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A miscellany of Hudson Valley art, adventure and ideas | Calendar & Classifieds | Issue 12 | Mar . 22 – 29

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Acclaimed novelist Colm Tóibín to deliver Woodstock Bookfest keynote

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also felice brothers at bearsville . . . March for Our Lives on the Walkway . . . live-action zombie apocalypse . . . Rock ’n’ Roll Resort a tribute to lenny . . . Make way for frogs and salamanders . . . Seeds of Hope . . . Staycations with the kids . . . the other mother

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SUNY-Ulster hosts all-day Microtonal Festival on Saturday From EMPAC in Troy, Basilica in Hudson and Deep Listening in Kingston to Manitoga in Cold Spring, the Hudson Valley has emerged in recent years as an unlikely international hotspot of experimental serious music. Now SUNY-Ulster takes a bold

step into a kind of music long (and unfairly) stereotyped as “listenerunfriendly.” SUNY-Ulster hosts the area’s first Microtonal Festival on Saturday, March 24, beginning in the College Lounge at 10 a.m. and wrapping up at 9 p.m. Microtonal music is the use in music of intervals smaller than a semitone, also called “microintervals” – in other words, all the possible notes between the notes used in the Western 12-tone system.

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A variety of workshops will be offered at the festival. Skip La Plante will build musical instruments from scratch with both kids and adults, and Jon Catler and Meredith Borden of the 13 O’Clock Blues Band will lead workshops on unique ways to play instruments. Henry Lowengard will lead a presentation on microtonality and technology. These activities prepare for the evening concert, which features the microtonal blues band 13 O’Clock. This event is free and open to the public. The instrument-building workshops will have a $10 materials fee and require prior registration. For more information or to register, contact Chris Earley, chair of the Arts, at (845) 688-1949 or earleyc@ sunyulster.edu. SUNY Ulster is located at 491 Cottekill Road in Stone Ridge.

ASK’s Regional Juried Exhibition April 2018 Arts Society of Kingston invites artists to participate in the annual Regional Juried Exhibition. Juror: Katharine McKenna A $250 reward will be given to Best in Show. For details please visit www.askforarts.com

THURSDAY MARCH 22

STORY SLAM! 7pm Bearsville Theater

FRIDAY MARCH 23

SATURDAY MARCH 24 EVENING

INTENSIVES 9am - 5pm

Little Bites + Big Libations #2 6pm Petersen House

Little Bites + Big Libations #1 6pm Oriole 9

COLM TOIBIN KEYNOTE 8pm Bearsville Theater

The Donahue Interview 8pm Kleinert/James

SATURDAY MARCH 24 DAYTIME

SUNDAY MARCH 25 BREAKFAST AT JOSHUA’S 9:30AM Joshua’s Cafe

SPIRITUALITY 9:30am Kleinert/James

MY BODY, MY WORDS 11:30am Kleinert/James

POETRY 11:30am Kleinert/James

MEMOIR A GO-GO! 2pm Kleinert/James

ACLU 2pm Kleinert/James

Hudson Valley Philharmonic to play P. D. Q. Bach at Bardavon

The name(s) P. D. Q. Bach/Peter Schickele sit(s) atop the all-time list of musical parodists in part because the genre Schickele in which chose to do humor is the most grueling and exacting of them all. Most of us could lampoon a Bob Dylan song; only one of us could lampoon a Baroque threepart invention. During the long tenure of director Randall Craig Fleischer, the Hudson Valley Philharmonic (HVP) has always been more daring and irreverent than you expect a “provincial” philharmonic to be. Remember the show with the Velvet Underground’s late guitarist Sterling Morrison? The HVP honors the vast musical and comedic achievement of P. D. Q. Bach by including his Grand Serenade for an Awful Lot of Winds and Percussion alongside symphonic works by a couple of clowns called Mozart and Beethoven. The show takes place on Saturday, March 24 at 2 p.m. at the Bardavon, located at 35 Market Street in Poughkeepsie. The audience is invited to a talk one hour prior to the performance with guest conductor Elizabeth Schulze. (Fleischer will be opening his Rocktopia on Broadway.) Ticket prices range from $39 to $54. For tickets and information, visit www. bardavon.org. – John Burdick

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CHECK IT OUT March for Our Lives at Walkway over the Hudson this Saturday

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Thousands of Americans in the nation’s capital and beyond are expected to take part in a coordinated rally March 24 demanding legislative solutions to mass shootings. Dubbed "March for Our Lives," the event follows close on the heels of a national school walkout on March 14, in which many local students participated. The St. Valentine’s Day massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School seems to have been the tipping point for many – not least because the affected students in Parkland, Florida, unlike the surviving children of Sandy Hook Elementary School, were old enough and social-media-savvy enough to start organizing on their own, immediately. They weren’t on their own for long; the national gun-control group Everytown for Gun Safety quickly partnered with the outspoken Stoneman Douglas kids, lending its communications network to help organize rallies around the nation on Saturday, March 24 under the slogan March for Our Lives. At last report, gatherings were planned in at least two dozen states, as well as ten countries outside the US. March for Our Lives Hudson Valley is happening on what has become a favored, highly visible venue for sociopolitical protests in the years since its opening: the

n the Venn diagram of the beer world, there’s a significant overlap between people with discriminatory palates for microbrews and those who take up the hobby of brewing their own. Once you can taste the differences between varieties of hops, there’s no real turning back, is there? Happily, it’s one of the founders of a locally Craft beer pioneer Nat Collins – who in 1989 opened the Woodstock Brewing based brewery who came up with the plan for Company, now known as Keegan Ales and run by Tommy Keegan, and later Brewmates, a new limited-edition mail-order went on to found the Tap New York Craft Beer & Food Festival at Hunter service that will send a different homebrewing Mountain – has teamed up with his son Nate Collins and Ryan Pointer to recipe kit, complete with all needed ingredients establish Brewmates. plus brewing instructions, to your door periodically. Craft beer pioneer Nat Collins – who in 1989 opened the Woodstock Brewing Company, now known as Keegan Ales and run by Tommy Keegan, and later went on to found the Tap New York Craft Beer & Food Festival at Hunter Mountain – has teamed up with his son Nate Collins and Ryan Pointer to establish Brewmates. The kicker is that each installment of your subscription will not merely enable you to sample a new type of beer; it will share a custom recipe created by a different independent craft brewery. Keegan Ales will be the first partner to provide a kit, with KCBC, Transmitter, Flagship, a Spider Bite/Barrage collaboration and more lined up for subsequent shipments. Each kit features a unique recipe, easy-to-follow instructions, the ingredients needed to brew five gallons of beer and a promotional item from the featured brewery. To celebrate the launch of the Keegan Ales homebrew kit, which will feature Keegan’s limited-edition California Common beer, Brewmates will be hosting a party at the Keegan Ales Tap Room, located at 20 Saint James St. in Kingston, on Saturday, March 24 from 5 to 10 p.m. Admission is free, and guests aged 21+ can sample a free pint of California Common. There will also be drawings to win Brewmates recipe kits, tickets to the Tap NY Festival and other prizes. To find out more about Brewmates, including video tours of partnering microbreweries, visit www.brewmates.com, or search on “Brewmates” on YouTube.

Walkway over the Hudson. New Yorkers against Gun Violence, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Black Lives Matter, Move Forward NY, Ulster People for Justice & Democracy, U-Act, March On Hudson Valley and Citizen Action of New York are the local march’s sponsors. Participants will rally at 11 a.m. on the Poughkeepsie side of the Walkway,

accessible at 61 Parker Avenue. The line of march will proceed across the bridge to the Highland side, reverse direction and return to the start point, where there will be speakers, live music – and, undoubtedly, voter registration tables. With a number of gun and bomb threats occurring in local school districts in recent weeks, a large turnout is expected for the event, which should run until about 1 p.m.

Planning to attend? Leave bags, backpacks, alcohol and weapons of any kind at home; even fanny packs will be checked before marchers are allowed onto the bridge. Feel free to bring cardboard signs, but without sticks. Colorful, expressive dress is optional, but a traditional component of political theater. To register, visit http://bit.ly/2pqNXPN.

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MUSIC be the playwright’s relationship to the music of Leonard Bernstein, including the daunting task of adapting one of the composer’s most beloved works. Like Bernstein, Kushner is a powerful advocate for social change in his life and work, asking audiences to identify with the marginalized through humanizing acts of imagination. This event is bound to sell out early, so get your tickets now. Prices start at $25. To reserve your seat, visit http://bit. ly/2He0oFf.

Frankie Valli to perform at UPAC There are oldies and then there are Oldies. The first refers to anything that’s old and that mattered for at least half a cultural moment. But capital-O “Oldies,” the oldies genre, refers not to the vintage of an artist, but to one specific aesthetic sweet spot: songs that combine themes of youthful ardor and innocence with declawed elements of rock ‘n’ roll, Brill Building songcraft and the uptown finesse of skilled traditional arrangers. Oldies are forever young, as are we all. It’s a Golden Age sound. Frankie Valli, the most famous falsetto in rock, has spent his long and formidable career dwelling on that sweet spot. The emotional potency of this music was leveraged in the Tony-winning musical Jersey Boys, which chronicles the life and times of Valli and his famous group the Four Seasons, and that show has been a turbo-boost for the still-vital Valli’s career. It is one thing to have fame reignited in a wave of nostalgia, and quite another to be up for capitalizing on it. Thing is, Valli has never gone away. Frankie Valli performs at the Ulster Performing Arts Center (UPAC) on Saturday, April 7 at 8 p.m. Tickets run quite a range: $79, $99, $129, $249. For tickets and additional information, visit www.bardavon.org. UPAC is located at 601 Broadway in Kingston. – John Burdick

Hudson Hall hosts Leonard Bernstein vocal tribute this Saturday As part of its Not Your Father’s Chamber Music series, Hudson Hall’s Classics on Hudson presents To Lenny with Love: Leonard Bernstein at 100 on Saturday, March 24 at 7 p.m. at the historic Hudson Opera House. Sung by soprano Arianna Zukerman, baritone Bob McDonald and tenor Vale Rideout and accompanied by Joy Schreier on piano, Bernstein favorites “Maria” and “Tonight” from West Side Story are complemented by works by lyricist, collaborator and friend Stephen Sondheim, including “Agony” from Into the Woods and “Old Friends” from Merrily We Roll Along, as well as

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Ulster Chamber Music Series “Our 50th Anniversary Year!”

Lara Hope & the ArkTones visit Kingston’s Keegan Ales this Friday

Felice Brothers

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FELICE BROTHERS & YARD SALE AT BEARSVILLE ON FRIDAY NIGHT

he pairing of the famous locals the Felice Brothers and the colorful New Paltz acoustic quartet Yard Sale was a no-duh natural, and it is almost surprising how long it took to materialize. It has been a busy year for the Felice Brothers, but in a desultory and disguised way. A big lift in the band’s career story was an early (and lasting) association with the Millennial-darling bard Connor Oberst. Now, The Brothers F. do their old pal and advocate a solid, playing backing band (except with Jim Keltner on the drum stool) on 2017’s Salutations, an excellent, rocking collection of real-life-crisis songs from Oberst – as wordy and wild and talented as ever, if you still have a place for him. When Ian Felice decided to do a solo album, 2017’s fuss-free In the Kingdom of Dreams, the original Felice Brothers assembled to lend low-key support to this quiet set of surreal folksongs. The eldest sibling, solo artist Simone, returned to the scene as drummer and producer. That the Felice family syndicate can do one record with Jim Keltner drumming and one with Simone Felice, and sound great on both, says something poignant about them, though I am not sure what. The band’s arc is one that moves from musical naïveté to musical savvy, but with a carefully guarded sense of innocence at the core, for they have always recognized that stately, earnest “eternal beginners” feel as their secret sauce. In the early days of 2018, the Felice Brothers announced that two decade-long members of the outfit – fiddle-player Greg Farley and bassist Josh Rawson – would be leaving the band. So the moment finds the Felice Brothers perforce at another point of transformation. Who even knows what to expect when Radio Woodstock presents the Felice Bothers at the Bearsville Theater, with Yard Sale opening, on Friday, March 23 at 8 p.m.? Ticket prices range from $25 to $45. For tickets and additional information, visit www.bearsvilletheater.com. The Bearsville Theater is located at 291 Tinker Street in Woodstock. – John Burdick

Strata Trio “Whose brilliant performances are a counterpoint of old and new.” Sunday, March 25TH • 3:00 pm at The Church of the Holy Cross 30 Pine Grove Avenue Kingston, NY • 340-9434

Adults $30 • Seniors $20 • Under 18 Free www.UlsterChamberMusicSeries.org

Tony Trischka returns to Beacon’s Towne Crier this Sunday In a four-decade career, five-string banjo innovator Tony Trischka has positioned himself as a major figure in the world of progressive and jazz-

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a selection of classical vocal works. In a special addition to the program, Classics on Hudson artistic director Eugenia Zukerman performs a solo of Sir Edward Elgar’s Salut d’Amour. Ticket prices start at $25, and tickets can be purchased at www.hudsonhall.org or by calling (518) 822-1438. The Hudson

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An insanely hardworking band with a voracious appetite for American musical styles, Lara Hope & the Ark-Tones are never strangers for long at any of the local venues. Their national touring schedule is frantic as well, and the new studio recordings keep flowing. This scene staple returns home, briefly, from a long tour with a homecoming show at Keegan Ales on Friday, March 23. Then the warriors head off to Europe. This free show begins 9 p.m. Keegan Ales is located at 20 Saint James Street in Kingston. For more information, visit www.larahope.net.

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Kushner to talk about Bernstein & Spielberg’s West Side Story at Bard This January, the news dropped that Steven Spielberg is doing a bigscreen remake of the stage musical West Side Story. Leonard Bernstein’s iconic music will be retained, but one of the most brilliant of contemporary playwrights, Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winner Tony Kushner (Angels in America), has come aboard to rewrite the screenplay. Kushner has collaborated successfully with Spielberg twice before, writing the scripts for Munich in 2005 and Lincoln in 2011. This year being celebrated worldwide as the Bernstein centenary, Bard’s Fisher Center will be presenting a live talk with Tony Kushner on Friday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. The focus of the conversation will

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influenced bluegrass. But Trischka is just as likely to play the role of traditionalist. While he has mastered nearly every element of the instrument’s stylistic history – from old-time modal clawhammer to the most intricate melodic modern styles – it was folk music initially, and bluegrass music in particular, that first drew him to the banjo. Trischka performs with a fellow luminary of contemporary roots music, Grammy-nominated fiddler Bruce Molsky, at the Towne Crier in Beacon on Sunday, March 25 at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For tickets and additional information, visit www.townecrier.com. The Towne Crier Café is located at 379 Main Street in Beacon.

Strata Trio this Sunday in Kingston The Ulster Chamber Music Series (UCMS) continues to celebrate its 50th-anniversary season with the Strata Trio on Sunday, March 25. Comprising James Stern on violin and viola, Audrey Andrist on piano and Nathan Williams on clarinet, the Strata Trio presents a stylistically and chronologically varied program of music by Dana Wilson, Paul Schoenfield, Max Bruch and Gian Carlo Menotti. The concert takes place at 3 p.m. at UCMS’ preferred venue: the intimate and acoustically vibrant Church of the Holy Cross, located at 30 Pine Grove Avenue in Kingston. Ticket prices are $30 general admission, $20 for seniors, $5 for college students with ID and free for those 18 and under. Tickets are available at the door or in advance via PayPal, phone or mail. A free reception to meet the artists follows the concert. For tickets or additional information, call (845) 340-9434 or visit www.ulsterchambermusicseries.org.

Bryan Brundige & the Piggly Wigglies, Afrobeat dance party this Saturday at BSP BSP’s colorful and ever-changing Uptown Swing series resumes on Saturday, March 24 with a dance party featuring the music of Bryan Brundige and the Piggly Wigglies, an Albanybased authentic swing quintet led by trombonist/vocalist Brundige. Admission costs a flat $10. Per usual, a swing dancing lesson (no partner required) kicks off the evening at 8 p.m.; the band hits at 9. For more on Brundige, visit www.thepigglywigglies.com. On the very same night, BSP hosts another very different kind of dance party: “This Is Afrobeat,” featuring dj.sterling and DJ Shaman Vybez at 10 p.m. The two deejays will be showcasing the Latin

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American and African music that created the Afrobeat sounds. For more information, visit www.bspkingston.com. BSP is located at 323 Wall Street in Kingston.

Kerhonkson’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Resort hosts Grateful Escape The Rock ‘n’ Roll Resort series at the Hudson Valley Resort has long been a starred and checked and flagged event in the jam-music world, and the jammusic world owes its identity to the work of the Grateful Dead; but never has Rock ‘n’ Roll Resort made its debt to the Dead overt – until now. Rock ‘n’ Roll Resort returns to Kerhonkson from Friday through Sunday, March 23 to 25 with a concert titled The Grateful Escape. The initial lineup includes two nights of doubleheaders (two sets): first from Golden Gate Wingmen on Friday (featuring members of Dead & Co, Ratdog, Furthur and more), followed on Saturday by two sets of Melvin Seals and JGB. Fans will also get multiple sets from “lethal-funk” pioneers Kung Fu throughout the weekend, and can catch a rare performance from psychedelic funkrockers the Breakfast. For the many pricing options, including discounts for local residents, and for additional concert information, visit https://rocknrollresort.com. The Hudson Valley Resort is located at 400 Granite Road in Kerhonkson.

Fiddle champ Dylan Foley performs this Sunday in Ellenville The Ellenville Public Library extends its reputation as a hotbed of Irish music with a return performance by four-time All-Ireland fiddle champion Dylan Foley on Sunday, March 25 at 1 p.m. Foley has performed at Lincoln Center, at Gracie Mansion for New York City Mayor Bloomberg, on Jay Ungar’s Dancing on the Air show on WAMC; also, Foley has been featured on Irish television channels RTE and TG4’s fleadh programme. For more information, visit http:// eplm.org. The Ellenville Public Library & Museum is located at 40 Center Street in Ellenville.

Swing dance with Eight to the Bar this Friday in Poughkeepsie

Cray, Neil Young, Roy Orbison, Ray Charles and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, this is one seasoned and acclaimed party band. Eight to the Bar headlines a swing dance at the Poughkeepsie Tennis Club on Friday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. The show begins with a no-partner-required lesson in swing dancing. Admission costs $20, $15 for students. The Poughkeepsie Tennis Club is located at 135 South Hamilton Street in Poughkeepsie. For more information, visit www.hudsonvalleydance.org. To hear Eight to the Bar, visit www.eighttothebar.com.

Kairos performs Palm Sunday Lessons & Hymns program in West Park monastery Under the direction of Dr. Edward Lundergan, Kairos: A Consort of Singers presents a program of Lessons & Hymns on Palm Sunday, March 25. The service is based on the Anglican tradition of Lessons & Carols for Christmas, with readings from the Old and New Testaments interspersed liberally with congregational hymns and choral performances. The inclusive program features music from Germany, France, the Netherlands and Spain, from the 15th century to the 20 th, including works by Heinrich Isaac, Francis Poulenc, Heinrich Schütz, Henry Purcell and Tomás Luis de Victoria. The service takes place at 3 p.m. at the Holy Cross Monastery, located at 1615 Route 9W in West Park. The event is free of charge. For more information, visit www. kairosconsort.org or call (845) 256-9114.

Gospel concert next Thursday in Newburgh Featuring Newburgh native Onita Boone as well as Grammy-nominated vocalist Jermaine Paul and the Paul Family Faithlock, the First United Methodist Church will host a gospel music celebration on Thursday, March

29 at 6:30 p.m. Boone has appeared in a number of Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, including Your Arms Too Short to Box with God, The Rapture and Mama, I Want to Sing! She moved to Germany in 1997, where she has amassed a large following. Jermaine Paul was the winner of the 2012 season of NBC’s The Voice. He, his wife Melissa and their four children live in Monroe. The First United Methodist Church is located at 241 Liberty Street in Newburgh. The performance is part of the church’s Maundy Thursday service. Dinner will be served following the performances. Tickets cost $15 each ($10 for children under 12). For tickets or additional information, call (845) 566-6585.

H. Jon Benjamin to tout new book at Bard Comedian and author H. Jon Benjamin is best-known as a featured voice in television’s Bob’s Burgers and Archer, a couple of credits that situate Benjamin at the center of the comedic zeitgeist. Today’s comedic talents are perforce multimodal and multimedia. The lines between comedy and memoir continue to be especially blurred in the Age of Identity. David Sedaris arrives at comedy via memoir; Maria Bamford arrives at memoir via comedy. Benjamin’s overtly self-effacing first book, Failure Is an Option: An Attempted Memoir is a detailed litany of failure and, ultimately, a defense of it: an “apology” in the old sense of the word. It comes out on May 1 on Dutton. In association with the Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at Bard College, Oblong Books presents H. Jon Benjamin on Wednesday, May 2 at 8 p.m. in Bard College’s Olin Hall. Tickets cost $32 and include one copy of the book. For tickets and additional information, visit https://oblongbooks.com or https:// fishercenter.bard.edu, or call the Fisher Center box office at (845) 758-7900. – John Burdick

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Taking its name from the boogiewoogie piano style of the 1940s, Eight to the Bar plays a high-energy and sophisticated brand of swing. With 11 CDs to their credit, an average of over 200 live dates a year and opening spots for Manhattan Transfer, Robert

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March 22-29 “Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light.” – Theodore Roethke

Staycation options What is a “staycation,” anyway? A chance to do something you haven’t done before? A place to visit that you haven’t seen before? An opportunity to relax without the stressful preparations of a trip? Yes, yes, yes! Here are some fun staycation activities for your crew during spring break this week:

Main Street, Rosendale; (845) 658-8989, www.rosendaletheatre.org/2018/01/26/ mary-and-the-witchs-flower. • Teen Photo Contest for eighth-through12th-graders; submissions due Friday, April 6. Elting Memorial Library, 93 Main Street, New Paltz; (845) 255-5030. • “Wind and Solar: The Renewable Energy Revolution” is ongoing through August, and your kids will have a blast at this hands-on exhibit. MiSci Museum of Innovation and Science, 15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady; (518) 382-7890, http://misci.org.

Maple mapping Which is your favorite form of maple? Syrup? Sugar? Candy? Cream? All of the above? Here are some local spots this Maple Weekend to get your seasonal sugaring on! • Fleischmann’s Maple Festival 2018 takes place on Saturday, March 24 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, March 25 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pancake breakfast, maple bakeoff, wagon rides, sugaring demos. Main Street, Fleischmanns.

Michael Heizer, North East South West, 1967/2002, installation view at Dia:Beacon. (photo by Tom Vinetz)

• Free admission for Hudson Valley residents on Sunday, March 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., including tours and family activities. Dia:Beacon, 3 Beekman Street in Beacon; (845) 440-0100, www.diaart. org/visit/visit/diabeacon-beacon-unitedstates. • Farm Spring Break Day Camp for ages 5 to 12 years includes seeds and sprouts, cooking, plants, Native American skills, arts activities from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Seed Song Farm and Center, 160 Esopus Avenue, Kingston; (845) 902-8154, www. seedsongfarm.org/farm-camp.html. • Mary and the Witch’s Flower anime PG movie shows, March 24 and 31 at 2 p.m., March 26 and 29 at 1 p.m. and March 30 at 4 p.m.; $8 adults, $6 kids and members. Rosendale Theatre, 408

• Maple Leaf Sugaring Maple Weekend offers tours of their operation and free samples of syrup, maple cotton candy and maple cream. Saturday and Sunday, March 24 and 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 93 Dupier Road, Ghent; (518) 929-0484, www.facebook.com/mapleleafsugaring. • Sugar Maple Celebration at the Sharpe Reservation is set for Saturday, March 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free for all ages: maple demos, live animal show, historical characters, maple syrup-judging contest. 436 Van Wyck Lake Road, Fishkill; (845) 897-4320, extension 10, www.freshair. org/maple-celebration. THURSDAY, MARCH 22

Check out the Middle Way in Saugerties Looking for a new educational experience for your child? Introducing the new school in town: the Middle Way.

