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JANUARY

TBA/January
Local Ingredients Chili Cook Off! Challenge and educate yourself how to obtain and utilize local ingredients in the heart of winter. All chili contestants must use at least three local ingredients. We will provide a list of local farms and businesses where you can find them. All proceeds are donated to St. Joseph's Food Pantry.
Water Street Market/Main St/New Paltz/255-1403/waterstreetmarket.com

Saturday/January 2
First Saturday Opening: Long Reach & John Kruppa. 5pm. Wine, hors d'oeuvres & art enthusiasts.
Art Society of Kingston/97 Broadway/Kingston/338-0331/askforarts.org

Saturday/January 2
Open Mic. 7:30pm. Featuring Mike Luria. Hudson Valley Folk Guild Kingston Chapter/
Unitarian Universalist Congregation/Sawkill Rd/Kingston/340-9462/hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org

Tuesday/January 5
Mood Swing. 7pm. Jazz group performance.
Elting Library/93 Main St/New Paltz/255-5030/elting.newpaltz.lib.ny.us

Wednesday/January 6
Walk - Undercliff/Overcliff. 9:30am-1:30pm. The Bob Babb Wednesday Walks welcome adults of all ages and levels of ability. No reservations are required. Meet at the Mohonk Preserve West Trapps Trailhead. This is an easy, 5-mile hike. Free to Preserve members and $10 for non-members (includes a day pass which allows hiking access to Preserve for a full day, sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership).
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/www.mohonkpreserve.org

Saturday/January 9
Winter Photography Workshop. Bring your camera and tripod and join Hardie Truesdale, Professional Photographer, for an all inclusive photography tutorial including techniques and tips, on-land practice, and off-site studio work where you'll learn to archive your images. 18 and up. Indoor/outdoor program including an easy 1mile hike. $85/$75 members; reservations required. For times & location:
255 -0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Saturday/January 9
Kairos: A Consort of Singers. 8pm. Under the direction of Dr. Edward Lundergan, our 15th anniversary celebration will culminate with our final 2009 Bach Cantata Series performance of Bach's splendid Magnificat and Handel's early and rarely-performed work Dixit Dominus with chamber orchestra. $15/$12 seniors/students.
The Reformed Church of New Paltz/92 Huguenot St/New Paltz/256-9114/kairosconsort.org

Saturday/January 9
John St. Jam. 7pm. Eight of the areas best musicians presented in an intimate, living room setting. $5.
Dutch Arms Chapel/16 John St/Saugerties/943-6720/johnstjam.net

Saturday/January 9
Winter Sun Farmer's Market. 10am - 3pm. The very popular winter farmer's market offers high-quality local produce - a ray of sunshine in the dark winter.
Deyo Hall/Historic Huguenot Street/New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org

Saturday/January 9
Second Saturdays: Constructing Slavery: Beginning Investigations into the Housing of Slaves in New York State, 1620-1827. 7pm. Presentation examines how slavery impacted the design and construction of early New York homes & discuss the spaces typically inhabited by slaves--basement kitchen, the kitchen wing, & "summer" kitchen. Presented by Walter Wheeler, Senior Architectural Historian at Hartgen Archeological Associates in Rensselaer. $7, $5 for Friends. Snow date: January 16.
DuBois Fort Visitor Center/Historic Huguenot Street/New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org

Saturday/January 9
Hardie Truesdale Winter Photography Workshop. Bring your camera and tripod and join Hardie Truesdale, Professional Photographer, for an all inclusive photography tutorial. Participants ages 18 and up are welcome. This is an indoor/outdoor program and includes an easy, 1-mile hike. Dress for the weather. Reservations are required; sign up begins 12/1/09. Call for reservations and meeting location. The fee for this program is $75 for Preserve members and $85 for non-members (no refunds after 1/1/10). 9am-6pm.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/ www.mohonkpreserve.org

Saturday/January 9
Singles and Sociables Ski (hike if no snow) - Rhododendron Bridge. 10am-3pm. Singles and Sociables outings welcome all adult hikers, single and non-single, aged 18 and above. No reservations required. Meet at the Mohonk Preserve West Trapps Trailhead. This is a moderate, 7-mile ski or hike, led by Bill Jasyn (255-7805). New hikers are strongly encouraged to contact the leader prior to the hike for information on hike levels, what to bring, and other information. Hike leaders determine whether or not to allow pets.Free to Preserve members and $10 for non-members (includes a day pass which allows hiking access to Preserve for a full day, sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership).
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/ www.mohonkpreserve.org

Sunday/ January 10
Mohonk Preserve Singles and Sociables Hike - Storm King Mountain. Singles and Sociables outings welcome all adult hikers, single and non-single, aged 18 and above. No reservations required. Call the hike leader for the meeting place and fee. This is a strenuous, 10-mile hike, led by Gary Cursi (534-2886). Bring snowshoes or crampons. New hikers are strongly encouraged to contact the leader prior to the hike for information on hike levels, what to bring, and other information. Hike leaders determine whether or not to allow pets.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/www.mohonkpreserve.org

Sunday/January 10
Lost Towns of the Hudson Valley. 4pm. A presentation and book signing.
Gardiner Library/133 Farmers Turnpike/Gardiner/255-1255/gardinerlibrary.org

Saturday/January 10
Kairos: A Consort of Singers. 4pm. Under the direction of Dr. Edward Lundergan, our 15th anniversary celebration will culminate with our final 2009 Bach Cantata Series performance of Bach's splendid Magnificat and Handel's early and rarely-performed work Dixit Dominus with chamber orchestra. $15/$12 seniors/students.
Vassar Chapel/124 Raymond Ave/Poughkeepsie/256-9114/kairosconsort.org

Tuesday/January 12
Adult Nature Walk. 8:30am. This bi-monthly program visits some of the best walking/hiking locations in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Geared toward adults, 2-3 miles weather permitting; free. Transportation provided. Please register.
331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org

Wednesday/ January 13
Black Creek (a Scenic Hudson Park). 9:30am-1:30pm. The Bob Babb Wednesday Walks welcome adults of all ages and levels of ability. No reservations are required. Meet at the Black Creek parking lot, Esopus (entrance on the right 5.5 miles north on 9W from the Route 299/9W intersection). A moderate, 3-mile hike. There is no fee for this program.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/ www.mohonkpreserve.org

