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May 18, 2017 ners zip past.) Anything to justify treating yourself and your loved ones with a delectable creation, of which it’s rumored there could be upwards of 20 to 30 thousand to choose from this year.

Since 2009, the Gardiner Cupcake Festival has challenged professional vendors and amateurs alike to bring out their best and tastiest. The Amateur Cupcake Contest elicits entries in multiple categories: the Best-Tasting Spicy Cupcake, the Best-Tasting Fruit Cupcake, the Best Food-Inspired Cupcake and the Most Striking Cupcake. That last category can only be imagined by checking out the inventions of contestants in years past, in photos on the Festival website. The 2017 Amateur Cupcake Contest First Place winners will receive $100 in cash for their creative efforts.

Music will be provided by Black Mountain Symphony, Stack & the Pack and Kayla Rae, while local wine- and cidermakers will be on hand, including Whitecliff Vineyard, Pazdar Winery, Warwick Valley Winery and Distillery, Tuthilltown Spirits and Bad Seed Cider.

Food vendors Reggae Boy, Handsome Devil, Pizza a Legna, BOJO, El Danzante on Wheels and Ice Bros will offer plenty

Gardiner Cupcake Festival at Wright’s Farm this Saturday

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by Wright’s Farm on Route 208 in Gardiner, the event is preceded by the 5K Cupcake Classic: a run that gives athletic participants an edge on calorie consumption. (Cheering from the sidelines does not, unless you do jumping jacks the entire time as run-

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The confection-baking pros will show attendees how it’s done: the perfect cupcake in all its decorative glory with selections from Wright’s Farm, Mid-Hudson Cakes, Deising’s Bakery, Periwinkle’s at Rhinebeck, On a Stick Bakery, Ms. Vee’s Sweet Treats, Peace Love and Cupcakes, Cake Heights, Mimmy’s Mini Cakes & More, Kokopelli Cookies, Grano Gluten-Free and Antonio’s Cupcake Factory. Add a petting zoo, wagon rides through the orchards, bouncy houses, face-painting and free parking and you’ve got your day set, come rain or shine.

About that 5K run: The Cupcake Classic winds through the apple and peach orchards of Wright’s 453-acre farm, giving participants a stunning view of the Shawangunk Mountains. Walkers are welcome, too, and strollers and peoplefriendly dogs on-leash are permissible.

Registration begins at 9:15 through 10:45 a.m.; race time is 11 a.m. There is a $30 fee for on-the-spot entry.

– Ann Hutton Gardiner Cupcake Festival, Saturday, May 20, noon-6 p.m., $5/6 & under free, Wright’s Farm, 699 Route 208, Gardiner; (845) 255-5300, www.gardinercupcakefestival.com.

UFO Fair in Pine Bush this Saturday

and prominent figure in alien-abduction phenomena and related UFO research.

The Norwegian-born multimedia artist Kate Thorvaldsen will speak on “Close Encounters & Implants.” Thorvaldsen was the first person to scientifically establish the presence of implants in her own body: all close enough to the surface that magnets stick to them. And Travis Walton wraps up the evening with “Saved by the Light.” Walton’s experience of being knocked unconscious and taken aboard an alien ship when he was 22 years old is the sort of life-altering occurrence from which one never entirely recovers. He has much to say on the philosophical changes that he has gone through in his lifetime.

For avid enthusiasts who want a jumpstart on the Fair, there will be a special screening of the movie Travis: The True Story of Travis Walton on Friday, May 19 at 7 p.m. at Homes2Suites in Middletown.

Tickets cost $10 at the door; a questionand-answer session with Travis Walton and the film’s producers will follow the screening. Located at 600 Route 211 East, Homes2Suites is offering special rates to UFO Fairgoers; call (845) 703-8000 for info and reservations.

– Ann Hutton Pine Bush UFO Fair, Saturday, May 20, (rain date: May 21), 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Pine Bush; (845) 744-8230, www.pinebushufofair.com, www.facebook.com/pinebush. ufofair?fref=photo.

Tour Sleightsburgh Spit barge graveyard this Saturday If you like to kayak or canoe, you’ve probably wished that you could get your hands on some sort of guide to the archaeological riches of the “barge graveyard” surrounding one of the handiest, most fascinating boat launch sites in the mid-Hudson: Sleightsburg Spit in Port Ewen, right across the Rondout Creek from the Hudson River Maritime Museum (HRMM) in Kingston. When they

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With the admonition “Don’t Keep Calm; Run! They’re Coming,” the hamlet of Pine Bush is set to celebrate all things paranormally extraterrestrial this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The all-day, family-friendly UFO Fair will once again take over Main Street with an out-of-this-world parade, live music, children’s activities, food and craft vendors and the everfantastical Miss Galaxy Contest.

At a Speakers’ Tent, locals who have tales to tell about their own paranormal experiences will be on hand, including Dr. Bill Wiand, Nathan Rosenblum and Linda Zimmerman. Also, special daytime appearances from the lineup of speakers scheduled for the evening conference include Travis Walton, Marc D’Antonio, Peter Robbins and Kate Thorvaldsen. The Paranormal Center will proffer evidence of ET contact from a number of paranormal groups in the area.

Visitors can play the Eye Spy and Alien Game or have a psychic reading on the porch of the Pine Bush Bed & Breakfast at 215 Maple Avenue. At dusk, cartoons and the movie ET: The Extraterrestrial will be screened.

On Saturday evening, all seriousness sets in at the Pine Bush UFO Fair Speaker Conference, to be held at the Catholic War Veterans’ Hall at 161 Center Street. Ten dollars at the door will get you in to enjoy a riveting series of talks from 5 to 9 p.m.

Mark D’Antonio’s talk on “Exo-Planets” will inform attendees about planets beyond our solar system. With a degree in Astronomy, D’Antonio is CEO of FX Models and the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON)’s chief photo/video analyst.

Peter Robbins, who has more than 35 years’ experience as a writer, researcher, investigator, lecturer and author, will present “The Life & Work of Budd Hopkins,” the American painter, sculptor

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had outlived their usefulness, wooden canal boats and barges built for the Delaware & Hudson Canal and Hudson River shipping in the 19th century were abandoned near the mouth of the Rondout Creek. Nowadays, whether you choose to paddle inland up the Rondout or out past the lighthouse and Kingston Point into the Hudson, you can’t fail to notice the many rotting wrecks of historic wooden rivercrafts and the piers where they once moored. Someone, somewhere, must know all their names, where they’re located and when they were scuttled.

But you won’t need a boat under your bottom to get a guided tour of the barge graveyard this Saturday afternoon: As part of the “Shipwreck Symposium” being presented by HRMM on May 20, a walking tour of Sleightsburgh Spit will head out at 4:15 p.m. – just after low tide, when the wrecks are most visible.

The tour begins with a walk along the Rondout Creek so participants can see the barge graveyard firsthand and learn how it came to be. Participants will then walk down to the edge of the spit and learn about the installation of three separate lighthouses starting in the 1830s, as well as the construction of breakwaters in the late 19th century.

The tour traverses ungroomed trails with occasional poison ivy, so participants are strongly encouraged to wear sturdy closed-toed shoes, socks and long pants.

Tickets cost $10 for HRMM members, $15 for non-members. To register, call (845) 338-0071, extension 16, or visit www. hrmm.org/store/p92/5%2f20%2f17_ walking_tour_-_sleightsburgh_spit.html.

The Riverport Wooden Boat School, next door to the Museum at 86 Rondout Landing, will host the “Shipwreck Symposium” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., highlighting the submerged maritime history of the Hudson and Lake Champlain and contemporary threats to its preservation. For details on speakers, topics and registration, visit www.hrmm. org/shipwreck-symposium.html.

– Frances Marion Platt

Indian film & food fest this Sunday in Rhinebeck In England, with its deeper history of involvement with the Indian subcontinent, people are as apt to pick up a “takeaway” curry on the way home from work as Americans are to stop for a pizza-to-go or Chinese takeout.

Now that South Asian immigrants are becoming more visible on our own shores, we are slowly becoming more conversant with Indian cuisine.

Food was an important subtext of two popular recent arthouse movies about Indian people: The Lunchbox and The Hundred-Foot Journey.

Following this train of associations to its logical conclusion, Upstate Films in Rhinebeck has engaged a local restaurant, Cinnamon Indian Cuisine, to provide spicy snacks at the theater this Sunday afternoon, May 21. The reception follows a 2 p.m. screening of four short films about the Indian American immigrant experience, linked through performances by the award-winning actor Hesh Sarmalkar. Born in India to a family with strong roots in Bollywood, Sarmalkar came to the US to attend NYU Medical School, then switched to an acting career.

The four films to be screened include Flight of Hope (2016, Vinay Pujara, 12 minutes), Sangam (2004, Prashant Bhargava, 28 minutes), Bubbles (2016, Harshad Nalawade, 17 minutes) and India Calling (2015, Vinay Pujara, 20 minutes).

A question-and-answer session with Hesh Sarmalkar will follow, and then the reception.

Tickets for the “Immigrant Journey” event cost $10 general admission, $8 for seniors and students and $6 for Upstate members. Upstate Films is located at 6415 Montgomery Street (Route 9) in Rhinebeck. For more info, visit http://upstatefilms.org/coming-soon/ immigrant-journey-four-short-filmswith-actor-hesh-sarmalkar.

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hough descended from Puritans, Emily Dickinson could never quite come around to the spiritually constricted world of mid-19th-century New England. So the world eventually had to come around to her – unfortunately, well after her death. In her lifetime fewer than a dozen of her poems saw publica-

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of Dickinson’s challenging art took some time, though. The results being so deeply rewarding, it behooves us to accord similarly patient attention to Terence Davies’ powerful biopic, A Quiet Passion, which also takes its time in peeling back the layers of the poet’s soul to afford glimpses of her essence. I write this as a sort of warning, because the first act of the film is stylistically offputting, laden with arch dialogue, stiffly delivered: far too “stagey� for the cinematic medium, even when wittily written. It doesn’t help that Emma Bell’s acting as the schoolgirl Emily leaves much to be desired (including lapses into New Yorky diphthongs that the British director apparently failed to catch). But if you’ll proceed on the premise that Davies’

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When we first meet Dickinson onscreen – an a g n o s t i c fi s h out of water amidst the pious schoolmarms at Mount Holyoke, swiftly liberated by her family to enjoy exposure to broader culture on a sojourn to Boston – we are seeing her outer layers: an Emily unfamiliar to posterity, reasonably sociable and goodhumored, even if not quite an extrovert.

The director seems to be making a point of the fact that Dickinson’s friendships were of profound importance to her, even if she pursued them almost exclusively on paper in her later years.

But one by one, the people to whom the young genius opened her heart and mind pull away from her, whether through marriage or death or lack of empathy or excessive subscription to the rules of the day about male and female roles and capacities. Unsurprisingly, considering her preferred subject matter, death spends quite a lot of time hovering over the Dickinson household; and the medicine of the day holds few satisfactory answers to disease and depression. Accumulating emotional losses, along with the recurring pain of kidney disease, turn the poet ever more inward. It is in her interior

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here’s a new National Geographic series called Genius, which depicts the life of Albert Einstein. I’m hoping viewers will come away with some basic understanding of Einstein’s ideas. It’s desperately needed, because the public is largely clueless about the wonderful relativity theories. Meanwhile, if you have five minutes right now, I’ll summarize the most important takeaways from one of history’s most important science developments.

There were actually two: two separate developments. Albert Einstein’s initial breakthrough was his 1905 Special Theory of Relativity, whose ideas were mostly evolutionary rather than revolutionary. It built upon revelations from physicists like Hendrik Lorentz and George Fitzgerald, and explained the bewildering 19thcentury discovery that light has a constant speed. It used simple math that even I could easily teach to my college students in the 1990s. But Einstein’s 1916 general relativity theory seemingly came from outer space. It had very little precedent and was truly an act of genius. Its math was complex, and utilized “field equations” that even NASA avoids whenever possible.

A few years later it was said that only five people in the world understood General Relativity.

Special relativity clarified the concept of reference frames – meaning, the laws of physics work just as well from a moving platform as from a stationary one, but observers in each see different things happening; two events occurring sequentially in one situation might appear simultaneous in the other. And observers in each might disagree in their measurements of length and the passage of time, but would always agree when it came to light, which is always observed to have a constant speed. It established that matter and energy are two faces of the same phenomenon, so that a baseball is merely a sphere of concentrated energy. His famous equation E = mc², derived from the wellknown kinetic energy formula E= ½mv² combined with the Lorentz transformation equation, showed how energy and matter convert to each other. This was the basis for the atomic bombs created 40 years later. It’s actually better not to say that mass can

Einstein’s 1916 general relativity theory seemingly came from outer space. Its math was complex, and utilized “field equations” that even NASA avoids whenever possible.

landscapes that she finds ecstasy, and the movie finds its feet. By first emphasizing the triviality and artificiality of the upperclass social whirl, Davies sets us up to accompany Emily on her journey with a will, and an understanding that the truths she pursues are worth the sacrifices she makes.

Cynthia Nixon is extraordinary in her portrayal of Dickinson, from her postuniversity years until her death. Even in some awkwardly wannabe-Austenesque moments when the younger Emily is enjoying trading barbed ripostes about the social scene with her worldly-wise friend Vryling Buffum (Catherine Bailey), what she does with her face rises far above the shortcomings of the screenplay. And as she dives deeper into the older Emily – often angry, racked by self-reproach, craving appreciation even as she is repelled by the prospect of fame or the strictures of marriage, holding both herself and her family to superhuman standards of

behavior – the audience is treated to a revelatory process that is both grueling and exhilarating, all brought to us by a highly skilled thespian working very hard indeed.

If you’re irritated by movies like Terms of Endearment in which the heroine dies a picturesque death from a wasting disease, every hair in place and eyeshadow unsmudged, A Quiet Passion will suit you much better: Nixon gives her all to depicting Emily’s stumbles and seizures as her health declines. It’s as if the poet’s reclusive later life were merely the eggshell enclosing a firebird, ragingly ready to be born. As the character rejects society’s expectations that her life be “decorous,” so actor and director together allow their Emily onscreen to be uncompromisingly real and at times ugly.

Most of the supporting cast also does a fine job, particularly Jennifer Ehle as Emily’s steadfastly supportive younger sister Lavinia. The film raises more

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convert to energy; rather, mass is energy.

By contrast, general relativity largely dealt with motion. Einstein showed that gravity, rather than being a force, is identical to acceleration, and results from a warping of empty space produced by nearby massive objects. (Thus, the feeling you get when standing on a sidewalk is not that Earth’s gravity is pulling on your feet, but that your body is being accelerated downward by the curved spacetime created by Earth’s mass.) Thus, a planet orbiting the Sun is merely falling in a straight path through the curved space caused by the Sun’s mass.

Einstein also introduced the concept of space-time, a mathematical construct (not an actual physical entity) that explains how objects move. One takeaway from this is that if we regard time and space as distinct from each other, we run into problems because each is illusory in and of itself. In reality, said Einstein, traveling faster through space always results in traveling at a slower rate through time. Thus, another aspect of general relativity is length contraction and time dilation. This means that distances in space shrink as you move faster, while at the same time anyone observing you sees your time slowing down.

These were mind-bending ideas. But were they true? British physicist Arthur Eddington realized that general relativity could be proven or disproven during a total solar eclipse.

So, expeditions were dispatched during the eclipse of May 29, 1919, when the Sun was embedded in a star cluster in Taurus. Careful measurements showed that the stars nearest the Sun shifted position, proving that warped space-time had caused their light to arrive here by taking a slightly different path.

Hopefully, all this is of some help in grasping the basics of Einstein’s genius.

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

questions than it answers about the inner lives of others in the Dickinson circle: We see why Emily never married, but why the more adaptable Vinnie as well? Why did their mother (Joanna Bacon) let life pass her by so profoundly, and how did her disengagement influence her elder daughter’s withdrawal from society? How did their “liberal” father (Keith Carradine) and brother Austin (Duncan Duff ) earn the two sisters’ loyalty and tolerance, considering how callously they seem to wear their male privilege?

Arguably, it’s a sign of great modern storytelling when a tale leaves threads untidily and intriguingly leading in many directions that are never pursued, never neatly tied up. Though not much

“happens” plotwise, and the pacing is very 19th-century, there is much more matter crammed in here than one two-hour movie can thoroughly explore. One could easily imagine a few TV seasons’ worth of examination of the rest of the Dickinson family, Emily’s friends and influences. But A Quiet Passion keeps its focus on the woman herself, and on the apotheosis of her art as loss and suffering hone her core down to diamond hardness of mind and ineffable permeability of spirit. She could not ever have been anyone other than she was, ultimately, and her readers’ own lives are far richer for it. Viewers of this film will be enriched as well.

– Frances Marion Platt

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MUSIC Sound and vision Great places to hear live music in the Hudson Valley

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’ve been assembling this list of our favorite live music venues for nearly half a decade, and it's rather like the proverbial wrangling of cats: They’ll change names, behaviors and colors overnight. They’ll go away for years and return as if they hadn’t been gone but a few hours. Venues are tricky like that.

In past iterations of the roundup, I have flexed my authority as a lifelong area resident and music dude and declared this the best time for music, by miles, in the history of the Valley. The reasons were various and compelling: The nowproven staying power of several diverse mid-sized national circuit rooms, led by the Falcon in Marlboro (now two hopping mid-sized venues), BSP in Kingston (whose enormous back-room theater is ever more a part of the action) and the exquisite Club Helsinki in Hudson. These three joined the venerable old guard of that lifeblood category: the Bearsville Theater in Woodstock and the Towne Crier Café, which, in my tenure here at Almanac Weekly, moved from Pawling about 40 miles closer to civilization in Beacon, leaving Daryl Hall to take over the space and the luminous legacy of the Pawling venue. Not bad.

The big story on the talent front has been twofold. What I like to call the “resident pros” – authenticated performers with names made in cities

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elsewhere who moved here to live and hike and raise families and take their families on hikes – have been noticeably more active locally, perhaps due to some fundamental problems defining what a professional even is anymore. Also, we’ve seen (finally) an emergent organic scene of younger bands in multiple genres – incubated here; citybound, perhaps; but still connected. One part of that narrative took a terrible hit last week, and I don’t want to talk about it.

It is also worth mentioning that, in a long-honored mid-Hudson Valley tradition, we play host to a number of destination recording studios. If there is a business more volatile and risky than

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venues, it might be studios, but we are still loaded with them.

I have said this many times in print: when people in, like, every other semirural area in the world go to catch a little jazz at the little corner jazz café, it is not John Abercrombie or Marilyn Crispell or Mark Ribot or John Menegon whom they are seeing there.

Our Valley is disproportionately rich in virtually every genre: classical, certainly, with the Maverick, the Howland, cuttingedge institutions like Bard and resident chamber ensembles like Ars Choralis. In roots music, the land of Levon does him no shame: From the Rosendale Café to the Empire State Railway Museum in Phoenicia, Club Helsinki to the Towne Crier, opportunities to see the best names in Americana and global roots music in the most intimate spaces abound.

The oddly well-financed world of the experimental and avant-garde music has set up shop here, with major centers in Beacon and Hudson and an institutional berth at EMPAC in Troy. Regarding the feverish, vibrant and confused argument amongst young people known as “the rock music,” it’s a little harder to say.

But these days, I am not so sure about the health of music here. We’ve lost a couple of good venues this year, and worn out a few tireless and optimistic proponents thereof.

We have such problems with traction, such problems with the sustenance of clubs and the stamina of crowds, from which also derive the incentive and sustenance of performers. Part of this is population density. Part of it is the stupid economy.

So we have Ingredient A, talent, in spades and across the genres. Ingredient B is venues and promoters – i.e., willing fools with shirts to lose; and, against all odds, they seem to keep coming, too. Ingredient X is the special sauce, the wood for the stove, the grease for the wheels: you, your attention and your needy human body.

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BSP 323 Wall Street, Kingston This Uptown Kingston club has weathered a lot of difficulty to become what it is now – which is to say a stylish, vibey midsized venue with one of the better sound systems around, and

one of the most diverse-but-purposeful talent rosters as well: heavy on both the local and the national in perfectly paired bills. It has had a great deal of success luring in the many professional acts who call the region home, from Rebecca Martin and Larry Grenadier to Richard Buckner, the Felice Brothers, Wreckless Eric and

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artful and total restoration, a series of secret house concerts to build awareness and the hiring of a full-time music biz staff to book, promote and mix, the former Colony Café has reopened under new ownership. The first weekend of shows sold out and the space is getting the highest raves. Get to Colony soon. www.colonywoodstock.com.

The Bearsville Theater 291 Tinker Street, Woodstock The Bearsville Theater needs no introduction beyond the iconic Elliot Landy photographs that grace its walls: portraits not just of Bob Dylan and the Band, but of Dylan and the Band in Woodstock, in ’69, at the height of their creative powers (and their good looks). Welcome to Woodstock. But the Bearsville is not tyrannized by its own legacy. Bread and butter: classic rock, reggae and world music, fusion and blowout tributes and celebrations featuring Woodstock’s incomparable stable of ace players. (845) 679-4406; http:// bearsvilletheater.com.

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The Falcon in Marlboro, a by-donation-only listening space and restaurant, is one of the Hudson Valley’s musical treasures. In 2016, they added a second venue, the Falcon Underground, to accommodate more rock and more locals.

Amy Rigby. BSP taps the indie-rock buzzsphere as well as anyone, booking many giants of the scene: Lucius, Future Islands, Mac DeMarco, Perfume Genius and many more played shows here on the way up. Indie-rock, alt/ country, electronica, primitivist blues and rock, sleaze-punk, avant-garde and just about anything but classic rock and mainstream singer/songwriter play here regularly. BSP has quickly established itself as the seat of the Alternative in the Hudson Valley. (845) 481-5158; http://bsplounge. com.

The Anchor 744/746 Broadway, Kingston The Anchor has stabilized things on the site of Kingston’s former hard and wild rock institution the Basement.

This burger restaurant, “gastropub” and event venue is fully committed to live music, featuring some of the punk, metal and devilbilly insanity that was the Basement’s specialty, but branching out widely from there to include all of the top local talents and touring acts as well. (845) 853-8124; www. facebook.com/theanchorkingston.

Keegan Ales 20 St. James Street, Kingston Kingston’s own happening microbrewery is also a well-established music venue that offers mostly good tunes to drink by: original rock and blues, funk and roots and occasional visits from some Woodstock-scene luminaries like Pete Levin or his famous bass-playing brutha. It’s a raucous, generous, peanut-strewn scene with some good beer. (845) 331-2739; www.keeganales.com.

Ulster Performing Arts Center 601 Broadway, Kingston The 1,510-seat Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) is a National Register property built in Kingston in 1927. It was acquired by the Bardavon in 2007, forming a powerful arts-andperformance alliance operating under the Bardavon name. UPAC presents top-notch music, dance, theater and classic films for diverse audiences, as well as extensive arts-based learning programs. (845) 339-6088; www.bardavon.org.

Uncle Willy’s 31 North Front Street, Kingston Uncle Willy’s is in its own way a legendary Kingston venue, one equally friendly to performers and crowds.

Warm spirits prevail at this modest spot in Uptown, along with the meatand-potatoes of American music: rock ‘n’ roll, blues, groove and jazz jams.

(845) 853-8049.

The Senate Garage 4 North Front Street, Kingston The resurgence of trendy Uptown Kingston doesn’t seem to be subsiding, and Jazzstock, a highly active collective of jazz players and jazz advocates, has set up shop at this spacious urban location. “World-class” is a candidate for most overused and meaningless superlative, but I am going to use it to describe the kind of jazz that rings out of the Senate Garage. (845) 802-5900; www.senategarage.com.

Diego’s Taquería 38 John Street, Kingston Some people dig live music so much that they just make it happen in the most unlikely and resistant spaces: proof that a venue is mindset more than a stage. The radical and popular taco place in Uptown Kingston crams bands and solo performers into the window box, further enlivening the sense that things are happening up and down the street. (845) 338-2816; http://diegoskingston.com.

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Colony 22 Rock City Road, Woodstock If you haven’t heard the news about Colony yet, they’re dragging the river for your former self. After two years of

The Barn at Levon Helm Studios 160 Plochmann Lane, Woodstock At Levon’s Barn studio, the Rambles roll on, as well as other programs, master classes and, of course, recording sessions. In an area with quite a few boutique small venues, this one might be the crown jewel. The Rambles are legendary both for their celebrity guests, the A-list house band and the intimacy and heightened vibe of the shows. The Ramble team is also to be commended for bringing the cream of the local talent in on the fun. Upcoming programs include more Rambles, occasional WDST-sponsored performances and life as a working recording studio. www.levonhelm.com.

Harmony Café 52 Mill Street, Woodstock The Harmony Café at Wok ’n’ Roll in Woodstock is all-in for live music, with music six nights a week, scheduled weekly events such as open-mic poetry (Mondays), music open mic (Wednesdays) and a dedicated Blue-

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grass Night on Thursday. All kinds of bands play on Fridays and Saturdays.

It’s a small venue with a pass-the-hat flavor; but, being in Woodstock, the folks who come out to play tend to be folks who can really play. (845) 6797760.

Byrdcliffe Kleinert/ James Center for the Arts 36 Tinker Street, Woodstock Art galleries make natural performance spaces, and performance spaces make natural galleries. One of the more congenial for both purposes is the Byrdcliffe Kleinert/James Center for the Arts. The musical programming here is predictably adventurous: avant-garde jazz, new serious music and some Woodstock-flavored folk and roots sounds as well. The spacious performance area is only one of several galleries on-site, so a show at the Kleinert/James is always an edifying, multisensory experience. (845) 679-2079; www.woodstockguild.org/ performance.

The Maverick 120 Maverick Road, Woodstock Woodstock’s Maverick Concert Series is celebrating 102 years as one of the most challenging and imaginative serious chamber music programs anywhere. In recent years, it has relaxed the definition of “serious” to include serious jazz and children’s music; but range and outsider, maverick thinking are Maverick’s calling cards. Maverick Concerts continues the vision of Hervey White, founder of the Maverick Art Colony. Artists and other volunteers built the hand-hewn “music chapel” in 1916, and the Hall is on the National Register of Historic Places. www.maverickconcerts.org.

Catskill Mountain Pizza Company 51 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock Here’s one that has quietly crept into the venue game and made a big splash. Woodstock’s premier pizzeria is now hosting music many nights a week: bluegrass on Tuesdays, jazz on Wednesdays and Thursdays and a rock mix on the weekends, featuring the region’s incomparable reserve of great players. (845) 679-7969; www. catskillmountainpizza.com.

Old Glenford Church Studio 210 Old Route 28, Glenford With the recently announced conclusion of the wildly successful Hudson Valley Sudbury School monthly benefit concert on the grounds of the old Glenford Church (after seven years

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of packed and luminous shows,) it is essential to mention that Mor Pipman – the artist, gourmet and proprietor – has no intention of retiring from the business. This restored church was her secondary venue and art space, and it now becomes the primary one. This last year, the space hosted packed shows by Burnell Pines, Chris Maxwell, Ambrosia Parsley and many more. Few places can rival this one for vibe, art and food.

’Cue 136 Partition Street, Saugerties ’Cue in Saugerties is proof positive that it’s the commitment to music, not the physical space, that makes a venue. The authentic barbecue joint is a seasonal venue: On summer nights they roll a PA system out onto the gravel of the patio bar, and some of the region’s best singer/songwriters play to the often-unsuspecting diners.

(845) 246-4283; www.cueshack.com.

Empire State Railway Museum 70 Lower High Street, Phoenicia The Empire State Railway Museum in Phoenicia is the site of approximately 12 intimate musical performances annually, produced by Flying Cat Music. The series presents national and touring acts in the roots/ Americana vein in the acoustically exquisite, dark-wood-paneled passenger waiting room of the Empire State Railway Museum. Built in 1899, the museum accommodates approximately 50 people for performances. http:// flyingcatmusic.com.

Opus 40 50 Fite Road, Saugerties Harvey Fite’s stunning sculpture park has been quietly getting back into the live music game in the past few seasons: both the rocks themselves and the rustic house. This is good news. The booking is well-curated and well-connected, and the space is incomparable. www.opus40.org.

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The Falcon/Falcon Underground 1391 Route 9W, Marlboro The Falcon is Tony Falco’s labor of love: a thriving jazz-and-more club that grew entirely out of the owner’s love of serious jazz and his many connections in that world. Heavies on the order of Brad Mehldau and Dave Liebman play here regularly, and the

roster is filled out by a handpicked assortment of local notables, established names and up-and-comers – mostly from the New York City jazz, blues, funk, world and roots music scenes.

This by-donation-only listening space and restaurant is one of the Valley’s greatest musical treasures, and certainly its most unlikely. In 2016, the Falcon added a second venue, the Falcon Underground, to accommodate more rock and more locals, and it is excellent and every bit worthy of the Falcon name. www.liveatthefalcon. com.

NEW PALTZ

Snug Harbor 36 Main Street, New Paltz New Paltz’s infamous rock dive bar is really no dive at all, but rather a warm, raucous, small music bar where the crowd is right up in the band’s face, but the band won’t turn down and the magic happens. Snug’s is not afraid of the harder end of rock; but, as with most collegetown music bars, the roster is eclectic and surprising.

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udson Hall and Classics on Hudson present violinist Tim Fain with Roman Rabinovich on piano and flutist Eugenia Zukerman on Saturday, May 20 at 7 p.m. The second in the inaugural concert series at Hudson Hall, “First Loves and Fresh Ink� follows the sold-out “Classics on Hudson� season opener earlier this month in the Hall’s newly restored 1855 theater. The program includes J. S. Bach’s Trio Sonata in G Major, Praeludium and Allegro by Fritz Kreisler and Cesar Franck’s Sonata for Violin and Piano, as well as Arches by Kevin Puts and Fain’s remix of Tchaikovsky’s ballet classic, Swan Lake.

Tickets start at $25 and are available online at www.hudsonhall.org or by calling (518) 822-1438. The Hudson Opera House is located at 327 Warren Street in Hudson.

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t has been quite a time for Bob Dylan, what with his Nobel Prize for Literature, his new albums of classic American standards; and through it all, he just keeps on playing. Sometime in May he’ll turn 76, and while he might not know about it, he will be helping one of the area’s finest service organizations, Family of Woodstock, to raise funds for its Crisis Hotline, which is available 24 hours a day, and for its John Herald Fund, which helps musicians and artists in need.

Headlined by Larry Campbell, who toured with Dylan for years in the 1990s, Cindy Cashdollar, who played on Dylan’s album Time Out of Mind, Amy Helm and Kate Pierson, the ninth annual Bob Dylan Birthday Celebration takes place at 8 p.m. on Sunday, May 28 at the Bearsville Theater. The show will also feature singer/songwriter Marshall Crenshaw, saxophonist Jay Collins, Charles Lyonhart, Zach Djanikian, Jonah Smith, Brian Hollander, Robin LeMartel, Rich Pagano, Eric Redd and Nick Spinetti, all spinning out Dylan classics and nuggets. Many will be backed up by the stellar house band consisting of Connor Kennedy, Will Bryant, Lee Falco and Brandon Morrison.

This year is the 50th anniversary of the iconic Dylan poster by Milton Glaser.

The Woodstock artist has donated a signed poster for this raffle. There will also be two Dylan images by photographer Elliott Landy to be raffled off. And, as a special raffle item, a pair of tickets to the June 24 Bob Dylan show at the Hutton Brickyards in Kingston will be offered.

The doors open at 7 p.m. The show is sponsored by Radio Woodstock 100.1 and the Bearsville Theater, which is located at 291 Tinker Street, Woodstock.

Ticket prices range from $25 to $100, and you can get them by phone at Radio Woodstock at (845) 679-7600 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or online at http://bit.ly/2qtqblD.

Water Street Market 10 Main Street, New Paltz The stylish, art-and-antiquelined downtown mini-mall was clearly designed to be a Mecca for tourists.

Much to the surprise of everyone, it has also become a thriving cultural and congregational center for the community, using the lovely amphitheater on its south end for a summer Thursday concert series and a variety of other performances and events in all seasons. (845) 255-1403; http:// waterstreetmarket.com.

