Datebook – Events Calendar

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Updated Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 1:30 AM

Please visit our Facebook page for events that were received after our submission deadline. https://www.facebook.com/groups/66208818746

Attention local organizations and nonprofits in the WRIP listening area.

(Greene, eastern Delaware, southern Schoharie, southern Albany and western Columbia counties)

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The WRIP Datebook is compiled each weekend based on the information that has been RECEIVED BY NOON ON SATURDAY. Please DO NOT wait until the week your event is scheduled to take place to submit your information.

If you would like to have your nonprofit and charity fundraiser events added to the WRIP online datebook and announced on the air, please send the information to WRIP979@gmail.com AT LEAST 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE EVENT, and certainly NO LATER THAN 1 WEEK IN ADVANCE, to allow us time to sufficiently promote it.

Information may also be mailed to WRIP, PO Box 979, Windham, NY 12496, or dropped off at our studio at 265 South Street in Windham.

Please DO NOT send notices of events through Facebook Messenger as they may not be seen before your event is scheduled to take place. You may post flyers for your event on WRIP’s Facebook page. Posts will remain in the pending approvals folder until action is taken by a group administrator, usually within 48 hours. https://www.facebook.com/groups/66208818746

Flyers for your event may be posted on our Facebook page, however, the attachment must be sent as a JPG or PNG image only. Please proofread your submission to ensure that everything is correct and complete.

Please remember to include ALL of the following information, if applicable:

  • WHO is sponsoring the event and who benefits from ticket sales? (Name of your organization.)
  • WHAT is the event? (Serving breakfast, lunch or dinner? Tell us what’s on the menu.)
  • WHEN is your event being held? (Day of the week, date and time.)
  • WHERE is it being held? (Name of building, street address and town.)
  • WHY is the event being held? (Is it a fundraiser?)
  • HOW MUCH is admission? (Prices for adults, children, seniors, members, donation, free-will offering, or free.)

Please include a contact number with area code, website and/or email address, and any other pertinent details. Make sure your website link works. Don’t make visitors click on half a dozen links before they can get to the information about your event.

Submissions are welcome from area not-for-profit organizations, civic groups, local police, fire and rescue squads, and all local churches. If you can hear us, we want to publicize your events.

PLEASE NOTE: Organizations that seek our free publicity in the Datebook, but place paid advertising elsewhere, are asked to give equal consideration to WRIP. We will pull any public service announcement we see run as paid advertising elsewhere. Organizations with event marketing budgets are urged to contact us about extremely low-cost radio ads for your event(s).

ROAD CLOSURES

  • The eastern two and one-half miles of Town of Hunter Route 9, known as Platte Clove Mountain Road, is closed for the winter season.
  • The Cauterskill Road Bridge over the New York State Thruway in Catskill will be closed for about 6 months and a 12-mile detour will be in place. Motorists should take Cauterskill Road / County Route 47 north, turn right on State Route 23 east, then turn right to merge onto Route 9W south toward Catskill, stay right onto Cauterskill Avenue, then turn right onto Cauterskill Road. Detour signs will be posted once work begins.

FARMERS’ MARKETS

Saturdays

  • The Windham farmers’ market will be held, rain or shine, in front of The Windham Local, 5410 Main Street in Windham every Saturday from 9 AM until 1 PM starting May 18.
  • Fromer Market Gardens, 6120 Main Street in Tannersville will have fresh vegetables every Saturday from 9 AM until 2 PM. Offerings include arugula, arugula microgreens, broccoli microgreens, curly kale, pea shoots, rainbow chard, salad mix, Siberian kale, and spinach. Summer and fall farmers’ markets will be held on Saturdays, May 25; July 6; August 31; and October 12.
  • The weekly Hudson farmers’ will take place at its outdoor location at the corner of 6th and Columbia Street in Hudson every Saturday, from April 20 through November 23, from 9 AM until 1 PM. There will be over 25 vendors including farmers, producers and crafters, as well as live music. Bring your reusable bags. Cash is appreciated. NYS Ag and Markets will continue to fund their dollar-for-dollar FreshConnect match for the entire 2024 market season, effectively doubling SNAP recipients’ buying power. Visit https://www.HudsonFarmersMarketNY.org/2024GuestAndMusic for each week’s list of vendors and musicians.

Sundays

  • The Catskill farmers’ market will be held in the parking lot at 145 Water Street in Catskill on Sundays from May 26 through October 27 from 10 AM until 2 PM.
  • Seasonal markets will be held in the auditorium at Stamford Central School, 1 River Street in Stamford on the following Sundays from 1-4 PM:
    April 21 – spring fling market, hosted by the Music Club
  • The Stamford farmer’s market will be held at the corner of Route 23 and Fisher Road, across from Mama Maria’s Restaurant in Stamford, every Sunday from June 30 through September 1 from 1-4 PM.

RECURRING EVENTS

  • The NYS Department of Health has announced that the COVID-19 and Vaccine Hotlines ended on Friday, March 29, 2024. NYS DOH is directing individuals to visit the CDC website at cdc.gov/respiratory-viruses/ for information regarding COVID-19 and vaccines.
  • Effective as of Monday, April 1, 2024, the Columbia County Department of Health will no longer provide COVID-19 vaccination for those ages 12+. Please check with local pharmacies or doctor’s offices for COVID-19 vaccination needs if you are 12 years or older. For those with children under 12 years of age, please call (518) 828-3358 to schedule an appointment.
  • Take a story walk on the Windham Path, starting at the Route 23 entrance, and enjoy reading the children’s book A Very Cranky Book, by Angela and Tony Diterlizzi. Sponsored by the Windham Arts Alliance in partnership with Briars and Brambles Books. All proceeds from the sale of this book benefit the Windham Arts Alliance.
  • The Town of Jewett is planning to erect a memorial to honor all known servicemen and women in Jewett history. Please email GiorBlueMtnExcavation@gmail.com, call (518) 734-5173 or stop by Giordano’s Blue Mountain Excavation shop, 11287 State Route 23 in Ashland, next door to the Greene County Highway Building, with any names or information you may have of service members from the Town of Jewett.
  • Looking for tech help? The Mountain Top Library Digital Navigators can assist you with a variety of technology needs. Call (518) 589-5707 to schedule an appointment for free individualized support at the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street in Tannersville.
  • The website Mountain Top Resources has links to lots of everyday useful information. https://www.MountainTopResources.com/
  • Hours at Community Action of Greene County, 7856 Route 9W in Catskill have been expanded. Office hours will be from 8 AM until 4:30 PM. The food pantry will be available on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 1-4 PM.
  • The Greene County Department of Human Services is always looking for volunteer drivers to assist Homebound Senior Citizens. Your schedule will be made around your availability, and you will receive a tax-exempt mileage reimbursement of 62.5 cents per mile. Please call Ruth at (518) 719-3555 for more information.
    Here’s how you can help:
    —– Home Delivered Meals – Deliver meals county wide
    —– Medical Transportation – Transport clients to appointments in nearby counties
    Other ways you can help:
    —– Department of Human Services – Congregate meal helper, Rivertown Thrift Shop Volunteer
    —– Outside Agencies – Libraries, Nursing Homes, Athens Cultural Center, Community Action, Community Hospice, Greene Medical Arts Center, AARP
  • Community Action of Greene County’s domestic violence hotline is (518) 943-9211.
  • The Conesville United Methodist Church is holding an ongoing food drive for their food pantry. Drop off donations at the church on Sundays from 10-11:30 AM or leave inside the back door by the Sunday School room. Needed items include pasta and sauce; vegetables (no green beans); fruit; canned protein like peanut butter and chicken (no tuna); soup; prepared meals like Hamburger Helper, mac and cheese; and breakfast items. If you or someone you know is in need, please email ConesvilleSundaySchool@gmail.com or call (607) 588-6407 or (607) 435-3258.
  • Message in a Bottle Can and Bottle Redemption Center, 9 Healy Boulevard in Hudson continues to accept recyclable beverage containers to benefit the Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA. People can drop off their empty bottles and cans and ask them to credit the CGHS/SPCA. Visit Message in a Bottle redemption center on Facebook or call (518) 929-9418 for their hours.
  • The Columbia-Greene Humane Society/SPCA, 111 Humane Society Road in Hudson and the shelter’s pet food bank are now open 7 days a week from 11:30 AM until 4 PM each day. Please call (518) 828-6044, email info@cghs.org or visit https://cghs.org/ for more information on adoptions or any of the other programs and services they offer. If you wish to donate to the food bank, donations are accepted 7 days a week. Donors may also order food from Chewy or Amazon and have it delivered to CGHS/SPCA.

