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Delaware County
August - 22 : Share on the Square 5 - 9 p.m. Courthouse Square, Delhi. Games, entertainment, food and more. Bring a nonperishable food item to those in need. Sponsored by members of the Delhi Clergy Association.
August - 22 : Bernard Woma Ensemble Led by master Ghanaian musician Bernard Woma. Bernard is joined in the group by his American student Mark Allen Stone and his Ghanaian student Kofi Ameyaw. 8 p.m. Roxbury Arts Group, 5025 Vega Mtn. Rd., Roxbury. 607-326-7908.
August - 23 : Rock n Reggae Clambake 2 p.m. Andes Hotel, 110 Main St., Andes. Live reggae by George Wesley. Clams casino, baked clams, clams on the half shell, steamed clams, BBQ chicken, corn on the cob, beer, wine, mixed drinks and soda. Call for reservations: 845-676-3980.
August - 23 : Old Franklin Day 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Food, crafts, flea market, and special events. Main Street, Franklin.
August - 23 : Vince Gill 8 p.m. Belleayre Mountain, Route 28, Highmount. The 2008 Best Country Album Grammy Winner will perform. (800) 942-6904 ext. 344 or (845) 254-5600 ext. 344.
August - 23 : 22nd Annual Street Fair 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 65 to 70 vendors selling jewelry, clothing, crafts, leather ware & items, fibre art, bake sales, hand painted slates, chicken BBQ and more. Main St., Margaretville. Meet Abe Lincoln. Meet the Republican candidate and hear how he stands on the issues of 1860.
August - 23 : Vegan BBQ Noon-4 p.m. Join the Mid-Hudson Vegetarian Society for a BBQ meet and greet at the mountain home of Robin and Nate Williams. Anyone is welcome to join. Complimentary food includes artisan Field Roast vegan sausages. RSVP and get directions: 845-586-5454.
August - 24 : Car Show Andes Fire Hall, Tremperskill Road, Andes. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Food and drink will be sold.
August - 24 : Garden Party Concert 2 - 4 p.m. Delhi Senior Community Courtyard, 7 Main St., Delhi. Union Street performs Celtic Cajun Music. Bring your own chair.
August - 24 : Kaleidoscope 1 p.m. Belleayre Mountain, Route 28, Highmount. A free children s classical music experience by the Teaching Artists Ensemble of the New York Philharmonic. (800) 942-6904 ext. 344 or (845) 254-5600 ext. 344.
August - 24 : Organ Recital by Charles Dodsley Walker at 4 p.m. at St. James Church, Lake Delaware. Works by Bach, Brahms, Franck, Vierne, Karg-Elert and Langlais. 607-832-4401.
August - 24 : Book Signing and Reading 2-4 p.m. Writers in the Mountains hosts a book signing reception for Lenny Mintz at 76 MAIN! in Stamford. Lenny will read from his new book, "Open Windows," talk about the process of assembling essays into a published collection, and sign copies of the book. (607)326-7908 or (607)652-7676.
August - 24 : Author Reading Lenny Mintz of Delhi will read from his new book, Open Windows, at 76 MAIN! in Stamford on 2 p.m. Lenny will also discuss the process of putting a collection of memoirs together. For information please call 607-326-7908.
August - 26 : Getting Started with MS PowerPoint 1:30 p.m. Delaware County eCenter, 5 1/2 Main St., Delhi. Register: 607-746-9710.
August - 27 : Power Presentations 6 p.m. Delaware County eCenter, 5 1/2 Main St., Delhi. Learn the tricks to delivering clear, dynamic presentations that keep your audience s attention and move them to action. Register: 607-746-9710.
August - 29 : Harry M. Keator Cup Tournament Roxbury Nine Hosts vintage base ball teams from all over the Northeast Labor Day weekend. Game times TBA. All games are held at Kirkside Park, Roxbury.
August - 30 : Laurie & Ira McIntosh workshop at the Pleasant Valley Meeting House, Andes. 7 p.m. Workshop participants can perform during break. Call 845-676-3775 or e-mail ashc@catskill.net for reservations.
August - 30 : Chris Isaak 8 p.m. Belleayre Mountain, Route 28, Highmount. (800) 942-6904 ext. 344 or (845) 254-5600 ext. 344.
August - 30 : Summer Family Workshop Series: The Power of Animals 10 a.m. - noon. Free. Join Native American scholar, author and performer Evan Pritchard one more time as he shows us how to find an animal spirit that will help us overcome our fears and weaknesses in life. Evan will share Mi'kmaq and Lenape teachings, terms and hand signals. The group will then participate in a naming game in which the participants will help each other find a new community name based on their animal guide. The Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St., Pine Hill, 845.254.5469.
August - 30 : Catskill Community Radio Presents Poets at Pine Hill Live! 6 - 9 p.m. Free. Local Poet and Writer Showcase and Pot Luck Dinner. In the vein of Cabaradio and The Catskills Sing Live, Spoken Word features the best of local poets and writers in an intimate, cabaret setting. Dinner at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. If you must miss it, tune in live at www.catskillradio.org. The Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St., Pine Hill, 845.254.5469.
August - 30 : Whet Paint Local artists take to the streets, to create paintings on the spot. Admission. Rain or Shine! The artwork will also be on exhibit to the public on Sunday from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Roxbury Arts Group, 5025 Vega Mtn. Rd., Roxbury. 607-326-7908.
August - 30 : 1898 Wheels into Roxbury Roxbury's Railride adventures August 30 and 31 offer visitors a trip back in time, when the crafts, transportation and even the food didn't require fossil fuels or electricity... and folks still knew how to have plenty of fun! You can get on board by calling 607-326-3722.
August - 31 : Book Signing 5 p.m. Chace-Randall Gallery, Main Street, Andes. Inverna Lockpez will be signing her book The Noble Barn a collection of paintings. 845-676-4901.
August - 31 : Andes Sportsman Show Andes Fire Hall, Tremperskill Road, Andes. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Buying, selling guns, rifles, shotguns, live game birds, paint ball supplies, archery, knives, ammo, chainsaws, maple syrup and much more. 845-676-3540.
August - 31 : Clam Bake & Pig Roast 2 - 10 p.m. Quarter Moon Cafe, 53 Main St., Delhi. All you can eat clams, pulled pork, BBQ chicken and all the fixins , plus Ommegang beer. Music by Mojo Switch, Pispoure, Future Farmers of America. Reservations: 607-746-8886.
August - 31 : Franklin Farmers' Market at Chapel Hall 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local produce, food, and products. Institute Street off Main Street (Rt. 357) Village of Franklin. Contact Ellen Curtis, (607)829-5631.
September - 1 : Labor Day At Hanford Mills Museum, East Meredith. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is open on Labor Day. For information call (607)278-5744.
September - 3 : Delhi Area Retired Teachers Annual Brunch At the United Ministry of Delhi Church on Courthouse Square. Guest speaker Clara Stewart, former Delaware County and presently Delhi Town Historian and President of the Delhi Historical Society, will present a program on the one room schoolhouse. A social hour will begin at 9 a.m., with brunch served at 9:45 a.m. The price for brunch is $7.50. For reservations, call Beth Hildreth at 607-746-3015 or Gwenn Nealis at 607-746-2542 no later than Monday, Aug. 25.
September - 6 : Wildlife Management Workshop Catskill Forest Association's office, 43469 State Highway 28, Arkville. 9 a.m. - noon. Learn about the diverse types of habitat wildlife require. Join CFA at one of our member s property and see how they manage for wildlife. Pre-register: 845-586-3054.
September - 6 : Annual Antique Car Show Downsville School. Contact: Colchester Chamber of Commerce 607-363-2422.
September - 7 : It Was I Who Did It: Spies, Saboteurs, Couriers & Other Heroines of the American Revolution. Lecture by Carol Berkin, Professor of History, Baruch College, CUNY. Noon brunch followed by annual Historical Society of Middletown meeting at 1 p.m. and the presentation at 1:30 p.m. New Kingston Valley Grange Hall, Cemetery Road, Margaretville. Reservations: 845-586-3949.
September - 13 : Healing Mediation Workshop Avalon Moon, 68 Main St., Delhi. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Techniques for relieving pain, stress, fatigue, anxiety, depression; Meditation to meet your True Self; Higher experience of your own Power; Meditation to release past emotional injuries. Reserve: 607-746-7389.
September - 13 : Antique Engine Jamboree At Hanford Mills Museum, East Meredith. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come see antique gas and steam engines at work. For information call (607)278-5744.
