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o what’s the big spoiler that everyone’s talking about this month? That Major Thing that Happens in Star Wars: The Force Awakens? That one will not be divulged here (or elsewhere in this issue), but good luck to you browsing the Internet this week without finding out involuntarily. Or maybe some tipsy cousin or colleague has already spilled the beans at some holiday party. But no, that’s not the one. Neither is word that Kit Harington was spotted on set for the shooting of Game of Thrones Season Six, despite the fact that Season Five ended with his character, Jon Snow, apparently being stabbed to death by Night’s Watch mutineers. Very stabby, very dead. But his alleged miraculous return is so last month’s news. In Woodstock, this December and every December, the great cosmic mystery that

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everyone you meet is hoping to solve is this: How will Santa arrive at the Village Green on Christmas Eve this year? What novel form of conveyance has never been used before in the annual tradition’s three-quarter-century history, yet still falls within the limited event budget of the organizing committee? Those must be some imaginative people. In past years Santa has shown up on elephant and camelback, by hot rod and dogsled, zipline and hot-air balloon. He has climbed, skied and rappelled. How do you come up with something entirely new every year? It helps to be a town that’s a notorious hotbed of creativity, that’s for sure. But the biggest mystery is how the secret is so closely kept. Have you ever met a

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Woodstocker who claimed to know ahead of time? Word has it that not even all the Christmas Eve Committee members are privy to what suggestion among many was ultimately chosen until the Big Night. So ’ tis the season for speculation. Has any unusual species of livestock been spotted poking a head out of a horse trailer passing through town lately? Did Sheriff Van Blarcum acquire an Army surplus tank at the last cop-gear convention? Have Philippe Petit’s neighbors been noticing that he’s looking a bit pudgy around the midsection of late, as he practices on his backyard high-wire? Your guess is as good as mine. Meanwhile, put Christmas Eve on the Village Green in Woodstock on your bucket list, if it isn’t already there. Bring a kid or two if you’ve got some handy. Many locals show up without fail, no matter how horrible the weather, and some oldsters have been attending every year since they were wee ’uns. It’s one of our region’s most enduring and endearing holiday traditions. If you don’t live within walking distance,

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do arrive as early as possible, or you won’t find a parking spot within walking distance – or a place to stand with a good view, as thousands usually turn out. As soon as the 5 p.m. Adirondack Trailways bus to New York City heads out of town on December 24, the police close Tinker Street to traffic, and a choir sings carols in front of the Dutch Reformed Church while the crowd gathers and anticipation builds. Santa Claus typically arrives by 5:30. First there will be a parade of lit-up and decorated firetrucks, with the Lindsey Webster Band playing live music. And then…keep an eye in all directions, because there’s no knowing how the guest of honor will appear. He hands out about a thousand stockings containing Christmas and Hanukkah treats to kids at the Village Green, volunteers head out to deliver baskets of cheer and food to Woodstock’s housebound and needy, and then it’s all over once again: time for the Christmas Eve Committee members to put on their thinking caps for next year. – Frances Marion Platt

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TASTE Going with the grain Mochi Rice Cake Pounding party in New Paltz

hile the Chinese New Year, calculated by a formula that factors in both solar and lunar cycles, falls between late January and mid-February, Japan officially converted to the Gregorian Calendar in 1873, and so shares our January 1 date for celebrating the turn of the wheel. Festive traditions associated with the Japanese New Year include sending postcards to friends updating them on family news and giving children decorated packets of money. But like almost any holiday, much of the focus is on foods associated with the season that require some sort of elaborate, even ceremonial preparation. A popular activity is mochitsuki: a team effort to transform glutinous short-grain rice into sweet, sticky, chewy cakes that are then flavored with a variety of condiments, added to soup or used to construct a fancy centerpiece topped with a tangerine for good luck. Nowadays mochi can be made in a machine, but the traditional way is by having two people take turns pounding the steamed rice in a large, bucketlike wooden mortar called a usu with a wooden mallet called a kine. The pounding is done in a slow, steady rhythm, allowing the second team member to stick his or her hands safely into the usu, turning and wetting the mochi as needed. Like many laborious tasks around the world, mochi-making in Japan was turned into a festive community gathering, building up group anticipation for the holiday about to arrive. You can join the fun yourself in New Paltz on Sunday, December 27, where Japanese expatriate Youko Yamamoto has made Mochi Rice Cake Pounding an annual pre-New Year event at her restaurant, the GomenKudasai Noodle Shop. Come swing the mallet and work off a few calories to make up for your indulgence in the free Japanese snacks that Yamamoto puts out! Free and open to the public, the eighth annual Mochi Rice Cake Pounding runs from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 27. The Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Shop in the

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The traditional way of making mochi is by having two people take turns pounding the steamed rice in a large, bucketlike wooden mortar called a usu with a wooden mallet called a kine. The pounding is done in a slow, steady rhythm, allowing the second team member to stick his or her hands safely into the usu, turning and wetting the mochi as needed.

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Have a cuppa at the Val-Kill Tea Room in Hyde Park Tea for two – or for you and a couple dozen of your closest friends – can be had in the historic Tea Room in Hyde Park, once owned by Eleanor Roosevelt. Built for the first lady in 1933, and known then as the Weaving Cottage or Val-Kill Tea Room, it was a place where royal guests visiting the Roosevelts could get a proper cuppa with all the trimmings. Now the Tea Room at Joseph’s Steakhouse offers scones and fancy sandwiches and a pot of perfectly brewed tea each Friday, Saturday and Sunday, by reservation. Proprietor Joseph R. Wilson explains that all special items on the three- and four-course afternoon tea menus are freshly prepared, so it’s important to reserve a place at the table. With a selection of more than 20 Harney & Sons teas and caffeine-free tisanes to whet the

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whistle, afternoon tea costs $20 or $30 per person, and includes scones, finger sandwiches – deviled ham, classic tuna, egg salad, chicken salad, prime rib with horseradish sauce and the very English cucumber-and-cream cheese – assorted cheeses, vegetables and fruits, and petit fours and truffles to end the oh-socivilized experience on a sweet note. It’s said that Eleanor’s own cook ran the Tea Room back in the ’30s and ’40s. Sitting through a leisurely serving on a wintry day 70 or so years later, one can just imagine the setting created by this

most practical and democratic first lady back in the day. Treat yourself and your friends. Call Joseph’s at (845) 473-2333 to reserve afternoon tea or a whole tea party. There’s a $10-per-person discount for parties of four or more. – Ann Hutton Tea Room, Fridays/Saturdays/Sundays, 12 noon-2 p.m., Joseph’s Steakhouse, 728 Violet Avenue, Hyde Park; (845) 4732333, www.val-kill-tea-room.com.

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THE WORD “VIRTUOSO” has been bled of all distinction by liberal use and by corrupted standards, but here are two players for whom the word springs back to life. Its similarly fatigued cousin “genius” perks up its ears a bit, too.

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wo lauded musicians, Brad Mehldau and Chris Thile, will perform at the Falcon in Marlboro on Tuesday, December 29 at 7 p.m. Better get there early if you want a table. The virtuoso mandolinist, songwriter and roots confusionist Thile (Nickel Creek, Punch Brothers, J .S. Bach and

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now Prairie Home Companion) teams for a duet with Mehldau, the expansive piano improvisor who is now into his third decade as one of the essential, must-hear voices of modern jazz. The word “virtuoso” has been bled of all distinction by liberal use and by corrupted standards, but here are two players for whom the word springs back to life. Its similarly fatigued cousin “genius” perks up its ears a bit, too. The funny thing about virtuoso chops is that they are just kind of dumb on their own: gym bodies with nothing important to lift, all dressed up with nowhere to go. Kinesthetic talent without an equally developed aesthetic purpose vexes us with its vanity and irrelevance. It smacks of suspended adolescence and getting stuck on one of the lower rungs of Maslow’s ladder. People will still come to gawk at the acute motor Olympics of shredding, of

course; but hearts are cold and civilization is diminished. As I try to preplay this Thile/Mehldau concert in my mind and imagine how these two genuine virtuosi will negotiate the registers, the genres and the available musical grid space, I feel warm all over. First of all, I can’t. I know the music of both men rather well, and I can’t put it together in my head. That is encouraging. Second, music – the real, dangerous stuff – always seems to happen on Brad Mehldau’s watch. This most empathic, fertile and willing imagination has chops that are beyond formidable, and when his two-hand contrapuntal engine really gets revving, you will witness brain-hemispheric independence of the most staggering sort. Now that’s technique, but to what end? What is ultimately so stunning about Mehldau is his big, Beethovenian

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he can, to go anywhere. Chops are his spaceship. He is one of jazz’s greatest spontaneous composers and heightened moment-makers. Hot licks and smooth moves mean nothing to him. That is also encouraging. While Thile is beloved by speed addicts, there is plenty of evidence of aesthetic discipline and genuine intention in his work as well. The Punch Brothers stringently apply their conservatory-grade skills to very specific compositional goals and effects. Half their audience secretly wishes that they would just cut loose and wail, but they don’t often oblige. Thile’s solo mandolin readings of Bach’s partitas and sonatas, too, are no chops showcase: They are performances of such lucid, understated lyricism and deference to the harmonic genius of the composer that they almost make you think you could step up and do it yourself. You can’t and never will. (Sorry if that sounds negative.) I can’t wait. – John Burdick Chris Thile & Brad Mehldau, Tuesday, December 29, 7 p.m., Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro; www.liveatthefalcon.com.

Anthrax’s Scott Ian to speak at BSP in Kingston on Wednesday

But he also has a deep grounding in traditional bluegrass, citing such classic old-timey influences as Charlie Poole and the Skillet Lickers. Stand-up bassist/ guitarist Mike Aiese’s decades of diverse musical experience include classical training and Big Band jazz stints, along with bluegrass stylings. Then there’s banjoist/guitarist/singer/ songwriter Thomas Earl, who got his start in the Ann Arbor coffeehouse scene in the ’70s and has played in jug bands and rock bands alike, including the Woolies. He has released two CDs of original music, Goldust Magic and It’s Never Too Late. But he timed his refocus on honing his banjo skills just right, training in recent years with bluegrass legend (and longtime Woodstocker) Bill Keith, whose passing this past October was a heavy blow to the banjo world. The Hudson Valley Bluegrass Express performs traditional bluegrass songs with a mix of newgrass and contemporary music styles. Expect incredible threepart harmonies and foot-stompin’ instrumentals. The concert begins at 8 p.m., admission only costs $10 and the Café doesn’t take reservations except for dinners, so coming early for a pre-concert meal and libation is always a great idea. The Rosendale Café is located at 434 Main Street (Route 213) in downtown Rosendale. For more info, call (845) 6589048 or visit www.rosendalecafe.com. – Frances Marion Platt

Ars Choralis performs New Year’s Eve at Uptown Kingston’s Old Dutch Church The ageless art of rock memoir meets that current history and storytelling performance craze when Scott Ian of the band Anthrax appears at BSP in Kingston on Wednesday, December 30 at 7 p.m. “Scott Ian of Anthrax: Speaking Words” will find the thrash-metal pioneer and lively wit reflecting on his 35 years with Anthrax while members of the Paul Green Rock Academy provide musical support. Tickets cost $10 in advance, $15 at the door, and are available locally at Outdated and Rocket Number Nine in Kingston, Jack’s Rhythms in New Paltz, Darkside Records in Poughkeepsie and the Woodstock Music Shop. For online tickets and more information, visit www. bspkingston.com. BSP is located at 323 Wall Street in Kingston.

Hudson Valley Bluegrass Express at Rosendale Café The day after Christmas, if you celebrate it, is usually a good day to catch your breath and do something relaxing after all those late-night giftwrapping sessions and daytime housecleaning, decorating, shopping and cooking marathons. The holiday itself falling on a Friday this year means that Boxing Day has an unusual plethora of live entertainments to offer. The Rosendale Café is a cheery, informal venue that serves up good food and affordable, top-shelf musical performances. This Saturday evening, December 26, it will host the New York debut of a new band with regional roots and impressive individual track records: the Hudson Valley Bluegrass Express. You’ve likely heard of fiddler/ mandolinist Dr. Romo for his years of fronting the Cajun Swing Orchestra, regulars on the Northeast acoustic circuit.

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The venerable Ars Choralis has been a fixture on the local music scene since 1966. On New Year’s Eve at 6 p.m., this eclectic and adventurous ensemble concludes its 50th anniversary year with “Messengers of Peace,” a free concert at Kingston’s Old Dutch Church. This year’s concert features soprano saxophonist Bob Shaut and narrators Victoria Langling, Eve Baer and Elizabeth Lesser. The awardwinning chorus will perform music by Harry Belafonte, Carly Simon, David Gilmour and Nick Mason, Ysaye Barnwell and the Swedish composer/saxophonist Anders Paulsson, among others. Donations will be accepted for the Caring Hands Soup Kitchen. For more information, visit www.arschoralis.org. The Old Dutch Church is located at 272 Wall Street in Kingston.

late Allen Toussaint, Cleary and his band, the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, are regulars at classic New Orleans venues like Tipitina’s and the

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Jon Cleary brings New Orleans piano to Helsinki Hudson on New Year’s Eve A music star in the city of music, Jon Cleary has been a stalwart on the New Orleans R & B scene for more than 35 years. A singer, pianist and songwriter in the tradition of Dr. John and of Cleary’s friend and collaborator the

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tivals. Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen ring in the New Year at Club Helsinki in Hudson on Thursday, December 31 at 9 p.m. The doors open at 6 p.m. As is always the case when the music in the club trends toward the Big Easy, bayou-born-and-bred Helsinki executive chef Hugh Horner will prepare a menu of authentic Louisiana specialties. Admission for this special holiday event costs $75 for reserved club seating, $55 for reserved restaurant seating and $45 general admission. Club Helsinki is located at 405 Columbia Street in Hudson. For more information, visit www.helsinkihudson.com. For more on Jon Cleary’s story, visit www.joncleary. com.

specials will be served until 9:30 p.m., when the music starts and continues until 1 a.m. Snacks will be offered throughout the late night, and there will be a free champagne toast at midnight. Admission costs only $10. For more information, visit http:// rosendalecafe.com or call (845) 658-9048. The Rosendale Café is located at 434 Main Street in Rosendale. – John Burdick

Big Takeover, Joey Eppard rock Bacchus, Snug’s in New Paltz on New Year’s Eve

Rosendale Café presents Bedtime Kissers on New Year’s Eve

Rosendale’s house band, the Bedtime Kissers, returns to the Rosendale Café for another New Year’s Eve blowout. While it is tempting to think of the Bedtime Kissers as the occasional thematically liberated adult-band alias of the nationally known kindierock band Dog on Fleas, truth is that kid/grownup distinction has never meant much to Dean Jones, John Hughes and Chris Cullo. As a sophisticated, rocking and wildly musical kids’ band, they’ve never played down to young audiences, so they don’t have to play up much to keep the grownups dancing into the New Year. The Café’s regular dinner menu and

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An original reggae/rocksteady band of growing national reputation, the Big Takeover is one of the few local bands that seems to be honored guests at all the premier local venues, from the exurban hip at BSP to the discerning jazz, blues and world music scene at the Falcon. But it is Bacchus in New Paltz that landed this crowdpleasing riot of a global dance band for New Year’s Eve. The music begins at 10 p.m. Bacchus is located at 4 South Chestnut Street in New Paltz. Meanwhile, around the corner, the venerable Snug Harbor welcomes in some local/national royalty as well. Virtuoso progressive acoustic singer/songwriter Joey Eppard was packing the clubs in this town at his legendary all-ages shows with the original version of the band 3, back when Eppard was an underager himself. 3 went on to much bigger things, becoming a recognized original voice in the progressive rock niche, and Eppard has remained a vital solo artist. The music begins at 10 p.m., and the cover is a paltry $5. Snug Harbor is located at 38 Main Street in New Paltz. – John Burdick

Back to the Garden 1969 headlines New Year’s Eve bash at Beacon’s Towne Crier

December 24, 2015

we ring in the new. If you’ve reached a point in life where you, realistically, have a whole lot more past to contemplate than future to anticipate, there’s a good chance that you harbor some nostalgia for the music of the 1969 Woodstock Festival, even if you weren’t there personally. In that case, the New Year’s Eve party at Beacon’s Towne Crier Café might be just the ticket for you. The headline band is Back to the Garden 1969, a group of seasoned players whose common bond is a love for the music of the Woodstock era. Appropriately clad in tie-dye and the like, Back to the Garden 1969 specializes in rendering the songs actually played at the Woodstock Festival, approximating the styles of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Joe Cocker, Sly and the Family Stone, Santana, Richie Havens, Jimi Hendrix, the Who, Jefferson Airplane, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Janis Joplin, the Band, the Grateful Dead, Mountain, Canned Heat, Country Joe and the Fish, Melanie, Arlo Guthrie, Tim Hardin, Ten Years After and Blood, Sweat and Tears. The versatile group consists of Gary Adamson on guitars, drums and percussion, Annie Masciandaro on drums and percussion, Bob Fonseca on keyboards and percussion, Larry Kelly on guitars, Fred Walcott on percussion and Tom Sprock on bass; all except Walcott also sing. Also on the program are the wonderful Pete & Maura Kennedy and “other special guests” to be announced. The music gets started at 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 31. For $50 ($42.50 for members) you can attend the show, join in a complimentary champagne toast at midnight and order food and drink from the Café menu. For $125 ($110 for members) you get the whole hog: show, full bottle of champagne per couple and a sumptuous New Year’s Eve feast, including executive chef Silhouette Shannon’s appetizers and entrées and pastry chef Mary Murphy Ciganer’s legendary desserts. Visit www.townecrier.com to purchase tickets and to reserve your seating time, if you’re coming for dinner; or call (845) 855-1300. The Towne Crier is located at 379 Main Street in Beacon. – Frances Marion Platt

Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock to host Elton John tribute

January is named for Janus, the twofaced Roman god who gazes back into the past as well as forward into the future. And New Year’s holiday celebrations incorporate that same temporal duality; we sing that deathless ode to nostalgia, “Auld Lang Syne,” even as

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Paul Green will present “A Tribute to Elton John,” a benefit for the Woodstock Day School, at Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock on Saturday, January 2 at 7:30 p.m. The list of performers features many local eminences and rock professionals: Scott Ian, Gail Ann Dorsey, Rachel MarcoHavens, John Medeski, Connor Ken-

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nedy, Elizabeth Mitchell, Scott Petito, Fab Faux drummer Rich Pagano and many more. Seats cost $65; standing room admission is $30. For the full lineup and more information, visit http://levonhelm.com. Levon Helm Studios are located at 160 Plochmann Lane in Woodstock.

