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Friends of Clermont’s History Hour on the Main Porch, Jul 25

Join Friends of Cleremont for History Hour on the Main Porch, this Saturday, July 25th at 11am and 1pm.

Join Friends of Clermont for History Hour on the Main Porch, this Saturday, July 25th at 11am and 1pm. Costumed interpreters will read a selection of picture books, covering the Hudson Valley’s history from colonial times to the early 20th century. Different stories will be read at each story hour. A wonderful outing for families! Our youngest visitors are invited to join us in costume. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

PLEASE NOTE: Clermont follows all NYS Department of Health guidelines for safety during the COVID 19 pandemic. Masks and social distancing will be required of all participants until these guidelines are lifted by New York State Parks.

DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 25, 2020 / 11am & 1pm

LOCATION: Clermont State Historic Site
87 Clermont Ave
Germantown, NY 12526

ADMISSION: Free
Must register in advance on Eventbrite

MORE:
www.friendsofclermont.org
facebook.com/friendsofclermont

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Spencertown Academy Launches Family Arts Kaleidoscope, Virtual Events

Spencertown Academy Arts Center kicks off its new Family Arts Kaleidoscope virtual events series with “Jason Talks About Dinosaurs,”

Spencertown Academy Arts Center kicks off its new Family Arts Kaleidoscope virtual events series with “Jason Talks About Dinosaurs,” a live, interactive Zoom meeting for children ages 6 to 12 and their families, on Saturday, July 25 at 10:00am. Participants should come to the meeting with paper for drawing and favorite tools for color: paint, pencils, or crayons.

“With kids spending so much time at home, we want to offer the community a variety of free or low-cost options for engagement with the arts,” says Kelly Kynion, chair of the Family Arts Kaleidoscope Committee. “This virtual series for kids and their families will include three weekend events before school begins, and two in the fall.”

Jason Sheldon is a lifelong dinosaur lover, birdwatcher, and environmentalist. Currently studying for a master’s degree in adolescent science education, he loves nothing more than to share his passion for nature (both past and present). In this virtual workshop, he will delve into the origins of dinosaurs and how they evolved over time, as well as the beginnings of flight and feathers in the ancestors of modern day birds. Participants will learn how birds and dinosaurs are closely related, and be able to apply the fun things they learn into designing their own dinosaurs.

The Family Arts Kaleidoscope virtual series continues with storyteller Tom Lee, who focuses on tales inspired by art and art history, on Saturday, August 8 at 10:00am; Elena Mosley, who will teach movement based on African American and traditional Afro-Haitian dance, on Saturday, August 22 at 10:00am; and Steve Charney, who is a ventriloquist, composer, and comedian, in September (date TBA), plus other events to be announced.

Family Arts Kaleidoscope is made possible with support from Hudson River Bank and Trust Foundation and Stewart’s Shops.

Founded in 1972, Spencertown Academy Arts Center is a cultural center and community resource serving Columbia County, the Berkshires, and the Capital region. Housed in a landmark 1847 Greek Revival schoolhouse, the Academy is located at 790 State Route 203 in Spencertown, New York. For more information, please contact info@spencertownacademy.org.

DATE/TIME: Saturday, July 25, 2020 / 10am

ADMISSION: Free.
Donations are welcome to help support this series and other Academy programming.
To register, visit www.spencertownacademy.org.

LOCATION: Online

MORE:
SpencertownAcademy.org
facebook.com/SpencertownAcademy
instagram.com/thespencertownacademy
Phone: (518) 392-3693

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COVID-19 Update from Columbia County Health Department

The latest update from the Columbia County Department of Health.

Following is the latest update from the Columbia County Department of Health.

As of 3 PM on July 20, 2020:

– Columbia County has had 37 residents that have passed away from COVID-19.

-Columbia County has 468 confirmed positive cases.

-There are 12 active cases of COVID-19 in Columbia County. We are monitoring 24 county residents on mandatory quarantine, and there are 11 on precautionary quarantine.

– 419 of the 468 cases have recovered from COVID-19

– 9 of the positive cases are hospitalized, none of those hospitalized are in the ICU

-We have received 15,636 PCR reports. Please note this number may represent duplicate reports, out of county reports, and multiple nursing home testings.

https://www.columbiacountynyhealth.com/home/coronavirus-covid-19/

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The Mahaiwe Drive-In Theater is open!

The Mahaiwe has teamed up with Bard College at Simon’s Rock to present a new, socially-distanced and safe cultural operation this summer: the Mahaiwe Drive-in

The Mahaiwe has teamed up with Bard College at Simon’s Rock to present a new, socially-distanced and safe cultural operation this summer: the Mahaiwe Drive-in.

Located in the college’s Daniel Arts Center parking lot, movies will be shown every Thursday, Friday and Saturday throughout the summer. Tonight and tomorrow night the movie is Raiders of the Lost Ark. Next weekend you can see The Goonies on Thursday, followed by Men In Black on Friday and Saturday.

Check out www.mahaiwe.org/movies for new movies as they are added.

Movie audio will play through your vehicle’s radio. We ask that you familiarize putting your vehicle into accessory (ACC) mode to prevent draining your vehicle’s battery. Tip: movie audio can also play through portable AM/FM radios; if you own one, we recommend bringing it for back-up.

For rules and additional info, visit mahaiwe.org/Mahaiwe_Drive-in

DATE/TIME: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays during the 2020 Summer .
Drive-in gates open as early as 7:45pm. All vehicles must arrive no later than 8:30pm for 9pm show-time.

ADMISSION: $25 per car
Must be purchased in advance prior to arriving at the drive-in.

LOCATION: Bard College at Simon’s Rock
84 Alford Road,
Great Barrington, MA 01230
In the Daniel Arts Center parking lot

MORE:
www.mahaiwe.org/movies
www.mahaiwe.org
FaceBook/MahaiwePerformingArtsCenter

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Copake Country Club’s Summer Music Series

The Copake Country Club’s Summer Music Series returns the The Greens Restaurant. Every Thursday, now to Labor Day Weekend.

Social distancing guidelines recommend a 12 foot space in front of the band so tables will be pulled back and spread out on the tee boxes. The open seating by the outdoor bar is for to-go drinks and takeout food, first come first serve- so feel free to bring some lawn chairs or a picnic blanket to ensure a comfortable seat to enjoy the band. The dine-in service tables are up on the deck and in limited supply so we recommend reservations.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

JULY LINEUP:

JULY 16 – 3D Band
Classic rock from Aerosmith to ZZ top and a splash of country.
Pairs well with Jack and Ginger

JULY 23 – Wild Weeds
Regional surf garage stylists, an eclectic show of original power pop tunes and ’60s blues rock classics. Pairs well with tequila and OJ.

JULY 30 – Bert Carey & Friends
Classic Rock, Soul and Blues. Pairs well with smooth whisky.

DATE/TIME: Thursdays, July 16, 23, 30, 2020 / 7pm – 10pm

LOCATION: The Greens Restaurant at Copake Country Club
44 Golf Course Rd,
Craryville, New York 12521

MORE:
www.copakecountryclub.com
www.thegreensatcopake.com
facebook.com/CopakeCountryClub