Jeff McKinney

American Constitution Discussion Group in New Lebanon, Apr 16

The New Lebanon Library, hosts a discussion group that meets regularly to study the American Constitution. This is a bi-weekly group, that focuses on the study of the Constitution, and it’s impact on our lives. Meetings include 1 hour of study followed by 30 minutes of Q&A/discussion.

See below for the next meeting date and time.

DATE/TIME:
Monday, April 16 2018, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

ADMISSION:
Free and open to the public.

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

MORE:
NewLebanonLibrary.org
Facebook.com/NewLebanonLibraryNY
518-794-8844
leb@taconic.net

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Local Author, Nancy Castaldo, Exhibit “Back From The Brink,” at Chatham Bookstore

In a show entitled “Back From The Brink,” local author Nancy Castaldo discusses photographs from her new book that looks at endangered species and their unique ecosystems. Castaldo’s photographs and the story about the successful human efforts to protect them are published in the book Back from the Brink: Saving Animals from Extinction, which is due April 24 from Houghton Mifflin.

There will be a reception following the discussion, and Castaldo’s photographs will be displayed at the bookstore through the end of the month.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, April 14 2018 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm – discussion with the author
5 pm – 7 pm Reception
Exhibit runs from April 7 through April 30.

LOCATION:
The Chatham Bookstore
27 Main Street in the Village of Chatham

ADMISSION:
Free

MORE:
ChathamBookStore.com
facebook.com/thechathambookstore

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David Sedaris at The Colonial Theater in Pittsfield, Apr 13

David Sedaris is coming to The Colonial Theater this Friday. Here’s some info from Berkshire Theatre Group, “With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, best-selling American author, David Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today.”

I’ve been a fan of David Sedaris for years, and have always wanted to attend one of his stage appearances. He has been to the Colonial several times, but this Friday is the first time that I’ll be free when he is in Pittsfield. I’ve got my tickets, and can’t wait! Tickets are still available (see below for details).

DATE/TIME:
Friday, April 13 2018, at 8pm

TICKETS:
$40 – $60. Click Here to purchase

LOCATION:
The Colonial Theatre
111 South Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201

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

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Historical Lecture ‘Barns of the Hudson Valley’ by Ted Hilscher

The Columbia County Historical Society presents the illustrated lecture ‘Barns of the Hudson Valley’ by Ted Hilscher.

What is the difference between English Barns and Dutch Barns? Hilscher will give an overview of local barns in the Hudson Valley, mostly in Columbia and Greene Counties.

Ted Hilscher is New Baltimore Town Historian and a professor of American History at Columbia Greene Community College.

DATE/TIME:
Tuesday, April 10 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm

LOCATION:
Van Buren Hall
6 Chatham Street (Upstairs)
Kinderhook NY 12106

ADMISSION:
FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

MORE:
www.cchsny.org
facebook.com/cchsny
twitter.com/cchs_ny

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A Contemporary Retreat in Ghent, NY

This former country cottage has been transformed into a stylish, contemporary retreat. Architecturally designed additions and full renovations include a spacious Living Room with wood-burning fireplace, and painted brick surround. The sun-filled room also features an angled window seat that “floats” outside of the house to bring you closer to the surrounding gardens.

Screened porch on rear of the house, viewed from backyard

MALLORY Rd. GHENT, NY 12075
Beds: 3
Baths: 2
Sq. Ft.: 1,800
Lot Sz: 2.635 acres
$349,000

The new Eat-In Kitchen features a center island with KitchenAid oven & gas stove top. The island has plenty of room to sit at, or stand around, so it’s perfect for cooking & entertaining. Walls of windows, and skylights continue the home’s theme of bringing the outdoors in.

Ample closets are located throughout house, and there is a walk-through Pantry off the kitchen.

Two glass pocket doors lead to the Sunroom, which has a wall of Built-Ins, and three walls of windows.

The home has 3 bedrooms, including the Master Bedroom, which has a bright and spacious bathroom. The master bath includes upgrades like the bidet and a tiled shower. The master bedroom also has two closets, one of which is a custom walk-in with it’s own window.

The entire house wraps around the Multi-Leveled Deck with an elevated Screened Porch at one end, and a lower level connecting to a stone patio that leads to the secluded backyard, which is surrounded by woods.

This Mallory Rd., property provides a quiet & private setting while still being a short drive to the Village of Chatham, Hudson & the Berkshires. Two hours from NYC or Boston, and just a few minutes drive to Hawthorne Valley School.