White Eagle Hall, 487 Delaware Ave, Kingston, $15, $10 /w student ID. 7PM Friday Night Jazz! New York City saxo-

can be heard, in the Legislative Chambers, 244 Fair Street, 6th Floor, County Office Building, Kingston, New York. The proposed local law is on file in the office of the Clerk of the Ulster County Legislature, 244 Fair Street, 6th Floor, County Office Building, Kingston, New York, where the same is available for public inspection during regular office hours and is available online at http://ulstercountyny.gov/legislature/2016/ resolution-no-248 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons and citizens interested shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposed local law at the time and place aforesaid. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Ulster County Legislature will convene in public meeting at the time and place aforesaid for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the proposed local law described above and, as deemed advisable by said Ulster County Legislature, taking action on the enactment of said local law. DATED: May 5, 2016 Victoria A. Fabella, Clerk, Kingston, New York, Ulster County Legislature LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF ULSTER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 7 OF 2016, (A Local Law Amending Local Law No. 4 Of 2012, To Increase The Maximum Allowable Real Property Tax Exemption Pursuant To Section 458-a Of The Real Property Tax Law Entitled “Veterans’; Alternative Exemption”) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on Proposed Local Law No. 7 of 2016, (A Local Law Amending Local Law No. 4 Of 2012, To Increase The Maximum Allowable Real Property Tax Exemption Pursuant To Section 458-a Of The Real Property Tax Law Entitled “Veterans’; Alternative Exemption”), on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 6:10 PM or as soon thereafter as the public can be heard, in the Legislative Chambers, 244 Fair Street, 6th Floor, County Office Building, Kingston, New York. The proposed local law is on file in the office of the Clerk of the Ulster County Legislature, 244 Fair Street, 6th Floor, County Office Building, Kingston, New York, where the same is available for public inspection during regular office hours and is available online at http://ulstercountyny.gov/legislature/2016/ resolution-no-249

May 5, 2016 phonist Al Guart leads ensembles comprised of the best Hudson Valley Jazz musicians. A rotating roster of performers includes pianists John Esposito & Peter Tomlinson, guitarists Steve Raleigh & Peter Einhorn, bassists LewScott & Rich Syracuse. Other musicians regularly sit in with the band. Info: 518- 678-3101. Kindred Spirits, 334 Rt 32A, Palenville. 7PM-10PM Audition: Oklahoma. Actors/Singers, age 18-60, for principal and ensemble roles. No appointment necessary. Info: 845-905-9605. STS Playhouse, 10 Church St, Phoenicia. 7PM Weekly Senior Citizen's Bingo. Seniors 50 and older. Ongoing every Wednesday at 1:30pm & Friday at 7pm. Admission $1. 50/50 tickets available at 3 tickets/$2.Half-time complementary refreshments. Everyone welcome! Shawangunk Valley Senior Center, Southwyck Square, 70 Main Street, Napanoch. Info: 845-647-3902. 7PM Live @ The Falcon: Jane Lee Hooker Band! (Hard Rock Blues). Openers: Red Necromancer and Miles Jakob & Leah Anne Siegel. Info: 845-236-7970 or liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 7:30PM Jack London: The Man From Eden Grove. Features Ronald Schade as Jack London. Presented by Mohonk Mountain Stage Company. Woodland Pond, 100 Woodland Pond Circle, New Paltz, $15. 7:30PM John Gorka & Cheryl Wheeler. 45th Anniversary Concert. Rex Fowler & Neal Shulman will perform their 1986 hit album Living in America as well as other Aztec Two-Step favorites. Info: 8thstep.org or 518-434-1703. 8th Step at Proctors, 432 State St, Schenectady, $35. 7:30PM-9:30PM Opening Reception: MFA II. Student Thesis Exhibition. Exhibits through 5/19. Info: www.newpaltz.edu/museum/ or 845-2573846. SUNY New Paltz, Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art, New Paltz, free. 8PM Roots & Branches Concert Series: Peter Wolf & The Midnight Travelers with special guests Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams. Info: 518-473-1845. The Egg, Albany, $39.50. 8PM Formula 5. Info: 845-679-4406. Bearsville Theater, Tinker St, Woodstock. 8 PMGus Mancini Sonic Soul Band. Info: 845-679-3484. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 8PM Sam Baker with Carrie Elkin. Club Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson. Admission: $18 adv / $22 day of showTicket link: http:// clubhelsinki.shop.ticketstoday.com/calendar.aspx . Info: 518-828-4800 or www.sambakermusic. com or www.helsinkihudson.com. 8PM The Rides with Stephen Stills, Kenny Wayne Shepherd & Barry Goldberg. Info: 845-339-6088. Ulster Performimg Arts Center, Broadway, Kingston, $94 /VIP, $74, $64. 9PM Girls Guns & Glory. Info: helsinkihudson. com or 518-828-4800. Club Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all persons and citizens interested shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposed local law at the time and place aforesaid. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Ulster County Legislature will convene in public meeting at the time and place aforesaid for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the proposed local law described above and, as deemed advisable by said Ulster County Legislature, taking action on the enactment of said local law. DATED: May 5, 2016 Victoria A. Fabella, Clerk, Kingston, New York, Ulster County Legislature LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Sealed proposals will be received, publicly opened and read at the Ulster County Purchasing Department, 244 Fair Street, 3rd Floor, Kingston, NY on Thursday, May 19th, 2016 at 3:00 PM for UCAT BUS TIRES ID # RFB-UC2016-052. Specifications and conditions may be obtained at the above address or on our website at www. co.ulster.ny.us/purchasing. Marc Rider, Ulster County Director of Purchasing LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO RESPONDERS: Sealed proposals for RFP-UC2016-054 FOOD CONCESSION RIGHTS FOR THE ULSTER COUNTY POOL will be received on or before Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 4:00 PM at the Ulster County Purchasing Department, 244 Fair Street, 3rd Floor, Kingston, NY. Specifications and conditions may be obtained at the above address or on our website at www.co.ulster.ny.us/purchasing. Marc Rider, Ulster County Director of Purchasing LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO RESPONDERS: Sealed proposals for RFP-UC16-040 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION ADMINISTRATION will be received on or before Thursday June 2, 2016 at 4:00 PM at the Ulster County Purchasing Department, 244 Fair Street, 3rd Floor, Kingston, NY. Specifications and conditions may be obtained at the above address or on our website at www. co.ulster.ny.us/purchasing. Marc Rider, Ulster County Director of Purchasing