Tuesdays

  • The Columbia County Department of Health will hold immunization clinics, by appointment only, on Tuesdays from 1-4 PM, and select Tuesdays from 4-6 PM, at their office, 325 Columbia Street, Suite 100 in Hudson. Call (518) 828-3358 to make an appointment. The following insurance plans are accepted: CDPHP, Fidelis, MVP, Highmark (previously Blue Shield of Northeastern NY), Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare, and Medicare Advantage plans with Aetna, CDPHP, Fidelis, MVP, and United Healthcare.

Wednesdays

  • Free community English classes will be held at the Main Street Community Center, 5494 Route 23 in Windham every Wednesday from 12-2 PM. Classes are designed for non-native English speakers of all skill levels who wish to improve their language abilities at their own pace. Participants can practice speaking, listening, reading and writing in English. No registration is required. Walk-ins are welcome. Lunch will be provided.

Saturdays

  • Free adult English language classes for speakers of other languages are held at the Main Street Community Center, 5494 Route 23 in Windham every Saturday from 10 AM until noon. Student registrations must be completed prior to attendance. Interested individuals may fill out a student interest form at the Main Street Community Center, email ColGreene@LiteracyConnections.org or call (518) 828-1792 ext. 104.

Until Further Notice

  • A collection box has been set up in the vestibule of Van Dusen’s Store, 4021 Route 42 in Lexington for those who wish to provide humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine. Needed items include thermal underwear, thermal socks, warm clothing, sleeping bags, night lights, flashlights, hand, foot and body warmers, and letters with messages of support. Van Dusen’s is open 7 days a week from 10 AM to 7 PM.

LOOKING AHEAD

By Appointment Only

  • Find your prom dress, in sizes 0-22, at Cairo’s free prom boutique. Call (518) 622-9864, email CairoLibrary720@gmail.com or stop by the Cairo Public Library, 15 Railroad Avenue in Cairo to make an appointment.

Thursday 4/25

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Women in Business dinner and networking event at Red’s Restaurant, 12005 Route 9W in West Coxsackie on Thursday, April 25 from 5-8 PM. Cordelia Schreiber Krazit, owner of Ze Windham Wine Bar, will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $50 for members, $55 for non-members, and at the door. Please email Info@GreeneCountyChamber.com or call (518) 943-4222 to RSVP by Monday, April 22. Tickets can be purchased at https://bit.ly/49DJnkR.

Through Tuesday 5/14

  • The New York State burn ban is in effect through Tuesday, May 14.

Through Wednesday 5/15

  • The Windham Rotary Foundation is holding a coat drive through Wednesday, May 15. Please bring new or gently used children’s and adult’s winter coats, hats and gloves to any of the following locations in Windham: Windham Post Office, GNH Lumber or NBT Bank.

Through Saturday 5/25

  • The Greene County Historical Society’s 44th annual Tour of Homes will be held, rain or shine, throughout the Town and Village of Coxsackie on Saturday, June 1 from 10 AM until 4 PM. Tour headquarters will be at the Vedder Research Library on the Society’s Bronck Museum grounds, County Route 42, off Route 9W in Coxsackie. Picnic lunches prepared by the Coxsackie United Methodist Church will be for sale as long as they last. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 the day of the tour. This is a driving tour. Carpooling is encouraged as some sites have limited parking. Orders for advance sale tickets must be received by Saturday, May 25. Send a check payable to the Greene County Historical Society, PO Box 44, Coxsackie, NY 12051 for advance tickets. Proceeds from the sale of tour tickets support the Society, the Bronck Museum, and the Vedder Research Library.

Thursday 6/13

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce’s 18th annual golf tournament will take place at the Catskill Golf Club, 27 Brooks Lane in Catskill on Thursday, June 13. The day starts with a continental breakfast at 8:30 AM followed by a shotgun start at 9:30. $140 per player, $560 per team includes golf, cart, breakfast, lunch and awards celebration. There will be $10,000 hole-in-one and putting contests, longest and straightest drives, closest to the pin, and prizes for the first, second and third place teams. You’ll find the registration form on WRIP’s Facebook page.

Monday 7/1

  • The 12th annual Cancer Patient Aid car show will be held at the Ashland Town Park, Gravel Bank Road in Ashland on Sunday, August 11 from 10 AM until 3 PM. Registration runs from 9-11 AM. Pre-registration is $10 until Monday, July 1, $15 minimum donation thereafter. Open to all years, makes, models and motorcycles. Trophies will be awarded including $500 for best-in-show classic sponsored by Martinez Auto Body of Coxsackie. Goodie bags to the first 100 registered. There will be food vendors, ice cream and lemonade. Admission is free for spectators. Call (518) 734-5303 ext. 2 or email CancerPatientAidCarShow@gmail.com to pre-register.

APRIL

Through Tuesday 5/14

  • The New York State burn ban is in effect through Tuesday, May 14.