Saturday/January 16
call the hike leader for time. Mohonk Preserve Singles and Sociables Hike - Panther Mountain. Singles and Sociables outings welcome all adult hikers, single and non-single, aged 18 and above. No reservations required. Call the hike leader for the meeting place and fee. This is a strenuous, 9-mile hike, led by Dale Hughes (679-1196). Bring snowshoes or crampons. New hikers are strongly encouraged to contact the leader prior to the hike for information on hike levels, what to bring, and other information. Hike leaders determine whether or not to allow pets.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Saturday/January 16
Winter Fest 2010! 11am-2pm. Admission includes: Horse drawn wagon rides on the rail trail, ice carving demonstrations, roasted chestnuts, toasted marshmallows, door prizes! $2, ages 6 & up. Chili Competition! Local restaurants contribute gallons of mouth watering chili in anonymous pots; you taste, you vote! Rain, snow or shine.
Highland Pavilion/New Paltz Rd/Highland/hudsonvalleyrailtrail.net /See display ad on pg 11

Saturday/January 16
Open Mic. 7:30pm. Featuring John & LuAnne Martucci. Hudson Valley Folk Guild Poughkeepsie Chapter
Unitarian Fellowship Hall/67 S. Randolph Ave/Poughkeepsie/849-1775/hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org

Saturday/January 16
In Concert. 7:30-9pm. Rick Altman and David Oliver.
Pine Hill Community Center/287 Main St/Pine Hill/254-5469/pinehillcommunitycenter.org

Saturday/January 16
Winter Fest at Hasbrouck Park. 10am-2pm. What better way to get outdoors in the winter than to mulch your Christmas tree, learn to snowshoe and make snow animals! Bring your undecorated tree and a bag for your mulch! Free, please register.
331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org

Sunday/January 17
Unison's Open Mic hosted by John DeNicolo. 4-6pm. 3:30 performer's sign up. There are so many of you talented artists out there -- not ready for a full-fledged performance? Get your feet wet at Unison's Acoustic Open Mic sessions. Bring your flute, lute or kazoo, banjo or bongos, favorite poems or unaccompanied songs and perform before a friendly, supportive audience. Whatever genre you love is welcome, as long as it's acoustic. $6, $5 Members.
Unison Theater/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1556/unisonarts.org

Sunday/January 17
English Channel Swimmers. 4pm. Three New Paltz area residents talk about their experiences.
Elting Library/93 Main St/New Paltz/255-5030/elting.newpaltz.lib.ny.us

Sunday/January 17
9:30am-12noon. Mohonk Preserve - Winter Tracking for Kids. Join Tom Meli, Field Naturalist, and hone your detective skills as you look for clues about animals that are active all winter long. Tom answers your questions as you search for tracks and other evidence of critters in the forest. Learn to move like an animal as we play fun outdoor games. Children ages 7 and up are welcome. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. This is an indoor/outdoor program and includes an easy, 2-mile hike. Dress for the weather. Bring a snack, notebook, and camera (optional). Reservations are required; sign up begins 1/4/10. Call 845-255-0919 for reservations and meeting location.Free to Preserve members and $10 for non-members (includes a day pass which allows hiking access to Preserve lands for a full day, sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership). Children 12 and under are free.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Sunday/January 17
Mohonk Preserve Singles and Sociables Hike - Peters Kill. 9:30am-3:30pm. Welcome all adult hikers, single and non-single, aged 18 and above. No reservations required. Meet at the Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center. This is a strenuous, 7-mile hike, led by Martin Bayard (229-2216). Bring stabilizers or crampons. New hikers are strongly encouraged to contact the leader prior to the hike for information on hike levels, what to bring, and other information. Hike leaders determine whether or not to allow pets. This program is free to Mohonk Preserve members and $10 for non-members (includes a day pass which allows hiking access to Preserve lands for a full day, sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership).
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Sunday/January 17
Winter Tracking for Kids. 9:30am-12:00. Join Tom Meli, Field Naturalist, and hone your detective skills as you look for clues about animals that are active all winter long. Tom will answer your questions as you search for tracks and other evidence of critters in the forest. Learn to move like an animal as we play fun outdoor games. Ages 7 & up, includes and easy 2 mile hike. $10/Free to members.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Sunday/January 17
Local Black History in Song. A study of the musical contributions from local African Americans from colonial times to the present.
Dutch Arms Chapel/16 John St/Saugerties

Monday/January 18
School's Out Winter Fun Day. 10am-1pm. Banish cabin fever by letting your kids do something fun on their day off. Scenic Hudson will offer guided snowshoe treks as well as tips on building snow caves and igloos. Youngsters also can create their own snow globes and learn how to make a fire the way Native Americans did hundreds of years ago, all while enjoying hot beverages, soups, warm baked goods.
Esopus Meadows Preserve/River Road/473-4440 x 273/scenichudson.org

Wednesday/January 20
9:30am-1:30pm. Mohonk Preserve Bob Babb Wednesday Walk - Guyot Hill. Walks welcome adults of all ages and levels of ability. No reservations are required. Meet at the Mohonk Preserve Spring Farm Trailhead. This is a moderate, 4-mile hike. Free to Mohonk Preserve members and $10 for non-members (includes a day pass which allows hiking access to Preserve lands for a full day, sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership).
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Saturday/January 23
9am-5pm. Mohonk Preserve - Wilderness Survival Skills Workshop. Hands-on practice and live demonstrations highlight this well-rounded day of wilderness skill building. Join Shane Hobel, Owner, Mountain Scout Survival School, and learn about building a fire with friction, medicinal plants, and shelter building, as well as primitive skills like making cordage. Children ages 15 and up are welcome. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. This is an indoor/outdoor program and includes an easy, 2-mile hike. Dress for the weather. Reservations are required; sign up begins 1/4/10. Call 845-255-0919 for reservations and meeting location. The fee for this program is $60 for Preserve members and $75 for non-members (no refunds after 1/15/10).
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Saturday/January 23
9:30am-4pm. Mohonk Preserve Singles and Sociables Hike - Millbrook Mountain.
Singles and Sociables outings welcome all adult hikers, single and non-single, aged 18 and above. No reservations required. Meet at the Mohonk Preserve West Trapps Trailhead. This is a strenuous, 8-mile hike, led by John Upton (229-6217). New hikers are strongly encouraged to contact the leader prior to the hike for information on hike levels, what to bring, and other information. Hike leaders determine whether or not to allow pets. Free to Mohonk Preserve members/$10 for non-members (includes a day pass which allows hiking access to Preserve lands for a full day, sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership).
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Saturday/January 23
Music on The Street: Marka and Jim. 7pm. Historic Music in a Historic Setting continues with a stirring nighttime performance in the French Church. A very special wintertime opportunity to "nestle" in our cozy sanctuary and enjoy local musicians Marka Young and James Bacon. $12, $10 for Friends, $5 students. Snow date: Sat , Jan 30th.
Historic Huguenot Street/New Paltz/ 255-1660/huguenotstreet.org

