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2010 ON-GOING
EVENTS:
First Saturdays Kingston Art Receptions. Held throughout Kingston in various galleries.
Arts Society of Kingston (A.S.K.); 5pm-8pm; 338-0331; www.askforarts.org
3rd Saturdays Phoenicia Art Openings.
Bring a dish, it's a pot-luck affair and we don't
run out of wine. Art Upstairs and
Cabane Studios, Phoenicia; 6pm-10pm;
info@artsupstairs.com
Third Saturdays Arts Along Main Street, Catskill - “Saturday Studios”. Cultural hobnobbing at its best. Learn something about art, meet a friend, see new work, mix and mingle, and make it a great evening! 5pm-8pm; (518) 943-0380; www.mgallery-online.com
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2010 MONTHLY EVENTS:
JANUARY 2010
9 Woodstock Poetry Society and Festival. A Woodstock Second Saturday event featuring Poets Bruce Weber and Laurie Byro . Woodstock Town Hall, 76 Tinker Street Road, Woodstock; 2pm; For info contact pprod@mindspring.com www.woodstockpoetry.com
9 Kairos Winter 2010 Concert. The Reformed Church of New Paltz, 92 Huguenot Street, New Paltz; 8pm; 255-6340; NPREFORMEDCHURCH@hvc.rr.com
16 Hudson Valley Rail Trail Winterfest. Wagon rides, chili contest, ice carving demo, Snow Shoeing and Cross County skiing (bring your own snow shoes and ski's), marshmallow roasting and more. $2 per person 6 years old and up. Rail Trail Depot, 101 New Paltz Road, Highland; 11am-2pm; 691-8151; www.hudsonvalleyrailtrail.net
16 Winter Festival at Hasbrouck Park. Learn to snowshoe, make snow sculptures, mulch your Christmas tree and more. Sponsored by Forsyth Nature Center; Kingston; 10am-2pm; 331-1682; www.forsythnaturecenter.org
17 13th Annual Shandaken Primitive Biathlon. Competitions in target shooting with black powder muzzle loaders, tomahawk and knife throwing, and sharp shooting. Upper Esopus Fish and Game Club, Oliverea; Sign in will begin at 8am and end at noon. Varied starts begin at 9:30am. For information call Larry at 331-5201 or email hughly669@aol.com www.shandakenprimitivebiathlon.com
17 Woodstock's 20th Annual Birthday Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. From Montgomery to Woodstock Speaking Out Against War. Woodstock Community Center, Rock City Road, Woodstock; 2pm; 679-7320.
18 UlsterCorps Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Open House + Winter Wish List Drive. Please join us for a special National Service Day Open House at our new Storefront for Service in Rosendale. Stop by to meet others dedicated to serving our community and learn about upcoming events, long and short term volunteer opportunities best suited to your availability, interests and skillsets, and how you can help. If possible please bring an item from the wish lists posted our website. UlsterCorps, 292 Main Street, Rosendale; 481-0331; www.ulstercorps.org
18 Ulster County Multi-Service Center's 17th Annual MLK Luncheon" honoring "Heroes in our Backyard". Benefit for the Kings's Kids Community Organization; $40. Please call for reservation. Hillside Manor, Route 32, Kingston; 11:30am; 331-7763.
