Almanac Weekly #50 2018 by Ulster Publishing

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A miscellany of Hudson Valley art, adventure and ideas | Calendar & Classifieds | Issue 50 | Dec. 13 – 20

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Season’s greetings Some family-friendly Winter Solstice rituals from around the world

uman beings have been aware of the Winter Solstice – the crux point of “the season” – for thousands of years, and making up light-filled ways to celebrate it. The farther away from the Equator they lived, the more unsettling they found the shortening hours of daylight as the Solstice drew nearer. What if

the sun went away and never came back? Wise and experienced village elders undoubtedly reassured their younger counterparts that the days would lengthen again, that there would be more harvests. This might have been the very earliest human manifestation of the concept of “faith,” eventually to be dignified by Christianity as one of the

three Cardinal Virtues. But some people probably still worried enough about the cold and the dark and the dwindling larders to figure that a little sacrifice to the gods couldn’t hurt. Fire being an earthbound manifestation of solar energy, it was reasoned that building a really big outdoor fire – preferably in a high place where the sun would be sure to see it – might be flattering to the sun god, or a way of summoning him/her back from his/her southward wanderings. Among the Celts, the Winter Solstice thus became one of the annual Fire Festivals, with bonfires an essential part of the ritual.

your fortunes in the year to come. If you’re looking for ways to manifest your inner Pagan when Winter Solstice 2018 rolls around – at 5:23 p.m. on Friday, December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere – a bonfire can be a festive way to go, if you have the right outdoor space. A firepit or stone fire ring is best, obviously, but any vegetation-free spot can be made to work if you have a burn permit and adequate means nearby to control the spread of your fire. I used to use a bare clay drainage swale, when I had a backyard, and accumulated scrap wood for the purpose for months in advance. Singing, chanting and dancing typically accompany the burning ritual.

Build a bonﬁre Incidentally, the word bonfire literally means “bone fire”: When properly dried, animal bones burn well enough, but their charnel odor wasn’t deemed very appealing for indoor spaces, so they would be saved for use as fuel outdoors. Fire-festival rituals sometimes involved fertility or divination: Herders would drive their flocks between two fires in the belief that the smoke would enhance their ability to breed, and women wishing to conceive would leap over the fire. Oatcakes called bannocks would be baked at the edge of the fire, with tiny silver charms in a variety of shapes hidden in the batter. Whatever you bit into would forecast

Yule logs are oak or ash The Yule log, burnt indoors in a fireplace, is another tradition that dates back many centuries in Germanic and Scandinavian countries. Long before Yule was taken to mean the same thing as Christmas, the word (possibly derived from a Saxon root meaning “wheel”) referred to the season hinging on the Winter Solstice, ranging in length from three days to two whole months. Haakon I, a tenth-century king of Norway, is said to have decreed that Yule must be celebrated until all the ale runs out, however long that took, with fines imposed on holdouts. Feasting on lots of meat was also a popular custom, with the practical benefit that less fodder would be required to keep livestock alive until the following spring. So the concept of overindulging in “holiday cheer” predates Christianity in Europe as well. If you have a fireplace and want to start a family tradition of burning a Yule log, here are some basics: First, for luck, the log should be either harvested on one’s own land or received as a gift – never

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remastered and remixed Imagine on Wednesday, December 19. Tickets cost $8, $6 for members. Imagine screening Wednesday, Dec. 19 7:15 p.m. Rosendale Theatre 408 Main St. Rosendale www.rosendaletheatre.org

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Alex Honnold in Free Solo

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FREE SOLO AT ROSENDALE THEATRE

he Rosendale Theatre and the Mohonk Preserve join forces to present Free Solo, an award-winning documentary film about Alex Honnold’s astonishing solo climb of Yosemite’s 3,000-foot-high El Capitán Freerider wall. With no ropes or safety gear, Honnold completed one of the greatest feats in rock climbing history in just under four hours. Featuring renowned climbers Jimmy Chin and Tommy Caldwell, Free Solo was co-directed by Chin and his wife Elizabeth Chai Vsarhelyi, who also directed the award-winning climbing film Meru. Both Chin and Honnold have climbed at the Mohonk Preserve, and Chin was the recipient of the Preserve’s Long View Conservation Award at the organization’s New York City Benefit Gala in 2016. Free Solo won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival. Free Solo runs Friday, December 14 through Thursday, December 20. Screenings begin at 7:15 p.m. (except Tuesday and Wednesday, December 18 and 19, when matinées begin at 1 p.m.). Tickets cost $8 general admission, $6 for Rosendale Theatre and Mohonk Preserve members and $6 for matinées. Free Solo, Dec. 14-20, 7:15 p.m./1 p.m., Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St. (Route 213), Rosendale, www.rosendaletheatre.org

tainted by the exchange of money. (Put one on your wish list ASAP.) Second, the most appropriate types of wood to use are ash, associated with Yggdrasil the World Tree in Norse mythology, and oak, associated with the solar deity whose reign begins with the Winter Solstice, the Oak King. The Oak King corresponds to Odin, of course, who in turn corresponds to Santa Claus. Druids of old would go into oak groves on the day of the Winter Solstice to cut sprigs of that magical parasite, mistletoe, with a golden sickle and catch it in a cloth so that it never touched the ground. In Norse mythology, mistletoe was the only substance that could kill the shining god Baldur – another solar deity – and the famed folklorist Sir James Frazer identified the plant as the Golden Bough that enabled Aeneas to visit Hades and return safely in the Aeneid. Conveniently, both ash and oak make superior, long-burning firewood. The proper traditional way to burn a Yule log involves dousing all the lights and fires in your home, then lighting a candle – or better yet, a remnant from the previous Yule’s log – to kindle a “newfire” for the coming year. Decorated with red ribbons and holly leaves and dusted with flour for prosperity, the log is supposed to burn slowly and steadily for as long as possible, and not allowed to go out on its own or burn down to nothing. Someone should be on hand to extinguish it when only a small fragment remains. Kept within the house, that fragment was once believed to protect the structure from lightning strikes. If you don’t have a fireplace, or a good source for a free oak or ash log, a candle-lighting ritual is an excellent substitute. Place one red taper for each family member in a circle on a table, with a larger red pillar candle in the center. Turn off all the lights; hold hands quietly, contemplating the internalized peace of darkness and longing for the sun’s exuberant return. Then, light the central candle, and let each family member take turns lighting one smaller candle from its flame to represent them. Set the lit

candles back on the table and allow them to burn down. Or you might want to make up your own family solstice ritual. Bear in mind that light should be an important element. There’s a reason why the ancient Britons precisely aligned megalithic monuments such as Stonehenge and Newgrange to frame the sun at dawn, noon or sunset on the Winter Solstice. Other cultures around the world did this as well, one New World example being the famous “Sun Dagger” superimposed on a spiral petroglyph in New Mexico’s Chaco Canyon.

night is a perennially festive tradition. So, never mind Christmas or New Year’s Eve; what will you be doing on the night of December 21? – Frances Marion Platt

The New Paltz Ref o r m e d Church will present its 100th annual Christmas Candlelight Concert on Sunday, December 16 at 5 p.m. A New Paltz tradition since 1918, this centennial Christmas Concert will feature the New Paltz Reformed Church choir, select solo performances as well as Gideon’s Army, a contemporary ensemble. The audience will also have a chance to sing along to holiday favorites. Although much has changed in the world in the past 100 years, the Candlelight Christmas Concert is a New Paltz tradition that has changed relatively little. The historic church on Huguenot Street will be decked out in its Christmas finery, the darkened sanctuary aglow with candles and the Christmas season is celebrated with the simple joy of music. This event is free, and everyone is welcome. The church is located at 92 Huguenot Street in New Paltz. Donations to the church music program will be gratefully accepted. For more information, call (845) 255-6340 or visit www. reformedchurchofnewpaltz.org.

Rosendale Theatre screens Imagine on Wednesday

Hot tubs ﬁlled with yuzu fruits Evergreen plants, especially those with red fruits such as holly and bayberry, make outstanding household decorations that span the cultural divide between the Christian and Pagan notions of Yuletide. Red, orange and gold all qualify as solar colors. In Japan, people take relaxing soaks on the Winter Solstice in tubs or hot springs with fragrant, bright-yellow, sunshaped yuzu fruits floating in the water. Mithraic Persian traditions for the solstice holiday called Yalda involve feasting on round red pomegranates, along with lighting bonfires that burn all night long. Today, no animal sacrifice is necessary, but providing ample food and drink to fuel your family and guests through a long cold winter’s

Mirabai of Woodstock The 1972 documentary film Imagine celebrates the life, art and activism of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Directed and produced by the couple themselves, Imagine features appearances by George Harrison, Fred Astaire, Dick Cavett, Andy Warhol, Jack Palance and Jonas Mekas. Imagine focuses on their lives as they record the classic record of the same title with Phil Spector in New York City and in the United Kingdom. The Rosendale Theatre screens the

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Conductor and soprano Christine Howlett, who is also director of Choral Activities at Vassar College, will serve as guest conductor of this performance, which gets underway at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 15.

Handel for the holidays Messiah sing-along at the Bardavon this Saturday

hough George Frideric Handel wrote his most famous oratorio in 1741 with the intent that it be performed with “modest” instrumentation, including a harpsichord, and only a few dozen voices, Messiah’s subsequent growth in The Music Program at Bard College & Hudson Valley Gamelans present

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both popularity and orchestral/choral scale is a juggernaut scarcely to be resisted. This season’s performance by the Hudson Valley Philharmonic and guest vocalists from Vassar’s Cappella Festiva is not quite a mega-production, but the grand total of 100 instrumentalists and singers scheduled to be onstage at the Bardavon Opera House should be more than adequate to gloss over any offkey utterances by the non-operaticallytrained general public, who are invited to come and sing along. The featured soloists for Messiah at the Bardavon include soprano Rachel Rosales, mezzo-soprano Sara Murphy, tenor Jonathan Blalock and baritone Thomas Meglioranza. Conductor and soprano Christine Howlett, who is also director of Choral Activities at Vassar

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College, will serve as guest conductor of this performance, which gets underway at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 15. A pre-concert talk with Maestro Howlett and members of the orchestra will take place one hour before the concert for all ticketholders. Ticket prices are $20, $26, $36 and $51, depending on location. To order, visit the Bardavon box office at 35 Market Street in Poughkeepsie, (845) 473-2072, or the Ulster Performing Arts Center box office at 601 Broadway in Kingston, (845) 339-6088; or contact Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000 or www. ticketmaster.com. Handel’s Messiah Saturday, Dec. 15, 2 p.m. $51/$36/$26/$20 Bardavon Opera House 35 Market Street, Poughkeepsie (845) 473-2072, www.bardavon.org

Davestocking for charity this Saturday at BSP in Kingston

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Hudson Valley Gamelan Orchestras Giri Mekar & Chandra Kanchana & Special Guests Performing Traditional & New Works for Balinese Gong Kebyar Ensembles with a Beleganjur Opening Procession and Balinese Kecak Vocal Chorus No Advance Ticket Sales. Doors Open at 7:15 Suggested Donation $10. Bard staff, students, faculty,and children 16 & under FREE of charge. This concert is made possible in part by Bard College, Woodstock Chimes Fund & Ulster Publishing. For Info: 845 688-7090, 845 679-8624. On FB: Hudson Valley Gamelans

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BSP in Kingston hosts radio personality Dave Leonard’s traditional Davestocking for Charity event on Saturday, December 15. The deejay and tireless advocate for good will host live performances by Cold Flavor Repair, Jealous Fates, the Brasskill Brass Band and Hulder, as well as deejay sets by Michael Wilcock and Leonard himself. Jean Kallina Photography and Broadway Photo Booth will capture the memories. The party raises money for the Radio Woodstock Cares Foundation. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Davestocking Saturday, Dec. 15 7:00 p.m. BSP 323 Wall Street Kingston http://bspkingston.com

Winter Songfest at Bard Bard presents its annual Winter Songfest on Saturday, December 15 in the Sosnoff Theater. This holiday

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Mendelssohn Club of Kingston at Old Dutch Church this weekend You know you’ve made it as a composer when there are musical clubs and societies named for you and devoted largely if not exclusively to your oeuvre, almost 200 years after your death. (Well then, I guess you don’t know you’ve made it, exactly, but you have.) While the name of Felix Mendelssohn doesn’t command quite the singular reverence reserved for Bach, Mozart and Beethoven, the child prodigy and Romantic master is right there with Brahms and Schubert and Haydn as headliners for the next group down. On Friday and Saturday, December 14 and 15, the Mendelssohn Club of Kingston (a vocal ensemble) presents its annual holiday concert at the Old Dutch Church in Kingston, joined this year by the Kingston High School Choir. Tickets cost $10. Mendelssohn Club concert Friday/Saturday, Dec. 14/15 8 p.m. Old Dutch Church 272 Wall St. Kingston http://mckny.org

Rosendale Café hosts Tom Pacheco’s Peace Concert this Saturday

Everett Bradley

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EVERETT BRADLEY’S HOLIDELIC AT HELSINKI HUDSON THIS WEEKEND

t’s a funky dance party; it’s a comedy show; it’s a holiday celebration: Helsinki Hudson’s Everett Bradley’s popular Holidelic holiday concert hits Club Helsinki with two shows on the weekend of December 15 and 16. It’s unique. The holiday funk spectacular Holidelic features original holiday songs as well as loose, funk-infused adaptations of Tchaikovsky, “Frosty the Snowman,” “Little Drummer Boy” and more seasonal favorites transformed by the funk arts. Holidelic features outrageous costumes and an extravagant stage show led by the Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter, producer, actor, dancer and Bruce Springsteen sideman Everett Bradley. Tickets fetch $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Reservations strongly recommended. Holidelic, Saturday/Sunday, Dec. 15/16, 8 p.m., Club Helsinki, 405 Columbia St., Hudson, (518) 828-4800, http://helsinkihudson.com

tradition finds the College Symphonic Chorus, Bard College Chamber Singers, members of Bard Conservatory Graduate Vocal Arts Program, Bard Conservatory Orchestra and The Orchestra Now joining forces to present grand renditions of holiday-themed works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Tchaikovsky and others. James Bagwell is tasked with the conducting of this large poly-ensemble. Tickets cost a mere $10. Winter Songfest Saturday, Dec. 15 8 p.m. Sosnoff Theater Fisher Center Bard College Annandale-on-Hudson (845) 758-7900 http://fishercenter.bard.edu

Solstice Concert at Woodstock Playhouse this Saturday

there is no doubt about how “Woodstock” this show will be – nor about how professional, special and good. Happy Traum leads a band that includes a robust mix of local notables: John Sebastian, Cindy Cashdollar, Geoff Muldaur, Eric Parker, Zach Djankian, Byron Isaacs and many more. The program features a combination of holiday repertoire and American classics by some folks who

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The legendary singer/songwriter Tom Pacheco returns to the Rosendale Café for his annual Peace Concert on Saturday, December 15. Pacheco’s career as a master of politically aware folk songwriting is well into its fifth decade. Generally more appreciated in Europe than at home in America, the

really lived it. Ticket prices start at $27, with deluxe tiers at $47 and $67. Solstice Concert Saturday, Dec. 15 8 p.m. Woodstock Playhouse 103 Mill Hill Rd. Woodstock (845) 679-9600 www.woodstockplayhouse.org

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longtime Woodstock resident has been in anything but the wreath-collecting phase of his career recently. The 2010s have featured several new releases of rich folk from a man who can turn traditional or topical on a dime. Pacheco will be joined on this date by Dobro player and frequent compatriot Brian Hollander. Tickets cost $15. – John Burdick Peace Concert Saturday, Dec. 15 8 p.m. Rosendale Café 434 Main St. Rosendale (845) 658-9048 www.rosendalecafe.com

BSP hosts Black Lips, Nude Party this Friday

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Horn from the Heart Upstate Films Woodstock screens Paul Butterfield doc on Sunday Ever-alert to commodious synergies of aesthetics and demographics, BSP and the Meltasia festival people have joined forces for what can’t help but be a rip-roaring front-room Christmas party on Friday, December 14. The veteran garage psychedelia band from Georgia, the Black Lips, teams with the younger-but-similarlySouthern Nude Party for a night of real gutsy rock verve and balls. Both bands make waves nationally in circles where a smart and referential (but no less fierce for it) primitivism

ohn Anderson’s documentary Horn from the Heart: The Paul Butterfield Story celebrates the lasting musical and cultural legacy of the legendary blues harmonica player and longtime Woodstock resident Paul Butterfield. Butterfield learned the art from none other than Muddy Waters. Among many other distinctions, Butterfield fronted one of the first and best interracial Chicago blues bands, one that featured guitarists Mike Bloomfield and Elvin Bishop. That band made several significant blues records – some relatively traditional, some, like East-West, experimental and psychedelic. Upstate Films in Woodstock hosts a screening of Horn from the Heart: The Paul Butterfield Story on Sunday, December 16, featuring a post-screening interview with Gabe Butterfield. At 8 p.m., Gabe Butterfield and friends perform the music of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band at Colony, located at 22 Rock City Road in Woodstock. Tickets for the screening and the performance cost $15. – John Burdick Horn from the Heart screening, Sunday, Dec. 16, 4:30 p.m., Upstate Films, 132 Tinker St., Woodstock, (845) 876-4546, https:// upstatefilms.org

plays well. Tickets go for $20. – John Burdick Black Lips + Nude Party Friday, Dec. 14 8 p.m. BSP 323 Wall St. Kingston http://bspkingston.com

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Dust off your tuba or euphonium & head for Stone Ridge on Saturday

Zydeco Dance Party in Rosendale this Friday features Rose & the Bros The Rosendale Café presents a Zydeco Dance Party with Rose & the Bros on Friday, December 14. The Ithaca-based ensemble features the internationally touring fiddle-player Rosie Newton of Richie and Rosie, plus a cast of expert players specializing in the dance music of Louisiana. They also throw in sweet vocal harmonies and a few country classics. Tickets cost $15. Rose & the Bros Friday, Dec. 14 8 p.m. Rosendale Café 434 Main St. Rosendale

What comes to mind when you picture Rockefeller Center in December? Ice-skaters twirling beneath the world’s most-photographed gigantic Yule tree? A long line of tinseltrimmed Rockettes doing their high kicks in perfect unison in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular? How about…300 guys playing the tuba together? Yes, it was on that iconic skating rink in midtown Manhattan that the first TubaChristmas concert was staged, in 1974: a tribute to tuba teacher William Bell, born on Christmas Day in 1902. The event inspired players all over the world of conical-bore wind instruments – tubas,

sousaphones, baritones, euphoniums, helicons, ophicleides, serpents and double-bell euphoniums – to come out of the woodwork and demand their own annual day to shine. Nowadays, TubaChristmas concerts are held far and wide. According to the tradition that has evolved, any musician can play in a TubaChristmas concert as long as he or she plays an instrument in the tuba family. In the Hudson Valley, you can experience this amazing gathering of deep brassy voices playing traditional Christmas music from around the world on Saturday, December 15, courtesy of the SUNY-Ulster Music Department. If you’re a tuba or euphonium player – of any age or level of proficiency – show up to register at 12 noon ($10/person) and rehearse at 1 p.m. The free concert begins at 3 p.m. in the Ulster Savings Bank Community Conference Center at Clinton Hall on the SUNY-Ulster campus, located at 491 Cottekill Road in Stone Ridge. For more information, call (845) 688-1949.

