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Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association – Star Party, Jan 24

The Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association is throwing a star-gazing party at Lake Taghkanic State Park, on Friday, January 24.

The Society will conduct a telescope, binocular and naked-eye astronomy observing evening at the park. The group and anyone else interested will meet at the West Beach parking lot. All those attending may look through the astronomers’ telescopes and learn to identify stars and constellations.

Dressing for cold weather is highly recommended. If skies are too cloudy, the event will be postponed or canceled and all those registered will be notified.

DATE/TIME: Friday, January 24, 2020 / 5pm

ADMISSION: Free
Pre-registration Required. Visit https://www.meetup.com/mhastro/ to register

LOCATION: Lake Taghkanic State Park
1528 Route 82
Ancram, 12502

MORE:
www.meetup.com/mhastro/
parks.ny.gov/parks

Call or text Tim Denman at 845-245-5483, for more information.

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‘Make It & Take It’ Craft Class: Recycled Book Birdhouse at New Lebanon Library, Jan 23

The New Lebanon Library hosts a monthly crafting class for adults. This month the class will be making Recycled Book Birdhouses.

The New Lebanon Library hosts a monthly adult-level crafting class. This month, on January 23rd, the class will be making a birdhouse from recycled books.

All supplies will be provided.

DATE/TIME: Thursday, January 23, 2020 / 6:30pm – 7:30pm

LOCATION: New Lebanon Library
550 State Route 20
New Lebanon, NY 12125

MORE:
NewLebanonLibrary.org
facebook.com/NewLebanonLibrary
instagram.com/newlebanonlibrary

Phone: 518-794-8844
Email: leb@taconic.net

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Scenic Sunday

If you have a Columbia County photo that you’d like to submit for Scenic Sunday, email it to columbiacountycurrent@gmail.com

This week, winter woods.

If you have a Columbia County photo that you’d like to submit for Scenic Sunday, email it to columbiacountycurrent@gmail.com

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Mulled Wine Winter Warmer Weekend at Hudson-Chatham Winery, Jan 18 – 20

The Hudson-Chatham Winery is hosting a Mulled Wine Winter Warmer Weekend from Saturday through Monday.

The Hudson-Chatham Winery is hosting a Mulled Wine Winter Warmer Weekend from Saturday through Monday. Ride out the cold and snowy weekend in the Tasting Room, which will feature hot mulled wine.

DATE/TIME: January 18 – 20, 2020 / 11am – 5pm

LOCATION: Hudson-Chatham Winery
1900 Route 66
Ghent, NY 12075

MORE:
hudsonchathamwinery.com
facebook.com/Hudson-Chatham-Winery
facebook.com/events

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Family/Friend Night Skiing at Catamount, Jan 18

Family/Friend Night Skiing at Catamount Mountain Resort on Saturday, January 18.

What better way to start 2020 than with a night of skiing and riding with your family and friends. This is a new launch program with affordable lift ticket packages, rental equipment, and one-hour lessons.

Additional Family/Friend Night dates will include: February 1st, February 15th, February 22nd and March 7th.

Catamount Mountain Resort features 40 trails with snowmaking, and a 1000 foot vertical drop.

DATE/TIME: Saturday, January 18, 2020 / 3pm – 9pm

LOCATION:Catamount Mountain Resort
78 Catamount Rd
Hillsdale, NY 12529

COST: $20 – $85
The cost for two tickets is $55, three tickets is $65, four tickets is $75, and five tickets is $85.

If you need rental equipment, the cost will only be $20. If you want to sharpen your skiing or riding skills, one hour group lesson will only cost $20, too. Rentals and Lessons can be purchased individually.

MORE:
catamountski.com
facebook.com/Catamountmountainresort
instagram.com/catamountskiarea