This week's calendar (2/8-2/14/21)

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‘O Wind, Take Me to My Country’ by Jess X Snow will be one of the featured murals part of the O+ Mural Tour for Black History Month in Kingston this Saturday. Details below. Photo by Niki DeLawder.

‘O Wind, Take Me to My Country’ by Jess X Snow will be one of the featured murals part of the O+ Mural Tour for Black History Month in Kingston this Saturday. Details below. Photo by Niki DeLawder.

Virtual Curbside Chat: “How To Grow Our City”
Monday, February 8, 2021 • 6pm • Presented by Strong Towns and hosted by Code Reform Advocates • Discuss the City of Kingston’s urban development boom and the issue of short-term gains over long-term prosperity, and suggestions for building more resilient places for current and future residents to live and enjoy • FREE • Register at https://www.strongtowns.org/eventspage/2021/2/8/kingston-ny-virtual-event-curbside-chat

Ulster County COVID-19 Updates
Tuesdays + Thursdays • 3pm • Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan is scheduled to hold his bi-weekly Town Halls on his Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/UlsterCountyExecutive


Shakespeare Festival Update
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 • 6pm • Putnam County Legislator Nancy Montgomery will join Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival officials for a presentation on the organization’s proposed new permanent site. RSVP by emailing nancy.montgomery@putnamcountyny.gov for the Zoom link • More info: https://hvshakespeare.org/production/february-9-zoom/


Dutchess County COVID-19 Town Hall
Wednesdays • 3pm • Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro will host a Facebook Live Town Hall event: https://www.facebook.com/DutchessCoGov/

The Great Backyard Bird Count
February 12-15, 2021 • Participants are asked to count birds for as little as 15 minutes (or as long as you wish) on one or more days and report sightings online at birdcount.org • Trevor Zoo in Millbrook will be hosting a special event for the Great Backyard Bird Count • Reservations required: trevorzoo.org


Kingston Winter Farmers’ Market
Saturday, February 13, 27; March 13, 27; April 10, 24, 2021 • Senate Garage, 4 North Front Street • 10am - 2pm *10-10:30am is reserved for 65+ and immunocompromised • https://kingstonfarmersmarket.org

Guided Walking Tour of O+ Murals
Saturday, February 13, 2021 • 11am - 12:30pm • Meet at Black Lives Matter mural on Broadway and Liberty Street in Kingston • As part of Black History Month Kingston, O+ is offering a free guided walking tour of murals, including “O Wind, Take Me to My Country,” “We’ve Always Found Our Way Home,” “Ain’t I a Woman?” and “In Memory of Adam (Jeff) Mcqueen, Kaireem Meeks Jr., Dante Crump, Jonte Clark and Jeffrey D-Aguilar.” • Masks and physical distancing required • https://opositivefestival.org/events/o-mural-tour-for-black-history-month-kingston/

Virtual Lecture: “Chains Across the River”
Saturday, February 13, 2021 • 5pm • Learn about the 600-yard Great Chain across the Hudson River that was capable of stopping an 850-ton warship with Garrison resident Bevis Longstreth, who will be discussing the factual foundation for his recent historical novel, Chains Across the River • Free for Putnam History Museum members, $10 for non-members • https://www.putnamhistorymuseum.org/home/eventsmc/thomas-machin-and-his-chains-a-virtual-lecture-by-bevis-longstreth/


Chris Garneau performing "The Kind"
Sunday, February 14, 2021 • 3pm • Streaming live from Hudson Hall in Hudson • Hudson favorite, Chris Garneau will be performing his fifth studio album, The Kind, on Valentine's Day afternoon • $22.50 • https://dreamstage.live/event/chris-garneau

COMING UP:
Staatsburgh in Winter
Multiple dates: Monday, February 15, 2021 (SOLD OUT); Saturday, February 20 at 10am and 2pm (Both SOLD OUT); Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 10am and 2pm; Thursday, March 18 at 10am; Saturday, March 20 at 10am and 2pm; and Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 10am and 2pm • Follow staff on a guided walk discussing the winter-time fun from the turn of the century. Using historic photos and oral histories, the tour will show to visitors how the Edwardians spent a day in the snow. Along the way, complete our winter scavenger hunt - fun for all ages • Register in advance: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/staatsburgh-in-winter-tickets-136863190487

Hudson Highlands Nature Museum Maple Sugar Tours
Saturdays and Sundays, February 20, 21, 27 and 28, March 6,7, 13 and 14, 2021 • Learn how to identify and tap sugar maple trees, discover sugaring techniques used by Native Americans, pioneers and modern-day farmers, and see an evaporator in action! Register at hhnm.org/maple-sugar-tours-2021

The Livingstons and Their Community in the Revolutionary War
Sunday, February 21, 2021 • 2-3pm • Clermont State Historic Site, 1 Clermont Avenue, Germantown • Join one of Clermont's interpreters for a walk-and-talk tour of Clermont’s grounds. The tour will discuss the important role Clermont and the Livingston family played during the American Revolution, culminating in the British army assault on Clermont in 1777. Hear stories of the residents of the manor—the Livingston family, the enslaved people, local Palatine tenants and free holders. Comfortable shoes are suggested • FREE but registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-livingstons-and-their-community-in-the-revolutionary-war-tickets-137419139345

“Morton’s Virtual Talent Show Art Opening”
Friday, February 26, 2021 • 6-8pm • The art show will remain on display through the month of March • Contact Sandy by February 5 if you are interested in participating: sandy@mortonrhinecliff.org

Fifth Annual Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair
Saturday, March 6, 2021 from 10-4 pm • Virtual event on Zoom • Exhibition hall, speakers, workshops, affinity groups and an opportunity to "mingle" and "meet" new people sponsored by the non-profit Community Advocates for a Sustainable Environment organization • FREE public event, but MUST register on line for tickets at: www.caseonline.org.

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Calls for Art:

Morton Memorial Library Talent Show Art Exhibition
Virtual Premiere: Friday, February 26
Contact Sandy at the library by February 5, 2021 if you are interested in participating. Please email your image (jpg or pdf) - by Saturday, February 20, 2021.
Please e-mail sandy@mortonrhinecliff.org if you have questions.

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