Lagusta’s Luscious Commissary 11 Church Street, New Paltz Sometimes a venue is just a person around whom music gathers. That’s how I think about Kate Larson, the musician (Guilt Mountain), writer and promoter who is pretty much singlehandedly responsible for a rich, decade-long subtradition of the New Paltz music scene. Her shows typically pair two traveling indie bands (among the best I have seen in my home-

town) with a sympathetic local act.

In Lagusta’s Luscious Commissary, on the site of the former Team Love Records/RavenHouse Gallery in New Paltz, Larson has found a highly congenial management and environment in which to flex her myriad connections in the world of indie-rock, zine writing and alt/culture generally. This is a gem of New Paltz and beyond, and the snacks and beverages are amazing and unique. www.lagustasluscious. com/commissary.

Gomen Kudasai 232 Main Street, New Paltz Bluegrass, singer/songwriters and most of high-level modern jazz:

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New Paltz institution that never did live music – just didn’t do it. It was the one bar in town that you could visit to converse at a comfortable level. Then one night, the owners slid a pool table out of the way and found that they had a natural music club on their hands, and it has been a hopping music joint on the weekends ever since. Because of the length of the room and the height of the ceiling and the attached auxiliary spaces (a poolhall and a variety of decks and porches, including a heated patio), it remains the most conversation-friendly bar in town. Bacchus began as a rustic and roots-oriented ven-

ue, but that’s all out the window now.

What plays here is, generally, the best that the town of New Paltz has to offer, from indie-rock to funk to psychedelic and bluegrass. (845) 255-8636; www.bacchusnewpaltz.com.

Unison Arts Center 68 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz In its bright and airy multipurpose performance and gallery space just outside of New Paltz, Unison has hosted years and years’ worth of adventurous programming: classical music, dance, cabaret, jazz, family acts and world-music virtuosi, to name a few.

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Gomen Kudasai has been a surprisingly adventurous music venue in an unsuspected spot (the Rite-Aid Plaza) for a few years now. Local musicians are well aware and appreciative of the ownership’s commitment to non-traditional live dining music. (845) 2558811; http://gomenkudasainy.com.

Cafeteria Internet Café 56 Main Street, New Paltz One of the real stunning spaces in town – the former Not Fade Away tie-dye factory, and long before that the Van Vlack Pharmacy – Cafeteria sports a tidy window-box stage and a serviceable sound system. In the past, bands cranked it up in this spacious and high-character, couch-strewn room; but these days acoustic and solo are more in fashion, as well as absolutely packed open mics on Mondays at 7 p.m. Sundays are given to jazz.

(845) 633-8287; http://cafeteriacoffeehouse.com.

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Rail Trail Café River Road Extension, Stone Mountain Farm, Tillson Hard to give the exact address of this one because it is on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, for Pete’s sake; but this delightful experimental eatery is co-owned by a killer musician (drummer Brian Farmer of Futu Futu fame), and it shows in the spring-to-fall music lineup that features everything from kids’ music to outré jazz, Friday through Sunday. (845) 399-4800; www.railtrailcaferosendale.com.

Rosendale Café 434 Main Street, Rosendale The Rosendale Café set out with a clear musical and cultural agenda: to become a “listening space” venue for “national talent” with some limited provision for the local, such as Singer/ Songwriter Tuesdays. Easier said than done, but it has done it. The space is thoughtfully treated for sound, and the booking philosophy plays to the strengths of the room: intimate solo and small-ensemble performances,

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High Falls Café 12 Stone Dock Road, High Falls Not that long ago, the High Falls Café moved from its location on Route 213 to a comfortable new space at the Stone Dock Golf Course off Berme Road in High Falls. Its commitment to live music remains unfaltering, however, and commitment is the operative word. The Café is dedicated not only to a steady course of high-end blues, jazz and singer/songwriter-oriented folk and rock, but also to a very select set of the region’s leading and longest-running acts in these genres – like folk/blues maestros Jeff Entin and Bob Blum, singer/songwriter Kurt Henry, roots/rock stalwarts the Trapps and of course Big Joe Fitz.

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The Chance 6 Crannell Street, Poughkeepsie From its days as the Last Chance Saloon – a music club with a Dixieland house band! – to its current incarnation as a mid-size club catering to hard rock, metal and modern alternative, the Chance has been one of the region’s premier venues for decades.

For all of its sold-out shows by major artists in all genres and unannounced tour-kickoff dates by legitimate superstars, the Chance may be known most of all for the date the Police played there during a blizzard early in their first American tour. Approximately 13,000 people claim to be among the seven in attendance that night. (845) 471-1966; www.thechancetheater.com.

Bardavon 1869 Opera House 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie A jewel of an old theater, the 944seat Bardavon Opera House in Poughkeepsie has been a regional treasure since 1869. The Bardavon sports exactly the kind of eclectic calendar that a large venue requires to get by: everything from rock stars to orchestras to comedians and animal psychics. But the Bardavon has also shown some

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real imagination in its programming, with classic film nights and Live at the Met HD telecasts. (845) 473-2072; www.bardavon.org.

My Place Pizza 322 Main Street, Poughkeepsie “Since 1978 serving real New York pizza to the City of Poughkeepsie, Marist, Vassar and DCC and St. Francis/Vassar Hospitals,” says My Place Pizza on its Facebook page, adding, “and rock ‘n’ roll since 2012.” In the intervening years, My Place has developed a reputation as a band-friendly venue unafraid of the rock. My Place Pizza, like so many other repurposed venues, has discovered one of the secrets to packing the house: 18+. The kids are alright. (845) 473-2815.

Darkside Records & Gallery 611 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie This large and vinyl-filled record store has a stage, sound system and lighting rig that many small-to-midsized venues would envy, and they don’t leave it empty. There’s often a rock show happening while you are flipping through the racks. The place is also way congenial to events, showcases and activism. Great spot in a weird location. www.darksiderecordsandgallery.com.

Hyde Park Brewing Company 4076 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park The space they provide for performers is narrow, but their commitment to live music is deep and longstanding. Blues on Wednesdays, covers, solo performers make it work here in this comfortable and accommodating brewery and restaurant. (845) 2298277; http://hydeparkbrewing.com.

TIVOLI

Traghaven Whiskey Pub & Co. 66 Broadway, Tivoli Northern Dutchess lost a vital and eclectic (and Bard-centric) music outlet when the venerable Black Swan in Tivoli closed and efforts to revive it via crowdsourcing foundered; but good things return to those who wait.

The Traghaven Whiskey Pub & Co. now features Irish music, jazz and an eclectic mix of “other,” though maybe not so much of the rock of the Black Swan years. Traghaven also claims a new and improved kitchen. And, in the great tradition of the Black Swan, Traghaven is the place to go to watch soccer among knowledgeable fans.

(845) 757-3777; www.traghaven.com.

HUDSON

Club Helsinki 405 Columbia Street, Hudson Club Helsinki moved from Massachusetts to Hudson not very long ago, upgrading its performance space significantly in the process, but also sealing Hudson’s incipient reputation as a music town to be reckoned with. It is a major mid-sized national-circuit club, built for sound from the ground up. It enjoys an already-established reputation, especially in the realm of Americana. Amidst the A-list folkies and singer/songwriters who play here practically nightly – Todd Snider, Tift Merritt and Aimee Mann – Club Helsinki has thrown a few curveballs in the last few years: Magnetic Fields, Frank Black (of the Pixies), Thurston

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This is a club worth a visit just to see the exceptionally cool space. (518) 828-4800; http://helsinkihudson. com.

The Spotty Dog Books & Ale 440 Warren Street, Hudson As the word “Ale” in its name ought to suggest, the Spotty Dog is not your typical bookstore. Situated in an old firehouse, the Spotty Dog caters to Hudson’s urban refugee population and (apologies to all) hipster tastes in its readings, its organic ales on tap, its art supplies and in the music that it slides some racks around to make room for. Many of the acts that appear here are experimentalist artsong writers imported from Brooklyn, including a number of big names over the years. It is the kind of bookstore where people will travel to play. (518) 671-6006; www.thespottydog.com.

The Half Moon 48 South Front Street, Hudson The Half Moon brings a bona fide, adventurous rock club to Hudson to fill the gaps between Club Helsinki and the many music-friendly restaurants and cafés in town. It attracts national talent as well as locals. Upcoming acts include the legendary Brooklyn alt/ folkster Jeffrey Lewis and the otherworld Deradoorian (from Dirty Projectors and others). (518) 828-1562, http://thehalfmoonhudson.com.

Basilica Hudson 110 South Front Street, Hudson Basilica has been making news with its concerts, art exhibits and general multimedia happenings since 2010.

The facility itself is a stunning reclaimed 19 th-century factory located mere steps from the Hudson Amtrak station. Basilica’s bona fides can be traced to its artistic directors, filmmaker Tony Stone and musician Melissa Auf der Maur. The programming here is continuous and often downright crazy. (518) 822-1050; http:// basilicahudson.com.

Hudson Opera House 327 Warren Street, Hudson For a number of years, the historic Hudson Opera House would open its doors for bands and artists looking for a first-rate setting for haunted or postapocalyptic PR photos. Alas, those days are done, and the storied venue is now a busy place of programming: adventurous music, serious music, lowcost educational programs, art and theater. Hudson Hall at The Hudson Opera House is serious about being a mainstay in the ongoing revitalization of this colorful riverside city.

BEACON

Towne Crier Café 379 Main Street, Beacon When venerable venues close their doors, one often hears hopeful promises of new digs and new golden eras, but they seldom materialize. Not so with the Towne Crier – formerly in Pawling, currently in a custom-built new facility right in the heart of Beacon. Phil Ciganer’s original folk, roots and jazz club was legendary: an oasis of world-renowned talent in an outof-the-way place. The new site does not disappoint. It is more spacious, at least as good in terms of sound quality and more convenient to most of us.

The restaurant is outstanding as well.

The Towne Crier continues to feature A-list Americana talent, and the hundreds of signed portraits on its walls keep its storied legacy front-of-mind.

(845) 855-1300; www.townecrier.com.

Howland Cultural Center 477 Main Street, Beacon The former Howland Library has stood at 477 Main Street in Beacon for more than 135 years. The airy, high-ceilinged main room now hosts a

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311 Hudson Street, Cornwall-on-Hudson The 2 Alices Coffee lounge serves beer and wine, light fare and baked goods and a surprisingly diverse and adventurous variety of music. Most acts go it acoustic and stripped-down, but not all. Rock bands will squeeze in on occasion, as will electronic acts.

The small and stylish venue in Cornwall-on-Hudson enjoys a stable, loyal music audience, making it a favorite among local players in a variety of genres. The tidy sound system is another plus. The space doubles as an art gallery as well. www.2alicescoffee.com.

BETHEL

Bethel Woods Center for the Arts 200 Hurd Road, Bethel A museum, a next-gen amphitheater and a very, very important (and preserved) field: The Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is every bit the Sullivan County anomaly that Yasgur’s Farm was in ’69. While the indoor/ lawn Pavilion Stage draws the big acts and festivals in season, the Event Gallery hosts more intimate shows and programs year-‘round. Bethel Woods takes its mission as museum and community learning center seriously. And even those among us who do not sentimentalize the ’60s or deify its celebrities can’t help but be wowed by the beautiful landscape and layout.

It is a spectacular spread with some stunning structures. (866) 781-2922; www.bethelwoodscenter.org.++

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he all-male repertory dance company 10 Hairy Legs will perform previews of newly commissioned works by current choreographers at Kaatsbaan in Tivoli on Saturday, May 20. Of 10 Hairy Legs founder and choreographer Randy James’ work, esteemed dance critic Robert Johnson writes, “Dances that explored the tricky politics of gender rubbed up against a solo that seemed to plead for peace‌Ideas ricochet and the atmosphere is exhilarating.â€?

On the program is Doug Varone’s mark, a piece that 10 Hairy Legs created in residence at Kaatsbaan for the dance center’s UpStream series.

The program begins at 7:30 p.m. Reserved general seating costs $30 for adults and $10 for children; unreserved student rush seats go for $10. The Kaatsbaan International Dance Center is located at 120 Broadway in Tivoli. For tickets and additional information, visit www.kaatsbaan.org.

great variety of music, from folk/rock to classical, and is so renowned for its fine acoustical properties that a number of rock, folk and classical records have been recorded in its vaunted space. The Howland Chamber Music Circle, art exhibits, programs for children, films, poetry readings and openmic nights fill out the schedule in one of the Hudson Valley’s most pristine listening environments. (845) 8314988; www.howlandculturalcenter. org.

Dogwood Bar & Grill 47 East Main Street, Beacon A nice casual restaurant with a separate music room, Dogwood is literally on the other side of the tracks – in the lightly developed area of East Beacon – but only a jog from the galleries and shops of the main strip. Dogwood’s tastes in music are in keeping with Beacon’s growing reputation for quirky urban sophistication: Everything from experimental jazz to Americana plays here. Typically, Wednesdays and Thursdays are music nights and Tuesdays are open mics, though lately there have been some weekend bookings as well. (845) 202-7500; www.dogwoodbar.com.

Quinn’s 330 Main Street, Beacon Main Street Beacon was already a happening stretch with the Howland, the relocated Towne Crier, Dogwood and a variety of gallery and dinner performance spaces along its length.

Now Quinn’s, an ultra-hip repurposed luncheonette, brings all manner of indie and outrÊ music to one of the Hudson Valley’s liveliest strips. Quinn’s excellent sound system pipes everything from avant-garde jazz to indie slacker rock, punk and even some standard-fare upstate blues and rock.

But Quinn’s specializes in the kind of

acts that you are liable to find at BSP in Kingston: smart, subversive, different, new. (845) 202-7447; http:// quinnsbeacon.com.

Chill Wine Bar 173 Main Street, Beacon We are not sure when Beacon became Jazz City, but it is on; and it is not exactly polite dinner jazz, anywhere on the block. As the name implies, Chill keeps it a little on the mellow side, leaving the skitter and skronk for Quinn’s; but Chill gets to choose from some pretty choice players, and the jazz here is for real. www. chillwinebarbeacon.com.

ORANGE COUNTY

Brothers BBQ 2402 Route 32, New Windsor Brothers BBQ in New Windsor has entered the live music scene with purpose and a bit of an attitude, specializing in the edgy blues, soul, roots/ rock, jazz and fusion in which Orange County is surprisingly rich. Orange County’s veritable army of gifted blues and blues/rock guitarists is featured frequently here, in this nicely outfitted live room with a small-but-professional stage and a nice sound rig.

And there’s barbecue, which most people like. There’s an open mic every Wednesday night, with local and

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The Wherehouse 119 Liberty Street, Newburgh Wherehouse owner Dan Brown displayed some serious pioneer spirit when he founded a rock and blues club on the corner of Broadway and Liberty Street in Newburgh. The former professional bodyguard (whose charges included Jimmy Page and on at least one occasion Michael Jackson, if the legend is true) is as eclectic in his booking as in his beer list. All of the region’s leading blues acts play here, as do all manner of high-energy rock acts. (845) 561-7240; www. thewherehouserestaurant.com.

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The East Parlor, 2017

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Open house

Thomas Cole comes to life thanks to multimedia renovations at Cedar Grove in Catskill

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ith the reopening of the Thomas Cole National Historic Site this season, the life, times and decorative tastes of this early-andmid-19th-century artist, whose landscapes sparked one of America’s first art movements, will come to life as never before, thanks to the installation of new immersive technology and a historic restoration project that uncovered his original wall painting.

In contrast to the usual “look-don’ttouch” protocol of historic homes, where red-velvet ropes partition off the recreated rooms, visitors at this Catskill attraction are invited to sit down in the East Parlor of Cole’s home. Reproductions of Cole’s

letters are scattered on tables and chairs, and visitors are encouraged to pick them up and read them (turn over the copy of the original with the fine, florid handwriting for a legible typewritten version). The blue-cushioned chairs for visitors are dispersed amid the period antiques. The sense that you have walked onto a theatrical set recreating a room from the 1830s is heightened when Cole himself (actually, the voice of acclaimed actor Jamie Bell) speaks, as the lights dim and a portrait of the artist dissolves into a series of closeups of his paintings projected onto seven screens, each hung on the walls and bordered with a frame as if it were a painting.

In a deep-voiced, leisurely cadence, Bell (who starred in the film Billy Elliot) intones, “All nature here is new to art” and recites other excerpts from Cole’s letters, journals and essays. The voice praises the mist rising in the valleys and the “fresh green realms” that have given him a respite from “the noise and bustle of the city.” He expresses dismay at the cutting down of the trees in the surrounding valley and hillsides, which he can view from his porch. “The wilderness of America,” which affects him so powerfully, “is quickly passing away,” thanks to “the ravages of the axe.”

Bell-as-Cole announces his plans to paint the “illustrated history of natural science” as the projections depict scenes from the five paintings constituting Cole’s famous Course of Empire series. He speaks of his happiness in meeting his wife,

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Maria, as his sketch of her is projected, and notes that “Green is an excellent color for exhibiting paintings.”

Cole, who was born in Lancashire, England in 1801 and immigrated to America when he was 17, is an eloquent writer; and hearing these words spoken out loud, and so masterfully and m o u r n f u l l y,

by Bell (also a native of England) – words that reflect the disturbing c h a n g e s happening to this place more than 150 years ago – is a little spine-tingling.

Today, the view of the forested hills from the porch is more pristine that it was in the 1830s, when the hemlocks were being cut down for the tanning industry. While we can thank the creation of the Catskill Forest Preserve for that, the sense of an unbroken wilderness is of course an illusion, as attested by the proximity of Route 23A and the Rip Van Winkle Bridge, which fortunately are out of earshot.

“Thomas Cole is a young visionary in the East Parlor, full of boundless optimism and excitement,” noted Thomas Cole Site executive director Elizabeth B. Jacks. “It’s about his ambition and love. The West

Parlor focuses on how he hits reality and deals with his patrons.”

Crossing the spacious, high-ceilinged hallway, brightened by a patterned, colored floor cloth, to the West Parlor, where a bowl of berries is laid out with a fine china tureen and wineglasses on a table, as if to welcome a visiting patron, technology is used for a d i ff e r e n t purpose: The surface of a desk and tables in three corners displays a series of projections, as if they were actual papers, s h o w i n g excerpts of Cole’s correspondence with three patrons; the displays are triggered by motion-detection sensors. The exhibits are expertly woven into the historic furnishings – one display is projected from a desktop below shelves of leatherbound books – and even the explanatory text for the room is integrated into the design, printed on a page of a book, displayed on a table by the entrance, rather than on a conventional wall label.

Cole complains in a letter to Jonathan Sturges, who commissioned the artist to paint a view of the valley from this room, how the construction of the railroad has marred the view. “We are truly a destructive people,” Cole writes in an 1836 letter, noting that “the beauty has passed away.” Sturges is empathetic in his reply, though the last projected display notes that the wealthy Sturges helped construct the railroad. In another display, Cole writes to Robert Gilmor, Jr., a merchant and art collector, in 1826 about how “I am no mere leaf painter.” Gilmor had commissioned Cole to illustrate a scene from James Fenimore Cooper’s novel The Last of the Mohicans, and he criticizes the composition of the piece as being “artificial.” The exchange highlights the

Reproductions of Cole’s letters are scattered on tables and chairs, and visitors are encouraged to pick them up and read them.

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The West Parlor, 2017

recreate the entire carpet, which is being manufactured in England.

Reproduction paintings will be hung from the walls of both parlors, to complete the recreation of the rooms during Cole’s lifetime. (He died in 1848, at age 47.) His original paintings and sketches are displayed, along with his top hat, palette, easel and collection of rocks displayed in a glass-topped table, in the room upstairs. Elsewhere on the grounds, his 1839 “Old Studio” (Cole painted in this former stone-sided storehouse for seven years) is set up with his easel, glass containers of powered pigment, his plaster casts from Italy and other painting aids, as if he were about to walk into the room and pick up his brush.

The rebuilt New Studio, which opened last year – he built the original in 1846, which was torn down in 1974 – serves

as an exhibition space. (One advantage of building new is that the structure is equipped with temperature controls and other devices that allow the museum to borrow and exhibit works from major museums, which require such technology, said Jacks.) This year’s exhibit is titled “Sanford Gifford in the Catskills” and consists of approximately 20 paintings by the Hudson River artist, plus a couple of his contemporaries, hung on dark-green walls. Guest curator Kevin J. Avery, senior research scholar at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, noted that the color complements the orange/yellow/red cast of many of the landscapes.

Gifford, who was born in Hudson in 1823, was a landscape painter of national renown from 1857 to his death in 1880.

He frequently visited the Catskills in the summer and fall from his base in New York, besides taking two extended tours of Europe and the Mideast to paint.

Cole doubtless influenced Gifford to switch from portraiture to landscapes, according to Avery; the curator noted that some of the studies on display “have the perfection of the major paintings.” Avery wrote the excellent essay in a catalogue accompanying the exhibit.

Dominating the gallery is a 54-inchwide painting on the far wall of a desolate, dark expanse of undulating mountain range silhouetted against a narrow band of pale-orange sky, which is topped by a band of dark, orange-scarlet clouds.

Silhouettes of dead trees frame the scene at either end, and the reflection of pale-orange sky glints from curving waterways far below in the dark valley.

Titled Twilight in the Catskills, the painting was described as “darkness visible,” an allusion to John Milton, by a contemporary critic and was painted in 1861, when Gifford, who served in the Union Army, experienced the national trauma of the Civil War as well as the death of one of his brothers. More typical of his work are the luminous sky and soft pastels of the distant, atmospheric mountain, framed by a dark, rugged foreground of a forest clearing, in A Sketch of Hunter Mountain.

A pairing of Mount Merino, a golden

Soon there will be a sidewalk on the Rip Van Winkle Bridge that will enable visitors to walk from the Cole House to Hudson and Frederic Church’s home and studio at Olana.

The Main House, 2017

pressure that Cole was under from his American audience to paint specific scenes taken from the American landscape, as opposed to the imaginary landscapes he preferred to paint, whose compositions and motifs were modeled after European painters Claude Lorrain and Salvadore Rosa and whose purpose was to portray philosophical ideas, linked to history painting.

Besides conjuring up the personal and professional issues that consumed Cole, the two parlors also reveal Cole’s talents and tastes in decorating his home, which was built in 1815 (the couple shared the house, which had belonged to his wife’s family, with their children and a bevy of relatives). Restorers uncovered fragments of decorative painting along the tops of the walls, which were later determined to have been designed and painted by Cole, who before becoming a painter designed wallpapers. Using a type of alcohol, they then removed up to nine layers of paint to expose much of the original borders. In the East Parlor, the faded design of a Greek-key pattern topping a series of swags resembles old French wallpaper, although it was painted and stenciled directly on the plaster wall

by Cole. Eventually, the restorers plan to do “in-painting” that would recreate the original vibrancy of the colors, keyed to the aquamarine color of the walls.

“For Cole, each room was an art piece,” said Carrie Feder, who along with Jean Dunbar directed the restoration. She said that the hall floor cloth incorporates a pattern adapted from Pompey, whose ancient Roman motifs were then-

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14 pastoral landscape with the yellow-white glow of the low, half-hidden sun (a favorite motif of Gifford’s) reflected in the Hudson River, where a row of cows drink, with Henry Ary’s South Bay and Mount Merino shows how Gifford idealized his scene: He omitted the railroad track over the river, which Ary included. Many of the landscapes are aligned vertically and depict rugged crags and ledges, whose scale is frequently conveyed by the inclusion of a tiny figure. The show also includes a sketch, Double Self-Portrait, in which the long-faced, mustached and bearded artist gazes intently out of the page, with and without his hat.

Avery said that Gifford, who loved fishing, married just before his death and maintained a studio on Tenth Street in New York City, left a legacy of $70,000, which spoke to his success.

Jacks said that Phase Two of the Thomas Cole Site restoration will consist of decorating the upstairs. In the meantime, Greene County has received grant money to construct a sidewalk on the Rip Van Winkle Bridge that will enable visitors to walk from the Cole House to Hudson and Frederic Church’s home and studio at Olana. The “Skywalk” should be completed by the end of this year. The original Cole farm of 110 acres bordered the Hudson River, which is close by, and there are plans to extend the bridge walkway to the Cole site.

Thanks to the work of early preservationists, who created the Catskill Forest Preserve, many of the scenes depicted by Cole and other Hudson River School painters have been preserved.

The Hudson River Art Trail (www. hudsonriverschool.org) enables motorists to drive or walk to some of these sites, thereby experiencing for themselves the beauty and the sublimity that so inspired the landscape painters of the mid-19th century.

Located at 218 Spring Street in Catskill, the Thomas Cole Historic Site and “Sanford Gifford in the Catskills” are open from now through October 29, Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission cost $14, $12 for seniors 65+ and students with ID; kids under 16 get in free. Guided tours are available; check the website at www.thomascole.org for times and reservations or call (518) 943-7465.

– Lynn Woods “Sanford Gifford in the Catskills,” Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $14/$12, Thomas Cole Historic Site, 218 Spring Street, Catskill; (518) 943-7465, www. thomascole.org.

Wassaic Project May Festival this Saturday The overstuffed, progressive Wassaic Project Summer Festival gets its inaugural kickoff in spring, the Wassaic Project May Festival and the opening of the summer exhibition, on Saturday, May 20. Similar to past years, the daylong event will feature a whole town parade led by the What Cheer? Brigade, and is open to all as marchers or watchers. The day continues with family-friendly games, a cakewalk, a contemporary Irish stepdancing performance by the D’Amby Project and more to be announced.

Festivities will continue well into the evening, including live music from three bands, food and bouncy houses at the Lantern.

The Summer Exhibition, titled “Vagabond Time Killers,” will be hosted inside the seven-floor gallery space of Maxon Mills. More than 50 artists will be showcasing their work on these floors, including Ghost of a Dream, Cole Lu and others. The name of the exhibition is inspired by a vintage photograph, dated June 21, 1901, taken in Wassaic. The photo was found for sale on eBay by Wassaic Project co-director Jeff Barnett-Winsby.

The picture features men and women attired as vagabonds. Handwritten on the back of the photograph is “Vagabond Time Killers.”

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SMORGASBURG UPSTATE RETURNS TO KINGSTON THIS WEEKEND The sophomore season of Smorgasburg Upstate opens at the Hutton Brickyards this Saturday, May 20. Instead of last year’s every-weekend plan, this year Smorgasburg’s shifting to a single weekend each month, with at least one special event thrown in for good measure. The Brooklyn-based food and flea market hopes to build on its successes from last year and give attendees not only a reason to come, but also to stick around.

“We are very excited for the new season at the Hutton Brickyards,” said Smorgasburg’s Jonathan Butler last week. “There’s been a lot of work going on, and when visitors show up…I think they’ll be really impressed. In addition to the improvements to the grounds and buildings that [Hutton Brickyards owners] MWest Holdings has been making, we have also shifted around the layout within the market to create more seating and space for hanging out and enjoying the views while eating and enjoying some locally crafted beer and cider. We’re also adding more entertainment, and are hoping it’ll feel a lot more like a place to spend the afternoon than just a place to walk through and shop.”

Butler co-founded the food-based Smorgasburg with Eric Demby in May 2011 as an offshoot of Brooklyn Flea, a market that the pair opened in a Fort Greene school playground in 2008. Though Smorgasburg Upstate retained the name of the food-friendly market, it’s roughly split down the middle, appealing to foodies, flea-market fans and everyone in between.

The 2016 season was abridged on both ends; initially planned to open on June 4 of last year, the market was delayed in part by engineering concerns about the Hutton Brickyards property. It finally opened on August 6, 2016 to big crowds, but there were fewer flea fans on subsequent Saturdays. Initially conceived as running through the end of last October, the market’s inaugural season ended on October 15.

This year’s iteration will shift its focus from every Saturday to six Saturdays and Sundays, once per month, between its May 20/21 opening and its final session on October 21/22. Smorgasburg Upstate’s remaining regular schedule is June 17/18, July 15/16, August 19/20 and September 16/17. Hours during the regular schedule run from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.

If the new layout, including rows of Adirondack chairs facing the river, is designed to inspire visitors to hang out and enjoy the atmosphere, the combination of food and flea vendors is geared toward making the experience satisfying in other ways.

“We’ve got a similar number of vendors as last year – some returning, some new,” said Butler.

As in the past, both food and flea vendors are largely comprised of Hudson Valley fare, with a handful of borough-based options popular with Brooklyn crowds. Kingston food vendors for opening weekend include Jane’s Ice Cream, Redwood Restaurant, Kovo Rotisserie, Séraphine Bakery, Hookline Fish Company, Bread Alone and Southern comfort-food specialists Pakt. Other Hudson Valley choices will come from Grille Wagon (Pleasant Valley), Borland House (Montgomery), Raven and Boar (East Chatham), Itsa Pizza Truck (High Falls) and Terrapin Restaurant (Rhinebeck). Brooklyn-based Café Warshafsky – which isn’t a café at all, but rather an exotic shortbread bakery – and Ramen Burger, popularized at Smorgasburg with pop-up roots in Long Island City, will also be there this weekend.

On the flea side of Smorgasburg Upstate, Mezzanine Vintage, Mystik Memory Wood Design and Bohemian Farmgirl are among the Kingston vendors. Sellers from further afield include Paradise Lake Vintage (Woodstock), Cheyenne Mallo Pottery (Rosendale), Vaux Vintage (Red Hook), North Country Classics (Saratoga Springs), So Mid-Century (Bloomingburg) and New Paltz-based Grow from Nature New York, which crafts eco-friendly accessories from cork.

Opening day at Smorgasburg Upstate will feature music performed by members of the Paul Green Rock Academy. Smorgasburg Upstate will also be open for concertgoers heading out to Hutton Brickyards for a pair of shows by Bob Dylan and his band on Friday and Saturday, June 23 and 24.

“We are obviously very excited about the Bob Dylan shows, where Smorgasburg will be running the concessions, as we have at SummerStage in Central Park for the past seven years,” said Butler. “All of us who have been working so hard on the adaptive reuse of this historic site will be putting in a special request for the Nobel Laureate to bust out a version of ‘When I Paint My Masterpiece.’ The Hutton Brickyards is a real treasure and labor of love that [MWest President] Karl Slovin and I hope we are turning into a masterpiece for the Hudson Valley to enjoy for years to come.”

Smorgasburg Upstate takes place at the Hutton Brickyards at 200 North Street in Kingston. For more information on Smorgasburg Upstate, including how to apply to be a vendor in the future, visit https://upstate.smorgasburg.com.

– Crispin Kott

For more information, directions and a complete schedule, visit http:// wassaicproject.org.

Opening of “The Ritual of Construction” group show at Kleinert The Kleinert/James Center for the Arts and the Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild present “The Ritual of Construction,” a group exhibition of artists working in a variety of media, using units of geometric origin to create their work. Show curator Jeanette Fintz asserts that artistic construction from repetitive visual units can be understood as a form of ritual: The exhi-

bition proposes that mindful forms of repetition can be linked both to spirituality and to the creative process.

The artists in the show include Altoon Sultan, Laura Battle, Benigna Chilla, Ann Feitelson, Anne Francey, Susan Spencer Crowe and Stephen Westfall. The curator will be joined by artists in the exhibition for a panel discussion on Saturday, May 20 at 3 p.m. at the Kleinert/James. A reception follows, until 7 p.m.

The Kleinert/James Center for the Arts is located at 36 Tinker Street in Woodstock. For more information, visit www.woodstockguild.org.

Chuck Lamb at Senate Garage in

Kingston on Thursday The jazz keyboardist and composer Chuck Lamb spent a number of years in the mid-Hudson Valley, making the rounds with his imaginative and nationally known fusion band Dry Jack.

Lamb’s brainy, intricate and elegant compositions split the difference between bop and prog. Long ago, Lamb relocated to Colorado and continued a career that has seen him performing with the Brubeck Brothers for 15 years. Dry Jack reunions have happened in this decade, but they have been Mountain State affairs.

