Category: Columbia County Living

Voting Open for New Lebanon Library’s New Mascot

This past January, I posted about the New Lebanon Library’s search for a new mascot. The library invited local students(ages 5-18) to submit their own designs, and now it’s time for all of us to vote for our favorite. The winning mascot designer will receive a $50 Amazon Card, and a plush version of their winning mascot.

To vote, stop by the library between now and March 13th to cast your vote for your favorite submission. Only one vote is allowed per person.

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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Jeff McKinney is a Realtor in Columbia County, NY. Connect with him on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Pinterest.

Fun & Learning w/ Pete the Pirate at Museum of Firefighting in Hudson, Feb 17

This Saturday, the FASNY Museum of Firefighting presents an interactive show for kids that will entertain them, while teaching about fire safety. Pete the Plundering Pirate is the show’s host, and he will be available to pose for pictures with kids, and help them make their own pirate hats.

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

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

MORE:
fasnyfiremuseum.com
facebook.com/fasnyfiremuseum

 

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Jeff McKinney is a Realtor in Columbia County, NY. Connect with him on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Pinterest.

Blue Moon Walk at Mud Creek, Jan 31, 2018

Columbia County Soil and Water Conservation District invites you to explore Mud Creek under the glow of the second full moon of January. Learn about the moon and the creatures that come out at night as we walk along the ½ mile trail.

DATE/TIME
Wednesday, January 31, 2018 from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

ADMISSION
All Ages are welcome
Registration is Required. Call Pamela Price at 518-267-3313

LOCATION
Mud Creek Environmental Learning Center
1024 RT-66, Ghent, New York 12075

MORE
facebook.com/MudCreekELC

 

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Jeff McKinney is a Realtor in Columbia County, NY. Connect with him on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Pinterest.

New Lebanon Library Mascot Contest

The New Lebanon Library is looking for a new mascot, and area students are invited to submit their own designs. The winning mascot designer will receive a $50 Amazon Card, and a plush version of their winning mascot.

The contest is open to Students in the New Lebanon Area (ages 5-18). Following are the guidelines and details.

What to Submit:
1. Original Artwork (No larger than 8.5X11 inches)—ONLY 1 ENTRY PER CONTESTANT

2.Separate sheet with contestant information (name, grade, contact information and name of the mascot)

Call the library at 518-794-8844 if you have questions.

DATE/TIME:
Contest Dates: January 2nd, 2018-February 16th, 2018
Voting period: February 17th – mid March (more info on voting to follow)

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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Jeff McKinney is a Realtor in Columbia County, NY. Connect with him on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Pinterest.

Berkshire Botanical Garden: Annual Winter Lecture, Jan 13, 2018

The Berkshire Botanical Garden’s 21st annual Winter Lecture is titled “The New Shade Garden: Creating a Lush Oasis in the Age of Climate Change”.

The Berkshire Botanical Garden‘s 21st annual Winter Lecture is titled “The New Shade Garden: Creating a Lush Oasis in the Age of Climate Change”. The lecture, sponsored by The Red Lion Inn, is presented by photographer and author, Ken Druse.

Druse has been called “the guru of natural gardening” by The New York Times, and is best known for his twenty garden books published over the last twenty-five years. The American Horticultural Society listed his first large-format work, “The Natural Garden”, among the best books of all time.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, January 13, 2018 at 2 pm – 4pm.
Snow date: January 14, at 2:00 pm.

ADMISSION:
$35 for members
$45 for nonmembers

Advance registration is highly recommended, but walk-ins are welcome, space permitting.
Click Here to Register

LOCATION:
Lenox Memorial High School
197 East Street, Lenox, MA 01240

MORE:
BerkshireBotanical.org
Facebook.com/BerkshireBotanical

 

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Jeff McKinney is a Realtor in Columbia County, NY. Connect with him on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Pinterest.