Clermont State Historic Site Presents Historical Halloween Story Hour, Oct 10

Clermont State Historic Site Presents Historical Halloween Story Hour, Oct 10

The Headless Horseman Pursuing Ichabod Crane
by John Quidor

 

Clermont State Historic Site presents Historical Halloween Story Hour on October 10.

Join some of Clermont’s costumed interpreters as they read a classic Halloween tale that has its roots right here in the Hudson Valley: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow! Children must be accompanied by an adult, and an adult must be accompanied by a child.

PLEASE NOTE: Clermont follows all NYS Department of Health guidelines for safety during the COVID 19 pandemic. Masks and social distancing will be required of all tour participants until these guidelines are lifted by New York State Parks.

DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 10, 2020 / 11am

LOCATION: Clermont State Historic Site
87 Clermont Ave
Germantown, NY 12526

ADMISSION: FREE. Registration required.
Register Here

MORE:
www.friendsofclermont.org
facebook.com/friendsofclermont

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Last Chance to Tour the Hudson-Athens Lighthouse, Oct 10

The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society (HALPS) is hosting the last of its tours of the 2020 season, at the lighthouse this Saturday.


The Hudson-Athens Lighthouse Preservation Society (HALPS) is hosting the last of its tours of the 2020 season, at the lighthouse this Saturday. Masks will be required to enter, and visitors are required to take proper social distancing precautions while on the boat and inside the lighthouse. Visitors will be required to take a covid symptom survey as well. Staff will regularly clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces throughout the day.

Come walk through this historic gem of the Hudson River, and view videos and artifacts displayed , detailing how life was like for a lighthouse keeper and his family. A glimpse in time when the lighthouse was occupied and operated by people , including the family actually living in the lighthouse.
Come learn the history of the lighthouse and the role it played and remains playing , to the community and river vessel traffic.

DATE/TIME: Saturday, October 10, 2020 / 11am – 2:30pm
Depart Henry Hudson Riverfront Park in Hudson at 11, 12, 1 and 2.
Depart Athens Village Riverfront Park at 11:30, 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30.

Arrive at least 15 minutes prior to tour time, with confirmation of your ticket purchase.
Tours are approximately an hour , with the option of staying longer, when transportation permits.

LOCATIONS:
Henry Hudson Riverfront Park
Hudson, NY (Behind the Amtrak station)

Village of Athens Waterfront Park
4 Water Street
Athens, NY

ADMISSION: Adults – $25. 12 & under – $15
Discount Rates for Society members.
Advanced ticket purchase recommended:
By phone- 888-764-1844
Online at https://hudsoncruises.com/lighthouse-tour/
Cash at the launch sites.

MORE:
www.hudsonathenslighthouse.org
facebook.com/hudsonathenslight

 

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New Lebanon Library’s Pumpkin Carving Contest

The New Lebanon Library is having a Pumpkin Carving Contest during the month of October.

The New Lebanon Library is having a Pumpkin Carving Contest during the month of October. Carve your pumpkin then submit a picture of it before the October 28th deadline.

 
 
 
 

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Concert in the Park: Back to Bacharach and Beyond by Christine and Elliot Spero

Join the Roeliff Jansen Commuity Library for Concert in the Park: Back to Bacharach and Beyond by Christine and Elliot Spero, this Sunday, October 4th.

Join the Roeliff Jansen Commuity Library for Concert in the Park: Back to Bacharach and Beyond by Christine and Elliot Spero, this Sunday, October 4th.

This free, outdoor concert will take place at the Hilltop Barn in Roe Jan Park. Masks are required and social distancing will be enforced. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs.

Back to Bacharach and Beyond by Christine and Elliot Spero is a tribute show that will lovingly take you on a journey through award-winning composer Burt Bacharach’s greatest songs, with a few extra surprises thrown in.

This program is made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, and administered in Columbia County by the Greene County Council on the Arts dba CREATE Council for Research to Enrich the Arts, Technology & Education.

DATE/TIME: Sunday, October 4, 2020 / 3pm – 4:30pm

ADMISSION: Free

LOCATIONHilltop Barn in Roe Jan Park
9091 Route 22
Copake, NY 12529

MORE:
roejanlibrary.org
facebook.com/roejanlibrary
facebook.com/events

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Two Of Us Productions’ Double Feature, Oct 3

Join The Two Of Us Productions for a double feature of radio dramas on Saturday, October 3rd with ‘Acting Like A Forger – a Dragnet Story’, and ‘Suspense Theater’s Always Room At The Top’.

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Join The Two Of Us Productions for a double feature of radio dramas on Saturday, October 3rd with ‘Acting Like A Forger – a Dragnet Story’, and ‘Suspense Theater’s Always Room At The Top’.

In Acting Like A Forger – a Dragnet Story, Detective Joe Friday and his partner Frank Smith are called into a case of a person cheating landlords with phony checks. A down and out actor is the prime suspect. Joe & & Frank pursue this lead until they discover that the actor has already died.

In Suspense Theater’s Always Room At The Top, we meet Helen Brandt, an aspiring advertising artist. Helen is thrilled to interview with Jean Thornton, the successful chief artist of the city’s premier advertising agency. She is suddenly given the chief’s job when Jean jumps out the window of her 35th story office!

This will be a zoom presentation, free for all, but registration is required to obtain the zoom link.

DATE/TIME: Saturday, October 3, 2020 / 7:30pm

LOCATION: Hosted on ZOOM
Register at www.thetwoofusproductions.org for link.

ADMISSION: Free. Donations appreciated.

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TheTwoOfUsProductions
Facebook.com/TheTwoofUsProductions
instagram.com/thetwoofusproductions

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