Now, finally, Chuck Lamb returns to perform in the Hudson Valley. On Thursday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m., Jazzstock

May 18, 2017 presents Chuck Lamb Acoustic Fusion at the Senate Garage at 4 North Front Street in Kingston. Supporting his 2016 release North by Northeast, Lamb will perform with drummer Evan DuChene, bassist Matt Vacanti and woodwind player Jeff Nania. Admission costs $15. For more information on Jazzstock programming at the Senate Garage, visit http://jazzstock. com.

Hudson Valley Writers Resist this Saturday in Rosendale This Saturday, May 20, the Rosendale Theatre will host a full day of multi-arts performance and readings, headlined by writers. In January, Hudson Valley Writers Resist organized one of 90 simultaneous events nationwide celebrating free speech and democracy. This event builds off the success of that initiative. Participating writers include novelists Porochista Khakpour, Paul LaFarge, Greg Olear, Nelly Reifler and Paul Russell; author/playwrights Laura Shaine Cunningham, Nicole Quinn and Nina Shengold; memoirists Beverly Donofrio and Margarita Meyendorff; essayist Akiko Busch, poet Pauline Uchmanowicz and JFK screenwriter Zachary Sklar.

Music will be provided by songwriters Kelleigh McKenzie and Robert Burke Warren and Broadway chanteuse Lori Wilner. There will also be brief performances by Actors & Writers, the Rosendale Theatre Collective and Woodstock Day School’s Battering Ram. The event is divided into three sets of live music and readings, starting at 2, 3 and 4 p.m.

Admission is free, and donations to Citizen Action NY and the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater are encouraged. The Rosendale Theatre is located at 408 Main Street in the heart of Rosendale. For more information, call (845) 658-8989 or visit http://hudsonvalleywritersresist.org.

Reza & Aida Mansoor talk this Saturday in Woodstock Dr. Reza Mansoor and Aida Mansoor will appear at a special interfaith event at the Woodstock Jewish Congregation (WJC) to talk about the challenges we all face in making a truly inclusive multicultural society viable. Dr. Mansoor’s recently published book, Stigmatized: From 9/11 to Trump and Beyond – An American Muslim Journey, addresses the Sri Lankan-born cardiologist’s very personal experiences in facing these challenges head-on. It invites readers to look to our role models in faith, from Moses to Jesus to Muhammad, and assess what our roles should be in order to practice the adage “love thy neighbor.” As a religious calling and a societal stand (one taught in our places of worship; the other emblazoned on our Statue of Liberty), this humanitarian edict pushes us to be our best selves.

To address the rampant misinformation about the Muslim faith disseminated in response to that horrific crisis in 2001, Mansoor founded the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut, an organization that counters anti-Islamic rhetoric. He is a past president of the Islamic Center of Connecticut and Islamic Council of New England, president of the Islamic Association of Greater Hartford, assistant clinical professor of Medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. He and his wife Aida are actively involved in the interfaith community and provide ongoing didactic presentations on Islam.

Stigmatized is a call to tolerance and understanding. Dr. Mansoor writes, “This book is aimed not just at educating readers about Islam, but also at proposing that

ALMANAC WEEKLY together we can, in the words of the US Constitution, form an even more perfect union… Our nation was founded by very wise people and, as Muslims, we have faith that our Constitution will ultimately protect us from xenophobes carrying out their hate. Our nation was founded to prevent religious extremism. This book is aimed, not just at educating, but at living life with the wisdom of education.”

Dr. Mansoor will headline the event “Being Muslim in America Today,” hosted

by WJC and co-sponsored by Jewish Voice for Peace, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Catskills, Holy Cross/ Santa Cruz Episcopal Church, Christ the King Episcopal Church of Stone Ridge, the Woodstock Reformed Church and others still to be announced. After his presentation, Dr. Mansoor and his wife Aida will conduct a question-and-answer period.

– Ann Hutton Stigmatized author Dr. Reza Mansoor, Saturday, May 20, 7 p.m., Woodstock Jewish Congregation, 1682 Glasco Turnpike, Woodstock; (203) 376-8205, www. facebook.com/jvphv.

8:30 a.m. at Deising’s to find out what the organization is all about. “We do a lot of community service behind the scenes.

People interested in the Club are totally welcome to join us and have breakfast!”

A number of vendors from nearby Smorgasburg will be offering discounts to Mutt Strutt patrons who have purchased a wristband for $5. It’s only a five-minute walk between both venues, and a courtesy van will be running all day. Admission to Mutt Strutt is free, but a goodwill donation is encouraged and greatly appreciated. All proceeds will go to benefit the SUNYUlster Vet Tech program.

– Ann Hutton Mutt Strutt: A Day for Dogs and DogLovers, Sunday, May 21, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Kingston Point Beach; (845) 594-5913, cmountford11@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/kingston.rotary.

first time ever, from $4.50 to $5. If you’re already addicted and you buy two a week, that’s an added buck to maintain your habit. If you haven’t yet been transported to an island off the East Coast of Africa with the first bite into the crisp and creamy delight, 50 extra cents aren’t much of a gamble. What would Proust do? Given his uncontrollable predilection for madeleines, I think he’d say, “Go for it.”

– Ann Hutton Village TeaRoom, Tuesday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., 10 Plattekill Avenue, New Paltz; (845) 2553434, www.thevillagetearoom.

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Kingston Point Beach hosts Mutt Strutt this Sunday

Come out this Sunday for Mutt Strutt, a day for dogs and dog-lovers sponsored by the Kingston Sunrise Rotary Club and SUNY-Ulster’s Vet Tech department. To be held at Kingston Point Beach, Mutt Strutt will feature a speakers’ tent with 15-minute seminars on a variety of pet-related topics throughout the day. As well, there will be K9 and dog-obedience demonstrations, up to 35 vendors of doggie-related products and services, dog contests and a special “Talk to the Pros” table. Everyone on the scene is dedicated to your dog’s health, training and welfare, so bring your concerns and questions (and your onleash dogs) to Kingston Point Beach from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Sunday, May 21. And don’t forget: This might be the opportunity to adopt a new pet, or have a special photo of you and your pooch taken! Or both!

This is the second Mutt Strutt event organized by the Sunrise Rotary, a service club that meets at the crack of dawn every Thursday morning at Deising’s Bakery in Kingston. Past president Colleen Mountford reports that they’ve worked to expand event activities this year. “We’ll have the director of the ASPCA here to talk about the new laws on animal abuse in New York State, along with people from the animal rescue team for disaster response and the recovery team. When disasters happen, it’s important for animals to be sheltered, too. We’ll have a fenced exercise area for dogs – we’re right across the street from the dog park – and we’ll provide water for them.”

Mountford, now in charge of club membership, says that the 20 members of Kingston’s Sunrise Rotary welcome newcomers to meet up from 7:30 to

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When an eatery earns the reputation for the best, most memory-evoking, deliciously incomparable cream puffs this side of the Atlantic, said creampuff-makers work hard to maintain “uncompromising standards of ingredients” so as to reward loyal fans with the “combination of crisp outer shell filled with a silky and voluptuous vanilla bean pastry cream.” I’m quoting the blog post of the Village TeaRoom Restaurant & Bake Shop’s proprietress and master cream-puff-maker, Agnes Devereaux.

Devereaux recently posted the sad saga of how a cyclone devastated the Island of Madagascar, the source of most of the world’s vanilla. It was a weather catastrophe, she reports, that seemingly did not impact us here in the Hudson Valley. But now the availability of high-quality vanilla beans – orchid pods that are gently, carefully nurtured to readiness – is severely cut. “In fact,” she writes, “global inventories of vanilla stand at an all-time low, while demand for pure and natural vanilla continues to increase at a steady pace. For 12 years, we have sourced our vanilla from NielsenMassey, one of the premier purveyors of fine vanilla from all over the world. Three years ago we paid around $98 for a gallon of Madagascar vanilla extract. Last year the price doubled to $198 a gallon. Today it is $395 a gallon… [finding us] facing a vanilla bill of $800 every three months.”

You might guess the rest of the story: No, Devereaux and company have not resorted to using artificial flavorings for their vanilla-rich delectables. The Irishborn, Paris-trained, Manhattan-honed baker has thoroughly embedded herself in the Hudson Valley’s culinary premise of best ingredients. Her customers, enjoying fabulous repasts at the TeaRoom for these past baker’s-dozen-or-so years, would expect no less.

More facts to take in: Real vanilla is the only flavor regulated by US law, mandating that a gallon of real vanilla extract must contain 13.35 ounces of vanilla beans in a solution of 35 percent alcohol. There must be some good reason for this regulation, like: Don’t be fooled by imitations. The fake stuff – Vanillin – is produced from coal tar, paper waste, pine bark and other unmentionable ingredients. So, says Devereaux, “If you don’t see price increases at other establishments, it’s likely they are using Vanillin.”

The upshot of the vanilla saga is that the price of a cream puff at the Village TeaRoom has been increased, for the

The New Paltz Amphitheater Project has promoted numerous events in the last two years to raise the money required to finish construction on the outdoor performance and community space underway at the Lenape School in New Paltz. Spearheaded by the New Paltz PTA and funded entirely through these benefits and other fundraising means (no taxpayer dollars), “Amp It Up” takes over the Falcon in Marlboro on Friday, May 26 with a very New Paltz-centric musical lineup. Old 97’s frontman, solo recording artist and longtime area resident Rhett Miller will be joined by New Paltz roots/rock institution the Trapps (fronted by the songwriter and Fighting Spirit Karate Studio founder Sean Schenker) and the eccentric progressive pop band the Sweet Clementines, fronted by guitarist and Almanac Weekly music critic John Burdick. The show begins at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation, and all donations go directly to the amphitheater project. The Falcon is located at 1348 Route 9W in Marlboro. For more information, visit www.liveatthefalcon.com.

Colony in Woodstock to screen Carnival of Souls with accompaniment

Following last year’s powerful accompaniment of the 1922 German Expressionist thriller Nosferatu, experimental musician and producer Matthew Cullen brings his unique electronic improvisation to the Hudson Valley with a live score to accompany a screening of Carnival of Souls, the 1962 independent classic film, at the newly opened Colony in Woodstock on Friday, May 26 at 9 p.m. (doors open at 8). To round out the event, Cullen’s Ultraam bandmates will join him onstage for a performance of groovy experimental music that will go late into the night. Tickets cost $10.

For more information, visit www. colonywoodstock.com. Colony is located at 22 Rock City Road in Woodstock.

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Slabsides is located at 261 Floyd Ackert Road in West Park: the same road taken

by Sojourner Truth during her walk to freedom from slavery. I sure hope you come explore this amazing place with your family, friends, Scouts, colleagues, teams, clubs et cetera! For more information about Slabsides Day Open House, as well as other great upcoming events, visit http://bit.ly/2qpXQyv.

“Life is a balance of holding on and letting go.”

– Rumi

“Enjoying Animals Safely” at Kingston Library

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Enjoy the Kingston Library’s children’s programming, but prefer an early-afternoon time? Then this is for you! On Saturday, May 20 at 1 p.m., come to the Kingston Library for Jan Berlin’s “Enjoying Animals Safely.”

This free program for school-aged children is facilitated by an animal expert who knows how to connect kids with creatures, and I hope you can make it. She brings live critters, like an opossum or a tenrec (I had to look it up, too). But to see who comes along, you just have to go see; she likes to surprise us! Speaking of surprises, bring a few dollars for the book sale that day, too, running from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Kingston Library is located at 55 Franklin Street in Kingston. For more information, call (845) 331-0507 or visit www.kingstonlibrary.org. To learn more about the organization, visit http://bit. ly/2qPr0rP.

“Though she be but little, she is fierce!” Are we talking about your daughter? Mayhaps; but if you’ve got William Shakespeare on your mind, I can help with that! New Genesis Productions Youth Theatre presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream this Friday, May 19 at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 20 at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Byrdcliffe Theatre. You could even make two weekends of it, because Love’s Labour’s Lost takes place on Friday and Saturday, May 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 28 at 4 p.m. Tickets for each show cost $12 at the door or $10 in advance.

The Byrdcliffe Theatre is located at 380 Upper Byrdcliffe Road in Woodstock. For tickets or more information, call (845) 6575867 or visit www.newgenesisproductions. org.

Kids’ Karaoke at Zylophone Are you delighting in the offerings by the Zylophone Performing Arts Center for Special Needs as much as I am? Here’s the latest: Kids’ Karaoke!

Bring your bold sound and let’s sing!

Kids’ Karaoke takes place this Friday, May 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Zylophone, and all are welcome at this family fun night. The event is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.

Funk up your Friday night and make some noise!

Zylophone is located at 3020 Route 207, Suite 107 in Campbell Hall. For more information, call (845) 476-8257 or visit http://zylofone.org or http://bit. ly/2rdy7Ko.

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Spring Open House at Slabsides Did you know that local renowned naturalist and nature writer John Burroughs actually lived here, right in West Park? Quotes of his include, “To learn something new, take the path that you took yesterday,” and “I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and

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to have my senses put in order.” Hiking here is free and open to the public, and since this Saturday, May 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. is Slabsides Day Open House, you can actually go into Burroughs’ renowned Slabsides cabin, too! Come on out and play.

At 12 noon, you can hear author and ultra-runner Ken Posner’s talk during the Open House, “Walking with John Burroughs on the Long Brown Path”; see the dedication of the cool bench donated by the Burroughs Nature Club in Willoughby, Ohio; and hike around the gorgeous grounds! The Open House event is free, but if you are not available to attend this weekend, come to the fall Open House on Saturday, October 7; and Slabsides will also be open the second and fourth Saturdays during the summer months! Or are you tempted by an earlier morning activity? Let Joe Bridges know you want to attend his 8 a.m. nature walk at the Burroughs Sanctuary to discover spring inspirations, from skunk cabbage to spotted salamanders.

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It’s here: the annual Millbrook Literary Festival, this Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.! That means I make a beeline for one of my favorite children’s author/illustrators, Iza Trapani, to catch up on her newest works, like Gabe and Goon, before I walk around and take in the rest of the wonderful people and stories. Have you seen the list of workshops yet?

“Teen Readers and Teen Writers” takes place at 2:30 p.m.; “Talking Tough Subjects” with Suzanne LaFleur and Caron Levis at 3:30 p.m.; there’s the 2017 Young Writers’ Showcase publication and so much more! This event is free and open to the public of all ages, and it sounds like they might be interested in a few more volunteers, if you want to inquire.

The Millbrook Literary Festival takes place in Millbrook: Merritt Bookstore, 57 Front Street, (845) 677-5857; Millbrook Library, 3 Friendly Lane, (845) 6773611; and Rose Randolph Cookies, 3306 Franklin Avenue, (845) 677-3064. For more information, a complete schedule, to register to volunteer or to make a donation, visit https://millbrookliteraryfestival.org.

To learn more about the life force behind books like Gabe and Goon, visit www. izatrapani.com.

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Live performances take place outside, and you are encouraged to bring a chair.

Kids are invited to wear any costumes they like for the day! The Lace Mill is located at 165 Cornell Street in Kingston.

For a complete schedule, to nominate an inspiring kid or for more information, call (845) 282-0182 or visit http://bit. ly/2qpEfxW.

Hudson Valley KidVenture weekend in Poughkeepsie So, what are your kids interested in? Live animal displays? Interactive technology exhibits? Touch-a-truck?

Kids’ cooking demonstrations? Model train setups? A 25-foot climbing wall? Live music and entertainment, like balloon-twisting and celebrity mascots? And more? Because that is just a short list of examples of what you’ll encounter at the inaugural Hudson Valley KidVenture weekend at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center and Changepoint Theater this Saturday and Sunday, May 20 and 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tickets cost $8 in advance, online, $10 at the door or $12 for a two-day pass in advance, online; children 3 and under get in free. KidVenture could use some experienced volunteers this weekend: Five-hour shifts start each day at 7 a.m. until the last rotation at 6 p.m. for info

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The Mid-Hudson Civic Center is located at 14 Civic Center Plaza in Poughkeepsie; the Changepoint Theater is located at 260 Mill Street in Poughkeepsie. For tickets, to register to volunteer or for more information, visit www.hvkidventure.org.

“Sensory Art for Children with Special Needs” at Beacon’s Eat Paint Love If you have a child with a disability or special needs, and you would like to create some art together, let’s block out some time this weekend!

On Saturday, May 20 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., the Eat Paint Love Studio presents “Sensory Art for Children with Special Needs.” It’s not just the parent or other caregiver pairing with the child; it’s low lighting, soft music, moving around and “creating a sensory masterpiece.” The cost is $25 per duo, and registration is required due to limited space.

Eat Paint Love is located at 331 Main Street in Beacon. To register or for more information, call (845) 765-2255 or visit http://bit.ly/2pIqg7F.

Kingston’s Old Dutch Church hosts Free Farm-to-Table Dinner Farm-to-table is Hudson Valley culture, right? We celebrate our farms, and we are so fortunate to access local, fresh food every day through the growers themselves, outdoor markets, charitable organizations and the Free Farm-to-Table Dinner taking place

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this Saturday, May 20 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Bethany Hall of Old Dutch Church, part of the Community Dinner & Conversation by O+ Festival’s Educate and Activate series. Entertainment includes the Percussion Orchestra of Kingston (POOK) and the Energy dance troupe; and the evening’s conversation is about access to healthful food choices, how to incorporate cooking into a hectic life and ways to support and improve school lunch programs. The meal is prepared by Phoenicia Diner chef/partner Chris Bradley, consisting of winter squash soup and bread, salad and polenta cake stew, all sourced locally.

The Old Dutch Church is located at 272 Wall Street in Kingston. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/2qqbbXP and http://bit.ly/2qqejD2.

New Paltz Reflect and Resist Book Discussion What a thoughtful combination: activism and renewal. That’s what the New Paltz Reflect and Resist Book Discussion with Interactive Performance by Hudson River Playback Theatre is doing this Saturday, May 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Elting Memorial Library’s Steinberg Room.

The evening begins with a discussion about Bell Hooks’ Feminism Is for Everybody, including your relatable experiences. Five dollars per book sold are donated to Planned Parenthood.

Then, following the discussion is one of my absolute favorite activities: attending a Hudson River Playback Theatre experience. It’s total therapy for me, whether I participate in the idea-sharing for the scenes or I don’t say a word. The performances are co-created with the audience, and what comes out of these visuals, words and ideas is so liberating, clarifying; I feel lighter every single time I go. This is a home-run event, and I encourage teens and up to come check it out.

The Elting Memorial Library is located at 93 Main Street in New Paltz. Thanks for sponsoring, Inquiring Minds Bookstore!

For more information, call (845) 2555030 or visit http://eltinglibrary.org.

Learn more about the performance at http://hudsonriverplayback.org.

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Community Day at Hudson Opera House I know it’s not technically summer yet; sometimes it doesn’t even feel like spring temperatures right now. But Hudson Hall Community Day will be such a fun afternoon, it’s like you’re on vacation! Just stop into the historic Hudson Opera House this Sunday, May 21 between 12 noon and 5 p.m. and enjoy exploring newly restored rooms and workshops spaces – and did I mention the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus? Children ages 4 and up can

have an interactive Bindlestiff Family Cirkus experience with their teen instructors between 1:30 and 3 p.m. to learn feather-balancing, scarf-juggling, diabolo-spinning and stiltwalking. And did I mention free? But you have to register, because space is limited. And you definitely want to time your visit to see the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus performance from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The Hudson Opera House is located at 327 Warren Street in Hudson. For more information, call (518) 822-1438 or visit http://bit.ly/2roCMGB. To learn more about the performers, visit www. bindlestiff.org.

Woodstock Day School hosts Ana Lauren Dooley Memorial Celebration This past March, Amazing Ana died of cancer two months shy of her 16 th birthday. Ana loved life, singing, the sky and so much more, and she and her family are beloved in the Hudson Valley and beyond. I invite you to join the Ana Lauren Dooley Memorial Celebration taking place this Sunday, May 21 at the Woodstock Day School Bridge Building from 1 to 3 p.m.

Please feel free to bring a photo of Ana to show or give to her family. I wish we could soften some of these edges of grief, but if you feel led to donate to the family to help ease some of the economics along the way, here’s a direct payment link to the Dooley family: http://bit.ly/2romwof.

The Woodstock Day School is located at 1430 Glasco Turnpike in Saugerties.

For more information, visit http:// healingana.com/memorial-info and http://jacquelinedooley.com/anas-wishfund.

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Rosendale Theatre previews Doug Motel’s We the People Could you and your teens use some humor right about now? Want to be among the first to see the new Doug Motel play production? Here you go!

This Tuesday, May 23, come see a reading of We the People at 7:15 p.m. at the Rosendale Theatre, part of the Artists’ New Work Forum.

Why did Motel create this work? “I found myself getting distressed over how divided my fellow Americans were becoming as a result of being targets of political ideology, and I knew that my only way through it was to try to make something funny out of it.” Characters include Obi-Wan, the 29-year-old cannabis sommelier and the host of the Herbal Alert podcast from Santa Cruz, California; Angelo, the 48-year-old Brooklyn recovering sex addict crazy for political activist chicks; and Coralee, the

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60-year-old president of the 31st Division of the Daughters of the Confederacy in Blue Hill, South Carolina. Afterwards, you are invited to share feedback with the author about the play. This show is appropriate for ages 13 and up, and the suggested donation is $5.

The Rosendale Theatre is located at 408 Main Street in Rosendale. For more information about We the People, visit http://bit.ly/2qqqb7L. To learn more about the writer/performer, visit www. dougmotel.com. To find out about the Artists’ New Work Forum, click http:// bit.ly/2pUtn84.

Register for Family Fun Day “...These are a few of my favorite things…” Here’s a list of reasons why I suggest you take a moment right now to register for Family Fun Day at Hand Hollow, taking place on Sunday, May 28 from 4 to 7 p.m.: a beaver presentation from the Pleasant Valley Wildlife Sanctuary; a sheep-herding demonstration from Wild Goose Chase; live music from the Mountain Laurel Band; free ice cream from Stewart’s; and special activities for the kids! This event is free and open to the public of all ages, and registration is required.

Bring a picnic, or purchase on-site barbecue from Capital Q Smokehouse.

The Hand Hollow Conservation Area is located at 4079 County Route 9 in New Lebanon. For more information or to register, call (518) 392-5252 or visit http://bit.ly/2qpXV5h.

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Scouting, Diversity and the US Presidency book talk in Hyde Park

President Kennedy meets with Boy Scouts of America’s Annual Report delegation at the White House in February 1961.

The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum and the Boy Scouts of America Hudson Valley Council present an author talk and book-signing with David C. Scott, author of My Fellow Americans: Scout-

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ing, Diversity and the US Presidency, a study of the connections between Boy Scouts and the presidency in the 20 th century. The program will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31 in the Henry A. Wallace Center at the FDR Presidential Library and Home. Following the talk, Scott will be available to sign copies of his book.

This event is free and open to the public.

The FDR Library is located at 4079 Albany Post Road (Route 9) in Hyde Park.

For additional information, visit www. fdrlibrary.org.

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8am-5pm Emilio D. Gironda Jr, Esq. will be presenting Free Seminars. Experienced Real Estate Lawyer. Seminars will be listed Almanac Weekly Calendar. Info: 845-616-7584 or egirondajr@gmail.com. “The Exception Since 1984.”

Emilio D. Gironda Jr Law Office, 504 Broadway, Kingston.

8am-5pm Geranium Sale. Sponsored by Kings-

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ton Auxiliary of HealthAlliance Contact Darlene Bover 845-331-6562. Geraniums in red, pink, fuchsia, white for $4.50, Vincas / Spikes for $4.50, Hanging Baskets for $20. Central Fire House, 24 East O’Reilly St, Kingston.

8am-9am Senior Feel Good Aerobics with Diane Collelo. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation.

8:30am-9:30am Free Daily Silent Sitting Meditation. On-going every Morning, seven days a week, 8:30-9:30am in the Amitabha Shrine Room. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-6795906, jan@kagyu.org.

9am-5pm Woodstock Chimes Semi-Annual Warehouse Sale (5/18-5/21). Huge selection of chimes, gongs, drums, garden bells, fountains, kid’s instruments and more. Dollar bamboo chimes too! Info: 845-657-0445. Woodstock Chimes, 167 Dubois Rd, Shokan. chimes.com/ sale.

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

Uses gentle movement and relaxation to circulate the life energy. All ages and fitness levels.

A reduced-price class. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $8.

9:30am-10:30am Senior Flex and Stretch with Diane Colello. Movement for balance and breath, weight-training for bone health, and mat work for flexibility and core strengthening. Woodstock Town Hall. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents

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Private apartments, and handicapped accessibility throughout. Our nurses and 24 hour certified staff respectfully encourage residents to age in a place they’ll enjoy calling home. Traditional, Memory Support, Respite and Enhanced programs available.

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55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation.

10am-2pm Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic. For previously spayed/neutered cats and dogs only. No appointment needed. Dogs must be leashed and cats in carriers. TARA (The Animal Rights Alliance, Inc.), 60 Enterprise Place, Middletown, NY. Info: 845-343-1000, info@tara-spayneuter.org, tara-spayneuter.org.

10am-11am Women’s Gentle Yoga with Cory Smith. A variation of Gentle Yoga, this is a sacred space for women to deepen their spiritual practice while enhancing their health and well-being.

Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock.

Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@ gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $8.

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

11:15am-4pm Crystal Bed Healing Sessions with Amrita Eiehm. First and Third Thursday of every month. Channeled and blessed personally by John of God in Brazil, the bed refocuses the mind and restores clear thinking, creativity, motivation by realigning and synchronizing each chakra energy center on the body with seven vogel cut crystals radiating light and energy in specific prescribed rhythms. Amrita received training with John of God and obtained his blessing to connect clients to the healing spirit guides. Info: 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. $75/1 hour session.

11:30am-1pm Third Thursday Luncheon.

As part of Messiah’s Outreach Programs, each luncheon benefits a local organization to support its ongoing programs. The Church of the Messiah, 6436 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck. Info: 845 876-3533. $6/ donation, $7/take-out order donation appreciated.

12:15pm-12:45pm Free Weekly Community Meditation. All are welcome for half-hour of silent sitting meditation. Drop-in attendance welcome. Cushions, back-jacks, and chairs available. Admission by donation. Wellness Embodied - A Center for Psychotherapy and Healing, 126 Main St, New Paltz. wellnessembodiedcenter. com/community-meditation.

12:30pm-6:30pm I Ching Oracle and Tarot Readings with esoteric scholar and author Timothy Liu. Every Thursday. Info: 845-6792100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. $60/hour, $40/45 minutes, $30/25 minutes.

1pm-3pm Game and Card Day. Board games, Mah-jong and Cards are available--or bring your own. Bring a friend or come and meet people. $1 donation suggested to cover cost of refreshments.

On-going every Thursday. Red Hook Community Center, 59 Fisk St, Red Hook.

1pm-4pm Senior Duplicate Bridge with John Stokes. The Woodstock Bridge Club offers a short lesson and a game of Duplicate Bridge. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Rescue Squad Community Room, 222 Tinker St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation.

2pm-4pm Gardiner Health and Wellness Expo.

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2pm-5pm Mah Jongg. Open to beginners and seasoned players alike. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-7811, phoenicialibrary.org.

3:30pm-4pm Free Step Class. A high energy class. Ongoing. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties. Info: 845-246-4317, saugertiespubliclibrary.org.

4pm Backgammon Club. Learn the game, pick up fancy moves, meet new people. Open to the public. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia.

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

4pm Free Fitness Class. Drop in for a workout on Mondays at 4:30 pm & Thursdays at 4pm.

Class will be an aerobic warm-up followed by a combination of band and body work. Instructed

by Connie Scuitto. Connie is an RN and certified Reiki Master. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties. Info: 845-246-4317, saugertiespubliclibrary.org.

4:30pm-6:30pm 4th Annual Huskies 5k Challenge. This year the Highland Middle School PTA is hosting the 4th Annual Huskies 5k Challenge.

Any High School or Middle School Student only $10; All others $12 in advance and $15 race day; Families who pre-register $40. Info: matthewtdunn1@gmail.com. Hudson Valley Rail Trail at the Rotary Club Caboose, Highland. huskies5k. wordpress.com.

5pm-7pm Back from India. Vanaver Caravan’s “Back from India” regional paintings on display & for sale. Proceeds will benefit the Vanaver Caravan’s India Project. Musical guests to be announced. The Bakery, 13a North Front St, New Paltz. vanavercaravan.org.

5pm-5:45pm Transition Thursdays. Transition Qi Gong: Wind down from your day or prepare for evening activity. Replenish your energy, relieve stress, and restore a sense of well-being.

Thursdays through June 30th. Ages 15 and up are welcome. Space is limited; registration is required.Register at mohonkpreserve.org. Slingerland Pavilion at Spring Farm, off Mohonk Road, High Falls.

5:15pm Pilates Equipment Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com.

5:30pm-8:30pm Ulster County Fight Against Opioid & Heroin Crisis. A panel of experts will share vital information for raising awareness & prevention of prescription, over-the-counter & opioid/heroin abuse. Info: 845-691-1014 or ucboces@ulsterboces.org. Highland High School, 320 Pancake Hollow Rd, Highland.

5:30pm-7:30pm New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce: Wisdom of Women Event.

Dinner and presentation by a panel of dynamic women who will inspire you to shred your old ways and transform into your authentic self.

Sharon Rosen, Dawn Stewart, and Blair Glaser will impart knowledge, ideas, and a healthy vision for you. Advance registration is required. Info: 845-255-0243. Garvan’s, 215 Huguenot St, New Paltz. newpaltzchamber.org. $30.

5:30pm-6:30pm Meditation Support Group.

Every Thursday. Info: 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. $3/ suggested donation.

5:30pm Woodstock Ultimate Disc. Ongoing games - Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:30pm; & Sundays at 3pm. A free, casual, co-ed pickup game. Athletic Fields, 98 Comeau Dr, Woodstock.

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6pm-9:30pm Third Thursdays Series. Each Third Thursday event will feature one local business- beginning with Union Grove Distillery, who will be handing out free tastings while they last until 7:00pm. Our first event will have a theme of “Lively Duos” and feature the musical stylings of the Montgumry Misfits and Cosby Gibson and Tom Staudle. Third Thursday is a potluck event and all are invited to bring their favorite dish. The suggested donation to help the Catskill Center continue to provide events and programming like this is $10.00. Erpf Center, Arkville. catskillcenter.org/events.

6pm-8pm Hudson Valley YA Society: Scott Westerfeld & Renée Ahdieh. Young Adult Author event. Ages 12 to adult. Free admission.

Oblong Books & Music Rhinebeck, 6422 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck. Info: 845-876-0500, events@oblongbooks, oblongbooks.com/event/ hudson-valley-ya-society-scott-westerfeld-reneealdhieh. RSVP Requested.

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

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training to commit to volunteering with one of the three hotlines, or another Family program, for a minimum of 6 months. For more information call 845-647-2443 or 845-647-5700 or stop by any of the walk-in centers to fill out an application. Family of Ellenville, 21 Canal St, Ellenville.

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Almanac’s Calendar is printed on Tuesdays. We must receive all entries no later than the previous Friday at noon. 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. how it works

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.

6:15pm Pilates Equipment Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com.

6:30pm-7:30pm Pain Management, Joint Mechanics and Motor Control. NeuroKinetic Therapy is a treatment that addresses pain and movement dysfunction at its source in the Motor Control Center of the brain. Info: 845-393-4325.

Woodstock Healing Arts, 83 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. woodstockhealingarts.com.

6:30pm-8:30pm Thursday Japanese Free Movie Night: Secret World of Arrietty. LIVE ACTION, “Secret World of Arrietty” (借りぐらしの アリエッティ), 2010, 94 mins. Directed by Hiromasa Yonebayashi, screenplay by Hayao Miyazaki, starring Mirai Shida, Tatsuya Fujiwara. Info: 845-255-8811. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Escape, 232 Main St, New Paltz. GKnoodles.com.

6:30pm-8pm Curtain Rising on Writing Workshops with Jeanne Heiberg. Writers and actors both develop characters, dialogues and scenes and many of the same preparations can be utilized in advancing our writing. The four writing workshops will be held on Thursday evenings: May 4, 11, 18 and 25. The workshops are free, please register by email jeannesarts@gmail. com or by phone 518-945-3547. Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second Street, Athens.