Through Wednesday 5/15

  • The Windham Rotary Foundation is holding a coat drive through Wednesday, May 15. Please bring new or gently used children’s and adult’s winter coats, hats and gloves to any of the following locations in Windham: Windham Post Office, GNH Lumber or NBT Bank.

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Friday 4/22-4/30

  • Children’s programs will take place at the Main Street Community Center, 5494 Route 23 in Windham from Monday, April 22 through Tuesday, April 30. Participants must register for each individual day they would like to attend. Visit https://MainStreetCenter.org/registration to register.
  • Mondays Art Odyssey: The Nature in Our Watershed
    Mondays, April 22 & 29 from 3-4 PM. for Pre K-3rd Grade, $10 per day
  • Tech Tuesdays: Junior Engineers, Lego Club
    Tuesdays, April 23 & 30 from 3-4 PM for Pre-K-3rd Grade, $10 per day
  • STEAM: Art & Science
    Thursday, April 25 from 3-4 PM for Grades 2 & 3, $10 per day

Thursday 4/25

  • A homeschool and after-school enrichment program for pre-school and elementary age children will be offered at the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street in Tannersville on Thursday, April 25 from 4-5 PM. Children can explore their interests, build friendships, and develop valuable life skills. All are welcome.

Saturday 4/20

  • Patriots’ Day will take place at the West Kill-Lexington Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road in West Kill on Saturday, April 20 starting at 1 PM. Author Elaine Warfield will give a presentation on her book, The Fenwick Lumber Company in the Northern Catskills: Edgewood – Almost Forgotten, copies of which will be available for purchase. There will also be light refreshments, a 50/50 and door prize.
  • Catskill Mountain Shakespeare will perform The Tempest at Storybrook Hollow, 194 Route 145 in Cairo on Saturday, April 20 at 2 PM. Tickets are $40. The 7:30 PM performance is sold out.
  • The 2nd annual Stamford Earth Day 5K and fun run will be held on Saturday, April 20. The registration booth opens at 8 AM. The fun run starts at the Tops supermarket parking lot, 5 South Street in Stamford at 9 AM, and the 5K at 9:45. All proceeds will be donated to the Stamford Fire Department. Visit https://stamfordearthday5kandfunrun.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=15674 to register and for more information.
  • Earth Day will be celebrated at the Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center, 1378 State Route 30 in North Blenheim on Saturday, April 20 from 10 AM until 4 PM. Learn all about plant ecosystems, play games, and receive free seeds and saplings to plant on your own. Parking and admission are free.
  • The Charlotteville Fire Department will hold a chicken and biscuit dinner at their firehouse, 634 Charlotte Valley Road in Charlotteville on Saturday, April 20 from 5-7 PM. Dinners are $12 and include chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, gravy, two vegetables, salad, drinks and dessert. Proceeds will benefit the Charlotteville Cemetery Association.
  • A chicken and biscuit dinner will be held at the Ravena Grange Hall, 1184 State Route 143 in Coeymans Hollow on Saturday, April 20 from 4-6 PM. The menu includes chicken and biscuits, mashed potatoes, gravy, carrots, cabbage kraut, cranberry sauce and pie for $17. Take-outs only if you didn’t make a reservation by April 18.
  • An all-you-can-eat breakfast, featuring all of your favorites, will be held at the Medusa Volunteer Fire Company, 28 County Route 351 in Medusa on Saturday, April 20 from 7-11 AM. Free will offering. Please call (518) 239-6166 that morning with your to-go orders to save time. All funds raised help to maintain equipment and safety standards for the volunteer firefighters.
  • The Hudson farmers’ market will move to its outdoor location at the corner of 6th and Columbia Street in Hudson on Saturday, April 20 from 9 AM until 1 PM. There will be over 25 vendors including farmers, producers and crafters, as well as live music by Louis Watterson. Bring your reusable bags. Cash is appreciated. NYS Ag and Markets will continue to fund their dollar-for-dollar FreshConnect match for the entire 2024 market season, effectively doubling SNAP recipients’ buying power. Visit https://www.HudsonFarmersMarketNY.com for each week’s list of vendors.
  • Mini Horse Mania will take place at the FASNY Museum of Firefighting, 117 Harry Howard Avenue in Hudson on Saturday, April 20 starting at 10:30 AM. First visit the “adoption barn” and learn how firefighters cared for fire horses, then pick your own stuffed horse to adopt and call your own. All kids will have the opportunity to meet a pair of mini horses from Little Brook Farm. All activities are free and will take place outdoors or under tents if it rains. Free admission to the Museum will also be offered to all who attend this special event. Reservations are not required.
  • The Columbia County Department of Health will hold a free drive-thru rabies vaccination clinic for cats, dogs and ferrets at least 3 months of age at PJ Keeler Training Facility, 50 Grandinetti Drive in Ghent on Saturday, April 20 from 2-4 PM. Donations are appreciated but not required. Please bring proof of your pet’s prior rabies vaccination to the clinic. Registration in advance is required by visiting https://apps.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties or calling (518) 828-3358.

Sunday 4/21

  • An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be held at the West Athens Firehouse #2, 933 Leeds-Athens Road in Athens on Sunday, April 21 from 8 AM until noon. Free will offering. Sponsored by the West Athens-Lime Street Fire Company.
  • A spring fling market, hosted by the Music Club, will be held in the auditorium at Stamford Central School, 1 River Street in Stamford on Sunday, April 21 from 1-4 PM.
  • Catskill Mountain Shakespeare will perform The Tempest at Open Eye Theater, 960 Main Street in Margaretville on Sunday, April 21 at 2 PM. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for stud Visit https://www.theopeneyetheater.org/events-tickets/the-tempest-2024 to purchase tickets.
  • The 19th annual favorite poem project will take place at Conkling Hall, 8 Methodist Hill Road in Rensselaerville on Sunday, April 21 from 1-4 PM. Discover poems that will make you laugh, cry, or maybe even write your own. Read a poem you wrote or one that was written by someone else. It can be funny, serious or anything in between. All ages and experience levels are welcome.

Tuesday 4/22 – Earth Day

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Women in Business dinner and networking event at Reds Restaurant, 12005 Route 9W in West Coxsackie on Thursday, April 25 from 5-8 PM. Cordelia Schreiber Krazit, owner of Ze Windham Wine Bar, will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $50 for Chamber members, $55 for non-members. Please email Info@GreeneCountyChamber.com or call (518) 943-4222 to RSVP by Monday, April 22. Tickets can be purchased at https://bit.ly/49DJnkR.
  • An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Monday, April 22 from 8:30 AM until 2 PM in the gym at BOCES Northern Catskills Occupational Center, 2020 Jump Brook Road in Grand Gorge. Sponsored by the NCOC Leadership Organization. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit https://www.RedCrossBlood.org/ to make an appointment.