Saturday/January 23
Wilderness Survival Skills Workshop. Join Shane Hobel, Owner, Mountain Scout Survival School, and learn about building a fire with friction, medicinal plants, and shelter building, as well as primitive skills like making cordage. Ages 15 & up, includes and easy 2 mile hike. $75/$60 members, reservations required.
Mohonk Preserve/255 -0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Saturday/January 23
Hudson River Showshoe Hike. 10am. Come explore historic Kingston Point Park on snowshoes. Designed for beginner snowshoers; a naturalist will teach proper techniques, point out animal tracks and discuss winter on the Hudson River. Free, please register.
Kingston Point Park/331-1682/ forsythnaturecenter.org

Saturday/January 23
Owl Prowl. 2pm. Shawangunk Grassland NWR in Galeville is a great place to spot Short-Eared Owls and other wintering grassland species. Transportation provided. $7, $5 Kingston residents. Please register.
331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org

Sunday/January 24
10am-3pm. Mohonk Preserve Singles and Sociables Ski (hike if no snow) - Copes Lookout. Singles and Sociables outings welcome all adult hikers, single and non-single, aged 18 and above. No reservations required. Meet at the Mohonk Preserve West Trapps Trailhead. This is a moderate to strenuous, 8-mile ski, led by John Kenney (436-6046). New hikers are strongly encouraged to contact the leader prior to the hike for information on hike levels, what to bring, and other information. Hike leaders determine whether or not to allow pets. This program is free to Mohonk Preserve members and $10 for non-members (includes a day pass which allows hiking access to Preserve lands for a full day, sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership).
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/ mohonkpreserve.org

Tuesday/January 26
Intro Lecture on Honeybee and Organic Beekeeping. 6-8:30pm. For novices, gardeners and wannabeekeepers with HoneybeeLive's Chris Harp. $25 registration required. '
Sustainable Living Resource Center/150 Cottekill Rd/Rosendale/255-6113/honeybeelives.org

Tuesday/January 26
Adult Nature Walk. 8:30am. This bi-monthly program visits some of the best walking/hiking locations in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Geared toward adults, 2-3 miles weather permitting; free. Transportation provided. Please register.
331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org

Tuesday/January 26
Feathered Friends. 1pm. This program features birds that call the Forsyth Nature Center home. Great for all ages; explores nest eggs, feathers, and live birds! Free. Please register.
Kingston/331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org

Wednesday/ January 27
9:30am-1:30pm. Mohonk Preserve Bob Babb Wednesday Walk - Mossy Glen. The Bob Babb Wednesday Walks welcome adults of all ages and levels of ability. No reservations are required. Meet at the Minnewaska State Park Preserve Lower Lot. This is a moderate, 4-mile hike. The fee for this program is $6 per person.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Saturday/January 30
Singles and Sociables Snowshoe (hike if no snow) - Ashokan High Point. Singles and Sociables outings welcome all adult hikers, single and non-single, aged 18 and above. No reservations required. Call the hike leader for the meeting place and fee. This is a strenuous, 8-mile snowshoe, led by Tonda Highley (255-9933). New hikers are strongly encouraged to contact the leader prior to the hike for information on hike levels, what to bring, and other information. Hike leaders determine whether or not to allow pets.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/ mohonkpreserve.org

Saturday/January 30
1-4pm. Mohonk Preserve - Undercliff Snowshoe or Hike. With no leaves to obscure it, the view from this popular carriage road will be breathtaking! Join Gail Moran, Mohonk Preserve Volunteer, and take the opportunity to get outdoors and experience the wondrous light and scenery of winter on the Ridge. Children ages 15 and up are welcome. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. This program includes an easy to moderate, 3-mile hike. Dress for the weather. Bring your own snowshoes. Reservations are required; sign up begins 1/11/10. Call 845-255-0919 for reservations and meeting location. Fee to Mohonk Preserve members and $10 for non-members (includes a day pass which allows hiking access to Preserve lands for a full day, sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership).
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Saturday/January 30
Intro to Organic Beekeeping: Planning a New Hive for Spring. 10am - 6pm. Hands-on beekeeping workshop for beginners with HoneybeeLive's Chris Harp. $95 registration required.
Sustainable Living Resource Center/150 Cottekill Rd/Rosendale/255-6113/honeybeelives.org

Saturday/January 30
Undercliff Snowshoe or Hike. With no leaves to obscure it, the view from this popular carriage road will be breathtaking! Join Gail Moran, Mohonk Preserve Volunteer, and take the opportunity to get outdoors and experience the wondrous light and scenery of winter on the Ridge. Ages 15 & up. $10/Free to members, reservations required.
Mohonk Preserve/255 -0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Sunday/January 31
Understanding and Caring for Your Honeybees. 10am - 6pm. The second level of organic beekeeping with HoneybeeLives' Chris Harp. $95 registration required.
Sustainable Living Resource Center/150 Cottekill Rd/Rosendale/255-6113/honeybeelives.org

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FEBRUARY

TBA/February
Winter Festival. 2-4pm. The High Falls Civic Association's Winter Social featuring a warm and toasty bonfire. Come roast marshmallows with old friends and new. If the weather permits, bring your skates and take a whirl around the pond. Free.
Horwitz Pond at the corner of Mohonk & Canal Roads/High Falls/highfallscivic.org

TBA/February
13th Annual Women's Studio Workshop Chili Bowl Festival. Handmade bowls & tumblers.
Rosendale Recreation Center/Rte 32/Rosendale/658-9133/wsworkshop.org

TBA/February
11th Annual New Paltz Piano Fest. 7:30pm. Featuring piano ensemble performances from 4 counties of all ages and ability levels.
New Paltz High School/South Putt Corners Rd/New Paltz/256-9837/newpaltzpianofest.com

Wednesday/February 3
9:30am-1:30pm. Mohonk Preserve Bob Babb Wednesday Walk - Split Rock.The Bob Babb Wednesday Walks welcome adults of all ages and levels of ability. No reservations are required. Meet at the Mohonk Preserve West Trapps Trailhead. This is a moderate, 5-mile hike. Free to Mohonk Preserve members and $10 for non-members (includes a day pass which allows hiking access to Preserve for a full day, sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership).
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Friday–Sunday /February 5–7
Ashokan Winter Fest. Participate in activities such as maple sugaring, ice skating, snow tubing, colonial crafts, and a walk to 75 ft frozen waterfalls. Workshops on teambuilding initiatives, nature journal writing, astronomy, drumming, primitive skills, nature history hikes, etc. A variety of packages to choose from: $5 (limited times & activities) to $135 (all-inclusive). Registration by February 6.
Ashokan Center/477 Beaverkill Rd/Olive Bridge/657-8333/ashokancenter.org

