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Datebook – Events Calendar

Updated Sunday, September 24, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Please visit our Facebook page for events that were received after the 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)

—–>   Submission Guidelines   <—–

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 WORK & CLOSURES

It is imperative that motorists remember to drive carefully in work zones, for their own safety and the safety of workers. Motorists are urged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone. Convictions of two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in the suspension of an individual’s driver’s license.

  • Please be advised, per Executive Order No. 1 of 2023 of the Village of Tannersville, a State of Emergency has been declared in the area of 145 Railroad Avenue, between the intersections of Railroad Avenue/Lake Road and Spruce Street/CCC Park Road in the Village of Tannersville. Please be further advised that per Emergency Order No. 1, that a weight limit restriction of 8 tons has been declared for this area. A copy of the orders can be found at TannersvilleNY.org.

FARMERS’ MARKETS

Mondays

  • The Shinglekill Falls market will take place at 500 Mountain Avenue in Purling on Mondays through October 2 from 4-7 PM. Each market will have food trucks, live music, fresh produce, meats, craft brews and beverages, baked goods, honey, flowers, local artisans, jewelry, crafts and much more.

Wednesdays

  • The Coxsackie farmers’ market will be held at Riverside Park, 1 Betke Boulevard in Coxsackie on Wednesdays through October 4 from 4-7 PM.

Fridays

  • The Hobart farmers’ market will be held on the Town Green, 101 Maple Avenue in Hobart on Fridays through September 29 from 4-7 PM.

Saturdays

  • The Windham farmers’ market will be held in front of The Windham Local, 5410 Route 23 in Windham on Saturdays through October from 9 AM to 1 PM.
  • The farmers’ market at the Sugar Maples Farm, 14 County Route 56 in Maplecrest will be held on Saturdays from 12-2 PM. Cash and checks accepted.
  • The farmers’ market at Fromer Market Gardens, 6120 Main Street in Tannersville is open on Saturday, October 7 from 9 AM until 2 PM.
  • The Hudson farmers’ market will be held at the corner of Sixth and Columbia Streets in Hudson on Saturdays through November 18 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Cash is appreciated. Visit http://www.HudsonFarmersMarketNY.com for the list of 30+ vendors and to sign up for their weekly newsletter.

Every Other Saturday

  • The Lexington farmers’ market will be held every other Saturday under the pavilion at the Town of Lexington Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42 in Lexington from 10 AM to 1 PM. Markets will be held on September 30; and October 14. Additionally, a holiday market will be held at the Westkill Lexington Community Hall in Westkill on Saturday, December 2.

Sundays

  • The Catskill farmers’ market will be held in the parking lot at 145 Water Street in Catskill, between the Greene County Office Building and the Catskill Creek, on Sundays through October 29 from 10 AM until 2 PM. SNAP/EBT, FMNP, WIC and Fresh Connect are accepted. Visit https://www.CatskillFarmersMarket.org/2023-vendors for the full list of vendors.

SEPTEMBER

  • Is the New York State Comptroller’s Office holding any of your money? Search here for your name, business, organization or government entity. https://www.osc.state.ny.us/unclaimed-funds
  • Take a story walk on the Windham Path, starting at the Route 23 entrance, and enjoy reading the children’s book The Serious Goose, written and illustrated by Jimmy Kimmel. Take a picture of yourself making the goose laugh and send it to Jen@BriarsAndBramblesBooks.com to be shared on their website. Sponsored by the Windham Arts Alliance in partnership with Briars and Brambles Books.
  • Flu shots are available at the Windham Pharmacy, 61 Route 296 in Windham on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 AM to 3 PM. No appointment necessary.
  • Registration for fall art courses for adults, kids and teens in ceramics, 2D program, and fiber arts at the Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts in Maplecrest is now open. For more information visit https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/sugar-maples-fall-2023-courses-2578099.
  • The Town of Jewett is looking to erect a memorial to honor all servicemen and women from Jewett and East Jewett. Please 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.
  • The website Mountain Top Resources has links to lots of everyday useful information. https://www.MountainTopResources.com/
  • The Town of Cairo has opened a recycling center at Angelo Canna Town Park in Cairo. Hours of operation are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 AM until 2 PM, and Saturdays from 8 AM to 1 PM. Plastic and metal recycling must be empty and clean. They will accept bottles, jugs, caps, lids, yogurt and butter tubs, aluminum cans, clean aluminum foil and trays, tin cans and metal lids. Items that cannot be accepted include plastic bags and film, auto parts, black plastic, plastic toys, plastic food, electronics, Styrofoam, plastic hangers, plant pots, laundry baskets, garden hoses, scrap metal, pipes, Tupperware, shelf-stable food cartons, furniture, fencing or siding.
  • 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, 7856 Route 9W in Catskill is open Monday-Friday from 8 AM to 4:15 PM, closed for lunch from 12-12:30 PM. Food pantry hours are Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 1-3:30 PM.
  • Community Action of Greene County’s domestic violence hotline is (518) 943-9211.
  • 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

  • Free Hudson Valley produce will be available, rain or shine, in the parking lot of Community Action of Greene County, 7856 Route 9W in Catskill on Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30 PM. Bring your own bag. No ID required.

Wednesdays

  • Hunter Town Historian Dede Thorpe will hold open hours at the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street in Tannersville on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM. Bring your questions, pictures and stories to share.

Fridays through 9/29

  • Story Time with Miss Emily, for pre-K youth and their adults, will be held at the Catskill Public Library, 1 Franklin Street in Catskill every Friday during the month of September from 10-11 AM.