Tuesday 4/23

  • Enjoy a bowl of soup and a sandwich, free of charge, in the Blue Room of the Kaaterskill United Methodist Church, 5942 Main Street in Tannersville on Tuesday, April 23 from 11 AM until 2 PM. This event will take place on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month.
  • A chicken barbecue fundraiser to support the Leeds Ladies Auxiliary will be held at the Leeds Firehouse, 970 Route 23B in Leeds on Tuesday, April 23 from 4-7 PM. Take-outs only. Dinners include a half chicken, baked potato, corn on the cob, coleslaw, roll and butter, cookies and a drink for a $15 donation. Tickets can be purchased by calling (518) 947-4743. Payment can be made by cash or check. Catered by Frese’s Catering Service.

Wednesday 4/24

  • Catskill Mountain House & Environs: Romantic Poetry of the Catskills, a poetry reading led by Town of Hunter Historian Dede Terns-Thorpe, Mountain Top Historical Society board member Cyndi LaPierre and guests, will take place at the Mountain Top Historical Society’s Visitors’ Center, 5132 State Route 23A in Haines Falls on Wednesday, April 24 at 7 PM. Please email MTHSDirector@MTHS.org or call (518) 589-6657 to pre-register.
  • An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Wednesday, April 24 from 8:30 AM until 2:30 PM at Cairo-Durham High School, Route 145 in Cairo. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit https://www.RedCrossBlood.org/ to make an appointment.

Thursday 4/25

  • A homeschool and after-school enrichment program for pre-school and elementary age children will be offered at the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street in Tannersville on Thursday, April 25 from 4-5 PM. Children can explore their interests, build friendships, and develop valuable life skills. All are welcome.
  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Women in Business dinner and networking event at Reds Restaurant, 12005 Route 9W in West Coxsackie on Thursday, April 25 from 5-8 PM. Cordelia Schreiber Krazit, owner of Ze Windham Wine Bar, will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $55 at the door.
  • A roast beef dinner will be held at the Margaretville United Methodist Church, 55 Church Street in Margaretville on Thursday, April 25 starting at 4:30 PM. Take-outs only. The menu includes roast beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetables, tossed salad, rolls and homemade pie. Free will donation.

Friday-Sunday 4/26-4/28

  • Three performances of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella will take place at Catskill High School, 341 West Main Street in Catskill on Friday and Saturday, April 26 and 27 at 7 PM; and Sunday, April 28 at 2 PM. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students in K-12, free for kids 4 and under. Call (518) 943-2300, email MStorrs@CatskillCSD.org or visit https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/80211 for tickets

Saturday 4/27

  • On Saturday, April 27, from 10 AM until 2 PM, residents of Columbia and Greene Counties are encouraged to dispose of unused, unwanted or expired medications at one of the designated drop-off locations listed below during the DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. For those with limited access to transportation, Columbia-Greene Addiction Coalition is offering free medication disposal bags. Call (518) 303-3665 or email Info@C-GAC.org to receive a free bag.
    Windham Pharmacy, 61 Route 296 in Windham
    CVS Pharmacy, 7600 Route 32 in Cairo
    Hannaford, 223 Main Street in Cairo
    Greene County Sheriff’s Office, 45 Haverly Memorial Drive in Coxsackie
    Hudson City Police Department, 701a Union Street in Hudson
    Columbia County Sheriff’s Department, 85 Industrial Tract in Hudson
    Chatham Police Department, 77 Main Street in Chatham
  • An art reception for the exhibit Dream On, featuring new works by Kseniya Ostrovska and Mireille Duchesne, will be held at Windham Fine Arts, 5380 Main Street in Windham on Saturday, April 27 from 4-6 PM. Music will be provided by saxophonist Anthony Michael.
  • Catskill Mountain Shakespeare will present The Tempest at the Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street in Hunter on Saturday, April 27 at 7:30 PM. Advance tickets are $25, $20 for seniors, $7 for students, higher at the door. Tickets are available at https://www.CatskillMtn.org/ or call (518) 263-2063. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/theater-catskill-mountain-shakespeare-presents-the-tempest-tickets-845314868527
  • An opening reception for Judd Weisberg’s Woven Currents prints exhibit will take place at the Prattsville Art Center, 14562 Main Street in Prattsville on Saturday, April 27 at 2 PM, followed by a concert featuring Yi-heng Yang who will perform a group of works on harpsichord in response to the art on display at 3 PM. This is a free event.
  • The Greenville Irish American Club’s 50th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade, which was postponed last month due to bad weather, will take place on Saturday, April 27. Line-up at 12:15 PM in the parking lot of St. John the Baptist Church, Route 81 in Greenville. The parade steps off at 1 PM and ends at the Greenville Public Library on Route 32. Refreshments and entertainment afterward in the cafeteria at Scott M. Ellis Elementary School. Please call (518) 527-0034 or (518) 966-5623 ASAP if your group would like to participate.
  • A yard sale will be held at the New Baltimore Firehouse, 77 Gill Road in New Baltimore on Saturday, April 27 from 7 AM until 1 PM. Fill a bag or buy items for a donation.
  • The Stamford Volunteer Fire Department will hold a benefit spaghetti dinner and silent auction at their firehouse, 111 Main Street in Stamford on Saturday, April 27 from 4-7 PM to benefit two members who are battling cancer. Tickets are $15. Please see any Stamford Fire Department member to purchase tickets. If you would like to donate any goods or services to the auction, please email donation coordinator Joe Hornbeck at HornbecksRus@yahoo.com or call (607) 434-7523.
  • The Town of Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company will hold a pancake breakfast at Woodman’s Hall, 980 County Route 401 in Westerlo on Saturday, April 27 from 8-11 AM. The menu includes pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage patties, sausage gravy and biscuits, fruit cups, toast, home fries, juice, milk and coffee. Donations accepted.
  • A benefit concert for the Westerlo Reformed Church will take place at the church, 564 Route 143 in Westerlo on Saturday, April 27 at 2 PM. Performers include The Squeeze Play Accordion Band, violinist/violist Michelle Cenci, soloist Theresa Bey, and pianist/organist Wally Jones. Refreshments will be served after the concert. Free will offering.
  • The Hudson farmers’ market will take place at the corner of 6th and Columbia Street in Hudson on Saturday, April 27 from 9 AM until 1 PM. There will be over 25 vendors including farmers, producers and crafters, as well as live music. Bring your reusable bags. Cash is appreciated. NYS Ag and Markets will continue to fund their dollar-for-dollar FreshConnect match for the entire 2024 market season, effectively doubling SNAP recipients’ buying power. Visit https://www.HudsonFarmersMarketNY.com for each week’s list of vendors.

Sunday 4/28

  • A nickel social will be held at the Catskill Elks Lodge Hall, 45 North Jefferson Avenue in Catskill on Sunday, April 28. Doors open at noon. Hamburgers, hot dogs, fries and soda will be for sale.
  • A spring barbecue will be held at the Town of Broome Volunteer Fire Department, 453 State Route 145 in Middleburgh on Sunday, April 28 from 11 AM until sold out. Chicken halves $10, half rack of ribs $11.