6:30pm-8pm Free Steps of Meditation.

Weekly classes. Learn the fundamentals for an effective meditation experience. Peace Village Retreat Center, 54 O’Hara Rd, Haines Falls.

Info: 518-589-5000, peacevillage@bkwsu.org, bkwsu.org.

6:30pm-9:30pm Astronomy Night. On the first and third Thursday of each month, Raj Pandya and Amy Bartholomew of the SUNY New Paltz Department of Physics & Astronomy offer a free planetarium show. Followed by telescope observing (when the sky is clear) at the Smolen Observatory to the entire community including the general public. Tickets for the planetarium shows are required. They are available one week prior to show time. Tickets are NOT required at the Smolen Observatory. SUNY New Paltz/John R. Kirk Planetarium / Smolen Observatory, New Paltz. Info: 845-257-3818, pandyar@newpaltz. edu.

6:30pm Phoenicia Library Board Meeting.

Meets the third Thursday of each month. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-7811.

7pm SAGE Table. Break Bread, Build Traditions.

RSVP to j.salt@lgbtqcenter.org. The Beverly, 224 Foxhall Ave, Kingston. lgbtqcenter.org. $15.

7pm Betty Duggan, director of the Medical Reserve Corps of New York City. The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) of Dutchess County will host. She will share stories and experiences from the field. The event is free and open to the public, however, seating is limited and registration prior to the event is required. For more information about the Medical Reserve Corps, or to register, please contact MRC Coordinator Joe Ryan at 845-486-2493 orjryan@dutchessny. gov. Dutchess County Department of Emergency Response, 392 Creek Rd, Poughkeepsie. dutchessny.gov/mrc.

7pm Live @ The Falcon: bigBANG. Large Ensemble Jazz. Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Underground, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.

7pm-8pm PageTurners Book Club: Mrs. Poe by Lynn Cullen. Inspired by literature’s most haunting love triangle Edgar Allan Poe and Frances Osgood. Tivoli Free Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. Info: 845-757-3771, tivoliprograms@gmail.com, tivolilibrary.org.

7pm-9pm Caring for Wildlife. Wildlife rehabilitator Annie Mardiney will inform about caring for and preventing injuries to our local wildlife, with live owls and hawks on hand. Mid-Hudson Sierra Club. RSVP: mhsierraprograms@yahoo. com. Free & open to public. Boughton Place, 150 Kisor Rd, Highland.

7pm Movie Night: Miracles from Heaven.

Free will donation. Info: 845-331-7099. United Reformed Church of Bloomington, 11 Church St, Bloomington.

7pm-8pm Learn All About Drone Application. FREE! Information Session. Learn All About Drone Application Drones are the exciting new technology now available for commercial Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Remote Pilot Certification. Learn how drone use is changing the economy and creating new jobs. A flight demonstration of various piloting skills will also take place. Instructor is Roger Uvyn. Registration is Required. SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge. apps. sunyulster.edu/courses/NCC,2058.

7:30pm THE CHUCK LAMB ACOUSTIC FUSION. CHUCK LAMB (piano), EVAN DuCHENE (drums, percussion), MATT VACANTI (acoustic & electric bass), JEFF NANIA (woodwinds). Senate Garage, 4 North Front St, Kingston. jazzstock.com. $15.

7:30pm-9pm Weekly Thursday Nite EFT Healing Circle & Recovery Workshop. Bring your physical, emotional, & spiritual challenges and issues, and have them quickly, effectively resolved and healed in a safe supportive environment. Free, $5 donation welcome. All proceeds go directly to FOW. Ongoing. Family of Woodstock/ Kingston, 39 John St, Kingston. Info: 845-7062183.

7:30pm Reading, Meditation & Discussion.

Matagiri Sri Aurobindo Center, 1218 Wittenberg Rd, Mt. Tremper. Info: 845-679-8322, info@ matagiri.org.

8pm Live @ The Falcon: Shannon McNally.

Memphis Blues. Opener: Johnny Duke. Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Main Stage, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com.

8pm-10pm <strong>Mind Train Poetry Sessions. Listen or read. Every Thursday, 8-10 pm. For more information, contact 229greenkill@greenkill.org or 347-689-2323. Free. Green Kill, 229 Greenkill Ave, Kingston. greenkill.org.

8pm Sean Rowe. With Special Guests Girl Blue.

Club Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson.

Info: 5188284800, austin.helsinki@gmail.com, ticketfly.com/venue/25373-club-helsinki/. $25,$20.

8:30pm Bluegrass Clubhouse. Featuring Brian Hollander,Tim Kapeluk, Geoff Harden, Fooch, & Eric Weissberg. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-3484.

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7:45am-8:45am Low-Cost Dental Clinic. TARA now offers low-cost dental cleanings for those in need. This service is for previously spayed/ neutered dogs and cats only. TARA (The Animal Rights Alliance, Inc.), 60 Enterprise Place, Middletown, NY. Info: 845-343-1000, info@ tara-spayneuter.org, tara-spayneuter.org.

8am-3pm Tillson Community Church Rummage Yard Sale. Furniture, household items, seasonal items, children to adults - way too many to mention. Prices can’t be beat! Tillson Community Church, Grist Mill Rd off Rte 32, Tillson.

8am-5pm Hotline Volunteer Training at Family of Ellenville. Friday, May 19th - Friday, June 23rd, 2017. Are you interested in helping both your local and wider community? Training covers the core of Family’s phone and texting hotline and walk-in services. Training topics include domestic violence, child abuse, mental health and substance abuse, adolescent issues, suicide, and homelessness. The training is free of charge and oriented towards personal growth.

You will learn active, compassionate listening skills and ways to connect with people in need.

All trainings are held at Family of Ellenville, 221 Canal St, Ellenville but qualify volunteers to help at any of the three walk-in centers (Ellenville, New Paltz & Woodstock). All trainings are mandatory. They do ask individuals who take the

8am 2017 United Way Golf Tournament. An 18-hole, 4-person scramble, best ball format.

Continental breakfast, boxed lunch on the turn, and an after golf celebration with barbecue and awards is included. There will be great raffle prizes, a silent auction, fabulous food, and all on this scenic course! And most important – all proceeds from the tournament will benefit local program services helping your friends, family, and neighbors in Ulster County. Registration begins at 8am, Shotgun start at 9am; 2017 Golf and Sponsorship Registration Forms are online at ulsterunitedway.org. Lazy Swan Golf & Country Club Village, 1754 Old Kings Highway, Saugerties.

9am Office for the Aging’s Senior Walking and Biking Outings. The Office for the Aging’s Senior Walking and Biking Outings Meets on Fridays at 9am. Bike or walk the Rail Trail. Info: 845-486-2555. Gold’s Gym, 258 Titusville Rd, Poughkeepsie.

9am-5pm Woodstock Chimes Semi-Annual Warehouse Sale (5/18-5/21). Huge selection of chimes, gongs, drums, garden bells, fountains, kid’s instruments and more. Dollar bamboo chimes too! Info: 845-657-0445. Woodstock Chimes, 167 Dubois Rd, Shokan. chimes.com/ sale.

9:45am-10:45am Senior Chi Kung with Corinne Mol. Meditative, healing exercise consisting of 13 movements. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation.

10am-12pm One-on-One Job Search Help @ Hudson Area Library. One-on-One Job Search coaching; resumes, online applications and more. Info: hudsonarealibrary.org. Hudson Area Library, 51 North 5th Street, Hudson. Info: 518-828-1792, brenda.shufelt@hudsonarealibrary.org, hudsonarealibrary.org.

10:30am Pilates Equipment Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com.

11am-4pm Friends of Historic Kingston Gallery: Treasures. A highlight of this year’s exhibit is a recent major donation to the organization, a pair of portraits by John Vanderlyn (1775-1852) of General George Henry Sharpe as a boy with his mother and father. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Info: 845-339-0720.

Friends of Historic Kingston Gallery, corner WallMain, Kingston. fohk.org.

11:30am Gyrotonic Tower Class. Using natural body spinal movements to decompress and strengthen the spine. It emphasizes full mobility of the joints and lengthening of the fascia and skeletal system. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com.

12pm-2pm Exhibition by Adults of Coarc: The Shape of You and Me. Collaborations and artworks by adults of Coarc who participated in a series of creative workshops over the course of the past 8 months. Art Omi, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent. Info: 531-392-8031, cmassa@artomi.org, artomi.org/calendar-section.php?Upcoming-1#.

FREE. 12:05pm-1pm Senior Basic Pilates with Christine Anderson. A floor work course promoting improvementof balance, coordination, focus, awareness breathing, strength and flexibility. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older.

Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation.

12:30pm-6:30pm Crystal Readings and Chakra Clearing Sessions 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. $50/45 minutes, $30/25 minutes.

1pm SAGE Council Meeting. 4. Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, 300 Wall St, Kingston. lgbtqcenter.org.

1pm-9pm Sound Training A La Carte Weekend at Menla. A weekend of standing Gong and Sitting Gong, Himalayan Singing Bowls, and Bells & Shruti Songs with Sage Academy of Sound Energy. Retreat includes overnight stay. For fees and to register, contact Sage. Menla Mountain Retreat Center, 375 Pantherkill Rd, Phoenicia.

Info: 845-679-5650, sagehealingcenter@gmail. com, sageacademyofsoundenergy.com.

1pm-3:30pm New Bridge Group at Community Center. Free. New Paltz Community Center, 3 Veterans Dr, New Paltz. Info: 617-308-9993.

3pm François Chaignaud and Cecilia Bengolea. Each dance performance includes three consecutive episodes, transitioning through the layered references that inform their collaborative work—from the musical structures of polyphonic singing, through the transcendent dance of Sylphides (2009), to the recent ensemble work Dub Love (2014) .Free with admission to Dia:Beacon. Reservations are not required, but recommended. Dia:Beacon, Riggio Galleries, 3 Beekman St, Beacon. diaart.org.

21 4pm “Knit Wits” Knitting Club. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties.

Info: 845-246-4317, saugertiespubliclibrary.org.

5pm-8pm Spaghetti Dinner. Troop 8 is having a Spaghetti Dinner to raise funds for their Camping and outdoor programs. Sawkill Firehouse, 896 Sawkill Road, Kingston. facebook. com/events/426942097654480/. Cost is $10 for Adults, $7 for children 6-12 and Seniors and KIDS EAT FREE. 5pm Auction. Find country chic, mid-century, and charming antiques at auction house prices every Friday evening. Preview starts at 2pm.

Country Pickins, Goshen. countrypickinsny.com.

5:30pm-7pm Restorative Yoga with Barbara Boris. Rejuvenating and supported postures that soothe the nervous system and alleviate tension.

Lots of props and dim lights. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-6798700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $18.

6pm Music in the Woods: Sonark Trio with Thomas Workman. Info: 845-399-5450. Stone Mountain Farm, 310 River Rd Ext, New Paltz.

6pm Wasted at Woodstock - An Innovative Rescued Food Dinner. To Support the Woodstock Farm Festival and Raise Awareness of Food Waste. The Woodstock Farm Festival is kicking off its upcoming 10th season with Wasted at Woodstock, a scrumptious dinner with an eyeopening twist - the dishes will be made with what chefs across the country are calling “rescued food” -- perfectly tasty, fresh vegetables, fruits, grains, and more that would otherwise have gone to waste, filling landfills and speeding climate change. Passed appetizers will be followed by a sit-down dinner and local booze. Music will be provided by the excellent Perry Beekman Duo. Peterson House, Bearsville Theatre Complex, Woodstock. woodstock-farm-festival.simpletix. com/Event/30039/Wasted-at-Woodstock/. $85.

6pm-9pm Artists & Friends Community Potluck Slide Share. Meets on the third Friday of each month, 6-9pm.All are welcome, bring a dish to share. Contact: artistspotluck@gmail. com. Hudson Library, 51 N. 5th St, 2nd Floor, Hudson.

6:30pm-8:30pm Poetry Barn Presents: PostTraumatic Press. Post Traumatic Press (PTP) is a small independent press founded in 2000, located in Woodstock. Eight authors read from the latest works. Every third Friday of the month. Info: 646-515-0919 or info@poetrybarn.co. Woodstock Public Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock.

6:45pm-8:30pm Children & Teen Ministries.

Meets Fridays: 6:45-8:30pm. Class for adults also offered. Grace Bible Fellowship Church, Rt9 & Rt9G, Rhinebeck. Info: 845-876-6923, cdfcirone@aol.com.

7pm-8pm “The Rockin’ Songbirds”. Greene Room Players presents, “The Rockin’ Songbirds” Singing great rock n’ roll hits and love songs from the 1960s! Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street, Tannersville. mountaintoplibrary.org.

7pm-10pm Surviving a UFO Abduction: TRAVIS Screens at Pine Bush UFO fair. Documentary sheds true light on Travis Walton’s 1975 UFO Abduction, a significant UFO event. Meet Travis at Pine Bush UFO Fair. Home2 Suites by Hilton, 600 Route 211 East, Middletown. PineBushUFOFair.com. $10 for the UFO Conference Sat. 5-9 pm.

7pm Salsa Under the Stars. Bring your blanket to sit and watch or your dancing shoes to kick up your heels. Salsa Lessons. Dancing. Live Performances. Music. Vendors. Safe Harbors Green, Broadway/Liberty Street, Newburgh. safe-harbors.org.

7pm The Catskill Aqueduct: A Century of Service. Diane Galusha, author of Liquid Assets: A History of New York City’s Water System, will offer an illustrated presentation focusing on the 92-mile underground aqueduct which carries the combined waters of the Schoharie and Ashokan Reservoirs to consumers in New York City and in communities as far north as Ulster County.

The program is free and open to the public. Info: 845-687-7023. Marbletown Community Center, 3564 Main St, Stone Ridge. stoneridgelibrary.org.

7pm Midsummer Night’s Dream . Advanced Master Class actors will perform from New Genesis Productions. Byrdcliffe Theatre, Upper Byrdcliffe Rd, Woodstock. newgenesisproductions.org. $12.

7pm SHREK THE MUSICAL JR. Star2B productions presents a child-friendly play! Info: 866-9678167. Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, 9 Vassar Street, Poughkeepsie. showtix4u.com.

7pm Live @ The Falcon: John Tropea Band.

Jazz Rock. Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Main Stage, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@ thefalcon.com.

7pm <strong>Live @ The Falcon: Phoebe Hunt and The Gatherers. Americana. Info: 845-2367970. The Falcon Underground, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.

7pm Refugees and Immigrants in Gardiner and the Hudson Valley. A panel discussion designed to provide information and to address the community’s questions concerning refugees and immigrants in Gardiner and the Hudson Valley will take place. The event is free and primarily for Gardiner residents, but is open to all. The five panelists include: • Immigration lawyer Miryam Antunez De Mayolo will discuss US Refugee and Immigrant vetting practices. • Worker’s Justice Center program director Andrea

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premier listings Contact Donna at calendar@ulsterpublishing.com to be included Yoga Class for Elementary School Kids ages 5-9. To meet on Fridays and Sundays, Starting May 5th. The classes, led by certified Rainbow Kids Yoga instructor Miss Scrap Wrenn, aim to improve children’s strength and flexibility while increasing self-confidence and emotional resilience. Each class nourishes creativity by offering a new sequence of group exercise that warm up the body, and allow kids to connect to one another, settle down into focus and develop an inner life that balances body and mind. Scrap Wrenn connects to each child, supporting their unique needs and interests for concentration, cooperation, and compassion.

After school class will take place on Friday, May 12th and June 2, 9, 16th from 3:45-4:45pm. There will also be classes on the first and third Sunday of the month from 12:45-1:30pm, starting May 7th. Please note that Woodstock Elementary School bus will drop kids off directly at Woodstock Yoga Center with a note from parents. To learn more information about Scrap Wrenn or this class, please contact the studio or visit our website. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock, 845-679-8700. woodstockyogacenter. com.

2017 Woodstock Guitar Sculpture Exhibition. Memorial Day thru Columbus Day, 5/20/17 – 10/8/17. To

benefit Family of Woodstock Crisis Hotline’s Text Me Back Program.

Proceeds of the project, after expenses, will go to the artist (40%), Family of Woodstock’s Text Me Back Program (50%) and the John Herald Fund for musicians in need (10%). Businesses, individuals and artists are invited to create a guitar shaped art piece using a wooden template provided. This year, we are offering three templates styled after guitar bodies designed

by Woodstock luthier, Conor Wenk.

Guitars will be displayed throughout Woodstock Memorial Day weekend thru Columbus Day weekend 2017. All pieces will be labelled with the artist and sponsor names and title of the work. At the end of the exhibition, the guitars will be auctioned at The Colony Cafe on Sunday, October 8. For more information or to get an application, please email: lbielawa@gmail.com.

Weekend of Folk/Roots/Americana Music (5/26-5/29). A music saturated weekend at the Hudson Valley Resort and Spa. Sing, jam, relax, swap songs, learn new songs and listen to and/or play with other musicians. The weekend features some of the finest Folk/Roots musicians who will perform and present workshops.

There is also plenty of opportunity for socializing, hiking, and kicking back with interesting folks. Featured

performers are: Cathy Barton & Dave Para, performances acclaimed for their variety and expertise in both vocal and instrumental styles; Harry Bolick, fiddler extraordinaire; Susan Trump, mountain dulcimer player, guitarist, banjo player, vocalist, songwriter and performer; & Alan Friend performs and gives workshops in OldTime Music, traditional ballads and more. He teaches old-time banjo, both clawhammer and finger picking styles.

Info: 646-628-4604 or folkmusicny. org. Hudson Valley Resort & Spa, 400 Granite Rd, Kerhonkson.

Livestock Foundation Launches 2017 Programming Calling on Community to Name the Farm, Lead Summer Workshops and Apply for New Mini-Grant Program. Livestock Foundation announced today that it is currently seeking creative community submissions to name the farm they recently purchased in Bovina Center.

The Farm, formerly owned by the Hilson family, was purchased by the Foundation in late December 2016.

The lands and facilities are currently undergoing renovations so the farm may open to the public in 2018 as a destination for food and agricultural engagement in the Catskill Mountains. The farm naming contest closes on Friday, May 19th. All options received will be shared through social

Callan will address the long, lengthy, complicated and costly process for becoming documented. • Mid-Hudson Refugee Alliance founder and SUNY professor Ilgu Ozler will talk about the refugee crisis (world wide and local) and the recent ban.

• New Paltz Deputy Supervisor Daniel Torres will discuss sanctuary cities and the law. • Ulster County Sheriff Paul Van Blarcum will address county law enforcement practices. Gardiner Town Hall, Gardiner.

845-876-3080. The Center For Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Rt 308, Rhinebeck. centerforperformingarts.org. $27, $25.

7pm-10pm MOVIES THAT MATTER FILM SERIES: Stonewall Uprising. The first non-fiction film to tell the story of the Stonewall riots by the participants. 1 hour, 23 minutes, TV-MA. Info: 845-7952200. Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library, Milton.

9pm Adam Ezra Group. Club Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson. Info: 5188284800, austin.helsinki@gmail.com, helsinkihudson. ticketfly.com/event/1478384-adam-ezra-grouphudson/.

7pm-8:30pm Singer/Songwriter Emily Barnes! Join us for a night of FREE musical entertainment by the singer-songwriter Emily Barnes!

Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@ gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org/.

7pm Storytelling with Janet Carter. Story night is a popular series that happens the 3rd Friday night of each month. Host Janet Carter and a guest tell stories from literature, mythology and personal experience. Come and join her in exploring the magic of this oral tradition. Inquiring Minds Saugerties Bookstore, 65 Partition Street, Saugerties.

7pm SUNY Ulster Spring Fashion Show. View the design collections of the first graduating class of SUNY Ulster’s Fashion Design Program.

This fashion show demonstrates the mastery of skills and knowledge in design, pattern-making, draping, and sewing that have prepared these graduating students for transfer to four-year colleges and future success as professionals in the industry. SUNY Ulster/Quimby Theater, Stone Ridge. $5 suggested donation.

7pm Weekly Senior Citizen’s Bingo. Seniors 50 and older. Ongoing every Wednesday at 1:30pm & Friday at 7pm. 50/50 tickets available at 3 tickets/$2. Half-time complementary refreshments. Shawangunk Valley Senior Center, Southwyck Square, 70 Main St, Napanoch. Info: 845-647-3902. $1.

7:30pm-9:30pm Cassie and Maggie MacDonald in Concert. Celtic Life International calls Cassie and Maggie, “one of the finest Celtic acts this side of the Atlantic.” Empire State Railway Museum, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-9453, flyingcatmusic@gmail.com, flyingcatmusic.com/. $17 door/$15 with RSVP to flyingcatmusic@gmail. com or call 845-688-9453.

7:30pm-9:30pm Opening reception for MFA Thesis Exhibition II. SUNY New Paltz/Samuel Dorsky Museum of Art, New Paltz. newpaltz.edu/ dorskymuseum.

7:30pm-9:30pm Live Music & Noodles with WIND & STONE. Jazz, Folk, Blues, JIM HESSIONguitar/vocals, JULIAN BERMAN-guitar/mandolin/ vocals, KRISHA STOEVER-vocals, No Cover. Info: 845-255-8811. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Escape, 232 Main St, New Paltz. GKnoodles.com.

8pm-10pm STS Playhouse presents “Prelude to a Kiss” by Craig Lucas. An all-local cast stars in a delightful and provocative romantic comedy with a twist. STS Playhouse, 10 Church St, Phoenicia. stsplayhouse.com. $20/$18 seniors, students, members.

8pm Kiss Me Kate. Cole Porter’s dazzling Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. Info:

8pm The Ghost Train. Info: playhouse@ctmwp. org. Museum Village, Monroe. ctmwp.org.

8pm-10:30pm Singer-Songwriter Showcase. Meets the Third Friday of each month, 8-10:30pm. Arts Society of Kingston, 97 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-338-0311. $6.

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Wassaic Festival and Summer Exhibition. The Wassaic Project, 37 Furnace Bank Road, Wassaic.

Info: 9149607861, paloma@wassaicproject.org, wassaicproject.org. kids 18 and under are free.

Shop & Support the Ulster County Economic Developement Program. Shop May 20th & 21st and 10% of each purchase will be donated to the Ulster County Economic Development Program.

In The House Consignments Home Store, 16 Livingston St, Suite D, Saugerties.

Handgun Safety Course. Led by Certified Firearms Instructors. Permit, Knowledge & Awareness training. Several dates available.

Also, offered: Multi State Permit Course, & Live Fire Safety Shooting Courses. Info: armsta.com/ training or training@armsta.com. Phoenicia Fish and Game, 5419 State Route 28, Mount Tremper. phoeniciafishandgame.com.

7am 2017 Woodstock Guitar Sculpture Exhibition. Benefit for Family of Woodstock Crisis Hotline’s Text Me Back Program! Proceeds of the project, after expenses, will go to the artist (40%), Family of Woodstock’s Text Me Back Program (50%) and the John Herald Fund for musicians in need (10%). Businesses, individuals and artists are invited to create a guitar shaped art piece using a wooden template provided. This year, offered are three templates styled after guitar bodies designed by Woodstock luthier, Conor Wenk. Guitars will be displayed throughout Woodstock Memorial Day weekend thru Columbus Day weekend 2017. All pieces will be labelled with the artist and sponsor names and title of the work. Exhibit will display through 10/8. At the end of the exhibition, the guitars will be auctioned at The Colony on Sunday, October 8. For more information or to get an application, please email: lbielawa@gmail.com. Village of Woodstock.

8am-12pm Thirteenth Annual CommunityWide Plant Sale, Swap, & Garden Yard Sale.

The sale will be held on the lawn of Dr. Marc Jordan, New Paltz Healing Arts. 8-9 AM Drop off plants & sale items. Bring identified plants, bulbs, seeds, books, tools, pots, vases, and all gardenrelated items, including furniture, for swap or sale. New Paltz Healing Arts, 222 Main St, New Paltz. newpaltzgardenclub.org.

8am-12pm Tillson Community Church Rummage Yard $5 Bag Sale. Most items that can fit in a supplied bag for only $5. Big items like appliances and furniture drastically reduced.

Tillson Community Church, Grist Mill Rd off Rte 32, Tillson. Info: 845-658-9164.

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media and the winning name will be announced on June 1st. The winner will be credited in related promotion and enjoy exclusive access to the farm when it opens to the public next year. Livestock Foundation is also in the process of developing a series of workshops for the summer 2017 season and is calling on our community for instructors. Workshops should be community focused and teach a skill that enhances the rural lifestyle.

All proposals must be received by Monday, May 22nd for consideration.

On Thursday, June 1st, community and business members are invited to apply for Livestock Foundation’s MiniGrant Program. Funding will support community projects that enable the economic viability and historic preservation of Bovina. Visit the organization’s new website at livestockfoundation.org to learn more about plans for the farm; make a donation and become a member; or to access more information about the farm naming contest, workshop proposals and the grant program. Questions can also be directed to Executive Director, Sonia Janiszewski, via email at sonia@livestockfoundation.org.

Antique Fair and Flea Market ( 8/5 & 8/6). Featuring 200 + dealers, free parking & food. $4/admission, 65 + $4, free/15 & under $10 - early buyers - Fridays before show $90 Dealer Spaces available Info: 518-331-5004; fairgroundsshows.com & fairgroundshows@aol.com Checks mailed to: PO Box 528 Delmar, NY 12054 Washington County Fairgrounds, Rt 28, Greenwich.

8am Waterman Bird Club Field Trip: Turkey Hollow/Tamarack Preserve. Plan to carry lunch. Call: Adrienne @ 845-264-2015. Tamarack club house parking lot, 4754 Route 44, Millbrook. watermanbirdclub.org.

8am Waterman Bird Club Field Trip: Bashakill WMA (Sullivan County). Call: Barbara @ 845-297-6701 for time and meeting place. watermanbirdclub.org.

8am-9:30pm Sound Training A La Carte Weekend at Menla. A weekend of standing Gong and Sitting Gong, Himalayan Singing Bowls, and Bells & Shruti Songs with Sage Academy of Sound Energy. Retreat includes overnight stay. For fees and to register, contact Sage. Menla Mountain Retreat Center, 375 Pantherkill Rd, Phoenicia.

Info: 845-679-5650, sagehealingcenter@gmail. com, sageacademyofsoundenergy.com.

8am Writing Group. This writing group will offer bi-weekly practice exercises to improve writing technique & the opportunity to share work-in-progress. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org.

9am-5pm Wildflower Festival in Kerhonkson.

The festival is a full weekend for both the novice and experienced gardeners with a special focus on home gardeners who want to become more self-sufficient by successfully growing a multitude of delicious and nutritious edibles to put on their tables and in their pantries. Gardening experts will be on hand to answer your questions. The Hudson Valley Seed Library returns with an extensive selection of organic heirloom vegetables, herb and flower seedlings. Free and open to public. Rain or shine. Info: 845-6262758. Catskill Native Nursery, 607 Samsonville Rd, Kerhonkson. catskillnativenursery.com.

9am-2pm Kingston Farmers’ Market. Offering locally grown and artisanally crafted foods. Shoppers will find a wide variety of local vegetables, fruits, baked goods, meat and fish, cheeses, wine and spirits, foods from around the world, body care and beauty products, and more. Every week live music and activities for children. Wall Street between John St and Main St, Kingston. kingstonfarmersmarket.org.

9am-5pm Woodstock Chimes Semi-Annual Warehouse Sale (5/18-5/21). Huge selection of chimes, gongs, drums, garden bells, fountains, kid’s instruments and more. Dollar bamboo chimes too! Info: 845-657-0445. Woodstock Chimes, 167 Dubois Rd, Shokan. chimes.com/ sale.

9am-12pm Comforter Cobblestone Thrift Store. Not-for-profit thrift shop - selling clothing for children/adults, household items, jewelry, games/toys. No furniture. Open every Saturday 9am-12pm. Comforter Cobblestone Thrift Store, 26 Wynkoop Pl, Kingston. Info: 845-338-6126, comfortercobblestonethrift26@gmail.com.

9am-9:50am Maintaining Wellness Tai Chi. With certified instructor Jing. 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month 9-9:50am (Introductory movements) & 10-10:50am (Different themes). For all levels. Minimum donation is $5. New Paltz Community Center, 3 Veterans Dr, New Paltz. elegantevidence.com.

9am Saugerties’ Christian Meditation. Meets every Saturday, 9am. All welcome. No charge.

Trinity Episcopal Church, Rt 9W, Saugerties.

Info: 845 246-3285.

Artwork Needed: Call for Artiststeens to Adults. Artwork needed for the Hope Rocks Music and Arts Festival exhibition on August 19th and 20th at the Cantine Field Memorial Complex, Saugerties NY. Illuminate the darkness of addiction and suicide.

Please submit photos of your artwork with the theme of HOPE to judydefino5@gmail.com.

Register Now! Pilates Open Level Mat Class. Led by Martina Enschede, master Pilates instructor. On-going classes Monday & Wednesdays, 2pm. $15, $150/10 class card , reduced rate for srs - $130/10 class card. Euphoria Yoga, 99 Tinker Street, Woodstock.

Info: 845-678-6766 or Euphoriayoga. org.

Washbourne House Shelter Seeks Volunteers! Info: volunteers@familyofwoodstockinc.org or 845-3317080x157.

Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Stationary Clinic for Dogs. Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. $95 and up; includes spay/neuter, rabies vaccine, and cone collar. All surgeries performed by appointment only; Also, Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Mobile Clinic for Cats( call for location and dates). $70 per cat includes spay/ neuter, rabies vaccine, ear cleaning, nail trim. All surgeries performed by appointment only; & Low-cost vaccine & dental Clinics available. The Animal Rights Alliance (T.A.R.A.), 60 Enterprise Pl, Middletown. Info: 845-3431000, tara-spayneuter.org.

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

9:15am-6pm 9th Annual Gardiner Cupcake Festival and 5k Cupcake Classic. A day full of live music, local food, shopping, art and craft vendors, raffles, kids’ activities, cupcake contests and, of course, lots of yummy cupcakes.5k Cupcake Classic registration 9:15-10:45am., race 11am. Festival noon-6pm. Info: 845-2555300. Wright’s Farm, 699 Route 208, Gardiner. gardinercupcakefestival.com.

9:30am The Wiltwyck Quilter’s Guild Monthly Meeting. Following the meeting, Karen Eckmeier returns for an all-day class. She will be offering a fun, informative class on making a quilted waves vest. (Non-members $40). Grace Community Church, Lake Katrine. Wiltwyckquilters.org.

9:30am-11:30am Cottage Conversations- Intersectionality: Moving Beyond Labels. The workshop presenter, Michele Luc, will share materials and lead the discussion and activities that will provide further insight into intersectionality. The discussions will flesh out theories of intersectionality and diversity (sexual ID, race, age, gender etc.) and assist program participants’ understanding and identification of intersectionality in daily life. The overall goal of the program is to have participants ultimately use what they have learned or discussed for the purpose of making positive change within themselves and in their communities. Maximum capacity for this series is 30. RSVP. Series of 3 workshops, call for details 845-229-5302. Val-Kill National Historic Site, 54 Valkill Park Rd, Hyde Park. ervk.org/cottageconversations.html.

9:30am-11am Woodstock: Christian Centering Prayer and Meditation. On-going. Everyone welcome. St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church (the A-Frame), 2578 Rt 212, Woodstock. Info: 845 679-8800.

10am-5pm Northeast Outdoor Spots Show.

A two day showcase that features everything outdoors from Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Biking, Recreational Vehicles, and more.

“There’s something for the serious Sportsmen, casual Sportsmen, Family, & Kids. The event will feature over 100 different outdoor themed vendors from Kenco, Thruway Sporting Goods, Davis Sport Shop, Cabela’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods to Trout Unlimited, Overlook Mountain Bikes, Local Rod and Gun Clubs and others! Tickets $12/ adults, $5/kids ages 12 through 16, Free/12 & under. For those serious Sportsmen, there are weekend passes available for $20 for adults and $10 for kids.On Sunday, the Northeast Outdoor Sports Show is proud to announce with the help of our sponsor Bad Ass Grills, that all Veterans, Active Military, Police, EMT’s, and Firefighters will be offered a special $10 admission ticket when purchased at the gate.