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admire the leap-takers, and Jay Ungar and Molly Mason are two exemplary ones. Not content to rest on their considerable laurels as composers, performers, teachers and enthusiasts of traditional music, this husband-and-wife duo stepped up in 2006 when they read a local paper’s erroneous report that the Ashokan Center’s campus had been sold. “The property was actually on the market, and people were looking at it, but it hadn’t been sold yet. None of the potential buyers would keep 385 acres of preserved land,” says Ungar, “and some were interested in logging it.” “We got the courage and said, ‘Let’s try,’ and a number of people banded together, including Ulster Savings Bank, Catskill Watershed, Open Space Institute, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection and many individual donors. To start with, we were riding a wave of entities who wanted to help save Ashokan, and we pulled them together and did it. Then,” he says, “Oops…the next thing was that the old buildings were condemned by the City.” By late 2012, the newly established Ashokan Foundation (a New York State 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit organization) had completed an ambitious $7.25 million renovation project. A 200-seat performance hall, classrooms, dining rooms for 200 people and lodging for 150 guests (semi-private and shared) were sustainably built, and the new buildings – though 50 percent larger – cost less to heat than the creekside buildings once owned by SUNY-New Paltz. The historic site, which has invigorated generations of young students who’ve attended outdoor and environmental education programs there since 1967, is now a multi-use facility that attracts educators, students, conference and wedding planners – and, on New Year’s Eve, revelers who love traditional music and dance. The festivities begin with a ring-in-the-New-Year dinner at 6 p.m., followed by music and dancing until the wee hours. And, for those who wish to continue the celebrations, there’s a weekend package of meals, singing, dancing and lodging through Sunday afternoon. Ungar and Mason first came to Ashokan to offer one of their popular Music & Dance Camps in 1980, and have hosted the lively gatherings there every year since 1985. The New Year’s Eve events are open to the public and feature many of the musicians and dancers who have taught and performed at their Music & Dance Camps over the years. “One of the great things about this weekend is that people really party out on New Year’s Eve. There’s dancing in two rooms, and three or four bands play until 2 or 3 a.m.,” says Mason. “And if you stay over, you don’t have to drive home. You get up late, have a late breakfast and then you start playing music and dancing again.” The music is “pretty cool; it’s diverse. There’s swing and there’s Cajun and zydeco every year. This year we’ve got the Yanks, an amazing Irish band who played at this year’s Hoot,” says Ungar, “so it’s like a musical smörgåsbord. It’s couples and singles, a small number of kids, and it’s just very relaxed and friendly.” “There’s a pretty big number of people who return every year, and that’s a lovely

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This year’s New Year’s Eve Dinner at the Ashokan Center begins at 6 p.m., followed by dancing at 8 p.m. with swing, Cajun, zydeco and waltzing in one room and contras and squares in another.

thing,” adds Mason, “a lot of people who know each other, and new people too.” Looking ahead a few years, Mason says that it’s exciting to see more music events and weekend camps coming up. To give just two examples, the Ashokan Center will host the Winter Hoot (January 29-31) and Maple Fest (March 13), both of which are very kid-friendly, with lots of activities planned for all ages. “The Music & Dance Camps that we started back in the ’70s and ’80s attracted a very small subculture of people who were into traditional fiddle and dancing,” says Ungar. “Now, lots of people in their teens and 20s – who are amazing musicians playing in many genres – are coming. We’re excited to see where they will take it, and trying to mentor them. They’re the leaders of the future, and I have a lot of curiosity about where they’ll take it. Many of our environmental instructors are also in their 20s, and some stay with us for a while, some for a semester or a year, and each brings a new and interesting perspective. They’ve changed the face of things in wonderful ways.” “It’s surprising how much time and energy has been required,” Mason adds. “Way back in the beginning, we thought we’d be involved for a year or a couple of our time and attention, and then Ashokan would take care of itself like it had for the past 40 years. But the DEP building project kept us busy for all these years.

At times, it was a little daunting,” she admits, “but it’s a great place now, and we’re enjoying what we’re doing.” When the environmental programs began at the former SUNY-New Paltz Field Campus at Ashokan in 1967, they were among the first such educational offerings for schools – though, as Mason says, “People didn’t realize how important water is. It wasn’t talked about in school so much back then. Now it’s very important and people are often talking about it. Here, with the Ashokan Reservoir and partnerships with the DEP, we’re very well-poised to concentrate on water. Several DEP and environmental groups have held their meetings here, too.” The Ashokan Center facilities offer distinctive settings for weddings, residential and day programs for schools and retreat groups and private gatherings of all kinds. Its longstanding relationship with schools has evolved over the years: Though the focus remains on environmentally oriented programs for middle school, high school and collegeage students and teachers, these days natural science and environmentalism often pair up with history, graphic/visual arts, technology and music, too. Ashokan’s trails and outdoor offerings include the 350-million-year-old Cathedral Gorge and the Turnwood/ Ashokan Covered Bridge (built in 1885 and recently restored). An 1817

schoolhouse and several 18th- and 19thcentury buildings and working craft shops in the Ashokan Village give visitors the chance to be inspired and learn about traditional methods of blacksmithing, printing, broommaking, tinsmithing and much more. Outpost classrooms – the 1830 Homestead, Lenape Village, Writer’s Cabin and Ropes Course – enhance the comprehensive learning environment. And a new membership structure will be introduced in 2016 to allow members to visit Ashokan on designated days for tours and other activities. “We can’t be

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open to the public at all times,” says Ungar, “because people rent our facilities for private events. There are about 15 events each year – like our New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance, the Summer and Winter Hoots, our Music & Dance Camps – that are open to the public; and now, with our new membership situation, Ashokan can be used by more people.” “It really comes together here, thanks to partnerships with the Woodstock School of Art and others,” he says. “A group of technopreneurs came to Ashokan via a Summer Hoot, and enjoyed the square dancing, singing, blacksmithing. When they were designing their Catskill Conference – held here last year – they wanted to give attendees a more rounded exposure to networking and the learning environment, to encourage people to get into nature and building community through shared experiences.” The result was a success, and Catskill Conference organizers plan to make it an annual event; other tech-based events were spawned too. “It’s the same ethos – history and nature and the arts – and we’re very gratified to see that happening.” This year’s New Year’s Eve Dinner begins at 6 p.m., followed by dancing at 8 p.m. with swing, Cajun, zydeco and waltzing in one room and contras and squares in another. Jay & Molly will perform with their band, Swingology, and other featured musicians include John Krumm, Jesse Lége & Bayou Brew, the Yanks and ZydeGroove. Dinner tickets must be purchased no later than December 28, and á la carte prices are offered for dancing, dinner and bunk/ breakfast tickets. Dress up fancy if you like, or go vintage in keeping with the style of the musical entertainment; just make sure you wear comfortable dancing shoes. – Debra Bresnan

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ast Thursday evening, did you feel a great disturbance in the Force, like a collective exhalation from millions and millions of Star Wars fans? That was a sigh of relief, prompted by the realization that the beloved franchise’s latest cinematic installment, J. J. Abrams’ Star Wars: The Force Awakens, was not going to be anywhere near as dreadful as George Lucas’ disappointing prequel trilogy. In fact, I’m delighted to report, it almost lives up to the megahype that preceded its release, capturing much of the charm of the original series. If you haven’t seen the new movie yet and want to walk into the theater with absolutely no preconceptions about what’s about to unfold, that’s really all that you need to know, and you can stop reading this right now. It’s worth seeing. It’s not awful. It doesn’t suck. This is your official warning: There are (mild) spoilers below. I’m not going to

Our story begins 30 years or so after the mostly-happy ending of Return of the Jedi mention any big shockers; but since The Force Awakens has been out for a week now and everybody’s talking about it, I’m going to take the liberty of explaining some of the setup. Nothing of import will be spoiled that doesn’t get communicated during Act One of the script. Are you ready? If not, TURN THE PAGE NOW. <spoiler alert> <spoiler alert> <spoiler alert> In saying that The Force Awakens brings the Star Wars universe back to the winning combo of cheeky tone and spirits-lifting heroics that endeared the original trilogy to so many, I must also caution that there is some price to be paid in terms of narrative originality. You may have already heard some critics say that the new movie hits a lot of the same beats and reiterates some of the same themes as Star Wars IV (which was really Star Wars I), a/k/a A New Hope. They’re right, but you’ll probably be having too much unadulterated fun to notice. Peaceful interplanetary United

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Mixing religion and science ’Tis the season when the rule is broken

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t’s an official no-no: Public school science classes strictly avoid any mention of God, as do TV science documentaries, and that’s the correct thing to do. Nonetheless, science lecturers are frequently asked questions seeking rational evidence for or against an underlying Cosmic Intelligence. We certainly get such inquiries routinely on Public Radio. While no astronomy journalist dares support any sort of spiritual outlook, a growing number take the opposite stance. During the past few years, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Stephen Hawking and the producers of the new Cosmos TV series are among the science

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Wars generation; Hamill in particular gets hardly any screentime at all as Luke Skywalker. The really good news is that Abrams hired the brilliant casting director Nina Gold, who, like Lucas in his original series, cast actors who were relatively unknown quantities to portray the three young lead parts. And all three are terrific, engaging the audience emotionally in the characters’ arcs in a way that the prequels assuredly did not. The most familiar of the three is Oscar Isaac (Inside Llewyn Davis, Ex Machina), who plays the hotshot X-Wing pilot Poe Dameron. John Boyega portrays Finn, a Storm Trooper with a conscience who tries to flee the First Order, the new incarnation of the wicked old Galactic Empire. And Daisy Ridley plays the savvy scrap-metal scavenger Rey, who has unspecified mysterious origins, mystical and mechanical talents and a whole lot of attitude. Our story begins 30 years or so after the mostly-happy ending of Return of the Jedi, but much has gone wrong in the interim. General Leia Organa (Fisher) still heads up the Republic, eschewing her former princess title, but the bad guys are back wreaking interstellar mayhem. And Luke – the last of the Jedi after his most promising acolyte has gone rogue, massacred all his classmates and joined the First Order – blames himself and has gone into seclusion. Only adorable rolling droid BB-8 has the star map that tells where he’s hiding. Complicating matters (spoiler incoming!) is the fact that said rampaging convert to the Dark Side, Kylo Ren (Adam Driver), is really Ben Solo, Han (Ford) and Leia’s son, who aspires to out-villain his Grandpa Vader. His spectacular fall from grace has driven a wedge between his parents, with a despairing Han returning

to his former intergalactic smuggling career. As the threat from the First Order ratchets up and Kylo Ren assumes a more visible leadership role, it becomes Han’s mission to overcome his cynicism, track down his son and woo him back to his family, the Jedi and the Republic. This daunting task seems remotely possible, as the callow young baddiewannabe feels conflicted over his defection, seduced at moments by the lure of the Light Side, which he sees as a weakness. More truly problematic is his explosive temper; his tantrums are some of the funniest bits in the film. Kylo Ren is the most nuanced villain character yet encountered in the moral-absolutist Star Wars universe, and Driver handles the challenge very well. When he emerges from his black skull-shaped helmet, he’s done up to resemble Severus Snape, the ambiguous Dark Arts professor from the Harry Potter saga, his pallid visage and crooked nose framed by long dark hair.

luminaries who have made no secret of their atheistic views. Tyson enthusiastically lectures for anti-religious organizations; these talks are readily available online. In truth, astronomers run the entire spectrum when it comes to personal beliefs. Some of the smartest see no evidence for an underlying Intelligence. Others say, “Just look at nature. What’s more obvious?” Still, most people who have no attraction to organized religion probably perceive an underlying smartness to the cosmos, which manifests in expressions like, “Nature knows what it’s doing!” This topic arises now, because this is when planetariums around the country present their “Star of Wonder” show, which offers astronomical explanations for the most famous celestial object: the Star of Bethlehem. The show suggests that the Star was either a comet, a conjunction of bright planets or maybe a supernova. Or perhaps it was Jupiter alone in the constellation Aries, according to a newer thesis that earned New York Times headlines in 2011. It is a rare instance of mainstream public science actively involving itself in a Bible account. It is also a very strange exercise, because none of those “explanations” could be correct. Every backyard stargazer knows that you can’t get anywhere by following something in the sky. Whether planet, star or supernova, everything arcs rightward during the night. The Magi would travel in a giant semicircle if they followed any kind of celestial object. What’s more, no astronomical body can come to a screeching halt and hover over Bethlehem or anywhere else. Only things in the north don’t move much – like Polaris, the North Star, which appears glued in place. But that eliminates planets, which are never in the north. Plus, the Magi weren’t going north to get to Bethlehem, but southwest. Bottom line? None of the planetarium explanations can possibly be valid – and planetarium directors know this very well. Many scholars believe that when the account was first written, a century after Christ’s death, the Star was intended to be an astrological omen and was never an actual object in the real sky. This idea is supported by the fact that the Star’s existence appears in Matthew, but not at all in Luke. In any case, astrology eventually fell into total disfavor – first with the church and later with science – making this explanation popular with neither. And planetariums are reluctant to get into this, because astrology is the last thing they want to discuss. The whole point is that when planetariums suggest that some natural phenomenon such as a comet just happened to appear at the right place and then just happened to stop and hover over the manger…well, that itself would be indistinguishable from a miracle. Why offer a scientific explanation that has to unfold outside the laws of science? Religion is similarly mistreated, because the whole thing suggests that faith in the miraculous is unnecessary because there’s some kind of rational science explanation for the Star. In short, neither science nor religion is well-served. And that’s our takeaway. It’s hardly a new conclusion, but we end up back here every time. Religion and science make strange bedfellows. One involves faith, the other rationality, and they mix about as well as having the Three Stooges at your art opening. Whenever you try to force their marriage, you get odd offspring. The framers of the Constitution did well to separate them. If only our political candidates would have similar wisdom. – Bob Berman Want to know more? To read Bob’s previous “Night Sky” columns, visit our Almanac Weekly website at HudsonValleyAlmanacWeekly.com.

The resemblance is most striking in a scene where Ren has a Force-fueled battle of wills with Rey, which may remind you much of Harry and Snape’s Occlumency lessons gone awry. There’s other crossover fan-service to be found here, as well as plenty of shout-outs to iconic moments from the earlier series (including a new cantina populated by an amusing array of rubbery creatures from many a planet). A crucial confrontation occurs on a narrow bridge spanning a chasm that calls to mind not only a certain epic light-saber duel, but also Gandalf ’s faceoff with the Balrog in The Lord of the Rings. The Force Awakens is a veritable carton full of Easter eggs that will inspire geeks of all stripes to geek out – not just diehard Star Wars fans. One significant way in which the new film outshines all of its predecessors is the greatly expanded role of female characters, good, evil and inscrutable. No more just the one feisty princess surrounded by men of action! It looks very

much like Rey is being set up to be the kickass central protagonist of the newest trilogy, not merely a sidekick/romantic interest who’s handy with a blaster. Ren’s initial mentor figure is the alien pirate barkeep Maz Kanata, voiced by Lupita Nyong’o. Even the Storm Troopers have their first female officer in Gwendoline Christie’s Captain Phasma. And Leia is still a boss, harder and wearier but very much in command. Parents of daughters will rejoice. Whether you’re new to the galaxy far, far away or an obsessive longtime fan, The Force Awakens will not disappoint. It’s nothing particularly deep, but it’s wellwritten, directed, acted, paced and shot, with a good balance of relatable characters and thrilling action sequences. The John Williams score is every bit as stirring as the first one that he composed for A New Hope. What’s not to like? Go, have fun, and may the Force be with you. – Frances Marion Platt

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The screenwriter of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Romeo Muller, was a longtime High Falls resident. He was a larger-than-life local character, known for tooling around town in his red Cadillac convertible. This Saturday, December 26 at 3 p.m., the Rosendale Theatre will celebrate Muller's life and work with a free screening of another of his Christmas classics, Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town (shown above).

