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A miscellany of Hudson Valley art, entertainment and adventure | Calendar Ca l e n da r & Classifieds | Issue 1 | Jan. 2 – 9, 2014 Movie Thawing Miss Travers in Saving Mr. Banks Night Sky Meteor shower this weekend Explore Road warriors: Resolve to join a running club this January History Downton Abbey-themed tours at Mills Mansion Art “Write of passage” in Poughkeepsie brings luck for the New Year
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There’s got to be a healthier, more positive way to kick off a New Year than kissing some stranger in a silly paper hat, sleeping off a hangover or sitting on the couch in a stupor watching half a dozen football games in a row. Actually, the Japanese came up with a better idea long ago: a practice known as kakizome or “first writing.” For good luck in the coming year, traditionally people would use calligraphy to write poems during the first days of a New Year that expressed their hopes and aspirations. The kakizome tradition continues, but these days, practitioners write
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favorable kanji (Chinese characters) rather than poems. For example, if you need to improve your health in the New Year, you would write a kanji for positive health; if you’re working on an anger management problem, you might choose the kanji for tolerance and acceptance. An artsy sort of meditation, practicing one kanji over and over helps focus on the hoped-for theme. For an introduction to this practice, which could easily become a cherished New Year’s custom in your own family, come to the Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center in Poughkeepsie this Saturday, January 4 for a Japanese cultural program celebrating the traditional first calligraphy writing of the New Year. Drop into the workshop any time between 2 and 3:30 p.m. to learn about kakizome, pick your favorite auspicious kanji and try your hand at manifesting your near-term destiny on
paper. Guests will be provided brushes, paper and ink and, as needed, guidance for writing the appropriate kanji. The kakizome workshop will be presented free of charge by the Folk Arts Program of Arts Mid-Hudson (which recently changed its name from the Dutchess County Arts Council) and the Mid-Hudson Japanese Community Association. Cunneen-Hackett is located at 9 Vassar Street. – Frances Marion Platt
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The Rosendale Theatre will host Silent Film Sundays through April on the first Sunday of each month at 2 p.m. A silent film classic will be shown each week with live musical accompaniment. The cost is $7 for adults or $5 for members. The theatre will screen Blood and Sand (1922) on Sunday, January 5 at 2 p.m., with live music provided by Marta Waterman. The film chronicles the story of matador Juan Gallardo (played by Rudolph Valentino) and his meteoric rags-to-riches rise to fame, threatened by the arrival of sultry aristocrat Doña Sol. The movie established Valentino as a star and solidified his “Latin lover” persona, which had been introduced a year earlier in another film. Blood and Sand was one of the most successful films of 1922, inspiring the creation of a cocktail of the same name and a spoof by Stan Laurel (Mud and Sand). The Rosendale Theatre is located at 408 Main Street in Rosendale. For more
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Arts Mid-Hudson’s Kakizome 2014, Saturday, January 4, 2-3:30 p.m., free, Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center, 9 Vassar Street, Poughkeepsie; (845) 454-3222, www.artsmidhudson.org.
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Mills Mansion resumes Downton Abbey-themed tours this Saturday Season Four of Downton Abbey returns to television on January 5. For those who can’t wait to immerse themselves in the upstairs/downstairs drama, the Mills Mansion at the Staatsburgh State Historic Site will once again offer its popular Downton Abbeythemed tours on Saturdays at 1 p.m. beginning January 4 and continuing through March 29. Reservations are required at (845) 8898851, extension 300. Tours cost $8 for adults, $6 for students and seniors and are free for children under age 12. For more information, visit www.nysparks.com or find Staatsburgh State Historic Site on www.facebook.com.
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Frank McGinnis’ Safe premieres this weekend in Rhinebeck The writer Martin Amis described the feeling of completing a novel not as one of expectation, accomplishment and relief, but as one of depletion, cognitive diminishment and incapacity. In the days and weeks after the terminal period of a new work is applied, he can’t properly tie his own shoes or find his mouth with his fork. As a rule, daily creativity replenishes more than it takes and is a cornerstone of an abundant life, but large-scale projects brought to completion exhaust. To realize her grandest ambitions, the artist dips into those Faustian stores of
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Road warriors Resolve to join a running club this January
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anuary is traditionally the time to work off those extra holiday pounds or fulfill that promise to oneself to get back in shape. Running is a great way to do that. But while there are those who willingly go out for a run in predawn darkness or in frigid cold, there are also those who enjoy running, who once out there will say that they’re glad that they did it, but who need a little reinforcement to get out of bed and put on those running shoes. Or maybe they just like a little company while running. To the rescue: runners’ clubs. There are a variety of clubs for runners that can be found in the Hudson Valley region, each with its own approach, be it competitive runs or “just-for-fun” runs. Here’s a sampling of what’s out there: link.net or call (845) 331-2825. Annual dues are $15.
Mid-Hudson Road Runners’ Club Based on the eastern side of the Hudson River around Poughkeepsie, the Mid-Hudson Road Runners’ Club (MHRRC) is one of the area’s larger groups and is associated with popular races such as the Dutchess County Classic. Upcoming events include the “Recover from the Holidays” run this Saturday, January 4 at 9 a.m. at Norrie State Park in Staatsburgh. The annual endurance race allows runners to complete as many 5K loops as possible, with a cap at 50K. The course remains open for six hours. For more details, contact Charlie Sprauer at (845) 635-2936 or e-mail charlesbugman69@aol.com, or call Pete Colaizzo at (845) 309-3640 or e-mail runhed246@hotmail.com. The Pete Sanfilippo Winter Run, a five-mile race in Baird State Park in Lagrangeville, will be held on Sunday, February 2 at 10 a.m. The annual five-mile run is free for MHRRC club members and $5 for others registering before January 31. The race-day fee is $10 for club members and $15 for others. Registration begins at 9 a.m. For more information, contact Keith Melara at (845) 891-5631 or by e-mail at keithmelara@gmail.com. Monthly club meetings feature a guest speaker. The club updates its website regularly at www.mhrrc.org. Annual dues are $15. Onteora Runners’ Club The Onteora Runners are based on the western side of the Hudson River in the middle of the Hudson Valley. Although the club is centered in Ulster County, it was founded in Greene County in the 1970s and is affiliated with the Road Runners’ Club. Its 400 members receive discounts at area races and get a monthly newsletter. Find detailed information on races and runs at www.onteorarunners.org, contact Bill Harper by e-mail at kuaiboy47@earth-
power and stamina – the ones that you aren’t supposed to tap and that do not refill from underneath. I imagine that local songwriter and musician Frank McGinnis digs what Amis is saying right about now. McGinnis has finished and readied for production a fullblown musical, five years in the works. It is called Safe, and it will be premiered, under McGinnis’ direction, January 3 through 5 at the Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck. While advance promotional materials offer no music samples, the talented young singer/songwriter’s work in the band Time Travels might provide some clues: impassioned, shimmery Americana with a dollop of modern rock histrionics, and it is exactly those nearly-but-notquite-over-the-top tendencies that bode well for the stage. Safe, says the writer/ director, concerns “a young couple’s last
summer together and how an unexpected intervention by a legendary old hermit forces the characters to fight the battle between idealism and realism.” – John Burdick Centerstage Productions presents Safe, January 3-5, Friday/Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m., $15, Center for the Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Route 308, Rhinebeck; (845) 876-3080, www. centerforperformingarts.org.
Sky Lake in Rosendale hosts Sunday Sitting & Walking Meditation A free Sitting and Walking Meditation is held every Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Sky Lake, located at 22 Hillcrest Lane in Rosendale. The session is free and open to all. A
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Orange Runners’ Club Based in Middletown, the nonprofit Orange Runners’ Club promotes running for fitness, competition and camaraderie. It was formed in May of 1980 by Bruce Birnbaum and John Cummins and currently boasts approximately 380 members. Like most of the other clubs, membership allows for a discount on race entry fees and a monthly meeting with guest speakers. The Orange Runners also receive membership discounts at area businesses and individualized training schedules and racing advice, along with organized and open track workouts. There are two 5K events coming up in January and two more in February. For more information, visit www.orangerunnersclub.org. Annual dues are $25. Shawangunk Running Club The Shawangunk Running Club has been in existence for several decades and has been by choice a relatively unstructured organization, functioning more as a team than a club. There didn’t used to be a membership fee, but that has changed due to the need to support the group’s activities. Everyone in the group is competitively-minded, regardless of ability. They do three organized workouts per week on Tuesday and Friday evenings and a long run on Sundays at 8:30 a.m. They also run a number of races during the summer and fall. The Shawangunk Runners train and race in the Gunks in Ulster County. For more information, e-mail webmaster@shawangunkrunners.org, find Shawangunk Runners on www.facebook.com or visit www.shawangunkrunners.org. The annual fee is $25. – Sharyn Flanagan
video teaching by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche with a short discussion will be held at 11:45 p.m. Meditation instruction is available. For more information, call (845) 658-8556 or visit www.skylake.shambhala.org.
Health & Wellness Expo coming to Kingston’s Cornell Street Studios In the spirit of January being all about getting back into the swing of things and having a healthy routine, the Junior League will host a Health
& Wellness Expo at Cornell Street Studios, located at 168 Cornell Street in Kingston, on Saturday, January 11 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The snow date is Saturday, January 18. The “Renew You 2014 Health & Wellness Expo” costs $20 to attend and will include a variety of fitness classes. The event will be a fundraising benefit for the new Kingston Kinderland II park on Lucas Avenue. Meet and greet local beauty, health and wellness experts. For more information, call (845) 3310191, e-mail rdarmstadt514@gmail.com, visit www.cornellstreetstudios.com or find Cornell Street Studios on www.facebook.com.
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The film is set during a fortnight in 1961 when Walt Disney flew the reluctant Pamela Travers to Los Angeles: the last-ditch effort in a 20-year campaign, inspired by a promise to his daughters, to obtain the rights to make a movie based on her Poppins books
Thawing Miss Travers Emma Thompson is deliciously cranky in Saving Mr. Banks
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n the interests of full disclosure, any discussion by this reviewer of John Lee Hancock’s new movie Saving Mr. Banks must begin with the admission that I absolutely detested Mary Poppins when I was a kid. At the time of its release, I was turning 11 and feeling the first vague yearnings for adult sophistication – that is to say, exactly the wrong age for Walt Disney’s treacly masterpiece. I rebelled against its cutesiness, which seemed to me at the time offensively condescending to children. Sad to say, I have never since felt motivated enough to watch it a second time. Still, I have no problem describing Mary Poppins as a “beloved” film to many. And perhaps my ancient bias was a help to me in rooting for Emma Thompson’s acidtongued P. L. Travers in Saving Mr. Banks as she stubbornly resists the persistent Midwestern blandishments of Uncle Walt. The character resembles the non-nonsense nanny of the Mary Poppins books that Travers authored far more than Julie Andrews’ sweet onscreen version ever did,
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and she’s not a very nice person. That’s quite a bracing change, and not just from the kid-friendly, everything-ishunky-dory Disney aesthetic. Anyone familiar with Thompson’s extraordinary acting oeuvre knows that she falls into that category of great actresses who tend to get typecast as ethical, sympathetic, longsuffering heroines – though in Thompson’s case, “clever” generally gets thrown into the mix as well. She’s long overdue for a role like this: not a villain per se, but a cranky, negative, controlling, maddeningly difficult personality. And watching her get her teeth into that chewy role is, unsurprisingly, one of Sav-
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Going west Five Hudson Valley-produced films to premiere at Sundance
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hanks in large part to the efforts of the folks at the Hudson Valley Film Commission, the mid-Hudson Valley has become an ever-more-attractive cluster of locations for shooting movies, whether big-budget or indie. In fact, 2013 was a record-setting year for local feature film production. Now another record is about to be broken as five locally shot, independently produced fiction features are on their way to their world premieres at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah later this month. While Steven Spielberg’s 2012 epic Lincoln examined the 16th president in the context of the group of influential men surrounding him during the debates over the 13th Amendment, it also offered a tantalizing glimpse into his complex marriage with the emotionally fragile Mary Todd. But what about the other women who helped shaped his character – notably his mother, Nancy Hanks, his stepmother, Sarah Bush Johnston, and his first love who died young, Ann Rutledge? A. J. Edwards’ new black-and-white historical drama The Better Angels, set in the Indiana wilderness in 1817 but partially shot on the Mohonk Preserve, should help to answer some of those intriguing questions. Jason Clarke, Diane Kruger, Brit Marling and Wes Bentley star, and Terrence Malick is one of the producers. Indiana, maybe; but can Ulster County pass for Texas? Jim Mickle’s pulpy Western revenge mystery Cold in July, starring Michael C. Hall, Don Johnson, Sam Shepard, Vinessa Shaw, Nick Damici and Wyatt Russell, was largely shot in Kingston, Woodstock and Esopus. Woodstocker Liv Tyler appears in Carter Smith’s supernatural thriller Jamie Marks Is Dead, shot in Parksville, Liberty, Middletown, Mongaup Valley, Bloomingburg, Monticello, Woodbourne, Goshen, New Hamburg and Fort Montgomery. Based on the novel One for Sorrow by Christopher Barzak, Jamie Marks Is Dead concerns two teenagers in a small town who are haunted by the ghost of a bullied classmate. Also Sundance-bound is David Cross’s comedy Hits, in which a paranoid upstate municipal worker becomes improbably famous when videos of his rants at the Sullivan County Office Building in Monticello go viral online. The cast includes Julia Stiles, Michael Cera, Jason Ritter, David Koechner, Meredith Hagner, Matt Walsh, Amy Carlson, James Adomian, Jake Cherry, Derek Waters and Wyatt Cenac. Finally there’s Mike Cahill’s tale of love and science I Origins, filmed in Dutchess County. Starring Michael Pitt, Brit Marling, Astrid Bergès-Frisbey, Steven Yeun and Archie Panjabi, it concerns a Molecular Biology grad student with a specialty in eye evolu-
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wraparound story, and the movie would be worth seeing for her part alone. What brings things to a much more interesting level is the secondary narrative of flashbacks to Travers’ girlhood in Australia, which actually take up as much screentime as the negotiations scenario. When we first meet wee Ginty, as the young Helen Goff (Pamela Travers was a nom de plume) was nicknamed, she is sitting in a lush palm-framed garden making fairy houses from sticks, leaves and flowers. Her father Travers Goff (a winsome Colin Farrell) swoops down and carries her off into what is obviously an ongoing stream of fanciful chatter. We immediately see whence the lively imagination that inspired the books has sprung, and begin to wonder what ultimately went so dark as to turn the adult Helen/Pamela into such an embittered, self-protective creature. It is in her memories of Australia, her frustrated banker father’s decline into alcoholism and her mother’s mental
breakdown – memories revived in large part by Walt Disney’s avuncular manner, combined with the familiarly subtropical Southern California landscape – that we the audience come to understand what makes Travers tick. Therein also lies the key to a successful conclusion of negotiations; but Disney must first find a way to connect with the author on a level that taps both their inner children. And he must figure out how and why, by the big musical finale of his movie script, Mr. Banks must be saved. For all Thompson’s sharp edges as P. L. Travers, Saving Mr. Banks is an unexpectedly moving tale in the end – even cathartic, without plunging into bathos. Travers reportedly ended up hating the Mary Poppins movie, even after agreeing to sell the rights, but the bit of sanitizing of history that goes on here seems forgivable in the grand scheme of things. Maybe it’s finally time, as its 50th anniversary draws near, for even this curmudgeon to bite the bullet
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tion who pursues a romantic obsession with a masked woman based solely upon a photograph that he has taken of her eyes. The 2014 Sundance Film Festival runs from January 16 to 26; see http://filmguide. sundance.org for details For more information on these and other movies already shot or on deck to be produced in the region, visit the Hudson Valley Film Commission website at www.hudsonvalleyfilmcommission.org. – Frances Marion Platt
and give Mary Poppins a second chance. – Frances Marion Platt
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Jack Peele has been secretly working on his five different delicious varieties of cured sausage based on traditional versions from France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland
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lthough cured sausage has been available for more than 6,000 years, here in the Hudson Valley we’ve been slow to come around. Although some local chefs are now serving products that they’ve cured, made from local sustainably raised meats, the first company to make and sell them commercially is now on the scene. The Ancramdale-based Jacüterie offers a full line of cured dried sausages, fresh sausages and bacons. Some are based on traditional recipes like a delightfully porky, authentic saucisson sec; one more innovative example is a curried fresh banger created by Jacüterie owner Jack Peele himself. Charcuterie, like pickling and preserving, is just another way of keeping the
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Spain, France, Germany and eventually to America. There is a huge variety of recipes and techniques, and Peele has been secretly working on his five different delicious varieties of cured sausage based on traditional versions from France, Italy, Spain and Switzerland. They are made with sea salt and spices sourced from New York City, but meat from closer to home: heritage-breed, pasture-raised meats from his family’s ten-year-old Herondale Farm. The salami’s flavors develop as the sausages age and dry out in cool temps for four to five weeks. “Dried sausage is my main thing,” he says. Until not too long ago, Peele was working as a post-production photographer in New York, going to the French Culinary Institute at night. His enthusiasm
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for cooking led to a blog and YouTube channel, http://jackiscooking.com, and eventually, he says, “I turned in this direction.” Less than a year ago he moved up from the City, in May obtained the official paper to start the business and in August launched the Jacüterie. The “long process” of obtaining federal inspection will soon culminate and allow him to expand his wholesale operation; for now the products are available at the farm, some farmers’ markets and via a CSA-connected Salami Club. I’ve been lucky to enjoy many a dried sausage over the years, from the Italian ones in the Brooklyn neighborhood in which I once lived to some that a brother-in-law crafts from European fuets and soppressatas at the source to American knockoffs of many stripes. But I don’t think that I’ve ever tasted any better than Jack Peele’s. He has clearly got it down. “People are very excited about it,” he says. Luckily, I’ve had the opportunity to taste three of his five stars. The chorizo is dusky-red with imported Spanish smoked paprika, as well as garlic and a bit of ancho chili powder for a uniquely delicious flavor. This sausage is slightly soft, smoky, a bit zippy, with a fine assertive porky flavor: killer. But I liked his Tuscan finocchiona even more. Legend has it that the original finocchiona was discovered by a thief who stashed his stolen sausage in a grove of wild fennel and was thrilled with the subsequent subtle fennel flavor that it developed. Peele’s is perfectly peppery with freshly ground peppercorns, along with hints of garlic and red wine. The finocchiona was the first one that he made, and it is justifiably very popular. “It has a very subtle fennel flavor,” its creator says. “Even people who don’t think they like fennel love it.” As perfect as the finocchiona is, if I had to pick my favorite of the three that I tried, it would be the saucisson sec. It’s very simple, flavored only with sea salt and no spices or other flavorings, which lets the flavor from the heritage pork shine. Anyone who has traveled to France will be transported at first taste.