Balinese Gamelan Concert at Bard this Saturday Somebody should write a book about the gamelan and the Hudson Valley. This Balinese instrument – so eccentric as to be almost indefinable – has taken a seat in the Valley, pro-

ducing a legion of players and an audience of listeners. The Bard Music Departments, in conjunction with Hudson Valley Gamelans, present “A Balinese Gamelan Concert Featuring the Music & Dance of Bali” on Saturday, December 15. The show features the Hudson Valley Gamelan Orchestra’s Giri Mekar and Chandra Kanchana and special guests performing traditional and new works for Balinese gong kebyar ensembles, with a beleganjur opening procession and Balinese kecak vocal chorus. The suggested donation is $10. – John Burdick Balinese Gamelan Concert Saturday, Dec. 15 8 p.m. Olin Auditorium Bard College Annandale-on-Hudson (845) 688-7090

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Joe Keyes & Ras T Asheber play Bearsville this Saturday

Bernard Purdie Saturday, Dec. 15 8 p.m. Falcon 1348 Route 9W Marlboro (845) 236-7970 www.liveatthefalcon.com

Falcon Underground presents High Season, Rootbrew on Friday In an interesting and eminently danceable split bill, High Season and Rootbrew team up for a date at the Falcon Underground on Friday, December 14. High Season is a pop, surf and blues outfit fronted by the wildly talented singer and multi-instrumentalist Jack Petruzelli, co-founder of the Fab Faux and longtime Joan Osborne sideman. Rootbrew is a New Paltz-area band that specializes in an original take on West and South African, Caribbean and Latin roots music. There is no cover charge at the Falcon, but donations are strongly encouraged.

features renowned jazz artist Don Byron, R&B sensation and Grammy Amplifier winner Chinah Blac, Duke McVinnie, the Big Takeover’s NeeNee Rushie and Grammy-winning producer and guitarist Danny Blume. Donations of warm winter clothing, sleeping bags and tents are requested. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the show. With a donation, tickets cost $12 or are free with the donation of a sleeping bag or tent. Family beneﬁt dance party Sunday, Dec. 23 7 p.m. Colony 22 Rock City Rd. Woodstock (845) 679-ROCK www.colonywoodstock.com

Trischka and Eriksen at Towne Crier and Ashokan Center

Bernard Purdie performs Aretha tribute at Falcon on Saturday It is funny that Bernard Purdie – one of the most storied and called-upon session drummers in history, and the man for whom an actual groove (the Purdie Shuffle) is named – has become a house regular at the Falcon, but that’s just how it goes at Marlboro’s cathedral of jazz, blues, soul and groove. On Saturday, December 15, Bernard Purdie & Friends perform a tribute to Aretha Franklin (with whom Purdie performed and recorded extensively, of course). There is no cover charge at the Falcon, but donations are strongly encouraged.

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Once again commanding the legendary stage at the Bearsville Theater, Ashokan Talents presents a hot night of groove, roots, funk and world music on Saturday, December 15. Headlining are Joe Keyes & the Late Bloomer Band, a Baltimore/Washington, DC big band that specializes in ecstasies and outrages of groove music. Joining Keyes on the bill is local legend Ras T Asheber, the Jamaican-born singer/ songwriter who likes to mix his reggae with world, hip hop, R&B and funk rock. Tickets cost $16 in advance and $20 on the day of the show. Joe Keyes & Ras T Asheber Saturday, Dec. 15 8:30 p.m. Bearsville Theater 291 Tinker St. Woodstock http://ashokantalent.com

Eric Redd Movement to headline holiday beneﬁt for Family Colony and Family of Woodstock’s Hotline join forces to present “Eric Redd Movement: Holiday Dance Party” on Sunday, December 23. Woodstock resident, Universal Music recording artist and dancer Eric Redd will headline a benefit show that also

Banjo god Tony Trischka has been a regular visitor to the stages of the Towne Crier Café (in its various geographical manifestations) since the 1970s, when he was in a band called Breakfast Special. Over the ensuing decades he has cemented a reputation as one of the leading lights of newgrass and jazzgrass, a pioneer of the chromatic style of banjo-playing. If for nothing else, you probably know him as that guy who taught Béla Fleck how to play. In 2015 Trischka released a highly regarded album of Christmas-related traditional tunes, recorded up at Levon Helm’s place in Woodstock, titled Of a Winter’s Night. He’s currently doing a holiday tour focusing on that material, with local stops planned at the Towne Crier and the Ashokan Center. Joining him will be another stellar name in the acoustic music firmament: multiinstrumentalist, ethnomusicologist and shape-note singer Tim Eriksen, who claims to be “the only musician to have shared the stage with both Kurt Cobain and Doc Watson.” Among myriad other accomplishments,

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Of a Winter’s Night Friday, Dec. 14 8:30 p.m., $25/$20 Towne Crier Café 379 Main St., Beacon (845) 855-1300 www.townecrier.com https://bit.ly/2RlRiM2

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including founding the punk/folk band Cordelia’s Dad, Eriksen is known for having been hired by T Bone Burnett to teach the musicians for the film Cold Mountain to sing the eerie pentatonic scales of the Sacred Harp tradition. Still practiced in remote pockets of Appalachia, it’s a style of performance that evolved out of the use by circuit-riding ministers in the 19th century of a hymnal for illiterates that taught tunes using “shape notes.” Harmonically, shape-note singing has its roots in primitive folk carols and partsongs of the British Isles, and hearing it is guaranteed to capture your interest. Eriksen has also spent time deeply immersed in Balkan music, which has its own scales that sound weird to the Western ear. So, a playlist that draws on all the overlapping areas where his and Trischka’s explorations have wandered in search of alternative seasonal entertainment is bound to prove a treat. You can hear Tony Trischka, Tim Eriksen and fiddler/vocalist Phoebe Hunt at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, December 14 at the Towne Crier, now located at 379 Main Street in Beacon. Tickets cost $20 in advance, $25 at the door; to reserve, call (845) 855-1300 or visit www.townecrier. com or https://bit.ly/2RlRiM2. Your second opportunity comes at 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 16 at the Ashokan Center, located at 477 Beaverkill Road, off Route 28A in Olivebridge. Tickets cost $25 in advance, $30 at the door, $15 for youth (25 and under), and can be ordered by calling (845) 657-8333 or visiting https://ashokancenter.org or https://bit. ly/2TvbGoP.

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The acknowledged pinnacle of J. A. Wood’s architectural achievements was the onion-domed, minaret-studded Tampa Bay Hotel (1891). Boasting 511 rooms – the first in Florida with electric lights and telephones – the main hotel building has five stories, is a quarter-mile long and covers six acres, set within a 150-acre park. It was equipped with the first elevator ever installed in Florida, still operational.

Armories, almshouses & accommodations On the trail of 19 th - century architect J. A. Wood

decade or so New York Volunteers during the Spanish American War, ago, New York it ceased to operate in a State found itself military capacity in 1932, with a glut of diswhen the 156th Field Artillery used armories on its hands. Regiment relocated to the In the age of intercontinental “new” Kiersted Avenue ballistic missiles, the quaint Armory. notion of the “well-regulated The Kingston militia” enshrined in the SecBroadway Armory was ond Amendment, with its among the earliest of its need for local stockpiles of kind to be adapted for use muskets and gunpowder, had as a community center given way to a new policy of and recreational facility. creating modern mustering Concerts, dances and and training centers for the athletic competitions were Army National Guard called held there for decades. “readiness centers.” The state Renamed in 2008 to honor put many of these castlea longtime Department of like buildings – built mostly Parks & Recreation official, in the 19th century – on the nowadays it’s a popular, market; imaginative buyers affordably rentable venue turned them into restaurants, for events such as craft fairs. museums, concert venues, It’s a polling place for many antiques stores…even a palaKingstonians on Election tial private home or two. Since the municipalities in Day, and a Pokémon Go gym which they’re located get “right all year-round. And let’s face of first refusal” whenever an it: It’s fun just to drive down armory is sold, it’s no great Broadway past a building DION OGUST | ALMANAC WEEKLY with a crenellated tower. surprise that many of them Above: The armory in Kingston (now known as the Andy Murphy Midtown Neighborhood Center)wasn’t the only were turned into community armory Wood created; he designed them for Newburgh and Watertown as well. Delve a little deeper centers. Kingston’s Andy into the history of this corner of Hoffman Street, is the current as the Kingston Broadway Armory. The building and you’ll find that the architect Murphy Midtown Neighborhood Center, located at 467 Broadway at the incarnation of one of these, built in 1879 headquarters of Company M of the First behind it – while not exactly a household

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John A. Wood was called upon to design the Poughkeepsie Almshouse, now home to the Maplewood Senior Housing center, as well as the Kingston City Almshouse, pictured above.

Poughkeepsie, specializing for a while in cemetery monuments. He designed the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery gates and gatehouse; the monument for Matthew Vassar’s nephew, John Guy Vassar; and a mausoleum “of prodigious proportions” for the Frost family, which included “the largest bluestone ever landed there”: a single slab measuring 17 by nine feet. “We opine it will require an extra blast upon the archangel’s trump to resurrect our Quaker friend, after he has been once entombed in his mausoleum,” a local newspaper wrote upon the demise of Thomas Frost. The architect contributed work to the Vassar College campus, including the Calisthenium and Riding Academy and portions of Avery Hall. Both buildings that now constitute the Cunneen-Hackett Cultural Center, the former Vassar Home for Aged Men at 9 Vassar Street and the ornate Vassar Brothers Institute at 12 Vassar Street, are J. A. Wood’s creations. So was the Collingwood Opera House, whose 1869 construction date might just tip you off to the fact that you’ve very likely been inside this building – only nowadays, we know it as the Bardavon. Also in Poughkeepsie, Wood was called upon to design the city’s Almshouse, now home to the Maplewood Senior Housing center. The Kingston City Almshouse occupied his attention from 1872 to 1874; this was the winged Italianate building at 300 Flatbush Avenue that

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Matthew Vassar's nephews asked J.A. Wood to design the Vassar Institute as well as the Vassar Home for Aged Men, which were erected on the site of their uncle's brewery in downtown Poughkeepsie. The Vassar Institute housed a museum, auditorium, art studio and a library as well as the meeting spaces for the Poughkeepsie Literary Society and the local Society of Natural Sciences. Both buildings now constitute the Cunneen-Hackett Cultural Center.

Wood designed the Tremper House (1879) in Phoenicia, the Grand Hotel in Highmount (1881) – built for steamship magnate/Ulster & Delaware Railroad Thomas Cornell – as well as the second Overlook Mountain House (1878), the piazza of which is pictured above.

name on the order of Calvert Vaux, Andrew Jackson Downing and Alexander Jackson Davis, who also worked in the Hudson Valley – was responsible for many iconic structures in our neck of the woods. John A. Wood (1837-1910) was born in Bethel and had an office in Poughkeepsie beginning in 1863, relocating his practice to Manhattan in 1871 as his projects began to attract admiration and commissions from far and wide. The one in Kingston wasn’t his only armory; Wood designed them for Newburgh (now housing county social services offices) and Watertown (demolished in 1966) as well. The Newburgh Free Library was one of his projects, built in 1878. Wood left his mark in many places in

RUPCO has been trying for several years to convert into a 66-unit senior and special-needs supported housing project called Landmark Place. As of the writing of this article, RUPCO’s application had been rejec ted by the City of Kingston Planning Board and a court challenge was underway. In its original heyday as a home for the poor and indigent, the Kingston Daily Freeman declared, “The house as far as cleanliness and fresh air is concerned is as good as any hotel or summer boarding house in this or any other county…the best view can there be obtained of the surrounding country in our city.” Another RUPCO senior housing project in Kingston, already in operation, is housed in a building on Fair Street that was once the Stuyvesant Hotel (1910),

Wood also designed the Collingwood Opera House, which we call the Bardavon.

The former Stuyvesant Hotel (1910) on Fair Street in Uptown Kingston was attributed to J. A. Wood at the end of his career.

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his is the yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best weekend to watch the sky. Unfortunately, as I write this several days in advance, the forecast is terrible. Still, you never know, so letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s arm ourselves for all possibilities. The Geminid meteors look to be fabulous, and early Geminids are already lighting up the skies. The peak is Thursday, December 13; so, if it is mostly clear, go out as soon as darkness falls. Away from artificial lights and under a wide swath of open sky, you should see a meteor every minute or two. That will rise to a meteor a minute, starting at 10 p.m. and continuing all night. The next night, Friday the 14th, there will still be many meteors, at a rate of one every two to three minutes. Face any direction. Also that night, look for the bright-orange planet Mars to hover just above the half Moon: a fine conjunction. Then, Saturday and Sunday nights, I expect Comet Wirtanen to achieve nakedeye visibility â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the first comet in years to do so. Look between the Pleiades star cluster and the bright-orange star Aldebaran to its left. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see it, sweep that area with ordinary binoculars. The comet will be a big blob, and will maybe have a tail by then. If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know the Pleiades, sweep the binoculars to the upper right of Orion after 10 p.m. And look even higher up if the sky doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t clear until Monday or Tuesday. The comet may only dim a little by then. You can see why we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want cloudy skies right now. But if we must have them, here are some cloud-tidbits you may find interesting. First, you will not be amazed to learn that we live in a cloudy part of the world. Yet global cloud maps reveal that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not as cloudy as the Pacific Northwest, Buffalo or places farther north. The cloudiest zones on our world are centered over the Equator, and also along the 50th parallel of latitude â&#x20AC;&#x201C; meaning north of Montreal. Conversely, the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clearest areas are centered at 30 degrees north and south latitudes. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no accident those areas play host to the Atacama, Sahara, Gobi, Negev, Sonoran and Thar deserts. In our region, the nature of clouds varies radically from our warm to our cold seasons. Right now we get a lot of solid sheets, meaning stratus. But May through September feature mainly puffy individual clouds: the cumulus. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re mostly caused by hot ground heating the air, which ascends and cools at a rate of five degrees per thousand feet of rising, until its vapor is chilled to its dewpoint. Around here, that altitude â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at

The peak of the Geminid meteor shower is Thursday, December 13; so, if it is mostly clear, go out as soon as darkness falls.

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which rising transparent vapor changes to white liquid droplets â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ranges from 3,000 feet on humid days to 8,000 feet in drier weather. A typical cloud weighs a million pounds, or perhaps ten percent more than that. Its greyness depends on how much water it contains, and whether the tiny droplets are colliding enough so that mainly big drops prevail. Bigger drops let more light through, which is why you can see farther through a downpour than through a drizzle. Clouds keep the night warmer. The reason, first explained here a year ago, is quite simple: The warm sunlit ground loses its heat at night because its fast-jiggling molecules create infrared radiation that heads up toward space. On clear nights, the infrared keeps going, cooling the surface, which is why deserts get so cold at night. Infrared continues upward in a straight line when it meets nitrogen, oxygen or argon atoms and molecules, which together constitute 99.9 percent of the atmosphere (excluding water vapor, which varies too much to merit a single percentage). But when infrared meets a molecule with three or more atoms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; meaning water vapor (H20), carbon dioxide (CO2) or methane (CH4) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t continue upward in a straight path. Instead, it is absorbed by the molecule, which then promptly radiates it in a random direction. The released infrared then goes either up, sideways or down. The down-traveling ones hit the ground and warm it a bit. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s why carbon dioxide, despite only comprising 1/25th of one percent of the air, contributes to global warming. But water vapor is an even-bigger contributor. Around here, water vapor typically makes up about one percent of the air. (Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s as much as four percent over tropical oceans). Needless to say, an overcast cloud cover has the most water vapor, and thus makes our nights several degrees warmer. That may be welcome, but we still want it clear â&#x20AC;&#x201C; at least for this weekend. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bob Berman Want to know more? To read Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s previous columns, visit our Almanac Weekly website at HudsonValleyOne.com. Check out Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new podcast, Astounding Universe, co-hosted by Pulse of the Planetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jim Metzner.

well as the second Overlook Mountain House (1878) above Woodstock. But the acknowledged pinnacle of J. A. Woodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s architectural achievements was one of many fancy hotels that he built in the South: the onion-domed, minaret-studded Tampa Bay Hotel (1891). Boasting 511 rooms â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the first in Florida with electric lights and telephones â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the main hotel building has five stories, is a quarter-mile long and covers six acres, set within a 150-acre park. It was equipped with the first elevator ever installed in Florida, still operational. Built for railroad tycoon Henry B. Plant, the hotel became the campus of the University of Tampa, after tourism fell off precipitously during the Great Depression. Part of the original

building now houses a museum devoted to the history of the Victorian-era resort. Wood also built several grand hotels in Georgia. Closer to home, many of his Kingston buildings are still standing: churches and carriagehouses, office buildings and music halls. An architecture buff could easily make a vigorous dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walking tour out of visiting the remnants of this distinguished builderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s works. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Frances Marion Platt

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DAFOE PORTRAYS VAN GOGH as a man alternately stretched on the rack of his own genius and the world’s rejection and blissed out by nature’s extravagant beauty.

Willem Dafoe in At Eternity's Gate.

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Starry night Willem Dafoe lights up the screen as Vincent Van G ogh in Julian Schnabel’s At Eternity ’s Gate

ome actors, building on a base of natural talent, shine especially brightly in part because they bring their “A game” to every role – even in a throwaway product that’s only paying the rent for that month. Such artists often prove to be the best thing about whatever movie they’re in. When they’re offered meatier parts in worthier projects, the results are worth seeking out, though you may have to keep an eye on the schedules of your local art cinemas to catch their fleeting appearances. That is certainly the case with Willem Dafoe. From Platoon in 1986 to The Florida Project in 2017, his characterizations have been consistently riveting. The fact that he doesn’t turn up his nose at offers to play yet another psycho killer in yet another actionflick-of-the-month may obscure the value of his overall oeuvre, but somehow that morass of typecasting never seems to bog him down for long. The camera has always loved Dafoe’s face, and audiences ought to feel grateful that he never succumbed to the temptation to get his snaggly teeth capped. However, his thespian gifts deeply transcend that arresting physical veneer. And now, at last, he has been given what may prove to be the role of his lifetime: Vincent Van Gogh, in Julian Schnabel’s latest ode to art, At Eternity’s Gate. Though I am disappointed to learn that he is Dutch in nickname only, Dafoe is an obvious physical match for the role, his naturally ginger hair, fevered eyes, pointed chin and ascetic cheekbones easily evoking the Van Gogh we know from his many selfportraits. But that’s merely the jumping-off point. The actor gives us a man alternately stretched on the rack of his own genius

and the world’s rejection and blissed out by nature’s extravagant beauty. His Van Gogh is a kindred spirit to the English Romantic poet and artist William Blake, who sees trees bedecked with angels on his daily walks. The burden of his vision is palpable; it seems to seep from the actor’s every pore. Schnabel is an equally perfect director to be taking on this project. He has profiled visual artists before, notably Basquiat in the 1996 film of the same name. More than that, the influence of Van Gogh is apparent in Schnabel ’s own ar twork, especially the lusty application of impasto (though Schnabel’s p a l e tt e t e n d s more toward the morbid, favoring the color of dried blood over lateperiod Van Gogh’s unadulterated sunshine). Paul Gauguin (Oscar Isaac) grumpily criticizes his friend Vincent’s thenunheard-of fondness for thickly textured surfaces as being “more like sculpture than painting.” We viewers, enjoying the privilege of 20/20 hindsight, can smile at how prescient Van Gogh was, how mediumaltering his scandalous, muscular style will ultimately prove to be. Drawing heavily on Vincent’s voluminous correspondence with his brother and patron Theo (Rupert Friend), the screenplay for At Eternity’s Gate – written by French novelist Jean-Claude Carrière, Julian Schnabel himself and his Significant Other, Louise Kugelberg – is not the film’s strongest suit. Though Dafoe makes them his own,

toning down the conceptual bombast with diffident delivery, too many lines of dialogue come off as “artist’s statements.” Van Gogh’s observation that he may have been cursed by God to be painting for generations not yet born comes as close as anything to the film’s core philosophy. Was he really that self-aware, though? The line seems a bit too obvious, from our retrospective point of view, to work the way it’s intended. Unsurprisingly, Schnabel’s approach is much more successful when he concentrates on visuals than on dialogue. The handheld camerawork by cinematographer Benoît Delhomme is intermittently praiseworthy, overly shaky at times and too often reliant on the use of blurry filters to illustrate, in a visually heavyhanded way, Vincent’s lapses into psychosis. But when it’s working well, it’s stunning. There’s a transitional scene early on, when the painter flees a drab, chilly Paris winter in search of the warm, golden light of Arles, in which we are shown Dafoe – his legs, mostly – as he stubbornly pushes his way through dense brown wheatfield stubble. The spring unfolds before our eyes; the plant life turns chartreuse and then a deep, rich green. Or we watch him from a distance as he scrambles like a bug up a karst cliffside with his easel and paintbox strapped to his back, finally arriving breathless and grinning beatifically at a high viewpoint before which a now-iconic landscape unfolds in all directions. These