September - 14 : Franklin Farmers' Market at Chapel Hall 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local produce, food, and products. Institute Street off Main Street (Rt. 357) Village of Franklin. Contact Ellen Curtis, (607)829-5631.
September - 19 : Girl Scout Fall Camporee 5:30 p.m. to 9 a.m. Camp Shankitunk, 2420 Arbor Hill Road, Delhi. Eight camping skills stations, campfire cooking and you will be sleeping in cabins. Register: 607-432-2910.
September - 20 : James Litaker Sketching Workshop at the Hunting Tavern, Main Street, Andes. Call 845-676-3775 or e-mail ashc@catskill.net for reservations.
August - 24 : Vacation Bible School First Presbyterian Church, 4 Clinton St., Delhi is hosting Vacation Bible School "Rainforest Adventure" Aug. 24-28, 6 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. for children 3 years old to 5th graders. To register or for info Nancy 607-746-2155.
September - 3 : Getting Started with MS Word 6 p.m. Delaware County eCenter, 5 1/2 Main St., Delhi. Register: 607-746-9710.
: Mah Jongg Chinese Tile Game. Every Tuesday from 1 - 4 p.m. at the Luce Senior Center, Court Street, Delhi.
: Word Thursdays Meets the second and fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Regional poets, writers and storytellers share their work. Bright Hill Literary Center, 94 Church St., Treadwell. 607-829-5055.
: Ogden Writers' Group All are welcome to join this group of poets, authors and those who love to journal. Come, share, critique and listen. Held the third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. Ogden Library, Walton. 607-865-5929.
: Church Services Sundays at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, River Street, Bloomville. Services Sundays at 9:30 a.m. with Holy Communion. The Ven. Barbara Hanstine, DN, Vicar, officiating. 607-434-5501.
: Evening Meals for Seniors Delaware Opportunities will be sponsoring evening meals once a month in place of lunch. Appetizers will be served at 4:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 5 p.m. Evening meals will be served the third Thursday of every month at the following locations: Margaretville, Methodist church on Church St., 845-586-4764; Delhi, 6 Court St., 607-746-2250; Grand Gorge, Old School Civic Center, 607-588-6166; Sidney, Civic Center on Liberty Street, 607-563-2212; Walton, Catholic Church on Benton Avenue, 607-865-6739. In Hancock, the evening meals will be served the last Tuesday of each month at the Messinger Hall on Wheeler Street, 607-637-2219. Reservations are requested. For more information, call 607-746-1710.
: Car Seat Fitting Station Held the fourth Wednesday of each month from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Delaware Opportunities, Route 10, Hamden. Get your child s car seat checked for safety. Call to schedule an appointment, 607-746-1700.
: Roxbury Town Board All meetings will begin at 7:30 p.m. the second Monday of the month and will be held at the Town Hall, 53690 State Hwy 30, Roxbury, except for April and August when they will meet at the Grand Gorge Civic Center, 60933 State Hwy. 30, Grand Gorge.
: Roxbury Central School Board Meeting Held the second Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the school.
: Roxbury Planning Board The town Planning Board will meet the third Wednesday of each month for their Regular Monthly Meeting. All meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. and will be held at the Town Hall, 53690 State Hwy. 30, Roxbury.
: Tri-Town Singles Dance Every Wednesday from 6 - 10 p.m. Everyone welcome. American Legion in Sidney. Free Refreshments. 607-369-3737.
: Book Friends Meet regularly on the third Tuesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. at the Sidney Public Library. All are welcome. 607-563-1200
: Pre-School Story Hour Fridays at 10:30 a.m. William B. Ogden Library, Walton. 607-865-5929.
: The Library Club After-school crafts and activities for elementary-schoolers at the William B. Ogden Library, 42 Gardiner Pl., Walton. Meets every Thursday at 2:30 p.m. 607-865-5929.
: Storytime for Toddlers at the William B. Ogden Library, 42 Gardiner Pl., Walton. Meets every Friday at 10:30 a.m. 607-865-5929.
August - 27 : Web Design 6 p.m. Delaware County eCenter, 5 1/2 Main St., Delhi. Register: 607-746-9710.
August - 28 : Getting Started with MS Publisher 1:30 p.m. Delaware County eCenter, 5 1/2 Main St., Delhi. Prerequisite: Getting Started with Word or experience. Register: 607-746-9710.
September - 2 : Advanced MS Excel 1:30 p.m. Delaware County eCenter, 5 1/2 Main St., Delhi. Prerequisite: Intermediate Excel or experience. Register: 607-746-9710.
September - 3 : Effective Supervision 1:30 p.m. Delaware County eCenter, 5 1/2 Main St., Delhi. Make your department or business an employer of choice . Learn to work well with any person; you will increase productivity and be the person who people want to work with. Register: 607-746-9710.
September - 4 : Getting Started with MS Excel 1:30 p.m. Delaware County eCenter, 5 1/2 Main St., Delhi. Register: 607-746-9710.
September - 4 : Cybermobile The Four County Library System Cybermobile will visit Railroad Street, East Branch from 9 - 9:45 a.m.; C & M Alliance Church, Downsville from 10:10 - 10:55 a.m.; Country Plaza in Arkville from 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.; the Halcottsville Post Office from 2:45 - 3:35 p.m.; and the Grand Gorge Civic Center from 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. 607-723-8236.
September - 5 : Cybermobile The Four County Library System Cybermobile will visit the bank in Hobart from 8 - 8:45 a.m.; the South Kortright Rest Home from 9 - 9:20 a.m.; the Youth Leadership Academy in South Kortright from 9:30 - 11 a.m.; the Harpersfield Town Hall from 11:15 - 11:30 a.m.; Bojo s Parking Lot in Davenport from 12:10 - 12:40 p.m.; the new fire station in East Meredith from 12:55 - 1:10 p.m.; the Meridale Post Office from 1:25 - 1:45 p.m.; and Main Street in Treadwell from 2:15 - 2:45 p.m. 607-723-8236.
September - 6 : Grand Gorge Community Dance 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Fun for all! Enjoy an evening of live music by "Unfinished Business". Free Entertainment, Food, Beverages in the Grand Gorge Firehouse, Rte. 30. Parking courtesy of local businesses.
September - 9 : Time Management 1:30 p.m. Delaware County eCenter, 5 1/2 Main St., Delhi. Learn simple things you can do to be more organized and a better manager of your time. Register: 607-746-9710.
September - 10 : Intermediate MS Excel 2007 6 p.m. Delaware County eCenter, 5 1/2 Main St., Delhi. Register: 607-746-9710.
September - 10 : Free Rabies Vaccination Clinic 6 - 8 p.m. Sidney, 74 River St. Fire Station, For dogs, cats and ferrets 4 months or older. Pets must be confined. If you want your pet to get his/her three-year shot, you must bring proof of a previous vaccine. Call Delaware County Public Health at 607-746-3166 with questions.
September - 11 : Business Plan Development 1:30 p.m. Delaware County eCenter, 5 1/2 Main St., Delhi. Have an idea for or planning to start a new business? Expanding an existing business and looking for financing? This class will get you started on a business plan and direct you to support resources. Register: 607-746-9710.
September - 15 : Getting Started with QuickBooks 6 p.m. Delaware County eCenter, 5 1/2 Main St., Delhi. Register: 607-746-9710.
September - 16 : Advanced MS Word 6 p.m. Delaware County eCenter, 5 1/2 Main St., Delhi. Prerequisite: Intermediate Word plus experience. Register: 607-746-9710.
: Hunting Tavern Museum Main Street, Rt. 28, Andes. Open seasonally with guided tours every Saturday, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. the Hunting Tavern Museum is a newly restored tavern that houses a collection of antiques & artifacts. Andes was headquarters to the famous Anti-Rent War & the quaint village includes a number of architecturally significant buildings as well as a unique downtown area with specialty shops & a farmers market (in season). For more info., call 845-676-3775.
: Roundtable Discussion Group at the Hunting Tavern, Andes, every Wednesday at 7 p.m. Open to the public.
: Tremperskill Hunting & Fishing Club Tremperskill Hunting & Fishing Club meetings are the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in Andes, 528 County Highway 1. 845-676-3100.
: Andes Farmers Market Held every Saturday from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Main Street, Andes. Local produce, meats, cheeses, fresh eggs, flowers, bedding plants and much more.
: Babies & Books With Story Laurie Meets every Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Andes Public Library, Main St., Andes. Come join us for music, stories & play time. 845-676-3333.
: Erpf House Gallery Featuring ongoing exhibits by Catskill regional artists. Open Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sat., noon - 5 p.m. (except holidays). Rt. 28, Arkville. For more info., call 845-586-2611.