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Easter standouts Many communities have egg hunts and related events, but here are some unique and special offerings in celebration of the holiday. • The Easter Bunny Express train ride is scheduled for Saturdays, March 24 and 31 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets cost $18 for adults, $16 for seniors/ military/veteran, $12 for children ages 2 to 12 years; admission free for toddlers under 2. Westbrook Lane Station, 149 Aaron Court, Kingston; (845) 338-0400, www.catskillmountainrailroad.com/excursions/easter-bunny-express. • Ice Skate with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 24 from 2 to 4 p.m.; $15 admission for admission and cocoa, plus additional fee for skate rentals. MidHudson Civic Center, 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie; (845) 454-5800, www.midhudsonciviccenter.org/event-listing.php#.Wq9kYBmGNhH. • Red Hook’s Egg Scramble on Saturday, March 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. has an adaptive element for kids ages 13 and under with special needs. Middle School lawn, Linden Avenue, Red Hook; (845) 758-3241 to register, http:// redhooklibrary.org. • Wheelchair-Accessible and Visually Impaired-Inclusive Egg Scramble takes place on Saturday, March 24 at 10 a.m.; Traditional Egg Hunt from 11 a.m. to noon; Sensory-Friendly from 1 to 3 p.m.; all free. Tymor Park, 8 Tymor Road, LaGrangeville; (845) 724-5691, https://unionvaleny.myrec.com/info/activities/ program_details.aspx?programid=29905.

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This school is built on the Buddhist tradition and offers three upcoming gatherings for interested families: Thursday, March 22, 6 to 8 p.m., Parent Information Evening; Thursday, April 26, 6 to 8 p.m., Discussion on Compassion in Education; and Saturday, April 28, 10 a.m. to noon, Open House for Children and Families. The Middle Way School is located at 268 West Saugerties Road in Saugerties; call (845) 272-0141 or visit http:// middlewayschool.org.

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March 22, 2018

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wasn’t in my textbook – how about yours?), and I learned from the show Drunk History that the Wright Brothers were only able to build a successful plane thanks to their brilliant sister! There are countless women who contributed important work to the fields of math and science with no credit whatsoever. Times are slowly changing, and this weekend’s event is one example: On Saturday, March 24 at SUNY-Dutchess, fifth-througheighth-grade girls are invited to join “Math & Science Matter...Especially for Young Women.” The day runs from 7:30 a.m. to noon, and the cost to attend is $10. With 20 workshops, including “Fun with Chemistry” and “Adventures in Biotechnology,” participants are sure to experience a lot of discovery, learning and fun! SUNY-Dutchess is located at 53 Pendell Road in Poughkeepsie. For more information or to register, call (845) 4318546 or visit http://sunydutchess.edu/ news/#/?i=1.

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You are your ‘i’ in spring. Also, everyday balloons “Pay attention, don’t let life go by you. Fall in love with the back of your cereal box.” – Jerry Seinfeld

ging can be arduous. Terminal illness is tricky. Parenting feels…well, what’s the word for The-longer-I-do-itthe-less-I-know? A chaplain tells me, “This hand holds pain, suffering, hard... (turns my other palm up) ... This hand is not empty.” There’s more to the story. So, in addition to the above: Getting older can also be extraordinary. Stage IV is fascinating, actually. And mothering feels magical. How do I remain mindful of this reframing when I get overwhelmed? What works for me are cultivating curiosity and looking for the new: chocolate hummus, a Faith Hunter yoga session, a swim top that stylishly distracts from my weird torso topography and, this week, a new season of spring! I think of my life in seasons, planning in three-month chunks. I’m currently harnessing spring’s fuel of renewal, as Steven Hall writes: “Every single cell in the human body replaces itself over a period of seven years. That means there’s not even the smallest part of you now that was part of you seven years ago.” How cool is that? We are changing despite ourselves! With a body overhaul every seven years, we are regular recipients of an organic rebirth. And with the arrival of spring, what a potent time to evolve or reinvent ourselves. One of my all-time favorite quotes is: “Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is more people who have come alive,” according to Howard Thurman. What makes you come alive? You are your “i” in alive, in spring, in rebirth, in light. Who are you? Where are you in your life path? What change do you see yourself walking toward right now? Are you heading somewhere you actually want to go? Cancer helps me focus on the here and now, because I am keenly aware that I only have a limited number of heartbeats remaining. I make conscious choices about how to spend my time each day, because I know how my life can be compromised in a hot minute. I’m not saying that it’s easy to make decisions about my life. As Lucille Ball expressed so clearly, “It’s a helluva start, being able to recognize what makes you happy.” But what is the alternative? According to Jerry Seinfeld, “Once you start doing only what you’ve already proven you can do, you’re on the road to death.” What’s one way I create momentum for renewal? Spring cleaning! For example, which of my life branches are ready for pruning? I have conceded that certain relationships in my life will remain as-is, despite my earlier-than-anticipated demise that I mistakenly assumed would spark change. “Often we give up our right to renewal to accommodate the anxiety of those around us,” according to Mark Nepo in The Book of Awakening. (I love this book! Thank you, Karen!) I firmly claim my right to renewal and to evolve, even when loved ones won’t participate in a dialogue about our dynamic. I can only change myself. Another question is: What does my body need for fertile ground to nurture change in my life? I have been increasingly putting my physical body first, prioritizing gym time, yoga at home, walking my labyrinth and sleep. Although I have to say that this shift is currently challenged by some extremely delicious Pride Enjoy gluten-free vegan rainbow cookies that my friend Roxanne introduced me to (I am utterly powerless before rainbow cookies). And don’t get me started on the SweeTart sour jellybeans whose labeling includes a misprint about containing more than one serving per bag. Finally, I am opening up some metaphorical windows to release ideas, obstacles and energies that no longer serve me. What feels alive and up for questioning about myself? George Bernard Shaw states, “Life isn’t about finding yourself. It’s about creating yourself.” Who is my “i” in this creation of self? Lately, I’ve been dipping my toe in [gasp] Introvert Nation! I acknowledge that I don’t have enough energy reserves to keep up my pre-diagnosis pace. I require more time for meditation and reflection, yoga, walking my labyrinth and journaling. I am energized by honoring new rich dimensions of quiet and solitude. After setting these intentions, what inspires me to continue? I follow the joy. “Begin today. Declare out loud to the universe that you are willing to let go of struggle and eager to learn through joy,” encourages Sarah Ban Breathnach. I receive joy listening to Lin-Manuel Miranda’s latest Hamildrop songs, watching videos of my godchildren, trying a new lipstick, cracking up with my husband and kids over memes. A friend recalled this exchange from the Seinfeld sitcom: Jerry: “Kramer, these balloons aren’t gonna stay filled till New Year’s!” Kramer: “Well, those aren’t for New Year’s. Those are my everyday balloons.” I wish for you everyday balloons, like a goldfinch at your birdfeeder or a surprise crocus on your way to the car or a pint of One Sweet Whirled ice cream in your freezer. “Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn,” writes Lewis Grizzard. I honor the pure wild light (my friend Jasmine’s phrase), swirling in and around our awakenings into limitless renewal. Welcome, spring!

I wish for you everyday balloons, like a goldﬁnch at your birdfeeder or a surprise crocus on your way to the car.

“On being asked what one could conclude as to the nature of the Creator from a study of his creation, [J. B. S.] Haldane is said to have answered, ‘An inordinate fondness for beetles.’” – footnote in American Naturalist, 1959 Here’s something you don’t see every day: a chance to build dioramas with preserved rhinoceros beetles! This Saturday, March 24 from 1 to 4 p.m., youth ages 11 and up are invited to join “A Fondness for Beetles: Victorian Diorama Workshop” at the Hudson River Museum. Bring your own miniatures from home for inspiration. The cost is $20, and advance registration is required. The Hudson River Museum is located at 511 Warburton Avenue in Yonkers. For more information or to register, call (914) 963-4550 or visit www.hrm.org/ programs.html. SUNDAY, MARCH 25

Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals in Beacon “Be quiet, please, for here begins / His salute to feathers, furs and fins.” Ogden Nash’s verses are just as entertaining today as they were decades ago, as a narration accompanying Carnival of the Animals by Camille SaintSaëns. Come see and hear this concert for kids, by kids at the Howland Cultural Center this Sunday, March 25 at 4 p.m. Children are admitted free and adults pay $10. The Howland Cultural Center is located at 477 Main Street in Beacon. For more information, call (845) 7653012 or visit www.facebook.com/ howlandchambermusiccircle or www. howlandmusic.org/classicsforkids.html. To learn more about the performers, visit http://lyramusic.org. – Erica Chase-Salerno Erica Chase-Salerno has an inordinate fondness for SweeTart sour jellybeans. She can be reached at kidsalmanac@ ulsterpublishing.com.

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non-musicians alike of all ages will enjoy hearing sounds and combinations like never before. This event is free and open to the public, but for the instrument-building workshops, the cost is $10 and preregistration is required. The festival includes hands-on

activities, performances and lectures throughout the day. SUNY-Ulster is located at 491 Cottekill Road in Stone Ridge. For more information, call (845) 688-1949 or visit https://apps.sunyulster.edu/events/4131.

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March 22, 2018

MOVIE Harvest of Hope Kingstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Senate Garage to host premiere of Jon Bowermasterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s film about the Native American Seed Sanctuary, part of his Hope on Hudson trilogy

ollowing a couple of decades spent visually chronicling the health of the planetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oceans and waterways from a kayak for National Geographic, Stone Ridge-based documentary filmmaker/ environmental activist Jon Bowermaster turned his attention first to the fracking debate, and then to other threats to ecosystems close to home. His videomagazine series The Hudson: A River at Risk waved red flags calling attention to PCB-contaminated river sediments, â&#x20AC;&#x153;bomb trains,â&#x20AC;? lax security at the Indian Point nuclear plant, proposals to fill the Hudson Valley with moored oil barges, new power lines and pipelines. These days, through his production company Oceans 8 Films, Bowermaster has been turning his attention to the more positive alternative approaches that our Valley has been fostering, with a new series of mini-documentaries collectively titled Hope on the Hudson. City on the Water documents citizen action to rescue and protect the 520 miles of waterways that surround New York City. In Restoring the Clearwater, Bowermasterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s crew spent a year following the master craftsmen who were rebuilding the sloop Clearwater, flagship of the campaign launched by Pete Seeger in the 1960s to clean up the Hudson and reconnect people to the river. Now thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a third installment to the Hope on the Hudson series, Seeds of Hope, which will have its â&#x20AC;&#x153;sneak previewâ&#x20AC;? premiere on Thursday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Senate Garage in Kingston. It will then join the previous two films on a three-month regional screening tour that will begin at

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The Hudson Valley Farm Hub, Seedshed and Oceans 8 Films premiere a new ďŹ lm â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Seeds of Hope â&#x20AC;&#x201D; on Wednesday, March 28 at the Senate Garage in Kingston at 6:30 p.m. During the four seasons of 2017, ďŹ lmmakers followed the planting and harvesting of at-risk Native American seeds on a 28-acre plot at Hurleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farm Hub. (One species of red corn had been reduced to just two ears; last year hundreds of pounds of corn were produced.) The ďŹ lm, part of Jon Bowermaster and Oceans 8 Filmsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hope on the Hudson series, documents the shared effort of local farmers and seed experts with the Akwesasne tribe to preserve both seeds and culture. Film to be followed by a Q&A. The event is free, but please register in advance at http://bit.ly/2IadSTR.

the Rosendale Theatre on April 3 and 4, before heading off to Peekskill on April 5, Basilica Hudson on April 7, Upstate Films on Earth Day, April 22, and some 60 other venues. Seeds of Hope tells the story of a collaborative initiative to preserve Native American culture and foodways through seed-saving at the Hudson Valley Farm Hub. In 2016, the locally based not-forprofit group Seedshed and the Hudson Valley Farm Hub formed a partnership with the Akwesasne Mohawk Tribe of northern New York to create a Native American Seed Sanctuary at the Farm Hub for the purpose of protecting, honoring and returning sacred seeds to the tribe. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When we plant, we promise in our language that we wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t abandon the seeds, that we will take care of them, because this is a duty and a responsibility that we have had since the beginning of time. Corn keeps us connected to our spirit and our community,â&#x20AC;? explains Mohawk seedkeeper Mary Arquette. Since its inception, the Seed Sanctuary has significantly expanded the seed stock of

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Native American seed-saving expert Rowen White and Seedshedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ken Greene. (Longtime readers of Almanac Weekly may remember Greene as our former columnist the Rogue Librarian, whose pioneering seed-sharing exchange at the Gardiner Library evolved into the Hudson Valley Seed Company and Seedshed.) The event is free of charge and open to the public. Registration is strongly encouraged, as seating may be limited. To sign up, visit http://bit. ly/2IadSTR. The Senate Garage is located at 4 North Front Street in Uptown Kingstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Stockade Historic District, right near the Senate House. The full Hope on the Hudson series so far, including City on the Water, Restoring the Clearwater and Seeds of Hope, will screen beginning at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 3 and 4 at the Rosendale Theatre. Tickets cost $8 general admission, $6 for members. The Theatre is located at 408 Main Street (Route 213) in downtown Rosendale. To learn more about Seeds of Hope and the rest of Jon Bowermasterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hope on the Hudson documentary series, visit www. hudsonriverstories.com. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Frances Marion Platt

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March 22, 2018

BOOKS The cradle will rock Carol Goodman’s The Other Mother is a suspenseful story of madness and motherhood

he first months as a new parent can bring an almostoverwhelming feeling of responsibility. It’s a bad time to lose your mind. In author Carol Goodman’s latest novel, two women become fast friends at a support group for new moms. They’re opposites: meek and mild Daphne Marist, the protagonist, and brash and fashionable Laurel Hobbes, the other mother; but they quickly bond over their shared postpartum struggles. As the tale unwinds, identities are mirrored and merged, and similar stories seem to play out at different places and in different times. The narrator is unreliable, but never unsympathetic. Goodman writes scenes that can be read in more than one way, but at no point do the possibilities become too complex to hinder the story’s momentum. Whenever you might be tempted to pause and consider where all this may be going, she places an irresistible breadcrumb at the end of a chapter to spur the reader forward. The Other Mother is Goodman’s 20th book. She has written 17 herself, including fiction, Young Adult and adult fantasy, and three with her husband, the poet Lee Slonimsky. She lives in Red Hook and teaches Creative Writing and Literature at SUNY-New Paltz. The novel, like much of her work, has a Gothic flavor, including a Victorianera insane asylum inspired in part by the Hudson River State Hospital in Poughkeepsie. “I am influenced by the Gothic, and I like the Gothic,” she said. “I think some of the elements of that are psychological stressors, and questions about identity, and sanity; and ver y often in Gothic literature, the heroine has to question whether what’s happening to her is real. So those [are some of the] elements I am drawn to, and I think they’re probably ancestor to the modern psychological suspense novel.” Does she think there’s something about motherhood that uniquely alters and unsettles one’s identity? “Yes, I do. I actually can’t think of anything more in my life that has changed me more than being a mother, and I know some other mothers – no pun intended – have experienced something similar. People tell you, ‘You just don’t know how you’re going to feel, you don’t know what it’s going to be like,’ and that can be frustrating. But, in fact, it is such an altering experience. You don’t necessarily become another person, but you have very different emotions and respond to things very differently.” Goodman says that she was drawn to the idea of using a postpartum mood disorder in a novel because it offered an opportunity for a character to lose touch with reality temporarily. She was mindful that some readers may be sensitive to the issue, and includes an

interview with Teresa M. Twomey, author of Understanding Postpartum Psychosis: A Temporary Madness at the end of the book. “I always feel that if I’m exploring something like that, I have an obligation to treat it as fairly and as intelligently

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exploration. And they tend to look very different, because in the fantasies there are fairies, and there’s a lot going on that’s very different. But to me, I’m still exploring character in all of the books; I’m just using a different type of storytelling.” The Other Mother is published by William Morrow & Company. The official book launch, featuring a reading and discussion, will take place on Tuesday, March 27 at 6 p.m. at Oblong Books, located at 6422 Montgomery Street in Rhinebeck. Admission is free, but attendees are asked to RSVP at www.oblongbooks.com. – Will Dendis

The official book launch of Carol Goodman’s The Other Mother, her 20th book, will take place on Tuesday, March 27 at 6 p.m. at Oblong Books in Rhinebeck.

as I can in the hopes that it will bring awareness to the subject,” said Goodman. She said the hardest scene to write was the prologue, in which Daphne has a passing thought of dropping her daughter from the stairs. She read from that section at a recent event. “As I read that out loud for the group, I found it excruciatingly painful, because I had that when I was a new mother,” she said. “And just as Daphne says, ‘Oh, I wouldn’t do it,’ I knew I wouldn’t do it. But I had the visualization, and it was scary; and so it was scary sharing that.” Beyond that wrenching scene, the novel as a whole required sustained recollection. “My daughter is 26 now, so it has been a long time since I was a new mother,” said Goodman. “Going back into that mindset of being a new mother…although it was a very joyous time of my life in many, many ways, it was also very hard to go back into that mindset for the book.” The Other Mother is a standalone work of fiction set in the real world. Goodman has also written two series with fantasy elements, for young and adult readers. Her work across genres contains similar elements: a central female narrator, folklore, mythology, exploring psychological issues. “In a mystery, you use the solving of the mystery to illuminate a psychological exploration,” she said. “In a fantasy, you’re using the fantasy elements as a metaphor for addressing psychological

The novel, like much of her work, has a Gothic ﬂavor, including a Victorian-era insane asylum inspired in part by the Hudson River State Hospital in Poughkeepsie.

John Leland reads Happiness Is a Choice You Make in Hudson In 2004, The New York Times put John Leland, a reporter with the Metro section, on the retirement beat. Even while researching and writing books on youth culture, with titles like Hip: The History and Why Kerouac Matters, he was immersing himself in the world of the elderly. His most recent yearlong assignment was to spend time with the “oldest of the old” – people over the age of 85, remnants of the “Great-

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March 22, 2018 in Mount Tremper will host a talk and signing on Thursday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. In advance of these events, we spoke with Straub about The Ashokan Way.

The Ashokan Way

As you wrote these essays over the course of a year, was it always your intention to collect them in a book? Like many people, I’ve always loved the land, and it’s been a constant source of solace and inspiration. I walk every day still, and so often my feeling is this immense gratitude for living here. So as I was walking one Thanksgiving, on that day of giving thanks, I was feeling gratitude and had an idea to honor the land. I had this tiny notebook and a pencil in my back pocket, and it wasn’t that I had the idea to publish a book; I just got this inspiration – or guidance, you could say. I’m a journal-keeper, since I was 13, and I thought maybe it would be just little journal entries. But it became evident very early on that themes were arising, and there was a book here if I wanted it. It wasn’t until exactly a Thanksgiving later that I said, “Let me sit down at my computer and see if something is here.” And as I was working on the book, as often happens to writers, you think you’re going to write about one thing, and then once you immerse yourself deeply into the work, something else arises. But I have to say, this was by far my easiest and most pleasurable book I’ve written. When people ask me what this book is about, the truest, shortest answer is that it’s a love letter to this Valley.

Gail Straub launches new book of nature essays at this weekend’s Woodstock Bookfest

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t is only when we have truly loved a place that it is then lit by the stars and it has then literally become the epicenter of one’s world, informing imagination, memory and sense of meaning,” Gail Straub writes. Straub’s newly released The Ashokan Way: Landscape’s Path into Consciousness (Homebound Publications, March 2018) is a collection of 36 short nature-based essays that take the reader on a reflective walking meditation over the course of a year in the Catskills. Intimate as journal entries, the essays begin on a Thanksgiving Day with words of gratitude for the landscape that has shaped the author’s life since she came to live in the Hudson Valley in 1981. From the moment Straub walked into the home in which she still lives today – so struck by the presence of High Point Mountain looming outside that, as she writes, “I felt like it lived in my tiny kitchen” – the natural world of the Catskill Mountains and her relationship with it became Straub’s bedrock. “I would not be who I am without this body of water and this mountain range,” she notes. The essays move through the cycle of a year and its seasons, concluding on a Thanksgiving Day one year later. January’s “Praying in the Cathedral of the Ashokan” explores the solidity and constancy of nature, and appreciation of beauty as a form of prayer. In February, “Loon Call” opens with childhood memories that deepen into an adult’s knowledge that the landscape enlarges us while simultaneously rendering us insignificant, freeing us from our egos to be the wild and natural human creatures we are. And May’s “Heaven Here on Earth” is about the reconciliation of opposites: Nature is restorative, but also terrifyingly dispassionate and destructive. The contradiction teaches us, according to Straub, about “living between the opposites that naturally exist in the world,” that only by respecting the duality that exists in our lives can we achieve true equanimity. Along the way, through the author’s finely tuned perceptions, nature becomes the protagonist in a vivid story that, while specific to one woman’s experience in the

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Gail Straub's The Ashokan Way: Landscape’s Path into Consciousness will be officially launched during the Woodstock Bookfest on Saturday, March 24. Straub will co-host a panel at the Kleinert/James at 9:30 a.m. with artist Kate McGloughlin, whose luminous oil painting of the Catskills is reproduced on the cover of Straub’s book, and whose black-and-white prints mark the change of seasons in the collection of essays. The two will discuss the effect that the Hudson Valley landscape has on the soul, and on writers and painters.

mountains, will resonate with any reader who has ever felt a connection with place. In the final essay, Straub writes about how “it takes time to form intimate bonds with a place, for landscape to become a confidant.” In the same way, this thoughtful collection of essays deserves the reader’s time and full attention; this is not a book to rush through from cover to cover, but rather one of moments to return to time and again. Gail Straub and her husband, David Gershon, are co-founders of the Empowerment Institute (www. empowermentinstitute.net). Their initial motivation in 1981 – when the word “empowerment” was new to the vernacular, she notes – was to help people by shifting the focus from fixing problems and healing the past to focusing on what people want from their lives, organizations, community and world. The underlying intelligence is that our thoughts and beliefs create the conditions of our lives, and if we want to bring about changes, we need to change our beliefs. Today the Empowerment Institute serves as an umbrella organization encompassing Gershon’s ecological concerns and climate-change work and Straub’s efforts for worldwide women’s empowerment. She co-directs the institute’s School for Transformative Social Change, which includes the global initiative IMAGINE, which helps women heal from violence, build strong lives and contribute to their communities. IMAGINE initiatives are

“I walk every day still, and so often my feeling is this immense gratitude for living here.”