Saturday/February 6
Become a "Batty for Bats" Family. 1-3:30pm. Parents and grandparents, bring the kids to this wonderful, hands-on program! Join Lisa Masi, Wildlife Biologist, and work together to build your own bat house to put up at home. Learn all about the fascinating world of the adorable, environmentally important, and often misunderstood bat. Children ages 7 and up are welcome. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. This is an indoor program. Reservations are required; sign up begins 1/18/10. Call 845-255-0919 for reservations and meeting location. There is a materials fee of $20 per family for this program. Non-members also pay an additional $10 per person day fee (includes a day pass which allows hiking access to Preserve lands for a full day, sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership). Children 12 and under are free.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Saturday/February 6
10am-3pm. Mohonk Preserve Singles and Sociables Snowshoe (hike if no snow) - Rock Rift.
Singles and Sociables outings welcome all adult hikers, single and non-single, aged 18 and above. No reservations required. Meet at the Mohonk Preserve Spring Farm Trailhead. This is a moderate, 7-mile snowshoe, led by Ellen Berlin (592-2105). New hikers are strongly encouraged to contact the leader prior to the hike for information on hike levels, what to bring, and other information. Hike leaders determine whether or not to allow pets. Free to Preserve members and $10 non-members (includes a day pass which allows hiking access to Preserve lands for a full day, sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership).
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Saturday/February 6
New Paltz Winter Carnival. 10am-4pm. Group ice skating and snowboarding lessons will be offered free of charge, public skating with music, snow sledding/tubing, Broom Ball and other activities will be offered as well as refreshments.
New Paltz Sports and Recreation Park/255-3631/ townofnewpaltz.org

Saturday/February 6
Hudson River Showshoe Hike. 10am. Explore historic Kingston Point Park on snowshoes. Designed for beginners; a naturalist will teach proper techniques, point out animal tracks and discuss winter on the Hudson River. Free, please register.
Kingston Point Park/331-1682/ forsythnaturecenter.org

Saturday/February 6
Opening: Music as Muse & Vassar College Students. 5pm. Wine, hors d'oeuvres and art enthusiasts.
Art Society of Kingston/97 Broadway/ Kingston/338-0331/askforarts.org

Saturday/February 6
Intro to Organic Beekeeping: Planning a New Hive for Spring. 10am - 6pm. Hands-on beekeeping workshop for beginners with HoneybeeLive's Chris Harp. $95 registration required.
Sustainable Living Resource Center/150 Cottekill Rd/Rosendale/255-6113/honeybeelives.org

Saturday/February 6
Become Batty for Bats! 1-3:30pm. Bring the kids to this wonderful, hands-on program. Join Lisa Masi, Wildlife Biologist, and work together to build your own bat house to put up at home. Learn all about the fascinating world of the adorable, environmentally important, and often misunderstood bat. $10/Free to members/Free 12 & under/additional $20 per family materials fee, reservations required.
Mohonk Preserve/255 -0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Saturday/February 6
First Saturday Art Receptions. 5-8pm. Held throughout Kingston in various galleries. Schedule info:
338-0331/askforarts.org

Saturday/February 6
Dancefest 2010! 7pm. The 19th annual event brings together some of the finest dance schools in the Hudson Valley.
New Paltz High School/South Putt Corners Rd/New Paltz/256-9300/vanavercaravan.org

Sunday/February 7
Kairos: A Consort of Singers. 4pm. Under the direction of Dr. Edward Lundergan, we present the first in our 2010 Bach Cantata series with a performance of Cantata 156, Ich steh' mit einem Fuss im Grabe, with chamber orchestra. Free, offerings gratefully accepted. Performed as part of a choral evensong service.
Holy Cross Monastery/Rte 9W/West Park/256-9114/kairosconsort.org

Sunday/February 7
Understanding and Caring for Your Honeybees. 10am - 6pm. The second level of organic beekeeping with HoneybeeLives' Chris Harp. $95 registration required.
Sustainable Living Resource Center/150 Cottekill Rd/Rosendale/255-6113/honeybeelives.org

Sunday/February 7
10am-2pm. Mohonk Preserve Singles and Sociables Hike - Stony Kill.Singles and Sociables outings welcome all adult hikers, single and non-single, aged 18 and above. No reservations required. Meet at the Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center. This is a moderate, 5-mile hike, led by John Connolly (691-6521). Bring stabilizers or crampons. New hikers are strongly encouraged to contact the leader prior to the hike for information on hike levels, what to bring, and other information. Hike leaders determine whether or not to allow pets. Free to Preserve members/$10 for non-members (includes a day pass for hiking access to Preserve lands sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership).
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/www.mohonkpreserve.org

Tuesday/February 9
Adult Nature Walk. 8:30am. This bi-monthly program visits some of the best walking/hiking locations in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Transportation provided. 2-3 mile hike geared toward adults, free. Please register.
Forsyth Nature Center/331-1682/ forsythnaturecenter.org

Wednesday/February 10
9:30am-1:30pm. Mohonk Preserve Bob Babb Wednesday Walk - Frannie Reese Preserve (a Scenic Hudson Park). The Bob Babb Wednesday Walks welcome adults of all ages and levels of ability. No reservations are required. Meet at Johnson-Iorio Park, Highland (from Route 9W, just north of the Mid-Hudson Bridge, go east on Haviland road to the end). This is a moderate, 3-mile hike. There is no fee for this program.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Friday/February 12
Candlelight Tour. 7pm. Begin your Valentine's weekend with a special nighttime tour of the houses of Historic Huguenot Street. Experience our colonial and Victorian houses bathed in the soft glow of candlelight - much like a winter night generations ago. Snow date: Friday, Feburary 19th. $12, $10 for Friends.
New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org

Saturday/February 13
Kids' Snow School Spectacular. 9am-12noon. Join Andrew Bajardi, Mohonk Preserve Ranger, and come out and play! Build a snow shelter, learn about snow crystals, enjoy a hike, and play winter games. The day is sure to be fun even if there is no snow. Ages 6 & up-welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pprogram includes an easy, 2-mile hike. Dress for the weather and bring a snack. Reservations are required; sign up begins 2/1/10. Call for reservations and meeting location.Free to Preserve members/$10 for non-members (includes a day pass for hiking access to Preserve lands sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership).
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/ mohonkpreserve.org

Saturday/February 13
Second Saturdays @ AIR: Acoustic Artists Coalition. 8-11pm. Live Music, Food & Art. $10.
71 O'Neil St/Kingston/331-2662/ airstudiogallery.com

Saturday/February 13
Winter Sun Farmer's Market. 10am - 3pm. The very popular winter farmer's market offers high-quality local produce - a ray of sunshine in the dark winter.
Deyo Hall/Historic Huguenot Street/New Paltz/255-1660/huguenotstreet.org

Saturday/February 13
Intro to Organic Beekeeping: Planning a New Hive for Spring. 10am - 6pm. Hands-on beekeeping workshop for beginners with HoneybeeLive's Chris Harp. $95 registration required.
New England Farms/31 Main St/Granville/255-6113/honeybeelives.org