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Drivers: CDL – A 1 yr. exp., Earn $1,250 + per week, Great Weekend Hometime, Excellent Benefits & Bonuses, 100% No Touch/70% D & H 888-406-9046 DRIVER WANTED, P/T-F/T, Woodstock Taxi. Applicants must be very flexible as to availability. Driver scheduling changes daily. Shifts will include weekday hours as well as on call weekend hours. Clean license & thorough knowledge of Woodstock and surrounding areas a must. Class E license (very easy to obtain) required. Local residency gets first consideration. During business hours, please call 679-TAXI. Carpenters- Lead and Helpers. Woodstock Based Construction company with emphasis on high-end residential building seeks experienced Intermediate and Helper carpenters. Please send resume or make a request by email wwcemployment@

Woodstock Land Conservancy seeks mature, highly-organized, energetic multi-tasker, with great personal skills and familiarity with our community, for a position doing outreach, programming and administration. Work from home. Create and publicize regular educational programming events. Excellent computer skills – Microsoft Office, publication software, Constant Contact, social media, and cloud-based programs. Experience in producing written materials, fundraising mailings, website content management and database management preferred. Environmental background a plus. Further Information www.woodstocklandconservancy.org. Please send resume and letter by May 9th to: search.wlc@gmail. com Landscape designer/architect needed for landscaping company. Hours vary per season. Experience in CAD and ability to measure/create accurate site plan required. Please email resume and cover letter to info@bloomfinegardening.com. Office Assistant. Bright office assistant needed for sustainable meat company. Managing retail, telephone, delivery routes. Paperwork filing and document prep, some research. Solutions-oriented, creative quickthinker, team player. Call 845-626-4444.

Server/Bartender. Experienced individual, w/a strong commitment to a high standard of hospitality, excellent communication and organizational skills, possessing leadership potential. Great pay, pleasant work environment. Resume to: Bacchus462@aol.com

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Part/Full-Time: America’s Best Value InnNew Paltz, 7 Terwilliger Lane; We’re seeking someone that is dependable, reliable, hardworking, and that would like to become part of our Housekeeping Team that serves the tourists visiting our community. Experience is a plus but not necessary. All those interested must apply in person at our front desk and state salary desired. LANDSCAPERS, GARDENERS WANTED. Experience necessary. Trustworthy, reliable, strong with endurance. Own transportation. Would primarily work in Woodstock area. Email experience to hire12498@ gmail.com or call 845-679-7377.

Looking for Experienced & Highly Motivated Individual w/excellent Communication & Organizational Skills. Manager is responsible for Sales, Customer Service, Operations, Merchandising & Sales Staff. Requirements: 3 years experience in Specialty Retail Store Management w/strong knowledge of General Retail. Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service, ability to lead, coach, & train others. Must work weekends & able to lift boxes. Apply in person: Woodstock Blues Inc. 7 Mill Hill Road Woodstock, NY. ++ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + ++ + + + + + +

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LABORER FOR WINDOW CLEANING COMPANY. MUST BE LADDER SAVVY, HARD, RELIABLE WORKER WITH ENERGY LEVEL TO GET THROUGH AN ENTIRE DAY! TRANSPORTATION NECESSARY. GOOD WORK ETHIC. WILL TRAIN. $15/HR. 845-594-2370.

WAITERS/WAITRESSES. Experience preferred but will train. Part-time, full-time. Apply in person: College Diner, 500 Main St., New Paltz.

Hi Arts Community.. Now is the Time! Let’s be in action and source Roost Studios and Art Gallery into existence in the Village of New Paltz this Spring.. Please support! Roost Studios! Community & Connection through the Arts. https://www. kickstarter.com/projects/210709941/rooststudios-gallery-and-cooperative