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are scenes that would seem pompous, overblown Oscar-bait if shot in Steadicam with a wide-angle lens; here we get the cosmic glory of it all, but as seen by one imperfect individual who struggles to convey his vision to fellow humans who have not yet learned how to look. Visual detail is everything in At Eternity’s Gate. Schnabel and Delhomme make a masterful team when they slow the camera movement down to linger lovingly on, say, the contrast between Vincent’s gnarled, knobby fingers and filthy nails and his brother’s plump, pale, perfectly groomed bourgeois hands. Even the painter’s bony toes, glimpsed protruding from a blanket in a hospital scene, evoke the twisted curves of the cypress trees that he depicted repeatedly in his later works. A painter-turned-filmmaker can perhaps be forgiven for having an eye that’s better than his ear, or for trying too hard to tell a story in symbolic imagery that can occasionally become overexplicit. Near the end of the film, Schnabel’s use of echoic repetition of dialogue on the soundtrack to signify Van Gogh’s descent into a fugue state is a definite misfire. So too are Oscar Isaac’s accent and his snarky demeanor, both of which come off as belonging much more to New York than to the South of France. In quite a few ways, At Eternity’s Gate is not necessarily the triumphal movie that we might like it to be. But it’s still frequently glorious. Do go see it. And if Willem Dafoe doesn’t finally get his Best Actor nom this year, then Hollywood needs a kick in the pants, as surely as the art collectors of Van Gogh’s day. – Frances Marion Platt

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TASTE A nosh from the north Great coffee and Montreal-style bagels at the Mud Club in Woodstock

ray Ballinger worked with his brother, his father and one other partner to transform a piece of primebut-underused property on Mill Hill Road in Woodstock into “something that would blend in and contribute to the town.” The result: the Mud Club, a business consortium of like-minded individu-

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less dense. New York – it’s just too much dough. So we built the oven here, and got ourselves a fine baking crew. So far, it seems like the town has been receptive.” I was particularly receptive to a delicious red-eye, so superb that I pushed my way behind the counter to check out the espresso machine. The appliance, American made in Seattle (that epicenter of the coffee world), is a Slayer. The barista who pulled my brew demonstrated how

als dedicated to providing the best in sustainably sourced coffee drinks and baked goods, and doing so with eco-friendliness at the forefront. That means everything from serving drinks in compostable cups with no redundant paper sleeves and offering 100 percent plant-based cup lids and straws instead of plastic ones to encouraging customers to bring their own carry-away bags for baked goods. Opened in September, the Mud Club serves an array of expertly prepared espresso drinks, teas and kombucha, along with a hearty menu of sandwiches, Montreal-style bagels with choice spreads and muffins/cookies/croissants to live for (I wouldn’t die for a chocolate croissant, but I’d get up early to bite into another flaky, yummy pastry like the one I tried

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front – we felt that if we cultivated it right, it would be an oasis off that busy street. It’s like a little park. We wanted to bring people in, and do it in a way that it seemed natural to the environment, and not overly pretentious. We did minor renovations to the contours of the grounds to enhance the openness. My father, Douglas Ballinger, is essentially the design connoisseur in our group. And we have a close-knit group of contractors we worked with for the duration of the project, which spanned almost two years.” The wait has been worth it. While you’re grabbing a cup and a sandwich, take a look at the other side of the property. It’s rapidly being turned into a wine bar by this same

who’s harvesting it and who is bringing it to the States and roasting it for us each week. It sits for a week for a degassing process that lets the beans cool, air out and get primed to go into the machine and come out as espresso. We worked with Mud NYC in Brooklyn on a blend of four different organic beans from Colombia, Nicaragua, Honduras and Ethiopia. The Ethiopian lightens it up a bit, while the three Latin American beans pack the punch. Degassing enhances the flavor, the grind, the smell. “Behind our wood-fired oven, we have a sandwich and dough prep area: one large mixer, two ovens, a stove – essentially everything we need to make sandwiches to go. Upstairs is the workhorse of the Mud Club – it’s where we have a lot of our cooling, and more equipment, like a sheeter: something you use to create very

fine slices of dough for croissants and pastries. It’s a very small, tightly packed, highly efficient space. We have a good team; everybody can overlap and cover for each other.” The downstairs work and serving space is small, and I wonder about customer service. It reminds me, in fact, of a tiny, jam-packed coffee bar I walked into in Quebec City recently. Maybe it’s a Canadian thing. Ballinger says that they’ve already had massive crowds, filling up the mini-interior and going out the door, “unlike anything I could have fathomed. With that being said, people are happy. I’ve never seen people so okay with waiting. I think: So far, so good.” The group’s dedication to “leave our Earth a better place for those generations to come” was of prime concern in the renovation of the building. “All the wood

you see out there comes from our land in Chatham,” says Ballinger, referring to the natural-cut black walnut that covers the interior walls. “We harvest it sustainably ourselves; we took it out of the woods and sliced it and stained it ourselves. “As for the exterior changes, the outside landscape was important to our vision. We tend to see things as one round pie with many little pieces to it. (We’re bakers, remember.) The outside is a substantial chunk of that pie. The green space out

consortium, sans Douglas Ballinger, to open sometime in January. And for you early-bird workers and walkers who are about town just after dawn, the Mud Club celebrates every morning with a Happy Hour from 7 to 8 a.m., when the organic drip coffee costs only a buck. – Ann Hutton The Mud Club, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., 53 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock; www.themudclub.com.

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Kwanzaa celebration in Hudson on Saturday Hudson Hall in Hudson presents Kwanzaa: an Umoja Community Celebration on Saturday, December 15. Presented in partnership with Operation Unite NY, this event celebrates AfricanAmerican culture and unity. Everyone is invited to join in an afternoon of arts and crafts for children, dancing, drumming, a candle-lighting ceremony and the sharing of Nguzo Saba, the seven principles of Kwanzaa. This event is free, but advance registration is strongly recommended, as seating is limiting. Kwanzaa Saturday, Dec. 15, 3:30 p.m. Hudson Hall, 327 Warren Street Hudson, (518) 822-1438 www.hudsonhall.org

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Clara’s Dream: A Jazz Nutcracker with Brenda Bufalino in Rosendale The Rosendale Theatre Collective presents the enduring local tap-dance legend Brenda Bufalino in Clara’s Dream: A Jazz Nutcracker on Sunday, December 16. Best Things NY described Bufalino’s adaptation as “a refreshing rendering of the classic Christmastime story inspired by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s swing version of Tchaikovsky’s immortal score.” Clara’s Dream is a video

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8am-9am Woodstock Senior Senior Feel Good Aerobics with Diane Collelo. Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. $1 donation. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 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.com. $10. 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-2pm Hooks & Needles, Yarns & Threads. Informal weekly social gathering for rug hookers, knitters, crocheters, and all other yarn crafters. Tivoli Free Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. Info: 845-757-3771, tivoliprograms@gmail.com, http://www.tivolilibrary. org/. To go toward the purchase of resource materials for the library collection. 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-11am 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, http://woodstockyogacenter.com. $10.

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11am-12pm Woodstock Senior Level One (Moderate) Yoga with Susan Blacker. Centering, warm-ups, posture flow, relaxation and meditation. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. $1 donation. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

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12pm-2pm Holiday Cabaret Luncheon: Saugerties. The Office for the Aging Invites Seniors to a free Holiday Cabaret Luncheon. Entertainment by the Bronx Express Duo. Space is limited – Please R.S.V.P. by November 30, 2018 by calling the Office for the Aging at 845-3403456. If Kingston Central School District is closed due to weather this event will be cancelled and will not be rescheduled. Saugerties Senior Center, 207 Market St, Saugerties.

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12pm-4pm A Gilded Age Christmas. Featuring lavish decorations, special programs, and extended hours during school vacation. The mansion’s decorations are done in turn-of-thecentury style, recreating the atmosphere of holidays long-ago in one of the great estates of the Hudson Valley. Touring hours will be Thursday through Sunday from Noon to 4pm through December 31. $8/adults, $6/seniors; free/12 & under. Info: 845-889-8851; parks.ny.gov. Staatsburgh State Historic Site / Mills Mansion, Old Post Rd, Staatsburg. 12:15pm Fine Arts Recitals. Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall Street, Kingston. 12:30pm-6pm I Ching Oracle Readings, Expert Tarot Readings and Intuitive Guidance. Every Thursday. Walk-ins warmly welcome. Info: 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. $30/30 minutes. 1pm-3pm Game and Card Day. Board games, Mah-jong and cards are available, or bring your own. Bring a friend or come and meet people. $1 donation suggested to cover cost of refreshments. 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. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. $1 donation. Woodstock Rescue Squad, 222 Tinker St, Woodstock.

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2pm-3pm Tea Time Book Club: Gentlemen of the Road by Michael Chabon. Clinton Community Library, 1215 Centre Rd, Rhinebeck.

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3pm Dungeons & Dragons. Meets every Thursday at 3pm. Info: 845-246-4317. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties.

5pm-7pm December Meeting & Holiday Mixer. Hosted by The Business Alliance of Kingston. Cash bar and light snacks: The Lis Bar serves high-quality drinks and seasonal, Polishinspired foods, tapas style. To register: events. r20.constantcontact.com/register/event. Lis Bar, 240 Foxhall Ave, Kingston.

3:30pm-4pm Free Step Class. A high energy class. Ongoing. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties. saugertiespubliclibrary.org. 3:30pm-6:30pm Free Math Tutoring. Algebra, Geometry, Precalculus, Trigonometry, and SAT/ ACT Prep. Call to sign up 845-255-1255. Meets every Thursday at 3:30pm. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. www.MathTutoringwithMisha.com. Free. 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. 4pm-7pm Free Holistic Healthcare Clinic. Many holistic Practitioners will be volunteering their time monthly to provide services, including: massage, chiropractic, reiki, other energy and body work, acupuncture, craniosacral massage, deep tissue body work and hypnosis. There’s also a

5pm Solo & Duo Juries. This concert will feature the solo and duo repertoire the classical string and piano majors have been working on throughout the semester. Info: 845-257-2700; degnanl@ newpaltz.edu. SUNY New Paltz/Nadia & Max Shepard Recital Hall. newpaltz.edu. 5pm-6:30pm New Paltz Climate Action Coalition Meeting. Meets every Thursday. New Paltz Village Hall, Plattekill Ave, New Paltz. www. newpaltzclimateaction.org. 6pm-8pm Friends of Mills Mansion Holiday Gala. Celebration offers cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music and merriment in the dining room for an elegant and festive evening at the mansion. Tickets required. Call 845-889-8851 or visit: millsmansion.org/friends-events. Staatsburgh State Historic Site / Mills Mansion, Old Post Rd, Staatsburg. 6pm-7:30pm The Mind Illuminated: A Meditation Group. An accessible, step-by-step toolkit for anyone looking to start – or improve – their daily meditation. Woodstock Healing Arts, 83 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-393-4325, ino@woodstockhealingarts.com, https://bit.ly/2mUfU0B. 6pm Wine Night - Thirsty Thursday. Celebrate every Thursday at Woodnotes Grille with the Wine Club! Enjoy 25% off all bottles of wine and special selections from the cellar by the glass. Info: 845-688-2828; emersonresort.com. The Emerson Resort and Spa, 5340 Rt 28, Mt. Tremper.

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12pm-6pm Kingston Hat Factory - Year End Sale. Kingston’s own Hat factory opens its door to the public for this four day-Holiday Shopping event. Huge selection of hats, caps & gloves. Info: 845-331-0131. Kingston Hat Factory, 309 Fair Street, Kingston, NY. Info: 845-331-0131, alberto@caroleamper.com, www.toucanhats. com.

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Dec. 13, 2018 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. 7pm-9pm Citizen’s Climate Lobby Monthly Meeting. CCL empowers everyday people to work together on climate change solutions. We’re building support in Congress for a national bipartisan bill. Beahive, 291 Main St, Beacon. Info: ccl. shoe@dfgh.net, http://citizensclimatelobby.org. Free.

7pm-8pm Gardiner Library Knitting Group. Sit and knit. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. Info: 845-255-1255, nlane@rcls. org, gardinerlibrary.org.

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.

7pm-8:30pm Meeting of MECR (Middle East Crisis Response). MECR is a group of Hudson Valley residents joined together to promote peace and human rights in Palestine and the Middle East. Info: 845-876-7906; mideastcrisis.org. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Lane, Woodstock.

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/Kingston, 39 John St, Kingston. Free, $5

7pm Film & Food: Dreaming of Jewish Christmas. A musical documentary. So what do Jews on Christmas? They Eat Chinese Food! Come for a Chinese meal in celebration of Jewish songwriters. Reservations required. Info: 845-255-9817. New Paltz Jewish Community Center, 30 North Chestnut St, New Paltz. $10. 7pm Advent Bible Study. Looking at the Wrong Picture? What the Gospel Birth Stories Really Show Us. Info: 845-246-2867. Reformed Church of Saugerties, 173 Main St, Saugerties. 7pm-9:30pm Geeks Who Drink Weekly Pub Quiz. Rough Draft invites you to its fun-filled weekly trivia series, hosted by Geeks Who Drink and local celebrities Mark & Emily. Rough Draft Bar & Books, 82 John Street, Kingston. https:// bit.ly/2xTr2TX.

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Come to Staatsburgh State Historic Site for the Holiday Whodunit, a 1-hour “history mystery” for children ages 6 to 11. Go back to 1900 and interview Gilded Age servants and house guests (our costumed interpreters) to solve the mystery. All participants will be entered in a drawing for a gift certificate from Oblong Books & Music.

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to the public for this four day-Holiday Shopping event. Huge selection of hats, caps & gloves. Info: 845-331-0131. Stephen Fabrico Designs invites you to a Holiday Pottery Sale (12/15, 10am-4pm). Stephen Fabrico Designs invites you to the studio sale - shop for some unique handcrafted ceramic gifts. Extended through 12/15! Stephen Fabrico Designs, 76 Church St, Bloomington. Free admission. Info: 845-331-4760; email stephenfabrico@ gmail.com.

8pm Live @ The Falcon: Lyn Hardy & The Catskill Corral. Classic Country Music. Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Underground, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com. 8pm Live @ The Falcon: Lee DeWyze. Indie Alt Neo Folk Artist & former IDOL. Info: 845-2367970. The Falcon Main Stage, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com. 8pm-11pm Louie Anderson. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Hurd Rd, Bethel. Info: 1-866781-2922, info@bethelwoodscenter.org. 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 Avenue, 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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7:30am-9am Morning Practice. Connect to your intention and sacred space with breath work, Hanna somatic movement, yoga, qigong, meditation and relaxation. All levels. The Living Seed Yoga & Holistic Health Center, 521 Main St. (rt. 299), New Paltz. Info: 845-255-8212, contact@ thelivingseed.com, https://bit.ly/2K8mlZ2. class cards and packages apply. 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 drop-in. 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.

tion is required. Info: 845-255-0752. Minnewaska Preserve, Gardiner. 10am-11am Moving for Life DanceExercise for Cancer Recovery. Aerobic dance, strengthening and flexibility exercises to music, beneficial to people with cancer and chronic illness. Program developed by exercise physiologist, Dr. Martha Eddy and facilitated by Florence Poulain and Dana Davison. Sponsored by the Oncology Support Program of HealthAlliance Hospital, WMC Health and NYS Dept. of Health Community Based Cancer Support and Wellness Program. Info: oncology.support@hahv.org. Kingston Library, Kingston. 11am-6pm Woodstock Art Exchange. Contemporary crafts and one-of-a-kind gifts at every price point. Holiday refreshments, free. Special exhibit: “North American Travels” – paintings by Bennett Harris Horowitz. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 11am–6pm; Mondays 10am–4pm. Info: 914-806-3573. Woodstock Art Exchange, 1396 Rte 28, West Hurley. 12pm-6pm Kingston Hat Factory - Year End Sale. Kingston’s own Hat factory opens its door to the public for this four day-Holiday Shopping event. Huge selection of hats, caps & gloves. Info: 845-331-0131. Kingston Hat Factory, 309 Fair Street, Kingston, NY. Info: 845-331-0131, alberto@caroleamper.com, www.toucanhats. com. 12pm-4pm A Gilded Age Christmas. Featuring lavish decorations, special programs, and extended hours during school vacation. The mansion’s decorations are done in turn-of-thecentury style, recreating the atmosphere of holidays long-ago in one of the great estates of the Hudson Valley. Touring hours will be Thursday through Sunday from Noon to 4pm through December 31. $8/adults, $6/seniors; free/12 & under. Info: 845-889-8851; parks.ny.gov. Staatsburgh State Historic Site / Mills Mansion, Old Post Rd, Staatsburg. 12pm-1pm Circle Time with Sukey Molloy. Join us for 45 minutes of fun, created especially for pre-walkers with award-winning entertainer/ educator Sukey Molloy. Sign up required. Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library, 56-58 Main St, Milton. http://miltonlib.org/.

10am-12:30pm Minnewaska Preserve: Lake Minnewaska & Beacon Hill Hike. This approximately four-mile walk along the Lake Minnewaska Carriage Road, with a side trip through the old golf course for a great view of the Catskills. Meet at the Minnewaska Nature Center. Pre-registra-

Holiday Gift Drive for The Washbourne House & Family Domestic Violence Services. A Program of Family of Woodstock Inc. Please donate new, unwrapped, gift items for children & adults in our domestic violence program this holiday season! Your generosity is greatly appreciated and will brighten the holidays of our community members healing from domestic violence. Donations can be dropped at: 39 John St. Kingston or at The Armadillo, 97 Abeel St. Kingston. Additional drop locations and Wish

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and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. $1 donation. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 12:30pm-6pm Crystal Readings, Chakra Attunement and Tarot with Mary. Every Friday. Walk-ins warmly welcome. $85 for one hour energy healing session with crystal lay-out. Info: 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. $50/45 minutes, $30/25 minutes. 1pm-2pm Chair Yoga. Samantha Free leads this class that will help you stretch and strengthen as you move through gentle poses and breathing exercises. Clinton Community Library, 1215 Centre Rd, Rhinebeck. 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. 5pm-8pm Kingston Land Trust Open House & 10th Anniversary Gather. An evening of celebration with the Kingston Land Trust staff, board, volunteers, friends and members of the community! They will be honoring the Design Workgroup for their hard workover the last year and a half and we will be showing offour new office and new logo! Limited Edition 10th Anniversary merchandise bearing the new logo will be available too! The event is free but space is limited so please register at eventbrite.com. Info: office@ kingstonlandtrust.org. Kingston Land Trust, 15 Railroad Ave, Kingston. 5pm-8pm Friends of the OC Arboretum’s Annual Holiday Boutique Fundraiser. The Friends will offer a selection of merchandise that will be ideal for your decorating and gift giving needs. The Arboretum’s dedicated group of “volunteer elves” have been working all year making hand crafted items for this fundraising event. Info: orangecountyarboretum.org; 845-615-3828. Orange County Arboretum at Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Grove St & 211 NY TRt 416, Montgomery. 5pm-7:30pm Monthly Computer Fixer. Come to our Computer Fixer for help – Joris Sankai Lemmens will be available to answer technical questions in 15 minute increments. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-6887811, www.phoenicialibrary.org. FREE. 5:30pm 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. Dress in layers, wear socks and bring an eye pillow if you have one. $18 dropin, discounted with class card or membership. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. 6pm-8pm Kids Movie Night: Hotel Transylvania 3. The third installment of the Hotel Transylvania series has the family taking vacation on a cruise ship. Rated PG, 97 mins. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-7811, www.