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t’s skiing season – and looking to be a good one. Where’s a nice place to eat after hitting the slopes? Up near Windham, there’s a cool French spot on Main Street, Bistro, Brie & Bordeaux; the classic Swiss Chalet Fondue; Messina’s and Neapoli’s for Italian fare; the Cave Mountain Brewery and Mill Rock for elegant family fare; Brandywine’s; the 150-year-old Christman’s House; along with Vesuvio, Prime Steakhouse, Chicken Run and Rock ‘n’ Mexicana. And don’t forget Todaro’s Salumeria, one of the great Italian markets this side of the Atlantic. Near Hunter, many of the best food spots are in the brightly painted village of Tannersville, where there’s ample parking and a fun walk-around ski-town vibe. Try Maggie’s Krooked Café for huge and lively breakfasts and lunches (along with the occasional dinner, too); Last Chance Antiques & Cheese (a good beer menu, plus hearty soups, sandwiches and atmosphere); Pancho Villa Mexican, Curran’s Steakhouse, Selena’s Diner (classic!); Bear Creek and Chateau Belleview (great views); Circulli’s Pizzeria, Van Winkle’s and the Village Bistro, Villa Vosilla and, a bit off the map, the luxurious Deer Mountain Inn or Scribner Hollow Lodge. Deeper into the mountains, for Delaware County’s hidden treasure, Ski Plattekill, try the T-Bar on Route 30, the retro-great Public Lounge by the creek in Roxbury or several spots in Margaretville or Arkville, including the Binnekill Square Restaurant (off the Main Street boardwalk), the Inn Between, the Bun & Cone and Black Bear Seafood (they bring in fresh lobster from Maine every week). Around Belleayre, people head for Margaretville or Phoenicia (where one has Brio’s, the Alamo, Ricciardella’s, Sweet Sue’s, Mama’s Boy and the Phoenicia Diner), or closer to the slopes in the Fleischmanns and Pine Hill areas. In the former, there’s
I’m longing to try his other two, one being a Calabrian-style soppressata with garlic, white wine and a bit of crushed red pepper. “It’s not super-spicy,” Peele says, “just has a little kick.” He also makes an alpine cervelat with mustard seeds, nutmeg, ginger and coriander. The original Swiss version is fresh, not dried, but Peele has created a relatively soft dried version. Once you own one of these fine products, you may be tempted to just grab the stick and bite off a big chunk, but the
They are made with heritage-breed, pasture-raised meats from his family’s Herondale Farm key to best enjoyment is let them come to room temperature, or close to it, and then slice them very thinly. Perfect accompaniments are the best baguette that you can find, perhaps some good olives and fine cheeses, along with civilized beverages (although I’ve been known to have slices plain and unadorned for breakfast). Peele does fresh sausages, too: a creative playground for a clearly expert meatspicer. “I like to play around with the fresh sausage,” he says. “For fall I made an apple/leek with pork.” His favorite is his not-too-spicy Bombay Banger, a creation based on the classic English banger, but with an Indian-inspired riff. His banger is spiced with sage, nutmeg, mace and ginger, but the Bombay version has curry powder. “People are wary at first,” he says, “but as soon as they try it they go insane.”
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Neither banger contains the traditional breadcrumbs, Peele says, in honor of his gluten-free mother and sister. Peele also mixes meats other than pork into his Boerewors, a South African sausage with beef and pork, spiced with garlic, coriander, cloves, nutmeg and tarragon, and his Moroccan Merguez, a lamb sausage flavored with garlic, paprika, cumin and mint. He also cures four varieties of bacon: a classic smoked one, cured only with brown sugar and sea salt; an applewood-smoked maple version (using local grade B syrup); another with garlic and local honey; and finally his lightly smoked Italian bacon of belly, cured in nutmeg, juniper, thyme, rosemary, tarragon, garlic, brown sugar and sea salt. Maybe Peele’s skills will have imitators and the Hudson Valley will one day become known for fine charcuterie. But as of now, we welcome this creative pioneer, who is off to an impressive start. Find more information on Jacüterie at www.jacuterie.com. All items are available at the Herondale Farm Store at 90 Wiltsie Bridge Road in Ancramdale. Winter hours run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays, expanding in the spring to Friday and Sunday as well; but calling ahead is recommended at (518) 3293769. Also find Jacüterie products at Millerton’s Winter Farmers’ Market at the North East Community Center (NECC) at 51 South Center Street, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on second and fourth Saturdays from January through April. More farmers’ markets will have Jacüterie products in the spring, Peele reports, as will the new Clinton Cheese and Provisions at 2411 Salt Point Turnpike in Clinton Corners (www.clintonprovisions.com). Also, City customers can join the Salami Club and get two, four or six salamis a month at discounted prices, with pickup points in
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La Cabana, a big authentic Mexican place; and Oakley’s, out on Route 28, which has a woodstove and a true rustic/hip feeling to it (used to be called Frankie’s, leading everyone to believe that it belonged to Sinatra). Headed into Ulster County, there’s the Colonial and Pine Hill Arms in Pine Hill, the latter hosting a wild Lexington, and the Peekamoose, which many consider some of our region’s top eateries. Each place is used to people coming in tired from a day on the slopes, or clomping about in their giant boots and snow gear. They’re built around relaxation, tall drinks and big plates, and tend to welcome kids and large groups. It’s all part of the Catskills winter experience – and worth a try, even if one doesn’t actually ski. – Paul Smart
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ONE CAN’T LOOK AT A PHOTO TRANSFER WITHOUT BEING REMINDED of the work of Robert Rauschenberg. In this case the connection is not by accident: Petersen was one of the head printers who printed Rauschenberg’s Stone Moon series at Gemini GEL, a print shop in Hollywood, in 1969.
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obert Petersen has kept journals for many years, but they aren’t confined between two covers. Instead, he takes a large sheet of paper, puts it up on the wall and for a month at a time makes dated notations about the weather, daily events and his observations, sometimes adding sketches for future artworks, affixing postcards, found objects and other ephemera or printing photo transfers of such objects. Two examples, one made recently, the other dating back to 1985, are the centerpieces of the Tivoli-based artist’s solo show at the Imogen Holloway Gallery, located in Saugerties, which is entitled “Blue Stone by Barn Door.” The journal drawings are shown with what the artist refers to as “details”: printed fragments of larger journal pieces hand-colored and produced in a limited edition. They incorporate bits and pieces of reproductions of Renaissance art, photos of ancient Greek and Roman sculpture, prints of birds and other vintage images. Complemented by jotted notes in pencil and touches of dashed-off color, such imagery conjures ideals of beauty caught up in the minutiae and rush of daily life: dreaminess married to the mundane. Also in the show are Petersen’s sculptures, in which simple objects – a cannonball, bolt, fragment of a ceramic vase – are displayed on bases, themselves excavated from the environment, some embossed with photo transfer images. The artist’s melancholy musings are projected literally into the environment: dream imagery made concrete. One can’t look at a photo transfer without being reminded of the work of Robert Rauschenberg. In this case the connection is not by accident: Petersen was one of the head printers who printed Rauschenberg’s Stone Moon series at Gemini GEL, a print shop in Hollywood, in 1969. The two became close and Petersen, who was born in Iowa and grew up in California, subsequently moved in with Rauschenberg, shuttling between his New York City loft and Captiva, Florida beach house for the next ten years. “Rauschenberg was so generous. He really made sure I had time to do my own work,” Petersen recalled. “I started working at his studio in Florida, and my first drawing was very minimal: a blue shape on a white piece of paper, inspired by the
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(Above): For Cinda (Study #2), 2012, photo transfer, pencil on paper mounted to wood panel, 11.25 x 11.25 inches; (on cover): Untitled (Aunt Sandy’s Birthday), 2012, Acrylic, pencil, photo transfer, matte medium, powdered pigment and tape on paper, 14 x 10 inches
view of the Gulf of Mexico I saw every day. You’d see fins come up, and every day was different, with beautiful storms and sun on the water. From that I developed a body of drawings and paintings.” After visiting the beach-house studio, Ileana Sonnabend gave Petersen his first solo show in 1973, at the Gallerie Sonnabend in Paris. He subsequently had numerous solo and group shows in Europe and the US. His work is represented at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Georges Pompidou Center and other major museums as well as in prestigious private collections, including James Rosenquist and the Cy Twombly and Rauschenberg Foundations. In 1976, Petersen began making the 20-by-30-inch journal drawings, for which he became especially known. He recently returned to the genre, and one result is In October & November 2013, which is ordered around the triptych of leaf, vintage postcard of a nude and botanical print of pears, setting up a synchrony of forms. The subdued color
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scheme of russet reds, pale orange-yellows and neutral blues and pinks suggests a pleasing patina, offset by gestural touches, comprised of a black feather, a grass flower and a streak of bright red paint. The subtle brushing of green pigment powder along the edges of the paper suggests the fading of old parchment, translated into the color of spring. The scrawled words, which read in part “feather near walkway on earth, Tivoli, NY” and include the day’s date and time, crash over the paper like a gentle surf. The photo transfer images and objects are like memories embedded into the river of time. Their gestural quality recalls Abstract Expressionism, while the found objects attached to the surface are indebted to Dadaism and Pop. The images and words floating on the white paper rectangle also hint at the predominance of the computer screen as the all-encompassing personal portal to the world. Petersen’s work is characterized by a spareness and classical sense of composition that markedly contrast with the prolific messiness of Rauschenberg’s art. Instead of Rauschenberg’s regurgitations of contemporary media, Petersen adheres to a more European, Surrealistic sensibility with his use of old photographs of ancient classical sculpture, prints of Renaissance art, bird and fruit prints and vintage photos of nudes and animals. The pieces have a quiet, self-effacing charm. Even the matter-of-fact red silhouette of a hammerhead, an image of a utilitarian object conjuring up Jasper Johns or Jim Dine, takes on a poetic resonance when one reads the scrawled inscrip-
tion, “shooting star to the north, Tivoli, NY 5:45 p.m.,” under which NOV 4 2013 is stamped, as if Petersen is cataloguing a moment. Another piece, which consists of an actual hammerhead painted fluorescent red on the back side attached to a sheet of paper, gives off an eerie red glow, caused by the reflection of the color on the paper. It’s a low-tech echo of Dan Flavin’s neon installations. Petersen also printed works for Cy Twombly, Brice Marden, Robert Whitman and Susan Weil. “It was just work,” he said, although he acknowledged that living and working in the epicenter of the SoHo art world at its peak did have its perks. Leo Castelli “was like family.” One night Petersen had dinner in the Village with Janis Joplin and her manager. He sometimes misses hanging out at Max’s Kansas City, and noted that the scene was much more intimate and concentrated than today’s. “The art world now consists of 1,000 galleries, while then it was six to eight. I miss the artists’ bars.” The pencil scrawls in July 1985, the other journal drawing on display at Imogen Holloway, give a hint of this charmed life, with its references to art openings and lunches with art-world luminaries. The piece, which also contains a sketch for one of his Minimalist paintings, playfully incorporates the signature of a guest to one of his shows. “What I like is the collaboration of the viewer,” Petersen said. “I do the work because I respect the world, nature and the beauty you see.” Petersen was always interested in art, but didn’t get much encouragement from the educational system in which he
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Indian, 2013, photo transfer on paper, 7.5 x 6.5 inches
grew up. “Art was more like a craft in the schools,” he recalled. He studied Architectural Drafting at Fullerton Junior College in California, and switched to Fine Art after he discovered a penchant for “putting the leaves in the tree in different colors and the curtains and cat on the windowsill” in his rendering of houses. He got a BFA in Printmaking at the University of California at Long Beach, and after some persistence landed the job at Gemini GEL. Rauschenberg was invited as a guest artist. “We had just developed hand-printing photo lithography, and Rauschenberg loved the stone” used in lithography, he said. Like his mentor, Petersen was always interested in the possibilities of the surface, and his inventiveness with process subtly enriches the texture and finish of his drawings. He uses a joint compound on some of his paper surfaces, which gives them a heft and matte finish. In the mid1970s, after discovering barrels of powdered pigments at an art-supply store, he began making drawings using the pigments. While visiting the Sonnabends in
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Venice, where they kept an apartment, he noticed the inlaid wood of furniture displayed in the shops and got the idea to make inlays using paper. The technique, which results in subtle incised edges, is utilized in In October & November 2013. Petersen moved out of Rauschenberg’s digs in 1980 and purchased a horse ranch in Florida. He met his wife Cinda in 1981, and a couple of years later moved to SoHo. In the early 1990s the couple and their daughter Lena moved to New Canaan, Connecticut, where Petersen taught at the Silvermine School of Art, and in 1997 they moved to Tivoli, where they have lived ever since. In a touching tribute to her father, Lena Raye recently wrote a book, Stories
from Solar Winds, that’s a retrospective of his distinguished career. The show in Saugerties follows on the heels of a recent survey of Petersen’s work from 1970 to 1980 at the Williams Center Gallery at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. – Lynn Woods
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An Italian astronomer noted that each year on January 3 or 4, “the atmosphere is traversed by a multitude of the luminous bodies known by the name of falling stars�
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A long winter’s nap So what’s a gardener to do now?
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quiescent or dormant. The bonsai weeping fig, the Maid of Orleans jasmine (Jasminum sambac), the rose geranium and other houseplants aren’t waiting for warmth; they’re indoors. These tropical plants never experience true dormancy; they’re quiescent, just sitting and waiting for better growing conditions – in this case, more light.
