Sat 10:10am–11:15am through 6/11. Hudson Opera House. $5/free. 327 Warren St., Hudson. 518-828-3612

"First Niagara's Art in the Barn." Sat Noon–4pm. For kids 3–5. Music, storytelling & movement. Open art studio 1–4pm. Olana State Historic Site, Rt. 9G., Greenport. 518-828-0135

Innovative art classes for kids 4–18. Chocolate Factory, Red Hook. 845-758-9719

Mon 6–7:30pm for kids 8+ & parents. Organized by Hudson Schools & Opera House. 327 Warren St., Hudson. 518-822-1438

Week-long programs in soccer, tennis, basketball, cross country, volleyball. Fees. Bard College, Annandale. 845-758-7334

Swimming, games & more. 7/12–7/30 & 8/9–8/20. Palatine Park Lake, Germantown. 518-537-6687

Summer acting camps for kids. Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080

Cor Capriccio for kids 8–11 from 7/12–7/16; choral rehearsals, basic theory & sight reading. Cor Cantabile for kids grade 6 & up w/choral experience from 7/5–7/16. Both sessions also include swimming, yoga, crafts, & outdoor games. Fees. Vassar College. Poughkeepsie. 845-229-6295

Session I runs 8/2–8/6 for kids 7–11. Session II runs 8/9–8/13 for kids 10–14. From 9am–2pm. $120/$105 per child. Clermont State Historic Site. 518-537-4240

Classes in theatre, storytelling, dance & movement. 6384 Mill St., across from Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck. 845-876-6470

Kids 7–14 create their own play. 9am–2pm in Wagon House Educ. Ctr. $165/$125. Olana State Historic Site, Rt. 9G, Hudson. 518-828-1872 x102

Week-long arts camps for kids 6–12 at St. Paul's Parish Hall, Red Hook. Fees. Mill Street Loft. 845-871-7477 or millstreetloft.org

Week-long arts day camps on 7/5–7/9 & 7/12–7/16 from 9:30am–4pm. For middle & high school kids at Rhinebeck High. Acting, voice & movement for the stage. $300 for 1 wk; $550 for 2 wks; sibling discounts available. Young Rhinebeck, Inc.: youngrhinebeck.org or Pat at 845-876-6880

Week long sessions grouped by age & ability. Fees. Southlands Foundation. Rt. 9, south of Rhinebeck. 845-876-4862

Robotics on 6/28–7/2 & 7/5–7/9. Science Mysteries & Fantastic Forces on 7/12–7/16 for grades K–4. Science Explorers from 7/19–7/23, K-4. Crazy ChemWorks 7/26–7/30. Secret Agent Lab 8/2–8/6. NASA: Journey Into Outer Space 8/9–8/13. For kids in grades 2–5 unless noted. Dutchess Cty. Comm. College, Poughkeepsie. 845-294-5434

Dance immersion camp for teenagers and adults with experienced local dancers Elaine Colandrea, Abby Saxon, and Martha Ross Tobias. 8/23–8/27 at the Next Step Studio, Milan. Call Elaine 845-758-4143 or colandrea@webjogger.net

Art, Music & History camp. 9am–2pm. Session I runs 7/12–7/16; Session II from 8/2–8/6. $165/$125. Olana State Historic Site, Rt. 9G, Hudson. 518-828-1872 x102

Day camp weekdays 9am–4pm from 7/5–8/13; fee. Other summer programs: co-ed soccer & field hockey, girls' softball. Beach open Mon–Fri 9am–7pm from 6/21–8/22; small fee for nonresidents. 518-398-7155

Playground program for kids 6–12 from 9am–noon runs 6/28–7/30. Free. Other programs: coed & advanced tennis, ultimate frisbee, co-ed city games, co-ed sports game, boys' basketball I & II, girls' basketball I & II, field hockey, volleyball, youth football, Raider football, lacrosse, roller hockey, softball, tee ball, weight training, cross training & wellness. Sign ups in Town Hall on 6/5 & 6/12 from 9am–1pm. 845-758-4625

Day Camp for kids K-6 runs 6/28–8/13 from 9am–4pm. Swimming, sports, games, arts & crafts, trips, events. $75 per week for residents; $150 nonresidents. After-camp care available from 4–6pm $30/$60. Call 845-943-9526

Runs 10 wks 6/28–9/3 from 7am–5:30pm. Northern Dutchess Daycare at Baptist Home, Rt. 308, Rhinebeck. Table games, sports, crafts. 3–4:30pm at Baptist Home. Rt. 308, Rhinebeck. 845-876-2063

Week-long camps at Oakwood Friends School, Poughkeepsie. Carole Schaad: 845-876-2364

Piano & mini music camps. At Dutchess Comm. College, Poughkeepsie. 845-431-8916

For kids 7–18. Make your own video games, websites, movies, java programs, robots, graphic art & more. Vassar College, Poughkeepsie. 888-709-8324

Visual & performing arts camp for teens. Help plan & sketch a public mural on Columbia St. 434 Columbia St., Hudson. See timeandspace.org or 518-822-8448

Sat. at 11am unless noted. 7/3: Bubble Trouble with Jeff Boyer. 7/10: The Wisest Man in the World by Ed Gibbons-Brown. 7/17: Magic & Beyond with David Garrity. 7/24 & 7/31: Cinderella by Kids on Stage. 8/7: Treasure Island, Hampstead Stage Company. 8/14 & 8/21: Alice in Wonderland, Kids on Stage. 8/28: Three Wishes and Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, Spring Valley Puppet Theater. $8/$6. Rhinebeck. 845-876-3080

Meets Mon 5:30pm at Morton Memorial Library, Rhinecliff. Call to confirm: 845-876-2903

"I Love My State Park." Works by kids and teens. Organized by Clermont & Olana State Historic Sites. Show open daily 5/6 to 6/2 at Hudson Opera House, Noon–5pm. 327 Warren St., Hudson. 518-822-1438