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Search all the MLS properties in our region at www.WinMorrisonRealty.com A Story You Will Enjoy! Olive! Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s your opportunity to own an affordable home on 1.5 acres, only minutes to the Ashokan Reservoir. This well cared for 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths (one has a Jacuzzi tub) with generous sized rooms, eat in kitchen, dining room, living URRP ZLWK D ÂżUHSODFH DQG D ERQXV IDPLO\ URRP RU RIÂżFH PRVW ZLWK KDUGZRRG Ă&#x20AC;RRUV $PHQLWLHV LQFOXGH D VZHHW VHDVRQ IURQW SRUFK D UDLOHG GHFN IRU BBQâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S, and a fenced area for pets. There is a garage, new roof and siding, one bedroom has an infrared sauna, double pane windows and combination storms, multi-fuel Yukon furnace with hot stick for domestic water, water softener and electric generator hook-up! Call Kenneth Volpe or Mary Ellen Van Wagenen ............................................... $262,000 Hoof-it to Woodstock Move right into this Colonial country home located in Maverick Park. Your 4 bedrooms and 2 baths await your arrival. There you will ÂżQG D OLYLQJ URRP D IDPLO\ URRP and a dining room that is bright DQG RSHQ ZLWK KDUGZRRG Ă&#x20AC;RRUV Preparing meals will be a pleasure in the updated country kitchen that has access to the 3 season screened in private porch. The downstairs has a family room/guest room or studio and outside a maintained above ground pool for summer fun. Located only a couple of minutes to the bus that goes to Woodstock, Kingston and New York City; just leave your car in the garage and walk about 10 minutes to the town of Woodstock. The Woodstock Playhouse, HITS, the Garlic festival and Hunter Mountain music venues are nearby. Call Mary Ellen Van Wagenen or Ken Volpe ............ $289,000

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Spacious Colonial is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, located in an area of ďŹ ne homes. Open ďŹ&#x201A;oor plan invites friends and family to enjoy this lovely home with over-sized kitchen opening to breakfast area, family room, living room and dining room. Bedrooms are spacious with lots of closets. The screened porch, located off of the kitchen area, is a treat for those lazy days of summer and lingering dinner parties. Conveniently located, just a few miles from the restaurants, galleries, shops of the fun towns of New Paltz and Gardiner. Recreational opportunities are abundant with hiking, biking, boating, climbing and more just minutes away. ............ $425,000

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See full details at http://www.Zillow.Com/homedetails/188-serenity-dr-saugerties-ny-12477/66888166_zpid/ p.m. at Holy Cow Shopping Center, in addition to a flea market/garage sale. We find that when business people set up a table w/ business cards & flyers or â&#x20AC;&#x153;show how to doâ&#x20AC;? projects it will definitely increase your business (and mine). Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great way to introduce your business to new/old customers. And, if you have leftover merchandise youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to sell- this would be a perfect way to unload it. Please give John a call for more details- (845)758-1170. Spots are $12-$35. Freihofer/Thomas Route for Independent Operator-Owner. Established route with rights to a geographic area in the Highland/ New Paltz vicinity, and 2013 Route Truck for sale for $140,000 with approximately $40K down. Financing available through Bimbo Bakeries USA. Annual sales of $355K-$365K with gross income of $68K$70K before expenses; Owner retiring. Visit www.bbuio.com for overview. Serious inquiries only Contact BobnJoanQ@gmail.com

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BEAUTIFUL LAKE GEORGE SUMMER HOME, located on the north end of the Lake, 66 plus feet of Lake Front comes with this home. Watch the sun set from your expansive deck which encompasses 2/3 of this home. Three bedrooms, living room, dining area, kitchen and full bath. 3 sliding glass doors looking directly to the lake. Basement for storage, all on 6/10 of an acre. As a bonus there is a commercial dock for your boat and others. Please call for more information and price 845-691-2770. ULSTER COUNTY MORTGAGE RATES Mid-Hudson Valley FCU 800-451-8373 30 Yr Fixed 15 Yr Fixed 10 Yr Adj

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Ashokan Reservoir Area. Handyman Special. 25 year old double-wide on full foundation. Well, septic, 2.75 acres. $69,900. Email: johnnyevp@gmail.com (email corrected)

$65,000; 1200 ft2 - Ranch, 10 min. from Hunter (Palenville); Large 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom ranch, 2-car garage with fire place. In need of roof and interior work. Solid structure, water, heating system and electric are good. 10 minutes from Hunter Mountain and Windham ski resorts. Huge backyard and patio for entertaining and relaxing after skiing. 5.5 acres. Bordering the Kaaterskill Creek, overlooking a working farm and beautiful mountain views. Owner Motivated! Bring offers! House is being sold as is. Cash buyers only.

Call (845)401-6637 or e-mail: watswill8@aol.com STREAMSIDE FARMHOUSE Fully renovated farmhouse on Plattekill Creek. 10 mins to Woodstock. 2 Bdrm â&#x20AC;˘ 1 Bath â&#x20AC;˘ Heated Studio

Asking only $257,000 845-802-3954 Call Dan Winn, Assoc. Broker

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

19 Cherry Hill Road, New Paltz. 3 bedroom ranch. Hardwood floors. Enclosed porch, Full finished walk-out basement. Walk to Stop & Shop Plaza. Low no Village taxes. $279,900. Matt LaRussa Broker/Owner 845.389.3321 $65,000; 1200 ft2. Ranch, 10 min. from Hunter (Palenville); Large 2-bedroom, 1 bathroom ranch, 2-car garage w/fireplace. In need of roof and interior work. Solid structure, water, heating system and electric are good. 10 minutes from Hunter Mountain and Windham ski resorts. Huge backyard and patio for entertaining and relaxing after skiing. 5.5 acres. Bordering the Kaaterskill Creek, overlooking a working farm and beautiful mountain views. Owner Motivated! Bring offers! House is being sold as is. Cash buyers only. Call (845)401-6637 or e-mail: watswill8@aol.com Pics at: http:// catskills.craigslist.org/reo/5491253196.html