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What about lack of enough cool temperatures to kick-start plants? That’s the case, now, with trees and shrubs outside. These plants are dormant, held back not by lack of warmth nor water, but by their internal physiology that needs to be switched before they’ll respond to good growing conditions. No petals will unfold nor buds expand into young shoots until these plants are convinced that winter is over. That recognition comes after the plant experiences a period of cool, not frigid, temperatures: in the range of about 30 to 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Winter’s “over� for these plants after about 1,000 total hours of exposure to cool temperatures – although the amount can vary among kinds of plants, even varieties of the same kind of plant. Also, a spell of midwinter warm weather can have the effect of removing hours from the “chilling bank.� So what’s a gardener to do now? Nothing. Okay, not everything green is just biding its time. Some tropical flowers take the opportunity to blossom this time of year, even if the plants might be otherwise quiescent. Hence, we have holiday poinsettias and Christmas cacti sporting their red, pink or white blossoms. Not that poinsettia and Christmas cactus flowers will blossom willy-nilly. As with trees and shrubs outdoors, these tropical flowers can be prodded to blossom with certain environmental conditions. They don’t know from cold, except that it damages them; so what they need to flower is a change in photoperiod. For late-December blossoming, poinsettia needs six weeks of 15-hour-long nights uninterrupted by any light at all – even a table lamp or a flashlight. Christmas cactus behaves similarly, with an additional wrinkle. If temperatures are cool, in the 50s, day length (or, more properly, night length, because it’s the length of dark period to which the plants are responding) is immaterial. Plants will flower. If temperatures are warm, in the 70s, day length is similarly immaterial. Plants will not flower. With temperatures in the 60s, plants will flower only after a period of 11-hour-long nights. After a number of years of annual bloom, my poinsettia died last summer. I got rid of my Christmas cactus many years ago to prevent its infestation of scale insects from spreading to other houseplants. I’ll eventually replace both, but for now, there’s still nothing for me
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NIGHT SKY
A weird meteor shower Worth watching Friday and Saturday
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his won’t be a great meteor year, since a Full Moon will blow out the beloved summer Perseids. But right now, Friday and Saturday nights, January 3 and 4, we’ll have the worthy Quadrantids. Everything about them is weird. They seem to share an orbit with an asteroid instead of a comet – a fact only uncovered ten years ago. Moreover, the meteors seem to stream away from an extinct constellation. A meteor shower’s radiant is the place from which the meteors seem to emanate. The radiant point of this shower is an area inside the constellation Boötes, not far from the Big Dipper. It sits directly on the northern horizon at nightfall – an odd place for a radiant, since it means that these rocky particles hit our planet from the top side, rather than head-on as we travel through space. But it gets worse. This lonely, starless splotch of empty sky, situated between the Big Dipper’s handle and the quadrilateral of stars marking the head of the constellation Draco, was once part of Quadrans Muralis, a hallucinogenic pattern invented by the renowned French astronomer Jerome Lalande in 1795. Thirty years later, an Italian astronomer noted that each year on January 3 or 4, “the atmosphere is traversed by a multitude of the luminous bodies known by the name of falling stars” that seemed to radiate from Quadrans Muralis. Another 14 years later, an American and a Belgian astronomer independently concluded that these shooting stars appear every single year. They are rich indeed – about a meteor-a-minute at their peak. Unfortunately, that peak doesn’t last long. That is why, if you have clear skies and stare at the sky on Friday or Saturday night (the later the better, with midnight to dawn being best), you may see
This year’s Quadrantids find the Moon a thin, harmless crescent that sets by nightfall, leaving the heavens nice and black all night long
to do, gardenwise. One plant that responds to some environmental condition, but I’m not sure what, is my orchid: the botanical mouthful Odontoglossum pulchellum. Every winter, sometime between the end of December and February, my potted plant sends up thin flowerstalks, along which sprout white flowers whose thick petals look as if they were carved from wax and from which drifts a delicate fragrance. Blooms persist relentlessly, for weeks. The plants only flower in winter, but I’m not sure what exactly brings on the flowering. After petals finally fall, the plants can take a rest, so need very little watering. The same goes for poinsettia and Christmas cactus plants. By then, of course, it’s late winter, so seeds need to be sown and seedlings transplanted indoors, trees and shrubs need pruning and there’s plenty of other stuff to do, gardenwise. – Lee Reich
Any gardening questions? E-mail them to me at garden@leereich.com and I’ll try answering them directly or in this column. Come visit my garden at www. leereich.blogspot.com and check out my new, instructional videos at www. youtube.com/leereichfarmden. For more on local homes and gardens, go to Ulster Publishing’s homehudsonvalley.com.
Cross-country ski to Millbrook Mountain this Sunday Join Minnewaska State Park Preserve environmental educator Laura Conner for an approximately sevenmile-long cross-country ski outing to Millbrook Mountain on Sunday, January 5 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Scenic views of the Wallkill Valley abound on this challenging outing that will follow along the Lake Minnewaska and Millbrook Mountain carriage roads. The route includes a combination of
Quadrantids in 2009
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only a few meteors, or you may catch a goodly number. In any case, this year’s Quadrantids find the Moon a thin, harmless crescent that sets by nightfall, leaving the heavens nice and black all night long. These are the best viewing conditions for any meteor shower in 2014. In 1922, the International Astronomical Union devised a list of what were to become the 88 modern constellations, and officially adopted it in 1930. Several constellations didn’t make the cut. Gone forever were Argo Navis, the giant ship that dominated the deep-southern skies near Centaurus. Also gone was Quadrans Muralis, which nobody mourned, since it represented a wall-hung star-measuring instrument that had not been used in centuries, anyway. So Quadrans Muralis is gone, but this meteor shower still oddly retains the name Quadrantids: the possessive form of that long-dead constellation. A strange story of a strange shower that, hopefully, will enjoy clear skies. – Bob Berman Want to know more? To read Bob Berman’s previous “Night Sky” columns, visit our Almanac Weekly website at HudsonValleyAlmanacWeekly.com.
steep and modest hills. Participants must provide their own ski equipment and must have previous cross-country skiing experience. Dress appropriately and bring snacks and water. If there is no snow, this outing will be changed to a more moderate hike. Preregistration is required. Minnewaska State Park Preserve is located at 5281 Route 44/55 in Kerhonkson. For more information, call (845) 2550752 or visit www.nysparks.com.
Wildlife showcase in Highland and Saugerties Bill and Brian Robinson will present a fun lecture with live animals on Tuesday, January 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Highland Library, located at 30 Church Street in Highland, and at the Saugerties Public Library at 91 Washington Avenue in Saugerties on
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Saturday, January 11 at 11 a.m. See birds of prey and reptiles up close. Learn how the animals survive in the wild and the role that they play in our ecology. The program is intended for ages 5 and up. For more information about the program at the Highland Library, call (845) 691-2275 or visit www.highlandlibrary. org. For more information about the Saugerties Library program, call (845) 246-4317 or visit www.saugertiespubliclibrary.org.
BALINESE GAMELAN Workshop for Beginners & Open House
Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Bard College Olin Building, Moon Room (305) Come experience the enchanting sounds of authentic Balinese gamelan orchestra instruments with Ibu Sue and members of Hudson Valley Gamelan Giri Mekar. The ensemble features gongs, metallophones, gong-chimes, cymbals, sulings (Balinese bamboo flutes) and drums. No musical background is necessary. If you can clap in rhythm to a song and carry a tune you can learn to play! Free of charge. Suggested donation $10+/- . Bard staff, students and faculty members free of charge. To Register Call 845 688-7090 On FB: Hudson Valley Gamelans Giri Mekar & Chandra Kanchana at Bard College
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“THERE IS A MORNING inside you waiting to burst open into Light.” – Rumi
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Bardavon impresario Chris Silva outside UPAC in Kingston
January 2-9 “When I began to have a mad, passionate affair with my own life, the rest fell perfectly into place.” – Katrina Mayer
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thought that a candid list of New Year’s resolutions would be fun to read, inspiring and give us a personal glimpse into how some Hudson Valley VIPs (Very Interesting People) do things. Thank you to all who contributed to this edition! Enjoy!
Hudson Valley resolution-aries
tribute more, be a more inspiring instructor, a better painter and a more attentive partner and friend.” – Kate McGloughlin, artist, www.katemcgloughlin.com “I was speaking to my husband the other day about the New Year’s resolution thing, and I’ve decided that we should ‘embrace’ each other’s hobbies for 2014! He does triathlon, but I’m definitely not going there (he knows I hate to bike ride), so I’m going to take up running, and he will, in turn, take up reading! I’m hoping he will make an appearance at one of my book club meetings this year, and I will join him in a 5K run.” – Teresa Thompson, Main Street Bistro, www.mainstreetbistro.com “Make more time for play; reach out to friends; dance more often; start my garden earlier.” – Ann Citron, Rosendale Theatre, http://rosendaletheatre.org
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“Read more books: I read a large number of articles from newspapers, magazines and blogs, but very rarely take the time to immerse myself in a book. There’s something to be said for losing oneself in a novel. Go to sleep earlier: I have a tendency to
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push myself at night. More sleep is crucial to the human body and mind. I need to set a lights-out time and stick to it. Exercise: A strong body is incredibly important at any age, but even more so as one becomes older. Also, with age our metabolism begins to slow down. I have to schedule exercise as an appointment at the beginning of the day and keep it. Eat properly: I would still rather eat a cookie more than anything else. I am old enough to know better and therefore I must eat better. Be present in the moment: My mind is constantly racing with things I have to do. I am often not living in the moment because I’m focused on the future. I have to stop, breathe and enjoy the present; it is, after all, a gift, and the only time we truly possess.” – Jillian Fisher, Jillian Fisher Public Relations, http://jillianfisher.com “Definitely to exercise more in order to keep my head clear; to relax and have more quiet time and not overschedule myself; to spend more time in my yard/garden.” – Theresa Fall, Jar’d, www.jardwinepub.com “Slow down. Be more conscious. Don’t sweat the small stuff. Do new things. Get more sleep.” – Chris Silva, Bardavon 1869 Opera House, www.bardavon.org “I don’t usually think about having New Year’s resolutions and don’t even consider myself a mover and shaker. If others consider me such, then my hope is that young people, and older people too, become movers and shakers. When you have people and things that you care for dearly, you will do interesting things and interact with others who are also doing interesting things, thereby becoming a mover and shaker. I am really passionate about hiking, cross-country skiing and rock climbing, so I try to share my love of these pursuits with people who come
into the outdoor shop in which I work. Because of these feelings for the mountains, I am very supportive of the beautiful Mohonk Preserve, where my family and many of my friends enjoy these exhilarating activities. My wish for the New Year is to have it filled with adventure and discovery for all.” – Rich Gottlieb, Rock and Snow, www.rockandsnow.com “The older that I get, the quicker the time seems to go. Inside, I still feel like a kid, but I will be 58 years old in the New Year 2014. I have always felt that life is a gift – to be enjoyed – to have fun. So I am going to have fun in 2014, and try to help my friends, family and community to also have fun. My passion in life is art and music. I love to bring people together at my music and art club the Falcon and help create a magical experience for all of us. My New Year’s resolution for 2014 is to build a place where young people can express themselves artistically: a place where we don’t sit around bored – a place where we have fun, make art and music together with a bunch of colorful paints, some musical instruments and a beautiful waterfall.” – Tony Falco, the Falcon, www.liveatthefalcon.com “To the kiddies: Take more photos and carefully label them so someone in 2064 will know what they are looking at. To the adults: Since I will turn 70 in 2014, my main resolution is to see 2044. You can’t hit what you don’t aim for! I will work harder to help more people see the excitement, romance and power of our local history and its place in our national history. I will offer to educate my fellow citizens on the US Constitution, because I believe adherence to that document is the only way to bring back personal freedom, and with that, prosperity. I will publish a book of my favorite About Town stories from the past 30 years. I will sell or donate some of my
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collections. I will label my photos!” – Vivian Wadlin, About Town Community Guides, http://abouttown.us “My resolutions this year are: 1) to be more dedicated and regular with my karate training, as I am working toward my third-degree black belt; 2) to learn more about gluten-free cooking; 3) to explore the small businesses in the area to find hidden treasures I never knew about before.” – Bonny Algozzine, blogger at http://crazycelebrations.blogspot.com “I resolve to be gracious and happy to be a part of the New Paltz retail community!” – Ellie Brunning, No. 5 Thrift Boutique, (845) 988-7227
“My resolution this year is the same as every year: to simply do the best I can in everything I do.” – Lou Trapani, the Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, http://centerforperformingarts.org “You will find that it is necessary to let things go; simply for the reason that they are heavy.” – C. Joybell C.
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shares some terrific points in his “Resolution Recipe” for successfully adopting a new resolution in his blog, www. swimwellblog.com: “Small is beautiful. The keystone of the [Total Immersion] Method is Kaizen, the philosophy of Continuous Improvement. Kaizen is rooted in the Taoist proverb: ‘The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step.’ Kaizen is explicitly about incremental change – often so subtle you can’t sense it, yet never doubt it – pursued daily…Make modest resolutions, and renew them throughout the year, rather than set ambitious goals now. “Focus on process. In the simplest of swimming terms, it means stop focusing on getting to the other end and focus instead on being conscious of each stroke along the way. “Embrace the imperfect. Don’t wait for any particular condition to be fulfilled or to feel strongly motivated. Emotional states, like motivation, are too often transitory. And the supposition that you require motivation undermines action. The belief that you need to feel motivated, or
need the perfect situation, before taking action is the biggest barrier to actually getting things done. “Be happier today. I ride a bike for every feasible errand between April and November, neither to be green, nor to be fit. I do it because it makes me feel 15 again (I’m 61) and because, on a bike, I can feel a breeze on my face, smell the flowers and hear birdsong – none of which happens in a car. My swimming motivation is essentially the same. While I do swim in meets and open water races – and am a very competitive person at heart – and I hope to be mobile, agile and graceful at 85 – my main reason for swimming is I feel fantastic, physically and mentally, during and after.” – Erica Chase-Salerno Erica Chase-Salerno resolves to finish Kids’ Almanac before 2 a.m. on the day that it’s due every week. She and her husband Mike live in New Paltz with their two children: the inspirations behind hudsonvalleyparents.com. She can be reached at kidsalmanac@ulsterpublishing.com.
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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, 679-5906 x 1012. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock.
7PM -8:30PM Veterans For Peace Trip to the West Bank - Films of Palestine Series.Tarak Kauff and Ellen Davidson visited the West Bank as part of a special Veterans For Peace delegation. Come hear their experiences. Sponsored by: Middle East Crisis Response. Info: www. mideastcrisis.org or www.hudsonvalleybds.orgor ostesweden@gmail.com or 679-8851. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Catskills,320 Sawkill Road, Kingston.
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e-mail calendar@ulsterpublishing.com. postal mail: Almanac Calendar Manager Donna Keefe c/o Ulster Publishing, PO Box 3329, Kingston, NY 12402 phone: (845) 334-8200 ext. 104, fax at (845) 334-8809.
9AM-11:15AM New Paltz Playspace. NPZ Town Rec Center, off of Rte 32, New Paltz.
7PM Live @ The Falcon: Chris O’Leary Band. Info: www.liveatthefalcon.com or 236-7970. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.
9:30AM-10:30AM Fit After Fifty with Diane Collelo. Strength and flexibility. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Town Hall, Tinker St, Woodstock.
7PM Book Reading: Sarah Heady, poet & essayist. She will read from Niagara Transnational. Oblong Books & Music, 6422 Montgomery St, Rhinebeck, free.
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1PM-4PM Opening Reception Wanderings: The Photographic Art of Anne Cecille Meadows. Exhibits through 2/28. Info: 569-4997 or KmuseumNBG@aol.com. Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum, 94 Broadway, Newburgh.
7PM Live at Kindred Spirits: Acoustic Jazz featuring Frank Luther on bass, John Esposito on piano, Mike DeMicco on guitar, NYC saxophonist Al Guart and local guest artists. No cover or minimum! Kindred Spirits, 334 Rte 32A, Palenville.
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1 PM -4 PM 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, $1donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 1:30PM-2:15PM Free Lunchtime Meditation Group. On-going, Thurs, 1:30-2:15pm. Open to all levels, weekly guided meditation and relaxation exercises. Donations welcome. Web: www. lindamlaurettalcsw.com. Serenity Counseling & Meditation,101 Hurley Ave, Kingston. 3:30PM Math Regents Prep. Meets every Wed. @ 3:30pm Certified Math Teacher - Don’t fail Algebra, Geometry, and Trig. Empowering Ellenville, 159 Canal St, Ellenville, 877-576-9931. 5:30PM-6:30PM Tai Chi With Martha Cheo. Mixed levels. Winter session is from Jan 2 March 27. Beginners need to call Martha Cheo directly to join the winter session at 256-9316. Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz. 6PM-7PM Public Sitting & Walking Meditation at Sky Lake. Meets every Tuesday, 6-7pm. Meditation instruction available. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 658-8556 orwww. skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln,Rosendale. 6:30PM-7:15PM Tai Chi With Martha Cheo. Advanced. Winter session is from Jan 2 - March 27. Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz. 7PM-9PM Rainbow Chorus Rehearsal (Thursdays, 7-9pm). Mid-Hudson Valley’s new gay and lesbian chorus needs you. No auditions, and sight reading not required. Soprano, alto, tenor, bass—all voices needed. Rehearsals every otherThursday. Info: rainbowchorus1@gmail.com or 679-2135. $10 per rehearsal. Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 320 Sawkill Rd, Kingston. 7PM Live @ The Falcon: Voices of Glory. Info: www.liveatthefalcon.com or 236-7970. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 7PM-11PM Best Open Mic in Hudson Valley. No cover. Primo’s, 1554 Rt 44/55, Clintondale, 883-6112. 7:30PM-9:30PM Life Drawing Classes. Tuesdays & Thursdays. Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz. 8:30PM Bluegrass Clubhouse with Brian Hollander, Tim Kapeluk, Geoff Harden, Fooch and Bill Keith. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, 679-3484.