10am-2pm Repair Cafe - New Paltz. The 4th anniversary of Repair Cafe at New Paltz United Methodist C bring a beloved but broken item to be repaired for free. New Paltz United Methodist Church, 1 Grove Street, New Paltz. Info: 646-3025835, jwackman@gmail.com, repaircafehv.org.

10am-12pm Seeing Small – Getting to Know Mosses with Julia Palmer. Wallkill Valley Rail Trail from Binnewater Lot to Joppenbergh Mtn. An introduction to the ecology and beauty of these

May 18, 2017 oft overlooked lifeforms. Mosses are among the Earth’s earliest land plants, and have much to teach us about the advantages of being small.

You will walk away with a small field booklet to accompany you in your continued exploration of mosses. PLEASE RSVP! Info: 845-255-2761. Rail Trail Parking Lot, Binnewater Rd, Rosendale. wallkillvalleylt.org/index.php/events/walks-atalks.

10am-12pm Learning in the Garden Workshop Series: Perennial Division Workshop. Rain or shine. Please dress appropriately. It’s recommended that you bring gardening gloves and tools such as pitch forks, spades and trowels.

Participants will work in small groups guided

by Master Gardeners and leave with some prize divisions from the Xeriscape Garden. Pre-registration is required by May 15 to participate. To receive a registration form, or for more information, contact Master Gardener Coordinator, Dona Crawford, at 845-340-3990 or email dm282@ cornell.edu. SUNY Ulster/Xeriscape Garden. tinyurl.com/2017-Division-Class. $20.

10am-6pm Woodstock Sidewalk Sale Weekend. Shop Til You Drop! Village of Woodstock.

10am-3pm Annual Spring on Main Festival.

Live music, chicken BBQ, food vendors, businesses openings - Catskill Mountain Tattoo and Catskills Seasons Ltd., book signing at Home Goods of Margaretville, Catskill Candies and Confections samplings, Margaretville Liquor wine tasting; Stick in the Mud “Pick a Stick,” Cheese Barrel local cheese tasting, The Happy Giraffe will be setting up a Main Street booth, Picnic! will host cookie decorating, Foothills Shoe will have a sale booth and the Auxiliary Thrift Shop will hold a sale and auction. Hosted by the Business Association of Margaretville. Info: 845-586-4177 or facebook.com/MainStreetMargaretville. Main St/Margaretville.

10am-4pm Pine Bush UFO Fair & Speaker Conference. The family-friendly event includes live music, food, craft vendors, ufo novelties, live characters, and alien themed parade! A speaker conference is scheduled to follow at the Catholic War Veterans Hall, 161 Center Street, Pine Bush.

Tickets available at door. Doors scheduled to open at 4:30 pm. Speakers include: Travis Walton, Marc D’Antonio, Peter Robbins, and Kate Thorvaldsen. For complete information on Fair Day and Evening Conference details, please visit PineBushUFOFair.com or email d.ragni@townofcrawford.org. To view the trailer, visit pinebushufofair. com. Pine Bush’s Main Street, Pine Bush.

10am-1pm Befriend Your Sewing Machine. A low commitment class to get acquainted with your sewing machine. Drop Forge & Tool, 442 Warren Street, Hudson. Info: sarah@dropforgeandtool.com, dropforgeandtool.com/workshopslist/befriend-your-sewing-machine-sat.

10am-12pm Saturday Social Circle. This group is for mamas looking to meet other mamas, babies and toddlers for activities, socialization and friendship. Whether you are pregnant, have a new baby or older kids, you are welcome to join.

New Baby New Paltz, 264 Main St, New Paltz.

Info: 845-255-0624, newbabynewpaltz@yahoo. com, newbabynewpaltz.com.

10am-12pm Knitting Group. Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main St, Stone Ridge. Info: 845 687-7023, stoneridgelibrary.org/.

10am-9pm Candlewax Recycling Drop-off.

Candlewax in any condition to be recycled.

Ongoing. Pachamama Store (near food court), Hudson Valley Mall, Kingston.

10:30am-1pm Parent Child Academy. Families with a child, birth to five, can join a supportive community of families and learn how to develop your child’s vital early literacy. Academy runs through 5/27. Free. Hudson Area Library, 51 North 5th Street, Hudson. Info: 518-828-1792, brenda.shufelt@hudsonarealibrary.org, hudsonarealibrary.org.

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

11am-11pm American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Kingston. Cancer survivors, caregivers, volunteers, and community members will unite for the annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Kingston in an effort to free the world from the pain and suffering of cancer.

Funds raised help the American Cancer Society provide free information and support for people facing the disease today, and fund cancer research that will help protect future generations. During Relay For Life events, members of each team take turns walking or running around the track or path. Teams participate in fundraising in the months leading up to the event. Info: 845-4402509. Dietz Stadium, Kingston.

11am Upstate Smorgasburg. Market features some of the Hudson Valley and upstate region’s chefs, food purveyors, and craft brewers alongside a curated selection of handmade design, vintage clothing and antiques. There are also a few Brooklyn vendors as well activities for children and family-friendly musical fare. Hutton Brickyard, 200 North St, Kingston.

11am-1:30pm Family Fun and Fish Day 2017.

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Fisheries staff and volunteers from local Trout Unlimited chapters will introduce youth and others to the sport of fishing. Family friendly activities include a barbeque, arts and crafts, and learning activities under the pavilion.

ALMANAC WEEKLY Please let us know in advance if you have special needs related to the day’s activities. All fishing supplies will be provided, though you are welcome to bring your own if you have them. There is a $6 fee to enter the campground but all other activities associated with the event are free of charge.

No fishing license is required. You will need to register by May 18, 2017. For more information on the event or to register, contact Brent Gotsch at 845-688-3047 or bwg37@cornell.edu. Kenneth Wilson State Campground, 859 Wittenberg Rd, Mt Tremper. reg.cce.cornell.edu/FamilyFunFish2017_251.

11am-4:30pm MyKingston Kids Fest. A free indoor/outdoor event created to provide children of Kingston and the surrounding areas an eclectic experience to enjoy themselves through exciting activities, interactive educational tools, engaging, fun-loving events and appropriate entertainment.

Info:845-282-0182. Lace Mill, 165 Cornell St, Kingston. mykingstonkids.com.

11am-12pm Plant Swap. Bring all your extra plants: perennials, annual seedlings, shrubs, vines, houseplants, and vegetable/herb seedlings. Tivoli Free Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. Info: 845-757-3771, tivoliprograms@gmail.com, tivolilibrary.org.

11am-4pm Friends of Historic Kingston Gallery: Treasures. A highlight of this year’s exhibit is a recent major donation to the organization, a pair of portraits by John Vanderlyn (1775-1852) of General George Henry Sharpe as a boy with his mother and father. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Info: 845-339-0720.

Friends of Historic Kingston Gallery, corner WallMain, Kingston. fohk.org.

11am-4pm Weekend Tours at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary. Weekends only. Woodstock Farm Sanctuary is a 150-acre nonprofit providing lifelong sanctuary to rescued farm animals and to educate the public about compassionate vegan living. They have a new visitors center and café.

Woodstock Farm Sanctuary, 2 Rescue Rd, High Falls. woodstocksanctuary.org.

11am-1pm Teen Gaming. 3 computers with League of Legends installed. Bring your own laptop. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org.

12pm-4pm Hudson Highlands Nature Museum: Cornwall Community Day of Play.

The Hudson Highlands Nature Museum is celebrating community by offering free admission for Cornwall residents to the Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson, and Grasshopper Grove at the Outdoor Discovery Center, across from 174 Angola Road, Cornwall!

Meet live wild animals at the Wildlife Education and romp in Grasshopper Grove, the Hudson Valley’s first Nature Play area. For more information call 845-534-5506. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum/Outdoor Discovery Center, Cornwall. hhnm.org.

12pm-3pm Art Nest. Making wearable floats and masks for Wassaic’s May Festival on May 20th.

Free! Village of Wassaic. wassaicproject.org.

12pm Slabsides Day Open House. Author and Ultra-runner Ken Posner: “Walking with John Burroughs on the Long Brown Path.” Ken Posner will share his experience through-running the 350-mile Long Path—in a record-setting nine days—and how this led him to discover the words and message of John Burroughs. John Burroughs’ Slabsides, West Park.

12pm-1pm Free Yoga Pizza Party. Join Women’s Power Space and My Place Pizza for a rejuvenating yoga class and pizza. Families, beginners, and children welcome (mats will be provided).

Donations appreciated. Ongoing. My Place Pizza, 322 Main St, Poughkeepsie. sarah@womenspowerspace.org.

12:30pm Music in the Woods: Ami Madeleine.

Info: 845-399-5450. Stone Mountain Farm, 310 River Rd Ext, New Paltz.

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

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

12:45pm-1:30pm New Paltz Women in Black Vigil for Peace. Held in front of the Elting Library, corner of Main and North Front Streets.

Vigil is in its 15th year of standing for peace and justice. New Paltz.

1pm-3pm Who’s Protecting Our National Parks’ Natural Resources in the Northeast? Ed Sharron, Science Communications Specialist Park Ranger of the National Park Service Northeast Temperate Network (NETN) will share NETN’s vital signs of monitoring goals in the parks and provide a better understanding of the dynamic nature and condition of park ecosystems. Ages 12 through Adult. Please dress appropriately for walking in the woods, and consider wearing bug spray. Registration required. For more information contact Susanne Norris at 845-229-6873. Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, 4097 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park. .eventbrite.com/e/whosprotecting-our-national-parks-natural-resources.

1pm Gallery Talk with Alan Powell. May 20th is your last chance to see Catskill 360, the amazing 360 degree photographs by Alan Powell. At this talk, Alan will explain his photographic and video techniques. His presentation will be followed by a tour of the exhibit. This program is free and open to the public. Erpf Center, Arkville. catskillcenter. org/events.

1pm-3pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties- 4-H Youth Development Program: Rifle Workshop.

Teaching youth how to safely handle firearms, and have fun doing it. May 20 will mark the first day of the two-day rifle workshop, which concludes on May 21. Youth ages 9 and up will be trained in the use of air rifles while youth ages 12 and up qualify for the standard rifle workshop (registration is required for both). Participants of all skill levels are welcome at this workshop. To register for this upcoming rifle workshop please contact Andrew Randazzo, 4-H Natural Environment Educator, at 518-828-3346 x20, oradr73@cornell.edu or register online at reg.cce.cornell.edu/rifleworkshop_210. Limited space is available, prompt registration is encouraged. The Kalicoontie Rod & Gun Club, 333 Schneider Rd, Livingston. reg. cce.cornell.edu/rifleworkshop_210. $20.

1pm-2:30pm Prenatal Yoga Series with Jennifer Hunderfund. This is a nurturing, supportive Yoga class designed for “Mom-to-be” that supports the changes of the body through pregnancy. The Living Seed Yoga & Holistic Health Center, 521 Main St. (rt. 299), New Paltz. Info: 845-255-8212, contact@thelivingseed.com, clients.mindbodyonline.com/asp/adm/main_ enroll.asp?fl=true&tabID=8.

1pm Sit and Knit. Bring a project or start a new one while sitting on the comfy couches in the Information Room window area. Meets every Saturday at 1 pm. All are welcome. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties.

Info: 845-246-4317, saugertiespubliclibrary.org.

2pm-6pm Grand Opening: Whimsyload.com.

Inside will be my original artworks, prints that were produced in Japan, Japanese products from the 1990’s and 2000’s that I’ve had in storage, and some collector’s items from my extensive collections. Whimsyload.com, 360 Main St, Catskill.

Whimsyload.com.

2pm Midsummer Night’s Dream . Advanced Master Class actors will perform from New Genesis Productions. Byrdcliffe Theatre, Upper Byrdcliffe Rd, Woodstock. newgenesisproductions.org. $12.

2pm SHREK THE MUSICAL JR. Star2B productions presents a child-friendly play! Info: 866-9678167. Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, 9 Vassar Street, Poughkeepsie. showtix4u.com.

2pm Jewelry and Jam Making. One adult and one child 8 and older: $10. Additional children: $5 each. Info: 518-537-6622. Clermont State Historic Site, 87 Clermont Ave, Germantown. friendsofclermont.org.

2pm-5pm Hudson Valley Writers Resist. Join the resistance with an amazing constellation of writers, musicians, and performers. Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St, Rosendale. Info: 845-6588989, info@rosendaletheatre.org, hudsonvalleywritersresist.org.

2pm-5pm Zip it! Sew Your Own Pouch. Covering the basics of stitching on a machine, and make some simple (or more complex if you like) zipper pouches. Drop Forge & Tool, 442 Warren Street, Hudson. Info: sarah@dropforgeandtool. com, dropforgeandtool.com/workshops-list/zipit-sew-your-own-pouch.

2pm Knitting Club. Third Saturday of every month. This informal group welcomes all skill level knitters. For more information,contact Stephanie at stephcosta2@yahoo.com and reference “knitting” in the subject. Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St, Kingston. Info: 845-331-0507.

2pm Free Meditation Instruction. Held in the Amitabha Shrine Room. 60-minute class requires no previous meditation experience. On-going.

Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-5906, jan@kagyu.org.

3pm François Chaignaud and Cecilia Bengolea. Each dance performance includes three consecutive episodes, transitioning through the layered references that inform their collaborative work—from the musical structures of polyphonic singing, through the transcendent dance of Sylphides (2009), to the recent ensemble work Dub Love (2014) .Free with admission to Dia:Beacon. Reservations are not required, but recommended. Dia:Beacon, Riggio Galleries, 3 Beekman St, Beacon. diaart.org.

3pm-4:30pm Essential Oil Living ~ Warm Weather Hazards. Develop a non-toxic kit to combat bugs, soothe sunburn, and address seasonal symptoms. Info: 845-393-4325. $12/ Participant. Woodstock Healing Arts, 83 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. woodstockhealingarts.com.

4pm-6pm Lunar Chandelier Poets. Poets Lynn Behrendt, Charles Borkhuis, Joe Elliot, Vincent Katz and Sam Truitt of Lunar Chandelier Press read from their works. Info: 845-684-5075 or samtruitt@stationhill.org. The Golden Notebook, 29 Tinker Street, Woodstock. goldennotebook. com.

4pm OVERLOOK: Katherine Manthorne on Landscapes Across the Americas. In the 19th century, European and North American traveler artists illustrated narratives of their explorations, and in this talk we look closely at travels in Latin America. Katherine Manthorne, Ph.D, professor at CUNY Graduate Center and a specialist in landscape art, will discuss Frederic Church and her book, Traveler Artists: Landscapes of Latin America from the Colección Patricia Phelps de Cisneros. Illustrated lecture followed by Q&A and an abridged tour of the exhibition OVERLOOK. Refreshments will be served. To learn more visit

23 olana.org or call 518-828-1872.$20 | Ages 15+.

Olana State Historic Site, 5720 St Rt 9G, Hudson.

4:30pm-7pm Rondout Valley Lions Club Spaghetti Supper. For more info: 845-532-2916 or cperpetua01@gmail.com. Price: Adult: $10.00 Child (6-10): $5.00 Under 5: Free Take Out Available. A Fundraiser Benefit for Guiding the Blind.

Rochester Reform Church, 5142 Rte. 209, Accord.

5pm-7:30pm Art Omi: Writers Reading & BBQ. A distinguished group of international writers and translators will read from their works, with a BBQ to follow. Free and open to the public. Free.

Art Omi, 1405 County Route 22, Ghent. Info: 531-392-8031, cmassa@artomi.org, artomi.org/ writers.

5pm Reading and Book Signing. Lee Epstein, author of Memoir. Info: 845-679-2213. Free.

Woodstock Public Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock.

5pm-8pm Free Community Dinner. Break bread with your neighbors while engaging in conversation about access to healthful food choices, how to incorporate cooking into a hectic life, and ways to support/improve school lunch programs. Leave knowing who the Kingston-area nutrition resources are, what they offer, and how to contact them. Entertainmment provided by the Percussion Orchestra of Kingston (POOK) and Energy dance troop. Children are welcome! Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St, Kingston. facebook. com/events/1662100160472722/.

5pm-8pm English Songs by French Composers: Hudson Area Library Benefit. “English Songs by French Composers” a saloon at a private residence in Hudson, NY with Tyler Duncan, baritone, and Erika Switzer, pianist. Info: 518-8281792, brenda.shufelt@hudsonarealibrary.org, hudsonarealibrary.org/2017/04/english-songsby-french-composers/.

5pm-8pm Rhinebeck ArtWalk. Every third Saturday of each month, 5-8pm. Village of Rhinebeck, Rhinebeck.

6pm-10pm ROCK-AROUND-THE-CLOCK BLOCK PARTY. Vendors, food, music and much more!

Info: 845-897-4430. Main St/Fishkill, Fishkill. facebook.com/events/416187428753683.

6pm Music in the Woods: Datura Road. Info: 845-399-5450. Stone Mountain Farm, 310 River Rd Ext, New Paltz.

6pm-8pm Gallery Reception & Artist Talk: Deirdre Leber oil paintings. These paintings of women and water achieve a powerful balance of realism and abstraction. Peaceful, gentle, & vital, they celebrate women. Roost Studios and Art Gallery, 69 Main St, 2nd Fl, New Paltz. Info: 845-568-7540, Chirp@roostcoop.org, roostcoop. org.

6pm Music in the Woods: Datura Road. Info: 845-399-5450. Stone Mountain Farm, 310 River Rd Ext, New Paltz. railtrailcaferosendale.com/ events.

6pm-10pm A Night at the ASKars - Annual Gala.

Catered by Stone Soup, silent auction, live musical entertainment and dancing, & presentation of the ASKar awards to honor 3 local artists. Arts Society of Kingston, 97 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-338-0333, ask@askforarts.org, facebook. com/events/1288722361176018.

6:30pm Family Style Italian Wine Dinner.

Provided by the owners of Stone Ridge Wine & Spirits, Tim and Laurel Sweeney. Expertly prepared Italian dishes will be paired with handselected wines from several of Italy’s renowned winemaking regions. Proceeds from this event will go towards the mission of the Christ the King Episcopal Church, which include the Rural and Migrant Ministry, the Rondout Valley Food Pantry, the Mariya uMama weThemba Children’s School in South Africa, Food for the Poor, and SUNY Ulster Food Pantry. ($60 per person or $440 for a table of 8.) RSVP to stoneridgewineandspirits@yahoo.com or call 845-687-7125. The Enneagram Institute, Stone Ridge. $60.

7pm-10pm Perry Beekman Quartet. Perry on guitar, joined this stellar quartet, will be singing and schmoozing his way through jazz standards.

Dinner reservations recommended. Lydia’s Cafe, 7 Old US 209, Stone Ridge. Info: 845-687-3673, mark@lydiasdeli.com, lydias-cafe.com. No cover charge but tips are welcome.

7pm Classics on Hudson: Pianist Roman Rabinovich and flutist Eugenia Zukerman. First Loves and Fresh Ink program includes works by Glass, Kreisler, Franck, Tchaikovsky, and Bach.

Tim Fain, violin. Info: 518-822-1438. Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St, Hudson. hudsonoperahouse.org. $40. $25/general admission.

7pm Kingston’s Spoken Word. Teresa Costa and Mike Jurkovic will be the featured readers.

3 minute open mic. For more information, call host Annie LaBarge 845-331-2884. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Catskills, 320 Sawkill Rd, Kingston. $5/suggested donation.

7pm Midsummer Night’s Dream . Advanced Master Class actors will perform from New Genesis Productions. Byrdcliffe Theatre, Upper Byrdcliffe Rd, Woodstock. newgenesisproductions.org. $12.

7pm SHREK THE MUSICAL JR. Star2B productions presents a child-friendly play! Info: 866-9678167. Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, 9 Vassar Street, Poughkeepsie. showtix4u.com.

7pm Live @ The Falcon: The Levin Brot Pete & Tony. Cool Jazz. Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Main Stage, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@

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7pm <strong>Movies With Spirit: The Hand That Feeds. Documentary about immigrant workers, in New York without legal permission, who risk deportation and their jobs as they fight for fair wages and safe working conditions. Info: 845-389-9201 or gerryharrington@mindspring. com. St. Andrew’s Episcopal CNew Paltz, 163 Main St, New Paltz. movieswithspirit.com.

7pm-9pm One World Concert. Maria Zemantauski, Flamenco/Classical Guitar, Brian Melic, Percussion & LaNina, Flamenco Dance. Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second Street, Athens. Info: 518-945-2136, info@athensculturalcenter.org, athensculturalcenter.org.

7pm-8:30pm Third Saturday Christian Open Mic (Coffee House). Come play or to listen.

Doors open 6:30pm. Acoustic solo, duo, groups welcome, perform original Christian songs & hymns. Hosted by Patrick Dodge. Refreshments available. Free will offering for SmileTrain. Overlook United Methodist Church, 233 Tinker St, Woodstock. Info: patrickdodgemusic@yahool. com, smiletrain.org.

7:30pm-10:30pm The Last Chance to Dance Contra Celebration. Bob Isaacs calling with live music by Ambrose Verdibello on fiddle, banjo or mandolin; Lauren MacDonald on fiddle; and Susie Deane on keyboard & guitar. $10/5 full time students. Info: 845-473-7050 or contra@hudsonvalleydance.org. Doors open at 7pm. Sponsored

by HVCD. St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 55 Wilbur Blvd, Poughkeepsie.

7:30pm Franzi in Love. Play written by James Rosenfield. HRC Showcase Theatre announces the final staged reading of their 26th season. Franzi in Love by James Rosenfield, was chosen from a field of over 150 submissions to receive the top prize in their 2016-2017 playwriting contest.

The performance will be followed by a reception, featuring delicious snacks and beverages, and a talk-back with the playwright, actors, and director. For reservations: 518-851-2061. Walkins are always welcome. First Reformed Church - Hudson, 52 Green St, Hudson. $15.

7:30pm-9:30pm Live Music & Noodles with SOLIA & THE SULTANS. Swanky Retrograde Night Club Tunes, JENIFER CONSTANTINE-vocals, MIKE GONZALES-guitar, BRAD CLOSSON-bass, KESAI RIDDICK-drums. No Cover. Info: 845-255-8811.

Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Escape, 232 Main St, New Paltz. GKnoodles.com.

7:30pm-9pm Gong Meditation with Ricarda O’Conner. Lie down on a yoga mat, close your eyes, and simply let the sound wash over you, recalibrating and rebalancing the body, mind & spirit. Sage Academy of Sound Energy, 6 Deming Street, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-5650, sagehealingcenter@gmail.com, sageacademyofsoundenergy.com. $20 exchange.

7:30pm-10:30pm Folk Guild to Feature Lannie Bolde. Lannie Bolde is a singer/songwriter who develops simple songs about love, family, home and life with magnetic tenderness and heartfelt words. Hudson Valley Folk Guild Poughkeepsie Chapter, 67 South Randolph Avenue, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-592-4216, HVFGPoughkeepsie@ gmail.com, hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/chapterpage.php?chapparm=H_POK. 7:30pm-9:30pm 10 Hairy Legs at Kaatsbaan.

Kaatsbaan welcomes back 10 Hairly Legs. “A burst of good cheer…” Gia Kourlas, The New York Times. Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, 120 Broadway, Tivoli. Info: 845-757-5106, pgrkaats@bestweb.net, Kaatsbaan.org. Adults $30, Student Rush and Children - $10.

8pm-11pm Levanta: world music ensemble spring concert series. Second in a monthly spring concert series, Come to MaMA and dance, listen and sway to the beat with this group of esteemed musicians who bring together unique instrumentation, and a repertoire that ranges from original compositions to Baroque to Jazz to the music of Hermeto Pascoal, the extraordinary Brazilian composer/multi-instrumentalist.

Featuring Thomas Workman - flutes, ngoni, didjeridoo, fujara and hulusi, Gabriel Dresdale cello, Timothy Hill - guitar and vocals, Roberto Rodriquez - percussion and Evry Mann - percussion. Marbletown Multi-Arts (MaMA), 3588 Main St, Stone Ridge. ComeToMaMA.org. $20.

8pm John Berenzy at the Rosendale Café.

John’s latest album, This Defining Moment, features tracks with Professor Louie and Juma Sultan. The Rosendale Cafe, 434 Main St, Rosendale. rosendalecafe.com. $10.

8pm-10pm STS Playhouse presents “Prelude to a Kiss” by Craig Lucas. An all-local cast stars in a delightful and provocative romantic comedy with a twist. STS Playhouse, 10 Church St, Phoenicia. stsplayhouse.com. $20/$18 seniors, students, members.

8pm Kiss Me Kate. Cole Porter’s dazzling Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. Info: 845-876-3080. The Center For Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Rt 308, Rhinebeck. centerforperformingarts.org. $27, $25.

8pm The Ghost Train. Info: playhouse@ctmwp. org. Museum Village, Monroe. ctmwp.org.

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7am-5pm Safe Harbors of the Hudson Off Broadway 5K. Race for a Strong Community!

7-8:30 a.m. Registration. 9 a.m. Run Start. Food Vendors * Health Fair * Stretch Clinics. Zumba * Massage Therapy. Registration and Course Map available on website. Safe Harbors of the Hudson, 111 Broadway, Newburgh. safe-harbors.org. $40, $10/18 and under.

8am Run Like the Wind 5K & 10K and 5K Walk.

One of the oldest road races in the Hudson Valley, since 1983. A great race and awesome after party.

Includes a pasta buffet, BBQ, Craft Beer & Wine Garden. Kids races for all ages. Kids’ Face painting and a bouncey house. All 5K and 10K race applications include our pasta buffet provided by the Hudson Valley’s premier Green Certified© Restaurant, Aroma Thyme Bistro. For the adults we have a Craft Beer & Wine Garden.

Plus trophies for the top three finishers of each age group and lots of prizes and raffles. Liberty Square, Ellenville; Race packet pickup and day of race registration from 8-9:15am. Liberty Square, Ellenville. ellenvillerunlikethewind.com/index. html.

8am-5pm Sound Training A La Carte Weekend at Menla. A weekend of standing Gong and Sitting Gong, Himalayan Singing Bowls, and Bells & Shruti Songs with Sage Academy of Sound Energy. Retreat includes overnight stay. For fees and to register, contact Sage. Menla Mountain Retreat Center, 375 Pantherkill Rd, Phoenicia.

Info: 845-679-5650, sagehealingcenter@gmail. com, sageacademyofsoundenergy.com.

8am-3pm Beacon Flea Market. Open every fair weather Sunday. Free parking. Selling vintage housewares, local antiquities, ephemera, vintage clothes and accessories, costume and estate jewelry, refinished furniture, unique hand made products. Info: beaconfleamarket@gmail.com, or call 845-202-0094. Beacon Flea Market, 6 Henry St, Beacon. beaconfleamarket.com.

8:30am-9:30am Yoga Workout with Terry Fister. For those who want to get up and go on a Sunday morning. Combines traditional asanas with modern core exercises. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com.

8:30am-9:30am Free Daily Silent Sitting Meditation. On-going every Morning, seven days a week, 8:30-9:30am in the Amitabha Shrine Room. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-6795906, jan@kagyu.org.

9am RUN LIKE THE BREEZE. 12 pm Races start. A fun-filled day of kids activities, vendors, food and age group racing. All runners will earn a medal and the top 3 finishers will be awarded trophies.

Registration will begin as early as 9:00 a.m. and close at 11:30 a.m. The cost of registering to race is $10 per child. The races will begin promptly at noon, starting with the youngest group. The Run Like the Breeze portion of the race is a fundraiser benefiting the Ellenville Nursery School. The Run Like the Wind 5k & 10k will take place on the same day. Info: 845-647-6405. Liberty Square, Ellenville.

9am-2pm Bark for Life. Celebrates the caregiving qualities of canines, while raising funds for cancer research. Bark for Life is a non-competitive walk with dog contests, prizes, raffles, vendors, music, and doggie demos! Kiwanis Ice Arena, 6 Small World Ave, Saugerties. ucspca.org.

9am-5pm Wildflower Festival in Kerhonkson.

The festival is a full weekend for both the novice and experienced gardeners with a special focus on home gardeners who want to become more self-sufficient by successfully growing a multitude of delicious and nutritious edibles to put on their tables and in their pantries. Gardening experts will be on hand to answer your questions. The Hudson Valley Seed Library returns with an extensive selection of organic heirloom vegetables, herb and flower seedlings. Free and open to public. Rain or shine. Info: 845-6262758. Catskill Native Nursery, 607 Samsonville Rd, Kerhonkson. catskillnativenursery.com.

9am-5pm Woodstock Chimes Semi-Annual Warehouse Sale (5/18-5/21). Huge selection of chimes, gongs, drums, garden bells, fountains, kid’s instruments and more. Dollar bamboo chimes too! Info: 845-657-0445. Woodstock Chimes, 167 Dubois Rd, Shokan. chimes.com/ sale.

9am-4pm The D & H Canal Historical Society’s Sunday Flea Market. May – November (weather permitting). Sundays. This alwayschanging, eclectic flea market offers antiques and collectibles, local crafts, food and junque for the discriminating collector and the inveterate browsers. 845-810-0471 or info@canalmuseum.org or Jonicollyn@aol.com . Grady Park, 23 Mohonk Rd & Rt 213, High Falls. canalmuseum. org/Sunday%20market.html.

9am-12:30pm Zen Meditation, Dharma Talk & Community Lunch. Each Sunday, Zen Mountain Monastery opens its doors to friends and newcomers. Beginning instruction in Zen meditation is offered for those visiting for the first time.

A Buddhist liturgy service is followed group meditation and a talk given by the abbot or another of the Monastery’s teachers. The program concludes with a lunch at noon. Info: 845-688-2228. Zen Mountain Monastery, 871 Plank Rd, Mount Tremper. zmm.mro.org. $5/suggested donation.

10am-2pm Newburgh Free Library Book Fair.

Get great books at great prices. Free admission.

Info: 845-563-3601. Newburgh Free Library/ Auditorium, Newburgh. evanced.info/newburgh/ lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=12578.

10am-2pm Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market. Free

seedlings for moms while they last! Every Sunday, 10am-2pm. Info: info@rhinebeckfarmersmarket.com. . Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market, 61 East Market St, Rhinebeck. rhinebeckfarmersmarket. com.

10am-2pm Sunday Brunch @ The Falcon: The Blues Farm. Blues. Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Main Stage, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com.

10am-6pm <strong>Woodstock Sidewalk Sale Weekend. Shop Til You Drop! Village of Woodstock.

10am-12pm Troop 8 Run To The Hills. 5K & 10K run along the scenic Sawkill Creek on tree lined roads through residential neighborhoods.

Supports scouts camping & outdoor program.

Info: 845-750-9924. Sawkill Firehouse, 896 Sawkill Road, Kingston. troop0008.org/r2h. 10K Run $25/per person | 5K Run/Walk $20/ per person | Family 1 mi Fun Run $15/ per person.

10am-11am Women’s Gentle Yoga with Cory Smith. A variation of Gentle Yoga, this is a sacred space for women to deepen their spiritual practice while enhancing their health and well-being.

Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock.

Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@ gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $8.

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

10:30am Look for the Helpers: An Interfaith Service of Thanks for First Responders. First Responders (active and retired), friends and families are welcome. Info: 845-246-2867. Reformed Church of Saugerties, 173 Main St., Saugerties.

10:30am-12:30pm Meditation Practice at Sky Lake Shambhala Retreat Center. Sitting and walking meditation with short teaching and discussion from Pema Chodron books or video.

Free and open to the public. Ongoing. Sky Lake Meditation Center, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale.

Info: 845-658-8556, skylake.shambhala.org.

11am-5pm Northeast Outdoor Spots Show.

A two day showcase that features everything outdoors from Hunting, Fishing, Camping, Biking, Recreational Vehicles, and more.

“There’s something for the serious Sportsmen, casual Sportsmen, Family, & Kids. The event will feature over 100 different outdoor themed vendors from Kenco, Thruway Sporting Goods, Davis Sport Shop, Cabela’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods to Trout Unlimited, Overlook Mountain Bikes, Local Rod and Gun Clubs and others! Tickets $12/ adults, $5/kids ages 12 through 16, Free/12 & under. For those serious Sportsmen, there are weekend passes available for $20 for adults and $10 for kids.On Sunday, the Northeast Outdoor Sports Show is proud to announce with the help of our sponsor Bad Ass Grills, that all Veterans, Active Military, Police, EMT’s, and Firefighters will be offered a special $10 admission ticket when purchased at the gate.