: Writers' Group An on-going writing group sponsored by Writers in the Mountains meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 6 p.m. at the Catskill Center for Conservation and Development, Arkville. For information call (845)586-2363.
: Jericho Jam Musicians of all levels and abilities are invited to informal jam sessions held on the third Tuesday of the month at the Bainbridge Town Hall Theatre from 7-10 pm. Sponsored by the Jericho Arts Council. For more information call Elaine Sherman at 607-967-8059.
: Bovina Senior Citizen Club Meets the second Monday of the month at noon for a dish-to-pass luncheon at the Bovina Presbyterian Church. For information call 607-832-4316.
: Fitch's Covered Bridge The Fitch's Bridge was originally built in 1870. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is a single span of 100 feet of Town truss moved to this present site in 1885. It spans over the West Branch of the Delaware River in the Town of Delhi south of State Route 10, east of Delhi.
: Farmers' Market Every Wednesday May through Sept. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. On the Courthouse Square, Delhi.
: Delhi Art Group Offering classes and workshops. Children's programs available. Call Sue Priest at 607-746-3220.
: North Sanford Seniors Meet the first and third Wednesdays of the month at the North Sanford Church from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
: Koo Koose Farmers Market Held Saturdays June through October from 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
: Downsville Covered Bridge Originally built in 1854. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Lots of local pride in this bridge. It is a single span of 174 feet long & Queenpost truss over the East Branch of the Delaware River. Located on (where else) Bridge Street within the Village of Downsville (Town of Colchester) 0.1 mile off State Route 30 at the east end of the Village.
: Miracle Study Group Meets every Monday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 at Harmony Hill Retreat Center in East Meredith. For information call 607-278-6312.
: Catskill Women s Network Meets 2nd Mon. of each month at area restaurants, 5:30 p.m. for socializing, dinner, & interesting speakers. All women welcome. Call 845-586-1161 for more info.
: Greater Fleischmanns Museum of Memories Museum with many displays relating to local area Catskill history - postcards, photos and artifacts. This year focuses on local hotels, the Fleischmanns Telephone, Camp Tarigo, and 1932 movie posters. Located at 1009 Main St., Fleischmanns. Hours: May 24 - June 30 and Sept. 1 - Oct. 13 Saturdays 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. and by appointment; July and August Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. For an appointment & more info., call 845-254-5311 or the museum's directors, John Duda at 845-254-4104, Mabel West at 845-254-5439 or Peggy Menzies at DEKMM@aol.com.
: Theater: Franklin Stock Company at Chapel Hall Housed in an historic building just off Main Street in the Town of Franklin, the Franklin Stock Company presents a variety of offerings each season. This repertory group offers classical theater in a dramatic setting. For schedules & information, call 607-829-8451.
: Franklin Rotary Meeting Meetings are held at the Franklin Methodist Church on the corner of Main Street and Water Street. New members are welcome and encouraged. Franklin Rotary Club meets every Tuesday Night at 6:15 p.m. until 8 p.m. For more information contact the current president is Tom Wilber at (607) 829-8589 or by email at twilber@stny.rr.com
: Bright Hill Literary Center 94 Church St., Treadwell. Library and Internet wing, word and image gallery, education center, literary garden, Word Thursdays Reading series, Word Thursdays Literary Workshops for kids and adults, and Bright Hill Press Books. 607-829-5055.
: Stones and Bones of Delaware County Bright Hill Literary Center, 94 Church St., Treadwell. Exhibit by Bertha Rogers. 607-829-5055.
: Hamden Fish & Game Club Meets second Sunday of every month at 8 a.m. at the Clubhouse on Covert Hollow Rd. in Hamden. For more info., call 607-746-7317.
: Hamden Hill Ridge Riders Snowmobile Club Hamden Hill Ridge Riders is a snowmobile club in Hamden. 60+ miles of groomed trails connecting to other clubs for more than 100 miles of trails! 607-746-7705.
: Hamden Covered Bridge Originally built in 1859, it is listed on the National Register of historic Places. Located in the Town of Hamden, east of State Route 10, north of the hamlet, it spans the West Branch of the Delaware River. The bridge can be seen from State Route 10 at the East end of the Hamlet of Hamden.
: Brumbies Pony Club is the local chapter of the United States Pony Club. Terry Moses at 607-746-3645.
: Jim Barr Telephone Museum Telephones from the 1880s to present day. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. 168 Maple Ave., Hobart. 607-538-1129.
: The Catskill Mountain Railroad Club meets every Thurs. at 7:30 p.m. in the basement of the Presbyterian Church on Orchard St. in Margaretville.
: Historic Walking Tour Self-guided historic walking tour of the Village of Margaretville. Pick up a brochure between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Community Room of the Fairview Public Library. Brochures feature photos, map and capsule histories of 44 buildings. The one-mile route winds along Main, Bridge, Maple, Church, Walnut, Orchard and Academy Streets. In addition an exhibition of newly discovered photographs of Margaretville people and places will be on display at the library. The images were scanned from glass plate negatives found several years ago in a downtown building.
: Hanford Mills Museum Hanford Mills is an historical treasure, preserved intact and still operated by water power. Once typical of local industry, the seven building complex is now a unique remnant of rural industrial history. Interpreters demonstrate the vintage equipment. The Museum is located on County Routes 10 and 12 in East Meredith. For more info., call 607-278-5744, e-mail: hanford4@hanfordmills.org
: The West Kortright Centre is a cultural and community center housed in an historic rural church. The Centre sponsors workshops throughout the year, both on-site and in neighboring towns and schools and from May through October, presents community gatherings, a performing arts series in a 200-seat auditorium, and gallery exhibits of work by regional artists. Call The Centre at 607-278-5454, visit www.westkc.org, or e-mail: info@westkc.org
: Roxbury Quilters Roxbury Quilters meet in the Library on Mondays from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
: Roxbury Rotary The Roxbury Rotary meets on Monday nights at various sites within the hamlet of Roxbury. For more information about the Rotary and their civic activity contact: May O'Malley, omalley@usadatanet.net or 607-326-3431.
: Pakatakan Farmers Market Held at the historic Round Barn in Halcottsville. Between 35 and 40 vendors are there rain or shine. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Through mid-October. (845) 586-3326.
: Knitting Club at the Roxbury Library, 53742 State Highway 30, Roxbury, at 7 p.m. Held every Friday. Free of charge, the Knitting Club welcomes all individuals interested in knitting, crocheting, beading, quilting, and embroidering at all skill levels, from beginning to intermediate to advanced. (607)-326-2978.
: Sidney Historical Association & Museum Open Tue. from 1:45 - 4:45 p.m., Thurs. from 9:30 - 11:45 a.m., or by appointment. Call 607-563-8787. Exhibits range from genealogy section to arrowhead artifacts. The museum is located on the second floor in room 218 of the Sidney Civic Center at 21 Liberty St.
: Dancing Get your feet ready to dance or just mingle with friends every Friday night at the Moose Club, E. Main St., Sidney. From 6 to 10 p.m.
: Maywood Historical Depot Open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. every Tue., & 10 a.m. - noon each Sat. Locat
ed at 66 Maywood Lane in Sidney Center.
: American Legion Guntown Post #1554 Meets the second Friday of each month at 19:00 hours at the post home, 8460 County Route 27, Sidney Center. 607-865-9275.
: Mt. Utsayantha Regional Arts League MURAL Gallery, open weekdays 9-3 p.m., Cyr Center in Stamford. Free admission. Call 607-652-7732.
: Mt. Utsayantha Observation Tower Visit the observation tower located on top of lofty Mt. Utsayantha in Stamford.
: Dance Social Group Every Thursday night at the Walton Vets Club, High Street, Walton, from 6-10 p.m. Dance to country, rock n roll or whatever you request. All communities invited. 607-865-4532.
: Brown Bag Book Chat Bring your lunch let us know what you've been reading. All are welcome. Held the second Friday of the month at 11:30 a.m. Ogden Library, Walton. 607-865-5929.
: Reading between the Lines, New York Council for the Humanities Seminar. Held the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. Ogden Library, Walton. 607-865-5929.
: The Knitting Bee Gathers at the William B. Ogden Library, 42 Gardiner Pl., Walton. Meets every Tuesday at 4 p.m. 607-865-5929. August - 22 : Teen Revolution 7 - 9 p.m. Bloomville Methodist Church Lawn, Bloomvile. 607-538-9440.
Greene County
: Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Built in 1874, an architectural gem. Second empire style. Visible from Riverfront Park, Athens. Tours held June - October.