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8:30AM-5PM John Campbell Retreat : Bringing Heaven and Earth Together Through the Heart - A Retreat to Rejuvenate & Deepen Your Practice of Yoga &Meditation(1/3 &1/4) with John Campbell. An Introduction to Meditation, Ashtanga Yoga, and Buddhist Philosophy! $95/ both days, $55/one day, (add $10 for lunch). Preregister: call 518-828-1034 or email at sadhanayoga@yahoo.com. Sadhana Yoga, 3rd Floor, 403 Warren St, Visit sadhanayogahudson.com.for complete list of details, Hudson. 11:30AM-4:30PM Angelic Channeling Sessions and Past Life Regression with Margaret Doner. Info: 679-2100. Mirabai Books, 23 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, $125 /90 minute session. 12PM Marbletown Senior Citizens Group. Community Center, 3775 Main Street, Stone Ridge, 626-3023. 12PM-5PM Arlington Farmers’ Market. Every Thursday from 12 to 5pm, when school is in session. Info: www.vassar.edu or 437-7035 Vassar Main Building, College Center, 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie. 12:05PM Senior Basic Pilates with Christine Anderson. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.
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The name of the event, time, date, location of event, a telephone number (for publication) and admission charge (specify if free). A brief description is helpful, too.
Instructional and workshop listings appear in the calendar when accompanied by a paid display ad or by a paid individual calendar listing. Community events are published in the newspaper as a community service and on a space-available basis.
7PM-11PM Local Talent Night. Every Friday. Seeking bands and performers. Primo’s, 1554 Rt 44/55, Clintondale, 883-6112. 8PM SAFE: An Original Musical. Characters explore idealism vs. realism in this show written & directed by Frank McGinnis. Info:www. centerforperformingarts.org or 876-3080. Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Rt. 308, Rhinebeck.876-3080. 8PM Live Music. Info: 679-5342. The Colony Café, 22 Rock City Rd, Woodstock, free. 8PM Community Playback Theater - Improvisations of Audience Stories. Info: 691-4118. Boughton Place, 150 Kisor Rd, Highland. 8PM Sin City. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, 679-3484. 10PM-12AM Friday Night Open Mic. Aroma Thyme Bistro, Ellenville, 647-9475.
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Society Amateur Radio Club. Info: 914-582-3744 or n2skp@arrl.net or www. qsysociety.org. This month’s topic: New Timer’s Day! New modes of operating, new hams, new equipment & supplies, ham radio vs CB.Bring anyprojects, items, and questions you may have on any aspect of ham radio. Social hour begins at 10am, followed by the meeting at 11am. East Fishkill Community Library, 348 Rt 376, Hopewell Junction. QSY
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 . Almost 20 vendors will be at the Market bi-weekly to offer items such as: bread & baked goods, fresh fish, meat & eggs, fruits & vegetables, gourmet peanut butter, local wine. Info: www.kingstonfarmersmarket.org. Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St, Kingston. 1PM-3PM Pallet Puppet Theatre offers Puppet Story Time. Ongoing on Saturdays, 1-3pm. The Green Palette, 215 Main St inside of the Medusa Antique Center Building, New Paltz. 2PM-4PM Orchestras Giri Mekar & Chandra Kenchana are pleased to invite you to join us at our Open House &Balinese Gamelan Workshop for Beginners on Saturday, January 4 from 2-4 pm with Ibu Sue and members of Gamelan Giri Mekar. Workshops take place at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, and will continue every Sat. in Jan. from 2-4 pm. & are free of charge. Donations will be accepted to help offset our costs. Individual tutorials available in January by appt. For info: Hudson Valley Gamelans Giri Mekar & Chandra Kenchana at Bard College http:// www.facebook.com/events/259714224163790/ Hudson Valley Gamelans Giri Mekar & Chandra Kenchana at Bard College or call 688-7090.
8AM-4PM John Campbell Retreat : Bringing Heaven and Earth Together Through the Heart - A Retreat to Rejuvenate & Deepen Your Practice of Yoga &Meditation(1/3 &1/4).with John Campbell. An Introduction to Meditation, Ashtanga Yoga, and Buddhist Philosophy! $95/ both days, $55/one day, (add $10 for lunch). Preregister: call 518- 828-1034 or email at sadhanayoga@yahoo.com. Sadhana Yoga, 3rd Floor, 403 WarrenSt, Visit sadhanayogahudson.com.for complete list of details, Hudson.
2PM-3:30PM Japanese Cultural ProgramKakizome. Celebrating the traditional first calligraphy writing of the New Year. CunneenHackett Arts Center, 9 Vassar St, Poughkeepsie.
8AM Wallkill Valley Raptors. Join Christine Guarino (chrissy.guarino@g.mail.com ) and enjoy minimal walking on this popular roadside trip between New Paltz and Wallkill. New Paltz Municipal Parking Lot, Huguenot St, New Paltz.
5PM-7PM Opening Reception: Wendy T. (Northeast Center for Special Care). Exhibits through 1/25/2014. Info: 338-5580. Town of Esopus Library, Duck Pond Gallery, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen.
8AM John Burroughs Natural History Society: Wallkill Valley Raptors. Contact trip leader Christine Guarino, chrissy.guarino@g.mail.com to register. Info: www.jbnhs.org. New Paltz Municipal Parking Lot, Huguenot St, New Paltz.
5PM-8PM Opening Reception: “Black & White & Gray’s OK.” Show of paintings, prints, photographs, and wall sculpture by members. Info: www.askforarts.org or 338-0331. ASK Gallery, 97 Broadway, Kingston, free.
9 AM Christian Meditation. Meets every Saturday, 9-10:30am. All welcome. No charge. 246-3285. Trinity Episcopal Church, Rte 9W, Saugerties.
6PM-8PM Opening Reception: Mark Tambella. Exhibits through 1/26. Info: www.johndavisgallery.com John Davis Gallery, 362½ Warren St, Hudson.
9AM Recover from the Holidays 50k. Norrie State Park, Staatsburg. Annual endurance race that allows runners to complete as many 5k loops as possible with cap at 50k. Course remains open for six hours. For more details, contact Charlie Sprauer at 635-2936 or by email at charlesbugman69@aol.com, or Pete Colaizzo at 309-3640 or by email at runhed246@hotmail.com.
7PM Live @ The Falcon: Poppa Chubby. Opener - Dylan Doyle Band. Info: www.liveatthefalcon. com or 236-7970. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.
10AM-2PM Playing the Game of 2014. Doug Motel will be leading the workshop. This live, personal growth event will focus on imagining and creating the year of your dreams. Info: www. DougMotel.com or 418-6472 Site Optimized office, 2nd fl, 446 Main St, Rosendale, $35. 10AM-3PM Mohonk Preserve Singles and Sociables Outing Shaupeneak Snowshoe or Hike. Aged 18 and above. No reservations required. A moderate, 5-mile snowshoe or hike (if not enough snow) led byRoberta Forest (750-7059). Info: 255-0919. Mohonk Preserve, Shaupeneak Upper Lot, New Paltz, free. 10AM Mid-Hudson ADK Outing: Photo Hike. Hugenout Steet. Leader: Brian Sullivan: 594-9545. Extreme cold or inclement weather cancels. Bring camera, water, food, and dress appropriately. Info: www.MidHudsonADK.org. Trailways Bus Station, corner of Prospect & Main
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, 679-5906 Ext. 1012 Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock.
7PM Stop Smart Meters Meeting. Meets second Saturday of each month, 7pm. Info: Woodstockstopsmartmeter. Woodstock Library, 5 Library Ln, Woodstock. 7PM Live at Kindred Spirits: Acoustic Jazz featuring Grammy winner Malcolm Cecil on bass, guitarist Steve Raleigh, pianist Peter Tomlinson, NYC saxophonist Al Guart and local guest artists. No cover or minimum! Kindred Spirits, 334 Rte 32A,Palenville, 518-678-3101. 7:30 PM Hudson Valley English Country Dance. Caller: Patricia Evans,Band: Jeanette Hancock-Huttel, violin, Sue Polansky, clarinet, Katie Jeannotte, piano, Stewart Dean, concertina. Cost: $10, full time students $5.All dances will be taught and called by Patricia Evans. Come alone or with friends. Wear comfortable shoes. Potluck refreshments will be served at the break. The workshop at 7pm is important for newcomers so that they can better understand the vocabulary of English Country Dance. This dance is sponsored by the volunteer organization, Hudson
Valley Community Dance. Info: www.hudsonvalleydances.org or 679-8587. Reformed Church of Port Ewen,Salem Rd off 9W, Port Ewen. 7:30PM-10:30PM Swing Dance with instructors Linda and Chester Freeman . $10 admission includes basic lesson at 7:30pm Special performance at 9pm. No partner or dance experience necessary to attend. Info:www.got2lindy.com or 236-3939. MAC Fitness, 743 East Chester (Rt9W), Kingston. 8PM SAFE: An Original Musical. Characters explore idealism vs. realism in this show written & directed by Frank McGinnis. Info:www. centerforperformingarts.org or 876-3080. Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Rt. 308, Rhinebeck. 8PM Salted Bros. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, 679-3484. 8PM-4PM John Campbell Retreat: Bringing Heaven and Earth Together Through the Heart - A Retreat to Rejuvenate &Deepen Your Practice of Yoga &Meditation(1/3 &1/4) with John Campbell . An Introduction to Meditation, Ashtanga Yoga, and Buddhist Philosophy! $95/both days, $55/one day, (add $10 for lunch). Pre-register: call 518- 828-1034 or email at sadhanayoga@yahoo.com. Sadhana Yoga, 3rd Floor, 403 WarrenSt, Visit sadhanayogahudson. com.for complete list of details, Hudson. 8:30PM-12:30 AM Freestyle Frolic Community Dance. Barefoot, smoke-free,no drugs or alcohol allowed.No partner necessary. $5-10/adults,$27/teens & srs,free/kids & volunteers. Info: www. freestylefrolic.org or 658-8319. Knights of Columbus, 389 Broadway, Kingston.
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Mid-Hudson ADK Outing: Cross-Country Ski or Hike. Intermediate Level. Leader: Russ Faller297-5126 (before 9PM) or russoutdoors@yahoo. com. Location TBD. Contact leader for more info. Info: www.MidHudsonADK.org. 8AM WLC/JBNHS Winter Bird Walk. Thorn Preserve, a new Woodstock Land Conservancy property. Trip leader Mark DeDea (forsythnature@aol.com ) Info: www.jbnhs.org. Thorn Preserve, 55 John Joy Rd, Woodstock, free. 9:30 AM Jewish War Veterans, Post 625 Monthly Meeting. As Shomre Israel is strictly kosher, no food is allowed. Info: Rschwa9881@ aol.com or 849-0025 Congregation Shomre Israel, Park Ave, Poughkeepsie. 10AM-2PM Kingston Farmers’ Winter Market. Offering bread & baked goods, fresh fish, meat & eggs, fruits & vegetables, gourmet peanut butter & local wine. the Market will continue on the 1st & 3rd Saturdays of each month from 10am -2pmthrough April. Info: www.kingstonfarmersmarket.org. Old Dutch Church, Bethany Hall, 272 Wall St, Kingston. 10AM-5PM Envision, Imagine, Discover and Create 2014.”Your ability to imagine will help the next logical steps come to you faster. We’re not talking about the next logical action step. Use your imagination until your big dream feels so familiar that the manifestation is the next logical step.” –Abraham, Esther Hicks.Join this group of like-minded people for a day of imagining, envisioning, discovering and actually living into 2014. We will ground, connect to our hearts, to Source and to one another, acknowledge and release what is holding us back and then do visioning exercises to imagine and create what we want in our lives.Sunday, Cost: $135 includes lunch (Space is limited to 12 participants.)To register: call Nancy at 687-2252 or email nplumer@hvi. net. Stone Ridge. 10AM-2PM Sunday Brunch @ The Falcon: Gustafer Yellowgold & Rachel Loshak. Free
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services from the experts in fitness and dance, natural beauty, chiropractic and massage, nutrition. Info: www.facebook.com/events/1391374327774297/ . Cornell St. Studio, 168 Cornell St, Kingston, 331-0191.
premier listings Contact Donna at calendar@ulsterpublishing.com to be included Orchestras Giri Mekar & Chandra Kenchana are pleased to invite you to join us at our Open House &Balinese Gamelan Workshop for Beginners on Saturday, January 4 from 2-4 pm with Ibu Sue and members of Gamelan Giri Mekar. Workshops take place at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY and will continue every Sat. in January from 2-4 pm. & are free of charge. Donations will be accepted to help offset our costs. Individual tutorials available in January by appointment. For info: Hudson Valley Gamelans Giri Mekar & Chandra Kenchana at Bard College. Web: www.facebook. com/events/2597 14224163790/ Hudson Valley Gamelans Giri Mekar & Chandra Kenchana at Bard College or call 688-7090. Movement/Voice Workshop for Women. Meets five-Wednesdays 10:15am-11:30am starting January 15th. $100. Release limiting mind/ body/energy patterns and open to the flow of life without resistance. No experience necessary. Space limited. Web: www.kathleendonovan.us, certified in the Realization Process. Call 684-5219 to inquire. Take first class singly for $15. Lose Weight Naturally in 6 Weeks. Serious weight loss and stress management program based on traditional Chinese medicine principles. Free Intro Talk: 1/7 @ 7pm. 2 program dates: 1/14 @ 7pm & 1/17 @7pm. Info: meg@ megcoons.com or 901-9910. 12 North Chestnut St, New Paltz. Compassionate Communication (NVC) Practice Group. $12, please register at: PracticingPeace-NewPaltz. com . First session Jan 8, additional sessions on Jan. 22, Feb. 12 & Feb. 26, 11:30am-1pm. New Paltz. Sign-Up Now! Tai-Chi & Chi Gung Class with Michael (over 30 yrs exp). Beginning January 6 Mondays 7:308:30pm. Build a total integrated mind/ body fitness while cultivating life’s
abundant healing energy. Cost $25 month or $10perclass. Info & to signup: 389-2431 or whitecranehall.com. 77 Cornell St. #116, Kingston.
10am -5pm .Cost: $135 includes lunch (space is limited to 12 participants.)To register: call Nancy at 687-2252 or email nplumer@hvi.net. Stone Ridge.
Register Now! John Campbell Retreat: Bringing Heaven and Earth Together Through the Heart - A Retreat to Rejuvenate and Deepen Your Practice of Yoga and Meditation (1/3 &1/4) with John Campbell . An Introduction to Meditation, Ashtanga Yoga, and Buddhist Philosophy! $95/ both days, $55/one day, (add $10 for lunch). Pre-register: call 518- 828-1034 or email at sadhanayoga@yahoo.com. Sadhana Yoga, 3rd Floor, 403 Warren St, Hudson.
Invest in Yourself This New Year! Free Empowerment Workshop given by Certified Empowerment Life Coach Ann Davison, LCSW (1/15, 6-9pm). Info: 512-785-3907 or www.empowermentwins.com. Marbletown Community Center, 3564 Main St,Stone Ridge.
Learn Reiki, a powerful and easyto-learn method of hands-on healing developed in Japan. Reiki is life energy guided by a higher power. When we open our hearts and surrender to this to this powerful transformative energy, thenatural byproducts are health &divine wellness! The more we share Reiki, the greater the healing & awakening process. Reiki I & II: 1/11 & 1/12, 9am-5pm. $220/ both days.Fulfill the class req for practitioner certification. The four workshops can also be taken at separate times. Info: 389-2431 or whitecranehall.com. 77 Cornell St #116, Kingston. Envision, Imagine, Discover and Create 2014.”Your ability to imagine will help the next logical steps come to you faster. We’re not talking about the next logical action step. Use your imagination until your big dream feels so familiar that the manifestation is the next logical step.” –Abraham, Esther Hicks.Join this group of like-minded people for a day of imagining, envisioning, discovering and actually living into 2014. We will ground, connect to our hearts, to Source and to one another, acknowledge and release what is holding us back and then do visioning exercises to imagine and create what we want in our lives.Sunday, January 5,
Free Hypnosis Weight Control Workshop led by Frayda Kafka. Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm dates: (1/8, 2/5, 3/5, 4/2, 5/7, 6/4, 2014). certified hypnotist.Sponsored by the Oncology Support Program of the HealthAlliance of the HudsonValley. To register: call Doris 339-2071 or email: Doris. Blaha@hahv.org or www.CallTheHypnotist.com. Reuner Cancer Support House, 80 Mary’s Ave, Kingston. Need Free Help Registering for Health Care? A Health Exchange Navigator will be visiting Phoenicia Library starting in January to help people sign up.If you would like an appointment to register with a Navigator at the library. Call Lynda Davis 518-221-9889 for an appt. You should bring all your tax information.Appts start January 6, 12 -6pm. Appts necessary. Enter Now! Celebration of Lights Photo contest! Enter a 5x7 photo in the contest by 1/24/14. A complete list of rules can be found at www. saugertiespubliclibrary.org. Open to all Saugerties Public Library patrons. Saugerties Public Library, Saugerties. Upcoming Event at Cornell Street Studios - Renew You 2014- Health and Expo! Event hosted by The Junior League of Kingston, January 11th 9am-12:30pm. Get fit, ease stress and beautify to benefit Kingston Kinderland II (new playground off of Lucas Avenue) $20. Take a variety of fitness classes, and sample products and
donations appreciated. Web: www.liveatthefalcon.com. The Falcon, 1348 Rte 9W, Marlboro, 236-7970.