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f you grew up in America anytime since the 1960s, and your family owned a TV set, you were probably exposed to the most popular holiday television special of all time, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964), produced by Arthur Rankin, Jr. and Jules Bass. It gets rescreened every year at this season, and at least one of the songs from its score has become a staple of shopping-mall holiday music: Johnny Marks’s “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas,” originally recorded by Burl Ives. The screenwriter for Rudolph, Romeo Muller, was a longtime High Falls resident,

up until his death in 1992. By all accounts, he was a larger-than-life local character, known for tooling around town in his red Cadillac convertible. An exhibition of art, artifacts, documents and photos associated with Muller has been on view since May at the D & H Canal Museum, and can still be seen on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through early January, when the museum closes for the season. Among Muller’s many teleplays for the Rankin/Bass animation shop during his long collaboration with them were Frosty the Snowman, Return to Oz, Puff, the

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Jump-starting 2016 New Year’s Eve Millbrook offers family-friendly early-evening fun

Looking for something familyfriendly to do in the late afternoon and early evening of December 31, to wear the kids out so that they’ll behave for the babysitter while you go out for your New Year’s Eve party of choice? Or just don’t feel like staying up until midnight? New Year’s Eve Millbrook 2016 offers plenty of entertainment options within a short walking distance. The fun begins at 4 p.m. and wraps up by 8:15. The Millbrook Village Hall will be the setting for something unusual: CzechAmerican Marionette Theatre with Vit Horejs and his century-old marionettes. Half-hour performances of these Old World winter tales begin at 4:30, 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. At the Lyall Church Sanctuary, Larry Ham & Friends will play half-hour jazz sets beginning at 4, 5:30 and 7 p.m. Classical music takes over in the same location at 4:45, 6:15 and 7:45 p.m. as the Handman String Quartet performs. The Lyall Church’s Gathering Room will host Steve Johnson’s Magic Variety Show, beginning at 5, 6 and 7 p.m.

Three different spaces in the Grace Church will present live music as well. In the Church itself, one-man pop/rock band Vito Petroccitto, Jr. will play at 4, 5:30 and 7 p.m. The Grace Chapel will host the jubilant: Yiddish roots sounds of Metropolitan Klezmer at 4:45, 6:15 and 7:45 p.m. And pianist Peter Muir plays rags, blues and jazz in the Grace Parish Hall at 5 and 6 p.m. There’s a lot going on at the Elm Drive Elementary School. In the gym, the popular Bindlestiff Family Cirkus (pictured above)does shows at 4, 5, 6 and 7 p.m. Continuously from 4 to 8 p.m., you can check out a model railroad display from the Hudson Valley Large Scale Railroad Club in one of the classroom; watch balloon-twisting by Button Down Balloons in another; and catch “beguiling roving characters” all around the building, roleplayed by the folks from Drama Queen Masks. All this fun is bound to make your crew hungry, so add a visit to the VFW Post 9008 building, where hot dogs, chili, chips, cookies and beverages will be on sale to raise funds for the VFW. For more info, visit http://soggyfieldfarm.com/ nyem2016.html. Have a safe and happy New Year! – Frances Marion Platt

New Paltz Eve 2015 offers kids’ & teens’ activities, community dinner & bonﬁre Plenty of people avoid going out on New Year’s Eve because they dread sharing the roads with inebriated drivers, or because they are in recovery from alcohol abuse problems and don’t want to be surrounded by people who will make them feel pressured to drink. Recognizing this, more and more communities are offering family-friendly First Night-style celebrations as an appealing alternative to booze-fueled parties. New Paltz Eve was inaugurated back in the 1990s, running for a few years, then lapsing. But one year ago the event was revived by the Greater New Paltz Community Partnership (GNPCP), a program designed to educate young people about the dangers of substance abuse and to offer a support system to

folks in recovery. New Paltz Eve redux was a smashing success last year, according to GNPCP project director Phoenix Kawamoto, with lots of support from churches, community organizations, local businesses and municipal agencies. So this year it’ll be back again, with activities for participants of all ages. The day’s events begin at the New Paltz Youth Program’s Teen Scene, where a scavenger hunt game will be offered from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Children in the 3-to-5 age range can enjoy storytime and a craft activity at the Elting Memorial Library from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., followed by a family-oriented magic and comedy show with Macaroni the Clown at 4:30 p.m. A free community dinner will be hosted by the New Paltz Methodist Church. “We’re going to have three different kinds of homemade chili: beef, turkey and vegetarian, served with rice, plus gluten-free cornbread and cookies and beverages. It’ll be continuous serve from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., or until we run out of food,” Kawamoto says. After dinner, teens and 20-somethings can head over to the hall at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church for an alcoholfree coffeehouse. Live music will be provided by young local bands from 8 until 11 or 11:30 p.m., when everyone

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e’ve just passed the 74th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the catastrophe that finally got the US involved in World War II after a period of isolationism. It was also the occasion of what FDR Library director Paul Sparrow terms “the most important speech of the 20th century, because it is an extraordinary example of true leadership, vision and clarity.” President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s address to Congress on December 8, 1941 seeking a declaration of war against the Axis powers was drafted by dictation to an assistant only three hours after FDR learned of the attack, and edited by the president several times over the course of that day and the next. The word for which the speech is mainly remembered today, “infamy,” started out as the much less arresting “history.” We know this because FDR was a meticulous record-keeper, and the typewritten copy of the speech’s first draft, with all of the president’s handwritten edits, has been preserved in the collections of the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park, along with the rest of his Master Speech Files. Until recently, researchers had to go to Hyde Park in person to view these priceless historical documents on microfilm, or else purchase specific reproductions from

archivists upon request. Now, for the first time, the FDR Library is making all of FDR’s Master Speech Files available online: a scanned-and-digitized collection containing more than 46,000 pages of drafts, reading copies and transcripts, plus a linked interface connecting many of the documents to 315 audio recordings of the same speeches. In addition to the Pearl Harbor Speech, this collection includes the famous Fireside Chats, all four Inaugural Addresses, the Four Freedoms Speech, the D-Day Prayer and hundreds of other addresses to Congress, extemporaneous remarks, campaign speeches and policy addresses. The Master Speech Files were digitized with support from AT&T, Marist College, the Roosevelt Institute and an army of archivists and interns. The content is freely available through Franklin, the Library’s online digital repository, at www. fdrlibrary.marist.edu, and soon through the National Archives Catalogue as well. The FDR Library’s online blog has also recently been relocated, to http://fdr. blogs.archives.gov. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum is located at 4079 Albany Post Road (Route 9) in Hyde Park. For more information about the Library or its programs, call (800) 337-8474 or visit www.fdrlibrary.marist.edu. – Frances Marion Platt

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GARDENER’S NOTEBOOK

Confusing the crops Balmy fall means problems for garden plants in spring

he season has been “chill,” literally and figuratively – the former predicted by weather experts based on this year’s strong El Niño. Because of El Niño, the West was pounded with rain; here in the Northeast, except for an occasional night, temperatures have been mild over the past few months – much milder than I remember for any other fall. It is those chilly-but-not-frigid temperatures – in the range from 30 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit – that signal to plants that winter is over and it’s safe to begin unfolding flowerbuds or pushing

Typically, in the Northeast, required chilling hours are not fulﬁlled in autumn. new shoots from dormant buds. A certain number of hours within this temperature range does the trick: typically about a thousand hours, the exact requirements varying from plant to plant. Temperatures below 30 or above 45 degrees don’t contribute to the needed hours, and can even set the clock back and increase the number of hours still needed. Typically, in the Northeast, required chilling hours are not fulfilled in autumn. Some are, but then temperatures typically plummet. The “chilling bank” is finally topped up in late winter or early spring. Growth then only awaits favorable growing conditions, which mostly mean sufficiently warm temperatures. This fall, however, some or all chilling hours have been fulfilled – not a good thing, for humans. Flowers on fruit trees and bushes will probably unfold earlier than usual, at a time when they are then threatened by subsequent frosts that could wipe out next season’s harvest. Ornamentals also will probably flower earlier: no big deal if all we want from them is flowers. My Arnold’s Promise witch hazel usually flowers in March. This year’s October flowering means no flowers this coming spring. Buds that grow into shoots will also awaken earlier next year. Shoots begin growth after the earliest flowers, so aren’t as threatened by subsequent cold snaps. Even if they get burned by frost, they usually just push out new stems from undamaged buds that otherwise might have remained dormant for the season. One plus for growing native plants is that they are more adapted to the vagaries of our climate than non-natives. Apricots, for instance, present a challenge because they need relatively few hours of chilling to awaken. They are one of the first trees to bloom. Low chilling requirement is no problem in apricots’ native haunts, where winters are cold but springs warm steadily. Around here, though, wild temperature fluctuations in winter and spring fulfill chilling requirements early; blossoms appear so early that they’re almost sure to be nipped out by subsequent drops in temperature. A warm fall gets the flowerbuds ready for opening even earlier. I am more optimistic about my American persimmons, pawpaws,

highbush and lowbush blueberries and grapes for next year. These natives are accustomed to our variable temperatures, so rarely fail. Perhaps they won’t fail even after this wacky fall weather. Just chillin’, figuratively, are houseplants. As tropical and subtropical plants, they can remain somewhat aloof to the weather, except to grow when the weather is warm and “chill out” – that is, just sit still – when temperatures cool. “Warm” and “cool,” in this case, span a narrow range either outdoors in summer or indoors in winter. Still, sunlight and perhaps other subtle, seasonal changes in houseplants’ sheltered environment have their effects. So right now, houseplants mostly just “chill out.” I’m drumming my fingers, waiting. All these plants need now is water when thirsty. Once we get over the trough of the shortest day and light becomes stronger and longer, houseplants will perk up and begin growing. Then they might need some fertilizer, commensurate with growth, in addition to water. Right now, I’m awaiting blossoms from Odontoglossum pulchellum (that’s an orchid; no common name), blossoms and fruit set from Meyer lemon and Golden Nugget mandarin and fruits to finish ripening on Meiwa kumquat and Abraco olive. – Lee Reich Any gardening questions? E-mail Lee at garden@leereich.com and he’ll try answering them directly or in his Almanac Weekly column. To read Lee’s previous “Gardener’s Notebook” columns, visit our website at HudsonValleyAlmanacWeekly.com.

Olana hosts Jingle Jangle Winter Celebration this Saturday

Frederic Edwin Church’s exotic manse above the Hudson River will soon welcome quiet hordes of visitors, recovering from Christmas and Chanukah but not yet ready to settle down for that long winter’s nap. And why should we? This is the “holiday season,” after all. And on Saturday, December 26, the Olana Partnership’s second annual “Jingle Jangle: A Winter Celebration” will take place to pro-

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My Arnold’s Promise witch hazel usually flowers in March. This year’s October flowering means no flowers this coming spring.

long the joy. Whether you’ve been to the Olana State Historic Site before or not, the afternoon festivities designed for all ages will bring more holiday excitement to your weekend. From 1 to 5 p.m., there will be things happening at both the Wagon House Education Center and the Visitor Center; the main house will be open for guided tours (for an additional fee) and the Museum Shop will be finishing its season with deep discounts on great gifts for any season. The schedule and locations for events will be designated on a flyer handed out at the gate, to include: tableaux and props for selfies and group portraits (bring your own camera); children’s games from the 19th century; botanical-inspired thankyou cardmaking stations; ice-carving in action; live music; “make your own” cooking stations with local chef Holly Shelowitz; and a snow sculpture contest, as well as tea and cocoa and much more. The public is invited to join in for a whole afternoon of activities, hiking and house tours, or just stop by for a taste of history, music and merrymaking while you bustle between errands. A horsedrawn wagon and a carriage, driven by Ghent horsemen from Once upon a Dream, will make a rare appearance at Olana for this event. The carriage ride costs $20 a person for a 30-minute ride, complete with warm blankets. Children under age 5 rode for free. Admission to the Olana site for the day costs $25 per carload or $10 per person, or free with an Olana Partnership membership, which costs $50 annually. Tickets are available online at www. eventbrite.com/o/the-olana-partnershipevents-6798991103. Bring cameras, wear warm clothes and footwear, and plan to visit multiple locations onsite, including the Wagon House Education Center and the Visitor Center at the top of the hill. There are both indoor and outdoor activities. – Ann Hutton

Party, Torchlight Parade & ﬁreworks at Hunter on New Year’s Eve

Jingle Jangle Winter Celebration, Saturday, December 26, 1-5 p.m., $25/$20, Olana State Historic Site, 5720 Route 9G, Hudson; (518) 828-1872, extension 105, ahufnagel@olana.org, www.olana. org.

This will be the third iteration of the New Year’s Eve celebration in Uptown Kingston that looks forward by looking back – way back, as it happens: nearly a century ago to the time of

Hunter Mountain will make its own snow if it has to, so no worries that the annual festive Torchlight Parade won’t go off as usual on New Year’s Eve if the mild weather that we’ve been having holds. The festive pageant of torchbearing skiers will hit the slopes at 5:40 p.m. this year, creating a swath of light down the mountain in a serpentine path as they swoop through the dark. When the skiers reach the bottom of the hill, fireworks follow: a dramatic display of boomers and rings of starry burst alternating with aerials before dissolving into the winter night sky. The party at Hunter Mountain starts earlier in the afternoon, with deejay Frank in the Main Bar from 3 to 4 p.m. Hot Rod provides live music afterward from 4 to 8:15 p.m. The atmosphere at the base lodge on New Year’s Eve has been described as a “festive tailgate party” by those who’ve attended: a sort of “cut loose and let’s have a good time,” but completely family-friendly, too. Hunter Mountain is located at 64 Klein Avenue in Hunter. Van Winkle’s restaurant at the Kaatskill Mountain Club Resort and Spa will offer a prix fixe special menu at $68 per person. Limited seating is available, with reservations made at (518) 263-4223, extension 3026. More information is available at that number or by e-mailing questions@huntermtn. com. – Sharyn Flanagan

Uptown Kingston venues celebrate Prohibition-era New Year’s Eve with “OldFashioned Cirkus” theme

14 Prohibition, when the manufacturing, sale, transportation, storing or imbibing of alcohol all went underground for a decade or so. This forbiddenpleasure scenario will be acted out this year with the theme of “Old-Fashioned Cirkus” (sic). The New Year’s Eve celebration will happen all through Uptown Kingston beginning at 8 p.m. and going on until 3 a.m. the next morning. Attendees are encouraged to dress appropriately, which in this case means: Bring on the stripes, polka dots and top hats. The stage and ball drop are promised to be even bigger than last year. The event is sponsored by the

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New Year’s Eve “Stay Local, Stay Safe” balldrop event returns to downtown Saugerties When Kingston started its new tradition of hosting a ball-drop event for the New Year’s Eve celebration of 2013/2014, Saugerties’ restaurants and night spots lost a lot of business. Many local residents went to the neighboring town to check out what Kingston was doing rather than celebrating on their home turf. So the following year (last year), Village of Saugerties trustees got together with mayor William Murphy and Saugerties Police chief Joe Sinagra to create their own “Stay Local, Stay Safe” ball-drop event for Saugerties. With an “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em” philosophy, the first event went off very well last year. Despite frigid temperatures, some 800 revelers filled the streets and had a general good time enjoying the passage of another year. Saugerties village trustee Jeannine Mayer says that they’re planning to make things even better this year for the second go-round. Many restaurants are planning special menus and will stay open late, with some providing entertainment as well. The celebration will be held on Main Street from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Music will be provided by local teenagers, deejay Riley Cornelison and the Postmodern Music Band. The Boy Scouts will give out free coffee and hot cocoa. Mayer says that there have been some refinements of the giant ball created last year by the police chief. It will be dropped at the corner of Main and Partition Streets by the Exchange Hotel, accompanied by a countdown clock and a large video screen on the porch roof streaming the live Times Square celebration in the City. Attendees are advised to dress warmly and bring a folding chair to sit on. BYOPF (bring your own party favors) if desired. Admission to the general festivities is free. The best place to get last-minute details is on the event’s Facebook page at “Village of Saugerties New Year’s Eve Ball Drop.” – Sharyn Flanagan

Rosendale Theatre screens silent The Phantom Carriage The Rosendale Theatre Collective continues its tradition of showing silent film masterpieces accompanied by live music. On Sunday, January 3 at 3 p.m., pianist Marta Waterman accompanies a showing of The Phantom Carriage, a 1921 masterpiece starring, written and directed by Victor Seastrom. Often credited as a primary influence on Ingmar Bergman, The Phantom Carriage is a dark, visually stunning Scandinavian moralit play and a classic of the early cinema. Admission costs $7, $5 for members. The Rosendale Theatre is located at 408 Main Street in Rosendale. For more information, visit www.rosendaletheatre. org or call (845) 658-8989.

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7PM-8:30PM Annual Ecumenical Candlelight Service. The service will feature musical performances and a reading about the story of Christmas night. Refreshments in the church’s fellowship hall will immediately follow the concert. Info: 845-561-4365. First United Methodist, 245 Liberty St, Newburgh. 7:30PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. A night of candles, carols, and reflection as we center our celebration on the real reason for the season. Second service will be held at 11pm. Reservoir United Methodist Church, 3056 State Route 28, Shokan,845-657-2326. 7:30PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Lessons and Carols. Special music by the Sounds of Joy Choir. All are welcome. Reformed Church of Saugerties, Main St, Saugerties. 8PM Dharma Bums. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 8:30PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. Shady United Methodist Church, Church Rd, Shady. 9PM Christmas Eve -Candlelight Service

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& Communion Service. Info: 845-246-7802. Saugerties United Methodist Church, 67 Washington Ave, Saugerties. 11 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. A night of candles, carols, and reflection as we center our celebration on the real reason for the season. Reservoir United Methodist Church, 3056 State Route 28, Shokan, 845-657-2326. 9PM Christma s Eve Candlelight Service & Communion. Info: 845-246-7802. Saugerties United Methodist Church, 67 Washington Ave, Saugerties. 11 PM Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. A night of candles, carols, and reflection as we

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9:30AM-11AM Woodstock: Christian Centering Prayer and Meditation. On-going, every Saturday, 9-10:30am. Everyone welcome. Info: 845-679-8800. St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church (the A-Frame), 2578 Rte 212, Woodstock.

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10 AM - 11:30 AM Iyengar Yoga Level I with Barbara Boris . For all students new to Iyengar Yoga, taught by Woodstock’s only Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor. The basis of the method is taught in standing poses. $16. Info: 845-6798700. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. www.woodstockyogacenter.com.