18 "School's Out Winter Fun Day". Banish your kid's cabin fever. Treat them to guided snowshoe treks featuring tips on building snow caves and Native American fires. They also can make snow globes, skate on a secluded pool and try out Hammerhead sleds and Tubbs Snowshoes (courtesy of Mountain Tops Outdoors). Esopus Meadows Preserve, River Road, Esopus; 10am-2pm; Contact Anthony Coneski at 473 4440 Ext. 273; www.scenichudson.org/events
18 Journey to Freedom Benefit Concert for Save Them Now. Special guest Pete Seeger joins Kim & Reggie Harris, Rabbi Jonathan Klinger, the Vanaver Caravan and others at a concert benefiting Save Them Now, a re-entry program for men returning to Ulster County from incarceration or long term drug treatment programs. $10 suggested donation. Point of Praise Family Life Center, 243 Hurley Ave., Kingston; 3pm-5pm; 339-4615; www.pointofpraise.org
22 "Show You Care" Dinner Auction. Benefit for The Queens Galley. Ship To Shore & Mezzanine Antiques present an evening of fine dining & tableside auction at Ship to Shore. Enjoy a five course chef's tasting menu paired with five select wines for only $50 person, and in between courses have fun bidding on auctions of fine and vintage antiques & collectibles. Reservations are recommended. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Queens Galley Soup Kitchen. 15 West Strand, Kingston; 334-8887; www.shiptoshorehudsonvalley.com
23 Kids Winter Carnival and Torch Light Parade. Carnival from noon-3pm, Pizza Party at the Overlook Lodge Garden Room, 4:30-5:30pm, Torch Light parade at 5:45pm on Lower Yahoo Trail; Belleayre Mountain; Highmount; 254-5601; www.belleayre.com
25 7th Annual "Taste of the Town". Featuring the culinary delights from the region's best restaurants. This year's theme is "Murder on the Mountain," a murder mystery dinner at the Discovery Lodge. Tickets are $30 and include a Buy One, Get One lift ticket. Sponsored by Belleayre Region Lodging and Tourism Association. Belleayre Mountain, Highmount; 6pm; For ticket information, call 254-5600, ext. 1361; www.belleayre.com
30 Annual Snowball Dinner and Dance. Benefit for the Belleayre Conservatory which sponsors the popular summer music festival on the mountain. This year honors the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O'Connor Foundation for improving the quality of life in the Catskills for more than 40 years. Belleayre Mountain, Highmount; Tickets are available by contacting Donald Myers at 254-5600 ext. 1361; www.belleayre.com
30 Winter Fest 2010: The Golden Age of Radio. A benefit evening of classical radio shows. $15 /single, $25 /couple. Kleinert/James Gallery, 34 Tinker Street, Woodstock; hor's d'oeuvres at 7pm, show at 8pm; Reservations 679-7900; www.performinigartsofwoodstock.com
31 17th Annual Pancake Breakfast. Adults $5, children $3. Tickets are available now and at the door. Hosted by the Youth Choir. Reformed Church, Huguenot Street, New Paltz; First Seating is at 7:30am and the last at 9:15am; Please call 255-6340 for more information.
31 A Music & Cartoon Bash with Dog on Fleas & Looney Tunes. Benefit for the Rosendale Theatre Collective. Inspiring music for children (and their caregivers)! Kids Free, adults $10 (Children must be accompanied by an adult). Hosted by RTC in partnership with Children’s Media Project; The Rosendale Theatre, Main Street, Rosendale; 2pm-3:30pm; www.rosendaletheatre.org
31 Winter Festival. The High Falls Civic Association's Winter Social featuring a warm and toasty bonfire. Come roast marshmallows with old friends and new. If the weather permits, bring your skates and take a whirl around the pond. Free. Horwitz Pond at the corner of Mohonk & Canal Roads, High Falls; 1pm-3pm; www.highfallscivic.org
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FEBRUARY 2010