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currently underway throughout Africa, Afghanistan, India and the Middle East. Straub also serves as consultant to other organizations working on furthering women’s empowerment and is the author of six books now, including

Empowerment: The Art of Creating Your Life as You Want It (co-authored with Gershon), The Rhythm of Compassion and the feminist memoir, Returning to My Mother’s House. The Ashokan Way: Landscape’s Path into Consciousness will be officially launched during the Woodstock Bookfest on Saturday, March 24. Straub will cohost a panel at the Kleinert/James at 9:30 a.m. with artist Kate McGloughlin, whose luminous oil painting of the Catskills is reproduced on the cover of Straub’s book, and whose black-and-white prints mark the change of seasons in the collection of essays. The two will discuss the effect that the Hudson Valley landscape has on the soul, and on writers and painters. The Golden Notebook in Woodstock is sponsoring the event. Oblong Books & Music in Rhinebeck will host an author talk and book-signing with Straub on Thursday, April 5 at 6 p.m., and the Catskill Interpretive Center

In reading the essays, many of the concepts resonated with me, but I was particularly struck by the one about the “reconciliation of opposites” – the glories of nature versus the aftermath of Hurricane Irene. Everyone who has written about the land has written about this, really. It’s all opposite; no matter the season, or time of day we go out. Life and death, light and dark, what’s hidden and what’s obvious… all teaching us that the life around us is nothing but opposites. I think I’ve always understood that – even as a little kid when I fell in love with the land; but it wasn’t until I was a lot older that I could take those teachings and use them in my daily life. Continuing that thought, in “Heaven Here on Earth,” my takeaway was that “Nothing is all good or bad, and it’s about accepting it all and living in the now.” You wrote, “It is when I neither cling to the part of the opposite I desire nor push away the part I fear that I conduct my life as if Heaven were right here on Earth.” I’m sure a lot of people now, because of the vast Earth changes and climate change, are thinking about the opposites of the natural world: its destructive force and then its life-giving nature. My husband, David, is a passionate climate-change activist. And you saw [in reading the book] how much I love the teaching of Dõgen [Zenji, 1200-1253]: All of his nature writing is about the reconciliation of opposites; the fact that things are evident and they’re mysterious. I’ve also found that as I age, the solace of the reconciliation of opposites is a friendliness towards death and the idea of carrying death on your shoulder. Not in a maudlin way at all, but…there’s just a lot of equanimity in the natural world. I’d like to ask you to expand on another concept in the book: the idea of the connection between our internal, emotional landscape and the natural landscape outside. There’s a very profound relationship between the outside landscape and the inside landscape: what I’m feeling inside, or working on within myself. If I’m feeling burned out, the land offers me an antidote, allowing me to empty and restore myself. At other times, it brings joy and empowerment or, in thinking about other people, insights. And I think this is actually one of the things I’m most proud of in this book, is that it’s, in my view, a more female perspective on writing

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he Woodstock Bookfest runs from Thursday, March 22 to Sunday, March 25 and includes readings, author panels, workshops, parties, a Story Slam and more. This year’s Bookfest will also feature the acclaimed Irish novelist Colm Tóibín reading from his own work and serving as reader for the debut of a music-and-short-story collaboration between the late writer John Hersey and his son Baird, a composer, on Saturday, March 24 at 8 p.m. at the Bearsville Theater. Tóibín is best known in the US as the author of Brooklyn, the 2009 novel that was made into a film in 2015 starring Saoirse Ronan. He also wrote The Testament of Mary, numerous other novels, short-story collections and nonfiction books. Three of his novels have been shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize. To read Will Dendis’ interview with Colm Tóibín from our last edition, visit http://bit.ly/2pt4zWu. For tickets and more information about this and all Bookfest events, see https://woodstockbookfest.com.

about the land. Lots of people are in this genre of “place-based” writing, but the most famous are men, with some very big exceptions: Terry Tempest Williams, one of my heroines, and obviously the poet Mary Oliver, and others as well. But what I felt was that perhaps this focus on a more core relationship between the inner and outer landscapes is a more female way of coming into the land. Another concept I responded to was the idea that the experience of being in nature makes you feel small in comparison, but also enlarged in the greater sense. That’s one of the seminal experiences in the natural world. Thoreau spoke of that so beautifully, and John Burroughs, our great nature mystic of our Catskills. I think nature is one of the few places where that happens so viscerally, where we find our right size and simultaneously we’re so enlarged. And that’s a beautiful, special experience. I think for most of us, no matter how many times we’ve had that experience, it touches something; it wakes us up in a way, doesn’t it? Would you say that writing is a spiritual experience for you? It is. For me it’s a spiritual practice. And my friends, and my editor, who know my other books, have said to me that this book is my most spiritual writing. I’ve had a daily meditation practice for many decades, and my particular practice is with the breath; but one’s practice could be anything. Sitting meditation, emptying oneself and finding a larger space where the chatter of the mind has diminished, is akin to both writing and the natural world. When I sit down to write, the mind is distracted and may be worried or stressed out, but after a little while, just focusing on the words and the writing, I get slower. I get more empty, and that’s when the writing is good. I think the same thing happens in the natural world: I go out there and my mind is going in a thousand directions, but after walking for a certain period of time, the mind empties and slows and the focus is clearer. I think

there’s a tremendous kinship between any art and any spiritual practice, actually, and any experience in the natural world. I think they’re kindred spirits. I know you’re heading off overseas soon for a big conference having to do with your women’s empowerment work. Would you tell me a little bit about that? It’s a big trip…we’re going to have 50 practitioners and facilitators from 12 countries. These are inspiring people; to me, they’re the warriors. One of the essays in the book is about Tejaswi Sevekari, my colleague in this work. She’s a real visionary working in the sex-trafficking sector to empower the women and change that. And I think the relationship between this book and my activism is worth noting. Sometimes, as an activist, I’m either burned out or overwhelmed; or, as many people experience these days, the problems are too big and a kind of despair can set upon you. After talking with these

women from all over the world and they tell me their stories, one of the greatest antidotes is to go out on the Ashokan Way and get my balance back. And here again is that reconciliation of opposites we were talking about. My work is very global, but my sustenance and my balance and my spiritual practice are very local. Without the Ashokan Way, I know that I couldn’t do this work. It allows me to sustain myself for the work I do in other parts of the world. – Sharyn Flanagan The Ashokan Way: Landscape’s Path into Consciousness book launch/panel discussion with Kate McGloughlin, Saturday, March 24, 9:30 a.m., $15, Kleinert/James Center, 34 Tinker Street, Woodstock; https://woodstockbookfest. com/woodstocks-landscape-effect-soulwriting-painting.

Area residents typically think of the John Burroughs Association as a local not-for-profit organization that maintains Slabsides and the surrounding nature sanctuary and trails in West Park. But the Association also has a national profile as a respected conferrer of annual literary awards in the genre of nature writing, helping to keep alive the primary profession of the great 19th-century naturalist himself. At 12 noon on Monday, April 2, the Yale Club of New York City will host the 2018 John Burroughs Literary Awards Luncheon, at which awards in four categories will be handed out to authors whose works have been judged “the best in nature writing” published in the US in 2017. The top prize, the John Burroughs Medal, goes this year to University of the South professor and 2013 Pulitzer Prize finalist David George Haskell, for The Songs of Trees: Stories from Nature’s Great Connectors (Viking Books). In visits to a dozen specific trees throughout the world, this book, according to the Association, “reveals how trees, through their webs of fungi and communities of bacteria, the

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March 22, 2018

GARDENER’S NOTEBOOK

Spring has sprouted It’s time to get those garden seedlings going

ou’d think that there’d be no reason for me to be concerned. After all, year after year I raise my own seedlings for the garden. Nonetheless, every day I take a look at the small tray of soil in which I had sowed eggplant and pepper seeds, waiting for little green sprouts to poke through the brown surface of the potting mix. These plants are on a schedule. They get a start indoors – in a greenhouse now; under lights or in sunny windows in years past – so that they have enough time to start ripening their fruits by midsummer. Even an early-ripening pepper wouldn’t ripen its first fruits before October if seeds were sown directly in the garden once the soil had warmed enough for germination, which isn’t until the end of May around here. Not that raising transplants for the garden is difficult. All that’s needed is attention to details, the first of which is using seed that is not too old. The dry tan pepper and eggplant seeds might not look alive, but they are. And they do age. Under good storage condition – cool and dry – pepper seeds retain good viability for only a couple of years, eggplant seeds for four years. Next in importance are the container and potting mix. Old yogurt containers, egg cartons: people have come up with all sorts of containers for growing transplants. They’re all fine, as long as they’re at least an inch-and-a-half deep and have holes in their bottoms to let excess water drain out. Garden soil – even good garden soil – is not suitable for containers. It stays too wet, suffocating roots. So all potting mixes contain aggregates, such as sand, perlite, vermiculite or calcined clay (a/k/a kitty litter), which are large mineral particles that make room for air in the mix. Mixes also contain some organic material, such as compost, peat moss or coir (made from coconut waste), to help them retain moisture. You can purchase potting mixes made with or without real soil in them, and either sterilized or not. Sterilization kills potential pests that might lurk in the raw ingredients. Not sterilizing keeps living things, including potential enemies of any potential pests, alive in the mix. I make my own mix – usually unsterilized – from equal parts compost, garden soil, peat moss and perlite. With seeds sown and then covered with about a half-inch of potting mix, the container

actions of animals and other plants and their human intersections, are the center of a biological network that underpins all life, including our own…powerfully arguing against the ‘otherness’ of nature that denies our own wild being.” A special John Burroughs Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Nature Poetry is being awarded this year to Missouriborn Coloradan Pattiann Rogers, “in recognition of the power and permanence of Rogers’ entire body of work,” which spans four decades and includes 14 books of poetry and two of prose. Per the awards judges, “Her poetry is among the most important and durable of any contemporary poet…. Few major American poets have written such distinguished verse that is so dramatically informed by natural history. Rogers’ work lies clearly in the long tradition of John Burroughs’ friend Walt Whitman, but takes the form deep into the modern idiom.” Rogers is the recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts grants, a Guggenheim Fellowship, a Literary Award in Poetry from the Lannan Foundation, five Pushcart Prizes and has had two appearances in Best American Poetry. A native of upstate New York and

SUNY-New Paltz alumna who now lives in Washington State, Jenn Dean, is the winner of this year’s John Burroughs Nature Essay Award. Her essay, “The Keepers of the Ghost Bird,” was published in the October 1917 issue of the Massachusetts Review. Intertwining human history and natural history, it tells the story of efforts to preserve the cahow, a petrel that now survives only on Nonsuch Island, off Bermuda. Children’s books about nature are honored each year with the Riverby Awards for Young Readers (and presumably, budding naturalists). The 2017 winners are: Amazon Adventure (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt), by Sy Montgomery with photographs by Keith Ellenbogen; Creekfinding: A True Story (University of Minnesota Press), by Jacqueline Briggs Martin with illustrations by Claudia McGehee; Karl, Get Out of the Garden! Carolus Linnaeus and the Naming of Everything (Charlesbridge Publishing), by Anita Sanchez with illustrations by Catherine Stock; Over and under the Pond (Chronicle Books), by Kate Messner with art by Christopher Silas Neal; and Robins! How They Grow Up (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt), written and illustrated by Eileen Christlelow.

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is gently watered, then covered to keep in moisture. Warmth is the next ingredient for good germination. Seeds need more warmth to sprout than a seedling needs for good growth. In the case of pepper and eggplant seeds, between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit are ideal for sprouting. The top of a refrigerator might provide a warm home for the seeds to get started, as might a shelf above a radiator. I use a soil heating mat. The last ingredient in raising seedlings is the most difficult one for me to provide, at least with pepper and eggplant seeds: patience. Even under good conditions, these seeds might take a week or two to sprout. All I need, then, is to be rational. I sowed the seed on March 5; I provided good conditions. As I write this, it is March 12: one week, a not-unreasonable time for the seeds not to show signs of life yet. Growing transplants is generally easy. Although I’m a little concerned until pepper and eggplant sprouts emerge, I’m more laid back with pretty much all other seedlings. Tomatoes, for example, are among the quickest and easiest to grow and, because of the wide choice of varieties when growing your own transplants, very satisfying. Once the peppers and eggplants sprout, they, like other sprouts, need to be moved to where they are bathed in light. Along with light, slightly cooler temperatures from then on make for sturdy, healthy growth. And then, toward the end of May, out to the garden they go. Update, March 17: I was about to resow the pepper seeds. But first I checked the ones sowed March 5. They sprouted! – 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.

The 2018 John Burroughs Literary Awards Luncheon on April 2 is open to the general public, and authors and illustrators will be on hand to sign copies of their books. The price of admission is $110 for John Burroughs Association members, $135 for non-members. The Yale Club of New York City is located at 50 Vanderbilt Avenue (across from Grand Central Station) in Manhattan. Please register by March 28 at http:// bit.ly/2pqW91R. To read more about the awards and the recipients, visit http://bit. ly/2FZwPa2.

Boat restoration symposium & Women’s Sailing Conference in Kingston This Saturday, the Kingston Home Port and Education Center, right next door to the Hudson River Maritime Museum, will host a peer-to-peer symposium on the technical aspects of boat restorations in the Hudson Valley. This event is for you if you’re a professional or avocational shipwright or restorer – or simply a wooden boat enthusiast. The symposium, titled “Keeping History Afloat on the Hudson,” runs from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 24 and will feature stories of the restorations and builds of at least six Hudson River vessels. In the morning, attendees will hear about the sailing vessel Eleanor and the famed Hudson River sloop Clearwater; after lunch, about the freight schooner Apollonia, the Hudson River ferry sloop Woody Guthrie, various projects in the works at Scarano Boat Building and the sun-powered ferry Solar Sal. After each presentation, there will be an audience question-and-answer session. Tickets to the full-day symposium cost $45 for HRMM members and $50 for non-members, including a catered lunch. The half-day rate for the morning or afternoon session only is $20. To register and to view the full schedule, visit www.

hrmm.org/keeping-history-afloat.html. The following Saturday, March 31, marks the follow-up to 2017’s wildly successful Riverport Women’s Sailing Conference. Last year, 60 women mariners showed up; this year, the event will be able to accommodate 90, with 16 class offerings in four sections, utilizing both the Riverport Wooden Boat School and HRMM. The Kingston Sailing Club, Ocean Navigator Magazine and HRMM sponsor the event. If you’re a woman who yearns to sail but feels put off by the mostly masculine history and culture of the trade/sport, this is your chance for total immersion in a women-teaching-women learning experience. Hands-on workshops are paired with classroom theory, lectures and small group discussions. Beginningto-advanced sailors can learn about basic sailing theory, racing techniques, navigation, cruise preparation, vessel purchasing, spring vessel preparation, marine diesel engines, electrical, sail care, line management, maritime history and related topics. New this year are classes tailored to teens, history lectures, cruise preparation, iceboating and adaptive sailing techniques. Deborah Mellen, CEO/founder of Impossible Dream, a 60-foot accessible catamaran designed for captains and crew using wheelchairs, will be the keynote speaker at the Friday welcoming dinner. The conference will close on Saturday with a preview screening of the Storm Trysail Foundation’s new film Women Offshore. The cost of attending the second Riverport Women’s Sailing Conference is $65 for HRMM members, $75 for non-members, $35 for teens aged 13 to 19. Breakfast and lunch on Saturday are included in that price; the optional Fridaynight keynote dinner and post-conference networking dinner cost extra. To view the full schedule and to register, visit www. hrmm.org/sailing-conference.html. The Hudson River Maritime Museum and adjacent Riverport Sailing School are located at 50 Rondout Landing in Kingston.

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March 22, 2018

NATURE

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Last year, a brief spell of unusually warm temperatures in February triggered the earliest date of amphibian migration recorded in this region by the DEC.

Make way for frogs & salamanders Volunteers wanted for Amphibian Migrations and Road Crossings Project this spring

udson Valley forestdwelling amphibians come out from under winter cover each spring to breed and lay their eggs in vernal pools. The annual nighttime migration from woods to water usually takes place in late March or April, when the soil has thawed, air temperatures have risen above 40 degrees Fahrenheit and a rainy night creates the conditions the creatures require for movement. Sometimes the migration occurs in a single evening, on what’s known as a “Big Night.” This happened on March 22 in 2010 and March 26 in 2009. But increasingly, the salamanders and frogs have been making their journey to breed over the course of a series of nights; it’s all very weatherdependent. Last year, a brief spell of unusually warm temperatures in February triggered the earliest date of amphibian migration recorded in this region since the state Department of Conservation (DEC) began keeping track of it in 2009. Small numbers of amphibians on the move were counted as early as February 25 in 2017. This year we’ve also had warm temperatures in late February that generated early migration, says Laura Heady, the DEC conservationist who launched the Amphibian Migrations and Road Crossings Project and continues to oversee it. “While I haven’t received any volunteer data forms yet, I did receive anecdotal accounts of wood frogs on the move in Ulster and Dutchess Counties, and some were even heard singing. Spring peepers have also been heard.” These unusually early movements were triggered by the rainy nights that followed those unseasonably warm days near the end of February and early March, before the nor’easters hit the region, she adds, but “to my knowledge, no salamanders have been observed yet. Now, with snow cover and low temperatures, it looks like we’re in a holding pattern until conditions are right for the next wave of movements to vernal pools.” Land-use changes and habitat loss and degradation have had an impact on the amphibian population worldwide, says Heady, with several of the amphibian species found in the Hudson Valley of

conservation concern, including the spotted salamander, the Jefferson bluespotted salamander and the wood frog. Climate change also appears to be a factor in conservation challenges. “The weather at this time of year seems to be increasingly erratic, making it difficult to predict when migrations may occur, and also resulting in a series of migration nights spread over the season rather than one or two ‘Big Nights.’ Time will tell for 2018.” Vernal pools are temporary wetlands formed from snowmelt and rain. The impermanent nature of the ponding (the pools dry up by summer) helps to ensure that amphibian eggs will be as safe as possible once laid there, with no resident predator population sharing the waters. (Spring peepers can also use other aquatic habitats like marshes and ponds for breeding, where upon arrival, the males start “peeping” to attract females.) But getting to these environments safely is a challenge for the small creatures. They travel great distances (as much as a quarter-mile, which is considerable for a tiny salamander or frog) and face a virtual minefield of impediments along the way – easy prey for predators, and often killed by vehicular traffic at road crossings before they can make it to their destination. The mortality rate from traffic is high. The purpose of the Amphibian Migrations and Road Crossings Project, a collaborative effort between the DEC Hudson River Estuary Program and Cornell University, is to obtain data that help the population survive. Volunteers identify new crossings, document the migration and act as crossing guards, sometimes literally picking up amphibians to move them across the road out of harm’s way. And since no conservation organization could possibly have a largeenough staff to carry out a project of this nature, says Heady, the hundreds of volunteers make a big difference in accumulating data and ensuring the survival of thousands of local amphibians. “I am very excited to see the growing interest in the project. This year, the e-mail listserv has grown to more than 820 subscribers. One of our volunteers, Meg Sodano, is a natural science illustrator who has illustrated a beautiful new children’s

Sometimes the migration occurs in a single evening, on what’s known as a “Big Night.” This happened on March 22 in 2010 and March 26 in 2009.

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Volunteers identify new road crossings, document the migration and act as crossing guards, sometimes moving the amphibians (such as the spotted salamander pictured above) out of harm’s way. The hundreds of volunteers make a difference, says Heady, ensuring the survival of thousands of spotted salamanders, wood frogs and spring peepers. This project is a collaboration between the DEC and Cornell University.

book about the migrations, called Salamander Sky. Meg was kind enough to design and donate an illustration for our project this year, featuring the species we see most commonly during Hudson Valley migrations: spotted salamander, wood frog and spring peeper.” An informative short video about the amphibian volunteer program, created in partnership with the Marist College Media Center, is available to view on the DEC YouTube channel at http:// bit.ly/2GNTjwc. Visit http://on.ny. gov/1iDfCFh for more information and

to download the data collection form that participants in the program need. Volunteers are advised to carry a bright light, wear a headlamp and reflective vest and stay alert to traffic. “Safety is the number-one priority,” says Heady. – Sharyn Flanagan For more information about the Amphibian Migrations and Road Crossings Project, email DEC conservation and land-use program coordinator Laura Heady at woodlandpool@dec.ny.gov or visit http://on.ny.gov/1iDfCFh.

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March 22, 2018

NIGHT SKY

When death approaches What to expect

he topic of death has lately swirled around me. My oldest friend was just diagnosed with glioblastoma. Stephen Hawking’s passing inspired The New York Times to reprint the theorist’s opinions on death. This newspaper has recently been publishing a series of well-written and touching articles by Erica Chase-Salerno discussing her Stage IV breast cancer. And on my monthly call-in show on WAMC/Northeast Public Radio, I’ve twice been asked what astronomers think of life after death. It suddenly seems Topic A. So, okay, let’s do this – just this once. Radio listeners ask because they assume that a deep familiarity with cosmology must confer some sense of what’s beneath the surface. I don’t know if that’s true, but, in my case, two amazing experiences gave me clarity on this issue. I’ll spare you shallow platitudes. To say, “Each of our atoms will go on to be part of future organisms,” is to offer nothing interesting. What people really seek is an idea of what they might actually experience when the body dies, or whether to expect permanent oblivion. Religions address this, of course; but here are this astronomer’s conclusions, mostly based on direct experience. The first, at age 20, was not chemically induced. I was suddenly swept away by a mystical “awakening” that I later learned is usually called samadhi or “realization.” It was ineffable and lasted for three weeks, during which time I had no sense of being a separate individual. The perfect peace and certitude included the perception that birth and death are illusions. Since this specific experience lies at the core of Hinduism and Buddhism, Eastern writers have averred the no-death business for over 2,000 years. Then, in 2004, my mom passed away. We had always been very close. She was a kind person and an enthusiastic atheist; yet, ten minutes after she died 30 miles away, something extraordinary happened: My mom came to me. It wasn’t subtle. She filled me with her essence and vibe, and for good measure flooded me with the ecstasy and certainty of the cosmic consciousness I’d experienced 38 years earlier. Without words, she vividly revealed that she was one with the universe and that all was not merely okay, but blissful beyond the power of language – all accompanied by a sense of certainty. These mystical accounts are merely offered as credentials for discussing the topic. Any good skeptic should reject all this. Still, combined with my lifetime in physics and astronomy, they motivate me to offer the following. Say you have a terminal illness. From what I’ve seen, patients often feel uncomfortable near the end. Important body systems are failing, which doesn’t feel good. Fortunately, experienced hospice workers and physicians have it within their power to ameliorate pain and anxiety. As the body dies, the initial discomfort changes to something else – and here we can jump to patterns in nature, where one extreme is followed by the other. As the cliché goes, the glorious dawn is presaged by the inky night. Throughout the cosmos we see

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examples of such polarities: a basic motif of the natural world. Meanwhile, inherent in Earth’s biosphere is an exuberant cycling through bodies. A whale swallows hundreds of fish at a gulp. Every deer inadvertently munches on countless insects daily. Seen through the lens of the samadhi experience or the wisdom of sages, all these recycled life-forms know no cessation of experience – because, as biocentrism makes clear through science rather than metaphysics, consciousness is correlative with the universe. Perception or awareness seems an eternal default state, like the instantaneousness of quantum phenomena and the connectedness of everything, as evidenced by physics’ EPR correlations. Support for this includes the self-evident observation that there is never a discontinuity of experience – meaning, you’re always aware of something. Even if you have surgery and the rest of the world considers you anesthetically absent for three hours, you enjoy unbroken perceptions. You’re aware of the injection, and the next thing you know you’re in the recovery room. So oblivion is a concept without substance. Even tautologically, you can never experience oblivion. This biggest unspoken fear is a charade. Indeed, the only real subjective difference between now and post-“death” experiences lies in the degree of accompanying clarity and joy. Put another way by the great Indian saint Ramana Maharshi, if you meditate on the question, “Who am I?” you will find that you are not your body – even if that’s initially a hard sell to the Western mind. Having summarized my reasons for having no doubt that death is experientially illusory, I offer this in the hope that some may find it helpful. But feel free to laugh when I continue to brush off future call-in questions about this topic. This was a one-timer only. – Bob Berman Want to know more? To read Bob’s previous columns, visit our Almanac Weekly website at HudsonValleyOne.com.

Dr. Khalil Habib lectures on America & the Enlightenment on Monday at SUNY-Ulster Associate professor of Philosophy and faculty fellow of the Pell Center for Public Policy and International Relations at Salve Regina University in Rhode Island, Dr. Khalil Habib lectures on “The Enlightenment and America’s Founders” on Monday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 203 at SUNY-Ulster’s Vanderlyn Hall.

Professor Habib’s talk is part of the Dr. Donald C. Katt Institute for Constitutional Studies series. Habib is the co-editor of numerous articles as well as several books, including Cosmopolitanism in the Age of Globalization: Citizens without States and The Soul of Statesmanship. This lecture is free and open to the public. SUNY-Ulster is located at 491 Cottekill Road in Stone Ridge. For more information, visit www.sunyulster.edu.

“Disruption” opens at Center for Photography at Woodstock The Center for Photography at Woodstock presents “Disruption,” an exhibition curated by Orestes González and featuring artists Verónica G. Cárdenas, Orestes González, Kris Graves, G. D. McClintock and Griselda San Martín. Using a broad variety of narrative styles, these five photography-based artists address the word “disruption” to reveal how it manifests itself in the social, political and economic worlds. Curator González writes, “With an eye for documentary directness but also an unabashed artistic sensitivity, these artists addressed the seismic changes that happen when lives are interrupted or tragically cut short, of lives lived away from family, or separated from their own cultural identities, and of the quiet, daily sacrifices acted out of love and duty by millions of people

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March 22, 2018 that often go unnoticed or unappreciated.” “Disruption” runs from March 24 through June 10. There will be an opening reception and panel discussion on Saturday, March 24 at 3 p.m. The Center for Photography at Woodstock is located at 59 Tinker Street. For more information, visit www.cpw.org.

out all the exhibits at the Motorcyclepedia Museum. The Hudson Valley Farm & Flea Sweet Festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday, March 24 and 25. The Motorcyclepedia Museum is located at 250 Lake Street in Newburgh. For more info, visit www. hudsonvalleyfarmandflea.com and www. motorcyclepediamuseum.org.