Through Saturday 10/21

  • Through Saturday, October 21 the following members of the Greene County Library Association will be participating in the Great Give Back. They will be collecting canned foods, dry goods, toiletries and personal hygiene products to be donated to the local food pantries. Please be sure that donated items are not expired, opened, in glass jars or dented. Items can be dropped off any time the libraries are open.
    Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street in Tannersville
    Hunter Public Library, 7965 Main Street in Hunter
    Cairo Public Library, 15 Railroad Avenue in Cairo
    Greenville Public Library, 11177 Route 32 in Greenville
    Palenville Branch Library, 3335 Route 23A in Palenville
    Catskill Public Library, 1 Franklin Street in Catskill

Through Friday 12/1

  • Elliot House United Methodist Church Thrift Shop, located at the former Powell Store, Route 81 in Norton Hill will be open through Friday, December 1, weather permitting. Hours are Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 AM to 4 PM, Thursdays from 10 AM to 7 PM, and Saturdays from 10 AM to 1 PM. Please bring your recycle bags to pack your items in.

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.

Through Saturday 10/21

  • Through Saturday, October 21 the following members of the Greene County Library Association will be participating in the Great Give Back. They will be collecting canned foods, dry goods, toiletries and personal hygiene products to be donated to the local food pantries. Please be sure that donated items are not expired, opened, in glass jars or dented. Items can be dropped off any time the libraries are open.
    Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street in Tannersville
    Hunter Public Library, 7965 Main Street in Hunter
    Cairo Public Library, 15 Railroad Avenue in Cairo
    Greenville Public Library, 11177 Route 32 in Greenville
    Palenville Branch Library, 3335 Route 23A in Palenville
    Catskill Public Library, 1 Franklin Street in Catskill

Monday 9/25

  • The Greene Room Players Songbirds will perform at the Philadelphia Hill Church, 354 Platte Clove Road in Tannersville on Thursday, September 28. On-site parking is handicap only. Please park at the Evergreen Cemetery and be ready for trolley pick-up at 5:30 PM. A historic marker will be unveiled at 6 PM, followed by classic rock and standards by the Songbirds at 6:30. Tickets are $25, which includes the trolley ride to the venue. Please call (518) 589-5050 or email Logan@HunterFoundation.org to purchase tickets by Monday, September 25.
  • The Shinglekill Falls market will take place at 500 Mountain Avenue in Purling on Mondays through October 2 from 4-7 PM. Each market will have food trucks, live music, fresh produce, meats, craft brews and beverages, baked goods, honey, flowers, local artisans, jewelry, crafts and much more.
  • A chicken barbecue and Chinese auction will be held at the Grand Gorge Firehouse, 60753 State Highway 30 in Grand Gorge on Sunday, October 22 with seatings at 4, 5 and 6 PM. Dinners include a half chicken, baked potato, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, roll and dessert for $15, free for kids under 5. Presale tickets only. Please see any Grand Gorge Fire Department member or stop by Beauty Kreations, MC Auto, or Rick’s Tire to purchase dinner tickets or order t-shirts. A limited supply of t-shirts will be available at the dinner for $20. Dinner tickets will be sold until Monday, October 2. If you would like to make a donation, please make your check payable to Murray Strong and drop it off at Wayne Bank in Stamford or Roxbury, or mail it in c/o Grand Gorge Fire Department, PO Box 40, Grand Gorge, NY 12434. This is a fundraiser to help Carol Murray with the cost of medical expenses. Tom and Carol are the owners of Red’s Auto Supply in Prattsville and members of the Grand Gorge Fire Department.

Tuesday 9/26

  • Prepared Not Scared: Learn About Lyme with naturopath Judi Ryan at the Living Faith Fellowship Center, County Route 56 in Maplecrest on Tuesday, September 26 at 6:30 PM. Suggested donation of $10.

Wednesday 9/27

  • Greene County Public Health will hold a rabies clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets that are at least 12 weeks old, at Angelo Canna Town Park, 21 Joseph D. Spencer Lane in Cairo on Wednesday, September 27 from 5-7 PM. This is a drive-up only clinic. Please call (518) 719-3600 to pre-register. Please arrive no sooner than 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time. All dogs should be on a leash, and cats and ferrets in a carrier. Call ahead if you are bringing a ferret. You must wear a face mask and remain inside your vehicle at all times. Bring your pet’s previous vaccination record for a 3-year certificate. If no record is presented, your pet will be given a 1-year certificate. If you are feeding a stray, bring them to be vaccinated. The vaccine is free; donations will be accepted to defray the program cost. If you are not pre-registered, you will be asked to move out of the line to fill out paperwork in order to not delay appointment times for those who pre-registered their pets.
  • The Coxsackie farmers’ market will be held at Riverside Park, 1 Betke Boulevard in Coxsackie on Wednesdays through October 4 from 4-7 PM.

Thursday & Saturday 9/28 & 9/30

  • A fall rummage sale will be held at the East Jewett United Methodist Church, 2252 County Route 23C in East Jewett on Thursday, September 28 from 11 AM to 3 PM, and Saturday, September 30 from 9 AM until 12 PM. Peach, blueberry and lemon pies will also be for sale. Something for everyone, housewares, clothing, books and toys. Light refreshments will be available.

Thursday-Saturday 9/28 – 9/30

  • The one-man show Dedication will be presented at the Doctorow Center for the Arts, 7971 Main Street in Hunter from Thursday, September 28 through Saturday, September 30 at 7 PM. Pianist Roger Peltzman recounts his family’s tragic history fleeing the Nazis using drama, humor, powerful images, and musical performances of everything from blues to Chopin. Tickets are free for high school students 18 and under. Adult and senior tickets are available at https://www.MaudeAdamsTheaterBub.org/. https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/dedication-by-roger-peltzman-2525099

Thursday 9/28

  • A formal presentation regarding the current plans for the historic Lexington Hotel, the old post office, and the immediate surrounding area will be held at the Lexington Municipal Building, 3542 County Route 42 in Lexington on Thursday, September 28 at 6:30 PM. Residents are encouraged to attend and provide comments and feedback. Community support will be critical for the success of this hamlet revitalization project.
  • The Scouts of BSA Troop 42 of Greenville will hold a chicken and ribs fundraiser at the Greenville Town gazebo, Routes 32 and 81 in Greenville on Thursday, September 28 from 3:30-6:30 PM or until sold out. All dinners are $16 each and include a potato, coleslaw, roll, butter and a cookie.
  • An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Thursday, September 28 from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM at South Kortright Central School, 58200 State Highway 10 in South Kortright. 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.