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28 Acres in New Paltz. Mostly wooded. Quiet. Private. Sub dividable. 10 minutes to the thruway, 7 minutes to main street. $ 195K, direct from owner. Will finance. Email: woodrckt@yahoo.com PREMIUM BUILDING LOTS, 2-38 ACRES, SUITED FOR DREAM HOME, 10 MINUTES FROM WOODSTOCK/ KINGSTON, NEAR FOREST PRESERVE. MAJESTIC VIEWS, WOODED, PRIVATE, CUL-DE-SAC, UNDERGROUND UTILITES, BOHA. STARTING AT $69,900. www.eastridgedrive.com 518.852.9266. 1 1/2 acre wooded lot for sale. Suitable for building or recreation. Owner financing for 3-yrs. $37,900. 20% down, $700.00/mo. Call Sam: 845-658-8168. Rosendale/Tillson area, 7 minutes from New Paltz.

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MARY A. BONO REAL ESTATE 171 Broadway, PO Box 1265, Port Ewen, NY • 331-5101 marybonorealestate.com mabono@hvc.rr.com

2 STORY Offers 3 BRs. Needs TLC, but located close to shopping. .............................. $135,000

COUNTRY SPLIT LEVEL! Offers 3 BRs, 2 baths, EIK, LR with stone ﬁreplace, formal DR, ﬁnished lower level, 2 car detached garage. Sited on 4.2 acres. ........................................................... $259,900

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SINGLE WIDE MOBILE HOME 3 BRs, 1 bath, 3 seasons porch, shed, new roof, central a/c. Well kept. .......... $33,000

WATCH THE SHIPS GO BY! Hudson River frontage and majestic river views. Ranch offers 2 BRs, LR, DR, & kitchen + river frontage. Full basement & 1 car garage under. Sited on 1 acre.......... $349,900

Home for Sale | 44 N. Ohioville Road, New Paltz $329,000

• 3-4 Bedroom • 2.5 Bath • 12.5 Acres • Central Air • Hardwood Floors • Gas Fireplace • New Paltz Schools International Properties Group 5 Fairlawn Drive, Washingtonville, NY 10992 www.realestateipg.com/hvlist Call/Text/Email Teresa: 845.742.5835, tvelahayesipg@gmail.com

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WOODSTOCK SERENITY - Enjoy superb privacy on 7+ acres down a wooded drive with seasonal stream & pond. Delightful one-owner custom built Cape features convenient main level BR + 2 more upstairs, 2.5 baths, 20’ living room, dining room, country style EI kitchen, home office or add’l BR for guests, full finished lower level, some HW floors, breezy screened porch & 2 car attached garage. HEAVEN! .................................................... $427,900

COUNTRY COMFORT - You can just move-in to this well maintained Colonial on 1+ quiet acres on a country road near Woodstock & Saugerties. Traditional 1800 SF floor plan features a sunny EI kitchen with room for home office opening to expansive bi-level deck perfect for BBQ & o’looking private yard. Family/media room has a cozy fireplace & also opens to deck. Ensuite MBR + 2 add’l BRs, 2.5 baths, HW & ceramic floors & 2 car garage, too! ............................................... $319,900

HURLEY This Property Has It All! Shop is 13'4"H w/half bath, work bench, shelves, power for welding & a 12’x12’ garage door. House above w/3-bedrooms, 1 bath & attic. Vaulted ceiling in LR & large deck. Entire building can be heated w/oil or wood. Set on private, wooded 2.26 acres w/small pond. Large barn; 30x56, 1680 sq.ft., 4 bays w/two 14’H doors & two 12’H doors & loft above. Wood shed; 12x12, 144 sq.ft. w/large door. Local attractions include I-87, Rondout Harbor, Woodstock, Belleayre Mtn. Ski area, Ashokan Reservoir with ﬁshing, hunting & walkway. FOR SALE BY OWNER | $225,000 | 845-338-8938

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ArtistStudioSpace for rent. Newly renovated 300 sf open space for artist in New Paltz. Close to Thruway on Horsenden Rd. Formerly recording studio. $450 incl all utilities. Direct access to bathrooms and kitchen. Contact owner 845-656-2226. SINGLE ROOM OFFICE; $425/month OR 2 ROOM OFFICE; $625/month for rent near SUNY. Suitable for therapist or other professional. 1-year lease. All utilities included. Ample parking. 845-255-0574; 917-774-6151.

Spacious 16x16 office space to rent in a charming 1900’s 2-story fully renovated house in the heart of Woodstock, New York. The building currently has 3 tenants who are professional and courteous. The building has plenty of parking and is walking distance to all the restaurants and businesses in the Town of Woodstock. This office is suitable for any writer or professional, including therapists, accountants, massage therapist, and psychologists. Office space will be available May 2nd for viewing by appointment only. All utilities are included: electric, oil, a/c, Wi-Fi, snow plowing and removal, indoor and outdoor property maintenance, and cleaning services. Tenants have access to all the common areas. Rent is $950.00/mo. Please call for an appointment for viewing.