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This weekend, the Motorcyclepedia Museum in Newburgh plays host to a bustling spring marketplace that Hudson Valley Farm & Flea is calling a Sweet Festival. Scheduling this event a week before many, many Easter baskets need filling was a canny move, as sweets made with local, sustainable ingredients will be highlighted. But so will the collective innovation and talent of the region’s spirited community of artisans, vintage collectors and local farmers. Products on offer will fall into such categories as paper, ceramics, leather, wood, home/garden, jewelry, fiber/textiles, apparel/accessories, art, books, bath/body, wellness, food and more. There will be other activities at the Sweet Festival besides shopping, including live performances by the Riverside Theatre Arts youth company and screenings of films created for kids aged 7+. The $5 entry fee (age 12+; younger children get in free) will also entitle attendees to check

The transparently obtuse twosome of Mikhail Horowitz and Gilles Malkine will return to the Rosendale Café on Saturday, March 24 for an evening of questionable poetry, flat-tire satire and Martian roots music, beginning at 8 p.m. Joining these decrepit troublemakers will be Larry Packer on violin and Charlie Kniceley on bass. Admission costs $20, and audience members will be asked to sign nondisclosure agreements after the show.

Thomas Cole site seeks essays on changing American landscape How is the American landscape changing? Is there something you see, do or experience now that you hope will be around for future generations? In honor of Thomas Cole’s “Essay on American Scenery,” the Thomas Cole National Historic site is calling for new writing on the topic of the changing landscape. Writers are

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Audition Notice: Fun Home (3/30). Rhinebeck Theatre Society is holding auditions for a June production of Fun Home at 7pm. There will be a second round of auditions on 03/31/3018 from 1PM – 4PM. Info: dorothyluongo@gmail.com. The Center For Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Rt 308, Rhinebeck. bit.ly/FunHomeRTS. Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (3/12-3/25). Participating Ulster County restaurants will offer dining deals! No tickets or passes required. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Lunch $22.95, dinner $32.95. Beverages, tax and tip are additional. Presented by The Valley Table. Info: 845-765-2600. hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.com. 9am-9:50am Joint Lubricating 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. $10. 9am-10am T’ai Chi class. With Celeste Graves. Unify the mind, body, spirit. Meets every Thursday. $3/class. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill. pinehillcommunitycenter.org. 9:30am-10:30am Woodstock 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. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. $1 donation. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 10am Gentle Yoga with Kate Hagerman. This is a perfect place for beginning your yoga practice. This class encourages spiritual practice while enhancing health and well-being. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail. com, http://woodstockyogacenter.com. $10. 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. Cost varies. 10am-3pm Vassar Indoor Farmers’ Market. Main Building at Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-437-5370, info. vassar.edu. 10:30am-11:30am Beginners T’ai Chi Class. With Celeste Graves! Learn with other new students. Meets every Thursday, $3/class. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill. pinehillcommunitycenter.org. $3. 11am Heart Health. With OFA nutrition coordinator Nimesh Bhargava. Info: 845-486-2555. East Fishkill Senior Friendship Center, 890 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. 12pm-2pm Hudson River Housing Luncheon.

RuthAnne Visnauskas, Commissioner of New York State Homes & Community Renewal will speak at the annual luncheon about the crucial role housing plays in building strong and stable communities. Executive Director Christa Hines will highlight the agency’s impact in the region and unveil its 2020 Strategic Priorities. City of Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison will reflect on the city’s #poughtential and new partnerships being created to address the issue of housing. Attendees will also hear inspiring stories about those who have benefited from Hudson River Housing services as they enjoy a buffet lunch. Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center, 40 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie.

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12:30pm-6pm I Ching Oracle and Tarot Readings and Intuitive Counseling with esoteric scholar and author Timothy Liu. Every Thursday at Mirabai. Walk-ins welcome! Info: 845-6792100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. $30/half hour. 1pm-4pm Woodstock Senior Duplicate Bridge with John Stokes. The Woodstock Bridge Club offers a short lesson and a game of Duplicate Bridge. Woodstock Rescue Squad building, Route 212 Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. $1 donation. Woodstock Rescue Squad, 222 Tinker St, Woodstock. 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. Ongoing every Thursday. Red Hook Community Center, 59 Fisk St, Red hook. 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. saugertiespubliclibrary.org. 4pm-5:30pm Wassaic Project’s Art and Children’s Books. Guardians and their children will team up to work together on art projects inspired by children’s books. The Wassaic Project, 37 Furnace Bank Rdd, Wassaic. Info: 646-780-9352, paloma@wassaicproject.org, http://wassaicproject.org/. Free. 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-5pm Fitness Hour. Drop in for a workout on Mondays at 4:30pm & 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. 845-246-4317. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties. saugertiespubliclibrary.org. 6pm-8pm Working with your Processer Class for Livestock Producers. Jason Detzel, CCEUC Livestock Educator, will facilitate a valuable talk about the process and procedures involved with preparing, loading, transporting, scheduling, and getting the best quality product from the animals you have worked so hard to raise. We will review maps of all of the processors in the state, requirements for moving animals across state lines, how to read and fill out cut-sheets, and get the most out of your relationship with your particular processor. This class is free and open to the public. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited - please pre-register by March 20. emailingjbd222@cornell.edu or calling 845-3403990 x327. CCEUC Education Center, 232 Plaza Rd, Kingston. ulster.cce.cornell.edu. 6pm-7pm Lego Projects. Each month a new creative challenge. Come and build with others! Olive Free Library, 4033 Rte. 28A, West Shokan. Info: 845-657-2482, programs@olivefreelibrary. org, http://bit.ly/2xuq5Qj. Free. 6:30pm-8pm Free Steps of Meditation. Weekly classes. Learn the fundamentals for an effective meditation experience. Info: 518-589-5000 or

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peacevillage@bkwsu.org. Peace Village Retreat Center, 54 O’Hara Rd, Haines Falls. bkwsu.org. 6:30pm-8:30pm Fundi: The Story of Ella Baker. A film celebrating the life of Ella Baker, one of the great unsung heroines of the Civil Rights Movement. Free. Info: alecmac3@gmail. com. A.J. Williams-Myers African Roots Library, 43 Gill St, Kingston. 6:30pm-8pm Roll and Recovery with Dee Pitcock. R&R will introduce you to self-myofascial release techniques, using a variety of grippy balls, foam rollers, breath work and stretching.. Woodstock Healing Arts, 83 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-393-4325, ino@woodstockhealingarts.com, http://bit.ly/2naLIyY. $15. 7pm Old Dutch Choir. Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall Street, Kingston. 7pm-9pm NT Live: Julius Caesar. by William Shakespeare. Broadcast live from The Bridge Theatre, London. The Moviehouse, 48 Main Street, Millerton. Info: 518-789-0022, events@ themoviehouse.net, http://www.themoviehouse. net/index.php/site/special_events/nt_live_ julius_caesar. General $21 / Gold Members $16. 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. Ongoing. 845-706-2183. Family of Woodstock, Inc, 39 John St, Kingston. Free, $5 donation welcome. 7:30pm Reading and Meditation. Ongoing every Thursday night at 7:30pm. Info: matagiri.org; 845-679-8322. Matagiri Sri Aurobindo Center, 1218 Wittenberg Rd, Mt. Tremper. 8pm-10pm Mind Train Poetry Sessions. Listen or read. Every Thursday. For more information, contact 229greenkill@greenkill.org or 347-6892323. Green Kill, 229 Greenkill Ave, Kingston. greenkill.org. 8pm Live @ The Falcon: Comics at The Underground. Stand Up Comedy. Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Underground, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com. 8:30pm Bluegrass Clubhouse. Featuring Brian Hollander, Tim Kapeluk, & Geoff Harden. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

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Rock n Roll Resort v8: The Grateful Escape. Hudson Valley Resort & Spa, 400 Granite Rd, Kerhonkson. RocknRollResort.com. $30. Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (3/12-3/25). Participating Ulster County restaurants will offer dining deals! No tickets or passes required. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Lunch $22.95, dinner $32.95. Beverages, tax and tip are additional. Presented by The Valley Table. Info: 845-765-2600. hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.com. 9am Shamatha Meditation with Angelina Birney. Through shamatha meditation (calm abiding), we develop concentration, inner strength, stability and confidence, in addition to fostering numerous health benefits. Lama Angelina Birney completed a 3-year meditation retreat in the Karma Kaygu Tradition and has been a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism for over 30 years. Free and open to all. Info: info@tibetancenter.org; 845-383-1774. The Tibetan Center, 875 Rt 28, Kingston. tibetancenter.org. 9am-10am Gentle Yoga Class. With Kathy

Carey! A fun, lightly paced class. Meets every Monday and Friday. $3/class. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill. pinehillcommunitycenter.org. $3. 9am-12pm Horticulture Hotline and Diagnostic Lab Now Open 3 Days a Week for the 2018 Growing Season. Volunteer Master Gardeners staff the hotline and are available to answer home horticulture questions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9am to 12pm from March through October. The phone number is 845-340-DIRT (3478). CCEUC Education Center, 232 Plaza Rd, Kingston. ulster.cce.cornell.edu/gardening. 9:30am-11am Vinyasa Level I-II with Alison Sinatra. This class is ideal for students transitioning from beginners to intermediate yoga. Basic poses are explored with increasing detail interspersed with a flowing sequence. $18 dropin. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@ gmail.com. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. 9:45am-10:45am Woodstock 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. $1 donation. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 10am-12:30pm Annual Toddler Time Easter Egg Hunt. Annual Easter Egg Hunt from 10-11am and from 11:30am-12:30pm. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Info: 845-206-4555. Bounce Poughkeepsie, 2 Neptune Rd, Poughkeepsie. 11:30am-1:30pm Friday Soups. Join us for homemade soups, salad and desserts. Take home soup. All are welcome. New Paltz United Methodist Church, 1 Grove Street, New Paltz. Info: 845-419-5063, sharon.jean.roth@gmail.com, http://newpaltzumc.org/. 12:05pm-1pm Senior Pilates - Mixed Level with Christine Anderson. A floor work course promoting improvement of balance, coordination, focus, awareness breathing, strength and flexibility. $1/donation. Open to Woodstock residents 55 & older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 12:30pm-6pm Crystal and Tarot Readings with Mary Vukovic. Every Friday at Mirabai. Walk-ins welcome! Info: 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. $30/25 minutes. 1pm-3pm Scrabble Club. Join us for our new Scrabble Club! Bring your extensive vocabulary and your enjoyment for games to our Scrabble events. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@ gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org. 4pm-6:30pm Dungeons & Dragons. Join your Dungeon Master Patrick to create and play characters for a Storm King’s Thunder campaign. Tivoli Free Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. Info: 845-757-3771, tivoliprograms@gmail.com, tivolilibrary.org. 4pm-7pm Heavenly Soups To Go. $4.50 per pint & a roll. Info: 845-331-7099. United Reformed Church of Bloomington, 11 Church St, Bloomington. 5pm-6pm FOCUS: Abstract Heart Gallery Talk. Exhibition juror, Katie Schimdt Feder and WAAM Galley Director Carl Van Brunt discuss FOCUS: Abstract Heart. Followed by Q&A. Woodstock Artists Association & Museum, 28 Tinker St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2940, info@woodstockart.org, www.woodstockart.org. 5pm-7:30pm Computer Fixer. Joris Sankai Lemmens will be available to answer technical questions in 15 minute increments. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-

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premier listings Contact Donna at calendar@ulsterpublishing.com to be included 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. Our World Remade: World War I Humanities New York (Mondays, through 4/23, from 6:30-8pm). Hosted by the Woodstock Library, and The Friends of the Woodstock Library. Free and open-to-the-public reading and discussion group, led by author and Woodstock resident Sheila Isenberg, the group will meet Mondays, March 12 through April 23, from 6:30-8pm at Woodstock Library, 5 Library Lane in Woodstock. There is no class Monday, March 19. Registra-

tion is required. Books for the course are free and may be picked up at the library. Register by contacting staff at the Woodstock Library. Info: info@ woodstock.org; www.woodstock.org; 845-679-2213. Butterﬂy Sips Golden Nectar. Tai Chi Chuan at Fighting Spirit Karate in Gardiner Yang Style (short form). Tai Chi Chuan is strength through softness: building stronger bones, resilient muscles and a dynamic energy body. It fills your reservoirs of chi. Instructor: Roy Capellaro, PT. 40+ years of Tai Chi experience, synthesizing knowledge of anatomy, physiology and the physics of gravity on the body. This short form of Tai Chi takes just 10 minutes to do as part of a daily routine. Three introductory lessons begin 3/20, then instruction continues for 9 additional sessions to complete the first one-third of Yang form. Tuesdays 9:45-11:00 am. Fighting Spirit Karate is on 19 Osprey Lane, Gardiner. Register: roycapellaro@ gmail.com or call 845- 518-1070; 12 sessions/$240. Stream Management Funding Avail-

7811, www.phoenicialibrary.org. FREE. 5:30pm-7pm Restorative Yoga with Barbara Boris. Restorative yoga is a gentle, completely supportive practice that is designed to bring stillness to the body and the mind. Long-held poses use props (blankets, blocks and bolsters) to support proper bone alignment while releasing muscular tension. Personalized adjustments will enable you to take get the maximum benefit of these powerfully therapeutic poses. Dress in layers, wear socks and bring an eye pillow if you have one. $18 drop-in, discounted with class card or membership. Info: 845-679-8700; woodstockyogacenter.com. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. 6:45pm-8:30pm Children & Teen Ministries. Meets Fridays: 6:45-8:30pm. Class for adults also offered. Info: 845-876-6923 or cdfcirone@ aol.com. Grace Bible Fellowship Church, Rt9 & Rt9G, Rhinebeck. 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. 7pm-8pm Happiness is a Choice You Make Book Reading with John Leland. John Leland reads from NY Times Bestseller Happiness is a Choice You Make. Free. Time & Space Limited, 434 Columbia St, Hudson. Info: 518-822-8100, fyi@timeandspace.org, http://bit.ly/2EqYqEq. 7pm-10pm Making a Killing, Gun, Greed and the NRA. Stories of how guns, and the billions made off of them, affect the lives of everyday Americans. A Brave New World Film. First Presbyterian Church of Beacon, 50 Liberty St, Beacon. www. moviesthatmatterbeacon. Free. 7pm-8pm Seven Forgotten Tribes of the Hudson Valley. Join us for a new illustrated lecture with Evan Pritchard on the lost nations of our local Mohican, Delaware, and Wappingers Confederacies. Merritt Bookstore, 57 Front St, Millbrook. Info: 845-677-5857, Stacey@merrittbookstore.com, http://bit.ly/2FyANun. Suggested Donation. 7:30pm-9pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services. Music filled services and Torah study. Connect to tradition and open your heart. Families welcome. Woodstock Jewish Congregation, 1682 Glasco Turnpike, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2218, info@ wjcshul.org, wjcshul.org.

able. Eligible applicants include local, county, state or federal government agencies; 501(c)3 organizations; and secondary school districts, colleges, or universities. For-profit firms may submit funding applications in the research, assessment and monitoring category only. Applications must be submitted to the program office by 4:30pm, 3/23. For application materials, visit the website ashokanstreams. org/projects-funding/. Funding for the Stream Management Implementation Program is provided by the NYC Department of Environmental Protection and administered by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County. For more information, contact Leslie Zucker at 845-688-3047;z5@cornell.edu. Portraits from Photographic Reference Workshop with Claire Lambe (4/9-4/11). Emerson Resort & Spa Provides Overnight Package for Woodstock School of Art Workshop. The workshop with Claire Lambe will be held at the Woodstock School of Art April 9 through April 11 from 9 am to 4 pm. Overnight packages at the Emerson start at $854,

excited to perform its spring musical production, A Chorus Line. This year’s production features a large cast consisting of approximately 40 students ranging from 7th-12th grade. Info: 518-537-6281. Germantown Central School, 123 Main St, Germantown. $10, $5/senior/student. 7:30pm-9pm Classical Music Mini-Series. An evening of classical chamber music, curated by Drew Youmans, featuring local musicians and musicians from The Orchestra Now. Artbar Gallery, 674 Broadway, Kingston. Info: 718-4338925, midtownmusickingston@gmail.com, http://bit.ly/2F77gYb. Free for students with ID. 7:30pm-9:30pm Cocek! Brass Band Concert. Cocek! Brass band, music guaranteed to stir your soul. Eastern-European , New Orleans dance songs, Afrobeat, Klezmer, Reggae influence. Dewey Hall, 91 Main Street, Sheffield. Info: 413 429 1176, beth@oldtonemusicfestival.com, http://www.deweyhall.org/. $5 off door price with receipt for dinner from the Stagecoach Tavern. 8pm Live @ The Falcon: Jesse Harris. Nora Jones’ Secret Weapon. Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Underground, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com. 8pm Live @ The Falcon: Willie Nile. Renaissance Singer Songwriter. Opener: Ali Handal. Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Main Stage, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com.

Saturday

3/24

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (3/12-3/25). Participating Ulster County restaurants will offer dining deals! No tickets or passes required.

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Eight to the Bar ( 3/23, 8pm). Bringing their high energy, driving rhythm, flamboyant showmanship and superlative musicianship to the swing dance at the Poughkeepsie Tennis Club, 135 S.Hamilton St, Poughkeepsie. Beginner’s Lesson 7:30pm free with dance; Band 8-11pm (Adm. $20/15 FT students) Everyone welcome! No partner needed! Beginners’ welcome! Come to dance or listen! Band info: eighttothebar.com. Directions & info: .hudsonvalleydance.org or 845 454-2571. Pure Yang Qi Gong (Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30pm). Ancient meditative

Reservations are strongly encouraged. Lunch $22.95, dinner $32.95. Beverages, tax and tip are additional. Presented by The Valley Table. Info: 845-765-2600. hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.com. Rock n Roll Resort v8: The Grateful Escape. Hudson Valley Resort & Spa, 400 Granite Rd, Kerhonkson. RocknRollResort.com. $30. New York State Maple Weekend. Learn about New York’s maple sugar making processes and traditions and taste pure maple syrup in its many forms - right from the source. This event is organized by and sponsored the New York State Maple Producers Association. The event takes place at various locations throughout New York State. Below are Ulster County’s participating locations: New Beginnings Farmstead, 2585 Route 209, Kingston. Corey’s Fall Harvest Farm, 105 Hawleys Corners Road, Highland. Beechford Maple, 10 Beechford Drive, Boiceville. Marty’s Maple Products Farm, 52 Bell Lane, West Shokan. Frost Valley YMCA, 1920 Frost Valley Road, Claryville. nysmaple.com/nys-maple-weekend. 12am Mary and the Witch’s Flower (PG, Animated). Action-packed, animated, and heartfelt story of a young girl trying to find a place in the world (PG). Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St, Rosendale. Info: 845-658-8989, info@rosendaletheatre.org, rosendaletheatre.org. $8/$6 children. 8am-5pm Spring Egg Hunt. Bring a basket or bag. Wristbands are needed to participate and are free for residents, fee for non-residents. Activities include meeting the Easter Bunny, crafts, face painting, petting zoo and refreshments. Info: 845-227-5783. Town Center Park., 71 Town Center Blvd, Hopewell Junction. 8am Penguin Paddle at Belleayre Mountain Ski Center. Slip inside your best garbage bag and slide on your belly “penguin style” down

movements that align breath, body and intention. Gentle practice for all to build strength, flexibility and coordination. The Hot Spot, Plaza Rd, Kingston. $20 (pay what you can). Info: gibbonscharlotte@yahoo.com. Upcoming Classes at the Mountain View Studio. New Class Opening: Yang Yin Yoga. $15. 1st class free. Mondays & Fridays, 10:15 to 11:45am. Info: lesliesnow.com,904-534-3141; leslie@lesliesnow.com. Presented by Long Life Fitness Saturday Kids Karate Class! Taught by Geoff. 7-12 years: 9:15-10 am 4-6 years: 10-10:40am Info call 347-9619763 or geoff@stazfit.com. Monday Joint Lubricating Qi Gong. Taught by Marilyn St John. Meets from 5-6pm. A slow gentle class to encourage mobility of all the joints Qi Gong reduces stress , increases flexibility and promotes general well being. $10. Tuesday Classes: 4:15-5pm Boxing Conditioning w/ Tom for kids ages 7-12 On-going every week by donation. Jumping rope, jogging, rounds on the bags, mitt work, defense 5-5:45pm Boxing Conditioning for teens $8 per class Jumping rope, jogging, rounds on the bags, mitt work, defense 6-7pm Boxing Conditioning for adults $10 per class Jumping rope, jogging, rounds on the bags, mitt work, defense. For Info: 845-679-0901, mtviewstudio@gmail. com, www.mtnviewstudio.com. All classes held at Mountain View Studio.

the slopes of Belleayre. Everyone over the age of 4 can participate in this event. Registration: 8 a.m.– 10 a.m. at Guest Services in the Discovery Lodge. Race starts at 10 a.m. Info: 845-254-5600. Belleayre Ski Center, 181 Galli Curci Rd, Highmount. belleayre.com. 8:30am-11:30am Easter Bunny Breakfast. Seatings left for 8:30a, and 10:30a. You must contact us to reserve a spot with the time you wish to attend and # of tickets you’d like. (Space is limited you MUST reserve in advance) Raffle tables, Easter basket raffle, FREE photos with the Easter Bunny, lots of goodies for the kids. Adults $14, Children age 4-11 $12; 3 & under are free. Breakfast includes: Pancakes, sausage, eggs, homefries, juice & coffee CALL 845-853-0496 TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT!!!! Pointe of Praise Church, 243 Hurley Ave, Kingston. 8:30am-9:30am Yoga Level I-II with Aaron Dias. An energetic class that focuses on the breath as it relates to body alignment. Great for kickstarting the weekend. Come be inspired and move! Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, http://woodstockyogacenter. com. $18. 9am-4pm American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Combination Course. This course covers basic first aid, CPR techniques, maneuvers for choking victims and how to use an automated external defibrillator. Instruction provided for adult, child and infant. Textbook and materials included. This course is suitable for day care workers, construction workers, camp counselors and many other community professions. Course completion results in a certification card valid for two years from the AHA. For ages 14 to adult. Preregistration and payment are required. Call: 845-475-9742 to register. North-

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Saturday March 24 10-2 Maundy Thursday March 29 Tenebrae & Holy Communion 7 pm

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Cantata “No Stone Could Hold Him” Saturday March 31 2:00 Palm Sunday March 25 and Easter April 1: 10:00

7:30pm-11pm Swing Dance. Dance to the fabulous Eight To The Bar! You’ll love their energy. Beginner lesson 7:30pm. Band at 8pm. No experience needed. Poughkeepsie Tennis Club, 135 S. Hamilton St., Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-4542571, hudsonvalleycommunitydances@gmail. com, www.hvcd.info. $20, or $15 for students.

Schoonmaker Lane @ Rt. 209 in Stone Ridge 845-687-9090 www.rvumc.org

7:30pm A Chorus Line. GCS Drama Club is

Christ the Lord is Risen! Grace Bible Fellowship Church

Good Friday — 7pm with Communion followed by Fellowship Palm Sunday — 10:45am & 6pm Services –Resurrection Sunday 9 am ................................. Early Service 9:45 am ............................... Fellowship

include a Sunday or Monday checkin option, and feature the third night free, model fees and materials. Availability is limited and reservations are required by March 26. Reservations can be made by calling 845-688-2828, option 0. Students will be guided in design, composition, drawing and paint application using live models and photographs of family and friends as a reference. This class is suitable for all skill levels, ages 16 and older. The first class will employ a live model to explore what constitutes good photographic reference for drawing and painting, and to make studies of the structure of the head in three dimensions as preparation for subsequent classes.

