Columbia County Current

Opening At The Crandell: The Help

Opening tonight at The Crandell in Chatham, The Help

The Help was one of the surprise hits of the summer. Here is the trailer:

Rated PG-13
Drama
146 minutes

Showtimes
Friday, September 16 & Saturday, September 17 at 7:00pm & 9:15pm
Sunday, September 18 – Thursday, September 22 at 7:15pm

Ticket prices at The Crandell are $5 for adults and $4 for children under 12.
The Crandell Theatre is located at 48 Main Street in the Village of Chatham, NY.
For more information, visit The Crandell’s website

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‘The Water and the Word’ at New Lebanon Library

Tonight at the New Lebanon Library: ‘The Water and the Word’ with Ruth J. Abram.

From the New Lebanon Library:

Why do Americans value competition? Why when a problem is perceived, do we organize ordinary citizens into voluntary associations to solve it? What accounts for the undercurrent of suspicion of professionals and people in authority that exists in America? Why do our politicians frequently say the American people have the wisdom to know what is best for us? Why do we regard America as exceptional? Why is it common for Americans to grow up with one religious affiliation only to select one or more others during our lifetimes? Why do we send our children to Sunday schools? Why have many religious groups adopted a participatory, dynamic style of worship? Why are revivals a common part of America’s religious landscape? Why do most Americans believe that women and minorities must be accorded full and equal rights? Why do we eschew distinctions based on class? Why do so many Americans treat their ailments with natural therapies? Why do we assume that all children deserve a free education? Why do we celebrate philanthropy and philanthropists? Why, in short, are many aspects of American culture and thought that most of us take for granted, the way they are?

Explore these questions and many more with Ruth J. Abram. Her project, the Water and the Word, examines the impact of The Second Great Awakening, (a powerful religious revival, 1790’s-1840’s) on American life. The project uses the history of New Lebanon, NY to understand one of the most important periods of American history.

WHEN:    Thursday, 9/22
TIME:    6:30 pm
WHERE:   New Lebanon Library
550 State Route 20
New Lebanon, NY 12125
MORE: NewLebanonLibrary.org

Lebanon Valley Farmer’s Market

One of my favorite Sunday rituals, the Lebanon Valley Farmer’s Market, will be closing down for the winter in a few weeks so if you haven’t been yet, do it soon.

The Lebanon Valley Farmer’s Market features roughly 20 local farmers, some of whom are located less than five minutes away from the market. The list includes Hand Hollow Farm and Windswept Farm plus the newly opened Shaker Mountain Canning Co.. You can get home-baked breads, fresh produce, cheeses, home-made Mexican meals and various goat-milk products from the vendors who return every Sunday.

The market is located just north of the intersection of routes 20 and 22 in New Lebanon, New York.

Dates
Sundays, 10am – 2pm
June – October

Contact
Lebanon Valley Farmer’s Market
518-860-4292

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FEMA to Open Disaster Recovery Locations in Columbia County

The Columbia Paper is reporting that FEMA (The Federal Emergency Management Agency) will open two disaster recovery locations in Columbia County this week.

From The Columbia Paper:

Residents who have questions or still need to apply for assistance from FEMA as a result of Hurricane Irene should go to these locations:

*Copake Community Center at the Copake Park, Mountain View Road, September 20 through 22, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily

*Chatham Firehouse, 2 Hoffman Street, September 24 through 26, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

Anyone with questions can also call the County Emergency Management Office at 518-828-1212.