Monday 4/29

  • The program Effective Communication Strategies will be presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, Northeastern New York Chapter at the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street in Tannersville on Monday, April 29 at 2 PM. Explore how communication changes when someone is living with Alzheimer’s. Call (518) 675-7214 to register.

MAY

Thursday 5/2

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting at Divine Flow Boutique’s new location at 2355 Route 145 in East Durham on Thursday, May 2 from 11:30 AM until noon.
  • Greenville Scout Troop 42 will hold a barbecue fundraiser, by Barbecue Delights Catering, at the gazebo next to the Greenville Public Library, 11177 Route 32 in Greenville on Thursday, May 2 from 3:30-6:30 PM or until sold out. Chicken dinners are $16 and rib dinners are $17. Each meal includes a potato, coleslaw, roll, butter and dessert.

Friday 5/3

  • A cabin fever dance will be held at Windham Country Club & Mulligan’s Pub, 36 South Street in Windham on Friday, May 3 from 7-10 PM. Doors open at 6:30. Music provided by Roadhouse 60s. There will be a cash bar and limited food menu, as well as 50/50 raffles and door prizes. $10 donation at the door. This event is presented by The Windham Chamber of Commerce.
  • The Treble Choraliers will hold their spring concert at the Catskill United Methodist Church, 40 Woodland Avenue in Catskill on Friday, May 3 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $10 at the door. Pianist Michael Clement will be the guest artist.

Saturday 5/4

  • A wildlife show, with Robinson’s Wildlife Lectures, returns to the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street in Tannersville on Saturday, May 4 at noon. Get close to majestic creatures.
  • Trailblazing Women of Country: A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta and Dolly will be presented at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center, 6050 Main Street in Tannersville on Saturday, May 4 at 7 PM. Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and Dolly Parton revolutionized country music, each earning a place in the Country Music Hall of Fame. Advance tickets are $25, $20 for seniors, $7 for students, higher at the door. Tickets are available at https://www.CatskillMtn.org/ or call (518) 263-2063. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trailblazing-women-of-country-from-patsy-to-loretta-to-dolly-tickets-775800278517
  • A spring craft, art and food fair will be held in the Community Life Church gymnasium, 20 West Main Street in Catskill on Saturday, May 4 from 10 AM until 3 PM. Free admission and plenty of parking.
  • The Hudson farmers’ market will take place at the corner of 6th and Columbia Street in Hudson on Saturday, May 4 from 9 AM until 1 PM. There will be over 25 vendors including farmers, producers and crafters, as well as live music. Bring your reusable bags. Cash is appreciated. NYS Ag and Markets will continue to fund their dollar-for-dollar FreshConnect match for the entire 2024 market season, effectively doubling SNAP recipients’ buying power. Visit https://www.HudsonFarmersMarketNY.com for each week’s list of vendors.
  • The Hudson children’s book fair will be held at Hudson Senior High School, 215 Harry Howard Avenue in Hudson on Saturday, May 4 from 10 AM until 3 PM. Meet over 75 children’s and young adult authors. If you’re a Hudson PreK-12 student, bring your “Good For” coupon to purchase any book by your favorite author courtesy of The Hudson Literacy Fund. Various community organizations will be in attendance, and food and drink concessions will be available for purchase. Admission is free.
  • The Hudson City Police Department will hold a child safety seat check at Hudson Senior High School, 215 Harry Howard Avenue in Hudson on Saturday, May 4 from 10 AM until 3 PM at the Hudson children’s book fair. Technicians will check the condition and installation of child seats, as well as recall status, and will arrange for an alternate safety seat if necessary. No appointment required.

Sunday 5/5 – Orthodox Easter

  • The Treble Choraliers will hold their spring concert at the Asbury United Methodist Church, 5830 Route 81 in Greenville on Sunday, May 5 at 3 PM. Tickets are $10 at the door. Pianist Michael Clement will be the guest artist.

Monday 5/6

  • Take a trip to law school with attorney and educator, Joseph M. Zecca, at the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street in Tannersville on Monday, May 6 at 2 PM.
  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Network Before Nine breakfast at See & Be Kitchen, 466 Main Street in Cairo on Wednesday, May 8 from 8-9:30 AM. $15 per person. Please email Info@GreeneCountyChamber.com or call (518) 943-4222 by Monday, May 6 to RSVP.
  • Delaware County Public Health will hold a free rabies clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets at the Sidney Fire Hall, 74 River Street in Sidney on Monday, May 6 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Call (607) 832-5200 with any questions.

Wednesday 5/8

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Network Before Nine breakfast at See & Be Kitchen, 466 Main Street in Cairo on Wednesday, May 8 from 8-9:30 AM. $15 per person.

Friday 5/10

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting for the new pickleball courts at the Catskill Golf Club, 27 Brooks Lane in Catskill on Friday, May 10 from 4-4:30 PM.

Saturday 5/11

  • A roast pork dinner will be held at the Prattsville Hose Company, 47 Firehouse Drive in Prattsville on Saturday, May 11 from 4-7 PM. The all-you-can-eat menu includes roast pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, applesauce, coleslaw, dinner rolls, and a large variety of homemade desserts. Eat-in or take-out is $15 for adults, $8 for children ages 6-12, free for kids 5 and under.
  • I Am, a performance by Camille A. Brown & Dancers, will take place at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center, 6050 Main Street in Tannersville on Saturday, May 11 at 7 PM. Advance tickets are $25, $20 for seniors, $7 for students, higher at the door. Tickets are available at https://www.CatskillMtn.org/ or call (518) 263-2063. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dance-camille-a-brown-dancers-present-i-am-tickets-857064291367
  • The Fortnightly Club of Catskill will hold its 17th annual Rip Van Winkle Wine, Brew & Beverage Festival, rain or shine, at Historic Catskill Point, 1 Main Street in Catskill on Saturday, May 11 from 11:30 AM until 5 PM. Tickets can be purchased at the door for $25. Attendees will enjoy wine, craft beers, distilled beverages, cheeses, shopping for craft goods, food and live music throughout the day. All proceeds stay in the Catskill community to help build and maintain handicap accessible playgrounds and recreation areas for children and adults. No pets please.

Sunday 5/12

  • A Mother’s Day breakfast buffet will be held at the Conesville Firehouse, 1292 Route 990V in Gilboa on Sunday, May 12 from 8-11 AM. The menu includes pancakes, biscuits, sausage gravy, eggs, bacon, corned beef hash, potatoes, fresh pastries and more. Free will offering. Proceeds to benefit the ministries of the Conesville United Methodist Chapel Church.