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phoenicialibrary.org. FREE. 6pm-8pm Friends of Mills Mansion Holiday Gala. Celebration offers cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music and merriment in the dining room for an elegant and festive evening at the mansion. Tickets required. Call 845-889-8851 or visit: millsmansion.org/friends-events. Staatsburgh State Historic Site / Mills Mansion, Old Post Rd, Staatsburg. 6pm-8pm Paper Quilling Workshop: Make an Ornament. Participants can take a brief tour of the decorated mansion before this introductory class on making a paper-quilled ornament. Materials will be supplied, and everyone will receive a quilling tool to keep. Refreshments served. A great activity for friends or parents and teens, 12 and older. Reservations required - $15. Info: 845-889-8851; parks.ny.gov. Staatsburgh State Historic Site / Mills Mansion, Old Post Rd, Staatsburg. 6pm-8pm Christmas on the Hudson: The Holiday Gala at Vanderbilt Mansion. Guests will be treated to elegant holiday desserts, champagne cocktails, decorations, holiday music, and have a opportunity to enter the Vanderbilt’s newly restored Wine Cellar which will be open to the public for the first time during this event. Participants may have their photographs taken in the cellar and throughout the lavishly decorated mansion. Proceeds from this event support the National Parks located right here in Hyde Park. Each ticket holder will receive a commemorative champagne glass with the Vanderbilt “V” etched on it. Formal attire encouraged! This event is for 21 years and older. $100. The Hosted by the Roosevelt-Vanderbilt Historical Association (RVHS) Info: 845-229-7770; nps.gov/vama. Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, Hyde Park. 6pm Polar Express Expedition. Set to the sounds of the motion picture, passengers will relive the classic story on a magical trip to the North Pole. Once on board, your car hosts will work their way through the coach and punch your golden ticket as you’re served hot chocolate and cookies. Passengers then read along with the classic children’s book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg. $32-$49. Phone: 845-6887400. Excursions depart: Sat & Sun 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 6pm, 8pm; & on Fridays 6pm & 8pm only. Catskill Mountain Railroad (CMRR), West Brook Lane Station, 149 Aaron Ct, Kingston. catskillmountainrailroad.com. 6pm-7pm Narcan Training for the Public with Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health. Join Amanda Brennan, Public Health Education Coordinator/Opioid Educator for a community Narcan training event. Tivoli Free Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. Info: 845-757-3771, tivoliprograms@gmail.com, http://www.tivolilibrary. org. Rescheduled from November. Happens in the library. 6pm-8pm Kabbalat Shabbat Services. Friday evening services. Woodstock Jewish Congregation, 1682 Glasco Turnpike, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2218, info@wjcshul.org, http://www. wjcshul.org. 6:30pm-7:30pm Adult Craft Night: Holiday Mason Jar. Registration is required for this program. Please call 845-266-5530 to RSVP. Clinton Community Library, 1215 Centre Rd, Rhinebeck. 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-9pm Key of Q Winter Concert: We Belong. Please join Key of Q, the Hudson Valley’s LGBTQ

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8pm Winter Wonderettes. Written & Created by Roger Bean. Vocal arrangements by Roger Bean & Brian Baker. Musical arrangements by Brian Baker. Director: Michael LaFleur. $39/gen adm (Fri & Sat evening at 8pm), $34/matinees (Sat & Sun at 2pm). For tickets, go to shadowlandstages. org or call 845-647-5511. Shadowland Stages, 157 Canal Street, Ellenville. 8pm A Christmas Carol. An annual performance of Dickens’ classic story, directed by Diana di Grandi. Info: 845-876-3080. The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Rt 308, Rhinebeck. centerforperformingarts.org. $22, $20/child. 8pm Blue Christmas. A fifties Christmas Variety Show! Directed by Amy Schribe. $20/adults, $18/ srs & students. Info: 845-688-2279; tickets@ phoeniciaplayhouse.com. STS Playhouse, 10 Church St, Phoenicia.

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8pm Live @ The Falcon: Split Bill- High Season. Founder of FAB FAUX plays pop, blues, surf. Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Underground, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com.

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8pm Live @ The Falcon: Scott Sharrard. Opener: Adam Masterson. Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Main Stage, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com.

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8pm-11pm Judy Collins. Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and commitment to social activism. Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, Hurd Rd, Bethel. Info: 1-866-781-2922, info@bethelwoodscenter.org.

How furious was I? Well, what’s hotter than fire? Try 250,000F of sheer unadulterated rage nebula. And all pinned on my husband.

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I was feeding a flame fueled by a full-on, cement-shoes, swim-with-the-fishes fury. A foul, sinister Fibonacci sequence. And I had no idea it was happening. His transgression? Nothing.

Hours of “personal reflection,” which also happened to look like seething at my husband, offered me nothing. No shift from this vortex of utter repulsion. Just abhorrence. But food did. So I ordered spaghetti and meatballs. And chicken marsala. Minestrone as a backup. A salad. Okay, two salads. And a stupid meatball parm for him, so I could just leave it on the counter and maintain the silent, evil loathe-flow. Seeking center, I keep self-examining: – What do I need right now? – What am I feeling right now? Something new. Movement. Measured in molecule. Where all Nothing dwells. There. Attila to Obi-Wan. Crepuscule caresses. Another stage of steroid tapering. Spirit soars. Head On and Heart Strong! Love, Erica Kids’ Almanac columnist Erica Chase-Salerno was diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer in the Summer of 2015. To read more about her experience, visit https://hudsonvalleyone.com/tag/ericas-cancer-journey.

7pm-11pm Zydeco Dance with River City Slim and the Zydeco Hogs. 7:15 pm - Beginner’s lesson 8-11 pm - Dance All are welcome. No partner necessary. White Eagle Hall, 487 Delaware Ave, Kingston, NY. Info: 845-454-2571, hudsonvalleycommunitydances@gmail.com, www.hudsonvalleydance.org. $10 w. FT student ID. 7pm-11pm Ugly Sweater Party to Benefit People’s Place. DJ, prizes for ugliest and most creatively festive get-up. $1 off every drink will go toward People’s Place for their Project Santa drive. Rough Draft Bar & Books, 82 John Street, Kingston. Info: 845-802-0027, roughdraftbar@ gmail.com, roughdraftny.com/events. 7pm-9pm Live Concert with Overdue! Featuring The Library Band, Overdue! Free live music and holiday songs to sing along to! Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, www.esopuslibrary.org. 7pm Weekly Senior Citizen’s Bingo. Seniors 50 and older. Ongoing every Wednesday at 1:30pm & Friday at 7pm. 50/50 tickets available at 3

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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, http://woodstockyogacenter.com. $18. 9am-1pm Free Tech Help. Teen tech expert Samantha will help solve your computer quandries. Info: 845-266-5530. Drop-ins welcome. Clinton Community Library, 1215 Centre Rd, Rhinebeck.

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8pm Live @ The Falcon: Split Bill- Rootbrew. American, West & South African, Caribbean, Latin roots. Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Underground, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@ thefalcon.com.

tickets/$2. Half-time complementary refreshments. Shawangunk Senior Center, 70 Main St, Napanoch. 7:30pm It’s a Wonderful Life. Even George Bailey, the most-beloved man in Bedford Falls, can’t escape the tribulations of this world in Frank Capra’s 1946 film. But with a little help from an angel, and more than a little from his friends and neighbors, Bailey comes to realize the beauty of the life he has lived. A favorite of all ages. Info: 845-339-6088. Ulster Performing Arts Center, 601 Broadway, Kingston. bardavon.org.

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10am-5pm Christmas on the Farm with Eggbert. Meet Eggbert the Talking Egg and his farm animals, a Christmas tradition in the Hudson Valley. Huge holiday display and Devitt’s Eggs-press train. Admission; age 3 and under free. Info: 845-561-1968. Devitt’s Nusery, 56 Devitt Circle, New Windsor. devittsnsy.com. 10am-3pm Festival of Wreaths. MC Smith PTO will be holding its first annual craft and vendor fair. Info: 518-828-4360; hope@hudsoncsd.org. Montgomery C. Smith Elementary School, 102 Harry Howard Ave, Hudson. hudsoncsd.org. 10am Photos with Santa at Adams’ Fairacre Farms. Have your free photo taken with Santa at all four Adam’s locations - Kingston, Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, & Wappinger’s! 10am-4pm Stephen Fabrico Designs - Holiday Pottery Sale. Stephen Fabrico Designs invites you to the studio sale - shop for some unique handcrafted ceramic gifts. Sale extended through 12/15. Free admission. Info: 845-331-4760; email stephenfabrico@gmail.com. Stephen Fabrico Designs, 76 Church St, Bloomington. 10am-5pm Locust Grove’s Holiday Tour. Tour the lavishly decorated 25 room mansion with an expert guide. $11/adults, $6/kids. 10am – 5pm, last tour begins at 3:15pm. Info: 845-454-4500; LGNY.org. Locust Grove Estate, 2683 South Road (Route 9), Poughkeepsie. 10am-11am All Level Yoga. All-Level Yoga is a floor class taught by instructor Mia Tomic. You will be guided through a variety of stretches and poses. Clinton Community Library, 1215 Centre Rd, Rhinebeck. 10am-3:30pm All Of Us: Becoming A Completely Welcoming Community ‘Lunch-N-Learn’. Join us for any part of the day: 10am Shabbat services; 12pm Kiddush; 12:15pm lunch; 1:00pm

workshop with discussion and Q&A. Woodstock Jewish Congregation, 1682 Glasco Turnpike, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-2218, info@wjcshul. org, www.wjcshul.org. 10am-3pm Coffee’s Ready with Polly. Weekly baked goodies + good conversation. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill. pinehillcommunitycenter.org. 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-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.com. $18. 10am-11:30am Generations Shabbat Morning Service. Family-friendly, multi-generational, musical service with singing, sharing, and teaching from the Torah. Kol Hai Hudson Valley Jewish Renewal. All ages and faiths welcome. Every first and third Saturday of the month in the Great Room at the Woodland Pond Health Center. Info: 845-477-5457, hello@kolhai.org. Woodland Pond, Woodland Pond Circle, New Paltz. kolhai.org. 10am Qigong Classes. All level class including chair Qigong led by Steven Michael Pague. Ongoing every Saturday at 10am. Classes meet by the back door to the library. In case of inclement weather, class will be held in the Community Room. Info: 845-876-4030. Starr Library, 68 West Market St, Rhinebeck. 10:30am-12pm Breakfast With Santa. Enjoy a Breakfast Buffet Santa Meet & Greet, Children’s Crafts, Face Painting. Bring your camera for lasting memories! Adults & Children: $20.00 per person. Children under 1: FREE. Space is limited. Reservations required. Info: 845-6956202; jeurich@highhotels. Courtyard by Marriot Middletown, 24 Crystal Run Crossing, Middletown. facebook.com/events/168311460779688/. 10:30am-12pm Santa at the Library! Visit Santa at the library, and bring your camera to take photos. Mr. Alex will read a story and sing some songs! Free admission. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, www.esopuslibrary. org. 10:30am-11:30am Silent Vigil for Global Peace & Non-Violence. Sponsored by The Kingston Women in Black. Meet outside Cornell St PO. Cornell St PO, Kingston. 11am-3pm Free Photos with Santa and Toy Drive. Meet ‘n greet with the big guy himself.. SANTA! Free pics, hot cocoa, cupcakes, and deals! Bring a new unwrapped toy for the toy drive. Ulster County Habitat ReStore, 406 Route 28, Kingston. https://www.facebook.com/event. 11am-3pm Free Community Figure Drawing Workshop. Draw from a live model! Paper and other materials will be provided. Barrett Art Center, 55 Noxon St, Poughkeepsie. Info: (845)471-2550, info@barrettartcenter.org, https://bit.ly/2Sj4EsD. Free and open to the public. 11am Puppet People — A Christmas Carol. The famous Dickens story, performed by marionettes and with a special holiday soundtrack. Part of the Center’s Saturday Morning Family Series. Info: 845-876-3080. The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Rt 308, Rhinebeck. centerforperformingarts.org. $7. 11am-5pm Home For The Holidays - Warwick. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the upcoming holiday season and see all that Warwick has to offer for your holiday shopping. There will be free horse and buggy rides. Village of Warwick,

20 Warwick. 11am-4pm Christmas On The Farm. Visit our nativity scene, see farm animals and choose your Christmas tree. There will be holiday gift items in the shop as well as hot drinks, food and baked goods. Kids get free coloring books and candy canes and can get a chance to ride ponies and horse drawn wagons. Santa visits on the weekends, too! Phone: 845-692-4364. Manza Family Farm, 730 State Rt. Rt 211, Montgomery. manzafamilyfarm.net/index.html. 11am-4pm Holiday Craft Fair Highlighting Hudson Valley Handmade Products! Get your Holiday shopping completed at our Holiday Craft Fair! We are focusing on Hudson Valley Handmade Products! This event is free. Mid Hudson Civic Center, 14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie. Info: 845-454-5800, robyns@midhudsonciviccenter.org, midhudsonciviccenter.org. free. 11am-6pm Woodstock Art Exchange. Contemporary crafts and one-of-a-kind gifts at every price point. Holiday refreshments, free. Special exhibit: “North American Travels” – paintings by Bennett Harris Horowitz. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 11am–6pm; Mondays 10am–4pm. Info: 914-806-3573. Woodstock Art Exchange, 1396 Rte 28, West Hurley. 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-6pm Kingston Hat Factory - Year End Sale. Kingston’s own Hat factory opens its door to the public for this four day-Holiday Shopping event. Huge selection of hats, caps & gloves. Info: 845-331-0131. Kingston Hat Factory, 309 Fair Street, Kingston, NY. Info: 845-331-0131, alberto@caroleamper.com, www.toucanhats. com. 12pm-4pm A Gilded Age Christmas. Featuring lavish decorations, special programs, and extended hours during school vacation. The mansion’s decorations are done in turn-of-thecentury style, recreating the atmosphere of holidays long-ago in one of the great estates of the Hudson Valley. Touring hours will be Thursday through Sunday from Noon to 4pm through December 31. $8/adults, $6/seniors; free/12 & under. Info: 845-889-8851; parks.ny.gov. Staatsburgh State Historic Site / Mills Mansion, Old Post Rd, Staatsburg. 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-4:30pm SAT or ACT Boot Camp. If you are taking the SAT or the ACT this Fall, you need to understand the strategies and tactics that will help you avoid the “traps” the tests present and achieve a higher score. We will walk you through proven strategies for each section of the SAT and the ACT and show you how to implement these strategies on test day. Phone: 845-238-4585. FPC Goshen, 33 Park Place, Goshen. clubztutoring. com/orange-county/sat-act-boot-camp/#register. $20 & up. 12:30pm-6:30pm Expert Tarot Readings and Intuitive Guidance. Every Saturday. Walk-ins warmly welcome. $85 for one hour energy healing session with crystal lay-out. Info: 845-679-2100. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. $30/30 minutes. 12:45pm-1:30pm New Paltz Women in Black Vigil for Peace. Held in front of the Elting Library, corner of Main and North Front Streets. Vigil is in its 15th year of standing for peace and justice. New Paltz. 1pm-4pm Pop Up Shop. Meet Jack McMadness, a green-haired boy with superpowers, who takes on the world by showing everyone that he’s as human and normal as they are. Barbara Tepper Levy will be selling her silver and mixed metal jewelry collection—some studded with semiprecious stones. Emerge Gallery, 228 Main St, Saugerties. Info: 845-247-7515, emergegalleryny@gmail.com, www.emergegalleryny.com. 1pm-5pm Holiday Open House at Morrison Hall. 5 first-floor rooms at Morrison Mansion decorated for “The Holiday Stroll through the States” by the award-winning Middletown Garden Lovers Club. The SUNY Orange Madrigal Singers at 3pm, Sunday, Dec. 9. The Chamber Ensemble at 6pm, Saturday, Dec. 15. Santa will be greeting guests on Sunday, Dec. 16. Admission free, donations accepted. Info: 845-341-4337, 845-341-4179. SUNY Orange/Morrison Mansion, 115 South St, Middletown. sunyorange.edu. 1pm-3:30pm Author Talk & Reading: Author Gray Basnight. He will talk about his new novel, Flight of the Fox (Down & Out Books, 2018), where an innocent math professor tries to decode a mystery file that lands in his in-box while a team of hitmen chase him from the Catskills to NYC and down the East Coast. Kingston Library, Kingston. 1pm-2:30pm Animal Tracks for Kids at Sam’s Point. Make your very own plaster track of one of the many types of animals that live at Sam’s Point. While the tracks are drying, we will hike up to the Sam’s Point Overlook, looking for signs of animals along the way. This hike is just over one mile roundtrip on a carriage road which ascends 200 feet. All 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.

ALMANAC WEEKLY 1pm-4pm Wilderstein’s Holiday House Tour. Florists and designers transform the mansion (FDR’s cousin Daisy’s 1888 home) into a magical holiday wonderland. Tour the mansion at your own pace, with guides in each room to share information and answer questions. Complimentary hot mulled cider and cookies. $11/adults, $10/students&seniors, free/12 & under. Info: 845-876-4818;Wilderstein.org. Wilderstein Historic Site, 330 Morton Rd, Rhinebeck. 1pm-4pm Music in the Mansion. Visitors are invited to join us for tours that include an introduction to the Vanderbilts time in Hyde Park at Christmas and self-guided tours of the mansion where live music will be performed throughout the afternoon. Standard tour fees apply. $10. Info: 845-229-7770; nps.gov/vama. Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, Hyde Park. 1pm-4pm Watercolor with your Grandperson! Winter Edition. Grandpeople and kids, and parents too, gather to paint under the guidance of teaching artist Gretchen Kelly. 2 sessions: 1-2:15pm, 2:30pm. Hudson Area Library, 51 North 5th Street, Hudson. Info: 518-828-1792, brenda.shufelt@hudsonarealibrary.org, http:// hudsonarealibrary.org/2. 1:15pm-4pm A Christmas Carol. Enjoy a presentation the the classic Christmas story “A Christmas Carol”. This is an audience -interactive show that is fun for all ages! Reservations Required. Info: 845-255-8536; stjoenp@stjosephnewpaltz. org. St. Joseph’s Church, 34 S. Chestnut St, New Paltz. stjosephnewpaltz.org. $25/family, $10/ individual. 1:30pm Polar Express Expedition. Set to the sounds of the motion picture, passengers will relive the classic story on a magical trip to the North Pole. Once on board, your car hosts will work their way through the coach and punch your golden ticket as you’re served hot chocolate and cookies. Passengers then read along with the classic children’s book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg. $32-$49. Phone: 845-6887400. Excursions depart: Sat & Sun 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 6pm, 8pm; & on Fridays 6pm & 8pm only. Catskill Mountain Railroad (CMRR), West Brook Lane Station, 149 Aaron Ct, Kingston. catskillmountainrailroad.com. 2pm Winter Wonderettes. Written & Created by Roger Bean. Vocal arrangements by Roger Bean & Brian Baker. Musical arrangements by Brian Baker. Director: Michael LaFleur. $39/gen adm (Fri & Sat evening at 8pm), $34/matinees (Sat & Sun at 2pm). For tickets, go to shadowlandstages. org or call 845-647-5511. Shadowland Stages, 157 Canal Street, Ellenville. 2pm Hudson Valley Dance Theatre’s Nutcracker, Short & Sweet. Family-friendly rendition of a classic holiday favorite ballet, The Nutcracker. Info: 845-534-9671; HVDTNutcracker@gmail. com. Goshen Middle School, 41 Lincoln Ave, Goshen. $16. 2pm-4pm Plant-Based Holiday Appetizers that Wow. Join Chef Linda for this fun and interactive class; you’ll come away with new ideas, new flavors, and even new ways of presenting fabulous appetizers! You’ll enjoy sampling all the dishes, a glass of vegan wine, and take home recipes. Info: casanctuary.org; 845-336-8447. Catskill Animal Sanctuary, 316 Old Stage Rd, Saugerties. 3pm A Christmas Carol. An annual performance of Dickens’ classic story, directed by Diana di Grandi. Info: 845-876-3080. The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Rt 308, Rhinebeck. centerforperformingarts.org. $22, $20/child. 3pm-7pm Christmas Candlelight Tour at Hill Hold Museum. Stop by and enjoy a warm and nostalgic tour during our candlelight tours. Every room in the stone house will be decorated for the holiday. The parlor will host the traditional holiday tree with the famous antique toys. Enjoy a story reading, refreshments and a visit with Santa while you sit by the cozy fire. Visit the Summer Kitchen for a demonstration of open hearth cooking and children will have an opportunity to make a craft in the one room school house. Info: 845-615-3830; hillholdandbrickhouse.org/. Hill Hold Museum, 128 Route 416, Campbell Hall. 3pm-5pm Tuba Christmas. Join us as participant or audience member. Tuba and euphonium players of all ages perform traditional Christmas music. SUNY Ulster, Stone Ridge. Participants pay $10 and register at 12:00 p.m. 4pm Reading and Music. Mary Lee Kortes, “Dreaming of Bob Dylan: 115 Dreams About Bob.” Info: 845-679-8000. The Golden Notebook, 29 Tinker St, Woodstock. goldennotebook.com. 4pm-7pm From TAU to OM - The Arts Upstairs to Open Market. See heroic scale art in a big window hi-roof storefront. Dave Channon’s antigravity chariot and more works by 25 artists. Phoenicia Open Market, 41 Main St, Phoenicia. Info: 845-688-2977, Dave@EsopusCreek.com, www.facebook.com/Phoenicia. Free. 4:30pm A Christmas at Boscobel with the Putnam Chorale. Putnam Chorale Music Director Douglas Anderson selects and directs holiday music that would have been heard in American churches and homes in the early 19th century, reflecting life as it would have been lived at Boscobel. Second performance at 6pm. $18. Info: boscobel.org. Boscobel, 1601 Rte. 9D, Garrison. 5pm-8pm Friends of the OC Arboretum’s Annual Holiday Boutique Fundraiser. The Friends will offer a selection of merchandise that will be ideal for your decorating and gift giving needs. The Arboretum’s dedicated group of “volunteer elves” have been working all year making hand crafted items for this fundrais-