10:45 am ....................... Regular Service 6 pm..............................Evening Service

Rt. 9 & 9G, 1/4 mile North on Rt. 9 • Rhinebeck • 845-876-6923

All are welcome

A DRAMATIC CHORAL LITURGY UNBOUND

Good Friday, March 30th • 7:30 PM

Old Dutch Church 272 Wall Street, Kingston, NY

Doors open 15 minutes prior to performance, reservations unnecessary Light supper at 6:15 and open Passion workshop at 7:00 FREE • All are welcome • Donations Appreciated

845.338.6759 • matt@dziecitheatre.org

18 ern Dutchess Hospital, Rhinebeck. $65. 9am-4pm Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Renewal Course. This course is a recertification for the PALS course. You must be certified in PALS to take this abridged course. Course completion results in a two-year PALS certification card from the American Heart Association. You will be required to do a pre-course assessment in the text as well. textbook (2016 Edition of AHA PALS) is required and AHA allows students to use the textbook when taking the written exam. For ages 18 and up. Preregistration and payment are required. Call 845-475-9742 to register. Putnam Hospital Center, Carmel. $125, $165 with text. 9am-4pm Boat Restoration Symposium. Designed for professional and avocational shipwrights and restorers as well as wooden boat enthusiasts, this symposium will feature presentations from a variety of shipwrights, restoration specialists, and visionaries on the future of boats on the Hudson River. Full day and partial day registrations are available! Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston. hrmm.org. $50/ all day, $20/individual sessions. 9am Saugerties’ Christian Meditation. Meets every Saturday. All welcome. No charge. 845-2463285 for more info. Trinity Episcopal Church, Rt 9W, Saugerties. 9:30am-11am Centering Prayer. Open to people of all faiths. Info: 845-679-8800. Centering prayer emphasizes prayer as a personal relationship with God and as a movement beyond conversation. On-going, Saturdays from 9:30-11am. St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church (the A-Frame), 2578 Rt 212, Woodstock. 10am-5pm Farm Flea and Sweet Festival. Daily guest admission covering both the festival and museum. A visit to Motorcyclepedia that weekend offers guests the opportunity to explore 85,000 square feet of motorcycle history, culture and lore showcasing over 550 motorcycles and 3,000 pieces of memorabilia as well as a unique festival shopping experience featuring the best of Hudson Valley Makers, Music, Food and Fun. Info: motorcyclepediamuseum.org. Motorcyclepedia Museum, 250 Lake St, Newburgh. hudsonvalleyfarmandflea.com. $5, free/under 12. 10am-12pm Saturday Knitters. All ages and experience levels can participate and drop-in knitters are also welcome. Bring your own supplies. 845 687-7023 for more info. Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main St, Stone Ridge. stoneridgelibrary.org. 10am-9pm Microtonal Festival. This festival is for musicians and non-musicians, children and adults alike, hands-on activities, performances, and lectures. For more information contact Chris Earley, Chair of the Arts, at 845-688-1949. SUNY Ulster/College Lounge, Stone Ridge. sunyulster. edu/events/4131. $10. 10am-4pm Easter Egg-Stravagana. Enjoy a day on the farm with the whole family visiting the Easter bunny, hunting for eggs, planting sunflowers and taking a hayride. Tickets available. Rain date: March 25. Fishkill Farms, 9 Fishkill Farm Rd, Hopewell Junction. 10am-3pm HOP(E) into Spring Craft and Vendor Show. Vendor and craft show as a fundraiser for MCSIS’s PTO. There will be student performances, children’s activities, food, raffles, and more! Info: hope@hudsoncd.org. Montgomery C. Smith Intermediate School, 102 Harry Howard Ave, Hudson. hudsoncd.org.

ALMANAC WEEKLY Dutch Church, 272 Wall Street, Kingston. Info: info@kingstonfarmersmarket.org, http://bit. ly/2i8D44M. 10am-2pm Hudson Area Library Book Sale. The Hudson Area Library’s History Room and the Friends of the Hudson Area Library will be partnering for the second time on a book sale in the community room. All proceeds from the History Room sale will benefit the work and collection of the History Room. Hudson Area Library, 51 North 5th Street, Hudson. 10am-12pm Shabbat Morning Services. Music filled services and Torah study. Connect to tradition and open your heart. Family’s welcome. Woodstock Jewish Congregation, 1682 Glasco Turnpike, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2218, info@ wjcshul.org, wjcshul.org. 10am Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Fun for the whole family! Bring your basket and meet the Easter Bunny. James W. Olley Community Park, 97 Sherman Ave, Walden. 10am March For Our Lives - Middletown March and Rally. Middletown, NY will host a march and rally with the support of the City of Middletown and the Middletown Board of Education. The public is encouraged to join students and organizers at this permitted rally and march, taking this opportunity to demonstrate concern for school safety, gun safety and responsible gun reform. Event participants will gather beginning at 9AM at SUNY Orange Parking Lot 1, on the corner of Grandview and Waywayanda Avenues. At 11 am, there will be a rally with speakers, including local students. There will be media tables featuring information onschool safety, gun safety and responsible gun reform. The public will be able to register to vote. To indicate attendance, log on to the worldwide site, enter your zip code and be sure to RSVP. SUNY Orange/Middletown, Middletown. event.marchforourlives.com/event/ march-our-lives-events/search. 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. 10:30am Hop on Board the Easter Bunny Express. Celebrate spring with a visit from the Easter Bunny and an Easter Egg Hunt. Climb aboard the vintage trains at the Kingston Plaza station for a ride across the Hurley Flats to Hurley Mountain and return. See website for times and tickets. Info: 845-688-7400; catskillmtrailroad. com. Rides- 10:30am, 12pm, 1:30pm, 3pm & 4:30pm. $18/adults, $12/2-12 yrs, $16/ discount adult (Senior; Military/Veteran). Westbrook Lane Station, 149 Aaron Court, Kingston. 10:30am-5pm Saugerties Lions Easter Egg Hunt. Grab your baskets for an egg hunt! Ages 5 and under at 10:30am, and 6+ at 11am. Prizes for returned eggs. Glasco Firehouse, Glasco. 11am-12pm Moving Through Pain Workshop: Experiencing Resilience. Exploration of body awareness, using techniques of deep relaxation. Led by, Helen Adams OKeefe, MA BC DMT. Bring your own yoga mat/towel. Tivoli Free Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. Info: 845-757-3771, tivoliprograms@gmail.com, http://www.tivolilibrary.org/. (Cash or check to “Tivoli Library”). 11am Easter Magic in the Hamlet. St. Augustine’s Gym, 55 Main St, Highland. townoflloyd. com/Pages/LloydNY_Bcomm/Events/index.

10am-1pm Easter Egg Hunt. Come visit the Easter Bunny and dye eggs! Refreshments will be sold. Raffles will be sold for an Easter basket. Groups for hunt will be split up into 4 age groups. Info: 845-313-8663. Rock Hill Fire House, 61 Glen Wild Rd, Rock Hill.

11am-2pm Robot Club. Explore robotics and basic engineering. For ages 9-16. Registration required. Call the library at 845-688-7811 to reserve a spot. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-7811, www.phoenicialibrary.org. FREE.

10am-3pm Coffee’s Ready with Polly. Weekly baked goodies + good conversation. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill. pinehillcommunitycenter.org.

11am-1pm Clutter Busters Workshop. Discussing clutterbusting and reorganizing basics, as well as time, paper and stress management. Preregistration is required, call 845-657-2482. Olive Free Library, 4033 Rte. 28A, West Shokan. Info: 845-657-2482, programs@olivefreelibrary.org, http://bit.ly/2xuq5Qj. Free.

10am-11:30am Iyengar Yoga Level I with Barbara Boris. For students new to Iyengar, the basis of the method is taught in standing poses. Taught by Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor Barbara Boris. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $18. 10am Egg Hunts for All. Bring your kids, camera and Easter basket to visit with the Easter Bunny who has delivered thousands of eggs to the park. Hunt begins at 10am SHARP and is separated by age/ abilities including trail for 10+! There is a sensory friendly time between 11am-12pm for a relaxing version of this Easter tradition. A visually impaired egg hunt will also take place from 1-3pm. Tymor Park, 8 Tymor Park Rd, LaGrangeville. 10am-12pm New Baby New Paltz’s Saturday Social Circle. Meets every Saturday, 10am12pm. Info: 845-255-0624. This group 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. There is time for socialization so you can connect with old friends and get to know new ones. New Baby New Paltz, 264 Main St, New Paltz. 10am-2pm Winter Farmers Market. Winter Farmers Market - 18 vendors - Vegetables, Meat, Dairy, Bread - Every other Saturday . December-April - Live music - Community. Old

March 22, 2018

11am Drop-In Snowshoe Lessons at Sam’s Point Preserve. This opportunity is being offered at every Saturday in January, February, and March, weather permitting. It is designed for people who are beginners, interested in trying snowshoeing as a new winter activity. Each session will be run by a Sam’s Point employee who will provide instruction on how to properly wear and adjust the snowshoes, and work with you until you are ready to confidently head out on your favorite trail. The lesson may last up to one hour. Snowshoes are available to rent for this program at a discounted rate of $5 per person at the Sam’s Point Visitor Center. Info: 845-6477989. Sam’s Point Area, Cragsmoor. 11am-3pm New Paltz Repair Cafe. Repair Cafe is a free community meeting place to bring a beloved but broken item to be repaired. The guys and gals who do the repairs have skills in many categories: from electrical, mechanical & electronic to seamstressing and “nursing” dolls and stuffed animals, to woodworking and digital. Whatever your area of interest and skill, join in as a “repair coach.” You don’t need to be a super expert and you’ll find lots of support from the other coaches. Or help out at the welcome table or in the “cafe”-very sociable! Info: 646-302-5835. Clinton Avenue United Methodist Church, 122 Clinton Avenue, Kingston. 11am-7pm Open Recreation. Pool table, Foosball

EVENT

LIVE-ACTION ZOMBIE SHOOTING EXPERIENCE COMING TO HUDSON VALLEY

s numerous successful shoot-’em-up videogames and films have demonstrated, zombies rank with Nazis and bipedal aliens as acceptable, non-controversial targets for simulated massacres. Zombies are already dead, so it’s not really killing…right? If you’ve ever dreamed of navigating your way through a zombie apocalypse, with only a semi-automatic rifle and a couple of bros at your side, there’s an interesting event coming to Ulster Park, just south of Kingston, next month: “Apocalypse World Tour (AWT) is a tactical, live-action, videogame-like zombie shooting experience. You and your team will use infrared military training replicas to clear apocalyptic and infested areas where the undead have invaded. The zombies will be wearing cutting-edge head-shot targets that will flash to indicate a hit. Beware! Some zombies may need to be hit more than once to be taken down!” The guns are replica M4 carbines, and they’re no joke. They weigh the same as a real M4, reload like a real M4 and produce recoil and a muzzle flash. “This realism is why military and police use these weapons during training,” notes the tour’s website. The tour is making stops in haunted-house locations across the country. The Ulster Park location is the Headless Horseman, on Route 9W, scheduled for April 13 and 14. Ticket prices start at $29.99 and go on sale next week. More info can be found here: http://apocalypseworldtour.com. – William Dendis

and Ping Pong. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill. pinehillcommunitycenter.org. 11am Egg Scramble. Activities also include face painting, crafts, a visit with the Easter Bunny and lots and lots of eggs. This year, the Egg Scramble includes a designated adaptive area where children with special needs up to age 13 can gather eggs. Info: 845-758-3241. Linden Ave. Middle School, 65 W Market St, Red Hook. 11am-3pm Kingston Repair Cafe & Bike Clinic. Repair Cafe fix-it experts fix anything, for free! Bike Friendly Kingston offers free basic bike repairs on first come first served basis. Clinton Avenue United Methodist Church, 122 Clinton Avenue, Kingston. www.repaircafehv.org. 11am-1pm Spring Egg Festival. Join us for an egg-cellent family event, including an egg hunt, seasonal crafts, an epic raffle basket and a festive story hour. As, always 2 separate age zones will ensure happy hunting for everyone. Please let us know ahead of time if your child has food allergies. Please note that parents must stay with their children during Egg Fest. Bring your own basket! Info: 845-225-8585. Kent Library, 17 Sybil’s Crossing, Kent Lakes. 11am-1pm Teen Gaming. Three computers with League of Legends installed. Bring your own laptop. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@ gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org. 12pm-2pm Spring Extravaganza and Easter Egg Hunt. Egg hunt inside the plaza, coloring contest, crafts, petting zoo, Child ID cards, and an appearance by the Easter Bunny! Free. Info: 845-471-4265. Poughkeepsie Plaza, 2600 South Rd, Poughkeepsie. 12pm Town of Rochester Easter Egg Hunt. Remember to bring your own bag or basket to carry eggs. Call to sign up 845-626-2115 and find out about your child’s age group hunt time. Town of Rochester Town Park, Accord. 12pm Women’s March 2018. Info: http://calendar.persistrva.org/persistrva/deta. 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). Ongoing. My Place Pizza, 322 Main St, Poughkeepsie. Donations appreciated. 12:30pm-6pm Expert Tarot Card Readings and Intuitive Guidance with Stephanie. Every Saturday at Mirabai. Walk-ins welcome. 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. 1pm-2:30pm Feed the Birds! at Sam’s Point. Birds use a lot of energy to keep themselves warm in the cold winter months. Join a Sam’s Point Ranger to make a snack that will help energize the birds in your backyard during the colder months. We’ll use pine cones to make a delicious treat for the birds that you can hang in trees near your house. After the craft, we will learn about the beautiful birds that visit the feeders at the Sam’s Point Visitor Center, and we’ll submit our observations to Project FeederWatch. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Meet at the Sam’s Point Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling Sam’s Point at 845-647-7989. Sam’s Point Area, Cragsmoor. 1pm-3pm New Paltz Youth Program Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Ages 1-12. Featuring a bouncy house, a visit from the Easter Bunny, prizes, and 5,000 eggs. Free and open to the public. Historic Huguenot Street, Huguenot St., New Paltz. http://newpaltzyouthprogram.org/. 1pm Egg Hunt. Bring your basket and meet the Bunny Rabbit. Hackett Hill Camp, 59 E Market St, Hyde Park. 1pm-2:30pm Free Creative Movement Dance Class and Dragon Dance. For boys and girls, ages 4 to ll. Taught by choreographer Linda Diamond. 4 Saturdays: March 3-24 Call to register. 845-6792213 (ask for Dawn.). Woodstock Public Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. woodstock.org. 1pm Plattekill Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Prizes, games and of course a visit from the Easter Bunny! Rain date, March 31. Info: 845-883-7331. Thomas Felten Park, 11 Patura Rd, Modena. 1pm Village of Montgomery St. Pat’s Ramble. Steps off at corner of Union and River Streets. Union St, Montgomery. stpatsramblemontgomeryny.com/. 2pm-5pm Healthy Skin, Healthy Hair the Wise Woman Way with author and herbalist Susun Weed. In this workshop we will learn about the herbs that are here to restore and balance the biome on our skin and scalp which often are thrown out of balance by most skin and hair products. These products, even so-called natural ones, often lead to disruptions like eczema, dandruff, itchy rashes and unnecessary hair loss. Green blessings, the herbs that surround us and are readily available, are here to relieve, restore and return our skin, hair and nails to radiance, the Wise Woman Way! Info: 845-679-2100. Mirabai

Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. $30. 2pm Lines Gallery Talk & Reception. Richard Scherr, sculptor. Reception follows talk. Free admission. Woodstock Artists Association & Museum, 28 Tinker St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2940, info@woodstockart.org, www. woodstockart.org. 2pm-4pm Camp Warwick Easter Egg Hunt. An awesome time just before the Easter Holiday! Games, prizes and yes, an Easter Egg Hunt!! Registration is free! Please sign-up and let us know your coming. Info: 845-986-1164; info@ campwarwick.org. Warwick Conference Center, 62 Warwick Center Rd, Warwick. http://warwickconferencecenter.org. 2pm-3:30pm Forum: Violence Against Youth – Listening to Our Community. This event is free but registration is required. You may register for the event at: https://www.eventbrite. com/e/violence-against-youth-listening-to-ourcommunity-forum-tickets-43889039298. MidHudson Library System Auditorium, 105 Market St, Poughkeepsie. 2pm Matinees at Shadowland: Meet John Doe. Gary Cooper & Barbara Stanwyck. Frank Capra’s classic socio-political comedy “Meet John Doe”. It’s the story of a drifter who is talked into being the front man for a populist movement that is, in reality, a scheme by a fascist mogul in his quest for the White House. A WILD HARE Bugs Bunny. RHYTHM ON ICE Vitaphone Variety. VALLEY OF DEATH Chapter Eleven of Adventures of Captain Marvel. Info: 845-647-5511. Shadowland Stage, 157 Canal Street, Ellenville. shadowlandstages. org. $10, $7/child. 4pm-7pm High Falls Firehouse Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser. Takeout will be available. Proceeds to benefit Charles R. Haas Memorial Scholarship Fund. Adults $9, children under 5 free. Info: 845-399-5004; highfallsfd.com,. High Falls Firehouse, 7-11 Firehouse Rd, High Falls. 4pm-6pm Opening Reception for New Exhibitions at WAAM. New exhibitions: Agnes Hart (1912-1979): A Journey Towards Abstraction; Richard Scherr: LINES; FOCUS: Abstract Heart; Small Works and YES. Woodstock Artists Association & Museum, 28 Tinker St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2940, info@woodstockart.org, www. woodstockart.org. 4pm ‘Frame of Mind’ Film Series. A film series focusing on the works of local film makers and their eclectic array of films based on topics that evoke feeling and provoke discussion. The films focus on topics that are extremely relevant to our times – in both our local and national communities. Topics include bullying, mental health, autism, transgender violence, opioid addiction and race in education. Each film is followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. Tickets are $5 for individual films, $12 for a full day of films, or $20 for the complete series. Info: 607-326-7908. Roxbury Arts Center, 5025 Vega Mountain Rd, Roxbury. roxburyartsgroup.org. 4:30pm-6:30pm Lenten Fish Fry prepared by Sea Deli. Take out & walk ins are welcome. The meal will be fried fish, roasted potatoes, coleslaw, roll, beverage & dessert. Call Sandy 845-687-4006. Hurley Reformed Church, Main St, Hurley. $12. 5pm-6:30pm Salon-style Concert by Sébastien Cornut. French pianist. Performance of works by Chopin, Rossini, Chabrier, Liszt in a historic home/cultural center. Reception afterwards. Beattie-Powers Place, Bridge St. & Prospect Ave, Catskill. Info: rhoveninc@gmail.com, http:// beattiepowersplace.blog. $10/donation. 5pm-9pm Mini Golf in the Stacks: Around the World in 9 Holes. Mini golf with landmarks from around the world. All proceeds benefit the library youth group, who designed the sets. Elting Memorial Library, 93 Main Street, New Paltz. Info: 845-255-5030 ext. 2, http://eltinglibrary. org/. $5 for one round; $10 to play all day. 5pm-7pm Opening Reception: Andrea McFarland, Landscapes Near and Far. This one woman show runs through May 5, 2018. Wine and cheese opening reception. Info: 845-2551241. Mark Gruber Gallery, 17 New Paltz Plaza, New Paltz. markgrubergallery.com. 5pm-6:30pm Violet Snow: Reporting the Catskills. In images and words, Snow reflects on 15 years writing for the Woodstock Times. Mountainview Studio, 20 Mountainview Ave, Woodstock. Info: 917-541-9399, samtruitt@gmail.com, http://mtnviewstudio.com/. Suggested donation. 6pm-8pm Family Movie- Coco. Come for a fun kid friendly movie, and free popcorn. Olive Free Library, 4033 Rte. 28A, West Shokan. Info: 845-657-2482, programs@olivefreelibrary.org, http://bit.ly/2xuq5Qj. Free. 7pm-8:30pm Hudson Highlands Nature Museum: Ring in Spring with Fireside Fun. Learn about signs of spring, sing silly songs, watch funny skits and eat some campfire treats! According to Environmental Educator Carl Heitmuller, “If you’re like me, you have been itching to pull up next to a cozy, inviting campfire. Now is the time! Bring the family out for Spring’s first weekend of fun and enjoy an evening of crackling good times.” Pre-paid registration is strongly suggested, walk-ins are welcome if space allows. Info: 845-534-5506, ext. 204. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum/Outdoor Discovery Center, Cornwall. hhnm.org. $7, $5/child.

ALMANAC WEEKLY

March 22, 2018

7pm-11pm Elks Lounge Dance Night. Get On Up, Get On Down! Dance to a mix of R&B Latin Soul Rock Disco & much more. Admission includes variety of snacks. Full bar available. Beacon Elks Lodge, 900 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon. Info: 845-765-0667, rhodaja@optonline. net, http://bit.ly/2sFtU4q. $10.00. 7pm-8:30pm Breathwork for Cosmic Puriﬁcation. The Breathwork gives an open pathway towards new opportunities to be stronger versions of ourselves. With Pepper Monroe. Sage Academy of Sound Energy, 6 Deming Street, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-5650, sagehealingcenter@gmail. com, sageacademyofsoundenergy.com. $20 exchange. 7pm Eric Erickson. Acoustic Originals and Classic Covers. Bella Luna, 124 Partition St, Saugerties. 7:30pm A Chorus Line. GCS Drama Club is excited to perform its spring musical production, A Chorus Line. This year’s production features a large cast consisting of approximately 40 students ranging from 7th-12th grade. Info: 518-537-6281. Germantown Central School, 123 Main St, Germantown. $10, $5/senior/student. 8pm The 35th Annual Festival of Dance. Since 1984, the festival has showcased both aspiring and professional dancers and choreographers, with a diverse range of styles and techniques. Each year, its stunning, original programs captivate dance enthusiasts of all ages. There are very few dance productions in the Hudson Valley where one can experience phenomenal, first-rate dancing of so many different genres, all in one night! Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston. ulsterballet.org. $25, $22/senior, $18/12 and under. 8pm Live @ The Falcon: Jeremy Baum’s Go Go Boogaloo Dance Party. Vintage R&B Dance! Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Underground, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com. 8pm Live @ The Falcon: Joey Eppard & Friends with Still Alive. Virtuoso Rock Guitarist. Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Main Stage, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com. 8pm-11:30pm HVCD Ballroom Dance. One hour of ballroom dance instruction. Dance to be taught is chosen by students from last month’s ballroom dance. After the lesson, the dance consists of a mix of music usually from a live band, with DJ requests taken during the breaks: Waltzes, Foxtrots, Tangos (Ballroom and Argentine), Swings (West Coast, Lindy, Jitterbug, Balboas & Charlestons), Cha Chas, Rumbas, Mambos, Salsas, Merengues, Hustles, and Sambas. $15. For more information, call: 845-204-9833. Hudson Valley Dance Depot, 1151 NY-55, Lagrangeville.

Sunday

3/25

New York State Maple Weekend. Learn about New York’s maple sugar making processes and traditions and taste pure maple syrup in its many forms - right from the source. This event is organized by and sponsored the New York State Maple Producers Association. The event takes place at various locations throughout New York State. Below are Ulster County’s participating locations: New Beginnings Farmstead, 2585 Route 209, Kingston. Corey’s Fall Harvest Farm, 105 Hawleys Corners Road, Highland. Beechford Maple, 10 Beechford Drive, Boiceville. Marty’s Maple Products Farm, 52 Bell Lane, West Shokan. Frost Valley YMCA, 1920 Frost Valley Road, Claryville. nysmaple.com/nys-maple-weekend. Rock n Roll Resort v8: The Grateful Escape. Hudson Valley Resort & Spa, 400 Granite Rd, Kerhonkson. RocknRollResort.com. $30. Hudson Valley Restaurant Week (3/12-3/25). Participating Ulster County restaurants will offer dining deals! No tickets or passes required. Reservations are strongly encouraged. Lunch $22.95, dinner $32.95. Beverages, tax and tip are additional. Presented by The Valley Table. Info: 845-765-2600. hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.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. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-6798700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. $18. 10am-1pm Mini Golf in the Stacks: Around the World in 9 Holes. Tee up at Elting Library and enjoy 9 mini golf holes representing landmarks from around the world. All proceeds benefit the library Youth Advisory Group, who designed and built the sets. It’s $5 for one round and $10 for all day. Golf clubs are provided by Lakeside Licks and all ages are welcome! Elting Memorial Library, 93 Main Street, New Paltz. Info: 845-255-5030 ext. 2, http://eltinglibrary.org/. $5 for one round; $10 to play all day.

practiced 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, http://woodstockyogacenter.com. $18.

century masterpiece is captured live on stage and screened in cinemas around the world. For ages 15+. Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St, Rosendale. Info: 845-658-8989, info@rosendaletheatre.org, http://rosendaletheatre.org. $12.

10am-5pm Farm Flea and Sweet Festival. Daily guest admission covering both the festival and museum. A visit to Motorcyclepedia that weekend offers guests the opportunity to explore 85,000 square feet of motorcycle history, culture and lore showcasing over 550 motorcycles and 3,000 pieces of memorabilia as well as a unique festival shopping experience featuring the best of Hudson Valley Makers, Music, Food and Fun. Info: motorcyclepediamuseum.org. Motorcyclepedia Museum, 250 Lake St, Newburgh. hudsonvalleyfarmandflea.com. $5, free/under 12.

2pm-4pm From Garden Plot to Kitchen Pot. History and the many uses of culinary herbs, by Diana K. Weiner of Sullivan Renaissance. time and the valleys museum, 332 Main Street, Grahamsville. Info: 845-985-7700, info@timeandthevalleysmuseum.org, www.timeandthevalleysmuseum.or. Members: FREE, non members: $3.

