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Christmas at Clermont: Open House, Dec 21

The Clermont Mansion is opening it’s doors for the holidays with free admission on December 21.

The Clermont Mansion is opening it’s doors for the holidays with free admission on December 21. Explore the mansion at your leisure enjoying the holiday decorations with docents available to answer questions in each room. Cider and cookies will be available in the visitor’s center.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, December 21, 2019 / 11am – 4pm

ADMISSION:
Free

LOCATION:
The Clermont Mansion
87 Clermont Avenue,
Germantown, NY 12526

MORE:
friendsofclermont.org
facebook.com/friendsofclermont
instagram.com/clermontfriends

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Chatham’s First Santa Crawl, Dec 14

On Saturday, December 14th, Chatham’s restaurants and bars will take part in the village’s first Santa Crawl.

On Saturday, December 14th, Chatham’s restaurants and bars will take part in the village’s first Santa Crawl. Part of Chatham’s Annual Winterfest, the Santa Crawl invites everyone to dress up in holiday-inspired costumes and stop by the participating establishments.

Each costumed person will be entitled to special drink prices (adults only), and are asked to take selfies from at least 3 of the establishments. Post those selfies to Instagram with the hastag, “#ChathamWinterfest”, and be entered to win prizes with winners chosen at random.

The participating establishments are:

Blue Plate
Chatham Brewing
Peoples Pub
The Chatham Grill
Yiannis

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, December 14, 2019 / 4pm – 7pm

LOCATION:
The Village of Chatham, NY

MORE:
visitchathamny.com/chatham-winterfest
facebook.com/VisitChathamNY
instagram.com/visitchathamny

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Chatham Winterfest 2019, Dec 14

Chatham’s Annual Winterfest is Saturday, December 14, 11am – 4pm.

Businesses throughout the Village of Chatham will be welcoming shoppers with special offers and unique holiday gifts. There will be a raffle to win a gift basket of goodies from participating shops in the Village. A raffle ticket will be issued with any purchase of $5 or more in a village shop and the winning number will be posted on the CABA website.

Some activities include a reading of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” at the Chatham Bookstore at 11:00am, a wreath-making workshop at Chatham Brewing at 11:00am, the Crandell Theater will have a free screening of the movie “Prancer” at noon , Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand at 10 Main Street from 1:00-3:00pm to visit with little ones and spread some holiday Cheer. At 3:30 there will be a reading of “The Carpenter’s Gift” by local author David Rubel as part of the library’s Authors, Artists and Community Speakers Series. Holiday cookies and hot cocoa will be served. Personalized signed Books will be available for purchase.

Students from Chatham Central School District will be on hand to provide Holiday Music and Caroling, a there will also be a Holiday Costume Crawl for adults that wish to don a costume that captures the spirit of the Holidays as they sample adult beverages at participating venues.

WinterFest Events

10:00am-3:00pm	Open House and accepting new, unwrapped toys for the Salvation Army	Our Community Cares, 25 Hudson Avenue
10:00am-Noon	Nature crafts for kids	Columbia Land Conservancy, 49 Main Street
11:00am	Judy Staber and Thomas Chulak read “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”	Chatham Bookstore, 27 Main Street
11:00am	Wreath-Making Workshop with Flower Blossom Farm. For more information contact Chatham Bewing at info@chathambrewing.com	Chatham Brewing, 59 Main Street
11:00am-2:00pm	Our Community Cares’ free gift wrapping event. Bring your presents for our volunteers to wrap. Donations accepted.	The Tracy Memorial Village Hall, 77 Main Street
11:00am-4:00pm	Chatham Freshman class fundraiser selling handmade items such as baked goods and candles, along with some apparel	17 Main Street
11:00am-7:00pm	Santa Pub Crawl. $1 Off your first drink. To win prizes dress in your favorite holiday costume, take a selfie at 3 establishments that day and post it on Instagram with the hashtag #ChathamWinterfest. Winners will be chosen at randon. Download the flyer.	Blue Plate, Yanni’s, People’s Pub. Chatham Brewing and The Chatham Grill
Noon	Free screening of “Prancer”	Crandell Theatre, 48 Main Street
Noon-2:00pm	Pet pictures with Santa	Our Community Cares, 25 Hudson Avenue
Noon-3:00pm	“Have A Bite… Help A Family” fundraiser hosted by the Chatham Middle School National Junior Honor Society and PTSO. Tag sale including holiday decorations, soup samples and other tasty bites.	Christ Our Emanuel Church, 19 Park Row
1:00-3:00pm	Visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus	10 Main Street
3:30pm	A reading of “The Carpenter’s Gift” by local author David Rubel as part of our Authors, Artists and Community Speakers Series. Holiday cookies and hot cocoa will be served. Personalized signed Books will be available for purchase.	Chatham Public Library, 11 Woodbridge Ave, Chatham
9:00pm	Live music by Aaron Rothko	The People’s Pub, 36 Main Street