Monday 5/13

  • A local history roundtable will be held at the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street in Tannersville on Monday, May 13, and every second Monday of the month, at 3 PM. Bring your photos and stories to share.
  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event at Day Line Oyster Bar & Kitchen, 60 South River Street in Coxsackie on Wednesday, May 15 from 5-7 PM. Enjoy drinks and light bites, meet new members, catch up with old friends, share updates about your business, and network. Please email Info@GreeneCountyChamber.com by Monday, May 13 to RSVP.
  • Delaware County Public Health will hold a free rabies clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets at the Hancock Town Hall, 661 West Main Street in Hancock on Monday, May 13 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Call (607) 832-5200 with any questions.

Tuesday 5/14

  • Enjoy a bowl of soup and a sandwich, free of charge, in the Blue Room of the Kaaterskill United Methodist Church, 5942 Main Street in Tannersville on Tuesday, May 14 from 11 AM until 2 PM. This event will take place on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month.

Wednesday 5/15

  • The Greene County Public Health Department will hold a rabies clinic at Angelo Canna Town Park, 82 Joseph D. Spencer Lane in Cairo on Wednesday, May 15 from 5-7 PM. Pre-registration is required. Pre-register at https://www.GreeneGovernment.com/free-rabies-clinics or by call (518) 719-3600. Donations requested. All proceeds go to Public Health. Bring proof of your pet’s prior vaccination (certificate, not tag) for a 3-year certificate. If no record is presented, your pet will be given a 1-year certificate. All cats, dogs and ferrets are required to be vaccinated for rabies starting at 12 weeks old. If you are feeding a stray, please bring them to be vaccinated. This is a drive-up only clinic. You must wear a face mask and remain inside your vehicle at all times. Please be prepared with proper leashes, carriers and muzzles, if necessary, for your animals to keep them and others safe.
  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event at Day Line Oyster Bar & Kitchen, 60 South River Street in Coxsackie on Wednesday, May 15 from 5-7 PM. Enjoy drinks and light bites, meet new members, catch up with old friends, share updates about your business, and network.

Friday 5/17

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting at Via Ravioli, 11865 Route 9W in West Coxsackie on Friday, May 17 from 10:30-11 AM.

Saturday 5/18

  • The first Windham farmers’ market of the season will be held, rain or shine, in front of The Windham Local, 5410 Main Street in Windham on Saturday, May 18 from 9 AM until 1 PM.
  • Josh Fromer presents Comedy in the Catskills with Greg Stone and Amanda Gail at the Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street in Hunter on Saturday, May 18 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $30 and are available at https://www.CatskillMtn.org/ or call (518) 263-2063. This program is rated PG.
  • Greenville Arts in the Park will take place at Vanderbilt Park, 25 Town Park Drive in Greenville on Saturday, May 18 from 11 AM until 5 PM. This free event features fine art and crafts, food trucks, family activities, live music, Plein Air painting, and live art demonstrations. Sponsored by Community Partners of Greenville. Rain date is Sunday, May 19 from 11 AM until 5 PM.
  • The Greene County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting at Pegasus Restaurant, 10885 State Route 9W in Coxsackie on Saturday, May 18 from 10 AM until 1 PM. Brunch will be served. The cost is $27 cash or check payable to the Greene County Historical Society. Please call (518) 817-8771 to make a reservation.
  • The Charlotteville Fire Department will hold a roast pork buffet dinner at their firehouse, 634 Charlotte Valley Road in Charlotteville on Saturday, May 18 from 5-7 PM.

Saturday & Sunday 5/25 & 5/26

  • The 47th annual East Durham Irish Festival will take place at the Michael J. Quill Irish Cultural & Sports Centre, Route 145 in East Durham on Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26. Over 30 bands will perform on four indoor stages. There will be special performances by Shilelagh Law, Eileen Ivers, and Ally the Piper. Other performers include the Pipes & Drums of Greene, The Narrowbacks, the Andy Cooney Band, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, The Wooden Nickels, The Canny Brothers, the Screaming Orphans, Kitty Kelly & Catskill Fever, Pride of Moyvane, and several schools of Irish dance. Enjoy great Irish food and drink, Irish history, games, and a kids’ area with music lessons, Irish plays, workshops and more. For tickets and more information visit https://EastDurhamIrishFestival.com.

Saturday 5/25

  • The Windham farmers’ market will be held, rain or shine, in front of The Windham Local, 5410 Main Street in Windham on Saturday, May 25 from 9 AM until 1 PM.
  • A chicken barbecue to benefit the Hobart Fire Department will be held at Mirabito’s Quickway, 1028 East Main Street in Hobart will be held on Saturday, May 25 from noon until sold out. Full dinners and 3 pound halves will be available along with macaroni salad, potato salad and dessert.

Sundays 5/26-10/27

  • The Catskill farmers’ market will be held in the parking lot at 145 Water Street in Catskill on Sundays from May 26 through October 27 from 10 AM until 2 PM.

Monday 5/27 – Memorial Day

Tuesday 5/28

  • Enjoy a bowl of soup and a sandwich, free of charge, in the Blue Room of the Kaaterskill United Methodist Church, 5942 Main Street in Tannersville on Tuesday, May 28 from 11 AM until 2 PM. This event will take place on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month.

Friday 5/31

  • The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Columbia and Greene Counties will take place at Coxsackie-Athens High School, 24 Sunset Boulevard in Coxsackie on Friday, May 31 at a time to be announced.

JUNE

Saturday 6/1

  • The Windham farmers’ market will be held, rain or shine, in front of The Windham Local, 5410 Main Street in Windham on Saturday, June 1 from 9 AM until 1 PM.
  • The Greene County Historical Society’s 44th annual Tour of Homes will be held, rain or shine, throughout the Town and Village of Coxsackie on Saturday, June 1 from 10 AM until 4 PM. Tour headquarters will be at the Vedder Research Library on the Society’s Bronck Museum grounds, County Route 42, off Route 9W in Coxsackie. Picnic lunches prepared by the Coxsackie United Methodist Church will be for sale as long as they last. Tickets are $30 the day of the tour. This is a driving tour. Carpooling is encouraged as some sites have limited parking. Proceeds from the sale of tour tickets support the Society, the Bronck Museum, and the Vedder Research Library.
  • The 3rd annual Frank Lamport Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at the Stamford Golf Course, 163 Taylor Road in Stamford on Saturday, June 1 at a time to be announced. There will be food, prizes and raffles.

Saturday 6/8

  • The Windham farmers’ market will be held, rain or shine, in front of The Windham Local, 5410 Main Street in Windham on Saturday, June 8 from 9 AM until 1 PM.

Sunday 6/9

  • An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be served at the Town of Broome Volunteer Fire Department, 453 State Route 145 in Middleburgh on Sunday, June 9 from 7:30-11 AM. Future breakfasts will be held on the second Sunday of every other month.