2PM Sunday Silent Film. Info: 658-8989 or www.rosendaletheatre.org. Rosendale Theatre, 408 Main St, Rosendale, $7.
10AM-3PM Mohonk Preserve Singles and Sociables Outing Storm King Mountain Snowshoe or Hike. Aged 18 and above. No reservations required. A strenuous, 10-mile snowshoe or hike (if not enough snow) ledby Gary Curasi (5342886). Call the hike leader for the meeting time, location, and fee by Thursday 1/2. Info: 255-0919. Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz.
3PM SAFE: An Original Musical. Characters explore idealism vs. realism in this show written & directed by Frank McGinnis. Info:www. centerforperformingarts.org or 876-3080. Center for Performing Arts at Rhinebeck, 661 Rt. 308, Rhinebeck, 876-3080.
10:30AM-11:30AM Ukulele Jam and Lesson. Beginners welcome, ukes to loan. This group helps warm the heart in the darkest winter.Web: www.phoenicialibrary.org. Phoenicia Library, 9 Ava Maria Ave, Phoenicia, 688-7811. 10:30AM-12:30PM Public Sitting & Walking Meditation at Sky Lake. Meets every Sunday, 10:30am-12:30pm .Meditation instruction available.Video teaching by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche with short discussion at 11:45am. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 658-8556 orwww.skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. 11AM-11:30AM ECK Community Experience the Presence of God’s Love Community HU Song. Regardless of your beliefs or religion, you can sing HU to open your heart to the warmth of God’s love. Followed by an Informative Book DiscussionSpiritual Wisdom on Dreams by Harold Klemp 12-1pm. Info: eckankar-ny.org or 800-630-3546. Deyo Hall, 6 Broadhead Ave, New Paltz. 11AM Artist’s Way Cluster. Group discussions based on Julia Cameron’s self improvement workbook: The Artist’s Way. All are welcome. No charge. Donations appreciated. Meets 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month. Arts Society of Kingston, Member’s Lounge, 97 Broadway, Kingston, 331-0331. 12PM-1PM ECK Community Informative Book Discussion Spiritual Wisdom on Dreams by Harold Klemp 12-1pm. Info: eckankar-ny.org or 800-630-3546. Deyo Hall, 6 Broadhead Ave, New Paltz. 12:30PM-4:30PM Minnewaska Preserve: CrossCountry Ski to Millbrook Mountain. Challenging seven-mile long, cross-country ski outing. Pre-registration is required. Info: 255-0752. Minnewaska Preserve, Peter’s Kill Parking Area, Gardiner. 1PM Sunday Afternoon Music Fest: Shawn Lewis, Bill Buttner, Barbara Kurdz and the Professors. Hyde Park Free Library Annex, Hyde Park. 1PM-3PM Pallet Puppet Theatre offers Spanish Puppet Lesson. Ongoing on Sundays, 1-3pm. Materials for kids provided. The Green Palette, 215 Main Street inside of the Medusa Antique Center Building, New Paltz.
3PM Howland Chamber Music Circle: Jonathan Biss. Followed by a reception to meet the artist. Info: www.howlandmusic.org or 297-9243. Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St, Beacon, $30, $10 /student. 4PM-6PM Woodstock Community Drum Circle. Drummers on The Green are hosted by Birds of a Feather. Singers & dancers are all welcome. Bring your drums and percussion instruments. On-going on Sundays, 4-6pm. Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 6PM Live @ The Falcon: Jason Casterlin. Info: www.liveatthefalcon.com or 236-7970. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 7PM Audition : Miss Saigon. Auditions held on Jan 5 & 6 at 7 pm. Needed: Adult male & female actors who sing. Also need one boy (4-5 years). Info: anna0118@gmail.com. Joseph’s Steakhouse, 728 Violet Ave, Hyde Park. 8PM Old Dawgz Band. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, 679-3484.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinics for Cats. Performed by appointment only. Includes spay/ neuter, rabies vaccine, ear cleaning, and nail trim. Newburgh residents, only $10 per cat. Info: -7547100 or www. tara-spayneuter.org. Newburgh, $70 /per cat, includes spay/neuter, rabies vaccine, ear cleaning, and nail trim. Newburgh residents, only $10 per cat. Mamakating residents, only $25 per cat. Also available for an additional fee: distemper vaccine, flea treatment, deworming, and microchipping. 855-754-7100. tara-spayneuter.org. 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, 679-5906 x 1012. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. 9AM-9:50AM Senior Fit Dance for Seniors with Adah Frank. Dance and movement for strength and flexibility. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Bring a mat. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.
Upcoming! Friends of Red Hook Public Library Host 12th Annual Trivia Contest (Sunday, January 26,1pm). Light refreshments and expanded table room. A cash bar and luncheon/bar menu will also be available. Entrance fee is $60 for a table of 5. All proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Red Hook Public Library. Preregistration at the Red Hook Library is recommended to ensure a table! Info: 757-3031 or www.redhooklibrary. org. Event held at Historic Blue Store Restaurant & Tavern, Rt 9, Livingston. Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinics for Cats – January 6, 13, and 27 Newburgh; January 7, 14, 21, and 28, Monroe; January 8, 15, 22, and 29, Middletown; January 16, Pomona; January 20, Monticello. Performed by appointment only, by NY state licensed veterinarians of The Animal Rights Alliance (T.A.R.A.) mobile clinic. $70 per cat includes spay/neuter, rabies vaccine, ear cleaning, and nail trim. Newburgh residents, only $10 per cat. Mamakating residents, only $25 per cat. Also available for an additional fee: distemper vaccine, flea treatment, deworming, and microchipping. 855-754-7100. tara-spayneuter.org. 2014 Woodstock A-I-R Program for Artist of Color Working in the Photographic Arts. Deadline: 2/28/14. Info: www.cpw.org or info@ cpw.org. The Center for Photography, 59 Tinker St, Woodstock. Audition Notice: The Comedy of Errors. Auditions held on Jan 11 at 1pm. Also, Jan 12 at 7 pm. All Parts Are Open. Info: trapani@centerforperformingarts.org. Center For Performing Arts At Rhinebeck, 661 Rt. 308, Rhinebeck,876-3080. Audition Notice: Miss Saigon. Auditions held on Jan 12 & 13 at 7 pm. Needed: Adult male & female actors who sing. Also need one boy (4-5 years). Info: anna0118@gmail.com. Knights of Columbus, 2660 E. Main
St, Wappingers Falls. Audition Notice: Boys from Syracuse by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. Auditions are Jan. 4 at 1pm, Jan. 5 at 7pm. Needed: Adult male & female actors who sing. Directed by Lou Trapani. Info: www.centerforperformingarts.org or876-3080. Center For Performing Arts At Rhinebeck, 661 Rt. 308, Rhinebeck Rosendale Theatre Dance Film Sundays: Flash Mob Sunday! Residents of Ulster &Dutchess counties (this includes students) are encouraged to submit either their favorite flash mobs from the Internet or video recordings offlash mobs that they have organized & produced Deadline 1/13. Info: eschoelwer6@gmail.com. Rosendale Theatre, Rosendale. Are You Fummoxed by The Upcoming New York State Health Exchange Options? You are not alone. Red Hook Public Library will be offering sessions with Navigators to help citizens sign up for the various health plans from 10:30 - 6 pm on Mondays - January 6, January 13, February 3, February 10, March 3, March 24 and March 31. There will also be Saturday sessions, from 10:30 am -2:30 pm -Saturdays, January 25, February 22 and March 15. These are private sessions; please call 1-800-453-4666 to schedule an appointment. This service is free and open to the public. Info: 758-3241 or www.redhooklibrary.org. Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook. Hot Lunches Served! Ulster County Senior Nutrition / Dining Program. Sponsored by Ulster County’s Office for The Aging. Hot meals offered,Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 11:30am-noon. Please call the site between 10 a.m. and noon the day before you plan to attend in order to be sure there are enough meals for everyone. Eligibility:You must be an Ulster County resident aged 60 or over. There is no set cost, but a suggested daily donation of $3.00 is requested. Kingston Mid-town Neighborhood Center,467 Broadway,Kingston, 336-7112.
10AM-12PM Senior Drama with Edith LeFever. Comets of Woodstock focuses on improvisation, acting exercises, monologues & scenes. Interested seniors are welcome to sit in. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donationrequested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.
Handsome Strangers - Special January Residency. Info: www.liveatthefalcon.com or 236-7970. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro.
10:30AM-6PM Sessions with Navigators - New York State Health Exchange Options. Call for an appointment for your private session. Info: 1-800-453-4666. Red Hook Public Library, 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook, free.
7PM Old Chatham Quaker Meeting will offer a screening of “The Healthcare Movie.” Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served and a moderated discussion will follow. Info: 518-766-2992 or www.oldchathamquakers.org. Old Chatham Quaker Meetinghouse,539 County Rt 13, Old Chatham.
11AM-12PM Senior Qigong With Zach Baker. Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz. 12PM-6PM Need Free Help Registering for Health Care? A Health Exchange Navigator will be visiting Phoenicia Library starting in January to help people sign up.If you would like an appointment to register with a Navigator at the library. Call Lynda Davis 518-221-9889 for an appt. You should bring all your tax information. Appointment necessary. 12:15PM Rhinebeck Rotary Club Meeting. Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck, 914-244-0333. 2PM-4PM Senior Art with Judith Boggess. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $2 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 3PM-7PM Catskill Fiber Celebration. A juried sale of fiber art by local artisans with ongoing demonstrations of various fiber techniques: spinning, weaving, felting & rug hooking. Info: 246-2203. Woodstock Firehouse, 443 Zena Rd, Woodstock. 4:15PM-5:30PM Healthy Back Class w/ Anne Olin. Build strength and increase flexibility and range of motion with attention to your special needs. Class is on-going and meets on Mondays, 4:15-5:30pm. 28 West Gym, Maverick Rd & Rt 28, Glenford. 5:30PM-7PM Rockin’ Rooks: Morton Youth Chess Club. Students in grades K - 12 are welcome to join for fun, learning, and tournament competition. Info: 876-5810. Morton Memorial Library & Community House, 82 Kelly St, Rhinecliff. 5:30PM-6:30PM Qigong With Zach Baker. No evening class on the 2nd Monday of the month. Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz. 6PM Swing Dance Class Series with instructors Linda and Chester Freeman (Meets on Mondays, beginning 1/6, 6-7pm). Intermediate and advanced at 7 and 8pm. No partner or experience necessary. Info: www.got2lindy.com or 236-3939. Arts Society of Kingston, 97 Broadway, Kingston. 7PM Live @ The Falcon: Amy Helm & The
7PM Audition: Miss Saigon. Needed: Adult male & female actors who sing. Also need one boy (4-5 years). Info: anna0118@gmail.com. Joseph’s Steakhouse, 728 Violet Ave, Hyde Park.
7:15 PM Mid-Hudson Women’s Chorus - Open Rehearsal. No auditions required . St. James United Methodist Church. Corner of Fair & Pearl Streets, Kingston, N.Y. For more information contact382-2499 or visit www.midhudsonwomenschorus.org. 7:30PM Monthly Program of the Town of Lloyd Historical Preservation Society:”Show Us Your Antiques.” Free admission & refreshments. Info: 255-7742. Bring your small antiques and collectibles (limit of two per person) for informalappraisals by antiques dealers Walter Marquez and Charles Glasner, and collector Vivian Yess Wadlin. If possible, email photos of your items to Viv@abouttown.us. Vineyard Commons Theater/ Meeting Room, 300 Vineyard Ave, Highland. 7:30PM-8:30PM Tai-Chi & Chi Gung Class with Michael (over 30 yrs exp). Beginning January 6 Mondays 7:30-8:30pm. Build a total integrated mind/body fitness while cultivating life’s abundant healing energy. Cost $25 month or$10per class. Info & to sign-up: 389-2431 or whitecranehall.com. 77 Cornell St. #116, Kingston. 8PM Open Mic/ Poetry Night. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, 679-3484.
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9:15 AM -11:15 AM Senior Art with Judith Boggess. 55 and older. Sept. thru June. $80. Drop-in $5 per class. 657-581. American Legion, Mountain Rd, Shokan. 10AM-11:30AM Parkinsons Exercise Class w/ Anne Olin. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Kingston, 679-6250. 1PM-5PM Art Fun for Kids. Draw, paint, cut, & paste. Every 1st Saturday, $10 per hour, multikid discounts available. For reservations call. Air Studio, 71 O’Neil Street, Kingston, 331-2662. 1:30PM-2:30PM Conversation Spanish Discussion Groups Aimed towards individuals with intermediate to advanced Spanish skills. Reg.
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Reqr’d. Info: 687-7023. Stone Ridge Library, 3700 Main St, Stone Ridge. 6PM-7PM Public Sitting & Walking Meditation at Sky Lake. Meets every Tuesday, 6-7pm. Meditation instruction available. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 658-8556 orwww. skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln,Rosendale. 6PM-8PM Kingston’s Meeting - End the New Jim Crow Action Network, a Hudson Valley network dedicated to fighting racist policies of racial profiling, police brutality and mass incarceration (the “new Jim Crow”). 475-8781 or www. enjan.org. 6PM-8PM Spanish Discussion Group Conversation. Aimed towards individuals with intermediate to advanced Spanish skills. Reg. Reqr’d. Info: 339-4260 x14 or www.kingstonlibrary.org. Kingston Library, 55 Franklin St, Kingston. 6PM Conversation About Community Health Care. Share ideas about a new community health practice that allows patients and practitioners to partner in creating a healthier model for finding paths to healing. New Paltz Healing Arts, 222 Main St, New Paltz. 7PM Monthly Photography Meeting. Palenville Branch Library, 3335 Route 23A, Palenville, free, 518-678-3357 or palenvillelibrary@hvc.rr.com. 7PM Lose Weight Naturally in 6 Weeks. Free Intro Talk. Serious weight loss and stress management program based on traditional Chinese medicine principles. 2 program dates: 1/14 @ 7pm & 1/17 @7pm. Info: meg@megcoons.com or 901-9910. 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 , New Paltz. 7PM-10PM Jazz Jam. Every Tuesday, 7-10pm. No cover. 452-3232. The Derby, 96 Main St, Poughkeepsie. 7 PM-9 PM Open Mic. On-going, Tuesdays, 7-9pm. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 200 Main St, Saugerties, 246-5775. 7PM-8:30PM Singing Just for Fun! New Paltz Community Singers. Everyone welcome, everyone gets to choose songs. Going 20+ years. Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. Info: genecotton@gmail. com. Quaker Meeting House, 8 N. Manheim Blvd, New Paltz. 7:30PM-9:30PM Life Drawing Class. Meets every Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-9:30pm. Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz.
8PM Norm Wennet & Matt Heckler. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, 679-3484.
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Free Hypnosis Weight Control Workshop led by Frayda Kafka. Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm dates: (1/8, 2/5, 3/5, 4/2, 5/7, 6/4, 2014). Certified hypnotist.Sponsored by the Oncology Support Program of the HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley. To register: call Doris 339-2071 or email: Doris.Blaha@hahv.org or www.CallTheHypnotist.com. Reuner Cancer Support House, 80 Mary’s Ave, Kingston. 9AM Senior Kripalu Yoga with Susan Blacker. Gentle yoga class offering warm-ups, poses for strength and balance and breath work for relaxation. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 9:30AM-1:30PM Mohonk Preserve Bob Babb Wednesday Walk: Undercliff/Overcliff. Aged 18 and above. An easy, 5-mile hike. No reservations required. Info: 255-0919. Mohonk Preserve, West Trapps Trailhead, New Paltz, $12. 10:30AM Classics in Religion. American Crucible: Christian Theology and the Civil War. The Rev Dr. Robert Gram will lead the series. Info: 334-8404. Kingston Library, Community Room, Kingston. 11:30AM-1PM Compassionate Communication (NVC) Practice Group. Additional sessions on Jan. 22, Feb. 12 & Feb. 26. RSVP. Info: www. PracticingPeace-NewPaltz.com. The Sanctuary, 5 Academy St, New Paltz, $12. 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Lunch & Learn Series: “Holding On, Letting Go.” Members of the Memoir Writing Group, HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley Oncology Support Program, read and discuss writings from their recent anthology. RSVP.Info: 471-0430. Hudson Valley Community Center, 110 S. Grand Ave, Poughkeepsie, $5 /lunch & program, $2 /program.