: The Thomas Cole National Historic Site is the 1815 Federal style home & studio of Thomas Cole, founder of the Hudson River School of landscape painting. The home is located on 3.4 acres of land, & features period furnishings & art galleries. 218 Spring St., Catskill. For more info., call 518-943-7465.
: Catskill Strolls Stroll Main Street, Catskill from 5 - 9 p.m., visit galleries, restaurants and retail stores. Enjoy live entertainment, gallery openings, late night shopping and great food. Held the second Saturday of each month. 518-943-0989
: Thomas Cole's "Sketch" Paintings The Thomas Cole National Historic Site will exhibit rarely seen "oil sketches" by Thomas Cole featuring studies for several well known Cole paintings including the study for his iconic painting of Kaaterskill Falls. Cedar Grove, 218 Spring Street, Catskill. (518) 943-7465 ext. 3.
: Riverside Farmers and Artisans Market Saturdays 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with live music from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Historic Catskill Point, end of Main Street, Catskill. Fresh produce and crafts for sale.
Saturday Studios 3rd Saturday of each month, these evenings will promote the arts in the region, create a place to go and a reason to go there. Network, look at art, have a good conversation. Mingle with an artist or a friend, listen to a discussion, and expand your collection of art. Many galleries, shops and restaurants will be open to receive visitors and friends. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Main Street Galleries, Catskill. 518-943-0380.
: Fiber Dialogues Juried exhibition for artists who work with fibers and textiles. Juried and curated by Molly Pomerance. Greene County Council on the Arts, 1st Floor Gallery, 398 Main St., Catskill. 518-943-3400.
: Artist s Coats Solo exhibition featuring coats, vests and jackets created by textile artist Lila Hollister Smith. Greene County Council on the Arts, 2nd Floor Gallery, 398 Main St., Catskill. 518-943-3400.
: Bronck Museum The Hudson Valley's Oldest Home - Built 1663. A national historic landmark. Tues. - Sat., 10 am - 5 pm., Sun. 1 - 5 pm. Mon. and Holidays 10 am - 5 pm through Oct. 15. Museum is located just off US 9W, 3-3/4 miles south of the intersection of Route 9W, 385 & 81 near Coxsackie. For more info., call 518-731-6490. Admission charged.
: Four Mile Point Preserve Four Mile Point Rd., Coxsackie. 7.6 acre river front preserve offers picturesque shoreline, dramatic vistas, & a tranquil inland pond. Nature trails are used as an outdoor classroom. Access: Rt. 385 north 8 miles from the Rip Van Winkle Bridge.
: Michael J. Quill Irish Cultural & Sports Center Rt. 145, East Durham - 518-634-2286. Festival, theatre, music & dance. Educational programs in language & literature. Gaelic sports field with traditional sporting events. Open May - Oct.
: Irish American Heritage Museum 2267 Rte. 145, East Durham. (518) 634-7497. Exhibit: Irish in Music. Learn how traditional Irish music has changed and how Irish music and Irish performers have changed popular music in America. Open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend Wednesday - Sunday from noon - 4 p.m.
: East Durham Market Days Sundays through Aug. 31, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Michael J. Quill Irish Cultural & Sports Center, East Durham. Vendors, and artists working with all mediums and styles.
: Five State View Lookout Mohican Trail, Route 23, East Windham. An area maintained by New York State for public scenic viewing of Hudson River Valley and five states.
: North/South Lakes Swimming, hiking, camping, fishing, motorless boating, rowboat rentals, marked hiking trails, pavilion, bathhouses. Co. Rt. 18, Haines Falls. For more info., call 518-589-5058.
: Devil's Tombstone Near Hunter on Route 214, this natural rock formation resembles a large tombstone. Hiking trails. For more info., call 845-688-7160.
: Pratt Rock Rt. 23, Prattsville. 518-299-3395. White painted relief carvings, 150 years old, in mountainside dating from the 1800s, commissioned so an itinerant stonecutter could pay for his lodgings. Short climb, picnic tables & parking. Open year-round. State & National Register of Historic Places. Scenic rugged climb to see relief carvings.
: Mountain Top Arboretum Rt. 23C, Tannersville. 518-589-3903. The Mountain Top Arboretum is a not-for-profit organization that features a living collection of both exotic & native trees and shrubs. Approx. 7 acres of botanically identified plantings of flowering trees, evergreens, & shrubs in a beautiful natural surrounding framed by the Catskill Mountains. Visitors welcome at any time of the year for self-guided tours, or call to schedule a guided tour. Also serves as a research center for plant hardiness and as a setting for educational programs on a wide variety of horticultural topics.
: Tannersville Bike Path Tannersville. 518-589-5850. Running from Clum Hill Road across from Cortina Valley, down around some of Tannersville Lake, all the way to Bloomer Road, the bike path covers approximately 2 miles. Walkers, hikers, & cross-country skiers welcome.
: Greene County Council on the Arts Catskill Gallery: 398 Main St., Catskill - 518-943-3400. Mountain Top Gallery - Main St., Windham - 518-734-3104.
: Beautiful Greene Juried group exhibition exploring six unique spots in Greene County. Artist Patti Ferrara is jurying and curating this exhibition. Maps of the six spots and directions, are available by calling Patti Ferrara at 518-678-9968. Greene County Council on the Arts Mountaintop Gallery, 5348 Main Street, Windham. Hours: Fri.-Mon. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 518-734-3104.
August - 23 : East Durham Irish Feis More than 600 Irish step dancers from the Northeast and Canada compete at the Michael J. Quill Irish Cultural & Sports Centre, Route 145, East Durham. 518-634-2286.
August - 23 : Mountain Top Historical Society Annual Open House Music, food, dancing, hayrides, puppet show, book signing, old hotel photograph exhibit. Art lecture by Kevin Avery of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Mountain Top Historical Society, Rt. 23A, Haines Falls. 518-589-6657
August - 23 : Damsels and Dragonflies 11 a.m. Bob Hyland, owner of Loomis Creek Nursery, and author of Designing Borders for Sun and Shade, will show us the latest trends in colorful perennials for your autumn garden. Mountain Top Arboretum, Rt. 23C, Tannersville. 518-589-3903.
August - 23 : Steel Magnolias Performed by the Schoharie Creek Players. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday. Windham Civic Center, corner of South Street and Main Street, Windham. 518-989-6802.
August - 25 : Music Under the Stars Featuring local musician Jail House Rockers. Free admission. Angelo Canna Town Park, Mountain Avenue, Cairo.
August - 30 : Windham Chamber Music Festival 2008 8 p.m. Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes in Concert. Two Great Jazz Pianists Playing 2 Yamaha Concert Grand Pianos. Windham Civic and Performing Arts Center, 5379 Main Street Windham. Reservations: 518-263-5165. Information: 518-734-3868.
September - 13 : Hudson Athens Lighthouse Tour Visitors to the lighthouse have access to the entire house. The tower offers a spectacular 360-degree view of the Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains. The tour may be accessed from Athens Riverfront Park and Hudson Waterfront Park, every 35 minutes. Tour starts at 11 a.m. Please call for reservations, 518-822-1014 or 518-828-5294.
September - 21 : CAT S MEOW AUCTION aND GALA 1 p.m. Catskill s Cats will be auctioned off at the fabulous Gala held at The Historic Catskill Point on the Hudson River at the end of Main Street, Catskill. Ticketed admission. Call for reservations, 518-943-0989.
Otsego County
: Cherry Valley Museum 49 Main St., Cherry Valley. Open daily May 30 through October 15, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
: Leatherstocking Gallery 52 Pioneer Street in Cooperstown. Open 10 am - 5 pm daily. Original fine arts & crafts by artist members. Free admission.
: Leatherstocking Railway Historical Society Excursion Train Rides on the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad. Two round trips a day between Milford & Cooperstown, weekends & holidays end of May through mid Oct.; Thurs. - Mon., mid June through end of Aug. For more information, schedule & fees, call 607-432-2429.
: Cooperstown Art Association Gallery hours: Daily 11 am - 4 pm; Sun., 1 - 4 pm. 22 Main St., Cooperstown. For more info., call 607-547-9777.
: National Baseball Hall of Fame Located on Main St. in Cooperstown, the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum is one of America's most popular destinations for both fans of the game & those who love pastoral settings & is surely the best-known sports shrine in the world. For more info., call 888-425-5633 or 607-547-7200.
: Hyde Hall Covered Bridge The Hyde Hall Bridge was originally constructed in 1823 and is the oldest surviving bridge in New York State. It is registered on the National Register of Historic Places. Located in the Glimmerglass State Park over the Shadow Brook off County Route 31, south of State Route 20. The bridge is 53 feet long & built with a Burr Arch truss. Still in its original location it is & has always been a private bridge. From East Springfield on State Route 20, go south on County Route 31 to Glimmerglass State Park. Enter the park (admission usually charged) & the bridge is approximately 1/4 mile on your right. There is no parking at the bridge, so be ready for a small walk.