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10AM-12PM Knitting Group. Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main Street, Stone Ridge, 845-687-7023. 10AM-9PM Candlewax Recycling Drop-off. Open every Saturday, 10am-9pm. Candlewax in any condition to be recycled. Pachamama Store (near food court), Hudson Valley Mall, Kingston. 10AM-2PM Kingston Farmers’ Winter Market. Offering fruits and vegetables, organic and natural meats, a wide assortment of cheeses, wine, breads and other baked goods & honey. Info: www.kingstonfarmersmarket.org. Old Dutch Church, Kingston. 10AM-3PM Hudson Valley Farmers’ Market Sponsored by Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest. Info: www.greigfarm.com/hudson-valleyfarmers-market.html. Greig Farm, Pitcher Ln, Red Hook.

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restorative sequence will allow you to reflect on 2015 and be ready for 2016. Open and suitable to all levels. $16. Info: 845-679-8700. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. www.woodstockyogacenter.com.

premier listings Contact Donna at calendar@ulsterpublishing.com to be included Register Now! Feldenkrais Ongoing Community Classes. Classes will start January 2016, Thursdays, 11am – 12pm . Method of international reputation helping Healing, Longevity and Improved Balance and Movement Coordination.Gentle and effortless exercise with immediate relaxation effect. Call to register and for short telephone interview. 845-679-6299. Leave message when to return your call and your telephone number. Mountain View Studio, Woodstock. Winter Horse Camp (12/27-12/31, 9am-3pm). Horses for a Change at Frog Hollow Farm are hosting a Winter Horse Camp for kids 5-12 years old. It promises to be super fun, with lots of horse time, as well as games and crafts. Campers will need to provide their own lunch and snack. Safety is always a priority and the campers have access to warm comfortable areas. Cost: $300. To register, call 845-384-6424. Frog Hollow Farm, 570 Old Post Road. Info: www.horsesforachange.org or Facebook. East European Singing Workshop. A Capella choir and Accompanied group singing. Learn about different languages and cultures through traditional folk songs, various choir pieces, Balkan rhythms and polyphonic style from the East European traditions.Ages 12 and up, for all genders. Possible locations: Woodstock or

Rosendale. We will meet if at least 5 people sign up.Please call or email to sign up!!! Please let me know which location you preferred. Thank you! $15. (First meeting is by donation.) Contact: 845-532-0852 or Fufaeg@ gmail.com or giliben.weebly.com. Notice: Co-ed Pickup-Futbol ! If there's no snow on the ground in town, futbol will be played at noon, every Sunday at sled-hill (opposite Woodstock Post Office) as well a one time kick-off on January 1st at noon. Athletic Fields at Comeau Town Park, 98 ComeauDrive, Woodstock. Info: studiomyea@gmail.com. Sign-up Now! January and February Swing Dance Classes, Workshops and Dances with Got2Lindy Dance Studios. For more info and to register visit www.got2lindy.com or call 845-236-3939. The Sussin Family Christmas Lightshow (runs every night through New Year’s Eve). Complete with music until 9 ppm and without music from 9 – 10 . The Sussin home,123 Patch Rd, Saugerties. For more information, visit http://www.facebook.com/ sussinlightshow or @sussinfamilyxmaslightshow on Instagram. Register Now: 2nd Annual Walkway Marathon Race. Scheduled for June 11 & 12, Races Feature Dutchess, Hudson Valley Rail Trails. Runners registering for any of the Walkway

10:30AM-11:30AM Silent Vigil for Global Peace & Non-Violence. Sponsored by The Kingston Women in Black. Info: 845-399-2805. Meet outside Cornell St PO, Kingston, 845-339-0637. 12PM-1PM Free Yoga Pizza Party. Recurring event every Saturday. Join Women’s Power Space and My Place Pizza for a rejuvenating yoga class and pizza. Families, beginners, and children welcome (mats will be provided). Donations appreciated. Info:sarah@womenspowerspace. org My Place Pizza, 322 Main St, Poughkeepsie. 12:30PM-6PM Tarot Readings with Stephanie. Every Saturday at Mirabai. Walk-ins welcome or call for appointment. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock. 845-6792100. $30. 1PM-4PM Wilderstein Holiday Tour. During tour hours, take a winter walk on the grounds, complimentary hot mulled cider and cookies are served to warm-up with afterwards. . Info: 845-876-4818 or www.wilderstein.org. Wilderstein Historic Site, 330 Morton Rd, Rhinebeck. 1PM-5PM Jingle Jangle: A Winter Celebration at Olana. Nineteenth century children’s games, live music, “make your own” cooking stations with chef Holly Shelowitz, wagon & carriage rides, ice carving in action. Info: www.olana. org Olana, Wagon House Education Center, Hudson. 1PM Hudson Highlands Nature Museum: Mammals. Visitors will learn all about mammals and meet a mammal from the Museum’s collection. Info: www.hhnm.org or call 845-534-5506 x204. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson, $3. 1PM Anime Club. Students from Bard College’s Anime Club will share their passion for the popular genre with tweens and teens. learn about Japanese culture, practice Japanese language, draw comics, play related card games like Yu-gi-oh. Info: 845-758-3241. Red Hook PublicLibrary, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook. 1PM-3:30PM Darkness to Light Workshop with Barbara Boris. A two and a half hour Anxiety/Restorative sequence, half restorative half energizing. Celebrate the emergence from the darkness of Winter to the light of Spring. $40. Advance registration required. Info: 845-679-8700. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. www.woodstockyogacenter.com. 1PM -3PM Johnny Longhair. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 2PM Gardiner Library Music Lover’s Group Meeting. The group meets the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at 2pm. Gardiner, free, 845-255-1255. 2PM Free Meditation Instruction. On-going every Saturday, 2pm in the Amitabha Shrine Room. 60-minute class requires no previous meditation experience. For info contact Jan

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21st Annual Dream Festival (thru 1/31/16). Crated by author/ director and dream facilitator Ione. For details, log onto:www.deeplistening.org/dreamfestival. Kingston. Free Feldenkrais Ongoing Community Class. Led by Tatiana Light. Meets on Thursdays, 11am - 12pm. Call 845-6299 for short telephone interview. Leave message when to return your call. Method of international reputation helping Healing, Longevity andImproved Balance and Movement Coordination.Gentle and effortless exercise with immediate relaxation effect. Mountainview Studio, depending on registration Classes will start on January 2016, Woodstock. Darkness to Light Workshop with Barbara Boris (12/ 26, 1 pm - 3:30 pm.). A half hour Anxiety/Restorative sequence, half restorative half energizing. Celebrate the emergence from the darkness of Winter to the light of Spring. $40. Advance registration required. Info: 845-679-8700. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. www.woodstockyogacenter.com. 4th Annual New Year’s Eve Restorative Yoga with Barbara Boris (12/31, 9 pm - 10:30 pm). A fully

Tarlin, 845-679-5906, 1012. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. 2:30PM Hudson Highlands Nature Museum: Mammals. Visitors will learn all about mammals and meet a mammal from the Museum’s collection. Info: www.hhnm.org or call 845-534-5506 x204. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson, $3. 3PM Santa Claus Is Coming to Town & Noel. Celebration of the life and work of Romeo Muller. He created many of the most beloved and viewed - children’s TV programs of all time. Special guests include Bert Stratford, producer of NOEL, Romeo’s niece, Krista Muller.Rosendale Theater, 408 Main St, Rosendale, free. 3PM-6PM Hudson Valley Psychic Saturday Meetup. Info: 845-246-5775. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 65 Partition St, Saugerties, free. 6PM-9PM After Christmas Special - Classic Rock Dance. Featuring a radio DJ, Sam Gerlach with WVKR “Monday Afternoon Recovery Room”, All tickets include excellent prefix dinner. Info: www.GKnoodles.com or 845-255-8811. GomenKudasai Japanese Noodle Restaurant, 232 Main St, New Paltz. 6:30PM Laura Ludwig presents Poetry and Performance. Info: 845-246-5775. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 65 Partition St, Saugerties, free. 7PM Saturday Night Jazz! New York City saxophonist Al Guart leads ensembles comprised of the best Hudson Valley Jazz musicians. A rotating roster of performers includes pianists John Esposito & Peter Tomlinson, guitarists Steve Raleigh & Peter Einhorn, bassists Lew Scott & Rich Syracuse. Other musicians regularly sit in with the band. Info: 518- 678-3101. Kindred Spirits, 334 Rt 32A, Palenville. 7PM Saturday Night Live Music & Noodles. 2nd set at 8:30pm.No cover, $5 donations to musicians recommended. Info: 845-255-8811 or www.GKnoodles.com. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Shop, Rite Aid Plaza, New Paltz. 8PM Live @ The Falcon: Dayna Kurtz Duo with Peter Vitalone. Info: 845-236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 8 PM Hudson Valley Bluegrass Express. Making their New York debut in a special concert. Reservations are highly recommended. Info: www.Rosendale Cafe.com Rosendale Café, Main St, Rosendale, $10. 8:30PM The White House Performance OrCoustic Featuring Jamie Hamburg. Info: 845-897-2990 The White House, 1107 Main St, Fishkill. 9PM Bluefood. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

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10:30PM-12:30AM New Year’s Eve Silent Meditation and Chanting (12/31, 10:30 pm - 12:30 am). Meditate, journal, practice asana – anything but sleep! All in silence (mauna). Free chai will be provided. No entry after 11:55 pm. By donation, all proceeds go to Family of Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. www.woodstockyogacenter.com. Do You Love to Sing? Do you identify as part of the LGBTQ community or as an Ally? Come and audition for our newly-reformed a cappella choir! Auditions to be held Monday, 1/11 and Tuesday 1/12 from 7-8:30pm at the Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, 300 Wall Street, Kingston. Ability to read music helpful but not required. Rehearsals will be once a week (Monday or Tuesday evenings, TBD). We welcome dedicated and enthusiastic singers of all vocal ranges who are interested in performing secular music in a variety of styles. For more information or to schedule an audition, call 216-402-3232 or email mhrainbowchorus@gmail.com. New Year, New Beginnings Yoga Class with Barbara Boris (1/ 1, 12 pm - 1:30 pm). Ring in the New Year with a special meditative, energizing class. We will sit for meditation and work out residual ill-effects of last

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9AM-3PM Winter Horse Camp (12/27-12/31, 9am-3pm). Horses for a Change at Frog Hollow Farm are hosting a Winter Horse Camp for kids 5-12 years old. It promises to be super fun, with lots of horse time, as well as games and crafts. Campers will need to provide their own lunch and snack. Safety is always a priority and the campers have access to warm comfortable areas. Cost: $300. To register, call 845-384-6424. Frog Hollow Farm, 570 Old Post Road. Info: www. horsesforachange.org or Facebook. 10AM-12:30PM Sam’s Point Preserve: Winter Wildlife Survival. Learn about the survival strategies animals. Recommended for children between the ages of seven to thirteen years old, accompanied by a parent or guardian. Pre-registration is required. Info: 845-647-7989. Sam’s Point Area, Cragsmoor, $10 /per car. 10AM-12PM Japanese Brush Calligraphy Workshop. instructor: Midori Shinye. Reservation required by Friday, 12/25, 12 noon. Info: www.GKnoodles.com or 845-255-8811. GomenKudasai Japanese Noodle Restaurant, 232 Main St, New Paltz, $20. 10AM Sunday Brunch @ The Falcon: Blues Farm Brunch. Info: 845-236-7970 or www. liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 10AM-2PM Rhinebeck Farmers’ Market. All year long. 61 East Market St, Rhinebeck. 10:30AM-12:30PM Free Meditation Practice at Sky Lake Shambhala Retreat Center. Meets every Sunday. Sitting and walking meditation with short teaching and discussion from Pema Chodron books or video. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 845-658-8556 orwww. skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. 11:30AM-12:30PM Free Bhagavad Gita Class. On-going Yoga Philosophy Class taught by Ira Schepetin. Learn the subtleties of Indian Advaita Vedanta Philosophy by studying this perennial classic. OK to drop-in at any point in the series. Donations appreciated. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. 12:30PM-6PM Tarot and Psychic Readings with Sarvananda. Every Sunday at Mirabai. Walk-ins welcome or call for appointment. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock. 845- 679-2100. $30. 1PM-4PM Holiday Whodunit. Children become detectives to solve a history mystery. Costumed interpreters throughout the house provide clues to help kids find the solution. Info: 845-8898851. Staatsburgh State Historic Site, 75 Mills Mansion Dr, Staatsburg. 1 PM -4:30 PM Minnewaska State Park Preserve: Holiday Break Walk. Hiking, or snowshoeing if there is enough snow cover.

night’s parties. Open to all levels and students of all schools of yoga. Please register in advance. $15 suggested donation or use your class card. All proceeds go to Family of Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. www.woodstockyogacenter.com. New Year’s Day Gong Puja ( 1/ 1, 3 pm - 8 pm). Presented by Sage Academy of Sound Energy at Woodstock Yoga Center. Reflect on and move through the passing year while considering what you need to leave behind. By donation, all proceeds go to Family of Woodstock. Info: Call Sage Academy of Sound Energy 845-679-5650. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. www.sageacademyofsoundenergy. com. Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Stationary Clinic for Dogs. Every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Males, $120 and up; females, $150 and up; includes spay/neuter, rabies vaccine, and cone collar. All surgeries performed by appointment only. Info: 845-343-1000. tara-spayneuter.org. TheAnimal Rights Alliance (T.A.R.A.), 60 Enterprise Place, Middletown. Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Stationary Clinic for Cats. $70 per cat includes spay/neuter, rabies vaccine, ear cleaning, nail trim.All surgeries performed by appointment only. Info: 845-3431000. tara-spayneuter.org. The Animal Rights Alliance (T.A.R.A.), 60 Enterprise Place, Middletown.

Snowshoes may be reserved for this program for a fee of $5 per person. Pre-registration is required. Info: 845-255-0752 Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Awosting Parking Area, Gardiner, $10 /per car. 1PM-2PM Silent Peace Vigil by Woodstock Women in Black. Info: 845-679-7148 or rizka@ hvc.rr.com. Village Green, Tinker St, Woodstock. 1PM Hudson Highlands Nature Museum: Mammals. Visitors will learn all about mammals and meet a mammal from the Museum’s collection. Info: www.hhnm.org or call 845-534-5506 x204. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson, $3. 1PM-3PM Mochi Rice Cake Pounding. Japanese Annual Event. Info: www.GKnoodles.com or 845-255-8811. Gomen-Kudasai Japanese Noodle Restaurant, 232 Main St, New Paltz, free. 1PM-4PM Wilderstein Holiday Tour. During tour hours, take a winter walk on the grounds, complimentary hot mulled cider and cookies are served to warm-up with afterwards. . Info: 845-876-4818 or www.wilderstein.org. Wilderstein Historic Site, 330 Morton Rd, Rhinebeck. 1 PM -3 PM Pallet Puppet Theatre offers Spanish Puppet Lesson. Ongoing on Sundays, 1-3pm. Materials for kids provided. The Green Palette, 215 Main Street inside of the Medusa Antique Center Building, New Paltz. 2PM A Course in Miracles Study Group. This study group is open to all students of the course, whether you are a beginning student or an advanced teacher. Every Sunday at 2pm. Potential group members may contact Arthur at acimwoodstock@gmail.com Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. 2:30PM Hudson Highlands Nature Museum: Mammals. Visitors will learn all about mammals and meet a mammal from the Museum’s collection. Info: www.hhnm.org or call 845-534-5506 x204. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Wildlife Education Center, 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on-Hudson, $3. 3PM National Theatre from London presents The Beaux Stratagem. Simon Godwin (Man and Superman) directs George Farquhar’s wild comedy of love and cash. Info: 845-658-8989 or www.rosendaletheatre.org. Rosendale Theatre, Main St, Rosendale, $12. 3PM Concert: Sounds of Celebration. Guitarist and Composer David Temple Performs. Info:

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845-876-3080, or www.centerforperformingarts.org. Center of Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck, $20. 4PM-6PM Closing Reception: Shira Toren "Eternal Return." Cross Contemporary Art, 81 Partition St. Saugerties. 4 PM-6 PM Woodstock Community Drum Circle. Hosted by Birds of a Feather and Timekeeper Drums invite all to drum and dance. Free, donations appreciated. On-going on Sundays, 4-6pm. Meets in the end room in the back of the building. Village Green, Woodstock. 8PM Jack Curtain Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

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8:30AM-9:30AM Free Daily Silent Sitting Meditation. On-going every Morning, seven days a week, 8:30-9:30am in the Amitabha Shrine Room. For info contact Jan Tarlin, 845-679-5906, x 1012. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. 9AM-3PM Winter Horse Camp (12/27-12/31, 9am-3pm). Horses for a Change at Frog Hollow Farm are hosting a Winter Horse Camp for kids 5-12 years old. It promises to be super fun, with lots of horse time, as well as games and crafts. Campers will need to provide their own lunch and snack. Safety is always a priority and the campers have access to warm comfortable areas. Cost: $300. To register, call 845-384-6424. Frog Hollow Farm, 570 Old Post Road. Info: www. horsesforachange.org or Facebook. 9AM-9:50AM Senior Fit Dance for Seniors with Adah Frank. Dance and movement for strength and flexibility. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Bring a mat. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 9:30AM Settled and Serving in Place (Kingston Chapter). A social self-help group for seniors who want to remain in their homes and community. Info: ssipkingston.org or 845-3992805. Olympic Diner, Washington Ave, Kingston. 10AM-12PM Adult Art Workshop. Oils, Acrylics, Brushes supplied. $45 per 18 week semester, or $5 drop-in fee. Crafters free of charge. Judith Boggess, Instructor. Info: 845-657-9735. Shokan. 10AM-12PM Senior Drama with Edith LeFever. Comets of Woodstock focuses on improvisation, acting exercises, monologues & scenes. Inter-

legal notices LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF ULSTER SURPLUS AUCTION ON-LINE Ulster County will sell surplus vehicles and other miscellaneous supplies at an on-line auction. These items are sold “As Is, Where Is” and are not subject to any warrantee or guarantee as to condition. The descriptions offered are meant to be general observations of condition and are not meant to indicate the full extend of defects and deficiencies. All bidders are advised to inspect the items before placing a bid. The Director of Purchasing reserves the right to reject any and all bids. Full Details will be found at ZZZ DXFWLRQ VLQWHUQDWLRQDO FRP Marc Rider, Ulster County Director of Purchasing LEGAL NOTICE COUNTY OF ULSTER NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED LOCAL LAW NO. 19 OF 2015, (A Local Law Applying Salary Revisions for Certain Elected Ulster County Officials Serving For Fixed Terms) NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the County Executive of Ulster County, in the Ulster County Office Building, Legislative Chambers, 6th Floor, 244 Fair Street, Kingston, New York, on the 5th day of January, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. on the following local law: Proposed Local Law No. 19 of 2015 (A Local Law Applying Salary Revisions for Certain Elected Ulster County Officials Serving For Fixed Terms) The local law is available for inspection by the public, during regular business hours, in the office of the County Executive, 244 Fair Street, 6th Floor, County Office Building, Kingston, New York, and can also be viewed on the County’s website at the following web address: http://ulstercountyny.gov/sites/default/ files/Proposed%20Local%20Law%20No.%20 19%20of%202015%20-%20Salary%20Revision.pdf All interested parties shall have an opportunity to be heard on said local law at the time and place aforesaid. DATED: December 24, 2015 Michael P. Hein County Executive Kingston, New York

ested seniors are welcome to sit in. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.