4-wk program for teens on balanced nutrition & exercise. Meets twice a wk. Parents also encouraged to attend. $120. Registration required. N. Dutchess Hosp. Wellness Ctr., Rhinebeck. 845-871-3600

Equestrian/Pet Shows, pony rides, petting barn with goats, sheep, pigs, mini donkeys, mini horses, chickens, rabbits and much more. 1–4pm. $10 donation. 5771 Rt. 9, Rhinebeck. 845-876-4862

Summer activities include Teen Theater Project; Music, Rhythm & Movement w/Abby Lappen on 7/7/, 7/24, 7/21 & 7/21 from 10–11am; summer open art studio on 7/8, 7/15, 7/22 & 7/29 from 10am–noon; Creative Writing for Teens on 7/12–7/14 from 1–4pm; Teen Printmaking Workshop from 7/26–7/30, call for times. Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson. 518-828-3612

Walking trails, display gardens, a greenhouse & ecology shop. 8:30am–sunset. Sharon Tpke., Millbrook. 845-677-5343

Multi-media show of works by Hudson Valley high school students. 5/15 to 6/12, Mill Street Loft Gallery. 45 Pershing Ave., Poughkeepsie. Call for hrs. 845-471-7477 X18

Kitchen gardening with Abbey Hart. For kids 6–11 to learn to grow their own food. On 8/21 from 11am–12:30pm. Phantom Gardener. Rt 9. Rhinebeck. 845-876-8606

For boys & girls 9–15. Clinics on 6/25, 6/28, 6/30; tournament 7/2. At Meadowgreens Golf Course, 1238 Rt 9-H, Ghent. Hudson Dept. of Youth. 518-828-0017

Live music at Rhinebeck pool on 6/18, 7/22, & 8/19. Rhinebeck. 845-876-6161

Fun, hands-on activities including rock-climbing wall, life-size hand-painted puppets that ring bells and Morse Code telegraph display. Tue–Fri 9:30am–5pm. 75 North Water St., next to train station, Poughkeepsie. 845-471-0589

All school ages. Pool table, fort-making, foosball, videos, reading, homework, crafts & computer activities. Free. Rhinecliff. For times: 845-876-0724

Explore the Church mansion from a child's perspective on 6/12, 6/26, 7/10, 7/24, 8/28 at 11:30am. Kids 6–12. Fee: $9/$8. Olana State Historic Site. Rt 9G, Hudson. 518-828-0135

Tue 9–11am. 845-266-5530

Alternating Fri at 10:30am. Summer dates 6/4, 6/18, 7/2, 7/16, 7/30, 8/13 & 8/27. Palatine Pk. Rd. 518-537-5800

Wed & Thu 10am. 400 State St., Hudson. 518-828-1792

Storytime, music & movement with Abby Lappen. Wed 10am through 6/16. At 327 Warren St., Hudson. 518-822-1438

Rhinecliff. Ages 2–5. Fri 10:30–11:30am. 845-876-2903

Fri at 10:30am. 7444 S. Bdwy., Red Hook. 845-758-3241

Thu 10am. Old Post Rd., Staatsburg. 845-889-4683

Thu at 10:15am & 11:15am. W. Mkt. St., Rhinebeck. Call for schedule: 845-876-4030

Wed at 10:30. Summer program 7/7–8/11. Tivoli. 845-757-3771

Bard SummerScape shows include 7/17 & 7l/18: "Cirque Voilà," Crème de la Crème. 7/24 & 7/25: Princess Moxie hand puppets. 7/31 & 8/1: Dog on Fleas. 8/7 & 8/8: Cavalcade of Youth. 8/14 & 8/15: The Magical World of Manfred Winthrop. 8/21 & 8/22: Bindelstiff Family Cirkus. All at 3:30pm. $15/$5. fishercenter.bard.edu or 845-758-7900

6/28–7/9. Palatine Park Lake, Germantown. 518-537-6687

Tue & Thu from 7/6–8/12 at Hudson Middle School tennis courts. Beginners 6:30pm; Intermediate & advanced 7:30pm. For all boys & girls 9–15. Free to City of Hudson kids. Nonresidents: $30. Hudson Dept. of Youth. 518-828-0017

Like the Big Read, but for kids: Winnie the Pooh. Kicks off 6/26 from 1–3pm in Village Hall: Uncle Rock in concert. Meets Tue 7pm from 6/29–8/3 for book talk & craft. Final event. Fri 8/13 w/family potlock & screening of The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Tivoli. 845-757-3771

6-acres of winding paths through 12 different exhibits with more than 120 exotic and indigenous animals and 7 endangered species. 8:30am-5pm every day of the year. $5/$3. At 131 Millbrook School Rd., Millbrook. 845-677-3704

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Bike tours are a healthy, fun and leisurely way to view some of the gorgeous scenery in the area. Dutchess County Tourism offers directions and maps of scenic bike tours. Scenic driving tour maps are also available. 1-800-445-3131

Boating access to the Hudson River is at the Rhinecliff Town Landing on Hutton Street, and at the Anchorage at the end of Anchorage Road, off Northern Boulevard, in North Germantown. For dates and info on guided kayak tours of Tivoli Bays, call the Visitors' Center: 845-757-3057

Elizaville. RVs & tents. 518-537-6896

Sales, 45 Lake Drive, Clinton (Rhinebeck mailing address). 159 campsites, hookups, dumping station, flush toilets, hot showers, fireplaces & tables, pools, lake, boating, laundry room, snack bar. Mid-April to mid-October. 845-266-5387

Old Post Rd., Staatsburg. 51 campsites w/hot showers, 10 cabins. No RV hook-ups. Boat launch, flush toilets, marina. 845-889-4200

Rt. 199, Milan (Stanfordville mailing address). County park on site of former farm, swimming lake, campsites. 845-758-6100

Fishing the Hudson is varied and exciting, and requires no fishing license. Catch and release is what most recommend, due to PCBs. The exception to this is shad, which come to the Hudson to spawn in early spring, and don't feed while they're spawning and so are not contaminated. Also in early spring striper fishing, where it is not uncommon to pull a twenty inch fish out of the river, is very popular with boat and shore fishermen alike. If bait fishing seems appealing, then you could likely catch a few carp or eels. Anyone who fishes the river regularly knows that even if nothing is caught, it's a good excuse to spend an afternoon near the water.