ing event. Info: orangecountyarboretum.org; 845-615-3828. Orange County Arboretum at Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Grove St & 211 NY TRt 416, Montgomery. 5pm-8pm Holiday Potluck Party. Bring your favorite holiday dish to share, and invite your friends and family! All are welcome! The Living Seed Yoga & Holistic Health Center, 521 Main St. (rt. 299), New Paltz. Info: 845-2558212, contact@thelivingseed.com, https://bit. ly/2K8mlZ2. 5pm-8pm Christmas with the Ellisons at Knox’s Headquarters. Tour by candlelight the elegant 1754 Ellison mansion ornamented with costumed staff and 18th century holiday decorations. Free admission. Knox’s Headquarters State Historic Site, 289 Forge Hill Road, Vails Gate. Info: 845-561-1765, chad.johnson@parks.ny.gov, www.nysparks.com. 6pm-7:30pm Hudson Highland Nature Museum: Meteor Gazing. Come enjoy the Geminid meteor shower! The Geminids occur every December and is one of the brightest meteor showers of the year. We’ll learn about the night sky, the difference between meteors, asteroids, and comets, plus what makes the Geminids so very special. Bring your flashlight and the educators will help you get it star-gazing ready before heading out into the night. Hot chocolate will be provided. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and flashlights. Prepaid registration required. Info: 845-534-5506 for more information or to register. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum/Outdoor Discovery Center, Cornwall. hhnm.org. $8, $6/ child. 6pm-9pm Potluck & Film: Speed Sisters. Potluck at 6pm, film at 7pm. Old Chatham Quaker Meetinghouse, 539 County Route 13, Old Chatham. Info: 518-766-2992, poetapoetus@ taconic.net, www.oldchathamquakers.org. 7pm Movies With Spirit: Chapter & Verse. The tender, heartfelt urban drama about an ex-convict re-entering society in a transitioning Harlem neighborhood. The series has no religious affiliation. Info: 845-389-9201; gerryharrington@ mindspring.com. New Progressive Baptist Church, 8 Hone St, Kingston. movieswithspirit. com. 7pm-10pm Perry Beekman Holiday Show. Guitarist/singer Perry Beekman will be ushering in the Christmas spirit along with his holiday henchmen. Reservations strongly advised. Lydia’s Cafe, 7 Old US 209, Stone Ridge. Info: 845-6876373, mark@lydiasdeli.com, lydias-cafe.com. No cover charge but donations are welcome. 7pm-11pm Elks Lounge Dance Night. Dance to a mix of R&B, Latin, Disco & Soul. Requests welcome. Includes complimentary snacks. Full bar available. Beacon Elks Lodge, 900 Wolcott Avenue, Beacon. Info: 845-765-0667, rhodaja@ optonline.net, https://bit.ly/2S4tnR2. $10.00. 7pm-8pm Latin Dance for Everyone. Meets every Saturday, 7-8pm.$5/suggested donation. Info: 845-331-5300; LGBTQCenter.org. Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, 300 Wall St, Kingston. lgbtqcenter.org. 7:30pm Rhinebeck Choral Club Winter Concert. Theme of music is Home for the Holidays. Rhinebeck Reformed Church, 6368 Mill St, Rhinebeck. www.rhinebeckchoralclub.org. Donations Welcome. 8pm Bard College Conservatory of Music presents: WINTER SONGFEST. Featuring a program of works by Ralph Vaughan Williams, including Fantasia on Christmas Carols. Bard Richard B. Fisher Center, 60 Manor Ave, Annandale. Info: 845-758-7900, fishercenter@bard.edu, https:// bit.ly/2Qo9lVi. $10. 8pm Les Belles Chansons Françaises . Multiple Grammy Award–winning vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant, accompanied by Franco-American virtuoso pianist Dan Tepfer, presents the enchanting music of the French Songbook, from Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel to Serge Gainsbourg and more. A world– premiere performance presented in partnership with Catskill Jazz Factory Info: 845-758-7900. Bard College, Sosnoff Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson. fishercenter.bard.edu. 8pm Balinese Gamelan Concert. The Music & Dance of Bali! Featuring guest artist Latifah Alseqaf & I Nyoman Suadin, artistic director. Performance of Traditional & New Works for Balinese Gong Kebyar Ensembles with an Opening Procession and Balinese Kecak Vocal Chorus. Presented by The Music Program at Bard College & Hudson Valley Gamelans. Doors Open at 7:15pm. Suggested Donation $10. Free/16 & under, staff, students & faculty. This concert is made possible in part by Bard College, Woodstock Chimes Fund & Ulster Publishing. Info: 845-688-7090; 845-679-8624; FB: Hudsonv Valley Gamelans Giri Mekar & Chandra Kanchana. Bard College / Olin Hall, 30 Campus Rd., Annandale-on-Hudson. 8pm Winter Wonderettes. Written & Created by Roger Bean. Vocal arrangements by Roger Bean & Brian Baker. Musical arrangements by Brian Baker. Director: Michael LaFleur. $39/gen adm (Fri & Sat evening at 8pm), $34/matinees (Sat & Sun at 2pm). For tickets, go to shadowlandstages. org or call 845-647-5511. Shadowland Stages, 157 Canal Street, Ellenville. 8pm Byrdcliffe’s Annual Winter Solstice Concert. Curated and hosted by New York folk star Happy Traum, the Solstice Concert features favorite musicians singing a combination of holiday and American classics. It’s a concert to which everyone goes happy, and leaves happier. This year’s line-up includes Cindy Cashdollar, Zach Djanikian, Amy Helm, Byron Isaacs, Geoff

Dec. 13, 2018 Muldaur, Eugene Ruffolo, John Sebastian, Happy Traum and more to be announced soon. Proceeds from the event support Byrdcliffe’s ongoing work as a center for the arts in the Hudson Valley. Tickets: $67 / $47 / $27 (plus $3 handling charge). Info: 845-670-2079; info@woodstockguild.org. Woodstock Playhouse, Woodstock. 8pm Annual Peace Concert featuring Tom Pacheco & Brian Hollander. Info: 845-6589048; rosendalecafe.com; tompacheco.com. Rosendale Cafe. 8pm-10pm Meredith Axelrod & Frank Fairﬁeld: Obscure Blues & Folk. Early American songs from the 1800’s to the 1930’s. Unison Arts Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz. https:// bit.ly/2zkhnUy. $22 Seniors, $20 Members, $15 Students. 8pm Winter Songfest. The holiday classics you loved performed by some of the region’s best young musicians. Excerpts from The Nutcracker and pieces by Ralph Vaughn Williams will be played by members of the Bard Conservatory Orchestra, Symphonic Chorus, Chamber Singers, and The Orchestra Now. Conducted by James Bagwell. Info: 845-758-7900. Bard College, Sosnoff Theater, Annandale-on-Hudson. fishercenter.bard.edu. 8pm A Christmas Carol. An annual performance of Dickens’ classic story, directed by Diana di Grandi. Info: 845-876-3080. The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Rt 308, Rhinebeck. centerforperformingarts.org. $22, $20/child. 8pm Blue Christmas. A fifties Christmas Variety Show! Directed by Amy Schribe. $20/adults, $18/ srs & students. Info: 845-688-2279; tickets@ phoeniciaplayhouse.com. STS Playhouse, 10 Church St, Phoenicia. 8pm Punch Up! A Storyteller Comedy Show. Story tellers gather to share tales of holiday happenings with a panel of comedians. Watch the laughs unfold. Drinks available, Comedy Club atmosphere and an unforgettable night of laughs. Info: 845-338-0333; askforarts.org. Arts Society of Kingston, 97 Broadway, Kingston. morethanjokes.com/tickets.html. 8pm Live @ The Falcon: Deadgrass. Interpreting the music of Jerry Garcia. Info: 845-2367970. The Falcon Underground, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com. 8pm Live @ The Falcon: Bernard Purdie & Friends’ Tribute to Aretha Franklin. Veteran Funk Drummer pays his RESPECT. Info: 845-2367970. The Falcon Main Stage, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com. 8:30pm Live from Bearsville Theater - Two Bands, One Night Of Extraordinary. Music featuring live performances by Baltimore/D.C. based Joe Keyes & The Late Bloomer Band + Woodstock’s own Ras T Asheber Posse. Doors 7 pm, Showtime 8:30 pm. Get Tickets Now: NaomiLeslie.com. Bearville Theater, Woodstock. 8:30pm Two Bands, One Night of Extraordinary Music. Featuring live performances by Baltimore/D.C. based Joe Keyes and The Late Bloomer Band (Funk & Jazz/Rock) plus local favorite Ras T Asheber Posse (Roots Rock Reggae spiced with Hip Hop, R&B & Funk.) doors 7:pm, showtime 8:30pm. tickets $16 in adv $20 night of show rastasheber.com. Bearsville Theater, Woodstock. 9pm Everett Bradley’s Holidelic. The veteran back-up musician performs holiday originals as well as upbeat and funky takes on family classics. For those sick of caroling but in love with P-Funk. Info:518-828-4800. Club Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson. helsinkihudson.com.

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10am-4pm Christmas on the Farm with Eggbert. Meet Eggbert the Talking Egg and his farm animals, a Christmas tradition in the Hudson Valley. Huge holiday display and Devitt’s Eggs-press train. Admission; age 3 and under free. Info: 845-561-1968. Devitt’s Nusery, 56 Devitt Circle, New Windsor. devittsnsy.com. 10am Photos with Santa at Adams’ Fairacre Farms. Have your free photo taken with Santa at all four Adam’s locations - Kingston, Newburgh, Poughkeepsie, & Wappinger’s! 10am-11:30am Iyengar Yoga Level II with Barbara Boris. For students who are wellpracticed in Iyengar Level I. Taught by Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor Barbara Boris. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, http://woodstockyogacenter.com. $18. 10:30am-12:30pm Meditation Session. Session for 2 hours including sitting and walking meditation, a teaching and discussion. Free and open to the public. There is also free meditation instruction for those who request that. Meets every Sunday at 10:30am. Info: skylake.shambhala. org. Sky Lake Shambhala Meditation & Retreat Center, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. 11am-5pm Caring Hands Holiday POPUP Market. Shop local for last min gifts, while supporting a worthy cause.T he Caring Hands Soup Kitchen at the Clinton Ave Methodist Church is going through a transition, funding is needed to see the kitchen through the transition so hungry folks can be feed. The event will include locally made products. food for sale, The Repair Cafe, open mike, live music, visit from Santa. Spots still available – for skin care, jewelry,

ALMANAC WEEKLY

Dec. 13, 2018

GARDENER’S NOTEBOOK

Mysteries of microclimates Or, how I keep on getting fresh salad greens in December

ast week I mentioned my brother’s mystery shrub, which he wanted to prune back heavily. I told him it was okay to do so, even though I – and a number of experts I consulted – could not identify the plant. Drum roll: The plant has finally been identified, by Mark Brand of the University of Connecticut, as Wilson rhododendron, Rhododendron x laetevirens. I had narrowed it down to R. carolinianum, which is one of the parents of this hybrid, the other being R. ferrigineum. My brother’s not noticing flowers on this rhododendron is understandable. It’s a super-cold-hardy but sparse bloomer that’s grown mostly for its foliage; the pointy leaves don’t droop or curl, but remain perky, even in frigid weather. Now I can sleep nights. Talk about frigid weather: I was surprised at how cold it was on the farmden during my Thanksgiving visit to my bro in Rhode Island. The night of Friday, November 23, New Paltz weather reported a low of seven degrees Fahrenheit. Brrrrr. As I’ve mentioned before, I live in a valley. Cold air, which is heavier than warm air, sinks into low spots, bringing the temperature out in my garden even lower, down to three degrees. (I knew this even when in Rhode Island, thanks to Sensorpush, a nifty device that transmits minuteby-minute temperature and humidity conditions to my cell phone from wherever the device is located.) It’s all about microclimates, which are localized differences from the general climate due to such influences as heat-absorbing masonry walls and paths, which keep temperatures warmer in winter. Or nearby bodies of water, which keep temperatures warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Or differences in elevation, lowering the temperature six degrees for every 1,000 feet of altitude, and low-lying areas. Lower temperatures with elevation might seem contradictory to the locally colder temperatures in my garden that night. These colder temperatures occur only when still, windless air and a clear sky let any heat that the ground has accumulated by day

Not only are the plants alive and fresh, but cold temperatures have also brought out the best in their ﬂavor.

art, clothing, contact Helene @caringhandsholidaypoup@gmail.com. Clinton Avenue United Methodist Church, 122 Clinton Avenue, Kingston. 11am-2pm Holiday Princess Tea Party. Offering tea, coffee, hot chocolate and a variety of desserts. $20 per person. Purchase tickets through Lil Miss Day Spa. Phone: 845-744-6477. Town of Crawford Community Center, 115 Rte. 302, Pine Bush. facebook.com/events/265282527428758/. 11am-2pm Sunday Brunch @ The Falcon: Big Joe Fitz & The Lo-Fis. Pre-rock era blues and more. Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Main Stage, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com. 11am-5pm Home For The Holidays - Warwick. Experience the sights, sounds and smells of the upcoming holiday season and see all that Warwick has to offer for your holiday shopping. There will be free horse and buggy rides. Village of Warwick, Warwick. 11am-4pm Christmas On The Farm. Visit our nativity scene, see farm animals and choose your Christmas tree. There will be holiday gift items in the shop as well as hot drinks, food and baked goods. Kids get free coloring books and candy canes and can get a chance to ride ponies and horse drawn wagons. Santa visits on the weekends, too! Phone: 845-692-4364. Manza Family Farm, 730 State Rt. Rt 211, Montgomery. manzafamilyfarm.net/index.html. 11am-6pm Woodstock Art Exchange. Contemporary crafts and one-of-a-kind gifts at every price point. Holiday refreshments, free. Special exhibit: “North American Travels” – paintings by Bennett Harris Horowitz. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 11am–6pm; Mondays 10am–4pm. Info: 914-806-3573. Woodstock Art Exchange, 1396 Rte 28, West Hurley.

Hold Museum. Stop by and enjoy a warm and nostalgic tour during our candlelight tours. Every room in the stone house will be decorated for the holiday. The parlor will host the traditional holiday tree with the famous antique toys. Enjoy a story reading, refreshments and a visit with Santa while you sit by the cozy fire. Visit the Summer Kitchen for a demonstration of open hearth cooking and children will have an opportunity to make a craft in the one room school house. Info: 845-615-3830; hillholdandbrickhouse.org/. Hill Hold Museum, 128 Route 416, Campbell Hall. 12pm-4pm A Gilded Age Christmas. Featuring lavish decorations, special programs, and extended hours during school vacation. The mansion’s decorations are done in turn-of-thecentury style, recreating the atmosphere of holidays long-ago in one of the great estates of the Hudson Valley. Touring hours will be Thursday through Sunday from Noon to 4pm through December 31. $8/adults, $6/seniors; free/12 & under. Info: 845-889-8851; parks.ny.gov. Staatsburgh State Historic Site / Mills Mansion, Old Post Rd, Staatsburg. 12pm-4pm Holiday House Hunt at Locust Grove. A holiday-themed scavenger hunt! Fairies and elves have decorated the mansion. See the fantasy world they’ve created. Begin your adventure with a sweet treat and hear storyteller Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi. A special poem guides kids through rooms of glittering decorations to search for the tiny homes of the elfin residents. Can they find where the Christmas Tree Fairy, Reindeer Elf, and Snow Fairy are living this winter? Show times at 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 2:15pm,& 3:15pm. $8/adults, free 6 & under. Arrive by 3pm to enjoy the entire program. Info: 845-454-4500;LGNY.org. Locust Grove Estate, 2683 South Road (Route 9), Poughkeepsie.

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.

1pm-5pm Holiday Open House at Morrison Hall. 5 first-floor rooms at Morrison Mansion decorated for “The Holiday Stroll through the States” by the award-winning Middletown Garden Lovers Club. The SUNY Orange Madrigal Singers at 3pm, Sunday, Dec. 9. The Chamber Ensemble at 6pm, Saturday, Dec. 15. Santa will be greeting guests on Sunday, Dec. 16. Admission free, donations accepted. Info: 845-341-4337, 845-341-4179. SUNY Orange/Morrison Mansion, 115 South St, Middletown. sunyorange.edu.

12pm-3pm Lunch With Santa. A fabulous lunch with Santa & Mrs. Claus. After lunch enjoy story time with the two legends. Each child will receive a special gift from Santa’s very own workshop. Accepting non-perishable food items for the local food pantry. Phone: 845-562-5918. The Meadowbrook, 1290 Route 94, New Windsor. facebook. com/events/529602287512775/.

1pm-3pm From the North Cookbook Signing and Snacks with Katrín Björk. Katrín Björk, the voice behind the popular food blog Modern Wifestyle, will sign copies of her gorgeous new Nordic cookbook, From the North. Rough Draft Bar & Books, 82 John Street, Kingston. Info: 845-8020027, roughdraftbar@gmail.com, roughdraftny. com/events.

12pm-4pm Christmas Candlelight Tour at Hill

1pm-3pm Feel Good Food Tasting and Cook-

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.