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Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia.

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

11AM-4PM Christmas at Clermont Open House A great day for families. Visit the mansion at its holiday best for free self-guided tour. Info: 518-537-4240. Clermont State Historic Site, , 1 Clermont Ave, Germantown.

12:30PM – 6PM Crystal, Tarot and Chakra Energy Clearing with medicine woman Mary Vukovic. Walk-ins welcome or call for appointment. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock. 679-2100. $30 for Crystal or Tarot Reading; $50 for Chakra Energy Reading and Clearing; $75 for one hour energy healing session.

1:30PM-3PM Israeli Folk Dancing with Josh Tabak at Unison. Every Tuesday. Steps will be taught at the beginners level or adjusted for participants. No experience required, just the joy of dancing to Israeli music. Info: 845-255-1559 or www.unisonarts.org. Unison Arts Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, $10 /suggested donation.

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

2PM-4PM Snow Globe Cupcakes! Drop in any time between 2 and 4pm today and make an edible snow globe cupcake with us! For people of all ages! Info: 845-757-3771 or visit www.tivolilibrary.org. Tivoli Free Library, 86 Broadway, Tivoli.

2PM-4PM Senior Art with Judith Boggess. In addition to instruction, art supplies and periodic group exhibitions, the class offers friendship and camaraderie. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older for minimum contribution of $2. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Road, Woodstock. 3PM-5PM Math Help with Phyllis Rosato. All ages welcome. From kindergarten to calculus. Every Monday. Info: 845-688-7811 Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. 4PM Board Game Night. All ages are invited to enjoy a friendly gaming experience with neighbors and snacks. The program coordinator can be contacted at clinton.programming@gmail. com with any questions. Clinton Community Library, 1215 Centre Rd, Rhinebeck. 4:15PM-5:30PM Healthy Back Class w/ Anne Olin. Build strength and increase flexibility and range of motion with attention to your special needs. Class is on-going and meets on Mondays, 4:15-5:30pm. $12/class. 28 West Gym, Maverick Rd & Rt 28, Glenford. 6PM-7PM Backgammon Club with Christian. Come learn how to play backgammon, or better your game and make new friends. All ages. Every Monday. Info: 845-688-7811 Phoenicia Library, 48 Main St, Phoenicia. 7PM-8:30PM Mid-Hudson Rainbow Chorus Rehearsal. Info: rainbowchorus1@gmail.com or 216-402-3232. This four-part chorus of LGBTQ & LGBTQ-friendly singers always welcomes new members.Sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses all voice parts needed. Ability to read music not req but helpful. Rehearsals every Mon, 6:308:30pm. No charge for first rehearsal. LGBTQ Center, 300 Wall St, Kingston, $25 /month. 8PM Poetry Night. Featured performer Bruce Weber, author of The Breakup of My First Marriage. Performing alongside Bruce will be the writer and visual artist Joanne Pagano Weber, and the artists and musicians Karen Whitman and Rick Pantel. Info: 845- 679-7760. Harmony Café, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, free. 8PM Live @ The Falcon: Corey Glover’s Soul Project Residency. Info: 845-236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.

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6PM-7PM Free Meditation Practice at Sky Lake Shambhala Retreat Center. Meets every Tuesday, 6-7pm. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 845-658-8556 or www.skylake. shambhala.org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. 7PM Live @ The Falcon: Brad Mehldau & Chris Thile of The Punch Brothers. Info: 845-236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 7PM-10PM Jazz Jam. Every Tuesday, 7-10pm. 452-3232. The Derby, 96 Main St, Poughkeepsie.

Wednesdays of each month, 11:30am-1pm. To register: PracticingPeace-NewPaltz.com. New Paltz. 12PM Rotary Club of Kingston Meeting. Fellowship, lunch, and an informative and interesting presentation from a guest speaker. Meets every Wed at 12noon. Web: www.kingstonnyrotary.org. Christina’s Restaurant, 812 Ulster Ave, Kingston. 1PM The Sawkill Seniors Meeting. Gathering begins with a formal meeting format, followed by a raffle, socializing and refreshments. Then for those who wish to join in, there is a card game. All seniors are welcome. Town Hall, 905 Sawkill Rd, Kingston. 3:30PM Math Regents Prep. Every Wed. @ 3:30pm Certified Math Teacher - Don’t fail Algebra, Geometry, and Trig. Empowering Ellenville, 159 Canal St, Ellenville, 877-576-9931. 4PM-6PM Homework Club at Woodstock Library. For 1st-6th graders. The Children’s Room becomes a study hall with snacks and homework help. This is a drop-off program. On Wednesdays. Info: 845+-679-2213. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Emotional Stability Class with Barbara Boris. Designed by B.K.S. Iyengar’s from his autobiography “Light on Life,” the asanas in this famous sequence will set you right when you most need it. Long holdings. Options will be given for Level I students. Everyone is invited. $16. Info: 845-679-8700. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. www. woodstockyogacenter.com.

7PM-8:30PM Singing Just for Fun! New Paltz Community Singers. Everyone welcome, everyone gets to choose songs. Going 20+ years. Meets 2nd & 4th Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm. Info: genecotton@gmail.com. Quaker Meeting House, 8 N. Manheim Blvd, New Paltz.

5:30PM Woodstock: Christian Centering Prayer and Meditation. On-going, every Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm Everyone welcome. 845-679-9534. First Churchof Christ, Scientist, 89 Tinker St, Woodstock.

7PM-9PM Open Mic. On-going, Tuesdays, 7-9pm. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 200 Main St, Saugerties, 845-246-5775.

6PM-8PM Ukulele Circle. Pull up a ukulele and learn a song! This is a friendly group who welcomes all comers. Info: 845-657-2482. Olive Free Library, Rt 28A, West Shokan, free.

7PM-8:30PM Weekly Opportunity Workshop . Meets every Tuesday night, 7pm-8:30pm.Free to attend: learn how to help the environment, raise funds for non-profit organizations, and save money over time! Novella’s, 2 Terwilliger Ln (across from Super 8), New Paltz.

6PM-8PM Woodstock Community Chorale. An opportunity to join with friends to sing both great works and songs for fun. No need to read music! Info: 845-688-2169. Kleinert/James Gallery, Tinker St, Woodstock.

7:30PM-9:30PM Life Drawing Workshop. Offered every Tuesday to give professional artists and students an opportunity to work with experienced models under controlled lighting. There is no instruction. Info: www.unisonarts.org or call 845-255-1559. Unison Arts, 68 MountainRest Rd, New Paltz, $55 /series of 4 classes, $15 /per class.

6PM-7:30PM Creative Seed Support Group. For artists to voice their works inprogress in a supportive environment. For Songwriters, Playwrights & Actors.Held by Patrice Blue Maltas, Actress, Playwright, Musician and founder of Blue Healing Arts Center. MeetsWednesday nights, 6-7:30pm. Info: Patricebluemaltas@ gmail.com or www.bluehealing.co. Blue Healing Art Center, 107 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

8PM-9PM Jewish Mysticism. Study of Tanya with Rabbi Hecht. ree. Every Tuesday on going. All are welcome. Info: 845-679-7148. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. 8PM Mark Branch & Pooch. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 8PM Open Mic Nite. Join host Ben Rounds and take your shot at becoming the next Catskills Singing Sensation! No cover. Tuesday is also Burger Night at the Cat - only $8. Info: 688-2444 or www.emersonresort.com. Catamount Restaurant, Mt. Pleasant. 8:30PM Professor Louie & the Crowmatix with Special Guests Celebrate The Music Of Rick Danko. Info: 845-679-4406. Bearsville Theater, 297 Tinker St, Woodstock.

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6:25PM-6:50PM Learn Remembrance. Info: 845-679-8989. Every Wednesday, 6:25-6:50pm. Remembrance is a deep practice to connect with the Divine in your heart. Spiritual practice (see separate listing) at 7, immediately following this introduction, all are welcome ifyou attend or not. RSVP. Flowing Spirit Healing, 33 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, free /donations welcome. 6:55PM-8PM Silent Spiritual Practice. Info: 845-679-8989. Every Wednesday, 6:55-8pm. Group is for both people who currently have a silent spiritual practice such as meditation or Remembrance and those who would like to start such a practice. Q&A to follow.Flowing Spirit Healing, 33 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, free /donations welcome. 7PM Tango Night! Join Nina Jirka every Wednesday night for tango. Tango basics will be taught from 7-8 p.m. and intermediate tango follows from 8-9 p.m. Info: www.unisonarts.org or call 845-255-1559. Unison Arts, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz, $10 /suggested donation. 7PM-11PM Rosendale Chess Club. Free admission-no dues. On-going every Wed, 7-11pm. Rosendale Café, Rosendale. 7PM “Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism” Class. Info: 845-679-5906, x 1012 or jan@ kagyu.org. On-going every Wed, 7pm. This free 90-minute program includes 30 minutes of Quiet Sitting Meditation followed by one of eight lectures on the history, practices andprinciples of the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. 8 wk curriculum. Karma Triyana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock, free. 7:03PM-10PM Jazz Night! ublic is invited to enjoy live jazz music from talentedlocal musicians, along with light refreshments. A portion of all concert Proceeds will benefit Hudson Valley Public Radio. Info: www.hvcommunitycenter.com or 845-471-0430. The Hudson Valley Community Center, 110 South Grand Ave, Poughkeepsie, $7. 7:30 PM The Poughkeepsie Newyorkers Barbershop Chorus. Meets every Wednesday night, 7:30pm. An evening of singing, fun & fellowship.A male a cappella group that sings in the American “Barbershop Style”of close fourpart harmony. Guests are always welcome. Sight reading not required. Info: wwwnewyorkerschorus.org. St. Andrews Church, 110 Overlook St, Poughkeepsie.

8PM Live Music. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock. 8:30PM-11PM Live at Catskill Mountain Pizza Company: Acoustic Jazz Trio with Syracuse/ Siegel Duo + Special Featured Guest. Featuring Bassist Rich Syracuse and drummer Jeff “Siege” Siegel. No cover or minimum! Info: 679-7969. Catskill Mountain Pizza Company, 51 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock.

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8AM Senior Exercise for Early Risers with Diane Colello. Sponsored by Woodstock Senior Recreation. Open to Woodstock residents 55 & older. $1 donation. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 8:30AM-9:30AM Free Daily Silent Sitting Meditation. On-going every Morning, seven days a week, 8:30-9:30am in the Amitabha Shrine Room. For info contact Jan Tarlin, 845-679-5906, x 1012. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. 9AM-3PM Winter Horse Camp (12/27-12/31, 9am-3pm). Horses for a Change at Frog Hollow Farm are hosting a Winter Horse Camp for kids 5-12 years old. It promises to be super fun, with lots of horse time, as well as games and crafts. Campers will need to provide their own lunch and snack. Safety is always a priority and the campers have access to warm comfortable areas. Cost: $300. To register, call 845-384-6424. Frog Hollow Farm, 570 Old Post Road. Info: www. horsesforachange.org or Facebook. 9AM-11:15AM New Paltz Playspace. NPZ Town Rec Center, off of Rte 32, New Paltz. 9:15AM-10:15AM Free Story Hour at High Meadow School. For ages 4 years and under. On-going. 845-687-4855. High Meadow School, 3643 Main St, Stone Ridge. 9:30AM-10:30AM Senior Fit After 50 with Diane Collelo. Three-part class offering movement for balance and breath, weight-training for bone health, and mat work for flexibility and core. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Town Hall, Woodstock. 10AM-11:30AM Parkinson’s Dance & Exercise Class. Led by Anne Olin. For people with PD & other neurological disorders. Groups are challenging, creative and fun! Info: 845-679-6250. $12 for one or $22 for two. St. John’s Episcopal Church, 207 Albany Ave, Kingston. 11AM-12PM Feldenkrais Ongoing Community Class. Led by Tatiana Light. Meets on Thursdays, 11am - 12pm. Call 845-6299 for short telephone interview. Leave message when to return your call. Method of international repu-

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tation helping Healing, Longevity andImproved Balance and Movement Coordination.Gentle and effortless exercise with immediate relaxation effect. Mountainview Studio, depending on registration Classes will start on January 2016, Woodstock. 1PM-4PM Senior Duplicate Bridge with John Stokes. Woodstock Bridge Club offers a short lesson and a game of Duplicate Bridge. Most players are elementary and intermediate players. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Rescue Squad Bldg, Rt 212, Woodstock. 2PM New Year’s Eve at Hunter Mountain. Bring in 2016 with Live Music, Fireworks and the Annual Torchlight Parade on Hunter Mountain. DJ 2 - 4pm; Hot Rods 4-8:15pm; & a Torchlight parade 5:40pm followed by Fireworks display. Prix Fixe New Years Eve menu at Van Winkles Restaurant located at the Kaatskill Mountain Club Resort and Spa, 64 Klein Ave, Hunter, $68 per person. Limited seating is available. Call 18-263-4223 x3026 for reservations and menu.Info: questions@huntermtn.com or www.huntermtn.com. 2:30PM7:30PM 2nd Annual New Paltz Eve. Line up: 2:30-4pm Scavenger hunt at New Paltz Youth Program, 220 Main St; 3:30-4:30pm Story & Crafts for ages 3-5. Followed by Macaroni the Clown at 4:30-5:30pm at the Elting Library; 5:30-7:30pm Community Dinner at the New Paltz Methodist Church. Info: 845-4193678, New Paltz, free. 4:30PM – 5:30PM Meditation Support Group meets at Mirabai every Thursday. 30 minute seated meditation followed by 15 minute walking meditation. Walk-ins welcome. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock. 679-2100. $5 donation. 6PM Messengers of Peace. Ars Choralis will be performing. This year’s concert features soprano saxophonist Bob Shaut and narrators Victoria Langling, Eve Baer and Elizabeth Lesser. Donations are gladly accepted for the Caring Hands Soup Kitchen of Kingston. Old Dutch Church, Kingston. 6PM-7PM Free Meditation Practice at Sky Lake Shambhala Retreat Center. Meets every Thursday, 6-7pm. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 845-658-8556 or www. skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. 6:30 PM-8 PM Free Bhagavad Gita Class. On-going Yoga Philosophy Class taught by Ira Schepetin. Learn the subtleties of Indian Advaita Vedanta Philosophy by studying this perennial classic. OK to drop-in at any point in the series. Donations appreciated. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock.

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845- 246-2321. Village of Saugerties, Saugerties. 10:30PM-12:30AM New Year’s Eve Silent Meditation and Chanting. Meditate, journal, practice asana – anything but sleep! All in silence (mauna). Free chai will be provided. No entry after 11:55 pm. By donation, all proceeds go to Family of Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. www.woodstockyogacenter.com. 11:30PM-12:30AM 2nd Annual New Paltz Eve. Community bonfire celebration. Info: 845-4193678. Hasbrouck Park, New Paltz, free. 12AM Kingston New Year’s Eve. The ball drop will be at midnight, outdoors at the corner of Wall and Front Street. Info: www.uptownkingstonnye.com.