: Glimmerglass Opera The 2007 Festival Season will unveil four new visionary operas on a timeless myth - each unique and compelling: Jacques Offenbach's Orpheus in the Underworld, Christoph Willbald Gluck and Hector Berloz's Orphée et Eurydice, Philip Glass' Orphée, and Claudio Moneverdi's L'Orfeo. For more info. call 607-547-2255.
: Fenimore Art Muesum One of the nation's premier art institutions, the Fenimore Art Museum is home to an exceptionally rich collection of American folk art and American Indian art as well as important holdings in American decorative arts, photography, and 20th Century art. Admission. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Route 80, Cooperstown. 607-547-1500 or 888-547-1450.
: Farmers' Museum The Farmers' Museum features a 19th Century village with more than two dozen authentic buildings from throughout New York State. Talk to weavers, broom-makers, pharmacists, blacksmiths and farmers, visit the children's barnyard and milk a cow, and view exhibits. Admission. Open April through October. Farmers' Museum, 5775 State Route 80, Cooperstown. 607-547-1450 or 888-547-1450.
: Cooperstown Farmers' Market The Cooperstown Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Pioneer Alley behind KeyBank. Through Dec. 20. 607-547-6195.
: Hyde Hall Hyde Hall, built on the shores of Otsego Lake by George Clarke (1768-1835), was designed by Philip Hooker, who designed the NYS Capitol building. Visitors to Hyde Hall are welcome to explore its nearly 50 rooms, view ongoing restoration work, and picnic on the lawn and take in the unspoiled view of Otsego Lake. In Springfield, seven miles north of Cooperstown, adjacent to Glimmerglass State Park. Seasons/Hours: Saturday before Mother's Day thru last Sunday in October, Thursday - Tuesday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (607) 547-5098.
: Crumhorn Mountain Cowboys Held the first Sunday of the month at 9 a.m. at the Crumhorn Mountain Rod & Gun Club, Crumhorn Lake Road, Maryland. Witness cowboy action shooting and relive the old west. Call Lefty Cooper at 607-547-6008 or 607-287-9261 or Hot Dog Jim at 607-832-4893.
: National Soccer Hall of Fame Located on a 61 acre campus in Oneonta, was founded in 1979. The museum tells the story of soccer in the USA from the first game played on Boston Common to the latest scores and standings. Rare artifacts include the world's oldest soccer ball & the Women's World Cup Trophy. In addition to the Museum, the Hall of Fame complex boasts an interactive Kicks Game Zone, a pro shop, a gift shop, library, office and meeting facilities. For more info., call 607-432-3351.
: Joseph L. Popp, Jr. Butterfly Conservatory At Stonehouse Farm, 5802 State Highway 7, between Oneonta and Colliersville. Live tropical butterfly exhibit and botanical garden featuring free-flying butterflies and birds from around the world. Open daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year s Day.
: Oneonta Farmers Market Every Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Main Street, Oneonta. Live music, produce, crafts and more. 607-437-0158.
: Kiwanis Club of Oneonta Meets every Wednesday at noon at Stella Luna Ristorante, 58 Market St., Oneonta. Call 607-432-8006 for more information.
August - 22 : Circus in the Wind Performances: August 22, 23, 24 - Friday 7 p.m. - Saturday and Sunday Matinees 2 p.m. at the Foothills Performing Arts Center, Oneonta.
August - 23 : Through the Eyes of Others: African Americans in American Art The images of African Americans at the museum offer insights into the ways that Americans in the past viewed one another; how artistic representations of black people created and reinforced popular attitudes; and how these attitudes continue to affect us today. Through Dec. 31. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Hwy. 80, Lake Road, Cooperstown. 888-547-1450.
August - 23 : Blacksmithing II Projects and skills taught will build on and enhance those learned in Blacksmithing I with the primary focus on increasing hammer control and accuracy. Learn forge welding, hot splitting and use of the peen and cone mandrel and will forge a variety of items. Must have taken Blacksmithing I. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday The Farmers Museum, Route 80, Cooperstown. Register: (607) 547-1470.
August - 23 : Walking Tour of Sixth Ward Mayor John Nader will lead this tour of his historic neighborhood. Meet in the Opportunities for Otsego parking lot at 3 West Broadway, Oneonta. 607-432-0960 or 607-431-9509.
August - 23 : Baseball in Rural America: A Community's Story Exhibit at the Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. Learn about the city's baseball history from Sam Nader's collection of Oneonta Red Sox, Yankees and Tigers artifacts including Don Mattingly's first professional baseball check, golf scorecard shared by Nader and Hall of Famers Bob Doerr and Ted Williams, and much more. Hours: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays, noon - 3 p.m. Tuesdays. 607-432-0960 or 607-431-9509. Through September.
August - 24 : Summer Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. Old Middlefield Schoolhouse, County Hwy. 166, Middlefield. 607-547-9515.
August - 24 : Murder Mystery Train Ride aboard the Cooperstown & Charlotte Valley Railroad. Be ready to help solve this murder mystery on the train - audience participation is encouraged. Train departs from the Milford Train Depot, NYS Route 166 at 2 p.m. Reservations: 607-432-2429
August - 27 : Historic Gardens at The Farmers Museum Join Farmers Museum interpreter Patrick MacGregor for a discussion of 19th century gardening practices and a tour of our own historic gardens. Noon. The Farmers Museum, Route 80, Cooperstown. Register: (607) 547-1470.
August - 30 : Walking Tour of Main Street Oneonta History Center, 183 Main St., Oneonta. Loraine Tyler will lead this walking tour of the architectural and historical highlights of Main Street. Meet at the GOHS History Center. 607-432-0960 or 607-431-9509.
August - 31 : Summer Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. Old Middlefield Schoolhouse, County Hwy. 166, Middlefield. 607-547-9515.
September - 6 : Blacksmithing 1 This course introduces students to the basics of how to start and manage a coal forge fire, use basic tools and equipment and how to perform simple metal working techniques. Make a variety of hooks on Saturday and on Sunday forge three blacksmithing hearth tools. No prior experience is necessary. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday The Farmers Museum, Route 80, Cooperstown. Register: (607) 547-1470.
September - 6 : Fall into Honey Learn summer and winter habits of bees as well as historical methods for extracting honey. Following discussion, participants will get to try to extracting honey and dipping candles and will sample a variety of honey. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Farmers Museum, Route 80, Cooperstown. Register: (607) 547-1470.
September - 13 : Harvest Festival Celebrate the season s bounty in this old-time agricultural fair with performers, artisans, exhibitors and vendors. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Farmers Museum, Lake Road, Cooperstown.
September - 17 : Through the Eyes of Others: African Americans and Identity in American Art See this thought-provoking exhibit from the perspective of the curator who created it. Gretchen Sorin, guest curator and director of the Cooperstown Graduate Program for museum studies, will lead participants on a tour that truly brings the exhibit to life. Noon. Fenimore Art Museum Study Center, Route 80, Cooperstown. Register: (607) 547-1470.
September - 20 : Of, By, and For the People: The Art of Presidential Elections Through Dec. 31. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Hwy. 80, Lake Road, Cooperstown. 888-547-1450.
September - 20 : Remembering Cooperstown: Photographs by Smith and Telfer This exhibition, culled from the museum s permanent collection, features familiar and rarely seen photographs drawn from the Smith and Telfer Photographic Collection. Through Dec. 31. Fenimore Art Museum, 5798 State Hwy. 80, Lake Road, Cooperstown. 888-547-1450.
September - 20 : Blacksmithing II Projects and skills taught will build on and enhance those learned in Blacksmithing I with the primary focus on increasing hammer control and accuracy. Learn forge welding, hot splitting and use of the peen and cone mandrel and will forge a variety of items. Must have taken Blacksmithing I. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday The Farmers Museum, Route 80, Cooperstown. Register: (607) 547-1470.
Schoharie County
: Anonymous Arts Museum Open Sundays only from 10 am - 3 pm. Free. Exhibition of architectural ornament rescued from demolished buildings in NY State & preserved for aesthetic & historic significance. 606-610 Charlotte Valley Road, Charlotteville. For more info., call 607-397-8606.
: Secret Caverns Open Mid-April thru Nov.1. Hours vary. A half-mile, 60-minute walking tour featuring, prehistoric fossils and the 100-foot underground waterfall. Admission. 518-296-8558. Caverns Road, Cobleskill.