Tunnels with endive revealed in December in Lee’s garden

reradiate back to the heavens. A cloudy night or tree cover would reflect that reradiated heat back downwards, preventing the cooling. With radiative cooling, air near the ground is coldest, and warmer air hovers higher up. As a gardener, I can play around with microclimate and have it work for me, as evidenced from the fresh endive, winter radishes, lettuce and turnips just harvested from right out in the garden. Preparation for that harvest began in late summer, with spreading compost in the bed and the sowing of endive seeds. I planted turnip, lettuce and winter radish seeds in the bed in September. Back in early October, I spaced metal hoops four feet apart along the bed, each one spanning from one side to the other of the bed. Later on in October, I covered the hoops with a length of clear-plastic slitted row cover, creating a tunnel over the bed. The slits keep the interior of this mini-greenhouse from overheating. Moving into November, temperatures gradually cooled, but still not enough to threaten the covered plants. Between the plants’ natural cold-hardiness and the cover, I figured that they were fine into the low 20s. Short days and low-hanging sun, coupled with cool temperatures, were not providing conditions for plant growth. But the plants were, by then, fully grown, so no more growth was needed. At that point I laid a cloth cover over the tunnel to keep out further depths of cold. Light became immaterial; I just wanted the plants alive and fresh. And so they have remained, even after temperatures plummeted to three degrees. Not only are the plants alive and fresh, but cold temperatures have also brought out the best in their flavor. The veggies are crisp, sweet and tangy. – 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.

book Signing. Mary Anne and Richard Erickson will be handing out samples of their prepared foods and signing copies of their cookbook, Feel Good Food. Rough Draft Bar & Books, 82 John Street, Kingston. Info: 845-802-0027, roughdraftbar@gmail.com, roughdraftny.com/events. 1pm-4pm Holiday Whodunit Program. For children ages 6 to 11 and their family members are invited to solve a “history mystery” in the Holiday Whodunit. The young detectives will interview costumed interpreters, who portray Gilded Age houseguests and servants. The Holiday Whodunit has become an annual tradition for many families, who come each December to enjoy the holiday decorations and crack another Gilded Age case. Children who submit a guess as to “whodunit” will be entered in a drawing for a prize. $8/person, free/ 6 & under. Info: 845-889-8851; parks.ny.gov. Staatsburgh State Historic Site / Mills Mansion, Old Post Rd, Staatsburg. 1pm-4pm Wilderstein’s Holiday House Tour. Florists and designers transform the mansion (FDR’s cousin Daisy’s 1888 home) into a magical holiday wonderland. Tour the mansion at your own pace, with guides in each room to share information and answer questions. Complimentary hot mulled cider and cookies. $11/adults, $10/students&seniors, free/12 & under. Info: 845-876-4818;Wilderstein.org. Wilderstein Historic Site, 330 Morton Rd, Rhinebeck. 1pm Elting Library Scrabble Club Meeting. Scrabble sets and the Official Scrabble Player’s dictionary are provided. This club is intended for adult players 18 or older. Meets every Sunday, 1pm in a study room of the library. Elting Memorial Library, 93 Main Street, New Paltz. 1pm-4pm Mount Gulian Historic Site Celebrates the Season with Festive Holiday Tours. Special Program - $10/adult; $8/senior; $6/child. Weekday Tours- $8/adult; $6/senior; $4/child. Mount Gulian Historic Site, 145 Sterling Street, Beacon. Info: 845-831-8172, info@mountgulian. org, www.mountgulian.org. 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, Woodstock. 1:30pm Polar Express Expedition. Set to the sounds of the motion picture, passengers will relive the classic story on a magical trip to the North Pole. Once on board, your car hosts will work their way through the coach and punch

your golden ticket as you’re served hot chocolate and cookies. Passengers then read along with the classic children’s book, The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg. $32-$49. Phone: 845-6887400. Excursions depart: Sat & Sun 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 6pm, 8pm; & on Fridays 6pm & 8pm only. Catskill Mountain Railroad (CMRR), West Brook Lane Station, 149 Aaron Ct, Kingston. catskillmountainrailroad.com. 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. 2pm-5pm Weihnacht, A German Christmas Service. Traditional German language Candlelight Christmas Service. Pastor Tobias Anderson, presiding. Special music by Germania Singers. First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 325 Mill St., Poughkeepsie, NY. Info: 845-452-6050, https:// is.gd/DkCKco. 2pm-5pm High Meadow Book Fair at Barnes & Noble Kingston. Children’s book authors Julie Fogliano and Stephanie Spinner read/sign their books. Open mic with band, chorale, drums, more. Crafts. Info: 845-687-4855; contact@highmeadowschool.org. Barnes & Noble/ Kingston, 1177 Ulster Ave, Kingston. 2pm-5pm Holiday Open House. An exhibit of classic roadside paintingson display. Also on sale - original watercolor artwork by Mary Anne Erickson from the Feel Good Food Cookbook! Info: 845-876-4535. Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty/Rhinebeck, 6423 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck. 2pm-4pm Secular Jewish Holiday Party and Discussion. Potato latkes for all! We are now creating an informal group of Jews in our area who seek a secular form of spiritually uplifting and morally enlightening Jewish practice. Free. Info: newpaltzhavurah@gmail.com. 343 Old Kingston Rd, New Paltz. 2pm Winter Wonderettes. Written & Created by Roger Bean. Vocal arrangements by Roger Bean & Brian Baker. Musical arrangements by Brian Baker. Director: Michael LaFleur. $39/gen adm (Fri & Sat evening at 8pm), $34/matinees (Sat & Sun at 2pm). For tickets, go to shadowlandstages. org or call 845-647-5511. Shadowland Stages, 157 Canal Street, Ellenville. 2pm Blue Christmas. A fifties Christmas Variety Show! Directed by Amy Schribe. $20/adults, $18/ srs & students. Info: 845-688-2279; tickets@ phoeniciaplayhouse.com. STS Playhouse, 10 Church St, Phoenicia. 2pm-4pm Brenda Bufalino in “Clara’s Dream: A Jazz Nutcracker”. Video capture of the original retelling of the beloved Holiday Tale with

22 Local Tap Luminary Brenda Bufalino in a starring role. Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St, Rosendale. Info: 845-658-8989, info@rosendaletheatre.org, www.rosendaletheatre.org. $6 kids 12 under. 2pm-6pm Sunday Jazz. J. Drechsler Quartet/ Septet with special guest artists in concert at 2pm. Daily featured composers and theme based selections. Sign up at 3:30pm to sit in with the band at 4pm. All musical levels given time! Great coffee, baked goods, friendly service, relaxed atmosphere. No worries. No cover! Info: 845-633-8287. Cafeteria Coffeehouse, 58 Main St, New Paltz. 2pm-3:30pm Attunement to Cosmic Consciousness. Darlene Van de Grift will guide you in reaching out and expanding exponentially through your co-creative Cosmic relationship. Sage Academy of Sound Energy, 6 Deming Street, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-5650, sagehealingcenter@gmail.com, http://sageacademyofsoundenergy.com. $20 exchange. 2:30pm-3:30pm Christmas in the Village: Reindeer Food Making Class. Kids 2-7-yearsold will love this fun class. Date: Sun, Dec 16, 2018 Time: 2:30-3:30pm Website: https://www. facebook.com/events/294529108054547/. Eat This Bakery and Gifts, 8 Union St, Montgomery. facebook.com/events/294529108054547/. 3pm Service of Lessons and Carols. Kairos: A Consort of Singers presents its annual service of Lessons and Carols. Lessons and Carols is a lovely and meditative part of the Advent season. It prepares for Christmas and offers a contemplative respite from the hectic run-up to holiday celebrations. There will be a reception following the service. All are welcome, regardless of religious affiliation (or lack thereof ), and there is no admission charge. Free-will donations will be matched by the Holy Cross community and will benefit local food-based charitable organizations. Holy Cross Monastery, Route 9W, West Park. 3pm-5pm Gypsy Songs of Brahms and Dvorak. Marka Knight, mezzo-soprano with Steven Kane on piano perform Brahms and Dvorak masterful sets of Gypsy Songs. Woodstock Jewish Congregation, 1682 Glasco Turnpike, Woodstock. $10 suggested donation. 3pm Blithewood Ensemble. Members of the Bard College Conservatory perform a selection of holiday tunes on Hudson Hall’s historic stage. Featuring selections Brahms, Loeffler, and Everwine for viola, piano, and mezzo-soprano. Info: 518-822-1438. Hudson Hall, 327 Warren St, Hudson. hudsonhall.org. 3pm A Christmas Carol. An annual performance of Dickens’ classic story, directed by Diana di Grandi. Info: 845-876-3080. The Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Rt 308, Rhinebeck. centerforperformingarts.org. $22, $20/child. 3pm Rhinebeck Choral Club Winter Concert. Theme of music is Home for the Holidays. Rhinebeck Reformed Church, 6368 Mill St, Rhinebeck. www.rhinebeckchoralclub.org. Donations Welcome. 3pm-7pm Ice Cream With Santa. Santa’s Coming to Zoe’s the first three Sundays in December! He will be outside so bring your pets and take a picture with Santa on his sleigh. 4:30-7pm Santa will be warm inside Zoe’s. Stop and get a hot beverage and say hi to the Jolly Fellow who will have a treat for all the kids (even the 4 legged ones)! See you at the barn! Zoe’s Ice Cream Barn, 1181 Route 55, Lagrangeville. facebook.com/ events/315433619046608/. 3pm Saugerties Community Band Performance. Reformed Church of Saugerties, 173 Main St, Saugerties. 3pm-6pm Mount Gulian Historic Site Celebrates the Season with Festive Holiday Tours. Special Program - $10/adult; $8/senior; $6/child. Weekday Tours- $8/adult; $6/senior; $4/child. Mount Gulian Historic Site, 145 Sterling Street, Beacon. Info: 845-831-8172, info@mountgulian. org, www.mountgulian.org. 3pm Woodstock Ultimate Disc. A free, casual, co-ed pickup game. Ongoing games - Sundays at 3pm. See WoodstockUltimate.org for details. Athletic Fields, 98 Comeau Drive, Woodstock. http://woodstockultimate.org/. 4pm Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols. The choir and soloists of the historic Church will perform. The Christmas story will be told in nine brief lessons with one or two choral works following each reading. Admission is free to the public. An offering will be taken to support the numerous outreach programs of the church in the community, including a weekly food pantry and classes for English as a second language. The Church of the Messiah, 6436 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck. 4pm The Bop Island Jazz Festival. Featuring The Bop Island Big Band & Randy Brecker. Info: 845-670-6900. Woodstock Playhouse, Woodstock. woodstockplayhouse.org. $20 and up. 4pm-6pm Unison’s Annual Holiday Concert. Featuring the sounds of Jim Bacon (guitar), Sheila Hamilton (flute), and Sara Williams (vocals). Unison Arts Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz. Info: 845-255-1559, info@unisonarts.org, https://bit.ly/2DNP0Be. $22 Seniors, $20 Members, $10 Students. 4pm-8pm Sunday Supper. Remember the good old days when the family gathered around the table every Sunday for dinner? Carry on the tradition with Sunday Supper at Woodnotes Grille. Enjoy house made selections ranging from Prime Rib dinner, seasonal roasts, or chicken and dumplings for $21 per person! Call 845-688-2828 for reservations. The Emerson Resort and Spa, 5340

ALMANAC WEEKLY Rt 28, Mt. Tremper. 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, Woodstock. 4:30pm-6pm Community Caroling. Meet at the gazebo (next to the library) and join your neighbors for a festive evening of caroling and singing around the village. Tivoli Free Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. Info: 845-757-3771, tivoliprograms@gmail.com, http://www.tivolilibrary.org/. Wear warm clothes. Lyrics sheets provided. 5pm-6:30pm Christmas Candlelight Concert at Reformed Church of New Paltz. Concert features the New Paltz Reformed Church Choir, Gideon’s Army (youth ensemble) and select solo performances. Reformed Church of New Paltz, 92 Huguenot Street, New Paltz. Info: (845) 255-6340, reformedchurchofnewpaltz@verizon. net.

Chapter). A social self-help group for seniors who want to remain in their homes and community. Info: 845-303-9689. Olympic Diner, Washington Ave, Kingston. ssipkingston.org. 10am-5pm Salon 2018 & Handmade Holiday Gifts Exhibit and Sale. Featuring original works from GCCA artist and artisan members. Mounted Salon style, priced $300 or less. Greene County Council on the Arts, 398 Main Street, Catskill. www.greenearts.org. 10am-4pm Woodstock Art Exchange. Contemporary crafts and one-of-a-kind gifts at every price point. Holiday refreshments, free. Special exhibit: “North American Travels” – paintings by Bennett Harris Horowitz. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays 11am–6pm; Mondays 10am–4pm. Info: 914-806-3573. Woodstock Art Exchange, 1396 Rte 28, West Hurley. 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.com. $18.

5pm-6:30pm 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.Dress in layers, wear socks and bring an eye pillow if you have one. $18 drop-in, discounted with class card or membership. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700.

10am-12pm Woodstock Senior Drama with Edith Lefever. Comets of Woodstock focuses on improvisation, acting exercises, monologues and scenes, and offers public performances. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. $1 donation. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

5pm-8pm Friends of the OC Arboretum’s Annual Holiday Boutique Fundraiser. The Friends will offer a selection of merchandise that will be ideal for your decorating and gift giving needs. The Arboretum’s dedicated group of “volunteer elves” have been working all year making hand crafted items for this fundraising event. Info: orangecountyarboretum.org; 845-615-3828. Orange County Arboretum at Thomas Bull Memorial Park, Grove St & 211 NY TRt 416, Montgomery.

10:30am-11:30am Hanna Somatics at The Living Seed. Join Carisa Borrello for Hanna Somatic Education® weekly clinical classes that will teach you to reverse chronic muscle pain. The Living Seed Yoga & Holistic Health Center, 521 Main St. (rt. 299), New Paltz. Info: 845-2558212, contact@thelivingseed.com, https://bit. ly/2K8mlZ2. $18/$16 students or seniors.

5pm-8pm Christmas Illumination at Vanderbilt Mansion. The public is invited to drive through the Vanderbilt’s Hyde Park estate to view the mansion’s exterior beautifully lit for the Holiday. Park buildings will not be open during this special viewing event. There is no fee for this event. Info: 845-229-7770; nps.gov/vama. Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site, Hyde Park. 6pm OLEANNA. By David Mamet. Play reading. Doors open 4:30pm. General seating, no cover, donations highly appreciated. (Kitchen closes during show.) Info: 845-230-7020. Traghaven Whiskey Pub, 66 Broadway, Tivoli. 6pm Hudson Valley Humanists December Meeting. The Annual Human Light potluck dinner and celebration of humanist ideals will include songs and possibly a video. They will celebrate the humanist ideals and values: Reason, Compassion, Hope and Humanity. Hudson Valley Humanists will be collecting toiletries and other necessities for Family of New Paltz. This meeting is free and open to the public. All are welcome. For more information, email auer1@att.net. New Paltz Community Center, 3 Veterans Dr /32 North, New Paltz. 6pm-7pm Meditation Session. Meets every Tuesday at 6pm. Free and open to the public. Info: skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake Shambhala Meditation & Retreat Center, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. 7pm Storytelling with Janet Carter. Info: 845-246-5775. Free admission. Inquiring Minds Saugerties Bookstore, 65 Partition Street, Saugerties. 7:30pm Honky Tonk Sunday Night. Country Music by top area musicians and special guests meet every third Sunday at 7;30pm. $10/suggested donation. Info: 845-688-7311; info@catskillpines.com;robmstein14@gmail.com; The Pines, 5327 Route 212, Mount Tremper. 8pm Live @ The Falcon: David Amram’s 88th Birthday & Global Holiday Salute. The Renaissance Man of American Music. Info: 845-2367970. The Falcon Main Stage, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com. 8pm Everett Bradley’s Holidelic. The veteran back-up musician performs holiday originals as well as upbeat and funky takes on family classics. For those sick of caroling but in love with P-Funk. Info:518-828-4800. Club Helsinki Hudson, 405 Columbia St, Hudson. helsinkihudson.com.

Monday

12/17

9am-10am Gentle Yoga Class. With Kathy Carey! A fun class, lightly paced. $3/class. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill. pinehillcommunitycenter.org. $3. 9am-9:50am Woodstock Senior Fit Dance with Adah Frank. Dance and movement for strength and flexibility. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. $1 donation. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 9:30am-12pm Weekly Bridge Game. For intermediate level players. Meets weekly on Mondays, 9:30am-12pm and Wednesdays, 1:304pm. For info, contact Neale Tracy at 845-2470094. Saugerties Senior Center, 207 Market St, Saugerties. 9:30am Settled and Serving in Place (Kingston

12pm-2pm Holiday Cabaret Luncheon: Rosendale. The Office for the Aging Invites Seniors to a free Holiday Cabaret Luncheon. Entertainment by the Bronx Express Duo. Space is limited – Please R.S.V.P. by November 30, 2018 by calling the Office for the Aging at 845-3403456. If Kingston Central School District is closed due to weather this event will be cancelled and will not be rescheduled. Rosendale Community Center, located Behind the Rosendale Theatre, Rosendale. 12:15pm-1:15pm Senior Strength and Stamina with Linda Sirkin. Low impact aerobics performed with light weights. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. $1 donation. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 1pm-2pm Chair Yoga. Samantha Free leads this class that will help you stretch and strengthen as you move through gentle poses and breathing exercises. Clinton Community Library, 1215 Centre Rd, Rhinebeck. 1pm-2pm Needlework Group. Knitters, crocheters, rug hookers & stitchers of all types and beginners welcome. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org. 2pm-4pm Woodstock Senior Painting with Jennifer Schimmrich. In addition to instructions, art supplies and periodic group exhibitions, the calss offers freindship adn camaraderie. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. $1 donation. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 2:30pm-3:30pm Tai Chi. Find out why Tai Chi is sometimes referred to as “Meditation in Motion.” Vince Sauter leads this weekly class. No experience necessary. Clinton Community Library, 1215 Centre Rd, Rhinebeck. Rhinebeck Choral Club Winter Concert. Theme of music is Home for the Holidays. Rhinebeck Reformed Church, 6368 Mill St, Rhinebeck. www.rhinebeckchoralclub.org. Donations Welcome. Ends at 3pm. 3:30pm-8pm Gift of Life Blood Drive. CRITICAL NEED! Hosted by the NYBC Blood Drive. 1st Time & Walkin Donors Welcome. Info: 845-656-6088. Jewish Community Center, 30 N Chestnut Street, New Paltz. www.nybc.org. 3:30pm-4:30pm Amateur Guitar Jam. Join this casual gathering of acoustic musicians. Bring your own guitar. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, esopuslibrary.org. 4pm-5pm LEGO Lounge/Color Club. Come play with our large selection of LEGOS! Or have a quiet time coloring. Tivoli Free Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. Info: 845-757-3771, tivoliprograms@gmail.com, www.tivolilibrary. org. 4pm-5:30pm Girls Inc at Family of New Paltz. For girls ages 13-15 learn how to make Zines. Free. 845-255-7957. Family of New Paltz, 51 N Chestnut St, New Paltz. girlsinc.org. 4pm Healthy Back Class w/ Anne Olin. Build strength and increase flexibility and range of motion with attention to your special needs. Class is on-going and meets on Mondays. 28 West Gym, Maverick Rd & Rt 28, Glenford. $12. 4:30pm-6pm Kingston Meditation Group. We offer a 90 min. session of sitting and walking meditation with guided instruction, and discussion. It’s ok to come for 45 min. Mudita YogaLab, 243 Fair St., Kingston. suggested donation.

Dec. 13, 2018 4:30pm-5:30pm 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. 6:15pm Cantine’s Island Pot Luck Dinner. Meets on the third Monday of every month. Learn about co-housing. RSVP by calling 845-246-3271. Info: cantinesislandcohousing.org. cantinesislandcohousing.org. 6:30pm-8:30pm Model Monday. Open Studio Life Drawing. Gesture, long and short poses. time keeper, no instruction, Bring your materials. Donation based. Roost Studios & Art Gallery, 69 Main St, New Paltz. Info: 845-568-7540, Chirp@ roostcoop.org, www.roostcoop.org. 6:30pm Music - Mendelssohn Club Meeting. Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall Street, Kingston. 7pm-8pm Book Club l A Gesture Life by ChangRae Lee. Reserve your copy now: A Gesture Life by Chang-Rae Lee. Clinton Community Library, 1215 Centre Rd, Rhinebeck.