Large facility on Route 9G south of the Kingston bridge entrance. A full gymnasium and basketball court is available as well as cardio, circuit training, free weights, and aerobic & cycling studios. Classes also offered. 845-876-4100

Open mat classes & private sessions. 23D East Mkt. St., Rhinebeck. 845-876-5686

Basketball & squash courts, pool, weight & exercise rooms, etc. Community memberships, coupon books & single-use options. 845-758-7531

Rhinebeck. 845-876-1929

Rhinebeck. 845-876-2458

The Rombout Hunt Club hosts a spring trail ride, and other hunt activities. 845-876-4862

www.southlands.org Horse shows are often open to the public at Southlands on Route 9, south of Rhinebeck. Horseback riding lessons are available also.

Clinton Corners. 845-266-3101

The Valley Horse Club has clinics, shows, field trips, fund raisers. The Club meets twice a month and welcomes new members. 845-758-0619

Small, riverfront park.

Clinton Hollow Rd, Centre Rd., Salt Point Tpke.

Fishing, boating, hiking, environmental center, on the Hudson. Old Post Rd., Staatsburg, 845-889-8851 or 845-889-4100

Ball fields, playground, basketball, volleyball.

Playground, ballfield, ice skating, cross-country trail.

Playing fields, tennis courts, playground, track, picnic & snack area, pavilion. 845-758-4606

Playground, (lighted) basketball & tennis courts, softball field, ice-skating or rollerblading rink, shuffleboard, 2 pavilions, 845-876-3409

Playground, ballfield, basketball court, pavilion, small ice-skating pond.

Rt. 199 1 mi east of Taconic. Trails, playgrounds, pavilion, beach, boating.

Rt. 9G, south of Rhinebeck. 845-473-4440 x232

192-acre preserve in the heart of Rhinebeck. Walking trails, pond, lookout tower.

1st Sat, 10am. $2.50 fee. In Hudson. 518-828-1915

Always a good choice for hikes & walks: Mills Mansion, Montgomery Place, Clermont State Historic Site, & Olana.

Hiking & environmental center on the Hudson River. Old Post Rd., Staatsburgh, 845-889-8851 or 845-889-4100

120-acre park, spectacular river views, cedar shelters, pavilion, no vehicles or bikes. 9am– dusk, weather permitting. River Rd., Red Hook.

1700-acre nature reserve. Wooded walking trails from Tivoli to Bard campus; kayaking in North Bay, hunting on undeveloped wet & uplands.

Clinton Hollow Rd., Swimming Lake open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Residents only.

Wilcox Park; Rt. 199 1 mi. east of Taconic. Swimming lake. Daily or seasonal fee.

Swimming in lake Memorial Day to Labor Day. 518-537-6687 or 5600. Germantown & Tivoli residents.

Swim for fee or seasonal membership. Youth pool party on 7/10 for kids ages 8–12. Teen pool party on 7/17 for kies 13+. Both from 7–10pm. 845-758-8424

Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. For residents & nonresidents. Adult Aqua Aerobics Tue & Thu from 5:30–6:30pm; $6 per class. Water Polo for teens Mon & Fri 8–9pm; $3. Adult Masters Program Tue & Thu 7:30–8:30pm; $3. Call 845-876-6161

Besides tennis courts in the Red Hook and Rhinebeck Recreational Parks, tennis is available at the Rhinebeck Tennis Club adjacent to the Center for Performing Arts on Route 308 in Rhinebeck — including platform tennis in winter. Memberships or fee use. 845-876-8008

Palatine Pk. Rd., Germantown. Details: 518-537-5800

Open daily. Call for schedule. Red Hook. greatmovieslowerprices.com or 845-758-3311

Film festival portion of Bard SummerScape. 7/15: Secrets of a Soul. 7/18: The Love of Jeanne Ney. 7/22: Pandora's Box. 7/25: Diary of a Lost Girl. 7/29: Berlin: Symphony of a Great City and Opus I–IV. 8/1: Westfront 1918. 8/5: Kameradschaft. 8/8: The Threepenny Opera. 8/12: The Merry Widow. 8/15: Out of the Past. 8/19: They Live by Night. All at 7pm in Ottaway Film Ctr., Avery Arts Ctr., Bard. All films $8. Call 845-758-7900

434 Columbia St., Hudson. For info: 518-822-8448

Free showing of The Great Gatsby, 1974 film starring Robert Redford & Mia Farrow on 6/10 at 7pm. Talk & refreshments after. The Big Read. Tivoli. 845-757-3031

Upstate Films, Rhinebeck. Upcoming: Please Give, Manhattan women grappling w/modern life. The Secret of Kells, Oscar-nominated 2D film. Check for dates, times, & other upcoming films at upstatefilms.org or 845- 876-2515 Also: "Movies for Moms & Dads" nights. Go to the movies with lights up enough to move about, sound low enough for babies to sleep, space for changing, etc. Regular admission; babies free; kids 3 & up $4. Rhinebeck. 845-876-2515

Open to people aged 50+. Meets 2nd Wed 10:30am-2pm. Dutchess Reformed Church, Rhinebeck. 845-876-4782

Meets 3rd Mon at 8pm. Woods Rd., Germantown.