11am Upstate Smorgasburg. Market features some of the Hudson Valley and upstate region’s chefs, food purveyors, and craft brewers alongside a curated selection of handmade design, vintage clothing and antiques. There are also a few Brooklyn vendors as well activities for children and family-friendly musical fare. Hutton Brickyard, 200 North St, Kingston.

11am-3pm Mutt Strutt. A day for dogs and dog lovers! Come out to the beautiful Kingston Point Beach for K9 demos, agility demos, a speaker’s tent with 15 minute talks on dog-related topics, a “Talk to the Pros” table, dog related vendors, dog contests, photos with pets and owners, adopt-apet opportunities, and more! All proceeds will go to the SUNY Ulster Vet Tech Program, and the Kingston Sunrise Rotary Club! Kingston Point Beach, 53 Delaware Ave, Kingston.

11am-3pm Mutt Strutt: a Day for Dogs and Dog Lovers. Proceeds to benefit the SUNY Ulster Vet Tech program. The Kingston Sunrise Rotary Club and SUNY Ulster’s Vet Tech program will be hosting. There will be a number of vendors, many with dog related products and services. In addition, throughout the day, there will be 15 minute seminars on a variety of pet related topics as well as several demonstrations. This year, we have formed an alliance with The Smorgasborg at Hutton Brickyard. A number of vendors from The Smorgasborg will be offering discounts to Mutt Strutt patrons with a wristband that can be purchased for $5.00 at Mutt Strutt. It is a five minute walk between both venues and a courtesy van will be running all day. For more information, contact Colleen Mountford at 845-594-5913 or by email at cmountford11@gmail.com. Kingston Point Park, Kingston.

11am-4pm Weekend Tours at Woodstock Farm Sanctuary. Weekends only. Woodstock Farm Sanctuary is a 150-acre nonprofit providing lifelong sanctuary to rescued farm animals and to educate the public about compassionate vegan living. They have a new visitors center and café.

Woodstock Farm Sanctuary, 2 Rescue Rd, High Falls. woodstocksanctuary.org.

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

May 18, 2017 12pm-2pm Inside Job North American Premiere at. “Inside Job,” a dark comedy by Matt Nagin, was described by Bill Garry of Discover Hollywood as “Wolf of Wall Street on crack.” Info: 718-369-1209. Thomas P. Morahan Waterfront Park, 5 Windermere Ave, Greenwood Lake. $11.

12pm-5pm Open House and Free Community Day with the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus. Info: 518-822-1438. Tickets: Free, reservations are strongly encouraged. Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St, Hudson. hudsonhall.org.

12pm-2pm Free Math Tutoring: Algebra 1 & 2. Misha Fredericks over 13 years tutoring experience in various levels of mathematics.

To sign up for a half hour session call 845-2551255. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. Info: 845-255-1255, nlane@rcls.org, gardinerlibrary.org.

12:30pm Music in the Woods: Julia Haines on Harp. Info: 845-399-5450. Stone Mountain Farm, 310 River Rd Ext, New Paltz.

12:30pm-6:30pm Voyager Tarot Readings with Sarvananda. Walk-ins welcome or call for appointment. Info: 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. $30/30 minutes.

12:45pm-1:30pm Yoga Class for Elementary School Kids ages 5-9. To meet on Fridays and Sundays. The classes, led by certified Rainbow Kids Yoga instructor Miss Scrap Wrenn, aim to improve children’s strength and flexibility while increasing self-confidence and emotional resilience. Scrap Wrenn connects to each child, supporting their unique needs and interests for concentration, cooperation, and compassion.

After school class will take place on Fridays, June 2, 9, 16 from 3:45-4:45pm. There will also be classes on the first and third Sunday of the month from 12:45-1:30pm. Please note that Woodstock Elementary School bus will drop kids off directly at Woodstock Yoga Center with a note from parents. To learn more information about Scrap Wrenn or this class, please contact the studio or visit our website. Info: 845-679-8700 or woodstockyogacenter.com. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock.

1pm BURKE PARENT CLUB TRICKY TRAY. Doors open at 1pm calling starts at 2:30pm. Tricky Tray to benefit refurbishing of the track. Free admission - kid friendly - fabulous baskets for all ages.

Info: 845-270-0118. John S. Burke Catholic HS, 80 Fletcher St, Goshen. burkecatholic.com.

1pm-6pm CIRCLE UP! Gathering for a Better World. This half-day intensive will explore the power, the traditions and the value of community circles – when people gather as equals. The Fairy Palace is a local organization hosting regular, on-going talking circles as well as creativitythemed events that deepen community ties and build interpersonal empowerment. Healthy snacks and drinks included. Info: FairyPalaceRosendale@gmail.com or 914-486-0606. The Fairy Palace, 51 old county rd 1, Rosendale. $15/ donation.

1pm-4pm Guided Tours of the Formal Gardens at the Vanderbilt Mansion. Sundays, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, and October 15. Tours of the Vanderbilt Garden are led by trained interpreters from the FW Vanderbilt Garden Association, Inc. For more information, please contact Cecily Frazier at 845-876-7462 or go to info@vanderbiltgarden.org. Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, Hyde Park. vanderbiltgarden.org.

1pm-3pm Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties- 4-H Youth Development Program: Rifle Workshop.

Teaching youth how to safely handle firearms, and have fun doing it. May 20 will mark the first day of the two-day rifle workshop, which concludes on May 21. Youth ages 9 and up will be trained in the use of air rifles while youth ages 12 and up qualify for the standard rifle workshop (registration is required for both). Participants of all skill levels are welcome at this workshop. To register for this upcoming rifle workshop please contact Andrew Randazzo, 4-H Natural Environment Educator, at 518-828-3346 x20, oradr73@cornell.edu or register online at reg.cce.cornell.edu/rifleworkshop_210. Limited space is available, prompt registration is encouraged. The Kalicoontie Rod & Gun Club, 333 Schneider Rd, Livingston. reg. cce.cornell.edu/rifleworkshop_210. $20.

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

1pm-3pm Pallet Puppet Theatre offers Spanish Puppet Lesson. Ongoing on Sundays, 1-3pm. Materials for kids provided. The Green Palette,Medusa Antique Center Building, 215 Main St, New Paltz.

1:30pm-3:30pm Elting Library Scrabble Club.

Ages 18 & up please. All levels of play welcome.

Scrabbles sets provided. Meets in the Study Room. Elting Memorial Library, 93 Main Street, New Paltz. Info: 845-255-5030 ext. 2, eltinglibrary.org.

2pm West Point Band Armed Forces Day Concert. This festive concert program will celebrate the band’s bicentennial year, while honoring those who have or currently are serving in the United States’ Armed Forces. This concert is free and open to all. In a unique collaboration with Vox Novus, a contemporary music organization dedicated to strengthening the connection between living composer and audience, the West Point Band commissioned a worldwide call for

scores to celebrate the band’s 200th year. Info: 845-938-2617. Eisenhower Hall Theatre, West Point. westpointband.com.

2pm-4:30pm Immigrant Journey: Four short films with actor Hesh Sarmalkar. Four short films about the Indian American immigrant experience, followed by a q&a and a reception catered

by Cinnamon Indian Cuisine. Info: 845-876-2515 or info@upstatefilms.org. Upstate Films - Rhinebeck, 6415 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck. upstatefilms.org. $10/$8/$6.

2pm SHREK THE MUSICAL JR. Star2B productions presents a child-friendly play! Info: 866-9678167. Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, 9 Vassar Street, Poughkeepsie. showtix4u.com.

2pm-4pm Coney Island. A concert reading of a new musical by Catskill’s own Frank Cuthbert.

Fee is $15 for Adults, $10 for students age 21 and under. Bridge Street Theatre, 44 West Bridge Street, Catskill. Info: 518-943-3894, contact@ bridgest.org, bridgest.org. $10 for students, tickets go on sale at the door one half hour prior to the performance.

2pm-4pm Wildfire Breat A Gathering for Women with Pepper Monroe. Breathwork is an incredible way to open up your creative channels and come into a new understanding of how powerful your presence is. Sage Academy of Sound Energy, 6 Deming Street, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-5650, sagehealingcenter@gmail.com, sageacademyofsoundenergy.com. $20 exchange.

2pm-4pm STS Playhouse presents “Prelude to a Kiss” by Craig Lucas. An all-local cast stars in a delightful and provocative romantic comedy with a twist. STS Playhouse, 10 Church St, Phoenicia. stsplayhouse.com. $20/$18 seniors, students, members.

2pm Become a Museum Volunteer. FREE. Discover the numerous volunteer activities for many different types of people. Volunteers teach students about NYC’s water system, scan photos and organize the collections, assist visitors at the front desk, help in the shop, create exhibits, research the lost Catskill Farm, run our many programs throughout the year and more. No experience is needed, and you can help as much or as little as you want. Staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and information will be available to take home. Refreshments are included. Time and the Valleys Museum, St. Rt. 55, Grahamsville. timeandthevalleysmuseum.org.

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3pm Kiss Me Kate. Cole Porter’s dazzling Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. Info: 845-876-3080. The Center For Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Rt 308, Rhinebeck. centerforperformingarts.org. $27, $25.

3pm The Ghost Train. Info: playhouse@ctmwp. org. Museum Village, Monroe. ctmwp.org.

3pm-6pm Red Hook Ultimate Frisbee. Ongoing games - Wednesdays 5pm & Sundays 3pm.

Casual, co-ed pickup games. Red Hook High School, 103 West Market St, Red Hook. groups. yahoo.com/neo/groups/RedHookDisc/info.

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, 98 Comeau Dr, Woodstock. WoodstockUltimate.org.

4pm Howland Chamber Music Circle: Walden Chamber Players. Combination of flute, viola, cello and harp, played respectively by Marianne Gedigian, Christof Huebner,Ashima Scripp and Charles Overton. A reception to meet the artists follows the concert. Info: 845-765-3012. Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St, Beacon. howlandmusic.org. $30, $10/student.

4pm Music in the Woods: M’bollo. Info: 845-399-5450. Stone Mountain Farm, 310 River Rd Ext, New Paltz. railtrailcaferosendale.com/ events.

4pm Midsummer Night’s Dream . Advanced Master Class actors will perform from New Genesis Productions. Byrdcliffe Theatre, Upper Byrdcliffe Rd, Woodstock. newgenesisproductions.org. $12.

4pm-7pm Community Holistic Healthcare Day. Free healthcare, first-come first-served, offered by a variety of practitioners including medical doctors, acupuncturists, massage thera-

pists, psychologists and a wide variety of energy healers. Sponsored by the Rondout Valley Holistic Health Community.Meets on 3rd Tuesdays of each month. Marbletown Community Center, 3564 Main St, Stone Ridge. Info: info@rvhhc. org, rvhhc.org.

4pm-6pm Woodstock Community Drum Circle. Sponsored by Birds of a Feather and Timekeeper Drums. Broadcast on Woodstock 104 at 8pm. All drummers, dancers are welcome.

Meets every Sunday, 4-6pm. Admission is free, donations appreciated. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

6pm-8pm The Third (moved from the First) Sunday Tango Practica with NINA JIRKA. Argentine Tango practice by donation. Info: 845-255-8811. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Escape, 232 Main St, New Paltz. GKnoodles.com.

7pm-8:30pm I Will Bear Witness. Starring George Bartenieff. Adapted from the Victor Klemperer diaries by Karen Malpede & George Barteneiff. Discussion follows. The Mothership, 6 Hillcrest, Woodstock.

7pm SHREK THE MUSICAL JR. Star2B productions presents a child-friendly play! Info: 866-9678167. Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, 9 Vassar Street, Poughkeepsie. showtix4u.com.

7pm Live @ The Falcon: Mario Rincon & Andreas Arnold. Flamenco Jazz. Info: 845-2367970. The Falcon Main Stage, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com.

7pm Bent– A Gender Bent Musical Cabaret.

Produced by Upstage Productions. Two Nig Sunday, May 21 and Monday, May 22, 5pm doors/7pm show . Club Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson. Info: 5188284800, austin. helsinki@gmail.com, helsinkihudson.ticketfly. com/.

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7am-7:30am Free Shuttle for Low Cost Spay/ Neuter Services. T.A.R.A.’s FREE “Spay Shuttle” will now be in Poughkeepsie (7am) and Fishkill (7:30am) on Mondays! Appointment required!

Multiple locations. Info: 845-343-1000, info@ tara-spayneuter.org, tara-spayneuter.org/shuttle. htm. Shuttle is free, price of surgery ranges base on weight.

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

9am-9:50am Senior Fit Dance for Seniors with Adah Frank. Dance and movement for strength and flexibility. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Bring a mat. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation.

9:30am Settled and Serving in Place (Kingston Chapter). A social self-help group for seniors who want to remain in their homes and community.

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

10am-4pm Learn about alternative ways to treat diseases with Health Quest. An open house for the public in the Dyson Center for Cancer Care at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.

Clinical trials span a variety of specialties, including cardiology, oncology and neurology. Light refreshments will be served. Call 845-483-6304 for more information (TTY 1-800-421-1220).

Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Poughkeepsie. healthquest.org/events.

10am-12pm Senior Drama with Edith LeFever.

Comets of Woodstock focuses on improvisation,

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2:30pm Designated Movement Company at Kaatsbaan Explores Sea and Climate Change.

TIVOLI—Designated Movement Company will showcase excerpts from “This Beach Used To Be a Dance Hall,” an experimental piece about the sea and climate change. Information/Reservations: 845-757-5106, ext. 2. pgrkaats@bestweb.net. ###. Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, 120 Broadway, Tivoli. kaatsbaan.yapsody.com. $10.

2:30pm-3:30pm Designated Movement Company at Kaatsbaan: an UpStream Residency Series/ WorksShowcase. “Of particular note was a piece by New York based choreographer and performance artist Katie Rose McLaughlin.” Kaatsbaan International Dance Center, 120 Broadway, Tivoli. Info: 845-757-5106, pgrkaats@ bestweb.net, Kaatsbaan.org. All seats $10.

3pm Roofs, Smokestacks and Steeples of the Newburgh Area. Russell Lange and Tom Knieser, members of the Historical Society of Newburgh Bay and the Highlands, will present a lecture on some interesting and little discussed Newburgh area architecture. They will guide visitors to look upward at the Newburgh skyline, paying particular attention to its industrial smokestacks, religious spires, and a variety of architectural roof styles. An interactive segment will challenge guests to identify well-known buildings from up close views of their roof patterns. The talk is open to all.and For more information please call 845-561-2585. Newburgh Heritage Center, 123 Grand St, Newburgh. newburghhistoricalsociety. com/events. $5.

3pm Mike Nickerson and Trivia Afternoon.

Match wits with friends, family, and neighbors in an afternoon of friendly competition hosted

by Trivia Master Mike Nickerson. Refreshments available. For more information call 845-8762903. Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St, Rhinecliff. morton.rhinecliff.lib.ny.us. $5/person, $25/team of 6.

3pm-4:30pm Leading a Wholesome and Healthy Life in Red Hook: Tools of the Trade Across Two Centuries. Part of the series Decoding the Past: Treasures from Dutchess County.

Historic Red Hook, the Dutchess County Historical Society, and the Dutchess County Historian host a presentation and discussion looking at items from the collections of both county and Red Hook organizations. This is not just a look at the past, but an examination of the discovery and “detective” process involved. Learn how the experts turn over stones. Look for the unexpected.

Refreshments follow the program. Free and open to the public. Info: 845-758-1920, info@historicredhook.org. Elmendorph Inn, 7562 U.S. 9, Red Hook. historicredhook.org.

3pm François Chaignaud and Cecilia Bengolea. Each dance performance includes three consecutive episodes, transitioning through the layered references that inform their collaborative work—from the musical structures of polyphonic singing, through the transcendent dance of Sylphides (2009), to the recent ensemble work Dub Love (2014) .Free with admission to Dia:Beacon. Reservations are not required, but recommended. Dia:Beacon, Riggio Galleries, 3

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26 acting exercises, monologues & scenes. Interested seniors are welcome to sit in. Sponsored

by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation.

12pm The Celebration of Aging Luncheon.

Centenarians (turning 100+ in 2017) free, along with one guest. Couples married 70+ years in 2017 free. Info: bjones@dutchessny.gov or 845-4862555. Villa Borghese, 70 Widmer Rd, Wappingers Falls. $40.

12:15pm Rhinebeck Rotary Club Meeting.

Beekman Arms, 6387 Mill St, Rhinebeck. Info: 914 244-0333.

12:30pm-6:30pm Crystal Readings includes Crystal Prescription with Mary Vukovic.

Walk-ins welcome or call for appointment. Info: 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. $30/25 minutes.

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

2pm-4pm Senior Painting with Jennifer Schimmrich. In addition to instruction, art supplies and periodic group exhibitions, the class offers friendship and camaraderie. Sponsored

by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. $2 donation.

Meets on Mondays, 2-4pm. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation.

3pm-5pm Math Help. Get those pencils sharpened! Phyllis Rosato is here to answer all of your math questions, from kindergarten to calculus.

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

4pm-5:30pm GIRLS INC at Family of New Paltz.

Girls ages 13-15 learn how to make Zines. Free.

Family of New Paltz, 51 N Chestnut St, New Paltz.

Info: 845-255-7957, girlsinc.org.

4pm-5pm Muay Thai for Kids. For ages 5 to 13.

Children learn the basics of the art of the eight limbs with our knowledgeable instructors. Build confidence and personal strength. Free ongoing class. Stockade, 302 Wall St, Kingston. stockademuaythai.com.

4:15pm-5:30pm Healthy Back Class w/ Anne Olin. Build strength and increase flexibility and range of motion with attention to your special needs. Class is on-going and meets on Mondays, 4:15-5:30pm. 28 West Gym, Maverick Rd & Rt 28, Glenford. $12/class.

5:30pm-7:30pm Esopus Business Alliance May Mixer. Enjoy a couple of drinks and talk gardening! Mark Masseo (owner) and Meghan Deitz (nursery manager) will be talking about Spring in the garden and your landscape - what to plant and how to plant it, with demonstrations. While they get their hands dirty, enjoy a beer or a glass of wine and hors d’oeuvres on the patio. Come with questions and business cards to enter for the door prize. Complimentary Refreshments EBA members & their guests are welcome.

Registration is mandatory (for head-count.) Info: 845-384-1650. Kalleco Nursery Garden Center, 801 Rte. 32, Tillson. EsopusBusinessAlliance.org.

6pm-8pm Let Me Tell You: Tiny Books, Big Ideas Opening Reception and Reading. This exhibition of miniature handmade books is open to anyone who would like to participate.

The exhibition will be up until June 25. Drop Forge & Tool, 442 Warren Street, Hudson. Info: sarah@dropforgeandtool.com, dropforgeandtool. com/events/2017/5/22/opening-reception-andreading.

6pm-8pm MEETING OF ENJAN (End The New Jim Crow Action Network). A Hudson Valley network dedicated to fighting racist policies of racial profiling, police brutality, and mass incarceration (the “New Jim Crow”). Contact: 845-4758781. New Progressive Baptist Church, 8 Hone St, Kingston. enjan.org.

6pm-7pm Meditation Mondays with Evie Preston. Start your week off with our free Meditation class. We will be sitting, resting, and reading Rebel Buddha. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. Free, by donation.

7pm New Paltz Bicycle Pedestrian Committee (BPC). New Paltz Village Hall, Plattekill Ave, New Paltz.

7pm Spring Training for Your Home: Everything You MUST Know About Hiring a Contractor and Remodeling Your Home. With Bob Lutz of DBS Remodel. This program will address topics including, identifying a well written contract, tips for interviewing contractors and remodelers, the benefits of a pre-construction meeting and identifying the critical steps of the remodeling planning process. Bob will share the vital tools homeowners need to ensure an enjoyable and successful remodeling experience! There will also be time for Q & A. Info:staatslibrary@gmail.com or call 845-889-4683. Staatsburg Library, 70 Old Post Rd, Staatsburg. staatsburglibrary.org.

7pm Bent– A Gender Bent Musical Cabaret.

Produced by Upstage Productions. Two Nig Sunday, May 21 and Monday, May 22, 5pm doors/7pm show . Club Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson. Info: 5188284800, austin. helsinki@gmail.com, helsinkihudson.ticketfly. com/.

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

8am Minnewaska Preserve: Early Morning Birders. Designed for birding enthusiasts or those just looking to learn the basics, this series will offer various outings led by experienced birding volunteers and park naturalists. Participants will meet at the Minnewaska main entrance and should come prepared with binoculars.

Outing destinations will be determined the day of the program. Minnewaska Preserve, Gardiner.

9am Walkway over the Hudson Senior Walking Group. Meet at the top of the stairs at the Washington St. entrance. Walks take place every Tuesday until November. 845-486-2555 for information. Walkway Over the Hudson, 61 Parker Ave, Poughkeepsie.

9am-10am Senior Dance with Inyo Charbonneau. The emphasis is on fun while benefiting from strengthening and aerobic exercise and celebrating life. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation.

9:30am-11am Iyengar Yoga Level I-II with Barbara Boris. For all students new to Iyengar Yoga. The basis of the method is taught in standing poses,and other fundamental postures. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. $18.

9:30am Serving and Staying in Place - SSIP/ New Paltz. Regular Tuesday social breakfast meeting for seniors who want to remain in their own home and community. Info: 845-255-0609.

Plaza Diner, New Paltz Plaza, New Paltz.

9:30am The Saugerties Seniors Meeting.

Settled and Serving in Place (SSIP)is a social self-help group for seniors who want to remain in their homes and community. Village Diner, Main St, Saugerties.

9:30am Gyrotonic Tower Class. Using natural body spinal movements to decompress and strengthen the spine. It emphasizes full mobility of the joints and lengthening of the fascia and skeletal system. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com.

10am-11am Tai Chi Chuan (Taiji). Ongoing classes in this ancient Chinese martial art that helps improve balance, stamina, energy and sense of well being. Marbletown Community Center, 3564 Main St, Stone Ridge. Info: 845-399-1033, esmark@me.com. $40 per month.

10am The Country Scrappers & Stampers Meeting. Come for the whole day or drop by for an hour or two. New members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Ongoing. Walker Valley Schoolhouse, 1 Marl Rd, Walker Valley. Info: 845 744-3055.

10:30am-11:30am Together Tuesdays. Janice leads this story, craft, and play hour for kids birth through preschool. Come join the friendly gang of local parents. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-7811, phoenicialibrary. org.

10:30am Pilates Equipment Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com.

1pm Successful Aging. Info: 845-486-2555. Wells Manor, Wells Manor Lane, Rhinebeck.

1pm-2pm Esopus Artist Group. Join this ongoing session of art making. Bring your own supplies. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org.

1:30pm-4:30pm Mixed-Media Art Class with Artist, Susan Togut. Explore individual and collaborative, 2 and 3 dimensional art making with diverse materials and concepts. No previous experience necessary. Just come with an open mind and the creativity will flow. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation Info: 518-965-1127 or stogut23@aol.com. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

3pm-6pm Weekly Community Acupuncture with Kristin Misik. For details and to schedule appointments: wellnessembodiedcenter.com/ accupuncture.html. Held in the Education Annex.

Wellness Embodied - A Center for Psychotherapy and Healing, 126 Main St, New Paltz. wellnessembodiedcenter.com.

3:30pm-5:30pm Art in the Library – Pop-up Program. The Germantown Library and Art School of Columbia County will host an educational program in the Hover Room. In honor of Memorial Day will host a hands-on learning program for 3-6 graders during which students will create 3-D assemblage word and sheet music sculptures inspired by Walt Whitman’s poem “I hear America Singing”. The program is free to participants and includes all art materials to create the 3-D sculptures for the students to take

home. Info: 518-537-5800. Germantown Library, Germantown. germantownlibrary.org.

4pm-5pm Youth Hang-Time. Ages 9-13 Event includes crafts, outdoor games, book discussions, movies, wii and informal hangouts. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen.

Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail. com, esopuslibrary.org.

5pm-9pm FOOD TRUCK FIESTA. Rain or shine.

Come enjoy live music from local bands. Sit & have a cold beer or glass of wine & enjoy some delicious food. There will be 50/50 raffle. Antique Cars & Motorcycles welcome. Bring the entire family & support your local fire company. Info: 845-338-2794. Bloomington Fire House, Rt. 32 & Taylor St, Bloomington.

5:30pm Pathways to Prevention: Tips for New & Expecting Parents. Join Columbia Memorial Health Pediatrician Dr. Christine Lee as she gives advice on caring for a new baby and answers questions from parents. Parents are encouraged to bring children. Participants will experience a 20-minute talk, followed by a short walk with the expert on Olana’s carriage roads. Snacks will be served. Strollers are welcome. To learn more visit olana.org or call 518-828-1872. Free. Rain or shine. For all ages. Olana State Historic Site, 5720 St Rt 9G, Hudson.

5:30pm Woodstock Ultimate Disc. Ongoing games - Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:30pm; & Sundays at 3pm. A free, casual, co-ed pickup game. Athletic Fields, 98 Comeau Dr, Woodstock.

WoodstockUltimate.org.

6pm-8pm Shamanic Breat Group Journeywork with Ava Gerber. This powerful and transformational healing modality facilitates deep emotional, psychological and physical cleansing.

Shamanic Breathwork goes deep into the psyche using ceremony, sound, vibration and visions to unlock wounds including addictions, depression, grief and shame. Release the fears the drag you down and enjoy a renewed lightness of being.

Limited to 8 participants. Bring a yoga mat and blanket for warmth. Info: 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

6pm-7pm Stop living with neck and back pain. Leading spine specialists are here to help.

Learn more about how to treat neck and back pain. Attend an educational seminar focused on the causes, symptoms and treatment options.

Featured Speaker: Richard Perkins, MD of Orthopedic Associates of Dutchess County* Held in the Cafeteria Conference Room 6511. Call 845-4540120 to reserve your spot. Northern Dutchess Hospital, Rhinebeck. healthquest.org/spinecare.

6pm-9pm Noonday Club CITIZEN OF THE YEAR Award. Longtime pharmacist and activist Ron Matthews will be given Citizen of the Year Award.

White Wolf, 7400 Route 209, Napanoch. Info: 845-647-5321, ray.faiola@noondayclub.com, noondayclub.com/events.htm.

6pm-8pm Small Ruminant Fecal Sampling and Parasite Control Class. Taught by Livestock Educator, Jason Detzel, who has years of experience raising goats and sheep. Jason will discuss the lifecycle and biology of parasites affecting small ruminants and various ways to treat and prevent them. Walk-ins welcome if there’s space.

Info: at 845-340-3990. CCEUC Education Center, 232 Plaza Rd, Kingston. tinyurl.com/ParasiteControl. $20.

6pm-7pm Vinyasa Community Class with Selena Reynolds. A “pay as you can” drop-in class to make Yoga financially accessible to all.

This class is open to all levels and is fun and informative. $8 drop-in. $10 if you use a credit or debit card. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com.

6pm-7pm Weekly Sitting Meditation w/ Walking Meditation. Instruction available.

On-going Tues, 6-7pm. Free & open to the public.

Sky Lake Meditation Center, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. Info: 845-658-8556, skylake.shambhala.org.

6:30pm-7pm The Body’s Inner Wisdom. Part of the Complimentary Half-Hour to Health series led by Dr. David Lester and held at Lester Chiropractic, 3 Paradies Lane, New Paltz. Lester Chiropractic, 3 Paradies Ln, New Paltz. Info: 845-2553300, Lester.chiropractic@gmail.com.

7pm-9pm CFD Death Cafe. 39th Death Cafe, a safe space to openly discuss your thoughts, feelings, and experiences regarding dying and death.

Donations appreciated. Info: 845-802-0970 or info@cfdhv.org. Woodstock Jewish Congregation, 1682 Glasco Turnpike, Woodstock.

7pm-9pm Unatomized-Cinema. Meets every Tuesday, 7-9 pm. For more information and to show your film, contact 229greenkill@greenkill.org or 347-689-2323. Free. Green Kill, 229 Greenkill Ave, Kingston. greenkill.org.

7pm-10pm Woodnote’s Open Mic Nite. Hosted

by Ben Rounds. No cover. The Emerson Resort and Spa, 5340 Route 28, Mt. Tremper. Info: 845-688-2828, emersonresort.com.

7pm-9pm Open Mic. On-going. Free admission.

Inquiring Minds Saugerties Bookstore, 65 Partition Street, Saugerties. Info: 845-679-5906, jan@ kagyu.org.

7pm-8:30pm Weekly Opportunity Workshop.

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

7:15pm Artist’s New Work Forum Presents We

May 18, 2017 the People. Doug Motel will be reading scenes from his work-in-progress featuring portraits of quirky characters impacted by the 2016 election.

PG-13. Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St, Rosendale. Info: 845-658-8989, info@rosendaletheatre.org, rosendaletheatre.org.

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7:45am-8:30am Awaken Wednesdays. Awaken Qi Gong: The mid-week antidote to energize and balance your day. Calm your mind,enliven your spirit and enhance your vitality through a practice of easy-to-follow,gentle but powerful movements. Wednesdays through June 29. Ages 15 and up are welcome. Space is limited; registration is required. Register at mohonkpreserve.org.

Slingerland Pavilion at Spring Farm, off Mohonk Road, High Falls.

9am-10am Senior Kripalu Yoga with Susan Blacker. A gentle yoga class with each student encouraged to move and stretch at his or her own pace. Includes warmups, poses for strength and balance and breath work for relaxation. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation.

9:30am-10:30am ACTing Up! Free weekly program for 2-4-year-olds and their adults Weekly sessions running through. Creative time of songs, stories, games and crafts all facilitated by Jessica Coons. Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second Street, Athens. athensculturalcenter.org.

10am Gardening in Small Spaces. Rhinebeck Garden Club. The Presenter: Chris Ferrero, Master Gardener, Cornell Cooperative Extension, Dutchess County Refreshments will be served. Prospective new members welcome. Info: 845-876-6892. Starr Library, 68 West Market St, Rhinebeck. starrlibrray.org.

10am-5pm Learn about Gypsy Moths and More. Join Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County’s (CCEUC) horticulture educator, Dona Crawford, as she teaches you about the lifecycle of this destructive pest and a few others, and Cornell’s research-based methods of managing them. Registration deadline is May 22. To register, go to the event page at tinyurl. com/Gypsy-Moth-Lecture. For more information, contact Dona Crawford atdm282@cornell.edu or 845-340-3990. CCEUC Education Center, 232 Plaza Rd, Kingston. ulster.cce.cornell.edu. $15.

10am-11:30am Iyengar Yoga Level II with Barbara Boris. For students who are well practiced in Iyengar Level I. Taught by Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor Barbara Boris. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. $18.

10am-12pm Comforter Fiber Connection – Knit & Crochet Weekly Group. On-going every Wednesday, 10am-12pm. Reformed Church of the Comforter, 26 Wynkoop Pl, Kingston. Info: 845-901-5330, dee@youandmeknit.com.

10:30am-11:30am Senior Strengthening with Linda Sirkin. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation.

10:30am-12:30pm Senior Writing Workshop Welcomes New Members. Writers of all levels of experience, beginner to expert, whether interested in non-fiction, short stories, plays, memoir, or poetry, writers age 55 are invited to join the group. Meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. The workshop stresses trying out new forms and content in a supportive atmosphere.

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

Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880.

12pm-1pm Yoga Rolla with Terry Fister. This lunchtime class will leave you feeling less chronic pain, more stretched out and walking taller than before. Let’s get rolling! Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. $18.

12pm Rotary Club of Kingston Meeting. Fellowship, lunch, and an informative and interesting presentation from a guest speaker. Meets every Wed at 12 noon. Christina’s Restaurant, 812 Ulster Ave, Kingston. kingstonnyrotary.org.

12:30pm-2pm Esopus Stitchers. Cross-stitch, needlepoint, crewel and more- bring your current project or learn a new craft. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org.