Thursday 6/13

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce’s 18th annual golf tournament will take place at the Catskill Golf Club, 27 Brooks Lane in Catskill on Thursday, June 13. The day starts with a continental breakfast at 8:30 AM followed by a shotgun start at 9:30. $140 per player, $560 per team includes golf, cart, breakfast, lunch and awards celebration. There will be $10,000 hole-in-one and putting contests, longest and straightest drives, closest to the pin, and first, second and third place teams.

Saturday 6/15

  • The Windham farmers’ market will be held, rain or shine, in front of The Windham Local, 5410 Main Street in Windham on Saturday, June 15 from 9 AM until 1 PM.
  • The 2nd annual Concert in the Catskills will be held at the Historic Catskill Point, 1 Main Street in Catskill on Saturday, June 15 at 7:30 PM. Doors open at 6 PM. Country music artists Jackson Dean and Alana Springsteen will be the headliners. Pre-sale tickets are $37 for general admission, $60 for a pit pass, and $85 for VIP. Visit https://www.ConcertInTheCatskills.com/ for tickets and more information.
  • The Charlotteville Fire Department will hold a meatloaf with mac and cheese buffet dinner at their firehouse, 634 Charlotte Valley Road in Charlotteville on Saturday, June 15 from 5-7 PM.

Wednesday 6/19

  • The Greene County Public Health Department will hold a rabies clinic at Angelo Canna Town Park, 82 Joseph D. Spencer Lane in Cairo on Wednesday, June 19 from 5-7 PM. Pre-registration is required by calling (518) 719-3600. Donations requested. All proceeds go to Public Health. Bring proof of your pet’s prior vaccination (certificate, not tag) for a 3-year certificate. If no record is presented, your pet will be given a 1-year certificate. All cats, dogs and ferrets are required to be vaccinated for rabies starting at 12 weeks old. If you are feeding a stray, please bring them to be vaccinated. This is a drive-up only clinic. You must wear a face mask and remain inside your vehicle at all times. Please be prepared with proper leashes, carriers and muzzles, if necessary, for your animals to keep them and others safe.

Saturday 6/22

  • The Windham farmers’ market will be held, rain or shine, in front of The Windham Local, 5410 Main Street in Windham on Saturday, June 22 from 9 AM until 1 PM.

Wednesday 6/26

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event at Nat’s Mountain House, 6589 Route 23A in Tannersville on Thursday, June 27 from 5-7 PM. Enjoy light bites and drinks, meet new members and catch up with old friends, share updates about your business, network and enjoy. Please email Info@GreeneCountyChamber.com by Wednesday, June 26 to RSVP.

Thursday 6/27

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event at Nat’s Mountain House, 6589 Route 23A in Tannersville on Thursday, June 27 from 5-7 PM. Enjoy light bites and drinks, meet new members and catch up with old friends, share updates about your business, network and enjoy.

Saturday 6/29

  • The Windham farmers’ market will be held, rain or shine, in front of The Windham Local, 5410 Main Street in Windham on Saturday, June 29 from 9 AM until 1 PM.

JULY

Monday 7/1

  • The 12th annual Cancer Patient Aid car show will be held at the Ashland Town Park, Gravel Bank Road in Ashland on Sunday, August 11 from 10 AM until 3 PM. Registration runs from 9-11 AM. Pre-registration is $10 until Monday, July 1, $15 minimum donation thereafter. Open to all years, makes, models and motorcycles. Trophies will be awarded including $500 for best-in-show classic sponsored by Martinez Auto Body of Coxsackie. Goodie bags to the first 100 registered. There will be food vendors, ice cream and lemonade. Admission is free for spectators. Call (518) 734-5303 ext. 2 or email CancerPatientAidCarShow@gmail.com to pre-register.

Tuesday-Saturday 7/2-7/6

  • The Margaretville Fire Department’s Field Days and Carnival will be held at the Village Park behind FreshTown in Margaretville from Tuesday, July 2 through Saturday, July 6, with fireworks on Thursday, July 4 and Saturday, July 6. WRIP will be broadcast live on July 6 from 11 AM until 3 PM.

Thursday 7/4 – Independence Day

Friday & Saturday 7/5 & 7/6

  • Performances of the Maude Adams Theater Hub’s production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: The Musical will take place at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center, 6050 Main Street in Tannersville on Friday July 5 at 7 PM, and Saturday, July 6 at 2 and 7 PM. Dependending on ticket sales, there may be a matinee on Sunday, July 7 at 2 PM.

Saturday 7/13

  • A junk in the trunk sale will be held at TGM American Legion Post 187, 94 Second Street in Athens on Saturday, July 13 from 9 AM until 4 PM. Vendors are welcome. Call (518) 965-1550 with any questions. Proceeds go toward the Post’s kitchen renovation project.
  • Jefferson Heritage Day will take place in Jefferson on Saturday, July 13 at a time and location to be announced.

Monday 7/15

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event at Patrick Henry’s Tavern, 48 South River Street in Coxsackie on Wednesday, July 17 from 5-7 PM. Enjoy drinks and light bites, meet new members, catch up with old friends, share updates about your business, and network. Please email Info@GreeneCountyChamber.com by Monday, July 15 to RSVP.

Wednesday 7/17

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event at Patrick Henry’s Tavern, 48 South River Street in Coxsackie on Wednesday, July 17 from 5-7 PM. Enjoy drinks and light bites, meet new members, catch up with old friends, share updates about your business, and network.

Saturday 7/20

  • The Charlotteville Fire Department will hold their annual chicken barbecue and lawn sale at their firehouse, 634 Charlotte Valley Road in Charlotteville on Saturday, July 20. The lawn sale starts at 10 AM and the barbecue at 11 AM.

AUGUST

Sunday 8/11

  • The 12th annual Cancer Patient Aid car show will be held at the Ashland Town Park, Gravel Bank Road in Ashland on Sunday, August 11 from 10 AM until 3 PM. Registration runs from 9-11 AM. Minimum donation per vehicle is $15. Open to all years, makes, models and motorcycles. Trophies will be awarded including $500 for best-in-show classic sponsored by Martinez Auto Body of Coxsackie. Goodie bags to the first 100 registered. There will be food vendors, ice cream and lemonade. Admission is free for spectators.
  • An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be served at the Town of Broome Volunteer Fire Department, 453 State Route 145 in Middleburgh on Sunday, August 11 from 7:30-11 AM. Future breakfasts will be held on the second Sunday of every other month.