5, 6, 7 Ashokan Winter Fest. Participate in activities such as maple sugaring, ice skating, snow tubing, colonial crafts, and a walk to 75 ft frozen waterfalls. Workshops on team building initiatives, astronomy, primitive skills, nature history hikes, etc. A variety of packages to choose from: $45 (limited times & activities) to $140 (all-inclusive). Register by January 22. Ashokan Center, 477 Beaverkill Rd., Olive Bridge; 657-8333; www.ashokancenter.org
6 New Paltz Winter Carnival. Bonfire and s'mores! Winter activities will be offered as well as refreshments. Check the website for specific activities planned. New Paltz Sports and Recreation Park; noon-4pm; 255-3631; www.townofnewpaltz.org recreation@www.townofnewpaltz.org
6 (Snow date February 7 at 4pm) Dancefest 2010! The 19th annual event brings together some of the finest dance schools in the Hudson Valley. New Paltz High School, South Putt Corners Rd, New Paltz; 7pm-10pm; 256-9300; www.vanavercaravan.org
6 (Snow date February 7) 2010 Science Olympiad at SUNY Ulster. Annual science competition of teams for area high schools. Students tackle projects geology, oceanography, ecology, forensics, health, robotic and other sciences. Free and open to the public. Vanderlyn Hall, Stone Ridge Campus; 8am; Awards Ceremony 3:30pm; Contact Ted Skaar at 687-5173; skaart@sunyulster.edu
12, 13,14,15 Woodstock Writers Festival. Join acclaimed authors in this "Celebration of the Memoir." Writers will read and readers will write during four days of romancing great books! Workshops, fetes, readings and panels, moveable feasts and more. Special guests include Susan Orlean (The Orchid Thief, Lazy Little Loafers) and Julie Powell (Julie and Julia, Cleaving). For schedule of events, locations and registration: www.woodstockwritersfestival.org
13 Sweetheart Craft Show. Local crafters and artisans have come together for a Valentine's Day sale. Portion of proceeds to benefit the Town of Esopus Library. 128 Canal St., Port Ewen; 10am-4pm; For info contact Paul Rinaldi of Hands on Carpentry at 656-9702 or handsoncarpentry@gmail.com
13 Saugerties Art Lab 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Celebration. The Cajun band, Cleoma's Ghost will perform. Masks, face painting, and dishing out delicious food from local restaurants. All proceeds support Art Lab. $10 adult, $5 child. Saugerties Senior Citizen Center, 207 Market Street, Saugerties; 2pm-5pm; 246-5577; or www.saugertiesartlab.com
13 WinterFest: A Fundraiser for the Rosendale Street Festival. A day of great music to help support the 2010 festival! Also featured will be great food and a raffle featuring the best items from our local supporters. Schedule: 12pm Ratboy Jr., 1pm Fuzzy Lollipop, 2pm Kurt Henry, 3pm Sax Life, 4pm Kingston High School Big Band, 5pm Sabor Con Colour, 6pm David Kraai and The Saddle Tramps, 7pm Uncle Funk, 8pm Joey Eppard, 9pm Voodelic. Suggested donation is $10 per person or per family. Rosendale Recreation Center, 1055 Route 32, Rosendale; noon-10pm; 943-6497; www.RosendaleStreetFestival.org
13 Woodstock Poetry Society & Festival. A memorial reading dedicated to the late Richard Boes, who passed away in February, 2009. The readings will be hosted by Woodstock area poet Phillip Levine, Dayl Wise, Dan Wilcox, and Larry Winters. Free, open to the public, and include an open mike. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Road, Woodstock; 2pm; www.woodstockpoetry.com
13 (Snow date February 20) The 6th Annual Ground Hog's Ball. Buffet dinner and music by Glory Road. Suggested $20 tax deductible donation to benefit The Caring Hands Soup Kitchen. The Clinton Avenue United Methodist Church, 122 Clinton Ave., Kingston; 7pm-10pm; 331-7188.
13 (Snow Date February 20) Valentine’s Day Concert by MacCana. Benefit for The Children’s Home of Kingston. Come enjoy the lively music and banter with the Irish brothers band. $20. Miller School, 65 Fording Place Rd., Lake Katrine; 7pm-10pm; For ticket sales please contact Patti Habersaat at 331-1448 ext.1155.
14 Town of Rosendale Youth Program Valentines Dance with DJ Jay. All ages, free admission. Rosendale Community Center, 1055 Rt. 32, Rosendale, 5pm-8pm; 658-8982.