: Landis Arboretum The Landis Arboretum, one of the four more significant arboreta in New York State, is a public garden on 500 acres with eight miles of hiking trails overlooking the Schoharie Valley. Free. 174 Lape Rd., Esperance. 518-875-6935.
: Max V. Shaul State Park Open Mid - May through Columbus Day. Small camping area with wooded tent and trailer sites. Picnic grounds, playing fields, nature and hiking trail. Fishing permitted in Panther Creek. Located Off Route 30 in Fultonham. 518-827-4711.
: Mine Kill State Park The 500-acre park in Gilboa (adjacent to the New York Power Authority) offers year-round recreational opportunities. Swimming pool, picnic tables, fishing. Permit from the New York Power Authority is required to use the boat launch. 518-827-6111.
: Gilboa Historical Society meets every third Wednesday of the month from 7 - 9 p.m. at the Gilboa Town Hall, Route 990V, Gilboa. No meetings in January and February. A speaker every meeting presents an interesting aspect of local or regional history. 518-827-6304.
: Iroquois Indian Museum A unique cultural destination that educates about Iroquois art, culture and history. Admission. Open through 12/31 then closes from Jan. 1 through March 31. 324 Caverns Rd., Howes Cave. 518-296-8949.
: Howe Caverns Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. offering guided tours with its world-famous underground boat ride on the Lake of Venus. Admission. 255 Discovery Drive, Howes Cave. 518-296-8900.
: Caverns Creek Grist Mill Open Memorial Day thru Labor Day, 11am - 7pm. After Labor Day, opened weekends only through October. Built in 1816 and listed as a National Historic Landmark, the mill offers a glimpse of what life was like in pioneer America. Caverns Rd., Howes Cave. 518-296-8448.
: Best House & Medical Exhibit Open Thursdays thru October 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Elegant reflection of a vanished age. The Best House evolved from the 1800s to the present as the family and medical practice grew. Clauverwie Rd., Middleburgh. 518-827-5142.
: Lansing Manor An elegant, early-1800s country estate. Daily May 1 through Columbus Day. Free. 1378 State Route 30 on the grounds of the New York Power Authority Visitors Center, North Blenheim. 1-800-724-0309.
: Blenheim Covered Bridge Located in North Blenheim, Schoharie County. The longest single span wooden bridge in the world. Built in 1855 the bridge is devised of three trusses, with huge pine timber posts, braces & counterbraces. The trusses are of long truss design. The center truss has an enclosed single arch of oak which reaches from below the lower chord on up to the ridgepole at the peak of the roof. It is carefully blocked together to allow air to circulate among them. The covered portion of the bridge is 232 feet long, the trusses 228 feet & the clear span of 210 feet between abutments. This is one of only six covered bridges with two lanes. The bridge width is 26 feet.
: New York Power Authority Visitors Center Learn how electricity is generated and see science come alive with hands-on exhibits and demonstrations. Free. Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. 1378 State Route 30, North Blenheim. 1-800-724-0309.
: Old Stone Fort Museum Complex 300 years of rural NY history exhibited at a Revolutionary War battle site. Costumed interpreters. Six buildings including a 1780 Dutch Barn and 1890s one-room school. 10 am - 5 pm, Tue. - Sat., 12 - 5 pm, Sun. Also open Mondays in July and August. 145 Fort Road, Schoharie. For more information & directions, call 518-295-7192 .
: Schoharie Valley Railroads Museum Sat. & Sun., 1 - 5 pm. A restored 1891 passenger car from the Middleburgh & Schoharie Railroad, plus a 1917 wooden caboose, & a 1920 scale model of buildings, cars & terrain of the area once served by this railroad. Depot Lane, Rt. 30, Schoharie. For more info., call 518-295-7505.
: 1743 Palatine House Thursdays thru Sundays till October. A living museum depicting colonial times. Spring St., Schoharie. Schoharie Colonial Heritage Association, 518-295-7505.
: Cooper's Ark Farm By Appointment ONLY till Memorial Day - Season Opening. Farm tour on 15 acres, with friendly animals waiting for your visit. Handicapped accessible hay wagon. Petting farm and picnic area. Pony rides. Feed the animals. 145 Ark Lane, Schoharie. 518-295-7662.
: School of Country Wisdom A "School Without Walls," the School of Country Wisdom offers courses highlighting country living skills - from growing great tomatoes and cooking with herbs to crazy quilting and basket weaving. Courses reconnect you with the land and cultural heritage by turning Schoharie County's 600-square-miles of working landscapes into a learning center for all who visit. For more info. and a list of courses call 1-800-41-VISIT.
: Walking Tour of Sharon Springs A self-guided tour that highlights the "Golden Era" of Sharon Springs, when thousands of 19th and 20th century visitors filled the community to soak in the mineral baths.
August - 23 : Nature Tunes and Tales Campfire 8:30 - 10 p.m. Landis Arboretum, 174 Lape Road, Esperance. Join us around a campfire to participate in a traditional sing-a-long.There s a twist though: these songs and stories are nature tunes and tales that shed light on the wonders of our natural world. Leader: George Steele, Science Educator. 518-675-6935.
August - 24 : Longhouse Lecture 1-4 p.m. Sally Roesh Wagner & Robert Speilgman. Iroquois Indian Museum, 324 Caverns Rd., Howes Cave. 518-296-8949.
August - 30 : Lape Day 2nd Annual 5K Family Forest Run/Walk 8:30 a.m. 10 p.m. Landis Arboretum, 174 Lape Road, Esperance. Open call to runners, musicians, poets, and rockers, for Combined 5K Family Classic Run/Walk and Lape Day open mic. 518-675-6935.
August - 30 : 27th Annual Iroquois Indian Festival Large collection of contemporary Iroquois art and craftwork, major archeological collections, Iroquois arts performances, education and festivals. Iroquois Indian Museum, 324 Caverns Road, Howes Cave. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. each day. 518-296-8949.
August - 31 : 27th Annual Festival of Iroquois Arts Featuring Jim Skye Dancers from Six Nations; large Iroquois Art Market; archeology and wild life exhibits; children s activities; native food and presentations. Aug. 31- Sept. 1. Iroquois Indian Museum, 324 Caverns Rd., Howes Cave. 518-296-8949.
September - 5 : Coyote Howl 8:30 10 p.m. Landis Arboretum, 174 Lape Road, Esperance. The coyote, beloved by some, despised by others, is the largest predator of our woods and fields. Learn about how this interesting animal fits into the ecosystem as we try to entice it to howl for us. Leader: George Steele, Science Educator. 518-675-6935.
September - 5 : Rug Guild Rug Guild Meetings - first Friday of month. Depot Lane, Schoharie. 518-295-7446.
September - 6 : Native Plant Collection Tour: An Early Autumn Delight 9 a.m. - noon. Landis Arboretum, 174 Lape Road, Esperance. Join Ed Miller, curator of the Arboretum's Native Plant Collection, for an insightful, personal tour of New York State s most compete collection of native trees and shrubs. After joing other nature lovers in the newly landscaped parking area at Landis, tour participants at all levels of skill and experience will proceed at a leisurely pace under Mr. Miller's guidance to the Arboretum's bog garden. 518-675-6935.
September - 6 : Sharon Springs Psychic Fair and Wellness Festival 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Roseboro Hotel, Main Street, and under the ArtSPArk Tent, Sharon Springs. Food, gifts, readings, vendors, healers and lectures. 518-284-2675.
September - 13 : Landis Arboretum Fall Plant Sale September 13-14. www.landisarboretum.org.
September - 13 : Fall Plant/Book Sale 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Landis Arboretum, 174 Lape Road, Esperance. Out of the ordinary trees, shrubs and perennials. Bake sale on both days. Volunteers always needed and welcomed. Free admission and free parking. 518-675-6935.
September - 13 : The 8th Annual Garlic Festival & Artisans Fair At the Sharon Springs Central School, Route 20, just west of the intersection with Route 10, Sharon Springs. September 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. There will once again be several garlic vendors, artisans, food vendors and entertainment for all ages. Free admission.
September - 20 : Fall Flower Walk 2 3:30 p.m. Landis Arboretum, 174 Lape Road, Esperance. Goldenrods and asters make up most of our fall flowers. We ll study them and anything else that s blooming as we walk about the Arboretum s fields. Leader: George Steele, Science Educator. 518-675-6935.
September - 20 : Antiques In Schoharie Fall Antique Show 100 Dealer Show, Depot Lane Center, Schoharie.