Wednesday 8/14

  • The Greene County Public Health Department will hold a rabies clinic at Angelo Canna Town Park, 82 Joseph D. Spencer Lane in Cairo on Wednesday, August 14 from 5-7 PM. Pre-registration is required by calling (518) 719-3600. Donations requested. All proceeds go to Public Health. Bring proof of your pet’s prior vaccination (certificate, not tag) for a 3-year certificate. If no record is presented, your pet will be given a 1-year certificate. All cats, dogs and ferrets are required to be vaccinated for rabies starting at 12 weeks old. If you are feeding a stray, please bring them to be vaccinated. This is a drive-up only clinic. You must wear a face mask and remain inside your vehicle at all times. Please be prepared with proper leashes, carriers and muzzles, if necessary, for your animals to keep them and others safe.

Friday-Sunday 8/16 – 8/18

  • Gloaming Project presents The Ballad Tree at Kirkside Park pavilion in Roxbury on Friday and Saturday, August 16 at 17 and 6:30 PM; and Sunday, August 18 at 4 PM. Inspired by Appalachian ballads, old English, Scottish, and Irish folk songs carried over to early North America, the ballads are presented through live music, song, dance and puppetry.

Saturday 8/17

  • The Windham Festival Chamber Orchestra, with soprano Melissa Wimbish and baritone Andrew Garland, will perform works by Tchaikovsky, Scott Joplin and Robert Manno at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center, 6050 Main Street in Tannersville on Saturday, August 17 at 7 PM. There will be an open rehearsal that day from 10:30 AM until 1 PM, and a pre-concert talk at 6:45 PM. Advance tickets are $25, $20 for seniors, $7 for students, higher at the door. Tickets are available at https://www.CatskillMtn.org/ or call (518) 263-2063.

Sunday 8/18

  • Cornell Hook & Ladder Fire Company will hold its annual golf tournament at Sycamore Country Club, 38 Tompkins Road in Ravena on Sunday, August 18 at a time TBD.

SEPTEMBER

Sunday 9/1

  • A Labor Day chicken barbecue will be held at the Town of Broome Volunteer Fire Department, 453 State Route 145 in Middleburgh on Sunday, September 1 from 11 AM until 4 PM.

Wednesday 9/18

  • The Greene County Public Health Department will hold a rabies clinic at Angelo Canna Town Park, 82 Joseph D. Spencer Lane in Cairo on Wednesday, September 18 from 5-7 PM. Pre-registration is required by calling (518) 719-3600. Donations requested. All proceeds go to Public Health. Bring proof of your pet’s prior vaccination (certificate, not tag) for a 3-year certificate. If no record is presented, your pet will be given a 1-year certificate. All cats, dogs and ferrets are required to be vaccinated for rabies starting at 12 weeks old. If you are feeding a stray, please bring them to be vaccinated. This is a drive-up only clinic. You must wear a face mask and remain inside your vehicle at all times. Please be prepared with proper leashes, carriers and muzzles, if necessary, for your animals to keep them and others safe.

Saturday 9/21

  • The Charlotteville Fire Department will hold a chicken and biscuit dinner at their firehouse, 634 Charlotte Valley Road in Charlotteville on Saturday, September 21 from 5-7 PM to benefit the Charlotteville Cemetery Association.

OCTOBER

Sunday 10/13

  • An all-you-can-eat breakfast will be served at the Town of Broome Volunteer Fire Department, 453 State Route 145 in Middleburgh on Sunday, October 13 from 7:30-11 AM. Future breakfasts will be held on the second Sunday of every other month.

Saturday 10/19

  • The Charlotteville Fire Department will hold a roast pork buffet dinner at their firehouse, 634 Charlotte Valley Road in Charlotteville on Saturday, October 19 from 5-7 PM.

NOVEMBER

Sunday 11/3 – Daylight Saving Time ends, set your clocks back 1 hour & change the batteries in your smoke & CO detectors

Friday 11/15

  • The Charlotteville Fire Department will hold a roast pork and ham buffet dinner at their firehouse, 634 Charlotte Valley Road in Charlotteville on Friday, November 15 from 5-7 PM.

Sunday 11/17

  • The Charlotteville Fire Department will hold a pancake breakfast at their firehouse, 634 Charlotte Valley Road in Charlotteville on Sunday, November 17 from 8-11 AM.

DECEMBER

Sunday 12/8

  • The final all-you-can-eat breakfast of 2024 will be served at the Town of Broome Volunteer Fire Department, 453 State Route 145 in Middleburgh on Sunday, December 8 from 7:30-11 AM.

American Red Cross Blood Drives

Please note that appointments should be made as soon as possible. Time slots are quickly filling up and the blood drive you wish to attend may have a limited number of remaining time slots available or may already be full.

Appointments are required. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit https://www.RedCrossBlood.org/ to make an appointment to donate blood. Identification is required at the time of donation. The need for blood is constant – patients need your help.

Individuals who are at least 17 years of age (16 with parental permission in NY), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and donors 18 years of age and younger also must meet certain height and weight requirements.

April

  • Monday, April 22 from 8:30 AM until 2 PM in the gym at BOCES Northern Catskills Occupational Center, 2020 Jump Brook Road in Grand Gorge. Sponsored by the NCOC Leadership Organization.
  • Wednesday, April 24 from 8:30 AM until 2:30 PM at Cairo-Durham High School, Route 145 in Cairo.

May

  • Friday, May 3 from 11:30 AM until 5:30 PM at South Kortright Central School, 58200 State Highway 10 in South Kortright.
  • Friday, May 3 from 8 AM until 3 PM at Taconic Hills High School, 73 Route 11A in Craryville.
  • Monday, May 6 from 9 AM until 2 PM at the Carriage House, Jay Gould Memorial Church, 53837 State Highway 30 in Roxbury.
  • Thursday, May 9 from 1-6 PM at the Hudson Elks Lodge No. 787, 201 Harry Howard Avenue in Hudson.
  • Monday, May 13 from 12-5 PM at the Catskill Elks Lodge Hall, 45 North Jefferson Avenue in Catskill.
  • Wednesday, May 15 from 10:30 AM until 3:30 PM at the Greene County Sheriffs, 45 Haverly Memorial Drive in Coxsackie.
  • Wednesday, May 15 from 1-6 PM at the Columbia-Greene Board of Realtors, 337 Fairview Avenue in Hudson.
  • Wednesday, May 22 from 9 AM until 2 PM at Hudson High School, 215 Harry Howard Avenue in Hudson.
  • Wednesday, May 22 from 10 AM until 3 PM at CMH Support Services Building, 65 Prospect Avenue in Hudson.
  • Friday, May 24 from 1:30-6:30 PM at the Margaretville Fire Department, 77 Church Street in Margaretville.
  • Friday, May 31 from 1-6 PM at the Cairo Town Hall, 512 Main Street in Cairo.

June

July

August

  • Friday, August 23 from 1-6 PM at the Town of Ashland Ambulance, 12094 Route 23 in Ashland.

September

October

November

  • Friday, November 22 from 1-6 PM at the Town of Ashland Ambulance, 12094 Route 23 in Ashland.

December