Tuesday

12/18

7:30am-9am Chamber Holiday Breakfast Meeting. Our Holiday Breakfast Meeting Guest Speaker will be Dr. Donald P. Christian, President of SUNY New Paltz. Dr. Christian will be talking about the significant role SUNY New Paltz has in our local economy. SUNY New Paltz is Ulster County’s largest employer, with an impact of more than $360 million. The Kingston Catholic School Choir will also be singing songs to help celebrate the holiday season. Reservations required. $25 members in advance, $30 Members at the door, $35 Non-Members. Info & regostration: 845-3385100. Best Western Plus Hotel, 503 Washington Ave, Kingston. ulsterchamber.org. 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 Community Education Annex, 126 Main St, New Paltz. 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. 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 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-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. $18. 10am-12pm Comforter Fiber Connection Knit and Crochet Group. Learn, share, donate to local agencies. Tuesdays 10am-12 noon. Contact: ewepurlly@hotmail.com; 845-9015330. Reformed Church of the Comforter, 26 Wynkoop Pl, Kingston. 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-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 Town of Rochester Senior Group. The gang meets on Tuesdays for a discussion followed by an exercise session and then lunch out. New members are always welcome. Call 845-6262115. Town of Rochester Community Center, 15 Tobacco Rd, Accord. 11:30am-5pm Insurance Assistance. Need Help signing up for affordable insurance through NYS? Call 800-453-4666 to make an appointment. Future dates available. Olive Free Library, 4033 Rte. 28A, West Shokan. Info: 845-6572482, programs@olivefreelibrary.org, https:// bit.ly/2xuq5Qj. Free. 12pm-2pm Holiday Cabaret Luncheon: Napanoch. Entertainment by the Bronx Express Duo. Space is limited – Please RSVP by calling the Office for the Aging at 845-340-3456. If Kingston Central School District is closed due to weather this event will be cancelled and will not be rescheduled. Hosted by The Office for the Aging. Shawangunk Senior Center, 70 Main St, Napanoch. 12:05pm-1pm Woodstock Senior Basic Pilates (Introductory Level) with Christine Anderson. A floor work course promoting improvement

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Dec. 13, 2018 of balance, coordination, focus, awareness breathing, strength and flexibility. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. $1 donation. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 1pm-4pm Mount Gulian Historic Site Celebrates the Season with Festive Holiday Tours. Special Program - $10/adult; $8/senior; $6/child. Weekday Tours- $8/adult; $6/senior; $4/child. Mount Gulian Historic Site, 145 Sterling Street, Beacon. Info: 845-831-8172, info@mountgulian. org, www.mountgulian.org. 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-3:30pm Yoga Level I – Basics. This class reviews the fundamentals. It is a perfect class to start your yoga practice. This is not a “flow” class. open to all levels. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700, http://www.woodstockyogacenter.com. drop-in rate. 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. 3pm Gaming Tuesday. Play board games, card games, & video games. For grades 7-12. Info: 845-246-4317. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties. 3:30pm Teen Circles - Ages 11-17. Presented by Family of Woodstock’s Adolescent Services. Every 3rd Tuesday. “Circles” are group activities where all participants come together to engage in authentic dialogue. It encourages community and relationship building by offering participants the opportunity to share thoughts, feelings, insights and concerns, and to deeply listen to others without judgment, in a supportive atmosphere. Info: dkatz@familyofwoodstockinc.org. Family of New Paltz, 51 N Chestnut St, New Paltz. familyofwoodstockinc.org. 4pm-8pm Free Community Holistic Healthcare Day. A wide variety of holistic health modalities and practitioners are available and we have many new practitioners. Appointments can be made upon check-in, from 4-7PM. Though no money or insurance is required, RVHHC invites patients to give a donation or an hour of volunteer community service if they can. Info: rvhhc. org. Marbletown Community Center, 3564 Main St.(Route 209), Stone Ridge. 4pm-6pm Scrabble. Test your vocabulary against your family and friends - all ages welcome. Meets every Tuesday, 4-6pm. Info: 845-246-4317. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties. 5:30pm-6:30pm Italian Conversation Class. Weekly class is designed for people who have some knowledge of the Italian language and would like to improve their conversational skills. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. Info: 845-255-1255, nlane@rcls.org, https:// bit.ly/2p1Uekl. 6pm-8pm Qigong: Transforming Your Stress into Vitality. Qigong is an ancient Chinese selfhealing art and is considered a branch of Chinese Medicine. Woodstock Healing Arts, 83 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-393-4325, ino@woodstockhealingarts.com, www.woodstockhealingarts.com. Suggested Donation. 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-8pm Clinton Fiber Arts. Knitting, mending, sewing, crochet, tatting, quilting, rug hooking.. bring your portable craft to the library to work on it. Clinton Community Library, 1215 Centre Rd, Rhinebeck. 7pm-10pm Open Mic Night. Join host Ben Rounds and take your shot at becoming the next Catskills Singing Sensation! Woodnotes Grille No Cover. Info: 845-688-2828. Woodnotes Grill - Emerson Resort, Rt 28, Mt. Pleasant. 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. 7pm-10pm Open Mic Nite at Woodnotes Grille. 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.

Wednesday

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7:30am-9am Student Performances Bring Sounds of the Season to Chamber s December Contact Breakfast. Holiday cheer will not be in short supply with performances by the

Arlington High School Holiday Brass Choir, the F. D. Roosevelt Chamber String Ensemble, the Poughkeepsie High School Chorus, and the Roy C. Ketcham High School Concert Choir. Come share in the joy of the season and toast to a safe and happy holiday with chocolate milk provided by Hudson Valley Fresh. Info: 845-454-1700, x 1000. Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center, 40 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie. dcrcoc.org. $35. 7:30am-9am Morning Practice. Connect to your intention and sacred space with breath work, Hanna somatic movement, yoga, qigong, meditation and relaxation. All levels. The Living Seed Yoga & Holistic Health Center, 521 Main St. (rt. 299), New Paltz. Info: 845-255-8212, contact@ thelivingseed.com, https://bit.ly/2K8mlZ2. class cards and packages apply. 8:30am-9:15am Universal Prayer Group. A free weekly drop-in prayer group open to the community every Wednesday. Turns are taken voluntarily in offering individual prayers aloud, without crosstalk. Natural periods of silence may occur. All spiritual and religious beliefs are honored. Info: 845-687-6090; mamarentals@gmail.com. Marbletown Multi-Arts Center, 3588 Main St, Stone Ridge. cometomama.org. 9am-10am Woodstock Senior Gentle (chair) Yoga with Susan Blacker. A gentle yoga class with each student encouraged to move and stretch at his or her own pace. Includes warmups, poses for strength and balance and breath work for relaxation. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. $1 donation. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 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 drop-in. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700. $18. 10am Reiki Circle & Sound Healing. Meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of each month. Admission by donation. Info: reikyogachant.com; 203-2465711. Reiki Yoga Chant Healing Arts Center, Stone Ridge. 10:30am Advent Bible Study. Looking at the Wrong Picture? What the Gospel Birth Stories Really Show Us. Info: 845-246-2867. Reformed Church of Saugerties, 173 Main St, Saugerties. 10:30am-11:30am Woodstock Senior Weights and Bands with Linda Sirkin. Improve muscle tone, protect bones and enhance balance. Fire Co. #1, Route 212. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. $1 donation. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 1pm-4pm Mount Gulian Historic Site Celebrates the Season with Festive Holiday Tours. Special Program - $10/adult; $8/senior; $6/child. Weekday Tours- $8/adult; $6/senior; $4/child. Mount Gulian Historic Site, 145 Sterling Street, Beacon. Info: 845-831-8172, info@mountgulian. org, www.mountgulian.org. 1pm-3pm Pinochle. Card Game every Wednesday! Looking for a 4th player. Anyone interested - email info@pinehillcommunitycenter.org. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill. pinehillcommunitycenter.org. FREE. 1pm-3pm Social Circle. Good conversation! Every Wednesday. Everyone welcome. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St, Pine Hill. pinehillcommunitycenter.org. 1pm Kingston Community Singers Meetup New Members Welcome. Open to all men and women. No auditions necessary. Info: 845-3317715. Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall Street, Kingston. 1:30pm-4pm Weekly Bridge Game. For intermediate level players. Meets weekly on Mondays, 9:30am-12pm and Wednesdays, 1:30-4pm. For info, contact Neale Tracy at 845-247-0094. Saugerties Senior Center, 207 Market St, Saugerties. 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 Senior Center, 70 Main St, Napanoch. 2:30pm-3:30pm Tai Chi. Find out why Tai Chi is sometimes referred to as “Meditation in Motion.” Vince Sauter leads this weekly class. No experience necessary. Clinton Community Library, 1215 Centre Rd, Rhinebeck. 3:30pm-5pm Gray Matters: Connecting Dementia & Alzheimer’s to Olana. Join us for Olana’s bimonthly program designed for individuals with early stages Alzheimer’s & Dementia and their family or caregivers. Info: olana.org/ calendar/. Olana State Historic Site, 5720 St Rt 9G, Hudson. Info: 518-828-1872, education@ olana.org. 4pm Family Lego. Info: 845-876-4030. Starr Library, 68 West Market St, Rhinebeck. starrlibrary.org. 4:30pm-5:30pm Weekly Art Hour. Meets every Monday! 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, http://www. phoenicialibrary.org. FREE. 4:30pm Iyengar Yoga Level II with Barbara Boris. For students who are well-practiced in Iyengar Level I. Taught by Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor Barbara Boris. Woodstock Yoga Center,

6 Deming St, Woodstock. 5pm-7pm Ulster Chamber Networking Mixer Boys and Girls Clubs of Ulster County. Gather with your friends for the Holidays and enjoy complimentary refreshments provided by The Chateau. The Club will be all decorated for the Holidays. The Young Ulster Professionals (YUP) will be partnering with the Boys and Girls Clubs to collect knit hats, scarfs and gloves for the boys and girls served by the club. Monetary donations will also be accepted. There is no cost for Members and Prospective Members to attend the Mixer but reservations are required. Call 845-338-5100. Boys & Girls Club of Ulster County, 139 Greenkill Ave, Kingston. ulsterchamber.org. 5pm-9pm Wallkill Fire Dept Bingo. Doors/ Kitchen Open at 5pm, selling starts @ 6pm & calling begins @ 7pm. Bingo held every Wednesday Night! Wallkill Fire Dept, 18 Central Ave, Wallkill. min admission. 5pm-6:30pm Hudson Valley LGBTQ’s Community Accupuncture Clinic. Reserve your spot today! Weekly community acupuncture clinic at the Center! The clinic takes place each Wednesday, from 5-6:30PM in a relaxed and low-lit group setting using points on the ears, hands and feet. RSVPs highly suggested, though walk-ins will be welcomed when space is available. Reserve your spot at http://bit.ly/LGBTQacupuncture. $5 suggested donation, no one turned away for lack of funds. Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, 300 Wall St, Kingston. 5:30pm-7:30pm LSHV’s 2nd Annual Ulster Partners in Justice Reception. Honorees: Rusk, Wadlin, Heppner & Martuscello, LLP as Champion of Justice Dr. Alan Roberts, President, and SUNY Ulster as Advocate for Justice. Info: 845-471-0058, x. 423 or Lspence@lshv. org. Stonehedge Restaurant, West Park. lshv. org/2018/09/24/2018upij. 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. 5:30pm-7:30pm Prenatal Class. Ongoing on Wednesdays. 845-563-8043 for more info. Mackintosh Community Room, 147 Lake St, Newburgh. 6:30pm-8:30pm Card Creation & Swap. Do you have greeting card odds and ends? Bring them to this event to share, create new cards and decorate letters. Postage provided. Town of Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen. Info: 845-338-5580, organizedmode@gmail.com, www.esopuslibrary. org. 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.

8989, info@rosendaletheatre.org, www.rosendaletheatre.org. $8. 7:30pm Chess Club. Meets every Thursday. Open to all chess players. Free admission. Info: 845-419-2737; albiebar@aol.com. Woodland Pond, Woodland Pond Circle, 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: Myles Mancuso Band. Blues Rocker & Band. Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Main Stage, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com.

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8am-9am Woodstock Senior Senior Feel Good Aerobics with Diane Collelo. Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. $1 donation. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 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.com. $10. 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-2pm Hooks & Needles, Yarns & Threads. Informal weekly social gathering for rug hookers, knitters, crocheters, and all other yarn crafters. Tivoli Free Library, Watts dePeyster Hall, 86 Broadway, Tivoli. Info: 845-757-3771, tivoliprograms@gmail.com, http://www.tivolilibrary.org/. To go toward the purchase of resource materials for the library collection. 10am-11am 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, http://woodstockyogacenter.com. $10.

6:30pm-8:30pm Yin Yoga with Diane Davis. 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, http://woodstockyogacenter.com. $18.

7pm Prison Dogs. Presented by the Social Justice Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Incarcerated for murder and armed robbery, inmates at Fishkill Correctional Facility learn to love again by raising puppies behind bars. In this inspirational tale, prisoners battle self-doubt, anger and regret in their attempt to transform dependent pups into service dogs for injured veterans. Info: PATLA42@ GMAIL. COM;845309-3853. Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Poughkeepsie, 67 South Randolph Ave, Poughkeepsie. $5/suggested donation.

7pm Live @ The Falcon: Petey Hop’s Roots & Blues Sessions. Sign up & Sit in Session. Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Underground, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com.

12:15pm Fine Arts Recitals. Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall Street, Kingston.

7pm-10pm Trivia Night. Calling all trivia nerds ~ Flex your mental muscles and compete for prizes at our weekly Trivia Night! Play solo or as part of a team while enjoying the regular menu items plus a $10 all you can eat Sliders, Wings, and Fries Buffet. Think of it as “Jeopardy Night“ – Catskills style! Info: 845-688-2828 or emersonresort.com. Woodnotes Grill - Emerson Resort, Rt 28, Mt. Pleasant. emersonresort.com. 7pm-8:30pm Actors & Musician Creative Seed Support Group. Come share your work in progress! Weds nights 7 - 8:30pm. Admission by donation. Info: reikyogachant.com; 203-2465711. Reiki Yoga Chant Healing Arts Center, Stone Ridge. 7pm-11pm Chess Night. Free every Wednesday. Players should bring their own boards & pieces. Info: 845-658-9048. Rosendale Cafe. 7pm-9pm Volleyball Game. 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. 845-6160710. Rondout Municipal Center, 1915 Lucas Ave, Cottekill. $6. 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. 7:15pm Music Fan Film Series presents Imagine. Documentary about the music and life of John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Restored and remixed ground-breaking 1972 film. Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St, Rosendale. Info: 845-658-

1pm Kerhonkson - Accord Seniors Meeting. Meets on the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month. Activities, games, parties, & movies. Info: 845-626-8213. Accord Firehouse, Main Street, Accord. 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. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation and open to Woodstock residents 55 and older. $1 donation. Woodstock Rescue Squad, 222 Tinker St, Woodstock. 3pm Dungeons & Dragons. Meets every Thursday at 3pm. Info: 845-246-4317. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties. 3:30pm-4pm Free Step Class. A high energy class. Ongoing. Saugerties Public Library, 91 Washington Ave, Saugerties. saugertiespubliclibrary.org. 3:30pm-6:30pm Free Math Tutoring. Algebra, Geometry, Precalculus, Trigonometry, and SAT/ ACT Prep. Call to sign up 845-255-1255. Meets every Thursday at 3:30pm. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. www.MathTutoringwithMisha.com. Free. 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.

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5pm-6:30pm New Paltz Climate Action Coalition Meeting. Meets every Thursday. New Paltz Village Hall, Plattekill Ave, New Paltz. www. newpaltzclimateaction.org.

6:30pm Phoenicia Library Board Meeting. Everyone welcome. Meetings held monthly every 3rd Thursdays, 6:30pm. Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia.

6pm-8pm Friends of Mills Mansion Holiday Gala. Celebration offers cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music and merriment in the dining room for an elegant and festive evening at the mansion. Tickets required. Call 845-889-8851 or visit: millsmansion.org/friends-events. Staatsburgh State Historic Site / Mills Mansion, Old Post Rd, Staatsburg.

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.

6pm-7:30pm The Mind Illuminated: A Meditation Group. An accessible, step-by-step toolkit for anyone looking to start – or improve – their daily meditation. Woodstock Healing Arts, 83 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. Info: 845-393-4325, ino@woodstockhealingarts.com, https://bit.ly/2mUfU0B. 6pm Wine Night - Thirsty Thursday. Celebrate every Thursday at Woodnotes Grille with the Wine Club! Enjoy 25% off all bottles of wine and special selections from the cellar by the glass. Info: 845-688-2828; emersonresort.com. The Emerson Resort and Spa, 5340 Rt 28, Mt. Tremper.

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, January 10, 2019 at 2:00 PM for Pavement Marking, #RFB-UC19-005. Specifications and conditions may be obtained at the above address or on our website at www. ulstercountyny.gov/purchasing Edward Jordan, Ulster County Director of Purchasing LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Sealed proposals will be received, publicly opened and read at the Ulster County Purchasing Department, 244 Fair Street, 3rd Floor, Kingston, NY 12401 on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 2:00 PM for Diesel Fuel and Gasoline, #RFB-UC18-078. Specifications and conditions may be obtained at the above address or on our website at www. ulstercountyny.gov/purchasing Edward Jordan, Ulster County Director of Purchasing LEGAL NOTICE Revised Bid Return Date NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Revised Bid Return Date - Sealed proposals will be received at the Ulster County Purchasing Department, 244 Fair Street, 3rd Floor, Kingston, NY 12401 on Thursday, January 3rd, 2019 at 3:00 PM for FOOD WASTE DEHYDRATOR AND INSTALL, RFB-UC18-076. Specifications and conditions may be obtained at the above address or on our website at www.co.ulster. ny.us/purchasing. Ed Jordan, Ulster County Director of Purchasing LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Local Law, published herewith has been adopted by the County Legislature of the County of Ulster, New York on September 20, 2018, approved by the County Executive on October 19, 2018, and filed with the State of New York on October 25, 2018, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such Local Law may be hereinafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which said County is not authorized to expend money, or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the date of publication of this notice, or such obligations were authorized in violations of the provisions of the Constitutions. DATED: December 13, 2018 Ulster County Legislature Victoria A. Fabella, Clerk Kingston, New York Local Law Number 5 Of 2018 County Of Ulster A Local Law Promoting The Use Of Reusable Bags And Regulating The Use Of Plastic Carryout Bags And Recyclable Paper Carryout Bags BE IT ENACTED, by the Legislature of the County of Ulster, as follows: SECTION 1. TITLE. This Local Law shall be known by and may be cited as “The ‘Bring Your Own Bag’ (BYOBag) Act.” SECTION 2. LEGISLATIVE INTENT AND FINDINGS. The Ulster County Legislature hereby finds and determines that data released by the United States Environmental Protection Agency shows that between 500 billion and 1 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide each year. The Ulster County Legislature further finds and determines that the production and disposal of single-use checkout bags has significant environmental impacts, including the contamination of the environment, the depletion of natural resources, use of non-renewable polluting fossil fuels, and increased clean up and disposal costs. The Ulster County Legislature further finds

7pm-8pm Gardiner Library Knitting Group. Sit and knit. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Turnpike, Gardiner. Info: 845-255-1255, nlane@rcls. org, gardinerlibrary.org. 7pm Advent Bible Study. Looking at the Wrong Picture? What the Gospel Birth Stories Really Show Us. Info: 845-246-2867. Reformed Church of Saugerties, 173 Main St, Saugerties. 7pm-9:30pm Geeks Who Drink Weekly Pub Quiz. Rough Draft invites you to its fun-filled weekly trivia series, hosted by Geeks Who Drink and local celebrities Mark & Emily. Rough Draft Bar & Books, 82 John Street, Kingston. https:// bit.ly/2xTr2TX. 7pm Old Dutch Choir. Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall Street, Kingston.

and determines that most plastic bags do not biodegrade; over time, the bags break down into smaller, more toxic petro-polymers, which eventually contaminate soils and waterways affecting the environment and human health. The Ulster County Legislature further finds and determines that it is estimated that plastic bags account for over 10% of debris that washes up on the United States coastlines. The Ulster County Legislature further finds and determines that plastic bags can have a devastating effect on wildlife; birds can become entangled in the bags and different species of sea life can die from ingesting plastic bags, which they mistake for food. The Ulster County Legislature further finds and determines that U.S. retailers spend approximately $4 billion annually to purchase disposable bags, costs that are passed on to the consumer in the form of higher prices. Municipalities are spending millions of dollars to clean up and dispose of plastic bags. The Ulster County Legislature further finds and determines that less than 5 percent of plastic bags are recycled, in part, due to the fact that it costs more to recycle a bag than to produce a new one. The Ulster County Legislature further finds and determines that several nations around the world have banned or are moving towards banning the distribution of plastic bags, and twelve municipalities in New York State have implemented some combination of bans and/ or fees for carryout bags, including the Village of New Paltz. The Ulster County Legislature further finds and determines that studies document that banning plastic checkout bags and placing a mandatory charge on recyclable paper checkout bags will dramatically reduce the use of both types of bags and increase the customers’ use of reusable bags. “An Analysis of the Impact of Single-Use Plastic Bags” by the New York State Plastic Bag Task Force, created by Governor Cuomo in 2017, issued on January 13, 2018 supports the same. The hybrid solution has proven effective throughout the United States and the international community in reducing plastic bag use and encouraging the switch to reusable bags. Communities such as Los Angeles, California have documented success with the ban/fee hybrid since its adoption in 2012, showing a 94% reduction in carryout bag consumption. The Ulster County Legislature further finds and determines that reusable bags are readily available with numerous sources and vendors for such bags. Therefore, the purpose of this local law is to encourage consumers in Ulster County to use their own reusable bags by prohibiting retail stores in Ulster County from providing plastic carryout bags to their customers and requiring that a fee be placed on recyclable paper bags and certain other plastic bags. SECTION 3. DEFINTIONS As used in this law, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: “COVERED STORE” shall mean an establishment engaged in the retail sale of personal, consumer or household items including but not limited to drug stores, pharmacies, grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores, foodmarts, apparel stores, home center and hardware stores, stationary and office supply stores, farmers markets, open-air flea markets and food service establishments that provide carryout bags to consumers. This term does not include food service establishments located outside of grocery stores, supermarkets, convenience stores or food marts. “CUSTOMER” means any Person obtaining goods from a Covered Store. “FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT” shall mean a place where prepared food is provided for individual portion service directly to a Customer whether consumption occurs on or off the premises. “PERSON” shall mean any natural person, firm, corporation, partnership or other organization or group however organized. “SINGLE USE PLASTIC CARRYOUT BAG” shall mean a single use plastic bag less than 4 mils thick that is provided by a covered store to a customer at the point of sale and is used to