19 Beat the Winter Blues: Teen dance party For LGBTQ youth & allies. Featuring DJ John Martin. Ages 14-18 (must have student ID or proof of age to enter). Refreshments served. Admission is FREE. Bring a donation of warm clothing for Sylvia's Place homeless shelter for LGBTQ youth and be entered to win a door prize! Sponsored by Kingston High School Gay/Straight Alliance, LGBTQ Center, GLSEN Hudson Valley, & Planned Parenthood Mid-Hudson Valley; Hudson Valley LGBTQ Community Center, 300 Wall Street, Kingston; 7pm-10pm; www.glsen.org/hudsonvalley
20 Art Reception: 7th Annual Life Drawing Show. Twice a week Unison holds a Life Drawing session throughout the year. This show features work by many of the artist both professional and amateur who take part in these sessions. Come join us and see what they have been up to this year. Unison Arts & Learning Center, 68 Mountain Rest Road, New Paltz;4pm-6pm; 255-1559 or www.unisonarts.org
20 Benefit for the Haitian People's Support Project featuring Jack DeJohnette, David Sancious Duo, Happy Traum, Ingrid Sertso & Karl Berger, Marc Black Band and Empress Selektor DJ and more. $20 Suggested Donation. Bearsville Theater, 291 Tinker Street, Bearsville; Doors 7pm, Show 8pm; 679-4406; www.bearsvilletheater.com
27 13th Annual Chili Bowl Fiesta. Free chili from area restaurants with purchase of handmade bowls and tumblers. Early admission, $5; free admission after 4pm. Rosendale Recreation Center, Route 32; 2pm-4pm; 658-9133; www.wsworkshop.org
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MARCH 2010
4 2nd Annual Progressive Dinner. Diners will begin the evening with delicious appetizers and a complimentary glass of wine or beer at High Falls Café, followed by an exciting entree and another complimentary glass of wine or beer at the world-renowned Depuy Canal House. Finish your evening with coffee and decadent dessert at Northern Spy Café. Tickets are $75 per person and include appetizers, beer, wine, entrée, coffee and dessert; only 100 tickets will be sold. All proceeds benefit the New Paltz Chamber of Commerce Foundation's outreach and education initiatives. Restaurants in High Falls; 5:30pm-8:30pm; For information or to reserve your ticket, call 255-0243 or e-mail info@newpaltzchamber.org
4 Women & Wine. Come and celebrate an evening of sisterhood and spirits! Show your support for the YWCA and enjoy fine wine, fabulous food and incredible art. $25 per person. Hosted by The YWCA of Ulster County and The Art Society of Kingston. ASK Arts Center, 97 Broadway, Kingston; 6pm-9pm; Contact Nadine Ferraro @ the YWCA for more information or to make reservation 338-6844 ext. 102,
5 Business Electronics Collection. Items Accepted: Computers, servers, monitors, printers, keyboards, VCRs, batteries, cell phones, terminals, cables, wires, power supplies, fax machines, radios, modems, CRTs, corded and cordless telephones, TVs, CPUs, copiers, scanners; cassette, CD and DVD players; typewriters, stereo equipment & more. Businesses, school districts & government agencies: Registration is required. 400 Stockade Drive, off Schwenk Drive, and across from Kingston Plaza, and behind Cancer Society and Ryan & Ryan Insurance Agency offices; noon-4pm. For info contact Bob Travers 858-8809; btravers@advancedrecovery.com
6 Residential Electronics Collection. $10/Carload. Just show up. Items Accepted: Computers, servers, monitors, printers, keyboards, VCRs, batteries, cell phones, terminals, cables, wires, power supplies, fax machines, radios, modems, CRTs, corded and cordless telephones, TVs, CPUs, copiers, scanners; cassette, CD and DVD players; typewriters, stereo equipment & more. 400 Stockade Drive, off Schwenk Drive, and across from Kingston Plaza, and behind Cancer Society and Ryan & Ryan Insurance Agency offices; 9am-1pm. For info contact Bob Travers 858-8809; btravers@advancedrecovery.com
6 Ashokan Maple Fest. A maple fun experience in an old-time setting. Learn the History. Tap a tree. Take the taste test. Learn how to"backyard boil". Hands-on colonial crafts in our woodstove-warmed craftshops: Tinsmithing, Blacksmithing, and Broommaking. Adults $5, under 10 $3, under 5 free. Group rates available. The Ashokan Center, Olivebridge; 11am-5pm; Call 657-8333; www.AshokanCenter.org
6 Chinese Lantern Festival. The Lantern Festival marks the end of Chinese New Year festivities and features several traditional elements including: dancing, arts and crafts, and snacks. Children will learn to create paper lanterns, dragon puppets and more! Free. The Dutchess County Arts Council Folk Arts Program and the Mid-Hudson Children's Museum have collaborated with members of the Asian American Youth Committed to Excellence, the Mid-Hudson Chinese Language Center and the Mid Hudson Xua-Xia Chinese School to present this program. Mid-Hudson Children's Museum, 75 N. Water St. Poughkeepsie; 11am-12:30pm; 471-0589; www.MHCM.org
6, 20 Maple Sugaring Day. Spring means Maple Sugaring at the Forsyth Nature Center. Come and visit our sap house to learn the maple sugaring process from start to finish. This program is free and open to all. Forsyth Nature Center, Lucas Ave, Kingston; 11am; To register call 331-1682, ext 132; www.forsythnaturecenter.org
7 Brooks Chicken BBQ. Help support Olive Fire Department. $12 per Dinner, $11 seniors. Reservations highly recommended. Shokan Fire House, Rt 28; Shokan; 3pm-6pm; call Ralph at 464-4240; www.oliveusarestoration.org
12, 13, 14 5th Annual Goddess Festival. Three days of peace, love and a celebration of The Goddess all benefiting Ulster County's Battered Women's Shelter. Art Exhibit Reception Opening on Friday 5pm. Photosensualis, 15 Rock City Rd, Woodstock; Colony Cafe, 22 Rock City Rd, Woodstock; Friday and Saturday 8pm-11pm; 246-1625; www.familyofwoodstockinc.org
13 25th Anniversary Great American Meatout Celebration. Farm Sanctuary President & Co-founder Gene Baur will speak. All guests are also asked to bring a vegan dish to share. Space is limited, so reservations are encouraged. $10. Church of the Messiah, 47 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck; 5pm; 518-398-6339.