Library, Family Partnership Center, 29 N Hamilton St, Poughkeepsie. 6:30PM Ulster County Photography Club. Competition & Critique. “Spectacular” - Overcoming the January Doldrums. Info: 338-5580 or www.esopuslibrary.org. Esopus Library, 128 Canal St, Port Ewen. 6:30PM Medicare 101 Seminar. Topics include: how one qualifies; the different options available; the changes that have occurred with Medicare and what is expected to occur. Reg. reqr’d. Info: www.laglib.org or 452-3141. LaGrange Library, 488 Freedom Plains Rd, Poughkeepse. 7PM-11PM Rosendale Chess Club. Free admission-no dues. On-going every Wed, 7-11pm. Rosendale Café, Rosendale. 7PM-8PM Free Belly Dance Class. On-going every Wednesdays, 7-8pm. Taught by Arabic Abeer. Learn ancient Middle Eastern dances that stimulate your inner womanly spirit. Get a complete body workout.255-5482 Unframed Artists Gallery, 173 Huguenot St, New Paltz. 7PM-9:30PM Jazz Wednesday at Dave’s Coffee House. Guitarist Tom DePetris, Jody Sumber on drums and Allen Murphy on bass and special guests will be performing an ongoing jazz night starting at 8pm Dave’s Coffee House, 69 Main St, Saugerties, 246-8424.
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. 5:30PM-6:30PM Tai Chi With Martha Cheo. Mixed levels. Winter session is from Jan 2 - March 27. Beginners need to call Martha Cheo directly to join the winter session at 256-9316. Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz. 6PM-7PM Public Sitting & Walking Meditation at Sky Lake. Meets every Tuesday, 6-7pm. Meditation instruction available. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 658-8556 orwww. skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. 6:30PM-7:15PM Tai Chi With Martha Cheo. Advanced. Winter session is from Jan 2 - March 27. Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz. 7:30PM-9:30PM Life Drawing Classes. Tuesdays & Thursdays. Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz. 8:30PM Bluegrass Clubhouse with Brian Hollander, Tim Kapeluk, Geoff Harden, Fooch and Bill Keith. Harmony Café @ Wok ‘n Roll, 50 Mill Hill Rd, Woodstock, 679-3484.
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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, 679-5906 x 1012. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. 9AM-11:15AM New Paltz Playspace. NPZ Town Rec Center, off of Rte 32, 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.
1 PM -4 PM 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, $1donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.
6PM-7:30PM Meeting of End the New Jim Crow Action Committee. A Hudson Valley network dedicated to fighting racist policies of racial profiling, police brutality, and mass incarceration (the “new Jim Crow”). Info: 475-8781 orwww. enjan.org. Sadie Peterson Delaney African Roots
1:30PM-2:15PM Free Lunchtime Meditation Group. On-going, Thurs, 1:30-2:15pm. Open to all levels, weekly guided meditation and relaxation exercises. Donations welcome. Web: www. lindamlaurettalcsw.com. Serenity Counseling & Meditation, 101 Hurley Ave, Kingston.
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12PM-5PM Arlington Farmers’ Market. Every Thursday from 12 to 5pm, when school is in session. Info: www.vassar.edu or 437-7035 Vassar Main Building, College Center, 124 Raymond Ave, Poughkeepsie. 12:05PM Senior Basic Pilates with Christine Anderson. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 7PM Rescheduled - Live @ The Falcon: Chris Bergson Band - Opener-The Flaming Meatballs. Info: www.liveatthefalcon.com or 236-7970. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 7PM Live at Kindred Spirits: Acoustic Jazz featuring Frank Luther on bass, John Esposito on piano, Mike DeMicco on guitar, NYC saxophonist Al Guart and local guest artists. No cover or minimum! Kindred Spirits, 334 Rte 32A, Palenville. 7PM Presentation: Discuss Global Population Growth with award-winning Journalist Alan Weisman, author of the bestselling The World Without Us.. Info: 677-7600 x121 or e-mail freemanp@caryinstitute.org. Cary Institute’s Audi-
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8PM-11PM Zydeco Dance to River City Slim and the Zydeco Hogs. Beginners’ Lesson 7-8pm. Dance 8-11pm. Sponsored by Hudson Valley Community Dances. Web: www.hudsonvalleydance.org. White Eagle Hall, 487 Delaware Ave, Kingston.
9AM-5PM Learn Reiki, a powerful and easy-tolearn method of hands-on healing developed in Japan. Reiki is life energy guided by a higher power. When we open our hearts and surrender to this to this powerful transformativeenergy, the natural byproducts are health &divine well-
ness! The more we share Reiki, the greater the healing & awakening process. Reiki I & II: 1/11 & 1/12, 9am-5pm. $220/ both days. Fulfill the class req for practitioner certification. The four workshops can also be taken at separate times. Info: 389-2431 or whitecranehall.com. 77 Cornell St #116, Kingston.
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 Mohonk Preserve Singles and Sociables Outing: Spring Farm Loop Snowshoe or Hike. Aged 18 and above. No reserva-
8PM Live Music. Info: 679-5342. The Colony CafĂŠ, 22 Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 8PM-12AM Dutchess County Singles Dance. Meets every second Friday of the month. There will be a wide range of music by DJ Johnny Angel and a light dinner buffet with dessert and coffee. Admission is $15. Door prizes and 50/50 raffle. Info: www.dutchesscountysingles.org or e-mail: dcsingles28@yahoo.com. Mercury Grand Hotel, , 2170 South Road (Rte 9), Poughkeepsie. 9PM Murali Coryell & “Mojoâ€? Myles Mancuso. Doors open 8pm. Web: 679-4406 or bearsvilletheater@gmail.com or www.bearsvilletheater. com. Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker St, Woodstock, $10. 10PM The Trapps. Info: 256-5060. Grimaldi’s Pizza, 119 Main St, New Paltz.
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tions required. A moderate, 7-mile snowshoe or hike (if not enough snow) led by Tonda Highley (255-9933). 10AM-11AM Monthly Sensory Story Time. Space is limited and preregistration is required. Participants will listen to stories, play games, and an art project a. Info: www.gardinerlibrary.org. Gardiner Library, 133 Farmer’s Tnpk, Gardiner, 255-1255. 10AM Hudson Highlands Nature Museum: Woodpeckers! Learn how to identify different woodpecker species through photos and actual sound recordings. Info: 534-5506, ext. 204 or www. hhhnaturemuseum.org. Hudson Highlands NatureMuseum, Outdoor Discovery Center, Muser Dr, Cornwall, $7, $5 /child. 11AM-4PM Dia:Beacon Community Free Day. Residents of counties Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster, and Westchester are invited to Dia:Beacon free of charge. Info: www.diaart.org/freeday or 440-0100. Dia-Beacon, 3 Beekman St, Beacon. 1PM Audition : The Comedy of Errors. Auditions held on Jan 12 at 7 pm. All Parts Are Open. Info: trapani@centerforperformingarts.org. Center For Performing Arts At Rhinebeck, Rhinebeck. 1PM-3PM Hudson Highlands Nature Museum: Learn how to get started raising poultry in your own backyard. Registration required. Info: 534-5506 x 204 or www. hhhnaturemuseum.org. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, OutdoorDiscovery Center, Muser Dr, Cornwall, $25/adults, $12/children. 1PM-3PM Pallet Puppet Theatre offers Puppet Story Time. Ongoing on Saturdays, 1-3pm. The Green Palette, 215 Main Street inside of the Medusa Antique Center Building, New Paltz. 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, 679-5906 x1012 Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. 2PM-4PM Orchestras Giri Mekar & Chandra Kenchana are pleased to invite you to join us at our Open House &Balinese Gamelan Workshop for Beginners on Saturday, January 4 from 2-4 pm with Ibu Sue and members of Gamelan Giri Mekar. Workshops take place at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY and will continue every Sat. in Jan. from 2-4 pm. & are free of charge. Donations will be accepted to help offset our costs. Individual tutorials available in January by appt. For info: Hudson Valley Gamelans Giri Mekar & Chandra Kenchana at Bard College http://www.facebook.com/ events/259714224163790/ Hudson Valley Gamelans Giri Mekar & Chandra Kenchana at Bard College or call 688-7090. 4 PM Reading by Abigail Thomas & Bar Scott. writers. Reading is part of their winter writing workshop series. Free. Open to the public. Bring a pillow to sit onTwin Gables Inn, Tinker St, Woodstock. 5PM-7PM Art Show Opening Reception and Book Signing: Artist Flick Ford, author of Wild: 75 Freshwater Tropic Fish of the World. Info: 679-5763. Oriole 9, 17 Tinker St, Woodstock. 6PM-8PM Opening Reception: 50th Anniver-
sary with Ivan Chermayeff 50 Collages. Show will run through 2/9/14. Info: www.garrisonartcenter.org or 424-3960. Riverside Galleries, 23 Garrison’s Landing, Garrison. 6PM-8PM Opening Reception: “Ask Invitational & New Year/New Work.” Featuring ten artists from the Art Society of Kingston, showing paintings and sculpture. Exhibits through 2/2. Info: www.tivoliartistsgallery.com or 518-8213836. Tivoli Artists Gallery, 60 Broadway, Tivoli.
or Hike. Aged 18 and above. No reservations required. A moderate, 5-mile snowshoe or hike (if not enough snow) led by Martin Bayard (2292216). Minnewaska State Park Preserve, Peterskill Parking Lot, Gardiner, $8 /per car. 10:30AM-12PM Sunday Mornings in Service of Sacred Unity. With Amy McTear & Friends. 2nd & 4th Sundays. Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz.
7PM Kingston’s Second Saturday Spoken Word. Roberta Gould and Donald Lev reading the work of Enid Dame. Host: Annie LaBarge. Open mic - 3 minute limit. Info: 331-2884. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Catskills, 320 Sawkill Rd, Kingston, $5, $2.50 /open mic.
10:30AM-12:30PM Public Sitting & Walking Meditation at Sky Lake. Meets every Sunday, 10:30am-12:30pm. Meditation instruction available. Video teaching by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche with short discussion at 11:45am. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 658-8556 or www.skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale.
7PM Live at Kindred Spirits: Acoustic Jazz featuring Grammy winner Malcolm Cecil on bass, guitarist Steve Raleigh, pianist Peter Tomlinson, NYC saxophonist Al Guart and local guest artists. No cover or minimum! Kindred Spirits, 334 Rte 32A, Palenville, 518-678-3101.
11AM Mid-Hudson ADK Outing: West Point Foundry Preserve. Leisurely Walk, between 2 and 3 miles. Leader: John Ragusa 917-692-1159. Heavy snow cancels. Info: www.MidHudsonADK. org. Cold Spring Metro-North Railroad Station, Cold Spring.
8PM Poetry Brothel of Kingston. Poetry, live music and performance. Info: 914-388-3314. BSP Lounge, 323 Wall St, Kingston.
11AM-2PM Hudson Valley Rail Trail WinterFest 2013. Featuring the Chili Tasting Contest. A children’s tent, wagon rides, wood carving demonstration, toasted marshmallows and roasted chestnuts. Info: 691-9911 or www.hudsonvalleyrailtrail.net. Hudson Valley Rail Trail Depot, 101 New Paltz Rd, Highland, $2, free /6 and under.
8PM Live Music. Info: 679-5342. The Colony Café, 22 Rock City Rd, Woodstock, $15. 9PM Albert Cummings. Doors open 8pm. $20. 679-4406. Bearsville Theater, Tinker St, Bearsville.
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9AM-5PM Learn Reiki, a powerful and easy-tolearn method of hands-on healing developed in Japan. Reiki is life energy guided by a higher power. When we open our hearts and surrender to this to this powerful transformativeenergy, the natural by products are health &divine wellness! The more we share Reiki, the greater the healing & awakening process. Reiki I & II: 1/11 & 1/12, 9am-5pm. $220/ both days. Fulfill the class req for practitioner certification. The four workshops can also be taken at separate times. Info: 389-2431 or whitecranehall.com. 77 Cornell St #116, Kingston. 10AM Hudson Highlands Nature Museum: Outdoor Survival Skills! Info: 534-5506, ext. 204 or www.hhhnaturemuseum.org. Hudson Highlands Nature Museum, Outdoor Discovery Center, Muser Dr, Cornwall, $7, $5 /child. 10AM-2PM WinterFest 2013. Free snowshoeing lessons and hikes which include history of snowshoeing, basics of learning the sport, animal tracking, winter survival and fun at 11pm, 12pm, and 1pm. Crafts, food. Info: 481-7336;www. forsythnaturecenter.org. Hasbrouck Park Stone Building, Kingston, free. 10AM HMRRC Winter Series No. 3 Race. Third race in the winter series includes 3-mile, 10k and 25k. For more details, contact Jon Rocco at jonrocco@hotmail.com. University at Albany, Washington Ave, Albany. 10AM-3PM Mohonk Preserve Singles and Sociables Outing: Hidden Pond Snowshoe
1 PM Sunday Afternoon Music Fest: Vito Petrocitto and Guests. Hyde Park Free Library Annex, Hyde Park. 1PM-3PM Pallet Puppet Theatre offers Spanish Puppet Lesson. Ongoing on Sundays, 1-3pm. Materials for kids provided. The Green Palette, 215 Main Street inside of the Medusa Antique Center Building, New Paltz. 2PM Sunday Salon- Johanna and Robert Titus. The Hudson River School: An Ice Age Origin? Info:www.thomascole.org. Thomas Cole National Historic Site, 218 Spring St, Catskill, $9. 2PM The Paper Bag Plaqyers present Hiccup Help. The show is filled with comedy, zany characters, lively music, and eye-popping paper and cardboard sets. Info: 341-4891 or cultural@sunyorange.edu or www.sunyorange.edu/culturalaffairs. SUNY Orange, Orange Hall Theatre, Middletown, $8.25, $7.25 /senior, $5 /child.
January 2, 2014 or 855-1300. The Towne Crier, 379 Main St, Beacon, $15. 8PM Live Music. Info: 679-5342. The Colony Café, 22 Rock City Rd, Woodstock.
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Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinics for Cats. Performed by appointment only. Includes spay/ neuter, rabies vaccine, ear cleaning, and nail trim. Newburgh residents, only $10 per cat. Info: -7547100 or www. tara-spayneuter.org. Newburgh, $70 /per cat, includes spay/neuter, rabies vaccine, ear cleaning, and nail trim. Newburgh residents, only $10 per cat. Mamakating residents, only $25 per cat. Also available for an additional fee: distemper vaccine, flea treatment, deworming, and microchipping. 855-754-7100. tara-spayneuter.org. 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, 679-5906 x 1012. Karma Triyiana Dharmachakra, 335 Meads Mountain Rd, Woodstock. 9AM-9:50AM Senior Fit Dance for Seniors with Adah Frank. Dance and movement for strength and flexibility. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Bring a mat. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 10AM-12PM Senior Drama with Edith LeFever. Comets of Woodstock focuses on improvisation, acting exercises, monologues & scenes. Interested seniors are welcome to sit in. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $1 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock. 11AM-12PM Senior Qigong With Zach Baker. Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz. 11:30 AM-2:30 PM Family Funday Sunday. Proceeds benefit the YWCA. Brook’s BBQ. Fireside dining and family friendly activities. Eat-in or Take out. Tickets and info: 338-6844 ext 110 or at the YWCA. Twaalfskill Golf Club, 282 W. O’Reilly St, Kingston.
4PM-6PM Woodstock Community Drum Circle. Drummers on The Green are hosted by Birds of a Feather. Singers & dancers are all welcome. Bring your drums and percussion instruments. On-going on Sundays, 4-6pm. Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.
12:15PM Rhinebeck Rotary Club Meeting. Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck, 914-244-0333.
7PM Audition : Miss Saigon. Auditions held on Jan 12 & 13 at 7 pm. Needed: Adult male & female actors who sing. Also need one boy (4-5 years). Info: anna0118@gmail.com. Knights of Columbus, 2660 E. Main St, Wappingers Falls.
4:15PM-5:30PM Healthy Back Class w/ Anne Olin. Build strength and increase flexibility and range of motion with attention to your special needs. Class is on-going and meets on Mondays, 4:15-5:30pm. 28 West Gym, Maverick Rd & Rt 28, Glenford.
7PM Live @ The Falcon: Jeffery Broussard. Info: www.liveatthefalcon.com or 236-7970. The Falcon, 1348 Route 9W, Marlboro. 7PM Audition : The Comedy of Errors. All Parts Are Open. Info: trapani@centerforperformingarts.org. Center For Performing Arts At Rhinebeck, Rhinebeck. 7:30PM Seth Glier. Info: www.townecrier.com
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2PM-4PM Senior Art with Judith Boggess. Open to Woodstock residents 55 and older, $2 donation requested. Mescal Hornbeck Community Center, Rock City Rd, Woodstock.
