Category: Columbia County Living

New Lebanon Library’s New Mascot Reveal

The New Lebanon Library’s search for a new mascot is complete and the winning design will be revealed on Tuesday. The library invited local students (ages 5-18) to submit their own designs, and library visitors were invited to vote for their favorite. The winning mascot designer will receive a $50 Amazon Card, and a plush version of their winning mascot.

Join the library for the reveal event. Artists, friends and families are welcome. Light refreshments will be offered.

DATE/TIME:
Tuesday, March 20 2018, at 4:30 PM

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

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

 

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CCHS “Early Colonial New York Piano Makers,” Lecture Rescheduled

The following event was originally scheduled for Tuesday (March 13, 2018), but thanks to Nor’Easter #3, it was postponed. The new date is Monday, March 19.

The Columbia County Historical Society (CCHS) Volunteers present: “Early Colonial New York Piano Makers,” an illustrated lecture by piano conservator and historian, Wally Stock. The lecture will include makers in Albany, Troy and Nassau during the period from 1830’s through the 1890’s.

Originally from Malden Bridge in Chatham, Wally Stock’s ancestors were some of the early Dutch settlers of Albany. Mr. Stock taught a course in 1991 on the ‘History and Development of the Piano’ at the New York State Museum. He services and restores antique pianos and pianos of all makes at his business, Stock Piano Services, founded in 1973.

Prior to the public program, the CCHS Volunteers will hold a brief meeting at 6:30pm.  New volunteers are always welcome and training is provided. Volunteer opportunities exist in many of CCHS’s operations, including at the c.1819 James Vanderpoel House, the 1737 Luykas Van Alen House, the c.1850 Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse, and the CCHS Museum & Library. Anyone interested in volunteering is welcome to attend the meeting and can check the CCHS Volunteers web page for more information: cchsny.org/volunteer.

DATE/TIME:
Monday, March 19 2018, from 7 – 8pm

LOCATION:
Van Buren Hall
6 Chatham Street
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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Princess and Protectors Tea Party at Museum of Firefighting in Hudson, Mar 17

This Saturday, the FASNY Museum of Firefighting presents Princess and Protectors Tea Party. Join female firefighters for a princess-themed tea party. Enjoy “tea and crumpets” with the firefighters, while learning how these brave ladies became protectors of their communities. Kids will also create a craft and go through the Jr. Firefighter Challenge with the firefighters. Princes are welcome to join in the fun as well.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, March 17, 2018, at 10:30am

ADMISSION:
Free
Reservations are required, and space is limited. Reserve your child’s place by calling 518-822-1875, ext. 10.

LOCATION:
FASNY Museum of Firefighting
117 Harry Howard Avenue, Hudson

MORE:
fasnyfiremuseum.com
facebook.com/fasnyfiremuseum

 

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Columbia Land Conservancy Presents Maple Sugaring Tour, Mar 10

The Columbia Land Conservancy (CLC) Presents a Maple Sugaring Tour at The Farm at Miller’s Crossing. Discover how maple syrup is made with CLC Trustee Chris Cashen.

 

The Columbia Land Conservancy (CLC) Presents a Maple Sugaring Tour at The Farm at Miller’s Crossing. Discover how maple syrup is made with CLC Trustee Chris Cashen.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, March 10 2018 from 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Event details are subject to change, be sure to register (below) in advance so that you can be contacted in the event of a cancellation.

ADMISSION:
Free and open to the public
To register – https://clctrust.org/event/maple-sugaring-tour/

LOCATION:
Farm at Miller’s Crossing
81 Roxbury Road
Claverack, NY

MORE:
https://clctrust.org/
facebook.com/ColumbiaLandConservancy
518-851-2331

 

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CCHS Presents “Early Colonial New York Piano Makers,” Illustrated Lecture

The Columbia County Historical Society (CCHS) Volunteers present: “Early Colonial New York Piano Makers,” an illustrated lecture by piano conservator and historian, Wally Stock. The lecture will include makers in Albany, Troy and Nassau during the period from 1830’s through the 1890’s.

Originally from Malden Bridge in Chatham, Wally Stock’s ancestors were some of the early Dutch settlers of Albany. Mr. Stock taught a course in 1991 on the ‘History and Development of the Piano’ at the New York State Museum. He services and restores antique pianos and pianos of all makes at his business, Stock Piano Services, founded in 1973.

Prior to the public program, the CCHS Volunteers will hold a brief meeting at 6:30pm.  New volunteers are always welcome and training is provided. Volunteer opportunities exist in many of CCHS’s operations, including at the c.1819 James Vanderpoel House, the 1737 Luykas Van Alen House, the c.1850 Ichabod Crane Schoolhouse, and the CCHS Museum & Library. Anyone interested in volunteering is welcome to attend the meeting and can check the CCHS Volunteers web page for more information: cchsny.org/volunteer.

DATE/TIME:
Tuesday, March 13 2018, from 7 – 8pm

LOCATION:
Van Buren Hall
6 Chatham Street
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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Jeff McKinney is a Realtor in Columbia County, NY. Connect with him on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Pinterest.