This week's calendar (11/23-29/20)
▲Peace, Love and Lights
November 23, 2020 - January 3, 2021 • Nightly, 5-10pm • Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, 200 Hurd Road., Bethel • A drive-thru holiday light show through Bethel Woods grounds from the comfort of your car: just turn off your headlights and follow the magical glow with over one mile of illuminated lights, a 120-foot Twinkle Tunnel, themed areas including Groovy Way and Snowflake Alley and more • $20 Tickets by the carload • LINK
Gov’t buildings in Ulster closed due to COVID cases rising
Government buildings in Ulster County – with the exception of the DMV – will have limited access to the public starting Monday, November 23 through January 1. The county’s in-person workforce will be limited to essential workers plus 25% additional staff. LINK
Rhinebeck village offices closed due to rising COVID cases effective Monday November 23, 2020
Out of an abundance of caution and due to the recent rise in Dutchess County COVID cases, in-person meetings at Village Hall are hereby suspended. This restriction applies to all offices: Mayor, Village Clerk, Water Clerk, Treasurer, Building-Planning and Zoning. The exception is for court, which is currently mandated to continue, and the Village Police Dept. All public meetings, including the Village Board, Planning Board, and the Zoning board of Appeals will be held remotely.
“I am deeply sorry that we must take this drastic measure,” Gary Bassett said “but to protect our village staff we must take these precautions until further notice.”
All water/wastewater payments and court fees/fines may be paid using the drop box or service window beside the entrance to Village Hall. If an in-person meeting is required, accommodations will be made to use the large upstairs room. Attendees will be required to sign-in, as well as wear a mask and gloves. LINK
All our COVID updates are in one place: https://hvny.info/info/2020/coronavirus
Poughkeepsie Waterfront Market
Every Monday • 3-6:30pm • Water Street, Poughkeepsie • Selection of fresh, locally-sourced early season produce, eggs, poultry, apples, cider, honey, baked goods, goat cheese and milk, prepared foods, vegetable plant starts, handmade soaps, and more. Free onsite parking. SNAP and WIC accepted • More info: LINK
THRIVE: Making a Career in the Arts
Monday, November 23, 2020 • Aspiring young artists, join Arts Mid-Hudson (virtually) to meet a producer, musician, photographer, muralist, printmaker and others making a career in the arts from the comfort of your home • Free + open to the public but please RSVP • More info: LINK
▲ Local musician competes on ‘The Voice’
Mondays • 8pm • Saugerties-born musician Ian Flanigan returns to the stage – on Blake Shelton’s team – for the first of the knockout rounds of this season of NBC’s The Voice. Cheer him on : https://www.nbc.com/the-voice + Read our Q+A with Ian, here: LINK
▲“Managing the Highlands’ Popularity”
Tuesday, November 24, 2020 • 1pm • Virtual discussion hosted by the Hudson Highlands Land Trust on how it is responding to the ever-increasing demand on local trails and parks and how you can help • Also on Wednesday, December 2 at 7pm • More info: LINK
▲The Hoover-Roosevelt Transition
Wednesday, November 25, 2020 • 2pm • FDR Library Director Paul Sparrow hosts a conversation with Hoover Library Director Thomas Schwartz about the relationship between the two men during the 1932 campaign and the transition between their presidencies, examining their different philosophies in the role of government and the protection of individual liberty and freedom • LINK
▲Free Movie Night for the Community + Frontline Workers
Wednesday, November 25, 2020 • 5 and 7pm • Four Brothers Drive-In, Amenia • Exclusively for Amenia and Wassiac town residents, front line workers and first responders. First-come, first-served, must show ID/proof of residency • playeatdrink.com and enter the code ThankYou20.
Thanksgiving’s on Thursday!
Most municipal offices are closed for the day. Stay home (like the CDC recommends), eat something warm and take a minute to think about what you’re grateful for – or not – on our anonymous message board: https://hvny.info/how-are-you-really
Saturday is Small Business Saturday!