Friday 9/29

  • The Adaptive Sports Foundation will hold a golf tournament at Windham Country Club on South Street in Windham on Friday, September 29.
  • Greene County Public Health will hold a flu shot clinic at the Jewett Senior Nutrition site at the Jewett Municipal Building, 3547 Route 23C in Jewett on Friday, September 29 from 9:30-11 AM. Any senior citizen wishing to stay for lunch should call (518) 263-4392 at least a day in advance. The following insurance plans are accepted: (non-managed) Medicare, Senior Blue, Blue Shield of NENY, Empire Plan (NYSHIP), CDPHP, and Medicaid HMO’s: CDPHP/Fidelis. Please call (518) 719-3600 with any questions.
  • The FAR Trio will perform on the Prattsville Town Green, 14582 Route 23 in Prattsville on Friday, September 29 from 6-9 PM. Food from the Dumpling Wagon. Presented by the Prattsville Community Group.
  • The final Hobart farmers’ market of the season will be held on the Town Green, 101 Maple Avenue in Hobart on Friday, September 29 from 4-7 PM.

Saturday 9/30

  • The Windham farmers’ market will be held in front of The Windham Local, 5410 Route 23 in Windham on Saturdays through October from 9 AM to 1 PM.
  • A fish fry dinner with your choice of haddock, clam strips or chicken tenders will be held at the Hensonville Firehouse, 432 Route 296 in Hensonville on Saturday, September 30 from 4-8 PM.
  • The farmers’ market at the Sugar Maples Farm, 14 County Route 56 in Maplecrest will be held on Saturdays from 12-2 PM. Cash and checks accepted.
  • Auditions for adults and children ages 5-15 for the eighth annual holiday production of The Nutcracker will be held in the Red Barn at the Catskill Mountain Foundation, 7970 Main Street in Hunter on Saturday, September 30 from 11 AM until 1 PM. No dance experience is needed, but performers will need to be musical, comfortable on stage, able to take direction, and be ready to have fun. Six performances will take place on the first two weekends of December at the Orpheum Performing Art Center in Tannersville. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/call-for-auditions-the-nutcracker-tickets-710515138907 to register and download audition forms.
  • The Lexington farmers’ market will be held under the pavilion at the Town of Lexington Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42 in Lexington on Saturday, September 30 from 10 AM to 1 PM.
  • Junk in the Trunk, a fall festival yard sale, will be held at Cairo-Durham Elementary School, 424 Main Street in Cairo on Saturday, September 30 from 9:30 AM to 3 PM. There will be food and music. The Cairo-Durham Rotary Club is asking for a good will offering for all items being sold by them. All of their proceeds will go towards the Cairo Durham Back Pack Buddies Program, the Cairo Durham Happy Feet Shoe Closet, and the Cairo Durham Senior Class Rotary Scholarships. Parking spots or 10′ x 10′ lawn spots are available for $20 at the door. Set-up begins at 8:30 AM. Sponsored by the Cairo-Durham National Honor Society. Rain date is Sunday, October 1.
  • Geologist Dr. Robert Titus will reprise his talk about Cairo’s Fossil Forest at the Cairo Public Library, 15 Railroad Avenue in Cairo on Saturday, September 30 at 1 PM. Doors open at 12:15 PM. This lecture will be followed by a trip to the actual fossil forest site. Seating is limited. No reservations. This event is free to everyone, however a free-will donation to the Cairo Historical Society is always appreciated.
  • A book sale will be held at the Greenville Public Library, 11177 Route 32 in Greenville on Saturday, September 30 from 10 AM to 3 PM. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
  • A drive-thru flu clinic will be held at Columbia-Greene Community College, 4400 State Route 23 in Hudson on Saturday, September 30 from 9-11 AM. The high dose senior flu shot will also be available. Pre-registration is encouraged. Please call (518) 828-3358 or email CCDOH@ColumbiaCountyNY.com to register or fill out the form at https://forms.gle/CJi829TSW7VrWdUx6.
  • The Hudson farmers’ market will be held at the corner of Sixth and Columbia Streets in Hudson on Saturdays through November 18 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Cash is appreciated. Music provided by Mike Pagnani.

OCTOBER

Sunday-Tuesday 10/1-10/31

  • Energy Awareness Month will be celebrated at the New York Power Authority’s Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center, 1378 State Route 30 in North Blenheim from Sunday, October 1 through Tuesday, October 31. Parking and admission are free.

Sunday 10/1

  • The 11th annual Cruisin’ on the Mountaintop Fall Car Show will be held at Rip Van Winkle Lake, 33 Upper Lake Road in Tannersville on Sunday, October 1 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Free t-shirts for the first 100 entrants, goody bags for all. Early bird registration is $10, and $15 the day of the show. There will be vendors, food and live music. Admission is free for spectators. Email TannersvilleCarShow@gmail.com or call (518) 589-5850 ext. 1 to register or for more information.
  • The Catskill farmers’ market will be held in the parking lot at 145 Water Street in Catskill, between the Greene County Office Building and the Catskill Creek, on Sundays through October 29 from 10 AM until 2 PM.
  • A Heritage Craft Fair will be held, rain or shine, around the grounds of the Bronck Museum, 90 County Route 42 in Coxsackie on Sunday, October 1 from 12-4 PM. Vendors and crafters will offer local maple syrup, honey products, pottery, homemade jam, hand knitted, hand sewn and quilted goods, and much more. There will also be face painting, a food truck and a silent auction. Running the River will perform American bluegrass and country music. Admission is free.
  • The Stamford Rotary Club will hold its Scarecrow Festival, rain or shine, at Rexmere Park, 159 West Main Street in Stamford on Sunday, October 1 from 11 AM to 4 PM. There will be 60 vendors selling handmade crafts, food, spirits and maple products, 6 food trucks, live music by Bobby Curious, Those Darn Cats and Barnyard Saints, pumpkin painting, balloon clown, a bounce house, martial arts demo, line dancing, and a 50/50 raffle to benefit the Stamford Rotary Club’s community service projects. Bring your family-friendly themed scarecrow to enter the contest for prize money. Please bring a chair. Sorry, no dogs. Parking and admission are free.