1:30pm Weekly Senior Citizen’s Bingo. Seniors 50 and older. Ongoing every Wednesday at 1:30pm & Friday at 7pm. 50/50 tickets available at 3 tickets/$2. Half-time complementary refreshments. Shawangunk Valley Senior Center, Southwyck Square, 70 Main St, Napanoch. Info: 845-647-3902. $1.

2pm-3:30pm Mah Jongg. Learn to play this ancient Asian game. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org.

3pm-4:30pm Advanced Chess Club. For experienced adult players. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. Info: 845-255-1255, librarian@gardinerlibrary.org.

4pm-5pm Family of Woodstock’s Spring Youth

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he UPS guy delivered two large, long boxes last week. Laid out in each box as in a coffin was what looked like a sturdy four-foot-long stick. You wouldn’t think that either stick – one labeled Clarabel quince and the other labeled Abbe Fetal pear – could ever become a tree, could ever even come to life! Unpacking, then holding one of the sticks up, its bare roots dangling in the air, I had my doubts about the plant’s viability, even though I’ve planted many bare-root trees over many years.

Bare-root trees are grown at a nursery and, sometime between fall and spring while still leafless and dormant, are dug up, their roots shaken free of soil and shipped. Before shipping a tree, a good nursery will tuck moist sphagnum moss, shredded newspaper or other water-retaining material in among the roots, then swaddle the roots and moist packaging all in plastic.

Some loss of large roots is unavoidable when digging a bare-root tree. Less obvious is the loss of tender root hairs. And roots don’t ever like being out of the soil. So why didn’t I just order a potted tree, which hardly need know that it has been moved, rather than a bare-root tree?

The main reason for buying a bare-root Claribel quince or Abbe Fetal is because there’s not much chance of finding a potted one locally – or, probably, anywhere. Bare-root trees and shrubs are cheaper to buy and cheaper to mail than potted trees and shrubs, and are available in much greater variety.

Treated well, growth of bare-root trees and shrubs will match that of their potted counterparts. Good treatment doesn’t end at the nursery. Soon after I unpacked Claribel and Abbe Fetal, their roots were in a bucket of water to soak for a few hours. Planting holes were dug just deep enough to set each tree at the same depth as at the nursery (as evidenced by the soil line on the trunk) and twice as wide as the spread of the roots.

Abbe Fetal had a couple of straggly roots; I clipped them back to the same length as the other roots.

Holding a tree in place with one hand, I sifted soil back in among the spread roots in the planting hole, working the soil in amongst them by poking with my fingers and occasionally bouncing the plant up and down slightly. After planting, a thorough watering further settled soil in amongst the roots. An icing of mulch (I used wood chips) and the plant, still looking like nothing more than a stick, was ready to go, as far as I was concerned.

Last year I bought a potted daphne bush at a local garden center. As I tipped the plant out of the pot to nestle into its waiting planting hole, all the potting soil fell away from the roots.

It’s not uncommon for a garden center to buy in bare-root trees and shrubs, just as I did with Clarabel and Abbe Fetal, then pot them up for sale. Roots in some soil are ready to take in nutrients and water as soon as warm weather coaxes out new leaves and shoots. Some weeks must pass before the roots actually grow out into the potting

Anger Management. Signup is not necessary, but participants must attend all five sessions. Dates: May 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st, and June 7th. Open to: Youth ages 13-18. Contact/Questions: Jonas Bers- 845-647-2443 x115. Family of Woodstock/ Kingston, 39 John St, Kingston.

4:30pm-6pm Iyengar Yoga Level II with Barbara Boris. For students who are well practiced in Iyengar Level I. Taught by Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor Barbara Boris. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. $18.

4:30pm-5:30pm Art Hour. Fun for ages 3 to 103!

From paper flowers to crazy critters, we are always up to something creative. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-7811, phoenicialibrary.org.

5pm-6:30pm “Getting On With It”: A Talk with Coach and Author, Peter Heymann. Why do we feel bad or insecure about ourselves, and how can we start feeling better? Book talk, Q & A, plus his book for sale! Tivoli Free Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. Info: 845-757-3771, tivoliprograms@gmail.com, tivolilibrary.org.

5pm-5:45pm Transition Thursdays. Transition Qi Gong: Wind down from your day or prepare for evening activity. Replenish your energy, relieve stress, and restore a sense of well-being.

Thursdays through June 30th. Ages 15 and up are welcome. Space is limited; registration is required.Register at mohonkpreserve.org. Slingerland Pavilion at Spring Farm, off Mohonk Road, High Falls.

5pm-7pm Red Hook Ultimate Frisbee. Ongoing games - Wednesdays 5pm & Sundays 3pm.

Casual, co-ed pickup games. Red Hook High School, 103 West Market St, Red Hook. groups. yahoo.com/neo/groups/RedHookDisc/info.

5pm-6pm Beginner Muay Thai for Adults. For ages 14 to 65. Learn the ancient martial art of Muay Thai in this high intensity class. Students of all levels and abilities are welcome. Free ongoing class. Stockade, 302 Wall St, Kingston. stockademuaythai.com.

Wednesdays. Mackintosh Community Room, 147 Lake St, Newburgh. Info: 845 563-8043.

5:30pm-6:30pm Woodstock Informal Service.

Followed by reflections and spiritual discussions.

Everyone welcome. 845 679-9534. First Church of Christ Scientist, 85 Tinker St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-9534.

6pm-9pm Fifth Annual Taste of Woodstock.

Celebrate the culinary diversity and delicacies that the region has to offer. Guests receive a walking map of the region’s world-class restaurants and a voting card to pick their favorite dishes. With the Film Center as home base, guests are free to walk around the center of town at their leisure and delight their palates with an incredible variety of food and drink. Woodstock Film Festival Center, 13 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. woodstockfilmfestival.com/events/tasteofwoodstock2017.php. $50.

6pm-7pm A woman shall have the right…, Panel Discussion. A panel discussion that will explore the varying constraints and rights women experienced under the Dutch, British and Americans during the colonial period and the American Revolution. This event is free and open to the public. Info: 845-338-2786, Deana.Preston@ parks.ny.gov. Senate House, Fair St, Kingston.

6pm-7:30pm Urban Agriculture Workshop.

CCEUC educator Christian Malsatzki, will cover a broad range of topics that those considering, or just getting into, the practice will find useful as they move forward with their plans. This class is appropriate for anyone looking to learn more about gardening or agriculture in an urban environment, in any size town or city. For registration options and a printable brochure go to tinyurl. com/Urban-Ag-Class. For more information or to receive a brochure and registration form, contact Carrie at 845-340-3990 or email cad266@ cornell.edu. CCEUC Education Center, 232 Plaza Rd, Kingston. ulster.cce.cornell.edu. $10.

5:15pm-6:15pm Italian Conversation Class.

Weekly class is designed for people who have some knowledge of the Italian language and would like to improve their conversational skills.

Taught by Dr. Ornella Lepri Mazzuca. Held in the library community room. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. Info: 845-255-1255, nlane@rcls.org, gardinerlibrary.org.

6pm Weeds: From Nuisance To Nourishment.

Join chef Rob Handel from the Bees Knees Cafe at Heather Ridge Farm for a discussion about common edible garden weeds and how you can use them in your home kitchen. The presentation will include how to identify common edible weeds, preparation methods, and more. Following the presentation will be a tasting where you can sample foods prepared with some of the weeds mentioned. Free to the public. Sponsored by Back Yard to Table. Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St, Rhinecliff. morton.rhinecliff.lib.ny.us.

5:30pm-7:30pm Prenatal Class. Ongoing on

6pm-7pm Tween Program. Includes 3-D Model-

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soil, though.

The daphne was leafed out, but hardly rooted when I tipped it out of the pot, making it again bare-root. I had doubts about its survival. But it did survive. Still, it was an expensive bare-root plant.

A hundred or so years ago, even tender annual vegetable transplants were relocated to their new homes bare-root. Tomatoes would be grown in coldframes, hotbeds or greenhouses, then gingerly lifted free of the soil. Kept out of the sun and with their roots moist in a bucket of water, the plants were moved to the field or garden and planted, preferably on an overcast day. If the day was dry and sunny, a cedar shingle might be shoved into the ground to shade the plant for a day or two.

These days, as you know, vegetable transplants come in plastic cell packs, each plant in its own mini-pot. For tender, small annual plants, potted is much better than bareroot.

Resurrection! Only a few days after planting Clarabel and Abbe Fetal, and, like magic, green buds have swollen along the once-dead-looking stems. com/blog.

– Lee Reich Any gardening questions? E-mail Lee at garden@leereich.com and he’ll try answering them directly or in his Almanac Weekly column. To read Lee’s previous “Gardener’s Notebook” columns, visit his garden at www.leereich.com/blog.

ing Projects, Advisory Board, Robot Club, Games & even Pizza! Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal Street, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org.

6pm-7:30pm Creative Seed Support Workgroup. For artists to voice their works in progress in a supportive environment. For Songwriters, Playwrights & Actors.Held by Patrice Blue Maltas, Actress, Playwright, Musician and founder of Blue Healing Arts Center. Meets Wednesday nights, 6-7:30pm. Blue Healing Art Center, 107 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Info: Patricebluemaltas@gmail. com, bluehealing.co.

through May 31. Fee includes a textbook that you keep. Reserve space with Jim: 201-259-9634 or email jbirmingham@hvc.rr.com or beaconsloopclub.org. Beacon Sloop Club, 2 Red Flynn Dr, Beacon. beaconsloopclub.org. $50.

7pm Trivia Night. Calling all trivia nerds ~ Flex your mental muscles and compete for prizes. Play solo or as part of a team while enjoying extended Happier Hour Specials. Think of it as “Jeopardy Night“ – Catskills style! For more information, 845-688-2828 or emersonresort.com. Woodnotes Grill - Emerson Resort, Rt 28, Mt. Pleasant. emersonresort.com.

6:15pm Pilates Equipment Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com.

7pm Ashokan-Pepacton Watershed Chapter of Trout Unlimited, #559 Meeting. General membership meetings are scheduled for 7pm the fourth Wednesday of every month at the Boiceville Inn. Info: 845-657-8500. Boiceville Inn, Rt 28, Boiceville. Info: 845-657-8500.

6:30pm-8pm MEETING OF ENJAN (End The New Jim Crow Action Network). A Hudson Valley network dedicated to fighting racist policies of racial profiling, police brutality, and mass incarceration (the “New Jim Crow”). Contact: 845-4758781. African Roots Library/ Family Partnership Center, 29 N Hamilton St, Poughkeepsie. enjan. org.

7pm-11pm Rosendale Chess Club. Free admission. On-going every Wed, 7-11pm. The Rosendale Cafe, 434 Main St, Rosendale. Info: 845-6589048.

6:30pm-8:30pm Yin Yoga with Diane Davis.

Yin Yoga is a slow, steady process of gently relaxing your muscles and connective tissues. These tissues need a certain type of practice to make them (and us!) healthier and stronger. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. $18.

7pm-9pm Volleyball. A pickup volleyball game.

Ongoing every Wednesday, 7-9pm. Enter the Center at the entrance on the left side, as you face the school from Lucas Ave. Rondout Municipal Center, 1915 Lucas Ave, Cottekill. Info: 845-6160710. $6.

6:30pm-7:30pm New Baby Workshop. A Complimentary Workshop led by Donna Bruschi, IBCLC and Dr. David Lester. Lester Chiropractic, 3 Paradies Ln, New Paltz. Info: 845-255-3300, Lester.chiropractic@gmail.com.

7pm “Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism” Class. On-going. Free 90-minute program includes 30 min of Quiet Sitting Meditation followed by 1 of 8 lectures on the history, practices & principles of the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. 8/wk curriculum. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-5906, jan@kagyu. org.

6:30pm-7:05pm Learn Remembrance. A very holy and deep form of prayer (with roots in the Old Testament - Remember my name in the night) which connects you with the Divine within.

All are welcome, RSVP please. Free /donations welcomed. Flowing Spirit Healing, 33 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845 679-8989, Meetup. flowingspirit.com.

7:15pm-8pm Silent Spiritual Practice. For people who would like to do spiritual practice together to increase the potency of the practice.

For those who would like to learn Remembrance, come to a teaching at 6:30pm. All are welcome RSVP please, Free /donations welcomed. Flowing Spirit Healing, 33 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845 679-8989, Meetup.flowingspirit.com.

7pm Live @ The Falcon: Poet Gold’s POELODIES. Spoken Word, HipHop & New Music. Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Underground, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com.

7 : 3 0 p m Chess Club. Me e t s e v e r y Wednesday,7:30pm. Free admission. Woodland Pond, New Paltz. Info: 845-419-2737, albiebar@ aol.com.

7pm-9pm Learn the Basics of Sailing. Classroom learning - meets 8 consecutive Wedsnesdays

7:30pm The Poughkeepsie Newyorkers Barbershop Chorus. All male a cappella group,

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Meets every Wednesdays at 7:30pm. Crown Heights Clubhouse, 34 Nassau Rd, Poughkeepsie. newyorkerschorus.org.

Thursday

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8am-5pm Emilio D. Gironda Jr, Esq. will be presenting Free Seminars. Experienced Real Estate Lawyer. Seminars will be listed Almanac Weekly Calendar. Info: 845-616-7584 or egirondajr@gmail.com. “The Exception Since 1984.” Emilio D. Gironda Jr Law Office, 504 Broadway, Kingston.

8am-9am Senior Feel Good Aerobics with Diane Collelo. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation.

8:30am-9:30am Free Daily Silent Sitting Meditation. On-going every Morning, seven days a week, 8:30-9:30am in the Amitabha Shrine Room. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-6795906, jan@kagyu.org.

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

Uses gentle movement and relaxation to circulate the life energy. All ages and fitness levels.

A reduced-price class. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $8.

9:30am-10:30am Senior Flex and Stretch with Diane Colello. Movement for balance and breath, weight-training for bone health, and mat work for flexibility and core strengthening. Woodstock Town Hall. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation.

10am-2pm Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic. For previously spayed/neutered cats and dogs only. No appointment needed. Dogs must be leashed and cats in carriers. TARA (The Animal Rights Alliance, Inc.), 60 Enterprise Place, Middletown, NY. Info: 845-343-1000, info@tara-spayneuter.org, tara-spayneuter.org.

10am-11am Women’s Gentle Yoga with Cory Smith. A variation of Gentle Yoga, this is a sacred space for women to deepen their spiritual practice while enhancing their health and well-being.

Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock.

Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@ gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $8.

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

12:15pm-12:45pm Free Weekly Community Meditation. All are welcome for half-hour of silent sitting meditation. Drop-in attendance welcome. Cushions, back-jacks, and chairs available. Admission by donation. Wellness Embodied - A Center for Psychotherapy and Healing, 126 Main St, New Paltz. wellnessembodiedcenter. com/community-meditation.

12:30pm-6:30pm I Ching Oracle Readings with esoteric scholar and author Timothy Liu. Every Thursday at Mirabai. Walk-ins welcome or call for appointment. Info: 845-679-2100.

Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. $60, $40/45 minutes, $30/25 minutes.

1pm-3pm Game and Card Day. Board games, Mah-jong and Cards are available--or bring your own. Bring a friend or come and meet people. $1 donation suggested to cover cost of refreshments.

On-going every Thursday. Red Hook Community Center, 59 Fisk St, Red Hook.

1pm-4pm Senior Duplicate Bridge with John Stokes. The Woodstock Bridge Club offers a short lesson and a game of Duplicate Bridge. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Rescue Squad Community Room, 222 Tinker St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation.

2pm-5pm Mah Jongg. Open to beginners and seasoned players alike. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-7811, phoenicialibrary.org.

3:30pm-4pm Free Step Class. A high energy class. Ongoing. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties. Info: 845-246-4317, saugertiespubliclibrary.org.

4pm Backgammon Club. Learn the game, pick up fancy moves, meet new people. Open to the public. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia.

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

4pm Free Fitness Class. Drop in for a workout on Mondays at 4:30 pm & Thursdays at 4pm.

Class will be an aerobic warm-up followed by a combination of band and body work. Instructed

by Connie Scuitto. Connie is an RN and certified Reiki Master. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties. Info: 845-246-4317, saugertiespubliclibrary.org.

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

Every Thursday at Mirabai. Chairs and Cushions

provided. Info: 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. $3.

5pm-5:45pm Transition Thursdays. Transition Qi Gong: Wind down from your day or prepare for evening activity. Replenish your energy, relieve stress, and restore a sense of well-being.

Thursdays through June 30th. Ages 15 and up are welcome. Space is limited; registration is required.Register at mohonkpreserve.org. Slingerland Pavilion at Spring Farm, off Mohonk Road, High Falls.

5:15pm Pilates Equipment Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com.

5:30pm Woodstock Ultimate Disc. Ongoing games - Tuesdays & Thursdays at 5:30pm; & Sundays at 3pm. A free, casual, co-ed pickup game. Athletic Fields, 98 Comeau Dr, Woodstock.

WoodstockUltimate.org.

6pm-8pm Middletown’s 2017 Summer Concert Series. Every Thursday from May 25th to August 17th. Note: Bring a Chair! The Run 4 Downtown Park, 15 North St, Middletown.

6pm-7:30pm Free Community Dinner. Enjoy a bowl of hearty soup with your neighbors! This free dinner is offered as a service to the community by Boy Scout Troop 163. Olive Free Library, 4033 Rte. 28A, West Shokan. Info: 845-6572482, programs@olivefreelibrary.org, olivefreelibrary.org.

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7:30pm Reading, Meditation & Discussion.

Matagiri Sri Aurobindo Center, 1218 Wittenberg Rd, Mt. Tremper. Info: 845-679-8322, info@ matagiri.org.

reading and prescription; $50 for 45 minute reading and crystal chakra clearing. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. $50/45 minutes, $30/25 minutes.

8pm Bob Dylan Birthday Show with Pat O’Shea & Speical Guests. 6pm doors. Club Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson.

Info: 5188284800, austin.helsinki@gmail.com, helsinkihudson.ticketfly.com/event/1481657-bobdylan-birthday-show-pat-hudson/.

1pm-3:30pm New Bridge Group at Community Center. Free. New Paltz Community Center, 3 Veterans Dr, New Paltz. Info: 617-308-9993.

8pm-10pm Mind Train Poetry Sessions. Listen or read. Every Thursday, 8-10 pm. For more information, contact 229greenkill@greenkill.org or 347-689-2323. Free. Green Kill, 229 Greenkill Ave, Kingston. greenkill.org.

8:30pm Bluegrass Clubhouse. Featuring Brian Hollander,Tim Kapeluk, Geoff Harden, Fooch, & Eric Weissberg. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-3484.

Friday

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7:45am-8:45am Low-Cost Dental Clinic. TARA now offers low-cost dental cleanings for those in need. This service is for previously spayed/ neutered dogs and cats only. TARA (The Animal Rights Alliance, Inc.), 60 Enterprise Place, Middletown, NY. Info: 845-343-1000, info@ tara-spayneuter.org, tara-spayneuter.org.

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

8am-6pm 26th Annual GIANT Yard Sale Memorial Weekend. The Reservoir United Methodist Church is hosting one of the community’s largest yard sales Memorial Day weekend. Reservoir United Methodist Church, 3056 State Rt 28, Shokan. Info: 845-657-2326, reservoirumc@ gmail.com, ReservoirUMC.com.

6:15pm Pilates Equipment Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com.

9am Office for the Aging’s Senior Walking and Biking Outings. The Office for the Aging’s Senior Walking and Biking Outings Meets on Fridays at 9am. Bike or walk the Rail Trail. Info: 845-486-2555. Gold’s Gym, 258 Titusville Rd, Poughkeepsie.

6:30pm-8:30pm Thursday Japanese Free Movie Night: Double Feature ANIME. Sinbad, Part I “A Flying Princess and a Secret Island” (空 飛ぶ姫と秘密の島), 2015, 50 mins. Directed by Shinpei Miyashita, written by Kaeko Hayafune, starring Tomo Muranaka and Naomi Nagasawa.

Part II “Night at High Noon & The Wonder Gate”( 真昼の夜とふしぎの門), 2016, 51 mins. Directed

by Shinpei Miyashita, written by Kaeko Hayafune, starring Tomo Muranaka and Momoko Tanabe.

Info: 845-255-8811. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Escape, 232 Main St, New Paltz. GKnoodles.com.

9:45am-10:45am Senior Chi Kung with Corinne Mol. Meditative, healing exercise consisting of 13 movements. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation.

6:30pm-8pm Curtain Rising on Writing Workshops with Jeanne Heiberg. Writers and actors both develop characters, dialogues and scenes and many of the same preparations can be utilized in advancing our writing. The four writing workshops will be held on Thursday evenings: May 4, 11, 18 and 25. The workshops are free, please register by email jeannesarts@gmail. com or by phone 518-945-3547. Athens Cultural Center, 24 Second Street, Athens.

6:30pm-8pm Free Steps of Meditation.

Weekly classes. Learn the fundamentals for an effective meditation experience. Peace Village Retreat Center, 54 O’Hara Rd, Haines Falls.

Info: 518-589-5000, peacevillage@bkwsu.org, bkwsu.org.

7pm Live @ The Falcon: ALL ABOUT ELVIS. Rex Fowler & The Rockabilly Kings. (The Music of Elvis Presley!) Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Main Stage, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@ thefalcon.com.

7pm American Revolutionary: The Evolution of Grace Lee Boggs. Film about a Chinese American woman in Detroit who has devoted her life to an evolving revolution that encompasses the contradictions of America’s past and its potentially radical future. Free Admission. Info: 845-8382415. First Presbyterian Church of Beacon, 50 Liberty St, Beacon. moviesthatmatterbeacon.org.

7pm-8:30pm MEETING OF MECR (Middle East Crisis Response). A group of Hudson Valley residents joined together to promote peace and human rights in Palestine and the Middle East.

Location: Woodstock Public Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. Contact: 845- 876-7906. Woodstock Public Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. mideastcrisis.org.

7pm-8:30pm Awaken Your Inner Healer Through Hypnosis. Hypnosis in the 21st century is becoming increasingly recognized as one the most effective modalities for behavioral change.

Info: 845-393-4325. Woodstock Healing Arts, 83 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. woodstockhealingarts.com.

7pm-8:30pm Gallery@Rhinebeck HV Celebrity Series: An Evening with Nobel Peace Prize Nominee David Ives. Gallery@Rhinebeck, 47 East Market Street, Rhinebeck, NY, 47 East Market Street, Rhinebeck. Info: 845-876-1655, galleryrhinebeck.org.

7:30pm-9pm Weekly Thursday Nite EFT Healing Circle & Recovery Workshop. Bring your physical, emotional, & spiritual challenges and issues, and have them quickly, effectively resolved and healed in a safe supportive environment. Free, $5 donation welcome. All proceeds go directly to FOW. Ongoing. Family of Woodstock/ Kingston, 39 John St, Kingston. Info: 845-7062183.

10am-4pm WORLD WAR II ENCAMPMENT & MILITARY DISPLAYS. A weekend of historic military displays and a World War II encampment on the Library’s front lawn. Re-enactors in battle dress will be on hand to share their love of history with the visiting public. Collections of military uniforms, weapons, and insignia from 1917 to the present day will be displayed. Customized dog tags will be available for purchase, and period military vehicles will be on display. This year’s encampment will also feature members of the 240th Military Police Battalion, a National Park Service and Roosevelt Library living history program. The military policemen will be on hand all weekend to present the history of their unit, and demonstrate military equipment, including a period communications system. Free, public event. Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, 4097 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park. fdrlibrary. org.

10am-12pm One-on-One Job Search Help @ Hudson Area Library. One-on-One Job Search coaching; resumes, online applications and more. Info: hudsonarealibrary.org. Hudson Area Library, 51 North 5th Street, Hudson. Info: 518-828-1792, brenda.shufelt@hudsonarealibrary.org, hudsonarealibrary.org.

10:30am Pilates Equipment Class. A full body work out! Core stability and strengthening, full upper body and lower body program, classical and contemporary Pilates exercises. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com.

11am-4pm Friends of Historic Kingston Gallery: Treasures. A highlight of this year’s exhibit is a recent major donation to the organization, a pair of portraits by John Vanderlyn (1775-1852) of General George Henry Sharpe as a boy with his mother and father. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Info: 845-339-0720.

Friends of Historic Kingston Gallery, corner WallMain, Kingston. fohk.org.

11:30am Gyrotonic Tower Class. Using natural body spinal movements to decompress and strengthen the spine. It emphasizes full mobility of the joints and lengthening of the fascia and skeletal system. Ulster Pilates, 32 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 845-658-2239, ulsterpilates.com.

12:05pm-1pm Senior Basic Pilates with Christine Anderson. A floor work course promoting improvementof balance, coordination, focus, awareness breathing, strength and flexibility. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older.

Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2880. $1 donation.

12:30pm-6:30pm Crystal Readings including Crystal Prescription with Mary Vukovic.

Walk-ins welcome or call for appointment. Info: 845-679-2100. Friday, May 26 12:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Crystal Readings including Crystal Prescription with Mary Vukovic. Walk-ins welcome or call for appointment. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock. 679-2100. $30 for 25 minute

4pm Weekend of Folk/Roots/Americana Music (5/26-5/29). A music saturated weekend at the Hudson Valley Resort and Spa. Sing, jam, relax, swap songs, learn new songs and listen to and/or play with other musicians. The weekend features some of the finest Folk/Roots musicians who will perform and present workshops.

There is also plenty of opportunity for socializing, hiking, and kicking back with interesting folks. Featured performers are: Cathy Barton & Dave Para, performances acclaimed for their variety and expertise in both vocal and instrumental styles; Harry Bolick, fiddler extraordinaire; Susan Trump, mountain dulcimer player, guitarist, banjo player, vocalist, songwriter and performer; & Alan Friend performs and gives workshops in Old-Time Music, traditional ballads and more. He teaches old-time banjo, both clawhammer and finger picking styles. Hudson Valley Resort & Spa, 400 Granite Rd, Kerhonkson. Info: 646-628-4604, folkmusicny.org/weekends.html.

4pm “Knit Wits” Knitting Club. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties.

Info: 845-246-4317, saugertiespubliclibrary.org.

5pm Auction. Find country chic, mid-century, and charming antiques at auction house prices every Friday evening. Preview starts at 2pm.

Country Pickins, Goshen. countrypickinsny.com.

5:30pm-7pm Restorative Yoga with Barbara Boris. Rejuvenating and supported postures that soothe the nervous system and alleviate tension.

Lots of props and dim lights. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-6798700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $18.

6pm-9pm Murder Mystery Dinner Cruise.

Whodunnit on the high seas? Find out at this river adventure with dinner. Tickets in advance.

Info: 845-363-4550, 888-442-5211. Pride of the Hudson, Blue Point Landing, Newburgh. prideofthehudson.com.

6:45pm-8:30pm Children & Teen Ministries.

Meets Fridays: 6:45-8:30pm. Class for adults also offered. Grace Bible Fellowship Church, Rt9 & Rt9G, Rhinebeck. Info: 845-876-6923, cdfcirone@aol.com.

7pm Live @ The Falcon: Benefit- New Paltz Amphitheater. Rhett Miller, The Trapps, The Sweet Clementines. Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Main Stage, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com.

7pm Live @ The Falcon: Abbie Gardner.

Americana. Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Underground, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@ thefalcon.com.

7pm-9pm Zerbini Family Circus. Ringside entertainment with jugglers, high flyers, high wire, camels, clowns and more! Info: 845-7828248. Museum Village, Monroe. museumvillage. org.

7pm 14th annual USO Show. Patterned after the WWII-era shows put on to entertain American troops serving around the globe, this year’s show will feature two hours of entertainment including live Big Band music from the 1930s and 40s, comedy and juggling, historic newsreels, and much more. This evening of family entertainment is the kick-off event for the Memorial Day Weekend programs at the Roosevelt Library and Home. Pre-registration is required for this event as seating is limited. Visit fdrlibrary.org to register. *For early seating -- available to Library members -- call 845-486-1970. Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, 4097 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park. fdrlibrary.org.

7pm-9pm Middletown’s 2017 Summer Concert Series. Free Summer Concerts. Bring a Chair!

Every Friday Night From May 26th to September 1st. Festival Square, 37 West Main St, Middletown.

7pm Love’s Labour’s Lost. Intermediate Master Class actors will perform from New Genesis Productions. Byrdcliffe Theatre, Upper Byrdcliffe Rd, Woodstock. newgenesisproductions.org. $12.

7pm Weekly Senior Citizen’s Bingo. Seniors 50 and older. Ongoing every Wednesday at 1:30pm & Friday at 7pm. 50/50 tickets available at 3 tickets/$2. Half-time complementary refreshments. Shawangunk Valley Senior Center, Southwyck Square, 70 Main St, Napanoch. Info: 845-647-3902. $1.

7:30pm-9:30pm Live Music & Noodles with SCENIC ROOTS. Steve Lafalce-vocals/guitar, Rob Leitner-vocals/guitar, No Cover. Info: 845-2558811. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Escape, 232 Main St, New Paltz. GKnoodles.com.

8pm-10pm Stargazing Party. View the night sky in a dark sky location. View the stars and planets with your own telescope or those provided by our members. Lake Taghkanic State Park, Ancram.

Info: publicity@midhudsonastro.org, midhudsonastro.org. RSVP required on our website.

9pm Lara Hope & the Arc-Tones. Album Release. Club Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson. Info: 5188284800, austin.helsinki@ gmail.com, ticketfly.com/venue/25373-clubhelsinki/.

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We are hiring for Direct Support positions in our residential homes across Ulster and Greene Counties..... and for select full-time positions, you may qualify for a $500 sign-on bonus*! We offer an extensive, informative new hire orientation so there’s no need to worry if this is your first job in this field! We’re here to support you.

A HS diploma/GED is preferred; an Associates or Bachelors degree in Human Services, Psychology or a related field is a definite plus. An acceptable NYS Driver’s license is required.

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Vet Tech Student or Someone to Assist with Cats at Diana’s Cat Shelter in Accord.

Call for details about hours & wage 845626-0221 or stop by the shelter at 14 Airport Road CALLING ALL LIFEGUARDS!! - Pool season is almost here and we are in need of lifeguards. You must have the following certifications...Lifeguarding/First-Aid/CPR/AED. Please apply in person: Fairview Gardens Apartments, 90 Fairview Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401. 845-339-3811. Lake Katrine Apartments, 708 Neighborhood Road, Lake Katrine, NY 12449. 845-382-2030. Great starting pay and fun places to work.

Carpenter Helpers Needed. Woodstock Based Construction company with emphasis on high end residential building seeks carpenters helpers. Please send resume

or make a request by email wwcemployment@gmail.com to receive a job application. Or call (845)679-2130. This is a fulltime position, serious inquiries only. Own hand tools, drivers license and transportation a must.

Carpenter Helper/Laborer Needed.

Residential renovation company based in Woodstock looking for someone with positive attitude, open mind and a willingness to learn. Some basic knowledge using common construction tools required. We do primarily design oriented, creative projects with an emphasis on service, craftsmanship, and professionalism. Call 845-679-5439 to set up an interview.

Live In Babysitter Needed in Bearsville, Sunday night-Wednesday night, from July 5th-August 9th; $600 Per Week. Must

HHAs, PCAs and CNAs APPLY TODAY!!!

WILLCARE is hiring throughout Ulster County!

Not certified? That’s OK! We train for FREE! Competitive pay, benefits and BONUSES!!!

Call today and speak to one of our recruiters! (845) 331-3970 *Valid Driver’s License and Vehicle required! be trustworthy, reliable, have own car (clean drivers license) and a good swimmer. We have 7-year-old twin daughters and a 9-year-old son. Responsibilities will include taking kids to and from camp in Woodstock (9 a.m. drop off and 3 p.m. pick up), cooking dinner/clean up, empty and repack camp bags, supervise showering.

While kids are at camp, do laundry, keep house tidy and grocery shop. Excellent references required. e-mail: sabrinafrean@ yahoo.com Library Page at Highland Public Library.

We are looking for someone who is dependable, friendly, enthusiastic and willing to help with a variety of library tasks.