14 22nd Annual Shamrock Run. A 2 mile run to benefit Caring Hands Soup Kitchen. Parade and Post-race party at the Rondout Neighborhood Center following run. Entry fee: prior to March 1st: $10, after March 1st: $15. From Academy Green to the foot of Broadway. Check in across from Academy Green at Gov. Clinton Apartments, 1 Albany Ave., Kingston; Registration 10:30am-12:30pm; Run starts 12:50pm sharp; For registration/info contact 340-0001 or www.shamrockrunners.org
14 Kingston St. Patrick's Parade. Parade kicks off from the Kingston Plaza and proceeds down Broadway to the Rondout Creek waterfront district in Kingston. Numerous bands, floats and community organizations celebrate the "wearing of the green" at this annual fun-filled Irish celebration. Sponsored by Ancient Order of Hibernians Fr. Con. 1pm-4pm; 338-6622; events@ulsteraoh.com www.ulsteraoh.com
14 Annual Kids Day in the Sugar Bush. A perfect view into the long-time farm venture of maple sugaring. Ages 4 and up are welcome. This program includes an easy, 1-mile hike. Reservations are required; sign up begins 2/22/10. Call 845-255-0919 for reservations and meeting location. There is a materials fee of $5 per person and non-members pay an additional $10 day use fee. Mohonk Preserve, New Paltz; 1pm-3pm; 255-0919; www.mohonkpreserve.org
15-28 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week 2010. Top restaurants throughout Ulster County will offer special three-course dinners for $28.00 (plus beverages, tax, and gratuity) and some will also offer special three-course lunches for $20.00. www.hudsonvalleyrestaurantweek.com
19 Wine Tasting Dinner Fundraiser. Beat the winter blues. Get out and enjoy a wonderful authentic Italian meal accompanied by wines at each course. Tim and Laurel Sweeney of Stone Ridge Wine & Spirits will be providing the wines and the information about each wine being tasted at one of the area's favorite spots: Frank Guido's Little Italy. Donation $60 per person. Reservations a must. All proceeds benefit programs of Big Brothers Big Sisters, serving children in Ulster County for 33 years. Thomas Street, Kingston; 6pm; For info call Colleen at 338-0431 ext 238.