Monday 10/2

  • A Medicare 101 webinar will be held on Zoom on Monday, October 2 from 6-8 PM. Please register in advance with your first name only. Webinars will also be held on Thursday, October 12 and Saturday, October 28. Visit https://bit.ly/42RW1ZR to register for the Monday, October 2 session. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. There is no cost to attend. Are you currently enrolled in Medicare? Will you be turning 65 over the next year or two? Learn about eligibility, how and when to enroll, when you can make changes, and the insurance options available to you. Review and compare what services are covered/not covered under Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. Detail the costs associated with medical and drug insurance. Explore and evaluate Original Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurance, Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans. This program will simplify the choices you need to make, help you make more well-informed decisions and explain what Medicare means for you.
  • Greene County Public Health will hold a flu shot clinic at the Acra Senior Nutrition site at the Acra Community Center, Old Route 23 in Cairo on Monday, October 2 from 9:30-11 AM. Any senior citizen wishing to stay for lunch should call (518) 622-9898 at least a day in advance. The following insurance plans are accepted: (non-managed) Medicare, Senior Blue, Blue Shield of NENY, Empire Plan (NYSHIP), CDPHP, and Medicaid HMO’s: CDPHP/Fidelis. Please call (518) 719-3600 with any questions.
  • The final Shinglekill Falls market of the season will take place at 500 Mountain Avenue in Purling on Monday, October 2 from 4-7 PM. Each market will have food trucks, live music, fresh produce, meats, craft brews and beverages, baked goods, honey, flowers, local artisans, jewelry, crafts and much more.
  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event at Rip Van Winkle Brewing Company, 4545 Route 32 in Catskill on Monday, October 2 from 5-7 PM. Please email Info@GreeneCountyChamber.com by noon to RSVP.
  • A chicken barbecue and Chinese auction will be held at the Grand Gorge Firehouse, 60753 State Highway 30 in Grand Gorge on Sunday, October 22 with seatings at 4, 5 and 6 PM. Dinners include a half chicken, baked potato, macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, roll and dessert for $15, free for kids under 5. Presale tickets only. Please see any Grand Gorge Fire Department member or stop by Beauty Kreations, MC Auto, or Rick’s Tire to purchase dinner tickets or order t-shirts. A limited supply of t-shirts will be available at the dinner for $20. Dinner tickets will be sold until Monday, October 2. If you would like to make a donation, please make your check payable to Murray Strong and drop it off at Wayne Bank in Stamford or Roxbury, or mail it in c/o Grand Gorge Fire Department, PO Box 40, Grand Gorge, NY 12434. This is a fundraiser to help Carol Murray with the cost of medical expenses. Tom and Carol are the owners of Red’s Auto Supply in Prattsville and members of the Grand Gorge Fire Department.
  • Delaware County Public Health will hold a free rabies vaccination clinic at the DPW Garage, 1 Village Street (200 Front Street) in Deposit on Monday, October 2 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Cats and dogs can get their first rabies vaccine at 3 months of age. Please bring their previous vaccination record to verify if your pet is eligible for 3-year coverage. Dogs must be on a leash and under proper control. Cats and ferrets should be in a carrying case. Call (607) 832-5200 with any questions. If you are not feeling well, please stay home.

Tuesday 10/3

  • The Catskill Elks Lodge will hold a chicken barbecue on Thursday, October 5 with pick-ups at the Lodge, 45 North Jefferson Avenue in Catskill starting at 4:30 PM. Dinners include a half chicken, baked potato, corn-on-the-cob, coleslaw and dessert for $15. Pre-orders must be made by Tuesday, October 3 by calling (518) 945-1179.
  • Greene County Public Health will hold a flu shot clinic at the Town of Coxsackie Senior Center, 127 Mansion Street in Coxsackie on Tuesday, October 3 from 9:30-11 AM. Any senior citizen wishing to stay for lunch should call (518) 731-8901 at least a day in advance. The following insurance plans are accepted: (non-managed) Medicare, Senior Blue, Blue Shield of NENY, Empire Plan (NYSHIP), CDPHP, and Medicaid HMO’s: CDPHP/Fidelis. Please call (518) 719-3600 with any questions.
  • Stamford Central School Class of 2025 will hold a chicken barbecue at Archibald Field in Stamford on Tuesday, October 3 from 4:15 PM until sold out. The Stamford Fire Department will be cooking the chicken. Pre-orders can be made with a junior.

Wednesday 10/4

  • FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) on Wednesday, October 4 at approximately 2:20 PM. Messages will be sent to your phone, TV and radio alerting you to the test and that no action is needed. In case the October 4 test is postponed due to widespread severe weather or other significant events, the back-up testing date is Wednesday, October 11.
  • The final Coxsackie farmers’ market of the season will be held at Riverside Park, 1 Betke Boulevard in Coxsackie on Wednesday, October 4 from 4-7 PM.
  • Greene County Public Health will hold a flu shot clinic at the Rivertown Senior Center, 39 Second Street in Athens on Wednesday, October 4 from 9:30-11 AM. Any senior citizen wishing to stay for lunch should call (518) 945-2700 at least a day in advance. The following insurance plans are accepted: (non-managed) Medicare, Senior Blue, Blue Shield of NENY, Empire Plan (NYSHIP), CDPHP, and Medicaid HMO’s: CDPHP/Fidelis. Please call (518) 719-3600 with any questions.