Main responsibilities include sorting, shelving, and relocating library materials

to ensure maximum availability for patrons. Helping to maintain organization and general appearance of library. Other duties as assigned. Minimum skills required: Ability to sort material in alphabetic and numeric order; accuracy; mental alertness; and physical stamina; tact; willingness to follow prescribed routine; ability to get along well with others; duties will require frequent lifting and carrying of library materials; and frequent stooping and reaching. Position is PT 1012 hours a week. Including evenings and weekends. The pay is $10 per hour. If you are interested, please stop in the library at 30 Church St., Highland NY to fill out an application.

The Town of Woodstock is looking for

Volunteers to serve voluntarily on the Comeau Stewardship Advisory Committee.

Letters or emails of interest should be addressed to

the Supervisor’s Office, 45 Comeau Drive, Woodstock, NY 12498 or supervisor@woodstockny.org

MY MARKET NOW HIRING for Deli Department.

Must have Experience. Full- or part-time.

Call 255.1025 or Apply in person.

140 Rt. 32, New Paltz, ask for Said.

Part-Time Cook and Kitchen Help Needed. Small deli and eatery in Saugerties.

Breakfast, lunch, and some evenings. Flex hours 845-246-1225.

ULSTER PUBLISHING POLICY It is illegal for anyone to: ...Advertise or make any statement that indicates a limitation or preference based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, handicap (disability), age, marital status or sexual orientation. Also, please be advised that language that indicates preference (i.e. “working professionals,” “single or couple,” “mature...professional,” etc.) is considered to be discriminatory. To avoid such violations of the Fair Housing Law, it is best to describe the apartment to be rented rather than the person(s) the advertiser would like to attract. This prohibition against discriminatory advertising applies to single family and owner-occupied housing that is otherwise exempt from the Fair Housing Act.

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TIME TO MOVE? NEEDS-R-CHANGING? Do you want something bigger, better, w/lots E OPn. 5/21 of upgrades, plus move-in ready condition Su so you can enjoy it right away? This house, located at 33 Whitney Dr in Woodstock and convenient to Saugerties and Kingston and the bridge to Dutchess County, so commuting to work is no problem. 4-BR, 2-BA, and the main BA has double sinks and a Jacuzzi. Updates include an EIK w/SST appliances, an island and refinished original wood cabinetry.

Sliding doors off the kitchen lead to a 3-season room and a rear deck, perfect for relaxing/ entertaining. The living room FP has a propane insert, another FP in the family room has a wood pellet stove, so you have lots of places to snuggle w/lots of heat sources. Presented

by Gloria Blackman (845) 706-2513 & Jan Bell (914) 388-3445 ......................$289,500 Fr Woodstock; Take 212 E., Right on Rt 375, left onto Witchtree, ½ mile to left onto Whitney, #33 on right.

WALK TO IT ALL! In Saugerties, and recently featured in the Upstater Magazine, you can enjoy the serene country estate living right in the Village! Situated on 1.1 park-like acres, just a few minutes’ walk to everything, including great antiquing, a movie theatre, shops, natural food store, hardware store, tons of fabulous restaurants and a sweet little wine shop. An “in town” parcel is super rare, and w/a bit of updating, the house could be the icing on the cake! Walk to the Saugerties Lighthouse, a very special local landmark and BnB destination.

Call Laura Wagner today! ......... $189,000

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GREEN ENERGY HOME Located at 210 Palentown Rd. in Kerhonkson, this is rural .5 living at its best! This 2-BR, 2-BA, home is powered by Solar Sun and Geothermal. The main house is comfortable living space w/radiant heated floors throughout. The large suite on the 3rd floor has an additional 7x7 room (perfect for an office or nursery). There are large windows and wood craftsmen “built-ins” help to create a tree house effect. A simple and modern design w/the focus on the outdoors; a huge deck and private covered porch w/a direct line propane BBQ grill included! An additional vintage cottage is on the property and has been fully renovated and ready for guests. Call/text Zoe Hirsch (845) 332-6984 today! ............................... $365,000 Fr Stone Ridge/Rt. 209 South: Take 209 South to R on Kripplebush Rd/CR-2, turns into Krumville Rd, merge onto Samsonville-Kerhonkson Rd. Turn R onto Palentown Rd, #210 on R.

PROFESSIONAL BARBER WANTED, Saugerties area. NYS licensed a must. Call 845-750-1720.

Landscapers/StoneWorkers. Must be strong, energetic, reliable and have own transportation. Seeking workers w/serious work ethic only. Woodstock Area. Pay based on experience and skill level. Hours 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., 3 days/week. Call 845-5326677.

Babysitter Wanted. We are seeking a bright, energetic nanny for three girls, ages 15 and 12-year old twins, on weekends at their Rhinebeck home. The right person must be college age or older, have reliable transportation, and a drivers license. Responsibilities include driving the girls to their scheduled activities, occasionally helping with homework, and being active with them - swimming, hiking, biking, etc. Please contact Christy if interested. Tel: 845-3892854, cqb80@aol.com CHAMBERMAID: PART-TIME. Must be reliable, attentive, have high standard of cleanliness & like to clean. Weekends needed. Flexible weekday. Nice working conditions and environment. Call Karen at The Woodstock Inn on the Millstream 6798211.

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Seeking small investment in break-through, game changing energy technology. www. mhdenergy.com. 3 patents granted. Need money to renew patent. BIG Opportunity.

Contact Tom Kay for more information and meeting- 845-679-2490, tom@mhdenergy. com.

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Home Care. Home Health Aide. Will do cooking, cleaning, doctor visits, etc. Over 25 years experience. Compassionate, dedicated & reliable. Excellent references. Days, evenings & nights. Call Dee at 845-399-1816.

CERTIFIED AIDE LOOKING FOR PRIVATE CARE for elderly.

10 years experience. Live-in or hourly.

References available. Ulster County area.

(845)706-5133

HOME SITE ON THE HUDSON! Build your Dream Home on the Hudson River! Spectacular property w/magnificent, panoramic views clear down to the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, in a private, park-like setting, w/535ft of river frontage! There is a driveway leading to a perfect home site, w/a 10’x6’ dock at the river’s edge and a 29’x32’ garage on a concrete foundation as a bonus! You will be able to watch the sun rise in the morning and the moon rise at night w/ its reflection on the water, as the ships and tugboats pass by. The property consists of 2 lots w/a wooden bridge and stone wall connecting them. Just 2-hrs from NYC and minutes to Saugerties and Catskill. Please call Barbara Brandler today! ................................ $779,000 THE MOST FUN PAGE ON FACEBOOK

Kingston 845.339.1144 / Woodstock 845.679.2929 & 845.679.9444 / Saugerties 845.246.3300 Woodstock Summer Recreation Program. Accepting Applications for Aquatics Director, WSI, Lifeguards, Counselors, Athletics, Arts/Crafts Personnel and CIT’s. For info, call Lynn at 845-679-2113 ext. 303.

Camp dates: 6/26/17-8/17/17.

BRAND NEW INTERIOR!!!

OPEN Sun. 5/2 HOUSE Yes! In this 5-BR, 2-BA home home 1 12-2P M! located at 997 Ashokan Rd. in Lamontville on a quiet country road, and offers a level walk or even bike to the Ashokan Reservoir. This Arts & Crafts inspired home has lots of surprises.

The main level has an open country kitchen, dining area, an oversized living room w/lots of windows and beautiful wood floors w/a stone FP. This home has just been renovated from top to bottom; new electric, plumbing, windows, just to name a few. This is perfect for home business or artist studio workshop. There is “owner financing” available too! So, call Zoe Hirsch today for more information! .......$319,000 Fr NYS Thruway Exit 19: Take 1st exit Rt. 28W. Make a left at Hurley Mt. Rd. for 11 miles, Right onto Ashokan Rd for 6 miles, #997 on Left.

ELDER CARE PROVIDER Available for Private Care in your Home.

Mature Female.

Experienced in MS & Alzheimers.

References Available

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/ Phoenicia 845.688.2929 / Olive 845.657.4240 / Commercial 845.339.9999

a park. 5 minutes to Woodstock. Lots of recent work. Vacant move-in condition. Must sell asap. Lot rent includes water and garbage. No dogs allowed currently. Accepting offers and/or trades. Call or text 845-4177851 if interested.

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HAVING AN OUTDOOR PARTY? TLK LLC. PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS. Weekend, Weekly, Monthly rentals. We have Gray, white, blue, tan, green (pine-scented), pink (rose-scented), red & blue handicap accessible. (We also have a few w/sinks). Great for Sporting Events, Concerts, Street Festivals, Parks, Construction/Building Sites, Outdoor Weddings, Campsites, Flea Markets, Party Events, etc. Call 845-658-8766, 845-417-6461 or 845-706-7197. e-mail: TLKportables@gmail.com

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FOOD TRUCK FIESTA; Tuesday, May 23, 5-9 p.m. Rain or shine. Parking lot of the Bloomington Fire House, Rt. 32 & Taylor Street. Come enjoy live music from local bands. Sit & have a cold beer or glass of wine & enjoy some delicious food. There will be 50/50 raffle. Antique Cars & Motorcycles welcome. Bring the entire family & support your local fire company. Further info call 845-338-2794.

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STU’S CAR SERVICE. Whose car determines the pay. Airports are our specialty.

Always ready to get you there. Doesn’t matter when or where. I drive the miles your way with smiles. Going to LaGuardia Airport? There is limited parking. Call Stu’s Car Service for prices. Cell- 845-649-5350; stu@hvc.rr.com Look for me on Facebook.

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LARGE FAMILY HOME OR Investment property for sale. 5br/3ba. $299,000. 2 Partington Place, New Paltz. Full listing with photos on Zillow.com. Contact owner at 914-466-6781. Lease with option also considered.

2-BEDROOM, 2 bathroom Mobile Home.

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Charming Cedar-Sided Home available in the well-regarded co-housing community of Cantine’s Island in Saugerties. This intentional community consists of 19 individually-owned homes that share 10 acres with common house, gardens, workshop and long frontage on the Esopus Creek, all within biking distance of the village. Community members participate in maintenance and decision making, as well as joining together for projects, gardening, meals in the common house, etc. Charming, neat and well maintained 4-BR, 2.5 Bth home with sweet private rear garden. $345k. For more information contact Michelle Aizenstat, Assoc Broker, Lawrence O’Toole Realty, 917-5872058.

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SINGLE ROOM OFFICE for rent. $450/ month. Opposite SUNY. Suitable for therapist or other professional. 1-year lease. All utilities included. Ample parking. 845-2550574; 917-774-6151.

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE. Room in a lovely Victorian building in New Paltz. All utilities & Wi-Fi included. $450/month.

(845)255-0559.

5x15 $50 10x10 $70 10x20 $110 10x30 $150

845-657-2494 845-389-0504 1 Ridge Rd., Shokan, NY 12481

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900 sf, 1-Bedroom Apartment. 2nd floor converted barn. (6-miles south of New Paltz). $825/month, excluding utilities. No smoking, no pets. Parking and snowplow. 1 year lease, 1 month security, references required. Available July 1. 845-883-0857.

MODENA: 1+ BEDROOM; $1000/month, includes heat & hot water. Also, 2-BEDROOM; $1100/month includes heat & hot water. Pets possible. Sam Slotnick, NYS Licensed R.E. Salesperson. Century 21 Alliance, New Paltz. samsk100@aol.com *845656-6088.

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BEAUTIFUL 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT #2; airy, spacious apartment. Large kitchen, many closets, private balcony, 2 entrances, serene surroundings. $950/month.

Call (570)296-6185.

HIGHLAND: SECOND FLOOR LARGE 1-BEDROOM; $975/month, First Floor 1-BEDROOM; $895/month.

BOTH: heat & hot water included, Private, quiet neighborhood. On-site parking. Next to Lloyd Town Hall, near Rt. 9W. Minutes to Poughkeepsie Bridge, Metro North, Rt. 9 & hospitals. 1 month security. No smoking. 845-391-3747.

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Designed for today, open concept floorplan with spectacular kitchen!

Three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, wrap around porch, saline pool, perennial gardens, pond. Lots of storage, 2 car garage and additional carport.

Buderus boiler plus additional multi fuel boiler, ‘owned’ solar panels.

And if that isn’t enough, totally separate one bedroom (+) apartment.

Literally 2 minutes to the Mohonk Preserve and Minnewaska! Too much to mention, this is a must see at ....................................... $425,000

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For over 39 years, Westwood Metes & Bounds Realty has been the first choice for savvy buyers and sellers who are on the move. With a deep knowledge of local markets and proven success over many economic cycles, we’ve developed the winning strategies you need to get to your Real Estate goal. Coupled with our unwavering commitment to service and integrity, you get an inside track to an easy move. Call a Westwood professional today!

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

Call owner/broker at 845-594-4433.

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 2-BEDROOM. Full bath. Newly renovated. $1160/month includes gas fireplace. $85/ month for utilities. Gardening available.

LARGE 2-BEDROOM plus office/studio space. Eat-in kitchen, full bath, newly tiled, wood floors, 1870’s barn. $1340/month includes heat, AC, hot water. Cooking & electric= $80/month. SINGLE BEDROOM in

barn/loft. Half bath; $1000/month includes all utilities. ALL RENTALS: No dogs, cats, indoor smoking. 5 minutes by car outside village. Please call 845-255-5355 or text 2568160.

NEW PALTZ GARDENS APARTMENTS

21A Colonial Dr., New Paltz. 1 & 2 BR apts.

Pets welcome! No security deposit option.

3-12 month leasing terms. Pool, laundry on site.

845-255-6171 SOUTHSIDE TERRACE APARTMENTS offers semester leases for Fall 2017 and shortterm for the Summer! Furnished studios, one & two bedrooms, includes heat & hot water.

Recreation facilities. Walking distance to campus and town. 845-255-7205.

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PURE COUNTRY - Very special 20 ACRE setting with superb privacy, sweeping wide open meadows and a meandering year-round STREAM, too! Custom built, architect designed modern farmhouse features big open rooms and tons of natural light. Includes LR with cozy brick Rumsford fireplace, DR, classic country kitchen, 3 generous bedrooms, 3 full baths, warm wideboard floors, full basement, covered porch & deck. SIMPLY PERFECT! .......$550,000

JUMP IN THE POOL! - Delightfully renovated ranch style home nestled on 3 lush acres in prime Stone Ridge location with an inviting stone patio& framed heated POOL right out back. Think summer fun! The airy, open floor plan is perfect for entertaining and features 3 bedrooms, 2 full spa like baths, bamboo & ceramic floors, vaulted skylit ceilings, modern cook’s kitchen, dining space, step down living room, covered porch & windows everywhere!.......................... $435,000

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COUNTRY CHIC - Picturesque country road provides the perfect 3.9 acre setting for this completely & stylishly updated Mid-Century ranch (c. 1956). Superb open floor plan unites living and dining spaces around a stunning custom kitchen with granite counters & SS appliances. Three BRs include 22’ ensuite MBR w/ cozy brick fireplace & luxe bath, NEW hardwood floors throughout, NEW windows, roof, mechanicals & 2 car garage, too! JUST MOVE IN! ............................................ $327,900

PARADISE FOUND! - Absolutely amazing 50 ACRE estate setting with sensational privacy, two PONDS, stream and walking trails. The gracious residence features an airy open floor plan with a Mid-Century flair and offers 26’ LR with double sided brick fireplace open to Danish inspired kitchen, dining room, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, soothing marble clad steam room, den/home office, bamboo floors, att. 4 car + det. 3 car garages w/ huge STUDIO/ office space. SERENE! ......................$599,000

NICE UNFURNISHED ROOMS; Starting at $480/month. Excellent location. Close to SUNY college. All utilities included. Call 845255-6029 or 845-419-2568, leave message.

STUDENTS/PROFESSIONALS: 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. Student Housing for next semester available starting June. 845-705-2430.

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. $1575/month. 914-725-1461.

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Kerhonkson: Furnished & Unfurnished Studios; Furnished: $700/month. Unfurnished; $675/month. All plus utilities.

Lease and references. First, last and security. 973-493-7809 or 914-466-0911.

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Situated on over an acre you’ll find this meticulously maintained home. Entering through the front door you are graced with a spacious open concept that flows through the living room, dining and into the kitchen. Beautiful island, counters, cabinets, wood paneled doors, walk in closets and so much more. 3 seasoned porch has it’s own separate heat and AC that looks out in to the private back yard and gardens.

Bonus room over the garage is currently used as a 4th BR but could be used in so many other ways. This home is truly a must see, call for an appointment today! $445,000

CHARMING TILLSON CAPE ON OVER 1 ACRE L Located on over an acre in a park-like setting with th magnolia, dogwood, wisteria, red buds and lilac m acc trees, this beautifully maintained 4 BR Cape is offers tr rs a to an open floor plan, with the dining room leading into an updated kitchen with hickory cabinetry tiled back ck splash, and the oak floors. Featuring a 1st floor master bedroom suite, a beautiful sunlight den, and a large living room with fireplace and sliding glass doors leading to a private back deck, hot tub, and gorgeous landscaped back yard! This is a must see, visit the OPEN HOUSE this Sunday. Call for directions. $269,900

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FEATURING: Outstanding country collectibles from the Sandra (Suzie) Mackintosh Buhalis (1944-2016) estate Woodstock NY, Part 3 collection of over 20 hooked rugs from a Rhinebeck horse farm, downsizing Country Americana collections will sell a large grouping of country & garden related items from 3 Ulster & Orange County NY collections.

Sale to include many cupboards, blanket boxes, work tables, NY pier table, QA highboy, 2 American tall case clocks, weathervanes, early lighting, door stops, dry sinks, folk art, baskets, painted pantry boxes, stoneware, textiles, adv. signs, oriental rugs, country artwork, local memorabilia, old garden related benches & urns, life size bronze garden whippets, aeronautical related photos/posters from the Capt. John Miller estate Poughkeepsie, etc.

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

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Light-Filled Studio Apartment. Situated in the Blue Mountain area, close to both Saugerties & Woodstock. Large open space w/cathedral ceilings, tall windows, carpeting & Italian tile. No pets, no smoking. $950/month + electric. 845-332-4479.

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Large Room for Rent in West Hurley.

Hardwood floors, generous closet, laundry in building, off-street parking, large lawn/ gardens. Convenient to Woodstock and 7 min. to Thruway and Kingston. House is attached to 70 acres of forested land w/extensive mountain bike trails, across the street from forthcoming rail trail. Share apartment w/single male part-timer and elderly cat. $450/mo + utilities, 1 mo security. Text or call (845)594-6175.

2-Bedroom Home and/or 3-Bedroom Home for rent. On beautiful, private estate. $1400/$1800/month plus utilities. 845688-7599.

CHARMING FURNISHED STUDIO APARTMENT. Separate windowed eat-in kitchen, walk-in closet, full bath. $1200/ month includes all utilities, Wi-fi, heat, elec-

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Available 6/1. No smoking. References. 845802-4777.

CHARMING COTTAGE. Walk to Woodstock Village. Loft/balcony plus bedroom, deck, privacy. $900/month plus utilities.

Security, references required. 845-6796816.

RUSTIC STUDIO APARTMENT w/ beamed ceiling, faux painted walls, pecan floors, windowed eat-in kitchen, walk-in closet, full bath. $950/month includes all utilities, heat, electric, garbage. No smoking. References. 845-802-4777.

Renovated 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT. Vaulted ceilings, woodburning fireplace, large eat-in kitchen, oversize spa shower w/subway tiles, washer/dryer hookup, screened-in porch plus deck. $1650/month.

First, last, security. No smoking. No fee.

845-802-4777.

WOODSTOCK; In town (Neher Street).

High ceilings flooded w/light from 2 huge North-facing windows. Sleeping loft. Small deck w/view of mountains. Single, mature, quiet individual only. $850/month plus utilities. 845-901-1020.

Beautiful Studio Apartment. Woodstock.

Lovely grounds. 1 mile to town. Large Bay window w/views. Full bath. All utilities, heat included. No smokers. Security, References. $825/month. 845-684-5447, 845-5328225- cell.

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LOVELY FURNISHED 1-BEDROOM, 1 bath apartment w/kitchen, on private property, close to center of Woodstock. A flexible stay available. Sleeps 3 people. $175/night.

845-853-2994.

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EASELS- Exactly the way I built them for the Woodstock School of Art. Only a few left.

Special sale. Call Dean at 845-750-1355.

Moving Sale. Oak 6-drawer upright dresser ($60) with matching night stand ($30) or $80 for both, Antique 3/4 maple rope bed (converted) $50, Orange parsons style desk $35, Deck chaise $45, Free gas grill. Call 315-783-4401. Photos available.

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Books Wanted. Barner Books buys quality used, rare, and out of print books wanted.

Cash for your books and related goods (typewriters, maps, pens etc). We’ll come to you or visit the store (3 Church Street, New Paltz), email us barnerbooks@gmail.com or call 845-255-2635.

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

(845)389-7286.

OLD FURNITURE, CROCKS, JUGS, paintings, frames, postcards, glasswares, sporting items, urns, fountain pens, lamps, dolls, pocket knives, military items, bronzes, jewelry, sterling, old toys, old paper, old boxes, old advertisements, vintage clothing, anything old. Home contents purchased, (select items or entire estates purchased.)

CASH PAID 657-6252 WANTED: 78 RPM RECORDS. They lurk in basements & attics! WGXC.90.7 D.J. plays only 78 RPM’s. Top prices paid & expert advice. Also Phonographs. Kit- 845399-4930. W.G.X.C. is a Community NonProfit Co. We give airtime to first timers on radio. www.WGXC90.7.com

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2017 Bard Music Camp July 3-8: Early Childhood Music Ages 2-5 July 3-8: Full Day Ages 5-9 July 10-15: Full Day Ages 1018. www.bard.edu/conservato-ry/preparatory/summercamp/applying/bardprep@ bard.edu

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Ideal for writer and/or couple. $1900/ month for two months (minimum). MidJune to mid-August. Utilities included. No smokers, pets. Write sarv1@earthlink.net

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Almost complete privacy awaits you when you arrive at this meticulously kept, 3 BR, 2 bath ranch in West Hurley. Adjacent to state land, you will enjoy the open layout with several recent improvements including a new roof. Lots of natural light in the kitchen & family room with easy access to the patio. Master BR has a large sitting room at it’s entrance & a very well laid out master bath with whirlpool jetted tub. There’s a 24’ x 32’ two story, two door garage with automatic door openers and 150 amp electric service. Plus there’s a pole barn with a 50 amp service as well! $249,900

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HIGH FALLS Flea Market, Rt. 213 High Falls. Art, Antiques, Collectibles. EVERY SUNDAY, April 9-November, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Vendor info: Joni (845)810-0471 or jonicollyn@aol.com ST. PETER’S- ROSENDALE FLEA MARKET, PLANT & BAKE SALE Saturday, May 27, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Route 213 & Keator Ave., Rosendale. Rain or Shine.

Brand New KIA on display. 845-6877735.

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Moving Sale Saturday, May 20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 44 Read Road, Red Hook. Some great furniture, kitchen wares, prints and other art, records, small appliances, designer clothes, like-new printer. Good prices. No early birds.none Church Families Yard Sale 5/20- Reformed Church of New Paltz, 87 Huguenot St. 9 A.M.-1 P.M. Rain or shine. Bake sale, household goods toys and clothes.

YARD SALE. Saturday, May 20th, 10 to 4. Something for everyone, great prices, everythings gotta go! 623 New Paltz Rd., (off Rt 299) Highland.

MOWER’S SATURDAY/SUNDAY FLEA MARKET; Maple Lane, Woodstock. Every weekend starting May 20. Antiques, collectibles, produce & Reusables. 845679-6744. Join us for our 40th Year! For brochure: woodstockfleamarket@hvc. rr.com GOOGLE US!

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GBM TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC. Professional Moving and Delivery.

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OIL PAINTING RESTORATION. Cleaned, relined, retouched, refinished.

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

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legal notices LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO RESPONDERS: Sealed proposals for RFP-UC2017-014 MAINTENANCE FOR ULSTER COUNTY WEBSITE will be received on or before Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 5:00 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 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, June 15, 2017 at 3:00 PM GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR ADA COMPLIANCY, RFB-UC2017-145C. 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 IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Local Law, published herewith has been adopted by the County Legislature of the County of Ulster, New York on March 22, 2017, approved by the County Executive on April 19, 2017, and filed with the State of New York on April 28, 2017, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such Local Law may be herinafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which said County is not authorized to expend money, or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violations of the provisions of the Constitutions.

DATED: May 18, 2017 Kingston, New York Victoria A. Fabella, Clerk Ulster County Legislature Local Law Number 3 Of 2017 County Of Ulster A Local Law Prohibiting Cyber-Bullying In Ulster County BE IT ENACTED, by the Legislature of the County of Ulster, as follows: SECTION 1. LEGISLATIVE INTENT. In the many ways that bullying is done, perpetrators of cyber-bullying are often more extreme in the threats and taunts they inflict on their victims than perpetrators of other forms of bullying. Perpetrators of cyber-bullying do not actually see their victim’s emotional reaction to the information that is sent out over the internet.

Cyber-bullying is often done anonymously.

Cyber-bullying follows its victims everywhere they go and can occur at any time of the day or night because cyber-bullying

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is perpetrated online or through text or picture messages on cellular phones and other hand-held devices. Technology has allowed this emotional violence to attack our children at any time whether at school or at home. Often times these attacks can originate outside the jurisdiction of the school and/or may be beyond a school’s resources.

The Ulster County Legislature recognizes that bullying among children has been a long standing problem throughout the country.

This Legislature hereby finds that with the advent of technology, bullying has transformed from a predominantly schoolbased issue into a broader societal problem.

This Legislature hereby finds that victims of cyber-bullying suffer very real and serious harm as a result of these incidents.

Victims of cyber-bullying often suffer from depression, anxiety, social isolation, nervousness when interacting with technology, and low self-esteem all of which can directly affect the child’s performance in and out of school. In some cases, victims attempt to commit suicide or commit suicide in whole or in part because of the cyber-bullying they have endured.

The Ulster County Legislature finds that cyber-bullying is occurring in Ulster County. Therefore, the County must take affirmative action to protect the children of Ulster County from unwanted harassment, threats, abuse, intimidation, and harm to themselves, their reputation, and their relationships with friends, family members, peers, teachers, principals and employers.

To stop cyber-bullying and provide for the protection, safety, well-being, and healthy development of the children of Ulster County, the Legislature determines that it is necessary to proscribe certain expressions of speech by technological means through the enactment of a narrowly tailored local law that prohibits the cyber-bullying of persons under the age of eighteen (18) who are in Ulster County.

Municipal Home Rule Law §10 (12) allows a County to enact a local law for the protection, safety, health, and well-being of a County’s residents.

This Legislature hereby finds that the County of Ulster has an interest in providing options to law enforcement which serve to rehabilitate juveniles who have engage in cyber-bullying. These options should include diversion services and community services. These services can assess why the juvenile is committing such acts and divert him or her from committing similar acts in the future while considering the best interest of said juvenile.

The purpose of this local law is to curtail or eliminate cyber-bullying of children in Ulster County and to promote civility during internet usage.

SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS. As used in this law: a. “Electronic transmission” or “electronically transmits” means the transmission, dissemination, or posting of information via the use of a computer online service, internet service provider, smart phone, tablet, wireless device or any other similar electronic means that is viewable by multiple persons through, at, by, on or in

PROJECT CAT is a non-profit cat RESCUE & SHELTER. Please help get cat off the streets & into homes. Adopt a healthy & friendly cat or kitten companion for a lifetime. High Falls/Accord area. (845)6874983 or visit our cats at www.projectcat. org WOULD YOU LIKE AN OUTDOOR CAT? Do you have a barn, garage, shed or outbuilding? Would you like to consider having feral cats? You can help cats in need who will help keep your barn, etc. free of rodents.

The cats will be neutered/spayed and up to date w/shots. Please call the Woodstock Feral Cat Project at 347-258-2725.

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Vehicles Wanted

CASH PAID FOR USED cars & trucks regardless of condition. Junk cars removed.

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1998 JEEP CHEROKEE CLASSIC. 4WD, privacy glass, Good condition. Well maintained. New parts warranteed.

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a local bulletin board service, an Internet chat room, a group electronic mail or text, a social media, networking or messaging site, a webpage, a blog, a video sharing site, an electronic messaging platform, or other similar types of electronic platforms. b. “Person” means any natural person or individual. c. “Minor” means any natural person or individual under the age of eighteen (18).

SECTION 3. PROHIBITIONS. A person is guilty of Cyber-Bullying of a Minor when: With the intent to harass, abuse, intimidate, torment, or otherwise inflict emotional harm on a minor, the actor electronically transmits, anonymously or otherwise: a. information about such minor which has no legitimate communicative purpose and the actor knows or reasonably should know that the electronic transmission of the information will cause harm to the minor’s reputation or the minor’s relationships with the minor’s parents, family members, friends, peers, employers, and school administrators and faculty; or b. private sexual information about the minor; or c. a photograph or a video, whether real or altered, that depicts any uncovered portion of the breasts, buttocks, or genitals of the minor and said photograph or video has no legitimate communicative purpose; or d. false sexual information about the minor; or e. information that has no legitimate communicative purpose by appropriating the minor’s name, likeness, e-mail accounts, websites, blogs for the purpose of harassing such minor or other minors.

SECTION 4. PENALTIES. a. Any person who, under the age of sixteen (16), knowingly violates the provisions of this local law shall be adjudicated a juvenile delinquent pursuant to Article 3 of the Family Court Act. b. Any person sixteen (16) years or older who knowingly violates Section 3 of this local law and has not been previously convicted of violating this local law, shall be guilty of an unclassified misdemeanor and subject to the penalties outlined in Article 65 of the NYS Penal Law. c. Any person sixteen (16) years or older who knowingly violates Section 3 of this local law and has previously been convicted of violating this local law, shall be guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and subject to the penalties outlined in NYS Penal Law Section 70.15.

SECTION 5. APPLICABILITY. This law shall apply to all actions occurring 90 days after the effective date of this law.

SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this article or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this article which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this article are severable. A court determining severability is expressly authorized to sever any provision or application of this article on any basis not inconsistent with the Constitution of

this state or of the United States.

SECTION 7. DECLARATORY JUDGMENT. Any citizen of Ulster County who reasonably believes his conduct may be proscribed and punished by this statute may commence a special proceeding in Ulster County Supreme Court seeking a declaration that this law violates the First Amendment of the United States Constitution under New York State Civil Practice Law and Rules § 3001 provided: (1) such action is commenced and written notice thereof is sent to the Ulster County Clerk, the Clerk of Ulster County Legislature, the Ulster County Executive and the Ulster County Attorney within sixty days of the effective date of this statute; (2) such an action is commenced before a criminal action is initiated; and (3) such an action involves only the question of law referenced above and involves no questions of fact.

SECTION 8. REVERSE PREEMPTION. This law shall be null and void on the day that statewide or federal legislation goes into effect, incorporating either the same or substantially similar provisions as are contained in this local law or in the event that a pertinent state or federal administrative agency issues and promulgates regulations preempting such action by the County of Ulster. The County Legislature may determine via mere resolution whether or not identical or substantially similar statewide legislation has been enacted for the purposes of triggering the provisions of this section.

SECTION 9. ANNUAL REPORTING. On or before April 30th of each year, the Ulster County District Attorney’s Office and the County Attorney shall submit an annual report to the Ulster County Legislature regarding matters charged in the previous year pursuant to this Local Law. Such report shall include the number of cases charged under this Local Law, the age of each offender, the charge for the offense, and the disposition of the matter. The report shall not include any information so as to identify any defendant/respondent or victim. The report may include any recommendations that the District Attorney and/ or the County Attorney may have.

SECTION 10. EFFECTIVE DATE. This law shall take effect 90 days after its filing in the Office of the Secretary of State.

Adopted by the County Legislature: March 22, 2017 Approved by the County Executive: April 19, 2017 Filed with New York State Department of State: April 28, 2017 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 12401 on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 3:00PM for Motor and Hydraulic Oil, #RFB-UC17-023. Specifications and conditions may be obtained at the above address or on our website at www.ulstercountyny.gov/purchasing Marc Rider, Ulster County Director of Purchasing

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