Saturday/February 13
Kids' Snow School Spectacular. 9am-noon. Join Andrew Bajardi, Mohonk Preserve Ranger, and come out and play! Build a snow shelter, learn about snow crystals, enjoy a hike, and play winter games. The day is sure to be fun even if there is no snow. Ages 6 & up, includes and easy 2 mile hike. $10/Free to members, reservations required.
Mohonk Preserve/255 -0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Saturday/February 13
Singles and Sociables 9:30am-4pm. Hike - Awosting Falls. Outings welcome all adult hikers, single and non-single, aged 18 and above. No reservations required. Meet at the Mohonk Preserve West Trapps Trailhead. This is a strenuous, 8-mile hike, led by John Upton (229-6217). New hikers are strongly encouraged to contact the leader prior to the hike for information on hike levels, what to bring, and other information. Hike leaders determine whether or not to allow pets. Free to Preserve members/$10 for non-members (includes a day pass for hiking access to Preserve lands sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards membership).
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Sunday/February 14
Singles and Sociables Hike - Schunemuck Mountain. Singles and Sociables outings welcome all adult hikers, single and non-single, aged 18 and above. No reservations required. Call the hike leader for the meeting place and fee. This is a strenuous, 10-mile hike, led by Gary Cursi (534-2886). Bring snowshoes or crampons. New hikers are strongly encouraged to contact the leader prior to the hike for information on hike levels, what to bring, and other information. Hike leaders determine whether or not to allow pets.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Sunday/February 14
Understanding and Caring for Your Honeybees. 10am - 6pm. The second level of organic beekeeping with HoneybeeLives' Chris Harp. $95 registration required.
New England Farms/31 Main St/Granville/ 255-6113/honeybeelives.org

Wednesday/February 17
Mohonk Preserve Bob Babb Wednesday Walk - Beacon Hill Loop 9:30am-1:30pm. Walks welcome adults of all ages and levels of ability. No reservations are required. Meet at the Minnewaska State Park Preserve Upper Lot. This is a moderate, 3-mile hike. The fee for this program is $6 per person.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Saturday/February 20
10am-3pm. Mohonk Preserve Singles and Sociables Snowshoe (hike if no snow) - Duck Pond. Singles and Sociables outings welcome all adult hikers, single and non-single, aged 18 and above. No reservations required. Meet at the Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center. This is a moderate, 6-mile snowshoe, led by Tonda Highley (255-9933). There will be a potluck afterwards. New hikers are strongly encouraged to contact the leader prior to the hike for information on hike levels, what to bring, and other information. Hike leaders determine whether or not to allow pets. Free to Preserve members/$10 for non-members (includes a day pass for hiking access to Preserve lands sunrise to sunset, can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership).
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/.mohonkpreserve.org

Saturday/February 20
Croton Point Eagle Excursion. 8am. Many Bald Eagles congregate in the Lower Hudson during the winter months. Stops at Croton Point Park and Piermont Pier will offer great vantage points for viewing waterfowl and even owls. Dress warmly & bring lunch. Transportation provided. Kingston residents $7, non-residents $10. Please register.
Forsyth Nature Center/331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org

Saturday/February 20
Intro to Organic Beekeeping: Planning a New Hive for Spring. 10am - 6pm. Hands-on beekeeping workshop for beginners with HoneybeeLive's Chris Harp. $95 registration required.
The Pfeiffer Center/260 Hungry Hollow Rd/Chestnut Ridge/255-6113/honeybeelives.org

Saturday/February 20
Annual Mardi Gras. 12-6pm. Cajun music, food, ice carving, mask making, parade & floats.
Rondout Waterfront/Kingston/krbaonline.org

Saturday/February 20
Native American Celebration. 10am-2pm. Join the folks from the Big Indian Native American Cultural Center as they share some food, ceremony, drumming, singing and dancing. All are welcome!
Pine Hill Community Center/287 Main St/Pine Hill/254-5469/pinehillcommunitycenter.org

Sunday/February 21
The 3 Rix - Hudson Valley School of Folk Music. 8pm. Just as there is a "Hudson River School of Painting" whose artists sought to capture an idyllic view of the Hudson River Valley, so too is there an unofficial "Hudson River School of Folk Music". Rich Bala, Rick Nestler, and Rik Palieri are counted as some of its 'students'; creating an image with lyrics, melodies of the lives and stories of the people who dwelled & settled in this region long ago. $8.
Dutch Arms Chapel/John St/Saugerties/ heritageconcerts.blogspot.com

Sunday/February 21
Music of the Founding Parents.Regional musical contributions to the birth of our nation.
Dutch Arms Chapel/16 John St/Saugerties

Sunday/February 21
Tour the Daniel Smiley Research Center. 1:30-3pm. Paul Huth, Mohonk Preserve Director of Research, will take you on a journey through the historic and diverse collections at the Daniel Smiley Research Center, discussing their value to science, public outreach, and land management at the Mohonk Preserve and beyond. $10/Free to members, reservations required.
Mohonk Preserve/255 -0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Sunday/February 21
Tour the Daniel Smiley Research Center. 1:30-3pm. Paul Huth, Mohonk Preserve Director of Research, will take you on a journey through the historic and diverse collections at the Daniel Smiley Research Center, discussing their value to science, public outreach, and land management at the Mohonk Preserve and beyond. Children ages 15 and up are welcome. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. Indoor program. Reservations required; sign up begins 2/8/10. Call for reservations and meeting location. Free to Preserve members/$10 for non-members (includes a day pass for hiking access to Preserve lands sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership).
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/ mohonkpreserve.org

Sunday/February 21
Unison's Open Mic hosted by John DeNicolo. 4-6pm. 3:30 performer's sign up. There are so many of you talented artists out there -- not ready for a full-fledged performance? Get your feet wet at Unison's Acoustic Open Mic sessions. Bring your flute, lute or kazoo, banjo or bongos, favorite poems or unaccompanied songs and perform before a friendly, supportive audience. Whatever genre you love is welcome, as long as it's acoustic. $6, $5 Members.
Unison Theater/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1556/unisonarts.org

Tuesday/February 23
Adult Nature Walk. 8:30am. This bi-monthly program visits some of the best walking/hiking locations in the Mid-Hudson Valley. Transportation provided. 2-3 mile hike geared toward adults, free. Please register.
Forsyth Nature Center/331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org

Tuesday/February 23
Turtle Talk. 1pm. This informal program will feature local and non-native turtles species. Learn about their habits and habitats as we observe their behavior. Free, please register.
Midtown Neighborhood Center. Forsyth Nature Center/331-1682/forsythnaturecenter.org

Wednesday/February 24
Mohonk Preserve Bob Babb Wednesday Walk - Awosting Falls. Walks welcome adults of all ages and levels of ability. 9:30am-1:30pm. No reservations are required. Meet at the Mohonk Preserve West Trapps Trailhead. This is an easy, 6-mile hike. Free to Preserve members/$10 for non-members (includes a day pass for hiking access to Preserve lands sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership).
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/www.mohonkpreserve.org