Traditional rug hooking group meets 2nd & 4th Thu from 6:35–9pm, Sep–Jun. Beginners & primitive hookers welcome. Meets at St. Paul's Church, Woods Rd., Tivoli. For info call Louise: 845-757-3915

Fri–Sun Noon–5pm. 22 Park Place. 518-822-9763

Call for hours. 101 Paul Ave. 518-828-1116

Thu–Sun Noon–6pm. 116 Warren St. 518-828-4539

Thu–Mon 11am–5pm. 415 Warren St. 518-828-1024

Thu–Mon 11am–5pm. 622 Warren St. 518-828-1915

Gallery hrs.: Tue–Fri 9:30am–5pm. 209 Warren St. 518-671-6213

Mon–Thu 8am–8pm; Fri 8am–5pm; Sun Noon–5pm. 4400 Rt. 23. Info: 518-828-4181 x3344

Thu–Mon 11am–5pm. 345 Warren St. 518-822-1890

Wed–Sun Noon–4pm. 41 Cross St. (opposite Amtrak). 518-851-7044

Thu–Mon 11am–6pm. 624 Warren St. 518-822-0106

Mon–Sat Noon–5pm. 327 Warren St. 518-828-1438

Thu–Mon 11am–5pm. 337 Warren St. 518-828-2661

Thu–Sun 9am–5:30pm. 437 Warren St. 518-828-5490

Thu–Sat 11am–5pm; Sun Noon–5pm. 362 1/2 Warren St. 518-828-0778

Thu–Mon 11am–5pm. 431 Warren St. 518-828-6411

Thu–Mon Noon–5. 506 Warren St. 518-828-5090

Sat & Sun Noon–5pm. 217 Warren St., 2nd Fl. 518-671-6711

Thu, Fri & Sun 11am–5pm; Sat 11am–6pm. 506 ½ Warren St. 518-671-6770

By Appt. 512 Warren St. 518-828-2698

Call for hours. 238 Warren St. 518-828-1996

Thu–Mon 11am–5pm. 433 Warren St. 518-828-9750

Daily 11am–3pm. 4343 Columbia St. 518-822-8448

Group meets 4th Tue at Tivoli Town Hall, 3rd floor. Bee there! 406-396-8357

Sun at 10am, meet in G'town Library parking lot, Palatine Pk. Rd., Germantown. For all level cyclists. Call Jim Aneshansley: 518-537-3200

3rd Mon at 7pm. Centre Rd., Clinton. 845-266-5530

Meets Tue 7:30–9pm at Morton Memorial Library, Rhinecliff. 845-876-2903

1st Wed at 7pm. Palatine Pk. Rd., Germantown. 518-537-5800

400 State St., Hudson. Call for info: 518-828-1792

Rhinecliff. 845-876-2903

2 groups; 2nd Tue at 2:30 or 3rd Mon at 7pm. S. Bdwy., Red Hook. 845-758-3241

Mystery Book Club 4th Wed. 70 Old Post Rd., Staatsburg. 845-889-4683

Meets 4th Mon. W. Mkt. St., Rhinebeck. 6/28: Gabriela, Clove & Cinnamon, Jorge Amado. 7/26: Peace Like a River, Leif Enger. 8/30: The Help, Kathryn Stockett. 9/27: Unaccustomed Earth, Jhumpa Lahiri. 10/25: Let the Great World Spin, Colum McCann. 1/31/11: The Museum of Innocence, Orhan Pamuk. 2/28: A Three Dog Life, Abigail Thomas. 845-876-4030

3rd Thu at 7pm. 6/17: Balzac & the Little Chinese Seamstress, Sijie Dai. 7/15: Purple Hibiscus, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichi. Call for Aug. Tivoli. 845-757-3771

Meets Monthly. 77 Livingston St., Rhinebeck. 845-876-6326

Meets 2nd Fri at 7pm. Check town clerk's calendar for dates. Bring your favorite games & refreshments to share. Free. In Town Hall, downstairs. 845-266-3592

Meets monthly at 7:30pm. Creek Mtg. House, Salt Point Tpke., Clinton. 845-266-3066

2nd Fri from 6:30–8pm at Clinton Library. Bring knitting, crocheting, or other needle & fiber crafts. Centre Rd., Clinton. Call to confirm: 845-266-5530

2nd Tue at 7:30pm at Clinton Town Hall. Learn a new craft each month. Public welcome. 845-266-3546

3rd Wed of month. 10:30am. Elmendorph Inn. Red Hook. 845-757-6451

Preserving the rural character and open lands of Dutchess County. Trip to Mead Orhcards on 8/14. Call 845-677-3002

Meets 1st & 2nd Tue at 7:30pm. Masonic Temple, 9 Graves St., Red Hook. 845-758-6714

Meets 2nd Tue, 7:30pm. Masonic Temple, Rt. 9 & Platt Ave., Rhinebeck. 845-876-6020

Meets 3rd Tue at 7:30pm in historic Elmendorph Inn, Red Hook. 845-758-6747 or 845-758-1920

3rd Fri from 7–9pm. Elmendorph Inn. Red Hook. 845-758-6296

Meets 2nd & 4th Wed 10am–1pm at Starr Library. W. Mkt. St., Rhinebeck. Call to confirm. 845-876-4030

Clermont State Historic Site. 518-537-4240

Elmendorph Inn, Red Hook. 845-758-5887

Staatsburg State Historic Site. 845-889-8851

Rhinecliff. 845-876-1569

Meets 1st Wed at 6:30pm at the Library. Public welcome. 845-757-3031

Meets 3rd Wed at 1pm. W. Mkt. St., Rhinebeck. 845-876-4030

Mah Jong, Bridge, Mexican Train dominoes; bring a game & friends. Tue from 1–3pm at Town Hall, Rhinebeck. 845-876-3409

