Author: Jeff McKinney

Creator/Editor of ColumbiaCountyCurrent, Lover of Happy Hour, NY REALTOR, World's Best Uncle, Movie Buff.

Chatham Summerfest 2017


Chatham’s 41st Annual Summerfest is this Saturday. Chatham Summerfest is a street fair that regularly draws hundreds of visitors and showcases many varied local organizations as well as performers, artists, vendors, and food trucks. The day also includes activities and programs. All events are free and will take place along Main Street, Park Row, and Hudson Avenue. In addition to the popular sidewalk sale and Artisan Faire, three stages throughout the village will accommodate a variety of entertainers.

Check out visitchathamny.com/chatham-summerfest for the full schedule and lists of participating restaurants, food trucks, and businesses.

DATE/TIME:
July 8, 2017, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

LOCATION:
Main Street, Park Row, and Hudson Avenue in Chatham, NY

 

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Block Party: LEGOs in the Library, July 6

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The New Lebanon Library is hosting it’s monthly LEGO Club. The library will provide the LEGOs, so all kids need to bring is their imaginations.  After each build, kids will have a chance to check out each other’s creations and the library will display the completed construction sets.

For ages 5 – 12. LEGO donations are very welcome

DATE/TIME:
Thursday, July 6th 2017 at 1:30 PM

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

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

 

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At The Crandell – Despicable Me 3

NOW SHOWING at the Crandell Theater in Chatham: Despicable Me 3

Joining Steve Carell and Kristen Wiig in Despicable Me 3 is Emmy, Tony and Grammy Award winner Trey Parker, co-creator of Comedy Central’s global phenomenon South Park and the Broadway smash The Book of Mormon. Parker voices the role of villain Balthazar Bratt, a former child star who’s grown up to become obsessed with the character he played in the ’80s, and proves to be Gru’s most formidable nemesis to date.

TRAILER:

INFO:
Rated: PG (for action and rude humor)
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Kids & Family
Directed By: Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin, Eric Guillon
Written By: Ken Daurio, Cinco Paul
Runtime: 90 minutes
Studio: Universal Pictures

SHOW TIMES:
Fri 6/30 thru Tue 7/6, 3:00pm, 5:00pm & 7:00pm
Wed 7/7 & Thu 7/8, 5:00pm & 7:00pm

TICKET PRICES:
Chatham Film Club Members & Children $6.50
Non Members $7.50
Matinees, All Seats $6.50
Additional $2.00 fee for 3D

LOCATION:
The Crandell Theatre
48 Main Street in the Village of Chatham, NY

MORE:
Visit CrandellTheatre.org for more info.

 

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Uber and Lyft Arrive in Upstate NY

Ride-sharing in upstate New York is now available.

Governor Andrew Cuomo recently signed a measure that pushed the rollout date for ride-sharing upstate, from mid-July to late June. The state Legislature advanced the date in hopes of having the service in place before the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

Ride-sharing allows passengers to use their smartphones to summon drivers; the practice is legal in most of the United States, including New York City, and has been eagerly anticipated in upstate New York.

Lyft and Uber, two of the largest ride-sharing networks, have been preparing to enter the upstate market since the 2017-18 state budget was approved, and which contained a provision to legalize ride-sharing statewide. Officials with those companies said last week that they’ve got a network of drivers ready to go in the Capital Region and are encouraging would-be passengers to download the apps.

Hopefully, Columbia County will also benefit from the arrival of Uber and Lyft. Ride-sharing should do well in Hudson, but I wonder how easy it will be to get a driver to some of the more remote areas.

 

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