Saturday/February 27
Rhododendron Bridge Snowshoe (hike if no snow). 10am-2pm. The winter woods are a fine and beautiful place. Join Bill Jasyn, Mohonk Preserve Volunteer and experienced hike leader, for an invigorating excursion up and down favorite trails. Bring lunch. Moderate, 7 miles. Children ages 15 and up are welcome. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. This program includes a moderate, 7-mile snowshoe or hike. Bring a lunch. Reservations are required; sign up begins 2/8/10. Call 845-255-0919 for reservations and meeting location. Free to Preserve members/$10 for non-members (includes a day pass for hiking access to Preserve lands sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership).
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/www.mohonkpreserve.org

Saturday/February 27
Singles and Sociables Hike - Balsam Lake Mountain.Singles and Sociables outings welcome all adult hikers, single and non-single, aged 18 and above. No reservations required. Call the hike leader for the meeting place and fee. This is a strenuous, 8-mile hike, led by Dale Hughes (679-1196). Bring stabilizers or crampons. New hikers are strongly encouraged to contact the leader prior to the hike for information on hike levels, what to bring, and other information. Hike leaders determine whether or not to allow pets.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/www.mohonkpreserve.org

Saturday/February 27
Rhododendron Bridge Snowshoe/Hike. 10am-2pm. The winter woods are a fine and beautiful place. Join Bill Jasyn, Mohonk Preserve Volunteer and experienced hike leader, for an invigorating excursion up and down favorite trails. Ages 15 & up, moderate, 7 miles. $10/Free to members, reservations required.
Mohonk Preserve/255 -0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Sunday/February 28
Singles and Sociables Ski (hike if no snow) - 10am-3pm. Spring Farm. Singles and Sociables outings welcome all adult hikers, single and non-single, aged 18 and above. No reservations required. Meet at the Mohonk Preserve Spring Farm Trailhead. This is a moderate, 6-mile ski, led by Sherry Runk (687-7679). New hikers are strongly encouraged to contact the leader prior to the hike for information on hike levels, what to bring, and other information. Hike leaders determine whether or not to allow pets. Free to Preserve members/$10 for non-members (includes a day pass for hiking access to Preserve lands sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership).
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/www.mohonkpreserve.org

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MARCH

Wednesday/March 3
Mohonk Preserve Bob Babb Wednesday Walk - Louisa Pond (a Scenic Hudson Park). 9:30am-1:30pm. Wednesday Walks welcome adults of all ages and levels of ability. No reservations are required. Meet at the Louisa Pond parking lot on Poppletown Road, Esopus. (From Route 9W go west on County Route 16/Old Post Road about 2 miles to a sharp bend. Turn right onto Poppletown Road. The parking lot is on the left.). This is a moderate, 3-mile hike. No fee
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Saturday/March 6
Singles and Sociables Snowshoe (hike if no snow) - Overlook Mountain. Singles and Sociables outings welcome all adult hikers, single and non-single, aged 18 and above. No reservations required. Call the hike leader for the meeting place and fee. This is a moderate, 6-mile snowshoe, led by Tonda Highley (255-9933). New hikers are strongly encouraged to contact the leader prior to the hike for information on hike levels, what to bring, and other information. Leaders determine whether or not to allow pets.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Sunday/March 7
Mud March.11am-2pm. Join Reba Wynn Laks, Director, Stonykill Farm Environmental Education Center, to kick off the hiking season and beat the crowds! Breathe in the crisp spring air and shake off the winter cobwebs while you stretch your legs on the trail. Children ages 12 and up are welcome. Children must always be accompanied by an adult. This program includes an easy to moderate, 4-mile hike. Dress for the weather and bring lunch. Reservations are required; sign up begins 2/15/10. Call 845-255-0919 for reservations and meeting location.Free to Preserve members/$10 for non-members (includes a day pass for hiking access to Preserve lands sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership).
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/www.mohonkpreserve.org

Sunday/March 7
Mohonk Preserve Singles and Sociables Hike - Stonykill Falls.10am-3pm. Singles and Sociables outings welcome all adult hikers, single and non-single, aged 18 and above. No reservations required. Meet at the Mohonk Preserve Visitor Center. This is a moderate, 5-mile hike, led by Martin Bayard (229-2216). Bring stabilizers or crampons. New hikers are strongly encouraged to contact the leader prior to the hike for information on hike levels, what to bring, and other information. Hike leaders determine whether or not to allow pets. Free to Preserve members/$10 for non-members (includes a day pass for hiking access to Preserve lands sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership).
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/www.mohonkpreserve.org

Wednesday/March 10
Mohonk Preserve Bob Babb Wednesday Walk - Clearwater Road. 9:30am-1:30pm. The Wednesday Walks welcome adults of all ages and levels of ability. No reservations are required. Meet at the Mohonk Preserve Spring Farm Trailhead. This is a moderate, 4-mile hike. Free to Preserve members/$10 for non-members (includes a day pass for hiking access to Preserve lands sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership).
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/www.mohonkpreserve.org

Saturday/March 13
Preserve Singles and Sociables Ski (hike if no snow) - Millbrook Mountain. 10am-3pm. Welcome all adult hikers, single and non-single, aged 18 and above. No reservations required. Meet at the Minnewaska State Park Preserve Upper Lot. This is a moderate, 7-mile ski, led by Bill Jasyn (255-7805). New hikers are strongly encouraged to contact the leader prior to the hike for information on hike levels, what to bring, and other information. Hike leaders determine whether or not to allow pets. The fee for this program is $6 per person.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/www.mohonkpreserve.org

Sunday/March 14
Mohonk Preserve - Kids' Day in the Sugarbush. 1-3pm. Join the Longbotham Family, Preserve Volunteers for a short hike and a sweet treat as you join in the fun of maple sugaring! Be ready to tromp through the snow or mud, sing a bit, help out in the sugarbush, and learn how to make syrup just like generations of families have done. Children ages 4 and up are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Easy, 1-mile hike. Wear boots and warm clothing. Reservations are required; sign up begins 2/22/10. Call for reservations and meeting location. Materials fee of $5 per person for this program. Non-members pay an additional $10 day use fee (includes a day pass which allows hiking access to Preserve lands for a full day, sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership). Children 12 and under do not pay the day fee
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org .