Meets monthly. 6/8: "Designing Arrangements for Flowers." 6/23 at 8:30am: Field trip to Wellinton's Herbs, Schoharie. 7/20: "Touring Kim Bard's Garden," Red Hook. 8/l7 at noon: Annual Luncheon, Blue Stores Hotel, Livingston. 6/12 & 6/13 from 1–4pm: Annual Flower show. All at noon unless noted. At Old Parsonage, 52 Maple Ave., G'town, unless noted. 518-537-4868

Old Dutch Village Garden Club usually meets 2nd Thu, 12:30pm at St. John's Church, Upper Red Hook. Public welcome. 6/10: Field trip to Northern Dutchess Botanical Garden at noon; bring bag lunch. 7/8 at noon: Annual picnic, Clermont State Park (meet at St. John's if rainy). Aug: no mtg. 845-758-5758

4th Wed 10am at Rhinebeck Town Hall. 6/23: visit to Donna Stanley's garden in Rhinebeck. No mtgs. in Jul & Aug, but call for info on Garden Conservancy trips. 914-475-3502

* Rhinebeck: rnotin@frontiernet.net or 845-876-6419
* Barrytown, at Unification Theol. Seminary: c47henry@gmail.com or 845-633-3264
* Bard College: marienth@bard.edu or 845-505-1795

Restored formal italian Gardens, with reflecting pool, terraces, pergola & loggia, with 3 levels of annuals, perennials & roses. Rt 9, Hyde Park. 845-229-6432

Garden and children's playground. Franklin Ave., Millbrook. 845-677-0642

Research local history records during library hours at Red Hook Library. 845-758-3241

Meets 3rd Mon at 7pm at firehouse. 518-537-6194

Local history research assistance from Margaret Ryder. Sat 10am–Noon. Maple Ave., Germantown. Call ahead. 518-537-6687

Meets 1st Tue at 7:30pm at firehouse. 518-537-6685

1st Tue at G'town Telephone Co. Dinner mtgs. 3rd Tue, Blue Stores.

Meets 2nd & 4th Fri. Dales Bridge Rd. Clubhouse. 518-537-4024

518-537-6405

Ancient Chinese game of strategy. Sat 12:30–2:30pm at Red Hook Library, S. Broadway. 845-758-3241

Meets 2nd & 4th Wed at 7:30pm. Beef BBQ & Bake Sale on 7/24. Masonic Hall, 9 Graves St., Red Hook. 845-758-6714

Local History archives open to the public Tue 10am. Starr Library. W. Mkt. St., Rhinebeck. 876-4030

Dutchess County Chapter. For parents interested in creating a healthy & sustainable future for their kids. Monthly meetings on variety of topics including organic food, breastfeeding, massage therapy, positive discipline. Call Dr. Jessica Burkhard: 845-876-6450 or email hmndutchess@gmail.com

Northern Dutchess Hospital, Rhinebeck. 845-871-3470

Meets 1st & 3rd Mon except July & Aug, then 3rd Mon only. Bingo every Tue 7pm. 201 Harry Howard Ave., Hudson. 518-828-9059

For anyone interested in local history & heritage. 845-876-2474

Coalition of small boaters, primarily human and wind-powered. hrwa.org

Meets once per month. 845-889-4618

Meets 1st Mon at 7:30pm in Pok. Galleria Mall, Wappingers Falls. Badabing38@msn.com or visit hudsonvalleypigeonassn.com

Meets 2nd Wed 6pm at Starr Library. W. Mkt. St., Rhinebeck. Call to confirm. 845-876-4030

Charity knitting group meets Mon, 6–8pm. Bring your knitting needles. Patterns & yarns provided. Countrywool, 59 Spring Rd. Livingston. 518-828-4554

Sat at 10am. 70 Old Post Rd., Staatsburg. 845-889-4683

Meets at Red Hook Library to knit, crochet, embroider & do other needle-related crafts. Free. All skill levels welcome. Wed 4–7pm. S. Broadway. 845-758-3241

Social & singing group founded 141 years ago, with 135 members and 20 singers. 845-336-7440

Amateur astronomy enthusiasts, sponsored by SUNY New Paltz. Meets at Wilcox Park on 6/4, 7/2, & 8/6 at 8:30pm. 845-876-4289 for info. Confirm on night of event at 845-255-4719

Meets 3rd Fri, 7:30pm at Unitarian Fellowship Hall, Poughkeepsie.geocities.com/nyrockhounds. 845-227-1188

Social events, holiday celebrations, workshops, kids' language programs, & more. Open to all interested in Japanese culture & how it intertwines with others. Visit www.mhjca.org

Dog shows, year round dog activities, & fundraising for animal care organizations. Meets 2nd Wed at Historic Train Station. Rt. 41, Hyde Park. Public welcome. 845-758-0364

Meets monthly usually 2nd Sun at 1:30pm. Restaurant outings & more. all-creatures.org or 845-338-8223

Meets 1st Tue in Town Hall. Exercise group twice a week 10:30am; Tue bag lunch day. 845-758-5133

Meets 1st Mon of month Sep–Jun. 7pm in NDH Neugarten Birth Ctr., Rhinebeck. 845-431-6711

Burger Rd., Rhinebeck. 3D Archery Shoots on 6/13 & 6/18 at 8am. Skeet shooting last Sun every month from 10am–noon. Beef BBQ on 8/14 from 5-6:30pm. For info call Jim Reardon: 845-876-3092

1st Wed at 6:30pm. Meets at Clinton Library. Bill Dickett: 845-266-5866

Enterprise Road, Rhinebeck. 845-433-3065

Meet up on Sun at noon, G'town Library. Palatine Pk. Rd., Germantown. All skill levels; bring any media. Jim Aneshansley at 518-537-3200

Mon–Thu 9am–5:30pm. Fri Noon–8pm. Sat 9am–1pm. Located 1/2 mile north of Schultzville 4 corners; connected to Clinton Town Hall. 845-266-5530

Tue 9am–7:30pm. Wed 9am–noon; Thu 5pm–8pm; Fri 9am–5pm; Sat 9am–2pm. Palatine Park. 518-537-5800