Thursday-Sunday 10/5-10/8

  • Tennessee Williams’ autobiographical play The Glass Menagerie will be presented at Bridge Street Theatre, 44 West Bridge Street in Catskill from Thursday, October 5 through Sunday, October 8. Thursday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 PM, Sunday matinee at 2 PM. Advance tickets are $28 online, $30 at the door, $15 for those 18 and under. Visit https://bridgest.org/the-glass-menagerie-tickets/ for tickets.

Thursday 10/5

  • An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Thursday, October 5 from 1-6 PM at the Hudson Elks Lodge No. 787, 201 Harry Howard Avenue in Hudson. 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.
  • The Schoharie County Department of Health will hold a free rabies clinic at the Cobleskill Fair Grounds, 113 Sunshine Drive in Cobleskill on Thursday, October 5 from 6-8 PM. Pre-registration is required. Visit Health.NY.gov/GoToClinic or call (518) 295-8365 to register. This is a drive-thru clinic by appointment only. No walk-ins. Dogs must be on a leash or in a carrier, cats and ferrets must be in carriers. Proof of previous vaccination is required to receive a 3-year vaccine. Donations appreciated.

Friday 10/6

  • Greene County Public Health will hold a flu shot clinic at the Robert Antonelli Senior Center, 15 Academy Street in Catskill on Friday, October 6 from 9:30-11 AM. Any senior citizen wishing to stay for lunch should call (518) 943-1343 at least a day in advance. The following insurance plans are accepted: (non-managed) Medicare, Senior Blue, Blue Shield of NENY, Empire Plan (NYSHIP), CDPHP, and Medicaid HMO’s: CDPHP/Fidelis. Please call (518) 719-3600 with any questions.
  • First Fridays are held along Main Street in the Village of Catskill on the first Friday of every month. Many shops will have extended hours. There will be music, pop-ups, discounts, sips and snacks. Visit https://www.FirstFridaysCatskill.com/ for a list of participating businesses.

Saturday & Sunday 10/7 & 10/8 – Columbus Day Weekend

  • The 29th annual Autumn Affair will be held along Main Street in Windham on Saturday and Sunday, October 7 and 8 from 10 AM to 5 PM both days. There will be arts and crafts vendors, kids’ activities, pony rides, tastings, sidewalk sales, a chainsaw carving demo, axe throwing, hay wagon rides, exhibits, food, drinks and live music. WRIP will broadcast live all day on Saturday in front of the Coldwell Banker Village Green Realty building at 5354 Main Street. A free shuttle will run between Windham Mountain and Main Street both days from 12-5 PM. Admission is free.
  • The Patchworkers’ 50th anniversary quilt show, featuring quilts from 1973 to 2023, will be held at the new ambulance building and Senior Center, 495 County Route 12 in Windham on Saturday, October 7 from 10 AM to 4 PM; and Sunday, October 8 from 10 AM until 2 PM. Admission is $3. There will be show and sale quilts, special exhibits and more. On-site parking available. Proceeds will benefit the Greene County Women’s League Cancer Patient Aid.
  • Homecoming weekend will take place at Windham Mountain on Saturday and Sunday, October 7 and 8 from 9 AM until 4 PM. The Skyride will be open. There will be complementary apple cider and cider donuts, while supplies last, family activities, free face painting on Saturday from 11 AM until 2 PM, and live music by The Session Brothers from 12-3 PM on Saturday, and Hilltop from 12-3 PM on Sunday.

Saturday 10/7

  • The Windham farmers’ market will be held in front of The Windham Local, 5410 Route 23 in Windham on Saturdays through October from 9 AM to 1 PM.
  • The farmers’ market at Fromer Market Gardens, 6120 Main Street in Tannersville is open on Saturday, October 7 from 9 AM until 2 PM.
  • A roast pork dinner and bake sale will be held at the Jewett Church Hall, Route 17 in Jewett on Saturday, October 7. Take-out dinners and bake sale start at 4:30 PM. Eat-in dining from 5-6:30 PM. Dinners include roast pork, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, pickled beets, applesauce, rolls, and apple crisp with vanilla ice cream. $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 6-12, free for kids under 6, dessert only is $6. Proceeds to benefit Hope House in Thailand.
  • Tannersville’s pumpkin walk and lighting will take place at Tannersville Lake on Saturday, October 7 from 7-8:30 PM. Bring your best carved pumpkin and a candle. Registration will take place from 7-7:30. Prizes for the top three pumpkins and people’s choice will be awarded at 8:15. Please call (518) 858-9094 for more information.
  • An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Saturday, October 7 from 7:45 AM to 1 PM at the Catskill United Methodist Church, 40 Woodland Avenue in Catskill. 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.
  • The Hudson Valley Dance Festival will take place at Historic Catskill Point in Catskill on Saturday, October 7 with performances at 2 and 5 PM. This is a benefit for Dancers Responding to AIDS, a program of Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS, as well as fifteen social service organizations in the Hudson Valley. Tickets are available at DRADance.org.
  • The Hudson farmers’ market will be held at the corner of Sixth and Columbia Streets in Hudson on Saturdays through November 18 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Cash is appreciated.

Sunday 10/8

  • Dancer Ronald K. Brown will perform Evidence at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center, 6050 Main Street in Tannersville on Sunday, October 8 at 2 PM. Advance tickets are $25, $20 for seniors and $7 for students, higher at the door. Visit https://www.CatskillMtn.org/, email BoxOffice@CatskillMtn.org or call (518) 263-2063 for tickets.
  • The Mountain Top Historical Society will host the 4th annual community reading of Washington Irving’s Rip Van Winkle at their campus, 5132 Route 23A in Haines Falls on Sunday, October 8 at 2 PM. Vintage and antique Rip Van Winkle books, films and art will be on display. Bring your cameras as Rip himself just might make an appearance. Call (518) 589-6657 or email MTHSDirector@MTHS.org to volunteer to be a reader.
  • Stony Clove Rod & Gun Club will hold a turkey shoot at 1061 Route 214 in Lanesville on Sunday, October 8 from 10 AM to 4 PM. Ammo will be provided for .22 and shotguns. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
  • The Catskill farmers’ market will be held in the parking lot at 145 Water Street in Catskill, between the Greene County Office Building and the Catskill Creek, on Sundays through October 29 from 10 AM until 2 PM.
  • The 30th annual Fiddlers, featuring performances by Bruce Molsky, Vinta, and Drank the Gold, will be presented at the Roxbury Arts Center, 5025 Vega Mountain Road in Roxbury on Sunday, October 8 from 3-7 PM. Advance tickets are $25. $23 for seniors. Visit https://RoxburyArtsGroup.org/event/fiddlers-30/ for tickets.
  • An all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet will be held at the Town of Broome Volunteer Fire Department, 453 State Route 145 in Middleburgh on Sunday, October 8 from 7:30-11 AM.

