Copake Grange Dance Party, Feb 8

This Saturday, February 8th, The Copake Grange is hosting a decades Dance Party.

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This Saturday, February 8th, The Copake Grange is hosting a decades Dance Party. Electric Blue DJ Service will be spinning the greatest dance hits of the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. Put on your dancing shoes, pull out those leisure suits and shake your booty!

Refreshments available.

DATE/TIME: Saturday, February 8, 2020 / 7pm – 10pm

LOCATION: The Copake Grange
628 Empire Road
Copake, NY 12516

COST: $10 at the door

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Opening Reception: The History of the Census in Hudson at Hudson Area Library, Feb 6

The Hudson Area Library and the Jacob Leisler Institute for the Study of Early New York History invite the public to the opening reception of their exhibition ‘The History of the Census in Hudson’ on Thursday, February 6.

 

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The Hudson Area Library and the Jacob Leisler Institute for the Study of Early New York History invite the public to the opening reception of their exhibition ‘The History of the Census in Hudson’ on Thursday, February 6.

Since ancient times, societies have kept counts of their population for various purposes. This exhibit examines the United States federal censuses that have been taken since 1790, the New York State censuses taken since 1825, colonial censuses that precede the American revolution, and the upcoming 2020 federal census. Focusing on Hudson from its founding and even earlier times, and includes original 1845 census books for the City of Hudson, displayed alongside maps, documents and images that illuminate the area’s growth and history. Additional information, regarding the 2020 census and its importance to Hudson and its inhabitants will also be on view.

The exhibition was developed in collaboration with the Jacob Leisler Institute for the Study of Early New York History, an independent, not-for-profit study and research center devoted to collecting, preserving, and disseminating information relating to colonial New York under English rule. In the years spanning 1664 to 1773, New York province’s diverse European settlements and Native American and African populations fused into a cosmopolitan colonial territory with ties throughout the Atlantic World. The Institute is unique in focusing on this under examined 109-year period in American history.

DATE/TIME: Thursday, February 6, 2020 /  6pm – 7:30pm
Exhibit on display February 6 to March 31

COST/REGISTRATION: Free
Registration required and on a first come, first serve basis.
To register, email youth@hudsonarealibrary.org, Or call 518-828-1792. Registration forms are also available at the circulation desk in the library.

LOCATION: Hudson Area Library, Community Room
51 N 5th Street
Hudson NY 12534

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Art Show, ‘Animals A-Z’ at Columbia Greene Community College’s Kaaterskill Gallery, Feb 4

Opening Reception for the latest art show, “Animals A-Z” at Columbia Greene Community College’s Kaaterskill Gallery on Tuesday, February 4th.

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Opening Reception for the latest art show, “Animals A-Z” at Columbia Greene Community College’s Kaaterskill Gallery on Tuesday, February 4th.

Animals A-Z will be a month long Art Show Fundraiser Auction to benefit the residents of Chatham Animal Haven. The show will feature local artists as well as artists from across the US and France.

The opening reception gives the public a chance to meet many of the artists. Opening bids will be accepted during the reception then bidding will move online during the whole month. Light refreshments will be served.

DATE/TIME: Reception – Tuesday, February 4, 2020 / 5pm – 7pm

Art on display until February 28th. Gallery Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8am – 9 pm; Friday, 8am – 5pm; Saturday, 9am – 5pm. Closed Sundays.

LOCATION: Kaaterskill Gallery at Columbia-Greene Community College
4400 Route 23
Hudson, NY 12534

MORE:
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sunycgcc.edu

 

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Makers Market: Winter Series at Olde York Distillery, Feb 2

Olde York Farm presents a Maker’s Markets: Winter Series on Sunday, February 2.

 

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Olde York Farm continues their Maker’s Markets: Winter Series on Sunday, February 2.

Olde York Farm Distillery is having a series of indoor Maker’s Markets taking place 12pm-5pm with local vendors and Mei’s Handmade Dumplings.

Drinks at the bar and food from Mei’s Dumplings will be available until 7pm.

The next Maker’s Market will be on Sunday, March 1. Email oldeyorkfarm@gmail.com to become a vendor.

DATE/TIME: Sunday, February 2, 2020 / 12pm – 5pm

LOCATION: Olde York Farm Distillery & Cooperage
284 State Route 23
Claverack, NY 12513

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Columbia Land Conservancy Winter Tracking Workshop, Feb 1

The Columbia Land Conservancy’s Winter Tracking Workshop is this Saturday, February 1, at the Hand Hollow Conservation Area in New Lebanon. 

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The Columbia Land Conservancy’s Winter Tracking Workshop is this Saturday, February 1, at the Hand Hollow Conservation Area in New Lebanon.

Ever wandered through the winter woods, stumbled across footprints winding through the snow, and wondered “who made these?” Join the Columbia Land Conservancy and tracking-expert Josh Wood from Flying Deer Nature Center to learn how to identify who wanders through your woods besides you!

DATE/TIME: Saturday, February 1, 2020 / 10am 

LOCATION: Hand Hollow Conservation Area
4079 County Route 9
New Lebanon, NY 12125

COST/REGISTRATION: Free
Pre-register at https://clctrust.org.

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info@clctrust.org
518.392.5252

 

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