The 2019 Roeliff Jansen Community Library Gala, “A Party in the Park,” Jun 8

The 2019 Roeliff Jansen Commuity Library, “A Party in the Park,” will be held next Saturday at the Roeliff Jansen Park.

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The 2019 Roeliff Jansen Commuity Library, “A Party in the Park,” will be held next Saturday at the Roeliff Jansen Park. The 10th Annual Gala will celebrate Charlotte Shutts, a life-long Roe Jan resident, who has been a valued Library volunteer for 15 years. Shutts served as Secretary of the Friends and then President for six years. She can be found at the Library circulation desk every Friday morning.

As always there will be great food from local chefs and restaurants to enjoy with tasty wines. Music will be provided by Kris Jensen’s Swinging All-Stars with vocalist Wanda Houston, presenting American Songbook selections.

Popular Gala fundraising traditions returning this year include a raffle basket, valued at $1,000. The “Hygge=Comfort” basket features a super-soft throw, a copy of “The Year of Living Danishly,” and assorted items and gift certificates.

The silent auction will include over 75 items and experiences. Information on silent auction items is on view now at the library. You can also leave an absentee bid for items at the library.

The live auction, presided over by Copake Auction’s auctioneer Seth Fallon, will include tickets to Disney’s “Frozen” on Broadway, front row seats to ABC’s “The View,” a weekend stay at the Catskill Animal Sanctuary, and three entirely different priceless culinary experiences provided by noted chefs.

Those who wish to honor this year’s honoree, Charlotte Shutts, can add a message to be featured in the on-screen tribute at the Gala. Forms for doing this are available at the library and HERE.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, June 8, 2019 / 5pm – 7:30pm

ADMISSION:
Gala Tickets are $125 each and may be purchased online HERE, or at the library.

LOCATION:
Roeliff Jansen Park – Harvest Barn
9140 NY Route 22
Hillsdale, NY 12529

MORE:
roejanlibrary.org/fundraising-events
roejanlibrary.org
facebook.com/roejanlibrary

 

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Author Talk w/ Local Author, Devin Franklin, at New Lebanon Library, Jun 6

The New Lebanon Library is hosting an Author Talk with local wilderness survival teacher and director of programming at the local Flying Deer Nature Center, Devon Franklin.

unnamed.pngThe New Lebanon Library is hosting an Author Talk with local wilderness survival teacher and director of programming at the local Flying Deer Nature Center, Devon Franklin.

Franklin will visit the library to discuss his family-friendly book, Put On Your Owl Eyes!,  which is all about discovering the amazing secrets of nature in your back yard.

Join the library for a book talk with the author, a presentation and a Q&A about his work. Bring the family out to learn something new. Copies of his book will be available for purchase.Screen Shot 2019-06-02 at 3.39.44 PM

DATE/TIME:
Thursday, June 6, 2019 / 6:30pm

ADMISSION:
Free.

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

MORE:
NewLebanonLibrary.org
facebook.com/NewLebanonLibraryNY
instagram.com/new_lebanon_library
twitter.com/NewLebanonLib
518-794-8844
leb@taconic.net

 

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Spencertown Academy Annual Garden Gallery Show: ‘Gardens of Delight’

Spencertown Academy Arts Center presents “Gardens of Delight,” a unique visual arts celebration of spring, and a special addition to Spencertown Academy’s popular Hidden Gardens events.

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Spencertown Academy Arts Center presents “Gardens of Delight,” a unique visual arts celebration of spring, and a special addition to Spencertown Academy’s popular Hidden Gardens events. Featuring the work of seven invited artists from NY, MA and CT, the artwork depicts sumptuous, as well as playful garden imagery. The artists use styles ranging from Realism to Impressionism and Abstraction and the media is also as varied and exciting.

DATES/TIMES:
Saturdays and Sundays, May 18 – June 16, 2019 / 1pm – 5pm

LOCATION:
Spencertown Academy Arts Center Gallery
790 NY-203
Spencertown, NY 12165

MORE:
spencertownacademy.org
facebook.com/SpencertownAcademy
instagram.com/thespencertownacademy
518.392.3693
info@spencertownacademy.org

 

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Wild World of Animals with Two by Two Zoo, May 31

Join Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District (www.ccswcd.org) for a visit from Two by Two Zoo featuring live wildlife and audience participation.

Screen Shot 2019-05-28 at 7.08.16 PMJoin Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District (www.ccswcd.org) for a visit from Two by Two Zoo featuring live wildlife and audience participation. A hopping kangaroo, leaping lemur, and a Patagonian cavy will thrill and delight all ages! This conservation-based program will give participants an opportunity to see these and other fascinating and fun animals. The presenters will provide educational information and interesting facts about the animals as well as answer questions. There will be a meet and greet with a few animals too! All are welcome to enjoy this interactive fun family event!

Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District provides educational programs and services to help residents and communities manage and protect the natural resources of Columbia County.

DATE/TIME:
Friday, May 31, 2019 / 6pm

LOCATION:
Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center
1024 Route 66
Ghent, NY 12075

ADMISSION:
This event is free, however, registration is requested. To register, contact Pamela Price on Facebook, by phone – 518-267-3313, or email – pamela.price@ccswcd.org.

MORE:
www.ccswcd.org
facebook.com/MudCreekELC

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Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association – Monthly Star Party

The Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association hosts a monthly stargazing party in the West Beach parking lot.

The Mid-Hudson Astronomical Association hosts a monthly stargazing party in the West Beach parking lot. Bring your own telescopes and binoculars or use those provided by the members.

RSVP is required at least one day beforehand. You will be asked to provide your license plate number and make/model car so Park Management and Police have a record of who will be in park after hours.

DATE/TIME:
Friday, May 31, 2019 / 8pm – 11:30pm

ADMISSION:
Free
RSVP is 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

 

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