Monday 10/9

  • A local history roundtable will be held at the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street in Tannersville on Monday, October 9 at 3 PM. Bring your pictures and stories to share.

Wednesday 10/11

  • The New York National Guard Citizen Preparedness Corps Training will be held at the Mountain Top Library, 6093 Main Street in Tannersville on Wednesday, October 11 at 5 PM. First Lieutenant Kyle Kilner will give residents tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly, and recover as quickly as possible.

Thursday-Sunday 10/12-10/15

  • Tennessee Williams’ autobiographical play The Glass Menagerie will be presented at Bridge Street Theatre, 44 West Bridge Street in Catskill from Thursday, October 12 through Sunday, October 15. Thursday through Saturday performances begin at 7:30 PM, Sunday matinee at 2 PM. Advance tickets are $28 online, $30 at the door, $15 for those 18 and under. Visit https://bridgest.org/the-glass-menagerie-tickets/ for tickets.

Thursday 10/12

  • A Medicare 101 webinar will be held on Zoom on Thursday, October 12 from 6-8 PM. Please register in advance with your first name only. A webinar will also be held on Saturday, October 28. Visit https://bit.ly/4445tKQ to register for the Thursday, October 12 session. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. There is no cost to attend. Are you currently enrolled in Medicare? Will you be turning 65 over the next year or two? Learn about eligibility, how and when to enroll, when you can make changes, and the insurance options available to you. Review and compare what services are covered/not covered under Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. Detail the costs associated with medical and drug insurance. Explore and evaluate Original Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurance, Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans. This program will simplify the choices you need to make, help you make more well-informed decisions and explain what Medicare means for you.

Friday 10/13

  • A spaghetti dinner will be held at Greenville American Legion Post 291, 54 Maple Avenue in Greenville on Friday, October 13, and every second Friday of the month, from 4:30-7 PM. Linguine with red or white clam sauce will also be available. Eat-in or take-out.
  • “Magical Mystery Tour” Protective Practices in the Time of Witches, a special curator’s tour, will be given at the Bronck Museum, off Route 9W in Coxsackie on Friday, October 13 at 2 PM. Admission is $25 per person. Please visit GCHistory.org/schedule-tour to book your 2-hour tour.

Saturday 10/14

  • The Windham farmers’ market will be held in front of The Windham Local, 5410 Route 23 in Windham on Saturdays through October from 9 AM to 1 PM.
  • The final Lexington farmers’ market of the season will be held under the pavilion at the Town of Lexington Municipal Building, 3542 Route 42 in Lexington on Saturday, October 14 from 10 AM to 1 PM.
  • A roast pork buffet dinner will be held at the Charlotteville Fire Department, 634 Charlotte Valley Road in Charlotteville on Saturday, October 14 from 5-7 PM.
  • The Hudson farmers’ market will be held at the corner of Sixth and Columbia Streets in Hudson on Saturdays through November 18 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Cash is appreciated.
  • The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held at Columbia-Greene Community College, 4400 Route 23 in Hudson on Saturday, October 14. Registration starts at 10 AM, a ceremony will be held at 11 AM. Visit https://act.alz.org/columbiagreene or call (518) 675-7201 for more information and to register.

Sunday 10/15

  • The Catskill farmers’ market will be held in the parking lot at 145 Water Street in Catskill, between the Greene County Office Building and the Catskill Creek, on Sundays through October 29 from 10 AM until 2 PM.
  • An eat-in or take-out chicken barbecue will be held at the West Athens Fire Station #2, Leeds-Athens Road in Athens on Sunday, October 15 from 1-5 PM. Tickets are $15 and must be purchased in advance from a member of the fire department or send a message to the West Athens-Lime Street Fire Company through their Facebook page. No walk-ins. Proceeds will benefit the West Athens-Lime Street Fire Company.
  • Friends of Music of Stamford, NY presents the Delphi Trio in concert at the First Presbyterian Church, 96 Main Street in Stamford on Sunday, October 15 at 3 PM. Reservations are recommended by emailing FOMAdmin@FriendsMusic.org or call (518) 918-8003. Walk-ups welcome. Suggested donation is $12, $6 for students and seniors, free for those under 13. Cash or checks only.
  • Breakfast will be held at the Charlotteville Schoolhouse, 641 Charlotte Valley Road in Charlotteville on Sunday, October 15 from 8-11 AM. The menu includes pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, ham, home fries, biscuits, sausage gravy, juice, coffee, tea, and real maple syrup. $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-12, free for kids 5 and under.

Wednesday 10/18

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Women in Business dinner at Nellie’s, 2212 State Route 145 in East Durham on Thursday, October 19 from 5-8 PM. Marianna Leman, Executive Chef at Albergo Allegria Hotel & Breakfast Restaurant will be the guest speaker. $45 for members, $50 for non-members. Please email Info@GreeneCountyChamber.com by Wednesday, October 18 to RSVP.

Thursday 10/19

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Women in Business dinner at Nellie’s, 2212 State Route 145 in East Durham on Thursday, October 19 from 5-8 PM. Marianna Leman, Executive Chef at Albergo Allegria Hotel & Breakfast Restaurant will be the guest speaker. Cost is $50.

