Dance Omi Salon Open to Public on Jul 22

With a diverse group of dancers from all over the world, the Dance Omi Salon is a forum for the residents to share their individual work with the public before exhibiting their collaborative projects later in the month.

With a diverse group of dancers from all over the world, the Dance Omi Salon is a forum for the residents to share their individual work with the public before exhibiting their collaborative projects later in the month. It is an intimate evening of live performance set in the studio spaces, and gives context to individual artist’s work at the start of the residency program.

DATE/TIME:
Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 5pm

LOCATION:
The Studio Barns (intersection of CR22 and Letter S Road) Ghent, NY

ADMISSION:
Free and open to the public

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Free Fun Friday at Edith Wharton’s Home, The Mount

The Mount’s 9th annual Free Fun Friday program invites visitors to explore Edith Wharton’s home free of charge. Visitors can wander through the home, stroll the gardens, and explore the trails. There will be no tours on Friday. Instead, guides will be giving hourly talks in the Forecourt. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, and special activities will be taking place throughout the day.

Following are some pics that I took at The Mount last October. Scroll down (after the pictures) for details about this Friday.

The Kitchen at The Mount
Fish fountain

 

DATE/TIME:
Friday, June 23, 2017 @ 10:00am – 3:00pm

LOCATION:
The Mount
2 Plunkett St
Lenox, MA 01240

ADMISSION:
Free

MORE:
EdithWharton.org
413-551-5111
info@edithwharton.org

 

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National Parks Free This Weekend

NPFNPF-P60197_14X48_v5.inddTechnically, the last day of summer for 2016 is September 21. That’s the day before the first day of autumn (September 22). However, here in the USA, Labor Day is the traditional end of summer, and the day is quickly approaching. What better way to celebrate the penultimate weekend of summer than visiting one of our nation’s National Parks? To sweeten the deal, this weekend (August 26 to 28, 2016) all the National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone!

WHY FREE?
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2016 marks the 100 year anniversary of the National Park Service. In fact, the actual birthday for the Park Service is August 25.  To celebrate this centennial, the Parks Service is hosting 16 free admission days throughout the year, and August 25 to 28 is the latest batch. These free admission days provide a great opportunity to visit a new park, or check in on an old favorite.

 

MORE ABOUT THE PARKS & ADMISSION.

National parks are commonly referred to as  “America’s Best Idea”, and there are more than 400 parks available to everyone, every day. The fee waiver includes entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. Other fees such as reservation, camping, tours, concession and fees collected by third parties are not included unless stated otherwise.

There are currently  124 national parks that usually charge an entrance fee. The others are always free. While these free days are great, National Parks are always an economical trip, with entrance fees that range from $3 to $30 (you probably can’t even but a single lunch at a theme park for less than $30). Fourth grade students can get a free annual pass through the Every Kid in a Park program, and active duty military and citizens with a permanent disability can also get free passes.

FIND A PARK
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The National Park Service makes it easy to find a park in your area, or on your vacation route. The park service’s website, nps.gov, has a Find A Park page, where you can use a drop down menu of every park listed alphabetically, or select a state on the map for more info on the parks in that state.

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Columbia County Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Got some old paint cans or toxic weed killers taking up space in your home? The Columbia County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day will be held on Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 8:00 am – 12:00 noon.  Approved items can be dropped at the County Highway Garage on Route 23B in Greenport.  There is no charge for Columbia County Residents. Proof of residency will be required.

Following is a partial list of what you can take to the Hazardous Waste Collection. Click here for the full list, including what not to bring.

Oil Based Paints
Stains & Varnishes
Wood Preservatives
Solvents Adhesives
Lighter Fluids
Fuels/Gasoline/Kerosene/Antifreeze
Engine Degreasers
Brake Fluid/Carburetor Cleaner
Car Wax, Polish
Roofing Tar
Driveway Sealer
Swimming Pool Chemicals
Poisons, Insecticides, Fungicides
Chemical Fertilizers
Weed Killers
Moth Balls
Flea Control Products, Pest Strips
Aerosol Cans
Drain & Toilet Cleaner
Oven Cleaner
Rug & Upholstery Cleaner
Photo Chemicals
Rubber Cement
Household Batteries
Fiberglass Resins

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