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PURE COUNTRY - Quintessential country setting on 20 park-like acres w/ gorgeous landscaped vistas. Singular farmhouse renovation with smart design & highend comfort. Gracious 4 BR, 4 bath floor plan perfectly blends old house charm & modern convenience. Wideboard pine floors, gourmet kitchen, 22’ living room, formal DR, sunwashed spaces flow to bluestone patios, IG pool w/ cabana & POND, too! ........... $949,900

KINGSTON CHURCH - Join the Kingston Renaissance with this unique offering. This former brick church offers 5700+ SF on 2 levels. Street level features 56x30 main room with 14’ ceilings, stained glass windows, choir loft, 2 office spaces & 2 bathrooms. Finished walk-out lower level features office, storage and 46’ free span space. Think fab artist or performance space, live/work renovation or unique offices. Parsonage & meeting hall also available! ...............$245,000

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Professional Office Space in the beautiful Stone Ridge Healing Arts building in the thriving hamlet of Stone Ridge, NY. Spacious 235 sq.ft. first floor office has an entire wall of windows and shares a tastefully furnished waiting room w/one other practitioner. Utilities, wi-fi, cleaning, kitchen use, and visibility via website and Facebook page included. $1100/month. Please call 845687-7589.

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1+ BEDROOM, MODENA. New floors, kitchen, fresh paint, bright. Convenient to SUNY, Gardiner, Bridge, Hannaford’s, 44/55, 32. Month to month, NO LEASE REQUIRED! Pets ok!! $1000/month includes heat & hot water. Sam Slotnick, RE Sales Agent, Century 21 Alliance, 845-6566088. e-mail: samsk100@aol.com LARGE 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT 6 miles south of New Paltz. 900 sq.ft. second floor converted barn. New windows, carpets, flooring & kitchen appliances. No smoking. No pets. 1 yr. lease, 1 month security, references. $800/month excluding utilities. 845-883-0857.

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HIGHLAND: 1-BEDROOM. First floor, end unit. Private, quiet neighborhood. On-site parking. Next to Lloyd Town Hall, near Rt. 9W. Minutes to Poughkeepsie Bridge, Metro North, Rt. 9 & hospitals. $925/month includes heat & hot water. 1 month security. Available immediately. 845-453-0047.

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Marlboro; mountain views, COZY 1-BEDROOM Country Cottage. No dogs. No Smokers. References. Trash pick-up. Individual or couple preferred. Heat included. $985/month. 845-795-5778, leave message.

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Student housing- 3-BR left in 6BR house share. 1.5 miles from campus, steps from bus route. $550-$575/room/month includes all. Furnished LR and kitchen, 2 baths, screened porch, off-street parking. Email: dietzrentals@hvc.rr.com for pics and more info. 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT in private home. Private entrance. Walk to SUNY. Off-street parking. Clean. Suitable for 1. No smokers or pets. $850/month includes all utilities, cable and internet. References. First, last, $500 security. Lease agreement. Available 6/1/16. 845-255-9786 or 845901-7748.

1-BEDROOM APARTMENT in owner occupied Victorian house on Elting Ave. Includes heat, internet & cable. Deck overlooks private yard. No smoking, no pets. Available May 1. $950/month. Tel. 845255-2105.

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

We have, studios, one & two bedroom apartments, includes heat & hot water. (furniture packages available) Free use of the: Recreation Room, Pool, New Fitness Center & much more! “Now accepting credit cards! Move in & pay your security and deposit with your credit or debit card with no additional fees!”

Call 845-255-7205 for more information 4-BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT. 2 baths, large family room, fully carpeted, modern house, spotless, private country setting. 3 miles from New Paltz. $1800/month plus utilities. No pets. Employment verification. References, security required. 845255-8610. SOUTHSIDE TERRACE APARTMENTS offers semester leases for Fall 2016 and short-term for the Summer! Furnished studios, one & two bedrooms, includes heat & hot water. Recreation facilities. Walking distance to campus and town. 845-255-7205. NICE UNFURNISHED ROOMS; Starting at $480/month. Excellent location. Close to SUNY college. All utilities included. Call (914)474-5176, between 8 a.m.-9 p.m. (845)255-6029, between 12-9 p.m., leave message. Apartments & bedrooms available. $575650 per person plus utilities. Call for details 914-466-6781. STUDENTS/PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE: ROOMS AVAILABLE. Close to SUNY, New Paltz. Newly renovated, clean, large kitchen, appliances, WiFi/computer access/TV, plenty of parking. $550/month/ room, electric & heat included. First, last & security required. Available now. 845-7052430. ROOM FOR RENT. Can be used as residential or an office. $550/month plus security. Utilities included. Walking distance to everything. (845)664-0493. PENTHOUSE: SUNNY LARGE 3-BR, stunning views 4 directions, picture windows, hardwood floors, 12 acres. 1 mile New

Paltz. Quiet, ideal live/work. Includes heat, HW, internet, W/D hook-up. $1425/month. 914-725-1461. 3-Bedroom Apt in village. Available Aug 1.$1850 + utilities, 1 yr lease, 1st, last & security, references. No pets. Text 845-3999699 or email: bacchus462@aol.com - include full name. BRIGHT, QUIET 1-BR. Magnificent views, picture window, hardwood floors, laundry, porch w/rocking chairs, 12 acres. 1 mile New Paltz. $975/month includes heat, HW, Wifi, etc. 914-725-1461. STUDENT ROOMS for RENT, Available until July 1st: In the heart of downtown New Paltz. $595-$695/month. Utilities included. 3 blocks from SUNY Campus. 1 block off Main Street. Call 845-399-9697.

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Rosendale: 1-bedroom, 2 people maximum, 1 car garage. Off-street parking. Spacious rooms, large walk-in closet, walking distance to Trailways bus and shopping. No pets, no smoking. $750/month plus utilities. 914-466-0496. Kerhonkson: 2-bedroom house. $1500/ month. 3-room apartment, $750/month. Studio, $650/month. All plus utilities. Lease and references. First, last and security. 973-493-7809 or 914-466-0911.