Friday 10/20

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting at Palenville Auto, 3040 Route 23A in Palenville on Friday, October 20 at 4 PM.

Saturday 10/21

  • The Windham farmers’ market will be held in front of The Windham Local, 5410 Route 23 in Windham on Saturdays through October from 9 AM to 1 PM.
  • The Greene County Women’s League Cancer Patient Aid is hosting its inaugural fall vendor festival at Historic Catskill Point, 1 Main Street in Catskill on Saturday, October 21 from 10 AM to 3 PM. The event includes music by Jared Haines, food, unique vendors, chance auctions and raffles. Proceeds go directly to Greene County cancer patients. Email GreeneCountyWomensLeague@gmail.com or call (518) 965-4998 with any questions.
  • Festival of Frights will take place at the New York Power Authority’s Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center, 1378 State Route 30 in North Blenheim on Saturday, October 21. Parking and admission are free.
  • The Hudson farmers’ market will be held at the corner of Sixth and Columbia Streets in Hudson on Saturdays through November 18 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Cash is appreciated.

Sunday 10/22

  • The Catskill farmers’ market will be held in the parking lot at 145 Water Street in Catskill, between the Greene County Office Building and the Catskill Creek, on Sundays through October 29 from 10 AM until 2 PM.

Friday & Saturday 10/27 & 10/28

  • Performances of the Maude Adams Theater Hub’s production of The Rocky Horror Show will take place at the Orpheum Performing Arts Center, 6050 Main Street in Tannersville on Friday, October 27 at 9 PM; and Saturday, October 28 at 5 and 9 PM.

Saturday & Sunday 10/28 & 10/29

  • The Town of Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company will hold a haunted house at Woodman’s Hall, 980 County Route 401 in Westerlo on Saturday, October 28 from 5-8:30 PM, and Sunday, October 29 from 5-8 PM. Admission is $5, free for kids 10 and under. Not intended for small children. Refreshments will be provided by the TWVFC Auxiliary. All proceeds will go toward a new firehouse.

Saturday 10/28

  • A Medicare 101 webinar will be held on Zoom on Saturday, October 28 from 10 AM until noon. Please register in advance with your first name only. Visit https://bit.ly/3CFZPmd to register. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. There is no cost to attend. Are you currently enrolled in Medicare? Will you be turning 65 over the next year or two? Learn about eligibility, how and when to enroll, when you can make changes, and the insurance options available to you. Review and compare what services are covered/not covered under Medicare Parts A, B, C and D. Detail the costs associated with medical and drug insurance. Explore and evaluate Original Medicare, Medicare Supplement Insurance, Prescription Drug Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans. This program will simplify the choices you need to make, help you make more well-informed decisions and explain what Medicare means for you.
  • The Windham farmers’ market will be held in front of The Windham Local, 5410 Route 23 in Windham on Saturdays through October from 9 AM to 1 PM.
  • The 5th annual trunk ‘n’ treat will be held, rain or moon shine, in Westerlo Town Park, 950 County Route 401 in Westerlo on Saturday, October 28 from 4-6 PM. Vehicles can set up any time after 2 PM. Please participate in decorating a trunk and handing out candy or bring the kids. Refreshments available from First Bite. Prizes for the best decorated vehicle as voted by the public. Proceeds to benefit the Westerlo Rural Cemetery Association.
  • The Hudson farmers’ market will be held at the corner of Sixth and Columbia Streets in Hudson on Saturdays through November 18 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Cash is appreciated.
  • Trunk or Treat: Firefighter Edition will be held, rain or shine, at the FASNY Museum of Firefighting, 117 Harry Howard Avenue in Hudson on Saturday, October 28 from 10 AM until noon. This is a free, in-person event. Reservations are not required. Collect treats from local firefighters with their decorated firetrucks and from trunks inside the Museum with Molly the Museum Dog and her friends. Play games and vote for your favorite firetruck and trunk. Free admission to the Museum will also be offered to all who attend this special event.

Sunday 10/29

  • The final Catskill farmers’ market of the season will be held in the parking lot at 145 Water Street in Catskill, between the Greene County Office Building and the Catskill Creek, on Sunday, October 29 from 10 AM until 2 PM.

Tuesday 10/31 – Halloween

NOVEMBER

Wednesday 11/1

Thursday 11/2

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Network Before 9 breakfast event at Willa’s, 111 Water Street in Catskill on Thursday, November 2 from 8-9:30 AM. Cost is $15 per person. Non-members welcome. Tickets may be purchased at https://GreeneCountyChamber.com/event/network-before-nine/.

Friday 11/3

  • First Fridays are held along Main Street in the Village of Catskill on the first Friday of every month. Many shops will have extended hours. There will be music, pop-ups, discounts, sips and snacks. Visit https://www.FirstFridaysCatskill.com/ for a list of participating businesses.

Saturday 11/4

  • The Hudson farmers’ market will be held at the corner of Sixth and Columbia Streets in Hudson on Saturdays through November 18 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Cash is appreciated.
  • Columbia County Department of Health will hold a free rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats and ferrets that are at least 3 months old at the Kinderhook Town Hall, 3211 Church Street in Valatie on Saturday, November 4. Cats and ferrets will be vaccinated from 2-3 PM, dogs from 3-4 PM. All dogs must be on a leash, cats and ferrets must be in carriers. Donations accepted. Please bring proof of prior rabies vaccine with you on the day of the clinic. Pre-registration is encouraged. Visit https://www.columbiacountynyhealth.com/news/2023-rabies-clinic/ to register your pet.

Sunday 11/5 – Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 AM, set your clocks back 1 hour

  • Movies will be shown at the New York Power Authority’s Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center, 1378 State Route 30 in North Blenheim every Sunday during November from November 5-26. Parking and admission are free.

Wednesday 11/8

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event at the Chicken Run Family Restaurant, 5639 Route 23 in Windham on Thursday, November 9 from 5-7 PM. Please email Info@GreeneCountyChamber.com by Wednesday, November 8 to RSVP.