September - 21 : Longhouse Lecture 1-4 p.m. William Simons - Where Have You Gone Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson, and Hank Greenberg: Ethnic Heroes in Baseball s Melting Pot . Iroquois Indian Museum, 324 Caverns Rd., Howes Cave. 518-296-8949.
Sullivan County
: The Eagle Institute Barryville. Offering workshops, school/scout programs, slide presentations, children's festivals & guided eagle watches to habitat areas. All programs geared toward protection of the eagle & other birds of prey, & conservation of the natural resources needed for species survival. For more info., call 845-557-6162.
: Halls Mills Covered Bridge Originally constructed in 1912 , it is not yet on the National Register of Historic Places. Located in the Town of Neversink in Sullivan County, over the Neversink River, west of County Route 19, 2 miles north of State Route 55. It is a single span of Town Lattice truss.
: Sullivan County Historical Society The society maintains an interesting variety of temporary & permanent exhibits throughout the museum. See the old spinning wheel, giant loom, shoemaking & blacksmithing tools, finished antique quilts & more. Sullivan County Historical Society Museum & Archive, 265 Main St., Hurleyville. For more information call 845-434-8044.
: Bethel Woodstock Museum This is the first & only museum of its kind in Bethel - home of the original music festival in 1969. Rt. 55, Kauneonga Lake. 845-583-4300. Three miles from original site, come see pictures from all over the world - articles on all events over the last 30 years. Open year-round, daily 10 am - 5 pm. Free admission.
: Van Tran Flat Covered Bridge Originally built in 1860, it is located in the Town of Rockland in Livingston Manor, north of State Route 17 and south of Livingston Manor. It is over the Willowemoc Creek, a single span of 117 feet built of Town truss with a laminated arch.
: Bendo Covered Bridge Originally built in 1860 in Livingston Manor, it was moved to its present location in 1913 and with the changes it has gone through, it does NOT qualify for the National Register of Historic Places. Located in the Town of Rockland on Conklin Hill Road, 2 miles west of County Route 84, 4 miles north of State Route 17. over Willowemoc Creek, it is a single span of 48 feet of Town truss.
: Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum Offers weekend guest fly tyers, youth and family fly fishing education weekends, Jubilee Day, Summerfest Angler's Market, bamboo fly rod building class, and Fly Fishing Hall of Fame. 1031 Old Route 17, Livingston Manor. (845) 439-4810.
: Fort Delaware Rt. 97, Narrowsburg. Replica of early settlement & life of Delaware Company pioneers who settled in Upper Delaware River Valley in 1754. For more info., call 845-252-6660.
: Beaverkill/Conklin Covered Bridge The Beaverkill Bridge was originally built in 1865. It is called the Beaverkill Bridge as it is in the Beaverkill State Park but on Conklin Road, so that name is often used as well. Located in the Town of Rockland, 1 mile west of County Route 151, 4 miles off State Route 17. Over the Beaverkill Creek, it is a single span of 98 feet of Town truss design. An historic bridge, it was closed to traffic in 1997 due to structural problems.
: Roscoe O&W Railway Museum The Roscoe O&W Railway Museum is located at 7 Railroad Ave., Roscoe. The museum is open May 24 through Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. The museum houses exhibits about railroad and local history, Roscoe station grounds, new HO model railroad and rotating exhibits. 607-498-4346 or 5289.
August - 23 : Let s Dance 8 p.m. - midnight. Delaware Community Center, Callicoon. Round and square dancing to live music by The Texans. BYOB. Drink mixers and light refreshments available. Raffle baskets, door prize. 845-887-9943 or 845-439-4896.
August - 24 : Bethel Woods Harvest Festival Sundays Aug. 24 - Oct. 12 from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Hurd and West Shore Roads, Bethel. Regionally grown and produced items and craft village. 845-195-2448.
September - 5 : Hand Braided Silk Line Demonstration September 5-7. The Annual Catskill Rodmakers Gathering and Harold Demarest Rodmakers Challenges. Details to follow. Fly Fishing Hall of Fame. 1031 Old Route 17, Livingston Manor. (845) 439-4810.
Ulster County
: Ellenville Farmers Market Sundays through October 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Market and Center Streets, Ellenville. Rain or shine. Locally produced fruits and vegetables, eggs, cheeses, herbs, honey, flowers, meats and wine as well as crafts, products and ethnic cuisine. 845-647-5150.
: Sleightsburgh Park This 79-acre peninsula at the mouth of Rondout Creek has two trails plus two small islands accessible by foot during low tide (use extreme caution). The foundation of the Rondout Lighthouse is still visible. Located in Port Ewen on Everson St., 0.4 mi. from intersection of North Broadway and First Ave. For more info., call 845-331-0676.
: Esopus Meadows Lighthouse & Lighthouse Park This 0.7-acre, park offers a stunning view of the last wooden lighthouse remaining on the Hudson River. The park is located just north of the Esopus Meadows Point Preserve. For more info., on the Park call 845-331-0676 & for info. on the Lighthouse, call 845-331-1478.
: Esopus Meadows Point Preserve & Environmental Center With 3,500 feet of Hudson River shoreline, this 100-acre Scenic Hudson site offers views of the Esopus Meadows Lighthouse, three Greenway trails, an interpretive botanical trail & an environmental center for the Sloop Clearwater's Tideline Discovery Program. Located 1 mi. from intersections of Rt. 9W and River Rd. Preserve info.: 845-473-4440; Sloop Clearwater info.: 845-454-7673.
: Klyne Esopus Historical Society Museum Housed in an 1827 church & listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the museum has artifacts, documents & a genealogical library related to history of Town of Esopus. Hosts reenactments & education programs. Located on Rt. 9W, 8.5 mi. north of Mid-Hudson Bridge. For more info., call 845-338-8109.
: Shaupeneak Ridge Cooperative Recreation Area Three & a half miles of trails wind through the unique geology of this 561-acre wildlife conservation area. Hosts beautiful vistas & glacially carved Louisa Pond. Serves as classroom for Scenic Hudson's environmental education program. Lower lot located 0.2 mi. from intersection of 9W and Old Post Rd. Upper lot 2.5 mi. from intersection of 9W and Old Post Rd. For more info., call 845-473-4440.
: Black Creek Forest Preserve Sited along a major Hudson River tributary, this 130-acre Scenic Hudson preserve features a 120-ft. suspension footbridge across pristine Black Creek, mixed forest communities, vernal pools, three interconnected hiking trails (2.5 mi. total) & direct access to the river. Located at intersection of Rt. 9W and Winding Brook Acres Rd. Parking lot immediate left. For more information please call 845-473-4440.
: Perrine's Covered Bridge Built circa 1843, this unique bridge is the only single-span, Burr-arched truss bridge in New York State. Located between mile markers 81 & 82 on NYS Thruway, near junction of St. Rt. 32 & 213. For more info., call the Klyne Esopus Historical Society Museum at 845-338-8109.
: Senate House State Historic Site in Kingston 296 Fair Street, Kingston. Militia encampments, open houses, concerts on the lawn, walking tours & more. For more info., call 845-338-2786.
: Hudson River Maritime Museum The Hudson River Maritime Museum houses an interactive kids room, exhibits and artifacts from Kingston s rich maritime history. 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston. Open early May through the end of October. Hours: Thursday - Monday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday by chance or appointment. 845 338-0071
: Wiltwyck Quilters Guild Meets on the 3rd Saturday of the month from September till May. The meetings start at 10 a.m. (9:30 a.m. coffee time) at the Town of Ulster Town Hall on Enterprise Drive off of Route 209 in Kingston.
: Kingston Farmers Market Saturdays through Nov. 22. Wall Street Uptown Kingston. More than 30 vendors with traditional and organic produce, flowers, plants, and much more. Weekly educational events. 845-338-4629.
: Gomez Mill House One of the oldest continuously lived in residences in the United States. The oldest surviving Jewish homestead in North America. Inscribed in the National Register of Historic Places, the property consists of the six-room house & several out buildings: the Mill, the Ice House, the Root Cellar & what is now the Visitors Center. Sited on 28 acres, the House & the Mill are well off the road in a quiet meadow surrounded by woods. 11 Mill House Road, Marlboro. For more info., call 845-236-3126.
: The Mohonk Preserve... located in five Ulster County towns, is New York State's largest visitor- & member-supported nature preserve protecting over 6,400 acres of the Shawangunk Ridge. It is a keystone of the northern Shawangunks - a 25,000 acre, inter-linked system of protected areas that anchors a 50-mile long greenway in the Hudson Valley. Through education, stewardship, research, land protection & dedicated volunteers, the Preserve strives to enhance the public's enjoyment of the land while protecting a fragile ecosystem. Visitors are welcome seven days a week on the Preserve lands & at the Mohonk Preserve Visitor's Center, which has exhibits, trails, & a nature gift shop. Admission to the Visitor's Center is free. Preserve lands are open sunrise to sunset & a current membership or day entry pass is required.