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EFFICIENCY, Kingston Uptown. On bus route, walk to Stockade area, shopping, conveniences. No smoking or pets. Heat & hot water provided. Call 845-338-4574.

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Woodstock/Lake Hill. Comfortable furnished double room in historic house near Cooper Lake and NYC bus. Available weekly ($250) or monthly ($625). Private phone, internet. Piano, cats. homestayny@msn. com. 845-679-2564. Beautiful 1-Bedroom Cottage for rent available May 1st. Very clean, with hardwood floors, one full bathroom with walkin handicapped shower, living room, small kitchen, great sunroom and your own fenced-in garden if you’d like. $850/month including water and electric. Propane is used for heat and cooking. Maximum occupancy 2 people. No pets. Call 845-7501420. 2-BR CHARMING, Cheery, Woodstock COTTAGE: 2 acres, garden, stream, woodburning stove, spacious eat-in-kitchen, wide floors, washer/dryer, stained-glass door, bathtub. $1200/month + last month + security. No dogs/smokers. References. (845)679-2300.

MODERN STUDIO & 1-BEDROOM APARTMENTS. Skylights, separate kitchens, private decks, hard-wood floors, country setting, Wittenberg, near State Park. Free internet. Quiet, views, tennis court, seasonal laundry. $700-$750/month plus utilities. 914-725-1461. ROOM FOR RENT in private house on 5 acres surrounded by State Land. Ohayo Mountain/Woodstock. Furnished or not. Free WiFi. $500/month including utilities. 1st month plus Security. 845-810-0121. Woodstock: Lovely 1-BR in quiet, small apartment complex, beautiful grounds. Immaculately maintained! Hardwood floors, newly painted. 16 min. walk to village of Woodstock. $885/month includes all utilities. NO smoking. NO pets. References. (845)679-9717.

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Gunks Vacation Rental. New studio in the village available by the week in June and July. $650 includes wifi, outdoor grill and walking distance to Starbucks. Down the street from Main Course and other fine restaurants too. Perfect for one, but can sleep two. Ikea counter and full size fridge with limited cooking. Please, no partiers; owner lives in home. Sorry, no smoking or pets. margotmilford@ymail.com

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Fabulous Woodstock three bedroom, 2-bath home with heated saline pool and lovely fenced-in yard for guests & pets (owner will consider a dog). This privately sited classic Woodstock home on 3 acres has wonderful semi-open floor plan, huge kitchen and extra spaces in and out. Available for July and August, $15,000 per month plus security and utilities. Call Nina Schultz Terner, Assoc. RE Broker, Westwood Metes & Bounds Realty, Ltd., mobile 845-9013684

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MEDIUM OAK HARDWOOD DINING TABLE; 72x48 wide w/2-self storing 20â&#x20AC;? leaves & lion claw feet & 6 Windsor chairs- 2 Captain, 4 regular. Call (845)255-8352. Beautiful Cherry Table and 4 Ladder Back Chairs from Scott Jordan Furniture. Very Good Condition. Table 56 by 38 . Seats hand woven cotton webbing celadon green. Retail new at $2,300 - Sell for $800/obo. 917-6703798.

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Buy & Swap

OLD FURNITURE, CROCKS, JUGS, paintings, frames, postcards, glasswares, sporting items, urns, fountain pens, lamps, dolls, pocket knives, military items, bronzes, jewelry, sterling, old toys, old paper, old boxes, old advertisements, vintage clothing, anything old. Home contents purchased, (select items or entire estates purchased.) CASH PAID 657-6252 CASH PAID. Estate contents- attic, cellar, garage clean-outs. Used cars, junk cars, scrap metal. Anything of value. (845)246-0214. BOTTOM LINE... I pay the HIGHEST PRICES for old furniture, ANTIQUES of every description. Paintings, lamps, rugs, porcelain, bronzes, silver, etc. One item to entire contents. House calls & free appraisals. Richard Miller Antiques (Est. 1972). (845)3897286. Used Books Wanted. Barner Books of New Paltz buys quality used and rare books and related goods. Bring them to the shop (3 Church St) or email/call for an in-home appointment (845-255-2635). barnerbooks@gmail.com

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Musician Connections

Singer/Musician Wanted. Newly established, seasoned professional singer, guitarist looking for others to play with - casually or professionally. Love (real) oldies, and also have great originals. Harvey 908-614-8333.

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Antiques & Collectibles

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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RED HOOK POP-UP

May 5, 2016

Huge Moving Sale! Furniture, tools, vintage, housewares, art, kid stuff and much much more. Saturday and Sunday May 7-8th, 10-4. 54 Tanglewood Rd, West Hurley, off Rt 375. ABSOLUTELY NO EARLY BIRDS. A Moving Sale - Woodstock. Nice things... Teak patio furniture, Ethan Allen love seat and ottoman, blanket chest, nice kitchen things, clothing, table linens and so much more. Friday and Saturday, May 13 & 14, from 9-3. 5 Falls Crossing, Woodstock. At the end of Lewis Hollow Road.

