This week's calendar (11/30-12/6)
▲Peace, Love and Lights
Through 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
IT’S CYBER MONDAY!
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The Full Beaver Moon rises
Monday, November 30, 2020 • The Beaver Moon reaches peak illumination in the early morning hours of Monday, November 30, at 4:30am, according to the Farmers’ Almanac.
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
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
▲ VOTE for IAN! 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 voting rounds of this season of NBC’s The Voice. Vote and cheer him on : https://www.nbc.com/the-voice + Read our Q+A with Ian, here: 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
▲“Managing the Highlands’ Popularity”
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 7pm • 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 • More info: LINK
Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 • 8-10 pm • Streamed live on NBC • 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
Drive-Thru Holiday Light Spectacular at the Orange County Fairgrounds
Thursdays-Sundays until December 17; Daily from December 17 - January 3, 2021 • Gates will open at 5pm and the last car is admitted at 10pm • Drive through a multi-media light show in the covered arena with the option to order treats from vendors • $25 per car • More info: LINK
Virtual Community Tree Lighting
Friday, December 4,2020 • 6pm • Tune into Historic Huguenot Street's Facebook page as they light the community tree. HHS staff will briefly address the New Paltz community and its supporters from across the globe, before counting down the big event. The lighting of the tree will followed by a caroling performance by our very own Amber Neilson, HHS Arts & Interpretation Manager • LINK
Kingston Free Book Fair
Rescheduled due to weather. New date: Saturday, December 12, 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.
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/
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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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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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