Tree Planting Initiative for Hudson

The Galvan Foundation established an initiative to plant a sidewalk tree for any property owner in Hudson who requests one.

The Galvan Foundation established an initiative to plant a sidewalk tree for any property owner in Hudson who requests one. The tree planting initiative is a continued partnership between Galvan Foundation, Hudson Conservation Advisory Council, City of Hudson, and Pondside Nursery. Hudson Conservation Advisory Council advises on tree selection and care. City of Hudson cuts openings in the sidewalks, and Galvan Foundation pays for the trees to be planted by Pondside Nursery, a local business. Galvan has planted over 100 trees throughout Hudson.

The Galvan Foundation is offering the latest round of tree planting in Hudson. Property owners citywide are eligible take part, through July 1. Information at (518) 822-0707, Ext 10, or needatree@galvanfdn.org.

 

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The 6th Annual Hudson Berkshire Wine & Food Festival

The 6th Annual Wine and Food Festival will feature beverage trail members plus other regional wineries, distilleries and cideries.

The 6th Annual Wine and Food Festival will feature beverage trail members plus other regional wineries, distilleries and cideries. The Hudson-Berkshire Beverage Trail is the premiere beverage trail in New York State’s Hudson Valley and the Berkshires of Massachusetts. The trail extends from south of Albany, through the Berkshires, and down through Columbia County, NY.

The Memorial Day Weekend festival will also include gourmet cheeses, baked goods, jams, jellies and more from farm producers. Plus, there will be special seminars by some of the region’s foremost experts in the craft beverage industry.

Check out www.hudsonberkshirewinefestival.com/vendors.html for a list of all the participating Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries, Farms and Food Providers.

DATES/TIMES:
Saturday, May 26th: 11am – 6pm
Sunday, May 27th: 11am – 5pm

ADMISSION:
One Day Tasting – $25.00 Tasting Ticket – includes admission, souvenir tasting glass and all the wines, ciders and spirits you care to taste for one price.

General Admission – Non tasting Tickets- $10.
Children 12 and Under are free.

LOCATION:
Columbia County Fairgrounds
Route 66 and Route 203
Chatham, New York 12037

Entrance / admission is on Rt. 66 – tickets for sale at gate

FREE parking on premises

 

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Columbia Land Conservancy’s Family Fun Day in Ghent, May 26

The Columbia Land Conservancy presents a day of family fun. Attendees can learn about fly tying from local expert BIll Newcomb, try their hand at archery with Stacy Preusser from DEC, and check out live animals from the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum, and more.

The Columbia Land Conservancy presents a day of family fun. Attendees can learn about fly tying from local expert BIll Newcomb, try their hand at archery with Stacy Preusser from DEC, and check out live animals from the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum. There will also be displays from the Ghent Town Historian, local master gardeners, and Zero to Go – an organization dedicated to zero-waste events. Families can build pollinator hotels, decorate a peat pot and plant a native plant, blow giant bubbles, and go on a nature-themed scavenger hunt.

New CLC swag available to purchase, music by Joe Adee, delicious barbecue for purchase from Capital Q, and free Stewart’s ice cream.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, May 26 2018, from 4pm – 7pm

LOCATION:
Siegel-Kline Kill Conservation Area
1452 County Route 21
Ghent, NY

REGISTRATION:
Registration is required.  Visit http://clctrust.org/event/family-fun-day/ to register.

The fee is a suggested donation of $20/family or $5/individual.

The CLC ask that you please leave your dogs at home for this event.

MORE:
http://clctrust.org
facebook.com/ColumbiaLandConservancy
Columbia Land Conservancy Inc.
49 Main Street Chatham, NY
info@clctrust.org
518.392.5252

 

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WGXC K-AIR-AOKE Event at Half Moon in Hudson, May 25

A night of karaoke on the radio in support of hands-on creative, community radio.

A night of karaoke on the radio in support of hands-on creative, community radio. Join Half Moon karaoke hosts Amanda Lees and Peter Balducci for an evening of both regular non-competitive karaoke, and also chances to win WGXC swag and other prizes in special a karaoke contests. Live DJ dance party to follow.

DATE/TIME:
Friday, May 25, 2018 at 8pm

ADMISSION:
Your $5 admission supports WGXC 90.7-FM. 21 and up; valid ID required.

LOCATION:
The Half Moon
48 South Front St.
Hudson, NY 12534

 

 

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Eclectimaniac Events – The May Show

This is the place to get more info on the events we discussed on the Eclectimaniac Radio Show for May 16, 2018.

This is the place to get more info on the events we discussed on the Eclectimaniac Radio Show for May 16, 2018.

K-AIR-AOKE

A night of karaoke on the radio in support of hands-on creative, community radio. Join Half Moon karaoke hosts Amanda Lees and Peter Balducci for an evening of both regular non-competitive karaoke, and also chances to win WGXC swag and other prizes in special a karaoke contests. Live DJ dance party to follow.

DATE/TIME:
Friday, May 25, 2018 at 8pm

LOCATION:
The Half Moon
48 South Front St.
Hudson, NY 12534

ADMISSION:
Your $5 admission supports WGXC 90.7-FM. 21 and up; valid ID required.


Drag Queen Story Time

Hudson Area Library and Out Hudson bring you story time with Ella Ghent. Drag Queen Story Time is a family-friendly and inclusive event. Striving to celebrate differences, breaking down barriers and dressing up, Ella will be reading stories, accompanied with a ukulele, that celebrate diversity, self expression and creativity. There will be also be a drag treasure chest with costumes for kids and complimentary cookies from Trixie’s Oven. Ella Ghent lives in the city of Hudson, and is a versatile performer in speech, drama, movement, storytelling, song and clowning. She has also studied Waldorf education.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, May 26, 2018 from 11am – 12pm

LOCATION:
Hudson Area Library
51 N. 5th St. (at State St.)
Hudson, NY 12534
(518) 828-1792

ADMISSION:
All kids and families are welcome. This program is free and open to the public.


The 6th Annual Hudson Berkshire Wine & Food Festival

The 6th Annual Wine and Food Festival will feature beverage trail members plus other regional wineries, distilleries and cideries. The Hudson-Berkshire Beverage Trail is the premiere beverage trail in New York State’s Hudson Valley and the Berkshires of Massachusetts. The trail extends from south of Albany, through the Berkshires, and down through Columbia County, NY

The Memorial Day Weekend festival will also include gourmet cheeses, baked goods, jams, jellies and more from farm producers. Plus, there will be special seminars by some of the region’s foremost experts in the craft beverage industry.

Check out www.hudsonberkshirewinefestival.com/vendors.html for a list of all the participating Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries, Farms and Food Providers.

DATES/TIMES:
Saturday, May 26th: 11am – 6pm
Sunday, May 27th: 11am – 5pm

ADMISSION:
One Day Tasting – $25.00 Tasting Ticket – includes admission, souvenir tasting glass and all the wines, ciders and spirits you care to taste for one price.

General Admission – Non tasting Tickets- $10.
Children 12 and Under are free.

LOCATION:
Columbia County Fairgrounds
Route 66 and Route 203
Chatham, New York 12037

Entrance / admission is on Rt. 66 – tickets for sale at gate

FREE parking on premises

 

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