10am-1pm Minnewaska Preserve: Hike around Lake Minnewaska and along Beacon Hill. A three-mile hike along the Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road, Beacon Hill Footpath and Beacon Hill Carriage Road. This walk will offer beautiful views of the Rondout and Wallkill Valleys below and the Catskill Mountains to the north. The carriage roads are relatively easy walking, however, the footpath does include some hills and tricky footing. Meet at the Minnewaska Nature Center. Pre-registration is required. Info: 845-255-0752. Minnewaska Preserve, Gardiner. 10:30am-12pm Merritt Bookstore Official Book Club Launch. Join Kira for the first of the yearly Book Club! First book: Her Body and Other Parties: Stories by Carmen Maria Machado. Merritt Bookstore, 57 Front St, Millbrook. Info: 845-677-5857, Stacey@merrittbookstore.com, http://bit.ly/2Foc1tA. 10:30am-2pm Hike to Verkeerder Kill Falls at Sam’s Point. Falling 187 feet over a dramatic, rocky ledge, Verkeerderkill Falls is the highest waterfall in the Shawangunk Mountains. We’ll walk through the dwarf pitch pines and enjoy views of the Hudson Valley below. While this five-and-a-half-mile hike does not have significant elevation gain, it does include some steep, rocky terrain and a stream crossing. If enough snow is present, participants are welcome to use snowshoes. Snowshoes are available for rent at the Sam’s Point Visitor Center at the rate of $5 per person for the program. Early arrival is requested for snowshoe rental. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over the age of 18. Meet at the Sam’s Point Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required by calling Sam’s Point at 845-647-7989. Sam’s Point Area, Cragsmoor. 11am-3pm Sunday Funday. Open Recreation! Pool Table, Foosball and Ping Pong. Meets every Sunday. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill. pinehillcommunitycenter.org. FREE. 11am-2pm Sunday Brunch @ The Falcon: Saints of Swing. Swing & More. Info: 845-2367970. The Falcon Main Stage, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com. 11am-12pm Conversations over Coffee. An open forum for discussions and opinions of topics relevant to the world around us. The Crafted Kup, 44 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-242-6546, cocpoughkeepsie@gmail. com, bit.ly/2xYW0bq. 12:30pm-6pm Astro-Tarot Readings and expert guidance with astrologer and tarot reader Diane Bergmanson. Walk-ins warmly welcome! Info: 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. $50/1 hour, $30/25 minutes. 1pm-2pm Folktales & Stories for Children & Families. Pamela Badila performs, tells and reads folktales from around the world in this special story hour. Hudson Area Library, 51 North 5th Street, Hudson. Info: 518-828-1792, brenda. shufelt@hudsonarealibrary.org, http://hudsonarealibrary.org. 1pm-2pm Silent Peace Vigil by Woodstock Women in Black. Village Green, Woodstock. 1:30pm-3:30pm Library Scrabble Club. Meets every Sunday, 1:30-3:30pm. Play is free and open to all. Elting Memorial Library, 93 Main Street, New Paltz. 1:30pm New Paltz’s Palm Sunday Procession. Stepping off from the New Paltz Middle School parking lot at 1:30pm ending at St. Joseph’s Church where refreshments will be served. Molly the Donkey from Woodcrest Community will lead the procession, followed by by bagpipers, a brass ensemble, a float for those who need to ride and free palms for all. return rides will be available for anyone who needs. Everyone welcome. 2pm JCC Holocaust Program. Kol Yisrael featuring Jewish Book Council Speaker Gavriel Savit, author of “Anna and the Swallow Man”. RSVP by March 19th to 845-561-6602. Sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Orange County. Temple Beth Jacob, 290 North St, Newburgh. tbjnewburgh. org.

10am-11:30am Indoor Easter Egg Hunt. Held rain or shine. Registration is limited and required. Bring a small bag and hunt for treat-filled eggs, decorate eggs and chow down on snacks. 10-11:30am OR 1-2:30pm. Info: 845-243-3750. Poughkidsie, 50 Springside Ave, Poughkeepsie.

2pm-3:30pm Akashic Records Revealed with June Brought. The Records offer one of the most powerful tools to help us remember our oneness with God/Spirit/Source & to create action in our lives. Sage Academy of Sound Energy, 6 Deming Street, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-5650, sagehealingcenter@gmail.com, sageacademyofsoundenergy.com. $20 exchange.

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2pm National Theatre presents Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. Tennessee Williams’ twentieth

2pm A Chorus Line. GCS Drama Club is excited to perform its spring musical production, A Chorus Line. This year’s production features a large cast consisting of approximately 40 students ranging from 7th-12th grade. Info: 518-5376281. Germantown Central School, 123 Main St, Germantown. $10, $5/senior/student. 3pm Annual Lenten Tenebrae Service of Lessons & Hymns. Kairos will present its annual Tenabrae Service featuring lenten-themed a cappella hymns and motets interspersed with readings from the Old and New Testaments. The service is free and open to the public. A good-will offering will be gratefully accepted and matched by the Monastery to benefit local food-based charitable organizations. It is recommended that audience members arrive at the Monastery at least 20 minutes before the service to ensure admission as seating is limited. Holy Cross Monastery, Route 9W, West Park. kairosconsort.org. 3pm Ulster Chamber Music Series: Strata. Violin, clarinet, piano trio. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. Paypal will be accepted. For more information, please call 845-340-9434. The Church of the Holy Cross, 30 Pine Grove Ave, Kingston. ulsterchambermusicseries.org. $30, $20/senior, free/under18. 4pm-6pm Woodstock Community Drum Circle. Sponsored by Birds of a Feather and Timekeeper Drums. Broadcast - Woodstock 104 at 8pm. All drummers, dancers are welcome. Meets every Sunday, 4-6pm. Admission is free, donations appreciated. At the community center when raining or cold, on the green when warm. Village Green, Woodstock. 4pm ‘Frame of Mind’ Film Series. A film series focusing on the works of local film makers and their eclectic array of films based on topics that evoke feeling and provoke discussion. The films focus on topics that are extremely relevant to our times – in both our local and national communities. Topics include bullying, mental health, autism, transgender violence, opioid addiction and race in education. Each film is followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. Tickets are $5 for individual films, $12 for a full day of films, or $20 for the complete series. Info: 607-326-7908. Roxbury Arts Center, 5025 Vega Mountain Rd, Roxbury. roxburyartsgroup.org. 5pm-6:30pm Restorative Yoga. A gentle, supportive practice designed to bring stillness to the body and mind. A perfect way to wrap up the weekend. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, http://woodstockyogacenter.com. $18. 8pm Live @ The Falcon: Tisziji Munoz Quartet featuring Marilyn Crispell. Jazz Improv Leader and Pianist. Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Main Stage, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@ thefalcon.com.

Monday

3/26

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& E-ﬁling. Free, volunteer run, tax preparation service for low to moderate income taxpayers, with special attention to those ages 60 and older. You do not need to be a member of AARP or a retiree to use this service. There are 20 Tax-Aide sites around the county. All sites offer a free electronic filing service for both Federal and New York State returns. Appointments are available starting the first week of February and continue through April 15th. Dial 211 (or 1-800-899-1479) for site locations, hours or an appointment. Phone lines will be open seven days a week from 9am-7pm. aarp.org/taxaide. 7am 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. 8am-5pm YMCA Announces Midtown Mechanics Earn-A-Bike Program. Young people in Kingston can ride a new bike this spring - one that they built! The YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County announces “Midtown Mechanics 2018,” a bike repair class offering youth from 14 to 24 the opportunity to learn bike mechanics and earn their own bicycle. The program will run from February 5th to April 2nd. There is no cost to this program, but a commitment to attend all 8 sessions is required. There will be a maximum of 10 students. All students will receive pizza dinner each night and a bike helmet, lights and lock on completion of the program. Applications for Midtown Mechanics are available at the YMCA Membership Office, or register

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5:30pm-6:30pm STEAM Series: Fun with Art and Science. Fun with art and science with The Bard Center for Civic Engagement. Open to children of all ages and free. Info: 845-757-3771, tivoliprograms@gmail.com, http://www.tivolilibrary. org/. Contact library to register! 5:30pm-6:30pm Learn To Meditate. Join in an hour of mindfulness - awareness practice Alternating periods of sitting and walking meditation Ongoing instruction is available. First-timers are always welcome. Info: 845-254-5469. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill. pinehillcommunitycenter.org. 6:30pm Music - Mendelssohn Club Meetings. Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall Street, Kingston. 6:30pm-8:30pm Our World Remade: World War I - Humanities New York. Hosted by the Woodstock Library, and The Friends of the Woodstock Library. Free and open-to-thepublic reading and discussion group, led by author and Woodstock resident Sheila Isenberg, the group will meet Mondays, through April 23, from 6:30-8pm. Registration is required. Books for the course are free and may be picked up at the library. Register by contacting staff at the Woodstock Library. Info: info@woodstock.org; www.woodstock.org; 845-679-2213. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Lane, Woodstock. 7pm Live @ The Falcon: Corey Dandridge’s World of Gospel Residency. Gospel Review & Special Guests. Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Main Stage, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@ thefalcon.com.

Tuesday

3/27

8:30am-4pm Solar Smart Hudson Valley. Scenic Hudson will host a symposium to provide insight on solar energy projects in support of NY State’s carbon emissions-reduction goals. The Henry A. Wallace Center at FDR Presidential Library and Home, 4079 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park. Info: 845-473-4440 x273, aconeski@scenichudson.org, http://bit.ly/2EGpeja. $25. 9am-10am Woodstock 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. $1 donation. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 9am-10am Free Weekly Community Meditation. On-going on Tuesdays 9-10am. All are welcome for silent sitting and walking meditation. For optional beginner instruction, please arrive 10 minutes early. Drop-in attendance welcome. Cushions, back-jacks, and chairs available. Check website for cancellations: wellnessembodiedcenter.com. Wellness Embodied: A Center for Psychotherapy and Healing, 126 Main St, New Paltz. 9:30am-2pm Minnewaska Preserve: Tuesday Trek: Millbrook Mountain Loop Hike. Fivemile hike along the Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road, Millbrook Mountain Carriage Road and Millbrook Mountain Footpath. Raptors are often seen soaring beneath the cliff. The footpath does feature a steep hill up and down, as well as a stream crossing and some potentially tricky footing. If conditions are right, we’ll pass numerous blooming mountain laurel bushes along the way. Participants should pack water and food and wear appropriate shoes. Pre-registration is required. Info: 845-255-0752. Minnewaska Preserve, Gardiner. 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-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. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@ gmail.com. $18. 9:45am-11am Butterﬂy Sips Golden Nectar. Tai Chi Chuan at Fighting Spirit Karate in Gardiner! Yang Style (short form). Tai Chi Chuan is strength through softness: building stronger bones, resilient muscles and a dynamic energy body. It fills your reservoirs of chi. Instructor: Roy Capellaro, PT. 40+ years of Tai Chi experience, synthesizing knowledge of anatomy, physiology and the physics of gravity on the body. This short form of Tai Chi takes just 10 minutes to do as part of a daily routine. Three introductory lessons begin 3/20, then instruction continues for 9 additional sessions to complete the first one-third of Yang form. Tuesdays 9:45-11:00 am. Register: roycapellaro@gmail.com or call 845- 518-1070; 12 sessions/$240. Fighting Spirit Karate, 19 Osprey Ln, Gardiner. 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. 10am-12pm New Mother’s Social Circle. This group is for mamas looking to meet other mamas and babies (ages 0-8 months) for friendship, answers about your new baby, and socialization. (Siblings are welcome.) A different weekly discussion topic with Q & A. Continues through May 31. Info: 845-255-0624. New Baby New Paltz, 264 Main St, New Paltz. newbabynewpaltz.com. 10am-10:45am Community Play Space. Rugs, toys and books are spread out for kids to play with after laptime. Everyone welcome. Meet new friends, see old friends. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. Info: 845-255-1255, nlane@rcls.org, gardinerlibrary.org. 10:30am Children’s Story Hours. Toddler Time Tuesday (18 months to 3 years). Followed by crafts and music. Info: 845-331-0507. Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St, Kingston. kingstonlibrary.org. 10:30am-3:30pm Medicare Counseling. Ulster Co. Office for Aging will be here to give personalized counseling. Registration required. Call 845-340-3456 to make an appointment. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-7811, www.phoenicialibrary.org. FREE. 12pm-2pm Children’s Spring Tea & Easter Egg Hunt. Mount Gulian Historic Site, 145 Sterling Street, Beacon. Info: 845-831-8172, info@mountgulian.org, www.mountgulian.org. The cost is $17 for children and $22 for adults. Prepaid reservations are due by Friday March 16th. 12:05pm-1pm Woodstock Senior Basic Pilates with Christine Anderson. A floor work course promoting improvement of balance, coordination, focus, awareness breathing, strength and flexibility.Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Road, Woodstock. $1 donation. 1pm-3:30pm Esopus Artist Group. Ongoing session of art making. Bring your own supplies. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail. com, esopuslibrary.org. 1:30pm-4:30pm Play Bridge. New Paltz Community Center, 3 Veterans Dr /32 North, New Paltz. Free. 2pm-3pm Building Your Family Tree. With Moe Lemire. Learn the tips and tools available to research and build your family tree. Bring a laptop computer if you own one. Free. Info: 845-2545469. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill. pinehillcommunitycenter.org. free. 3:30pm-6:30pm Free Math Tutoring. Algebra, Geometry, Precalculus, Trigonometry, and Calculus AB (or college level Calc 1). Call to sign up 845-255-1255. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. www.MathTutoringwithMisha.com. Free. 4pm Scrabble. Come test your vocabulary against your friends and family. Info: 845-246-4317. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties. 4pm-5:15pm Stress Reduction through Meditation. Sahaja Yoga Meditation is a great way to find inner balance and deep relaxation. This program is free and all are welcome.The event is on-going,e very Tuesday, 4-5:15pm, Info: 845-339-8567. Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St, Kingston. 4:30pm-5:30pm Tunezday. A youth musical jam session! Bring your own instrument and let’s start making some music! An informal, fun way to make music together. Tivoli Free Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. Info: 845-757-3771, tivoliprograms@gmail.com, http://www.tivolilibrary.org/. Free. 5pm-6pm Snowga With Pamela Martin. Apres Ski Yoga class specifically for skiers and snowboarders to build strength and help prevent injury. $3/class. Info: 845-254-5469. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill. pinehillcommunitycenter.org. 5pm-6pm Yoga. With Pamela Martin. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill. pinehillcommunitycenter.org. $3. 6pm-8pm Invoking the Sixth Ray of the Seven Sacred Flames. A meditative journey to the etheric realms of Ascended Masters Lord Sananda and Lady Nada, the twin flames of Resurrection where we will be invited to join in a group activation via overtone sounds delivered and channeled by our facilitator Kate “Ahnjalia” Loye. Deeply relaxing and uplifting, this is a spiritual adventure to assist and support your process of ascension. Info: 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. $25. 6pm-7:15pm Vinyasa Community Class with Selena Reynolds. A $10 drop-in community class to make Yoga financially accessible to all. This class is open to all levels and is fun and informative. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, woodstockyogacenter.com. 6:30pm-8pm The Creative Seed Artist Group. A support group for artists to have a space to develop & share their work in progress- Actors, poets, playwrights & musicians welcome. Every Tuesday. Info: bluehealing or 203-246-5711. By donation. Call ahead. Blue Mountain Co-op Retreat Center, Woodstock. 7pm-10pm Open Mic Nite at Woodnotes Grille.

March 22, 2018 Hosted by Ben Rounds. Open Mic Nite makes Tuesday night the new Friday night for great entertainment. Listen to talented local singers and bands or showcase your own talents! No cover. For more information, contact us at 845-6882828 or emersonresort.com. The Emerson Resort and Spa, 5340 Rt 28, Mt. Tremper. emersonresort.com. 7pm-8pm Scrabble Night. Every Tuesday! Bring snacks to share starts 7pm. All welcome. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill. pinehillcommunitycenter.org. free.

Wednesday

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8:30am-9:15am Universal Prayer Group. Sitting together a table, personal prayers will be shared aloud. All religious and spiritual beliefs are honored. MaMA. Marbletown Multi-Arts, 3588 Main Street, Stone Ridge. 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 warm-ups, poses for strength and balance and breath work for relaxation. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. $1/donation. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 9am-12pm Horticulture Hotline and Diagnostic Lab Now Open 3 Days a Week for the 2018 Growing Season. Volunteer Master Gardeners staff the hotline and are available to answer home horticulture questions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9am to 12pm from March through October. The phone number is 845-340-DIRT (3478). CCEUC Education Center, 232 Plaza Rd, Kingston. ulster.cce.cornell.edu/gardening. 9am-11:30am Vinyasa Level I-II with Alison Sinatra. This class is ideal for students transitioning from beginners to intermediate yoga. Basic poses are explored with increasing detail interspersed with a flowing sequence. $18 drop-in. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@ gmail.com. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com. $18. 10am-11am Get More Food in the Fridge with your SNAP and WIC Benefits. A free family nutrition, cooking and food budgeting program for limited income families with children. This program is available all year with several registration options. You can join this group anytime. This program is tailored to families trying to make the most of their SNAP or WIC benefits. We offer 8 one-hour sessions that will help you take the stress out of meal time while having fun in the kitchen. Participants completing at least 6 sessions receive a certificate of completion and a fabulous cookbook. Ongoing on Wednesdays. Info: 845-340-3990 ext. 326; jhg238@cornell. edu. CCEUC Education Center, 232 Plaza Rd, Kingston. ulster.cce.cornell.edu. 10:30am Children’s Story Hours. Preschool Wednesday (3 years to 5 years). Followed by crafts and music. Info: 845-331-0507. Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St, Kingston. kingstonlibrary.org. 10:30am-12:30pm Cure For Cabin Fever Woodstock Senior Writing with Lew Gardner. The workshop is led by experienced writer, editor, and instructor Lew Gardner. Writers at all levels of experience, beginner to expert, are invited to join the Writers Workshop of the Woodstock Senior Recreation Progrom. Meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. $1/donation. Info: woodstockny.org. Woodstock Town Hall, Tinker St, Woodstock. $1 donation. 10:30am-11:30pm Woodstock Senior Strengthening with Linda Sirkin. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. $1/ donation. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 11:30am-1pm Winter Walk With Pamela Martin. Walk the nearby rail trail. Have non cotton layers of clothes. Micro Spikes or Snow Shoes (Depending on conditions.) No Fee. Info: 845-254-5469. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill. pinehillcommunitycenter.org. 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. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com. $18. 1pm-3pm Movie: Coco (2017). Aspiring musician Miguel, confronted with his family’s ancestral ban on music, enters the Land of the Dead to find his great-great-granddad. Tivoli Free Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. Info: 845-757-3771, tivoliprograms@gmail.com, http://www.tivolilibrary.org/. All ages. Free popcorn. Happens in the East Room. 1pm-3pm Social Circle. Good conversation! Every Wednesday. Everyone welcome. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill. pinehillcommunitycenter.org. 1pm-3pm Science Maker Lab. Not going away for spring break? Come and create science make and takes! Even EAT some science. All ages welcome. Olive Free Library, 4033 Rte. 28A,

West Shokan. Info: 845-657-2482, programs@ olivefreelibrary.org, http://bit.ly/2xuq5Qj. free. 1pm Community Chorus Meet-Up. Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall Street, Kingston. 1pm-3pm Pinochle. Card Game every Wednesday! Looking for a 4th player Anyone interested - email info@pinehillcommunitycenter.org. pinehillcommunitycenter.org. FREE. 1:30pm-3pm JCC High Tea. $5 per person. Kosher laws observed. Join us for tea & snacks and great discussions. RSVP to 845-561-6602. Temple Beth Jacob, 290 North St, Newburgh. tbjnewburgh.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. 2pm-3:30pm Mah Jongg. Learn to play this ancient Asian game. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org. 3:30pm-5:30pm Teen Open Studio. Every Wednesday. Local artists facilitate art sessions to explore a variety of materials and techniques and build a sense of community for local teens. Ages 13-18. Free. Info: info@drawkingston.org. DRAW at the YMCA, 507 Broadway, Kingston. drawkingston.org. 4pm-5pm Woodstock Library Building Committee Meeting. Public welcome. Info: 845-679-2213. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Lane, Woodstock. www.woodstock.org. 4:30pm-5:30pm Art Hour. Fun for ages 3 to 103! From paper flowers to crazy critters, we are always up to something creative. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-7811, phoenicialibrary.org. 5pm-6pm Youth Scrabble Club. For grades 3-8 .Learn about Scrabble, compete in Scrabble or just play for fun. Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday every month. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. Info: 845-255-1255, nlane@ rcls.org, http://bit.ly/2GuwmxE. 5:30pm-7:30pm Prenatal Class. Ongoing on Wednesdays. 845-563-8043 for more info. Mackintosh Community Room, 147 Lake St, Newburgh.

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tration is strongly encouraged as seating may be limited. Senate Garage, 4 North Front St, Kingston. hvfarmhub.org/events. 7pm Ashokan-Pepacton Watershed Chapter of Trout Unlimited, #559 Meeting. General membership meeting. Info: 845-657-8500. Boiceville Inn, Rt 28, Boiceville. 7pm Voices and Images in Rosendale Library History with Linda Tantillo Local History Archivist. Come hear, in prose, poetry, passion and humor, about some of the many people who made Rosendale Library what it is today. Cake will be served. Rosendale Community Center, located Behind the Rosendale Theatre, Rosendale. Info: 845 658-9013, rosendalelibrary@ hvi.net. 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. 845-616-0710. Rondout Municipal Center, 1915 Lucas Ave, Cottekill. $6. 7pm-11pm Chess Night. Free every Wednesday. Players should bring their own boards & pieces. Info: 845-658-9048. The Rosendale Cafe, 434 Main St, Rosendale. 7pm-8:30pm Learn All About Drone Applications. Learn about classes for this exciting new technology changing the economy and creating new jobs taught by SkyOp. Registration is required. Kingston Center of SUNY Ulster, 94 Mary’s Ave, Kingston. Info: 845-339-2025, cereg@sunyulster.edu, http://bit.ly/2nJIn9G. 7pm Live @ The Falcon: Poet Gold’s POELODIES. Spoken Word Hip Hop. Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Underground, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com. 7pm-8:30pm Sleep A to Zzz’s. Sleep is an important part of health maintenance. Come learn about the benefits of sleep, stages of sleep, & sleep strategies. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organized-

mode@gmail.com, http://esopuslibrary.org/. 7pm-8:30pm “Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism” Class. 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. 845-679-5906 for more info. Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. 7pm-10pm Calling all Trivia Nerds – Trivia Night. Flex your mental muscles and compete for prizes at our weekly Trivia Night! Play solo or as part of a team while enjoying extended Happier Hour Specials. Think of it as “Jeopardy Night“ – Catskills style! For more information, contact us at 845-688-2828 or emersonresort. com. The Emerson Resort and Spa, 5340 Rt 28, Mt. Tremper. 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. 845-679-8989. Flowing Spirit Healing, 33 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Meetup. flowingspirit.com. 7:30pm Chess Club. Meets every Wednesday. Free admission. Info: 845-419-2737, albiebar@ aol.com. Woodland Pond, New Paltz. 7:30pm The Poughkeepsie Newyorkers Barbershop Chorus. All male a cappella group, that sings in the uniquely American “Barbershop Style” of close four-part harmony. Guests are always welcome. Sight-reading not required. Meets every Wednesdays at 7:30pm. Crown Heights Clubhouse, 34 Nassau Rd, Poughkeepsie. newyorkerschorus.org. 8pm Live @ The Falcon: Stephen Friedland’s Brute Force & Daughter of Force. Protégé of George Harrison / Apple Records. Info: 845-2367970. The Falcon Main Stage, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com.