5:30PM-7PM Rockin’ Rooks: Morton Youth Chess Club. Students in grades K - 12 are welcome to join for fun, learning, and tournament competition. Info: 876-5810. Morton Memorial Library & Community House, 82 Kelly St, Rhinecliff. 7PM Audition: Miss Saigon. Needed: Adult male & female actors who sing. Also need one boy (4-5 years). Info: anna0118@gmail.com. Knights of Columbus, 2660 E. Main St, Wappingers Falls. 7:30PM-8:30PM Tai-Chi & Chi Gung Class with Michael (over 30 yrs exp). Beginning January 6 Mondays 7:30-8:30pm. Build a total integrated mind/body fitness while cultivating life’s abundant healing energy. Cost $25 month or$10per class. Info & to sign-up: 389-2431 or whitecranehall.com. 77 Cornell St. #116, Kingston.
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1/14
8AM Winter Bird Walk at The Thorn Preserve. Join the Woodstock Land Conservancy and John Burroughs Natural History Society for a morning bird walk. Info: www.woodstocklandconservancy. org. 55 John Joy Rd, Woodstock. 10AM-11:30AM Parkinsons Exercise Class w/ Anne Olin. St. John’s Episcopal Church, Kingston, 679-6250. 6PM-7PM Public Sitting & Walking Meditation at Sky Lake. Meets every Tuesday, 6-7pm. Meditation instruction available. Free and open to the public. Contact info: 658-8556 orwww. skylake.shambhala.org. Sky Lake, 22 Hillcrest Ln, Rosendale. 7PM-8:15PM Lose Weight Naturally in 6 Weeks. Serious weight loss and stress management program based on traditional Chinese medicine principles. Info: meg@megcoons.com or 901-9910. 12 North Chestnut St, New Paltz. 7PM-10PM Jazz Jam. Every Tuesday, 7-10pm. No cover. 452-3232. The Derby, 96 Main St, Poughkeepsie. 7PM-8:30PM Weekly Opportunity Workshop . Meets every Tuesday night, 7-8:30pm. 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, New Paltz. 7 PM-9 PM Open Mic. On-going, Tuesdays, 7-9pm. Inquiring Minds Bookstore, 200 Main St, Saugerties, 246-5775. 7:30PM-9:30PM Life Drawing Classes. Tuesdays & Thursdays. Info: 255-1559. Unison Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Rd, New Paltz.
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RESOLUTION...PEACE & CALM Totally Private Country home is weathered cedar clapboard sided & set on 10+ acres, less than one mile from Town of Woodstock line. W/additional 2 car oversized garage w/potential studio space on 2nd level. This home features H/W floors & open floor plan. Screened porch & sliders to back deck & yard. Master BR features H/W floors, vaulted ceiling & exposed beams. 3rd BR on 1st floor was most recently used as an office. Plus 12X20 shed/workshop & additional matching third outbuilding......................... $392,500
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Beautifully renovated 2 BR brick cape pee style home on an almost 1/2 acre lot in the Town of Rosendale. Gorgeous open en kitchen with maple cabinets, corian counters, recessed & under counter lighting and all new appliances. Nicely renovated full bath with tiled shower. Gleaming hardwood floors & so much more, call today!
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This big, beautiful 3 BR contemporary home is nicely sited on the Esopus Creek where swimming, boating, fishing or leisure are always at hand. Features include a 30’ vaulted ceiling and a gourmet kitchen with quality stainless appliances and plenty of cabinets & counter space. Three sliders to 16’ deck create a seamless transition between Indoor & Outdoor Living Space. $295,000
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highland/ clintondale rentals
HIGHLAND EFFICIENCIES at villabaglieri.com Furnished motel rooms w/micro, refrig, HBO & WiFi, all utilities. $135-$175 Weekly, $500-$660 Monthly, w/kitchenettes $185 or $200 weekly, $700 or $760 monthly + UC Taxes & Security. No pets. 845.883.7395. HIGHLAND: Large ONE BEDROOM apartment in quiet neighborhood. Heat and hot water included. Air conditioner. $875/ month plus one month security. Call 845797-2070.
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MARLBORO. Country setting. SPACIOUS GROUND FLOOR APARTMENT. Open floor plan w/separate kitchen, bathroom & washer/dryer. ALSO, 1-BEDROOM furnished, second floor. Heat & electric included. Suitable for 1 or 2. No dogs. No smokers. References. Security. Both $895/month. 845-795-5778; C: 845-489-5331.
Country living at its best! Stately and gracious 1860s Colonial offers charm, style, and wonderful spaces inside and out! The home features a lovely new kitchen, formal dining room, large living room w/ brick ďŹ replace, along with many recent upgrades. The setting is superb w/ private back yard, in-ground pool, stone barbecue, large screened porch, patio, & views! $524,500
Step back in time to this signiďŹ cant Gothic Revival home, referred to as the House of Seven Gables by local residents. Rarely does a home with this strong architectural design come on the market. Marble mantles, high ceilings, and large rooms will capture your imagination. Other stone and wood structures on the property add to historic setting. Continue the restoration of this magniďŹ cent home! $649,000
Picture the Serenity of a landscaped meadow surrounded by Fruit and Nut Trees. Bordered by the woodlands of Opus 40, peace and quiet are the coveted attributes of this well maintained brick ranch. The large Living Room is highlighted by the wood burning ďŹ replace. Beautiful Pine walls accent this Country home. Close to Woodstock and Saugerties for great shopping and Restaurants’. $285,000
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NICE ROOMS; $415 & $470/month. Excellent location. Close to SUNY college. All utilities included. Call (914)474-5176, between 8 a.m.-9 p.m. (845)255-6029, between 12-9 p.m., leave message. A SMASHING 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT in renovated barn, cathedral ceiling, 2 skylights, full bath, wood floors. Outside smoking. $1200/month includes all utilities. NO DOGS. 5 MINUTES BY CAR outside Village. Please call (845)255-5355.
1-BEDROOM APARTMENT in center of New Paltz behind Starbucks. 1 block walk to SUNY, Post Office, stores and restaurants. 2 person max. Small pet friendly. No smoking. $1000/month includes heat, off-street parking, garbage & snow removal. 845-2552062, marker1st@yahoo.com. 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT in village. Kitchen & bath. Parking available. Ideal for couple or 2 singles. Walk to everything. No pets. $1000/month includes heat. First, last and security. Available 1/1/14. 845-255-8817. 2-BEDROOM & STUDIO APARTMENT available immediately. In village. No pets, no smoking. References. Call 845-256-8247.
BEAUTIFUL 3-BEDROOM PRIVATE HOUSE in New Paltz w/backyard & driveway on quiet street. Within walking distance to supermarket, movie theatre, more. $1650/ month. Perfect for 3 students. Call Rick 914573-1252. 2-BEDROOM; includes heat, electric, hot water, garbage. First level. $1000/month. No fees. No pets please. Call Bordi Realty 845-691-7669. 2-BEDROOM NEW PALTZ CONDO for rent in Orchard Heights, Village of New Paltz. Available 1/1/14. $1200/month. 1.5 baths, kitchen, living room. Non-smokers, no pets. Please call 845-419-2338.
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WOODSTOCK COUNTRY LIVING
Meticulously renovated 2BR ranch that has been tastefully updated. 2BR’s, large living rm/dining area w/custom island. A beautiful bright & airy addition, which now hosts a pool table: man cave anyone? It could be a huge MBR, den, family rm- the possibilities are endless! Ceiling fan & A /C unit ensure comfor table summers. Stone patio leads to a nice size back yard. .................................................... $179,000
UNIQUE WOODSTOCK BARN
Circa 1910 two-story barn on 3 acres w/a year round stream. Great private building site w/multiple uses for the classic barn. Wonderful space for dance, yoga or artist studio space. The barn has electric. The lower level has access from road, & the upper flr is accessed from the rear of the barn. No stairs to walk up. Easy access. Both flrs have nice high ceilings. It’s really a terrific space to work with. ....................... $169,000
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VINTAGE BUNGALOW - The perfect country home just a short stroll to Main Street, Phoenicia, w/ original wood detail throughout, spacious LR w/ hardwood floors, beautiful staircase leading to unfinished attic (think Master Suite) and det. garage. Private backyard is a veritable oasis w/ mature plantings & vegetable garden. Close to hiking, skiing & tubing and some of the best trout fishing around. HOME SWEET HOME! ......... $159,000
CALLING ALL INVESTORS! - Well cared for fully rented late 19th century 3-family in the village of Saugerties features hardwood floors throughout, classic mouldings and plenty of yard space. Spacious living spaces downstairs, with EI kitchen, formal DR and floor to ceiling windows o’looking cozy front porch, and spacious BRs and cozy kitchenettes in two units upstairs, each with its own outdoor living space. GREAT OPPORTUNITY!........ $235,000
WOODSTOCK ARTIST’S RETREAT
Ride down the tree-lined drive to your unique artist’s home w/attached studio on 2 prvte acres. Minutes to town, yet tranquility prevails at this lovely property w/panoramic views of Overlook Mtn. 1BR & 1 bath w/harmoniously comfortable open flr plan in the living rm, dining area & kitchen. The wideboard pine flrs were milled on the property & welcome you as you move from room to room. ................................ $399,000
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Wonderful light filled home privately perched on a hill. Lovely gardens & fabulous seasonal mtn views from the great wraparound deck. The gourmet kitchen has SS appliances & granite counters. Flr to ceiling windows in the new front addition. Central A /C. This house is move-in ready! New roof w/rubber membrane & skylight in the kitchen. Totally Peaceful. It will not disappoint! ............................. $229,000
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CONTEMPORARY CHALET - Bright & airy and perched majestically above Rondout Creek, this special home offers privacy & mountain views, a wall of windows for soothing natural light, soaring cathedral ceilings, MBR suite w/ private bath and open den/loft (think music room or study), 2 add’l BRs, deck and full basement. Convenient Rosendale location makes for easy commute to New Paltz, High Falls and Kingston ........................ $278,000
OH SO PRIVATE - Gorgeous 11-acre country setting with STREAM encloses expansive 4200 SF custom post & beam contemporary home featuring skylit 24’ Great Room with soaring stone fireplace, open plan country kitchen/dining with French doors to solarium, vaulted MBR + 3 or 4 add’l BRs, 3.5 baths, 29’ family/media room with wet bar, rec room, wine room, stone patio and lighted game court (tennis, b-ball). HAVE IT ALL! ....... $519,900
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2-BEDROOMS, Available now. 1.5 baths, private entrance. Located on quiet, country road. No pets/smoking. Please call 845-2552525, leave name and number.
New Paltz Village: 1-BR APT. in House; 1 block from SUNY Campus. Students welcomed, parking included. $650/month + utilities. Call 917-709-4462.
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NEW PALTZ HOUSE: 3-bedrooms, 2 baths, laundry. Interior remodeled. Good location. 1/2 acre. Couples preferred. $1400/ month plus utilities. 1 month security deposit required. 914-475-5926. ROOM FOR RENT in 2-bedroom apartment; $500/month all utilities included. Half mile from SUNY campus. Call 914-850-1968. ROOMS AVAILABLE for STUDENT HOUSING. Close to SUNY, New Paltz. Newly renovated, clean, large kitchen, appliances, WiFi/computer access/TV, plenty of parking. $550/month/room, electric & heat included. $550 deposit. Available now. 845-705-2430.
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 2014 and short-term for the Summer! Furnished studios, one & two bedrooms, includes heat & hot water. Recreation facilities. Walking distance to campus and town. 845-255-7205.
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SPACIOUS, RENOVATED 1-BEDROOM UPSTAIRS APARTMENT. $750/month includes utilities. Quiet location. Rt. 209. Call (845)338-5828.
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2-BEDROOM APARTMENT FOR RENT. One regular size & one small bedroom - or office. Huge walkin closet in large bedroom. Large living room w/double sliding glass doors w/view of the Wallkill River. Closet space in living room. Full bathroom. Private entrance. This apartment is very private & secluded. Fishing - 4-wheeling boating. Lots of room for playing or just relaxing. Serious inquiries only. $1000/month including everything except propane heat. First month, last month & security a must.
Call 845-849-4501. BEAUTIFUL 24’x24’ PINE-PANELED STUDIO w/cathedral ceiling, skylights, sleeping loft, kitchen facilities and full bath on 3 lovely acres in Cottekill, adjacent to solar-powered Sustainable Living Resource Center. For residential use or as office or studio. $750/month plus phone/cable, a portion of plowing and low utilities. Available 1/15. 845-687-9253.
ROSENDALE/BINNEWATER ROAD: SMALL 3 ROOM HOUSE near lake. Good condition. New heat/windows. $650/month plus utilities. Includes basement storage/ workshop. Security required. Available now. (845)331-1728. STONE RIDGE APARTMENT: 1-BEDROOM w/adjoining room, living room, kitchen w/dining area, full bath, light & airy, second floor. No pets/smoking. $800/ month includes heat & hot water. References, lease & 2 months security requested. 845705-2208. STONE RIDGE COTTAGE. Available January. 650 sq.ft. 2-bedrooms, 1 bath. 6 acres w/creek, beautiful, quiet, deck w/ Lilacs. Private but not isolated. Indoor cat only. $800/month plus utilities. Please contact rklin3000@aol.com TILLSON: Brand New Private basement; 2-BEDROOM APARTMENT FOR RENT. One regular size & one small bedroom - or office. Huge walk-in closet in large bedroom. Large living room w/ double sliding glass doors w/view of the Wallkill river. Closet space in living room. Full bathroom. Private entrance. This apartment is very private & secluded. Fishing - 4-wheeling - boating. Lots of room for playing or just relaxing. Serious inquiries only. $1000/month including everything except propane heat. First month, last month & security a must. Call 845-849-4501.
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ONE-ROOM COTTAGE on bus route between Stone Ridge and Accord. Large common lawn and woods. Parking and garden space available. Electric, hot water included. Pets with approval. $565/mo+heat. 845419-3444.
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QUIET RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD. Beautiful 1-BEDROOM & 2-BEDROOM UNITS starting at $729/month & $899/month. Close to Uptown, Forsythe Park and NYS Thruway. Call 845-339-3811.
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krumville olivebridge/ shokan rentals
OLIVEBRIDGE: RUSTIC, SUNNY 1-BEDROOM COTTAGE. Woodstove, new floors, cathedral ceilings w/skylight. 450 sq.ft. First, last and security. $780/ month. No pets. Close to Ashokan Reservoir. (845)657-6942 or (646)662-5202.
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BEAUTIFUL ARTS & CRAFTS style cottage. Wood paneled, cathedral ceiling living room, EIK, w/new appliances. 5 miles to Woodstock/Saugerties/Kingston. Private. Quiet accessible road. $850/month plus utilities. References, security. 917-846-5161, 212-877-4368, davsar@aol.com APARTMENTS FOR RENT, SAUGERTIES Skyline Woods Apartments. Private country setting. Convenient location. Under new management. Bright, updated, spacious, wall-to-wall carpet, lots of closet space. Laundry room and plenty of parking avail. 1- & 2-bedrooms starting at $750/month + utilities. Call Don at 845-443-0574
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LOVELY MOUNT MARION HOME: two bedrooms, 2 baths, plus large hardwood floored, light-filled study/library/ sunroom/home office/artist’s studio on Plattekill River. Sunny deck with painterly direct water views. Close to Woodstock, Kingston, Saugerties. W&D, dishwasher, wheelchair accessible, fully ADA compliant interior. Newly painted and carpeted. Loads of parking plus storage barn. Walk to convenience store and Mount Marion School. Year-round or weekend home. 1-year lease preferred. No cats or smokers. References, current credit report, security deposit required. $1100/month plus utilities. Available beginning January. Mark 845-594-3485 or Jenny 646-263-4370 for appointment. Nice, comfortable 1-BEDROOM GUEST HOUSE on 3.5 acres. 8 minutes to town. Warm, well-insulated, 12’ ceilings in living room w/open kitchen, safe, clean, great neighbors on the property. In Saugerties near Palenville. Broadband/cable available. Decent credit and excellent refs req’d. One pet considered. $840/month + gas/ electric. Propane heat. 917-667-3970 or jeremyjava@gmail.com SAUGERTIES: 2-BEDROOM COTTAGE available immediately. Eat-in kitchen. Yard on Esopus Creek. Newly renovated. $750/month + utilities, security, references. Ask for Helona at Win Morrison Realty 845-246-3300. WEST SAUGERTIES: Available 1/1/14; 4-5 BEDROOMS, 2 baths, large eat-in kitchen, deck, large yard, off-street parking, private & quiet. $1750/month plus utilities. First, last, security required. 845588-0089.