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9:30AM-12:30PM Minnewaska State Park Preserve: First Day Hike: Two Views Snowshoe Hike. 2- mile snowshoe in the Peter’s Kill Area. Recommended for physically fit adults and children older than eight years old. Preregistration is required. Info: 845-255-0752, MinnewaskaState Park Preserve, Peter’s Kill Area, Gardiner, $12. 9:30AM-12:30PM Minnewaska State Park Preserve: First Day Hike at Sam’s Point. 3- mile snowshoe. Pre-registration is required. Info: 845-647-7989. Sam’s Point, Cragsmoor, $12. 12PM New Year’s Day Brunch with Big Joe Fitz and the Lo-Fis. Work off those hangovers with a Bloody Mary or Mimosa while listening to some soothing music. Info: 845-687-2699 or www. highfallscafe.com. High Falls Cafe, High Falls. 12PM Co-ed Pickup-Futbol ! If there's no snow on the ground in town, futbol will be played today at noon,and every Sunday at sled-hill (opposite Woodstock Post Office). Athletic Fields at Comeau Town Park, 98 ComeauDrive, Woodstock. Info: studiomyea@gmail.com. 12PM-1:30PM New Year, New Beginnings Yoga Class with Barbara Boris. Ring in the New Year with a special meditative, energizing class. We will sit for meditation and work out residual ill-effects of last night’s parties. Open to all levels and students of all schools of yoga. Please register in advance. $15 suggested donation or use your class card. All proceeds go to Family of Woodstock. Info: 845-679-8700. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. www. woodstockyogacenter.com. 12:30PM-6PM Start the New Year with Ener-

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every Saturday, 9-10:30am. All welcome. No charge. 845-246-3285. Trinity Episcopal Church, Rte 9W, Saugerties.

3PM-8PM New Year’s Day Gong Puja. Presented by Sage Academy of Sound Energy at Woodstock Yoga Center. Reflect on and move through the passing year while considering what you need to leave behind. Gonging for peace, we’ll renew our own inner light through the Sacred Gongs, shining brightly into the fullness of 2016. Open door policy, come and go. By donation, all proceeds go to Family of Woodstock. Info: Call Sage Academy of Sound Energy 845-679-5650. Woodstock Yoga Center, 6 Deming St, Woodstock. www.sageacademyofsoundenergy.com.

4PM-5:30PM New Year’s Day Musical Odyssey “Awakening the Dream of A New World, via the power of collective voice.” Info: www. amymctear.com, 914-388-0632. The Living Seed Yoga Studio, 521 Main St, New Paltz.

10AM-9PM Candlewax Recycling Drop-off. Open every Saturday, 10am-9pm. Candlewax in any condition to be recycled. Pachamama Store (near food court), Hudson Valley Mall, Kingston.

10AM-2PM Kingston Farmers’ Winter Market. Offering fruits and vegetables, organic and natural meats, a wide assortment of cheeses, wine, breads and other baked goods & honey. Info: www.kingstonfarmersmarket.org. Old Dutch Church, Kingston.

10AM-12PM Knitting Group. Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main Street, Stone Ridge, 845-687-7023.

7PM Live @ The Falcon: Lucky Peterson (Blues Rock). Info: 845-236-7970 or www. liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.

10:30AM-11:30AM Silent Vigil for Global Peace & Non-Violence. Sponsored by The Kingston Women in Black. Info: 845-399-2805. Meet outside Cornell St PO, Kingston, 845-339-0637.

7PM Conversations at Boughton Place. Takes place the second Friday of each month at 7 pm. Boughton Place, Moreno Stage, 150 Kisor Rd, Highland, $5 /suggested donation.

12PM-1PM Free Yoga Pizza Party. Recurring event every Saturday. Join Women’s Power Space and My Place Pizza for a rejuvenating yoga class and pizza. Families, beginners, and children welcome (mats will be provided). Donations appreciated. Info:sarah@womenspowerspace. org My Place Pizza, 322 Main St, Poughkeepsie.

7PM Friday Night Jazz! New York City saxophonist Al Guart leads ensembles comprised of the best Hudson Valley Jazz musicians. A rotating roster of performers includes pianists John Esposito & Peter Tomlinson, guitarists Steve Raleigh & Peter Einhorn, bassists LewScott & Rich Syracuse. Other musicians regularly sit in with the band. Info: 518- 678-3101. Kindred Spirits, 334 Rt 32A, Palenville.

12:30PM-6PM Tarot Readings with Stephanie. Every Saturday. Walk-ins welcome or call for appointment. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock. 845-679-2100. $30.

7PM-11PM Local Talent Night. Every Friday. Seeking bands and performers. Primo’s, 1554 Rt 44/55, Clintondale, 845-883-6112.

2PM Free Meditation Instruction. On-going every Saturday, 2pm in the Amitabha Shrine Room. 60-minute class requires no previous meditation experience. For info contact Jan Tarlin, 845-679-5906, 1012. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock.

7PM Gabriel Dresdale Concert. Blending sounds from across time and traditions, Gabriel Dresdale will offer a series of selections for guitar, cello, and piano intent on bringing in the new year with a spirit of peace, love, and renewal. The concert in the first in a new series of concerts to be held the first Friday of each month in the sanctuary. The event is free and open to the public. Donations appreciated. Christ’s Lutheran Church, 26 Mill Hill Rdm Woodstock, 845-679-2336.

3PM Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company Live The Winter’s Tale. The first season of the Kenneth Branagh Theatre Company Live promises an exceptional series of plays broadcast to cinemas from London’s Garrick Theatre over the course of a year. Info: 845-658-8989 orwww. rosendaletheatre.org. Rosendale Theatre, Main St, Rosendale.

8PM Live @ The Falcon: New Year’s Day w/ Lucky Peterson (Delta Blues/Rock). Opener: Dylan Doyle. Info: 845-236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.

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5PM John Burroughs Natural History Society Field Trip: In Search of Saw-Whets. Join trip leader Peter Schoenberger (pdsis@yahoo.com or 914-466-2707) in search of their Ulster County wintering hideouts. Reg reqr’d. Info & location: www.jbnhs.org.

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7PM Saturday Night Live Music & Noodles. 2nd set at 8:30pm.No cover, $5 donations to musicians recommended. Info: 845-255-8811 or www.GKnoodles.com. Gomen-Kudasai Noodle Shop, Rite Aid Plaza, New Paltz. 7:30PM-10:30PM Swing Into The New Year Swing Dance with the Swing Shift Orchestra. Admission includes basic lesson at 7:30pm with instructors Linda and Chester Freeman. No partner or dance experience necessary to attend. For more info and to register visitwww.got2lindy. com or call 845-236-3939. MAC Fitness, 743 East Chester, Kingston, $15. 7:30PM-10:30PM Third Saturday Contra Dance. Bill Fischer calling & music by Wry Bred. Info: www.hudsonvalleydance.org/ or 845-4737050. Admission $10/5 full time students. St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 55 Wilbur Blvd, Poughkeepsie. 8PM Live @ The Falcon: Marshall Crenshaw - Opener: Brian Dunne. Info: 845-236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 8PM Paul Green presents A Tribute to Elton John. A Benefit for the Woodstock Day School. Info: www.levonhelm.com. Levon Helm Studios, Woodstock, $65 /seating, $30 /standing room.

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8AM Opening Reception: Annual Members’ Show for 2016, Titled: Unum Sumus. (Latin for “we are one”). Info: www.woodstockguild. org or 845-679-2079. Kleinert/James Center for the Arts, 36 Tinker St, Woodstock. 8AM John Burroughs Natural History Society Field Trip: Bird Walk at Thorn Preserve. Trip leader Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com ). Info: www.jbnhs.org. Thorn Preserve, 55 John Joy Rd, Woodstock. 10:30AM-12:30PM Free Meditation Practice at Sky Lake Shambhala Retreat Center. Meets every Sunday. Sitting and walking meditation with short teaching and discussion from Pema Chodron books or video. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 845-658-8556 orwww. skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. 11AM-2PM Sunday Brunch @ The Falcon: Times Square (Classic A Cappella Doo Wop). Info: 845-236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 12:30PM-6PM Tarot Readings with Sarvananda. Walk-ins welcome or call for appointment. Mirabai Bookstore, 23 Mill Hill Road, Woodstock. 845-679-2100. $30. 12:45PM-2PM Free Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Practice Group in Saugerties. Meet the 1st & 3rd Sundays of eac month, 12:45-2pm Drop-ins welcome. 914-584-9593. NVC is the work of Marshall Rosenberg and is also known as Compassionate CommunicationSaugerties.Flatbush Reformed Church, 1844 Rt. 32, Saugerties. 1PM-2PM Silent Peace Vigil by Woodstock Women in Black. Info: 845-679-7148 or rizka@ hvc.rr.com. Village Green, Tinker St, Woodstock.

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2PM-4PM Opening Reception: Photographs. An innovative group of established gallery photographers. Exhibits through 2/3. Info: www.carriehaddadgallery.com or 518-828-1915. Carrie Haddad Gallery, 622 Warren St, Hudson.

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3PM Sunday Silents: The Phantom Carriage. Live piano by Marta WatermanThe Phantom Carriage, a 1921 silent masterpiece written, directed by, and starring Victor Seastrom. Info: 845-658-8989 or www.rosendaletheatre.org. Rosendale Theatre, Main St, Rosendale, $7.

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phonist Al Guart leads ensembles comprised of the best Hudson Valley Jazz musicians. A rotating roster of performers includes pianists John Esposito & Peter Tomlinson, guitarists Steve Raleigh & Peter Einhorn, bassists Lew Scott & Rich Syracuse. Other musicians regularly sit in with the band. Info: 518- 678-3101. Kindred Spirits, 334 Rt 32A, Palenville.

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4 PM-6 PM Woodstock Community Drum Circle. Hosted by Birds of a Feather and Timekeeper Drums invite all to drum and dance. Free, donations appreciated. On-going on Sundays, 4-6pm. Meets in the end room in the back of the building. Community Center, 56 Rock City Rd, 8PM Live @ The Falcon: Larry Moses & The Latin Jazz Explosion. Info: 845-236-7970 or www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.

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to our mission by humanely trapping feral cats to have them spayed/neutered, “TNR”, please call (973)713-8229. Body Shop Painters. All American Ford Body Shop looking for experienced painter, good eye, process driven. Top pay for top performer. Experience with waterborne paint a plus. Salary compensate with experience. Some English a plus. Apply in person. 128 Route 28 Kingston, NY 12401 SEEKING PCA for disabled man in Phoenicia area. Please call 845-688-3018.

NOW HIRING! Individuals with excellent customer service skills for Woodnotes Grille, our new Ralph Waldo-Emerson-inspired restaurant in Mt. Tremper. Breakfast and dinner. HOST/HOSTESS, WAITSTAFF, BARTENDER, BUSSER Award-Winning resort. Lovely location. Elegant renovations. Flexible working hours. Weekends and holidays required. Excellent beneﬁts package includes medical, dental , vision, 401K, generous paid time off and company discounts.

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Join the Mohonk team! We have Jobs at Mohonk Mountain House, both Seasonal and Year Round Please look on-line and apply at MOHONKJOBS.com New Paltz;, PART-TIME OFFICE HELP. Must haveﬂexible hours and able to work the summermonths. Excellent people skills, computer knowledge,and more. Apply in person: Southside Terrace Apartments, 4 Southside Ave. Leasing Office. LICENSED SECURITY GUARDS NEEDED. Apply at Shire Reeve Assoc. 318 Wall Street, Kingston, NY (845)331-7444. Ulster & Dutchess Counties. Drivers: NE Regional Run. $.44cpm. Monthly Bonus. Home Weekly. Complete

Beneﬁt Package. Rider Program Immediately. 100% No-Touch. 70% D&H. 888406-9046 HELP WANTED for senior citizen doing assorted tasks like house cleaning, gardening, shopping. Once a week for 3-4 hours. $12/hr. Located in Palenville. (518)6783450. WOODSTOCK FERAL CAT PROJECT NEEDS TRAPPERS.We are a local not for profit organization committed to reducing future feral cat populations through spay/ neuter. If you’re interested in contributing

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We NEED YOUR HELP to assist in the upkeep of a Thrift Shop in Highland for the 1st United Methodist Church. Part-time- perfect for someone who doesn’t mind the work or the pay- none. Dedicated staff of 3 right now. Your help is much needed. Thank You. Please contact B. Vashey at 691-7300 or Pastor Dawber at 338-3833. SNOW REMOVAL HELP. CENTER FOR SPECTRUM SERVICES IS LOOKING FOR HELP TO ASSIST WITH SNOW REMOVAL THIS WINTER.THIS IS AN ON CALL POSITION, INDIVIDUAL NEEDS TO BE AVAILABLE FOR EARLY MORNING CALLS AND BE PHYSICALY ABLE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE POSITION.CONTACT BRIAN AT 845-3362616 X114 Ricci’s Barber Shop in New Paltz is looking for PART-TIME, possibly FULL-TIME help. Must know how to do flat tops and skin fades. Must be a responsible reliable worker. Call Ricci 845-849-4501. Zena Recreation Park; A pool and tennis club in Woodstock SEEKING PARK DIRECTOR for the 2016 season. Go to: www. zenarec.com for application and info. Full seasonal use of park included. Drivers: CO & O\Op’s: Earn great money Running Dedicated! Great Hometime and Benefits. Monthly Bonuses. Drive Newer Equipment! 855-582-2265

Looking for a front desk Professional in our New Paltz Office. Must possess excellent communications skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment. To schedule an interview e-mail: Janie.diggle@hrblock.com

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FOSTER HOMES NEEDED FOR KITTENS AND PREGNANT CATS.The WOODSTOCK FERAL CAT PROJECT is a local not for profit organization committed to reducing future feral cat populations through spay/neuter. We often find orphaned kittens who need a loving home until they are old enough to be adopted. Some orphaned kittens are so young that they require bottle feeding. We affectionately call them “bottle babies”. We recently placed three pregnant cats in three wonderful homes. The cats gave birth and when the kittens are weaned (no longer nursing), we will look to find loving homes for the kittens and their mothers. If you are interested in fostering or would like to learn more about fostering, please call (917) 282-2018 or email DRJLPK@AOL. COM. Short of Time? Need odd jobs done? Errands run? Let me do them for you. Responsible, reliable adult. Reasonable rates. Have van. New Paltz area. Contact Scott, 917-747-0315 DIANA’S FANCY FLEA MARKET: Nice Items Needed for Next Sale! Call Diana 626-0221. To Benefit Diana’s CAT Shelter in Accord.

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TANNERSVILLE: RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL. Famous Nightclub/Restaurant for lease or sale. 4 miles from Hunter Mountain. Open house this Saturday, 7 p.m. Located on a stream in center of village. Fully equipped. Nightclub/Restaurant 9 unit motel & 3-bedroom apartment open & operating. 631-901-8535.

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Search all the MLS properties in our region at www.WinMorrisonRealty.com PERFECT Just minutes from the Woodstock village Lake Hill, you will find this charming 2 bedroom, 2 bath, one level home that lies near magnificent Cooper Lake. Fully renovated, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a perfect full time or vacation home; with lovely gardens and bluestone walking paths that have been a feature on the famous Woodstock garden tour. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a Master Suite, cathedral ceiling, private bath and an adjoining Garden Room. The kitchen has a Stainless Steel Bosch Range and a Stainless Refrigerator. The Living Room has open beamed ceilings, a den/office, and a separate Artist Studio in a separate building with electric and propane heat. Call Ken Volpe ......................................................................... $329,000! A TIME TO ENTERTAINâ&#x20AC;Ś In this 3 bedroom, 1Â˝ bath, updated ranch-style home. With a huge wrap-around deck for those summer get-togethers, and inside there is a large pellet stove, as well as baseboard heat to keep you warm on those brisk Autumn and Winter nights. Along with sliding glass doors that lead to the wrapDURXQG GHFN WKHUH LV D ÂżQLVKHG lower level that includes a bedroom and can be used as a guest room, or an extra bedroom for a large family. But wait, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more! To the back left of the home is over 100 acres of DEP land, Route 28, the Village of Woodstock, Yankee Pond and Wilson State Park. If you want to go on a short ride, there is the Ashokan Reservoir. So, Call Blanca Aponte ............... $199,900 D!! CE U D RE

Driving on lower Broadway in Kingston, I noticed an elderly man seated on a bench. His head was bent down; he was staring at his shoes. He was dressed shabbily and inadequate for 40 degrees. He looked as forlorn as anyone I had ever seen. I drove around the block and slowed as I passed him again. I pulled the car over, got out and sat down beside him. His face was unshaven and weathered. He glanced at me unsmiling for just a moment. I said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hey, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve had a stroke of luck lately and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sharing it with people.â&#x20AC;? I handed him a $50 bill. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Merry Christmasâ&#x20AC;? I said. He took the bill and just stared at it. Glancing over my shoulder as I headed back to the car I could see tears glistening on his face. Merry Christmas evWi nM or ris eryone. on

ELKATON ABBY Your own Victorian escape to the Catskill Mountains and enjoy its HOHJDQW OLIH VW\OH DW WKLV PDJQLÂżcent home with 7 plus bedrooms, 2 turrets, 4.5 baths, 11 foot ceilLQJV DQG KDUGZRRG Ă&#x20AC;RRUV :DWFK the sunset from either the covered porch, or from the bay window seats in dining area. Here, you are in the middle of it all; Ski Hunter Mountain, minutes to Tannersville and North Lake. Be part of the private Elka Park Club; restaurant, pool, tennis, ball ÂżHOG DQG D PRWHO IRU \RXU JXHVWV $OWKRXJK ZLWK EHGURRPV DQG D VLQN LQ HDFK , GRXEW youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need a motel! If you love older style homes this is it! What a B-n-B this can beâ&#x20AC;Ś is that redundant? ..................................................................................................$449,000 CAMP PERFECT Looking for a family camp or resort-type property? We have it here - situated in the heart of the Catskills, minutes to Woodstock. Conveniently located 100 miles north of New York City, this location is near VNLLQJ ÂżVKLQJ KLNLQJ ND\aking, tubing, boating and more. It features 13 outbuildings that sleep 200, but double in occupancy if accommodating only children. The property offers a large gazebo, swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, 2 tennis courts, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playground and recreation hall, large Dining Room ZLWK D ZDOO WR ZDOO ZLQGRZV SULYDWH RIÂżFH DQG ODXQGU\ IDFLOLWLHV :LWK VSHFWDFXODU mountain views, this is the perfect property for you. Call Victoria Hoyt .......$1,995,000 THE MOST FUN PAGE ON FACEBOOK

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***NYS PARKS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY*** The NYS OfďŹ ce of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation is requesting proposals (RFP) for the operation of a Food, Beverage & Catering Concession at Dinsmore Clubhouse, Mills Norrie State Park, Staatsburgh, NY RFP#X001244.