20 The Pine Hill Arms Annual Triathlon Race. 2.5 mile ski run, 10 mile bike ride, and 5 mile run. Registration is $50 per individual if you pre-register and $55 per individual if you register the day of the race. Visit website for registration documents. End of season party to follow race. Belleayre Mountain, Highmount; Racers must be registered by 11:30am, race begins promptly at 1:30pm; 254-4012; www.pinehillarms.com
20 Hudson River Playback Theatre Animal Companions. An interactive, improvisational performance with Hudson River Playback Theatre. Open to public, children & families welcome – admission by donation. Woodstock Community Center, Rock City Road, Woodstock; 4pm; 255-7716; www.hudsonriverplayback.org
20 Annual Crazy Hat Bingo Party. Admission $20, $10/seniors. Admission to this Bingo game with a fashion-forward twist includes food and soft drinks. Contest for best hats with prizes! BYOB. Open only to individuals 21 years and older. Proceeds will support the cultural programs of the High Falls Civic Association, which includes Marbletown events. Advance reservations by March 17 are strongly recommended since space is limited. Marbletown Community Center, Route 209, Stone Ridge; 7pm; 687-8931; info@highfallscivic.org
20 Maple Sugaring Day. Spring means Maple Sugaring at the Forsyth Nature Center. Come and visit our sap house to learn the maple sugaring process from start to finish. This program is free and open to all. Forsyth Nature Center, Lucas Ave, Kingston; 11am; To register call 331-1682, ext 132; www.forsythnaturecenter.org
20, 21 Maple Tour with the Catskill Forest Association. See how the entire process is done. And 3 small-scale sugaring operations so you can better understand how to start your own. Snack & drinks provided. $10 CFA members/$15 non-members. Pre-registration is required. Catskill Forest Association, 43469 Route 28, Arkville; 10am-2pm; For registration/info contact Michele at 586-3054; www.catskillforest.org
20, 21, 27, 28 Hudson Valley Maple Festival. Enjoy a pre-festival pancake breakfast at 9am. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck; 10am-4pm. For more information call 876-4000 or visit www.dutchessfair.com
20, 21 Lions Club of Kingston Annual Expo and Home Show. Check out many business all under one roof at the annual home show. Hudson Valley Mall, Kingston; Sat 10am-6pm and Sun 11am-6pm. Las Vegas Nite Saturday 9pm to Midnite. For info contact Dorry Dabney at 594-1406, lionsexpo@gmail.com
26 The Almost Famous Film Festival. The festival is focused on bringing local filmmakers together to display their works, make connections, and have a good time. Participation in the film festival is open to everyone in the community. $2 admissions at the door, snacks and refreshments will be served. Anyone can submit their film(s): 10 minutes or under, $5 for first submission, $2 for each additional submission. Submit by March 5th. Seven21 Media Center, 721 Broadway, Kingston; 7:30pm; For info contact Chris Nostrand at 532-3403.
27, 28 Hudson Valley Maple Festival. Enjoy a pre-festival pancake breakfast at 9am. Dutchess County Fairgrounds, Rhinebeck; 10am-4pm. For more information call 876-4000 or visit www.dutchessfair.com
28 Hudson Valley Hunger Banquet. Few experiences bring to life the inequalities in our world more powerfully than an Oxfam Hunger Banquet event that allows participants to experience firsthand how our decisions affect others in the world. Event guests draw tickets at random assigning them to 3 income tiers. The high-income tier are served a sumptous meal catered by chef Samir Srichi of Ship to Shore; those in the middle-income tier will dine on an offering from the Kingston Consolidated school lunch menu; and the low-income tier help themselves to small portions of rice and water. Benefit for the following organizations: Queens Galley, Family of Woodstock, Caring Hands Soup Kitchen, Daily Bread, Soup Kitchen, Ulster Corps, Angel Food East, Saint James Food Pantry, Rosendale Food Pantry, People's Place, Chiz's Heart Street and Libertyview Farm. Tickets ($35) available online now! Back Stage Productions, 323 Wall Street, Kingston; 5pm-7pm; www.nycharities.org/events/eventlevels.aspx?ETID=1006
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APRIL 2010
3 Town of Rochester Easter Egg Hunt. Refreshments. prizes in each age group for golden egg finders, closest jelly bean jar guess, and free raffle tickets. Scheduled Egg Hunts: Ages 1-2 starts immediately at 12:30pm; Ages: 3-4 at 12:45pm; Ages 5-7 1pm; Ages 8 & up at 1:15pm. Town of Rochester Town Park; 12:30pm-1:30pm; 626-7384.