Thursday 11/9

  • The Greene County Chamber of Commerce will hold a Business After Hours networking event at the Chicken Run Family Restaurant, 5639 Route 23 in Windham on Thursday, November 9 from 5-7 PM.

Friday 11/10

  • A spaghetti dinner will be held at Greenville American Legion Post 291, 54 Maple Avenue in Greenville on Friday, November 10, and every second Friday of the month, from 4:30-7 PM. Linguine with red or white clam sauce will also be available. Eat-in or take-out.

Saturday 11/11 – Veterans Day

Friday 11/17

  • A roast pork and ham buffet dinner will be held at the Charlotteville Fire Department, 634 Charlotte Valley Road in Charlotteville on Friday, November 17 from 5-7 PM.

Saturday 11/18

  • The Hudson farmers’ market will be held at the corner of Sixth and Columbia Streets in Hudson on Saturdays through November 18 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Cash is appreciated.
  • Where the Wild Things Dance: A Kids’ Silent Disco will be held at the FASNY Museum of Firefighting, 117 Harry Howard Avenue in Hudson on Saturday, November 18 from 10:30 AM until noon. This is a free, in-person event. Reservations are not required. Come bust a move with special guest dancers Ms. Zebra, Ms. Leopard and Ms. Peacock. DJ ShattyBlacks and DJ Sample Ama will be celebrating 50 years of Hip-Hop, with additional stations to choose from. They will also take your requests. Headphones will be provided so you can choose the station you prefer. Free admission to the Museum will also be offered to all who attend this special event. The Kiwanis Club will provide a free copy of the book Where the Wild Things Are to the first 100 children who attend this event.

Sunday 11/19

  • Friends of Music of Stamford, NY presents Benedict Kloeckner, cello and Danae Doerken, piano in concert at the First Presbyterian Church, 96 Main Street in Stamford on Sunday, November 19 at 3 PM. Reservations are recommended by emailing FOMAdmin@FriendsMusic.org or call (518) 918-8003. Walk-ups welcome. Suggested donation is $12, $6 for students and seniors, free for those under 13. Cash or checks only.

DECEMBER

Friday-Sunday 12/1-12/31

  • The annual Festival of Trees will take place at the New York Power Authority’s Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center, 1378 State Route 30 in North Blenheim from Friday, December 1 through Sunday, December 31. Parking and admission are free.

Friday 12/1

  • First Fridays are held along Main Street in the Village of Catskill on the first Friday of every month. Many shops will have extended hours. There will be music, pop-ups, discounts, sips and snacks. Visit https://www.FirstFridaysCatskill.com/ for a list of participating businesses.

Saturday & Sunday 12/2 & 12/3

  • Three performances of The Nutcracker will take place at the Orpheum Performing Art Center, 6050 Main Street in Tannersville on Saturday and Sunday, December 2 and 3.

Saturday 12/2

  • A special arts and crafts holiday market will be held at the West Kill Lexington Community Hall, 141 Spruceton Road in West Kill on Saturday, December 2 from 10 AM until 2 PM.

Sunday 12/3

  • Friends of Music of Stamford, NY presents pianist Idith Korman in concert at the First Presbyterian Church, 96 Main Street in Stamford on Sunday, December 3 at 3 PM. Reservations recommended by emailing FOMAdmin@FriendsMusic.org or call (518) 918-8003. Walk-ups welcome. Suggested donation is $12, $6 for students and seniors, free for those under 13. Cash or checks only.

Friday 12/8

  • A spaghetti dinner will be held at Greenville American Legion Post 291, 54 Maple Avenue in Greenville on Friday, December 8 from 4:30-7 PM. Linguine with red or white clam sauce will also be available. Eat-in or take-out.

Saturday & Sunday 12/9 & 12/10

  • Three performances of The Nutcracker will take place at the Orpheum Performing Art Center, 6050 Main Street in Tannersville on Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10.

Saturday 12/9

  • A Holly Jolly Party will be held at the New York Power Authority’s Blenheim-Gilboa Visitors Center, 1378 State Route 30 in North Blenheim on Saturday, December 9. Parking and admission are free.

Sunday 12/10

  • An all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet will be held at the Town of Broome Volunteer Fire Department, 453 State Route 145 in Middleburgh on Sunday, December 10 from 7:30-11 AM.

Thursday 12/21 – First Day of Winter

Sunday 12/24 – Christmas Eve

Monday 12/25 – Christmas Day

Sunday 12/31 – New Year’s Eve

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.

  • Thursday, September 28 from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM at South Kortright Central School, 58200 State Highway 10 in South Kortright.
  • Thursday, October 5 from 1-6 PM at the Hudson Elks Lodge No. 787, 201 Harry Howard Avenue in Hudson.
  • Saturday, October 7 from 7:45 AM to 1 PM at the Catskill United Methodist Church, 40 Woodland Avenue in Catskill.
  • Monday, October 9 from 1-6 PM at Stamford Baptist Church, 40 Lake Street in Stamford.
  • Wednesday, October 11 from 12-6 PM at the Chatham Firehouse, 10 Hoffman Street in Chatham.
  • Friday, October 13 from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Taconic Hills High School, 73 Route 11A in Craryville.
  • Monday, October 16 from 1-6 PM at the Carriage House, Jay Gould Memorial Church, 53837 State Highway 30 in Roxbury.
  • Tuesday, October 17 from 1-6 PM at the Columbia-Greene Board of Realtors, 337 Fairview Avenue in Hudson.
  • Friday, October 20 from 2-7 PM at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 80 Mansion Street in Coxsackie.
  • Thursday, October 26 from 9 AM to 3 PM at Chatham High School, 50 Woodbridge Avenue in Chatham.
  • Saturday, October 28 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Palatine Park and Youth Activity Building, Palatine Park Road in Germantown.
  • Tuesday, October 31 from 10:30 AM to 4 PM at Gilboa-Conesville Central School, 132 Wyckoff Road in Gilboa.