This week's calendar (12/21-12/28/20)
LOOK UP JUST AFTER SUNSET: It’s the Great Conjunction
Jupiter and Saturn will travel together across the sky Monday night in an astronomical event known as “The Great Conjunction.” The planets appear to pass each other in the solar system once every twenty years, according to NASA, but this year is the first in nearly 400 years that the planets have passed so close to each other. As long as the clouds stay away, keep your eye on the southwest skies an hour after sunset. More viewing tips + info in this week’s newsletter. Sign-up here!
WINTER’S HERE (with longer days ahead!)
The Winter Solstice technically arrived at 5:02am Monday morning. (Though it feels like it arrived with that foot-plus of snow last week…)
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
Dutchess County COVID-19 Town Hall
Tuesday, December 22, 2020 • noon • Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro will host a Facebook Live Town Hall event: https://www.facebook.com/DutchessCoGov/
Ulster County COVID-19 Updates
Tuesdays + Thursdays • 2pm • Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan is scheduled to hold his bi-weekly Town Halls on his Facebook page on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2pm: https://www.facebook.com/UlsterCountyExecutive
The Nutcracker Virtual Premiere
Thursday, December 24, 2020 • 7pm • Stream the virtual premiere of the New Paltz Ballet Theatre’s 2019 classic holiday event at the Bardavon 1869 Opera House featuring dancers from the New York City Ballet • Free, with a portion of all donations benefitting the People’s Place in Kingston and Dutchess Outreach in Poughkeepsie • More info: https://www.bardavon.org/show/the-nutcracker-28/
ONGOING
Drive-Thru Holiday Light Spectacular at the Orange County Fairgrounds
Daily through 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
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
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