4 Kingston's Spring Egg Hunt. Join the Junior League of Kingston and the Forsyth Nature Center for their Annual Spring Egg Hunt in Forsyth Park. This family friendly activity is free and is open to everyone. This event is weather permitting. Appropriate for preschool through 5th Grade. Forsyth Nature Center, Kinston; noon; 331-1682, ext 132; www.forsythnaturecenter.org
10 Native American Celebration. Join the folks from the Big Indian Native American Cultural Center as they share food, ceremony, drumming, singing and dancing. All are welcome! Every Second Saturday thru December. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St., Pine Hill; 10am-2pm; 254-5469; www.pinehillcommunitycenter.org
10 Woodstock Poetry Society & Festival. Poets Jacqueline Ahl and Joann Deiudicibus will be the featured readers. The readings will be hosted by Woodstock area poet Phillip Levine. Free, open to the public, and include an open mike. Woodstock Community Center, 56 Rock City Road, Woodstock; 2pm; www.woodstockpoetry.com
22 Earth Day 2009 - Composting 101. Learn how to turn yard waste and food into valuable organic matter! See a demonstration on how to create valuable high quality compost. FNC staff will discuss methods of containment, processing dos and don'ts and best practices. One lucky participant will go home with a free backyard composter. This program is free. Forsyth Nature Center, Kingston; 3:30pm; 331-1682, ext 132; www.forsythnaturecenter.org
23, 24 V-Day 2010 Woodstock: The Vagina Monologes. Benefit for Family Domestic Violence Services/Family of Woodstock to raise awareness and funds for Family Domestic Violence Services and global organizations working to end violence against women and girls, with three performances. $20 advance, $25 door, $21 E-tickets. Kleinert/James Arts Center, 34 Tinker Street, Woodstock; Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 3pm & 7:30pm; Tickets at Family through Roxanne at 331-7080 (9am-5pm on weekdays) and at the Golden Notebook Bookstore. E-tickets at www.vdaywoodstock.com
24, 25 The Hudson Valley Beer & Fine Food Festival. The food theme for 2010 is Barbecue. Daily cooking demonstrations will also show you some great ideas for your own kitchen. Sample over 100 different beers from craft breweries and brewpubs across the state. View website for complete schedule of events and to purchase tickets. Must be 21 and older to attend. Hunter Mountain; Saturday 1pm-5pm, Sunday noon-4pm; 800-486-8376; www.tap-ny.com
25 9th Annual Complementary Medicine Conference: A Holistic Approach to Breast Health. A one-day educational conference focusing on treating the whole person, addressing the value of mind-body & spirit, food as medicine, herbal & nutritional supplements, exercise, environmental links to breast cancer, and much more in recovery from illness. Co-sponsored by SUNY New Paltz Dept. of Nursing; Women's Studies. SUNY New Paltz; 8am-5pm; 339-HOPE (4003), 339-4673; www.BreastCancerOptions.org/ComplementaryMedicineCo.asp
25 National and Global Youth Service Day. Join the Forsyth Nature Center and groups all over the city as we work to keep Kingston beautiful. City Wide, Kingston; 9am; Call for details! 331-1682, ext 132; www.forsythnaturecenter.org
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MAY 2010
1 10th Annual Women's Health & Fitness Expo. The largest and only event of its kind in New York State. The Expo attracts top speakers, authors, medical professionals, artists and experts from all over the Hudson Valley and beyond. Take advantage of over 100 seminars, workshops and interactive experiences - from cooking demonstrations and free health screenings to exercise and dance. Browse over 150 booths and exhibits. Enjoy a visit to the Spa, or have a tasty nibble at the healthy Food Court. TechCity, Enterprise Drive, Ulster; 7am-5pm; www.womenshealthexpo.com
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JUNE 2010
4, 5, 6 Mountain Jam VI. Mountain Jam returns for three days of music and camping on the beautiful and scenic Hunter Mountain, 130 miles from New York City and just 50 miles from Albany, NY. Levon Helm & Friends, Drive-By Truckers, Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, Dr Dog, The Whigs, The New Mastersounds, and more have joined the growing lineup. Mountain Jam is co-produced by Radio Woodstock and Warren Haynes. Hunter Mountain Ski Bowl, Route 23A, Hunter; For info and tickets www.mountainjam.com
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JULY 2010
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AUGUST 2010
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SEPTEMBER 2010
12 Classic Car Show. Benefit for Will Spay Pets, Inc. Great family event - over 150 classic cars, trucks, motorcycles and more. Beautiful trophies awarded, raffles, great prizes, special guest, music, vendors, food and more. Admission only $1.00 - kids under 5 years old free. Car registration $10 before 8/20, $15 day of show. Orange County Farmer's Museum, Route 17K/Berea Road, Montgomery; 10am-4pm; For info call Christina at 764-0467 or email willspaypets@yahoo.com www.willspaypets.org
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OCTOBER 2010
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NOVEMBER 2010
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DECEMBER 2010
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