Tue–Fri 9am–5pm. Sat 9am–Noon. 400 State St., Hudson. 518-828-1792

Mon 3–7pm, Wed 11am–8pm; Sat 9am–2pm. 90 Old Post Rd., Livingston. 518-851-2270

Tue: 2:30–6pm; Wed: 2:30–7:30pm. Thu & Fri 10am–12:30pm & 2:30–6pm. Sat 10am–12:30pm. 845-876-2903

Mon–Fri 10am–7pm; Sat 10am–4pm. S. Broadway. 845-758-3241

Mon & Wed 10am–Noon, 2pm–5pm & 6–8pm. Thu 2–5pm. Fri 2–5pm & 6–8pm. Sat 10am–2pm. Closed Tue & Sun. Old Post Rd., corner of Dinsmore Golf Course, Staatsburg. 845-889-4683

Mon & Fri: Noon–5pm; Tue, Wed & Thu: 10am–7pm; Sat: 10am–4pm. Sun 1–4pm. 68 Market St. 845-876-4030

Mon, Thu & Fri 2–7pm; Tue & Wed 10am–7pm; Sat 10am–2pm. 845-757-3771

Talks, nature walks & other ornithological activities. Meets 4th Mon, 7:30pm. at Freedom Plains Presbyterian Church Hall. watermanbirdclub.org

Meets once a month. 845-758-2599

Gatherings, shows, community events. Antique car ownership not necessary to join. Meets 3rd Thu 7pm at Red Hook VFW in winter; otherwise at members' homes. redhookcarclub.com

Monthly meetings. Sip & Sail on 6/17 from 6–9pm; leaves from Rhinecliff. Red Hook Summer Night music in Village Parking Lot on 6/25, 7/30 & 8/20. 845-758-0824

Meets 2nd Wed at 7:15pm, Firehouse. 845-758-8727

Meets Tue 7:30am at the Red Hook Inn, Red Hook. redhookrotaryclub.org

Every Tue, 1pm. Red Hook Firehouse. 845-758-6624

Help with greens projects, fundraising or communications. Usually 3rd Tue at 7pm, Village Hall. 845-758-1081

845-876-5904

Performs on 6/12 at Rhinebeck High School; 6/13 at New Hackensack Reformed Church, Wappingers Falls. 845-876-7838

Last Fri 7:30pm at Starr Library, Rhinebeck. Public welcome. Annual picnic on 6/19 at noon at Greig Farm, Red Hook. No mtg. Jul or Aug. 845-758-0478

Meets 3rd Wed at 7:30pm. All are welcome. Mason Temple, Platt Ave., Rhinebeck. 845-758-2398

Meets 2nd Tue 7pm, 6th Fl. of Ulster County Office Bldg, 244 Fair St., Kingston. Open to all. 845-338-5184

Variety of fitness levels. Visit newyorkheritage.com/rvw

75 year old club. Horse shows, hunt meets & events. 845-876-6901

845-876-4205

DEC-licensed hunting preserve open to public. Fri–Tue for upland birds & mallard ducks. 15-station & sporting clays. Shooting daily except Thu. 302 Schoolhouse Rd., Clinton, 845-266-5108

Meets at Hudson Library 1st & 3rd Wed 6pm. 400 State St., Hudson. Call for info: 518-828-1792

Meets 4th Thu 7:30pm at Linlithgo Fire Station, Rt. 10.

Medically-based fitness center with an "un-club" feel. Northern Dutchess Hospital, Rhinebeck. 845-871-4300

6/6 from 1–4pm. Refreshments, see equipment, meet members & fill out an application to join. W. Clinton Eng. Co. #2, 6 Long Pond Rd., Clinton. Call Mike: 845-656-7319

Networking & empowerment group. Membership $40 yr. 845-876-2194

Register your loved one at alz.org. 845-471-2655

2nd Mon at 6pm in Thompson House Cof. R., Northern Dutchess Hospital, Rhinebeck. Call Kevin Kenney: 845-871-3712

Homes for rescued animals and low/no cost spaying & neutering. 721 Warren St., Hudson. animalkind.info 518-822-8643

Hudson Valley Chapter. ny-hudsonvalley@autismsocietyofamerica.org or 845-338-0419

Groups for widows & widowers, suicide survivors, parental, gay & lesbian, & pet loss. Also children & teen bereavement. 845-473-2273 x145

Ongoing group. St. John's Church, Upper Red Hook. 845-876-1987

Education & advocacy group. breastcanceroptions.org or 845-339-HOPE

2nd Sun at 2pm at Valley Medical Assn., 751 Warren St., Hudson. 518-851-2436

Seeks volunteers. 845-454-0595

Health Quest Community Educ. conducts free child safety seat checks. To schedule an appointment: 845-475-9746 or 845-475-9742

Assistance with transportation to medical appts.; cancer support; health lending library; oral health; diabetes education; speakers bureau, etc. 325 Columbia St., Hudson. columbiahealthnet.org or 518-822-8820

For local nursing & rehab facilities, coordinated by Red Hook Rotary. Niki at 845-758-6727

Meets 1st Mon 7pm in various locations. dutchesspeace.org or 845-876-7906

Training for tutors of English as a Second Language & Literacy at Hudson Area Library. 400 State St., Hudson. Call for dates & times. ESL: 845-828-0675; Literacy: 518-697-8227

For those who want to "recycle" rather than throw away that special something. freecycle.org

Seeks host families. www.freshair.org or 800-367-0003 x8890

Immunization Mon & Tue 1–4pm. Blood Pressure Screenings 1st & 3rd Mon 1–4pm/ Cholesterol Screenings 4th Mon 1–4pm. STD/HIV Testing Tue 4:30–6pm. PPD Testing Tue 2–4pm. Lead Screenings: Daily by appt. for kids ages 6 & under without insurance. Columbia County Healthcare Consortium. 325 Columbia St., Hudson 518-828-3358

1 hr, 1 or 2 days a week. Mileage reimbursed. Joe Ryan: 845-486-2555

Informal group for parents & their kids. Mon 10am–noon in Northern Dutchess Hospital. Cafeteria Conf. Rm. $3 per session. No registration required. 845-871-3500

Sought by Greene & Columbia County Chapter. 518-828-8314

Support Group meets 2nd Thu at 7:30pm. First Baptist Church, 11 Astor Dr., Rhinebeck. Mary Belliveau, RN. 914-489-1202

C.A.R.T.S. for those in Hudson area who lack any means of getting to medical appts. 518-822-8020

Saturdays at 11am. Church of the Messiah, Parish Hall, Rhinebeck.