: Catskill Mountain Railroad The Catskill Mountain Railroad's Scenic Train offers a 12-mile round trip train ride between Phoenicia and Boiceville weekends and holidays May 24 through Oct. 26. Trains depart the Empire State Railway Museum at 11:15 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. Trains depart Mt. Pleasant at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. 845-688-7400. www.catskillmtrailroad.com
: Cardio Kickboxing At the Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main St., Pine Hill. every Monday at 6 p.m. This one hour cardio explosion will strengthen and tone your body, burn fat and teach you valuable self-defense skills at the same time. Teens to seniors welcome. Call 845-594-8025 for information.
: Pine Hill Social Circle Wednesdays 1 p.m.; free. Refreshments, trips, presentations, games, good conversation - stop in and hang out with your neighbors and friends. Pine Hill Community Center, 287 Main Street, PO Box 647, Pine Hill. 845-254-5469.
: Jay & Molly's Old Time Jam The first Wednesday of every month is an "Old Time Jam" with Jay Unger and Molly Mason. At the New World Home Cooking, 1411 Route 212, Saugerties. 7pm-10pm. For more info. call 845-246-0900.
: Opus 40 Harvey Fite s immense composition of finely fitted stone, rising in ramps and swirling terraces around pools and trees and fountains out of the rock bed of an abandoned bluestone quarry. It spreads out over more than six acres. 50 Fite Road, Saugerties. Open Fridays - Sundays 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (845)246-3400.
: Town of Shandaken Historical Museum Academy Street, Pine Hill. Free admission. Learn more about the history of Shandaken. For more information call 845-254-4460.
: T.G.I.F. for Artists at The Town of Shandaken Historical Museum, 26 Academy Street, Pine Hill. Draw from the Museum collection! The First and Third Fridays of each month 2-3:30 p.m. Drawing demonstrations, critiques and instruction with Artist and Museum Director Margarete de Soleil. All levels welcome! 845-254-4460. www.shandaken.us
: F.A.M.E. Meeting First Art Monday Evenings. Meetings are held on the first Mon. of each month at 7PM at the Woodstock Artists Association & cover a range of topics important to visual artists. Time for networking, coffee & dessert is scheduled before the featured guest begins. For more information call 845-246-0998.
August - 23 : 5th Annual Antique Fire Engine Muster and Show 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Last year s Muster attracted 16 antique and vintage fire trucks for display. This year, the Muster will host engines from all over the Northeast. Volunteer Fireman s Hall and Museum, 265 Fair St., Kingston, in the Historic Stockade District. Parade along Fair Street and Albany Avenue, ending at Ulster Hose. For more information or to participate in the Antique Fire Engine Muster and Show, please contact Richard Matthews at (845) 339-7271 or Bill Knowles at (845) 331-4481.
August - 24 : Elderhostel Program- Stretch and Stride: Yoga and Hiking in the Catskills Sunday-Friday, Aug. 24-29, Sept. 28-Oct. 3, Oct. 19-24. Check-in starts at 4 p.m. Enjoy the splendors of hiking in the pristine Catskill Forest Preserve at Frost Valley YMCA's Straus Center Inn, Claryville, and complement this vision with yoga. Information/registration: (800) 454-5768 or visit: www.elderhostel.org. Frost Valley YMCA camp and conference center is located in the Catskill Mountain high peaks.
August - 24 : Family Camp Week Sunday-Friday, Aug. 24-29 at Frost Valley YMCA, Claryville. Check-in starts at 5 p.m. This is one full week of family recreation, family reminiscing and family reconnecting in the beautiful Catskill Mountains with activities such as boating, hiking and games, etc. Information/registration: (845) 985-2291, ext. 205.
August - 27 : Corn and Tomato Fest at the Woodstock Farm Festival. Compete for the freakiest heirloom tomato, plus fresh roasted corn on the cob. 4 - 8 p.m. Maple Lane, Houst Parking lot and Mower s field.
August - 29 : Labor Day Family Camp Weekend Friday-Monday, August 29-Sept. 1: Check-in starts at 5 p.m. - Families at Frost Valley YMCA in Claryville. Enjoy hiking, swimming, fishing, biking, etc. Information/registration: (845) 985-2291, ext. 205
August - 30 : Woodstock/ New Paltz Art & Crafts Fair May 24, 25 & 26. Juried crafts fair featuring over 300 artists and craftspeople from all over the USA. Exhibitions, demonstrations, children's center, craft supplies, entertainment, specialty foods. Memorial Day. Event held at Ulster County Fairgrounds, Libertyville Road, New Paltz.
August - 31 : Guided Walking Tour of Old Hurley 2 p.m. Starts at the Colonel Jonathon Elmendorf House, 52 Main St., Hurley. Held the last Sunday of the month throughout the summer. Free for children under 12. 845-338-1661.
August - 31 : Hooley on the Hudson Irish Festival Food, music, step dancing, Ceili dancing, craft demonstrations, storytelling, authentic Celtic products, entertainment and much more. Noon - 9 p.m. T.R. Gallo Park, Kingston. 845-338-6622, 845-246-7195.
August - 31 : 6th Annual Woodstock Fine Art Auction The Woodstock Artists Association and Museum and the James Cox Gallery are planning the auction, to be held at the Bearsville Theater. Paintings, prints, drawings, sculpture, all media. This will be our second year using on-line bidding with auctioneer James Coxt. Works to be auctioned can be previewed at the Woodstock Artist Association and Museum, 28 Tinker St., Woodstock from August 22-31.
September - 8 : Auditions for Relative Values. 7 - 9 p.m. Coach House Players, 12 Augusta Street, Kingston. 845-331-2476.
September - 8 : Old New Paltz Day Festival focusing on the French Huguenot Dutch roots of Historic Huguenot Street. Colonial stone houses, interpreters in period dress, demonstrations, period performances, food, children's activities and more. Huguenot Historical Society, 18 Broadhead Avenue, New Paltz. 845 255-1660.
September - 10 : Hudson Valley Wine & Cheese at the Woodstock Farm Festival. Local wine and cheese tasting. 4 - 8 p.m. Maple Lane, Houst Parking lot and Mower s field.
September - 13 : Wellness Center Dedication at Frost Valley YMCA, Claryville. Registration starts at 9 a.m. A state-of-the-art wellness center will be officially opened. Information: (845) 985-2291, ext. 208
September - 13 : Washington s Headquarters in Newburgh 10 a.m. Bevier House Museum, Stone Ridge. Slide presentation and book signing with Kerhonkson author A.J. Schenkman. 845-338-5614.
September - 14 : Taste of New Paltz Food, wine and beer tastings, arts and crafts and a kids expo. Sponsored by the New Paltz Regional Chamber of Commerce, New Paltz. 845-255-0243.
September - 21 : Elderhostel Program- Five Rivers In Five Days: Fly Fishing The Catskills' Charmed Circle Sunday-Friday, Sept. 21-26: Check-in starts at 4 p.m. Trout beckon in the scenic splendor and storied history of the Catskill Mountains at Frost Valley YMCA's Straus Center Inn, Claryville. Information/registration: (800) 454-5768 or visit: www.elderhostel.org. Frost Valley YMCA camp and conference center is located in the Catskill Mountain high peaks. Info: www.FrostValley.org.
: Shandaken Economic Committee holds public meetings at 6:30 p.m. every third Monday at the Shandaken Town Hall. The Shandaken Economic Committee is a town committee whose goals are to support and promote local business; to stimulate smart, sustainable economic growth; and to foster healthy and vibrant hamlets in the Town of Shandaken. For more information contact Supervisor Pete DiSclafani at 688-7165 or Doris Bartlett at 688-7101.
September - 6 : National Boat Building Challenge (and Boaters Day). Compete for the title of Fastest Boat Builder or just come watch as teams build a boat, and then race across the Rondout Creek. Boaters Swap Meet, food and children s activities. 11 a.m. Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston. 845 338-0071.
September - 6 : Boat Trip and Tour of Rondout Lighthouse 2 p.m. Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston. By Reservation only: 845 338-0071.
September - 9 : Maritime Museum Lecture Series: Julie Noble, Environmental Educator, Forsyth Nature Center, City of Kingston. 7 to 9 p.m. Hudson River Maritime Museum, 50 Rondout Landing, Kingston. 845 338-0071.
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