WinterFest Sales

15% Off Lamporium Lamps	Large selection of unique lamps	Country Upcycle. 6 Main Street. Open 11:00am-4:00pm
15% Off all Calendars	Large selection	Chatham Bookstore, 27 Main Street
$5.00 Margaritas	Lunch served	The People’s Pub, 36 Main Street

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, December 14, 2019: 11am

LOCATION:
The Village of Chatham, NY

MORE:
visitchathamny.com/chatham-winterfest
facebook.com/VisitChathamNY
instagram.com/visitchathamny

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Farmon! Holiday Pop Up at Empire Farm in Copake, Dec 7

Empire Farm and the FarmOn! Foundation are hosting a Holiday Pop Up Shop on
Saturday, December 7, from 10am to 3pm.

Empire Farm and the FarmOn! Foundation are hosting a Holiday Pop Up Shop on
Saturday, December 7, from 10am to 3pm. Eat – Drink – Shop Local treats!

You’re invited to join FarmOn! for one very special weekend. Shop for holiday gifts from local makers, bits & bobs, vintage, and more special finds! Holiday cookies, Homemade dog treats, Hot cider, and Bartlett House Baked Goods!

DATES/TIMES:
Saturday, December 7, 2019 / 10am – 3pm

LOCATION:
Empire Farm
556 Empire Road
Copake NY, 12516

MORE:
www.farmonfoundation.org
facebook.com/farmonfoundation
facebook.com/events/392012294884519/
instagram.com/farmonfarmon

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Winter Celebrations: The Lights of Many Cultures at Martin Van Buren’s Home, Dec 6

The staff at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site invites the public to join them for “Winter Celebrations: The Lights of Many Cultures.

Winter celebrations around the world are as varied and vibrant as the cultures they epitomize. One common thread through many of these celebrations is the presence of light. Light in its many forms is used to represent the hope for spring’s return, the importance of the sun in agricultural cycles, to welcome guests and remember loved ones, and symbolize the resiliency of the human spirit. Light brings people together.

The staff at Martin Van Buren National Historic Site invites the public to join them for “Winter Celebrations: The Lights of Many Cultures. The Garden Club of Kinderhook will decorate the first floor of Van Buren’s home. Park staff and volunteer docents will be available to explain both the history of the site and the meaning behind the decorations. The house will be open for tours from 12:30 to 3:30 both days, with a tour beginning every half hour.

The America of Martin Van Buren’s time was a rich tapestry of cultures with their own traditions, learning from each other and at times combining to form new traditions. The America of today is the same. Our celebrations represent the brightest parts of that tapestry – the ability to see our differences not as barriers, but as many lights illuminating the darkness.

The Friends of Lindenwald will provide light refreshments.

DATE/TIME:
Friday, December 6, 2019 / 12:30pm – 3:30pm

Check in at the park visitor center fifteen minutes before the beginning of your tour.

ADMISSION:
Free.
Due to limited space, visitors are asked to reserve a spot on a tour in advance. Visitors may make reservations online at any time at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winter-celebrations-the-lights-of-many-cultures-tickets-82013549735 or by phone Monday-Friday between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm by calling 518-758-9689.

LOCATION:
Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
1013 Old Post Road
Kinderhook, NY 12106

MORE:
nps.gov/mava
facebook.com/MartinVanBurenNationalHistoricSite
facebook.com/events/2133556346953569/