Jeff McKinney

Memorial Day 2017

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States, which is set aside for remembering the people who died while serving in the country’s armed forces. The holiday originated as Decoration Day in 1868, after the Civil War when the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of Union veterans founded in Decatur, Illinois, established it as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the Union soldiers with flowers. By the 20th century, competing Union and Confederate holiday traditions, celebrated on different days, had merged, and Memorial Day eventually extended to honor all Americans who died while in the military service.

Memorial Day is also the unofficial start of the summer season. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like the weather got that memo for Columbia County.

Whatever your plans for the day (and beyond) include, if you know a veteran who is struggling with life, please call the Veterans Crisis Line, 1-800-273-8255.

Every Room Has A View in This Hudson Valley Home

Imagine enjoying your morning coffee, or happy hour cocktail, with this as your view…

That’s just one of the views from a house that I recently listed in Gallatin, NY. It’s a Colonial style home that was built in 2007. The 2.25 acre property features panoramic views, and the house is situated at the top of a hill so the views span around the house, from the front to the back yard.

This 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom house features a two story foyer with wrap around staircase, living room, dining room, and great room with open floor plan kitchen/family room. The large master suite has two walk-in closets and a large bathroom with soaker tub, separate shower, and two sinks.

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The house is located in the southern section of Columbia County, so it’s less than two hours from New York City. It’s also just a bike ride away from Lake Taghkanic State Park, and just a few minutes drive to Hudson and Red Hook

The house is offered at $269,000. If you’d like to see it in person, email me at Jmckinney@BeachandBartolo.com.

For more pictures and additional info, check out the listing on BeachandBartolo.com by clicking here.

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Jeff McKinney is a Realtor in Columbia County, NY (Beach & Bartolo Realtors – 34 Main St., Chatham NY 12037). Connect with him on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Pinterest.

At The Crandell – Their Finest

NOW SHOWING at the Crandell Theater in Chatham: Their Finest

The year is 1940, London. With the nation bowed down by war, the British ministry turns to propaganda films to boost morale at home. Realizing their films could use “a woman’s touch,” the ministry hires Catrin Cole (Gemma Arterton) as a scriptwriter in charge of writing the female dialogue. Although her artist husband looks down on her job, Catrin’s natural flair quickly gets her noticed by cynical, witty lead scriptwriter Buckley (Sam Claflin). Catrin and Buckley set out to make an epic feature film based on the Dunkirk rescue starring the gloriously vain, former matinee idol Ambrose Hilliard (Bill Nighy). As bombs are dropping all around them, Catrin, Buckley and their colorful cast and crew work furiously to make a film that will warm the hearts of the nation

TRAILER:

INFO:
Rated: R (for some language and a scene of sexuality)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed By: Lone Scherfig
Written By: Gaby Chiappe
Runtime: 110 minutes
Studio: EuropaCorp / STXfilms

SHOW TIMES:
Friday thru Wednesday – 5:00pm & 7:30pm daily
Saturday & Sunday – 2:30pm Matinee

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 is located at 48 Main Street in the Village of Chatham.
Visit CrandellTheatre.org for more info.

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Neil Simon Rumors at Performing Arts Center, Taconic Hills

The Two Of Us Productions presents Rumors by Neil Simon at the Performing Arts Center at Taconic Hills. A hilarious comedy about what happens when “she tells him, who tells another, who tells another”.

DATE/TIME:
Friday May 26th at 7:30pm
Saturday May 27th at 7:30pm
Sunday May 28th at 3pm

TICKET PRICES:
General Admission
Adults $20.00
Senior/Student $14.00
Click here to purchase

LOCATION:
Performing Arts Center at Taconic Hills
73 County Route 11A
Craryville, NY

MORE:
home page – stephensanborn.tripod.com/thetwoofusproductions
e:mail – TheTwoOfUsProductions@gmail.org

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“Positively U!” with Marcia Mayper at New Lebanon Library

The New Lebanon Library presents “Positively U!” with Marcia Mayper. Do you know your positive qualities? Positive Psychology takes us on a journey to explore many of our positive qualities. Explore how you may know your greatest strengths and techniques to use them more for a happier, increased satisfaction and fulfilling life.

DATE/TIME:
May 25, 2017 at 6:30 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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