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1-BEDROOM CHARMING, CHEERY APARTMENT. See first! On mountain yet easy access! Deck. Full bath. 2 acres. Garden, Stream. $700/month. First, last, security. No pets preferred. References. (845)679-2300, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. 1-BEDROOM LARGE, CLEAN, UPSCALE WOODSTOCK APARTMENT, w/custom tiled jaccuzzi bathroom, huge closets, EIK, private deck, quiet, beautiful grounds. Close to town. No smoking/dogs. $950/ month. 845-679-6408. CENTER WOODSTOCK VILLAGE, yet secluded. Adorable apartment. Cedar shower, many lovely touches. No drugs, smoking. $750/month includes utilities, town-water, WIFI, parking, trash pick-up, 1st, last, security, references. (718)8014745, (845)679-6625. CHARMING1-BEDROOMAPARTMENT. Hardwood floors, private, W/D, fireplace, great location- walk to town & all amenities. $900/month plus utilities. Available immediately. 845-679-5963. FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT in 2-story house. 2-BEDROOMS, vaulted ceiling, open living/dining area, stone fireplace, excellent storage. $1250/month includes trash, plowing, water, sewer. Call (845)802-4777 GOOD SIZED 1-BEDROOM w/windowed eat-in kitchen/dining room, good size living room & bedroom, full bath. $800/ month includes trash, water, sewer. Well behaved pet OK. Convenient location on NYC bus route. (845)802-4777. HUGE 1-BEDROOM DUPLEX APARTMENT in historic building in Woodstock Center. Full of character like a NY loft. Full bath, clawfoot tub. EIK kitchen. Parking off-street. For responsible, employed person w/recommendations, security. No smoking/drugs/ pets. $930/month includes all utilities. (914)466-0910.
LOVELY, EXTRA LARGE 2-BR to Share in High Falls. Roommate wanted. Bedroom comes with two other rooms for studio or storage PLUS sharing living room, bath, kitchen, deck. Ample closets, living space, nature, quiet. $650/month plus reasonable utilities and internet. Security and references. 845-687-2035.
CLEAN VILLAGE 3-BEDROOM, 2 full bath apartment in 2-family building near waterfront. No pets. First months rent; $950/month & $1900 security deposit. Tenant pays all utilities (gas, electric, water). (845)679-4274.
LARGE 4-BEDROOM HOUSE in quiet garden apartment complex. High ceilings, recently renovated- all new appliances, flooring, paint. Fab great room w/ high beamed ceilings. Lots of character & charm. Available 1/10. Well behaved pet ok. No smokers. First, last, security. $2000/ month includes trash, water, sewer, plowing. (845)802-4777.
LOVELY SEASONAL RENTAL: VERY LARGE 3-BEDROOM, 1 bath fully furnished home in High Falls, 8 miles from downtown New Paltz. Includes Wi-Fi & cable. $1250/ month plus utilities. Available January-June 2014; dates flexible. (646)732-9674.
LARGE STUDIO APARTMENT on horsefarm. Clean, beautiful. Italian tile kitchen & bath, Marble foyer, cathedral ceiling, French windows. Convenient location to thruway. $900/month plus utilities. (845)532-5080.
NEW CONDITION; 2-BEDROOM HOUSE, 1 wooded acre, 3 miles to Woodstock. W/D, dinette, oak kitchen. Large storage basement. Propane gas heat. No smokers/pets. $975/month plus utilities, security, references. 718-479-0393.
WOODSTOCK: 1-BEDROOM. Quiet upscale residential neighborhood. Beautiful grounds. Small quiet apartment complex. Excellent condition & well maintained. $845/month includes all utilities. ALSO, FURNISHED 1-BEDROOM. $875/ month includes all utilities. No smoking. References. No pets. (845)679-9717.
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MOUNT TREMPER 1-BEDROOM, living room/kitchen, full bath, private entrance. $675/month plus utilities and security. 1553 Wittenberg Road. (845)688-9846
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FLORIDA RENTAL; Anna Marie Island. Go to VacationRentals.com #94551. For more info contact TurtleNestAMI@aol.com
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1-BEDROOM, 2-level guest apartment. Well equipped. Good looking. Quiet & private. Utilities, cable, Wi-Fi included. Smoke-free. Dog friendly. Flexible terms. Available through May. $795/month. (845)679-8222. FLORIDA RENTAL; Anna Marie Island. Go to VacationRentals.com #94551. For more info contact TurtleNestAMI@aol.com WOODSTOCK-SAUGERTIES; Beautiful, peaceful 2-BEDROOM HOUSE. 1.5 baths, EIK, fireplace, WiFi, cable, efficient oil heat, convenient, accessible, quiet road. No pets. Through April. Security, references. $1000/ month plus utilities. 917-846-5161, 212-8774368; davsar@aol.com
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ROOMMATE WANTED to share beautiful, large apartment. Hardwood floors, large rooms, fireplace. $650/month plus 1/3 of utilities. Close to SUNY Ulster. 845-2148780.
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EXTANG HARD TONNEAU COVER, trifold for a Toyota Tacoma, (can IMPROVE gas mileage by 10%) current 5’ bed style, black, excellent condition. Call (845)2558352. FARM TABLES: Catskill Mountain Farm Tables handcrafted from 19th century barn wood. Heirloom quality, custom-made to any size. Also available, Bluestone topped tables w/wormy chestnut bases. Ken, Atwood Furniture, 845-657-8003. LEG EXTENSION & LEG CURL MACHINE w/weights attached. Plus more exercise equipment.... Call (845)255-8352. MEDIUM OAK HARDWOOD DINING TABLE; 72x48 wide w/2-self storing 20” leaves & lion claw feet & 6 Windsor chairs- 2 Captain, 4 regular. Call (845)255-8352. PIANO, UPRIGHT WURLITZER. Used but in good condition. Needs tuning and repair of one key. $800 or best offer. 2550417 OR 917-647-1549 Small table w/two chairs; $50. Three tier folding shelf; $75. Piano desk; $150. Roll Top Desk; $300 or best offer. Cash and carry. Call 845-255-0909.
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They also provide an opportunity to socialize w/others who have similar interests. Guidelines: Please call the site between 10 a.m.-noon. the day before you plan to attend in order to be sure there are enough meals for everyone. Eligibility: You must be an Ulster County resident aged 60 or over. Cost: There is no set cost, but a suggested daily donation of $3 is requested.
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art services
Exterior/Decorator Finishes, Expert Color Consultation, Plastering, Wallpaper Removal, Light Carpentry. Call 679-9036 for Free Estimate. Senior Discount.
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
Residential & Commercial • Free estimates, fully insured Accepting all major credit cards.
CASH PAID. Estate contents- attic, cellar, garage clean-outs. Used cars, junk cars, scrap metal. Anything of value. (845)246-0214.
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counseling services
LAURIE OLIVER.... SPIRITUAL COUNSELING. Give the gift of wellness. Make positive changes in your life through hypnosis. Smoking cessation * pain management * stress relief * past life regressions. Certified Hypnotist by NGH. Intuitive, sensitive guidance. Spirit communicator. Specializing in dealing with grief, stress, relationship issues, questions about your life past & current life’s path. Call Laurie Oliver at (845)679-2243. Laur50@aol.com
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personal and health services
CERTIFIED AIDE LOOKING FOR PRIVATE CARE for elderly. 10 years experience. Live-in or hourly. References available. Ulster County area. (845)901-8513 NEW PALTZ HEALING ARTS is a practice of health professionals that aims to foster wellbeing in the surrounding community. Our intention in this New Year is to create a new paradigm that makes health care resources available to everyone, allowing patients to take charge of maintaining their own health. We are looking to gather a group of like-minded practitioners who are interested in developing high-quality, patient-driven health care that involves personal coaching and direct access to health resources for all to share. If you are a health care practitioner interested in taking part in a conversation about community health care, please join us on Tuesday, January 7th at 6 p.m. at New Paltz Healing Arts, 222 Main St. in New Paltz. We will gather and share ideas about a new community health practice that allows patients and practitioners to partner in creating a healthier model for finding paths to healing. ULSTER COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE AGING; SENIOR NUTRITION/DINING PROGRAM. Operates Senior Dining Sites throughout the county, which offer nutritious, hot meals from 11:30 a.m.-noon. Kingston Mid-town Neighborhood Center, 467 Broadway, Kingston. (845)336-7112. Open Monday, Wednesday & Friday.
Residential Painting – Interior & Exterior ior
OIL PAINTING RESTORATION. Cleaned, relined, retouched, refinished. Also frames & wood sculptures repaired. Call Carol 6877813. c.field@earthlink.net
office and computer services
WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT, results oriented, technically sophisticated programming professional, I will work w/you or your website designer to solve perplexing programming or layout problems. Reasonable hourly rates. 845-626-2861 or e-mail: peter@geotonics.com
710
organizing/ decorating/ refinishing
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER/ HOUSEKEEPER. Help w/everyday problems, special projects; clutter, paperwork, moving, gardening & personal assistant. Affordable rates. Fully Insured, Confidentiality Assured. MargotMolnar. com; Masters Psychology, former CEO, Certified Hospice Volunteer. margotmolnar@netzero.net (845)679-6242.
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cleaning services
A CLEAN AND ORGANIZED HOME/ OFFICE FOR THE NEW YEAR AND BEYOND. Experienced, reasonable and reliable. Servicing Kingston, New Paltz, Saugerties, Woodstock & surrounding areas. Free Estimates. 845-532-9034.
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845-331-4844 hughnameit@yahoo.com
845-331-4966/249-8668
FRESH LOOK PAINTING
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Professional Craftsmanship for all Phases of Construction
Contact Jason Habernig
buy and swap
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. Richard Miller Antiques (Est. 1972). (845)389-7286.
Building with pride.
Interior Painting & Staining, Sheet Rocking, All Stages of Remodeling
You will not be disappointed!!
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EXPERIENCED HANDYMAN WITH A VAN. Carpentry, painting, flatscreen mounting, light hauling/delivery, clean outs. Second home caretaking. All small/medium jobs considered. Versatile, trustworthy, creative, thrifty. References. Ken Fix It. 845-616-7999.
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Experienced- TROMPE O’LOEIL and FAUX FINISHING, 20 yrs. in Paris, and 10 yrs. locally. References and insured. Call Casimir: 845-430-3195 or 845-616- 0872.
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GBM TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC. Professional Moving and Delivery. Local and N.Y.C. Metro areas. N.Y.S. Dot T 12467, Shandaken, N.Y. Call 845-688-2253 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. HB Painting & Construction INC. *Painting: Interior/Exterior, PressureWashing, Staining, Glazing... *Construction: Home Renovations, Additions, Bathrooms, Kitchen, Doors, Windows, Decks, Roofs, Gutters, Tile, Hardwood Floors (NewRefinish), Sheetrock, Tape. Snowplowing. Call 845-616-9832. MAN WITH A VAN MOVING & DELIVERY SERVICE. 16’ trucks, 10’ van. Reliable, insured, NYS DOT 32476. 8 Enterprise Road, New Paltz, NY. Please call Dave at 255-6347. 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
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plumbing, heating, a/c and electric
AA Statuary & Weathervane Co. Liquidation Sale
Plaster and concrete saints, angels, bronzes, weathervanes, cupolas, more redrockgardencenter.com 845-569-1117 HANDYMAN, HOME REPAIR, Carpentry, Remodels, Installations, Roofing, Painting, Mechanical repairs, etc. Large and small jobs. Reasonable rates. Free estimates. References available. (845)616-7470. PARAMOUNT CONTRACTING & DEVELOPMENT. R e s i d e n t i a l / Commercial. Fully Insured. EXCAVATION: *Site Work *Drain Fields *Septic Systems *Driveways *Demolition *Land Clearing. LANDSCAPING: *Lawn Installation *Ponds *Retaining Walls *Stone Work, & much more.... **Snow Plowing & Sanding.** Call William for your free estimate (845)4016637.
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Authorized Dealer & Installer Low-Rate Financing Available
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locksmithing
PHYSICAL MATTERS TRANSPORT ZEN MOVERS of your PHYSICAL REALITIES 30 years moving experience. Fine Art Antiques Handler. Local, Long Distance, Fast, reliable, reasonable. Also, Dump runs, Estate clean-outs. Car service to all area Airports.
Call Michael at (845) 684-5545
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YES VIRGINIA, Woodstock Lock does make house calls. For locks, safes and keys that work, call Woodstock Lock (845)679-4444.
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painting/odd jobs
“ABOVE AND BEYOND” HOUSEPAINTING by Quadrattura. Add value to your home economically. Environmentally conscious work done w/ old world craftsmanship and pride. Interior/
740
building services
Down to Earth Landscaping Quality service from the ground up
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
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lost and found
LOST- TURQUOISE & SILVER EARRING, Vicinity of N. Oakwood Terrace & St. Andrew’s Church on Christmas Eve. Contact (845)883-5199.
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spirituality
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
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PEACHES
Peaches is approximately one year old. She is spayed, health tested, up to date with shots, litter box trained, does beautifully with other cats and is patiently waiting for her forever home and family. Peaches was abandoned while pregnant with six kittens.  She was taken in by our rescue group and given a wonderful foster home where she birthed and cared for her babies.  Fast forward a few months. All her kittens have been adopted and Peaches is living in a wonderful new foster home while waiting to be somebody’s loving cat. She is sweet, quiet and gentle. She’s shy around strangers but will come out of her shell once she is settled.  Peaches needs a person or family who understands the nature of a shy cat who has had a very hard start in her short life. Please call (845) 679-6070 if you would like to hear more about and possibly meet Peaches.
WANTED: LOVING HOMES for KITTENS, CATS, PUPPIES, DOGS..... Koda; large male dog, approximately 3.5 years old. He’s good w/other dogs, cats, and people. Sweet disposition. Clownfish; grey and black tabby cat. He’s extremely affectionate and just wants to be on your lap or in your arms. He also gets along very well w/ other cats. Sturgen; grey short hair cat w/a tiger striped face. He’s 5-7 years old and gets along great w/other cats. Come meet Sturgen today! Come meet them ALL in person at the Ulster County SPCA, 20 Wiedy Road, off Sawkill Road, Kingston. Call 331-5377.
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pet care
679-6070 Susan Susan Roth Roth 679-6070
We are two little kittens who never had any mittens and are looking for a fun and loving home to grow up in. We are about 12-weeks old and are sister and brother. We have been for our well-baby checkups and said to be in perfect health. We had our ďŹ rst kitten vaccines (ouch!) and we are litter trained. We each have one blue eye and one yellow eye, which make us very special indeed. We were found on a street in Kingston three weeks ago and are staying in a foster home until you take us to our forever home. We will be a little shy to meet you at ďŹ rst because we don’t know very many humans. Can we live with you? We promise to be good and love you forever and always.
For more information, call 914-388-0393
255-8281
633-0306
pet’s reward..... VETERINARY HOUSE CALLS. Dr. B. MacMULLEN. (845)339-2516. Serving Ulster County for 10+ years. Very Reasonable Rates, Multiple Pet Discount... Compassionate, Professional, Courteous. *Pet Exams, *Vaccines, *Blood Work, *Lyme Testing, *Flea & Tick Prevention, *Rx Diet, *Euthanasia at home.
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vehicles wanted
CASH PAID FOR USED c a r s & trucks regardless of condition. Junk cars removed. Call 246-0214. DMV# 7107350.
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Hudson Valley Balinese Gamelan Orchestras Giri Mekar & Chandra Kenchana are pleased to invite you to join us at our Open House &Balinese Gamelan Workshop for Beginners on Saturday, January 4 from 2-4 pm with Ibu Sue and members of Gamelan Giri Mekar. Workshops take place at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY and will continue every Sat. in Jan. from 2-4 pm. & are free of charge. Donations will be accepted to help offset our costs. Individual tutorials available in January by appt. For info: Hudson Valley Gamelans Giri Mekar & Chandra Kenchana at Bard College http://www.facebook.com/ events/259714224163790/ Hudson Valley Gamelans Giri Mekar & Chandra Kenchana at Bard College or call 845 688-7090
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FOR ADOPTION: “Clark Gable�; Looking for his forever “Tara�; beautiful male tuxedo who likes to be petted but doesn’t like to be picked up (at least for now). Would be a great barn cat. “Tuxedo Boy�; Older gentleman (about 10/11 years old) is a totally tame sweetheart who likes to rub against your legs and jump into your lap. He has FIV and is territorial w/other cats. Would be a great only cat. “Copper� “Sweet Cream� & “William�; Copper (big, copper boy w/marbleized swirl pattern) & Sweet Cream (petite cream color girl) were found together when they were feral. They’re now tame & oh, so sweet! William is especially shy. Perfect scenario is if all 3 could be adopted together as they support one another. If interested in just Copper & Sweet Cream or only William, please let me know! “Celty� (female black and white) & “Keuka� (female gray tabby); Caregiver moved out of state to senior housing. Kitties are about 7-years old & very sweet. Caregiver is totally heartbroken to have to leave the kitties. If you can adopt both, perfect!! But if you can only adopt one, please contact me. For more information about these wonderful cats, please email carriechapman@gmail. com or call (347)258-2725. PROJECT CAT is a non-profit cat RESCUE AND SHELTER. Please help get cats off the streets and into homes. Adopt a healthy and friendly cat or kitten companion for a lifetime. Bone Hollow Rd, Accord. 845-6874983 or visit our cats at www.projectcat.org
LOOKING FORWARD 2014
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