7:30pm Trivia Night @ 2 Way Brewing Company - Beacon, NY. Put your useless knowledge to the test! Starts @ 7:30pm sharp. Maximum team size - 5 people. Beer prizes! 2 Way Brewing Company, 18 West Main Street, Beacon. Info: (845) 202-7334, information@2waybrewingcompany.com, https://www.facebook.com/event. FREE. 7:30pm Music on Market- World Music Concert Series: Holiday Celebration. 12th Annual Holiday Concert featuring SUNY Ulster and MISU community ensembles and guest artists. $15/adults, $10/seniors and students,& free/children under 12. Info: 845-377-3727. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Market St, Ellenville. 7:30pm Chess Club. Meets every Thursday. Open to all chess players. Free admission. Info: 845-419-2737; albiebar@aol.com. Woodland Pond, Woodland Pond Circle, New Paltz. 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

carry goods from such store. “Plastic Carryout Bag” does not include (1) a bag without handles used to carry produce, meats, dry goods or other non-prepackaged food items to the point of sale within a store or market or to prevent such food items from coming into direct contact with other purchased items; (2) a garment bag or large plastic bag with two openings that is used to transport clothing from a clothing retailer or garment cleaner such as a dry cleaner; (3) a bag provided by a pharmacy to carry prescription drugs. “RECYCLABLE PAPER BAG” shall mean a paper bag that (1) contains no old-growth fiber; (2) is 100% recyclable overall and contains a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled content; and (3) displays the word “Recyclable” on the outside of the bag. “RETAIL SALES” shall mean the transfer to a customer of goods in exchange for payment occurring in retail stores, sidewalk sales, farmers’ markets, flea markets and restaurants. The term “retail sales” does not include sales of goods at yard sales, tag sales, and other sales by residents at their homes. “REUSABLE BAG” shall mean a bag with handles that is specifically designed and manufactured for multiple reuse that is provided by a Covered Store to its Customer at the point of sale and is capable of carrying twenty-two (22) pounds over a distance of one hundred and seventy five feet (175) for a minimum of one hundred and twenty five (125) uses and is either: (a) made of cloth or other machine washable fabric; or (b) made of durable plastic that is at least 4 mils thick. SECTION 4. PROHIBITION No Covered Store shall provide a Single Use Plastic Carryout Bag to any Customer, at the check out stand, cash register, point of sale or other point of departure for the purpose of transporting food or merchandise out of the establishment. SECTION 5. PERMITTED BAGS All Covered Stores may provide or make available to Customers only Recyclable Paper Bags or Reusable Bags for the purpose of carrying away goods or other materials from the point of sale, subject to the terms of this Chapter. Nothing in this Chapter prohibits Customers from using bags of any type that they bring to the store themselves or from carrying away goods that are not placed in a bag, in lieu of using bags provided by the store. SECTION 6. REGULATION OF RECYCLABLE PAPER BAGS A. Any Covered Store that provides a Recyclable Paper Bag to a Customer must charge that customer a minimum of 5 cents ($0.05) for each bag provided. B. All Covered Stores must indicate on the Customer receipt the number of Recyclable Paper Bags provided and the total amount charged for the bags. C. All monies collected by a Covered Store under this Chapter will be retained by the Covered Store. SECTION 7. REGULATION OF REUSABLE BAGS A Covered Stores may provide their customers with reusable bags free of charge for a twoweek period each year from April 15 to April 30. B. With the exception of the aforementioned fee exemption periods, Covered Stores that provide a Reusable Bag to their Customers must charge a minimum of 5 cents ($0.05) for each bag provided. C. All Covered Stores must indicate on the Customer receipt the number of Reusable Bags provided and the total amount charged for the bags. D. All monies collected by a Covered Store under this Chapter will be retained by the Covered Store. E. Each Covered Store is strongly encouraged to educate its staff to promote reusable bags and to post signs encouraging Customers to use reusable bags. SECTION 8. ADDITONAL OBLIGATIONS FOR COVERED STORES A. All Covered Stores shall post signs at or near the point of sale located in such Covered Stores to notify Customers of the Provisions of this Law, as well as the per bag charge for Recyclable Paper Bags and Reusable Bags.

Dec. 13, 2018 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/Kingston, 39 John St, Kingston. Free, $5 donation welcome. 8pm Live @ The Falcon: Jeremy Baum Trio: Charlie “Baum” Christmas. Tribute to Vince Guaraldi’s 1965 “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Info: 845-236-7970. The Falcon Underground, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. live@thefalcon.com. 8pm Live @ The Falcon: NRBQ. Legendary unofficial “house band” for The Simpsons. Opener: Restless Age. 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 Avenue, Kingston. greenkill.org. 8:30pm Bluegrass Clubhouse. Featuring Brian Hollander, Tim Kapeluk, & Geoff Harden. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

B. No Covered Store may make available for sale Recyclable Paper Bags or Reusable Bags unless the amount of the sale of each such bag is separately itemized on the sales receipt. C. No Covered Store shall provide a credit to any Person specifically for the purpose of offsetting or avoiding the carryout bag charge required by Sections 6 and 7 of this Law. SECTION 9. ENFORCEMENT. The County Executive shall designate a County Department or Departments to have primary responsibility for enforcement of this Chapter. The Director of the designated Department(s) is authorized to promulgate rules and regulations and to take any and all other actions reasonable and necessary to enforce this Chapter, including, but not limited to, investigating violations, issuing fines and entering the premises of any store during business hours. A copy of the rules and regulations will be provided to the Clerk of the Legislature before they are publicly disseminated. SECTION 10. VIOLATION PENALTIES A. If it is determined that a violation of this Chapter has occurred, a written warning notice will be issued to the operator of a Covered Store that a violation has occurred and the potential penalties that will apply for future violations. B. Any Covered Store that violates or fails to comply with any of the requirements of this Chapter after a written warning notice has been issued for that violation shall be guilty of an infraction. C. If a Covered Store has subsequent violations of this Chapter that are similar in kind to the violation addressed in a written warning notice, the following penalties will be imposed and shall be payable by the operator of the store: (1) A fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first violation after the written warning notice is given; (2) A fine not exceeding two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for the second violation after the written warning notice is given; or (3) A fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) for the third and any subsequent violations after the written warning notice is given. D. A fine shall be imposed for each day a violation occurs or is allowed to continue. E. All fines collected pursuant to this Chapter shall be used to assist the County with its costs of implementing and enforcing the requirements of this Chapter and/or for public education and outreach. SECTION 11. APPLICABILITY. This law shall apply to all actions occurring on or after the effective date of this law. SECTION 12. SEVERABILITY. If any clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or part of this law or the application thereof to any person, individual, corporation, firm, partnership, entity, or circumstance shall be adjudged by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, such order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder thereof, but shall be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, section, or part of this law, or in its application to the person, individual, corporation, firm, partnership, entity, or circumstance directly involved in the controversy in which such order or judgment shall be rendered. SECTION 13. REVERSE PREEMPTION. This article shall be null and void on the day that statewide legislation goes into effect incorporating either the same or substantially similar provisions as are contained in this Article or in the event that a pertinent state or federal administrative agency issues and promulgates regulations preempting such action by the County of Ulster. The Ulster County Legislature may determine by resolution whether or not identical or substantially similar statewide legislation or pertinent preempting state or federal regulations have been enacted for the purposes of triggering the provisions of this section. SECTION 14. EFFECTIVE DATE. This local law shall take effect July 15, 2019. Adopted by the County Legislature: September 20, 2018 Approved by the County Executive: October 19, 2018 Filed with New York State Department of State: October 25, 2018

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Errand/Household Helper. Part-Time (West Hurley). Seeking honest and reliable individual to assist an elderly relative with grocery shopping, errands, and some household tasks for a couple hours per week. Occasional assistance with accompanying her to medical appointments and errands outside the home is also needed. Non-smoker with a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license required. Reference and background check required. If interested, please e-mail: RMQFamily@gmail.com Someone to Assist with Cats at Dianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 845-626-0221.

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WOODSTOCK, NY If it’s charm and character you’re looking for in a Woodstock home, look no further. This property has it all. Great location minutes to town yet retains a nice rural feel. Downstairs has a country kitchen with a Dutch door, dining area which opens to a lovely living room with a wood burning fireplace. The beamed vaulted ceiling adds to the open space. The downstairs bedroom has a beamed cathedral ceiling, large Andersen windows and French doors leading to the outside. The upstairs loft bedroom, with closet, can easily be closed in for more privacy if needed. The entire home has beautiful Southern pine flooring. Listing brought to you by Richard Miller ....................... $359,000

ESOPUS, NY Renovated 3BR Ranch home is located just outside the quaint hamlet of Port Ewen. Great central location to Poughkeepsie/NYC train and Kingston/Albany commute. Home offers +/1,250 square feet of finished living space with a private deck overlooking the expansive backyard offering an abundance of wildlife. Gleaming new floors grace the main living level, the kitchen has been completely redone with bold white cabinets, granite counters and all stainless appliances. The dining room steps out back to a wonderful open deck and yard, a great place for summer barbecues. Listing brought to you by Greg Berardi ................... $199,900

SAUGERTIES, NY Lovely 5-unit apartment building on a private dead-end road located 2 blocks from the Hudson River in the quaint hamlet of Glasco. All apartments are 2-bedroom 1 bath and have their own 5x6 storage unit. New hot water heaters for all apartments, new toilets, new floors, new ranges and refrigerators where needed. Municipal water and sewer. Tenants pay electric. Listing brought to you by Angela Galetto .............................................. $495,000

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WOODSTOCK, NY Located within 5 minutes of the heart of Woodstock, this cozy one level cottage awaits you. With 1000 square feet of comfortable living space, 2 bedrooms, living room with a fireplace and gleaming hardwood floors, dining room and a spacious backyard, kitchen (with dishwasher), a new bathroom, new carpeting and hardwood in the bedrooms, what else would you want? A garage and a shed? You got it! It even has split A/C units in the dining room and one of the bedrooms. Listing brought to you by Sylvie Ross ...... $1,300/Month

CATSKILL, NY Unique custom-built jewel in the Catskills overlooking beautiful Green Lake. Residence is graced with an expansive 4 bed room layout with 4 ½ baths. Enjoy convenience yet seclusion on your own 4-acre mini estate. Large open rooms & floor plan are enhanced with soaring cathedral ceilings. Italian tile graces the main foyers as you enter the home, wide Oak floors are enhanced with Mahogany inlays. The living room has a towering fireplace made from Israel limestone. There are great views from the first and second floor as you gaze over the mature landscape, mountains and lake. Listing brought to you by Greg Berardi ........ $795,000

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An ideal location for buyers seeking a quiet, rural area! With over 5 acres of woodsy land, this is a nature lovers dream come true! Pride of ownership and recent updates make this the perfect, turn-key home. Explore all the nearby amenities and then warm up by one of the two cozy, brick fireplaces. New Paltz $287,000

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Open your own business in this beautiful and grand 1880s renovated and accommodating center hall colonial. Currently used as a daycare, w/ many rooms for classes, owners office, kitchen & bathrooms – all to code. Systems are updated and there’s plenty of parking with handicap accessibility. Just off of route 299, near I87. Highland $349,000

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Beauty Salon for rent. Fully equipped, with parking. Will renovate for other use. 10 S. Chestnut Street New Paltz. 820 square

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Situated on Route 209 just minutes from the proposed sports complex/hotel at the former Nevele site, this fixer-up cottage sits on a level .89 acre lot. Just south of Ellenville, convenient to Shadowland Theatre, the library and museum, restaurants, & outdoor fun. Ellenville $45,000

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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Over 49 acres of land with tons of opportunity! Access to public water, sewer, and gas lines - this plot is ready for development. Current zoning allows for single family small lot development but there are many other options that could be accommodated for the right project. Port Ewen $359,000

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Garden level condo in the immaculate Commons at Cedar community, featuring 2 bedrooms - each with their own walk-in closet, 1.5 baths, custom kitchen w/breakfast isle & in-unit washer/dryer. Take advantage of the Clubhouse with indoor pool and tennis court! Poughkeepsie $164,900

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Located on highly traveled Rte 28, w/frontage along the Esopus Creek for tubing, swimming, trout fishing & kayaking. Simpler Times Cabins is the quintessential Catskill Lodging experience w/a well maintained farmhouse, 9 cabins, and 24 wooded RV sites. Phoenicia $998,000

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HIGHLAND: LARGE 1-BEDROOM end unit. $995/month heat & hot water included. Private, quiet neighborhood. Private parking in front of unit. Next to Highland Town Hall/Court on Church Street, near Rt. 9W. Minutes to SUNY New Paltz, Poughkeepsie Bridge, Metro North, Rt. 9 & hospitals. 1 month security. No smoking. 845453-0047. 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT in country setting in private 2-family home. 6 months furnished; option to extend; $1350/month. No pets. No smoking. Call for details Cathy Pulichene at Coldwell Banker 845-4171872.

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LARGE 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT w/ office space if desired. 21 N. Chestnut Street. $1145/month includes utilities, parking, etc. COZY STUDIO APARTMENT. $825/ month includes utilities. 49 N. Chestnut Street. No pets, please. 845-229-0024. 3-BEDROOM. Barn/loft, full of great details. $1800/month includes all utilities. No

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ROOM FOR RENT. Can be used as residential or an office. $595/month plus security. Utilities included. Walking distance to everything. Available now. (845)664-0493. APARTMENTS available late DecemberJanuary. 5 minutes BY CAR outside village. 1-BEDROOM, full bath, separate entry; $1090/month includes utilities. 2-BEDROOM; $1250/month plus utilities. NO DOGS, VAPING or INDOOR SMOKING. Please call 845-255-5355.

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SOUTHSIDE TERRACE APARTMENTS offers semester leases for SPRING 2019 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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WELCOME HOME! - Nestled on 2 pet & play friendly acres just minutes to vibrant Woodstock village, discover this inviting high ranch on a quiet country lane. Easy living floor plan features a beamed & skylit living room, dining room w/ slider to deck, eat-in kitchen, 3 bedrooms include ensuite MBR, 2.5 baths, spacious 24’ family/media room w/ cozy brick fireplace & pellet insert, some HW floors & 2 car garage. TAKE A LOOK! ....................... $349,000

“GUNKS” RETREAT – It’s just a short stroll to dramatic 85’ Stonykill Falls & hiking trails in Minnewaska Park from this wood-sided airy open plan country contemporary on a naturally landscaped acre. Large windows and multiple sliders let the sun shine into the 23’ cathedral Great Room with adjacent open kitchen and dining space. Two main level BRs + large BR up w/ private deck. Wraparound lower deck, too! NATURALIST’S DELIGHT!...................$275,000

New Paltz: Southside Terrace Apartments Year round and other lease terms to suit your needs available! Free use of the: Recreation Room, Pool, New Fitness Center & much more! “Now accepting credit cards! Move in & pay your security and deposit with your credit or debit card with no additional fees!”

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STREAM, POOL & GUEST HOUSE - Enchanting “Arts & Crafts” style country home nestled on 5+ Bearsville acres with 700+’ of soothing stream front. Super charming interior offers 3 BRs, 2.5 baths, 20’ LR, FR with stone fireplace, country kitchen, dining room, HW floors, French doors to decks & porches. Converted barn/guest house w/ vaulted ceiling, open kitchen, lg. BR & 1.5 baths. Two car garage & inground POOL, too! ........................................................... $889,000

WOODSTOCK WONDERFUL! – Everything you want on one property and all just minutes to town. Beautiful 2 acre setting encloses this super versatile Mid-Century c. 1950 one level. Main section offers HW floors, brick fireplace, beamed cathedral ceiling, 2 bedrooms, NEW appliances & generous deck. Adjacent 1 BR apartment has HW floors & its own private deck. Perfect for guests or INCOME! Separate STUDIO w/ full bath, too! HAVE IT ALL! .......... $495,000

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ROSENDALE RENTAL: Studio Apartment in private home, Binnewater Road. $795/month includes utilities. Security required. 845-331-1728

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Kingston Waterfront, loft-style apartment sublet, 2/15-3/15. Quiet, residential street, 1 half block from Rondout Creek. Renovated 19th century building. 845-684-5066. Or

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MODERN 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT on quiet cul-de-sac in residential neighborhood, Barclay Heights. Tiled entry/bath, new appliances/carpet, storage & laundry in building. Ideal for 2 people. $980/month plus utilities, lease, security. 845-246-6777. COZY STUDIO APARTMENT in house on a farm. Mountain views. Private entrance. Very quiet. $900/month includes utilities. Call 845-246-2708.

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STUDIO CABIN. Great eat-in kitchen, bathroom. Parking. Perfect for 1 person. Near town but nicely secluded. $800/ month. Security, deposit, references required. Call 845-417-5282. Owner. No fee. FABULOUS LARGE STUDIO. 1 mile to center of town. 20 ft. of large windows facing a field. Private driveway, secluded. Fully furnished. $1200/month. Security, deposit, references required. Call 845-417-5282. Beautiful Woodstock In-Town Carriage House Apt. w/2 decks and 2 garden areas, seasonal Mtn. View, a/c, oil heat, woodstove. Gas stove for cooking. Wood & tile floors. 1-bedroom w/walk-in closet, vaulted living room w/patio doors to deck. Kitchen w/door to deck & fenced-in yard facing Comeau property. Tile shower & vanity w/granite top. An oasis in-town w/off-street parking & all Woodstock has to offer. Walk to NYC bus. Entrance area has room for desk, etc. Complete separate laundry room with washer/ dryer & laundry sink. No smokers. Pets considered. Perfect for 1 quiet, clean individual w/refs. & credit check. $1200/month plus $400 for oil heat, electric, propane for cooking, water, sewer, garbage/recycling, lawn care, snow plowing of driveway & use of pool during summer. First, last & security. Available 12/1 for 1-year lease. Call Halter Associates Realty @ 845-679-2010. QUIET STUDIO. Skylight, separate kitchen, private covered deck, hard-wood floor, country setting, Wittenberg Road, near State Park. Free internet. Views. 20 minutes to Kingston. $825/month plus utilities. 914725-1461. 3-BEDROOMS; HEART OF WOODSTOCK; All new appliances, wooden floors throughout, fireplace, screened-in porch, 2 Bluestone slate patios w/Pergola, large fenced-in yard, custom-made shed & firewood shed. On a private road w/driveway. 718-755-4947. 2-BEDROOM, CHARMING, CHEERY HOUSE IN THE WOODS. LARGE, AIRY “GLASS-ROOM” IDEAL ARTIST’S STUDIO. 3.3 secluded acres, Heatilator-fireplace, gas-stove, washer/dryer, new refrigerator, Woodstock-Saugerties. Shed. No pets. $1400. 1st/last/security. References. 845-679-2300.

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QUIET STUDIO. Skylight, separate kitchen, private covered deck, hard-wood floor, country setting, Wittenberg Road, near State Park. Free internet. Views. 20 minutes to Kingston. $825/month plus utilities. 914725-1461.

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