This week's calendar (12/7-12/13/20)
Live viewing party to watch Saugerties native Ian Flanigan compete on ‘The Voice’
On Monday, December 7 and Tuesday, December 8, the community of Saugerties will get together – with all the COVID-19 protocols in place – for a live drive-in viewing party to watch The Voice – and Hudson Valley native Ian Flanigan compete in the Top 9 – on a LED screen at Cantine Field. There is limited capacity of 150 cars for this free event, and those in attendance must remain in their vehicles at all time. For more information, and to read our Q+A with Ian, head here: https://hvny.info/entertainment/ian-flanigan-the-voice
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
Free Flu Shots
Tuesday, December 8, 2020 • 9am-1pm at Newburgh Ministry, 9 Johnston St., Newburgh, NY 12251 • No appointment is necessary. For more information, visit https://www.mvphealthcare.com/flu
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
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
The Power of FDR’s Speeches
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 • 2pm • Author and historian Harvey Kaye discusses his most recent book on FDR's greatest speeches with Library Director Paul Sparrow on the FDR Library Facebook page: LINK
Dutchess County COVID-19 Town Hall
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 • 3pm • Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro will host a Facebook Live Town Hall event: https://www.facebook.com/DutchessCoGov/
Rhinebeck Village Town Hall
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 • 6pm • For those who would like to weigh in on local issues, the Mayor will be holding a “Virtual Village Town Hall” to give everyone a chance to voice their concerns. If you are interested, please contact the Village Clerk to register and include a subject or issue you want to talk about: mmcclinton@villageofrhinebeckny.gov
If less shoveling sounds like a reprieve, think again. Northeastern forests, and the resources they provide, need snow to stay healthy. And there is evidence that ice storms – the most destructive form of winter weather – will become more frequent and severe under changing climate conditions. Join a virtual event led by the Cary Institute on Wednesday, 12/9, to discover why ice storms are on the rise, how they transform ecosystems, and what happens when scientists ‘create’ an ice storm in the forest. LINK
“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
Rep. Antonio Delgado Live Town Hall
Wednesday, December 9, 2020 • 7pm • Congressman will provide a brief federal update and answer questions from members of the community. NY-19 residents are invited to tune into the Congressman’s official Facebook page on Wednesday evening with their questions and concerns, or submit questions in advance through comments on Rep. Delgado’s Facebook page • LINK
Connect Mid-Hudson Transit Study Public Meeting
Thursday, December 10, 2020 • 6pm • Virtual via Zoom • In late 2018, Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster counties began work on a regional transit study titled Connect Mid-Hudson: a collaborative effort to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the existing regional transit network in the Mid-Hudson Valley, and to identify opportunities to improve regional connections (i.e. improve services between the three counties, and services between the Mid-Hudson region to other regions such as NYC). This meeting will present the study’s key findings and recommendations. Read more here.
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
Virtual Lecture: The Night Sky Above the Walkway
Sunday, December 13, 2020 • 6:30pm • The Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association will use planetarium software “Stellarium” to present the sky over the Walkway as it will appear, whether we can see it or not, during nights in December • Free • Zoom LINK
ONGOING
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
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
UPCOMING
Office for the Aging “Car-aoke”
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 • 1pm • Bowdoin Park, 85 Sheafe Road, Poughkeepsie • Holiday music, trivia contests, complimentary hot cider, cookies and more • The rain date for this event is Thursday, December 17 at 1pm • Space is limited, seniors must register by calling (845) 486-2555.
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