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For bid document and ďŹ nancial obligations, please contact Carol at 845-889-3875 for a copy of the RFP documents. Refer to RFP #X001244. Proposals in response to this RFP are due to State Parks not later than: 2 pm, January 13, 2016. New Paltz Community-- this Appâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for You! Hugies & Hipsters * Pub Owners & Pub Crawlers * Dentists & Patients * Shoppers & Shops * Chefs & Diners * Baristas & Coffee Lovers... Get Connected! Find us at: https://newpaltz. mycityapp.mobile Local businessesâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; contact us for our annual ad rates- 845527-4100. DEAR BUSINESSMAN/WOMAN- We at Hardscrabble Flea Market & Swap Meet would like to congratulate you on being picked from over 100 businesses in your field. We believe we can help each other- We have a swap meet every Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Holy Cow Shopping Center, in addition to a flea market/ garage sale. We find that when business people set up a table w/business cards & flyers or â&#x20AC;&#x153;show how to doâ&#x20AC;? projects it will definitely increase your business (and mine). Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great way to introduce your business to new/old customers. And, if you have leftover merchandise youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to sell- this would be a perfect way to unload it. Please give John a call for more details- (845)758-1170. Spots are $12-$35.

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ELDERLY CARE. HHA. 25 years experience. Excellent references. Live in or out. Will run errands, doctors appointments, cook meals, etc. Call Dee @ 845399-1816 or 845-399-7603 .

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

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STUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CAR SERVICE. Whose car determines the pay. Always ready to get you there. Doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter when or where. I drive the miles your way with smiles. Airport transportation starting at $50. Call now for the Holidays! 845-649-5350 ; stu@hvc.rr.com Look for me on Facebook.

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

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STOREFRONT AVAILABLE w/parking lot. Located within the Villageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s walkable core. Ideal location for retailer, clothing boutique, coffee shop, barber, cafe, legal firm, medical office, technology startup. Details- call Mary (845)417-7733.

PROFESSIONAL BUILDING SPACE(S) for rent in New Paltz. Ideal for: Masseuse Chiropractor Beauty Salon, etc. For more details call 845-853-5595

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Gardiner/ Modena/ Plattekill Rentals

1-BEDROOM APARTMENT, MODENA: near Junction 32 & 44/55. Second floor of converted 19th Century barn. Parking. Snow-plowed. Trash, recycle weekly. 1-year lease, 1 month security. No smokers, no pets. References. $675/month excluding utilities. 845-883-0857. MODENA: 1 PLUS BEDROOM,. New floors, kitchen, fresh paint, bright. Convenient to SUNY, Gardiner, Bridge, Hannafordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, 44/55 & 32. $1050/month includes heat & hot water. Sam Slotnick, Real Estate Sales Agent, Century 21 Alliance, 845-6566088. e-mail: samsk100@aol.com

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Milton/Marlboro Rentals

Marlboro; mountain views, COZY 1-BEDROOM Country cottage. No dogs. References. Trash pick-up. Individual or couple preferred. Heat included. $1050/month. 845-795-5778, LM.

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PICTURESQUE STREET; Shared House. Private part of lovely house on quiet street in village. Garden views, porch, everything new, privacy, off-street parking, 1-block to college. $895/month plus share of utilities. Call 845-430-5336. NO SECURITY REQUIRED: LAST BEDROOM AVAILABLE in 3-bedroom home on country road; currently occupied by 2 post graduates. Beautiful mountain views; rail

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H Happy Holidays From Helsmoortel el Insurance & Helsmoortel Realty!!!!

trail access; next to Huguenot Street; 5 minutes to Main Street; next to bus stop to New Paltz and PK Metro North. Share bathroom, living room, dining room & kitchen; beautiful wood floors throughout; on-site reserved parking; large backyard for BBQ/garden; wifi. cable, snow/garbage removal. No smoking (in house); no pets. $700/month includes all utilities. Call/text (845)594-3440 or email: jdjs1234@aol.com

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

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

Call 845-255-7205 for more information SOUTHSIDE TERRACE APARTMENTS offers semester leases for Spring 2016 and short-term for the Summer! Furnished studios, one & two bedrooms, includes heat & hot water. Recreation facilities. Walking distance to campus and town. 845-255-7205. NICE UNFURNISHED ROOMS; $480/ month. Excellent location. Close to SUNY college. All utilities included. Call (914)474-

5176, between 8 a.m.-9 p.m. (845)2556029, between 12-9 p.m., leave message. RENOVATED MOBILE HOME for rent. 2-bedrooms, washer/dryer, 2 full baths. Non-smoking property. No pets. Located on quiet country road in Gardiner. Call 845255-2525. NEW PALTZ: CHARMING 3-BEDROOM house with mountain views. Walking distance to town. Excellent neighborhood. $1500/month plus utilities. Deposit & 2 months rent. References & security required. Available 1/1/16. Call (845)255-6732. 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT in private home. Includes utilities, cable and high speed internet. Walking distance to SUNY and town. No pets or smokers. $1000/ month, 1½ month security. Available 1/1/16. Call (914)475-9834. ROOM FOR RENT. Can be used as residential or an office. $550/month plus security. Utilities included. Walking distance to everything. (845)664-0493. 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT, first floor, separate entrance in 1870s barn. Full bath, wood floors. $960/month includes heat, hot water, electric. Gas for cooking & fireplace extra. NO DOGS. 5 minutes by CAR outside village. Please call 845-255-5355.

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ROSENDALE ROOM FOR RENT/HOUSE SHARE. Furnished room available (share kitchen and bath) in artsy cottage. Excellent location, easily in walking distance to town and Rail Trail/Tressle. Parking, washer/dryer on site. Two sweetest-ever cats also included, so no further pets, sorry. $600/month. 845323-2193 or email jefferss@sunyulster.edu Stone Ridge; 2BR Duplex for rent in rural setting. 2BR, 1Bath, W/D, DW, woodstove. No Pets, No Smoking. Very Quiet road, $975/month plus utilities. (845)658-9706.

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Kingston/ Hurley/Port Ewen Rentals

KINGSTON: Uptown Studio & Efficiency APARTMENTS. Bus routes, convenient to shopping areas, utilities included. Reasonable. 845-338-4574. PORT EWEN: 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT available. Newly remodeled. Offstreet parking. Hot water included. Quiet area. Near marina. Garbage removal included. NO SMOKING. 1 year lease. 201289-1135. PORT EWEN: STUDIO APARTMENT available. Newly remodeled. Off-street parking. Quiet area. Near marina. Designated parking. Garbage removal included. 1 year lease. No smoking inside. 201-289-1135.

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Krumville/ Olivebridge/ Shokan Rentals

West Shokan- AVAILABLE NOW: SMALL CABIN, 2-BEDROOMS, full bath, kitchen/living room, large deck, oil heat, private wooded setting. No smoking. $850/month plus utilities. First and last months rent plus security. Must have references. Call 845-657-8143.

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Saugerties Rentals

House share available starting January 2016. Beautiful sun filled 1880s brick home. Quiet with lovely views. Parking on street.One and a half baths, First floor kitchen darling, dining room, living room. Stairs lead to your bedroom with full bath in the hall. Lovely wooden floors, washer and dryer. Fully furnished pretty garden, Original home of Saugerties mayor and his wife, you must see to appreciate. Ten minute walk to village. Rent is $850 including all utilities, No pets., Smoking okay if outside, Dry basement space for storage. Three references, One month rent and one month security. Call 845.901.0761 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT. In Saugerties- walking distance to swimming & shops. $875/month includes heat & electric. References & security required. For inquiries call or text (845)594-9257.

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Woodstock/Lake Hill. Comfortable furnished rooms in historic house near Cooper Lake and NYC bus. Available monthly. Private phone, internet. Piano, cats. $500-$625 includes all. Work exchange for very handyperson. Cat considered. homestayny@msn.com. 845-6792564.

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FABULOUS NEW PALTZ HOME

Built in 2003 enjoy this open floor plan! Kitchen, Living Room, and Dining Room are sunny and bright - Hardwood flooring too! Master en Suite feels like you’re on vacation! Plenty of closet space! Add to this combination another 2 Bedroom’s and bath and we have a real knock-out. Full finished lower level is just what the family ordered. Plus there’s a detached 2 car garage, come on over and see this beauty! $279,900

Great 3 BR, 2 full bath split level cedar sided home located approximately 2 miles outside the village of New Paltz. Located on the end of a cul de sac you have the best of both worlds close to restaurants, schools, and shopping yet private setting. Open floor plan concept with wood floors and a stone fireplace in the living room, and wonderful kitchen w/ large granite topped center island. Spacious great room off the dinning room is perfect for entertaining. Sliders in the master leads to the back deck with hot tub! $289,900

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Beautifully renovated 2 bedroom, 1 full bath home located on the Esopus Creek. Great views of the creek with a terraced step down to the waters edge! Great living room, a spacious bright galley kitchen, 2 nicely sized bedrooms, and a great dining room that walks out to the back deck. Sunshine glistening off the water, warms you right up! Great Deck off the back of the house so you can sit and relax with a beautiful view of the water! Total access for boating, water skiing, tubing, whatever your pleasure! $149,000

Close enough to walk to Restaurants, Shopping & Farmers Market, yet far enough for privacy! Please come take a look at this lovely 3/4 BR home with 2.5 baths, beautifully blending old world charm with wonderful updated kitchen and certain flexibility in floor plan for today’s extended family living or for those who seek space. Hardwood flooring, wood burning fireplace, built in shelving, French doors, 1st floor master en-suite or family room. Bright, nice kitchen with bluestone patio! $299,900

Rare Woodstock Cottage. Charming Woodstock Artist Cottage. Secluded yet close to Bearsville and Woodstock. 1-BR + small office, wood burning stove, hardwood floors. Well insulated, new efficient oil heating system. $1400/month, first, last + security deposit. Call 512-413-1818 . LARGE 1-BEDROOM. 1/4 mile to Village Green in Woodstock. Includes heat & hot water. $1400/month. References a must. 914-388-6907. 3-BEDROOM APARTMENT on Tinker Street next to Cinema. Washer/dryer hook-up, Bath w/tub, oil heat, propane cooking, parking & lovely courtyard. Flexible lease available. $1200/month plus utilities. 845-853-2994 . 2-BEDROOMS, SUNNY, LOVELY , Lake Hill apartment. Eat-in kitchen, good closet space, deck, back yard, separate entrance & driveway. Pets welcome. No smoking. $900/month plus utilities. References required. First & last month plus security. 845-679-2505

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West of Woodstock Rentals

GORGEOUS COTTAGE on 150 ACRE ESTATE . 3-bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace. 10 minutes Belleayre, 20 Hunter/Windham. 13 miles to Woodstock. Hiking, cross country trails throughout. Borders on 1500 acres of state land. Annual, reasonable. 845-6885062. Shokan: Large One Bedroom Apt., $750/month, 960 sq.ft.; Also, Large two bedroom Apt., $1200/month, 1200 sq.ft., 7 miles west of Woodstock, peaceful, calm, quiet, country setting. Please, No smokers or pets, utilities not included. Walk to Ashokan Reservoir, 1-year lease, two months security, pictures on craigslist.org search Shokan. Call 845-481-0521 .

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1 brm. apt. for senior 62 or older or handicapped/disabled Bright & clean Rent slides to income

845-688-2024

LAWLESS TREE SERVICE

CERTIFIED ARBORIST • CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES

COLDBROOK B&B. 2 rooms available ranging from $125-$175. 10 minute drive to the center of Woodstock. For reservations call Mark or Tonia at (845)679-2563, CMWcoldbrook@gmail.com www.ColdBrookBnB.com

600

For Sale

EXERCISE EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Leg curl & leg extension w/weight stack, Smith Machine, Hip Sled, Universal adductor/abductor machine. Please call George at (845)255-8352. MEDIUM OAK HARDWOOD DINING TABLE; 72x48 wide w/2-self storing 20” leaves & lion claw feet & 6 Windsor chairs2 Captain, 4 regular. Call (845)255-8352. Large Bird Cage. $200. Spacious, Convertible Top Bird Cage. Parrot paradise. 24”Wx22”Dx62”H, large front door w/safety latch, 2 wood perches, 3 stainless feed/water bowls w/swing out and locking, slide-out tray and grate for easy cleaning. Rolling castors on stand. 845-857-6072. ANTIQUES & JEWELRY HOLIDAY SPECIAL! 15% off. Hyde Park Antique Center, 4192 Albany Post Road, booth 127. Also, trained Englishman Stephen Whiting’s Furniture Repairs & Restoration. Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday or by appointment. 845750-2676. PROPANE HEATER, SUPER-EFFICIENT. Modine Effinity, 93% efficient. 55,000 BTU. Ideal for garage, workspace, greenhouse, animal housing, etc. New, in box, never-used. 845-616-0710.

602

Snow Plowing

Vacation Rentals

Peaceful Holidays on 2 wooded acres, 3 miles Woodstock. Elegant log home; living room w/fireplace, dinette, eat-in kitchen 2-bedrooms, 1.5 baths, laundry, cable. $120/night, 2-night minimum. 718-479-0393. Call only.

FULLY INSURED

SNOW PLOWING starting at $40

(845) 331- 4844

603

Tree Services

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

STUMP GRINDING

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

605

Firewood for Sale

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

FIREWOOD 845.339.WOOD

620

Buy & Swap

OLD FURNITURE, CROCKS, JUGS, paintings, frames, postcards, glasswares, sporting items, urns, fountain pens, lamps, dolls, pocket knives, military items, bronzes, jewelry, sterling, old toys, old paper, old boxes, old advertisements, vintage clothing, anything old. Home contents purchased, (select items or entire estates purchased.) CASH PAID 657-6252 CASH PAID. Estate contents- attic, cellar, garage clean-outs. Used cars, junk cars, scrap metal. Anything of value. (845)246-0214. BOTTOM LINE... I pay the HIGHEST PRICES for old furniture, ANTIQUES of every description. Paintings, lamps, rugs, porcelain, bronzes, silver, etc. One item to entire contents. House calls & free appraisals. Richard Miller Antiques (Est. 1972). (845)389-7286.

640

Musical Instruction & Instruments

Fingerstyle Guitar for solo performer. Taught at NYC’s Mannes College of Music & Guitar Study Center. Break out of “Pattern Playing”, create instrumental breaks, improvise accompaniments. Susan Hoover, 845-679-7887.

650

Antiques & Collectibles

WANTED TOP DOLLARS PAID. We buy entire estates or single items. Actively seeking gold and silver of any kind, sterling, flatware and jewelry. Furniture, antiques through mid-century. We gladly do house calls, free appraisals. We also do Estate/Tag Sales, 35 years experience. One call does it all. Call or text anytime 24/7- 617-981-1580.

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Real Estate

FOR SALE BY OWNER Cute 3-BEDROOM Ranch 41 Yerry Hill Road, Woodstock, NY

HUDSON VALLEY

&CATSKILLS COUNTRY properties Put Yourself In The Best Hands

Low taxes. Large yard & carport. Natural wood ceilings. New designer metal roof. Recent remodel. Close to everything.

>ŽǀĞůǇ ŽƩĂŐĞ ͮ EĞǁ WĂůƚǌ ͮ ΨϮϯϱ͕ϬϬϬ Three bedroom home is in the heart of the village. Stylish & sweet w/many updates. Lovely porch Θ ŐĂƌĚĞŶƐ͘ ^ĞĐŽŶĚ ŇŽŽƌ ŚĂƐ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵ ǁͬĂ ĨƵůů bath & private deck. Short walk to the NYC Bus ^ƚŽƉ͘ ŶũŽǇ ǁĂůŬŝŶŐ ƚŽ ůƟŶŐ DĞŵŽƌŝĂů >ŝďƌĂƌǇ͕ ,ĂƐďƌŽƵĐŬ WĂƌŬ͕ ƚŚĞ ZĂŝů dƌĂŝů ĂŶĚ ƐŽ ŵĂŶǇ ŽƚŚĞƌ ůŽĐĂů ĂƩƌĂĐƟŽŶƐ Θ ƌĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚƐ͘

ZĂŝƐĞĚ ZĂŶĐŚ ͮ >ĂŬĞ <ĂƚƌŝŶĞ ͮ ΨϮϲϬ͕ϬϬϬ >ŽǀĞůǇ͕ ƐƉĂĐŝŽƵƐ ĂŶĚ ǁĞůů ĐĂƌĞĚ ĨŽƌ ŚŽŵĞ ƐĞƚ ďĂĐŬ Žī ŽŶ ƌŽĂĚ ŽŶ Ă ĚŽƵďůĞ ƐŝǌĞĚ ůŽƚ ƚŚĂƚ ĨĞĞůƐ ƉƌŝǀĂƚĞ͕ ǁŚŝůĞ ƐƟůů ďĞŝŶŐ ĐŽŶǀĞŶŝĞŶƚ ƚŽ <ŝŶŐƐƚŽŶ ĂŶĚ ^ĂƵŐĞƌƟĞƐ ƐŚŽƉƉŝŶŐ͘ ŶũŽǇ ƚŚĞ ƵƉĚĂƚĞĚ ďĂƚŚƌŽŽŵƐ ǁŝƚŚ ĐĞƌĂŵŝĐ ƟůĞ Θ ũĂĐƵǌǌŝ ƚƵď ŝŶ ŵĂƐƚĞƌ ƐƵŝƚĞ͘ ŽǌǇ ƵƉ ďǇ ƚŚĞ ďƌŝĐŬ ĮƌĞƉůĂĐĞ ŽŶ those cold winter nights.