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Yard & Garage Sales

MOWER’S SATURDAY/SUNDAY FLEA MARKET; Maple Lane, Woodstock. Every weekend starting May 21. Antiques, collectibles, produce & Reusables. 845-679-6744. For brochure: woodstockfleamarket@hvc.rr. com GOOGLE US! Yard Sale/Plant Sale/Bake Sale at the Woodstock Riding Club. Saturday, May 14 from 9am-4pm at 16 Broadview Rd., Woodstock. 845-679-9128. We are accepting donations of items for sale. Visit us on the website at www.woodstockridingclub.com or email woodstockridingclub@yahoo.com Cottage/Yard Sale. Sat, May 7, 9-4. Rain or shine. Beds, tables, lamps, chairs, vintage china, bike. Lots more stuff- both old and like new. #12 Pine Grove St. Woodstock, 12498.

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Counseling Services

LAURIE OLIVER.... SPIRITUAL COUNSELING. Give the gift of wellness. Make positive changes in your life through hypnosis. Smoking cessation * pain management * stress relief * past life regressions. Certified Hypnotist by NGH. Intuitive, sensitive guidance. Spirit communicator. Specializing in dealing with grief, stress, relationship issues, questions about your life past & current life’s path. Call Laurie Oliver at (845)679-2243. Laur50@aol.com

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Professional Services

MARK’S HOME & YARD MAINTENANCE SERVICES. Spring clean-up, Attics, Basements & Yards. Expert lawn care, trees pruned/trimmed. Get a head start... call NOW for free estimates. (845)3386806.

FLEA 698

QUALITY • VALUE • RELIABILITY • SINCE 1980 • Int. & Ext. painting • Power Washing • Sheetrock & Plaster Repair • Free Estimates

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Organizing/ Decorating/ Reﬁnishing

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PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER/HOUSEKEEPER. Help w/everyday problems, special projects; clutter, paperwork, moving, tax preparation & personal assistant. Affordable. Fully Insured, Confidentiality Assured. MargotMolnar.com; Masters Psychology, former CEO, Certified Hospice Volunteer. margotmolnar1@gmail.com (845)679-6242.

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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Cleaning Services

MARCH - DECEMBER Every Sunday

Spots start at $12 to $35 Weather Permitting

Handmade Wood Chip Roses, Whole Sale and Retail 10'x20' – $20 PER DAY Set up Three weeks in a row and get the Fourth week FREE! *pay week by week

HELP WANTED

660

Estate/Moving Sale

ESTATE SALE: Furniture, collectibles, home decor, mini fridge, Hobart deli slicer, Carrara marble slab, and so much more!!!! SAT/SUN, MAY 14-15, 9AM-3PM, 4075 Rt. 28A (3 miles from Boiceville) next to WEST SHOKAN POST OFFICE. Rain or shine!!! Cash only.

SEALCOATING

Spray and brush applied Offering coal tar and environmentally friendly asphalt based sealer All work performed by owner Free estimates and neighbor discounts

845-332-6619

700

Personal & Health Services

CERTIFIED AIDE LOOKING FOR PRIVATE CARE for elderly. 10 years experience. Live-in or hourly. References available. Ulster County area. (845)706-5133.

702

Art Services

OIL PAINTING RESTORATION. Cleaned, relined, retouched, refinished. Also frames & wood sculptures repaired. Call Carol (845)687-7813.

HABE HABERWASH PRESSURE WASHING PRE & EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING. Residential and Commercial Residentia Specializing in decks, fences, roofs, driveways, patios.

Contact Jason Habernig

CLEANING: HOUSE, APT. & OFFICE. Experienced w/references. Available Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday & Friday. Call: 845-331-6713. Text message: 845-616-0574. *CONSCIOUS CLEANING, CONSCIOUS CARE!* Bundle of energy w/a Zen attitude. Efficient and very organized. I can make beauty out of disorder. Allergic to cats. Woodstock/Kingston/New Clients. Call Robyn, 339-9458.

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Excellent references.

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Caretaking/Home Management

845-331-4966, 845-249-8668 Visit my website: Haberwash.com EXPERIENCED HANDYMAN WITH A VAN. Carpentry, painting, flatscreen mounting, light hauling/delivery, clean-outs. Second home caretaking. All small/medium jobs considered. Versatile, trustworthy, creative, thrifty. References. Ken Fix It. 845-616-7999. HANDYALL SERVICES: *Carpentry, *Plumbing, *Electrical, *Painting, *Excavating & Grading. 5 ton dump trailer. Trees cut, Yards cleaned & mowed. Snow Removal. Call Dave (845)514-6503- mobile. YOU CALL I HAUL. Attic, basements, garages cleaned out. Junk, debris, removed. 20% discount for seniors and disabled. Gary (845)247-7365 or www.garyshauling. com are playing at 4 South Chestnut Street New Paltz on Show starts at https://www. facebook.com/theotherbrothers4 HB Painting & Construction INC. *Painting: Interior/Exterior, Pressure-Washing, Staining, Glazing... *Construction: Home Renovations, Additions, Bathrooms, Kitchen, Doors, Windows, Decks, Roofs, Gutters, Tile, Hardwood Floors (New-Refinish), Sheetrock, Tape. Snowplowing. Call 845-616-9832.

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Plumbing, Heating, AC & Electric

SWIMMING POOL OPENINGS starting at $125. Trouble shooting, leak detection, chemical packages, equipment upgrades. Proper pump & filter function ensures clear, healthy water. Look us up: catskillspoolco.com Call 845-750-5610, catskillspoolco@gmail.com

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Painting/Odd Jobs

MAN WITH A VAN MOVING & DELIVERY SERVICE. 16’ trucks, 10’ van. Reliable, insured, NYS DOT 32476. 8 Enterprise Road, New Paltz, NY. Please call Dave at 255-6347. Experienced- TROMPE O’LOEIL and FAUX FINISHING, 20 yrs. in Paris, and 10 yrs. locally. References and insured. Call Casimir: 845-430-3195 or 845-616- 0872.