If you can, remember to shop local this season and support the people that are just like you – but they, like, sell stuff you want…
Free Electronics Recycling
Every Saturday • 7am-3pm • Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency Main Office, 999 Flatbush Road, Kingston NY 12401, Saturdays Only: 7am-3pm. Open to all residents (regardless of County residency), commercial businesses (50 employees or less), and nonprofit organizations (75 employees or less) • https://ucrra.org/waste-recycling/electronics/
Preserve closed for hunting
Granite Mountain Preserve will be closed through Sunday, November 29 to all visitors except for deer hunters with valid permits. The Preserve will reopen to all visitors on Monday, November 30 • LINK • Read more tips for hunters and hikers this season: https://hvny.info/info/hunters-hikers
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But please note: With the recent uptick of COVID-19 transmissions in the Hudson Valley region, we are limiting our event coverage and calendar listings until 2021.
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(If you are hosting a community event in the Hudson Valley, list it for free using this form: LINK. Promotional opportunities are available, email me for more info.)
Virtual Q&A with Ibram X. Kendi
Monday, November 30, 2020 • 7pm • The North East Community Center, North East Millerton, Morton Memorial, Amenia, Millbrook, Pine Plains, Pleasant Valley, Staatsburg and Stanford Free libraries present a talk with National Book Award-winning writer Ibram X. Kendi • Reservations are limited, RSVP required: LINK
2020 New York Statewide Preservation Conference
December 1 - December 3, 2020 • Three day virtual event featuring panel talks, breakout sessions and more, presented by the Rochester Colonial Manufacturing A Conference of The Landmark Society of Western New York, Preservation Association of Central New York, Preservation League of New York State, and NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation • More info: LINK
”Doing More Than Nothing About Hate: We Are All In This Together”
Tuesday, December 1, 2020 • 2-3:30pm • Virtual speaker series presented by the Dutchess County Commission on Human Rights, the Orange County Human Rights Commission and the Ulster County Human Rights Commission to discuss and identify the best practices and resources to strengthen community while combatting hate • Series continues December 15 • More info: https://www.dutchessny.gov/Departments/Human-Rights/Events.htm
“A Date Which Will Live in Infamy”
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 • 2pm • The Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, caught America off guard and galvanized support for the war. What motivated the Japanese and why weren't we more prepared? Hosted by FDR Library Education Specialist Jeffrey Urbin • LINK
Free Flu Shots
December 3 and December 8, 2020 • December 3: 1-4 pm at El Centro Hispano Food Distribution at Post Road Elementary School (175 West Post Rd., White Plains, NY 10606) and December 8: 9am-1pm at Newburgh Ministry, 9 Johnston St., Newburgh, NY 12251 • No appointment is necessary. For more information, visit https://www.mvphealthcare.com/flu
Kingston Free Book Fair
Saturday, December 5, 2020 • noon - 4pm • Kingston Library, 55 Franklin Street • The goal of the Kingston Free Book Fair is to distribute free books to the community, and in doing so we hope to make literature accessible for all. Those who can afford to buy books are encouraged to donate money, which will go to Kingston Mutual Aid. No one will be turned away for lack of funds, and ultimately we want people to go home with at least one free book • Face masks required • LINK
“Go Light Your World” Drive-Thru
December 5-6, 2020 • 6-9pm • Wilcox Memorial Park, Route 199, Stanford • Free drive-thru holiday illumination event with displays created by Dutchess County Parks, local municipalities, nonprofits, businesses, fire departments, clubs and schools • For more information, contact Dutchess County Parks at 845-298-4600 or email soneil@dutchessny.gov.
Car Seat Safety Check
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 • 3-7pm • New York State Police at 741 Route 6, Mahopac • A NYSP child safety seat technician will be on hand to assist with the installation of child safety seats and answer any questions • No walk-ins; By appointment only by calling Sgt. Anderson at 845-677-7331 or email ktraffic@troopers.ny.gov
“Winter Wonderland No More? Climate Change and Northeastern Forests”
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 • 7pm • Virtual discussion led by the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies ecologists Peter Groffman and Lindsey Rustad on how Northeast winters are changing, consequences for forest ecosystems, and adaptations • Registration required: LINK
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