ůĂƐƐŝĐ ŽůŽŶŝĂů ͮ tĞƐƚ ^ŚŽŬĂŶ ͮ ΨϯϮϵ͕ϬϬϬ dŚŝƐ ůĂƌŐĞ͕ ƵƉĚĂƚĞĚ͕ ĂīŽƌĚĂďůĞ ŚŽƵƐĞ ŚĂƐ ϱ ZͬϮ ĂŶĚ ŝƐ ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ŽŶ Ă ďĞĂƵƟĨƵů ƌŽĂĚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ĚĞƐŝƌĂďůĞ tĞƐƚ ^ŚŽŬĂŶ ƌĞĂ͘ KǀĞƌ ϯ͕ϬϬϬ ƐƋ͘Ō͘ ŽĨ ůŝǀŝŶŐ ƐƉĂĐĞ͊ DĂŶǇ ƵƉĚĂƚĞƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚĞ Ă ďƌĂŶĚ ŶĞǁ ŵĞƚĂů ƌŽŽĨ͕ ǁŝŶĚŽǁƐ͕ ŝŶƐƵůĂƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ǀŝŶǇů ƐŝĚŝŶŐ͘ Stunning scenery and within walking distance to a ƉĂƌŬ͕ ƉŽŽů Θ ƐƚƌĞĂŵ͘

ǇƌĚĐůŝīĞ &ĂƌŵŚŽƵƐĞ ͮ tŽŽĚƐƚŽĐŬ ͮ Ψϯϲϱ͕ϬϬϬ dŚŝƐ ŚŽŵĞ ŚĂƐ ŽƌŝŐŝŶĂů ďĞĂƵƟĨƵů ǁŝĚĞ ďŽĂƌĚ ƉŝŶĞ ŇŽŽƌƐ͕ Ă ůĂƌŐĞ͕ ďĞĂŵĞĚ >Z ǁͬĞŶƟĐŝŶŐ ĮƌĞƉůĂĐĞ Θ Ă ƚƌƵĞ Z͘ dŚĞ ďƌŝŐŚƚ Θ ƐƉĂĐŝŽƵƐ /< ŚĂƐ Ă ƉĞĂŬĞĚ ƌŽŽĨ͕ ƐŬǇůŝŐŚƚ Θ ĐŚŝĐ ĐŽƵŶƚƌǇ ĐŚĂŶĚĞůŝĞƌ͘ dŚĞ ϮŶĚ story has a lovely landing & storage under built-in ƐĞĂƟŶŐ͕ Ă ďĂƚŚ ǁŝƚŚ ĐůĂǁ ĨŽŽƚ ƚƵď Θ ŚŝŐŚ ƉŝƚĐŚĞĚ roof!

ĞĂƵƟĨƵů Θ WƌŝǀĂƚĞ ŽŶ ϯϯн ĐƌĞƐ ͮ tĂůůŬŝůů ͮ Ψϲϵϵ͕ϬϬϬ With meadow and mountain views from almost anywhere in the home. This lovely home has every ůƵǆƵƌǇ ŝŵĂŐŝŶĂďůĞ͘ >ŝǀŝŶŐ ƌŽŽŵ ǁŝƚŚ ĮƌĞƉůĂĐĞ͘ &ŝƌƐƚ ŇŽŽƌ ŐƵĞƐƚ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵ͘ ^ĞĐŽŶĚ ŇŽŽƌ ĨĞĂƚƵƌĞƐ ƚǁŽ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵƐ ĂŶĚ ďĞĂƵƟĨƵů ŵĂƐƚĞƌ ďĞĚƌŽŽŵ ƐƵŝƚĞ with jacuzzi and its own deck overlooking the inground pool!

^ƚƵŶŶŝŶŐ sŝĞǁƐ ͮ tŝŶĚŚĂŵ ͮ Ψϲϳϱ͕ϬϬϬ This new log sided chalet will be ready for this ǁŝŶƚĞƌ ƐĞĂƐŽŶ͊ 'ƌĞĂƚ ůŽĐĂƟŽŶ ƚŽ tŝŶĚŚĂŵ DŽƵŶƚĂŝŶ ^Ŭŝ ZĞƐŽƌƚ Θ ĂƌĞĂ ƌĞƐƚĂƵƌĂŶƚƐ͘ ŌĞƌ ƐŬŝŝŶŐ ĞŶũŽǇ ƚŚĞ ĐŽǌǇ ĮƌĞƉůĂĐĞ ůŽĐĂƚĞĚ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ 'ƌĞĂƚ ZŽŽŵ Žƌ ƐƚĞƉ ŽƵƚ ŽŶƚŽ ƚŚĞ ůĂƌŐĞ ǁƌĂƉ ĂƌŽƵŶĚ ĚĞĐŬ and take in the stunning views. Designed with energy saving features.

Asking $145,000.

Call (845) 339-3444.

HUDSON RIVER CARRIAGE HOUSE

North of SAUGERTIES. 1500 Sq.Feet. Wrap around balcony. Green house. Sauna and Steam. Private ofﬁce and entrance. ZEN LIKE atmosphere. Perfect for someone looking for total quiet and privacy. Call owner: Joe 646 352 2201. Or Alan @ Winn Morrison 310 866 6625.

Stop Guessing - Call Us To Learn What Your Home Is Worth

VILLAGE GREEN REALTY

#1 In Ulster County Sales* www.villagegreenrealty.com kingston new paltz stone ridge windham woodstock

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Vendors Needed

HARDSCRABBLE POP-UP

FLEA MARKET & GARAGE SALE 845-758-1170 • Call John

JANUARY – MARCH Call for openings and time

Handmade Wood Chip Roses, Whole Sale and Retail 10'x20' – $20 PER DAY All Vendors Wanted • Spots start at $12 to $35 Holy Cow Shopping Center • Red Hook, NY

HELP WANTED

670

Yard & Garage Sales

AID TIBET THRIFT STORE. Christmas decorations, vintage items, housewares, books, records, CD’s, men’s/women’s clothes, art, furniture. Open 7 days, 10 a.m6 p.m. VOLUNTEERS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. 875 Route 28, Kingston. 845-3831774.

845-331-5357 845-255-0615 845-687-4355 518-734-4200 845-679-2255

Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Operated by a subsidiary of NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker and the Coldwell Banker Logo are registered service marks owned by Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. *According to Ulster ŽƵŶƚǇ D>^ ^ƚĂƟ ƐƟ ĐƐ ϮϬϭϭͲϮϬϭϰ͘

680

Counseling Services

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

695

Professional Services

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

700

Personal & Health Services

CERTIFIED AIDE LOOKING FOR PRIVATE CARE for elderly. 10 years experience. Live-in or hourly. References available. Ulster County area. (845)706-5133. Pain Relief, Nutrition, Craniosacral, Applied Kinesiology. Dr. Andrew Cort, Chiropractor. A thorough, gentle, holistic approach, Physical/Emotional Mental/Spiritual. 9 Rock City Road, Woodstock. (845)750-9652 or Andrew@AndrewCort.com for Optimal Health and Well-Being

334-8200

702

Art Services

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

Reliable, Responsible, Fast & Efficient Housecleaning, beautifying along the way. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or occasionally. Air B&B and Tripping.com turn over as well. Please call 845-679-7852 and leave message.

J.H. CONSTRUCTION

DUMP RUNS Garage & House Clean-Ups

Call 845-249-8668 ULSTER WINDOW CLEANING CO.

710

Organizing/ Decorating/ Reﬁnishing

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

715

Cleaning Services

CLEAN UPS, CLEAN OUTS. Indoor/Outdoor. Junk & debris removal. Estates prepared for Moving and Sale. (845)688-2253. HAPPY HOUSEKEEPERS caring and through cleaning service. We do it all from polishing furniture to disinfecting doorknobs! Weekly, biweekly and Vacation home service. References available. Call for free estimate 845-214-8780.

**Estate, **Residential. **Free Estimates, Fully Insured. Call 679-3879

COUNTRY CLEANERS Homes & Offices • Insured & Bonded

Excellent references.

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

717

Caretaking/Home Management

Busy or out-of-town landlords need help managing your property? Experienced, local landlord available to help. New Paltz area. Contact Scott, 845-255-8036

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

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AN ANDREW AN

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TEAMS Week of Dec. 27 VW of Kingston Colonial Subaru Sawyer Motors

www.colonialsubaru.com | 845-339-3333

CONGRATULATIONS THIS WEEK’S WINNER JIM MOREHEAD HONDA OF KINGSTON

720

Painting/Odd Jobs

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

QUALITY • VALUE • RELIABILITY • SINCE 1980 • Int. & Ext. painting • Power Washing • Sheetrock & Plaster Repair • Free Estimates Multiple References Available Upon Request Licensed & Insured • ritaccopainting.com

Experienced- TROMPE O’LOEIL and FAUX FINISHING, 20 yrs. in Paris, and 10 yrs. locally. References and insured. Call Casimir: 845-430-3195 or 845-6160872.

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

Shandaken, NY 845-688-2253 Interior Painting & Staining, Sheet Rocking, All Stages of Remodeling

HB Painting & Construction INC. *Painting: Interior/Exterior, Pressure-Washing, Staining, Glazing... *Construction: Home Renovations, Additions, Bathrooms, Kitchen, Doors, Windows, Decks, Roofs, Gutters, Tile, Hardwood Floors (New-Refinish), Sheetrock, Tape. Snowplowing. Call 845616-9832.

Ruge’s Subaru

OAK

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PHI

WAS

PHI

WAS

NEW ENGLAND AT NY JETS

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HOU

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MIA

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BUF

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TAM

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13 2 121 87 PIT 51

12 3 126 82 PIT 48

12 3 135 73 PIT 47

10 5 119 89 PIT 29

11 4 133 75 PIT 43

14 1 128 80 PIT 45

9 6 124 84 PIT 37

YOU CALL I HAUL. Attic, basements, garages cleaned out. Junk, debris, removed. 20% discount for seniors and disabled. Gary (845)247-7365 or www.garyshauling.com

725

Plumbing, Heating, AC & Electric

ASHOKAN STORE-IT Ask About Our Long Term Storage Discount

5x10 $40 10x15 $90

5x15 $50 10x10 $70 10x20 $110 10x30 $150

845-657-2494 845-389-0504 1 Ridge Rd., Shokan, NY 12481 Stoneridge Electrical Service, Inc.

Contact Jason Habernig HANDYALL SERVICES: *Carpentry, *Plumbing, *Electrical, *Painting, *Excavating & Grading. 5 ton dump trailer. Trees cut, Yards cleaned & mowed. Snow Removal. Call Dave (845)514-6503- mobile.

Honda of Kingston

OAK

Residential & Commercial • Free estimates, fully insured Accepting all major credit cards.

845-331-4966/249-8668

Poughkeepsie Ruge’s Chrysler/ Nissan Dodge/Jeep

JOE

OAK

TIE BREAKER PITTSBURGH AT BALTIMORE

Incorporated 1985

Thorpe’s GMC

JIM

OAK

GRAND TOTAL

NYS DOT T-12467

FRAN

SAN DIEGO AT OAKLAND

LAST WEEK’S TOTAL

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

ERIC

740

Building Services

OHHH HANDYMAN! A Professional Service You Can Trust. Specializing in your project. A subdivision of Winecoff Quality Contracting, Inc. Other professional services available. Ice-damming solutions & roofraking. Dump Runs. 845-389-2549 D AND S IMPROVEMENTS: Home improvement, repair and maintenance, from the smallest repairs to large renovations. Over 50 years of combined experience. Fully insured. www.dandsimprovements.com (845)339-3017

Interiors & Remodeling Inc s ’ d e . T

From Walls to Floors, Ceilings to Doors, Decks, Siding & More.

Reliable, Dependable & Insured Call for an estimate

845-688-7951

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www.stoneridgeelectric.com

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

• Warm Floor Tiles

• Service Upgrades • Roof De-icing Systems

Authorized Dealer & Installer Low-Rate Financing Available

H Z Emergency Generators U \ LICENSED 331-4227 INSURED

AA Statuary & Weathervane Co. Liquidation Sale

Plaster and concrete saints, angels, bronzes, weathervanes, cupolas, more redrockgardencenter.com 845-569-1117

334-8200 subscribe

HANDYMAN, HOME REPAIR, Carpentry, Remodels, Installations, Roofing, Painting, Mechanical repairs, etc. Large

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8 am - 8 pm Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm Saturday

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845-876-1057

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200+ VEHICLES

YOUR #1 DEALER!

IN STOCK!!!

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The MORE You Know the MORE You Save!

and small jobs. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. References available. (845)616-7470.

755

Repair/ Maintenance Services

DELPHINUS INTERIOR PAINTING, CARPENTRY & HANDYMAN SERVICE. Indoor painting, carpentry, repairs and problem-solving solutions. Door sticks? Window jammed? No job too small. Economically and environmentally friendly. $20/hour. Call 845-255-2379.

760

Gardening/ Landscaping

STONE WALL RESTORATIONS; Thoughtful, innovative & resourceful approaches. Kevin Towle (914)9068791 . Landscaping Lawn installation Ponds Retaining walls Stone work ...and much more

Excavation Site work Drain ¿elds Land clearing Septic systems Demolition Driveways

Paramount Contracting & Development Corp.

William Watson • Residential / Commercial

SNOW PLOWING & SANDING Call William, for your free estimate (845) 401-6637

Down to Earth Landscaping Quality service from the ground up

• • • • •

Specializing in: Hardscape Tree trimming Fences Koi ponds Snow plowing

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

SERVICE

8 am - 7 pm Monday - Friday 8 am - 3 pm Saturday

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Spirituality

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

Laurie Oliver — Spiritual Counseling GIVE THE GIFT OF WELLNESS Make positive changes in your life through hypnosis. Smoking cessation • pain management stress relief • past life regressions.

Intuitive, Sensitive Guidance Spirit Communicator

(845) 679-2243 • laur50@aol.com

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

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TOY POODLES; 3 males, 8 weeks. First shots, dewormed. Ready to go. Will hold until 12/23/15. Also, 5 month old male COLLIE, sable & white. All registerable. Each $650. 518-610-4795. DIANA’S FANCY FLEA MARKET: Nice Items Needed For Next Sale! Call Diana 626-0221. To Beneﬁt Diana’s CAT Shelter in Accord. FOR ADOPTION- LOVELY SPECIAL NEEDS KITTY; TRINKA; about 1-year old and so very sweet. Unfortunately, Trinka tested positive for Feline Leukemia. She’s been spayed and is up to date w/shots. Trinka has energy, plays and gives little love bites! She follows her foster mom around the house and is always up for pets. She’s a love and deserves the best life she can have. If you have feline leukemia positive cats or would like to love Trinka as your only kitty, please call 347258-2725, or email: carriechapmancat@ gmail.com Here at the Ulster County SPCA we’re hoping to get as many of our residents HOMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS as we can! Our Pet of the Week is Bagel; 10-year old hound mix who’s extremely sweet & enjoys long walks. We recommend a home w/no young children. Mojo; very smart, athletic 3-4 year old brindle Shepherd mix who’d love to join your family. He’s great w/cats, dog selective, and is very obedient. Macy; another great dog waiting to meet you; she’s a 3-4 year old Australian Shepherd mix & she needs lots of room to run. We have a GREAT SELECTION OF CATS too; Luna; beautiful gray kitty w/ yellow eyes sweet disposition. Atomic Tangerine; big orange guy who has some vision issues but does well w/his eye drops. He’s mellow & would do well in just about any home. Mr. Dewy; handsome orange boy w/some extra toes on his paws, which means good luck! We also have a FRIENDLY GROUP OF RABBITS: Brady; lovable orange/ gray lop eared male w/an excellent disposi-

tion. We also would like to introduce you to Mercury; sleek little 1-year old black bunny who’s a bit shy. Come CHECK THEM ALL OUT TODAY at the UCSPCA, 20 Wiedy Rd., Kingston, off Sawkill Road. Www.UCSPCA. org. Come CHECK THEM ALL OUT TODAY at the UCSPCA, 20 Wiedy Rd., Kingston, off Sawkill Road. Www.UCSPCA.org. FOR FOSTER OR ADOPTION- SWEET & LOVING CATS: FUZZY WUZZY; Gorgeous, sweet, loving, long-hair, 2-3 year old tabby (striped) male; CUDDLES & PUDDLES; Identical twin 2-year old tabby brothers; CHLOE & SPOOKY; Elegant, friendly, all black, 3-year old males. All are neutered. Please call: (347)258-2725. FOR FOSTER or ADOPTION; BOB the CAT... Bob is an older gentleman who’s very handsome in his Tux! He loves to cuddle w/ me but doesn’t care for other cats except for his cat girlfriend, Minni. Bob & Minni were abandoned in a local trailer park. When they were found, they both were sick & near starvation. Poor Minni didn’t make it. After many weeks of loving care, Bob is ready for his forever or foster home. He’s very low maintenance, neutered, tested negative and has been de-wormed. Are you the one who will make things right for Bob and give him a loving & caring home? If you think you might be, please call (973)713-8229.

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PROJECT CAT is a non-profit cat RESCUE & SHELTER. Please help get cat off the streets & into homes. Adopt a healthy & friendly cat or kitten companion for a lifetime. High Falls/ Accord area. (845)687-4983 or visit our cats at www.projectcat.org

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