W. Marchetti, Sr PAINTING AND CONTRACTING Interior and Exterior painting Quality Workmanship • Senior Discounts

845-532-8040 “ABOVE AND BEYOND” HOUSEPAINTING by Quadrattura, since 1997. Interior/ Exterior, Decorator Finishes, Restorations, Expert Color Consultation, Plastering, Wallpaper Removal, Light Carpentry. Add value to your home economically. Environmentally conscious work done w/old world craftsmanship and pride. (845)332-7577. Senior Discount. References. Free Estimates.

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HANDYMAN, HOME REPAIR, Carpentry, Remodels, Installations, Roofing, Painting, Mechanical repairs, etc. Large and small jobs. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. References available. (845)616-7470.

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STONEHENGE: STONE WALLS, PATIOS, walks, fences, decks, gates, gazebos, additions, ornamental pools, stone veneer, masonry needs. Tim Dunton (845)339-0545.

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RICKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S NATURAL GARDEN CARE. Let Rick help get your garden ready and keep it the way you want. Pruning, Planting, improvements, short- or long-term organic methods. Master Gardener Trained. (845)616-5410. STONE WALL RESTORATIONS; Thoughtful, innovative & resourceful approaches. Kevin Towle (914)906-8791. Lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Garden. Dig it. 518-414-0603, Evan Deily - Gentleman Cultivator and Jack of all Trades/yard work for rock bottom prices. No job too small. Environmentally friendly. edeily990@gmail.com PREMIUM BLACK TOPSOIL. Screened and mixed w/organic manure. Special garden mix, organic compost, stone, sand, fill and other products available. Lab tested w/ results provided upon request. NYS, DOT & DEP approved. Excellent quality. Any quantity. Loaded or delivered. 33+ years of service. 845-389-6989, Bobby.

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Lost & Found

3 legged cat missing from Route 9W in Lake Katrine, near Bread Alone. Female Grey tabby w/brown undertones, white on face, chest, belly, Legs and feet. Please call 845-616-8788. Reward!!

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Spirituality

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN. (Never known to fail.) Oh, most beautiful 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

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HNI Builders

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Professional Craftsmanship for all phases of construction

SALES 8 am - 8 pm Monday - Friday â&#x20AC;˘ 8 am - 5 pm Saturday 845.331.4844 HniBuilders.com Hugh@HniBuilders.com

SEPTIC SOLUTIONS Septic System Installation and Repair Tanks - Pump Chambers Drywells - Drainfields 845-679-4742

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Lost & Found

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Gay married couple with deep local roots LOOKING TO ADOPT. Stable, fun and loving family. Expenses paid. BabyMakesThreeNYC.com or call 800-779-1275. Adoring Couple waiting to Adopt your Newborn. Help us become parents through the gift of adoption! Secure home forever love awaits. Expenses paid. Netti & Anthony 800-772-3629.

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Animals

Want to help but canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t adopt a cat? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget about our Foster Program! Visit our website UCSPCA.org, for details & pictures of cats to foster. Come see us & all of our other friends at the Ulster County SPCA, 20 Wiedy Road, Kingston (just off the traffic circle). Open 6 days a week, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Closed on Mondays.) (845)331-5377. DIANAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S FANCY FLEA MARKET: Nice Items Needed For Next Sale! Call Diana 626-0221. To Benefit Dianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CAT Shelter in Accord. 3 legged cat missing from Route 9W in Lake Katrine, near Bread Alone. Female Grey tabby w/ brown undertones, white on face, chest, belly, Legs and feet. Please call 845-616-8788. Reward!! FOR ADOPTION: MEDIUM HAIR ORANGE KITTEN SISTERS; Mary & Kim are as sweet & friendly as they are beautiful. Born 10/31/15, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been spayed, up to date w/ vaccinations & are litter pan trained. They may be adopted separately or together. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to know more about these totally wonderful kittens, please call or text (917)282-2018 or email DRJLPK@aol.com FOR ADOPTION: BEAUTIFUL ORANGE CAT Elsa is a 1.5 year old copper eyed orange cat. Elsa was a wonderful mother to 6 kittens. Now sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to be the only companion animal in a loving home. Elsa has been spayed, is litter pan trained and up to date w/vaccinations. If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to know more about Elsa, please call or text (917)282-2018 or email DRJLPK@aol.com

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Pet Care

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 companionforalifetime.HighFalls/Accordarea.(845)6874983or visit our cats at www.projectcat.org

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WOULD YOU LIKE AN OUTDOOR CAT? Do you have a barn, garage, shed or outbuilding? Would you like to consider having feral cats? You can help cats in need who will help keep your barn, etc. free of rodents. The cats will be neutered/spayed and up to date w/shots. Please call the Woodstock Feral Cat Project at (917)2822018 or e-mail: DRJLPK@aol.com

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Horse Care

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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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Vehicles

2000-2006 SUBARUS FOR SALE. Foresters, Legacys, Imprezas. 2006 Forester; $6899, 2005 Baha; $7299, 2002 Forester; $3899. For pictures, prices & other info go to: www.hvmotorcars.com or call 845-5515523.

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