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New Lebanon Residents Can Help Select New Town Slogan

The town of New Lebanon, NY, is asking residents to help select the new town slogan.

The town of New Lebanon, NY, is asking residents to help select the new town slogan. Over the summer, there was an open submission that invited everyone to submit a slogan idea. Those slogans have been narrowed down to 6 suggestions and it’s time for residents to select their favorite.

The slogans are:

Historic Past, Bright Future
Historically Natural
Moving and Shaking Since 1784
Start Your History Here
The Heart of Shaker Country
The Place Just Right

Voting is open until October 5, 2021, and there are four ways to vote:

Online at https://tinyurl.com/voteNLslogans

By emailing your favorite to newlebslogans2021@gmail.com

By calling 794-8889 and leaving a message w/ your name, address and top choice

In person at Town Hall

Voting is restricted to New Lebanon residents and you will need to submit your address with your vote.

The Business Economic Development group hopes to announce the winner at the October meeting.

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COVID-19 Update from Columbia County Health Department

The latest update from the Columbia County Department of Health.

Following is the latest update from the Columbia County Department of Health.

For comparison, here is last week’s update:

For more info, visit columbiacountynyhealth.com

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Art Omi Fall Writers Reading 2021, Sep 25

Join Art Omi for an outdoor reading from the Art Omi: Writers-in-Residence, on September 25

Join Art Omi for an outdoor reading from the Art Omi: Writers-in-Residence, on September 25.

Distinguished writers from around the globe will share new and in-progress writing produced during their residence at Art Omi. Hear an uncommon variety of provocative, funny, innovative, and surprising literary voices from a range of traditions, all in one place.

Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the the fall colors of the Sculpture & Architecture Park!

The September 2021 Art Omi: Writers-in-Residence are:

Click here to learn more about the Art Omi: Writers Fall 2021 cohort.

DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 25, 2021 / 6pm

LOCATION: Omi International Arts Center
Benenson Center
1405 County Route 22
Ghent, NY 12075

COST: Free

MORE:
ArtOmi.org
FaceBook/Art-Omi
instagram.com/art_omi

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Local Libraries Sponsor, ‘Age Awesome: 12 Tips for a Healthier You’, Sep 20

Multiple Columbia County libraries are sponsoring the virtual event, ‘Age Awesome: 12 Tips for a Healthier You’ on Monday, September 20.

Multiple Columbia County libraries are sponsoring the virtual event, ‘Age Awesome: 12 Tips for a Healthier You‘ on Monday, September 20.

Join health coach Anita Greenwald in this virtual program to learn how to “age awesome.” Anita will provide tips on having more energy, better immunity, achieving weight loss, and living a healthier lifestyle.
Anita is a registered yoga teacher 200 (RYT with Yoga Alliance) and an IIN (Institute for Integrative Nutrition ®) Health Coach. She takes a holistic approach to health and wellness.

This program is sponsored by the Roeliff Jansen Community Library, Hudson Area Library, Claverack Free Library, and Philmont Public Library.

DATE/TIME: Monday, September 20, 2021 / 6pm – 7:30pm

REGISTRATION: Required
To register and receive the Zoom login information, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEuc-2grDMqHNVYaUdQ4S69xe2QRvcU8Gqf.

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Open Mic Night at Chatham Public Library, Sep 22

The Chatham Public Library is hosting an Open Mic Night on Wednesday, September 22 at 6pm.

The Chatham Public Library is hosting an Open Mic Night on Wednesday, September 22 at 6pm. Do you write poetry or enjoy sharing your favorite authors? Do you write memoir, fiction, or essays? Do you play an instrument, dance, or sing? Join the Chatham Public Library for an evening of the arts on the library lawn, where you can share your form of personal expression and COME AND BE HEARD!