Parent-matching resource for parents of children with disabilities, illness, health care, etc. Hudson Valley branch: 1-800-305-8816 or visit parenttoparentnys.org

Meets 1st Wed 6:30–8pm at Starr Library, Rhinebeck. Park behind library & enter back door. No mtg. in Jan. 845-876-4289

Meets 2nd Tue 10:30am in Rhinebeck Reformed Church. Rt. 9 & South St., Rhinebeck. 845-758-8626

Red Hook Town Hall: Thu 1–3:30pm. St. John's Reformed Church, Upper Red Hook: Thu 10:15–11:15am. Starr Library: Wed 1-2pm.

Curb-to-curb service for seniors with disabilities. 845-452-7433

Clinton Library: Tue & Thu 10am, 845-266-5530. Milan Town Hall: Tue & Thu 10:30am, 845-758-5133. Pine Plains at Presbyterian Church: Tue & Thu 10am, 518-398-7117. Red Hook Town Hall: Tue & Thu, 2 classes, 9:30am or noon. Upper Red Hook at St. John's Church: Thu 9am. 845-758-1184. Rhinebeck at American Legion; Tue & Thu 10am, 845-876-4429. Ageless & Moving at Bard College: 845-758-8522; fee. Senior Walk Program organized by RH Chamber of Comm. Meets at Red Hook Rec Park at 10am, call for dates & details: 845-758-0824

Rhinebeck. 845-876-2011 x3248

Rock City Senior Site. Served Mon–Fri. Donation $2. Bus transportation 50 cents round trip. 845-876-4410

Thu 11am: Senior Get Togethers. Senior Game Nights 1st & 3rd Fri from 4–9pm. jpindt@yahoo.com or 518-398-7155

Available at Dutchess Cty. Office for the Aging. Bring driver's license or birth certificate. 27 High St., Poughkeepsie. For dates: 845-486-2555

Cats & ferrets 2–3pm; dogs 3–4pm. Greenport Town Hall. 518-537-6687

Nation's largest all-volunteer home rehab organization. To notify about a possible project or to volunteer: 845-454-7310

22 hospitals that provide treatment for orthopedic or burn conditions for kids up to age 18. No cost to child or family. Eligibility not based on financial need or insurance; physician's referral not required. 1-800-322-5905

Across The Hudson Sleep Apnea support group. Every other month on last Thu. Free CPAP equipment check at Northern Dutchess Hosp. Sleep Ctr. on 6/2 from 6–9pm. 845-871-3611

1st Tue at 7pm. Topics include vitamin therapy, exercise, compliance/ lifestyle changes. 845-871-4380

For anyone who has suffered a loss through miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. Led by a licensed psychologist. 518-537-2400

Red Hook VFW seeks Red Hook residents who served in Korean, Vietnam or Iraq war to update their Veterans List. Overseas duty not required. Call Harold Fell: 845-758-2433

Develops community-based activities for teens in & around Rhinebeck. To make a donation or learn more: youngrhinebeck.org or call Jen Drake: 845-876-8054

Weekly watercolor & drawing classes. Open Studio time Fri Noon–3 for $15. Located in The Chocolate Factory, Red Hook. 845-758-9244

Drawing with Maj Kalfus. Sun 2–4pm on 5/16, 5/23, 6/6 & 6/13. $80/$70. Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson. 518-822-1438

Classes in Photography; Portfolio Development; Figure Drawing, painting. At St. Paul's Rectory, Red Hook. 845-871-7477

Sun 1–4pm in Wagon House Ed. Ctr. Free; vehicle fee applies. Olana State Historic Site. Rt 9G, Hudson. 518-828-1872 x109

Learn about back injuries, their causes, & possible preventative steps. Northern Dutchess Hosp., Rhinebeck. Call for dates: 845-871-3427

Class with Carol Cypher every other Thursday eve; mother-daughter Saturday workshops. Beadzo, Tivoli, 845-757-5306

Talk with boating instructor Doc Sakal on 6/30 from 7–8pm. Germantown Library, Palatine Pk. Rd. 518-537-5800

Free guided canoe trips at Stockport Flats and Tivoli North Bay organized by Hudson River Research Reserve. Stockport Flats program on 6/21, 7/8, 7/13, 7/27, 8/14, 8/19. TIvoli North Bay trips on 6/22, 7/1, 7/10, 7/19, 8/5, 8/20. Must register. To find times & to register visit hudsoncanoeprogram.eventbrite.com. 845-889-4745 x105

All levels. Wed 9:45–11:15am with Jim O'Rourke. Call for location. Sometimes held at Germantown Library, Palatine Pk. Rd.; sometimes held outdoors in summer months. 518-537-5800

Classes in acting, modern dance, performance. Rhinebeck. 845-876-6470

With Daniel Gendron. Rt. 9G, Rhinebeck. 845-876-4480

12 hr class taught by Am. Heart Assoc. instructor. $10 per couple. Northern Dutchess Hospital, Rhinebeck. Register: 845-871-4355