Sunday, March 14
Singles and Sociables Hike - Bonticou Crag. 9:30am-2pm. Singles and Sociables outings welcome all adult hikers, single and non-single, aged 18 and above. No reservations required. Meet at the Mohonk Preserve Spring Farm Trailhead. This is a moderate, 7-mile hike, led by Jim Dewitt (255-0307). New hikers are strongly encouraged to contact the leader prior to the hike for information on hike levels, what to bring, and other information. Hike leaders determine whether or not to allow pets. This program is free to Mohonk Preserve members and $10 for non-members (includes a day pass which allows hiking access to Preserve lands for a full day, sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership).
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Wednesday/March 17
Mohonk Preserve Bob Babb Wednesday Walk - Esopus Meadows (a Scenic Hudson Park). 9:30am-1:30pm. Walks welcome adults of all ages and levels of ability. No reservations are required. Meet at the Esopus Meadows parking lot, Esopus. (From the Route 299/9W intersection go about 7.5 miles north on Route 9W. Turn right onto River Road and go about 1.3 miles to parking lot entrance.) This is a moderate, 3-mile hike. There is no fee for this program.
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Saturday/March 20
10am-3pm. Mohonk Preserve Singles and Sociables Hike - Undivided Lot. Singles and Sociables outings welcome all adult hikers, single and non-single, aged 18 and above. No reservations required. Meet at the Mohonk Preserve Spring Farm Trailhead. This is a moderate, 7-mile hike, led by Ellen Berlin (592-2105). New hikers are strongly encouraged to contact the leader prior to the hike for information on hike levels, what to bring, and other information. Hike leaders determine whether or not to allow pets. This program is free to Mohonk Preserve members and $10 for non-members (includes a day pass which allows hiking access to Preserve lands for a full day, sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership).
Mohonk Preserve/255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org

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ONGOING

Through December
The Colonial Dutch in the Valley of Roses explores the legacy of the Dutch in family and place names, architecture, culture, language and religion.
Rosendale Library/264 Main St/Rosendale/658-9013/rosendalelibrary.org

Second Saturdays / Through December
Native American Celebration. 12-4pm. Join the folks from the Big Indian Native American Cultural Center as they share food, ceremony, drumming, singing & dancing. All are welcome!
Pine Hill Community Center / 287 Main St / Pine Hill / 254-5469 / pinehillcommunitycenter.org

Thursday–Monday / Through December
Hudson's Journey, a re-creation of Hudson's aft cabin on the Half Moon, and Celebrate the Hudson-Fulton Celebration of 1909, a display of memorabilia from the historic event. 11am - 5pm. $5.
Hudson River Maritime Museum / 50 Rondout Landing / Kingston / hrmm.org

Through December 15
The Hudson River to Niagara Falls: 19th Century American Landscape Paintings from the New York Historical Society. Tues - Sun 1-5pm. Exhibition of 45 19th century paintings by major landscape artists, organized as a Grand Tour, guiding viewers from the mouth of the Hudson up the reiver and west along the Erie Canal to Niagara Falls. Free.
Samuel Dorsky Museum / SUNY / New Paltz / newpaltz.edu

Through December 20
Before Hudson: 8000 Years of Native American History and Culture. A look at the Native Americans that greeted Hudson and the Europeans that followed. This exhibit, based on the archaeological finds from the grounds of Historic Huguenot Street, explores who these people were and gives us a glimpse into what their world was like. Free.
Historic Huguenot Street / New Paltz / 255-1660

Through December 28
A Frosty Fest. Weekdays 6-8:30pm, weekends 5-8pm. Enchanted forest with animated light displays, glistening gardens, magical mansion, Santa's North Pole, gifts of the Greenman, food, cafés, gift shops and more!
778 Broadway / Ulster Park / 339-2666 / afrostyfest.com

Alternate Sundays / Through December 27
Sacred Chanting. 10-11:30am. Many cultures and spiritual traditions have used chanting as a means of entering the heart, releasing anxieties of the mind and achieving union with the spirit. Join us as we sing chants from Hindu, Tibetan, African, Native American, mid-eastern and western traditions. Untrained and heartfelt voices are welcome and necessary. $10 suggested donation.
Unison Theater / 68 Mountain Rest Rd / New Paltz / 255-1559 / unisonarts.org

Daily/Year Round
Unison Sculpture Garden: 11th Annual Outdoor Exhibition. Dawn til dusk. An invitational show featuring the work of a group of extraordinary established and emerging artists. Bring a picnic and wander through our woodland garden. Experience these magnificent sculptures in a lovely, peaceful setting, which includes a fish pond with waterfall. Free.
Unison / 68 Mountain Rest Rd / New Paltz / 255-1556 / unisonarts.org

Breast Cancer Support Group
Monthly ongoing, free meetings. ~ 1st Tuesday 6:30-8pm/Ellenville Public Library Community room/40 Center St. ~ 2nd Thursday 1-2:30pm
845 339 4673/Elting Memorial Library
93 Main/New Paltz/www.breastcanceroptions.org

Organic Beekeeping
Weekend Workshops. Designed to give students the basis to become knowledgeable, caring, and confident beekeepers. Call for next classes. Pre-registration required.
Sustainable Living Resource Center/Rosendale
Cottekill/255-6113/honeybeelives.org

Mount Triumphant Church of God
Pentecostal Christian Services every Sunday. Everyone is welcome to come and become part of our Church Family./Sunday School 10 am/Sunday Services 11 am & 7 pm/Ladies Sunday 2nd Sunday of the Month/Bilingual Service 3rd Sunday of the Month/Men's Sunday 4th Sunday of the Month/Children & Youth 5th Sunday of the Month.
1377 Rt 44-55/Clintondale /845-883-6196

www.AboutTown.us
For a more complete and updated listing of things to do in Ulster, Columbia, and Dutchess Counties.

Sundays
Rosendale Winter Farmer's Market. 10am-2pm. Every market includes free coffee, tea and hot cocoa, and live acoustic music. Customers are welcome to shop, grab a cup of joe, and relax for awhile inside the warm Community Center.
Route 32 / Rosendale / 339-0819

Saturdays & Sundays
Singles and Sociables Outings at Mohonk Preserve. All adult hikers, single and non-single, aged 18 and above are welcome. A variety of hiking locations and difficulty levels. No reservations required - just come to the location listed at the time indicated. Fees for the hikes will vary according to location. Singles and sociables programs are free to Mohonk Preserve members and $10 for non-members (includes a day pass which allows hiking access to Preserve lands for a full day, sunrise to sunset, and can be credited for up to two weeks towards a membership). For times & locations: 255 -0919 / mohonkpreserve.org

Tuesdays
Rochester Senior Group. 10:30am - Noon. Followed by an hour-long senior yoga class taught by Carla Olla. Join this fun group! Send packages to service people, knit hats and gloves for needy children, and much more.
Rochester Community Center / 15 GLF Rd / Accord / 626-2115

Wednesdays
Bob Babb Wednesday Walks. Adults. No reservations are required. Free to Mohonk Preserve members, $10 for non members. For times & locations:
255-0919/mohonkpreserve.org