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Children’s Miracle Network Bake Sale. Stop by and grab a sweet treat or buy some raffle tickets to benefit the Maria Fareri children’s hospital of Westchester Medical Center! Some items available will be the normal cookies and brownies , mini bundt cakes as well as pies and chocolate dipped pretzels! Rite Aid, 351 Flatbush Ave, Kingston. Audition Notice: Fun Home (3/30). Rhinebeck Theatre Society is holding auditions for a June production of Fun Home at 7pm. There will be a second round of auditions on 03/31/3018 from 1PM – 4PM. Info: dorothyluongo@gmail.com. The Center For Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Rt 308, Rhinebeck. bit.ly/FunHomeRTS. 12am Newburgh Mall Carnival. Enjoy midway rides for all ages, games and favorite fair food. See the website for advance savings on ride wristbands and discount coupons. Newburgh Mall, Route 300, Newburgh. Info: 866-6663247, http://bit.ly/2Dp6aRS. Free parking and admission. Unlimited ride wristbands are $25 Mon-Thurs, $30 Fri-Sun or 2 for $30 online in advance (until 5 pm March 29). Ride tickets are also available onsite. 9am-9:50am Joint Lubricating 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. $10. 9am-10am T’ai Chi class. With Celeste Graves. Unify the mind, body, spirit. Meets every Thursday. $3/class. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill. pinehillcommunitycenter.org. 9:30am-10:30am Woodstock Senior Flex and Stretch with Diane Colello. Movement for

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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. 6pm Many Voices, One Community. Monthly Interfaith Gathering! Bring some food to share. Led by a diverse group of faith leaders in our community. Eat, sing, and talk about our life journeys. Questions? Call 845-331-2252. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 207 Albany Ave, Kingston. 6:30pm-7:30pm New Baby Workshop. A complimentary workshop led by Donna Bruschi, IBCLC and Dr. David Lester. Lester Chiropractic, 3 Paradies Ln, New Paltz. Info: 845-255-3300, Lester.chiropractic@gmail.com. 6:30pm-7:30pm Pure Yang Qi Gong. Ancient meditative movements that align breath, body and intention. Gentle practice for all to build strength, flexibility and coordination. The Hot Spot Kingston, 218 Plaza Rd, Kingston. Info: 518 705 6582, gibbonscharlotte@yahoo.com. pay what you can. 6:30pm Gurdjieff Study Group. Meets on Wednesdays, 6:30pm in Stone Ridge. For information and directions, respond to Jim by email: gstudygroup@gmail.com. 6:30pm-7:05pm Learn Remembrance. A very holy and deep form of prayer (with roots in the Old Testament – Remember my name in the night) which connects you with the Divine within. All are welcome, RSVP please. Info: 845-679-8989. Flowing Spirit Healing, 33 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Meetup.flowingspirit.com. Free/donations welcomed.

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6:30pm Book Discussion & Signing: Janet Johnson Schliff. Author of What Ever Happened to My White Picket Fence? Info: 845-876-2903. Morton Memorial Library, 82 Kelly St, Rhinecliff. 6:30pm-8:30pm Yin Yoga and Sacred Sound with Jessica Caplan. This yin class will be slower, where asanas are held for longer periods of time. For beginners and advanced students. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail.com, http://woodstockyogacenter. com. $18. 6:30pm Seeds of Hope. A documentary that tells the story of a collaborative initiative to preserve Native American culture and foodways through seed saving at the Hudson Valley Farm Hub. The short film is directed by award winning filmmaker and environmentalist Jon Bowermaster as part of a series entitled “Hope on the Hudson.” The film includes interviews with Akwesasne community members and others involved in the project, highlighting the 2017 Seed Sanctuary activities from planting to harvest, and illuminating the beauty of the Hudson Valley season by season. The screening will be followed by Q&A with the filmmaker and project participants. The event is free of charge and open to the public. Regis-

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22 balance and breath, weight-training for bone health, and mat work for flexibility and core strengthening. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. $1 donation. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 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. Cost varies. 10am-3pm Vassar Indoor Farmers’ Market. Main Building at Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-437-5370, info. vassar.edu. 10am Gentle Yoga with Kate Hagerman. This is a perfect place for beginning your yoga practice. This class encourages spiritual practice while enhancing health and well-being. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@gmail. com, http://woodstockyogacenter.com. $10. 10:30am-11:30am Beginners T’ai Chi Class. With Celeste Graves! Learn with other new students. Meets every Thursday, $3/class. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill. pinehillcommunitycenter.org. $3. 12pm Reversing Heart Disease. With OFA nutrition coordinator Nimesh Bhargava. Info: 845-486-2555. Town of Poughkeepsie Senior Center, 14 Abes Way, Poughkeepsie. 12:15pm Fine Arts Recitals. Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall Street, Kingston. 12:30pm-6pm I Ching Oracle and Tarot Readings and Intuitive Counseling with esoteric scholar and author Timothy Liu. Every Thursday at Mirabai. Walk-ins welcome! Info: 845-6792100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. $30/half hour. 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. Ongoing every Thursday. Red Hook Community Center, 59 Fisk St, Red hook. 1pm-4pm Woodstock Senior Duplicate Bridge with John Stokes. The Woodstock Bridge Club offers a short lesson and a game of Duplicate Bridge. Woodstock Rescue Squad building, Route 212 Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. $1 donation. Woodstock Rescue Squad, 222 Tinker St, Woodstock. 2pm-3pm Narcan Training. Narcan is used for the reversal of opioid overdose. Two Sessions 2 pm - 3 pm 6 pm - 7 pm Sign up at info@pinehillcommunitycenter.org. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill. http://pinehillcommunitycenter.org. 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. 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-5pm Fitness Hour. Drop in for a workout on Mondays at 4:30pm & 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. 845-246-4317. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties. saugertiespubliclibrary.org. 5:30pm-6:30pm Book Discusion with Ron Patkus. Private and Fine Press Bibles. Thompson Memorial Library at Vassar College, 124 Raymond Avenue, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-437-

legal notices LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Sealed proposals will be received, publicly opened and read at the Ulster County Purchasing Department, 244 Fair Street, 3rd Floor, Kingston, NY 12401 on Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 2:00PM for Roof Replacement, #RFB-UC18-140C. Specifications and conditions may be obtained at the above address, at the New York State Contract Reporter, or on our website at www.ulstercountyny.gov/ purchasing Marc Rider, Ulster County Director of Purchasing LEGAL NOTICE ASSISTANCE PROJECT FOR the 2019 FISCAL YEAR PUBLIC NOTICE 5307 and 5339 CAPITAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT FOR the 2019 FISCAL YEAR Public notice is hereby made that Ulster County is applying for federal and state financial assistance to administer and maintain a public transit program including late evening and early

ALMANAC WEEKLY 5370, info.vassar.edu. 5:30pm An Evening of Discovery: A Night on the Red Carpet. The Arc of Dutchess will showcase “The Sassy Chef ”, a film written, produced and casted by people supported by the organization in collaboration with The Art Effect. Bardavon 1869 Opera House, 35 Market St, Poughkeepsie. bardavon.org. 5:30pm The Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Speaker Series. Votes for Women: Celebrating NY’s Suffrage Centennial. Reg reqr’d. All programs will be held at the Henry A. Wallace Visitor & Educational Center, Home of FDR National Historic Site. Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, 4097 Albany Post Rd, Hyde Park. eventbrite.com/e/the-franklinand-eleanor-roosevelt-human-rights-speakerseries-votes-for-women-tickets-42678708165. 6pm-7pm Narcan Training. Narcan is used for the reversal of opioid overdose. Two Sessions 2pm – 3pm; & 6pm – 7pm. Sign up at info@ pinehillcommunitycenter.org. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill. http://pinehillcommunitycenter.org. 6pm-7pm Tarot Club. Are you a seasoned tarot reader or just interested in learning about tarot cards? Led by Sabra Margaret. Tivoli Free Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. Info: 845-757-3771, tivoliprograms@gmail.com, http://www.tivolilibrary.org/. All ages! 6pm-8pm Tatyana Tolstaya. Prominent Russian novelist, essayist, short story writer, and public intellectual Tatyana Tolstaya will speak about her new book, Aetherial Worlds, a collection of eighteen stories. Copies will be available for purchase at the event. The author, who has been compared to Chekhov and Nabokov, will be introduced by Bard Associate Professor of Russian Olga Voronina. Free and open to the public; no reservations are required. Info: 845-758-7391, ovoronin@bard.edu. Bard College/ László Z. Bitó ’60 Auditorium, Annandale-on-Hudson. bard.edu. 6:30pm-8pm Free Steps of Meditation. Weekly classes. Learn the fundamentals for an effective meditation experience. Info: 518-589-5000 or peacevillage@bkwsu.org. Peace Village Retreat Center, 54 O’Hara Rd, Haines Falls. bkwsu.org. 6:30pm-8pm 2018 Winter Lecture Series for Home Gardeners: Garden Friends and Foes. What’s your perspective on the bugs in your garden? How much are you willing to tolerate? Find out who is really bugging your garden and which are the friends and which are the foes and how to manage them. Reg reqr’d. CCEUC Education Center, 232 Plaza Rd, Kingston. tinyurl. com/2018-WLS. $15. 7pm Old Dutch Choir. Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall Street, Kingston. 7pm Hudson Valley Celebrity Series: An Evening with Jeremy Adams. Executive director of the Woodstock Byrdcliffe Guild. Info: 845-876-1655. The Gallery@Rhinebeck, 47 East Market St, Rhinebeck. galleryrhinebeck.org. $15/ suggested donation. 7pm Plant Communication – Cords of Connection. Have you ever heard a plant sing? Through a live presentation, explore the emerging field of plant communication over vast distances. Then enjoy a koto performance accompanying the vibrational sound, or music, of plants. Mountain View Studio, 20 Mountain View Ave, Woodstock. woodstocknytransition.org/event/2018-winterseries-2/. 7pm Reformed Church of Saugerties’ Maundy Thursday Passion Service. Info: 845-246-2867. Reformed Church of Saugerties, 173 Main St., Saugerties. 7:30pm Reading and Meditation. Ongoing every Thursday night at 7:30pm. Info: matagiri.org; 845-679-8322. Matagiri Sri Aurobindo Center, 1218 Wittenberg Rd, Mt. Tremper. 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. Ongoing. 845-706-2183. Family of

commuter service for rural and urban areas in Ulster County and connecting service to Orange and Dutchess Counties. The transportation service will be available to the general public during all hours of operation. The project is expected to be financed by Federal Section 5339 public transportation funds and Federal Section 5307 funds with additional funds to be provided from New York State Department of Transportation and Ulster County funds. The total federal share is expected to be $1,505,600.00. Comments on the proposed project are invited from the general public, private bus and taxi companies, other public transportation providers and human service agencies. Interested parties may comment on the project or obtain more details about the project by writing to: Carol Hargrove, Director of Public Transportation, 1 Danny Circle, Kingston, NY 12401 (845)340-3335. The project is available for review at the Ulster County Transit Center, 1 Danny Circle, Kingston, NY 12401 (845)340-3333. The projects are as follows: Preventive maintenance for vehicles and facilities Project Administration

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Woodstock, Inc, 39 John St, Kingston. Free, $5 donation welcome. 7:30pm Jazz at Lincoln Center: TON. Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique. Leon Botstein, conductor. Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, New York City. jazz.org. 7:30pm-9pm Bread & Puppet Theater: Cantastorias from the Possibilitarian Arsenal. Two nights of Bread and Puppet, two different shows! “Cantastorias” on 3/29 at 7:30pm and “The Basic Bye-Bye Show” on 3/30 at 7:30pm. Time & Space Limited, 434 Columbia St, Hudson. Info: 518-822-8100, fyi@timeandspace.org, http://bit. ly/2H2hPbF. $15 general / $12.50 member / $10 student / $35 benefit supper. 8pm Live @ The Falcon: Dante DeFelice & Leterii. Indie Rock. Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Underground, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com. 8pm Live @ The Falcon: Aubrey Haddard & Not My Sister. Neo R&B. Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Main Stage, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com. 8pm-10pm Mind Train Poetry Sessions. Listen or read. Every Thursday. For more information, contact 229greenkill@greenkill.org or 347-6892323. Green Kill, 229 Greenkill Ave, Kingston. greenkill.org. 8:30pm Bluegrass Clubhouse. Featuring Brian Hollander, Tim Kapeluk, & Geoff Harden. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

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Newburgh Mall Carnival. Enjoy midway rides for all ages, games and favorite fair food. See the website for advance savings on ride wristbands and discount coupons. Newburgh Mall, Route 300, Newburgh. Info: 866-666-3247, http://bit. ly/2Dp6aRS. Free parking and admission. Unlimited ride wristbands are $25 Mon-Thurs, $30 Fri-Sun or 2 for $30 online in advance (until 5 pm March 29). Ride tickets are also available onsite. 9am-10am Gentle Yoga Class. With Kathy Carey! A fun, lightly paced class. Meets every Monday and Friday. $3/class. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill. pinehillcommunitycenter.org. $3. 9am Shamatha Meditation with Angelina Birney. Through shamatha meditation (calm abiding), we develop concentration, inner strength, stability and confidence, in addition to fostering numerous health benefits. Lama Angelina Birney completed a 3-year meditation retreat in the Karma Kaygu Tradition and has been a practitioner of Tibetan Buddhism for over 30 years. Free and open to all. Info: info@tibetancenter.org; 845-383-1774. The Tibetan Center, 875 Rt 28, Kingston. tibetancenter.org. 9am-12pm Horticulture Hotline and Diagnostic Lab Now Open 3 Days a Week for the 2018 Growing Season. Volunteer Master Gardeners staff the hotline and are available to answer home horticulture questions on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9am to 12pm from March through October. The phone number is 845-340-DIRT (3478). CCEUC Education Center, 232 Plaza Rd, Kingston. ulster.cce.cornell.edu/gardening. 9:30am-11am Vinyasa Level I-II with Alison Sinatra. This class is ideal for students transitioning from beginners to intermediate yoga. Basic poses are explored with increasing detail interspersed with a flowing sequence. $18 dropin. Info: 845-679-8700, woodstockyogacenter@ gmail.com. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. 9:45am-10:45am Woodstock 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. $1 donation. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 12:05pm-1pm Senior Pilates - Mixed Level

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with Christine Anderson. A floor work course promoting improvement of balance, coordination, focus, awareness breathing, strength and flexibility. $1/donation. Open to Woodstock residents 55 & older. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 12:30pm-6pm Crystal Oracle Readings and Chakra Attunements with Mary Vukovic. Every Friday at Mirabai. Walk-ins always welcome. Expert Astrology Readings also available if requested and pre-paid 48 hours in advance. Info: 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. $50/45 minutes, $30/25 minutes. 1pm-4pm Farmworker Grape Pruning Training in English and Spanish. Local farms are invited to a farmworker training in English, with Spanish translations, on learning how to prune grapes with Jim O’Connell of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Ulster County (CCEUC). Jim will provide a hands-on demonstration of cane pruning of vinifera grapes on a VSP (vertical shoot position) system. Attendees will have the opportunity to prune on their own. Please bring your own pruners and dress for the weather. This workshop is targeted toward farmworkers, but anyone interested in learning how to prune grapes can attend. This event is free, but space is limited. Please pre-register by March 26 by contacting Jim at jmo98@cornell.edu or 845-943-9814 with your name, phone, email and farm name (if applicable). Red Maple Vineyard, 103 Burroughs Dr, West Park. ulster.cce.cornell.edu. 1pm Hurley Egg Hunt. Grab your baskets for an egg hunt! Info: 845-331-7474. West Hurley Town Park, Dughill Road, West Hurley. 1pm-3pm Scrabble Club. Join us for our new Scrabble Club! Bring your extensive vocabulary and your enjoyment for games to our Scrabble events. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@ gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org. 4pm-6:30pm Dungeons & Dragons. Join your Dungeon Master Patrick to create and play characters for a Storm King’s Thunder campaign. Tivoli Free Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. Info: 845-757-3771, tivoliprograms@gmail.com, tivolilibrary.org. 5pm-7pm Mr. Anderson Ale Launch Event to Beneﬁt Anderson Center for Autism. Open to the public-tickets include beer, wine, and appetizers. Mill House Brewing Company, 289 Mill Street, Poughkeepsie. http://bit.ly/2CnN0zX. $30 for Anderson Center for Autism staff; $40 for non-staff members. 5:30pm-7pm Restorative Yoga with Barbara Boris. Restorative yoga is a gentle, completely supportive practice that is designed to bring stillness to the body and the mind. Long-held poses use props (blankets, blocks and bolsters) to support proper bone alignment while releasing muscular tension. Personalized adjustments will enable you to take get the maximum benefit of these powerfully therapeutic poses. Dress in layers, wear socks and bring an eye pillow if you have one. $18 drop-in, discounted with class card or membership. Info: 845-679-8700; woodstockyogacenter.com. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. 6pm-8pm Movie Night: Wonder. August Pullman, a boy with facial differences attends a mainstream elementary school for the first time. Rated PG, 113 minutes. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-7811, www. phoenicialibrary.org. FREE. 6:30pm-9pm Bread & Puppet Theater: The Basic Bye-Bye Show. Bread & Puppet Theater returns to Time & Space Limited in Hudson for their annual show. Benefit supper at 6:30pm, Show at 7pm. Time & Space Limited, 434 Columbia St, Hudson. Info: 518-822-8100, fyi@timeandspace.org, http://bit.ly/2Gsu4Pm. $15 general / $12.50 member / $10 student / $35 benefit supper (includes admission). 6:45pm-8:30pm Children & Teen Ministries. Meets Fridays: 6:45-8:30pm. Class for adults also offered. Info: 845-876-6923 or cdfcirone@ aol.com. Grace Bible Fellowship Church, Rt9 & Rt9G, Rhinebeck. 7pm Audition: Fun Home. Rhinebeck Theatre Society is holding auditions for a June production of Fun Home. There will be a second round of auditions on 03/31/3018 from 1PM – 4PM. Info: dorothyluongo@gmail.com. The Center For Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Rt 308, Rhinebeck. bit.ly/FunHomeRTS. 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. 7:30pm-9pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services. Music filled services and Torah study. Connect to tradition and open your heart. Families welcome. Woodstock Jewish Congregation, 1682 Glasco Turnpike, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2218, info@ wjcshul.org, wjcshul.org. 8pm Live @ The Falcon: Jane Lee Hooker Band. The Grrrrllls of Blues Rock. Info: 845-2367970. The Falcon Main Stage, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com.

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Supervising Lifeguards, Lifeguards, WSI’s/ Swim Instructors, Attendants, etc. for Moriello Pool (Town/Village of New Paltz Pool) for Summer 2018. Appropriate certifications required. Application and information available at: Office of Town Supervisor, 52 Clearwater Road, New Paltz. 2550604. EOE.

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Someone to Assist with Cats at Diana’s Cat Shelter in Accord. Reliable, trustworthy person to work Part-time weekdays &/or weekends as needed. Experience with cats helpful. Able to work independently as well as with a team. Call 845626-0221. CHAMBERMAID: PART-TIME. Must be reliable, attentive, have high standard of cleanliness & like to clean. Start im-

mediately on Sundays w/increased hours as the season progresses. Nice working conditions and environment. Call Karen at The Woodstock Inn on the Millstream 679-8211. Work From Home . Brand Ambassadors w/Kannaway, the hemp lifestyle company, share in the health & wealth of the legal CBD space. Full/part-time. Outstanding compensation. Visit www.HappyHempDays.com and text 845-5320731 for more info. Seasonal Facilities Asst.- FT: Mohonk Preserve is seeking team member with diverse maintenance skills incl. landscaping, janitorial, basic HVAC, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, painting, masonry skills or some combination. Ability to perform strenuous labor, clean driver’s license; early morning work. Computer & communication skills. Starting wage: $11/hr. Email PDF of cover letter & resume by April 4 to jkey@mohonkpreserve.org For position details: http:// www.mohonkpreserve.org/jobs-fellowships-and-internships EOE

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Kerhonkson. 5 Room House, furnished basement apartment and 5 studios on 1.2 acres. Only serious inquiries. $389,000. 973-493-7809.

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POTTIE FOR YOUR PARTY! HAVING A 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 Construction/Building Sites, Sporting Events, Concerts, Street Festivals, Parks, Outdoor Weddings, Campsites, Flea Markets, Party Events, etc. Call 845-658-8766, 845-4176461 or 845-706-7197. e-mail: TLKportables@gmail.com

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TEXT P1014566 to 85377 VIEWS & WATER!! – Set high on the fabled Shawangunk Ridge on 5+ acres with LAKE frontage and trail access to Mohonk & Minnewaska. Classic c. 1938 mountain house features 33’ Great Room w/ vaulted ceiling & stone fireplace, country kitchen, dining space, all wood floors, den or home office, French doors to al fresco dining space. Astounding panoramic views across the valley to the Catskill high peaks and beyond. ........................$399,900 Contact Jeoffrey D. Devor, Assoc. R.E. Broker (845) 389-0688 mobile 3927 Main Street, Stone Ridge, NY 12484

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Almost 6 acres with long frontage on Rochester Creek. Includes a wooded beach front, trout stream (1002.74 ft per deed) and electric, well and BOH approved in-ground septic system installed for a 3 bed / 2 bath home. Builder Ready Homesite overlooks running water with shade and sunny areas. Beautiful location for your dream home! .....$179,000 Contact Jeoffrey D. Devor, Assoc. R.E. Broker (845) 389-0688 mobile 3927 Main Street, Stone Ridge, NY 12484

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ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES ON 78+ ACRES IN GARDINER! This 2,200 square foot Cape Cod style home has been completely restored with 5 tiled bathrooms, 3 BRs, dining room, large living room with fireplace accented with a wall to wall hand-hewn beam and a new state of the art kitchen. The house features solid oak floors throughout with bluestone accents at the entrances. Finished basement with a cast iron wood stove, laundry room & separate outside entrance rounds off the interior. A second standalone building on the property is a beautiful 400 square foot studio for the artist, cottage for guests or property caretaker. Studio features a new kitchen, bathroom, central air, heat, security system and beautiful bluestone floors. The entire complex is protected by a fully automatic backup generator system. As you look out to the rear of the house across the rolling 78 acres, you will see a 30x40 foot concrete patio with pergola, featuring a masonry fire pit. The iron pergola is illuminated with exterior lighting and railings that match the properties fence and gates. The easterly view from the patio is of the rolling fields and woods that end with 1600 feet of water frontage of the Wallkill River, the westerly view is of the Shawangunk Mountains. The 78 acres is accessed by a newly constructed series of roads that traverse the entire property passing a pond along the way and ending at the rivers edge. A separate entrance/exit from the property to Albany Post Road adds additional options to subdivide with various development rights. This estate is suitable for farming, horses, vineyards, orchards, farm to table restaurant or perfect private variances). ivate resort (with proper varian $2,595,000

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This could be just the fixer you’ve been waiting to get your hands on! Priced for a quick sale, this little house could use some updating but may well be worth your sweat equity; there’s some vertical wood tongue and groove walls, a woodstove and an attached garage... I can envision it becoming a really cute cottage. Plus there is over an acre with a huge detached garage. Previous owner was a car enthusiast and there’s enough room to house lots of them! Conveniently located between Tillson and New Paltz along Route 32 for an easy commute either to Kingston or Poughkeepsie.

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WOODSTOCK HISTORIC STONE HOUSE IN TOWN — Built 1790 — Many spacious rooms, high ceilings, 3 fireplaces, 2½ baths, wide plank floors, completely restored, many possibilities, mint condition.

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Class A PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE in New Paltz. Up to 1500 sq. ft. High traffic area, off-street parking, utilities included. High visibility building. Call for more details 845389-0588. Office Space for Rent. 560 Square feet, Class AAA Office space in LEED Platinum, Net Zero Energy Building. Main Street, New Paltz. Includes shared conference room, kitchenette, parking. Contact info@alfandre. com or call 845-255-4774. Shared Workspace: The Wellness Cottage at Boughton Place in Highland is now booking space for professionals to see clients/work in a quiet and private space. Perfect for Psychotherapists, Massage Therapists, Creative Arts Therapists, Reiki Practitioners, Energy Healers, Health Coaches, Writers, etc. Rent begins at $70/half-day with monthly commitment. For more info: boughtonplace@gmail.com or 845-691-7578. SPACIOUS OFFICE/STUDIO ; Historic Landmark elevator building on Wall St. in Uptown Kingston. This spacious third floor office/studio is brilliant with light from a wall of windows overlooking the street between John and North Front St. $1200/ month. For details call SHRES 845246-2022.

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Barn Studio Workshops. 2 large sunny artist studios, creative office, work shop or storage available in Converted Historic Barn, Downtown High Falls. $625 each floor. Approx 36’ x 18’ per floor. Liza 646-2201136.