8/14 from 10am–4pm at Red Hook Town Hall. Call to register: 845-380-4806

Health Talks at various locations. 6/15 from 6–7:30pm: "Holotropic Breathwork," complimentary introductory talk. 6/22 at 6pm: "Naturopathic Approach to Lyme Disease," complimentary talk. 6/26 from 9am–8:30pm: "Holotropic Breathwork Experiential Workshop," $150 if registered by 6/16; $165 if after. For locations & to reserve: 845-876-5556

Human P. Minsky Summer International Conf. on 6/27–6/29. Fee. Sponsored by Levy Econ. Inst., Bard. 845-758-7700

Pilates method non-impact exercise for all ages & body types. At IXL Fitness, Rt. 9G, Rhinebeck. 845-876-5114

Medically based fitness ctr. with an "un-club" feel. Located on campus of Northern Dutchess Hospital, Rhinebeck. 845-871-4300

6/12: "Graceful Graces in the Landscape." Free on 6/19: "Woody Plants for Wet Places." 6/27: "Gardening with the Stars." 7/17: "Critter Control, Outwitting Deer & Other Pesky Mammals." 7/25: "Wonderful Weeds & Other Useful Herbs." All at 10am. $15 per workshop unless noted. 6837 Rt. 9, Rhinebeck. 845-876-8606

Classical guitar with David Temple. All ages & levels. 845-758-0174

Community lecture series at Northern Dutchess Hospital, Rhinebeck. health-quest.org/ndh for schedule. 845-871-3500

Find out background of your historic Red Hook home. Archives open each Tue 10am–4pm. Elmendorph Inn, Red Hook. Call ahead: 845-758-1920

Lessons for beginners and noncompetitors, as well as riders who are seasoned competitors in Dressage & Jumping. 175 Lasher Rd., Tivoli, 845-323-9648

Dressage shows, horse riding clinics, & events. Rt. 9, Rhinebeck. 845-876-4862

4 Wed from 7–9pm. 5/12, 5/19, 5/26 & 6/2. Learn to set up a loom with Alice Seeger. Looms & materials provided. Red Hook United Methodist Church., West Mkt. St., Red Hook. 845-758-6283

Noncredit classes, speakers programs, cultural trips & events for older persons. bard.edu.LLi. Sponsored by Bard College. 845-758-7314

Retreats & workshops overlooking the Hudson River. Linwood Rd., Rhinebeck. 845-876-4178

Partner massage classes for family/friends. Reservations required. Fri 6:30–9:30, Vibe Studio, Astor Square RB. 845-518-7967 or wwwimagroupmembers.com/patriciaratel

Summer workshops include 6/30–7/3: Family Artmaking with Nina Katchadourian. 7/30–8/2: Archives & Ephemera, Poetry with Ronaldo Wilson. Fees. 454 East Hill Rd., Austerlitz. 518-392-3103

Ongoing classes at Northern Dutchess Hosp. include Childbirth Education (1-877-729-2444), Infant Care (1-877-729-2444), Sibling Class, Infant Massage (845-871-4380), Mom & Baby Exercise (845-871-4380). Also Infant & Pre-School Support Play Group for Parents (845-871-3500) on Mon 10am–noon in Cafet. Conf. Rm. $3/session. Mom to Mom Breastfeeding Support Group (845-871-3365) meets Fri 11am in Neugarten Birth Ctr. Lactation consultant available for questions (845-871-3365)

Nutrition by appointment, unlimited fitness center use during program, personal training. $499. Northern Dutchess Hospital, Rhinebeck. for dates & to register: 845-871-3600

Dance immersion camp for teenagers and adults with experienced local dancers Elaine Colandrea, Abby Saxon, and Martha Ross Tobias. 8/23–8/27 at the Next Step Studio, Milan. Call Elaine 845-758-4143 or colandrea@webjogger.net

Overlooking the Hudson. G'town. 518-537-5678

Lessons w/Tom Scarano. Tivoli. 845-757-4187

Check for upcoming Fall classes: continuinged@rhcsd.org or 845-758-2241 x3505

Advanced class with Jim O'Rourke. Wed 9am–9:34am. Palatine Pk. Rd. 518-537-5800

6/4 from 10am–Noon. Level: easy. Meet at Education Ctr.; outdoors if weather permits. Free. Please register by preceding Mon. Olana State Historic Site. Rt 9G, Hudson. 518-828-1872 x109

Get Real Weight Results. Nutrition & weight loss education, & NDH Wellness Ctr. membership. Mtgs. held Wed, 11am or 7:30pm—your choice. $149. Call to register: 845-871-3600

At Women's View, Northern Dutchess Hospital. health-quest.org for details. 845-871-4380

Every Fri & Sat 4pm at Old Mill Wine & Spirits. 6390 Mill St., across from Beekman Arms, Rhinebeck. 845-876-5343

Summer workshops include Writer's Voice II: Fiction Tue, 6/1–6/29 from 6–8pm. Embroidery & Appliqué on Sat 6/26 from 11am–3pm. Patternmaking Simplified Sun 7/11 from 11am–3pm. The Illustrated Chair, 2 session workshop on 7/24 & 7/31 from Noon-2pm. Later summer workshops to include Audio Storytelling, Block Printing, Collage, Painting, & more! Fees. 22 E. Mkt. St., Rhinebeck. 845-876-1035

Networking & empowerment group. 845-876-2194

Thu 6–7pm with Regina Simmons. All levels. Palatine Pk. Rd. 518-537-5800

403 Warren St., Hudson. 518-828-1034

Classes daily; special workshops; teacher training. 6400 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. 845-876-2528

107 Montgomery St., Rhinebeck. Call for dates & to register: 845-871-4380

Gentle Yoga with Ed Sisk on 6/4 at Olana in Education Ctr. 5:30–6:30pm. 3–4pm. Mats & modification tools provided. Free. Space limited. Olana State Historic Site. Rt 9G, Hudson. 518-828-1872 x109