Friday–Sunday Through January 3
Olana Holiday House Tours. 11am-3pm. Visit Olana for Christmas with the Churches, a look at how the family spent the Holiday at home.
Olana State Historic Site / 5720 Route 9G / Hudson / 518-828-0135 / olana.org

Classes at Unison
• Qi Gong. Monday-Thursday 7:30-8:30am. $15/$12 members. • Qi Gong for Seniors. Mondays 11am-noon. $5 per class • Life Drawing Sessions. Tuesdays & Thursdays 7:30-9:30pm. $13/$10 members • African Drum. Wednesdays 6-7pm. $15/$12 members • Euro Dance for Seniors. Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm. $5 individual, $8 couple.
Unison/68 Mountain Rest Rd/New Paltz/255-1559/unison.org

LaBella Gallery
LaBella Bistro/Gallery exhibits of local artists' work that is changed monthly or bi-monthly. Donna Hanleys "Triumphant Landscapes" is showing Dec 13, 2009 to Feb 13, 2010. For further information call Connie Noelle curator 255 5770, or LaBella at 255-2633
194 Main Street New Paltz/255 5770/ labellapizzabistro.com

Jai Ma Yoga Center
Sundays teacher schedule:
Jan. 10, Franklin; Jan. 17, Gina; Jan. 24, Alyssa; Jan. 31, Gina; Feb. 7, Franklin; Feb. 14, Gina; Feb. 21, Alyssa; Feb. 28, Gina

Special Classes (to register: 845-256-0465, jaimayoga@hvi.net)
• YOGABABY, with Ami; Jan. 14, five Thursdays, 10-10:45 am; registration/$55
• GENTLE-THERAPEUTIC, with Ami; Jan. 12, five Tuesdays, 10-11am; registration/$55
• CHILDRENS YOGA, with Susan; Wednesdays, 3:30-4:15pm; registration
• workshop with Frank Jude Boccio, Saturday Jan. 23; please call, email or sign up in the studio
• Kundalini Yoga with Robert will no longer be offered

Through Constructive Rest: A Meditation for the Body (to register: 917-656-7007, ATsessions@gmail.com)
Alexander Technique series, with Elizabeth Castagna; Mon. Jan. 18, six classes, 9:30-10:30; single class $12, four-class card $44, six-class card $60
• Jan. 18 - Let my neck be free: unhook you fight or flight response
• Jan. 25 -Where is everything: mapping the jaw
• Feb. 1 - Circulation and Flow: your shimmering self
• Feb. 8 - Non- Doing: you have all the breath you need
• Feb. 15 -Everything Oscillates: allow internal movement to be there
• Feb. 22 - Language and the Body: your authentic voice

69 Main St, New Paltz/845-256-0465/ jaimayoga@hvi.net / www.jmyoga.com

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ATTRACTIONS

The Blue Sky Ranch
Gardiner Airport/Gardiner/School/255-4033, www.theblueskyranch.com, jump@blueskyranch.com

Walkway Over The Hudson
Open 7am - dusk. Usually more windy and colder than on land, so bundle up and read the Wind Chill chart to right.
www.walkway.org

Empire Passport
Enjoy the forests, seashore, and lakefronts in your state parks...every day if you like. Walk, picnic, bike...bring as many friends as your car holds! The Passport provides unlimited day use vehicle entry to most of New York's State parks and recreational facilities: 178 state parks, 55 Department of Environmental Conservation forest preserve areas, as well as boat launch sites, arboretums and park preserves. The 2009 Passport is accepted now through March 31, 2010. $65
New York State Office of Parks/Albany/518-474-0458/nysparks.com

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INFORMATION & VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS

abouttown.us
What to see and do in Ulster County.691-2089/POB 474/New Paltz/NY 12561/viv@abouttown.us
To Contact Calendar of events: Lisa@abouttown.us

Esopus Business Alliance
Promotes and assists businesses to make valuable connections locally and regionally.
845-790-8185 esopusalliance@gmail.com
www.EsopusBusinessAlliance.org

New Paltz Community Fdn
Find projects we're doing in New Paltz. Donate to makeing New Paltz an even better community.
www.newpaltzcommunityfoundation.org/PO Bx 1112/New Paltz, NY 12561/256-1945

New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce
www.newpaltzchamber.com/255-0243

Rosendale Chamber of Commerce
www.rosendalechamber.org
(845) 255-5722 Ext. 100

Southern Ulster Chamber of Commerce
Business and tourism oriented chamber. www.southernUlsterChamber.com/691-6070
20 Milton Avenue/Highland (In Mid Hudson Professional Office Building, Just off 9W by Veterans' Park)

Ulster Literacy Association
Here is your chance to change a life-maybe even your own. Become a literacy tutor volunteer. 480 Aaron Court/Kingston/phone 845-331-6837 / fax 845-331-8455 / www.ulsterliteracy.org / info@ulsterliteracy.org

Town of Lloyd Historical Preservation Society
Talks and lectures on area history and meetings, approximately monthly. Watch local media for topics and locations. New Members welcome anytime. Join our Histor Buffs email list for info on upcoming events/talks. Contact us at: 12 Church Street/Highland/691-2089

Klyne Esopus Museum
Museum with changing exhibits, speakers series, newsletter, and other events including Strawberry Festival, Turkey Dinner, and other surprises. Reopens in June. Joine our Histor Buffs email list for info on upcoming events/talks.New Members welcome anytime.
764 Route 9w/Ulster Park/338-8109

Saugerties Historical Society
Kiersted House Musuem. New Members welcome. House open Memorial Day-October 1-4pm.
119 Mian St/Saugerties/845-246-9529

Dutch Barn Restoration Project
Your dollars help restore this magnificent circa 1760s Dutch barn in Saugerties near the Kiersted House. Send checks to:
Dutch Barn Restoration Project, Saugerties Historical Society/119 Main St, Saugerties, NY 12477

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LIBRARIES

Give your children the world view of a library card.
Call numbers below for hours and other services.

Highland Public Library
Highland/691-2275

UCCC Library
Stone Ridge Campus/687-5213

Elting Memorial Library
93 Main St/New Paltz/255-5030

Haviland-Heidgerd Historical Collection
Elting Library, 93 Main St/New Paltz/255-5030

Sarah Hull Hallock Free
Main Street/Milton/795-2200

Stone Ridge Library
Stone Ridge/687-7023

Gardiner Library
Station Sq/Gardiner 255-1255

Marlboro Free library
PO Box 780, Route 9W, Marlboro 236-7272

Rosendale Library
Rosendale/658-9013

Huguenot Historical Society
Library with documents from the early settlers and other historical information.
New Paltz/255-1660

Plattekill Library
2047 Route 32/Modena/883-7286

Town of Esopus Library
At New Location, 128 Canal Street, just south of Medrex in Port Ewen 338-5580 www.esopuslibrary.org


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