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NYC Apartment Share for Commuter/ Pied de Terre . Share a peaceful 2-BR apartment in Hudson Heights, a quiet progressive neighborhood between GWB and Ft. Tryon Park/Cloisters. (20 minutes to Columbus Circle on A train. Some on-street parking.) Bright LR with piano, yoga mats, weights. Cook friendly, bright eat-in kitchen with DW. Furnished twin BR is 8 x 11 with blackout shades and inwindow A/C. Shared bathroom. Roommates include 56 yo professional woman and 19 yo chatty cat. Healthy habits and consideration are priorities. $850/ month. Utilities/WiFi/Netflix included. Contact Sara at yogamom369@gmail. com

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HIGHLAND: LARGE 1-BEDROOM. $975/month heat & hot water included. Available immediately. Private, quiet neighborhood. On-site parking. Next to Highland Town Hall/Court, near Rt. 9W. Minutes to SUNY New Paltz, Poughkeepsie Bridge, Metro North, Rt. 9 & hospitals. 1 month security. No smoking. 845453-0047.

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SOUTHSIDE TERRACE APARTMENTS offers semester leases for FALL 2018 and short-term for the Summer! Furnished studios, one & two bedrooms, includes heat & hot water. Recreation facilities. Walking distance to campus and town. 845-255-7205.

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

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Two fabulous homes nestled at the base of Platt T Tw Co Cove Mountain on 2.3 private wooded acres. Multi Fa Family compound style dwelling consisting of two se separate homes, studio, and shed/work space. Off Offers so many possibilities such as a mother/ da daughter or the possibility of additional income to h help off set the mortgage. The studio has electric & heat to it and is currently used as an artist studio, but many uses come to mind such as a home office, yoga studio etc. Each home offers it’s own unique style & character such as cobble stone fireplace, longated windows, french style doors built in book shelves, loft style rooms, fire pits and hot tub. Only 10 minutes to the center of Woodstock, The Village of Saugerties & the Thruway. $419,900

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— THE RIDGE AT NEW PALTZ — BRAND NEW CONSTRUCTION: Be the first to move into these two bedroom bath and a half units. All the comforts of home in a two story duplex. Private entry leads into bright, open, modern floor plan. Natural gas heat, central air conditioning. Kitchen includes built in microwave, refrigerator, self-cleaning gas range, dishwasher, ceramic tile floor and subway tile backsplash. Dining room with glass patio doors lead onto private deck. Living room with fireplace. Guest bath on main floor. Second floor host 2 large bedrooms, great closet space, large bath with ceramic tile flooring. Washer/dryer connection. Sorry, no pets. No smoking. Quiet country setting yet walking distance to village shopping, dining, bus, etc. One floor, walk in, handicap accessible units also available. Call for appt: (845) 255-5047

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

We have two bedrooms available. Move in by April 1st & get 10% off the rent with a 1-year lease! Heat & hot water Included. Free use of the: Recreation Room, Pool, New Fitness Center & much more! “Now accepting credit cards! Move in & pay your security and deposit with your credit or debit card with no additional fees!”

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1 bedroom, 1 bath, kitchen, living room, entrance w/mudroom. Hardwood ﬂoor & tile. Off-street parking. Snow & garbage removal. Close to Thruway; 1 mile from town. Not pets, no smoking. $1,200 mo. Inc: heat & hot water. 87 N. Ohioville Rd., New Paltz

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2-BEDROOM APARTMENT, Rosendale. Large living room, dining room/office, eat-in kitchen, full bath, porch overlooking Rondout Creek. Includes off-street parking & trash/snow removal. No smoking. No dogs. 2 person max. $1050/month + utilities. 845505-2568, marker1st@yahoo.com

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South of Stone Ridge Rentals

Kerhonkson: 3-Bedroom House. $1500/month. Studio. $675/month. Utilities not included. Good references and credit. 973-493-7809.

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Beautiful Home in Woods; spectacular mountain & river views. Spacious 3-BR, 2.5 baths, den, deck, WIFI, screened porch, washer/dryer. Convenient (5 minutes) to village, shopping, Thruway. $2300/month plus utilities. 917-4143022. Beautiful 2nd Floor Apt. Glasco-Saugerties. Victorian style living room with bay window; New cabinets; Big bedroom. 20 minutes to Red Hook/Rhinebeck; $825 includes heat/hot water; no dogs; Contact afabiano@hvc.rr.com.

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UPSTAIRS BARN w/glass doors to deck overlooking garden & fields. Private. 1-Bedroom , cozy bathroom, large closet, spacious LR w/large windows & Parquay floors, washer/dryer. 1 mile to town. $1300/month. Owner/Broker 845-4175282. FABULOUSLY NEWLY RENOVATED 1-BEDROOM w/skylights, aqua glass bathroom, wood floors, charming kitchen w/stained glass & large gazebo. 1 mile to center of town. $1350/month. Owner/ Broker 845-417-5282. COTTAGE BY A WATERFALL. Cozy. Private. Workroom, sunroom, LR, 1-bedroom w/large window facing stream, kitchen, all wood floors, 3 decks. 2.5 miles to center of town. Short/long-term. $1250/month. Owner/Broker; 845-4175282.

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GARDINER- EXECUTIVE COUNTRY HOME Privately set on 3.4 acres at the end of a cul-desac located in an area of fine homes with mountain vistas you will find this 3700 sq. ft. 4 bedroom home. Amenities include open bright floor plan, cook’s kitchen with stone counters, island and s/s appliances, first floor office, large sunny glass atrium, family room with walls of windows and fireplace, living room, dining room, master suite with den. Full walkout basement offers endless possibilities. Enjoy entertaining on the bluestone patio leading to the inground Pool. Own a country home of distinction. Proudly offered at ..................................................................... $649,500

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Green County Rentals

Palenville: 3-bedroom, 2 bath House. Washer/dr yer, woodstove, storage shed, quiet wooded area, shared vegetable garden, screenedin porch. Available March 1st, utilities extra, sec urity and references required. $1000/month. Call 845750-7025.

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Seasonal Rentals

New Paltz House for Summer. Bright, charming 3-bedroom house off Main St. Central air, electric appliances, wi-fi and phone. 1 month, July or August- $2950, both months $5550. E-mail: ingridhug@aol.com

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Rentals Wanted

New Paltz Teacher seeking Cottage /Small House in the New Paltz or Gardiner area. L ooking to move in June or July (landlord will be moving into my c urrent house). My wishlist includes laundr y, deck, and a bit of outdoor space. Also pet-friendly for my two sweet cats (deposit ok). I have excellent references and credit report. Thanks! Indigowmn@aol. com

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Senior Housing

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS! FOR WAITING LIST Shandaken Village Apts. in Phoenicia has beautiful 1 Br apts. in a quiet garden setting, complete with appliances, carpeting, on-site laundry & parking.

Rental Assistance Available for eligible households: Persons aged 62 or older, or handicapped/disabled regardless of age.

For information & an application call:

(845) 688-2024 (518) 692-8873 NYS TDD# 800-662-1220

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For Sale

Champion Juicer, white, hardly used, excellent condition. $100. 607-3266015 MEDIUM OAK HARDWOOD DINING TABLE; 72x48 wide w/2-self storing 20” leaves & lion claw feet & 6 Windsor chairs2 Captain, 4 regular. Call (845)275-8545.

601

Portable Toilet Rentals

42 LINDERMAN AVE, KINGSTON JUST LISTED! - Charming c. 1925 “Arts & Crafts” style in a super “walkable” Uptown Kingston location. Stroll to vibrant Stockade District’s shops, services & farmer’s market. Lovingly maintained, freshly painted and featuring distinctive original detail & beautiful HW ﬂoors thruout, open plan LR & DR, heated sunroom/ofﬁce, EI kitchen, 4 BRs, bonus of fab walk up attic PLUS fenced yard, patio & det. garage. HURRY! .................. $315,000 DIR: Washington Ave. to Linderman Ave. House on corner. Hosted by Ita McAteer, RE Salesperson, 914-262-8426, mobile

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MODERN FARMHOUSE - Beautifully crafted contemporary farmhouse (2006) nestled on 2.8 pretty acres just minutes to historic Stone Ridge hamlet. Traditional details and modern amenities are perfectly combined. Features include wide pine floors, custom kitchen w/ granite and SS appliances, 24’ LR w/ cozy fireplace, formal DR, ensuite MBR + 2 more BRs upstairs, add’l. finished space on 3rd level and lower level. Porch & stone patio,too! READY FOR MOVE-IN! ................................... $549,000

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Tree Services

HAVE A DEAD TREE..... CALL ME! Dietz Tree Service Inc. Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding. Seasoned Firewood for Sale. (845)255-7259. Residential, Municipalities.

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LOCATION, LOCATION! - Country chic contemporary on 1.6 acres in a naturally landscaped private enclave of similar homes. Peace & quiet reigns in the super “no-traffic” location. Glass wall floods the interior with natural light. Features beamed & vaulted LR w/ cozy fireplace, dining area, Kitchen w/ granite & SS appliances, 2 main level BRs, + full floor ensuite MBR w/ balcony, family/media room, office space & two big decks. HURRY! ................ $449,000

WOODSTOCK WONDERFUL - Smartly renovated c. 1920 clapboard farmhouse is now a modern country oasis with abundant original charm & detail. Features include NEW cook’s country kitchen, open plan living & dining space, family/media room w/ fireplace, 4 BRs incl. deluxe ensuite MBR & a main level BR, 3 full updated baths, home office, deck w/ soothing hot tub PLUS delightful updated 2 BR cottage w/ skylights. Tranquil & ready for move-in! ...........................................$725,000

www.westwoodrealty.com

CERTIFIED ARBORIST • CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES

STUMP GRINDING ALLEN LAWLESS • 845-247-2838 SAUGERTIES, CELL.: 845-399-9659 NEW YORK

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New Paltz 255-9400

West Hurley 679-7321

Kingston 340-1920

Woodstock 679-0006

Rhinebeck 876-4400

Stone Ridge 687-0232

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HAVE A DEAD TREE..... CALL ME! Dietz Tree Service Inc. Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding. Seasoned Firewood for Sale. (845)255-7259. Residential, Municipalities.

615

Hunting/Fishing Sporting Goods

GUNS WANTED. CASH PAID. Japanese swords, and Militaria. I come to you. Transfers, Estimates and Appraisals. Buying single piece or collections. Federal Firearms License. Spartan Trading Co., 914-3889286, leave message.

620

Buy & Swap

BOTTOM LINE... I pay the HIGHEST PRICES for old furniture, ANTIQUES of ever y 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, spor ting items, urns, fountain pens, lamps, dolls, pocke t knives, militar y items, bronzes, jewelr y, sterling, old toys, old paper, old boxes, old advertisements, vintage clothing, anything old. Home contents purchased, (selec t items or entire estates purchased.) CASH PAID 657-6252

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Musician Connections

Musicians /Songwriters; L ooking for Musicians to collaborate with. You send a riff or a groove, I’ ll send a vocal or B Sec tion back. BarScott1026@gmail.com, www. barscott.com

640

Musical Instruction & Instruments

GUITAR LESSONS JOHN BERENZY Electric-Acoustic “A Guitarist’s Spirit Guide of a Lifetime“ — Phillip Toshio Sudo

646-662-5202

650

Antiques & Collectibles

Books Wanted. Quality used, out-of-print, and antiquarian books bought (also typewriters, maps, and ephemera). Bring items to Barner Books; 3 Church Street; New Paltz or call 845255-2635 or email: barnerbooks@gmail.com

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Real Estate

NEW!

TURN KEY PROPERTY IN WOODSTOCK! Live/work property on Tinker St, about 1-mi from the Vlg center and all major shopping. The property consists of a main building w/mixed-use zoning. Use it as a great Vintage, yet updated,Cape-style home w/3-BR, 1-BA, & a full basement, or use it as an office/medical. The 2nd-bldg is a detached legal office or work studio w/heat, A/C, phone & electric. Both buildings have many improvements; a new roof, energy star windows, plumbing, BA, flooring, fresh paint inside & out. Enhanced w/mature landscaping, a flat yard & ample parking. Walk/bike to the Vlg for shopping, eateries & the local farm stand. Call Greg Berardi today! .................................$389,900 AT THE INTERSECTION Located in the town of Saugerties, is this “Must-See” & well maintained, Contemporary style 2-family home. The very large 1st-fl apt has access to the front deck, a spacious LR, an EIK w/a washer/dryer, plus a rear-entry. The 2nd-level apartment was recently painted, & the other new items added were; carpet, the EIK has new linoleum, & a new refrigerator, a washer/dryer & a spacious LR complete the look. Close to Catskill, Saugerties Vlg & all the hiking, skiing, swimming & boating in the Catskill Mts. Call Blanca Aponte today! ......................................................$210,000

R WATEAGE T N O R F

STREAMSIDE HOME SAYS IT ALL! On the Sawkill & Tannery Brook, providing a sought-after walkability to the heart of Woodstock, shops & restaurants. This beautiful, 3-BR, 2-BA, Ranch home is so tranquil & boasts a legal efﬁciency apt w/its own entrance – perfect for guests or an AirBnB-rental! The KIT has SST appliances, Schuler cabinets, French doors open to the DR, & a 2nd-garage/shed on the property provides plenty of storage. The roof on the home & shed was replaced in 2015, updated electric & new panels in 2016, & a new H/W-heater in 2017. A brick patio has a private entrance to a swimming hole. Easy living all on 1-ﬂ. Call Kathy Shumway today! $370,000

Kingston 845.339.1144 / Woodstock 845.679.2929 & 845.679.9444 / Saugerties 845.246.3300

WANTED: VINTAGE COMICS Interested in the Golden Age; Silver & Bronze 1930s-1980s

$ CASH $ ON THE SPOT! TOP $ DOLLARS $ PAID! Also Seeking Star Wars Collectibles, Life-Size Advertisement Statues, Vintage Vinyl Records.

Call/Text Any Time 845-901-7379

APPROX. 10,000 CARS A DAY! This property is an opportunity that does not come along very often. Located about 1-mile past Rt. 375, there is a solid building that can be used for almost anything! Many cars pass this location on the way to ski centers & resort towns. The 800+sf showroom is wrapped w/E-thermal windows. There is 2000+sf of space behind the showroom, suitable for manufacturing, storage, ski shop, retail, wholesale, w/multiple entrances,& can be divided. The possibilities are endless! Upstairs is a 2-BR, 900+sf apt w/ a broad front balcony & new rear balcony. Live & work in the same building or have a permanent income right from the start. Call Mitch Rapoport or Doreen Marchisella! ....$279,000 1-BUSINESS, 1-RENTAL HOME, 1-APT. Move up to the country w/location, location & more location! This business has 1700sf, an apartment above & a 1-BR rental home next door. Located at the entrance to the Village of Saugerties, on Route 9W & just before the entrance to the Diamond Mills Hotel/Restaurant. This beautiful, well maintained, brick building has a long established & successful laundromat just waiting for a new owner/manager. Live in the country & manage your business income, & enjoy a HUGE studio feel that you can make your own. The house & apartment are rented on a month-to-month leases. Much more to know, so call Frank Simpson today! ............................$675,000

/ Phoenicia 845.688.2929 / Olive 845.657.4240 / Commercial 845.339.9999

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SPECIAL 1st time spring, general housecleaning at $12/hour. 30+ years experience. All Supplies included. Carol: 931-261-3912.

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

CLEAN UPS, CLEAN OUTS. Indoor/OutCaretaking/Home door. Junk & debris removal. Estates preManagement pared for Moving and Sale. (845)688-2253.

717

617-981-1580

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Flea Market

HIGH FALLS Flea Market, Rt. 213 High Falls. Art, Antiques, Collectibles. EVERY SUNDAY, April 8-OCT 28; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Vendor info: (845)810-0471 or jonicollyn@ aol.com

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MOVING SALE; Saturday, 3/24, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, 3/25, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 181 Griffin Drive (Rolling Meadows) Hurley, N.Y. off Lucas Avenue. Selling the contents of the “Kronick Home” after 50 years. Contents include: Mid-Century modern living room furniture; chairs, couch, lamps, bedroom set and full dining room set. Antique S-Rolltop desk & chair, Rock Maple BR set, 1920’s BR set, new Samsung TV, kitchen set, original artwork and Barrister prints, collection of 50 Hummels and 200 collector plates, Wedgewood, Lalique, silver, 2 sets of china, cut glass, beaded purses, lots of costume jewelry, oriental rugs, linens, collection of vintage toys and magazines, cameras, full workroom of tools, Rockwell Jaw Horse, large circular saw, old TV-radio tubes & more! All Priced to Sell!!

695

Professional Services

*Jessica Rice*; Beautiful Images Hair Salon, 123 Boices Lane, Kingston. Hair- 845-

FREE ESTIMATES, FULLY INSURED Accepting All Major Credit Cards

Contact Jason Habernig

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Art Services

House & Estate Cleanouts, Junk Removal, Dump Runs. Helping homeowners, realtors and property managers for 20 years. One call, it’s gone! Senior & disabled discounts. 845247-7365. GarysHauling.com

QUALITY • VALUE • RELIABILITY • SINCE 1980 • Int. & Ext. painting • Power Washing

710

Organizing/ Decorating/ Reﬁnishing

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER/HOUSEKEEPER. Help w/everyday problems, special projects; clutter, paperwork, moving, gardening & personal assistant. Affordable. Fully Insured, Confidentiality Assured. MargotMolnar.com; Masters Psychology, former CEO, Certified Hospice Volunteer. margotmolnar1@gmail.com (845)6796242.

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• Sheetrock & Plaster Repair

Painting/Odd Jobs

• Free Estimates Multiple References Available Upon Request Licensed & Insured • ritaccopainting.com

EXPERIENCED HANDYMAN WITH A VAN. Carpentry, painting, flatscreen mounting, light hauling/delivery, cleanouts. Second home caretaking. All small/ medium jobs considered. Versatile, trustworthy, creative, thrifty. References. Ken Fix It. 845-616-7999. NYS DOT T-12467

Yard & Garage Sales

Residential and Commercial Residentia Specializing in decks, fences, roofs, driveways, patios.

845-331-4966, 845-249-8668 Visit my website: Haberwash.com

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

HABE HABERWASH PRESSURE WASHING PRE & EXTERIOR PAINTING & STAINING.

725

Plumbing, Heating, AC & Electric

Stoneridge Electrical Service, Inc.

Incorporated 1985

715

Cleaning Services

HOUSE CLEANING for a tidy sum. 845658-2073. *CONSCIOUS CLEANING, CONSCIOUS ORGANIZING!* ZEN ENERGY w/a DERVISH APPROACH. ATTENTION TO DETAIL. PUNCTUAL. METHODICAL. LET’S SHIFT THE ENERGY & PUT CLARITY & BEAUTY BACK IN YOUR HOME. ALLERGIC TO CATS. ROSENDALE-KINGSTON-SAUGERTIES-WEST HURLEYWOODSTOCK. ROBYN 845-339-9458.

ULSTER WINDOW CLEANING CO. **Estate, **Residential. **Free Estimates, Fully Insured. Call 679-3879

COUNTRY CLEANERS Homes & Offices • Insured & Bonded

Excellent references.

Call (845)706-1713 or (845) 679-8932

• Standby Generators

www.stoneridgeelectric.com • Radiant Floor Tile

24 Months to Pay, 0% Interest (if qualiﬁed)

• Residential / Commercial • Moving • Delivery • Trucking • Local & NYC Metro Areas

Shandaken, NY 845-688-2253 HB Painting & Construction INC. *Painting: Interior/Exterior, Pressure-Washing, Staining, Glazing... *Construction: Home Renovations, Additions, Bathrooms, Kitchen, Doors, Windows, Decks, Roofs, Gutters, Tile, Hardwood Floors (New-Refinish), Sheetrock, Tape. Snowplowing. Call 845616-8574. Experienced- TROMPE O’LOEIL and FAUX FINISHING, 20 yrs. in Paris, and 10 yrs. locally. References and insured. Call Casimir: 845-430-3195 or 845-616- 0872. HANDYALL SERVICES: *Carpentry, *Plumbing, *Electrical, *Painting, *Excavating & Grading. 5 ton dump trailer. Trees cut, Yards cleaned & mowed. Snow Removal. Call Dave (845)514-6503- mobile.

• Roof De-icing Systems

• Service Upgrades

Authorized Dealer & Installer Low-Rate Financing Available

H Z Emergency Generators U \ LICENSED 331-4227 INSURED

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Building Services

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 Construction/Building Sites, Sporting Events, Concerts, Street Festivals, Parks, Outdoor Weddings, Campsites, Flea Markets, Party Events, etc. Call 845658-8766, 845-417-6461 or 845706-7197. e-mail: TLKportables@ gmail.com

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March 22, 2018

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2018 GMC

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Jeep Renegade Trailhawk ilh k .............................. 13K Miles...................... $23,995.00 Chevy Traverse LT AWD................................. 21K Miles...................... $28,995.00 GMC Yukon XL SLT 4WD................................ 22K Miles...................... $54,995.00 Nissan Frontier SV 4WD................................ 11K Miles...................... $25,225.00 Kia Sorento LX AWD ..................................... 6K Miles........................ $23,995.00 Jeep Wrangler Sport Unlimited....................... 40K Miles...................... $30,600.00 GMC Acadia SLE AWD.................................... 41K Miles...................... $23,995.00 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Rocky Ridge .............. 24K Miles...................... $42,995.00 GMC Terrain SLE AWD ................................... 86K Miles...................... $14,995.00 Chevy Silverado LT Crew 4WD ....................... 77K Miles...................... $26,875.00 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew 4WD......................... 74K Miles...................... $27,995.00 Jeep Cherokee Latitude 4WD ......................... 63K Miles...................... $16,700.00 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew 4WD .................. 70K Miles...................... $25,600.00 Chevy Silverado X Cab 4WD W/Plow ............ 110K Miles.................... $23,995.00 GMC 3500 Duramax Dump W/Plow .............. 23K Miles...................... $39,895.00 GMC Sierra 1500 4wd W/Plow .................... 83K Miles...................... $21,995.00 Chevy 2500 Silverado Crew Duramax ............ 79K Miles...................... $32,995.00 GMC Sierra 1500 Reg Cab 4WD .................... 24K Miles...................... $21,995.00 Cadillac XTS Sedan ........................................ 15K Miles...................... $32,995.00 Chevy Impala LT Prem ................................... 20K Miles...................... $25,575.00 Chevy Malibu LT Sedan .................................. 19K Miles...................... $16,995.00 Chevy Cruze Premier Hatch............................ 9K Miles........................ $17,995.00 Chevy Cruze LT Sedan.................................... 11K Miles...................... $16,595.00 Buick Lacrosse Sedan..................................... 40K Miles...................... $21,250.00 Buick Lacrosse Sedan..................................... 22K Miles...................... $16,995.00

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Benjamin Watson, Owner Phone: (845) 389-3028

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

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Spirituality

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN. (Never known to fail.) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God. Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you are my mother. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this short prayer to thank-you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank-you for your mercy towards me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecutive days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN. (Never known to fail.) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God. Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh, Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein you are my mother. Oh, Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth! I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh, show me herein you are my mother. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3x). Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands (3x). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal. You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances in my life you are with me, I want in this

short prayer to thank-you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank-you for your mercy towards me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecutive days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted.

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Adoptions

Y N VALLE HUDSO N SERVICES O ADOPTI

If you are pregnant and want to talk about options, we will tell you what you need to know. NYS Licensed Agency based in Woodstock, NY. Services and referrals available for everyone, anywhere.

CALL OR TEXT 305-775-8340

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Animals

Want to help but can’t adopt a cat? Don’t forget about our Foster Program! Visit our website UCSPCA.org, for details & pictures of cats to foster. Come see us & all of our other friends at the Ulster County SPCA, 20 Wiedy Road, Kingston ( just off the traffic circle). Open 6 days a week, 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (Closed on Mondays.) (845)331-5377. DIANA’S FANCY FLEA MARKET: Nice Items Needed For Next Sale! Call Diana 626-0221. To Benefit Diana’s CAT Shelter in Accord.

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Pet Care

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 347258-2725. pet’s reward..... VETERINARY HOUSE CALLS. Dr. B. MacMULLEN. (845)3392516. Serving Ulster County for 10+ years. Very Reasonable Rates, Multiple Pet Discount... Compassionate, Professional, Courteous. *Pet Exams, *Vaccines,

Made you look. Our newspapers and websites reach over 50,000 readers a week. Go to 845-334-8200 or hudsonvalleyone.com to advertise.

*Blood Work, *Lyme Testing, *Flea & Tick Prevention, *Rx Diet, *Euthanasia at home.

L&M Pet Sitting Professional pet care visits for cats, dogs, birds, and other exotic species.

Lauren Storm & Michael Steeley (607) 431-3392 LnMpetsitting@gmail.com

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Vehicles Wanted

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

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